Do what makes you Happy

Today I had a chance to get into my studio and play along with the Kit & Clowder Facebook Monthly Technique Challenge. Its a new challenge where you are encourage to do one of the class lessons from either the Skin & Hair, Clothing or Animals Technique classes. If you have never heard of this Kit & Clowder community I implore you to check it out! I'm playing along with the Skin & Hair Streaks class.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Saturated Canary 'Yoga Mama'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20

             Hair: Y11  Y15  Y26  E37  BV00  BV02  BV04  BV08

             Clothes: YG01  YG03  YG25  YG17  BV00  BV02  BV04  BV08

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

Dies: Spellbinders Standard Oval, Memory Box Chandra Stem

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, rhinestones, flowers, Peace charm, chalk, embossing powder.

I'm playing along with:

Kit & Clowder Facebook Technique Challenge: Streaks

Great Impressions #August: Add a Sentiment

Try it on Tuesday: Sending you Flowers

Dream Valley #113: Add a Charm

Sweet Stampin: Spot & or Stripes

Tuesday Throwdown #259: Just Because

Left of Centre #92: Nature (Top 3!)

4 Crafty Chicks #261: Funky Hair

CCC Digi Creations #31: Anything Goes

Birds of Love

There is a new challenge starting over at the Southern Girls Challenge Blog. Challenge #118 is about 'Flowers'. Here is my DT inspiration for you using the challenge sponsor Oddball Stamps 'Animal Love'.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Oddball Stamps 'Animal Love'

Copics: Skin: E50  E51  E21  E11  E23  R20

             Hair: Y11  Y21  YR24  E35

             Top: BG10  BG53  BG57  BG18

             Skirt: RV91  RV11  RV32  RV34  BG32

             Birds: R22  R05  R24  R29

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Fine & Sunny' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Cheery Lyn Designs Bird Cage, Spellbinders Grand Oval

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Flowers, Shabby White Frantage.

I'm playing along with:

Cutie Pie Challenge #90: Cute & Girly
Fab n Funky #270: Things with Wings
Try it on Tuesday: Sending you Flowers
Allsorts #325: Roses
Tuesday Throwdown #259: Just Because
Crafting by Designs: Things with Wings
Penny's Challenge #242: Girly
Crafty Gals Corner #34: Lots of Layers
Creative Craft Cottage #46: Anything Goes

Top Shop Dad

Father's Day is in a couple of weeks here and my wonderfully amazing husband loves hunting and shooting so I've been on the search for a suitable image for him. I came across this charming one from Polka Doodles called Ranger, and think its perfect for him!

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Polka Doodles 'Ranger'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13

             Hair: E55  E57  E59

             Top: R29  YG17  B93  E27  W3  W5

             Hat/Boots: YG63  G94  G99  BG99

             Gun: E55  E57  E59  E49, C3  C5  C7  C9
             Pants: E55  E57  E47  E79
             Leaves: E09  E08  E13,  E55  E57  E49, YG93  YG95  YG99

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

Dies: Cheery Lyn Designs Tags 1

Other: Twine, Buttons.

I'm playing along with:


Friday Sketch Challenge #98
Melonheadz Friends: Hand Coloured Image
Sweet Stampin: Spots &/or Stripes
Dare to be Sassy Thursday #295: For the Boys
Left of Centre #92: Nature/Outdoors
Chocolate Coffee Cards #98: Use a Sentiment
Polka Doodles #33: Something New (new image!)
Deep Ocean #111: For the Boys
Eureka Stamps #155: Button Button
Creative Craft Cottage #46: Anything Goes

Fabulous Shades of Autumn

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 #39 using Maple.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Art by Miran 'Maple'

Copics: Skin: E50  E51  E21  E11  E23  R20

             Hair: E43  E44  E47  E49

             Top: RV63  V06  V17  V19

             Pants: W3  B91  B93  B97  B99

             Scarf: BV000  BV00  BV02  BV13  BV08
             Leaves: V91  V93  V95,  BV23  BV25  BV29,  RV34  R56  R59
             Shoes: C5  C7  C9  100

Papers: Basic Grey 'Soliel' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Bity Blossoms

Other: Wink of Stella.

I'm playing along with:

Chocolate Coffee Cards #98: Use a Sentiment
Scrapping 4 Fun #49: Name Brand Scrapbooking Paper (Basic Grey: Soliel)
Papertake Weekly: To Die For
CCC Digi Creations #31: Anything Goes
Simply Create Too #92: Anything Goes
Penny's Challenge #241: Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner #33: Anything Goes

Washing Line of Love

It's been a busy week with 3 friends delivering 3 boys. So I created this simple card to welcome their arrival.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Dearie Dolls 'Baby Clothes Line'

Copics: Blues: B91  B93  B95  B97, B0000  B000  B00  B01

             Reds: R22  R27  R59  R89

             Greens: YG11  YG13  YG45  YG17

             Birds: Y00  Y11  Y21  YR23  YR07

             Pegs: E21  E15

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

Dies: Cheery Lyn Designs Tags #1

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, rhinestones, twine, peg.

I'm playing along with:

Creative Knockouts #102: Recipe: x3 Embellies, x2 DP's, x1 Image & Sentiment
Melonheadz: Hand Coloured Image
Pile It On #82: Bright Colours
Crafty Catz Weekly #288: New Beginnings
As You Like It: Fav 2 Embellies & Why? (I love twine for the texture & rhinestones for the bling as they can go with any type of occasion)
Artistic Inspirations #138: Anything Goes (DT Fav!)
LTSCB #60: Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments: Anything Goes

High 5!

My nephew is celebrating his 5th birthday this week so I made this bright colourful card for him.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: The Greeting Farm 'Birthday Boy'

Copics: Skin: E50  E51  YR00  E11  E04

             Hair: E35  E39  E59  E49

             Blue: E21  E34  E95

             Red: R17  R29  R39

             Green: YG01  YG05  YG07  G05
             Yellow: Y00  Y11  Y15  Y19

Papers: Paper from my stash (brand unknown), cardstock

Dies: Poppy Stamps Simple Banner, Taylored Expression Birthday Party Border, Tim Holtz Rosette, Sizzix Cherish Alpha.

Other: Kindyglitz.

I'm playing along with:

Cardz 4 Guyz #83: A Numbered Birthday
HIMCR #212c: Happy Birthday (Winner!)
HIMCR #212d: Dies
Papertake Weekly: Spots & Stripes
Penny's Challenge #240: Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday #386: Anything Goes

Rock a Bye Baby

My husbands' oldest friend welcomed his first baby this week. It was a delight to see how proud he was of his tiny bundle of joy. This is what I created for him.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Whimsy Inspires 'New Baby'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20

             Hair: E35  E43  E57  E59
             Nappy: BG000  BG10  BG11  BG32
             Clouds: W00  W1  W3

             Bird: E50  E51  E31  E43  R20, Y11  Y15  Y26  E27, BG53  BG57  BG18

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

Dies: Spellbinders Grand Standard Circles, Lala Land Heart Banner, Memory Box Precious Clouds

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Wink of Stella, teal spotted washi tape, lace, flowers, teddy charm & safety pin, Aged Gold Frantage.

I'm playing along with:

Tuesday Throwdown #257: Your favourite occasion (new baby)

Inky Chicks #54: Use a Metal embellishment
As You Like It: Fur or Feathers & Why? (I love feathers because I'd love to have wings & fly!)
Crafting When We Can #100: Ribbon, Twine or Washi (teal spotted washi)
Scrapping 4 Fun #48: Washi (Featured!)
Sweet Stampin: Anything but a Birthday
Creative Card Crew #93: Sparkle! (Top 3!)
Glitter n Sparkles #149: Add some Flowers
Tuesday Throwdown #257: Favourite Occasion (new baby)
Fab n Funky #270: Things with Wings (Top 3!)

Timeless Vintage

I took part in the Sassy Studio Designs Facebook card swap and sent this vintage beauty to my international partner. I'm so pleased that it arrived safely and that she loved it.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs 'Cinderella Portrait'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: E53  E55  E57  E59

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

Dies: Spellbinders Grand Circle

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Lace, Pearls, Wink of Stella.

I'm playing along with:

Dare to be Sassy Thursday #293: Anything Goes
Clear It Out: Theme: Browns, Stash: Kraft
Addicted to Stamps #157: Make your mark
Cutie Pie Challenge #90: Cute & Girly
Sweet Stampin Challenge: Anything but a Birthday
Cute Card Thursday #385: One Word
Snarky Stampers: U is for Ugly Papers
Whoopsi Daisy: Make it Girly
Brown Sugar #158: Anything Goes
V's Sweet Ideas #37: Anything Goes

Bloom

It's time to start a new challenge over  at the Art by Miran Challenge blog. As always it is 'Anything Goes for challenge #38. Here is my DT inspiration for you using a new image 'Azalea'.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Art By Miran 'Azalea'

Copics: Skin: E50  E51  YR00  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: E43  E44  E47  E49

             Dress: YR00  YR02  YR07  E15  E18

             Flowers: B60  BV31  BV23  YG01  YG93  YG95  YG99,  B21  B34

             Bubbles: G20

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Blubelle' paper pack, cardstock

Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, Ruby Red Liquid Pearls, lace, pearls, flowers, paper doily, Kindyglitz

I'm playing along with:

Aud's Sentiments #137: Sketch (Top 3!)
The Shabby Tearoom #257: Peaches & Cream

Scrap-Creations 1: Garden

Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes + Torn Edges

Stamp & Create #Aug: One for the Girls
Crafters Cafe Blog #128: Torn Paper (Top 3!)

Whoosi Daisy: Make it Girly
Cute Card Thursday #385: One Word

ABC-Challenge: O is for Open (Anything Goes)

Glitter & Sparkles #148: Anything Goes