Everlasting Love

Challenge #23 is starting over at Scrapbooker PhD Challenge Blog. Challenge #23 is about 'Mother's Day + Flowers'. Here is my DT inspiration for you.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Sherri Baldy Img494, Simply B sentiment

Copics: Skin: E00  E11  E13  E15  R20

             Hair: E43  E44  E47  E49

             Clothes: Y00  YG01  YG13  YG17
                           G00  BG32  BG13  BG18
                           R11  E95  RV32  RV34
                           R81  R83  R85  R89

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Kalidescope' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Nesting Label 36 (x2 sizes)

Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, paper flowers, White Opal Liquid Pearls, pearls, velvet ribbon.

I'm playing along with:

Crafty Ribbons #118: Anything Goes with Ribbon
Cute Card Thursday #371: Use a Sentiment

Scrap-Creations 1: Mother's Day
Loves Rubber Stamps #149: Use at least 2 Dies
Artistic Inspirations #130: Anything Goes + Ribbon  (DT Fav!)
Crafting By Designs #May: Anything Goes
The Pink Elephant #296: Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks #243: Anything Goes

Femme Fatale with Rick St Dennis

This weeks new challenge starting over at Outlawz Saturday Paper Ala Mode challenge is Femme Fatale. It is sponsored by the incredibly talented Rick St Dennis. So please pop over & join in the fun.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Rick St Dennis 'Only a Rose'

Copics: Skin: E00 E11  E13  E15  R20

             Hair: E43  E44  E47  E49

             Dress/Handkerchief: R11  R20  R22  E50  E53

             Flowers: R11  R20  R22  R24  BG10  BG32  BG13

             Jewels: BG13  BG18  BG75  R24  R29

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Miss Empire' paper pack, cardstock, paper doily

Dies: Spellbinders Standard Circle

Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, paper flowers, seambinding ribbon, Cameo brad, pearls, Wink of Stella, Kindyglitz.

I'm playing along with:

Open-Minded Crafting Fun #35: Shabby Chic (DT Fav!)
Hiding In My Craft Room #197: Any Holiday (Mothers Day)
Simply Create Too #84: Pretty Woman
Clear It Out: Mothers Day + Flowers
Loves Rubber Stamps #148: Add Flowers
Crafting By Designs: We Love Mum
Crafters Cafe Blog #113: Ribbon &/or Lace
Crafty Gals Corner #16: Girls, girls, girls
Pile It On #65: April Showers Bring May Flowers
Crafty Card Makers #137: Dots

One

Here is a card I made for a special little fella who is celebrating his much awaited first birthday.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Mo Manning's 'Daddy's Shoes', Kaiser Craft 'Checked Plate'

Copics: Skin: E00  E11  E13  E15

             Hair: E50  E53  E55  E57

             Top: BG10  BG53  BG57  BG18

             Pants: B91  B95  B97  B99
             Cars/Keys: YR14  YR18  E09 Y11  YR23  YR24
             Shoes: E41  E43  E44  E47  E49

             Background: W3  W5  W6

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

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Pewter embossing powder, button, twine.

I'm playing along with:

ABC Challenge: H = Happy Birthday
The Male Room Challenge #08: Letters &/or Numbers
Crafting For All Seasons #100: Milestone Celebrations (Winner!)
Creatalicious #74: Embossing (wet or dry)
Whimsy Inspires #82: Colour an Image
Eureka Stamps #137: Buttons & Bows (Top 5!)
Penny's Challenge #224: Spooled Items (twine)
Papertake Weekly: Cute as a Button
The Paper Shelter #200: It's a Celebration
As You Like It: Favourite Embossing & Why? I prefer wet embossing as I love the 'metallic' textures it produces, & the shabby effect with Frantage. (Top 3!)

Sing Your Heart Out!

This week's inspirational DT card for Dies R Us is this little rock star! I had the perfect paper & die to showcase this fun image.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Simply B Stamps 'Elizabeth Morris'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: C5  C7  C9  100

             Top: RV10  RV32  RV34  E04

             Skirt: BG10  BG53  BG57  BG18  RV04  RV17  RV19  R89

Papers: Crate Paper 'Love Notes' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Taylored Expressions Label Stacklets 1, Frantic Stamper Musical Score, Cheery Lyn Designs Tags 1

Other: Sequins.

I'm playing along with:

Just Add Ink #259: Sequins
CCC Digi Creations #23: Add some Sparkle
Creative Knockouts #85: Texture
Creative Card Crew #85: Sentiment
Love to Scrap Challenge Blog #52: Anything Goes

Tickled Pink!

This sweet little stamp was part of Sweet Pea's Facebook Progressive Challenge. I've never coloured a 'life like' image before, but am quite pleased with how she turned out.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Sweet Pea's 'Lynne Stansbery Tickled Pink

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E04  E09  R20

             Hair: Y11  YR23  R35  R37

             Dress: RV10  RV32  RV34  E04

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Oh So Lovely' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Taylored Expression Label Stacklets 1, Impression Obsession Spiral Flowers, Docrafts Xcut Tags & Bookplates, Magnolia Doohickeys Leaf & Swirl.

Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, lace, rhinestones, Shabby White Frantage.

I'm playing along with:

Sweet Pea Facebook Progressive Challenge #April
Crafty Gals Corner #15: Vintage
Fitztown #70: Flowers & Leaves
Pile It On #65: April showers bring May flowers
Wags n Whiskers #152: Flowers

Fan-Tastic Tuesdays #81: Anything Goes + Add some Pearls
One Sweet Challenge #April: Spring has Sprung

Champ!

Having another play with my Distress Markers for a quick card for a little Champions 6th birthday. This little Champion loves Aussie Rules Football, so I've used Lala Land's Footy Luka.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Lala Land 'Footy Luka'

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

                             Hair: Walnut Stain, Antique Linen

                             Ball: Festive Berries, Fired Brick 

                             Shorts: Tumbled Glass, Faded Jeans

                             Jersey: Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint

Papers: Fancy Pants 'Little Sport' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Standard Circle

Other: Enamel Dots, alphabet squares, Wink of Stella.

I'm playing along with:

Friday Sketch #92 (Top 3!)
As You Like It: Alcohol v Distress Markers & Why?  (I've just learnt how to use my Distress Markers so I'm enjoying the 'newness' & challenge of using them)
Crafting When We Can #92: Sing Me a Song (Queen - We are the Champions)
Fab n Funky #255: Masculine
The Paper Shelter #199: For the Boys
Crafty Creations #287: Seeing Spots
LTSCB #51: Dots &/or Stripes
Cutie Pie Challenge #86: All about Boys
Crafting Musketeers #24: It's a Mans World

Sassy Smurfette

This week's inspirational DT card for Dies R Us is a very Smurfy card indeed!

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs Smurfette

Copics: Skin: B0000  B000  B00  B21  B34  R00

             Hair: Y13  YR23  E35  E37

             Dress: C00  C1  C3  C5

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Blae & Ivy' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Elizabeth Craft Designs Ladybugs, Magnolia Doohickey Hellebores, Magnolia Doohickey Doily Flowers, Cheery Lyn Designs Victorian Picket Fence, Taylored Expressions Label Stacklet 1, Docraft Xcut Tags & Bookplates.

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, metal brads, pearls, lace.

I'm playing along with:

Crafts 4 Eternity #222: Spring
Chocolate Coffee Cards #89: Dies
Scrapping 4 Fun #40: Anything Goes + Lace/Ribbon
Creative Card Crew #85: Sentiment
Crafty Gals Corner #15: Vintage
Penny's Challenge #223: One for the Girls
Creative Knockouts #85: Texture
Crafty Catz Weekly #275: It's a Girl Thing

Wishing you...

A brand new challenge is starting over on the Dies R Us Challenge Blog. Challenge #24 is 'April Showers may bring Flowers'. We would like to see flowers, especially hand made flowers on your cards. 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: Whimsy Wee Stamp 'Dandelion Girl'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20

             Hair: Y17  E33  E13  E15

             Skirt/Shoes: BV000  BV00  BV02  BV13  BV08  YG11  YG13  YG17
             Top/Bucket: V000  V12  V15  V17  W00  W3

             Flowers: Y11  Y17

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Lilac Avenue Collection' paper pack, cardstock.

Dies: Memory Box Chandra Stem, Docrafts Xcut Nesting Oval, Docrafts Xcut Nesting Scalloped Oval

Other: Shimmer chalk, Kindyglitz, metal brads.

For my flowers, I double cut the Chandra Stem die twice, rolled the centers of the flowers with a wooden embossing burin to curve the petals out and fixed them together with a metal brad.

I'm playing along with:

Crafting by Designs: Shaped Cards
One Sweet Challenge #April: Spring has Sprung
As You Like It Challenge: Alcohol vs Distress markers & Why? (I love Copics because of the rich bold colours they come in, the ease of use & the wonderful depth they can create - they bring images to life!)

Pile It On #64: Fancy Frames or Beautiful Boarders
Sweet Stampin Challenge: Kids cards
Crafty Catz Weekly #274: 2 or more Patterned Papers
Artistic Inspirations #129: Anything Goes + a twist of Spring
Whimsy Inspires #82: Colour an Image
Crafty Sentiments: Anything Goes (Top 3!)

High Tea

This week's inspirational DT card for Dies R Us was requested for a Bride's High Tea, and I had the perfect die for that: Poppy Stamps Teacup Stack!

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Magnolia 'Little London - Afternoon Tea', Kaszazz 'Warm Wishes' sentiment

Copics: Skin: E00  E21  E11  E13  E15  R20

             Hair: E07  E09  E18  E49

             Dress: G00  G82  G94  G99  BG13  BG18  G28  BG99

             Flowers: R22  R24  R29  R59

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Key to my Heart' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Grand Circles, Poppy Stamps Teacup Stack.

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Shabby White Frantage, lace, pearls, flowers.

I'm playing along with:

Crafters Cafe Blog #111: Shaped Cards
Pile It On #63: Dies &/or Punches
Inky Impressions #204: Spring is in the Air

Fan-Tastic Tuesday #80: Anything Goes
Open-Minded Crafting Fun: Food Related (DT Fav!)

Crafty Sentiments: Lots of Flowers
LTSCB #51: Dots or Stripes
Sweet Stampin Challenge: Paper Piecing (Winner!)

Creative Craft Cottage #37: Dies

Shining Star

There is a new challenge starting over at the Southern Girls Challenge Blog. Challenge #108 is  'Starry Starry Night'. Here is my starry DT inspiration for you using this funky punk number from Art by Miran.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Art by Miran 'Punkette Peta', Kaszazz 'Shine' sentiment

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: V06  V17  V19  W9

             Skirt: RV04  RV09  RV19 

             Top: W5  W7  W9

             Boots: B21  B34  B26  B29

Papers: 'Punktastic' digital papers, foil cardstock, cardstock

Dies: Crafty Cuts Dies 'Stars'

Other: Glitter washi tape, metallic purple embossing powder, Wink of Stella

I'm playing along with:

Fab n Funky 254; Bingo (Sentiment, Digital Image, Die Cuts)
Creative Craft Cottage #37: Dies
Crafty Calendar Challenge #April: Add a sentiment
Tuesday Throwdown #239: Friendship
Art by Miran #29: Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday #197: Anything Goes
Clear it out: Anything Goes
Loves Rubber Stamps #146: Anything Goes
Pennys Challenge #222: Anything Goes

Vintage Boy

I fell in love with this adorable 'Happy Babe' digi from Mo Manning. It goes well for both a boy or a girl, the perfect image for any precious new baby card.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Mo Manning 'Happy Babes', Kaszazz 'Boy'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20
             Mouth: R22  R24  E04  W5

             Hair: E31  E55  E57

             Nappy: B21  B34  B95

Papers: Basic Grey 'Mint Julep' paper pack, cardstock

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, metallic blue embossing powder, Shabby White Frantage, lace, flower, pearls.

I'm playing along with:

Crafts 4 Eternity #220: Baby Baby
Crafty Musketeers #24: Its a Mans World
Fab n Funky #235: Lots of Layers
CCC Digi Creations #22: Pretty Pearls
The Male Room Challenge #07: Metallic Embossing Powder
Loves Rubber Stamps #145: Favourite Embellishment (I love Frantage combined with lace for a shabby feel)
As You Like It #50: Lines of No-Lines & Why? (I like lines as they add extra definition to the shaded areas & fine hair)
Creative Craft Cottage #36: 3 of a Kind (I've used 3 Designer Papers & 3 Pearls)
Cutie Pie Challenge #86: All about Boys
Craft Your Passion#256: Anything Goes (Top 3!)

Pastel Congrats

Miss 7 saw this digi on the screen and asked me to make a card for her classmate whose birthday was over the Easter weekend. How could I resist?

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Crafty Sentiments Designs Freebie

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: E15  E09  E18

             Pinks: RV10  RV32  RV34
             Purples: BV31  BV00  BV02  BV04

             Blues:B21  B34  B95
             Yellows: Y11  Y13  Y15
             Greens: YG01  YG03  YG05  YG07

Papers: Sugar & Spice 'Baby Girl' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Standard & Scallop Circles

Other: Twine, White Opal Liquid Pearls, Wink of Stella.

I'm playing along with:

Sketch Saturday #355
Deep Ocean Challenge #100: Easter/Spring
4 Crafty Chicks #305: Easter
Allsorts #305: Easter
Pile It On #63: Dies/Punches

Genuine

This weeks This weeks new challenge starting over at Outlawz Saturday Paper Ala Mode challenge is 'Steampunk'. It is sponsored by Sweet Pea Stamps. So please pop over & join in the fun.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Sweet Pea Stamps 'Teresa Sherman's Steampunk Sally'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04

             Hair: R81  R83  R85  R89

             Orange: Y17  YR14  YR18  R09

             Purple: BV000  BV00  BV02  BV04  BV08

             Gun: BV20  BV23  BV25  B29
             Skull: B60  BV31  BV23

Papers: For this weeks card I used a 'make & take' item I'd made at a past Paper Expo. It was made using sticky backed foil passed through a Tim Holtz 'Patchwork' embossing folder and then coloured with Adirondack Alcohol inks (sorry I can't recall the colours used).

I'm playing along with:

Aud Sentiments #128: Anything Goes
V's Sweet Ideas #33: Anything Goes
Penny's Challenge #221: Anything Goes
The Pink Elephant #292: Anything Goes
Sister Act #100: Anything Goes
Crafting by Designs #April: Anything Goes

HB2U

This week's inspirational DT card for Dies R Us is a sweet little birthday card with a vintage feel. I'm using the Art by Miran Facebook Progressive Challenge image 'Party Time Patti'.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Art by Miran 'Party Time Patti'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: E53  E55  E57

             Dress: RV10  RV32  RV34  R22  R24  R29

             Balloons: G00  BG32  BG13  BG18  C5  C7  C9  100

Papers: Fancy Pant 'Trend Setter' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Xcut Dies Large Balloons, Spellbinders Belly Band One

Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, Wink of Stella, Shabby White Frantage, alpha stickers.

I'm playing along with:

Art by Miran Facebook #March: Progressive Challenge (Top 3!)
Creative Knockouts #83: Die Cut/Punch Frenzy
ABC Challenge: G is for 'Go Digital'
Art by Miran #29: Anything Goes
The Pink Elephant #292: Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion #255: Anything Goes
Crafting from the Heart #53: Anything Goes
Crafting by Designs #April: Anything Goes (Winner!)

Unlikely Courage

Challenge #22 is starting over at Scrapbooker PhD Challenge Blog. Challenge #22 is about 'Focusing on the Sentiment'. Here is my DT inspiration for you.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: The Stamping Boutique 'Jennifer Latte Breast Cancer', sentiment from JRR Tolkin

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: E31  E35  E57  E29

             Dress: BG10  BG53  BG57  BG18  100

             Ribbon: RV11  R27  R59  R89

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Charlotte's Dream' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Docrafts Xcut Rectangle Parenthesis 2, Lala Land Heart Banner, Kaszazz Tags 4

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Shabby White Frantage, roses, metal rhinestone brad, lace

I'm playing along with:

Oddball Stamps: For a Cause (Winner!)
Creative Craft Cottage #36: Three of a Kind (3 flowers)
Crafty Card Makers #135: Spring has Sprung
In the Pink: Celebrate
Aud Sentiments #128: Anything Goes
V's Sweet Ideas #33: Anything Goes
Penny's Challenge #221: Anything Goes
Simply Create Too #82: Anything Goes