MaxiBelle Studio: February 2014

Friday, 28 February 2014

I Frog-ot Your Birthday

The new theme this week over at Outlawz Saturday Paper Ala Mode challenge is Friends. It is sponsored by KaDoodle Bug Designs who have kindly provided this cute little digi stamp 'Birthday Cake Frog', & when I first saw it I knew exactly what to say!

Card ingredients include:

Stamp: KaDoodle Bug Designs 'Birthday Cake Frog'
Copics: Frog & Lilypad: YG13 YG17 YG45
Cake: B02 B04 B06 C5 C7 C9
Candle: Y15 Y17 YR14 YR16 R29 R39
Papers: cardstock, Basic Grey 'Bowties' paper pack
Dies: Spellbinders Label One, corner punch
Other: Distress Ink Broken China, chevron & dots washi tape, paper flowers, frog brad, sequins, kindyglitz

I'm entering this into the following challenges:

Sunday Sketch & Stamp #195
Glitter n Sparkles #73: Bright & Funky colours
Ribbon Carousel #90: Washi

Sorry

So its been a pretty crappy week with the deaths of two people from cancer this week. So that sad theme is the topic of this card. I wanted to create something personal & pretty & feminine to convey my condolence to the family so I decided on a soft watercolour.

Card ingredients include;

Embossing Folder: Stampin' Up Manhattan Rose, clear embossed on watercolour paper.

Distress Markers: Spun Sugar, Victorian Velvet, Aged Mahogany, Crushed Olive, Peeled Paint applied with a water brush.

Other: cardstock, rhinestones, ribbon, Kaszazz 'Sorry' sentiment.

I'm entering this into the following challenges:

Craft-room Challenge: Colour combo

A Creative Romance: Lets get Sentimental

Sunday, 23 February 2014

Girl

I love lazy weekends at home (where I can lock myself away in my studio!) Three cards in one weekend is usually impossible!

And here is my easel girl card created for 'Twitchy'! (4 days & counting down...).

Card ingredient include:

Stamp: Precious Moments Sleeping Baby colouring page, Kaszazz 'Circle of life' sentiments

Copics: Baby: E0000 E000 E00 E51 E53

Cot: E31 E35 E57 E59

Cover & Pillow: BV000 BV02 BV31 RV000 RV10 RV32

Bird, Music & Background: Y00 Y13 B12 W00 W3

Papers: Sugar & Spice Baby Girl paper pack, cardstock

Other: Vintage Photo & Worn Lipstick Distress Ink, washi tape, buttons, twine, rhinestones, White Opal & Flamingo Liquid Pearls, Kindyglitz

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Digi Sketch Challenge: Glitter it!

Papertake Weekly: Lovely Layers

Creatalicious #60: Pearls & Glitter (Top 3!)

Card Makin Mamas #61: Stack it up

Crafting when we can #63: Lots of Bling

Saturday, 22 February 2014

New Arrival

I'm getting in early & getting organised for the arrival of 'Twitchy' who is supposed to make his/her entrance within the next week. Here is my boy card for 'Twitchy'.

Card Ingredients include:

Stamp: Starry Night Studio Cuddly GiraffeCopics:
Papers: Sugar & Spice Baby Boy paper pack, cardstock
Other: Distress Ink Vintage Photo, Spellbinders Heart Circles die, buttons, stars, twine, teddy charm, safety pin

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Feeling Sketchy #80 (Winner!)
Aud Sentiments #100: Bingo (I used 2 word sentiment, 3D items & something shiny)
Cardz 4 Guyz #6: CAS
Brown Sugar Challenge #82: Use a Charm

Crafty Bloggers Network: Boys

A Special Something

This weeks new challenge (starting tomorrow) over at Outlawz Saturday Paper a la Mode is all about Flowers! Its sponsored by Scrapbook Stamp Society who kindly donated some gorgeous images for the Design Team to have play with. As soon as I saw this little cutie holding her ladybug I thought instantly of my Dirt Girl Daughter.

Card ingredients include:

Stamp: Sherri Baldy Gardenia (My Bestie) & Kaszazz sentiment

Copics: Skin: E50 E51 E21 R20

Hair & Eyes: Y23 YR23 E35 B02 B

Clothes: Y15 YR14 YR18 R05 R29 B21 B00 B000 B34 B95

Shoes: E57 E59 E49

Background: 0 B0000 YG01 YG13 YG17

Paper: Kaiser Craft Class of 87 Collection paper pack

Die: Spellbinders Floral Flourishes

Flower: Handmade using 3xLarge & 3xMedium Daisy: trimmed petals, edged & wet scrunched before layering.

Other: Vintage Photo Distress Ink, ribbon, Wink of Stella, wooden ladybugs

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

The Pink Elephant #238: Sketch
ABC-Challenges: F is for Flowers
Shopping Our Stash #139: Embellish Me (make your own embellishment)
Sentimental Sundays #194: Pack a Punch
Fantastic Tuesdays #24: Happy & Bright
Stampin for the Weekend: Flower Power
4 Crafty Chicks #182: Things with Wings
Crafty Ribbons Challenge #77: Anything Goes

Friday, 21 February 2014

X Marks the Spot

I struggle with Clean & Simple (CAS) cards, I always tend to want to add more, but for this weeks challenge I tried the 'less is more' approach.

But as you will see... SURPRISE! I still had to add just that little bit more :)

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Kaszazz Pirates Rule & Mini Messages

Paper: Crafters Choice Cheeky Pirate paper pack

Other: Copic R29 & R05, sticker, Wink of Stella

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Retro Sketches #102

Cardz 4 Guyz #7: Clean & Simple

Clean & Simple on Sundays #27: Masculine

Sassy Studio Designs #217: It's Raining Men

Crafty Little Fairies: One for the Boys

Saturday, 15 February 2014

Welcome Little One

Well it has been a very exciting week. Not only has the Winter Olympics started in Sochi, but I have been requested & have agreed to join the Outlawz Saturday Paper A La Mode Challenge Design Team! Can I get a Woo Hoo?!!!

It's also been exciting this week as the first baby for the year has arrived out of the ever extending list of pregnant friends. A little boy arrived safety to a wonderful couple who've struggled for years trying to start a family, & I'm overjoyed for them both. This joy fold card is what I've put together for my first Design Team Challenge at Outlawz & this weeks theme is 'Anything Goes'.

Card Ingredients include:

Stamp: Bodil Scrappeverden
Copics: Bear: E55 E57 E59 R22
Blanket: B0000 B00 B41
Balloons: B000 B00 B01 B02 B04 B06 BG000 BG11 BG32
Papers: Grace Taylor
Other: Wink of Stella Glimmer, rhinestones, ribbon, Distress Ink Vintage Photo

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Twisted Tuesday #: Look! Up in the Sky!
Flat Friends #17: More than 1 fold
Crafty Card Makers #109: This is a Mans World
Card Makin Mamas #80: Make it Sparkle
Crafty Ribbon Challenge #76: Ribbons & Bows
Crafty Bloggers Network: All about Boys

Wednesday, 12 February 2014

You Are My Sunshine!

It's the season of love & I'm going for take #2 on a card for my wonderful Hubby. When I saw this cut-out sentiment I knew I had to use it on a card for him as it's the song he used to sing to me (all those moons ago when romance was a priority!)

Card ingredients include:

Stamp: Saturated Canary - Canary Love (digital)

Copics: Skin: E00 E21 E11 R20

Hair: E35 E25 E27

Clothes: R05 R24 R29 BG000 BG10 E50 E51 E53 BV000

Dove: W0 W3 R05 R29

Papers: Kaiser Craft Sweet Pea, cardstock

Other: Kaiser Craft Sweet Pea cut outs, Spellbinders circular dies, Distress Ink Vintage Photo, buttons & Kindyglitz

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Sketch and Stamp #193: Katrina's Sketch
Glitter n Sparkles #71: Valentines & add some red
Sentimental Sundays #193: Add sparkle, bling & buttons
Crafting for all Seasons #71: Show us some Romance
Cardz 4 Guyz #4: Truely, Madly, Deeply
The Pink Elephant #237: Valentines
Craftitude #58: Valentines
Fan-tastic Tuesday #22: Romance

Thursday, 6 February 2014

LOVE

I'm getting into the mood of the season; Love. This card started off with the intention of going to my wonderful Hubby, however upon completion it may also be a nice wedding or engagement card too.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Kaszazz Circle of Life
Papers: Kaiser Craft Butterfly Kisses, ivory cardstock
Other: Distress Ink Vintage Photo, button, thread, Zing embossing powder in metallic teal & purple.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Tuesday Morning Sketches #235
Outlawz Tuesday Color Challenge
Love to Scrap #23: Who loves ya, Baby!
Just Inspirational #: St Valentines/Love
Glitter n Sparkle #70: Buttons
Shopping Our Stash #: Love me tender
Crafting for all Seasons #70: Show us some romance
Little Red Wagon #223: Love
Simon Says Stamps: Have a heart
Stampin Royalty #213: All about love

Wednesday, 5 February 2014

I 'moustache' you a question?

I love the challenge of making male cards. This circle easel card has been made for my 'brides-man', a high school friend who is still a big part of my life.