The Paper Shelter Challenge #300 Summer Birthday

Good Morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from The Paper Shelter. This week our challenge is for you to create a summer birthday project. There are loads of gorgeous summer themed digis in the Paper Shelter store, so why not pop on over there and treat yourself to some!

I used the gorgeous I Wish I Was There and went for a turquoise with touches of pink and yellow for a bright summery, tropical colour combo. I so wish I was down by the beach right now - it is so hot and humid here in the UK and we're not equipped for this heat. Air con??? Hardly anywhere! Not at home nor at work and with no breeze either! Just have to go down to the pool and swim after work to cool down instead!

Recipe:

Stamps: I Wish I Was There from The Paper Shelter, Little Labels from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Bermuda Bay, Whisper White & Soft Suede all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Under The Sea Paper Bloc from Joy Crafts

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Daffodil Delight Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Banner Die from Joanna Sheen, Enamel Dots from Dovecraft

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E59, E77, E47

Eyes - E55, E57

Shorts - B93, B95, B97

Pink - RV11, R83, RV34

Aqua - BG34, BG13, BG15

Yellow - Y02, Y04, Y06

Lenses - W3, W5, W7

Sea - BG23, B01, BG53, B02, BG07

Boat - E87, B28, B29

Fence & Floor - E35, E37, E39, E18

Clouds - C00, C0, C2

Sky - BG10, BG11, BG13

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 projects from the DT adn why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?! As always there are some fabulous prizes to be won!

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration Post - Rainbow After Rain

Good Morning and welcome to another inspiration post from me for the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog. This week I am sharing with you the gorgeous Rainbow After Rain.

This image is just gorgeous and I really wanted to use the sentiment stamp with her, which came from a set I found on eBay. I thought it would perfect to add to my quotes journal, which hasn't been added to for absolutely ages now! I kept the image fairly simple so the book doesn't become too bulky once it is completed so I just added a few cloud die cuts, some ribbon and the sentiment.

Recipe:

Stamps: Rainbow After Rain from Ching-Chou Kuik, Enchanting form Recollections

Papers: Basic Black, Whisper White & Bashful Blue Prints DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up

Inks: Daffodil Delight & Bashful Blue (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Daffodil Delight Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Die-Namics Stitched Cloud Edges Dies from MFT, Swirly Cloud Dies from eBay

Copics Used:

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

Hair - C5, C7, C9

Eyes - YG07, YG09

Lips - R35, R37, R39

Rainbow - R32, R35, R37, YR04, YR07, YR09, Y11, Y15, Y18, G14, G05, G07, B02, B04, B06, BV13, BV04, BV17, V04, V06, V09

Flowers - YG05, RV25, RV17

Sun - YR14, Y35, Y18
Clouds - C1
Sky - B0000, B000, B00
Raindrops - B04

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 and projects from the rest of the DT this week.

Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Post - Honey Bee Sentiments

Good Morning and welcome to another of my inspiration posts for the Whimsy Stamps Digital Stamp Team. This week I am sharing another card using the fabulous Honey Bee Sentiments along with the Blue and Yellow Bee-utiful Papers. I love these cute bees!

Recipe:

Stamps: Honey Bee Sentiments from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: So Saffron & Marina mist both from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Bee-utiful Blue Papers & Bee-utiful Yellow papers both from Whimsy Stamps

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Icicle Stickles, Gem Flourishes from Hobbycraft

Copics Used:

Pot - E31, E33, E34, E35, B21, B23, B24

Honey - Y32, Y35, Y38

Bees - Y11, Y15, Y19, R11, C5, C7, C9

Wings - B000, B00, B01

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Whimsy Stamps and Inspiration group on Facebook and check out all the other fabulous inspiration projects from the DT for this month! 

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration Post - In My Gaze

Good Morning everyone and welcome to my inspiration post for the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog. This week I am sharing my card using the gorgeous In My Gaze. The DT were challenged to use Kraft card, but unfortunately I have no idea where my kraft pack is! I hunted and hunted but all I could find was the kraft card blanks, but not the actual pack of A4 card that I am pretty sure I have somewhere! Instead I used Crumb Cake from Stampin' Up, which once upon a time used to be called Kraft, although it's not quite the same colour. I think I can get away with it though!

Recipe:

Stamps: In My Gaze from Ching-Chou Kuik

Papers: Crumb Cake from Stampin' Up, Kraft Card Blank & Beach Bliss Patterned Papers both from Lili of the Valley, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Vintage Photo & Antique Linen Distress Inks, Copic Markers

Accessories: Crumb Cake Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Doo-Hickey Vintage Box Lacing chocolate Die from Magnolia, Around With Butterflies Dies 6002/0322 from Joy Crafts, Pearls from Stash, Beaded Flower from eBay, Lace from Brenda's Lace & Ribbons

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E11, E13, E15, E18

Eyes - BG93, BG96, BG99

Lips - R14, R17

Dress - B01, BG01, BG02, BG05, BG07, BG09, E35, B34, B37
Sash & Shirt - E31, E33, E35
Flowers - B37, B39
Butterflies - B34, B37, B39, W6
Leaves - BG93, BG96
Shadow - BG0000, BG000

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 Challenge and Inspiration Blog and check out all the other fabulous inspiration from the rest of the DT and why not join in the challenge whilst you are there too?!

Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Post - Doggie Ice Cream

Good Morning and welcome to my inspiration post for this week for Whimsy Stamps' Digital Team. This week I am sharing a card that I made using the cute Doggie Ice Cream digital stamp along with the Party Time Papers and a sentiment from the Bee-utiful Sentiments set. Isn't he just a cutie?

Recipe:

Stamps: Doggie Ice Cream & Bee-utiful Sentiments both from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Pacific Point & Chocolate Chip both from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Party Time Papers from Whimsy Stamps

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Gems from Poundland

Copics Used:
Fur - E70, E71, E74, E77, E79
Nose - C8, C9
Bib - R24, R27, R29
Cherry - R35, R37, R39
Strawberry Ice Cream - R81, R83, R85
Vanilla Ice Cream - Y11, Y21, Y23
Bowl - B14, B16, FB2
Ground - W0, 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 Whimsy Stamps and Inspiration Group on Facebook and check out all the other fabulous creations from the DT this month.

The Paper Shelter Challenge #298 - Tie A Bow

Good Morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from the Paper Shelter. This week our challenge to you is to tie a bow - simple really!

I used the gorgeous Zen-sational and made a really bright, funky card this time in pink, gold and black. I also used one of Alyce Keegan's sketches for this card.

Recipe:

Stamps: Zen-sational from The Paper Shelter, Mixed Circular Sentiments from Lili of the Valley

Papers: Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Whisper White & Pop of Pink DSP all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Melon Mambo & Basic Black both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Wink of Stella

Accessories: Gold Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Circle & Scalloped Circle Nestabilities both from Spellbinders, Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & Stash, Doily from stash

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Lips - RV02, RV04
Dragon - RV06, RV25, RV17
Gold - YR21, YR23, YR24
Pink on Wings, Flower & Dragon's Nails - RV00, RV02, RV04
Black - C5, C7, C9
Dots - YR21, C3, RV02
Floor - T1, T2, T4

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

Ching-Chou Kuik Challenge Butterflies

Good Morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge Blog. This month our challenge is another really easy - Butterflies, so we would love to see your butterfly images, papers or embellishments. Ching-Chou has lots of gorgeous images with butterflies in her store so why not pop on over there and treat yourself!

I used the gorgeous Butterfly Charm and also added some butterfly die cuts and use my Butterfly Scallops Punch Around The Page Set from Martha Stewart. Excuse the photo but the lightbulb in my daylight lamp went yesterday and I haven't had time to go and buy a new one, so had to use a different lamp but it's not as big nor as bright! So frustrating as I don't think I have had that bulb very long either!

Recipe:

Stamps: Butterfly Charm from Ching-Chou Kuik, Fluttering By from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Strawberry Slush (Retired) & Soft Suede both from Stampin' Up, Gorgeous Soft Pastels Patterned Papers from The Works, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Strawberry Slush (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, White Gel Pen, Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Soft Suede Ribbon (Retired?) & Vintage Brad (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Flowers Dies AC1 & AC2 both from Rosy Dot, Butterfly 2 Pcs Dies 6002/0390 from Joy Crafts, Butterfly Frame Die from Whimsy Stamps, Foamiran from Noor Design UK, Stamens from Wild Orchid Crafts, Oval & Petite Scalloped Oval Nestabilities Dies both from Spellbinders, Pearls from Stash, Lace from Brenda's Lace & Ribbons, Butterfly Scallops Punch Around The Page Set from Martha Stewart

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E31, E33, E34, E35

Eyes - YG63, G94, G99

Lips - BV000, BV00, BV01

Top - R83, RV34, R85, R56

Flowers in Hair & Trims - V91, V93, V95, V99

Flowers on Top & Jewellery - V22, V25, V28

Leaves - YG11, YG13

Butterflies - V12, V15, RV63, RV55, T6

Background - B0000, B000, B00

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

Sherri Baldy My Besties New Release Bloomin Kitties Img408

Good evening! I apologise for being a bit late in the day with my card for Sherri's new release this month. First week back at work and already running around like a crazy lady! And I haven't even started on my end of year reports, but at least the end is in sight now. Only 30 more days to go and 4 of those I am out of school too! Yay!

Anyway here is my new card using the adorable Bloomin Kitties Img408. How cute is this little kittie? Love her butterfly wings!

This card is also for

Creative Fingers Challenge #132 Anything Goes

Crafting With Friends Challenge #45 Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Challenge #374 Anything Goes with a twist of dies

Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Week 23 Anything Goes

Sweet Stampers Challenge #7 Dots and Stripes

Fussy and Fancy Challenge #189 Pamper Your Pets

Recipe:

Stamps: My Besties Bloomin' Kitties Img408 from Sherri Baldy, Dreamy Days from Lili of the Valley

Papers: So Saffron, Perfect Plum & Subtles DSP Stack (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: So Saffron from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: So Saffron Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Rainbow Scallop Border Die from Taylored Expressions, Circle & Scalloped Circle Nestabilities Dies all from Spellbinders, Flowers from The Works

Copics Used:

Fur - C00, C1, C2, C3, C5

Inner Ears - R11, R12

Nose - C5, C8

Eyes - YG21, G21, G24, G28

Leaves - G14, G17

Wings - V20, V22, V25, V28, Y00, Y11, Y15

Flowers - BV02, BV04, BV08

Ground - W1, W3, W5, W6

Sky - BG0000, BG000, BG01

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the My Besties Digi Stamps, Colouring Books and Crafts Facebook Group and check out all the other fabulous inspiration from the DTs this month too.

Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Post - Penguin's Rainy Day

Good Morning and welcome to my inspiration post for this week for Whimsy Stamps Digital Team. This card uses the adorable Penguin's Rainy Day and Fish Sentiments digital stamps along with the Green Envy Papers.

Isn't he just adorable?! I also used the beautiful Double Scallop Doily Die from Whimsy Stamps, which is currently on offer, so be quick and order one today! It's huge too!

This card is also for

Southern Girls Challenge #161 Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenge #6 Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door's Challenge Anything Goes

Inky Chicks Challenge #84 Use At Least 3 Patterned Papers

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #43 Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 23 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Penguin's Rainy Day & Fish Sentiments both from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Old Olive, Whisper White & Night of Navy all from Stampin' Up, Green Envy Papers from Whimsy Stamps, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers, White Gel Pen

Accessories: Old Olive Ribbon (Retired) & Night of Navy Ribbon (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Double Scallop Doily Die from Whimsy Stamps, Die-Namics Double Scallop Border Die from MFT

Copics Used:

Penguin - C00, C0, C5, C7, C9

Cheeks - R0000, R11

Duck - Y13, Y17, Y19, YR14, YR16, YR18, B34, B37, B39

Umbrella & Boots - Y93, Y95, Y97

Handle - B34, B37, B39

Water - BG000, BG01, BG02, BG05

Raindrops - BG000, BG01, BG02
Ground - W3, W5, W7

And that's all from me for this post folks! Do pop on over to the Whimsy Stamps and Inspiration Group on Facebook and check out all the other gorgeous creations form the DT this month.

Whimsy Stamps New Release for June - Pony Presents and Party Time Papers

Good Morning. I hope you loved all the new releases from Whimsy Stamps over the last two days. Here is my second project for this month's new releases. This image is Pony Presents and I used the papers from Party Time with it as well.

I'm still not very good at colouring animal fur and really need to find some time to make a start on the animals colouring class from Kit and Clowder that I bought months and months ago. He's still ac utie though!

Recipe:

Stamps: Pony Presents & Bee-utiful Sentiments both from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Melon Mambo & Pacific Point both from Stampin' Up, Party Time Papers from Whimsy Stamps, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Gems from Poundland

Copics Used:

Mane & Tail - E25, E27, E29

Hooves - E27, E29

Fur - E21, E23, E25

Inner Ear - R20, R21

Present - B24, B28, RV13, RV14, RV17

Hat - Y11, Y15, Y18, G14, G17, YR07, YR09

Sky - B0000, B000, B00

Grass - YG63, YG25, G82, G07, G29

And that's all from me for this post folks! Don't forget to pop on over to the Whimsy Stamps and Inspiration Group on Facebook and look at all the other fabulous projects form the DT for this month's new releases. 

Whimsy Stamps New Release for June - Honey Bee Sentiments and Bee-uitful Papers

Good Morning! i can't believe it is June already. May was such a chaotic month for me and I completely lost all my mojo and track of time, but I seem to have my mojo again and hopefully this month will be a bit more active here on my blog!

This month the Whimsy Stamps Digital Releases are just fabulous! Today I am sharing with you A cute card using the Honey Bee Sentiments set and the Bee-utiful Papers Blue and Bee-utiful Papers Yellow. I just love all these honey bee themed papers and sentiments all designed by my fabulous friend Tracy Wray.

Recipe:

Stamps: Honey Bee Sentiments from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Hello Honey (Retired) & Marina Mist both from Stampin' Up, Bee-utiful Papers Blue & Bee-utiful Papers Yellow both from Whimsy Stamps, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Marina Mist Ribbon (Retired?) from Stampin' Up, Stardust Stickles

Copics Used:

Honey Pot - E95, E97, E99

Black - W5, W7, W9

Yellow - Y32, Y35, Y38

Blue - B91, B93, B95

Wings - B0000, B000

Ground - 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 Whimsy Stamps and Inspiration Group on Facebook and check out all the other new releases from the rest of the DT.

Delicious Doodles Challenge All Creatures Great and Small

Good Morning and welcome to my first official post for the Delicious Doodles Challenge Blog. I'm still so excited to be part of this fabulous team and thought I would use this opportunity to bring out my darker side!

Our challenge this month is called All Creatures Great and Small and I decided to use Dragon Dreams. I love dragons and anything a bit mythical and mysterious, so this image was just perfect! I couldn't decide on colours for the girl's skin initially and then went with a lime green and contrasted her with a purple and orange dragon. I love how this one came out, even if it's not my usual style.

Recipe:

Stamps: Dragon Dreams from Delicious Doodles, Magical Dragons from MFT

Papers: Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Subtles DSP Stack (Retired), Brights DSP Stack (Retired) & regals DSP Stack (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Pumpkin Pie from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Certainly Celery Ribbon (Retired) & Garden Green Ribbon (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Gems from The Range

Copics Used:

Skin - G0000, YG11, YG03, YG05

Scales - YG09, G05, G07

Hair - YG21, G17, YG67, G28

Lips - V04, V15, V17

Tongue - R27, R29

Nails - RV66, RV69

Eyes & Dragon's Scales - YR14, YR15, YR18

Dragon - BV13, BV04, BV08, V04

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Delicious Doodles Challenge Blog and check out all the other fabulous projects from the DT and why not join in the challenge whilst you are there?!