The Stamping Chef Challenge #40

It's Wednesday and that must mean it is time for Team A to showcase their cards for this week's The Stamping Chef Challenge #40, which is an Anything Goes challenge. I chose to use the gorgeous CurveBomb for my challenge card this week and made it especially for my Aunt's birthday which is coming up very soon. She loves all things 50s so this image is perfect for her.

And here she is from the front...

And here is slightly side on view so you can see the centre step fold a bit better.

Recipe:

Stamps: CurveBomb from The Stamping Chef, Women of Life from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card, Love Story, Yours Truly Patterned Papers both from Echo Park

Inks: Real Red, Basic Black both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Palace Oval Frame Die from Memory Box, Dotty 3D Itty Bitty Bow Dies from Creative Expressions, Black Crystals from Papermania, Red Pearls from Hobbycraft, LR0107 Floral 3 Die from Marianne Creatables, 6003/0008 Swirl 4 Die from Joy Crafts

Copics Used: 

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20

Hair - W3, W5, W7, W9

Reds - R24, R27, R29, R39

Blacks - C3, C5, C7, C9

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to The Stamping Chef Challenge Blog and check out all the other gorgeous DT cards and join in the fun whilst you're there too! You don't have to use an image from The Stamping Chef to play along, but if you do you get two entries for the chance to win 3 digis of your choice from The Stamping Chef store. 

Festival Lily

All Dressed Up have joined forces with Kit and Clowder on Facebook to colour in this gorgeous festival Lily digi, which they are giving away free if you follow their competition rules. I managed to get a couple printed off on Friday so jumped straight into this morning to make a card using this pretty little girl.

This card is for the Kit & Clowder competition (obviously) and for The Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge, which is an anything goes one.

And here she is...Love this hair combo (used to be one of my faves - purple with turquoise streaks when I was younger and used to go to Reading Festival every year. Now I'm far too old to sleep in a tent and it's no longer a rock festival but more of a pop one. Not my taste in music at all).  I used my new PATP set again as well! Love these and will be building up my stash by buying one each month!

Recipe:

Stamps: Festival Lily from All Dressed Up/Kit & Clowder Facebook competition

Papers: Blackberry Bliss, Baked Brown Sugar, Pistachio Pudding, In Colors 2013-15 DSP Stack, Moonlight DSP Stack all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Swirling Lace Punch Around The Page set from Martha Stewart, Filigree 3D Itty Bitty Bow Dies from Creative Expressions, Peacock Butterfly Die from Wild Rose Studio, Circle Nestabilities, Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and Hobbycraft, Lavender Lace Liquid Pearls

Copics Used: 

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20 (I cleaned all these today and the colours are so much better and blend really well now - no sticky bits! Thanks Alyce!)

Hair - V04, V06, 09, BV08, BG01, BG02, BG05

Dress - BV00, BV01, BV02, BV04

Eyes - BV20, BV23, BV25

Greens - G40, G43

Other Bits - BV00, BV02, BV04, BV17, BV08, V91, V93, V12, V04, V05, V06

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

Book Like Friend

I made a quick, little card today using this cute digi from The East Wind and for some reason it reminds me of Alice in Wonderland - must have that story on the brain at the minute! The cat is definitely cheeky like the Cheshire Cat; there's also a heart in her hair for the Queen of Hearts. There's nothing else really that is Alice in Wonderland related but it still makes me think of it...LOL

Anyway this card is for The East Wind's Facebook challenge #6 to use a funny sentiment. I don't actually have many funny ones, but this one always makes me smile. I'm also entering it into The Outlawz Friday Colouring Challenge which is an anything goes challenge this week and for Charisma Cardz Challenge #16 to use ribbon, twine and a charm. I have lots of butterfly charms, which I didn't think would go well with this one and then found a couple of these clock ones hidden in a box and thought it would go well with my Alice in Wonderland idea! "I'm late. I'm late! For a very important date!"

Recipe:

Stamps: Lucy Loo Bookaholic from The East Wind, All Booked Up from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Summer Starfruit, Soft Suede, Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Dolled Up Patterned Papers from My Mind's Eye, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Summer Starfruit from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Summer Starfruit Stitched Satin Ribbon, Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Corneer Rounder Punch all from Stampin' Up, Clock charm from Silent Night Embellishment Kit by First Edition, Swirling Lace Punch Around The Page Set from Martha Stewart

Copics Used: 

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

Hair - E71, E74, E77 E79

Eyes - E71, E74, E77

Pink - R81, R83, R85

Lime - YG21, YG25

Bird - Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17

Cat - YR16, YR68, YR18, R30, R32

Turquoise - BG05, BG07

Eggs - BG10, BG11, BG13

Lips - R32, R35, R39

Purple - V04, V05, V06

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

Sketch Saturday Challenge #320 with Sir Stampalot

Happy Saturday Morning To You! It's time for another fantastic sketch from The Sketch Saturday Challenge Blog and this week Sir Stampalot is back as our sponsor!

www.sirstampalot.co.uk.

The prize this week is a fabulous collection of goodies from the Up, Up and Away Collection from Kaisercraft generously donated by Sir Stampalot. 

The prize consists of 10 sheets of 12 x 12 patterned papers, a pack of coloured rub ons, a pack of black and white rub ons, a stamp set and a die cut elements sheet. Fabulous prize, right?!

And here's sketch #320 designed by me!

And here's my card using some pretty pastel papers and a cute Alice in Wonderland inspired image from Time for Tea Designs. We went to see Alice in Wonderland being performed by The Stamford Shakespeare Company last Monday at Tolethorpe Hall and their open air amphitheatre and it was really good. If you're close enough to Stamford/Peterborough, go and check them out. They also have a couple of Shakespeare plays and another every summer and we go every year. It is always a great night out! 

Anyway...the card...

Recipe:

Stamps: Mad March Hatter from Time for Tea Designs, Just The Ticket from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Lemon Tart, Spring Moss, Egg Hunt Patterned Papers all from Papertrey Ink, Whisper White from Stampin' Up

Inks: Spring Moss, Lemon Tart both from Papertrey Ink, Copic Markers

Accessories: Lemon Tart Ribbon, Lavender Moon Buttons, Just The Ticket Border Die all from Papertrey Ink

Copics Used: 

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20

Hair - Y1, Y23, YR31, E13, E15

Suit - RV32, RV34, V06

Greens - YG91, YG93, YG95

Cup & Hat Band - V91, V95, V99

Yellows - Y21, Y26, YR24

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 gorgeous cards from the DT and join in the fun whilst you're there too. 

Fussy and Fancy Challenge #119 Words - All about the feeling

It's time today for another fabulous challenge from The Fussy & Fancy Challenge Blog and this fortnight we are being sponsored by Marianne Designs, who have an amazing collection of beautiful dies!

Annie is hosting the challenge this time and she is challenging us to use words and feelings. I used 3 different sets of dies from Marianne Creatables to make a quick thank you card. I also wanted to use some pearlescent card to give it a more luxurious feel and really like how this one came out.

Recipe:

Stamps: Mini Blooms from Papertrey Ink

Papers: So Saffron, Tea & Crumpets DSP (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Green Pearlescent Card form local craft store

Inks: Chocolate Chip from Stampin' Up

Accessories: Chocolate Chip Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up,Butterflies Dies LR0158, English Roses Dies LR0162, Petra's Heart Dies LR0280 all from Marianne Creatables, Pearls from stash

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Fussy and Fancy Challenge Blog and check out all the other gorgeous creations form the DT and join in the fun whilst you're there too!

Wisteria Sprite

I just love these cute sprites images form Aurora Wings and jumped at the chance to colour one in for their current challenge #5, which was to use one! I chose Wisteria Sprite for mine -  just love her hair! I'm also entering this card into Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #270 to use this gorgeous colour combo below, Crafting When We Can's Challenge #74 to make your own background (not sure how  much you can see but I used my Polka Dot Basics stamps to make the spotty background paper) and for Crafty Ribbons Challenge #99 Anything Goes with ribbon.

And here she is...

Recipe:

Stamps: Wisteria Sprite from Aurora Wings, Polka Dot Basics I from Papertrey Ink, Ticket Notes from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Regal Rose (Retired), Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Regal Rose (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Lucky Limeade Organza Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder from Cuttlebug, Heart Banner Die from La-La Land Crafts, Doily Tag from Martha Stewart, Ticket Die from Whimsy Stamps, Die-Namics Dainty Lace Border Die from MFT, Gems from Papermania

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20

Hair and Flowers - R81, R83, R85

Leaves - YG21, YG23, YG25

Shoes and Dress - BG10, BG11, BG13, BG15

Dots - BG10, BG11, YG21

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

Sending You Sunshine

I managed to get my penultimate assignment finished for my course yesterday that was due in by 12pm today so I had a bit more time for crafting this morning! YAY! I only have one assignment left to go to the end of this painful course, but it's a biggie! 7000 words! Guess what I'll be doing over my summer holidays?! It's due in at the beginning of September, just as I go back to school!

Anyway on to one of my cards for today...This card is for All Dressed Up's Challenge #18 to use the sketch below, for Color Throwdown's Challenge #302 to use this fun, bright colour combo, for Creative Inspiration's Challenge #275 Here Comes Summer and Papertake Weekly's Challenge to make a holiday card - I guess summer counts as a holiday right?!

       

And here's my card using one of the gorgeous Little Summer Girls digis. I had to make my own background paper for some of the layers as for some unknown reason I have no Bermuda Bay patterned papers. Must sort that out before I drop my demonstratorship. 

Recipe:

Stamps: Little Summer Girls from All Dressed Up, Simple Sunflower, Mini Blooms, Background Basics: Gingham all from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Brights DSP Stack (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight all from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Daffodil Delight Seam Binding Ribbon, Rich Razzleberry Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon both from Stampin' Up, Circle and Scalloped Circle Nestabilities both from Spellbinders, Pearls from stash, Beautiful Blooms II Dies #3 from Papertrey Ink

Copics Used: 
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20
Hair - Y21, Y23, YR24
Flower - Y13, Y15, Y17
Dress, Hat Band & Flower Centre - RV63, RV66, RV99
Hat - BG45, BG18, BG49

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

The Paper Shelter Challenge Anything Goes

It's Wednesday so that must mean it's time for another challenge from The Paper Shelter and this week is slightly different from our usual challenges. It's an anything goes challenge, but will last for 2 weeks rather than the usual 1 week. This is for our summer holiday and gives you all more time to enter your cards too.

If you haven't worked it out by now I have a thing for all things mythical and magical and whilst watching Charmed this morning the episode came on in which Lady Godiva is transported into the Charmed Ones' world. I just had to pull out this cute image of a girl on a unicorn as it just reminded me of Lady Godiva and later on Pheobe dressed as Godiva riding her horse naked through the town! LOL

Anyway here is my Princess and her Unicorn card. I attempted to do horse hair on the unicorn and it didn't quite turn out right, but I think I have an idea of how to do it again.

Recipe:

Stamps: Princess and her Unicorn from The Paper Shelter, Fantasy Circle Postmarks from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Strawberry Slush, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White, In Colors 2013- 15 DSP Stack, Regals DSP Stack (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Elegant Eggplant from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Elegant Eggplant Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Lace from Stash, Stitched Scallop Border Die from La-La Land Crafts, Corner Die 6002/0148 from Joy Crafts, Anja's Vintage Ornaments 2 Dies LR0270 from Marianne Creatables, Flowers from The Works, Hobbycraft & Wild Orchid Crafts, Circle and Big Scalloped Circle Nestabilities both from Spellbinders.

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20
Hair - E50, E51, E53, E55
Unicorn - BV00, BV01, BV02, BV04, BV08, BV17
Grass - G40, G43, G46
Dress - RV21, RV23, RV25
Sleeves & Shoe - RV000, RV00, RV02
Sky - BG10, BG11
Clouds - C00, C1, C2

And that's all from me for today folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to The Paper Shelter Challenge blog and join in this this fortnight. You might win a fabulous prize.

Walking On

Now I'm on holiday for the next 6 weeks or so, I will have loads more time for crafting, so this is today's effort. I thought I would push myself a little bit and tried the no lines technique for the very first time. I have always been worried about not being able to see what I was doing but it was actually easier than I thought it would be. I used the light version that comes with the Walking On digi as well as having the normal dark lines one next to me whilst I was colouring to check where the lines were supposed to be.

This card is for Saturated Canary's Facebook Challenge #3 which is an Anything Goes one as is the challenge from Through The Craftroom Door and finally for The Ribbon Girl's Colour Challenge for July to use aqua/turquoise.

And here she is...I'm really pleased with how her face turned out, but did get a bit sloppy with the frantage!

Recipe:

Stamps: Walking On from Saturated Canary

Papers: Pool Party, Island Indigo, Timeless Portrait DSP (Retired), Retro Fresh DSP all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Versamark, Copic Markers

Accessories: Pool Party Seam Binding from Stampin' Up, Cherish Punch Around The Page Set from Martha Stewart, Brads from Papermania, Oval and Fancy Oval Nestabilities both from Spellbinders, Cheesecloth from The Ribbon Girl, Flowers from The Works,Hobbycraft, Wild Orchid Crafts and my local craft store

Copics Used: 

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20

Hair - E71, E74, E79

Dress - BG10, BG11, BG13

Shoes, Ribbon & Hairbands - BG05, BG07, BG09

Socks - W1, W3 & Blender

Ground - W1, W3, W5

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

House of Cards July Challenge - Cute & Fun DT

It seems like ages since I last made a card for the House of Cards Challenge blog, but we had a long blog hop for the last challenge in June and with this term beginning, we have changed the order of the different card style teams. I am still a member of the Cute and Fun DT and it is our turn this week to post our cards for this month's challenge.

Our challenge is an easy one - add a bow or more  than one if you would like! And here's my card use a ribbon bow and two more with twine. I used the gorgeous Senorita from The Paper Nest Dolls - isn't she just so cute?!

I'm also entering this card in The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge #15 Anything Goes and The Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge which is also an anything goes challenge with the twist of summertime - my little Senorita is definitely dressed for summer in her fancy dress, don't you think?! 

Recipe: Senorita from The Paper Nest Dolls, Circle Celebration Pennants from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Coastal Cabana, Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Eastern Elegance DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Coastal Cabana Ruffled Stretch Trim, Coastal Cabana Twine both from Stampin' Up, Filigree Border Die from Papertrey Ink, Paper Doily from Dovecraft, Pearls from stash, Circle Celebration Pennant Dies from Whimsy Stamps

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20, R30
Hair - C3, C5, C7, C9
Greys - C1, C3, C5
Yellows - Y15, Y17, Y38
Aqua - BG11, BG13, BG15
Leaves- G14, 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 House of Cards Challenge blog and check out all the other gorgeous cards from the DT and join in the fun whilst you're there too!

Thinking of You

Thought I would do another fairy card today and used one of my Di's Digi Downloads for their challenge this week to use dies/punches (thank you Di for choosing my card as the winner this week too!). This is also for Deep Ocean's Challenge #82 to use lots of layers, In The Pink's Challenge #48 to make either a Get Well Soon or Thinking of You card, Totally Gorjuss' Challenge #245 to use butterflies and for Through The Craft Room Door's Challenge which is an Anything Goes one.

I went for an easel card today as I haven't made one of these for ages.

And here's a slightly side view...

Recipe:

Stamps:  Fairy Izzy from Di's Digis, Polka Dot Greeting from MFT, Happy Day, Scattered Showers, Heart-2-Heart #2 all from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Sweet Always DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose (Retired), Crumb Cake all from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Star and Pink Glitter Gelly Roll Pens

Accessories: Pink Pirouette Two Tone Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Die-Namics Polka Dot Greetings Die from MFT, Little Butterfly Die from Wild Rose Studio, Butterflies Dies, Scalloped Border Die all from La-La Land Crafts, Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and The Works, Fancy Labels Dies from Sizzix

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20

Hair - E43, E44, E47, E49

Clothes, Hairband & Flowers - R81, R83, R85, R89

Collar - E43. E44, E47

Wings - RV10, RV11, RV13

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

Time to Relax

I am now officially on my summer holidays and once I get my assignment completed for the course I'm doing next week it will be time to relax! Saturdays are always a fairly relaxed day anyway and full of crafting and this card is for Crafty Ribbons Challenge #98 to use fairies and ribbon, Creative Inspirations Challenge #274 to use distressing, Papertake Weekly's Challenge to use buttons, bows and bling, for Lili of the Valley's July Challenge to use at least 2 different things from LOTV (I used 3 - 2 stamps and patterned papers!) and for Open-Minded Crafting Challenge #15 Vacation Related - I think my fairy looks like she's on vacation don't you?!

And here she is...I distressed all the edges with my distressing tool and used some of my new gorgeous patterned papers from LOTV too.

Recipe:

Stamps: Water Lily, Mixed Circular Sentiments both from Lili of the Valley

Papers: Raspberry Ripple (Retired), Soft Sky, Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Pastel Dreams Patterned Papers from Lili of the Valley, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Soft Sky, Raspberry Ripple both from Stampin' Up, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, Clear Star and Clear Gloss Gelly Roll Pens

Accessories: Soft Sky Ribbon (Retired), Pool Party Baker's Twine both from Stampin' Up, Large Frilly Frames #8 Dies from Go Kreate, Oval and Scalloped Oval Nestabilities, Circle and Scalloped Circle Nestabilities all from Spellbinders, Beautiful Blooms II Dies #3 from Papertrey Ink, Buttons from The Works, Gems from Papermania

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20

Hair - E41, E43, E44

Jumper - R83, R85, R89

Skirt - R81, R83, R85

Lilies - RV000, RV00, RV02, RV04

Liliypads - G00, G02, G05, G07

Shoes & Glasses - BG11, BG13, BG15

Water - BG10, BG11, BG13

Lenses - W1, W5, W7, W9

Wings - W1, W3, W5

Sky - BG10, BG11

Drink - RV91, RV93

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

Sketch Saturday Challenge #319 with A Day For Daisies

Top of the morning to ya! This Saturday is my favourite Saturday of the year!Why you may ask?! Because it's the start of my 6 week summer holiday! YAY! Can you tell I'm excited?! LOL

Anyway it's time for another fabulous sketch from the Sketch Saturday Challenge Blog and A Day For Daisies is back this week to sponsor Challenge #319! 

The prize this week is a $12 A Day for Daisies gift certificate.

Sketch #319 was designed by Cathy and here it is...

And here's my interpretation. I did swap the circle for an oval as it matched the border die I used and I haven't got a matching circle (if one even exists and if it does, I must buy it!)

Recipe:

Stamps: Fancy Dress Fairy from A Day For Daisies, Six Sided Sampler from Stampin' Up

Papers: Hello Honey, Basic Black, Whisper White, Bright DSP Stack (Retired), Modern Medley DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Hello Honey, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Barely Banana (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Hello Honey Ribbon, Hexagon Punch both from Stampin' Up, Die-Namics Dainty Lace Border Die, Oval Dainty Doily both from MFT, White Glitter Glue from Hobbycraft

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20

Dress - Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17

Underskirt & Flowers - YR21, YR23, YR24

Wings - Y00, Y02

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 blog and check out all the other gorgeous cards from the DT and join in the fun whilst you're there too.

The Stamping Chef Challenge #38 Anything Goes

It's time for the A Team to post their fabulous creations on the Stamping Chef Challenge Blog for another great challenge this week. I chose to use the gorgeous Copic Alyce Fairy which Tamara designed specifically for Alyce Keegan of Kit and Clowder to celebrate a milestone on her Facebook group. You may recognise my coloured image as the one that is used in the shop and was also used on The Stamping Chef's promotional banner for the competition on Facebook too. So proud that my colouring of this image was so well liked by Tamara!

Anyway here's my card - isn't she just so pretty?!

Recipe:

Stamps: Alyce from The Stamping Chef, Tag Its #3 from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Pink Pirouette, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White, Subtles DSP Stack (Retired), In Colors 2011-13 DSP Stack (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Wisteria Wonder from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Wisteria Wonder Ruffle Trim (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Filigree Border Die from Papertrey Ink, Pearls from Crystal Stickers, Lace from stash, Palace Oval Frame Die from Memory Box

And that's all from me for today folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Stamping Chef challenge blog and check out all the other gorgeous DT cards and join in the fun whilst you are there. Remember you don't have to use a TSC image to win, but you double your chances if you do to win the fabulous winning prize of 3 digis from Tamara's store! 

Beach Life

This is the second card I made today and I went for a beach scene on this one. As it's almost the end of the school year here in the UK, I always give out thank you cards to my TAs, volunteers and cleaner for helping me out throughout the year. I also want to wish them a happy Summer, so this card is for one of them.

This is for Crafty Sentiments' Challenge Anything Goes and for Totally Gorjuss' Challenge #244 to add a tag. Just could not get the skin to work properly on this one - wouldn't blend at all well and kept going all patchy. I think my copics probably need a clean!

Recipe:

Stamps: Beach Life from Crafty Sentiments, Tiny Tags, Friendship jar Summer Fillers, Up, Up & Away all from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Pool Party, So Saffron Prints DSP (Retired), Soft Sky Prints DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Crumb Cake, Tempting Turquoise, Hello Honey, Daffodil Delight, So Saffron all from Stampin' Up, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

Accessories: Dazzling Details from Stampin' Up, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder form Cuttlebug, Die-Namics Catch A Wave Border Die from MFT, Brad from stash, Clouds Dies from Papertrey Ink

Copics Used: 
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20
Hair - Y21, Y23, YR31, E15
Hat & Towel Strap - E31, E33, E35
Umbrella Handle - E40, E42
Swimsuit & Flip flops - R81, R83, R85
Dots - Y15
Ribbon & Ring - R35, R37, R39
Towel & Umbrella - BG02, BG05, BG07
Starfish - YR04, YR07, YR18
Shell - YR000, YR00, YR00
Sand Dollar - YR21, YR23, Y28

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

Sweet Summertime

I made a couple of cards today, but found it really hard to get going with both of them. I think it must have been that Sunday morning feeling as they both seemed to take me forever despite not being very difficult or fussy cards! Anyway this first card is for Whimsy Stamps Challenge #72 Summertime. I thought this cute Lollipop Girl was perfect for this challenge.

I used some of my mountain of SU DSP - this packet was actually unopened and is now retired! I will be soon selling a load of my old SU stamp sets as I am not going to be a demonstrator for them any longer after this quarter - no point as I don't use their stamps any more really. I do like their card, ribbon, ink and patterned papers as it all matches, but the stamps are just not my style now and there's only so many flower stamp sets I need or want!

Anyway here she is...

Recipe:

Stamps: Lollipop Girl from Time for Tea Designs @ Whimsy Stamps, Tag Its #9, Friendship Jar Summer Fillers both from Papertrey Ink

Papers: So Saffron, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Retro Fresh DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: So Saffron, Coastal Cabana both from Stampin' Up, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

Accessories: So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Oval and Beaded Oval Nestabilities both from Spellbinders, 1 3/4" Limitless Layers Circle Dies from Papertrey Ink, Kits Die from Whimsy Stamps, Die-Namics Double Scallop Border Die from MFT

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20
Hair - E40, E42, E43, E44
Shorts- BG11, BG23, BG34
Socks - Y21, Y23, Y00
Shoes - YR15, YR16, YR18
T-Shirt - Y21, Y23, YR31
Lollipop - BG34

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

Very Exciting News!!!

I have some fabulous news to share with you all that I am still so excited about. I received an email from Mi Ran of Art by MiRan last week asking me if I would like to be their new Facebook Fan Page Challenge Coordinator. I still cannot believe she has asked me to join this fantastic team of designers and of course I said yes. Who in their right mind wouldn't?!

We have some fantastic ideas coming up for the challenges and we are making a few changes. Firstly we are going to be having 2 challenges each month, which gives you even more opportunity to share your fabulous Art by MiRan creations and gives you more chances at winning the digi prizes too.

We will also be inviting some of the fans from the page to join us as guest designers for each challenge as well. How exciting is all that?!

As a little thank you to both MiRan and Jackie for inviting me and for letting me join in this exciting new adventure, I have made this cute card using Bashful Belinda.

Recipe:

Stamps: Bashful Belinda from Art by MiRan, Spell It Out from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Pink Pirouette, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Elegant Soiree DSP (Retired), Bella Rose DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Antique Linen, Vintage Photo Distress Inks from Tim Holtz, Copic Markers, Clear Star, Pink Gelly Roll Pens, Pink Metallic Pen

Accessories: Pink Pirouette Taffeta Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Eyelet Lace Punch Around The Page Set from Martha Stewart, Paper Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and The Works, Foam Spray from Live & Love Crafts, Pearls from Doodlebug, Lace from stash

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20
Hair & Eyes - E40, E42, E44, E47
Dress & Make Up - RV10, RV11, RV13, RV17

And that's all my exciting news today folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Art by MiRan Facebook Fan Group and share your fabulous creations and join in the challenges too. July's challenge runs until the end of the month and then my challenges will start in August.

More Fairy Magic

The current challenge on All Dressed Up #17 is to use your favourite ADU image and this fairy one is mine. It's combines two of my favourite things- fairies and butterflies! This card is also for Creative Inspirations Challenge #273 to make a card for your favourite occasion. I love making birthday cards and seeing the recipient's face when they open them.

Here's my card using another of my favourite colour combos - aqua and brown. Isn't she just the cutest?!

Recipe:

Stamps: Fairy Magic from All Dressed Up, Fantasy Circle Postmarks from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Coastal Cabana, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Comfort Cafe DSP (Retired), In Colors 2013 - 15 DSP Stack, Fresh Prints DSP Stack (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Coastal Cabana from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Coastal Cabana Stretch Ruffle Trim from Stampin' Up, Circle and Scalloped Circle Nestabilities both from Spellbinders, Isabella Butterfly Die from Memory Box, White Glitter Glue from Hobbycraft, Butterfly Scallops Punch Around The Page Set from Martha Stewart

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20

Hair, Ground and Bow on dress - E71, E74, E77

Dress, Bow in hair & Butterflies - BG11, BG23, BG34

Wings & Butterflies - BG10, BG11, BG13

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

Thank A Latte Michele

I made this card today for my very good friend Michele, whom I work with. She's always there for me when I need her and me for her and as she told me earlier today, we're usually joined at the hip. I love it when you can find that special friend, who knows you better than you know yourself. As we work in a school and the holidays are coming up, this card is to remind her that we need our regular girly chats during the 6 week break!

This card is for Tiddly Inks Challenge #136 BFF, Scrapbook Stamp Society's Challenge #45 Anything Goes with Pearls or Rhinestones and for Charisma Cardz Challenge #15 Anything Goes. I also used a combination of our favourite colours for it - purple for Michele and pink for me! I was feeling a bit soppy today as I know I will miss our daily chats during the holiday!

Recipe:

Stamps: Thanks A Latte from Tiddly Inks, Heart-2-Heart #1 from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Wisteria Wonder, Basic Grey, Whisper White, Lap of Luxury DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Concord Crush (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Concord Crush Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Pearls from Crystal Stickers, Heart Border Die from Papertrey Ink

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20
Brown Hair - E41, E42, E43, E44
Red Hair  - R02, E08, E15, E18
Pink Dress - R81, R83, R85
Pink on cup - R81, R83
Dark Purple - BV17, BV29, BV20
Waistcoat - BV00, BV02
Purple Cup - BV20, BV23, BV25, V25
Tablecloth & Cup - C00, C1, C3
Chairs - C2, C3, C5, V000, V01, V04
Ground - W1, W3

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

Sketch Saturday Challenge #318 with Simon Says Stamp

Good Morning All! Welcome to another week over at Sketch Saturday and back with us this week is our amazing regular sponsor... 

Simon Says Stamp!

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

And here is sketch #318 designed by Debra.

And here's my card using one of my new stamps from ScrapBerry's which I bought from Funky Kits - isn't she a cutie?!

Recipe:

Stamps: Little Sister from ScrapBerry's at Funky Kits

Papers: Perfect Plum, Wisteria Wonder both from Stampin' Up, Promises Patterned Papers from Lili of the Valley, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Perfect Plum from Stampin' Up, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, Silver Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Sizzix Beautiful Wings Embosslits from Stampin' Up, Gems from stash, Filigree Border Die from Papertrey Ink, Floral Craft Pegs (which I had to pull apart as it was just too chunky for my card) from The Range

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20

Hair - E21, E25, E29

Wings & Shoes - V000, V01, V04

Dress - BV31, BV00, BV01, BV13

Flowers - V15, V17

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 blog and check out all the other gorgeous cards from the DT and join in the fun whilst you're there too.