Stamptacular Challenge 44

Hello everyone, today on Stamptacular Challenge 44 we have a theme of winter blues and this week we are sponsored by In Styles Stamps who have given us the fabulous prize of the winners choice of 4 digi stamps.


For my card I have used the snowman image from Mo's Digital Pencil and I have coloured him with copics and added some white flowersoft for the snow. The DP is from pebbles inc and I have used my snowflake folder for the embossing. The sentiment is computer generated and I have stiched around all the edges with my sewing machine.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and Navy card, Pebbles inc
Stamps: Mo's Digital Pencil - Snowman
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Brads, spacer
Tools: Sewing machine, cuttlebug, snowflake folder, corner rounder punch, MS snow

Thanks for looking x

First WOJ GDT Card

Hello everyone, I am super excited today as I have my first Whiff of Joy GDT card to show you. My stamps arrived yesterday and you are in for a real treat with the new City Girl Collection that are due for release on February 4th. I also based my design on the sketch over on Friday Sketchers Challenge 87.


My card features Willow dancing (I'm not sure of the official name just yet) and I think she is one of my favourites from this new collection. I coloured her with copics and added some stickles to her necklace. My DPs are from basic grey and I stiched around all the elements with my sewing machine. The ribbon, flower, charm etc are from my stash and the sentiment is one that I have had stamped for ages so I'm not sure where it is from.


Finally, my usual close up.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink and white card, Basic Grey - Lemonade
Stamps: Whiff of Joy
Colouring: Copics - E00, E01, R20, E33, E35, E37, E29, R32, R35, R37, C1, C3, W1, W3, W7.
Embellishments: Ribbon, flower, charm, jewels, stickles
Tools: MS doily lace punch, sewing machine, leone em branch punch.

Thanks for looking x

Pretty Bluebells

Hello everyone, this card is for four challenges and once again I must apologize for the bad lighting on my photos, it was a dull day when I took them and I had to use the flash, hence the glare! So without further ado, the challenges.... A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge 88 has a freestyle theme this week, Creative Inspirations Challenge 45 what to see a feminine card, Totally Gorgeous would like to see dimension (the image and sentiment are popped up on dimension tape) and finally, Cute Card Thursday Challenge 97 would like to see flowers.


The image is called bluebells from Sketching Stamper and I love it! I coloured it with copics and it was a pleasure to colour. The DP is from K & Co and I used my swiss dots folder for the embossing. I stiched around the edges with my sewing machine and I used my MS punch for the decorative edge. The sentiment was computer generated and this card was a commission for someone so I hope they liked it!

Finally, my usual close up.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Blue and white card, K & Co - Daisy
Stamps: Sketching Stamper - Bluebells
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, swiss dots folder, sewing machine

Thanks for looking x

Fantastic News!

I have some fantastic news to share with you today....... I have been selected to be a guest designer for Whiff of Joy for two months. I couldn't believe it when I saw my card on Katharina's blog, it is a dream come true to be designing for WOJ and I can't wait to get started. Thanks for stopping by. x

Cupcake Challenge 75

Hello everyone, today over on Cupcake Challenge 75 we have a theme of a matching set... which was chosen by me! This week we are sponsored by In Style Stamps and they have given each of the DT members a fabulous image to work with. I am also entering this card in Charisma Cardz Challenge 3 which has a theme of fruity colours.


For my matching set I have made a card and gift tag. I have coloured the cute image in with copics and my Dp is from K & Co. I have stiched around all the edges with my sewing machine and the ribbon, brad and jewels are from my stash.


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


Supplies
Card/Paper: White and pink card, K & Co - Berry Sweet
Stamps: In Style Stamps - Daisy
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewel brad, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine, corner rounder punch

Thanks for looking x

Stamptacular Challenge 43

Hello everyone, today on Stamptacular Challenge 43 we have a theme of Pop Up and you have to create a card or project that pops up when you open it. We have a fabulous prize this week that is sponsored by our very own Sarah and she is giving us a superb stamp set by Verve. The other girls have made some gorgeous cards this week so pop on over and take a look.


For my card I have gone with an easel design - my favourite at the moment....and shock horror, I have made a card for a boy! I don't make many male cards and try to avoid them at all costs, but I was just in the mood and this is what I made. The stamp is by Sugar Nellie and I have coloured him with copics. The DPs are MME and the stars have been made with a cuttlebug die. The ticket is from tim holtz and the twill ribbon and brads are from my stash.


Finally, my usual close up.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Cream and grey card, MME - Wild Asparagus
Stamps: Sugar Nellie - Pirate Monkey
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Twill, brads, TH Ticket
Tools: Cuttlebug, star die, sewing machine.

Thanks for looking x

Willow with Flower Basket

Hello everyone, today's card is for two challenges; Simon Say Stamp and Creative Card Crew Challenge 43 both have a theme of punches. I am also entering this card into the Whiff of Joy Guest DT call.


I have used the very sweet Willow with Flower Basket from WOJ and I have coloured her with copics. My DP is from DCWV and I have used my paisly folder and floral fantasy folders for the embossing. The flowers, brad, ribbon and pearls are form my stash and I used my Leone em punch for the branches and my MS punch for the decorative edge.



Finally, my usual close up.


Supplies
Card/Paper: Blue, pink and white card, DCWV - Pocket full of posies
Stamps: WOJ - Willow with Flower Basket
Colouring: Copics and silver gel pen (for bracelet)
Embellishments: Ribbon, pearls, PM Brad, flowers
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, MS doily lace punch, Leone em punch, paisley folder, floral fantasy folder, sewing machine.

Thanks for looking x

My Published Card

Hello everyone, to show you today I have my card that was published in the first Magnolia Ink Magazine. The second one is about to hit the shops and it will be packed full of great cards and ideas, so make sure you order one. I am also entering this card for four challenges; Roses on Paper Challenge 29 and Fuss and Fancy Challenge 2 both have a theme of winter, Secret Crafter Challenge 66 has a theme of music - I have used a music background, and a Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge 87 has a theme of layering.


For my card all of my supplies were provided by Magnolia. The stamps are Tilda with Piglet from the So Jolly and Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009 and the Silent Night Background from the Santa Collection 2008. I have colored them with distress inks and I cut out the tilda and sat her on top of the music background.

Supplies
Card/Paper: All card and DP provided by Magnolia
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Piglet and the Silent Night Background.
Colouring: Distress inks - tattered rose, worn lipstick, faded jeans, vintage photo and weathered wood.
Embellishments: Ribbon, snowflakes, brad, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, cuttlebug snowflake die, MS snowflake punch, fiskars threading water punch

Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 74

Hello everyone, today on Cupcake Challenge 74 we have a fabulous sketch to follow and this week we are sponsored by Di's Digi Downloads and she is giving a fantastic prize of the choice of five digi images. She has been kind enough to give the DT some images to work with and she has a fabulous selection to choose from. I am also entering this card into Creative Inspirations Challenge 43 where you have to use something you have got since the new year - mine is the digi image.


I have coloured Maisy carrying presents with my copics and I have added some stickles to some of the presents. My DPs are from K & Co and I have used my paisly folder for the embossing. The ribbona dn jewels are from my stash and I have used my sewing machine for stiching around the edges.

The DT have made some fabulous cards, as usual, this week so pop on over and join in!

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and pink card. K & Co - sparkly sweet
Stamps: Di's Digi Downloads - Maisy carrying presents
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, stickles
Tools: Cuttlebug, paisley folder, nesties, sewing machine

Thanks for looking x

MDP Challenge 14 & CCT Challenge 95

Hello everyone, this is a bit of a late post for me! I have done this card for two challenges, I have followed the sketch from Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge 14 and I have used the colour combo of pink and grey for Cute Card Thursday Challenge 95.


I have used the image Psst Dani and Taylor from Mo's Digital Pencil and I have coloured them with copics. My DP is from MME and I used my paisley folder for the embossing. My ribbon is from american crafts and to finish off I added three jewels and stitched around the edges of all elements.

Finally, my usual close up.


Supplies
Card/Paper: Black and white card, MME - Bloom and grow
Stamps: Mo's Digital Pencil - Psst Dani & Taylor
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, paisly folder, sewing machine

Thanks for looking x

Stamptacular Challenge 42

Hello everyone, today on Stamptacular Challenge 42 we have a theme of make a friendship card and only use the colours black, white and silver. We are sponsored once again this week by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp and they are offering a $25 gift certificate + free shipping.


This simple card and project came together really easily, when I finally decided what to do! I have had this box of candles for a little while and I altered it to match my card and I thought they would be a great gift for a friend. I took these picture the other day when the light was really bad and I had to use my flash, so unfortunatly they don't really to the card and project justice. Around my box of candles is a black ribbon with a bow on the top to tie it in with the card, but I'm afraid you can't really see it that well.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Silver and black card, Papermania
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties

Thanks for looking x

Stamp Something & Charisma Challenge 2

Hello everyone, today's card is for Stamp Something where the theme is blue and white and Charisma Cardz Challenge 2 where you have to use something new - my new things are my gorgeous Lockhart stamps. Apologies for the bad photos too, it was a really dull day and I had to use my flash, hence the glare!


I made two cards with the same materials, but with different layouts. The stamps are by Karen Lockhart and they are coloured with copics. My DP is from K & Co and I have used my swiss dots folder and paisly folder for the embossing. I have stiched all around the edges with my sewing machine and finished off with ribbon and jewels. I am really disappointed with these photos the more I look at them, the worse they seem, and they really don't do the cards justice I'm afraid. I can't take anymore either as they have gone off to be sold.



Supplies
Card/Paper: White and blue card, K & Co
Stamps: Karen Lockhart - Cottage Flowers and Delphinium and Peony
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, swiss dots folder, paisley folder, corner rounder punch, MS doily lace punch, sewing machine

Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 73

Hello everyone, over on Cupcake Challenge 73 we have a theme of going girly and this week we are very kindly sponsored by Stretch N Bubbles who are giving away 4 digi images to the winner and 1 digi image to each of the top five! They have also provided the DT with one of their fabulous images to use for our cards this week. I am also entering my card into a Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge 85 which has a theme of hearts and I followed the sketch from Sketch Saturday Week 85.


I coloured my image with copics and my DPs are from Papermania. The stamp is from SU and the jewels, ribbon and buttons are from my stash. I used my MS doily lace punch for the decorative edges.

The rest of the DT have made some gorgeous cards, so please pop over and join in with the fun!

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and lilac card, PM - Amethyst Infusion
Stamps: Stretch N Bubbles, SU
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, buttons, jewels, stickles, silver gel pen
Tools: MS doily lace punch, cuttlebug, nesties

Thanks for looking x

Rae with Journal

Hello everyone (again!) I made this card and I have found that it can fit in with six challenges! That is the most I have ever managed for one card, I can usually manage two or three without much thought, but I have never done six!!! lol!! Firstly, Quixotic Challenge 8 and this week's Simon Says Stamp both have a theme of hot chocolate and I have used this inspiration and gone for the colour combo pink and brown, Charisma Cardz Challenge 1 has a theme of pink, brown, cream and toffee, Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge 13 has a theme of birthday, ABC....L has a theme of layers and finally I have used the sketch from Stamp Something - although for this one I did make a minor error - I put my ribbon on and I realized I'd put it on the wrong side so my squares are back to front - I understand if I have gone too far off the sketch and my card doesn't count!


So, onto the card! I have used the wonderful Rae with Journal from Mo's Digital Pencil and she is coloured with copics. My DP is from Basic Grey and I have stitched around all the elements. The ribbon is from my stash, I have computer generated the sentiment and attached it with silver chain. Finally, I finished of with a jewel.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink and cream card, Basic Grey - Sugared
Stamps: Mo's Digital Pencil - Rae with Journal
Colouring: Copics - E00, E51, R20, E21, E33, E35, E37, E29, RV10, RV21, RV23, R02, RV02, RV04, BG10, YG03, G21, YG67, Y17, YR00, YR20, C1, C3, C5, C7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, sewing machine

Thanks for looking x

Stamptacular Challenge 41

Hello everyone, today on Stamptacular Challenge 41 we have a sketch to follow. We are sponsored this week by the Pixie Cottage and they have given us the fabulous prize of a $10 voucher.


For my DT card I have used Tilda with Bunch of Roses from the Magnolia Chasing Butterflies Collection and she is coloured with distress inks. The DPs are from K & Co and I distressed the edges with antique linen and fired brick distress inks. Finally, I finished off with some jewels.



Supplies
Card/Paper: Red and white card, K & Co - Classic K
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Bunch of Roses - Chasing Butterflies Collection
Colouring: Distress inks - tattered rose, antique linen, walnut stain, faded jeans, worn lipstick, peeled paint, weathered wood, black soot. Inkssentials pen for highlights
Embellishments: Jewels
Tools: Inkssentials ink applicator tool, inverted corner rounder punch, water brush

Thanks for looking x

Magnolia 4 in 1

Hello everyone, I haven't started on next years christmas cards just yet!! this is just one that I didn't get the chance to post sooner and it fits perfectly with four challenges. Firstly, I am entering it for Roses on Paper Challenge 28 where the theme is to use your favourite colouring medium - mine is copics, and the following challenges all have a theme of something new - Papertake, Cute Card Tursday Challenge 94 and Stamp Something - my something new is my Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses pad, this was the first time I used it!


The image is Tilda with Yulehat from the Magnolia Christmas Collection 2008 and she is coloured with copics. The paper is BG eskimo kisses and I used my snowflake folder for the embossing. I machine stitched all the edges and the flowers, ribbon, brad etc are from my stash. I used some silver stickles to bling up my flower and the sentiment is computer generated.


Finally, a close up.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Red and white card, BG - Eskimo Kisses
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Yulehat - Christmas Collection 2008
Colouring: Copics, inksenntials pen for highlights.
Embellishments: Flowers, brad, charm, ribbon, stickles, jewel
Tools: Corner rounder punch, sewing maching, MS doily lace punch, Cuttlebug, snowflake folder

Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 72

Hello everyone, I hope you all had a great new year. For Cupcake Challenge 72 we would like you to make a card for a baby and this week we are sponsored by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp with a great prize of a $20 gift voucher and free shipping. I am also going to enter this card into Secret Crafter Challenge 64 where the theme is new beginnings.


For my card I have used my d'vine swirl and swiss dots embossing folders and a baby wire word. The DP is from my stash as is the ribbon. I love how this card turned out and it was very quick and easy to make. I also made one for a boy but I forgot to take a picture of it!

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and pink card, DP from stash
Embellishments: Ribbon, baby - wire word, brads
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, d'vine swirl folder, swiss dots folder

Thanks for looking x

Stamptacular Challenge 40

Hello everyone, for Stamptacular Challenge 40 we have a theme of Party Time and we are sponsored by Stamping Bella who have given us the fabulous prize of a $25 gift certificate.


This is just a quick post from me as we have family staying at the moment and I promise I will get some blog hopping in soon!


I have made a quick and simple party invitation, a design that could be quickly reproduced if needed. I used my forever friends cupcake stamp, it is coloured with copics and cut and layered with nesties. The DP is from my stash and I have used my MS doily lace punch for the edge. The party sentiment is from studio g and it has been stamped directly onto my card base. Finally, I finished off with some jewels.


For the inside I created an invitation layout on my computer. I shaped the corners with my inverted corner rounder punch.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Cream and pink card. DP from stash
Stamps: Forever friends - Cupcake, studio g
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, MS doily lace punch, inverted corner rounder punch.

Thanks for looking x