Something Else on Saturday #214 Featuring Gentleman George from Art by MiRan

Good morning and welcome to this week's Something Else on Saturday post. This week, I thought I would add another masculine card to my stash and then halfway through making this one, thought it would be the perfect card for one of my male colleagues at work for the end of the school year. I know he will love this image! This cool guy is an old one from Art by MiRan, but is still available in her Etsy store. 

Recipe:

Stamps: Gentleman George from Art by MiRan, Newton's Summer Treats from Newton's Nook Designs

Papers: Highland Heather & Night of Navy both from Stampin' Up, Winter Wishes Patterned Papers from Echo Park, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Highland Heather from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Silver Brads from Stampin' Up

Copics Used:

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

Hair - T5, T7, T9

Eyes - B12, B14, B16

Navy - B93, B95, B97, B99

Shirt & Blue Shoes - B12, B14

Purple - V12, V15, V17

Cane - T1, T3, T5

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you all again soon! Have a fabulously cool day! 

All Things Magical and Mythical #74 Featuring Maria Mariposa from Art by MiRan

Good morning and welcome to today's All Things Magical and Mythical post. I can't believe today is the end of February! This year is flying by! For today's card I thought I would use one of my favourite images from Art by MiRan. I haven't used one of her images for a while. ABM was my first DT years ago and I was really sad when she decided to close the challenge down, but never mind, I still have all these gorgeous images to use!

And here she is in one of my favourite colour combos - aqua, yellow and black. I added lots of layers and lots of butterflies and totally love how this one came out! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Maria Mariposa from Art by MiRan

Papers: Daffodil Delight, Bermuda Bay & Eastern Elegance DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Copic Markers, Clear Wink of Stella

Accessories: Around With Butterflies Die 6002/0322 & Butterfly Border Die 6002/0251 both from Joy Crafts, Crystal Stickles, Blossom 4 Nestabilities from Spellbinders

Copics Used:

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

Hair - C6, C8, C10

Eyes - YG63, YG67

Dress - BG53, BG45, BG57, BG49, Y15, Y17

Shoes - Y13, Y15, Y17

Wings - Y11, Y13, Y15, BG11, BG53, BG45, N7, N9 

Flowers - Y38, BG01, BG02

Leaves - YG13, YG17

and that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you all again soon! Have a fabulous day! 

Something Else on Saturday #90 Featuring #382 by Art by MiRan

Good morning and happy Saturday! I can't believe this is the last weekend of January already! And what a start to the new year it has been. Schools in the UK were closed to all but key worker and vulnerable children, so starting on Wednesday 6th January, I have been teaching lessons through zoom every day! This is a whole new way of teaching for me and not something I have ever been taught to do either, so I am still learning as I go! It's been fun, but hard work as well. And now the most recent announcement is that we probably won't be going back into schools until at least March!

Anyway...on to today's Something Else on Saturday card. This week I have been adding my card templates and stencils to my Evernote account and realised it has been ages since I dug one out and made a shaped card, so that was the plan for this card. I used a digi stamp from Art by MiRan that MiRan gave away on Facebook last year, but she doesn't have a name unfortunately, just a number #382. You can find this image in her etsy store here though. I need to use MiRan's images more - this was one of my first design teams and loved these images. 

Recipe:

Stamps: #382 from Art by MiRan

Papers: Real Red, Basic Black, Modern Medley DSP (Retired) & Twitterpatted DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Copic Markers, Clear Wink of Stella

Accessories: Basic Black Ribbon (Retired) form Stampin' Up, Gems from Poundland, Ticket Shape Art Template from Dutch Doobadoo, Floral Flourishes Dies 6002/0160 from Joy Crafts, Sentiments One Dies & Labels #23 both from Spellbinders

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E23, E25, E27, E29

Eyes - E42, E43, E44

Red - R35, R37, R39

Black - T5, T7, T9

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you all again soon! Have fun and stay safe! 

Something Else on Saturday #2 Art by MiRan Colouring Page

Good morning and welcome to another of my Something Else on Saturday posts. This week I am using one of the gorgeous new colouring pages from Art by MiRan. I used to be on her Design Team until she took a break from drawing to focus on having her baby, who is a gorgeous little girl now.

However, she has recently returned with a small colouring book and this is one of the pages from it. I resized it to an almost A5 sized image and coloured it using my Copics. It took a while to do but it turned out so beautiful I think, that it was well worth it! (Why does my sky always look horrible when I photograph it, though?! It looks so much better in real life!)

This colouring is also for

A Gem of A Challenge Week 5 Anything Goes

A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge #88 Anything Goes

Creatalicious Challenge #159 Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Challenge #453 Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Week 11 Anything Goes

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge One for the Ladies/Girls

Recipe:

Stamps: Coloring Pack #01 from Art by MiRan

Papers: Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Copic Markers, Polychromos

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E71, E74, E77, E79
Eyes - E23, E25, E27
Dress - BG53, BG45, BG57, BG49
Jacket - RV21, RV23, RV25, RV29
Trim on Dress - RV25, RV29
Pendant - BG45, RV32, RV42
Leaves - BG93, BG96, BG99
Branches - E33, E35, E37
Roofs - E08, E09, E15, E17
Bonsai Tree - E57, E59, G14, G16, G19
Walls - E30, E31, E34
Glass - BG70, BG72
Other Trees - G85, G94, G99
Flowers - RV11, RV13, RV14
Turquoise Flower - BG02, BG05, BG07
Moon - C00, C0, C1, C2
Path - W1, W2, W3, W5
Sky - B91, B93, B95, B97, B99, Polychromos

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and see you again next Saturday for another Something Else post!

Art By MiRan Goodbye Post

Good evening everyone. It is with a very sad heart that I have to write this post! Mi Ran has decided to take a break from her Art by MiRan digital stamp work to concentrate on other projects and has therefore decided to close both the Art by MiRan Facebook group and the Art by MiRan blogs.

I have been part of the Facebook team from the beginning, when it was just me on my own-some and started hosting the monthly challenges. Together with Jackie, we also started the Progressive Challenge which has just completed its 2nd year. I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of this team and seeing it grow from just a couple of entries to almost 30 every month. Some of you lovely ladies have joined in every month and I really do enjoy seeing what you create with the gorgeous images every month.

So I now give a huge thank you to Mi Ran for inviting me for joining her team over 2 years ago, to Jackie Randolph for helping me learn the ropes as the Facebook Team Coordinator, to Bonnie, Liz, Melanie, Pauline, Gloria and Silvia for being part of the team, to the rest of the Art by MiRan Design Team for being fabulous friends and to all our guest designers and challenge entrants for making the last two years or so an absolute blast!

Here is my final card as a goodbye and thank you. This card is dedicated to everyone I mentioned, but mostly to Mi Ran for her friendship, love and faith in me! I will so miss being part of your team, Mi Ran, but I know I have made such a fabulous friend in you and we will always stay in touch! From the bottom of my heart, thank you!

This card is also for

Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Week 5 Anything Goes

Crafting With Friends Challenge #36 Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #124 Anything Goes

Brown Sugar Challenge #236 Pink and Pearls

Aloha Friday Challenge #87 Anything Goes with a twist of Something New (New image and Lace)

Recipe:

Stamps: Fairy Nerida from Art by MiRan, Welcome To This World Greetings from Joy Crafts

Papers: Rose Red & Soft Suede both from Stampin' Up, Floral Paper Bloc from Joy Crafts, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Rose Red from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Rose Red Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Lace from Brenda's Ribbon and Lace Facebook Group, Pearls from stash, Lace Edger 2 Die from Joanna Sheen, Doily from Martha Stewart

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E23, E25, E27

Eyes - B14, B16, B18

Flowers & Petals - RV23, RV25, RV29
Dress & Outer Wings - RV11, RV13, RV14
Aqua - BG32, BG34, BG23
Leaves - YG17, G05, G46
Grass - YG17, YG25, G05, G46
Sky - B0000, B000

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and please do pop on over to the Art by MiRan Facebook Group where each of the design team members will be sharing a final card with each Friday of this last month.

Art by MiRan Facebook Team's January Anything Goes Challenge

Good evening and welcome to my post for the new anything goes challenge at the Art by MiRan  Facebook Group. This month our challenge has the optional twist of making a thank you or a goodbye project. I opted for a thank you card (you can never have too many of those!) and used the gorgeous Tulipa in lots of bright red and yellow.

This card is also for

The Corrosive Challenge #1 Anything Goes

Creative Moments Challenge #110 Anything Goes

Artistic Inspirations Challenge #171 Anything Goes

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #18 Anything Goes

As You Like It Challenge Your Favourite Flower and Why (I love tulips as they indicate to me the start of Spring and warmer weather and I also love the range of colours they come in!)

Recipe:

Stamps: Tulipa from Art by MiRan, Any Occasion from Stampin' Up

Papers: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Daffodil Delight & Pink Flamingo DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Real Red & Daffodil Delight both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Real Red Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Pearls & Doily both from stash, Lace from local market, Stamens & Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & eBay, Leavenworth & Cascadia Butterfly Trio Dies both from Memory Box

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E74, E77, E79

Eyes - YG06, G14, G17

Red - R32, R35, R37, R39

Yellow - Y13, Y15, Y19

Centre of yellow flowers - C9

Bubbles - BG02, BG32, BG23

Leaves & Stems - G94, G99

Shading on white - C1, C2

Background - G0000, G000, G00

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

Art by MiRan January 2017 Progressive Challenge

Good afternoon and welcome to my post for the very final progressive challenge from the Art by MiRan Facebook team. There are going to be some changes coming up for Art by MiRan early this year and one of them is the end of the progressive challenge after 2 years. I cannot let you know just yet what those changes will be, but be sure to keep an eye on the Facebook group to find out in the coming months.

But anyway on to this month's fabulous image, Lady Emma. To find out how to get a hold of her, head on over to the Art by MiRan Facebook group and check out my pinned post there. As this is the last progressive challenge, I just had to colour her up in my fave pink colour combo!

This card is also for

As You Like It Favourite Hair Combo (I love this shade of brown as depending on how much you use of each colour it can range from really light brown to really dark!)

Artistic Inspirations Challenge #170 Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart Challenge #142 Anything Goes

Crafting When We Can Challenge #135 Anything Goes

In The Pink Challenge #110 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Lady Emma from Art by MiRan, Everyday Grungy Messages from Lili of the Valley

Papers: Blushing Bride & Chocolate Chip both from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Cardboard Patterns Patterned Paper from DecoTime

Inks: Blushing Bride from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Whisper White Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Double Loops Punch Around The Page Set from Martha Stewart, Diamond Stickles

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E71, E74, E77, E79

Eyes - E84, E87, E89

Dress - RV32, RV34, E04

Bright Pink Flowers - RV11, RV13, RV14

Pale Pink Flowers - RV10, R81, R83

Bubbles - BG000, BG01, BG02

Grass - BG93, BG96, BG99

And that's it from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Art by MiRan Facebook group and check out all the other gorgeous projects from the rest of the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?!

The Craft Box Let It Snow Canvas Trilogy

Good afternoon and welcome to my second project using the December Craft Box. In the mad run up to Christmas I completely forgot to do this project and then found these 3 small 7 x 5 inch canvases when having a tidy up of some old crafting stuff and knew what I wanted to do with them straight away.

Using a mixture of baby blue, pearl ice blue and blanc acrylic paints, I painted a random background before adding some snowflake die cuts along the edges and corners and then covered all the edges with Snowtex to give each canvas a snowy texture.

I added lots of goodies from the December Christmas Craft Box including the Christmas Tree Sniparts and that gorgeous snowflake Snipart frame, both of which I painted white. I used the snowflake glass stickers in each corner and then added lots of the beaded snowflakes and gems everywhere.

On the centre panel I added the gorgeous Snowflake Suzanne from Art by MiRan, also adding some Snowtex around her. I added some of flowers, pine cones and berries to this canvas as well, covering them all again with more Snowtex. I love that stuff!

I then finished off each canvas using lots of Stickles glitter on all the die cuts,, just to make it really sparkle and although you can't see it well in the photos,the shimmer from the paint and the sparkle from the gems and glitter glue make this project really shine. These will look fabulous as part of my Christmas/winter decorations.

This project is also for 

Sweet Stampers Challenge #2 Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations Challenge #265 Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door's Challenge Anything Goes

Brown Sugar Challenge #231 Anything Goes

Creatalicious Challenge #106 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Snowflake Suzanne from Art by MiRan

Papers: Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers, White Gel Pen, Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen, Baby Blue, Pearl Ice Blue & Blanc Acrylic Paints all from Docrafts

Accessories: Snowflake Border & Corner Dies & Peeking Snowflakes Dies both from Creative Expressions, Winter Die 6002/2033 from Joy Crafts, Shimmering Snowflakes Dies from Memory Box, Swedish Ice Stars Dies LR0123 from Marianne Designs, Snowtex, Diamond Stickles, Gems from Papermania, Glass Snowflake Stickers, Flowers, Berries, Pine Cones, Snipart Snowflake Frame, Snipart Christmas Tree and Beaded Snowflakes all from The Craft Box

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E71, E74, E77
Eyes - E74, E77, E79
Dress -  B32, B34, B37, B39
Wrap - B01, B02, B04
Flower - BG000
Background - 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 Craft Boxers Facebook group and check out all the other gorgeous projects from the DT and fans and why not share your own projects whilst you are there too?!

Art by MiRan December Facebook Challenge - Anything Goes

Good evening and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from Art by MiRan's Facebook team. This month our anything goes challenge has an optional theme of celebrations. I am still in Christmas card making mode, so I made another Christmas card, but hopefully one of my last ones! I used the same patterned papers as before so ended up with the same colour combo, but I love it!

I used the adorable Winter for this card, an old image, but still really cute!

This card is also for

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #17 Anything Goes

Creatalicious Challenge #105 Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #456 Snowflakes

Inspiration Destination Challenge #116 Anything Goes

As You Like It Challenge Favourite Christmas Song (I bought this stamp set just for this sentiment as Have A Merry Little Christmas is my fave christmas song. I just love the classy tune!)

Recipe:

Stamps: Winter from Art by MiRan, Santa's Sentiments from Creative Expressions

Papers: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Whisper White & Candy Cane Lane DSP all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Real Red from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Real Red Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Swedish Ice Stars LR0123 from Marianne Design, Fairmont Labels Nestabilities from Spellbinders, Red 3D Pearl Effects from Dovecraft

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E70, E71, E74
Eyes - E1, E74, E77
Red - R35, R37, R39
Brown - E42, E43, E44

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

Art by MiRan Progressive Challenge for December

Good evening everyone and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from the Art by MiRan Facebook team. This month we have a cute image that could be used for wintery cards or for birthdays or any other occasion that you can think of.

To find out all the information for how you can get hold of her, head on over to the Art by MiRan Facebook group and check out the pinned post there for the details!

And here is my card. I made her into a wintery card to add another one to my Christmas card stash. I seem to have been making Christmas cards forever now, but I'm still not sure if I will have enough or not! Need to get my Christmas card list written.

This card is also for

The ABC Challenge U is for Unconventional

Crafty Ribbons Challenge #178 Christmas

Creative Knockouts Challenge #170 Festive Fun

Craft-Dee Bowz December Challenge

Crafting With Friends Challenge #33 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: ??? from Art by MiRan, Shake It Up Polar Bears from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, Winter Flurry from Card-io

Papers: Elegant Eggplant & Whisper White both from Stampin' Up, Winter Fairies Patterned Papers from Pretty Graphik, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Card base from Crafts UK 

Inks: Tempting Turquoise from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Wink of Stella

Accessories: Whisper White Ribbon (Retired) & Tempting Turquoise Ribbon (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Create-A-Flake 3 Dies from Spellbinders, Gems from stash

Copics Used:

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

Hair & Shoes - C3, C5, C7, C9

Eyes - B04, B05, B06

Jeans - B32, B34, B37, B39

Scarf - B41, B21, B24

Jumper - BV08, V12, V15, V17

Ground - W0, 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 Art by MiRan Facebook Group and check out all the other fabulous projects from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?!

Art by MiRan Facebook Challenge Anything Goes for November

Good evening everyone and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from the Art by MiRan Facebook team. I was running really late with this card as I actually thought I had made one already until I looked in the events page I had set up in our DT group and realised that the card I was thinking of was last month's! Ooops, so a couple of evenings this week, I coloured the image and then made the card. I rarely craft during the week as I am either too shattered from work or am working at home marking books instead. Luckily this week has been a little easier on marking for me!

Anyway here's the card I made using the gorgeous Winnie with her delicious cup of hot chocolate! I coloured her up in my current fave Christmas combo of red, white and brown and added some new digital papers that I bought from an etsy store the other day. They were on offer and costs me about 82p a pack, so a bought a few packs! They print so beautifully as well, so were a good purchase!

This card is also for

Creative Moments Challenge #106 Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments Challenge #168 Anything Goes + A Sentiment

Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenge #11 Christmas

Creative Fingers Challenge #120 Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #151 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Winnie from Art by MiRan

Papers: Early Espresso & Whisper White both from Stampin' Up, Christmas Papers PS773 from Pretty Graphik, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Card base from Crafts UK Unlimited

Inks: Copic Markers, Clear Wink of Stella

Accessories: Real Red Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Snowflake Border Die from Find IT Media, Holly Jolly Merry Christmas Die from Yvonne Creations, Striped Swirl Edger Die from Creative Expressions, White Opal Liquid Pearls

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E70, E71, E74, E77, E79

Eyes - E70, E71, E74

Coat - E41, E42, E43, E44

Belt - E44, E47, E49, Y28

Hat & Skirt - R22, R24, R27, R29

Cup - R46, E41

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

Art by MiRan November Progressive Challenge

Good evening and welcome to my DT post for the new progressive challenge from Art by MiRan. Our image this month is just gorgeous. I do hope you like her too.

To find out how to get hold of her, head on over to the Art by MiRan Facebook group and read my pinned post for all the details.

And here she is...walking in a Winter Wonderland.

This card is also for

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #150 Anything Goes

A Bit More Time To Craft's Challenge #31 Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations Challenge #261 Anything Goes

Creatalicious Challenge #102 Anything Goes

Petal Lu's Challenge #25 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Winter Alyssa from Art by MiRan, Winter Wishes Stars from Joy Crafts

Papers: Marina Mist, Night of Navy & Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Frosty Christmas Patterned Papers (Retired) from Lili of the Valley, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Marina Mist from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Frosted Lace Stickles, Christmas Trees Dies 6002/2056 from Joy Crafts, Shimmering Snowflakes Dies from Memory Box

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E40, E41, E42, E43

Eyes - E55, E57, E59

Dress - V91, V93, V95, V99

Shawl - B41, B21, B45

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

Art by MiRan October Facebook Challenge Anything Goes

Good evening and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from Art by MiRan's Facebook team. Our challenge this time is Anything Goes with an optional theme of creating a winter/Christmas card or project.

I used the gorgeous Faylinn for my card and turned her into a winter fairy - just shows that certain images can be used for so many different occasions! I used one of  my Dutch Doobadoo card art stencils for the shape and lots of goodies from the Yuletide Crafteezee Collection too.

And here's the card almost closed...

And fully opened so you can see the inside a bit better...

This card is also for

As You Like It New or Old Stash (I love getting to play with new stuff and seeing what I can create with it all)

Southern Girls Challenge Punches or Dies

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #149 Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door's Challenge #111 Favourite Colour Combo (Blue and White is one of my favourite winter/Christmas combos)

Polkadoodles Challenge Week #42 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Faylinn from Art by MiRan

Papers: Soft Sky & Whisper White both from Stampin' Up, Contemporary Christmas Patterned Papers from Crafter's Companion, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Snowflake Border Die from Creative Expressions, Winter Die 6002/2033 from Joy Crafts, Lace, Ribbon, Snowflake Buttons & Gem all from Crafteezee Collection, White Gesso & Window Card Art Stencil both from Dutch Doobadoo

Copics Used:

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

Hair - BG000, BG01, BG02, BG05

Eyes - B02, B04, B05

Dress - B0000, B000, B00, B01, B02

Wings - BG10, BG11, BG13, BG53, BG57, BG0000, BG000, BG01

Flowers - BG70, BG72

Dots - BG10, BG01, BG32, BG72

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

Art by MiRan Facebook Progressive Challenge for October

Good evening and boy am I glad it is Friday! Only 2 more weeks to go until half term! This half term has been really busy so far and I am in need of a long rest LOL

Anyway on to this week's project. It is time for our monthly progressive challenge over at the Art By MiRan Facebook Group and as always Mi Ran has drawn us the most gorgeous image to use. And here is Elfette. To find out how to get ahold of her, just pop on over to the Art by MiRan Facebook group and check out my pinned post there!

This card is also for

Copic Marker Europe's Challenge #55 Seeing Red

Inspiration Destination Challenge #106 Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #43 Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door's Challenge Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #92 Die Cuts

Recipe:

Stamps: Elfette from Art by MiRan, Merry Little Christmas from Stampin' Up

Papers: Real Red, Early Espresso, Whisper White & Candy Cane Lane DSP all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Real Red from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Wink of Stella

Accessories: Emerald Envy Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Bells from Papermania, Holly Jolly Christmas Decoration Die from Yvonne Creations, Peeking Snowflake Dies from Creative Expressions, Gems from Papermania

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E42, E43, E44

Eyes, Nutcracker's Hair & Boots - E43, E44, E47

Hat, Dress & Boots - R24, R27, R29

Gold - Y21, Y23, Y26

Green Trims - G43, G46

Nutcracker's Skin - E50, E51, E53

Red on Nutcracker - R56, R89, R59
Nutcracker's Belt - E55, E57, E59

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

Art By MiRan September's Facebook Anything Goes Challenge

Good evening and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from the Art by MiRan Facebook team. This month our second challenge is, as always, an Anything Goes challenge, but the optional theme, if you choose to take it, is Hallowe'en or Fall. I love Hallowe'en (just in case you didn't know) and make  heaps of Hallowe'en cars, even though I don't actually send out that many!

I used the gorgeous Morgana for my card and used some of my patterned papers that I bought from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps recently. This image is just stunning, don't you think?!

This card is also for

Love To Scrap's Challenge #86 Anything Goes

Creative Craft Cottage's Challenge #72 Anything Goes

Southern Girls Challenge #143 Magical and Mythical

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #42 Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination Challenge #104 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Morgana from Art by MiRan

Papers: Basic Black & Pumpkin Pie both from Stampin' Up, Patterned Papers from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Hallowe'en Kit, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Spiderweb Punch Around The Page set from Martha Stewart, Sequins & Felt Pumpkins all from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Hallowe'en Kit, Treat or Treat Captions from Bella BLVD

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E13, R20, R30
Hair - C5, C7, C9
Eyes - YG95, YG97, YG99
Lips - V12, V15, V17
Dress - YR15, YR16, Yr18
Jacket - V93, V95, V99
Goo on webs - YG21, YG25
Background - BV0000, BV000, BV00, C0

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

Art by MiRan September Progressive Challenge

Good evening and welcome to my DT post for the new Progressive Challenge from Art by MiRan. You will just love this month's new image, designed by Mi Ran exclusively for this challenge. To find out how to get her for free or to purchase her, please head on over to the Art by MiRan Facebook Group and check out my pinned post for all the details.

And here is my Goddess Anthea. She is a stunning image and all that gorgeous hair was fun to colour!

This card is also for

Noor Design Sketch Challenge #5

Crafty Catz Challenge #337 Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Challenge Week 36 Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #88 Let's Hear It For The Girls

Crafting By Designs Challenge Ribbons

Recipe:

Stamps: Goddess Anthea from Art by MiRan, Say It In Style from Clearly Besotted

Papers: Basic Grey, Rose Red, Neutrals DSP Stack (Retired), Rose Red Prints DSP (Retired), Sweet & Sour DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Card base from Crafts UK Unlimited, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Rose Red from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Silver Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Resplendent Rectangles Dies from Spellbinders, Edge Side Die 6002/0260, Open Heart With Butterflies Dies 6002/0381, Vintage Flourishes Leaf Die 6003/0046 & Roll Up Roses Dies 6002/0473 all from Joy Crafts, Leaves Dies LR0192 from Marianne Designs

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - RV11, RV32, RV34, RV69
Eyes - YG11, YG13, YG17
Dress - RV52, RV63, RV55
Brooch - W00, W1, W3
Shawl - W1, W3, W5, W7
Flower - C5, C7, C9, RV21, RV23
Orb - BG11
Background - RV0000, RV000, RV00, RV02, 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 Art by MiRan Facebook Group and check out all the other gorgeous projects from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?!

Art by MiRan Sponsors Passionate Paper Creations

Good Morning and welcome to an extra DT post from me for Art by MiRan. This weekend Art by MiRan are sponsoring the Facebook group Passionate Paper Creations run by the lovely Rhea Weigand, who is an amazing colourist! If you are not a member of the group, do pop on over there for heaps of colouring tips, ideas and inspiration as well as popping in to the Art by MiRan group for all your Art by MiRan inspirations too.

There is a colouring contest going on this weekend using this gorgeous image, Asteria, and I had a little play with her too. You can purchase her for 50% off this weekend only!

And here is my version...I loved the background that MiRan had created in her digital sample and tried to use a similar effect with my Copics, using my blender pen to pick up the colour and mix it all together. Her hair is just gorgeous but my pens were really playing up (I think I have been using them a bit too much recently!) so they didn't quite flick the way I wanted but hopefully it all looks ok!

Recipe:

Stamps: Asteria from Art by MiRan, Star Prints from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Bermuda Bay & Smoky Slate both from Stampin' Up, Tiny Miracles Patterned Papers from Lemoncraft, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Bermuda Bay & Smoky Slate both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear & Silver Wink of Stella Pens

Accessories: Strawberry Slush Baker's Twine (Retired), Silver Ribbon & Bermuda Bay Ribbon all from Stampin' Up, Starburst Die from Joanna Sheen, Star Garland CR12780 from Marianne Designs, Straws from eBay

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00,. E21, E11, E04, R20, r30
Hair - E40, E41, E42, E43, E44
Lips & Dress Trim - RV32, RV34
Dress - BG53, BG45, BG57, BG49
Jewellery - RV32, BG53, Blender
Background - RV32, BG0000, BG53, Blender

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Passionate Paper Creations and Art by MiRan groups for more fabulous inspirations and to join in this fantastic colouring contest too.

Art by MiRan Facebook Group August Challenge Anything Goes

Good afternoon and welcome to my DT post for new challenge at the Art by MiRan Facebook group. As always our second challenge of the month is an anything goes challenge, as long as you use an Art by MiRan stamp, which can also include the rubber stamps from Whimsy Stamps. Our optional theme this time is Back to School/School Colours.

My school colours are royal blue, which I don't really like to use on my cards, so instead I used a school themed image and made myself a new pen holder for my desk at work using the gorgeous Box Art Baroque template from Dutch Doobadoo. I used the adorable Bookaholic Kaite and coloured her up in browns with a touch of pink.

And here she is. I kept the box fairly simple using some of my new papers from Anna Marie Designs. I inked all the edges with Crumb Cake and then Chocolate Chip inks for a slightly distressed look.

And here it is all filled in with some random pens. You can't see it, but I added a piece of card as a divider in the middle as all my pens slid down when I added them. This held them up a lot better.

This pen holder is also for

The Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge Anything Goes

Fairytale Challenge #149 Back To School

Aloha Friday Challenge #79 School

Creative Knockouts Challenge #156 School's In

Inspiration Destination Challenge #100 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Bookaholic Kaite from Art by MiRan

Papers: Crumb Cake & Chocolate Chip both from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card, Blissful Pink Patterned Papers from Anna Marie Designs

Inks: Crumb Cake & Chocolate Chip both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Lace from Poundland, Box Art Baroque Template from Dutch Doobadoo

Copics Used: 
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E41, E42, E43, E44
Eyes - ER70, E71, E74
Satchel & Shoes - E13, E15, E18
Outfit - E70, E71, E74, E77, E79
Buckle & Slide - Y28
Pink - R81, R83, R85
Ground - W00, 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 Art by MiRan Facebook group and check out all the other gorgeous projects from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?

Art by MiRan Facebook August Progressive Challenge

Good Afternoon and welcome to my DT post for the new progressive challenge for Art by MiRan's Facebook team. If you don't know what this is, the do head on over to the Facebook group and check out my pinned post to find out all the information on how to get this image for FREE and how to join in the challenge too.

Here is my take on Classy Cheryl, a gorgeous, elegant image this month!

This card is also for 

Brown Sugar Challenge #211 Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Challenge  Week 32 Anything Goes

Through The Purple Haze Challenge #106 Anything Goes

The Outlawz Monday Greetings Challenge Tic Tac Toe (I chose Flowers, Image & Die Cuts)

Recipe:

Stamps: Classy Cheryl from Art by MiRan, Everyday Sentiment Tags from Lili of the Valley

Papers: Perfect Plum & Crumb Cake both from Stampin' Up, Lavender Garden Patterned Papers from Crafts & You Design, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Perfect Plum from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Brads & Flowers all from stash, Resplendent Rectangles Dies from Spellbinders, Lavender Lace Liquid Pearls

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R11

Hair - E23, E25, E27

Eyes - E25, E27, E29

Purple - V91, V93, V95, V99

Pink - RV91, RV81, RV83

Ground - E40, E41, E42

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