Ching-Chou Kuik October Challenge - Hallowe'en/Fright Night

Good morning and welcome to my post for the new challenge from Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog. This month's challenge is a VERY special challenge.

Yes it is amazing to think that we are celebrating our 3rd anniversary of the Monthly Blog Challenge on the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Inspiration and Challenge Blog. As it is our third birthday there will not be just one Monthly Challenge Winner but THREE monthly challenge winners as well as the Artist Choice Award Winner picked by Ching-Chou Kuik herself.

The challenge this month is Hallowe'en or Fright Night and I used the gorgeous Let's Go Party and lots of Hallowe'en themed die cuts using my new dies from eBay. 

This card is also for 

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #498 Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #173 Anything Goes

Cookie Challenge #79 Hallowe'en Inspiration

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #143 Add A Bat

Artistic Inspirations Challenge #187 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Let's Go Party from Ching-Chou Kuik, Halloween Treats & Sweets from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Pumpkin Pie & Basic Black both from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Halloween Assortment Patterned Papers all from Doodlebug

Inks: Pumpkin Pie from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Basic Black Vintage Crochet Trim from Stampin' Up, Oval Nestabilities from Spellbinders, Skinny Mini Halloween Borders from Taylored Expressions, Bats, Spiderweb Corner & Hat Dies all from eBay

Copics Used:

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

Hair - YG01, YG05, YG07, YG09

Eyes - YG23, YG25

Lips - V01, V05

Hat - C5, C7, C9, V06

Top & Hat Band - V01, V04, V06, V09

Wings - T2, BV20, BV31, BV000

Skirt - YR16, YR07, YR09, YR18

Ribbon & Jewellery - V04, V05

Moon - T1, T2

Bunny Bats - C3, C5, C7

Background - C00, C1, C2

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 inspiration from the DT for this month's challenge and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?!

Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Glitter

Good morning and welcome to my final GDT post for Crafty Sentiments. I have been a Guest Designer for the last 6 months and that time has just flown by, but it is now time for me step down from the team and say a big thank you to both Celine and Suzette for inviting me to join them and for asking me to stay on the team. Unfortunately I just don't have time to keep going with so many design teams at the minute as my workload at school seems to just be getting heavier and heavier! I seem to be spending much more time at home marking than I ever did before :(

Anyway this week's challenge is to use glitter, so we want to see lots of it on your project. I used lots of glitter paper on my card this time.

Here is the card closed... You can see all the glitter here really well on the striped paper and all the snowflakes.

And here it is open with the gorgeous Prom Dress all dressed up for a wintery ball! You can't really see very well here, but the pale blue layer of her dress is covered with silver and clear gelly roll pens and white gel pen to add some sparkle there too.

This card is also for

Creative Inspirations Challenge #263 Christmas Creations

Die Cutting Divas Challenge #294 Make It Sparkle

Fussy and Fancy Challenge #177 Different Folds and Shaped Cards

Christmas With The Cuties Challenge #1 Anything Cute and Christmassy Goes

Christmas Card Challenge #50 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Prom Dress from Crafty Sentiments, Christmas Sentiment Tags (Digi version) from Lili of the Valley, Winter Flurry from Card-io

Papers: Soft Sky & Night of Navy both from Stampin' Up, White Glitter Paper from Poundland, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Cardboard Patterns from M & C Boutique

Inks: Soft Sky from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Silver and Clear Star Gelly Roll Pens, White Gel Pen

Accessories: Triptych Card Art Template & White Gesso both from Dutch Doobadoo, Shimmering Snowflake Dies & Snowflake Corner Die all from Memory Box, Snow Flourish Die from Wild Rose Studio, Gems from Papermania, Ribbon from stash

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E42, E43, E44
Navy - B34, B37, B39
Light Blue - B0000, B000, B00, B01, B02
Snow - C0, B0000, B000

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

Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Snowflakes

Good Morning and welcome to my penultimate GDT post for the Crafty Sentiments Challenge blog. This week our challenge is snowflakes, so we would like to see lots of them on your project this week and for me it was an ideal opportunity to make yet another Christmas card. I do now think I may have enough by the time it comes to sending them all out. Just depends on how many my MIL wants from me!

I decided to do a fancy folded card using one of my Dutch Doobadoo card art templates and love how it came out. I used the adorable Jasmin - Winter Skates and kept to an icy, wintery colour combo!

Recipe:

Stamps: Jasmin - Winter Skates from Crafty Sentiments, Winter Wishes Stars from Joy Crafts

Papers: Pool Party, Whisper White & Winter Frost DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

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

Accessories: Silver Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Gems from Poundland, Swing Card 6 Card Art Template from Dutch Doobadoo, Shimmering Snowflakes Dies from Memory Box, Skates Die 6002/2032 & Gloves and Hat Dies 6002/2034 both from Joy Crafts, Snowflake Border Die from Creative Expressions

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E35, E37, E39

Eyes - B24, B26

Hat, Scarf, Gloves & Boots - BG32, BG34, BG13

Shorts - BG01, BG02, BG05, BG07

Jumper - BG53, BG45, BG57

Tights - B000, B00, B01, BG53, BG57

Flowers & Boot Straps - B34, B37, B39

Laces - BG10, BG11

Ground - B0000, B000, B00, C00, C0, C1, 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 Crafty Sentiments 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?

Crafty Sentiments Challenge Anything Goes

Good Morning and welcome to my GDT post for Crafty Sentiments. This week our challenge is an Anything Goes one and I have used the adorable new release, Dragon Charles Having A Snooze. For those of you who know me, I don't do babies, but I do find baby dragons very adorable! Although he is called Charles I used quite girly colours, but I think dragons can get away with that!

I don't really have any baby papers and definitely don't have any baby themed dies, but I do have these Baby Themed Paper Art from Dutch Doobadoo that Tracy from Noor UK sent me when I did a guest designer spot a while back, but never used. Knew I would need to use them one day!

Recipe:

Stamps: Dragon Charles Having A Snooze from Crafty Sentiments

Papers: Wisteria Wonder & Whisper White both from Stampin' Up, Snow Promises Patterned Papers (Retired) from Lili of the Valley, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers, Clear Wink of Stella

Accessories: Circle & Scalloped Circle Nestabilities both from Spellbinders, Baby Paper Art & Buttons Greyboard Art both from from Dutch Doobadoo

Copics Used:
Purple - V12, V15, V17, V09
Pink - RV11, RV32, RV34
Pillow & Dots on bunny - V20, V22, V25
Dummy - BG10, BG11, BG13
Pillowcase - B0000, B000, B00, B01
Safety Pin - C1, C3, C5
Bunny & Nappy - C00, C0, C1
Ground - W00, W1

And that's all from me for  this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Crafty Sentiments Challenge blog and check out all the other gorgeous projects from the DT and why not join in the challenge whilst you are there too? As always there are some fabulous prizes to be won!

Crafty Sentiments Challenge Anything Goes

Good Morning and welcome to my GDT post for Crafty Sentiments. Our challenge this week is another fantastic Anything Goes one, which I know you all love! I used the gorgeous Jasmin The Witch for my card this time for one of my final Hallowe'en cards (I think I have way more than I need now!) and I am also trying to use up some of the last pieces of the Halloween Paper Pack I bought from Doodlebug.

This card is also for

Lemon Shortbread's Challenge #26 Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Week #42 Anything Goes

Aurora Wings Challenge #38 Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart's Challenge #132 Anything Goes

Ribbon Girl's Challenge Any Image

Recipe:

Stamps: Jasmin The Witch from Crafty Sentiments, Gracie at Hallowe'en from Waltzing Mouse Stamps

Papers: Pumpkin Pie & Basic Black both from Stampin' Up, Hallowe'en Paper Pack from Doodlebug, Black Glitter Card, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Pumpkin Pie from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, White Gel Pen, Silver Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Bats Die from XCut, Ribbon from stash

Copics Used:

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

Hair - YG05, YG07, YG09
Dress - V12, V15, V17
Hat, Cape & Boots - C5, C7, C9
Cape Clasp - YR23, YR24
Laces & Dress Decorations - YR04, YR07, YR09
Broom - E55, E57, E59, E97, E99
Cats - W3, W5, W7, W9
Moon - C00, C0, C1, C2
Sky - C00, BV31, BV20, BV23, BV25, BV29

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

Crafty Sentiments Challenge Anything Goes

Good Morning and welcome to my GDT post for Crafty Sentiments. This week our challenge is the ever favourite, Anything Goes. I have used the new release Just Riding for my project and made a Wild West themed card. I never thought these background and sentiment stamps would be used as much as I have done considering I'm not a fan of Country and Western! LOL

Anyway here she is! Isn't she a cutie!

Recipe:

Stamps: Just Riding from Crafty Sentiments, Back In The Saddle & Way Out West both retired from Waltzing Mouse Stamps 

Papers: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede & Very Vanilla all from Stampin' Up, Falling Leaves Patterned Papers from First Edition, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Tangerine Tango, Pumpkin Pie & Daffodil Delight all from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Sahara Sand Lace from Stampin' Up, Baker's Twine from Dovecraft

Copics Used:

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

Hair - Y21, Y23, Y26, E15

Skirt & Ribbon - R24, R27, R29

Shirt - B34, B37, B39

Hat & Boots - E08, E09, YR18

Star & Horse's Ribbon - Y32, Y35, Y38

Boot Trim, Horse's Mane, Tail & Muzzle - E97, E99

Horse - E30, E31, E33, E37, E39, R20, R22

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

Crafty Sentiments Challenge For Someone Special

Good Morning and welcome to my new DT post for the new challenge at Crafty Sentiments. This week our challenge is for you to make a project for someone special.

I decided to use the adorable Isobel Fishy Friends stamp for my card as I love all things mermaid and she is just fin-tastic! I also added that sentiment from one of my Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps sets.

Recipe:

Stamps: Isobel - Fishy Friends from Crafty Sentiments, Treena Twinkles from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps

Papers: Calypso Coral (Retired), Soft Sky & By The Shore DSP all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Calypso Coral (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Calypso Coral Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Gems from That Craft Box

Copics Used: 

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

Hair - BG70, BG72, BG75, BG78 

Tail - B34, B37, B39

Top - G40, G43, G46

Beads - YR12, YR15

Sea - BG000, BG01, BG02, BG05, BG15, BG23, BG32, BG34, BG45, BG53

Seaweed - BG93, BG96, BG99

Bubbles - BG01, BG05, BG07

Fish - YR14, Yr16, YR18

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Crafty Sentiments 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 be won!

Crafty Sentiments Challenge Anything Goes

Good Morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge at Crafty Sentiments. This week our challenge for you is the ever favourite, Anything Goes. I am using the adorable new release Bella - Party Dress. Isn't she just gorgeous? I love her hat!

This card is also for

Lemon Shortbread's Challenge #23 Anything Goes

The Crafty Addicts Challenge #23 Anything Goes

ABC Challenge O is for Open

Creatalicious Challenge #98 Anything Goes

Crafting With An Attitude Challenge #19 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Bella - Party Dress from Crafty Sentiments, Banner Sentiments from Clearly Besotted

Papers: So Saffron, Marina Mist & Beau Chateau DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: So Saffron from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Roses from Amazon, Pearls from stash

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E23, E25, E27
Blue - B32, B34, B37
Petticoat & Ribbon - B32, B34
Yellow - Y21, Y23, Y26
Gold on Bag - Y28
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 Crafty Sentiments 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 be won!

Crafty Sentiments Challenge Anything Goes

Good Morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from Crafty Sentiments. This week our challenge is the old favourite, Anything Goes. I used the gorgeous Isobel Roses stamp for my card and went for my fave pink and brown combo! Isn't she just beautiful?!

Recipe:

Stamps: Isobel Roses from Crafty Sentiments, Thank You from Clearly Besotted

Papers: Strawberry Slush (Retired), Crumb Cake, Elegant Soiree DSP (Retired) & In Colors 2013-15 DSP Stack (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Strawberry Slush (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Strawberry Slush Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Pearls from Crystal Stickers, Lace fro from Marianne Designs, Thank You Dies from Clearly Besotted, Little Bitty Bird Additions Dies from Papertrey Ink

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E33, E35, E37
Dress - RV91, RV93, RV95, RV99
Roses - RV21, RV23, RV25
Leaves & Grass - YG61, YG63, YG67
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 Crafty Sentiments 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?!

Crafty Sentiments New Release Time for Giving

Good Morning! Did you see the fabulous new releases from Crafty Sentiments Designs this month?! I got to work with the adorable Time for Giving and made a card and matching gift box! I went for traditional Christmas colours of red and green and love how they turned out.

Recipe:

Stamps: Time for Giving from Crafty Sentiments

Papers: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Jolly Holiday DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers, Golden Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Very Vanilla Seam Binding from Stampin' Up, Gift Box Template from Dutch Doobadoo

Copics Used:

Girl's Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E13, R20, R30

Boy's Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30

Girl's Hair - E41, E43, E44

Boy's Hair - E23, E2, E27

Dress - E50, E51, E53

Girl's Boots & Boy's Coat - E51, E53, E55

Boy's Boots - E55, E57, E59

Red - R32, R35, R37, R39

Green - YG91, YG93, YG95

Dark Green - YG95, YG97, YG99

Floor - E40, E41, 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 Crafty Sentiments Blog and check out all the other gorgeous new releases this month.

Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Use Dies

Good Morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge at Crafty Sentiments. This fortnight our challenge is an easy one - to use dies. I used dies in almost every card I make so this one was a doddle for me! LOL

I used the gorgeous I Love Flowers for this card and coloured her up in pretty pastel colours, I used a die for the leaves and the top of the image as well as my butterflies dies.

This card is also for

Digi Choosday Week 32 Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create's Challenge #188 Anything Goes

Crafting When We Can Challenge #125 Things With Wings (I have some butterflies on my card somewhere!)

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #39 Anything Goes

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #16 3 of something  (I have 3 butterflies)

Recipe:

Stamps: I Love Flowers from Crafty Sentiments

Papers: Pink Pirouette, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi & Tea Party DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Pink Pirouette Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Lace from local market, Flowers from eBay, Eyelet Lace Punch Around The Page Set from Martha Stewart, Pearls from Hobbycraft, Tiara Mini Edgeable Die from Crafter's Companion, Doily from eBay, Swirl Leaves Die 6002/0163 from Joy Crafts, Leavenworth Butterfly Trio Die from Memory Box

Copics Used:

Skin - E50, R00, R11, R20

Hair - E50, E53, E43

Jeans - B91, B93, B95, B97

Top, Flowers & Jeans Trim - RV91, R81, R83

Shoes - Y23, Y26, Y28

Leaves - G14, G24, G17

Yellow - Y21, Y23, Y26

Basket - E81, E84, E87
Clouds - C00, C1, C2
Sky - B0000, B000, B00, B01
Grass - G14, G21, G24, G05, G17

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

Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Animals

Good Morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge at Crafty Sentiments. This week our challenge is animals, so we would love to see you use images of animals on your cards and projects. Suzette has a great range of different animal stamps in the Crafty Sentiments store, so why not head on over there and have a look!

I used the gorgeous Strawberry Delight for my card - a perfect image for summertime, don't you think?

Recipe:

Stamps: Strawberry Delight from Crafty Sentiments, Strawberry Patch Sentiments from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Old Olive from Stampin' Up, Berry Sweet Paper Bloc from Joy Crafts, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Card blank from Craft UK Unlimited

Inks: Basic Black & Real Red both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Silver At You Spica Pen, Pebbles Pearlescent Chalks

Accessories: Berry Sweet Strawberry Die 6002/0453 from Joy Crafts, Gems from Poundland, Flowers from stash, Doily from eBay, Old Swedish Lace Die from Magnolia

Copics Used:

Bunny - E40, E41, E42, E43, E44, R20, R30, R22

Wheelbarrow - E33, E35, E37

Strawberries - R22, R24, R27, R29, R59

Flowers - Y0000, Y21, Y23 

Leaves - YG91, YG93, YG95

Grass - YG63, YG25, YG61, YG05, YG11

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

Crafty Sentiments Challenge Anything Goes

Good morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge at Crafty Sentiments. This week our challenge is the favourite Anything Goes. You don't have to use an image from Crafty Sentiments, but we sure do love it when you do!

I used the adorable Isobel Butterfly Fairy for my card this week, which went perfectly with my new Dutch Doobadoo card template!

Here is the card closed... (I did try to use some magnetic sheet underneath the patterned papers but it wasn't strong enough to keep the "front doors" closed, so I added some ribbon instead. The ribbon doesn't quite close it unless it is pressed flat though.

And here is it open... I tried to make it look like the vines and flowers were growing up the side panels. Love how it came out! 

This card is also for

613 Avenue Create's Challenge #184 Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 28 For The Girls

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Flora and Fauna

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge Fancy Folds

Crafting From The Heart Challenge #120 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Isobel Butterfly Fairy from Crafty Sentiments, Sentiment Tags from Lili of the Valley

Papers: Wisteria Wonder, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, So Saffron & Pear Pizzazz all from Stampin' Up, Lavender Garden Patterned Papers from Craft & You Design, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Wisteria Wonder from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Wisteria Wonder Ribbon & Dazzling Details Glitter Glue both from Stampin' Up, Border Stitch Die CR1250 & Butterflies Punch Die CR1354 from Marianne Design, Pergola Die 6002/0414 from Joy Crafts. Little Bitty Bird Additions Dies from Papertrey Ink, Darla & Vivienne Butterflies Dies both from Memory Box, Butterfly Card Art from Dutch Doobadoo, Cinnamon Stickles, Flower Punch from XCut

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E43, E44, E47, E49

Dungarees - E40, E41, E43

Bow, T-Shirt, Belt & Shoe - BV01, BV02, BV04

Wings - Bv0000, BV000, BV00, BV01

Butterflies - E44, E47, BV11, BV13

Flowers - Y21, Y23, Y6, E43, E44

Leaves & Stems - YG95, YG97, YG99

Grass - YG95, YG97, YG99, YG63, YG67, YG11

Sky - BG10, BG32

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

Crafty Sentiments Challenge Anything Goes

Good Morning and welcome to my new DT post for the new challenge over at Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog. This time our challenge is an anything goes one and you don't have to use an image from Crafty Sentiments, although we would love to see you use one if you have one!

I used the gorgeous Annabel - Summertime for this challenge and used some different colours from my usual palette of pinks, aqua and purples! I do love this combo though! Always great to try out new ones!

This card is also for

Crafting From The Heart Challenge #118 Anything Goes

Love To Scrap Challenge #80 Anything Goes

Crafting When We Can #122 Any Occasion

613 Avenue Create's Challenge #182 Anything Goes

Ruby's Rainbow Challenge #132 Hip To Be Square

Recipe:

Stamps: Annabel - Summertime from Crafty Sentiments, Dreamy Days from Lili of the Valley

Papers: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Moonlight DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Card Blank from Crafts Unlimited

Inks: Hello Honey (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Lost Lagoon Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Lace from stash, No End Borders Dies 6002/0479 from Joy Crafts, Circle & Scalloped Circle Nestabilities both from Spellbinders, Flowers from Amazon

Copics Used:

Skin - E50, E53, E11, YR20, R11

Hair - E70, E71, E74, E79

Eyes - E43, E44

Dress - BG70, BG72, BG75, BG78

Flowers - Y32, Y35, Y38, RV32, RV34

Cat - C00, C2
Grass - G02, G40, G43, G21, G85
Sky - BG10, BG11, BG0000

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

Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Summer

Good Morning and welcome to my very first post for a new design team. I have had to keep schtum about being on this team since April, but as today is my very first official challenge, I can finally announce it!

Today's challenge from Crafty Sentiments is entitled Summer and it looks like summer is finally starting here in the UK; lots of sunshine, warm breezes, no need for a coat in the mornings to work and still some rain! Yep ,typical UK summer!

I used the gorgeous Annabel - Beach Ball for my first card and used the Create & Learn background again to create the beach and sea scene. Now I know how to do this, it is so quick and easy too!

Recipe:

Stamps: Annabel - Beach Ball from Crafty Sentiments, Back Pocket Basics & Signature Series: Flower both from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Pacific Point, Baked Brown Sugar (Retired), Hello Honey (Retired) & Kaleidoscope DSP (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Card blank from Crafts Unlimited

Inks: Daffodil Delight & Hello Honey (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Molotow White Paint Pen

Accessories: Daffodil Delight Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Clouds Dies, Heart-2-Heart #6 Dies & Back Pocket Basics Dies all from Papertrey Ink, Mini Shells Dies from Impression Obsession, Die-Namics Catch-A-Wave Die from MFT

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E55, E57, E59
Eyes - YG93, YG95
Red - R14, R17
Yellow - Y18, Y19
Orange - YR14, YR16
Green - YG11, YG13, YG17
Sky - BG000, B00, B12, B14, B16, B18. B39
Sea - BG45, B12, B16
Sand - E81, E53, E84
Shell - YR12, YR14

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

Fussy And Fancy Friday Challenge #131 Wings and Things

Good morning everyone and welcome to my post for the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge blog. This fortnight we are challenging you to use the theme Wings and Things, so think of things with wings - butterflies, fairies, dragons, birds, dragonflies etc etc.

I used the cute Butterfly Girl from Crafty Sentiments for my card - she is adorable, don't you think? I just had to have butterflies on my card for this challenge as I'm sure you all know, I do love my butterflies and now Spring is coming (I hope it's coming anyway) we should start to see these pretty insects around soon!

And here she is... A different colour combo from me too, but it made me think of Spring (and helped to slightly reduce that mountain of patterned papers I have!)

This card is also for Creative Fingers Challenge #64 Anything Goes, Creative Knockouts Challenge #73 to use lots of embellishments (I have ribbon, flowers, pearls butterfly border and die cuts) and for Through The Craft Room Door's Challenge Anything Goes.

Recipe:

Stamps: Butterfly Girl from Crafty Sentiments, Four Seasons (Retired) & Age Awareness both from Stampin' Up

Papers: Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, Crushed Curry, Whisper White & Afternoon Picnic DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz & Crushed Curry all from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Wisteria Wonder Ribbon (Retired), Window Frames Framelits Dies & Finishing Touches Border Dies all from Stampin' Up, Butterfly Border Die & Butterfly Die both from Joy Crafts, Pippi Butterfly Die from Memory Box, Flowers from Hobbycraft, Pearls from Hobby House

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30 (Her skin doesn't look as dark in real life - looks a bit sunburnt here! LOL)

Hair - YR31, Y21, Y23, YR23, E43

Yellow on wing - Y21, Y23, YR23

Purple - BV0000, BV01, BV02, BV04

Green - YG61, YG63, YG67

Mushroom - E42, E43, E44, R24, R27, R29

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're there too?!

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge #127 - 2 of a Kind

Good morning and welcome to another challenge from the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge blog. This fortnight we are sponsored by Crafty Sentiments and our challenge to you is called "2 of a kind", which means to use pairs of things.

I used my new Let It Snow CD-Rom from Crafty Sentiments and used 2 of the digital stamps from it - the image and sentiment.  I also used 2 folds, 2 patterned papers on the outside, 2 pieces of ribbon with 2 bows, 2 red gems, 2 flowers, each with 2 layers and 2 leaves. See it's so easy to use pairs of things!

And here's the inside using 2 different patterned papers - you can see the 2 folds better this time.

Recipe:

Stamps: Let It Snow CD-Rom from Crafty Sentiments

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

Inks: Copic Markers, Golden Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Real Red Cotton Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Red Gems form Papermania, Brads from stash, Faux Quilled Blooms Die from Sue Wilson @Creative Expressions

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E21, E25, E27, E29

Reds - R35, R37, R39

Olive Green - YG93, YG95, YG97

Green on Bauble - YG61, YG63, YG67

Ground - E40, E41, E42

And that's all form me for today 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!

Fussy and Fancy Challenge #123 Use red as the main colour

Thank Goodness it's Friday! It's been a long, busy and tiring week and I've started my zumba classes up again after having the summer off and boy does it show! It won't be long before I'm back into the swing of them though!

Anyway it's time for another fabulous challenge from the Fussy and Fancy Challenge blog and this fortnight we are challenging you to use red as the main colour of your card or project. We are also sponsored by Crafty Sentiments and have a great prize for you!

Here's my card using the cute Christmas Helper...Isn't she cute?!

This card is also for Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenge #19 to use red. 

Recipe:

Stamps: Christmas Helper from Crafty Sentiments, Holiday Lights from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, White Glitter Card, Jolly Holiday DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card, 

Inks: Cherry Cobbler from Stampin' Up, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, Golden Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Polka Dot Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Snowflakes Dies LR0123 from Marianne Creatables, Edge Border Die 6002/0260 from Joy Crafts!, Snowflake Tree Die from Memory Box, Gems from Papermania

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E41, E43, E44, E47

Dark Red - R56, R89, R59

Bright Red - R22, R24, R27

Leaves - G97, G99

Green on Presents - YG91, YG93, YG95

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 Challenge blog and check out all the gorgeous cards from the rest of the DT and join in the fun whilst you are there too! 

Snowy Greetings!

I don't usually start my Christmas cards this early, although I have already made a couple for specific challenges. But as this is my first pink Christmas card of the year, I thought I would enter it into Crafty Ribbons Challenge #102. I do think I'm probably stretching the challenge a bit, but I don't know anyone with a new baby for a baby's first Christmas, nor do I know anyone whose spending their first Christmas together, so first pink Christmas card it is!

This card is also for The Outlawz Wednesday Sketch Challenge to use the sketch below, Crafty Sentiments' Challenge to use spots or stripes, In The Pink's Challenge #52 to use buttons and bows and for Crafty Little Fairies September Challenge to use sparkle and bling.

And here's my card with some very strategically placed frantage to cover up the blob from my W9 marker! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Christmas Dress from Crafty Sentiments, On Ice from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Primrose Petals, Basic Gray both from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card, Uncommon Patterned Papers from Authentique

Inks: Primrose Petals from Stampin' Up, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen, Versamark, White Gel Pen

Accessories: Primrose Petals Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Oval and Scalloped Oval Nestabilities both from Spellbinders, Buttons from The Works, Twine from Doodlebug, Shabby White Frantage Embossing Powder from Stampendous, Clear Gems from Papermania, Wooden Snowflakes, White Glitter Glue, Pink Gems all from Hobbycraft

Copics Used:

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

Hair - W3, W5, W7, W9

Dress & Hat - R81, R83, R85

Trims - R11, R12

Cape & Boots - C1, C3, C5

Ground - W1, W3

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