Art by MiRan Facebook Challenge January 30th Anything Goes

Good morning! I hope you are liking all the changes we have made to the Art by MiRan Facebook Challenges. I am loving all the entries to our progressive challenge so far and if you haven't joined in yet, don't panic, there's still plenty of time yet! The challenge doesn't close until February 12th!

Today is another new challenge though and this time it's an Anything Goes challenge as long as you use an image from Art by MiRan, which can also include the rubber stamps from Whimsy and Treasured Times. This one will also last a month and will close on Thursday 26th February.

I have used the gorgeous Moon Goddess from Whimsy Stamps for this challenge - isn't she just beautiful?! I had this idea to colour her dress in yellow and was then stuck for what colour to do h4r wrap and flowers in. Orange is not a colour I usually go for unless I am doing Hallowe'en cards, but I love it on this one! Just a little touch was enough!

And here's a side view of the easel card...

Recipe:

Stamps: Moon Goddess by Art by MiRan @Whimsy Stamps, Star Prints, Everyday Classics, Tag Its #6 & Text Boxed all from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Daffodil Delight, Not Quite Navy (Retired), Whisper White & Regals DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Daffodil Delight, So Saffron, Summer Sun (Retired) & Not Quite Navy (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Golden Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Banners Framelits Dies from Stampin' Up, Ribbon from stash, Die-Namics Double Scallop Border Die from MFT

Copics Used:

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

Hair - YR31, Y21, Y23, E15, E18

Dress & Stars - Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17

Harp & Eyes - E13, E15, E18

Moon - C00, C1, C2, C3

Sky - B93, B95, B97

Orange - YR15, YR16, YR18

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Art By MiRan Facebook group and check out all the other gorgeous cards from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you're there?

The Paper Shelter Challenge #188 Lots of Layers

Good morning and welcome to my post for the latest challenge from The Paper Shelter. This week we are challenging you to use lots of layers. Nice easy one, right?! I ended up with about 9 layers depending on how you count everything - card base (1), front of card (2), 5 layers of patterned papers (7), image (8) and embellishments (9)!

And here she is...I used the gorgeous Rose for this week's challenge and a pastel colour combo.

Recipe:

Stamps: Rose from The Paper Shelter

Papers: Calypso Coral, Sahara Sand, Wild Wasabi, Pool Party & Best Year Ever DSP all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Crushed Curry Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Butterfly Scallops Punch Around The Page Set from Martha Stewart, Butterflies Dies LR0158 & English Roses Dies LR0162 both from Marianne Creatables, Isabella Butterfly Die from Memory Box, Pearls from Crystal Stickers, Oval & Scalloped Oval Nestabilities both from Spellbinders

Copics Used:

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

Hair - YR31, Y21, Y23, YR24

Eyes - BG01, BG02, BG05

Butterflies - YR00, YR02, YR04, E44, E47

Flowers - BG10, BG11, BG13

Shadow - BG10, BG11

Leaves - G02, G05, G85

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 gorgeous cards from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you're there too?!

A Smexy for my Daddy!

It's my dad's birthday next week and I usually make him some sort of football or beer drinking related card, but thought one of the smexies from Slinky Tart would be a good idea. I'm pretty sure he'll appreciate her! LOL

This card is for Crafty Sentiments' For A Man Challenge.

And here she is... I kept the card fairly simply as my dad isn't really a fan of lots of frilly, fluffy stuff on his card, so a bit of twine and a few buttons and she was done really quickly.

Recipe:

Stamps: Miss Smexy from Slinky Tart, Round & Round & Star Prints both from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Real Red, Taken With Teal (Retired), Whisper White & Brights DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Real Red from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Red Baker's Twine from Martha Stewart, Hawaiian Shores Buttons from Papertrey Ink

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E53, E55, E57, E59

Eyes - BG01, BG02, BG05

Red - R35, R37, R39

T-Shirt - BG02, BG05, BG07, BG09

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

For Your Special Day from Copia

I so wanted to join with the Sweet Pea Stamps Friends & Fans Progressive Challenge, so pulled out my folder of printed digi stamps that I have from them and decided on using Copia by Zoimar Lezama. I've never been brave enough to colour her in before as I just wasn't sure whether I could do the dress properly or not. But...I gave her a good go and despite my RV23 running out completely halfway through and with no reinker either, I think she came out quite well.

This card is also for Copic Marker Europe's Challenge #36 to use flowers, Scrapper's Delight's Challenge #39 to use your favourite colours (everyone should know by now that mine is pink! LOL), Creative Inspirations Challenge #297 to use pearls, 613 Avenue Create's Challenge #107 Anything Goes, Papertake Weekly's Challenge to use 3 different shapes (I used squares, rectangle and semi-circles) and for the Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge Anything Goes.

And here she is in a very bright pink, black and white combo!

Recipe:

Stamps: Copia from Zoimar Lezama @Sweet Pea Stamps, Celebration Circle Pennants from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Pink Passion (Retired) & Basic Black both from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card, Girlfriends Tapestry, Stripe & Kaleidoscope Flourish Patterned Papers all from TPC Studio

Inks: Pink Passion (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Ribbon from Stash, Circle Pennants Dies from Whimsy Stamps, Black Baker's Twine from stash, Doily from Dovecrafts, Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Works, Pearl Stamen from Live & Love Crafts, Pearls from Crystal Stickers

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E13, R20, R30

Hair & Vest - C3, C5, C7, C9

Dress - RV21, RV23, RV25, RV29

Ruffle & Bow - C00, C2

Butterflies - RV21, RV25, RV29

Eyes - BG02, BG05, BG07

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

Sugar Plum Fairy

I don't usually send winter themed cards out after Christmas is over so all these winter themed challenges I am entering at the minute is a good way to make a very early start on this year's Christmas cards!

This card is for Tiddly Inks Challenge #149 Frosty Feeling, Fab 'n' Funky's Challenge #243 Button It, Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #2 Anything Goes, Glitter & Sparkle's Challenge #120 Cute and for the Outlawz Friday Colouring Challenge Winter Wonderland.

And here she is...all in aqua, white and grey for a frosty feeling!

Recipe:

Stamps: Sugar Plum Fairy from Tiddly Inks, On Ice from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Whisper White & Winter Frost DSP all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Pool Party from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Silver Star Gelly Roll Pen, Molotow White Paint Pen

Accessories: Pool Party Ribbon & Subtles Buttons both from Stampin' Up, Frosty Border Die from Memory Box, Romantic Rectangles from Spellbinders, Crystal Stickles, Snowflakes Dies from Marianne Creatables

Copics Used:

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

Hair - BG02, BG05, BG07, BG09

Dress - BG10, BG11, BG13

Wings - BG10, BG11

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

Sketch Saturday Challenge #345 with Sami Stamps

Good morning everyone and welcome to my  post for the new challenge at Sketch Saturday!

We have a great sponsor this week - Sami Stamps!

The prize this week is $12.00 to spend in the Sami Stamps Store.

Here is Sketch #345 designed by Alex...

And here is my take on it using the gorgeous Lovely Native Fairy from Sami Stamps. 

I so need to get started on my clothing colouring class from Kit & Clowder so I can get those pleats to look better! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Lovely Native Fairy from Sami Stamps, Teeny Tiny Wishes from Stampin' Up

Papers: Pink Pirouette, Soft Suede & Very Vanilla all from Stampin' Up, Vintage Whimsy Patterned Paper from The Girls' Paperie, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Pink Pirouette from Stampin' Up, Wink of Stella Clear, Copic Markers

Accessories: Pink Pirouette Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Heart Circle Nestabilities from Spellbinders, Filigree Border Die from Papertrey Ink, Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E71, E74, E77, E79

Dress & Feathers - RV10, RV11, RV13

Wings - RV0000, RV000, RV00

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 why not join in the fun whilst you're there too?

Fussy And Fancy Friday Challenge #131 Wings and Things

Good morning everyone and welcome to my post for the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge blog. This fortnight we are challenging you to use the theme Wings and Things, so think of things with wings - butterflies, fairies, dragons, birds, dragonflies etc etc.

I used the cute Butterfly Girl from Crafty Sentiments for my card - she is adorable, don't you think? I just had to have butterflies on my card for this challenge as I'm sure you all know, I do love my butterflies and now Spring is coming (I hope it's coming anyway) we should start to see these pretty insects around soon!

And here she is... A different colour combo from me too, but it made me think of Spring (and helped to slightly reduce that mountain of patterned papers I have!)

This card is also for Creative Fingers Challenge #64 Anything Goes, Creative Knockouts Challenge #73 to use lots of embellishments (I have ribbon, flowers, pearls butterfly border and die cuts) and for Through The Craft Room Door's Challenge Anything Goes.

Recipe:

Stamps: Butterfly Girl from Crafty Sentiments, Four Seasons (Retired) & Age Awareness both from Stampin' Up

Papers: Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, Crushed Curry, Whisper White & Afternoon Picnic DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz & Crushed Curry all from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Wisteria Wonder Ribbon (Retired), Window Frames Framelits Dies & Finishing Touches Border Dies all from Stampin' Up, Butterfly Border Die & Butterfly Die both from Joy Crafts, Pippi Butterfly Die from Memory Box, Flowers from Hobbycraft, Pearls from Hobby House

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30 (Her skin doesn't look as dark in real life - looks a bit sunburnt here! LOL)

Hair - YR31, Y21, Y23, YR23, E43

Yellow on wing - Y21, Y23, YR23

Purple - BV0000, BV01, BV02, BV04

Green - YG61, YG63, YG67

Mushroom - E42, E43, E44, R24, R27, R29

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 & Fancy Friday Challenge blog and check out all the other gorgeous cards from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you're there too?!

In The Pink Challenge #61 Pink and Pearly

Good morning - it's nearly the weekend! Yay! Welcome to my post for the new challenge from In The Pink. This fortnight we are challenging you to make a pink and pearly project! That means you need to use something pearly and, of course, use LOTS of pink!

Here is my card using the gorgeous Daphne from Wee Stamps. I used lots of pink pearlescent card and lots of Pastel Raspberry Liquid Pearls too.

Also as a prize for this challenge The Ribbon Girl are offering a fabulous £10 gift voucher to spend in their store! So why not go and check out all the fabulous stuff there too! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Daphne from Wee Stamps, Vintage Picnic from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Soft Suede from Stampin' Up, Pink Pearlescent cards from my local craft store, Sweet Owl Patterned Papers from First Edition, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Blushing Bride from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Filigree Border Die from Papertrey Ink, Die-namics Mini Rolled Roses Dies from MFT, Heart Stems Die from Impression Obsession, Lace and Ribbon from stash, Pastel Raspberry Liquid Pearls, Tab 2 Die from Crafty Sentiments

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E71, E74, E79

Trim on dress & Shoes - E71, E74

Wings & Crown - RV000, RV00, RV02, RV04

Dress - RV21, RV23, RV25

Stems - YG63

Flowers - R81, R83, R85

Grass - YG61, YG91, YG11, YG63, YG97, YG13

Clouds - C00, C1, C2

Sky - BG10, BG11

And that's all from me for today folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the In The Pink Challenge blog and check out all the gorgeous cards from the rest of the Design Team and why not join in the fun whilst you're there too?

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration Post - Moonlight Gathering

Good morning and welcome to my inspiration post for the Ching-Chu Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog. This week i am showcasing the gorgeous Moonlight Gathering did which you can buy from the Ching-Chou Kuik etsy store.

I fancied doing something a little different with her and wanted to give her an earthy feel, so gave her green hair and I love this colour combo for it! However, all the green and brown papers made the card a bit dull looking so I spruced it up with touches of red to reflect the toadstools in the digi. I kept her fairly simple this time as I wanted her to really stand out.

Recipe:

Stamps: Moonlight Gathering from Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps, Remembering Your Birthday from Stampin' Up

Papers: Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake & Woodland Walk DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

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

Accessories: Real Red Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Die-namics Eyelet Border Die from MFT, Swirl Die Cut from Silhouette Studio

Copics Used: 

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

Hair - YG61, YG17, YG63, YG67

Dress - E71, E74, E77, E79

Toadstools - R35, R37, R39, E51, E53, E55

Snails - E23, E25, E27, E42, E43, E44

Sky - BV0000, BV20, BV23, BV25

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 cards from the DT this week and why not join in our monthly challenge whilst you are there? The theme is to add flowers and ribbon - an easy one! 

You can also join our Facebook group where you will find even more fabulous inspiration from our DT and all our members too.

Lacy Sunshine Challenge #50 Winter Bliss

Good morning and welcome to my post for the new Lacy Sunshine Challenge. This fortnight our challenge is entitled Winter Bliss so we want to see lots of wintery cards - think snowflakes, snowmen, anything winter related.

I chose to use the gorgeous Snow and Cat Enchantress for this challenge - am still in love with this range of digis from Heather! 

This card is also for: 

Love To Create's Challenge #149 to add snowflakes, 

Aud Sentiments Challenge #123 Anything Goes, 

Di's Digi Challenge to add sparkle, 

Kit and Clowder's January Challenge Anything Goes, 

Creative Knockouts Challenge #72 to make a birthday card, 

The Outlawz Saturday Paper A La Mode Challenge to use an animal

The East Wind's Challenge #23 Winter Blues

Creative Fingers Challenge #63 Anything Goes

Creative Moments Challenge #59 Anything Goes

Die Cuttin' Diva's Challenge #198 to use the photo below for inspiration. 

Recipe:

Stamps: Snow and Cat Enchantress from Lacy Sunshine, On Ice from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Tempting Turquoise, Basic Grey, White Glimmer Paper & Silver Glimmer Paper all from Stampin' Up, Winter Paper Bloc from Joy Crafts, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Tempting Turquoise from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Ice Crystal Dies #1, #2 & #3 all from Joy Crafts, Ribbons from stash, Gems from The Works, White Glitter Glue from Hobbycraft

Copics Used: 

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

Hair - W3, W5, W7, W9

Hat & Dress - B0000, B00, B02, B05

Wings & Eyes - B0000, B00, B02

Cushion - B21, B23, B24, B29, C00, C1, C2

Cat - T1, T4, T6, R20, R30

Ground - W00, W1, W3

Shadow - W00, W1

And that's all from me for this post folks! Tanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Lacy Sunshine Challenge blog and check out all the other gorgeous cards from the DT and why not join in the challenge whilst you're there?! There are some fabulous prizes to be won! 

Lord of the Rings Inspired Elf Queen

I still remember reading The Hobbit for the first time when I was about 13. I read it back to back 3 times and then went and bought the Lord of the Rings trilogy and did the same thing! I don't think I read anything else for about a year! Just kept reading them all over and over and over. And now I do the same with the films. Every time I have a holiday I watch them all - just love these fantasy stories!

Anyway this card is totally inspired by these books and films for Open Minded Fun Crafting Challenge #28 Movie Inspiration. It is also for Kenny K's Challenge #187 You Are Special and for Polka Doodles Challenge Week 3 CASE It to CASE someone else's card. I absolutely loved this card by Annette when she shared it on the Kenny K Challenge blog back in October last year and it was this card that made me go and buy this gorgeous Elf Queen digi, but I never got round to using her! I CASEd her layout and used the same digi, but went for a more woodland feel of brown and greens.

Anyway here she is...

Recipe:

Stamps: Elf Queen from Kenny K, Fabulous Phrases from Stampin' Up

Papers: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip & Very Vanilla all from Stampin' Up, Simply Chartreuse Pattern Pack, Dark Chocolate Pattern Pack & Pacific Vineyard Patterned Papers all from Papertrey Ink, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Old Olive from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Golden Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Bow Die from Tattered Lace, Gold Brad from stash, Roses from The Range & Wild Orchid Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E42, E44, E47, E49

Lips & Eyes - E42, E43, E44

Dress - YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97, E44, E49

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

Ellie in the Land of Oz

Wizard of Oz is one of my all time favourite films and this version of Dorothy from The Paper Nest Dolls is just so cute. I have quite a few different stamps of her, but love the way she is holding her dress in this one. Makes her look so sweet and innocent! LOL

Anyway this card is for The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge #01 Anything Goes and Creative Inspirations Challenge #296 Anything Goes with the option of using the sketch below.

And here she is...

Recipe:

Stamps: Ellie in Oz from The Paper Nest Dolls, Petite Pairs from Stampin' Up

Papers: Marina Mist, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla & Beau Chateau DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Marina Mist & Crumb Cake both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Real Red Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Pearls from stash, Circle and Scalloped Circle Nestabilities both from Spellbinders, Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E42, E43, E44, E49

Basket - E33, E35, E37

Dog & Shoes - E23, E25, E27

Red - R35, R37, R39

Dress - B93, B95, B97, B99

Shadow on petticoat - B60

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

Sketch Saturday Challenge #344 with Bunny Zoe's Crafts

Good Morning Everyone and welcome to my post for the new challenge over at the Sketch Saturday challenge blog.

Back with us this week as our wonderful sponsor Bunny Zoe's Crafts.

The prize this week is £10.00 to spend in the Bunny Zoe's Crafts Store

Here is Sketch #344:

And here's my card for it...

This card is also for Fairy Tale Challenge #109 to use fairies or princesses.

Recipe:

Stamps: From The Hollow Playful Pixies: Serena from Little Darling Rubber Stamps, Friends 'Til The End from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Riding Hood Red (Retired), Baja Breeze (Retired), Twitterpated DSP (Retired), Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Riding Hood Red (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Oval & Scalloped Oval Nestabilities both from Spellbinders, Aged Scarlet Frantage Embossing Powder from Stampendous, Gems from Papermania, Stardust Stickles

Copics Used:

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

Hair - R32, R35, R37, R39, R59

Ribbons - R32, R35, R37

Dress - BG70, BG72, BG75, BG78

Wings - BG70, BG72, BG75

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 why not join in the fun whilst you're there too!

Art by MiRan Facebook Challenge #1 for January - The Progressive Challenge

Hello! Welcome to the new challenge from the Art by MiRan Facebook Challenge theme. We have some very exciting changes in store for you this month, starting with our new design team. Joining me in the Facebook Challenge team are Bonnie Taylor and Pauline Yates! Please pop over to see them and say welcome!

The second exciting new thing from Art by MiRan Facebook Challenge team this month is a new type of challenge. Previously we did 2 challenges a month - one themed and the other an Anything Goes. We are now combining those two and do a mixture of the two, but instead of one of those challenges we are doing a Progressive Challenge each month.

What is a progressive challenge I hear you say? Well I should tell you to just go to the Art by MiRan Facebook group and find out, but I'll tell you. Mi Ran has designed a special image for us to use and you can find out all the details of it in our Facebok group. If you use this image and enter the challenge, you will receive the image for next month's progressive challenge for FREE! Yes for free! So why not head over the Facebook group where you will find the link for the new image!

Here's my card using her - isn't she gorgeous?! I just had to do her in pink and brown - my favourite colour combo!

This card is also for The Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge, Anything Goes.

Recipe:

Stamps: Petal Blossom from Art by MiRan

Papers: Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink (Retired), Lucky Limeade (Retired), Berry Bliss DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Mini Pink Heart Flowers Patterned Paper from Magnolia, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Pretty in Pink (Retired), Purely Pomegranate (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Wink of Stella

Accessories: Pink Pirouette Seam Binding Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Pearl Brad from Lillipet, Brown Pearls from Crystal Stickers, Poinsettia Flourish Punch Around The Page from Martha Stewart, Filigree Border Die from Papertrey Ink, Flowers from Hobbycraft and Wild Orchid Crafts, Heart Stems Die from Impression Obsession, Swirl 4 Die 6003/0008, Fantasy Butterflies Die 6002/0245 both from Joy Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E71, E74, E77

Leaves - G94, YG67

Dress - RV0000, RV000, RV00, RV02, RV04, RV93, RV95, RV99

Flowers & Petals - RV14, RV17, RV19

Basket & Eyes - E31, E33, E35

Grass - G94, G17, YG61, YG67

And that's all from me for today folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Art by MiRan Facebook Group and check out the gorgeous cards from the new DT members and find out all about our new progressive challenge there too. 

The Paper Shelter Challenge #186 - Use Dies and/or Punches

Good morning and welcome to my first post of the year for The Paper Shelter Challenge blog. We took a bit of a break over the Christmas and New Year holidays and have now returned! It's team B's turn this week and our challenge is a nice easy one - use dies and/or punches on your creation!

I used both on mine with a punch around the page set from Martha Stewart and lots of die cuts! I also used the gorgeous Winter Blossom. Isn't she just stunning?! Sorry the photo's a bit dark, but any brighter and the sentiment disappears as the ink is such a pale blue!

This card is also for Inky Chicks Challenge #45 Anything Goes, Fab 'n' Funky's Challenge #242 Something New (I have a new digi stamp, a new sentiment set and a new PATP set that I bought in the Christmas sales!), Deep Ocean's Challenge #95 Winter Dreams (This digi is called Winter Blossom and she has snow and snowflakes around her so I guess this counts as winter!) and 613 Avenue Create's Challenge #106 to use as many different techniques as possible on your card. I only have a few but they are punching, die cuts, handmade flowers, double bow tying, Copic colouring and stamping. 

Recipe:

Stamps: Winter Blossom from The Paper Shelter, Sweet Paris from Dovecraft, Fancy Flourishes, Happy Day both from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Soft Sky, Cherry Blossom, Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Stationery Noted Patterned Papers from Teresa Collins, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Soft Sky from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Soft Sky Seam Binding Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Oval & Scalloped Oval Nestabilities, Pearls from local craft store, Fancy Flourishes Dies from Papertrey Ink, DieNamics Mini Rolled Roses Dies from MFT, Poinsettia Flourish Punch Around The Page set from Martha Stewart

Copics Used:

Skin - E50, E51, E53, E21, R20, R30

Hair - W3, W5, W7, W9

Red - R35, R37, R39

Branches & Eyes - E71, E74, E79

Leaves - YG93, YG95, YG97

Blue - B0000, B00, B02, B05

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 gorgeous cards from the DT and why not join in the challenge whilst you are there. As always there are some fabulous prizes to be won!

Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Inspiration Post

Good morning and welcome to my post for the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog. This week I am showcasing one of Ching-Chou's new digis stamps, Snow Drop. I love snowdrops as a flower so was so excited to see this one and just had to request her for my inspiration post today! Snowdrops are so pure, simple and beautiful, just like this digi!

I decided to go for a monotone colour scheme today, which I don't usually do but I thought white and green worked so well with this image and just look at her hair! Isn't it just beautiful?! I would love to have long, flowing, curly hair like that!

This card is also for Through The Craft Room Door's Anything Goes Challenge, Crafty Sentiments' Girly Challenge and for Papertake Weekly's It's All New Challenge. I used a new digi and a new set of Spellbinders dies that I bought in the Christmas sales. 

Recipe:

Stamps: Snow Drop from Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps, Ticket Notes from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Wild Wasabi, Whisper White, Neutrals DSP Stack (Retired), Subtles DSP Stack (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Wild Wasabi from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Whisper White Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Heart Border Die from Papertrey Ink, Labels 4 Decorative Elements Die from Spellbinders

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E71, E74, E79, E49
Stems - YG61, YG63, YG67
Shadows on Snowdrops - C00, C1

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 every day this week to check out all the DT's gorgeous creations using some more of the new digis and why not join in our monthly challenge whilst you're there?! The theme this month is to add flowers and ribbon - easy one, right?

And have you joined our Facebook group for even more fun and inspiration?

Slinky Tart Valentina

Good morning! This is my very first post for the new Slinky Tart digi stamp company. for those of you who may not know the EU have brought in some new laws for applying VAT to digital purchases and Tamara of The Stamping Chef decided that it was time to have a revamp of some of her images and her store! And we can now officially present the very first brand new Slinky Tart image, Valentina! And boy is she just one sexy lady! Love her!

It's my 18th anniversary with my boyfriend on Thursday this week (can't believe he has put with me and all my crazy notions over the years!) and this image was perfect for his card! I'll let him imagine that I look as beautiful as she does!

I fancied doing a pop up box card for a card and covered it with hearts! You can't see in the photo at all as the camera wouldn't pick it up, but the heart she is sat on is covered with Clear Wink of Stella and her wings have stickles all over them.

And here's the back...

Recipe:

Stamps: Valentina from Slinky Tart, Boutique Borders: Love & Mega Mixed Messages both from Papertrey Ink, Hearts A Flutter from Stampin' Up

Papers: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White & Stacked With Love DSP all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Real Red & Basic Black both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Basic Black Ribbon, Hearts A Flutter Dies, Hearts Collection Dies & Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit all from Stampin' Up, Clear Wink of Stella, Frosted Lace Stickles

Copics Used:

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

Hair - C3, C5, C7, C9

Red - R22, R24, R27, R29

Wings - C00, C1

Eyes - C1, C2, C3

And that's all from me for today folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Slinky Tart Blog and Facebook Group to check out all the other gorgeous cards made by the DT for this first release! I hope you like her as much as I do! 

Make A Wish with Ursula

The colouring challenge over on The Outlawz this week is to use fairytale characters and I knew I had some fabulous digis from Alicia Bel that would work for this challenge, but I fancied doing something a little bit different. Instead of your usual fairies, unicorns, princesses, I went with Ursula, the sea witch from The Little Mermaid! I always loved Ursula as she's got such an evil laugh! LOL

Anyway this card is for The Outlawz Friday Colouring Challenge to use fairytale/myths characters, Alicia Bel's Challenge #3 to use the sketch below and Papertake Weekly's Anything Goes Challenge.

And here's the sketch from Alicia Bel...

And here's my take on it...

Recipe:

Stamps: Ursula from Alicia Bel, Fillable Frames #6 from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Perfect Plum, Basic Black, Whisper White & Subtles DSP Stack (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Black and Purple glitter card from local craft store, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, Golden Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Basic Black Chevron Striped Ribbon, Thinlits Circle Card Dies & Holiday Collection Framelits Dies all from Stampin' Up, Circle & Lacy Circle Nestabilities both from Spellbinders, Seeing Stars Dies from Papertrey Ink

Copics Used:

Skin - BV0000, BV00, BV01, BV02

Eyeshadow & Underside of tentacles - BV11, BV13, BV17

Hair & Eyes - BV31, BV20, BV23

Lips - R24, R27, R29

Suckers - BV08

Dress & Tentacles - C3, C5, C7, C9

Cauldron - T1, T4, T6

Worms - YG21, YG23, BV08

Bottle - T1

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