Be Your Own Hero

My brother-in-law's birthday is coming up. He is a fireman so this was the perfect image to use for him.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Mo Manning Playing Firefighter

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13

             Hat: R22  R17  R29  R39

             Coat: R22  R17  R29  R39, YR20  YR21  YR23  YR24 

             Firetruck: R22  R17  R29  R39, B95  B97  B99, W3  W5  W6

             Blocks: W3  W5  W6, B95  B97  B99, B02  B05  B26

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Garage Days' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Grand Circle

Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, rhinestones.

I'm playing along with:

Use Your Stuff #204: Metallics (paper)
Creative Card Crew #103: Anything Goes
LTSCB #68: Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday #405: Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner #51: Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations #11: Anything Goes (Top 3!)

Kit & Clowder

Many of you know that I'm a HUGE fan of Alyce Keegan from Kit & Clowder. She has helped me to unlock my skills when it comes to colouring. I was recently given some Prismacolor Pencils for my birthday and started the Perfect Pencils class. This is the first project created in that class and the first time I used my pencils.

Alyce also runs monthly colouring classes for both markers and pencils. Here are some of the past classes from this year. So many different techniques are used and explained throughout each class too. If you want to get the most out of your colouring I implore you to check out what she has to offer!

   

Maria Mariposa

It's time to start a new challenge over  at the Art by Miran Challenge blog. As always it is 'Anything Goes'. Here is my DT inspiration for Challenge #48 using Maria Mariposa.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Art by Miran Maria Mariposa

Prismacolor Pencils: Skin: 938  140  927  1017  943  944

                                  Hair: 1080  941  1082  947

                                  Dress: 1014  928  1017  1031

                                  Flowers: 1096  1023  1024  1029

                                  Wings: 1089  120  1096  1090, 289  1023  1024  1025  1101

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Bonjour' paper pack, cardstock
Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, flowers, Shabby White Frantage, Dragonfly charm, lace.

I'm playing along with:

Allsorts #342 & 343: Anything but Christmas
Creative Card Crew #103: Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday #405: Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner #51: Anything Goes
Crafty Creations #305: Anything Goes
Deep Ocean Challenge #119: Anything Goes

Holly the Christmas Fairy

I fell in love with this little Christmas Fairy Holly from the talented Mo Manning and couldn't resist colouring her up!

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Mo Manning Christmas Fairy Holly

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20

             Hair/Bells: YR20  YR24  E35  E37

             Dress/Shoes: RV25  R46  R59  RV99
             Wings/Dress Trim: G20  G82  G94  G99

             Background: B0000  B000  B00, W3  W5  W7  

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Mint Twist' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Label 1

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Wink of Stella, ribbon, flower & leaves, charm.

I'm playing along with the following challenges:

Color Throwdown #373: Christmas Creations
Use Your Stuff #203: It's Christmas Time (Top 3!)
Alphabet Challenge: V is for Vintage
Wags n Whiskers #168: Fairies & Elves
Unicorn Challenge #4: Winter
That Craft Place: Christmas
Addicted to CAS #78: Joy
Snarky Stampers #49: X is for Xmas
Creative Moments #83: Traditional Chrismas
Glitter & Sparkles #167: Traditional or Non-traditional Christmas Colours

Christmas Wishes

This stamp is just too sweet!

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: All Dressed Up for Christmas

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13

             Hair: E43  E44  E47

             Pink: RV10  RV32  RV34

             Red: R24  R29  R59

             Blue: B00  B02  B05
             Green: YG01  YG03  YG25  YG17

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Mint Twist' paper pack, cardstock

Other: Kindyglitz, ribbon, button.

I'm playing along with:

Eureka Stamps #171: Non-traditional Christmas Colours

Inky Impressions #279: Non-traditional Christmas Colours (Top 3!)

Crafty Catz Weekly #305: Sparkle & Shine

Brown Sugar #176: Buttons

Sweet Stampin: Christmas Presents

Karleigh Sue #7: Non-traditional Christmas Colours

Pile It On #98: Anything Christmas / Winter

Lets Create #108: Christmas

Morgans Artworld #13: Non-traditional Christmas Colours

Sparkles Forum #75: Favourite Christmas Colours

Kalina

It's time to start a new challenge over  at the Art by Miran Challenge blog. As always it is 'Anything Goes'. Here is my DT inspiration for Challenge #47 using Kalina from Whimsy Stamps.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Art by Miran 'Kalina'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: YR02  YR16  YR18  E08

             Dress: B02  B05  B26  B29, YG11  YG13  YG17

             Flowers: Y13  Y17  YR14, G21  G94, R27  R39

             Basket: E33  E27

Papers: Basic Gre 'Soliel' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Label 38

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, glitter washi tape, flowers, twine, rhinestones, heart brad, Wink of Stella.

I'm playing along with:


Sketch Saturday #390 (Top 3!)
Cute Card Thursday #403: Add some Glitter!Clear It Out: Anything Goes
Fan-Tastic Tuesday #115: Anything Goes
Inspirational Destination #63: Anything Goes
Penny's Challenge #257: Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner #49: Anything Goes

HB2U Gamer

I just adore this little gamer, he is so animated & fun to colour! Just perfect for any gamer, big or small.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: The Paper Shelter 'Mad about Video Games'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13

             Hair: E35  E39  E59  E49

             Top: R35  R49  R59

             Pants: C5  C7  C9  100
             Couch: BV20  BV23  BV25  BV29
             Console: B21  B95  B97

             Background: BG57  BG75  BG78  W3, C00  C2  C3  C5

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Off the Wall' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Cheery Lyn Designs Zigzag Ric Rac, Spellbinders Grand Circle, Memory Box Rocket Pack, Corner Punch

Other: Alpha stickers, rhinestones.

I'm playing along with:

The Sketchy Challenge #92

Crafters Cafe Blog #138: Use a Die/Punch

The Paper Shelter #5th Birthday Blog Hop: Celebrate

Dream Valley #121: Die cut & Punches (Top 3!)

As You Like It: Masculine or Feminine & why? (I love masculine cards as they are usually relatively CAS and quicker to make without all of the frills & glitter. )

CCC Digi Creations #38: Anything Goes

Glitter & Sparkles #166: Anything Goes

Brown Sugar #175: Anything Goes

Crafting by Designs #Dec: Anything Goes 

Great Impressions #Dec: Anything Goes

Do Not Open

A quick card put together for a Christmas card swap.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Bugaboo 'Reindeer Pocket', Kaszazz sentiment

Copics: Reindeer: E31  E33  E35  E15  E18
             Nose: R35  R46  R59

             Antlers/Hoofs: E31  E13  E15

             Bells/Hair: Y11  Y15  Y26  E27

             Pocket: G14  G17  G29  BG99, R35  R46  R59

Papers: Kaszazz Christmas paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Standard & Scallop Circle

Other: White embossing powder, gold glitter washi.

I'm playing along with:

Addicted to Stamps #173: Holiday
Cardz 4 Guyz #99: CAS Christmas
Inky Chicks #60: Merry Christmas
Pile It On #97: Red & Green
Sweet Stampin: Sparkle & Shine
Snarky Stampers #48: Naughty Christmas
Artistic Inspirations #146: Christmas
Inky Impressions #278: Traditional Christmas Colours (Top 3!)
Crafty Card Makers #153: T'was the night before Christmas (my card relates to the poem due to the reindeers 'prancing & pawing of each little hoof')
Use Your Stuff: It's a free week

A Minion Birthday

My little Minion finally had his birthday, and like all of his gifts, cake & treat boxes, it included a Minion. He opened it and turned around and told me that it was "the best card ever!" I'm so glad he loved it!

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Minion colouring page

Copics: Skin: Y11  Y13  Y15  Y17  YR14

             Tongue/Eyes: E11  E04  E07  E19
             Overalls: W3  B91  B93  B97  B99

             Gloves/Shoes: C5  C7  C9  100

             Goggles: W1  W3  W4  W6,  C5  C7  C9  100

Papers: Francheville Primary Basics paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Standard Circle

Other: Twine, wooden #5, metallic blue embossing powder.

I'm playing along with:

The Paper Shelter #5th Birthday: Special Birthday
Glitter & Sparkles #165: Add a Bow
Tuesday Throwdown #272: Cute & Cuddly
Crafty Catz Weekly #303: Masculine
CCC Digi Creations #38: Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion #290: Anything Goes

Candy Joy

It's time to start a new challenge over  at the Art by Miran Challenge blog. As always it is 'Anything Goes'. Here is my DT inspiration for Challenge #46 you using Candy Joy.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Art by Miran Candy Joy

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: E43  E44  E47  E49

             Pink: RV23  RV25  RV19
             Greens: YG03  YG17  YG67  YG29

             Candy Cane: R35  R27  R59, C00  C1  C3

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Mint Twist' paper pack, cardstock

Other: Twine, Kindyglitz, Wink of Stella.

I'm playing along with:


Papertake Weekly: Sketch #107
Creative Craft Cottage #52: Christmas
Scapping 4 Fun #55: Anything Goes + Digi (Featured!)
Creative Knockouts #117: Festive Fun
The Paper Shelter #229: A Christmas Card
Fab n Funky #283: Christmas
Crafting by Designs: Getting ready for Christmas
Crafty Gals Corner #47: Anything Goes

A Super Shaker!

I'd made this card for my nephew a while ago but forgot to post about it until now! Opps  :)

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Tiddly Inks 'My Super Boy'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13

             Hair: YR20  YR24  E35  E37

             Cape: R22  R24  R29  R39

             Suit: B000  BG53  B45  BG57

             Boots: C3  C5  C7  C9  100

Papers: Pebbles 'Boy' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Cheery Lyn Designs Tags 1, Crafty Cuts Dies Stars

Other: Twine, Sequins, Wink of Stella.

I'm playing along with:

Tiddly Inks #171: Anything Goes

Left of Centre #105: Use a Sentiment (Top 3!)

Dream Valley #120: Stitching real or faux

Crafty Calendar #November: Sparkle & Bling

Use Your Stuff #201: Lots of Layers

Melonheadz Friendz: Use a Digi

Brown Sugar #173: Anything Goes
Crafting with Friends #11: Anything Goes
Penny's #254: Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps #171: Anything Goes

Christmas Joy

There is a new challenge starting over at the Southern Girls Challenge Blog. Challenge #23 is a 'Patterned Paper Mix Up'. Here is my DT inspiration for you using Little Christmas Girl #1 from All Dressed Up.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: All Dressed Up Little Christmas Girl #1

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair/Book: E50  E53  E55  E57

             Dress: R22  R35  R27  R59

             Hat: E43  E44  E47  E49,  G12  G14  G19  G28

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Mint Twist' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Standard Oval, Frantic Stamper Musical Score.

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Wink of Stella, rhinestones.

I'm playing along with:

All Dressed Up #45: Anything Goes
Scrapping 4 Fun #54: Traditional Christmas (Featured!)
Crafting for all Seasons #114: Embossing
The Sisterhood of Crafters: Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Penny's Challenge #253: Anything Goes
Crafting by Designs: Times 3 (x3 DP's & rhinestones)
As You Like It: Fav season & why? (I love summer because here in Australia that means hot weather, bbq's & social fun, Christmas & my birthday!!) (Top 3!)
4 Crafty Chicks: Inspired by a Christmas song (Joy to the World)
Whimsy Inspires #88: Anything Goes Holiday
Aud Sentiments #145: Anything Goes

Rocket Boy

I've depleted my little boy birthday card stockpile so I'm in the process of having spares on hand.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Tiddly Inks Rocket Boy stamp & sentiment

Copics: Skin: Y00  YG01  YG05  YG07  G05

             Suit: B91  B93  B95  B97

             Rocket/Shoes:  W3  W5  W7  W9, Y11  YR14  YR18  R27

             Background: B95  B97  B99  0

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Blast Off' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Standard Circles, Cheery Lyn Designs Zig Zag Ric Rac, Docrafts Xcut Tags & Bookplates.
Other: Star rhinestones.

I'm playing along with:

Try it on a Tuesday: Make a Scene
Creative Knockouts #115: Something to say
Cut It Up #84: Inspired by a Book, Movie or Song (Song: Elton John's Rocket Man)
Glitter & Sparkle #163: Add a Die cut
Pile It On #95: Any Holiday or Celebration
Use Your Stuff #100: Celebrate
LTSCB #66: Anything Goes
Eureka Stamps #167: Anything Goes

Jingle Bells & Mistletoe

It's time to start a new challenge over  at the Art by Miran Challenge blog. As always it is 'Anything Goes'. Here is my DT inspiration for you using  Krissy for Challenge #45.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Art by Miran Krissy

Copics: Skin: E50  E51  E21  E11  E23  R20

             Hair: E07  E09  E18  E49

             Jumper: RV25  R46  R59  RV99
             Pants: W5  W7  W9  100

             Hat/Boots/Bauble: BG11  BG16  BG49  BG78, W00  W1  W3  W4

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Holly Jolly' paper pack, Francheville Calico Christmas, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Standard Circle, Die-Versions Crochet Lace

Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, Wink of Stella, Kindyglitz, rhinestones.

I'm playing along with:

That Craft Place: Kraft (Winner!)
Creative Knockouts #115: Something to Say
C.R.A.F.T #337: ChristmasScrapping 4 Fun #54: Traditional Christmas
Penny's Challenge #253: x3 of something (Rhinestones)
Fab n Funky #281: CAS
The Sisterhood of Crafters: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Inky Chicks #59: Silent Night

To Teach

Due to the end of the school year fast approaching, I'm trying to be organised and have got my card completed for my daughters teacher.

Stamps: Saturated Canary 'Beautiful World', Kasazz 'To Teach...' stamp

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20

             Hair: E35  E39  E59  E49

             Skirt: R20  R22  R27  R29  R56  C7

             Globe: C00  B60  B21  B34  B94  B97, YG11  G21  YG67  G94 , E25  Y26  Y08  Y13  Y11

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Now Boarding' paper pack, vellum, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Curved Rectangle

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, ribbon, heart button, blue embossing powder.

I'm playing along with:

Melonheadz Friends: Tic Tac Toe (Flowers, Sentiment, Ribbon)

Artistic Inspirations #144: Feminine

Crafters Cafe #136: Inspired by a song (We are the World)

Allsorts #336: Ribbons & Bows
Crafting for all seasons #114: Embossing

Aud Sentiments #144: Bingo (Ribbon, Stamp, Flowers) (Top Pick!)

Fussy & Fancy #151: Flowers
Allsorts #336: Ribbons & Bows

Ribbon Girls: Anything Goes

ABC-Challenge: U = Unlimited

Thanks Teacher(s)

It's coming to the end of the school year here in Australia and my son will be graduating Kindy! This is the card I've created to give to all of the wonderful teachers who have looked after him and inspired him this year.

Stamps: Inky Impressions 'Back to School Nicholas'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13

             Hair: E01  E95  E12  E23

             Top: R22  R27  R29  R59  R89, YR02  YR07  YR18  E07, Y00  Y11  Y15  YR23

             Shorts: B91  B93  B95  B97  B99

             Shoes: YR02  YR07  YR18  E07, W00  W1  W3
             Bag: YG01  YG03  YG25  YG17

Papers: Sugar & Spice 'School Days' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Modern Stationary

Other: Kindyglitz, paperclips.

I'm playing along with:

Melonheadz Friends: Tic Tac Toe (Sentiment, Die, Bright Colours)

Creatalicious #80: Masculine

Crafters Cafe Blog #136: Inspired by a song (To Sir With Love) (Winner!)

Glitter & Sparkles #162: Use some Red

Tuesday Throwdown #270: Thank you

Karleigh Sue #5: One for the Boys (Top 3!)

Crafty Creations #302: Give Thanks

Fan-Tastic Tuesday #111: Something beginning with 'B' (boy, bag, bright colours)

CCC Digi Creations #36: Anything Goes

Crafting-With-Friends #10: Anything Goes

Make Your Christmas Merry!

Getting a late start on some Christmas cards. At least by making it CAS I can get a few done quickly enough.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: All Dressed Up Little Christmas Girl #3

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: E31  E55  E57  E59

             Dress/Hat: R22  R35  R27  R59, W00  W1  W4

             Bow: G00  G02  G05  G17

Papers:  Kraft

Other: Washi tape, sequins, Wink of Stella.

I'm playing along with:

Inky Chicks #59: Silent Night
Scrap-Creations: Make it Sparkle
Glitter & Sparkle #162: Use some Red
Fab n Funky #281: CAS
That Craft Place: Kraft (Winner!)
Just Us Girls #318: Stripes
Crafty Card Challenge #November: Sparkle & Bling
Unicorn #3: Christmas is coming
V's Sweet Ideas #40: Bling it on!
LTSCB #65: Bling it, girlfriend
Creative Craft Cottage #51: Anything Goes
All Dressed Up #44: Anything Goes (Winner!)

Arum Lily

I'm late and its already started, a new challenge over  at the Art by Miran Challenge blog. As always it is 'Anything Goes. Here is my DT inspiration for Challenge #44 using Arum and a simple gate fold.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Art by Miran Arum

Copics: Skin: E50  E51  E21  E11  E23  R20

             Hair: C3  C5  C7  C9

             Dress: V01  RV63  V06  V17  V09

             Flowers: W00  W1  Y00  YG01  YG03  YG63  YG67 Y17  YR14

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Violet Crush' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Standard & Scallop Oval, Poppystamps Andorra Corner

Other: Rhinestones, Wink of Stella.

    

I'm playing along with:

Fussy & Fancy #151: Flowers
Catch the Bug #Oct: Black + White + pop of Bright
Brown Sugar #170: Flowers
Crafting for all Seasons #113: All Dressed Up/Girly
Digi Galore #Novemeber: Monochrome with a hint of colour
4 Crafty Chicks #170: Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner #43: Anything Goes
Penny's Challenge #251: Anything Goes

Adorable Baby Girl

A dear old friend started his family with the addition of some tiny little toes! I keep forgetting how tiny they are when they are so wonderfully new.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Saturated Canary Butterfly Baby

Distress Markers: Skin: Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Aged Mahogany

                             Hair: Vintage Photo, Antique Linen

                             Jumpsuit: Aged Mahogany, Spun Sugar, Black Soot

                             Wings: Antique Linen, Aged Mahogany, Pumice Stone, Black Soot

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Pitter Patter' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Standard & Scallop Circle, Dies-R-Us Butterflies

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Kindyglitz, Shabby White Frantage, Flamingo Liquid Pearls, flowers, lace, metal charms.

I'm playing along with:

Try It On Tuesdays: Lots of Layers
Use Your Stuff #197: Dies & or Punches
My Time To Craft Challenge #307: Inspired by the Beatles (Song 'Don't You Ever Change')
Crafting When We Can #106: Distress It! (Top 3!)
Digi Galore: Think Pink

L.O.V.E.

It's wedding season now that the weather is finally warming up and this is what I ended up with after playing with my Distress Markers.

Card ingredients include:

Stamp: Magnolia Bonnie Tilda
Distress Markers: Skin: Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Aged Mahogany

                             Hair: Walnut Stain, Antique Linen

                             Bow: Old Paper, Frayed Burlap, Black Soot 

                             Wings: Evergreen Bough

                             Background: Walnut Stain, Black Soot, Tumbled Glass
Dies: Spellbinders Curved Rectangle, Poppystamps Vintage Key Set
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Blue Bay' paper pack, cardstock
Other: Ribbon, lace, roses, pearls, stickpin, hessian

I'm playing along with:

Simply Magnolia: Favourite Colour Combo (teal & Kraft is so soft & delicate together)

Addicted to Stamps #167: Make your mark

Pile It On #91: Fabric, Lace or Ribbon

As You Like It: Pastels or Brights (& why?) (I love the soft, vintage & whimsical feel pastels give)

Inky Impressions #275: Make it Krafty (Top 3!)

Sparkles Forum #73: Pearls &/or Lace

Stamp & Create #October: Brown or Kraft

Our Crafty Corner #2: Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion #284: Anything Goes
Creative Craft Cottage #50: Anything Goes