Amelia Curiosity

Heather Valentin is doing another Lacy Sunshine competition on her Facebook page and offered two different digis to choose from for it - I chose to embrace my dark side and went for Amelia from the Curiosities Collection. I love these digis but am never sure who I would send one to. I might just buy a few and make a few framed pictures with them for my room instead of doing cards.

Anyway this card is also for Sketch and Stash's Challenge #134 (My new stash is my digi stamp and my old is the patterned paper which  must be over 5 years old now as I got it before I became a SU demonstrator and I celebrated my 5th anniversary just before Christmas!) and for Scrapbook Stamp Society's Challenge #36 Anything Goes with the option of distressing, which fits perfectly with this image.

And here she is. Had to add this gorgeous corner die as an archway for a Gothic-y feel to it.

Recipe:

Stamps: Amelia Curiosities from Lacy Sunshine, Everyday Grungy Messages from Lili of the Valley

Papers: Perfect Plum, Basic Black, Whisper White, Cast-A-Spell DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Perfect Plum, Whisper White, Sahara Sand all from Stampin' Up

Accessories: Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Petra's Corners Dies LR0281 from Marianne Creatables, Filigree Border Die from Papertrey Ink, Black Rose from Magnolia, Other paper flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Purple Silk Flower from Hobbycraft

Copics Used:

Skin - E0000, E000, E00, E01, R20, R30

Purples - V91, V93, V95, V99

Leaves - G46

Red - R59

Blacks - C1, C3, C5, C7, C9

Ground - C00, C1, C2

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by.

Sketch Saturday Challenge #300 with Simon Says Stamp!

Good Morning All! It's time for another week at Sketch Saturday and back with us this week is our amazing sponsor... 

Simon Says Stamp!

The Sketch Challenge Prize is a super generous $25.00 to spend in the Simon Says Stamp Store.

But that's not all as this week is a very special week! It's Sketch Saturday's Challenge #300! What a milestone!

Jo Edwards, the founder of Sketch Saturday has joined us to celebrate! The sketch this week was designed by Jo and was the very first sketch...

To celebrate the DT is having a secret BLOG HOP! There is CANDY hidden along the way, but you won't know who is giving away what prize until the winners are revealed. 

Just comment at each stop for your chance to win and see more inspiration using this weeks sketch!

And here's mine... I thought this fabulous Tress Dancing stamp was perfect for celebrating a fabulous challenge such as today's!

Recipe:

Stamps: Tress Dancing by Make It Crafty, Just The Ticket, Tag-Its #6 and #10, Star Prints all from Papertrey Ink

Papers: So Saffron, Basic Black, Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Park Bench Patterned Papers from Fancy Pants, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black all from Stampin' Up, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, Golden Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Tempting Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Just the Ticket Border Die from Papertrey Ink, Card Candi from Craftworks Cards, Eyelet Lace Punch Around The Page Set from Martha Stewart

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E01, R20, R30

Hair - C3, C5, C7, C9

Jeans & Ribbon - BG01, BG05, BG07

Apple - R27, R29

Top & Shoes - Y21, Y23, Y6

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to leave a comment with a chance that there might be a hidden prize for you to win on the Sketch Saturday blog hop!

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Fussy and Fancy Challenge #109 with Crafty Sentiments

It's time for another Fussy and Fancy Challenge and this fortnight we are celebrating birthdays!

We are sponsored this week by the fabulous Crafty Sentiments, who have generously donated this fabulous prize.....

3 digi stamps of your choice 
for one very lucky winner
who enters this challenge!

Crafty Sentiments were also very generous to provide the DT with some images to use for this challenge and I chose to use Sweet Birthdays - such a cute little girl!

And here's my card. I went for a card in a box and added some extra birthday balloons and presents. Love this style of card - so effective and not too hard (unless like me you glue the inside on the outside and then have to cut all the panels off and start again when the card rips as you're trying to peel it apart!)

And this is the back where you add your message.

Recipe:

Stamps: Sweet Birthdays from Crafty Sentiments, Make A Wish, Make A Wish Additions, Boutique Borders: Love, Tag Its #10, Heart-2-Heart #2, Birthday Bash Sentiments all from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Primrose Petals Core-dinations, Lucky Limeade (Retired), Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Perfect Pair Patterned Papers from Lili of the Valley, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Primrose Petals, Lucky Limeade (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Primrose Petals Stitched Satin Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Heart-2-Heart #2 Die, Boutique Borders: Love Die both from Papertrey Ink, Baker's Twine from local craft store, Acetate sheet from stamp packaging

Copics Used: 

Skin - E000, E00, E01, R20, R30

Hair - E21, E23, E25, E27, E29

Pinks - RV11,RV13, RV14

Greens - YG03, YG11, YG13

And that's all form me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget topop on over to the Fussy and Fussy Challenge Blog and join in the fun!

House of Cards March Challenge #1

It's time for another new challenge here on the House of Cards Challenge Blog! We've got a fabulous one for you this fortnight and we cannot wait to see what you've got in store for us!

This fortnight, we're asking for 

CUTE & FUN AND/OR VINTAGE & SHABBY CARDS

AND for you to

Feel free to add more than one. We just need to see at least one button on your creation!

And here's my card.Strictly speaking I'm on the Cute and Fun design team, but this one turned out quite vintage/shabby too! I used my new Mirabelle papers and stamp and it has such a lovely vintage style to it, I just couldn't help myself LOL.

Recipe:

Stamps: Mirabelle Pursuit of Happiness from Santoro/Trimcraft

Papers: Pink Pirouette, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Subtles DSP Stack all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card, Mirabelle Patterned Papers from Santoro/Trimcraft

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, Versamark

Accessories: Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Buttons from The Works, Paper flower from The Range, Lace from Crafts U Love, Floral Oval Nestabilities, Oval Nestabilities, A2 Brackets Borders One all from Spellbinders, Mirabelle Wooden Butterfly from Santoro/Trimcraft, Shabby Blue Frantage from Stampendous

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E01, R20, R30

Hair - E42, E43, E44

Collar - E40, E41, E42

Pinks - RV10, RV11, RV14

Dress -B91, B95, B97

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the House of Cards Challenge blog and join in the fun this fortnight. 

Shaylee the Fairy

As soon as I saw this gorgeous image by Art by MiRan I fell in love with her, but she scared me! She is such a pretty fairy and there's so much in this scene that I didn't think I would be able to colour her in very well and do her justice, but I jumped in with both feet today and gave it a go. I have signed up to Alyce Keegan's Skin and Hair colouring tutorials on her Kit and Clowder Ning site and watched a couple of videos before I started and I think that really helped. (Just have to print out all the homework sheets now and have a proper go at everything).

Anyway this card is for Kit and Clowder's March Challenge to use wings, for Art by MiRan's Facebook Challenge to use flowers and for The Ribbon Girl's March Card Challenge to make a birthday card.

And here she is...

Recipe:

Stamps: Shaylee by Art by MiRan, Celebration Circle Pennants by Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Wisteria Wonder, Concord Crush, Very Vanilla, Lap of Luxury DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Wisteria Wonder from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Wisteria Wonder Ruffled Trim, Dazzling Details Glitter Glue both from Stampin' Up, Circle Pennants Dies from Whimsy Stamps,Heart Stems Die from Impression Obsession, Nottingham Border Die from Memory Box, Lilac Vintage Tulle Rose from Magnolia, Other paper roses and tulip from Wild Orchid Crafts

Copics Used: 
Skin - E0000, E000, E00, E01, R20, R30
Hair - E42, E43, E44, E47
Tree - E23, E25, E27
Bushes - G94, G99, YG61, G17, G28
Grass - YG17, YG25, YG67
Long Leaves - G05, G07
Bluebells - YG13, YG17, B63, B66
Dress - V20, BV11, V25
Wings - B60, B63, B66, BV13, BV17
Sky - C00, C1, C2, BG10, BG11

And that's all from me for today folks! Thanks for stopping by!

My Bestie Went Shopping

This card is a bit of an odd one for me, mostly because I tried to combine too many challenges together and whilst it looks ok and I do quite like it, I feel it's missing something. This card is for Crafty Little Fairies Challenge Shopping, My Besties Aussie Challenge #7 to use pearls and bling (I used Liquid Pearls and Stickles Glitter Glue although my satin ribbon is quite shiny too!), A Creative Romance's Bingo Challenge (I used pearls (well Liquid Pearls), ribbon and twine) and for Sketchy Challenges #68 to use the sketch below.

I am trying to use up some of my old retired SU patterned paper packs and this is one set I have 2 packs of, so will be a while before I get through it all. To try and use up a bit more I made a bigger card than usual and went with a 5 x 7 inch card, but I didn't use very much of it! Anyway here it is...

Recipe:

Stamps: My Besties IMG162 from Sherri Baldy

Papers: Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla, Everyday Enchantment DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Pool Party Ribbon (Retired), Brights Buttons (Retired), Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Heart Border Die from Papertrey Ink (used as scallops), Baby Blue Liquid Pearls, Icicle Stickles

Copics Used: 
Skin - E000, E00, E01, R20, R30
Hair, Shoes & Eyes - E42, E33, E44
Blues - BG10, BG11, BG13
Greens - YG91, YG93, YG95
Reds - R17, R24 (I have only 2 or 3 red Copics that have not run out of ink and I have no reinkers. I have ordered some so hopefully I will have a set of coordinating reds again very soon!)

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by.

Pretty Tin Can

Charisma Cardz Challenge #5 this week was to use something that is not meant to be used for crafting. I went for the easy option and recycled an old tin can from the recycling box and decorated it to make a new pen pot for my desk at work. I covered it with my favourite colours - pin and brown - added some pretty flowers and lots of butterflies and was done. A pretty quick make for me!

And here it is...

Recipe:

Stamps: None

Papers: Early Espresso, Sweet & Sour DSP (Retired) both from Stampin' Up

Inks: None

Accessories: Early Espresso Satin Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Heart Border Punch from Martha Stewart, Pippi Butterfly Die from Memory Box, Floral 3 LR0107 Die from Marianne Creatables, Butterfly Die 6003/0023 from Joy Crafts!, Card Candi from Craftworks Cards

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by.

Anastasia in a Field of Flowers

This card is for Papertake Weekly's Sketch Challenge #87, Deep Ocean Challenge #72 Just For A Girl, Totally Gorjuss' Challenge #225 Happy Birthday, ColourQ's Challenge #230 and for Lacy Sunshine's Facebook competition that I am a day late for! Got my days muddled up and thought it ran out today, but it was yesterday :( Nevermind, I still enjoyed making it and using this gorgeous Melancholy Moppet digi!

       

And here's my card. Love these soft colours together too.

Recipe:

Stamps: Anastasia - Field of Flowers Digi from Lacy Sunshine, Simple Sunflower, Piece of Cake both from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Summer Starfruit, Basic Black, Whisper White, Quatrefancy DSP, Witches Brew DSP, Neutrals DSP Stack (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Summer Starfruit, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz, Basic Black all from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Black Gingham Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Simple Sunflower Dies from Papertrey Ink, Circle Nestabilities, Big Scalloped Circle Nestabilities both from Spellbinders, Leaves LR0192 Dies, Swirl Circle LR0119 Die both from Marianne Creatables

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E01, R20, R30
Hair - C3, C5, C7, C9
Hat - E42, E43, E31, E44
Dress - Y11, Y15, Y17, E42, E43, E44
Leaves - YG61, YG11
Sunflowers - Y15, Y17, E43, E44
Turquoise - BG10, BG11, BG13

And that's all from me for today folks! Thanks for stopping by.

You Are A Star

This week's challenge #147 at The Paper Shelter was to  use animals, so I pulled out my cute Training my Dragon digi and combined it with Colour Me's Challenge #9, which I took a few liberties with by adding all the silver glitter card instead of using Smoky Slate so much, although there is a hint of that in the starry patterned paper on the left.

And here's my card. I got a thing for stars on this one so added loads more to it for some added bling!

Recipe:

Stamps: Training My Dragon digi from The Paper Shelter, Film Strip Sentiments from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Bermuda Bay, Basic Black, Whisper White, Polka Dot Parade DSP, Winter Frost Speciality DSP all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Basic Black, Bermuda Bay both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Silver Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Stars and Star Banner both Silhouette Die Cuts

Copics Used: 
Skin - E000, E00, E01, R20, R30
Hair - C3, C5, C7, C9
Red - R24, R27, R29
Blue/green - BG49, BG18, BG75
Shoes - T1, T4
Ground - W1, W3

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by.

Sketch Saturday Challenge #299 with A Random Fan

Happy March Sketchers!

We have a new sketch challenge for you today on the Sketch Saturday Challenge blog!

We also have a fabulous sponsor this week too...

A Random Fan

Sherry is an awesome illustrator with a new Etsy shop and the cutest images. Be sure to check it out!

The prize this week is 3 A Random Fan digis! 

Here is sketch #299:

And here is my card using the cute Monet's Bike from A Random Fan.

Recipe:

Stamps: Monet's Bike from A Random Fan, Flower Fusion #9, Happy Trails both from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Melon Mambo, Marina Mist, Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card, Bonnets & Bowties Patterned Papers from Lili of the Valley

Inks: Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Melon Mambo Taffeta Ribbon, Half Circle Slit Punch (Retired), Brights Buttons all from Stampin' Up, Flower Fusion #9 Die from Papertrey Ink, Butterflies Die LR0158 from Marianne Creatables, Pearls from Hobbycraft

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E01, R20, R30

Hair - E21, E23, E25, E27

Hat - YR21, YR23, Y26

Basket - E35, E37

Blues - B91, B95, B97

Bike - RV23, RV25, RV29, RV02

Tyres - C5, C7

Ground -W1, W3 (Just peeking out)

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Sketch Saturday Challenge blog and check out all the other fantastic cards from the DT and join in the fun too!