Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Post - School Time Sentiments

Good Morning and welcome to my last inspiration post of the month for Whimsy Stamps. As it is nearly time for me to go back to school myself, I thought I would use one the quotes from School Time Sentiments to go up in my new classroom. I am moving schools after being in my previous school for 12 years, so I am feeling a bit nervous at the minute. I will be fine after a couple of weeks settling in to the new routines and new ways of doing things, but this quote will help me to feel positive!

I added the sentiment from the School Time Sentiments set to one of the papers from the School Time Papers set, changed the colour to a dark teal (the photo doesn't really show the true colour unfortunately) and just added a few simple embellishments.

This project is also for

Crafty Creations Challenge #349 Anything Goes

Crafting By Design's September Anything Goes Challenge

Through The Craft Room Door's Challenge Anything Goes

Kraftin' Kimmie's Wonderful Wednesday Challenge Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #138 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: School Time Sentiments from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Island Indigo & Basic Black both from Stampin' Up, School Time Papers from Whimsy Stamps

Inks: None

Accessories: Island Indigo Ribbon, Basic Black Chevron Ribbon & Pear Pizzazz Ribbon (All Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & Hobbycraft, Shape Art Frame from Dutch Doobadoo

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 check out all the other fabulous projects from the DT.

Sherri Baldy My Besties New Release Count Trixie and her pets

Good morning and happy Bank Holiday! It's a Bank Holiday here in the UK which means most people get an extra day off work, but if you're already on holiday like me it's just another day to lounge around and craft the day away (although to be honest I have laundry to do, tidying up and bring all my school boxes downstairs from the spare room ready to load up tomorrow to take into my new school!)

I have a gorgeous new image to share with you today from Sherri Baldy. This one is Count Trixie and her pets and I just love it! Perfect for a bat themed Hallowe'en card. I had so many of my Copics run out of ink so my colour blends are probably not my usual ones (I spent 3 hours cleaning and refilling loads and still have 14 with no reinkers! Guess what I'm buying on payday this week!)

This card is also for

Dream Valley Challenges #162 Use A Stamp or Digi Image

Glitter 'N' Sparkle's Challenge #254 Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge #430 Ribbons - More Than A Bow

The Outlawz Monday Greetings Challenge Anything Goes

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #25 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: My Besties Count Trixie and her Pets from Sherri Baldy, Halloween Sweets and Treats from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Pumpkin Pie & Basic Black both from Stampin' Up, Halloween Scary Sparkles Papers from My Mind's Eye, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Pumpkin Pie from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Spooky Fence Die from Taylored Expressions, Mini Bats Die from Impression Obsession

Copics Used:

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

Hair - BV17, BV04, BV08

Eyes - YG21, YG23, YG25

Lips - BV13, BV17

Coat & Hat - W5, W7, W8, W9

Orange - YR04, YR07, YR09

Stars - Y19

Trousers & Sleeve Cuffs - BV23, BV25, BV29

Belt - YG07, YG09

Bats - C3, C5, C8, YR14

Boots - YR07, YR09, YR18, W7, W8

Ground - W3, W5, W6, C5, T6

Sky - T0, T1, T2

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Sherri Baldy My Besties Group on Facebook and check out all the other fabulous projects from the DT whilst you are there!

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration Post - Butterflies

Good Morning and welcome to another of my inspiration post for Ching-Chou Kuik. This week I am sharing one of my favourite images from Ching-Chou's store - Butterflies. I just had to use pink as my main colour this time and went for a more vintage feel (although the frantage did go everywhere as you can see!). I also found some new and unused chipboard butterflies in one of my drawers that I thought would be perfect to embellish this card.

This card is also for

Kraftin' Kimmie's Challenge #396 Doilies

Colour Crazy Challenge Week 34 Anything Goes

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge #194 Things With Wings

Noor Design UK August Challenge Anything Goes

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #17 Anything Goes

Creative Knockouts Challenge #208 Sparkle and Shine

Deep Ocean Challenge #162 Fave Color Combo (To be honest anything with pink in is a fave combo of mine!)

Recipe:

Stamps: Butterflies from Ching-Chou Kuik, Thankful for You from Simply B Stamps

Papers: Blushing Bride & Pear Pizzazz both from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Heart Painted Patterned Papers from Lemoncraft

Inks: Copic Markers, Versamark, Pink Metallic Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Blushing Bride Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Shabby Pink Frantage from Stampendous, Chipboard Butterflies from The Works, Buckle & Doily both from stash, Pearls from Papermania, Lace from local craft store, Flowers from Petallu, Twig Die 6002/0588 from Joy Crafts, Beautiful Borders Dies from Die'Sire

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E34, E35, E37
Eyes & Leaves - G24, G28
Dress - YG61, YG63, YG67
Flowers & Belt - RV32, RV34
Butterflies - R81, R83, R56, W5

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 creations from the DT for this month and why not join in our monthly challenge, Four Legged Friends, whilst you are there too!

Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Post - Give Thanks Sentiments

Good Morning! I am back today with another inspiration post for you using Whimsy Stamps' Give Thanks Sentiments set. This set comes in either a pre-coloured version or in black and white for you to colour yourself. I used the black and white version and coloured this image after combining the squirrel frame with one of the sentiments. I also used the Autumn 3 Papers and Autumn Woods Papers.

This card is also for

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #170 Anything Goes

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge Go Wild (I have a wild animal!)

As You Like It Challenge Fur or Feathers (I prefer fur - soft and warm and usually without the peck! Easier to colour on an image too!)

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #137 Punches and/or Dies

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Give Thanks Sentiments from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Tangerine Tango, Old Olive & Chocolate Chip all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Autumn 3 Papers & Autumn Woods Papers both from Whimsy Stamps

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Tangerine Tango Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Flowers from Cuddly Buddly Die-Namics Freshly Cut Grass Die from MFT, Mushroom Edge Die 6002/0317 from Joy Crafts

Copics Used:

Frame - E25, E27, E29

Acorns - E74, E77, E79

Squirrel - E08, E09, E18

Rope - E43, E44

Oak Leaves - YG93, YG97, YG99

Other Leaves - G24, G28

Berries - R14, R56, R89

Inside Frame - YR20, YR21, YR12, YR14, YR15

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 check out all the other fabulous projects from the DT.

The Paper Shelter Challenge #306 - Gems, Pearls or Enamel Dots

Good Morning everyone and welcome to another fabulous challenge from The Paper Shelter. This week our challenge is for you to use gems, pearls or enamel dots on your project. An easy challenge, right?!

I used the gorgeous Coconut and went for a blue, almost nautical theme. I added some Mini Prills at the bottom of the item to imitate the sea - these are really tiny little pearlescent balls that cost me a fortune from America and have never been used! I have 3 pots just sitting on my shelf as I had no idea how to use these, but was one of those things I saw and had to have! I bet you all have tons of crafting goodies like that too! I did also add a couple of tiny star gems to the flip flops - you can just see them!

This card is also for

Creative Moments Challenge #125 Anything Goes

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Wonderful Wednesday Challenge  Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge Anything Goes

Glitter 'n' Sparkle's Challenge #253 Summer Holidays 

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #25 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Coconut from The Paper Shelter, Verity Rose Sunbeam from Crafter's Companion

Papers: Marina Mist, Midnight Muse (Retired), Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Melon Mambo & By The Shore DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Marina Mist from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Die-Namics Catch-A-Wave Die from MFT, Sunglasses Dies from Taylored Expressions, Clouds Dies from Die'Sire, Weather Forecast Dies from Joanna Sheen, Flip Flop Fun Dies from Your Next Stamp, It's Cold Outside Mini Prills, Ribbon from stash, Gems from Papermania

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E74, E77, E79

Eyes - E35, E39

Lips - R35, R46

Swimsuit - B91, B93, B95, B97, B99

Bag - B24, B26, B29, C1, C3, C5

Towel - B32, B34, B37

Coconut - E25, E27, E29

Lemon Slice - Y13, Y19

Straw - YG05, YG09

Flower - RV55, RV19

Sky - B0000, B000, B00, 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 Paper Shelter Challenge blog and check out all the other gorgeous projects from the DT for this challenge and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?! As always, there are some fabulous prizes to be won!

Lemon Shortbread Flowers and Curls Girl

Good morning! My lovely friend Bettina let me know yesterday that Lemon Shortbread are having a DT call and I thought I would apply. I have a few of these digi stamps and they are gorgeous to colour, so I thought why not give it a go. I often play in their challenges and love all the new designs that Vera releases.

I used the stunning Flowers and Curls Girl for my card and I just love all her hair! I went for a pinky-purple colour combo and tried to imitate the flowers from the image using die cuts in the corner of the card. I do love how this one came out, so fingers crossed it's good enough to be chosen!

This card is also for

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #64 Anything Goes

Alphabet Challenge L is for Lovely Lace (You can just see mine on the left of the image!)

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge Stripes

2 Sisters on the Blog Challenge #6 Anything Goes

Craft-Dee Bowz August Challenge Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow

Recipe:

Stamps: Flowers and Curls Girl from Lemon Shortbread, Elegant Occasions from Simply Cards and Papercraft (Freebie with the magazine)

Papers: Sweet Sugarplum, Sahara Sand, Rich Razzleberry & Wild Wasabi all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Pretty Floral Paper Bloc from Joy Crafts

Inks: Sweet Sugarplum from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Sweet Sugarplum Ribbon & Tip Top Taupe Lace both from Stampin' Up, Gems from Papermania, Tiny Tatty Teddy Enamel Dots from Trimcraft, Vintage Floral Punch Around The Page from Martha Stewart, Faux Quilled Blooms Dies from Creative Expressions, Layered Scalloped Posy Dies from Heartfelt Creations, Crea-Nest-Lies XXL No38 Dies from Crea-Lies

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E70, E71, E74, E77

Eyes - E70, E74, E77, E79

Lips - RV55, RV17, RV09

Earrings - RV04, RV06

Top - RV91, RV93

Big Flowers - RV63, RV55, RV66, E71, E74, E77

Little Flowers - RV66, RV69

Leaves - G82, G85

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

Ching Chou Kuik Inspiration Post - Lotus in June

Good Morning and welcome to my inspiration post for this week for Ching-Chou Kuik Stamps. This week I have used the gorgeous Lotus in June and the DT were challenged to use a colour we don't use very often or one we dislike. I'm not a great fan of orange to be honest and really only use it on Hallowe'en cards for pumpkins and only occasionally for other projects.

Today I jumped in with both feet and managed to make an almost completely orange card with just a few touches of green to break it up a bit!

This card is also for 

Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Week 33 Anything Goes

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #16 Anything Goes

Petal Lu Challenge #44 Anything Goes with orange flowers

Polkadoodles Challenge Week 32 Anything Goes

The Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Lotus in June from Ching-Chou Kuik Stamps

Papers: Pumpkin Pie & Old Olive both from Stampin' Up, Botanical Paper Bloc from Joy Crafts, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Marker, Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Ribbon (Retired) & Old Olive Ribbon (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Flowers from Petal Lu, Leaves Die 6003/0001 from Joy Crafts, Flower Punch from X-Cut

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E71, E74, E77

Eyes - E23, E25

Dress - YR02, YR04, YR68, YR07, YR09, YG91, YG93, YG97

Flowers - YG91, YG93, YG97, YR01, YR02, YR04

Parasol - YG91, YR00, YR01, YR02

Grass - G21, YG25, G85, G99, YG97
Sky - BG0000, BG000, BG00, BG01

And that 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 projects from the rest of the DT and why not join in our challenge, Four Legged Friends, whilst you are there too!

Make It Crafty Fairy Wishes

Good Morning and welcome to another of my just for fun blog posts! I don't often get to post just for fun projects as I did have a lot of DT commitments, but I have dropped a lot of those now to give me more free time to just craft and do my own thing sometimes! Now I am on my summer holidays I get to play a lot more and this time I played with one of Krista Smith's new digi stamps that you can buy through Make It Crafty. I do love her Saturated Canary images and was a bit disappointed when she decided to close her store, but am so glad she has come back with another range!

I used the gorgeous Fairy Wishes and went for a mostly pink card. Not done a full pink card for a while now LOL

This card is also for

In The Pink Challenge #124 Anything Goes

Creative Knockouts Challenge #207 Tic-Tac-Toe (I used diagonal from top left - stamp (digi), sentiment and ribbon)

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge Add A Sentiment

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #361 Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments Challenge #186 Fairies And A Sentiment

Recipe:

Stamps: Fairy Wishes from Make It Crafty, Unicorn Sentiments from Stamping Bella

Papers: Sweet Sugarplum, Sahara Sand & Falling In Love DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card form That Craft Place

Inks: Sweet Sugarplum from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Blushing Bride Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Lace & doily both from Stash, Heart pearls from Papermania, Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & Hobbycraft, Iced Candy Twinkles from Cosmic Shimmer

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E50, E51, E53, E55

Eyes - BG02, BG05, BG07

Lips - RV63, RV66, RV69

Clothes & Ribbon - RV52, RV55, RV17

Skirt - RV000, RV00, RV02

Flowers - RV21, RV23, RV06, RV09

Leaves - G43, G46
Dots - T2, C2, BV31, RV00, R11

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

Simply B Stamps August Progressive Challenge - Strawberry Rio

Good Morning! I decided to join in once again with the progressive challenge from Simply B Stamps, but as I was on a time out for missing one of the previous challenges, I had to buy this image this time. She sure is gorgeous though. The challenge this time, Betty claimed was easy, but you know what I found it hard as I was limited in what I could use. As you all know I love my layers and embellishments and love adding die cuts and things, but this time we were only allowed to use 1 patterned paper and 1 embellishment! Argh!

The colour combo though was dead easy!

I didn't have any strawberry themed papers so made my own using my Strawberry Patch set from Papertrey Ink and then stamped some individual strawberries for some extra decoration! My embellishment was the ribbon and I also use one of my new Dutch Doobadoo Shape Art templates for the card base.

This card is also for

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #48 Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenge #8 Anything Goes

Crafty Creations Challenge #348 Anything Goes

Creatalicious Challenge #121 Anything Goes

Kraftin' Kimmie Wonderful Wednesday Challenge Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Strawberry Rio from Simply B Stamps, Strawberry Patch from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Real Red, Old Olive & Whisper White all from Stampin' Up

Inks: Real Red, Old Olive, So Saffron & Basic Black all from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Real Red Gingham Ribbon (Retired) & Crystal Effects both from Stampin' Up, Shape Art Cloud A5 Template from Dutch Doobadoo, Oval Nestabilities

Copics Used:

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

Hair - RV11, RV13, RV14

Eyes - G82, G85

Eyebrows - E23, E25

Red - R24, R27, R29

Dress - YG01, YG03, YG05, YG07, YG09

Flowers - Y00, Y02, Y04

Leaves - YG61, YG63, YG67

Cake - E34, E35

Cake Frosting - RV11, RV13
Plate - W3, W5
Inner Frame - E50, E51, E53

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

Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Post - Penguin Saint Nick With Robe

Good Morning and welcome to my Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Post for this week. Today I am sharing with you another Christmas card; this time I am using Penguin Saint Nick with Robe. This digital stamp is excellent value for money as it comes with two different versions of the image, one with a robe and one without!

I used a different colour combo to the typical Christmas red and went with blue and silver (although my Wink of Stella glitter pen was a lot darker than I thought it would be, so is more of a grey than silver to be honest, but it goes well with the grey card I chose for my mounts!). I also used the Snow Fall Papers and added lots of snowflake die cuts around him too.

This card is also for

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Crafting Challenge Week 33 Anything Goes

A Bit More Time To Craft's Challenge #50 Anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenge #161 Christmas Animals

Christmas Card Challenge #19 Anything Goes

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge Christmas

Recipe:

Stamps: Penguin Saint Nick With Robe from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Pacific Point, Basic Grey & Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Snow Fall Papers from Whimsy Stamps, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers, Clear and Silver Wink of Stella, Silver At You Spica Pen

Accessories: Whisper White Ribbon & Silver Ribbon both from Stampin' Up, Precious Snowflakes Dies from Memory Box, Starry Merry Christmas Die from Creative Expressions, Gems from Papermania, Shape Art Label 2 from Dutch Doobadoo

Copics Used:

Fur - C5, C7, C8, 100

Cheeks - R00

Beak & Feet - YR15, YR16, YR18

Hat, Scarf & Robe - B21, B24, B26, B28

Ribbon - C0, C1, C2

Present - B91, B93, B95

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 check out all the other fabulous projects from the DT.

Sherri Baldy My Besties IMG604

Good Morning and welcome to my DT post for Sherri Baldy My Besties Stamps. This time I am sharing with you my first Hallowe'en card of the year using the adorable My Besties IMG604. I coloured her using purple and orange as the main colours and just had to add some green skin so she looked a bit like Elphaba from Wicked!

This card is also for

The Fairy and The Unicorn Challenge #6 Anything Goes

My Time To Craft Challenge #352 Hats and Bags 

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Wonderful Wednesday Challenge Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart Challenge #172 Anything Goes

The Crazy Challenge #255 Inking Is Fun 

Recipe:

Stamps: My Besties IMG604 from Sherri Baldy

Papers: Perfect Plum, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive & Frightful Sight DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Elegant Eggplant Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Spiderweb Border Die from Memory Box, Happy Halloween Die & Pumpkin Jack O'Lantern Dies all from Impression Obsession

Copics Used:

Skin - YG41, YG11, YG03, R12

Hair & Shoes - C5, C7, C8

Eyes - G02, G05, G07

Lips - BV02, BV04

Hat & Coat - V12, V15, V17

Underside of Hat - V04, V06, V09, YR09

Patches - V04, V06, V09

Dress & Bows - YR04, YR68, YR07

Tights - V25, V28, G94, G99

Candycorn - YR16, YR18, Y35, Y38

Star - Y35, Y38, YR09

Ground - W1, W3, W5

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 group on Facebook and check out all the other gorgeous projects from the DT and the fans whilst you are there! 

Wee Stamps Love Me Do

My very best friend got married on August 4th to a fabulous man and I just had to make them a fabulous card for their wedding card. No shop bought ones from me! The main colour theme of the wedding was red, so I went for a red, white and grey combo on my card.

I took various inspiration ideas for several cards that I found on Pinterest (I rarely make wedding cards, so got a bit stuck for ideas initially), but I love the layered look that Mariska van der Veer uses with Wee Stamps, so decided to go for that look for my main image in the end. (If you don't already know Mariska's work, check out her blog: http://sendingyoualittlesmile.blogspot.co.uk. Her work is amazing, but it's a shame she hasn't posted in a while).

Excuse the photo, but I forgot to take one at home, so this was taken on my phone at the wedding reception before putting it on the gift table!

This card is also for

Sweet Stampin' Challenge Flowers

Aloha Friday Challenge #101 Anything Goes

Crafty Friends Challenge #64 Anything Goes

Di's Digi Challenge Flower Fancy

Sunny Day Crafting Challenge #47 F is for Flowers

Recipe:

Stamps: Love Me Do from Wee Stamps, Love & Marriage from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Basic Grey & Whisper White both from Stampin' Up, Pretty Red Classics Papers from The Works, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Real red from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Real red Satin Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Lace, Heart Gems, Lace Heart, Love Charm, Metal heart & Cheesecloth all from various Crafteezee Collections, Heart Doilies from The Works, Crea-Nest Lies XXL No.38 Dies from Crealies, 12 Points Square Dies 6002/0416 & Edge Side Die 6002/0260 both from Joy Crafts, Flowers & Stamens all from Wild Orchid Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Groom's Hair -E74, E77, E79

Groom's Shoes - C5, C7, C8

Groom's Suit - C3, C5, C7

Groom's Waistcoat - C1, C2, C3

Bride's Hair - E29, E79, E49

Bride's Dress - T1

Red - R32, R35, R37

Leaves - G14, YG17

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

Ching-Chou Kuik Challenge for August - Four Legged Friends

Good Morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from the Ching-Chou Kuik Challenge and Inspiration blog. This month our challenge is for you to include an image of a four legged friend, so think cats, dogs, rabbits, frogs or like me and include a wolf!

I used the gorgeous Walk Unafraid for my card and instead of colouring her like Little Red Riding Hood, I decided to use shades of blue for her outfit. I used some old retired papers from Stampin' Up called Woodland Walk, which I thought fitted really well with this image and then added a couple of tag sentiments and a bunch of flowers. I had so much fun colouring this larger image and love all the details of the background in it.

Recipe:

Stamps: Walk Unafraid from Ching-Chou Kuik, Framed Out #5 from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Chocolate Chip & Woodland Walk DSP (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Chocolate Chip & Wild Wasabi both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Wild Wasabi Ribbon (Retired) & Tip Top Taupe Lace (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Baker's Twine from Martha Stewart, Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & Hobbycraft, Stamens from Wild Orchid Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E41, E42, E43, E44

Eyes - B24, B26

Lips - RV32, RV34

Cloak - B32, B34, B37, B39

Dress - B91, B52, B12

Basket - E13, E15, E18, R29, R46, R39

Bunny - C00, C0, C2, R30, R32

Flower in Basket - R81, Y06

Leaves - G94, G99

Trees - E71, E74, E77, E79

Owl - E21, E23, E25

Grass - YG23, YG63, YG97, YG99, G24, G85, R39, V17

Sky - W1, W3, W5, W6, W7

Moon - Y000, YR30, Y00, Y21

Wolf - C0, C2, 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 Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog and check out all the other fabulous projects from the DT and why not join in the challenge whilst you are there?! As always there are some fantastic prizes to be won!

Jasmine Becket-Griffith's Autumn Fairy

I received Jasmine Becket-Griffith's Hallowe'en Colouring Book as a present from my boyfriend a while ago and have only coloured up one image from it so far, so thought I would have a go at a full almost A4 sized image. I copied the page onto my Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place first so I could use my Copics and not ruin the book too.

This image is huge compared to those I usually colour and it took me hours, about 7-8 of them in total, but I had so much fun doing it. I need to buy a frame or something to put this one in as I just love how it came out. I definitely feel more confident in colouring these larger images now.

This colouring is also for

Colour Crazy Challenge Week 32 Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Challenge Week 32 Anything Goes

Butterfly Challenge #84 You Choose & A Butterfly

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge No Words

Dragonfly Dreams Challenge Animals

The Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge Anything Goes

Copics Used:

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

Hair - YR27, E08, E09, E18

Eyes - YG03, YG07, YG09, C5, C7, C8

Eyebrows - E08, E09

Dress - Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28

Wings - G14, YG17, YG21, YG23, Y04, Y08, YR14

Dragon - YR21, YR23, YR04, YR09, R35, R37, Y13, Y19, 100

Grass - YG93, YG95, YG97, YG99

Pumpkins - YR14, YR16, YR68, YR18, E15, E18

Tree Trunks - E55, E57, E59

Leaves on Trees - G43, G82, G85, G46, G40, YG63, YG07, YG21, Y19, YR15

Bushes - G21, G24, G85, G46, G29

Butterflies - C5, C7, C9, YR12, YR14, YR15, Y35

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

Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Post - Fabulous Fall Sentiments

Good Morning and welcome to this week's inspiration post from me for Whimsy Stamps. I thought I would share with you this time one of my Autumnal cards using one of the pre-coloured images in Tracy's Fabulous Fall Sentiments Coloured set and one of the papers from Autumn 1 Papers.

Having pre-coloured images, especially when they are a bit more complicated and detailed like this one, sure does make the card making process a lot quicker! This sweet card only took me about 10 minutes to get everything out, cut and glue together.

This card is also for

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #169 Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #135 Bingo #4 (I used Bows - Free - Sentiment)

Crafty Creations Challenge #347 Anything Goes

Petal Lu Challenge #43 Anything Goes with the theme of Orange Flowers

A Perfect Time To Craft August Challenge Anything Goes

As You Like It Challenge Favourite Embellishment (Mine is ribbon. I love all the different colours, styles and bows you can make with it and I always feel a card is not quite complete without it!)

Recipe:

Stamps: Fabulous Fall Sentiments Coloured from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip & Old Olive all from Stampin' Up, Autumn 1 Papers from Whimsy Stamps

Inks: None!

Accessories: Tangerine Tango Ribbon (Retired) & chocolate Chip Ribbon (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Trailing Leaves Die from Rosy Owl, Flowers from Cuddly Buddly

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 check out all the other fabulous projects from the DT.

The Paper Shelter Challenge #304 Blooming Times

Good Morning and welcome to my DT card for this week's challenge from The Paper Shelter. We have all had a little summer break and I hope you enjoyed yours if you had one too. Our challenge this time is called Blooming Times, so we would love to see some flowers on your card or project, either in the image, on the patterned paper or as an embellishment.

I used the gorgeous French Brunch for my card and as I love all things Parisian I pulled out my Eiffel Tower die and Sweet Paris papers, which have some roses on them. I also added some pretty pink flowers in the corner too.

This card is also for

Southern Girls Challenge #166 Use Any Image

Creative Moments Challenge #124 Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #63 Anything Goes

Scrapper's Delight Challenge #69 Anything Goes

Colour Crazy Challenge Week 31 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: French Brunch from The Paper Shelter

Papers: Pink Pirouette & Basic Gray both from Stampin' Up, Sweet Paris Papers from Dovecraft, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Pink Pirouette Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Beautiful Borders Dies from Die'Sire, Eiffel Tower Die from eBay, Die-Namics Stitched Banner Alphabet Dies from MFT, Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Range

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E50, E51, E53, E55

Eyes - B21, B24, B26

Lips - RV32, RV34

Coat & Skirt - W1, W3, W5, W7

Trims - R81, R83, R85

Scarf - YG61, YG63, YG67

Boots - W3, W5, W7, W9

Hat - R81, R83, R85, R39

Handbag - R11, R81, R83

Brown Bag - E31, E33, E35

Baguette - E21, E23

Baguette Wrapper - E23, E25

Wine Bottle - G21, G24, G28, E34, E35

Apples - YG01, YG03, YG05

Ground - W00, W1, W3

Sky - 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 Paper Shelter Challenge Blog and check out all the other gorgeous projects 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! 

Faery Ink's Arielle Butterfly Princess Fae

Good afternoon! I had some playtime the other day and coloured up a few images to use just for fun and this gorgeous image from Faery Ink was calling to be coloured in! I miss being on the Faery Ink DT and hope that one day Amanda will put it back together and I can have a chance of getting back on it!

But for now, here is my gorgeous Arielle Butterfly Princess Fae card. I found these gorgeous patterned papers in Hobbycraft yesterday and knew they would be perfect for all the fairy and unicorn cards and projects I have in mind to make this summer!

This card is also for

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 32 Anything Goes

Noor Design UK August Challenge Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart Challenge #171 Anything Goes

Creative Craft Cottage Challenge #93 Add A Butterfly

Come And Get It Challenge Time To Die

613 Avenue Create's Challenge #200 Anything Goes

I also used card sketch #1 from Kit and Clowder's Cardmaking Classes for the layout.

Recipe:

Stamps: Arielle Butterfly Princess Fae from Faery Ink, Unicorn Dreams from Hunkydory

Papers: Soft Sky & Whisper White both from Stampin' Up, Rainbow Magic Papers from Hobbycraft, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Orchid Opulence (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Whisper White Satin Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Oval Die 6002/0304 from Joy Crafts, Butterflies Dies LR0158 from Marianne Design, Flowers & Stamens from Wild Orchid Crafts, Stardust Stickles 

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R22

Hair - RV52, RV63, RV55, V05

Eyes - BG02, BG05, BG07

Lips - V25, V28

Wings - BG000, B00, B01, BG01, BG02

Top - V04, V06, V09, Y32, Y35, Y38

Butterflies - V01, V04, V05, Y11, Y17, Y19

Crown - Y21, Y23, Y26, V06

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