Just Magnolia Week 31

Hello again, this is my second posting for today as I just realized I was about to miss the challenge! I have had this card half finished for a few days and finished it up last night, then I was just looking through some challenges and I realized there is to be a new challenge on Just Magnolia tomorrow so I thought I'd better post it! So as you must have guessed, this card is for Just Magnolia Challenge 31 where there is a fabulous sketch to follow.


I went a bit mad with the flower accessory stamps on this one...as you can see!!! lol! I have used Strawberry Tilda and the beach flowers from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection and they are coloured with copics. The DP is MME and I have used my swiss dots folder for the embossing.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and blue card, MME - Bloom and grow
Stamps: Magnolia - Strawberry Tilda and beach flowers - Lazy Summer Days Collection
Colouring: Copics - 0, B00, B32, Y17, Y02, YG03, G21, YG67, B39, E51, E00, R20, E21, E33, E37, E35, G05, G02, G00, C1, C3, C5, C7
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, swiss dots folder, corner rounder punch, Fiskars threading water punch

Thanks for looking x

Penny Black Challenge 75 & SSS

Hello everyone, this card is for Penny Black Challenge 75 which has a theme of Christmas for guys and I am also entering it for this week's Simon Says Stamp Challenge which has a theme of animal antics.


For my card I have used the cute Hedgie Shuffle stamp from Penny Black and it is coloured with distress inks. The DP is from Dovecraft and for the embossed elements I have used my snowflake folder. The ribbon and brads are from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Blue and white card, Dovecraft
Stamps: Penny Black - Hedgie Shuffle
Colouring: Distress inks - antique linen, walnut stain, vintage photo, faded jeans
Embellishments: Ribbon, brads
Tools: Cuttlebug, snowflake folder, water brush

Thanks for looking x

Skating

Hello everyone, today's card is my third GDT card for Creative Inspirations Challenge 36 where we have a theme of Sparkle, I am also entering it into Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge 6 where there is a sketch to follow and finally into Secret Crafter Challenge 58 where the theme is four seasons..... I am obviously going for winter!


For my card I have used the delighful image called skating from Mo's Digital Pencil and it is coloured with copics. For my sparkle element I have added stickles to the ice and the fur trim on her pocket. I have left the image in its original size and went for minimal fuss on my card so the image could be the focus. My DPs are from DCWV and I have used my snowflake folder for the embossing.



Supplies
Card/Paper: White and red card, DCWV - Christmas Wishes
Stamps: Mo's Digital pencil - Skating
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, snowflake folder, spellbinders doodle parts

Thanks for looking x

Sunday Sketch & Stamp Ch 15 nad Creative Card Crew Ch 37

Hello everyone, today's card is for Sunday Sketch & Stamp Challenge 15 where they have a fabulous sketch this week and Creative Card Crew Challenge 37 where the theme is to use string. I was looking through my stash of stamped images and found this cutie, I have also just bought some MME Wild Asparagus DPs and I thought I'll make a card for a BOY! I don't usually make male cards unless I have to and I think all mine turn out drab, but this one came together easily and I really like how it turned out..... maybe I have turned a corner and come out of my male card making block!!!lol!!!


The cute little image is from Hanglar and I got it in a swap with a blog bud. He is coloured with distress inks and highlighted with my inkssentials pen. The DPs are MME and I have inked the edges of all the elements with distress ink. I also had a mental block when it came to distressing papers..... I still can't tear them or rough them up but I can now manage a bit of inking!!! lol! I think for this male card the inking really added a bit of depth and I'm pleased with the end result. The buttons, brads and twine are all from my stash and the ticket is from Tim Holtz.

My usual close up.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and grey card, MME - Wild Asparagus
Stamps: Hanglar
Colouring: Distress inks - tattered rose, weathered wood, peeled paint, walnut stain, vintage photo, black soot, antique linen
Embellishments: Buttons, brads, twine, Tim Holtz ticket
Tools: Inkssentials ink applicator

Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 66

Hello everyone, today's card is for Cupcake Challenge 66 where we have a theme of Digi Images and I have also used the sketch from Friday Sketchers Week 78. At cupcake this week we are sponsored by Sketching Stamper and Chris has generously given the DT some of her gorgeous images to work with and is offering a prize of 6 images of the winner's choice.


For my card I have used the retro pram image and it is coloured with copics. The DPs are from pebbles inc and the flower, ribbon, button and jewels are from my stash.



Supplies
Card/Paper: White and Pink card, Pebbles inc
Stamps: Retro Pram - Sketching Stamper Digi-stamps
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Flower, ribbon, button, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties

Thanks for looking x

Stamptacular Challenge 33

Hello everyone, today on Stamptacular Challenge 33 we have a theme of "Turkey Time" where you have to make a thanksgiving card and if you include a turkey, you get entered for the draw twice.

This week our sponsors are the fabulous Simon Says Stamp and the prize is a $25 gift certificate + free shipping.


As you can see, I have just made a simple thank you card for my interpretation of the challenge. We don't celebrate thanksgiving here like they do in the US so this is my version!

My sentiment is from WOJ and my DPs are from papermania. The ribbon and pearls are from my stash. Because this card is CAS I have used a 5 x 5" card blank again so there wouldn't be loads of open space!

Supplies
Card/Paper: Black, White and pink card. Papermania - Regency
Stamps: WOJ - General sayings set
Embellishments: Ribbon, pearls
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties

Thanks for looking x

Merry & Bright

Hello everyone, my second card today is for Roses on Paper Challenge 24 that has a theme of Christmas, Cute Card Thursday Challenge 86 which has a theme of Glitter and also Charisma Cards Challenge 45 that has a theme of Merry & Bright.


I have used Tilda with Yulehat from the Magnolia Christmas Collection 2008 and the large present she is sitting on is from the Santa Collection 2008. Both are coloured with distress inks and I have highlighted the present with loads of silver stickles. The ribbon and DPs are from my stash, sorry I don't know the name of them.


Finally, my usual close up.


Supplies
Card/Paper: Red and white card, DPs from stash
Stamps: Magnolia - Christmas and Santa Collections 2008
Colouring: Distress inks - tattered rose, worn lipstick, fired brick, walnut stain, weathered wood, black soot, inkssentials pen for highlights
Embellishments: Ribbon
Tools: Water brush, cuttlebug, nesties

Thanks for looking x

MDU Challenge 26 & Copic Creations Challenge 15

Hello everyone, this card is for Magnolia Down Under Challenge 26 where they have a fab sketch to follow and Copic Creations Challenge 15 where you have to colour red hair.... a new one for me!


For my card I have used Tilda with Birdcage from the Magnolia Pet Collection and I have coloured her with copics. It was quite strange colouring her hair red as I usually do brown hair, but I really liked the end result. My DPs are from Basic Grey, my MS doily lace punch made an appearance again and the flowers, charm, jewels etc are from my stash.


As usual, my close up.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and pink card, Basic Grey - Sugared
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Birdcage - Pet Collection
Colouring: Copics - E21, E37, E08, R20, E00, E51, R21, R23, RV10, C1, C3, C5, C7, 0, Y06, G02, G05, E33, E35, E37
Embellishments: Flowers, chain, charm, PM pearl brad, jewels
Tools: MS doily lace punch, cuttlebug, nesties

Thanks for looking x

Secret Crafter Challenge 57

Hello everyone, today's card is for Secret Crafter Challenge 57 where the theme is to make an easel card. Well easel cards are my total favourite at the moment, so I don't need an excuse to whip one up! lol!


I have used Tilda with Bike from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection and I have coloured her with copics. The DP is basic Grey Lemonade and I have used my MS doily lace punch for the border detail. I have also embossed a panel with my d'vine swirl folder but you can't see it on the picture as it is behind the propped up element of the card.



Finally, my usual close up


Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink and White card, Basic Grey - Lemonade
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Bike - Lazy Summer Days Collection
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, button, jewels
Tools: MS doily lace punch, nesties, cuttlebug, d'vine swirl folder

Thanks for looking x

Sketch Saturday Challenge 76 & Papertake

Hello everyone, it is a glorious day here and I had problems taking my piccies this morning as the sun was so bright, but I think I got something decent in the end! For my card I have used the sketch from Sketch Saturday Challenge 76 and I am also entering it into this week's Papertake challenge which is to use something digi and sparkle.


I have used the beautiful bluebells image from sketching stamper and it is coloured with copics.... I know my bluebells are pink but hey ho! The sketch was actually to use an oval, but my oval nesties wouldn't fit the image, well the largest one would but it was massive so I gave that idea up. Instead I used my label one nesties to shape the ends of my rectangle and I'm really pleased with the result. My DP is from papermania and I used my MS doily lace punch for the borders. Finally, the bling and ribbon are from my stash.


Finally, my usual close up.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and dark green, PM - Regency
Stamps: Sketching Stamper Digi-Stamps - Bluebells
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon and jewels
Tools: MS doily lace punch

Thanks for looking x

Over the Top Award!

Last week my blog bud Nikki passed this award onto me and I am only now just getting around to posting it (shame on me!) I was chuffed to have received this award and it looks like fun, so here goes....

Now for the rules: I need to pass this award on to five people, post on their blog to let them know I left this award, and then I need to answer a list of questions in ONE word.

1.Where is your cell phone? Bag

2.Your hair? Red

3. Your mother? My rock

4. Your father? Fabulous

5. Your favorite food? Italian

6.Your dream last night? None

7. Your favorite drink? Wine

8. Your dream/goal? Happy

9. What room are you in? Study

10. Your hobby? Crafting

11. Your fear? Spiders

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Here

13. Where were you last night? Home

14. Something that you aren't? Spontaneous

15. Muffins? Yes

16. Wish list item? Loads!

17. Where did you grow up? Cumbria

8. Last thing you did? Made cup of tea

19. What are you wearing? Jeans

20. Your TV? Lounge

21. Your Pets? Dogs

22. Friends? Fabulous

23. Your life? Great

24. Your mood? Happy

25. Missing Someone? Yes

26. vehicle? Audi

27. Something your not wearing? Shoes

28. Your favorite store? Glitter Pot

29. Your favorite color? Pink

30. When was the last time you laughed? Today

31. Last time you cried? Can't remember

32. Your best friend? Jeff

33. One place that I go to over and over? Bathroom

34. Facebook? NO

35. Favorite place to eat? Adrianos

I have seen this award on a lot of blogs, so if you haven't already had it, please take it and join in the fun! x

Creative Inspirations Challenge 35

Hello everyone, today is my second week of being a GDT for Creative Inspirations and this week's challenge has a theme of new or neglected stash. I had a good rummage around and for my card I have used a stamped image and some papers that I have had for ages but have never used.


For a change I have made a 5 x 5" card..... it is quite strange not having so much space to fill! The cute PB cat has been coloured with distress inks and the papers are from papermania. The ribbon and jewels are from my stash..... I didn't have any black ones, so I coloured them with a copic marker....very handy!

Supplies
Card/Paper: Black and white card, Papermania
Stamps: Penny Black
Colouring: Distress inks - tattered rose, weathered wood, black soot, vintage photo
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Water brush, corner rounder punch

Thanks for looking x

Stampavie Challenge 16

Hello everyone, today's card is for Stampavie Challenge 16 where the lovely Jay Jay has made a fabulous sketch to follow.


I have used my ever so pretty Sarah Kay stamp and I have coloured her with copics. I have cut my image with nesties and matted onto a scalloped oval, also cut with nesties. The swirls on the top and bottom of the image have been cut with a die from my spellbinders doodle parts set.... something that I don't use very often, but must remember to use more in the future! The paper is from Pebbles ink and the flower, ribbon and jewels are from my stash.


As usual, a close up of my image.


Supplies
Card/Paper: White and pink card. Pebbles inc - Party Time Girl
Stamps: Sarah kay - Spring Blossoms. Sentiment - SU
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, prima, jewels, brad
Tools: Retro flower punch, leone em branch punch, cuttlebug, nesties, doodle parts

Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 65

Hello everyone, for Cupcake Challenge 65 we have a theme of "Snow much Fun" and this week we are sponsored by Digital Delights.


For my card I have used a stamped image that I have had for ages, unfortunately I do not have this stamp as I do think it is so cute. I have coloured my PB hedgies with distress inks and I have added stickles to the snow. The papers are DCWV and I have used my snowflake folder for the embossing.


Supplies
Card/Paper: Red and white card. DCWV - Christmas wishes
Stamps: Penny Black
Colouring: Distress inks - fired brick, walnut stain, vintage photo, broken china, peeled paint, antique linen
Embellishments: Ribbon
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, snowflake folder, corner rounder punch, water brush

Thanks for looking x

Stamptacular Challenge 32

Hello everyone, for Stamptacular Challenge 32 we have a sketch to follow and this week we are sponsored by All that Scraps and they have given us a fabulous prize.

You have the choice of any CC Designs Stamp Set or 4 single stamps....... fantastic!


For my card I have used my Gorjuss Girl - just a girl stamp and she is coloured with copics. I have cut her out and mounted her on a circle cut with nesties and embossed with my paisley folder. The papers are from K & Co and the jewels and ribbon are from my stash. The larger flowers primas and the small one has been punched with my retro flower punch and they are all held together with a PM jewel brad.


The rest of the DT have made some fabulous creations, so hop on over and join in.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Blue and white card, K & Co - Sparkly Sweet
Stamps: Sugar Nellie - Gorjuss Girls - Just a Girl
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, Jewels, Primas, PM Brad
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, paisley folder, retro flower punch, leone em branch punch

Thanks for looking x