A Foxy Lady

Hello!

I was in a Christmasy mood--yes, even as the fall season is just approaching...yikes, next week! But really, is it every tooo... early for a Christmas card? A matter of opinion I guess. Anyway, I've used this In2stamps image of Lady Petronella.

Thanks to Erin for the use of her sketch that she created for Sunday Sketch & Stamp Challenge #36.

The colour scheme of the card is to meet the Colour Create Challenge #53 - red, gold and white or cream.

And at Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge, their theme is Christmas colours. I am hoping that that doesn't mean I have to actually use the tradional colours of red and green.


The original image of Lady Petronella actually has her holding a stem of flower in her left hand, but I didn't think that went well with the Christmas theme. So I did some work masking the flower from the stamped image.

Wherever I colour a touch of gold on the image, I overlay it with some gold micro-glitter. I also use the glitter to frame each piece of the DP's.


Yay...weekend coming up! Have a good one everyone! I'm always looking forward to weekends, especially on Mondays...LOL. Thanks for dropping by. I appreciate your visit very much. Take care!

Stamps: In2stamps Lady Petronella from the April Releases Collection (available from In2stamps on-line store here), PSX G3341 poinsettia, G Studio Holiday clear Stamp series 33.

DP: Creative Imaginations stripes, Making Memories Big Dot Rouge Paperie, Basic Grey Wassail Collection Cranberry Sauce, American Crafts dots.

Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities Petite Ovals Large.

Misc: Vintage Attic Treasures pearls, Michaels pearls, ribbons from my stash.

Smell the Flowers

Hello!

I have a few cards that I have made for In2stamps before I left for my vacation, but didn't have the time to post them before I left. This is one of them. This card features Emily Sniffing Flower from the April Releases Collection. This is more or less a general card. I haven't added any sentiment to it. I'll probably use it as a birthday card. Or...I can use this as a retirement card and add the sentiment 'Now you have time to smell the roses/flowers...Happy Retirement!'


I am entering a few challenges with this card:
Everybody-Art-Challenge - Challenge 104 - In the garden
Stamping for the Weekend - Challenge 45 - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations - Challenge 81 - Butterflies


Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.


Stamps: In2stamps Emily Sniffing Flower (can be purchased from In2stamps on-line store here).
Designer Paper: from Provo Craft Super Slab 10 Spanish Forks paper pad.
Tools: EK Success border punch scallops with dots, Fiskars flower punch, Punch Bunch leaf punch, Martha Stewart butterfly punch.
Embellishments: Making Memories brads, Vintage Attic Treasures pearls.

A Kiss to Make It Better - In2stamps June Challenge

Hello. Happy Friday!

A bit late with this. A new month--Happy June!--which means a new monthly challenge for In2stamps. The theme for this month is Get Well. This will be the last challenge before summer vacation--taking a break in July & August.


You can get all the details of the challenge at the In2stamps Challenges site here. And check out the fabulous cards of the other DT members.

This is what you could win:

6" x 6" patterned papers of Basic Grey's Indian Summer
3 In2stamps stamps of your choice

Challenge is open till 1st of July.

I am trying something completely new to me. I have coloured my image this time in coloured pencils. I am a complete novice at this. I have wanted to try using my Prismacolours pencils for who knows how long. I have been putting it off. In fact, I have had my set of coloured pencils, oh... over 2 years, but haven't used it. I have done my colouring exclusively with my markers. Until now. I like this very much and will be experimenting more with it.

Thanks for dropping by. And have a wonderful weekend...woo hoo.

Stamps: In2stamps Mommy's Caring from the Get Well Collection (avaliable at the In2stamps on-line store), Autumn Leaves Stampology Block 1 clear stamp set.

DP's: Chatterbox Designer Paper Happy Bloom.

Tools: Coluzzle templates circles and ovals, Martha Stewart border punch.

Misc.: Queen & Co. pearls chocolate delight, Recollections Autumn pearls, Tim Holtz distress ink pad vintage photo, Ranger Adirondack raised felt dye pad sunset orange.

Medium: Prismacolour coloured pencils.

In2stamps May Challenge - Kibo

Oops, sorry, I'm sooo... late with this posting. Where did the time go!?!?

This is my DT card for the month of May for In2stamps Challenge Blog.

I have used this image of Kibo the Little Elephant from the In2stamps Cute Animals Collection.

This challenge is a sketch challenge. Make a card using Isabelle's wonderful sketch shown here.

You can get all details for the challenge at In2stamps Challenge blog here. And there is an awesome price to be won. The challenge ends June 1st, 2010.

And have a look at the fabulous cards made by the other DT members. Check out their individual blog also for details of their cards.

Bye for now.

Stamps: Sentiment from the Hero Arts From the Heart Greetings stamp set.
DP: fromthe me&my BIG idea value pack paper pad Fashion District.
Tools: Punch Bunch flower punches big and medium, Punch Bunch leave punch.
Misc.: Recollections Autumn pearls.

In2stamps Challenge #2 - A Micey Gift

Happy February!

A new month and a new challenge at In2stamps Challenge Blog.

It's a sketch challenge and Ida has provided us this wonderful sketch for you to follow.

You can check out the details on the In2stamps Challenges Blog here. THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE 3 STAMPS OF YOUR CHOICE!!!

I hope you will join us. The challenge is open until March 1st, 2010.

Please also check out the wonderful creations of the other DT members at In2stamps.

For my card, I've used this image called A Micey Gift from the Birthday Collection. For an added 3-D effect, I've stamped the image twice and cut out the 2nd image and mounted it on foam tape/dimensionals.

I've also given the card a distressed look for a change.

Stamp: In2stamps A Micey Gift available at In2stamps on-line store, Inkadinkadoo Have a Great Birthday.DP: Chatterbox Scrapbook Walls Light Den Stripe.

Tools: Martha Stewart border punch Crown.
Misc.: Making Memories eyelets, Recollections brads.

Make a Wish

Hello!

Here is my latest card using one of the In2stamps images designed by Luc Vincent. This one is called Yummy for My Tummy from the Birthday Collection. This is such an adorable image for a birthday card.


I am using this card as my entry into the following challenges:

Susie's Sassy Designs Challenge #6 - Card for a Boy/Option of an added animal.

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge #15 - A Birthday Card.

Simon Says Challenge - this week's theme is PUNCH IT!!!
The corner embelishments and the paper lace were made using an EK Success border punch. (Click here if you want to see more of these paper laces.)

A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge 87 - Lots of layering.

I have given the card a more 3-D look by stamping parts of the image a few times and mounting them on double-sided foam tape/dimensionals. You can see the different levels/layers in the picture below.

This In2stamps image can be purchased from their on-line store. You should also check out their new baby and get well collections. Great responses for the new stamps and it's no wonder as the images are so cute.

That's all for today. Thank you so much for visiting. Have a wonderful day!

Stamp: In2stamps Yummy for My Tummy from the Birthday Collection, Great Impressions 'Make a Wish.'

DP's: Chatterbox Scrapbook Walls Canopy Floral and Poolhouse Stripe.

Tools: EK Success border punch.

Misc.: Making Memories brads.

Tilda and Ginger

Hello everyone. And a happy Wednesday!

Woohoo!!!! I've been given the opportunity to be a Guest DT at Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog, for a couple of weeks. Thank you so much ladies. This is by Guest DT card for their Nov. 18/09 challenge. The theme is... Animal Antics.

The image I used here is Magnolia's Tilda with Cat. The cat's name is Ginger, so I coloured her thus appropriately (or did I use that colour first and then call her Ginger?...LOL).

I couldn't think of what embelishment to put at first--I really didn't want to use flowers on this card. I didn't have anything in my stash that's related to a cat. So I had to make something and I hit upon this ball of wool idea. I just punched a circle out of thick cardstock, wrapped some wool/yarn around it and glued it in place.

To decorate the inside of my card, I found the perfect image. This is one of Mo's Digital Stamps.
Aww, doesn't Mo Manning just create such adorable images?

That's it. Thanks for visiting my blog. Would very much appreciate a comment if you have the time.

And don't forget to visit Simon Says Challenge and check out the fabulous creations from their DT members. You may also want to enter their challenge--a $25 Simon Says credit voucher may be yours!

Have a wonderful day!

DP's: Chatterbox Scrapbook Walls Collection Cabana Dots, Cabana Stripes, Sunny Pinwheels.

Misc.: Reflections pearls, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad tea dye.

Tools: EK Success paw print punch, EK Success border punch wave with dots.