Hearts Quest Fantasy Challenge #53 & Saturday's Crafty Creations #11 Featuring Gnometastic Birthday Surprise from Polkadoodles

Good morning! Long time no see as well. I have really struggled to find any crafty mojo over the past couple of months, but I made a few cards including this one last weekend and really enjoyed having that crafting enjoyment back. Hopefully I will find some more time and some more mojo to make some more cards in the next few weeks!

Anyway here is my card for the new challenge from Hearts Quest Fantasy, which is our usual Anything Fantasy Goes challenge. I used the cute Birthday Surprise from the Gnometastic collection from Polkadoodles and made this bright card for a male work colleague's recent birthday.

Recipe:

Stamps: Gnometastic Birthday Surprise from Polkadoodles

Papers: Night of Navy, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight & Dandy Designs DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Turquoise card from Fabriano, X-Press It Blending Card from Copic

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Balloons Dies from X-Cut, Happy Birthday Dies from Amazon

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04

Beard - W2, W3, W4

Hat - R35, R37, R39

Clothes - BG05, BG07, BG09

Shoes - W5, W6, W7

Balloon - BG01, BG02, BG05, BG07

Star - Y13. Y15, Y18

Flag - Y32, Y35, Y38, W4

Cupcake Case - B02, B04, B05, B06

Frosting - E44, E47, E49

Bow - E24, R27, R29

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 design team and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?!

Hearts Quest Fantasy Challenge #5 & Saturday's Crafty Creations #10 Featuring Flor from Cute Bee Digis

Good morning and welcome to my DT post for this month's new challenge from Hearts Quest Fantasy paired up with this week's Saturday's Crafty Creations post. This month I decided to go for a pretty fairy image to make one of 8 birthday cards that I need for my work colleagues this month! I know 8 birthdays in one month is crazy but both May and November have 8 each! 

This gorgeous fairy is from Cute Bee Digis and I loved colouring her up, especially her hair! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Flor from Cute Bee Digis

Papers: Balmy Blue, Wild Wasabi (Retired) & Blushing Bride (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Soft Romance Patterned Papers from Craft Sensations, X-Press It Blending Card from Copic

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Ribbon & Gems from Amazon, Faux Quilled Blooms Dies from Creative Expressions, Happy Birthday Shadowcuts Dies from Heffy Doodle, Lacy Doily Border 1 from Whimsy Stamps, Oval Dies 6002/0304 from Joy Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Hair - R81, R83, R85, R89

Eyes - B93, B95, B97

Dress - B91, B93, B95, R81, R83

Tulip & Necklace - R81, R83, R85

Stem & Leaves - G82, G85

Wings - R000, R00, R01, R83, R85, B91, B93, B95

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 for this month's challenge and why not join the fun whilst you are there too?!

Hearts Quest Fantasy Challenge #4 & Saturday's Crafty Creations #9 Featuring Bee Buzzy Gnome Road Trip Car from Polkadoodles

Good morning and welcome to my DT post for Hearts Quest Fantasy Challenge and this week's Saturday's Crafty Creations joint post. For today's card, I have used this adorable gnome from Polkadoodle's Bee Buzzy Gnome collection which I absolutely love, so you will be seeing many more of these gnomes in the future! 

I went for a bee themed card for this one using some gorgeous papers from Echo Park. 

Recipe:

Stamps: Bee Buzzy Gnome Road Trip Car from Polkadoodles

Papers: So Saffron & Soft Suede (Both retired) both from Stampin' Up, Happy As Can Be Patterned Papers from Echo Park, X-Press It Blending Card from Copic

Inks: Copic Markers, Pearlescent Chalks from Pebbles Inc.

Accessories: Big Happy Birthday Die from Mama Elephant, Ribbon from Amazon

Copics Used:

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

Beard & Moustache - W1, W2, W3

Hat & Sleeve - Y32, Y35, Y38, E23, E25, E27

Car - BG53, BG45, BG57, BG49, T2, T3, T4, T7, T9, Y00, Y02

Beehive - E23, E25, E27, BG53, BG45, BG57, Y21, Y23, Y26, Y19, BG10, BG11

Cart - E13, E15, E17, T7, T9

Daisies on Wheels - Rv10, Y13, Y19

Yellow Flowers - T15, Y17, Y19, E27, E29

Purple Flowers - V12, V15, V17, E57, E59

Pink Flowers - RV11, RV13, RV14, RV17, N7, N9

Leaves - G14, G17, G19

Bee - Y13, Y15, Y17, C4, C5, C6, BG10

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 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?!

Saturday's Crafty Creations #8 Featuring Sweetie Spring Bunny from Digi Doodle Studios

Good morning and welcome to this week's Saturday's Crafty Creations post. Today I am sharing a DT card for Digi Doodle Studios using one of their Spring bunny releases from a few weeks ago. This adorable guy is Sweetie Spring Bunny and he comes with a couple of different sentiments as well.

I thought I would add a few more carrots to the background and give him a flowery, carroty garden to be playing in!  Loved how this one came out! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Sweetie Spring Bunny from Digi Doodle Studios

Papers: Pumpkin Pie & Granny Apple Green both from Stampin' Up, Hippity Hoppity Patterned Papers from Doodlebug, X-Press It Blending Card from Copic

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Bunny Builder Dies from Time For Tea Designs, Grassy Hillside Border Dies from Lawn Fawn

Copics Used:

Bunny - C00, C0

Inner Ear - R11, R30, R20

Tongue - R20, R22

Dungarees - YG61, YG63, YG67

Flower - G03, G04, RV55, RV66

Carrot - G05, G07, G09, YR04, YR07, YR09, YR27

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 Page and check out all the other fabulous creations from the rest of the DT for all the new releases! 

Saturday's Crafty Creations #7 Featuring Arabelle from Hannah Lynn

Good morning everyone and welcome to this week's Saturday's Crafty Creations post. I know I said I was going to try and post more regularly, but unfortunately life keeps happening and keeps stopping me from blogging like I used to! Anyway...I am here today to share a card I made for a work colleague who is leaving to start a new job at another school after the Easter holidays.

For this card, I used the beautiful Arabelle from Hannah Lynn's Fierce Fancy Fantasy Faces colouring book. I just love her gorgeous hair.

This card is for

Polkadoodles Challenge 3 Week 4 Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Challenge 3 Week 3 Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #318 Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #274 Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #275 Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Challenge #709 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Arabelle from Hannah Lynn

Papers: Melon Mambo & Coastal Cabana both from Stampin' Up, Florals Patterned Papers from Craft Sensations, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Ribbon, Gems & Alphabet Dies all from Amazon

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E71, E74, E77, E79

Eyes - G21, G24, G28

Lips - RV11, RV13, RV14

Flowers - RV23, RV25, RV29, Y19

Seaweed - YG13, YG17

Shells - YR21, YR23, YR24

Top - RV23, RV25, RV29, BG45, BG57, BG49

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 #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!