Something Else on Saturday #275 Featuring Christmas Cheer from Becca's Place

Good morning and welcome to this week's Something Else on Saturday post. I am trying to make some quicker, flatter Christmas cards so I can post them and this one was so much fun to colour up.

I used one of the digi from the Christmas Cheer set from Becca's Place and went for a delicious looking creamy topped hot chocolate! Wouldn't say no to one of those! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Christmas Cheer from Becca's Place

Papers: Pretty in Pink & Soft Suede (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Pink Christmas Patterned Papers from Amazon, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Copic Markers, Pearlescent Chalks from Pebbles Inc.

Accessories: Crystal Effects from Ranger. Ribbon from The Range

Copics Used:

Cream - E50, E51, E53

Mug - RV10, R81, R83, R85, R89

Candies - R35, R37, R39

Choco Balls - E44, E47

And that's all from me for this post! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you all again soon!

The Paper Shelter Christmas Break Challenge

Good morning and welcome t my DT post for the new challenge from the Paper Shelter. Before we get on to this week's challenge, thank you so much to everyone who joined in or commented on our tribute post for Veronica in our last challenge.

For this week's challenge, it is our annual Christmas Break Challenge in which both teams join together for our final challenge of the year. This challenge will run for 4 weeks and to give our DT members a break and some time to spend with loved ones, we will not be commenting on your cards, but I assure you that we will be looking at them all! 

For my card, I used the cheeky Christmas Present Fairy and went with a pink and purple colour combo, so very untraditional colours for Christmas, but then that's me too - very untraditional! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Christmas Present Fairy from The Paper Shelter

Papers: Bubblegum & Highland Heather both from Stampin' Up, Pink Christmas Patterned Papers from Amazon, Snow & Ice Christmas Patterned Papers from Make & Create, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Copic Markers, Clear Sparkle Pen from Spectrum Noir

Accessories: Ribbon from The Range, Merry Christmas Die from Shein, Crystal Stickles

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R21

Hair - RV14, RV17, RV19

Eyes - BG45, BG57

Eyebrows - RV14, RV17

Lips - V01, V12

Leaves - YG05, YG07, YG17

Hat, Boots & Purple Stripes - V05, V06, V17

Top & Pink Stripes - RV13, RV14, RV17

Wings - V000, V01, V12

Ribbon - N2, N3, N4

Present - V01, V05, V06, RV11, RV13, RV14

And that's all from me for this post! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you all again soon! Don't forget to pop on over to the Paper Shelter Challenge blog and check out all the other fabulous creations from the rest of the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too? As always there are some amazing prizes to be won! 

Scene It Sunday #206 Featuring Pollycraft Iggy from C.C. Designs

Good morning and welcome to this week's Scene It Sunday post. This week, I pulled out a very old digi stamp from C.C. Designs and added her to a snowflake border die, which worked brilliantly! Add some snowy paper for the sky an some white card for the snow drifts and the scene was done! Thsi was such a quick card to make!

This card is for

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #244 Anything Goes

Creatalicious Challenge #284 Anything Goes with Optional Christmas

Allsorts Challenge week 811 Lots of White/Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Challenge #1 Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #291 Anything Goes

My Time To Craft Challenge #549 Something Snow Related

Recipe:

Stamps: Pollycraft Iggy from C.C. Designs, Beary Big Hugs from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps

Papers: Highland Heather, Coastal Cabana & Simply White all from Stampin' Up, Patterned Paper from magazine freebie, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Highland Heather from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Fluffy Stuff from Cosmic Shimmer, Crystal Stickles, Snowflake Square Frame from Shein

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R21

Hair - E37, E39

Hat & Skirt - BG13, BG15, BG18

Boots & Cardigan - V04, V06, V17

Laces - BG15

Gloves - BG13, BG15, V04, V06

Igloo - Bg10, BG11, Blender

Penguins - YR15, C00, C6, C8

And that's all from me for this post! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you all again soon!

Something Else on Saturday #274 Featuring Peppermint Princess Emma from Paper Nest Dolls

Good morning everyone and welcome to this week's Something Else on Saturday post. I am trying so hard to get back into a blogging routine again, but it never quite seems to work out! Work is crazy busy at the minute with a lot more responsibilities this year, so lots of my weekend free time is now spent planning lessons instead of relaxing and crafting! 😞

Anyway this week's card uses the adorable Peppermint Princess Emma from Paper Nest Dolls and I went for a full on red and white combo (except for a touch of green in the sequins). I wasn't sure what frame to use with her and had this idea to do a shaker card, which I just loved! Shakers are so much fun! 

And this is one of the card laying down so you can see the shaker pieces better!

This card is for

As You Like It Challenge Anything Christmassy

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #262 Anything Goes/Make It Merry

Sisterhood of Crafters December Challenge Christmas

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 49 Anything Goes

Passion For Markers Challenge Week 769 Mega Christmas Challenge Anything Goes

Star Stampz Challenge #65 Anything Goes/Christmas

Recipe:

Stamps: Peppermint Princess Emma from Paper Nest Dolls, Tiny Gingerbread from Lawn Fawn

Papers: Real Red, Simply White & Let It Snow DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Real Red from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Peeking Snowflakes Dies from Creative Expressions, Fluffy Stuff from Cosmic Shimmer

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R21

Hair - E51, E53, E31

Candy Cane & Candy on Bow - R24, R27, R29

Red Outfit - R35, R37, R39
Shoes - E44, E47, E49

White - C00

And that's all from me for this post! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you all again soon! 

Ink 'n' Splatter Inspiration Post Featuring Jolly Penguins

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to my inspiration post for Ink 'n' Splatter. This time, I have used the adorable Jolly Penguins again, but created a cute, little scene using two of penguins and the igloo. They look like they are having so much fun making snowballs! The papers from from the Whispers of Winter Paper Pack as well - such gorgeous colours and patterns too. 

This card is for

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #606 Christmas Animals

Cutie Pie Challenge #201 Cute Christmas

Pearly Sparkles Challenge #102 Christmas

Dragonfly Dreams December Challenge Christmas

Crafty Calendar December Challenge Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations December Challenge Let It Snow

Recipe:

Stamps: Jolly Penguins from Ink 'n' Splatter

Papers: Pool Party & Lost Lagoon both from Stampin' Up, Whispers of Winter Patterned Papers from Ink 'n' Splatter, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Glitterations from Papermania, Snowflake Sequins from Bright Ideas

Copics Used:

Black Fur - T5, T7, T9

White Fur - T0, Blender

Beaks & Feet - YR15, YR16, YR18

Teal - BG05, BG07, BG09

Turquoise - BG11, BG13, BG15

Igloo & Snow - BG10, BG11, Blender

And that's all from me for this post! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you all again soon! Don't forget to pop on over to the Ink 'n' Splatter Blog and check out all the other fabulous creations from the rest of the DT this month too. 

Scene It Sunday #205 Featuring Ho-Ho-Holidays from Lawn Fawn

Good morning everyone and welcome to today's Scene It Sunday post. Seems like an absolute age since I managed to make a scene card! For this card, I made a DL sized card using this adorable stamp set from Lawn Fawn where Santa is just having a quick snack of milk and cookies before heading out to start his Christmas deliveries! 

This card is for

Crafty Calendar December Challenge Anything Goes

A Gem of A Challenge Week 24 Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge Week 810 It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Sweet Stampin' Challenge Christmas Creations

Di's Digi Challenge Winter Holidays

Lawn Fawnatics Challenge #186 Coffee, Tea & Treats

Recipe:

Stamps: Ho-Ho-Holidays from Lawn Fawn

Papers: Real Red, Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow & Simply White all from Stampin' Up, Patterned Paper from Magazine Freebie Pack, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Real Red from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink from Tim Holtz

Accessories: Twine from Martha Stewart, Christmas Tree Dies from Amazon, Icicle Stickles

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R30, R20

Santa's Beard - T0, T1

Mrs Claus's Hair - T1, T3, T5

Red - R35, R37, E39

Gold - Y17, Y19, Y26

Black - C5, C7, C9

Apron - G16, G19, R89

Cookies - R24, R27, E43, E44

Milk - BG000, Blender

Sack - R27, R29, E33, E35, E37

Presents - V22, V25, T1, T3, Y32, Y35, YG63, YG67, BG02, BG05, R14, R17

Reindeer - E42, E43, E44, E47

And that's all from me for this post! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you all again soon! 

Hearts Quest Fantasy Challenge #12 Anything Goes & Optional Twist of Angels

Good morning everyone and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from Hearts Quests Fantasy. This month our challenge is our usual anything goes challenge, but the optional twist this time is to use an angel on your card or project.

For my card I used this adorable Heavenly Christmas Carol as she walks out in the snow, singing to herself. I found the perfect sentiment for her as well in one of my many Christmas themed stamp sets. I went for soft greens this time for a change and love how it came out! 

This card is also for

Polkadoodles Challenge Week 49 Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Challenge #684 Anything Goes

Pattie's Creations Challenge #225 Anything Goes

Creative Knockouts Challenge #536 Time To Be Merry

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #586 Anything Goes

Let's Craft & Create Challenge 214 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Heavenly Christmas Carol from The Paper Shelter, Christmas Carols from My Favorite Things

Papers: Old Olive & Crumb Cake both from Stampin' Up, Pepper's Christmas Party Patterned Papers from Trimcraft, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Old Olive from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Sparkle Gelly Roll Pen, Pearlescent Chalks from Pebbles Inc.

Accessories: Crystal Stickles, Finishing Touches Edgelits Dies from Stampin' Up

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, RV11

Hair - E42, E43, E44

Eyes - 

Lips - 

Dress - G20, G21, G24

Song Sheet - E40, E41

Holly - G05, G09, R46, R59

Halo - Y23, Y26

Trees - G82, G85, G94, E47, E49

Snow - BG0000, BG000

And that's all from me for this post! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you all again soon! Don't forget to pop on over to the Hearts Quest Fantasy Challenge blog and check out all the other cards from the rest of the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there! 

The Paper Shelter Tribute Post

Good morning everyone adn welcome to my DT post for The Paper Shelter. This is a very hard post to write today. This week and next, rather than running our usual birthday Blog Hop, the Design Team at The Paper Shelter is honouring our beautiful co-founder Veronica, who tragically left us on the 25th of September 2024.

This lovely photo is of Veronica and her son.

Veronica was a kind, supportive, beautiful soul, who alongside her co-founder Pedro, produced the images we all know and love to create with. There is a vacuum in the world today, where Veronica used to be, and we will miss her terribly.

Just looking back through all my Paper Shelter cards, there are so many different fun and gorgeous images that I have used, but I just had to use my very first image, Angel, for my tribute card. I submitted a card to the DT call with this image and from that starting my journey here ten years ago. 

I can't believe I have been on this design team for so long, but it is such a fun, caring team that these past 10 years have flown by. Veronica was definitely part of my reason for staying on the team and I will continue to honour her using the images her and Pedro created and coloured together.

And here is my card using the gorgeous Angel.

This card is also for

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 48 Anything Goes

SheepSki Designs Challenge #93 Anything Goes

Mirtillamente Challenge #38 Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #243 Anything Goes

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #83 Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore December Challenge Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Angel from The Paper Shelter, Chit Chat from Lawn Fawn

Papers: Pretty in Pink & Crumb Cake both from Stampin' Up, Mr & Mrs Patterned Papers from Lili of the Valley, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Pretty in Pink from  Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Pearlescent Chalks form Pebbles Inc.

Accessories: No End Borders Dies 6002/0479 from Joy Crafts, Ribbon from stash, Pearls from Simply Creative

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, RV11

Hair - E70, E71, E74

Eyes - E71, E74

Lips - RV11, RV13

Cardigan & Petticoat - RV000, RV00, RV02

Dress & Shoes - RV10, RV11, RV13, W2, W3

Wings - C0, C1

Flowers - RV11, RV13, RV14

Pillar - W4, W5, W6

Our winner for our TRIBUTE challenge will win a 6 products of your choice if you've used a Paper Shelter product on your entry (you could choose the pre-coloured image, the black and white digi, or the digital paper that comes in the set), or 3 products of your choice, if you've used another brand. You can enter the challenge up to 3 times, provided you've used a Paper Shelter product on at least one of them.

And that's all from me for this post! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you all again soon! 

Something Else on Saturday #273 Featuring Dutch Dora from Illustrations by T

Good morning and welcome to today's Something Else on Saturday post. For my work colleague's birthday card this week, I have used this cute digi, Dutch Dora, from Illustrations by T. I went with a red, yellow and green combo with touches of blue on the image as well. Love how this one came out! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Dutch Dora from Illustrations by T

Papers: Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green & Sunny Garden DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Ribbon from stash, Gems from Poundland, Happy Birthday Dies from Amazon, Trim Borders Dies from X-Cut, Petite Ovals Dies & Elegant Ovals Dies both from Spellbinders

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R30, R20

Hair & Eyebrow - E51, E53, E55

Eyes - B12, B14, B16, T10

Dress & Hat - R24, R27, R29, N1, B21, B23, B24

Tights - YG63, YG67

Boots - E25, E27

Tulips - Y15, Y35, Y38, YG13, YG17, YG67

And that's all from me for this post! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you all again soon! 

The Paper Shelter Challenge #620 - Include A Sentiment

Good morning everyone and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from the Paper Shelter. Our challenge this week is an easier - all you need to do is add a sentiment to your card or project. Any sentiment will do as long as we can see it! 

For my card I made a fairly CAS (well for me anyway!) card using My Big Scarf and a die cut sentiment to make a wintery card for those of my work colleagues who do not celebrate Christmas. 

Recipe:

Stamps: My Big Scarf from The Paper Shelter

Papers: Tahitian Tide & Old Olive both from Stampin' Up, Let It Shine Snowflakes Patterned Papers from Lawn Fawn, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Let It Snow Dies from Creative Dies

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R30, R20

Hair - E71, E74, E77

Eyes - E70, E71, E74

Lips - RV11, RV13

Scarf - G21, G24, G28

Hat - BG05, BG07, BG09, YR23, YR24, YR27

Jacket - BG05, BG07, BG09, YR23, YR24, YR27, C4

Trousers - G94, G99, YR23, YR24, YR27

Leg Warmers - YR23, YR24, YR27

Boots - E23, E25, E27, BG05, BG07, BG09

And that's all from me for this post! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you all again soon! Don't forget to pop on over to the Paper Shelter Challenge blog and check out all the other fabulous creations from the rest of the DT and why not join in the challenge whilst you are there too? As always, there are some fantastic prizes to be won!