The Paper Shelter Christmas Two Week Challenge

Good Morning and welcome to the last challenge of the year from The Paper Shelter. I hope you thoroughly enjoyed our blog hop over the last two weeks and do pop over to the challenge blog to see if you were a winner!

For this week's challenge it is an Anything Goes challenge and it will last 3 weeks to give the DT time to celebrate the holidays. I used the adorable Rooftop Party for this card and just love the expression on Rudolph's face.

This card is also for

Crafty Creations Challenge #357 Anything Goes

Die Cutting Divas Challenge #348 Holiday

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #57 Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #154 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Rooftop Party from The Paper Shelter

Papers: Early Espresso, Real Red, Garden Green & Candy Cane Lane DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Card blank from craft show

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Merry Christmas Dies from Creative Dies, Filigree Holly Dies form Creative Expressions, Santa With Sleigh Die 6002/2026 from Joy Crafts, Santa Hat Brad from Woodware, Corner Rounder Punch

Copics Used:

Antlers - E31, E34, E33

Head - E35, E39, E37

Nest - E23, E25, E29

Nose - R32, R35, R37, R39

Tongue - R30, R32

Berries & Birds' Hats - R32, R35, R37

Lights - R32, R35, BG02, BG07, C5, C3, Y11, Y19

Blue Bauble - BG01, BG02, BG05, BG07

Yellow Bauble - Y11, Y15, Y19

Birds - Y23, Y26, Y28, YR14, YR16

Leaves - G43, G46, G85

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

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year too!

Little Robin Redbreasts

Good Morning and welcome to another random post form me! Today I have used the sweet Red Robin set from Clearly Besotted along with the Into The Woods Again stamp set for the trees.I actually used my new Tim Holtz Stamping Platform to line the trees up and I have to say it is a fabulous tool. Not really sure how much I will use it as I tend to stamp and cut out sentiments and images, but it is really easy to use when I need it!

This card is also for

The Cutie Pie Challenge #118 Snowflakes

Deep Ocean Challenge #170 Jingle Bells

Creative Moments Challenge #133 Anything Goes/Christmas

The Sisterhood of Craft Challenge All About Christmas

Inspiration Destination Challenge #140 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Red Robin & Into The Woods Again from Clearly Besotted

Papers: Early Espresso, Whisper White & Candy Cane Lane DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Card Base from craft show

Inks: Crumb Cake & Real Red both from Stampin' Up, Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Whisper White Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Snowflake Sequins from Bright Ideas

Copics Used:
Red - R35, R37, R39
Brown - E74, E77, E79
Beaks- YR04, YR07
Tree Stump - E42, E43, E44

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

Ching-Chou Kuik Challenge for December - Birds

Good Morning and welcome to my DT Challenge post for the new Ching-Chou Kuik Challenge. This month our challenge is for you to use birds on your project - any kind of bird really! You could use penguins or robins for this time of the year, or you could use one of the gorgeous images from Ching-Chou Kuik that uses a range of birds. You can find all her bird images here.

I used the gorgeous Dark Lilies for my card to make a birthday card that I will be needing very shortly! I haven't done a completely pink card in absolute ages so thought I'd best do one last one before the year is out!

This card is also for

Sweet Stampers Challenge #15 Anything Goes

Aloha Friday Challenge #109 Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Challenge #396 Anything Goes

Colour Crazy Challenge #49 Anything Goes

Crafting With An Attitude Challenge #34 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Dark Lilies from Ching-Chou Kuik, Pegasus Duo from Avery Elle

Papers: Sweet Sugarplum & Whisper White both from Stampin' Up, Vintage Summer Patterned Papers from Creative Crafting World, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Sweet Sugarplum from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Sweet Sugarplum Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Pearls from The Works, Doily from my stash, Lace from Brenda's Lace & Ribbons

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R22

Hair - E55, E57, E59

Eyes - YG21, YG23, YG25

Lips - RV63, RV66, RV69

Nails - RV52, RV63

Flowers - RV52, RV55, RV66, RV69

Stems & Leaves - YG05, YG09

Bird - V12, V05, V06, V09, YR14, YR15

Background - 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 Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog and check out all the other fabulous projects from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?!

Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Post - Christmas Wish Sentiments

Good Morning and welcome to this week's inspiration post for Whimsy Stamps. This week I am using the sweet, little robin from the Christmas Wish Sentiments set. I went for an icy blue, white and red combo this week and just love how this one came out. I also used the papers from Winter Wonderland and Accents of Winter. The sentiment comes from the Christmas Trimmings set.

This card is also for

Creative Craft Cottage Challenge #101 Christmas Is Coming

Creative Knockouts Challenge #223 Winter Wonderland

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #507 Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #71 Anything Goes

Crafty Creations Challenge #356 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Christmas Wish Sentiments and Christmas Trimmings both from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Marina Mist & Real Red both from Stampin' Up, Winter Wonderland & Accents of Winter Papers from Whimsy Stamps,Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Real Red Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up,Snowflake Sequins from Bright Ideas

Copics Used:
Robin - R22, R24, R27, E70, E71, E74, E77, E79, Blender
Log- E71, E74, E77, E79
Hat - R24, R27, R29
Leaves - G82, G85
Snow - B000, B00, B01, Blender
Sky - B0000, B000, B00, B01, B02

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Whimsy Stamps and Inspiration group on Facebook and check out all the other fantastic projects from the DT.

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. 

Kraftin' Kimmie New Release - Owl-oween

Good Morning and welcome to another fantastic new release from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps. Today I am sharing with you Happy Owl-oween, a gorgeous set with 3 cute little owls all dressed up for Hallowe'en. This set also has some great owl related sentiments and some cute accent stamps, such as the stars and ghosts on my card.

I used lots of the different stamps in the set to create this scene. Love this set!

This card is also for

Brown Sugar Challenge #211 Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #438 Dressing Up

The Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge Anything Goes

Julia Spiri Challenge #23 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Happy Owl-oween from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps

Papers: Old Olive, Basic Black & Witches Brew DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' UP, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, Copic Multiliner

Accessories: Basic Gray Striped Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Masquerade Party Enamel Dots from Teresa Collins

Copics Used:

Trick or Treat Owl - E81, E84, E87, E89

Witch Owl - E71, E74, E77, E79

Vampire Owl - T1, T2, T4, T6

Owls' Feet & Beaks - YR15, YR18

Cape & Hat - C5, C7, C9

Inside Cape - R17, R46

Hat Band - V04, V05, V06

Broom - E23, E25, E27, E29

Ghosts - C00

Stars - Y13, Y19

Pumpkin - YR04, YR07, YR09
Grass - YG93, YG95, YG97, YG99
Sky - W00, W1, W3, W5

This is the other set being revealed today, Harvest Blessings, but I haven't had time to make a project with it yet.

Di's Digi Design Challenge For The Girls

Good Morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge at Di's Digi Designs Challenge. This fortnight our challenge is an easy one - make a card or project for the girls! With so many fabulous girly images in Di's Digi Downloads store, it wasn't hard to choose one to use!

I chose to use Mushroom Daisy for my card and used some non-traditional girly colours for this one, but it still turned out to be quite girly, just not pink! LOL I found a box with these patterned papers in and although they have chickens on them, I love the birds feet paper which goes brilliantly with this image.

This card is also for

Recipe:

Stamps: Mushroom Daisy from Di's Digi Downloads, Little Bitty Birds Addition from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Daffodil Delight & Old Olive both from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Sunny Side Up Patterned Papers (Retired) from Lili of the Valley

Inks: Daffodil Delight, Bordering Blue (Retired) & Bashful Blue (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers 

Accessories: Real Red Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E23, E25, E27, E29

Dress & Shoes - YG11, YG13, YG17, YG99

Tights & Hair Ribbons - Y32, Y35, Y38

Mushroom Stalks - E31, E33, E35

Mushroom Tops - R24, R27, R29, E30, E31

Flowers - Y32, Y38, RV63

Birds - B91, B93, B95, B97

Grass - YG00, YG11, YG13, YG17, YG07, YG99

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to Di's Digi Designs 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!

Art by MiRan Facebook Progressive Challenge for February

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to my DT post for the new Progressive Challenge over at the Art by MiRan Facebook Group. In case you don't know what a progressive challenge is, here's a quick explanation. You can join in the challenge at any time, but the first image you will need to purchase from the store and there will be a link to this specific image in the challenge post in the fan group. You must use only this image, not any others unless combined with the progressive challenge image. Once you have made your project and uploaded it to the correct album, you will then qualify for the next month's image for FREE! However, if you miss a month, you will have to go back and buy the next image you need. How about that for some fabulous free images from Art by MiRan?

This month our gorgeous image is called Phoenix, a beautiful girl and her bird surrounded by lots of feathers. I had a look in my stash and found some gorgeously bright feathers that my lovely friend sent to me for my birthday last year and used those as the basis for my colours. Lots of really bright colours this time again!

Recipe:

Stamps: Phoenix from Art by MiRan, Banner Sentiments 6410/0338 from Joy Crafts

Papers: Rose Red, Perfect Plum, Whisper White & Taken With Teal (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Vintage Paper Bloc Patterned Papers from Joy Crafts, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Rose Red from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Perfect Plum Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Tiny Tattered Florals Dies from Tim Holtz @ Sizzix, Happy Trails Die from Papertrey Ink, Feathers from stash

Copics Used:

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

Hair - V12, V15, V17, V99

Eyes - YG21, YG23, YG25

Dress - Rv13, RV14, RV17, RV19

Teal - BG02, BG05, BG07, BG09

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 find out how you can get this gorgeous image for free this month?!

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration Post - Love Birds

Good Morning and welcome to my inspiration post for the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog. This week I decided to use the adorable Love Birds image for my card. I just got some new patterned papers and coloured the image to match, although I have covered most of the papers up now with all those embellishments, but hopefully you can still see a bit of them. Isn't she just gorgeous! Love the dreamy look on her face.

This card is also for

Crafting From The Heart's Challenge #98 Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion Challenge #298 Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door's Challenge Anything Goes

Bunny Zoe's February Challenge Things With Wings

Recipe:

Stamps: Love Birds from Ching-Chou Kuik, Friends Vintage Affection from Little Darlings Rubber Stamps

Papers: Rose Red, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White & Peach Parfait (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Garden Party Patterned Papers from Dovecraft

Inks: Rose Red from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Rose Red Seam Binding Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Me To You Doilies from Trimcraft, Aged Scarlet Frantage Embossing Powder from Stampendous, Vintage Floral Punch Around The Page set from Martha Stewart, Butterflies Dies LR0158 from Marianne Creatables, Butterfly Die from X Cut, Faux Quilled Blooms Dies from Sue Wilson @Creative Expressions, Gems from Poundland, Circles & Scalloped Circles Nestabilities both from Spellbinders

Copics Used:

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

Hair  - E41, E43, E44, E47

Eyes - G14, G17

Birds - B0000, B000, B00, B01, B02, YR02, YR20

Roses - Y00, Y02, Y04, Y06, YR12, YR14, YR15

Leaves - G24, G28, G29

Fronds - G20, G21, G24

Flowers - RV23, RV25, RV29

Berries - RV23

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 gorgeous cards from the DT this week, Why not join in our monthly challenge, Love, whilst you are there too?!

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration Post - Time Flies

Good Morning and welcome to my last inspiration post of the month for the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge Blog. This week the theme for the DT is anything goes and I chose to use the gorgeous Time Flies image. I just love all those beautiful roses and her flowing hair! I used a new paper pad for my colour palette and just love these colours together.

This card is also for

The Ribbon Girl January Any Image Challenge

Crafting From The Heart Challenge #95 Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion Challenge #295 Anything Goes

Fan-Tastic Tuesday's Challenge #120 Anything Goes with the twist of making it girly

That Craft Place's Challenge Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Time Flies from Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps, Little Labels from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Rich Razzleberry & Sahara Sand both from Stampin' Up, With Love Paper Bloc from Joy Crafts, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Rich Razzleberry & Sahara Sand both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Ribbon (Retired) & Sahara Sand Lace both from Stampin' Up, LR0162 English Roses Dies from Marianne Creatables, Victorian Lace Border Die from Papertrey Ink, Little Butterfly Die from Wild Rose Studio, Pearls from The Works

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E71, E74, E77, E79

Eyes - E71, E74, E77

Purple- RV63, RV66, RV69

Leaves - YG93, YG95, YG97

Bird, Ribbon & Clock - 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 Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog every day this week for more fabulous projects from the DT. Why not enter our monthly challenge, Something New, whilst you are there too?! 

All Dressed Up New Release Day and Birthday Blog Hop!

Good Morning and welcome to my DT post for the new releases from All Dressed Up. Wendy is releasing 4 gorgeous new images again this month and I chose to use the adorable Christmas Penguins for my project. I love penguins - they are just so adorable waddling on the snow, but are just amazing swimmers and divers too!

As well as this amazing new release, it is also All Dressed Up's second birthday and to celebrate we are having a little blog hop with a fabulous new freebie image that Wendy has drawn and is generously giving away. Join in with the blog hop, leaving each designer a comment and you will be entered in the hat to win one of the new release digis for free!

You should have arrived here from Tracey's blog, but not to worry if you didn't. You can start from my blog and go round or you can go back to the All Dressed Up blog and start from there if you want.

I made a gift tag for a change as I thought this image would fit really nice in the tag shape. I rarely make fancy gift tags for my Christmas presents as I usually run out of time, so this was a great chance to make one!

Recipe:

Stamps: Christmas Penguins from All Dressed Up

Papers: Real Red from Stampin' Up, Nordic Christmas from First Edition, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Frosted Lace Stickles, Real Red Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Blue Ribbons from stash

Copics Used:

Black - C3, C5, C7, C9

Orange - YR12, YR14, YR15

Red - R24, R27, R29

Blue - B21, B23

Grey on bellies - C00, C1

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping and hopping by. I hope you have been loving all the new release projects so far. You now need to hop back over to the main All Dressed Up Challenge blog and leave your comment there too! 

All Dressed Up Challenge #44 Anything Goes

Good Morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge at All Dressed Up Challenges. This fortnight we have another Anything Goes challenge as long as you use an image from All Dressed Up. You can purchase some here at Wendy's etsy store or you can use one of the freebies on the blog.

I chose to use the adorable Tra-La-La-La for a shabby chic Christmas card. I'm not very good with shabby chic but bought these papers from Joy Craft which are quite rustic and shabby already so that made it a lot easier for me! The image was coloured with Copics and matched to the papers.

This card is also for

Crafting When We Can's Challenge #106 Distress It

Allsorts Challenge Week 335 Christmas

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge Anything Goes

Noor Designs UK Challenge #12 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Tra-La-La-La from All Dressed Up, Winter Wishes Stars 6410/0124 from Joy Crafts

Papers: Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz both from Stampin' Up, Let It Snow Patterned Papers from Joy Crafts, Copic X-Press It Blending Card, White card from stash

Inks: Blushing Bride from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Blushing Bride Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Shabby White Frantage Embossing Powder from Stampendous, Gems from Poundland, Ice Crystals Die 6002/2053, Ice Crystals Die 6002/2054 and Winter Wishes Die 6002/2022 all from Joy Crafts

Copics Used:

Mouse - C00, C1, C3, R20, R30, R81, R83, R85

Bunny - R20, R22, E71, E74, E77, YG11, YG13, YG17, W1, W3, W5

Cat - R20, R22, E50, E51, E53, E55, E57 YG61, YG63, YG67, R11, R12

Birds - E35, E37, E39, R24, R27, R11, R12, YR15

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

One Sweet Pea Challenge Mid Month Inspiration

Good Morning and welcome to my DT post for the One Sweet Pea Challenge's Mid Month Inspiration. Our challenge theme this month is All Souls Day or Fall Colours. I chose to go with Fall Colours this time and use the gorgeous Silentness (Owl Version) from Ching-Chou Kuik @Sweet Pea Stamps.

I have inadvertently done something with this blogpost and changed it and now I have no idea what colour copics I used. I will try to remember but not sure if they are correct or not! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Silentness (Owl Version) from Ching-Chou Kuik @Sweet Pea Stamps, Big Words from Wow! @Beckab.co.uk

Papers: Wild Wasabi, Soft Suede & Woodland Walk DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Rare Oddities Patterned Papers from Graphic 45, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Wild Wasabi from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Wild Wasabi Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Victorian Lace Die from Papertrey Ink, Gems from Crystal Stickers

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E33, E35, E37, E39 (I think)

Owl - E40, E41, E42, E43, E44

Not sure of any other colours other than orange and yellow leaves were from the YRs!

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

The Outlawz Friday Colouring Challenge - Buttons

Good Morning and welcome to my post for the new challenge at The Outlawz Friday Colouring challenge. This week we have an easy challenge for you - use buttons.

I used a fabulous image from our sponsors this month - Sweet Pea Stamps. This is Jack O' Lantern Wooty Branch by Concetta Kilmer. I coloured him with Copics but then as a bit of an experiment, I used my Chalkola markers to add a dotty background. I have been playing with these for just over a week as I was sent a pack to preview and you can find my blogpost here with my review of them.

This card is also for

The Alphabet Challenge Challenge R is for Ribbon

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge #102 Hallowe'en

A Gem of A Challenge #155 Spots and/or Stripes

Crafty Girlz Challenge #8 Anything Goes

Crafting With Friends Challenge #8 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Jack O' Lantern Wooty Branch by Concetta Kilmer @ Sweet Pea Stamps, Toil & Trouble from Taylored Expressions

Papers: Pumpkin Pie & Basic Black both from Stampin' Up, Halloween Digital Patterned Papers from KHD on Etsy, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Pumpkin Pie from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Chalkola Markers

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Buttons from The Works

Copics Used:

Black- C5, C7, C9

Grey - C1, C3, C5

Eyes & Beak - Y35, Y38

Pumpkin Belly - YR04, YR68, YR07

Leaves - YG07, YG09

Branch - W5, W7, W9

Voodoo Dolls - YR23, YR24, R24

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

Fireborn Inspiration

Today is the last day for entering the FaeryInk Facebook Challenge, so I pulled out my digis this morning and grabbed one to use. The challenge this month is creatures, so the image had to have a creature in it. I chose to use the gorgeous Amber Elegant Fowl for my card.

I took my colour inspiration from a book I finished last week, called Fireborn by Keri Arthur. She is one of my favourite authors and I love every series she writes. This book was about a phoenix spirit who could take on 3 different forms - a human, a fire spirit or a firebird. The colours of her flames in the book very much inspired the colours of my bird and the Fire Fae!

This card is also for

Crafting From The Heart Challenge #75 Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion Challenge #277 Anything Goes

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge Anything Goes

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #325 Layers

The Pencil Case Week 1 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Amber Elegant Fowl from FaeryInk, Half & Half from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie & Sunny Garden DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Poppy Parade (Retired) & Pumpkin Pie both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Daffodil Delight Seam Binding Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Red Gems from Papermania, Orange Gems from Crystal Stickers, Gold Gems from The Works, Half & Half Dies from Papertrey Ink

Copics Used:

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

Red - R22, R24, R27, R29

Orange - YR04, YR68, YR07

Yellow - Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17

Green - G14, G17

Bench - T1, T2, T4, T6

Ground - W1, W3

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and have a great week! I'm back to school tomorrow to finish setting up my classroom and then off to the hairdresser's!

The Outlawz Friday Colouring Challenge - Anything Goes

Good Morning and welcome to my post for The Outlawz Friday Colouring Challenge. Today's challenge is anything goes with a twist of making a Christmas project. I decided not to do the Christmas twist this time and use this gorgeous digi from our sponsor Norma J Burnell. Isn't she just fab?!

This card is also for 

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly's Challenge Trio-tastic (I used 3 different types of flower embellishments)

Crafts and Me Sketch Challenge to use the sketch below

Creative Fingers Challenge #85 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Jaye and Feathered Friends from Fairy Tangle Art (Norma J Burnell), Asian Fusion from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Soft Suede from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card, Curiosity Corner Patterned Papers from Dovecraft, Kraft card bas from Lili of the Valley

Inks: Baja Breeze (Retired) form Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Lace Edger 2 die from Joanna Sheen, Vintage Flourish Leaf Die 6003/0046 from Joy Crafts, Flowers from Petal Lu and Wild Orchid Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E42, E43, E44, E47

Red - R12, R14, R17

Green - YG61, YG63, YG67

Blue - BG70, BG72, BG75, BG78

Background - BG10, BG11, BG90, BG93, BG96

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

The Paper Shelter Challenge #202 Lace

Good morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge at The Paper Shelter. This week we are challenging you to use lace on your project - easy one, right?! I love lace and have hordes of it, but don't actually use it as much as I should!

Anyway here's my card using the beautiful Purity - isn't she just gorgeous!

And here is the inside. I usually forget to decorate the inside, but I do think it just gives such a gorgeous finish to a card. must try to do it more often!

This card is also for...

Creative Knockouts Challenge #87 to decorate the inside too

Craft-Dee BowZ Challenge for May Anything Goes with a handmade bow

Deep Ocean's Challenge #103 to use flowers

Fab 'n' Funky's Challenge #258 May Flowers

Recipe:

Stamps: Purity from The Paper Shelter, Fillable Frames #11 from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Pool Party & Crumb Cake both from Stampin' Up, Pastel Dreams & Country Meadow Patterned Papers both from Lili of the Valley, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Primrose Petals (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Crumb Cake Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Lace from Crafts U Love, Lace Edge 2 Die from Joanna Sheen, Oval Floral Nestabilities from Spellbinders, Pearls from Crafts for Occasion

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E42, E43, E44, E47, E49

Dress & Bangle - R81, R83, R8, R89

Pink on Bird - R81, R83

Lips & Pink on Frame - R81, R83, R85
Trims - BG09
Turquoise on Dress, Frame & Bird - BG10, BG11, BG13
Brown on Frame - 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 Paper Shelter Challenge blog and check out all the other gorgeous cards from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there?! As always there are some fabulous prizes to be won!

The Longest Card Ever!

Oh! My! Goodness! This card took me forever to make and it's not really that fancy either. I decided to dig out my Silhouette Portrait machine after having not used it for absolutely ages and now I remember why I don't bother with it. I officially hate it! It sucks! Big Time! I don't know if I need a new blade, a new mat or just a new machine, but it just does not like me whatsoever! I originally cut the heart frame from pink pearlescent card and used 3 sheets up getting bad cuts! The first one it didn't cut all the way through, the second it moved when it was double cutting, the third attempt it seemed to have moved and cut the edge off on one side although I hadn't move it on the computer at all. I then had to swap to the ivory card and it worked after me holding the card the whole time it was cutting.

And then I moved on to the hearts in the corners - they worked fine first time! Thought I was getting somewhere until I cut the birds out and had to do them 3 times before I got a good cut! What on earth is wrong with this flaming machine. It's only just over a year old but I really wanted to throw it out of the window today! I cleaned the blade, stuck loads of tape round the edge of each piece of card to stop it from moving and it was still rubbish at cutting! Any hints are much appreciated!

Anyway on to the actual card after that rant! I was asked to make a card for my TA at work to give to her son on his wedding day. I was left to choose colours and design but it had to have both of their names on. As it is an Indian wedding, I didn't want to go for a traditional bride and groom as that is not what they are doing (The wedding is in India and sounds fabulous - a horse will be bringing the groom down a rose petal covered street to the temple whilst drummers play on the roadside! Can't wait to see all the photos!)

I'm entering this huge card (It's a 7 3/4" card) into Live & Love Crafts February Challenge #32 Hearts, Creative Fingers Challenge #66 Anything Goes, Creative Knockouts Challenge #75 to use hearts, Through The Craft Room Door's Anything Goes Challenge, Fab 'n' Funky's Challenge #245 to use hearts and/or flowers, Creative Expressions Challenge #299 Love Is In The Air and for The Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge Anything Goes (but without the twist this week).

And finally, if you have read all that you probably want to see the actual card!

Recipe:

Stamps: Vintage Alphabet COL1380 from Marianne Design

Papers: Very Vanilla from Stampin' Up, Pink and Ivory pearlescent card from local craft store

Inks: Regal Rose (Retired) from Stampin' Up

Accessories: Vintage Alphabet COL1380 Dies from Marianne Design, Pastel Raspberry & White Opal Liquid Pearls, Die Cuts (Heart frame, Flouished Hearts, Love Birds) all from Silhouette Studio

And that's all from me today folks! I think a 4 hour + card is more than enough! LOL It never takes me that long to make a card and the stupid machine should have been able to do it much quicker than that if just would just work!