Hocus Pocus

I'm super excited to be joining the Design Team for Scrapbooker PhD! The current theme running is 'Halloween Sentiment but not Happy Halloween'. Challenges are announced on a Thursday and last for four weeks, finishing on the Tuesday before the next one starts. Three entries are allowed but only linking to a combined total of 10 challenges. I'm looking forward to working in this fun design team so I hope that you will come and take part too!

Here is my mid-way inspiration for the current theme running is 'Halloween Sentiment but not Happy Halloween'.

Card ingredients include:

Stamp: Rick St Dennis 'Zephyr McBroom'

Copics: Skin: E00  E11  E13  E15  R20

             Hair: YR14  YR18  E15  E18 

             Pumpkin: YR14  YR18  E09

             Dress & Hat: C3  C5  C7  C9  BG000 BG02  BG45  BG18  V000  V04  V06  V09

Papers: Cinnamon Scraps 'Too Cute To Spook' digital papers, Kaszazz black shimmer cardstock, cardstock

Dies: Taylored Expression Label Stacklet 1, Cheery Lyn Designs Victorian Picket Fence

Other: Liquid Pearls, ribbon, button, sequins, stitching, Wink of Stella

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Love to Create #135: Love of Ribbon

Allsorts #278: A Stitch Up

Aud Sentiments #116: Halloween Sentiment

Crafty Ribbons #103: Buttons n Ribbons

2 Cute Ink #116: Halloween
Art Impressions Stamps #145: Holiday Sparkle
Pile It On #39: Witching Hour/Halloween
QKR Stampede #106: Pumpkins (Winner!)

Aged to Perfection

This weeks new challenge starting over at Outlawz Saturday Paper Ala Mode challenge is a nice and simple one - Add a Sentiment! It is sponsored by fun & fabulous Bugaboo Stamps. So please pop over & join in the fun.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Bugaboo Stamps 'Stella - Aged to Perfection' includes sentiment

Copics: Skin: E00  E31  E33  R20

             Hair: B60  BV31  BV23

             Clothes & Hat: B00  B02  B04  RV09  RV19  R39

             Balloon: V06  V17  V09

Papers: ? (found in my stash), Foil cardstock, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Modern Stationary, Memory Box Chesapeake Circle

Other: Sequins, ribbon, stitching, Glossy Accent (glasses), Kindyglitz

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

    
Catch the Bug #215: Stella's Sketch (Winner!)
Avenue 613 #90: Create your own (column #1: image, bling, designer paper, stickles)
Crafty Catz Weekly: Birthday
Clear It Out #23: Birthday + Glossy Accent
The Sisterhood of Crafters: Lots of Layers
Penny's Challenge #196: Spots & Stripes (Winner!)
Paper Makeup Stamps #159: Digi + Birthday
Glitter n Sparkles #103: Must use Pink
Pile It On #38: Shiny
Oddballs Stamps: Lots of Circles
V's Sweet Ideas #27: Circles & Dots

So Precious!

This week's inspirational card for Dies R Us is for a friend who has been struggling to have a child for almost 10 years, and was finally blessed with a healthy precious bundle of joy this week! Here is my card.

Card ingredients include:

Stamp: Saturated Canary 'Butterfly Baby'

Copics: Skin & Eyes: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20  BV31  V06  V09

             Hair: E21  E25  E27  E29

             Jumpsuit: BV31  V06  V09  RV10  RV14  RV19

             Wings: R00  RV11  BV20  RV10  RV14  RV19 

             Ground: W3  W5  W6

Papers: Cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Standard Circle, Elizabeth Craft Designs Square with Circle Frame, Impression Obsession Spiral Flowers, Magnolia Doohickey Swirly Butterfly

Other: Wink of Stella, Kindyglitz, Liquid Pearls, pearl brad, charm, seam binding ribbon.

Here are some close ups of the dies too.

  

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Creative Knockouts #56: Charming (use a charm)

Southern Girls Challenge: Girly or Shabby Chic

Cute Card Thursday #340: Dies and/or Punches

Papertake Weekly: Oh How Cute

Divas By Design: Pretty in Glitter

Glitter n Sparkle #103: Must use Pink

Sparkles Forum #60: Things with Wings

C.R.A.F.T Challenge #278: Add a Charm/Use Metal

I Moose You Bear-y Much

This weeks new challenge starting over at Outlawz Saturday Paper Ala Mode challenge is a nice and simple one - Dies and/or Punches! So please pop over & join in the fun.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Squigglefly 'Moose and a Bear' plus sentiment
Copics: Moose: E41  E43  E47  E49  E31  E55  E57
             Bear: E50  E51  E53  E11
             Background: B0000  B00  B02  G21  G24  YG45
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Pack Your Bags' collection, cardstock
Dies: Taylored Expressions Stacklet Label 1, Spellbinders Standard Circles, Impression Obsession Floral Hearts Strip, Cheery Lyn Designs Lace Corner Deco
Other: Gems, Wink of Stella

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

My Mum's Craft Shop #21: Dies or Punches
Crazy 4 Challenges #250: Animals
Time Out Challenges #Extra: Double the Joy (x2 animals & x2 DP)
Artistic Inspirations #106: Anything Goes + Add some Bling
Little Red Wagon #255: Shaped Cards
Wags n Whiskers #138: Furry Friends
Allsorts Challenge #277: Based on a Film (Disney's Brother Bear)
Fitztown #42: Anything Goes
Inky Chicks #38: Anything Goes
Love to Scrap Challenge #38: Anything Goes

Growing Up is Optional!

This week's inspirational DT card for Dies R Us is for my big brother, whose birthday is today. Although my brother is still in his 30's he is such a 'big kid' so this sentiment works well with him, although 'Gus' is the spitting image of my Dad, which my brother may not appreciate...

Card ingredients include:

Stamp: Bugaboo Stamps 'Gus Birthday Optional'

Copics: Skin: E00  E11  E13  E15

             Hair: W00  W3  W6

             Clothes: B12  B14  B18  YG13  YG17  YG45  V06  V17  V09

             Scooter: R17  R29  R39  Y15  YR23  YR24

             Background: W3  W4  W5  B0000  B00  B02

Paper: Core'dination 'Black Magic Cauldron', DCWV Glitter cardstock, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Label 38, Avery Elle Chevron Border, Taylored Expression Party Banner Border, Docrafts Xcut Tags & Bookplates

Other: 'Spots' embossing folder, gems, washi tape (coloured spots, coloured lines & music), Wink of Stella, Glossy Accent

I took inspiration from Cardz 4 Guys #36: No Patterned/Designer Paper challenge when creating this card. I embossed the 'Black Cauldron' paper before sanding it back to see the core. I added some music washi tape behind the chevrons & also used washi tape for my 'designer paper' & on my banner too.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Cardz 4 Guyz #36: No Patterned/Designer Paper

V's Sweet Ideas #27: Circles & Dots

Aud Sentiments #115: For the Men in our life

Stamp & Create #September: Circles & Dots

Sweet Stampin Challenge: Spots & Stripes

Shopping Our Stash #169: Who's Who

Sentimental Sundays #224: Vehicles  (Top 3!)

CCC Digi Creations #9: Digi + Man in your life

The Pink Elephant #268: Embossing

Oddball Stamps: Lots of Circles

Penny's Challenge #195: Embossing

Clear It Out: Polka Dots

Sassy Studio Designs #247: It's a Banner Day

Time Flies

A brand new challenge is starting over on the Dies R Us Challenge Blog. Challenge #10 is a 'Fall Festival', so anything Autumn related; think rich warm colours, leaves, pumpkins etc. To be in the running for the $10 voucher to the Dies R Us Store just use a die on your creation, how simple is that?! Here is my DT inspiration for you.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: CC Designs 'Autumn Trevor', Kaszazz 'Time Flies' sentiment

Copics: Skin: E00  E11  E13  E15  R20

             Hair: Y15  Y17  E15  E18

             Clothes: E13  E08  E09  E41  E43  E47  E49

             Pumpkin/Leaves: YR14  YR18  E09  R29  R39  R89

             Shoes/Background: W3  W4  W5  C5  C7  C9

Papers: ?... (DP from my stash), cardstock

Dies: Poppystamps Simple Banner, Spellbinders Label 36, Cheery Lynn Designs Victorian Picket Fence, Spellbinders Bitty Blossoms

Other: Button, twine, stitching, White Opal Liquid Pearls, Wink of Stella

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

The Shabby Tearoom #236: Autumn Bliss + Pumpkin (Honorable Mention!)

Penny's Challenge #194: Stitching Real or Faux

Fitztown #53: Fall Colours

Simply Create Too #70: Fall/Autumn

Aud Sentiments #115: For the Men in our Life

Fab n Funky #228: Cute as a Button

Fan-Tastic Tuesday #52: Add a Button

Tuesday Taggers: How Does Your Garden Grow

The Male Room Challenge #18: Autumn/Fall

Crafty Musketeers #17: Use a Button

Whimsy Inpires #75: Monochromatic

Whoopsi Daisy: Colours of Autumn

Craft Your Passion #231: It's Harvest Time

Cutie Pie Challenge #78: Cute with Shades of Autumn

Party Boy

This week's inspirational card for Dies R U is for a special little boy's first birthday. Life seems to be getting in the way of crafting time as I seem to constantly be left short for cards. Thankfully I'd had this image coloured previously so it was only a matter of selecting some paper, some coordinating party dies and putting it all together.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: A Random Fan 'Party Animal'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13

            Hair: E21  E25  E29

            Dino Suit: BG000  BG11  BG32  Y00  YG01  YG13  YG17

            Balloon: BV000  BV02  BV04  BV17

Papers: ? (something from my stash), foil & glitter cardstock, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Label 36, Memory Box Curled Ribbons, Taylored Expressions Party Banner Border, Die-Mensions Birthday Balloon

Other: Kindyglitz, sewing machine

I also decorated the inside of this card with my leftovers.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Cute Card Thursday #338: Too Cute!

Delightful Sketches: Simple Times

Penny's Challenges #194: Stitching Real or Faux

Crafters Cafe Blog #81: For a Child

Addicted to Stamps #112: Make Your Mark

Cardz 4 Guyz #35: Clean & Simple

A Random Fan #14: Bright Colours

Loves Rubber Stamps #194: Glitter & Sparkle

Fitztown Challenge #52: Anything Goes  (Winner!)

Divas by Design: Anything Goes

You Make Me Smile!

Kit & Clowder is an active learning and sharing community and I love supporting their sponsors by getting involved with the challenges that are set on the Kit & Clowder Facebook Community page. This 'Cheeky Fairy' is from The Greeting Farm and the challenge is a simple 'Anything Goes' to showcase your most creative/innovative colouring. So this is what I've created.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: The Greeting Farm 'Cheeky Fairy', Kaszazz sentiment.

Copics: Skin: E00  E11  E13  E15  R20

             Hair: BV000  BV02  BV04  BV17  Y00  YG01  YG13  YG17

             Wings: Y00  YG01  YG13  YG17

             Tutu: Y00  Y11  Y15  YR23  YR24

Paper: Kaiser Craft 'Lilac Avenue Collection' paper pack, Kaszazz shimmer cardstock, cardstock.

Other: Taylored Expression Label Stacklet 1, sequins, metallic purple embossing powder, Wink of Stella.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:


Retrosketches #131
Kit & Clowder Facebook: Anything Goes with Cheeky Fairy
Wags n Whiskers #137: For the Girls
Crafts 4 Eternity #192: Digital
Crafty Little Fairies #September: Sparkle & Bling
Glitter n Sparkles #101: Use a Digi
Simply Create Too #69: Something New (new digi & papers)
Paper Makeup Stamps #157: Sequins/Gems
Oddball Stamps: Nontraditional Coloured Hair
Fitztown #51: Fantasy
Penny's Challenge #193: Anything Goes

Mum To Be

This week's inspirational card for Dies R Us is for a special 'Mum to Be'. I came across this already coloured imaged, which was one of the very first images I had coloured when I got my first set of Copics 2 years ago!

Although Dies R Us are specialists in dies, they also have a huge Magnolia stamp collection available too, including this glowing 'Mother to Be Tilda'.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Magnolia 'Mother to Be Tilda', Kaiser Craft 'Mum to be' sentiment
Copics: Skin: E50  E51  E21
             Hair: E53  E57  E59
             Dress & Shoes: RV02  RV04  RV17  RV09
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Lulu & Roy' paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Taylored Expression Label Stacklets 1, Memory Box Beloved Stars, Memory Box Baby Stuff, Poppystamps Hanging Flower Basket
Other: Liquid pearls, Kaszazz pearl flourishes, Kindyglitz

Here is a close up of those gorgeous dies.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Deep Ocean Challenge #85: Something Sweet

Aud Sentiments #114: Any sentiment other than birthday

Ribbon Girls: Magnolia Only

Craft-Room Challenge: Something Old, Something New (old: coloured image, new: dies)

Wags n Whiskers #137: For the Girls

Crafty Little Fairies #September: Sparkle & Bling

Tuesday Throwdown #211: Sweet Little One

Clear It Out: Anything Goes

Loves Rubber Stamps #119: Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments: Anything Goes

Boy

I've been time poor this week but had to pull something together for a special delivery who arrived this week.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Magnolia 'Baby Edwin', Kaszazz 'Boy' sentiment

Copics: Skin: E000  E51  YR000  E11

             Hair & Shoes: E43  E47  E49

             Crown: E50  E51  E53

             Jumpsuit: B0000  B000  B00  B41

Papers: ? (found in the depth of my stash). cardstock

Dies: Maryanne Creatables 'Feet', Spellbinders Labels 36

Other: Sewing machine, ribbon, Vintage Photo Distress ink, Liquid Pearls, Wink of Stella

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Sketch and Stash #146

Creative Knockouts #53: Tic Tac Toe (stamp, sentiment, ribbon)

Without Words #September: Celebration

Inky Chicks #37: Stitching
4 Crafty Chicks #210: Sewing Real of Faux
Tuesday Throwdown #211: Sweet Little One (Winner!)
Crafty Catz Weekly #245: One for the Boys
Crafters Cafe #80: Child's Birthday

Dragon Rider

The new challenge about to start over at Outlawz Saturday Paper Ala Mode Challenge is 'Masculine', in honor of Father's Day this weekend (here in Australia). It is sponsored by the gorgeous & whimsical A Day For Daisies who kindly donated this adventurous pair. I attempted being adventurous too but making this into my first S-fold card.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: A Day For Daisies 'Dragon Ride', Kaiser Craft 'adventure' sentiment

Copics: Dragon: BG11  BG32  BG13  BG18  E31  E55  E57  E59

             Rider: E51  E53  E55  W3

             Background: W3  W4  W5

Paper: Kaiser Craft 'Vintage Timeless' paper pack, cardstock

Other: Spellbinders Labels 38, sewing machine, glossy accent, Liquid Pearls, Vintage Photo Distress ink.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Fitztown #51: Fantasy
CCC Digi Creations #8: Digi + Things with Wings
4 Crafty Chicks #210: Stitching Real or Faux
The Sisterhood of Crafters: Fancy Folds
Just Inspirational Challenges: Vintage
Catch the Bug Blog #Aug: Recipe Bling + Teal + Die
Inky Chicks #37: Stitching Real or Faux
Lisa Somerville: A Stitch in Time
Chocolate Coffee Cards #73: Vintage
Crafts 4 Eternity #192: Digital
Creatalicious #66: Up to the Sky  (Top 3!)
Crazy 4 Challenges #250: Animals
Love to Scrap Challenge #37: Let's Fly Away

Super Star!

My nephew is turning 2 this week & he is already a super star who is following in his parents footsteps with exceptional sporting talents. Just like his father, his game of choice is Aussie Rules football. And I couldn't go past this adorable stamp from Lala Land 'Footy Luka' and I tried my hand at the 'no-lines' colouring technique (which I was please with the results!)

Card ingredients include:

Stamp: Lala Land 'Footy Luka'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: E41  E43  E47  E49

             Uniform: G82  G94  G99  B95  B97  B99

             Ball: R29  R59  R89

             Background: G82  G94  G99  YG95  B0000

Paper: Fancy Pants 'Little Sport', cardstock

Other: Momento London Fog ink, Spellbinders Standard Oval die, alpha stickers, sewing machine, white gel pen.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Friday Sketch Challenge #77
Fab n Funky #226: For the Kids
The Male Room: Seeing Stars
Penny's Challenge #192: Children or Christmas
Die-Cut-Divas #September: New Things (new stamp, new paper pack & new colouring technique 'no-lines')
Divas by Design: Happy Birthday
Artistic Inspirations #107: Anything Goes / Memories
Hiding in my Craft Room #163: Freestyle
Crafty Bloggers Network #September: Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday #336: Anything Goes
Inky Impressions #174: Anything Goes
Art by Miran #13: Anything Goes

3 Fathers

Considering Father's Day is fast approaching (next weekend!!) I thought I'd make a start on some cards for the 3 Fathers' in my life (being my Daddy, my kids Daddy & my Daddy-in-law). When I saw this sketch I knew it would be a super one for washi!

Card ingredients include:

Paper: cardstock

Die: Taylored Expression Hexagon Stacklets

Other: washi tape, white embossing powder, gel pen

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Retrosketches #130 (Shout Out!)

A Creative Romance: A Touch of Kraft
Snarky Stampers #15: K is for Kraft
My Mums Craft Shop #21; Dies or Punches
Sweet Stampin Challenge: Embossing
Try it on Tuesday: Use Your Stash (washi tape, 2 never been used before)
Crafters Cafe Blog #79: Punches or Dies
Imagination Crafts #September: Anything Goes