Shirley's Cards

New Gallery Page

2012-03-19T17:57:00.001Z

Just to let you know that I have added a Gallery Page to My Blog/Website to show off some of the cards that my lovely customers have made using either my purchased or freebie templates. I think it's quite inspirational to see how different the templates can look so please feel free to email your photos and I'll add them to the Gallery.

One for the Ladies & One for the Men

2012-03-18T17:22:00.000Z

These are the cards I've been working on this weekend. Although it doesn't show up too well on the photo, I used two of my Cuttlebug folders on the Flower basket card and it really gives a nice effect. I also used some pearl gems in the centre of the flowers. You can find the templates here.

Liebster Blog Award

2012-03-12T17:09:00.000Z

I'd like to say a big thank you to Sue of Kits Cards who has sent me this award. I hope you will check out her lovely blog.

The idea of the award is to draw attention to blogs with less than 200 followers and pass the award on to 5 other bloggers all in the spirit of fostering new connections.

The rules for the award are :-

1. Show your appreciation to the person who gave it to by
thanking them and linking back to their blog.
2. Post the award to your blog.
3. Give the award to 5 bloggers (with less than 200
followers) that you appreciate and follow.
4. Leave a comment to the 5 bloggers to let them know you
have chosen them for the award.

'Liebster' in German means 'dearest', so to carry this tradition on here are the blogs that I'd like to pass the award on to :-

Jan at For the Love of Cards
Faith at Daffodil Cards
Carol at A Crafting Journey
Michelle at Michelle My Belle's Creations
Alicia at Mishaps Happen

Easter Topper Freebie

2012-03-11T16:03:00.001Z

Here's a freebie topper and mat for you to use on your Easter cards.

Download Studio file here
Download GSD file here
Download SVG file here

First Communion Cards

2012-03-11T15:48:00.000Z

One of my customers asked if I could do a First Communion Card for her so this is the result. You can find the cards here.

New Cards for March

2012-03-08T16:43:00.000Z

I've been back from holiday for a week now but this is the first chance I've had to do some new templates. I've done these designs with Spring in mind as quite a few flowers have appeared in our garden now. You can purchase the templates here.

Freebie Umbrella Topper & Raindrop Paper

2012-02-13T14:45:00.000Z

I shan't be posting for a while as I am going on holiday on Wednesday for 2 weeks so I thought I would share this topper with you before I go. Hope I'm not going to need an umbrella on holiday !! The mat behind the Umbrella is part of the freebie punched frame & mat set that I posted in May and I just printed the paper on to card to make a square base card.

Download Raindrop Paper here
Download Studio file here
Download GSD file here
Download SVG file here

Two New Cards

2012-02-11T12:25:00.001Z

A cute card for Easter - three little chicks in their Easter Bonnets and another in my Art Deco Card Range. You can find the Easter Card here and the Art Deco one here. Both are available in studio,svg and gsd formats and the backing papers are included with the files.

Mother's Day Card and a Freebie for February

2012-02-05T15:11:00.002Z

Here's a new design for Mother's Day - a very quick card to make but I think it looks pretty with the rainbow backing paper which is included with the file.You can find it here. I did the freebie card with Valentine's day in mind but it would work well for anniversaries too. I have left it unadorned but plenty of scope there for adding embellishments, ribbon etc. If you use the template why not email me a photo of your finished card and I'll post the photos on here so that everyone can see different interpretations of the file.

Download GSD file here
Download Studio file here
Download SVG file here

Love You Card

2012-01-30T13:56:00.001Z

Made this with Valentine's Day in mind but I suppose it would work for anniversaries too. The two different coloured backing papers are included with the file which you can find here

Flower with leaves Freebie

2012-01-29T16:02:00.000Z

This is a dimensional flower but easy to make you just cut it, roll it up then flatten out the petals a little. I think it would look nice with a little glitter on the tips of the petals but I didn't think of that until after I had taken the photograph. I am using it to decorate a gift box but it would look equally nice on a card although it would have to go in a box as it is quite deep.Would love you to leave a comment if you like it.

Download gsd file here
Download studio file here
Download svg file here

Cute Puppy Card

2012-01-18T15:50:00.000Z

Although I'm a cat person one of my friends is very excited about getting a new puppy in 4 weeks time and it inspired me to do this card. Very simple to put together and I have designed a backing paper featuring paws and bones to go behind the aperture. The template is available here

Two shaped cards

2012-01-13T16:34:00.000Z

Just finished these two cards both of which are very easy to put together. I used some stick on gems to finish off the shoe and flowers on the first card and added part of a peel off border to the handbag on the screen card and finished off the dress with a ribbon bow. You can find them both on my website

Freebie border with matching corners

2012-01-13T16:33:00.000Z

I always think you can't have too many borders and I have made matching corner to go with this one - hope you find it useful.

Download studio file here
Download gsd file here
Download svg file here

First Templates of 2012

2012-01-04T17:50:00.000Z

Just finished these cards - my first designs for 2012. Thought the fold back card could be used for a number of occasions like Anniversaries or Valentines Day. You can find the templates on my website

Freebie Thanks Aperture Card

2011-12-30T13:32:00.000Z

Last freebie for 2011 but I think Thank You cards always come in useful at this time of year - hope you like it and I'll take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New Year.

Download studio file here
Download gsd file here
Download svg file here
Download backing paper here

2011-12-28T09:37:00.000Z

Hope you all had a lovely Christmas. I came down with a cold on Boxing Day so decided to have a lazy day in yesterday and managed to design these two new cards which are available on my website.

Happy Christmas

2011-12-22T16:57:00.000Z

Well I'm back from my holiday - it went by so quickly but we loved La Palma and it was lovely to get some nice warm sunshine. A bit of a shock to arrive back in the UK to freezing cold weather but at least it's a little milder now !! I would just like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. A special thank you to all my customers for buying my templates and also to those who have been kind enough to take the time to leave comments on my blog which was another new venture for 2011.

Giant Snowflake Card Freebie

2011-12-05T17:46:00.000Z

This will be my last freebie before Christmas as my holiday starts on Friday and by the time I'm back getting ready for Christmas will put crafting on the back burner I think. We have had snow here today so that inspired this card - hope you like it - I think it would look nice with some glitter on it so if anyone makes it I would love for you to send me some photos and I'll post them when I get back.

Download Studio format here

Download gsd format here

Download svg format here

Hanging Baubles Card

2011-12-03T18:05:00.000Z

Finished this today - took me a while to decide what colours to use but I think it looks quite traditional in the red and green. I used some gems and bits of peel of border to finish it off along with the bows. You can find it here

Shoes and Boxes Aperture Card

2011-12-01T17:36:00.000Z

Finding it a bit hard to come up with something that's not Christmas related as everywhere you look that's all you see. Anyway this is my effort for today - I used bits of scrap paper from my stash for the shoes, handbag and boxes You can purchase the template here and the spots and stripes backing papers are included.

Only a week to go now and I shall be going on holiday in search of some winter sunshine in the Canary Islands - can't wait !!

Three New Cards

2011-11-27T12:43:00.000Z

Just put these up on my website - two more Christmas Cards and a New Baby Card. I keep saying I've done Christmas but still keep coming up with more !! I used Glamour Dust to give some sparkle to the Chimney Card and I ran the JOY letters on the baby card and the letters on the Noel card through my Cuttlebug using the swiss dots folder. I think I have almost worn that folder out as I use more than any other I've got.

Another one for Christmas

2011-11-21T15:47:00.000Z

I've actually done all the cards I need for Christmas but still keep getting ideas so I'll have to save them for next year. This another step card decorated with Poinsettias which I have painted with glitter glaze and it it looks really sparkly and seasonal. The template and paper is available on my website

Bauble Step Card

2011-11-14T17:11:00.000Z

This is the first finished card I've made using my new Cameo and I'm still really impressed with it. You can purchase the template here and the backing paper is included. A usual it's available in Studio, svg and gsd formats.

Christmas Stairs Pop up Freebie

2011-11-14T17:07:00.000Z

I think I'm beginning to run out of Christmas ideas now but I thought this was quite novel.I think quite a plain front suits a popup card - what do you think. Hope you can use it.

Download Studio file here
Download GSD file here
Download SVG file here

My New Best Friend ....

2011-11-11T17:36:00.000Z

....is a Silhouette Cameo cutting machine. I was determined not to be tempted as my Silhouette SD is only a few months old but the reviews were so good and the thought of the 12" cutting area and the ability to cut much thicker card won me over so I ordered one on Wednesday, it arrived yesterday and I have been happily playing with it ever since and it is brilliant.I have been using the Studio software for some time now and it is so much better than Robomaster once you get used to it plus it has the bonus of being able to open gsd files as well. If anyone with a Robo/Silhouette hasn't tried it yet I would urge you to give it a go. There is a link to the free download on the right hand side of my blog and it can be used with older models of the Robo/Silhouette. My little one will now be winging it's way to ebay I think as I don't really need both although I feel a bit sad about letting it go as it worked really well for me.

A New Christmas Card and another Freebie

2011-11-05T14:01:00.000Z

This is a fun card for the kids I think. I used a lot of glitter on this card and the floor of my craft room is now very sparkly !! All you need for the card is included in the file along with assembly instructions. You can find it here

Today's freebie is a Get Well Pop-up insert. Just decorate a card base and fit this inside. Hope someone can use it. Have a nice weekend.

Download GSD file here
Download Studio file here
Download SVG file here

Feebie Christmas Candle Card

2011-11-02T19:20:00.000Z

Another freebie for Christmas. Also can I just say thank you to those of you who take the trouble to leave a comment or send me an email - it's much appreciated.

Download GSD file here
Download Studio file here
Download SVG file here

Birthday Wishes Step Card

2011-10-31T12:08:00.000Z

I've designed this with a special friend in mind. Before I rolled up the flowers I used some glitter paint on the edges and it gives them a lovely effect. The file includes the box, instructions for rolling the flowers and also the spotted paper that I used. You can purchase the template here.

Two Snowmen Cards

2011-10-24T16:55:00.000+01:00

Two designs for today featuring snowmen and a snowlady !! You can find them on my website and the backing papers are included.

A freebie for quick Christmas Cards

2011-10-23T16:59:00.000+01:00

I make all the Christmas Cards I send but I have to make so many that I have to admit that only close friends and relatives get 'special' cards for all the others I just do something simple that I can easily repeat. This is what I'm doing this year using my Cuttlebug and a simple word topper. The Embossing folder I used is by Crafts Too and I bought mine on ebay, There are some lovely designs - the one I used is called Christmas Tree Frame. Click on the links below if you would like the Noel template.

Download GSD file here
Download Studio file here
Download svg file here

A new Art Deco design

2011-10-22T12:09:00.001+01:00

Another in my range of Art Deco Cards. I found the green paper in my stash and it has a nice glitter effect so I thought it would look quite effective for the dress. The template is available on my website

Scalloped Oval Freebies

2011-10-15T15:16:00.000+01:00

I always think you can never have too many mats or frames so I thought I would share these. Hope someone finds them useful.

Download GSD file here
Download Studio file here
Download SVG file here

Starry Noel Card

2011-10-14T16:04:00.000+01:00

This is my latest Christmas design - thought I would try a different shape rather than the usual square or rectangle and am quite pleased with the result. You can find it here on my website. I think I'm going to have a break from Christmas now and try to think of something else to design.

Freebie Christmas Card

2011-10-11T09:07:00.000+01:00

Christmas designs are all I seem to be doing at the moment so I thought I would share this freebie template with you. I think it would look quite nice with some sparkly paper behind the tree but didn't have any to hand. Found the ribbon in my stash and thought it just finished it off.

Download GSD file here
Download Studio file here
Download SVG file here

Also did this one with one with a candle theme. I used pearl card for the toppers but it doesn't show up in the photo. The backing paper is included with the file. You can find this on my website

Last two cards for this week

2011-10-07T17:11:00.000+01:00

Has quite a lot to do this week so haven't had much time for designing but I managed to do these two cards today when I should really have been doing some ironing !! To finish off the Christmas Card I put some glitter on the berries and cut up some peel off borders to give some dimension to the leaves. I was going to use a silver pen but the peel offs seemed easier. Both the templates are available on my website

1st Designs for October

2011-10-03T16:16:00.000+01:00

Made these cards today - another Christmas Card and also a Birthday /General Purpose card. I decorated the butterfly with glitter but it doesn't show up much in the photo and I used a red gem for the centre of the Poinsettia. Both the templates are available on my website

Halloween Card

2011-09-30T09:10:00.000+01:00

October is almost upon us so here is a Trick or Treat Card for Halloween. You can purchase it here and the file includes the two papers I used for the card.

More Christmas Cards

2011-09-28T16:49:00.000+01:00

Seem to be on a roll with Christmas designs at the moment. I painted some glitter glaze on the Poinsettias on the Step card although it doesn't show up very well in the photograph. I think I might add some sparkle to the snow in the Winter Wonderland Card. Both templates are available to purchase on my website.

Three New Christmas Designs

2011-09-23T17:28:00.000+01:00

Found a bit of inspiration today and produced these new Christmas Card Templates. I used a little glitter on the Snowflake in the centre of the SNOW card and used my Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder to emboss the letters on the Christmas Word Card. On the Noel card I used a fine marker pen to give the snowman his eyes and stuck on tiny gems for his buttons. You can find the templates here and all are available in GSD, Studio and SVG formats

Freebie Flourishes

2011-09-23T09:44:00.001+01:00

Thought these might be useful for adding decoration to cards or Scrapbook pages. Hope you like them.

Download GSD file here
Download Studio file here
Download SVG file here

Christmas Scene Aperture Card

2011-09-19T15:00:00.000+01:00

First template I've done since my holiday - been too busy catching up with the washing and ironing !! The template is available in svg, gsd and studio formats and you can purchase it here. The backing paper is included with the template.

Freebie Christmas Backing Papers

2011-09-19T14:51:00.000+01:00

The weeks are rushing by and Christmas will be here before we know it so here are some Christmas Backing Papers for those who are starting their cards early. These are my copyright so Personal Use only please.

Download Snowflakes & Swirls GREEN here
Download Snowflakes & Swirls RED here

Last Freebies for a while

2011-08-26T17:17:00.000+01:00

I am going away on holiday on Sunday so this is my last offering for a couple of weeks. We are going to the Greek Island of Thassos where we shall hopefully find some lovely sunshine. Really looking forward to it although feeling guilty having to put our cat, Douglas, in to the cattery. This will be the first time for him to be boarded without his mate Wallace who we had to have put to sleep in July so we are hoping he will be OK as he is a very sociable cat who loves company.

I have put a closed notice on my website as I'm not sure I'll be able to find any wifi connections and not sure that I want to anyway !!

Hope you like these free baby papers

Download Baby Blue paper here

Download Baby Pink paper here

Lattice Card with Spiral Roses

2011-08-22T15:21:00.000+01:00

I'm really pleased with this design and it's very easy to make. I added as little glitter glue to the edges of the roses but it doesn't show up too well in the photo. Included with the file are some instructions on how to roll the spiral roses and a template for a box as this would definitely not go in an envelope !! You can purchase the template here

Freebie Borders

2011-08-17T18:23:00.000+01:00

Here are some borders in 3different lengths to co-ordinate with my freebie Doily topper. Hope you like them

Download Studio file here
Download GSD file here
Download SVG file here

A Freebie Topper

2011-08-15T16:58:00.000+01:00

A free doily effect topper and mat for you. Hope you like it and if you download it it would be nice to receive some comments.

Download Studio File here
Download SVG File here
Download GSD File here

Another Two

2011-08-15T16:16:00.000+01:00

Think I've got my mojo back - two more designs I've done today. You can find them here
For the Poinsettia card I cut the flowers on red card and then gave them a coating of glitter paint and it really brought them to life.

First Christmas Designs for 2011

2011-08-14T16:07:00.000+01:00

I know it's only August but the weeks fly by so I thought I'd better make a start on some new Christmas designs for this year. Only managed two so far but have got a few more ideas in mind. You can purchase them from here.

New Designs for August

2011-08-05T13:55:00.000+01:00

Just finished these today and posted them on my website

Last design for July - A Wedding Card

2011-07-31T15:10:00.000+01:00

This is an easel type card and you can have the gates open or closed. The backing paper is included in the file along with display instructions for the recipient It is available in studio, gsd and svg. You can purchase it here

Some New Designs

2011-07-29T21:45:00.001+01:00

Here are the latest additions to my website.

This is another in my Art Deco range - a step card this time and the matching backing paper is included in the file.

A shutter style card featuring tea and cake. The papers for the borders, teapot and cupcake holder are included.

An aperture card with a Parisienne theme. The flourish paper and large and small spot papers are included in the file.

For this circle shaped card I used my freebie pink embossed dots paper for the base card and I put the circle topper through my Cuttlebug to give it some texture. I used a pale lilac card for the centre layered flower then inked the edges with a stamp pad to give some definition and lighly curled the edges to give some shape.

Freebie Backing Papers 2

2011-07-20T14:42:00.001+01:00

Some more embossed spots backing papers. These are the reverse of the previous ones in that the background is white and the spots are coloured. The colours are lilac,pink, blue, green and white.
Download them HERE

Two New Designs and some Freebie Backing Papers

2011-07-19T16:58:00.000+01:00

Here are two new cards that I have designed today both with a floral theme. You can find them here on my website and they are available in svg, gsd and studio formats.

I have also been playing around with Photoshop and came up with some spotty backing papers which have an embossed look. There are 4 papers in lilac, pink, green and blue - all A4 size.Click on the link below the image to download them for free. I would appreciate some comments/feedback as to whether you would like more backing papers.

Download Backing Papers here

New Design - Flat Folding 3D Fashion Shelf Card

2011-07-08T10:58:00.000+01:00

My last design for this week -another of my shelf type cards especially for the girls. I used some peel off borders to decorate the handbags. You can purchase it here

Some new Freebies

2011-07-04T13:57:00.000+01:00

Two lots of nesting shapes and a Joined Bells topper which could be used for Weddings or Christmas.

Please note if you download the Studio Files you will need the latest version of the Silhouette Studio software (version 1.71) which you can download from here

Download Nesting Shapes GSD HERE
Download Nesting Shapes Studio HERE
Download Nesting Shapes SVG HERE

Download Joined Bells GSD HERE
Download Joined Bells Studio HERE
Download Joined Bells SVG HERE

My latest Designs

2011-07-03T18:02:00.000+01:00

Have added these new designs to my website and am working on some new freebies for you.

Had a few sad days recently as we had to have one of much loved cats, Wallace, put to sleep. He was 15 and a real character and we really miss him.

Four new designs

2011-06-13T17:47:00.000+01:00

Templates available in the Birthday and Other Occasion pages of my website

Father's Day Card plus a Freebie for June

2011-06-08T16:15:00.000+01:00

Father's Day is fast approaching so here is a new design for 2011. You can purchase the template here.

and here is June's freebie -a Computer Shaped Card. Although I designed it as a birthday card it could be used for Father's Day with different wording on the screen.

Download GSD HERE

Download SVG HERE

Download Studio HERE

Folding Butterfly Card

2011-06-05T15:32:00.000+01:00

A very easy card to make - just cut and add a few embellishments. You can find it here and as usual it is available in svg, gsd and studio formats.

Final Card for May

2011-05-31T09:02:00.000+01:00

First card since my holiday and the last one for May - don't know where the month has gone. This is an aperture card so you could put any wording you like in the aperture. You can find it here and it is available in gsd, svg and studio formats along with two co-ordinating papers.

Two New Cards

2011-05-09T09:45:00.000+01:00

Did these designs over the the weekend. Available in svg, gsd and studio formats - you can purchase them here.

May freebie - Fancy Punched Mat and Frame

2011-05-02T16:48:00.000+01:00

You can use this as design a mat for a topper or just a frame on it's own. Look forward to seeing if you like it.

Download GSD file HERE
Download SVG file HERE
Download Studio file HERE

3D Shelf Butterflies Card

2011-05-01T16:31:00.000+01:00

Haven't had a lot of time for making templates lately as I have been re-organising my website so that the paypal buttons for gsd and svg files all on the same page. All new files will also be available in silhouette studio format. Just choose from the drop down menu.

Just finished this card today and have to say I am really pleased with the effect and it's a nice bright card for spring. You can find it here.

Another Easter Card and an Easter Topper Freebie

2011-04-16T14:39:00.001+01:00

Had a request for an Easter template featuring a bunny so this is what I came up with.

You can find the template here on my website.

I did this freebie topper at the same time - hope you like it.

Download GSD file HERE
Download SVG file HERE
Download Silhouettte Studio file HERE

3D Easter Card

2011-04-12T18:38:00.000+01:00

A 3D Easter card this time. These cards are really fun to make and easy to put together plus they have the benefit of folding flat for posting. You can purchase the templates here.

3D Cat Card

2011-04-10T14:03:00.000+01:00

Another one in my 3D range. The card has 3 layers, the cat, the fence and the flowers which 'sit' on a shelf which folds up to allow the card to fit in an envelope. Available in GSD and SVG formats - you can purchase it from here.

Feebie - Perfume Bottle Card

2011-04-10T13:58:00.000+01:00

Another freebie for you - please leave a comment if you download the files otherwise there's not much incentive for me to share my work.

Downland GSD file HERE
Download SVG file HERE

3D Boat Card

2011-04-07T09:22:00.000+01:00

My first attempt at doing this style of card and I'm quite pleased with the result. You can buy the files from my website. Available in gsd and svg formats and assembly instructions are included with the files.

Two new Cards for April

2011-04-03T16:43:00.000+01:00

I've just added these two cards to my website. They are both available in gsd and svg formats and ou can find them here.

Freebie -Hibiscus Card in Silhouette Studio Format

2011-03-26T15:17:00.000Z

I have just started using Silhouette Studio software with my Robo and think it is an improvement on Robomaster from a design point of view. The downside is that there is no export option so files can only be saved in .ss format which means I can't convert this file to share as an svg. The software is easy to use and the files do cut well so if you haven't tried it but would like to have a go you can download the program for free from http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/software.aspx.

This is a card I designed using the new software. I would welcome comments as to whether anyone would like to see more of this type of file.

Download SS format file HERE

Shoes, Shoes and More Shoes

2011-03-24T20:35:00.000Z

Have had a busy few days so haven't had much time to be creative lately but this is my latest design which you can find on my website. No chance of me wearing heels like this !!

You can find the GSD file here and the SVG file here.

Two New Designs

2011-03-14T16:58:00.000Z

Two new designs that I have added to my website.The Mum one can be used for Birthdays or Mother's Day. You can find the GSD files here and the SVG file here

Freebie Good Luck Card

2011-03-11T16:00:00.000Z

This is a card I made for a forum challenge so I thought I would share it with you. As you will probably have guessed I am a cat lover !

Download gsd HERE
Download svg HERE

FREEBIE - Loop Border

2011-03-09T17:23:00.001Z

This week's freebie a a loop border with co-ordinating corners. If you download the file please be courteous enough to leave a comment.

Download gsd HERE
Download svg HERE

Watering Can Aperture Card

2011-03-09T17:09:00.000Z

It seems ages since I've got round to doing any new templates but I've had a lot of catching up to do since I got back from my recent holiday. I was inspired to do this in the hope that spring is round the corner !!

As usual the card is available in gsd and svg format and the backing paper is included.

FREEBIE - Valentine Card

2011-02-09T16:32:00.001Z

The first freebie on my blog just in time for Valentine's day. If you download it I would appreciate if you would leave a comment.

Download gsd HERE

Download svg HERE

Material Girl Card

2011-02-09T16:18:00.001Z

Think I am getting addicted to shoes and handbags but this template features a dress as well. The matching backing paper is included with the file. You can find the file here in GSD format or click here for SVG.

My First Post

2011-02-06T16:27:00.002Z

This is my first attempt at a blog so no doubt I shall be spending some time working out how things works !!

As well as setting this up today I have also managed to design a new girly handbags and shoes template. I have also made a matching backing paper to compliment the card which is available in GSD and SVG formats