Exploration!

 

Hello lovelies, hope you are well! Today I am sharing some grungy nautical design team cards that I have created for conjurer of dreams. Their August challenge is open and Kim and the DT's would really like to see your lovely creations!

Challenge blog

Etsy shop

Facebook inspiration group

For my first card, I wanted to create a steampunk theme; so here I have used this wonderful port hole image from CoD. I have also used these fabulous hammered metal background papers on all of my cards. I have also used these rusty tattered canvas papers from Cheryl Francis art. I have also used some rusty hinges and textured stamps in black ink.  

To my cards I have added these wonderful sea life images that I found on Pinterest and Pixabay.

For this card I have used another port hole image and these rust texture papers. I have also added some fishing net embellishment to complete my card.

For these cards, I have used some more porthole images and Hammered metal papers. These wonderful pirate ship images are also from CoD.

I have also used these fabulous two tone leather papers from Cfa.

I really hope that I have inspired you to create your own vintage/ grungy porthole cards! Thank you so much for stopping by the Den, I really appreciate your visit and kind comments!

Zowie Dixon

The Magician~ sees all, knows all!

Hello lovelies, hope you are well! This evening I am sharing some vintage magical/ mystical cards that I have created. 

For my first card, I have used this stunning magician image from Mean Kitty's Kanvas over on Facebook. These beautiful papers are from the vintage scrapbook paper kit from Manu design studios and distressed black textures from artistic way Co over on Etsy. I have also used black cardstock for my card base. 

For my second card, I have used another beautiful image from mean Kitty's kanvas. The papers I have used are the distressed black textures and family history scrapbook kits. 

I hope that I have inspired you to create your own magical theme cards! 

Thank you so much for stopping by the Den, I really appreciate your visit and kind comments! 

Zowie Dixon

 

Give away!!

 

Hello lovelies, hope you are well! I want to say a big "thank you" to all of my followers. It means so much to me that you visit my blog and leave lovely comments! 

And as a "thank you" I would really like to give back the love and design an exclusive digital print for one lucky person! Please click here for more details on how to enter the prize draw! 

(This is just my blog badge!)

Thank you for visiting the Den! Hugs....

   

Believe in yourself!

                                

 Hello lovelies, hope you are well! Today I am sharing some vintage cards that I have created. 

To create my cards I have used these stunning images from Mean kitty's kanvas over on Facebook. I just simply adore her artwork!

For my first card I have used these beautiful papers from the Valentine and vintage heritage scrapbook kits from Manu design studios. I have also used these wonderful paper washi strips also from Mean kitty's kanvas. 

For my second card I have also used these paper washi strips from Mean kitty's kanvas. A big thank you to Mean kitty for sharing her stunning artwork. I have also used these papers from the same paper kits from Manu design studios

I hope that I have inspired you to create your own vintage cards!

Thank you so much for stopping by the Den, I really appreciate your visit and kind comments!

Zowie Dixon

                 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Allsorts challenge #828

Hqfcb #7

CD Sunday plus #163

We love 2 create #7

Crafty catz challenge #699

My time to craft #565

Pattie's creations #232

Creative inspiration challenges #28

The paper shelter ~ summer break challenge 2025

Try it on Tuesday ~ make it magical  Top Five!

Classic design challenge #7

Crafters cafe ~July

Crafty animals challenge #96

Creative crafting uncles #67

The dream factory #141

Let's craft and create #221     Top Three!

Love to scrap challenge #174

The creative crafters #90

Crafts from the Fairy Den July challenge!

 

Hello lovelies, welcome back to the second "Crafts from the Fairy den challenge"  I would like to thank everyone who entered June's challenge, it was so lovely to see everyone's beautiful creations! I truly appreciate you all for joining in with the fun! 

June's winner and top three creations will be announced at the bottom of this page:

 . The theme this month is anything goes with an option of Mermaids. There will also be another option of using my sketch too, if you choose to do so! Any type of craft is welcome, cards, tags, atc's and digital art work etc.

Embellishment free

If you do choose to use the Mermaid or the sketch option your creation will be entered twice into the prize draw!

I am so excited and I hope you will join in with the fun! Challenges will be held on the 16th of every month at 9am BST. I would absolutely love for you to tell all your crafty friends about this challenge and to spread the word! Thank you so much.

Here is my card for inspiration!

Each month there will be a prize and the winner will also receive a winners badge to display on their blog.

Winners prize pack

Badges will also be awarded to the favourite Top Three designs chosen!

A blog badge for you!

Winners corner:

There were so many lovely creations that it was hard to choose from! But I want to thank everyone who entered the challenge. I really appreciate that you all took the time to share your projects!

Winner: Number Ten ~ Chris!

(Please contact me at artbyzdixon@gmail.com to claim your prize!)

Please also take your winners badge.

Top three designs!

Number One ~ Carol Gill

Number six ~ Granmargaret

Number Twelve ~ Linby

Please take your Top Three badge:

Thank you for stopping by the Den, I really hope that you will share your creations here with me!. Please remember you can enter up to three entries and enter as many other challenges alongside this one! Please no back linking and please enter a link to your blog page.

Please note: the link up is still working properly; 

please click on the button to add your links! Thank you so much. I cannot wait to visit your blogs and to see your designs.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

The soulful traveler

Conjurer of Dreams challenge

Hello lovelies, hope you are keeping well! Today is my day to post my creations for July's challenge over at Conjurer of Dreams. This months challenge theme is ATG. please scroll down to see my designs...

 

You can see more of my designs here:

CoD Etsy shop

I have created both of my woodland cards using these wonderful barn owl images from Conjurer of Dreams. I have also used these lovely brown grunge texture papers from Simpson and company.  To make my card more grungy and rusty, I have added lots of texture stamps. I have also added some vintage cluster elements to complete my cards.

You can see more of my woodland cards HERE.

I hope that I have inspired you to create your own woodland theme cards! 

Thank you so much for stopping by the Den, I really appreciate your visit and kind comments! 

Zowie Dixon

Lolly~gagging! Victorian theme cards

Hello lovelies, hope you are well! Today I am sharing some vintage cards that I have created. I have used these beautiful vintage photographs, I have also designed my own labels featuring these fabulous victorian slang words. 

Lolly-gagging:

 to fool around and waste time.

Dilly-dallying:

Dawdling or being slow to act.

For my first card I have used these lovely News paper journal pages, shabby chic borders and gold overlays. I have also added some tiny pink butterflies.

For my second card, I have used another news paper strip and adhered some yellow butterflies with centered rose pink gems. I just adore this photograph, it really does make me smile!

 The quickest filly:

A young woman who dances the quickest.

For my last card, I have used another news paper strip, mocha polka dot paper and some vintage buttons.

    Nanty narking:

A good time; having fabulous fun.

Tickety~ boo:

In good order or satisfactory condition.

I hope that I have inspired you to create your own vintage cards! 

Thank you so much for stopping by the Den, I really appreciate your visit and kind comments! 

Zowie Dixon

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges: 

A perfect time to craft #7

Classic design challenge #6  ~ Top pick!

Crafter's cafe #320

Crafts galore encore #137

Creatalicious challenges #290

Creations in pink #82

Girlz creative crafts #57

Let's craft and create #221  ~ Top Three!

Love to scrap #174

Triple B challenge ~ July

Dream valley challenge #340

Pammie's inky pinkies #2527