Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge #1 - Anything Fantasy Goes & Saturday's Crafty Creations #1

Good morning everyone and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from Heart's Quest Fantasy. This month our challenge is an Anything Fantasy Goes, so you can use any image you like as long as it features a fantasy character or theme, so think fairies, mermaids, gnomes, dragons, unicorns and so on. 

For my card, I am still in Christmas card making mode, so used this adorable fairy making her snowman from Sweet November Stamps called Piper's Snowman. I went for a mostly monochromatic colour combo of aqua/teal blues and white and just love how it came out.

I also couldn't remember the last time I did a Something Else on Saturday post, so I thought, what with it being a new year, I would come up with a new name for my regular Saturday posts instead! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Piper's Snowman from Sweet November Stamps, Snow Cheer Sentiments from Waffle Flower

Papers: Pool Party & Lost Lagoon both from Stampin' Up, Winter Wishes Patterned Papers from Echo Park, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Pool Party from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Pearlescent Chalks from Pebbles Inc., White Paint Pen

Accessories: Crystal Stickles

Copics Used:

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

Hair - BV00, BV02, BV04

Eyes - 

Lips - 

Pink - RV21, RV23, RV25

Turquoise - BG53, BG45, BG57

Teal - BG45, BG57, BG49

Pale Turquoise on Scarf - BG10, BG11, BG13

Black - T5, T7, T9

Nose - YR04, YR07, YR09

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 Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge and check out all the other fantastic cards from the rest of the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?!

The Paper Shelter Challenge #662 - Anything Goes with the Optional Twist of Out With The Old; In With The New

Good morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from the Paper Shelter. I hope you all had a great Christmas or holiday for those who do not celebrate Christmas and managed to spend lots of time with friends and family. The time definitely went far too quickly for me! 

This week's challenge is slightly different - we still have the Anything Goes with an optional twist, which if you use, you get 2 entries into the random pick for the winner. The difference is that we have now combined both teams to make 1 bigger team and each challenge will now last for 2 weeks to allow more people to enter each time. 

For my card, I combined both old and new - I used an older image, Coffee Break II, and made a desk calendar for the new year to take back into school with me. 

And a side view so you can how it stands up...

Recipe:

Stamps: Coffee Break II from The Paper Shelter

Papers: Melon Mambo, Highland Heather & Dandy Designs DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Pretty in Pink Patterned Papers from Craft ID,  Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Petunia Pop Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Calendar Tab from school, Doohickey Tilda's Lace Border die from Magnolia

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E70, E71, E74

Eyes - E71, E74

Lips - R20

Hoodie  RV13, RV14, RV17

Shorts & Mug - V12, V15, V17

Flowers on Mug - RV10, RV11

Leg Warmers - RV11, RV13, Rv14

Boots - W5, W7, W9

Tablet - C4, C6, C8

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 soe fantastic prizes to be won! 

The Paper Shelter's Christmas Break Challenge

Good morning everyone and welcome to my DT post for the Paper Shelter's Christmas Break Challenge. This is our annual Christmas Challenge which will run for 2 weeks, with both teams taking part in the challenge together. You can choose to enter a Christmas themed card or project or just go for the Anything Goes option - it is totally up to you! 

For my card, I used the hilarious Santa's Family Selfie. I just love the look on each of these characters' faces! I kept it fairly simple, so that the image took the centre stage here! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Santa's Family Selfie from The Paper Shelter, Tiny Christmas from C.C. Designs

Papers: Real Red & Garden Green both from Stampin' Up, Patterned Papers from Amazon, X-Press It Blending Card from Copic

Inks: Copic Markers, Real Red from Stampin' Up, Pearlescent Chalks from Pebbles Inc.

Accessories: Gems from Poundland

Copics Used:

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

Tongues - R20, R22

Santa's Hair & Beard - W00, W0, W1

Santa's Outfit - R35, R37, R39, C5, C7, C9, W0, W1, W2, Blender

Santa's Buckle - Y21, Y23,  Y26

Mrs Santa's Hair - W0, W1, W2

Mrs Santa's Hat & Dress - YG61, YG63, YG67, Y21, Y23, Y26

Mrs Santa's Glasses - Y21, Y23, Y26, BG000

Mrs Santa's Eyes - G14, G17

Mrs Santa's Lips - R32, R35
Poinsettia - G16, G17, R56, R59, R46, Y17
Elf Outfit - R24, R27, R29, G05, G07, G09, w0, W1, W2, Blender

Rudolph - E23, E25, E27, E29, R22, R24, R27, R29, C5, C7, C9

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you all again soon. Don't forget to head on over to the Paper Shelter Challenge blog and check out all the other amazing creations from the rest of the DT. As always there are some amazing prizes to be won! 

Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge #12 Anything Fantasy Goes with the optional twist of Angels

Good morning everyone and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from Heart's Quest Fantasy. As always our challenge is an Anything Fantasy Goes challenge, but the optional twist this time is to include an angel on your card or project.

For my card, I used the adorable Sweet Angel from Alicia Bel, whose store has now unfortunately closed down. I went for an icy blue colour combo for her dress to make it feel a bit more wintery and then found this gorgeous snowflake paper, which was the perfect background for her. 

Recipe:

Stamps: Sweet Angel from Alicia Bel, Let It Snow from Pretty Pink Posh

Papers: Balmy Blue, Night of Navy & Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Winter Wishes Patterned Papers from Echo Park, X-Press It Blending Card from Copic

Inks: Night of Navy from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Gems from Poundland, Let It Snow Dies from Pretty Pink Posh

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E50, E51, E53, E55

Eyes - B02, B04, B06

Lips - R20, R22

Dress -B000, B00, B01, B02

Belt & Shoes - B37, B39

Wings - BG000

And that's all from me for this post! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog and check out all the other fabulous cards from the rest of the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?!

The Paper Shelter's 15th Anniversary Blog Hop

Good Morning lovely crafters!

Welcome to The Paper Shelter Blog Hop, in celebration of The Paper Shelter's 15th Birthday on the 8th of December! This will be a two week challenge, with both teams taking part, and it's our way of thanking The Paper Shelter for sharing their wonderful images with us, and sponsoring our challenge.

The theme for our blog hop is celebrations. You could make a card for any celebration - birthday, wedding, anniversary, Christmas and so on. 

If you've arrived here from The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog, then you're heading in the right direction! Both Design Teams are participating, showcasing the gorgeous images available from The Paper Shelter, and each blog on the hop is offering one lucky commenter a digi of their choice, as well as the main prize, details of which are on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.

For my card, I used the adorable Sweet Amy and made a purple card for a work colleague's birthday this month.

Recipe:

Stamps: Sweet Amy from The Paper Shelter

Papers: Purple Posy, Wild Wasabi & Dandy Designs DSP (All Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Winter Wisteria from Papertrey Ink, X-Press It Blending Card from Copic

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Tender Leaves Dies from Memory Box, Floral Flourishes Dies 6002/0160 & Vintage Border Die 6002/0366 both from Joy Crafts, Happy Birthday Dies from Gemini, Pearls & Ribbon both from Amazon, Fancy Ovals & Petite Ovals Dies both from Spellbinders

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E23, E25, E27

Eyes - E21, E23, E25

Lips - R20, E04

Dress - BV000, BV00, BV02, BV04

Top & Boots - BV02, BV04, BV08

Earring - BV02, BV04

Fringe on Boots - BV000, BV00, BV02

From here, you will need to hop on over to Cathie's Blog. Don't forget to leave your comment for an opportunity to win your choice of one of the fabulous digis available in store!

Good Luck! Hope you've enjoyed the Hop so far!

Digi Doodle Studios New Release Featuring Cozy Coco

Good morning everyone and welcome to my DT post for Digi Doodle Studios. Dina has released some adorable new digi stamps this month and I chose to use Cozy Coco for my card. I love the idea of opening presents with a hot chocolate topped with cream and some delicious cookies to go with it.

I went for a predominantly pink colour combo on this one, using some new patterned papers I had just bought. A simple card, but I love how it all came together.

This card is for

Polkadoodles Challenge #13 Week 1 Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #313 Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge #837 Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Challenge #12 Week 1 Anything Goes

Star Stampz Challenge #76 Anything Goes

The Dream Factory Challenge #145 Candy Cane Lane (Anything Christmassy Goes)

Recipe:

Stamps: Cozy Coco from Digi Doodle Studios

Papers: Pretty In Pink & Crumb Cake both from Stampin' Up, Candy Cane Christmas Patterned Papers from Tonic Studios, X-Press It Blending Card from Copic

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Combo  Square Dies from Mama Elephant, Heart Gel Stickers from The Works

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E71, E74, E77

Hat & Onesie - R81, R83, R85, R89 

Mug - R81, R83, R85, E71, E50, E51

Cookie Plate - E33, E34, R81, R83

Dotty Gift Box - R81, R83, R85, T2. T3

Big Gift Box - T2, T3, RV21, RV23

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 Digi Doodle Studios Facebook Group and see all the other amazing projects from the DT. 

The Paper Shelter Challenge #660 - Anything Goes with the optional twist of November's Sketch

Good morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from The Paper Shelter. This week our challenge is our usual Anything Goes challenge, but the twist this time is to use the sketch below.

For my card, I used the adorable, newly released Christmas Delivery and instead of adding snowflakes like in the sketch, I added some more gift boxes flying through the sky! I loved colouring this one. 

Recipe:

Stamps: Christmas Delivery from The Paper Shelter

Papers: Real Red, Garden Green, Let It Snow DSP (Retired) & Merry Moments DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Merry Christmas Dies from Shein, Gems from  Poundland, Gifting Snowmen Dies from Waffle Flower, 

Copics Used:

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

Middle Elf - G17, G19, R24, R27, R29

Left & Right Elves - G03, G05, G07, R35, R37, R39

Balloon - G03, G05, G07, R35, R37, R39, Y13, Y15, Y19

Basket - E13, E15, E17, Y13, Y15, Y19

Ropes - E13, E15

Baubles - Y15, Y19, R24, R27, G03, G05, 

Holly - R27, R29, G17, G19

Blue Present - B23, B24, B26, YG05, YG07, YG09

Red Present - R35, R37, Y13, Y15, Y19

Green Present - G14, G17, R24, R27

Flag - E15, Y13, Y15, Y19, G14, G17, R35, R37

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? As always there are some amazing prizes to be won! 

The Paper Shelter Challenge #658 - Anything Goes with the optional twist of Light My Fire

Good morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from The Paper Shelter. This week, our challenge is our usual Anything Goes challenge with the optional twist, this time, of Light My Fire in honour of Bonfire or Guy Fawkes Night here in the UK. 

You can interpret this challenge however you like, but you could include anything that include fire, a light, candles, flames, a fireplace, fireworks and so on. 

For my card, I used the gorgeous Follow The Stars with her pretty glowing lantern, lighting the way. Doesn't she look warm and snuggly in her furry cape! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Follow The Stars from The Paper Shelter, Santa's Sentiments from Creative Expressions

Papers: Highland Heather, Pool Party & Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Promises & Promises Solids Patterned Papers from Lili of the Valley, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Pool Party from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, White Gel Pen

Accessories: Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies from Stampin' Up, Stardust Stickles, Ribbon from stash, Snowflake Punch Die CR1335 from Marianne Design

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E25, E27, E29

Eyes - E23, E25

Lips - R30, R32

Green - BG11, BG13, BG15

Purple - BV00, BV02, BV04

Pink - RV52, RV63, RV55

Fur - BV0000, BV000, BV00

Lantern - Y23, Y26, Y13, Y15, BV11, BV13, BV17

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! 

Hearts Quest Fantasy Challenge #11 Anythign Fnasty Goes with optional twist of Yetis

Good morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from Hearts Quest Fantasy. This month our challenge is Anything Fantasy Goes with the optional twist of including a yeti or abominable snowman on your card or project.

My card is something I have never done before - it's completely digital. I was really short on time this month and thought I would have time during my half term holiday to get my card done and then just simply ran out of time with all my appointments this week! So I thought I would give a digital card a try and while I think it came out quite cute, I still prefer making cards in real life, with papers, card and some Copic colouring. At least I know there can be a suitable alternative when I don't have the time! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Yeti (Pre-coloured) from Pink Gem Designs

Everything Else: Digital!

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 creations from the rest of the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?!

Hallowe'en Fun Featuring Spider Shaker from Pretty Pink Posh

Good morning and welcome to my latest post, sharing some of my Hallowe'en creations this year. Today's card features this absolutely adorable spider shaker die set from Pretty Pink Posh, which I just had to have as soon as I saw it! Isn't it just the cutest little spider! 

I used some dies from The Paper Boutique to make the base, then sprayed it with some Distress Spray from Tim Holtz before adding all the die cuts on top! 

This card is for

Dragonfly Dreams October Challenge - Shaped Card

Gem of A Challenge #11 Anything Goes

Unicorn Challenge #114 Hallowe'en

Daisy Chain Challenge #101 Hallowe'en

613 Avenue Create October Challenge Anything Goes

Paper Funday Challenge #81 Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Cute or Creepy

Recipe:

Stamps: Halloween Greetings from Pretty Pink Posh

Papers: Gorgeous Grape, Basic Black & Cute Halloween DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Acetate, Black Sapphire Glitter Card from Tonic Studios, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Gorgeous Grape from Stampin' Up, Picket Fence Distress Spray from Tim Holtz

Accessories: Spider Shaker Dies, Halloween Greetings Dies & Halloween Night Shaker Beads all from Pretty Pink Posh, Woven With Love Dies from The Paper Boutique 

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