The Outlawz Friday Colouring Challenge - Anything Goes with a Christmas Twist

Good Morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge over at The Outlawz Friday Colouring Challenge. This week is our monthly Anything Goes Challenge with an optional twist of making a Christmas card or project. I opted in for the Christmas twist this time and used one of my favourite images from All Dressed Up, 3 Little Christmas Girls. Love these cuties!

This card is also for 

Sisters of Craft July Challenge - Anything Goes

My Time To Craft Challenge #300 Christmas in July

{PIN}Spirational Challenge #145 Christmas in July

Stampavie & More's Challenge #243 Christmas in Summer

One Sweet Challenge Christmas in July

Recipe:

Stamps: 3 Little Christmas Girls from All Dressed Up, Holiday Circle Pennants from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White & Dashing DSP (Retired) all from Stampin Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Real Red from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Real Red Ribbon from Stampin' Up, White Liquid Appliqué, White Glitter Glue from Hobbycraft, Red Gems from Papermania, Swedish Ice Star Dies LR0123 from Marianne's Creatables

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Left Girl's Hair -  E50, E51, E53, E55
Middle Girl's Hair - E70, E71, E74, E79
Right Girl's Hair - E23, E25, E29
Reindeer Hat - E55, E57, E59
Red - R32, R35, E37, E39
Green - YG61, YG63, YG67
Songbooks - E41, E42
Gold - Y21, Y23, Y26

And that's all from me for today folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Outlawz Friday Colouring Challenge and check out all the other gorgeous cards from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?!

Make A Wish...I Dare You!

I totally love this scary witch image from The East Wind, but hadn't used her. Challenge #18 over in the East Wind Facebook group this time is called Once Upon A Time and I thought she would be perfect for this challenge. You know evil witches and fairytale princesses and all that...

I deliberately kept to darker Hallowe'en type colours but didn't want to make a Hallowe'en card, so I added my slightly darker own sentiment instead. I added a load of frantage around hr as well to act as the magic sparks coming off whatever evil spell she is doing! Bwah ha ha!

This card is also for...

Inspiration Destination Challenge #44 Anything Goes

Crafts & Me Challenge #158 Fantasy

Papertake Weekly's Sketch #108 - using the sketch below

Dream Valley Challenge #111 to use embossing

Recipe: 

Stamps: Lucy Loo Spellbound by The East Wind

Papers: Elegant Eggplant, Basic Black & Cast-A-Spell DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Elegant Eggplant Ribbon (Retired), Gems from The Works, Shabby White Frantage Embossing Powder from Stampendous, Alphabet & Numbers Die 6002/0140 from Joy Crafts

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30, G02

Hair - V04, V06, V09, YG03, YG05, YG07, YG09

Eyes - YG11, YG13, YG17

Dress - V01, V15, V17, YG21, YG25, C3, C5, C7, C9

Feather - V17, YG25, B02, B05

Book - E30, E31, E33, E35, E37

Lips & Ring - BV02, BV04, BV08

Bookmarks - V20, V22, V25, YG61, YG63, YG67

Skull - C00, C1, C3

Glow - Y0000, Y00

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

Hello Sunshine!

We're getting a little bit of sunshine here in the UK but lots and lots of rain and dark clouds too! Where, oh where had the little sun gone?!

Anyway to put myself in a summery mood, I used the gorgeous Surfing digi from Alicia Bel to join in with their challenge #9 Anything Goes with the option of summer holiday. I actually got this stamp as part of my winning prize from the previous challenge and just had to use her!

I found a new way to use Dutch Doobadoo's structure paste today. I used the clouds stencil and filled in random clouds for the sky and couldn't be bothered to wait for it to dry in between the placements of the clouds, so heated it up with my heat gun. It made the paste go all bubbly and dried it really quickly. Then when the bubbles went down, it gave the clouds some real fluffy like texture. Love it when I find out new things like this by accident!

This card is also for...

Fab 'n' Funky's Challenge #269 No Patterned Papers

Ruby's Rainbow Challenge #109 Vacation

Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge Summer Heat

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge Summer Lovin' 

Copic Europe Challenge #41 Summer Vibes

Die Cutting Divas Challenge #226 Great Outdoors

Bunny Zoe's July Challenge Summer Breeze

Deep Ocean Challenge #109 Summer Fun

Creative Knockouts Challenge #100 Dry Embossing (I embossed the sand with my Swiss Dots folder)

Recipe:

Stamps: Surfing from Alicia Bel, Sun, Moon, Star from Whimsy Stamps 

Papers: Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Soft Sky, Pacific Point, Crumb Cake, Crisp Cantaloupe (Retired) & Baked Brown Sugar (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point & Daffodil Delight all from Stampin Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Swiss Dots Embossing Folder from Cuttlebug, Structure Paste & A5 Clouds Mask Art both from Dutch Doobadoo, Sun, Moon Stars Dies from Whimsy Stamps, Mini Seashell Dies from Impression Obsession, Die-Namics Wave Border from MFT

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E70, E71, E74, E79

Lips & Bikini - R24, R27, R29

Eyes - G02, G05, G07

Surfboard - Y15, Y17, Y19, BG02, BG05, BG07

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

Dare To Be Sassy Thursday #292 - What'd You Say?

Good Morning and welcome to my post for the new Dare To Be Sassy Thursday Challenge. This week we want to see you using a sassy sentiment  - it can be from Sassy Studio Designs or elsewhere or one of your own!

I used the gorgeous Cleopatra Portrait and one of the sentiments that comes with her for this one. I used a colour combo of rich blue and gold to represent the colours used by the Egyptian royalty back in the day! The Ancient Egyptians is one of my favourite history topics to teach and I will be doing it again in September - so looking forward to it!

I attempted to make a blue and gold background paper, but the gold Encore ink pad I have was not very good at all and needed to be stamped 2 or 3 times to get a solid-ish covering! Very annoying and it also took ages to dry and even though I used it heat gun on it, it did hardly anything to dry it!

This card is also for

A Gem of A Challenge #149 Birthday Wishes

Crafting With Friends Challenge #2 Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Cleopatra Portrait and sentiments from Sassy Studio Designs, Heirloom Patterns from Waltzing Mouse Stamps

Papers: Brilliant Blue & Prints DSP (Retired) & Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card, Gold Mirror Card from Dovecrafts

Inks: Brilliant Blue (Retired) & Gold Encore both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Ribbons from stash

Copics Used:

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

Hair - C3, C5, C7, C9

Eyes - E44, E47, E49

Lips - E13, E15, E18

Blue - B14, B16, B18

Gold - Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28

And that's all from me for today folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Sassy Studio Designs Challenge Blog and check out all the other gorgeous cards from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there?!

The Paper Nest Dolls Inspiration Post - Pin Wheel Ellie

Good Morning and welcome to another of my inspiration posts for The Paper Nest Dolls. This week I fancied doing another not so frilly, not so pink card as I always tend to veer in those directions when making girly cards. This time I used the cute Pin Wheel Ellie and used my pin wheel stamp set from Waltzing Mouse Stamps to make a colourful background. I also avoided the use of pink as well LOL

This card is also for

Glitter 'n' Sparkle's Challenge #147 to use something beginning with B - I used blue, a bow and buttons.

613 Avenue Create's Challenge # Anything Goes

Stampavie's Challenge #242 Summer

Recipe:

Stamps: Pin Wheel Ellie from The Paper Nest Dolls, Playful Pinwheels from Waltzing Mouse Stamps

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

Inks: Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist & Poppy Parade (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Buttons from Papermania

Copics Used:

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

Hair - YR31, Y21, Y23, E43

Jeans - B91, B93, B95, B97

Red - R22, R24, R27

Windmill - G05, G07,YR04, YR07

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 Nest Dolls blog and join in our monthly challenge whilst you are there!

Sweet Pea Stamps Progressive Challenge - Queen of Wonder

I remembered today that the next part of the Sweet Pea Stamps Facebook Progressive Challenge was due tomorrow, so I got my skates on and made my card up today. Although I don't do playing cards like some of the other entrants used on their cards, I used the colours and love the red, black and white combo! Always a good one!

This card is also for the Inky Chicks Challenge #54 to use metal embellishments - my brads are! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Queen of Wonder from Sandra Caldwell @ Sweet Pea Stamps, Banners Sentiments 6410/0338 from Joy Crafts

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

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

Accessories: Real Red Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Banner Dies from Papertrey Ink, Heart Brads from stash

Copics Used:

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

Hair - R32, R35, R37, R39

Lips, Hearts & Diamond - R32, R35, R37

Eyeshadow - T1, T2, T4

Black - C3, C5, C7, C9

Dress - C00, C1

Eyes - G02, G05, G07

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

The Grey Witch

I thought I would join in the Faery Ink Facebook Group Challenge again this month and this was definitely a challenge for me. We have to use grey scale with a pop of colour. I have never done this before, so I hope I have the right idea. I used an image that I knew this technique would work on - a witch and then coloured her, including the skin, using various shades of grey, only adding in a touch of purple on her hat ribbon and some streaks in her hair.

I actually love hos this one came out, although I'm not sure what other images I would feel comfortable using this technique with as it worked so well for a witch image. I didn't want to go for a traditional Hallowe'en card as such and found this fabulous sentiment in a Stampin' Up set that I bought last year and used once! Another good reason to give up my demonstratorship I think, not using the stamps I have actually bought!

Anyway here she is...

This card is also for 

Inspiration Destination Challenge #43 Anything Goes

Craft Ribbons Challenge #124 Anything Goes

Polka Doodles Week 29 Challenge Use 2 or More Patterned Papers

Brown Sugar Challenge #156 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Witch Ball from Faery Ink, Tee Hee Hee from Stampin' Up

Papers: Smoky Slate, Basic Grey, Frightful Sight DSP (Retired), Howlstooth and Scaringbone DSP (Retired) & Mocha Morning DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Basic Gray from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Spiderweb Punch Around The Page Set from Martha Stewart,Seam Binding Ribbon from Crafty Ribbons, Gems from The Works, Clear 3D Pearl Effects from Dovecrafts, Pass Partout Oval Dies CR1241 from Marianne Creatables

Copics Used:

Skin - C00, C1, C3, C5

Hat - W3, W5, W7, W9

Necklace & Lips - C3, C5, C7

Top - T1, T2, T4, T6

Purple - V04, V06, V09

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

The Outlawz Friday Colouring Challenge - Dance

Good Morning and welcome to my post for the new Friday Colouring Challenge over at The Outlawz. This week we are celebrating National Dance Day on July 25th, so we want use to use the theme of dance in your project.

As we are sponsored by Sweet Pea Stamps again this month, I asked to use the gorgeous Joy Is...Dance Like Nobody's Watching by Helena Reis - isn't she just perfect for this challenge. I still love dancing round my room to my music as I don't go clubbing any more! I used the fab On A High Note papers from Lili of the Valley, which are just perfect for a musical themed card!

Recipe:

Stamps: Joy Is...Dance Like Nobody's Watching by Helena Reis, Sentiment from Tracy Wray's blog

Papers: Rose Red & Chocolate Chip both from Stampin' Up, On A High Note Patterned Papers from Lili of the Valley, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Crumb Cake Taffeta Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Mini Lace Corner Doily 1 Die from Whimsy Stamps, Melody Music Die from Poppy Stamps

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E43, E44, E47, E49

Pink - R81, R83, R85, R89

Ground - E41, E42, E43

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Outlawz Friday Colouring Challenge and check out all the other gorgeous cards from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?!

Dare To Be Sassy #291 Sparkle is a Girl's Best Friend

Good Morning and welcome to my post for the new Dare To Be Sassy Challenge. This week we are challenging you to add some sparkle to your project.

I used the gorgeous Ella At The Ball for my card and one of my fave colour combos of pink and aqua with lots of butterflies, pretty die cuts and, of course, lots of gems for the sparkle!

I thought I would also enter the Noor! Design UK DT call with this card. I have a huge addiction to dies and all these beautiful ones from Joy Crafts are some of my faves. I love the versatility of them and how they make a project just look so elegant! I love my layers, as you might have guessed, and these dies let me add lots of extra layers without making a card overly bulky as well. The pretty papers are a huge favourite of mine too and I have collected quite a few of the paper blocs now. 

I was recently a guest designer at Noor! Design UK and loved being part of the DT for the month. I loved making a variety of projects, not just cards and felt that I stretched myself a little bit more than usual by making some 3D projects, which I don't tend to do for no particular reason.

I am mostly a Copics colourer but have started to try my hand at using Distress Inks, but need to become more confident at using those! But now I am on my summer holidays I will have more time to practise! 

I am on Pinterest (sometimes for too long! LOL) and Facebook (again for too long at times!) and am on a few other design teams too, which you can see on my side bar. 

Recipe:

Stamps: Ella At The Ball from Sassy Studio Designs

Papers: Strawberry Slush (Retired), Coastal Cabana (Retired) & Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card, Floral Paper Bloc from Joy Crafts

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Coastal Cabana Ribbon (Retired) & Primrose Petals Ribbon (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Gems from Papermania, 2 pcs  Butterflies Dies 6002/0390, Heart Frame & Butterfly Dies 6002/0381, Butterfly Edge Die 6002/0389,  Oval Frame Die 6002/0304 & Ornate Border Die 6002/0357 all from Joy Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E70, E71, E74, E79

Lips & Butterflies - R83, R85, R89

Aqua - BG32, BG34, BG23

Skirt - RV10,  Rv21, RV91, RV93, RV95, RV99

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Sassy Studio Designs Challenge blog and check out all the other gorgeous cards from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there! 

In The Pink Challenge #74 Stars

Good Morning and welcome to my DT post for the new In The Pink Challenge. This fortnight we are challenging you to use stars on your projects - you can use patterned papers with stars on, images, stamps, ribbons, die cuts - you name it as long as we can see your stars!

I used a gorgeous image from The Paper Shelter for this card, and tried to do a night time sky look - was not sure about how it came out at first, so added lots of frantage as extra stars and now I'm even less sure about it. I do like it, but think I went overboard with the frantage again!

Recipe:

Stamps: Reach The Stars from the Paper Shelter, Star Prints, Everyday Classics, Tag Its #6 and #10 all from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Pink Pirouette, Smoky Slate, Whisper White & Irresistibly Yours DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Pink Pirouette, Blushing Bride, Smoky Slate & Encore Silver all from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Silver Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Pink Pirouette Two Tone Ribbon (Retired) & Silver Satin Ribbon (Retired?) both from Stampin' Up

Copics Used:

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

Hair - C3, C5, C7, C9

Dress - R81, R83, R85, C1, C3

Wings & Net - R11, R12

Basket - E13, E15

Cloud - C00, C1

Sky - W00, W1, W3, W5, W7, W9

And that's all from me for this post 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 other gorgeous cards from the DT and why not join in the challenge whilst you are there?

We have the fabulous Live & Love Crafts sponsoring us again with a £10 voucher for the prize! How great is that?!

The Paper Shelter Special Summer Challenge - Anything Goes

Good Morning and welcome to an extra post from me for The Paper Shelter Challenge. It's a special summer challenge this time which will last for 2 weeks and will give the DT a little summer break, so we won't be commenting on your cards for this challenge.

I fancied making something a little different for a change and made a giant bookmark with the gorgeous Dragon Whisperer. I actually don't read dead tree books as I have a Kindle, but I do use them at school so this will come in handy for there. I made it a bit bigger at 4 x 6 inches than usual to fit the image, otherwise she would have been too small for it.

Recipe:

Stamps: The Dragon Whisperer from The Paper Shelter, All Booked Up from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Close To Cocoa Prints DSP (Retired), Old Olive Prints DSP (Retired) & Chocolate Chip Prints DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

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

Accessories: Old Olive Ribbon (Retired), very Vanilla Ribbon (Retired), Chocolate Chip Twill (Retired) & Early Espresso Baker's Twine all from Stampin' Up, Heart Border Die from Papertrey Ink

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E43, E44, E47, E49

Shirt, Boots & Belt - E50, E51, E53

Top Layer of Skirt - E70, E71, E74, E79

Vest & Skirt - YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97

Dragon - G02, G05, G07, YG21, YG23

Ground - E41, E42, E43

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 makes from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there?! As always there are some fab prizes to be won! 

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration Post - Embrace The Ocean

Good Morning and welcome to my post for the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps and Challenge blog. This week we are inspiring you with all things Mermaids and Ocean. I chose to use the gorgeous Embrace The Ocean for my card this week and kept to traditional sea colours of blue and green.

Mermaids, along with fairies, are my favourite images to work with. I think I just love all things fantasy to be honest, and I find they make really easy cards too.

And here she is...lots of seashells on this one as I finally remembered to buy some from eBay!

This card is also for 

That Craft Place's Challenge to use words

Craft Your Passion Challenge #271 Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments Challenge Anything Goes

Creative Craft Cottage's Challenge #44 Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly's Challenge Build It Up

Recipe:

Stamps: Embrace The Ocean from Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps, Seashore Sentiments 6410/0360 from Joy Crafts

Papers: Pool Party, Tempting Turquoise, Crumb Cake, So Saffron & Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Beach Bliss & timeless Victorian Patterned Papers both from Lili of the Valley, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Pool Party, Tempting Turquoise, Soft Suede & More Mustard (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: White Jute Ribbon & Pool Party Ribbon both from Stampin' Up, Dew Drops, Seashells from eBay, Seahorse Die 6002/0328, Shells & Starfish Dies 6002/0329 & Under The Sea Border Die 6002/0330 all from Joy Crafts, Bisque Liquid Pearls

Copics Used:

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

Hair - G02, G05, G07, G17, G29

Scales & Eyes - BG49, BG57

Coral - YR00, YR61, YR02

Fish - YR15, YR16, YR18

Starfish - YR21, YR23, YR24

Shells - E33, E35, E13, E15

Sea - BG15, BG23, BG01, BG05, BG07, BG45, BG09

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 for more gorgeous projects from the DT and why not join in our monthly challenge, Sparkle and Shine, whilst you are there?!

Lacy Sunshine Challenge #63 Over The Rainbow

Good Morning and welcome to my post for the new challenge over at the Lacy Sunshine Challenge blog. This fortnight our challenge is called Over The Rainbow and we are looking for you to use rainbows in your projects or use the colours of the rainbow.

I used the cute Eleanor as Dorothy image for my card as the first thing that came to mind when I read the challenge title was, of course, The Wizard of Oz and I had to add a rainbow coloured striped background too.

Recipe:

Stamps: Eleanor as Dorothy from Lacy Sunshine Stamps, Dorothy from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps

Papers: Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point, Whisper White, Brights DSP Stack (Retired) & Subtles DSP Stack (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Tempting Turquoise from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Pacific Point Ribbon (Retired) & Tempting Turquoise Ribbon (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Cloud Dies from Papertrey Ink

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks 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 fun whilst you are there too! 

Art by MiRan Facebook Challenge Anything Goes

Happy Friday! This Friday is even better than all other Fridays of the year put together! Why, you may ask! It's the end of the school year and the start of my long summer holidays! Yay!!! Now I have more time to sleep, relax, craft, read and to properly celebrate my 40th birthday, which was on Wednesday. Thank you to everyone who joined in my birthday celebrations over on the Art by MiRan Facebook group.

But now it's time for this fortnight's new challenge. It's time for our Anything Goes challenge, but we are now adding an extra option with more chances to win. This month the optional theme is to add ribbon and/or lace. If you enter our challenge using this theme then your project will be entered twice into the draw, so you now have more chances to win some fabulous digis from Art by MiRan!

I used the gorgeous Flo from Whimsy Stamps for my card this time in summery colours of blue and yellow - loving this combo at the minute!

Recipe:

Stamps: Flo by Art by MiRan @Whimsy Stamps, Everyday Grungy Sentiments from Lili of the Valley

Papers: So Saffron, Marina Mist, Whisper White, So Saffron Prints DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Autumn Shabby Blue Papers from Michele R Designs, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

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

Accessories: Marina Mist Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Pearls from Stash, Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E31, E33, E35, E37, E39

Dress - B12, B14, B16

Green - G94, G99

Flowers - YR21, YR23, YR24, B0000, B00, B01, B02

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 by the DT and why not join in thee fun whist you are there?! 

We still have our progressive challenge for this month running until August 13th, so plenty of time still to get your projects in! There is also the Art by MiRan Challenge blog where you can also enter your cards for more chances to win more gorgeous Art by MiRan digis! 

The Outlawz Friday Colouring Challenge - Photo Inspiration

Good Morning and welcome to my post fr the new Friday Colouring Challenge over at The Outlawz. This week we have a very nautical colour palette for you to use from our photo inspiration. You need to use at least 3 of the colours from the photo on your project.

I attempted to include all except the pink on my card - I think I got them all! I used the gorgeous Toadstool Princess from Lemon Shortbread @Sweet Pea Stamps, who are our fabulous sponsors this month. 

Recipe:

Stamps: Toadstool Princess from lemon Shortbread @Sweet Pea Stamps, Tag-Its #6

Papers: Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Not Quite Navy (Retired), Something Borrowed DSP (Retired) & Regals DSP Stack (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Cherry Cobbler & White Chalk Marker both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Die-Namics Fish Tail Banner Die from MFT, Toadstools Die & Mini Fairies Dies both from Joanna Sheen

Copics Used:

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

Hair - B91, B93, B95, B97, B99

Eyes & Dress - B21, B23, B24, B29

Scarf & Dress Trim - BG70, BG72, BG75

Toadstool Stalk & Ground - W00, W1, W3, W5

Crown - W00, W1, W3

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Outlawz Friday Colouring Challenge and check out all the other gorgeous cards from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?!

Dare To Be Sassy Thursday Challenge #290 Count Your Blessings

Good Morning and welcome to my post for this week's Dare To Be Sassy Thursday Challenge over on the Sassy Studio Designs Challenge Blog. This week we are challenging you count your blessings or to be thankful for something or someone.

I have a fabulous friend at work, who is always there for me when I need a moan, so this challenge was the perfect opportunity to make a card for her. I used the gorgeous Virgo Portrait from the zodiac collection and used her as an angel this time.

Recipe:

Stamps: Virgo Portrait from Sassy Studio Designs, Earth Angel from Waltzing Mouse Stamps

Papers: Real Red, Basic Black & Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Black & White Patterned Papers from Glitz, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Real Red from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Whisper White Seam Binding Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Brads from stash, Gems from Papermania, Edge Side Die 6002/0260 & Oval Die 6002/0304 both from Joy Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Hair - C3, C5, C7, C9

Lips - R35, R37, R39

Eyes - G21, G24, G28

Wing - C00, C1, C3

And that's all from me for this post folks!  Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Sassy Studio Designs Challenge blog and check out all the other gorgeous cards from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there?!

Happy Birthday Jackie!

Art  by MiRan are having a special day today. Not only is it my own birthday and there is a special challenge for that over at the Art by MiRan Facebook group, but it is our fabulous DT leader's birthday too.

Happy Birthday Jackie!!!

We are having a surprise blog hop for her over the next three days, so you should have popped on over from Corinne's blog to see my card using one of my favourite Art by MiRan images - Fairy Lily.

And here's the inside too. Hopefully Jackie will have received this card by now.

This card is also for 

Inspiration Destination Challenge #42 Anything Goes

Fab 'n' Funky's Challenge #268 Flower Delights

Petal Lu's Challenge Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Fairy Lily from Art by MiRan, Fairy Sentiments from Lili of the Valley

Papers: Blushing Bride, Soft Suede & Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Spring Paper Bloc from Joy Crafts, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Blushing Bride from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Blushing Bride Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Lace from Papermania's Madame Payraud's Collection, Pearls from Papermania, Sunflower Die 6002/0390, 2 Butterflies Dies 6002/0390, Butterfly Border Die 6002/0389 Circle Frame Die 6002/0460 & Ornate Border Die 6002/0357 all from Joy Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E70, E71, E74, E77, E79

Eyes, Stem & Dress Trim - G24, G28, G29

Dress - R81, R83, R85, R89

Wings - R0000, R00, R01, R11, E71

Shoes - E70, E71, E74

Flowers - C1

And that's all from me from this post folks! You should be heading on over to Desire's blog next, but if you want to start from the beginning you need to head back to the Art by MiRan blog.

The Paper Shelter Challenge #212 Use Some Circles

Good morning and welcome to my DT post for The Paper Shelter Challenge blog. This week we are challenging you to use some circles on your project. That means we want to see circle shapes - gems, pearls, flowers etc will not count as the circles.

I made a circular shaped card using the new fab Viking Vacation. Love this little guy and thought he would make a fun "Happy Summer" card to give to our link governor at school, who comes in every week to listen to children in our year group read. He has been a big help in encouraging them to read more often as well as helping them to improve.

I thought he would look great in a beach scene and love how this card came out.

This card is also for

Creative Inspirations Challenge #322 Let's Colour

Crafty Girlz Challenge #5 Anything Goes/Summer Holidays

Papertake Weekly's Challenge Don't Be A Square

Recipe:

Stamps: Viking Vacation from The Paper Shelter, Tag-It's #4 from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Quatrefancy DSP (Retired) & Brights DSP Stack (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Soft Suede & Island Indigo both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Clouds Dies from Papertrey Ink, Circle Nestabilities, Under The Sea Seashells Dies 6002/0329 & Under The Sea Border Die 6002/0330 both from Joy Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Beard & Eyebrows - E31, E33, E35, E37, E39

Helmet - T1, T2, T4, T6

Shorts - BG02, BG05, BG07, BG09

Green - G14

Drink - Y11, Y13, Y15, Y19

Umbrella - RV02, RV04, RV06

Shades - W3, W5, W7, W9

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 are there too?! There are some fabulous prizes to win too.