Cupcake Challenge 127

Hello everyone, over on Cupcake Challenge 127 we have a theme of Old Macdonald had a Farm and we would like to see something that can be found on a farm! This week we are sponsored by Crafty Emma's Store and the prize is some lovely stash.

For my card I used Brunte from the Magnolia Spring Collection 2008, I masked him off then stamped the flowers behind him to make him look like he was standing in a field of flowers. I coloured the image with copics and added a little stickles to the background. The decorative edge was done using my Martha Stewart punch and the designer paper is MME Bloom and Grow. The ribbon and flowers were provided by Magnolia and I used my sewing machine to stitch around all the elements of the card.

This month there is a slight change to our monthly prize, it is simply going to be an extra chance for you to win! This month our icing on the cupcake is sponsored by Blue Jelly Stampin', Polkadoodles and The Paper Shelter...we have some totally fabby prizes so make sure you join in!

Supplies
Card/Paper: Orange and cream card, MME - Bloom and grow
Stamps: Magnolia - Brunte - Spring Collection 2008, Flower Background
Colouring: Copics - E21, E33, E35, E37, Y11, Y17, Y21, YR23, YR00, YR02, YR04, YR07, YG03, YG11, G21, YG67, W1, W3, C1, BG10, B00, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, flowers, stickles
Tools: Leone Em branch punch, MS punch, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 126

Hello everyone, sorry I'm a little late with this post! Today over on Cupcake Challenge 126 we have a theme of food for thought and this week we are sponsored by Heather Ellis and she is giving the lucky winner their choice of three digi images.

For my card I used Tilda with Ice Cream and the post strawberry sentiment from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009. The image is colored with copics and the DPs and embellishments were included in a Magnolia DT kit from a while ago. I used my MS trellis punch for the punched edge and I stiched around all the elements with my sewing machine.

This month there is a slight change to our monthly prize, it is simply going to be an extra chance for you to win! This month our icing on the cupcake is sponsored by Blue Jelly Stampin', Polkadoodles and The Paper Shelter...we have some totally fabby prizes so make sure you join in!

We also have a new challenge on the blog this week....please see the details below....

The Cupcakes were talking about future Challenges recently and we decided it's not really fair for us to pick them all the time. So we'd like to give you the opportunity to Challenge us too. Not only that, but the (randomly chosen) winner will also be invited to Guest Design for us on the week in March when their Challenge goes live at Cupcake!

Sound like fun? If you'd like to set a Theme and Guest Design for us, leave your idea in a comment on this post HERE.

We'll close this competition at 8pm (GMT)Sunday 30 January.

Supplies
Card/Paper: All provided by Magnolia.
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Ice Cream and Post Strawberry Sentiment - Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, E50, E51, E53, E33, Y21, YR23, RV10, BG10, BG01, BG09, W1, W3, W7, 0
Embellishments: Flowers, ribbon and jewels
Tools: MS garden trellis punch, cuttlebug, nesties, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Made With Heart Blog Hop

Hello everyone, welcome to the Made with Heart valentine blog hop, I hope you are enjoying the hop so far!

You should have arrived here from Tabitha's Blog, but if not to start the hop from the beginning go to Kristin's Blog.

For my valentine themed card I used my favourite fold of the moment and made an easel card. I decided to go for a non traditional valentine colour scheme just to be a little different. My images and sentient are from Whiff of Joy and they are coloured with copics. The DP is from DCWV and it is all sparkly but unfortunately this doesn't show up too well in the photo. I finished off with some ribbon, a die cut flourish, a charm and some chrome look pearls.

Ok, so now you must be ready to move on...... your next stop on the hop is Jessi's Blog and I know she has something fabulous to show you.

In case you get lost along the way, here is a list of the blog hop order:

Kristin
Stacey
Nicki
Paula
Jenny
Nikki
Kimberly
Janneke
Tabitha
Liza (Me!)
Jessie
Joey
Emily
Patricia
Kate
Dee

Supplies
Card/Paper: Navy and white card, DCWV - At Home Stack
Stamps: WOJ - Melinda Hugging Heart and Melinda's heart
Colouring: Copics - E00, R20, E11, E53, E25, E29, B93, B95, B97, E51, E53, R27, R22, E31, E35, C1, C3, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0. Silver gel pen
Embellishments: Ribbon, charm, pearls, glossy accents
Tools: Sewing machine, cuttlebug, Marianne flourish die, nesties

Thanks for looking and happy hoppin' x

Made with Heart Blog Hop

Hello everyone, this is just a quick post to let you all know about the made with heart blog hop that I will be involved in next weekend. It has a valentine theme and there will be loads of candy along the way. I do hope you can join in with the fun. x

Cupcake Challenge 125

Hello everyone today over on Cupcake Challenge 125 we have a theme of weddings that was set by your truely! It is a topical theme for me and I would like to take this opportuinty to tell you all about my new wedding stationery business.....

Stationery by me specialises in beautiful, handmade wedding stationery for your special day.

Each of my collections feature save the date cards, invitations, all of your "on the day" stationery, favours, guest books and thank you cards, and they are all beautifully coordinated and finished to the highest standard.

All of my designs are made with high quality products and they are all individually handmade and are available in a wide range of colours.

I currently have an offer of 20% off all orders placed before the 31st January 2011, so if you or someone you know is getting married, please pop over to www.stationerybyme.com and take a look at my designs. x

I have a few of my designs to show you today...

These are two invitations from the Elegance and the Sublime ranges. The elegance one is shown in ivory pearlescent card with red ribbon and the sublime one is shown in white pearlescent card with rose pink ribbon.

These are an invitation from the Allure range and a save the date card from the opulence range. The one from the Allure collection is shown in pearlescent white card with silver lace paper and a silver ribbon, and the opulance save the date is shown in white pearlescent card with a white ribbon and a diamanete buckle.

A place name card from the Sublime range which matches the invitation above.

And finally a favor box from the Elegance range, which again matches the invitation above.













This week we are sponsored by The Ribbon Girl who has kindly provided us with a stash of ribbons as a prize and also this month there is a slight change to our monthly prize, it is simply going to be an extra chance for you to win! This month our icing on the cupcake is sponsored by Blue Jelly Stampin', Polkadoodles and The Paper Shelter...we have some totally fabby prizes so make sure you join in!

Thanks for stopping by. x

Sweet n Sassy

Hello everyone, today I have a card for some challenges, seems ages since I have made anything non DT related! I am entering it for the following; The Sugar Bowl Challenge 50 have a sketch to follow with the added extra of embossing - I have embossed the DP that has the row of pearls on it although it is hard to see on the photo, Cute Card Thursday Challenge 146 has a theme of out with the old - I have used an old SN stamp, and  Secret Crafter Challenge 116 has a theme of texture - I have embossing, lace and glittered DP

For my card I have dusted off an older SN stamp that I haven't used in ages and she is coloured with copics. The DP is from DCWV and I have stitched around each element. The lace is from wild orchid and I have finished off with some pearls.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Ivory and blue card, DCWV - Linen Closet
Stamps: Sugar Nellie - Sweet n Sassy
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, E53, E50, E51, E57, E25, E29, R20, C1, C3, G21, YG11, YG03, YG67, BG10, 0. Silver gel pen
Embellishments: Lace, pearls
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, sewing machine, floral fantasy embossing folder
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 124

Hello everyone, this week on Cupcake Challenge 124 we have a theme of something new so you could do something for a new baby, job, home or just used some of your new stash that santa brought! My something new element is that I used new stash..... paper trimmer and the die cut card I used for my image. This week we are sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs and the fabulous prize is four digi images. I am also entering my card into this week's Papertake Challenge where the theme is anything goes.

For my card I have used my favourite Gorjuss Girl and she has been stamped with memento tuxedo black ink onto some new card that I was asked to try out for Pronty, then I coloured her with copics. The card has a lovely die cut edge and a nice smooth finish making it perfect for colouring with your copics. The DP is from basic grey and the ribbon and jewels from my stash. I kept the layout nice and simple so I could show off the pretty die cut edge of the card.

Also this month there is a slight change to our monthly prize, it is simply going to be an extra chance for you to win! This month our icing on the cupcake is sponsored by Blue Jelly Stampin', Polkadoodles and The Paper Shelter...we have some totally fabby prizes so make sure you join in!

Supplies
Card/Paper: Ivory and pink card, Basic Grey - Olivia
Stamps: Sugar Nellie - Gorjuss Girls - Sitting
Colouring: Copics - E00, E02, R20, E11, R81, R85, YG11, G21, YG06, C1, C3, C5, C7, 100, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine, bow easy
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 123

Hello everyone, today we return from our christmas break with Cupcake Challenge 123 and we have a theme of White is White. As you may have guessed we would like to see creations with white as the main colour and this week we are sponsored by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp.

I am also entering this card into Just Magnolia and Hanglar Challege 87 where the theme is anything goes.

For my card, strangely enough, there isn't a piece of DP in sight...instead I went mad with my embossing folders! All the card I used has a pearlescent finish so in real life the card is lovely and shimmery. The punched edge was done with an MS punch around the page set and last, but by no means least, I have used Waiting Tilda from the Magnolia Winter Collection 2008. To finish off I used some lush satin ribbon, a snowflake charm and some jewels.

Also this month there is a slight change to our monthly prize, it is simply going to be an extra chance for you to win! This month our icing on the cupcake is sponsored by Blue Jelly Stampin'. Blue Jelly Stampin is, of course, our very own Victoria, who is an Independent Stampin Up! Demonstrator. Stampin Up! are currently running their popular Sale-A-Bration promotion. Victoria is being featured in Quick Cards Magazine, which will be available from 04 January, so if a visit to her faberoony Blog isn’t enough for you, you can get your mitts on her there too! ;)

Blue Jelly Stampin are offering one lucky winner, chosen at random, Stampin Up! Stash including a selection of 12x12 SU papers, rhinestones and a brilliant Techniques booklet.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pearlescent white card
Stamps: Magnolia - Waiting Tilda - Winter Collection 2008
Colouring: Copics - E00, R20, E11, R81, R85, C1, C3, C5, C7, 100, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, charm
Tools: Cuttlebug, MS punches, sewing machine, embossing folders - floral fantasy, snowflake, d'vine swirl
Thanks for looking x

Kisses from the Heart

Hello everyone, I hope you all had a fabulous new year! Today I have a card to show you that I am entering for this week's Stamp Something Challenge that has a theme of glitter.

For my card I used Melinda blowing kisses from WOJ. I stamped her with memento tuxedo black ink onto some new card that I was asked to try out for Pronty, then I coloured her with copics. The card has a lovely die cut edge and a nice smooth finish making it perfect for colouring with your copics. The DP is from K & Co, and the ribbon and jewels are from my stash. I finished off with some stickles and some glossy accents on the hearts.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Red and white card, K & Co - Belle by Amy Butler
Stamps: WOJ - Melinda blowing kisses, general sentiments set
Colouring: Copics - E00, R20, E02, E11, C1, C3, C5, R22, R27, R29, R59, E53, E25, E29, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0. Silver gel pen
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, glossy accents, stickles
Tools: Sewing machine, cuttlebug, nesties
Thanks for looking x