THE Joker

When I first saw this image I really wanted to do it justice. I had fun putting it together certainly with a Batman flavour!

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Jade Dragonne 'The Dark Knight: Joker'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13, W1  W3  W7  100,  R35  R27

             Hair: Y00  YG01  YG13  YG17

             Pants: V01  V04  V06  V09

             Shirt: B00  B12  B02  B14  B97
             Vest: G00  G82  G94  G99
             Shoes: E25  E29  E49

             Bench: C00  C1  C3  C5

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Violet Crush, Confetti & Blubelle' paper packs, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Classic Oval & Modern Stationary, Memory Box Cityscape Silhouette, Little B Halloween

Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, Joker card. rhinestones.

Here is the inside of the card.

I'm playing along with:

Sweet Stampin': Boys & their Toys 
Left of Centre #89: Inspired by a Song (Poker Face by Lady Gaga) (Top 3!)
Wags n Whiskers #159: Recycle (Joker card)
Little Red Wagon #300: Up Up & Away (Bats)
Morgan's Artworld #4: Use 3 of Something (x3 Rhinestones)
Cardz 4 Guyz #81: Something begining with T (THE Joker :-)
Glitter & Sparkles #147: Something starting with B (Bats)
Simply Create Too #91: Anything Goes
Crafts 3 Eternity #237: Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner #30: Anything Goes

Birthday Balloons

There is a new challenge starting over at the Southern Girls Challenge Blog. Challenge #116 is everyone's favourite 'Anything Goes' challenge. Here is my DT inspiration for you using one of the sponsors images Ppinkydolls.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Ppinkydolls 'Circus Girl'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: Y11  Y15  Y17  E15

             Dress: G21  G24  G28  G29  B0000  B00  B02

             Hat/Sleeves: W00  W4  C5  C7  C9

             Ball: R20  R22  R24  R27  R29

Papers: Paper from stash (unknown brand), glitter cardstock, cardstock.

Dies: Spellbinders Curved Rectangle, Taylored Expression Party Banner Parade, Die-Mensions Birthday Balloon.

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

I'm playing along with:

Glitter & Sparkles #147: Something starting with 'B' (Balloons)
Shopping Our Stash #212: Diamonds are a Girls best friend (Bling)
Little Red Wagon #300: Up Up & Away (Balloons)
Creative Card Crew #92: Banners or Flags
Penny's Challenge #238: Ribbon or Twine (Winner!)
Crafty Gals Corner #30: Anything Goes
Crafting by Designs #Aug: Anything Goes
Eureka Stamps #151: Anything Goes

Happy Birthday Sport

A quick fun sporty card for any young legend!

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: The Greeting Farm 'Soccer Ian'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04

             Hair: C3  C5  C7  C9

             Uniform: R22  R29  R59  B0000  B21  B95  B97

             Ball/Socks: W00  W3

             Background: G21  G24  G97  YG17

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

Dies: Spellbinders Grand & Standard Circles

Other: Alpha stickers, sequins.

I'm playing along with:

Melonheadz: Sport
Shopping Our Stash #211: Don't Get Stressed (I relax by playing sport)
Sweet Stampin: Boys & their Toys
Open-Minded Crafting Fun #41: Kids want to have fun
Simply Create Too #90: For a Precious Child
Brown Sugar #156: Anything Goes
Sister Act #116: Anything Goes

One

Here is my card I made for a special little girl's first birthday at the end of this month.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Mo Manning 'Big Shoes'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13

             Hair: E43  E47  E49

             Top: R81  RV34  R39  R89

             Shorts/Ribbon: BG10  BG53  BG57  BG18

             Bag/Hat: YR20  YR21  YR23  YR24
             Flowers: YG25  G94  R81  RV34  Y28  R29  R39
             Shoes: R22  R17  R29  R39

Papers: Basic Grey 'Mint Julep' paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Sizzix Cherish Alphabet '#1'

Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, Kindyglitz, Aged Ivory Frantage, Flowers, Lace, Butterfly Paperclip.

I'm playing along with:

Cut It Up #76: Numb3ers
Allsorts #321: Add a Butterfly
Chocolate Coffee Cards #96: Flower IN your Image
Inky Chicks #54: Use a Metal Embellishment (Butterfly paperclip)
Dream Valley #111: Embossing Wet or Dry (Winner!)
Simply Create Too #90: For a Precious Child
Open-Minded Crafting Fun #41: Kids want to have fun (DT Fav!)
Creative Moments #73: Bingo (Die, Image, Flowers)
Brown Sugar #156: Anything Goes
Sister Act #116: Anything Goes

I'm Sexy & I Gnome it!

This creation morphed along the journey into a cute little scene (even if it is a bit abstract). I had a heap of fun putting it together. This funky twisted easel style of card has fast become one of my favs and is inspired by Jenny D's great tutorial.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Make It Crafty 'Gnomey Peter'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20

             Hair: E35  E39  E09  E59

             Shirt: B21  B34  B95  B97  W3

             Pants/Hat: R24  R27  R29  E04  E09  W3

             Shoes: YG01  G21  G94  G99  W3
             Belt/Patches: E44  E47  E49  Y11  Y15  Y26  E27

Papers: Fancy Pants 'Little Sport' & Kaiser Craft 'Base Coat & Class Act' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Classic Ovals, Impression Obsession Clouds, Cheery Lyn Designs Faeries Mushrooms, Die-Versions A Little Mint Alpha, DoCrafts Xcut Tags & Bookplates.

Other: Gathered Twigs & Stormy Skies Distress inks, Twine, Rhinestones.

   

I'm playing along with:

Crafty Gals Corner: To Die For
That Craft Place: Words
Creatalicious #77: More than 1 Fold (Winner!)
Digi Galore #July: Bright & Summery
Papertake Weekly: Build It Up
The Paper Shelter: Anything Goes
Creative Craft Cottage #44: Anything Goes
Use Your Stuff #200: Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments: Anything Goes

Mystique

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 #37 you using Steampunk Sissy.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Art by Miran Steampunk Sissy

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20

             Hair: E43  E44  E47  E49

             Dress: BG10  BG53  BG18
                        YR14  YR18  E09

                        E51  E53  E55  E59

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

Dies: Memory Box Antique Gear Set, Spellbinders Label 38

Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, flowers, Shabby White Frantage, Rhinestones, Wink of Stella.

I'm playing along with:

Creative Moments #73: Bingo (Dies, Image, Flowers)
Left of Centre #87: 3 of a Kind (x3 DP's, Flowers, Colours: Brown, Teal & Orange)
HIMCR #208: Lots of Layers
Crafty Gals Corner #29: To Die For
Papertake Weekly: Build it up
Creative Craft Cottage #44: Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion #271: Anything Goes

Happy Birthday Jackie Blog Hop

Greetings Hoppers!

Welcome to our second day of Jackie's birthday blog hop! We secretly organised this 3 day hop for our DT leader Jackie, who celebrated her birthday yesterday! Happy Birthday Jackie! Wishing you a great day filled with much love & laughter.

Comment on every stop on the hop for your chance to win 5 Art by Miran images! Each blog hop day will have 2 winners, so there are lots of chances to win. Winners will be chosen randomly. You have until July 23rd to comment, and all winners will be announced on July 25th at the Art by Miran blog.

You should have come from Mi Ran's blog. If not, go back to the Art by Miran blog and start again. For the hop, all team members created a birthday card for Jackie. Here is my card.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Art by Miran 'Pop Star Suzy'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: W5  W7  W9  100

             Top/Hat: RV10  RV32  RV34  E04
             Skirt: BG10  BG53  BG57  BG18

             Stars/Shoes: R22  R24  R29  R38

             Microphone: C5  C7  C9  100

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

Dies: Spellbinders Standard Ovals, Spellbinders Modern Stationary, Frantic Stamper Musical Score

Other: Sequins, Kindyglitz.

Your next stop is at Irene's blog. Here is the full hopping list in case you get lost:

Lisabeth

Jo

Amy

Bonnie

Mi Ran

                             Alicia   <<< You are here

Irene

Bettina

Jessica

Don't forget to leave a comment to every stop for your chance to win 5 lovely Art by Miran images!

We are also celebrating Vannessa's birthday on our Art by Miran Facebook group with an awesome freebie and more chances of winning prizes!

Thanks so much for helping us celebrate Jackie's birthday, and please join us tomorrow for day 3 of our 3-day hop for Jackie.



I'm playing along with:

V's Sweet Ideas #36: Celebrate
Melonheadz Friends: Celebrations (DT Fav!)
Creative Cottage #43: Layer it up
Whoopsi Daisy: Bling it on
Crafting Musketeers #27: Anything Goes
Penny's Challenge #236: Anything Goes
CCC Digi Creations #29: Anything Goes (Top 3!)
Craft Your Passion #270: Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart #68: Anything Goes

Happy Birthday Vanessa!

It's our wonderful DT Facebook coordinators birthday today - Happy Birthday Vannessa! To help celebrate her birthday we are having a special Facebook Challenge including this super sweet FREEBIE!!! Pop over to the Art by Miran Facebook Challenge for all of the details and to grab your freebie image. Here is my birthday card for Vannessa.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Art by Miran 'Digi Girl 237 - Happy Birthday Vannessa'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: E53  E55  E57  E59

             Dress: R20  R22  R24  R29  R39

             Flowers: BG78  BG99

             Balloons: YR20  YR23  YR24  BV23  BV25  BV29

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Sweet Pea' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Cheery Lyn Designs Lace Corner Deco

Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, Kindyglitz.

I'm playing along with:

ABC-Challenge: N is for Number (Top 5!)
Fab n Funky #268: Flower Delights
Fan-Tastic Tuesday #94: Lace
Wags n Whiskers #158: Birthday
Creative Fingers  Challenge #87: Anything Goes
CCC Digi Creations #29: Anything Goes
Penny's Challenge #236: Anything Goes

Celebrating Your Day

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 'Celebrating Your Day' for Challenge #36.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Art by Miran 'Celebrating Your Day'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: Y21  YR23  E35  E37

             Top: YG01  YG03  YG25  YG17  RV10  RV23  RV25

             Jeans: W3  B91  B93  B95  B97  B99

             Balloon: RV04  RV17  RV19  R89

Papers:  paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbiners Label 39, DoCrafts Xcut Large Balloons

Other: Rhinestones, Lace, Celebrate Transfer, Kindyglitz.

I'm playing along with:

Cute Card Thursday #381: Ladies Only
Little Red Wagon #297: Birthday
The Sisterhood of Crafters: Happy Birthday
Cute Daisy May: Bling it on
Crafting Musketeers #27: Anything Goes

Greatest Dad Ever

I'm happy to have been invited as the Guest DT for Inky Impressions challenge #217. The theme is to use 2 or more Die Cuts and here is my Guest DT inspiration for you using Father and Son.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Inky Impressions 'Father and Son'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13

             Hair: E41  E43  E44  E47  E49

             Son's Top: R22  R17  R29  R39

             Father's Shirt: YR02  YR14  YR18  E09
             Tie/Shoes: YG95  YG99  G99

             Jeans: W3  B91  B93  B95  B97
             Socks: W00  W4  W5

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Sears & Son' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Grand Circles, Memory Box Antique Gear Set

Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, Rhinestone.

I'm playing along with:

Shopping Our Stash #209: Gingham Style
Creative Craft Cottage #43: Layer it up
The Male Room Challenge #14: Song Title (Ronan Keating 'Father & Son')
Fab n Funky #267: Inspired by a Song (Ronan Keating 'Father & Son')
Crafty Card Makers #141: Sentiment
Penny's Challenge #235: Anything Goes
Clear It Out: Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes

8

My precious daughter personally selected this image for me to colour up for upcoming 8th birthday, so how could I refuse!

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs 'Bubblegum Sassy'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20

             Hair: YR21  YR14  YR18  E15

             Tops: R81  R83  R85  R89  BG11  BG13

             Jeans: B91  B93  B95  B97  B99

             Belt/Gum: Y11  Y13  Y17

Papers: Fancy Pants 'Wonderful Day' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Label 38, Spellbinders Standard & Scallop Circles

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Wink of Stella, Metallic Red embossing powder, Enamel Dots, Rhinestone Number 8.

I'm playing along with:

Creative Craft Cottage #43: Layer it up
Just Us Girls #300: Congratulations
Crafty Sentimens: Sweet Challenge
Melonheadz Friends: Celebrations
The Sisterhood of Crafters: Birthday
Creative Card Crew #91: Die Cuts
V's Sweet Ideas #36: Celebrations
Little Red Wagon #297: Birthday
Crafty Catz Weekly #286: Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes
Glitter & Sparkles #144: Anything Goes
Loves Rubber Stamps #159: Anything Goes

Toadstool Hat

There is a new challenge starting over at the Southern Girls Challenge Blog. Challenge #114 is 'Stuck on You!' We would like to see stickers or tape used on your projects. I used a cute mushroom washi tape on my card, which coordinated well with this darling image 'Toadstool Hat' from one of our sponsors Lemon Shortbread. Here is my DT inspiration for you.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Lemon Shortbread 'Toadstool Hat'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: Y21  YR23  E35  E37

             Top: YG11  YG13  YG17

             Skirt: G12  G14  G19  G28

             Hat: R22  R24  R27  E07  E09

Papers: Grace Taylor 'Playtime' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Standard Oval, Cheery Lyn Designs Fairie Mushroom

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Ribbon, Mushroom Washi Tape, Wink of Stella.

I'm playing along with:

Crafting Musketeers #27: Anything Goes
Crafting by Designs #July: Anything Goes
Penny's Challenge #234: Anything Goes
Use Your Stuff #200: Anything Goes
The Pink Elephant #305: Anything Goes

LOVE with Art by Miran

I'm so happy to announce that I am a new creative member of the Art by Miran Design Team!
There are so many totally amazing artists on all of the various team. Art by Miran run a fortnightly Challenge blog, an Inspiration blog plus a Facebook Group where they run a Monthly Progressive Challenge, plus a fortnightly Anything Goes Challenge. There are so many different ways to play along with any Art by Miran image.

Below I have put together some of my past creations showcasing Art by Miran images so that you can see my style and also how wonderful these images are to create with. There is also a fun 'LOVE' game playing over on the Inspiration blog. This will run through to Friday 3rd July at 8pm EST. All you have to do is leave some love on that page and link up to a new or past Art by Miran creation! Two lucky winners who share a comment and link will be selected by the team to win your choice of Two images.

Using Gem

Using Lovely Irene

Using Jacque with Lily

Using Princess of Snowflake

Thanks for stopping by and I look forward to showcasing lots of Art by Miran images over the next 6 months, so please follow to see some more inspiration.

Cheers!