Fantasy Fridays #1 Blanche the Butterfly

Good evening! As I love all things fantasy related I have decided to attempt to do a weekly post using some of the fantasy stamps that i own. Now that I have dropped some of the design teams I was on I have a bit more free crafting time, so I can finally make use of them all rather than sitting unopened in their packets!

This week I have made a birthday card for my very best friend Michele, who loves all things purple. She has now received this card, so I can show it without worrying about her seeing it! I added lots of sparkle to this one with my Stickles and used some of the butterflies from the border punch as little accents in the corners too.

It's not the best photo as I was in a rush to take it before heading out to meet the birthday girl for a coffee and cake date!

This card is also for

Brown Sugar Challenge #281 Fairies and Fantasy

Polkadoodles Challenge Week 31 Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments Challenge #209 For The Girls + A Sentiment

Butterfly Challenge #105 F for Flowers

Fun Day Friday Challenge Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Blanche the Butterfly from Stamping Bella, Fairy Tale Mermaid from Clearly Besotted

Papers: Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Whisper White, Brights DSP & Subtles DSP all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Highland Heather from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Gorgeous Grape Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Flowers, Berries & Stamens all from Wild Orchid Crafts, Lace, Lace Butterfly & Charm all from Crafteezee, Baker's Twine from The Works, Diamond Stickles, Butterfly Scallops Punch Around The Page Set from Martha Stewart

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Brown - E44, E47, E49

Dark Purple - V15, V17, V09

Light Purple - V01, V12, V15

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

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! 

Pretty in Pink Amy

Good Morning! I am currently on holiday for 2 weeks and as yet we haven't planned to go anywhere or do anything as my boyfriend hasn't got the time off from his work, but we might manage to grab a few days out. Instead I am doing a bit of crafting, getting ahead on my DT assignments and playing just for fun! This project was a just for fun one!

I had a hunt through my huge folders full of printed digis and found this gorgeous one, Amy from Sweet Escape Digis and just had to colour in that gorgeous mane of hair! It took me ages and it made my hand ache by the end, but it was worth it!

This card is also for

Noor Design Sketch Challenge #12
Creative Fingers Challenge #128 Anything Goes
Crafting With Friends Challenge #41 Anything Goes
Crafty Catz Challenge #366 Anything Goes
Noor Design UK April Challenge Flowers
Colour Crazy Challenge Week #15 Anything Goes
In The Pink Challenge #117 Pearls

Recipe:

Stamps: Amy from Sweet Escape Digis

Papers: Pink Pirouette & Crumb Cake both from Stampin' Up, Where The Roses Grow Patterned Paper from Pion Design, The Sofiero Collection from Maja Design, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Card Blank from Every Craft's A Pound

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Frame With Circle & Swirls Die 6002/0537 & No End Borders Dies 6002/0479 both from Joy Crafts, Everything else from The Crafteezee Collection Elegant Ladies

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E53, E55, E57, E59
Eyes - G94, G99
Eyeshadow - RV32, RV34
Lips - RV14, RV17, RV19
Top - R81, R83, R85, R89

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

Faery Ink One Day Fae Three Little Birds Lahla

Good Morning and welcome to my DT post for the One Day Fae Giveaway from Faery Ink. This month's gorgeous image is Three Little Birds Lahla and she is just adorable!

I decided to go a bit vintage-y on this one for a change and added lots of pretties! What do you think?

To grab hold of her for yourself, head on over to the Faery Ink blog and check out Amanda's post with all the details on!

This card is also for 

Lemon Shortbread's Challenge #35 Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Use Your Favourite Tool (Without a doubt, mine is my Big Shot!)

Crafting From The Heart Challenge #146 Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenge #2 Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations Challenge #268 Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door's Challenge Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Three Little Birds Lahla from Faery Ink, Little Bitty Bird Additions from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Pink Pirouette & Whisper White both from Stampin' Up, Patterned Papers from Crafteezee Collection, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Pink Pirouette from Stampin' Up, Tea Dye Distress Ink, Copic Markers

Accessories: Pink Pirouette Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Wooden Bird Cage from The Works, Graceful Lace Trim Die from Creative Expressions, Shabby Pink Frantage Embossing Powder from Stampendous, Lace, Sparkles, Flowers & Spray all from Crafteezee Collection 

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E70, E71, E74

Lips - R20, R22

Eyes - E71, E74, E77

Top - RV10, R81, R83

Wings - E50, E51, E53, RV0000, RV000, RV00

Birds - E50, E53, E55

Background - E40, E41, E81

And that's all from me for this post folks! thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Faery Ink site and our Facebook Group to check out all the other gorgeous projects from the DT using this gorgeous image. 

Stamp Anniething's Kelsey - Believe

Good Morning! I thought I would have a play today with one of my new stamps from Stamp Anniething and just had to use the fairy Kelsey! If you have followed my blog for a while you might notice that I love fairies, mermaids and unicorns so anything mythical and fantasy related really. Love this cute fairy and used lots of my goodies from the new Crafteezee Collection box In The Garden too.

This card is also for

Crafting By Designs Challenge February Anything Goes

A Gem of A Challenge #187 Add A Butterfly

613 Avenue Create Challenge #194 Anything Goes

Crafting When We Can Challenge #137 Flowers

The Ribbon Girl February Card Challenge Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Kelsey - Believe from Stamp Anniething

Papers: Tempting Turquoise & Soft Suede both from Stampin' Up, Patterned Papers from Crafteezee Collection, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, Clear Wink of Stella

Accessories: Ribbon & Light Turquoise Roses all from Wild Orchid Crafts, Graceful Lace Trim Die from Creative Expressions, Fence, Butterflies, Vines (Coloured with Copics), Dark Turquoise Roses, Dragonfly & Fairy Door Charm all from Crafteezee Collection

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E50, E51, E53, E55

Top & Flowers - BG01, BG02, BG05

Wing - BG0000, BG000, BG01, BG05

Toadstool - R24, R27, R29, E21, E23, E25

Grass & Vines - YG61, YG63, YG67

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

The Paper Shelter 6th Birthday Hop

Good Morning fellow crafters and welcome to The Paper Shelter Blog Hop. We are celebrating a very special 6th Birthday for The Paper Shelter on December 8th and we thought this would be a fabulous way to bring both design teams together and share our love for The Paper Shelter. It will also be a two week Challenge.

The Hop is our way of inviting you to join in with us and this one is a "A Special Birthday" theme, which I know is extremely popular! If you have landed here from Colette's blog then you're heading in the right direction - if not then you'll want to head on back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to start again, as you won't want to miss out on this one! Our Design Teams have worked very hard and are showcasing the gorgeous images available from The Paper Shelter website and each blog on the hop is offering one lucky commenter a digi of their choice as well as the main prize, details of which are on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.

Here is my card using the gorgeous Regina in a very classy black, white and gold colour combo. I love the way she turned out and will definitely be trying out this combo again!

Recipe:

Stamps: Regina from The Paper Shelter

Papers: Basic Black from Stampin' Up, Patterned Papers from the Art Deco Crafteezee Collection, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers, Golden Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Gold Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Fairmont Labels & Fairmont Decorative Elements Nestabilities both from Spellbinders, Gold Adhesive Dome Borders from Papermania

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - BV23, BV25, BV29
Eyes - G82, G85
Hat, Coat & Boots - C5, C7, C9
Cane - W7, W9
Gold - Y21, Y23, Y26
Shading on White - C0
Ground - W00, W1, W3

From here you will need to hop on over to Marie's blog. Don't forget to leave your comment for a chance of winning your choice of one of the fab digis available in store.

Hop! Hop! Hop! Good luck and we hope you're enjoying it so far.

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration Post - Dance of Butterfly

Good Morning and welcome to another inspiration post from me for the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog. This week I have used the gorgeous Dance of Butterfly which you can find here in the Dancing Mermaid Trio.

I used lots of goodies from the July Nautical Collection from Crafteezee on this card too. If you haven't seen these craft collections, pop on over to Tracy's Noor Design UK store and have a look. There is absolutely tons of stuff in the collection and well worth the money! I love the papers we got too and think I might have to buy some more!

This card is also for

The Sketchy Challenges #102 Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Challenge #334 Anything Goes

Alphabet Challenge M is for Mythical

Polkadoodles Challenge Week 33 Anything Goes

Southern Girls Challenge #141 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Dance of Butterfly from Dancing Mermaids Trio from Ching-Chou Kuik

Papers: Coastal Cabana (Retired) & Pacific Point both from Stampin' Up, Summertime By The Sea Patterned Papers from Maja Design, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Everything is from the Crafteezee Collection

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30, BG0000, BG000
Hair - BG11, BG13, BG15, BG18
Eyes - B24, B26, B29
Tail - B01, B02, B04, B05
Belt, Top, Armband Trims & Tail Trim - Bg32, BG34, BG13
Inner Armbands - BG45, BG49
Butterflies & Headdress - V12, V15, B23, B24
Butterfly Bodies - W7
Moon - C00, T1, T2
Sea  - BG02, BG05, BG07, BG09
Sky - B14, B05, B06, B18, B37

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 fabulous inspiration from the Design Team and why not join in our monthly challenge, Neutrals, whilst you are there too?!