#Mermay Challenge 10 - Food

Good morning and welcome to my 10th #Mermay post. I know I am so very behind with all these, but I am slowly catching up now! 

Challenge 10 is to use food, so I chose to colour this adorable mermaid eating a piece of watermelon from Aurora Wings for this card. I attempted to colour her tail in the same style as a watermelon and it kind of works, but not something I have ever done before! And rather than having pretty pink pearls, like I would usually do, I went for black pearls to imitate the seeds in the watermelon as well. I do love the colours on this one even though they were way out of my comfort zone! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Summer Sprite Watermelon from Aurora Wings, Drink Up The Sunshine from My Favorite Things

Papers: Poppy Parade, Garden Green & Everyday Enchantment DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Poppy Parade from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: basic Black Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Gems from Poundland, Shape Art Label 2 Template from Dutch Doobadoo

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E50, E51, E53, E43

Tail & Watermelon - G000, G00, G02, G05, G07, R20, R22, R24

Top - R20, R22, R24

Leaves - G02, G05, G07

Flowers - R20, R22, R24, R27

Pearls - C7, C9

Star - C00, C1, C3

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and see you again soon for another #mermay creation! 

Fantasy Friday #21 Featuring Snowflake Sprite from Aurora Wings

Good morning and welcome to my latest Fantasy Friday post! This week I am sharing with you all another gift tag, this time using the adorable Snowflake Sprite from Aurora Wings. I love these characters and have loads of them, but never get round to using them!

Are you all ready for Christmas? We just have to go and buy fresh foods and drinks and then I think we're all done!

This tag is also for

Fun-Day Friday Challenge #265 Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Challenge Week 51 Anything Goes

As You Like It Challenge Anything Goes

Creative Knockouts Challenge #277 Tis The Season

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #561 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Snowflake Sprite from Aurora Wings

Papers: Marina Mist (Retired) & Night of Navy both from Stampin' Up, Contemporary Christmas Patterned Papers from Crafter's Companion, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Copic Markers, Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen, White Gel Pen, Molotow White Paint Pen

Accessories: Fancy Oval Dies & Oval Nestabilities both from Spellbinders, Ribbon from stash

Copics Used:

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

Hair - T1, T3, T5, T6

Outfit - B000, B91, B21, B93, B95, B97, B99

Snowflake - B0000, B000, B00

And that's it from me for today! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back next Friday to see my next Friday Fantasy Feature! 

Aurora Wings Unicorn Sprite

Good evening! I managed to squeeze some non DT crafting time in this weekend and just had to use one of the new sprites from Aurora Wings. I totally fell in love with this Unicorn Sprite, so she was my first choice for entering the latest challenge on the Aurora Wings Challenge blog.

I went for a very girly pink and purple combo and used some of my Rainbow Magic patterned papers which have unicorns on the lilac papers, although I covered most of them up so you can't see them at all! I found some sequins in my embellishments drawers as well which matched really well for that added sparkle touch!

This card is also for

Aurora Wings Challenge #65 Sprite Delight V

The Sketchy Challenge #139 Anything Goes

Crafty Friends Challenge #80 Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #144 Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Challenge  #409 Anything Goes

Colour Crazy Craft Challenge #12 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Unicorn Sprite from Aurora Wings, Unicorn Sentiments from Stamping Bella, Star Prints & Sign Language both from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Pink Pirouette & Smoky Slate both from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Rainbow Magic Patterned Papers from Hobbycraft, Card blank from stash

Inks: Pink Pirouette & Wisteria Wonder from Stampin' Up

Accessories: Sequins from The Range, Ribbon Bows from stash (another hidden find!)

Copics Used:

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

Fur - RV0000, RV000, RV00, RV10

Inner Ear - RV91, RV93

Pink Mane & Tail - RV32, RV34, R85

Purple Mane & Tail - RV91, RV93, RV95, RV99

Horn - RV10, R81, R83, RV91, RV93

hooves 0 RV93, RV95, RV99

Ground - W1, W3, W5, W6

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

ABC GDT Post F is for Fancy Folds

Good Morning and welcome to my second GDT post for The ABC Challenge Blog. This fortnight the challenge is F for Fancy Folds and I did a nice quick and easy fold - a twisted easel, using a gorgeous image from Aurora Wings, the sponsor for this challenge. This was an image that Mitzi drew especially for the Bluewater fundraiser through Kit and Clowder last year and I just had to use her! Love all things mermaid!

Recipe:

Stamps: Bluewater Fundraiser Image (No name that I can find) from Aurora Wings, Seashells by the Seashore from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Bermuda Bay, Hello Honey (Retired) & Pumpkin Pie both from Stampin' Up, Under The Sea Paper Bloc from Joy Crafts, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Bermuda Bay & Pumpkin Pie both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Ribbon (Retired) & Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim both from Stampin' Up, Catch A Wave Die from MFT, Seashore Elements Dies from Whimsy Stamps, Under The Sea Shells Die 6002/0329 & Bubbles & Seaweed Dies 6002/0496 both from Joy Crafts, Seashells from eBay

Copics Used:

Skin - E50, YR20, E21, E11, BV23, R11

Hair - BG32, BG34, BG13, BG49

Eyes - BG02, BG05, BG07

Lips - RV32, RV34

Starfish - YR04, YR14, YR16

Seashells - Y15, Y17, Y38

Small Shells - YR23, YR24

Seaweed - G07, YG67, G28

Bubbles - B05, B06

Dots - B00, BG34, BG23, BG05, 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 ABC Challenge blog and check out all the other gorgeous cards from the DT and why not join in the challenge whilst you are there too?

Pink Hydrangea Fairy 2

Hello! I can't believe how quickly my summer holidays are going. We so need to sort out going away, but I have a feeling that the summer will end before we get round to it! Anyway I made a couple of cards this morning that I had already coloured the images for. This one is an Aurora Wings image and I decided to go with bright pink hydrangeas rather than purple/lilac ones which seems to be the norm for these flowers.

I actually went to make a criss cross card for something different. I measured, scored and folded the card to then realise that I had made a gatefold card instead! LOL Should have taken notice of what I was doing a bit more instead of watching Lost Girl hehe!!!

This is the inside...

This card is for 

Aurora Wings Challenge #17 Things With Wings

The Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge Anything Goes with the optional twist of using something Fantasy

Creative Knockouts Challenge #101 Friendship

Polkadoodles Week 31 to use more than one fold

Recipe:

Stamps: Hydrangea Fairy 2 from Aurora Wings, Precious Butterflies from Stampin' Up

Papers: Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White & Melon Mambo prints DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Melon Mambo from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Chocolate Chip Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Leavenworth & Cascadia Butterfly Trio Dies both from Memory Box

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E71, E74, E79

Flowers - RV13, RV14, RV17, RV19

Wings - RV000, RV00, RV10, RV02

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

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge #141 Distressed

Good Morning and welcome to my last post for the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge blog. I have decided to step down from this DT, just simply because of the lack of time I have at the minute. Work is very busy this half term as we come to the end of the school year and I will also (hopefully) have a busy summer too, with a big birthday to celebrate as well, so am trying to free up some of my time.

I want to just take this opportunity to say thank you to Sheryl for making me such a welcome member of her DT for the last 18 months or so (I joined in December 2013!- seems like SO long ago!). I have made such lovely crafting friends through this DT and I know I will continue to stalk them all LOL

Anyway on to my last card...this week our challenge is all about distressing so out came my distressing tool and some more shabby chic papers too for this one. We are also sponsored by Aurora Wings so I used the fabulous Grumpy Fae - love her cute little face, even if she is meant to be grumpy!

This card is also for...

Deep Ocean's Challenge #105 to use a charm

Creative Craft Cottage Challenge #41 Flowers

613 Avenue Create's Challenge #127 Anything Goes

Aurora Wings June Facebook Challenge Anything Goes

Brown Sugar Challenge #150 In The Garden

Recipe:

Stamps: Grumpy Fae from Aurora Wings

Papers: Pink Pirouette & Wild Wasabi both from Stampin' Up, Patterned Papers from Fab Scraps, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Pink Pirouette Seam Binding Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Bisque Liquid Pearls, Card Candi from Craftworks Cards, Pearl Brads from Papermania, Silhouette Die Cuts (Card base, flowers, leaves & flourishes), Charm from stash, Pink Baker's Twine from The Ribbon Reel

Copics Used:

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

Dress & Boots - R81, R83, R85, R89

Wings - R0000, R00, R01

Berries - R81, R83, R85

Stones - W1, W3

Mushrooms - E41, E42, E43, E44

Acorns - E23, E25, E27, E29

Green - YG61, YG63, YG67

Grass - YG61, YG63, YG67, YG93

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 are there?!

Daisy Elf

Aurora Wings gave away this beautiful digi on their Facebook page last week and I just had to colour her up to enter their challenge on their blog and on in their Facebook group. I know she's called Daisy Elf but I wanted to do a pink, shabby chic-style card and I think I'm getting the hang of this shabby chic a bit more. It's not quite there but getting there.

Anyway here she is...lots of frantage on the butterflies and not so much on the image, which I think looks much better than usual! I normally go a bit OTT with it.

This card is for...

Aurora Wings Daisy Elf Colouring Facebook Challenge

Aurora Wings Challenge #13 Anything Goes

The Outlawz Saturday Paper A La Mode Challenge Pretty in Pink

One Sweet Challenge for April - Spring Has Sprung

A Gem of A Challenge #142 Spring Is In The Air

Recipe:

Stamps: Daisy Elf from Aurora Wings

Papers: Blushing Bride & Smoky Slate both from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card, White Lace & Chandelier Patterned Papers both from FabScraps

Inks: Versamark, Copic Markers, 

Accessories: Pink Pirouette Seam Binding Ribbon & Corner Rounder Punch both from Stampin' Up, Pearls from Crystal Stickers, Wooden Butterflies & Lace both from Live & Love Crafts, Doily from Dovecraft, Shabby Pink Frantage Embossing Powder from Stampendous, Clear Wink of Stella, Butterfly Border Die 6002/0251 & Edge Side Die 6002/0260 both from Joy Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Hair- E70, E71, E74, E77

Clothes - R81, R83, R85, R89

Stem - G40, G43, G21

Wings - RV0000, RV000, RV00, RV02

Flowers - RV000, RV10, RV11, RV13

Butterflies - R20, R21, R22

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

Fussy and Fancy Challenge #130 Swirls and Pearls

Good morning and welcome to an extra post from me for the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge blog. It's not my team's turn this fortnight, but I absolutely love the sponsor this fortnight, which is the fabulous Aurora Wings, so I just had to join in!

This challenge this fortnight is to use swirls and pearls and I opted to use a digi from the Aurora Wings etsy store, coincidentally titled Pearls! I also added lots of Liquid Pearls to the image and some heart pearls in the corners as well as some Heart Swirl die cuts with the flowers too.

And here she is...Loads of pink too! Love this one though.

Recipe:

Stamps: Pearls form Aurora Wings, Sweet Paris from Dovecraft

Papers: Copic X-Press It Blending Card, Pink and white pearlescent card from local craft store, Card blank from Crafts Unlimited, Always and Forever Patterned Papers from Lili of the Valley

Inks: Regal Rose (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Doo-Hickey Heart Swirl Die from Magnolia, English Roses, Heart Pearls both from Hobbycraft, White Opal Liquid Pearls, Ribbon from stash

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E40, E43, E44, E47
Eyes - YG61, YG63, YG67
Pink - R81, R83, R85

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Fussy and Fancy 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?!

Let Them Eat Cake

I've been dying to colour this image of Marie Antoinette and her cakes from Aurora Wings for a while now but to be honest, I was a tad scared of her! I thought she would be really hard to do, but in fact she wasn't at all. Just a bit time consuming as there are so many little parts to her.

This card is for Aurora Wings Challenge #10 All That Glitters, Kraftin' Kimmie's Wonderful Wednesday Challenge Anything Goes and for The Outlaws Twisted Thursday Challenge, Anything Goes.

Recipe:

Stamps: Marie Antoinette from Aurora Wings, Cupcake Collection from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Rose Red, Tempting Turquoise, Blushing Bride, Pink Flamingo DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Kraft Notes Patterned Papers from Forever Friends, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Tempting Turquoise from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Gloss & Silver Star Gelly Roll Pens

Accessories: Rose Red Ribbon (Retired), Tempting Turquoise Ribbon (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Die-Namics Mini Rolled Roses Dies from MFT, White Glitter Glue from Hobbycraft, Filigree Border Die from Papertrey Ink, Corner Flourish D-Lites Die from Spellbinders

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E23, E25, E29

Eyes - E23, E25, E27

Pink  R81, R83, R85, R0000

Turquoise - BG000, BG01, BG02

Leaves - G94, YG67

Bows - BG70, BG72, BG75, BG78

Purple - V01, V04, V06

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

Christmas Tree Sprite

My final card for the day! Sorry to have bored you all with all my Christmas cards! This card is for Aurora Wings Challenge #9 Anything Goes, Aurora Wings Facebook Challenge for December Season's Greetings, The Outlawz Wednesday Sketch Challenge to use the sketch below and Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenge #25 An Unusual Christmas. As cute as this sprite is, it's not your usual Christmas image, is it? LOL

And here's my card...Just love this sprite! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Christmas Tree Sprite from Aurora Wings, Friendship Jar Holiday Fillers from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Real Red, Garden Green, Whisper White, Merry Moments DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

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

Accessories: Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Gems from Papermania, Snowflake Dies from Marianne Creatables, Corner, Border & Tag Californian Collection Dies from Sue Wilson @ Creative Expressions

Copics Used:

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

Gingerbread Man - E31, E33, E35

Tree - G28, G94, G85, YG63

Boots - YG61, YG63, YG67

Red - R27, R29

Ground - E30, E31, E33

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

Heartfelt Thanks

I won some gorgeous digi stamps from Aurora Wings through the Outlawz Birthday party celebrations last week and just had to use one of my newbies for their current Challenge #8 Heartfelt Thanks. This card is also for The Outlawz Friday Colouring Challenge which is also to make a thank you card, Deep Ocean's Challenge #90 to use handmade flowers, 613 Avenue Create's Challenge #97 Anything Goes and Sketch 'n' Stash's Challenge #151 to use the sketch below.

And here's my card - I did miss off the corners on the panels - oops! I didn't have any sparkly white brads so used plain ones an coloured them with a Gelly roll pen - worked a treat! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Spiderwort Sprite by Aurora Wings, Butterfly Kisses from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Blushing Bride, Smoky Slate, Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Sweet Afternoon Patterned Papers from Teresa Collins, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Blushing Bride from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Blushing Bride Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Beautiful Blooms II Dies #3 from Papertrey Ink, Brads from stash

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E21, E25, E27, E29

Leaves - YG11, YG13, YG17

Dress & Shoes- RV10, RV32, RV34

Flowers - RV91, RV93, RV95, RV99

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

Sketch Saturday Challenge #331 with Simon Says Stamp!

Good Morning! Well it's Saturday and that can only mean one thing! Yep a new sketch from the Sketch Saturday Challenge blog and this week we are sponsored by the fabulous Simon Says Stamp!

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

And here's the sketch for this week's challenge designed by Alex...

And here's my card! I went for a creepy Hallowe'en theme using a fantastic image from Aurora Wings, so I'm also entering this into their Challenge #7 A Touch of Darkness.

Recipe:

Stamps: Zombie Kitty from Aurora Wings, Halloween Bash from Stampin' Up

Papers: Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White, Cast-A-Spell DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Old Olive, Basic Black both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch both from Stampin' Up, Scalloped Oval Nestabilities from Spellbinders, Black ribbon from stash

Copics Used:

Fur - G000, G00, G02

Feet & Dots - YG63, YG67

Ears - R20, R22, R24

Blood - R22, R24, R27

Eyes - R22, R24, C00, C1

Tail - C00, C1

Fish & 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 Sketch Saturday Challenge blog and check out all the other fabulous cards from the DT and join in the fun whilst you're there too. 

A Gift For You

Last month Aurora Wings had a colouring competition on their Facebook page to colour in this gorgeous new mermaid image (I didn't win!), but I thought I would put the finished colouring to good use and enter their Mermaid Madness Challenge this month as well with it. This card also fits Creative Inspirations' Challenge #276 Under The Sea and A Creative Romance's Fantasy Challenge.

Recipe:

Stamps: The Gift from Aurora Wings, Fillable Frames #9 from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, Retro Fresh DSP (Retired), Sweet Taffy DSP all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Bermuda Bay from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Die-Namics Double Scallop Border Die from MFT, Dew Drops

Copics Used:
Boy's Skin - E50, E51, E53, R20
Girl's Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20
Boy's Hair - BG70, BG72, BG75, BG78
Girl's Hair - RV91, RV93, RV95, RV99, BV13
Boy's Tail - BG45, BG49, BG53
Girl's Tail - RV63, RV66, RV19, V04, V06, V09
Boy's Fin - YG00, YG03, YG06
Oyster & Starfish - YR00, YR02, YR04
Sea - BG00, BG10, BG11

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

Wisteria Sprite

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

And here she is...

Recipe:

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

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

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

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

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20

Hair and Flowers - R81, R83, R85

Leaves - YG21, YG23, YG25

Shoes and Dress - BG10, BG11, BG13, BG15

Dots - BG10, BG11, YG21

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

Camellia Spirit

Love the name of this digi! I really like the digis from Aurora Wings and feel they really push me with my colouring. I'm still not as good as I want to be, but I think I'm getting there! This card is for Aurora Wings' Challenge #4 to either use the no lines technique or play the colour bingo! I'm not brave enough to try the no lines technique yet, so went with the bottom row of the bingo board to use pink, white and brown, which also matches Deep Ocean's Challenge #80 to use your favourite colour combo. I'm also entering this card in Fab & Funky's Challenge #221 to make a shaped card and for Crafty Ribbons Challenge #94 to use dotty ribbon!

And here she is... I didn't quite get the nose right, but hey ho...nevermind!

Recipe:

Stamps: Camellia Spirit from Aurora Wings

Papers: Strawberry Slush, Early Espresso, In Colors 2012-14 DSP Stack, Bride DSP (Retired), Neutrals DSP Stack (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Copic Markers, Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Large Frilly Frames #8 Dies from Go Kreate, Filigree Border Die from Papertrey Ink, Ribbon from stash

Copics Used: 

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

Hair - E40, E43, E44, E49

Leaves & Eyes - G21, G94, G99

Butterfly - E44, E49, RV11, RV13

Flowers - RV32, RV34, RV000, RV02, RV04

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

Rose Fairy

I am really starting to like these Aurora Wings digis and they don't scare me as much as they did at first, now I've done a couple. I think it's because they are very busy and you just need to separate each part out before jumping in to colour them, although I think I have coloured some leaves in pinky-purple by mistake today!

Anyway this card is for Aurora Wings Challenge #3 to use butterflies, Papertake Weekly's Sketch Challenge #90 to use the sketch below and for In The Pink's Challenge #45 to make a shabby chic card.

And here she is. The flowers look a bit purple in the photo, but are a little more pink in reality - more of a dusky pinky-purple.

Recipe:

Stamps: Rose Fairy from Aurora Wings, Flower Fusion #6 from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Blushing Bride, Soft Suede both from Stampin' Up, Carpe Diem Patterned Papers from Glitz, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Blushing Bride from Stampin' Up, Tea Dye, Walnut Stain Distress Inks from Tim Holtz, Copic Markers

Accessories: Blushing Bride Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Pearls from stash, Die-Namics Double Scallop Border Die from MFT, Filigree Corner Die from La-La Land Crafts, Tab 2 Die from Crafty Sentiments, Butterflies Dies LIT-111ABC from Kreaxions

Copics Used:

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

Hair & Eyes - E42, E44, E47

Flowers - RV000, RV91, RV93, RV95, RV10

Greens - G21

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

A Mermaid's Wish

Aurora Wings have a Facebook challenge this month to use blue so I thought I would have a go at colouring in their gorgeous Mermaid's Wish digi. She did take quite a long while to do and although it's nowhere near as good as Alyce Keegan's version, I do love how it came out. This card is also for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #261 Nautical - are mermaids classed as nautical? They belong in the sea so I'm making a loose connection here as I think nautical should be sailors, anchors and boats etc, but some of the DT had sea creatures on their cards, so am guessing mermaids will also be allowed!

Anyway here she is - a rather monochromatic card as well, but I love all the turquoise with the darker blue.

Recipe:

Stamps: Mermaid's Wish from Aurora Wings

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

Inks: Pacific Point from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Silver Star & Clear Star Gelly Roll Pens

Accessories: Old Swedish Lace Border Die from Magnolia, Anja's Vintage Decoration 2 Die LR0270 from Marianne Creatables, Ribbon from stash, Dew Drops

Copics Used: 

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

Hair & Eyes - BG01, BG05, BG07

Water - BG000, BG10, BG11

Bubbles - BG10, BG11, BG13

Bottle - BG90, BG93

Scroll - E31, E33, E35

Scales on mermaid - BG72, BG75, BG78

Fish - BG13, BG15, BG18

Starfish - YR12, YR15, YR18

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

Elven Princess

I finally got round to buying some Aurora Wings digis last week and printed them out at work the other day ready to use this weekend. I love the images, but am quite nervous about colouring them as they are just so detailed. But in my mission to improve my colouring I jumped in with both feet and went ahead and used one today and I actually don't think it turned out too badly.

This card is for Aurora Wings Challenge #2 Monochromatic, Deep Ocean's Challenge #76 to use stitching either real or faux and for Papertake Weekly's Challenge to use white and one other colour. I cheated a bit on that one as I used 2 shades of pink - is that allowed?

And here she is. I deliberately kept her fairly small and am glad I did as the flowers took forever to colour in! The hair isn't quite the shade of pink I wanted, but I think it's ok for an elf!

Recipe:

Stamps: Elven Princess from Aurora Wings

Papers: Pink Pirouette, Rose Red, Bella Rose DSP (Retired), Sweet & Sour DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Neenah Solar Crest Paper

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

Accessories: Rose Red Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Pink Pirouette Taffeta Ribbon both from Stampin' Up, Cherish Punch Around The Page Set from Martha Stewart, Corner Die from Marianne Creatables, Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Hair - RV10, RV11, RV13

Eyes & Leaves - G43, G46

Flowers - R81, R56, R59

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