The Paper Shelter Challenge #667 - Anything Goes With the Optional Twist of Tic-Tac-Toe

Good morning everyone and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from The Paper Shelter. This fortnight our challenge is our usual Anything Goes challenge and the optional twist this time is to use the tic-tac-toe board below. You can cross in a horizontal line, vertical line or diagonal, but if you are feeling especially inspired, why not try all 9 squares!

For my card, I used the adorable Ready For School, but thought this doesn't necessarily need to be a school themed card at all. For this one, I managed to include ribbon, pretty papers, hand-coloured image, spots or stripes (both actually) and die cuts. I just love these colours together as well. 

Recipe:

Stamps: Ready For School from The Paper Shelter

Papers: Coastal Cabana & Basic Black both from Stampin' Up, Plaid Polka Dot Rainbow Petite Prints Papers from Doodlebug, Sweet Summer Patterned Papers from Time For Tea Designs, Other Patterned Papers from Clearly Besotted, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Just For You dies from Creative Dies, Icing Rectangle Frames Dies from Sunny Studio, Glitterations from Anita's, Ribbon from stash

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E30, E31, E33, E35

Eyes - BG05, BG07

Lips - RV32, RV34

Aqua - BG45, BG57, BG49

Black - N4, N7, N9

Socks - BG11, BG13

Laces - BG13, BG15

Backpack - N7, N9, BG53, BG45, BG57

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 #3 - Anything Fantasy Goes & Saturday's Crafty Creations #6

Good morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from Hearts Quest Fantasy. This month, as always, our challenge is an Anything Fantasy Goes challenge, so dig out your fantasy themed stamps and get crafting!

For my Card, I used the gorgeous Mermaid Birthday Anya from The Greeting Farm and made a big 8 x 8 card for a work colleague. I am slowly building up a stash for wok cards as come May there are 8 birthdays, so I need to have a few in stock ready! I used some of my mermaid themed papers and added a heap of layers! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Mermaid Birthday Anya from The Greeting Farm

Papers: Coastal Cabana, Gorgeous Grape & So  Saffron (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Beyond The Shore Patterned Papers from First Edition, X-Press It Blending Card from Copic

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Antique Linen Distress Ink from Tim Holtz, Ribbon from Hobbycraft, Seas The Day Die & Fluttering Ivy Dies both from Creative Expressions

Copics Used:

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

Hair - RV55, RV66, RV69

Tail - BG13, BG15, BG18

Starfish - YR02, YR04, YR07

Coral - V04, V06, V17

Yellow Shells - Y13, Y19

Brown Shells - E70, E71, E74

Cream Shells - E50, E51, E53

Pink Shells - RV11, RV14, RV42

Pearls - RV52, RV63

Cupcake - BV11, BV13, BV17, E33, Y13, Y15, Y19

Fish - BV01, BV02, BV04, B12, B14, B16

Present - YG05, YG07, YG09, RV21, RV23, RV25

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

Star Stampz Challenge #79 GDT Post Featuring Beauty

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to my guest designer post for the Star Stampz Challenge. This month the challenge is fantasy and/or storybook. With lots of lovely digis in the Star Stampz Etsy store, it was hard to decide which one to choose for this challenge.

For my card, I used the gorgeous Beauty and made a gorgeous birthday card for one of my work colleagues. I love the red and yellow combo - it is one of my happy faves! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Beauty from Star Stampz

Papers: Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight & Sunny Garden  DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, X-Press It Blending Card from Copic

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Ribbon from stash, Pearls from Simply Creative, Washing Line Happy Birthday Die from Tattered Lace, Floral Flourishes Dies 6002/0158 from Joy Crafts, Adorning Accents Dies from Stampin' Up

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E13, E15, E17

Eyes - G21, G24, Copic Multiliner

Dress - Y13, Y15, Y17, E31

Dress Trim - R35, R37, R39

Leaves - G05, G07

Big Rose - R32, R35, R37, R39

Small Roses & Earring - R35, R37

Teapot - N1, Y26, Y28

Book - E41, 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 Star Stampz Challenge blog and check out all the other fabulous creations from the Dt and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?

The Paper Shelter Challenge #666 - Anything Goes With the Optional Twist of Embossing

Good morning everyone and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from The Paper Shelter. This fortnight our challenge is our usual Anything Goes challenge, but the optional twist this time is to include embossing, either hot or cold,  into your card or project somewhere.

I bought this new embossing folder and stencil combo from Spellbinders a little while ago and never got round to using it for my 1 Valentine's Day card that I made. Generally here in the UK, we only tend to send a Valentine's card to our significant others (or maybe those you want to be your SO) rather than everyone you love.

Anyway my card, uses the adorable French Brunch with the embossing/stencilling behind her. I love this red and blue combo as well. 

Recipe:

Stamps: French Brunch from The Paper Shelter

Papers: Real Red, Night of Navy & Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Summertime (by the sea) Patterned Papers from Maja Design, X-Press It Blending Card from Copic

Inks: Real Red from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Blueprint Sketch & Broken China Distress Oxide Inks both from Tim Holtz

Accessories: Stitched Banner Alphabet Dies from My Favorite Things, Puffy Hearts 3D Embossing Folder & Layered Puffy Hearts Stencil both from Spellbinders, Ribbon from Stash

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E71, E74, E77

Eyes - E71, E74, 100

Eyebrows - E77

Lips - R35, R37

Jacket & Skirt - B24, B26, B28, R35, R37

Scarf & Beret - R35, R37, R39

Earring & Buttons - Y23, Y26

Boots - E21, e23, E25, E27

Baguette - E31, E33, E35, G21, G24

Cheese - Y32, Y35

Bottle - G14, G17, Y28, E31, E33

Grocery Bag - E41, E42, E43

Handbag - B00, B01, B02

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 fantastic prizes to be won! 

The Paper Shelter Challenge #665 - Anything Goes With the Optional Twist of Colours of Love

Good morning and welcome to my DT post for this fortnight's challenge from The Paper Shelter. This time our challenge is the usual Anything Goes challenge, but the twist this time is to use the Colours of Love. This doesn't necessarily have to be pinks and red, but any colours you feel represent love to you.

For my card I used the adorable Valentine's Day Presents and I did go with reds and pink with accents of brown for my card, but instead of making a valentine's card, I made a birthday to show how versatile these images can be. Just because it is called Valentine's Day Presents doesn't mean it has to be used only for that occasion! 

And here she is...

Recipe:

Stamps: Valentine's Day Presents from The Paper Shelter

Papers: Poppy Parade, Early Espresso & Made With Love DSP all from Stampin' Up, X-Press It Blending Card from Copic

Inks: Copic Markers, Clear Sparkle Pen from  Spectrum Noir

Accessories: Heart-2-Heart #11 Dies from Papertrey Ink, Ribbon from stash, Precious Hearts Dies & Carnival Happy Birthday Die both from Memory Box, No End Borders Dies 6002/0479 from Joy Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E25, E27, E29

Eyebrow - E25, E27

Eyes - E23, E25, E27, 100

Lips - R20, R22

Pinks - R81, R83, R85, RV02, RV04, RV06. RV21, RV23, RV25, RV11, RV13, RV14

Reds - R32, R35, R37, R39, R43, R29, R46

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 fantastic prizes to be won! 

Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge #2 & Saturday's Crafty Creations #6 Featuring Daisy Delight from Polkadoodles

Good morning and welcome to this month's Heart's Quest Fantasy challenge which I have combined with this week's Saturday's Crafty Creations. This week, I have used one of my new gnome digi stamps from Polkadoodles - this collection is fabulous, especially if you are a gnome/gonk lover like I am! I decided not to colour these flowers as daisies but kept them as sunflowers instead. Love the yellow and brown combo with a touch of bright red on this one.

Recipe:

Stamps: Daisy Delight from Polkadoodles

Papers: So Saffron (Retired), Early Espresso, So Saffron Prints DSP (Retired) & Chocolate Chip Prints DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Hoppy Easter Patterned Papers from Violet Studio Designs, X-Press It Blending Card from Copic

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Happy Birthday Dies from Gemini, Sunflower Dies 6002/0452 from Joy Crafts, Heart-2-Heart #7 Dies & Beautiful Blooms II Dies #1 both from Papertrey Ink, Scalloped Arches Border Dies from Lawn Fawn, Passe Partout Oval Dies CR1241 from Marianne Design

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E13, E15, E17

Hat & Shoes - E71, E74, E77

Yellow Dress - Y21, Y23, Y26

Brown Strips on Dress - E70, E71, E74

Leaves & Stem - G14, G17, G19

Bows - G24, G28, R35, R37

Yellow Flowers - Y15, Y17, Y19, E31, E74, E77, E79

Red Flowers - R35, R37, R39, E47, E49

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

Saturday's Crafty Creations #5 Featuring Penguin Valentine from Whimsy Stamps

Good morning everyone and welcome to today's Saturday's Crafty Creations. This week I am sharing the anniversary card I made for our 29th year together! I can't believe we have been together so long, but at the same time, all those years have flown by!

And here is Penguin Valentine from Whimsy Stamps, which I have had for years and was perfect for this year's penguin themed present as well. 

Recipe:

Stamps: Penguin Valentine from Whimsy Stamps, All My Heart from Lawn Fawn, Happy Everything from Clearly Besotted

Papers: Poppy Parade & basic Black both from Stampin' Up, Lipstick Basics Patterned Papers from Craft Sensations, X-Press It Blending Card from Copic

Inks: Copic Markers, Pearlescent Chalks from Pebbles Inc.

Copics Used:

Feet & Beak - YR15, YR16, YR18

Red - R24, R27, R29

Pink - R81, R83, R85

Envelope - R000, R00

White Feathers - C0

Black Feathers - C6, C7, C9

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 #664 - Anything Goes With the Optional Twist of "These are a few of my favourite things..."

Good morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from The Paper Shelter. This fortnight our challenge is our usual Anything Goes challenge, with the optional twist this time of "These are a few of my favourite things..." We would love to see anything that is one of your favourites - favourite theme, image, colour combo, layout, patterned papers and so on. 

For my favourite thing, I chose to make a Hallowe'en card as it is my favourite time of the year, so much so we are getting married during Hallowe'en week this year. I used the adorable Hallowe'en Spirit for my card and used some new patterned papers I manage to grab in the sale. 

Recipe:

Stamps: Hallowe'en Spirit from The Paper Shelter

Papers: Fresh Freesia, Smoky Slate & Halloween Spells DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, X-Press It Blending Card from Copic

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Fresh Freesia Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Icing Rectangle Frame Dies from Sunny Studio, Too Cute To Spook Dies from Time For Tea Designs, Dots from The Works, Crystal Stickles

Copics Used:

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

Hair - YG05, YG07, YG09, G09

Eyes - G17

Wings & Shoes - V01, V12, V04

Purple Outfit - V05, V06, V09

Black - T5, T7, T9

Green Outfit - G14, G17, G19

Orange Trims on Cat - YR04, YR07

Collar - Y35, Y38

Pumpkin - Y32, Y35, Y38, YR02, YR04, YR07, YR09, E37

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 fantastic prizes to be won! 

Saturday's Crafty Creations #4 Featuring Maisy Valentine Kitty from Digi Doodle Studios

Good morning and welcome to my GDT post for Digi Doodle Studios. This month's new releases are all Valentine's/love inspired and this one is just simply adorable. Maisy Valentine Kitty is perfect for my boyfriend's valentine's card as not only does he loves cats, but I coloured this one up to look like our own cat too!

This card is for

Gem of A Craft Challenge #2 Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Challenge #1 Week 4 Anything Goes

The Dream Factory Challenge #146 Love Actually

Digi Choosday Challenge #1 Week 3 Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #270 Anything Goes

We Love Stamping January Challenge Something New (Newly released digi stamps)

Recipe:

Stamps: Maisy Valentine Kitty from Digi Doodle Studios

Papers: Real Red & Basic Gray both from Stampin' Up, Lipstick Basics Patterned Papers from Craft Sensations, X-Press It Blending Card from Copic

Inks: Copic Markers, Pearlescent Chalks from Pebbles Inc.

Copics Used:

Cat - BV0000, BV20, BV23, BV25, BV29, R00, R11

Pink Envelopes - R81, R83

Red Envelopes & Hearts - R35, R37

Brown Envelopes - E42, E43

Mailbox - R14, R17, R46, N4, N6

Grass - YG06, YG07, YG09

Flowers - G16, G19, RV02, RV04, RV06, R81, R83, R85, Y15, Y17, RV66, RV69

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 check out all the other fabulous creations from the rest of the DT for this month's new releases. 

Saturday's Crafty Creations #3 Featuring Lulu's Love Letters from Digi Doodle Studios

Good morning everyone and welcome to my guest DT post for the new releases from Digi Doodle Studios this month. I chose to use the adorable LuLu's Love Letters for my first card and loved this sentiment that came with it, so thought I would make a birthday card instead of a Valentine's one this time. 

This card is also for 

Polkadoodles Challenge #1 Week 3 Anything Goes

Sweet Stampin' Challenge Bright and Beautiful

Creative Fingers Challenge #314 Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Challenge #705 Anything Goes

Creative Knockouts Challenge #563 Something To Say

Unicorn Challenge #116 Birthday

Recipe:

Stamps: LuLu's Love Letters from Digi Doodle Studios

Papers: Poppy Parade & Early Espresso both from Stampin' Up, Lipstick Basics Patterned Papers from Craft Sensations, X-Press It Blending Card from Copic

Inks: Copic Markers, Red Sparkle Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Ribbons form stash, Happy Birthday Dies from Amazon

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E71, E74, E77, E79

Eyes - 

Mouth - R20, E04

Dress & Bow - R35, R37, R39

Coat - RV21, RV23, RV25

Socks - RV21, RV23

Boots - E70, E71, E74

Mailbox - N0, N2, N3, N4, N5, R35, R37

Envelopes - R14, R17, R000, R00, RV000, RV00, E41, E42, E50, E51, R35, R37

Grass -YG06, YG07, YG09

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 fabulous creations from the rest of the DT there!