Showing posts with label InStyle Stamps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label InStyle Stamps. Show all posts

Friday, 23 April 2010

MIA....

Oh dear.... the blogging situation hasn't improved. The crafting situation hasn't improved. The work situation hasn't improved either. I've not had time to visit anyones blogs lately, I've missed people's birthdays and have just generally been a very rubbish blogging buddy. I feel like I am completely swamped in virtually every area of my life at the minute and things just aren't getting any better. I hasn't helped that I've been away virtually every weekend lately and as I'm a weekend crafter, this has been a bit of a catastrophe. Anyway, I'm actually home this weekend and so am planning a mayor craft fest to try and kickstart my weary mojo. I also want to make up for all the things I've not done recently so that I can appease my guilty conscience and make up for neglecting both my craft stash and my lovely craft friends! Wish me luck.....

Well, I think that is enough moaning. If you are still with me, do you fancy seeing (2 days late...) the card I made for this weeks Copic Colour Challenge? The colours this week are YG00, RV13, V91 and we are sponsored by the wonderful InStyle.  

This one was made using the sketch over at Crazy 4 Challenges. I'm not entirely sure these papers really work together with the green card but hey, you have to try these things, right?!

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Yuki' by InStyle
Paper: Doodlebug.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E50, R81, R83, R85, Y21, Y28, YG00, YG03, YG06, V12, V15, V17, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Gems from stash.

So that is it from me. Sorry to be such a whinge bag, I really hope that this weekend will sort me out!
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Wednesday, 17 March 2010

Copic Colour Challenge 56

Well, it's Wednesday. You know what that means! Copic Colour Challenge day! I was a happy bunny when this weeks colours popped up - thanks Karen! Karen chose BV02, G02 and B32 - such a pretty combo. This combo also gave me a very good excuse to purchase last year's Pink Petticoat spring papers that I've wanted for ages!

This card went a bit wrong to start with but luckily I was able to rescue it. I tried using chalk to give a funky background to the image but.... it just looked rubbish! So I reprinted my image, recoloured it and bunged it over the top! As good as new, don't you think?!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Girl Singer by InStyle.
Sentiment: Whimsy.
Paper: Spring Wishes by Pink Petticoat.
Copic Markers: BV00, BV02, BV04, G00, G02, G05, B32, W1, W3, W5, W7, YR23, Y21, E00, E11, E50, R20, R22.
Tools & Embellishments: Nestabilities, ribbon and button from stash, EK Success border punch.

Sorry I've been a bit quiet lately. I'm up to my eyeballs at work and have masses to do at home as well. I'm away all weekend on a hen so I'm feeling altogether frazzled! Thanks for stopping by though, I so love reading your lovely comments ☺
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Wednesday, 17 February 2010

Copic Colour Challenge 52

Crikey, I'll be spoiling you all today you know. This is going to be the first of 2 posts! Almost unheard of for me! I'm more of a 'pace yourself' kinda gal! 

Anyway, the first post today is to share my Copic Colour Challenge DT card with you. I really enjoyed playing with this weeks colours C3, R11 and G21. Such a pretty little combo and pretty easy to work with, which is always nice! We're also sponsored by InStyle, which would explain this super cute image....!

I'm totally getting in to my soft and springy colours again. It is so nice to get back to this, especially after the chilly winter we've had! I also used the layout over at Friday Sketchers this week - fab sketch, huh?


Goodie List........
Stamps: InStyle Stamps.
Paper: One of my many Zoe Pearn sets from Sweet Shoppe Designs!
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E50, Y17, Y21, YR23, R20, R22, G21, G85, G99, C1, C3, C5, C7, BG01, BG05.
Tools & Embellishments: Nesties, glitter and ribbon from stash.

Make sure you pop back later - I'm in the Whimsy Magical Mythical blog hop!
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Wednesday, 20 January 2010

CCC48

Aren't we flying though the month?! Although, that does mean that we are hurtling ever closer to pay day..... hurrah! I hate January! ☺

Making this card really cheered me up though - so bright and sunny! I love the pretty colours were chosen for this weeks Copic Colour Challenge - G21, B45 and R85. Right up my street! I've also used the fab sketch at Friday Sketchers this week - definately one I will use again.


Bet you are wondering there the B45 is, huh?! Look in to her eyes.....! Apologies for the rubbish pic by the way, I can't seem to get the sentiment to show up properly.

Goodie List........
Stamps: In Style.
Paper: Zoe Pearn - Sweet Shoppe Designs.
Ink & Colour: Memento (Tuxedo Black) & Copic markers.
Tools & Embellishments: Gems and Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by today - hope you can play along with us at CCC!
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Wednesday, 16 December 2009

Copic Colour Challenge #44

Good gawd, it is getting cold out there isn't it?! My colleague got all excited this morning as Met Check have said that we can expect snow in Southampton on Christmas day! A total rarity for us. Mind you, it probably won't affect me as I'll be at home with my folks on the Isle of Wight and, due to that lovely coastline, they never get any snow there!

Anyway, enough waffling..... It's Copic Colour Challenge time! This week we are sponsored by InStyle stamps and the colour trio is Y15, BG05 and E47. Whilst making my card, I was mentally cursing the DT member who thought up this colour combo..... that was until I realised that I was the poor fool who picked it!!!


So, here is my card using my InStyle image. I love this girlie and this is going to be my Christmas card to my niece. Hope she likes it!

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Girl Singer' by InStyle.
Paper: 'Jolly by Golly' by Cosmo Cricket.
Ink & Colour: Memento (Tuxedo Black) & Copic markers.
Tools & Embellishments: Gems from stash, computer generated sentiment.

So, that's it from me today. Hope you are all well and that you are all set for the big day!

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Wednesday, 18 November 2009

Copic Colour Challenge 40

Just a VERY quick one from me today as I am sneakily posting at work again - oops! Am stupidly behind with everything at the moment as we have had about 8 swimming filled weekends on the bounce and, as this is when I do the majority of my crafting, I'm now struggling to keep up!

Anyway, enough of my whining. Here is my card for this weeks Copic Colour Challenge. The colours this week are RV23, YG06 and YR04 and we are sponsored by the super-dooper InStyle Stamps.



I am amazed this card looks this neat actually as I made it in 40 minutes last night before bed! Can't wait until the weekend when I can have a proper craft fest!

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Sarah' by InStyle.
Paper: 'Tutti Frutti' by Zoe Pearn, Sweet Shoppe Designs.
Ink & Colour: Memento (Tuxedo Black) & Copic markers.
Tools & Embellishments: Gems from stash.

Right gotta dash - it's time for spinning!
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Wednesday, 21 October 2009

Copic Colour Challenge 36

Sorry for the slightly late post, I've just had Spinning and I'm cream crackered! Really need to have a kip now, sooooo tired! The good news is that after today, I'm off for 5 whole days - woohoo!

Right, down to business. It's Wednesday, which means that it is Copic Colour Challenge time! This week we are sponsored by the wonderful InStyle stamps and the lovely Virginia has provided the DT with images to use - cool huh?! The colours this week are G99, V17 and YR68....

This card started as a total disaster and was then rescued slightly when it became it's current state! To start with, I had nothing in the top right hand corner. I kinda thought something was missing but decided less was more. Ali then said, "it needs something in the top right hand corner". Grrr.... So I added a sentiment. DISASTER! Looked blinkin' awful. So I ended up ripping it (and half of the Doodlebug paper) off and covering the remaining mess with this huge bow ensemble! The things we go through for our art eh?!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Sasha by InStyle Stamps.
Paper: Doodlebug.
Ink & Colour: Memento (Tuxedo Black) & Copic markers.
Embellishments: Ribbon, embroidery thread, button and gems from stash.

Hope all you Copic users are able to join us this week!
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