Delicious Doodles Double

Good afternoon. My lovely friend Bettina let me know about the DT call over at Delicious Doodles and I thought I would give it a try out, so I purchased some of these gorgeous images and made two completely different cards for the DT call.

This first card uses the gorgeous Blossom and I thought I would go with my girly pink and aqua colour combo on this one.

And my second card called to my gothic side. I used Gothic Fairy on this one and lots of dark and creepy bits! 

Both completely different, but I love them both! 

Little bit about me: I am a primary school teacher here in the UK, living with my boyfriend of just over 20 years and our spoilt little cat Miss Tallulah Zazzles (Not my name pick!). I started card making about 10 years ago when I was hunting for something to do during the school summer holidays. I started off with a cheap set from eBay containing some Sizzix die cuts and card blanks. Oh those first cards were hideous, but that was probably the best £5 I have ever spent as it completely opened me up to a whole new creative side I didn't know I had. 

I colour most of my images with Copics, but once in a blue moon do dig out my Distress Ink markers for a bit of watercolouring with them. I generally make cards, but have begun to dabble in mixed media a little bit, making some canvasses and other 3D projects. 

These cards are also for 

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #7 Anything Goes

Crafting By Designs Challenge Girls or Flowers

Lemon Shortbread's Challenge #39 Anything Goes

Dragonfly Dreams Challenge Anything Goes

Fab 'n' Funky's Challenge #346 Fantasy (Entering Gothic Fairy only in this one) 

Southern Girls Challenge #157 Show Us Your Favourite Colour Combo (The pink and aqua combo is one of my faves, although purple and black is my fave for Hallowe'en/darker themed cards too!)

Recipes:

Blossom

Papers: Strawberry Slush (Retired), Pool Party & Soft Suede all from Stampin' Up, Floral Paper Blocs Patterned Papers from Joy Crafts, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Pool Party Ribbon (Retired) & Strawberry Slush Twine (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Doilies & Eyelet Lace Punch Around The Page Set both from Martha Stewart, Pearls & Charm both from stash, Butterfly 2 pcs Die 6002/0390 & Around With Butterflies Dies 6002/0322 both from Joy Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E55, E57, E59

Eyeshadow - E70, E71, E74

Lips - RV21, RV23, RV25

Nail - RV66, RV69

Top - R81, R83, R85, R89

Bracelet - BG05, BG07, BG09

Stems - G21, G24

Flowers - RV52, RV55, BG32, BG53, BG57

Butterfly - BG11, BG45, BG49, RV17, RV19, W3, W5, W7

Dots - BG000, BG02

Gothic Fairy

Papers: Perfect Plum & Basic Black both from Stampin' Up, Patterned Papers from Craft Box, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers, Silver Wink of Stella

Accessories: Vintage Border Die 6002/0366 from Joy Crafts, Masquerade Party Enamel Dots from Teresa Collins, Flowers, Charms, Ribbon, Snipart and glass cabochon all from Craft Box

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E13, R11

Hair - C5, C7, C9, V12, V15, V17, V99

Eyes - YG61, YG63, YG67

Eyeshadow & Nails - V25, V28

Wings - V91, V93

Skulls - C1

Rose - C3, C5, C7, C9

Leaves - G24, G28, G29

Background - BV23, BV25, BV29

And that's all from me for this post folks! Wish me luck with the DT call! 

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration Post - Spring Jasmine

Good Morning everyone and welcome to my inspiration post this week for Ching-Chou Kuik. This week I have used the gorgeous Spring Jasmine and made an extra large card, so I could have a play with my Foamiran (which I have had for ages but only used once before!). I love dimension this foam gives to the flowers and love the colours of it too.

This card is also for

A Gem of A Challenge #192 Ribbon and Lace

A Bit More Time To Craft's Challenge #42 Anything Goes

Creatalicious Challenge #113 Anything Goes

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #21 Anything Goes

Inky Chicks Challenge #81 Use Purple

Unicorn Challenge #20 Petal Power

Recipe:

Stamps: Spring Jasmine from Ching-Chou Kuik, Little Labels from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Perfect Plum & Sahara Sand both from Stampin' Up, Gorgeous Soft Pastels Patterned Papers from The Works, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Card Base from stash

Inks: Perfect Plum from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Silver Spica At You Pen

Accessories: Purple Ribbon & Border Die CR0722/TW1 both from The Works, Oval Nestabilities & Floral Oval Dies both from Spellbinders, Verity Rose Official Frame Die from Crafter's Companion, Trailing Leaves Die from Rosy Owl, Flowers AC1 & AC2 Dies both from Rosy Dot, Foamiran from Noor Design UK, Flower Ribbon & Lace from local market, Pearls from Crystal Stickers & The Works, Glitter Domes from Papermania, Stamens from Wild Orchid Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E41, E42, E43, E44

Eyes - G43, G46

Dress - V91, V93, V95, V99

Shawl - BV11, BV13, BV17

Flowers - BV02, BV04

Leaves - YG93, YG95

Dots - YG91, YG93, V20, BV000

And that's all from me for  this post folks! Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to pop on over to the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog and check out all the other fabulous creations from the rest of the DT whilst you are there and why not join in out monthly challenge, Under The Sea, as well.

Pretty in Pink Amy

Good Morning! I am currently on holiday for 2 weeks and as yet we haven't planned to go anywhere or do anything as my boyfriend hasn't got the time off from his work, but we might manage to grab a few days out. Instead I am doing a bit of crafting, getting ahead on my DT assignments and playing just for fun! This project was a just for fun one!

I had a hunt through my huge folders full of printed digis and found this gorgeous one, Amy from Sweet Escape Digis and just had to colour in that gorgeous mane of hair! It took me ages and it made my hand ache by the end, but it was worth it!

This card is also for

Noor Design Sketch Challenge #12
Creative Fingers Challenge #128 Anything Goes
Crafting With Friends Challenge #41 Anything Goes
Crafty Catz Challenge #366 Anything Goes
Noor Design UK April Challenge Flowers
Colour Crazy Challenge Week #15 Anything Goes
In The Pink Challenge #117 Pearls

Recipe:

Stamps: Amy from Sweet Escape Digis

Papers: Pink Pirouette & Crumb Cake both from Stampin' Up, Where The Roses Grow Patterned Paper from Pion Design, The Sofiero Collection from Maja Design, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Card Blank from Every Craft's A Pound

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Frame With Circle & Swirls Die 6002/0537 & No End Borders Dies 6002/0479 both from Joy Crafts, Everything else from The Crafteezee Collection Elegant Ladies

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E53, E55, E57, E59
Eyes - G94, G99
Eyeshadow - RV32, RV34
Lips - RV14, RV17, RV19
Top - R81, R83, R85, R89

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

Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Post - Don't Laugh

Good afternoon everyone! As much as I love being on vacation from work, it completely messes my days up as I now have no idea what day it is! I can't believe it is Thursday already and we have done hardly anything this week. We went out for dinner on Tuesday and am going to somewhere else for dinner tonight. I have been swimming 4 times already this week and will go again in the morning. Love being able to find the time for an extra few swims!

Yesterday we spent the afternoon sorting out the mess that is our very small spare room, where all our clothes, shoes and other odds and ends live. I took photos of all my new shoes and my boyfriend asked the most ridiculous question I think any woman could hear: "Do you think you have enough shoes yet?!" I think the answer to that will always be the same: Never! Never ever ever! You can never have enough shoes! LOL

Anyway onto my card for Whimsy Stamps digital inspiration this week. I used the hilarious Don't Laugh and combined him with the Various Occasions Sentiments set and Green Envy Papers. I was feeling a little adventurous and attempted to colour the image as if he was in a living room so made a floral wallpaper - what do you think?!

This card is also for

Creative Knockouts Challenge #189 Buttons

Through The Craft Room Door's Challenge Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #39 Anything Goes

Digi Choosday's Challenge Week 15 Anything Goes

Sweet Stampers Challenge #6 Animals

Recipe:

Stamps: Don't Laugh & Various Occasions Sentiments both from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Old Olive & Night of Navy both from Stampin' Up, Green Envy Digital Papers from Whimsy Stamps, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers, White Gel Pen

Accessories: Night of Navy Button (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Baker's Twine from Martha Stewart

Copics Used:

Cat - C1, C2, C3, C5, C7, C9

Inner Ears - R01, R02

Wool - YG93, YG95

Carpet - B23, B24, B26, B28

Skirting Board - E27, E29

Wallpaper - B21, B41, G40, G43, G46, B29

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Facebook Group and check out all the other fabulous inspiration from the DT this week. 

Craft Box Project #1 for March Box

Good Morning everyone and welcome to my first project using the March Craft Box. The Craft Box this time was a little different and very open to interpretation for what to do with the goodies, so I decided to make a love/Valentines canvas to add my wall of canvases. I try to do each one in a different colour and now have a purple one, turquoise one, pink one and a red one. Might go for a neutral colour next time.

I used a mixture of goodies from the Craft Box and some from my own stash and an image from Faery Ink for this canvas. From the Craft Box I used the black and white patterned papers, "forever" Snipart, glass baubles, glitter squares, flowers, leaves, ribbon, heart charms and the resin frame, which I painted in black gesso and then with pearl stencil paste which is also from Craft Box.

This canvas is also for

Fab 'n' Funky's Challenge #345 Bows

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #117 3+ Layers

Crafting With An Attitude's Challenge #26 Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet's Challenge #160 Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenge #4 Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart Challenge #154 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Autumn Rose Cupid from Faery Ink

Papers: Real Red & Basic Black both from Stampin' Up, Black & White Patterned Papers from Craft Box, Pretty Red Classics Patterned Papers from The Works, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers, Raspberry Paint from Docrafts, Black Gesso, Pearl Stencil Paste from Pentart

Accessories: Ribbon, Charms, Flowers, Leaves, Glitter Squares & Glass Baubles all from Craft Box, Circle Card Dies from Stampin' Up, Someone Special Dies from Sweet Dixie, All The Love from Crafter's Companion, Hearts Stencil from Dutch Doobadoo

Copics Used:

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

Hair - C5, C7, C9

Eyes - B24,B28, B29

Red - R32, R35, R37, R39

Pink - RV02, RV04

Black on Dress - W5, W7, W9

Bow & Arrows - T2, T4, T6

Ground - W00, W1, W3, W5

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over the Craft Boxers Facebook Group and check out all the other fabulous creations from the DT this month.

Ching-Chou Kuik April Challenge Under The Sea

Good Morning and welcome to my post for the new challenge from the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog. This month our challenge is called Under The Sea, so we would love to see your sea themed projects. You can also include mermaids or sea animals which usually live under the sea, even if they are not under it in your image!

I used the gorgeous Lilies Commitment in my project and made a picture frame scene using a cheap plastic frame I bought ages ago from Poundland. Unfortunately the glass in it was broken when I dug it out this morning, but that worked in my favour a little bit as it meant I could have things sticking on to the image from frame itself.

The frame was originally white but I painted it with a layer of gesso to make it easier to add the paint, although I'm not really sure I needed it. I used Ice Blue Pearlescent paint and then added lots of shells from eBay and other goodies from an old Craft Box.

Although it didn't come out quite as I had imagined, I really love it and it is the first part to my new bathroom, which when we get round to decorating it, will have a mermaid theme to it (I do think I will need to add the glass in the frame then though to protect it from all the moisture, so will need to go and buy another frame to steal the glass out of!)

And here is a close up of my colouring...

This project is also for

Creative Craft Cottage Challenge #85 Dies and/or Punches

Polkadoodles Challenge Week 14 Anything Goes

Colour Crazy Challenge Week 14 Anything Goes

Craft Catz Challenge #365 Anything Goes

Brown Sugar Challenge #245 Anything Goes

My Time To Craft Challenge #343 No Designer Paper

Recipe:

Stamps: Lilies Commitment from Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps

Papers: Pool Party, Tempting Turquoise, Rich Razzleberry, Tangerine Tango, Pumpkin Pie, Always Artichoke, Wild Wasabi & Pistachio Pudding (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Coastal Cabana (Retired), Bermuda Bay & Tempting Turquoise all from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Silver At You Spice Pen, Pearl Ice Blue Acrylic Paint from Docrafts

Accessories: Under The Sea Dies from First Edition Craft, Turtle Die 6002/0497 & Seaweed Die 6002/0496 both from Joy Crafts, Ocean Corner Dies from Joanna Sheen, Pearls from stash, Bubbles & Wavy Stripes Stencils from Dutch Doobadoo, Shells from eBay, Cord, charms, mulberry flowers & blue metal flowers all from The Craft Box

Copics Used:

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

Hair - RV63, RV66, RV69

Eyes - G14, G17

Tail - V01, V12, V15, V17, BG53

Top & Trim - BG02, BG05, BG07

Bubbles - BG13, BG15

Starfish - YR14, YR16, YR18

Shells - Y21, Y23, Y26

Leaves - YG11, YG13

Flowers - RV52

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge Blog and check out all the other gorgeous projects from the DT for this month's challenge and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?!

Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Post- Bunnies Brushing Teeth

Good Morning and welcome to my inspiration post for Whimsy Stamps. This week I am sharing a newly released image with you, Bunnies Brushing Teeth. I thought this image was just hilarious and paired it up with the Vintage Sentiments set and Blue Bell Bliss Papers.

Recipe:

Stamps: Bunnies Brushing Teeth & Vintage Sentiments both from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Soft Suede & Chocolate Chip both from Stampin' Up, Blue Bell Bliss Papers from Whimsy Stamps, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Whisper White Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Baker's Twine from Martha Stewart, Charm from eBay, Roses & Stamens from Wild Orchid Crafts, Lace Doily Border 1 Die from Whimsy Stamps

Copics Used:

Left Bunny - E70, E71, E74, E77, E79

Right Bunny - E21, E23, E25, E27, E30

Inner Ears - R01, R02

Noses - C5, C9

Toothbrush - B63, B66, B69

Grass - E84, E87, E89

Sky - B000, B00, B01

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Whimsy Stamps and Inspiration Group on Facebook and check out all the other fabulous creations from the DT this week. 

The Paper Shelter Challenge #288 Make It Digital

Good Morning and welcome to a new challenge from The Paper Shelter. This week our challenge is to make it digital, so that means we want to see you using digital images, digital papers and anything else you have that is digital.

As The Paper Shelter has some fabulous digital images, I chose to use one of the new ones, Venus Flytrap. That cute little plant reminded me of Audrey II from The Little Shop of Horrors, so coloured it up in the same colours with her bright red lips! I kept the card fairly simple though as I printed the image quite large.

Recipe:

Stamps: Venus Flytrap from The Paper Shelter, Everyday Button Bits from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Cherry Cobbler & Garden Green both from Stampin' Up, Summertime Patterned Papers from Maja Design, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Cherry Cobbler from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair, Eyebrows & Moustache - C2, C3, C5
Eyes - E74, E79
Glasses - W5, W9

Hat - E31, E33, E35, E37

Overalls - E42, E43, E44

Shirt - B12, B14, B16

Shears - T2, T4, T6, E23, E25, E27

Leaves, Plant & Hatband - G24, G28, G29

Gloves - YG63, G94, G99

Bush - YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97, YG99

Roses, Heart & Lips - R46, R37, R39

Sky - B0000, B000, B00

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to The Paper Shelter Challenge blog and check out all the other fabulous creations from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there. As always there are some fabulous prizes to be won! 

Whimsy Stamps New Release Penguin Loves His Kittens

Good evening again! Today is the second day for the new releases from Whimsy Stamps' Digital Team and I used the adorable Penguin Loves His Kittens and the fabulous Blue and Pink Mix Papers. I also used a sentiments from the Vintage Sentiments set to finish it off.

This card is also for

Crafting When We Can Challenge #141 Animals 

A Gem of A Challenge #191 Furry Friends

Creative Ladybirds Challenge #25 Anything Goes

Scrapper's Delight Challenge #65 Anything Goes

Brown Sugar Challenge #244 Anything Goes

Classic Design Team Open Challenge Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Penguin Loves His Kittens & Vintage Sentiments both from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Night of Navy & Very Vanilla both from Stampin' Up, Pink and Blue Mix Papers from Whimsy Stamps, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Very Vanilla Ribbon & Night of Navy Ribbon (Both Retired) from Stampin' Up, Gems from Poundland

Copics Used:
Penguin - C0, C5, C7, C9, YR21, YR23, YR24
Left Cat - T1, T2, T4, B95, B97, B99
Middle Cat - W00, W1, W3, W5, RV21, RV23 RV25
Right Cat - C0, C1, C2, V91, V93, V95
Inner Ears - R00, R02
Ground - W3, W5, W7, W9

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Whimsy Stamps Facebook group and check out all the other fabulous creations from the rest of the DT for this weekend's new releases from the digital team!

Sherri Baldy New Release My Besties Giggle Box Img269

Good evening and I am almost back on track. I have a huge thing going on tomorrow and have spent all week preparing various things for it and just have the final checks to do tonight ready for the morning and then hopefully I will have more time to myself in the evenings!

So huge apologies to everyone for this project being so late! Anyway this is Sherri's new release Giggle Box Img269 and isn't she just adorable?! I made a trifold card and paired her up with some old retired patterned papers from Stampin' Up. I really do wish they had released these for longer as I love the colour combo on these ones!

This card is also for

The Ribbon Girl's April Card Challenge Anything Goes

A Bit More Time To Craft's Challenge #41 Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create's Challenge #196 Anything Goes

Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends Challenge #55 Anything Goes

Love To Scrap Challenge #96 Girlz Rule

Delicious Doodles April Challenge Ribbon and Flowers

Recipe:

Stamps: My Besties Giggle Box Img269 from Sherri Baldy, Sassy Salutations (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Pretty Peonies from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Real Red, Crumb Cake, Whisper White & Fresh Prints DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Real Red & Crumb Cake both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Pool Party Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Beautiful Blooms II Dies #3 & Pretty Peonies Dies both from Papertrey Ink, Card Candi from Craftwork Cards, Create A Daisy Dies from Spellbinders

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E21, E25, E27
Eyes - E43, E44, E47

Flowers & Dress - R32, R35, R37, R39, C0, C2

Bow - BG11, BG13, BG15, BG18

Grass - G21, G24, G28

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the My Besties Facebook group and check out all the other fabulous inspiration from the rest of the DT too.