Badger

A dear friend had to say goodbye to his best friend of 15 years, so this was the little card I gave him to help say sorry for his loss. I tried to represent the rainbow bridge using Distress Ink in the clouds.

Card Ingredients include:

Stamp: Some Odd Girl Tobie & his Puppy

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04

             Hair: E23  E25  E27  E29

             Top: G12  G14  G17, R29  R59  R89

             Jeans: W3  B91  B95  B97

             Puppy: C00  C1  C3, W5  W7  W9  100

Distress Ink: Barn Door, Carved Pumpkin, Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn, Stormy Sky & Dusty Concord

Other: Impression Obsession Clouds dies, Nuvo Crystal Drops Ivory Seashells.

Thanks Mew

There's a new colouring challenge over at the Kit & Clowder Facebook community using this fun image from Some Odd Girl. I broke out my Prismacolors and went with a CAS layout to keep the focus on the image. I even got a helping hand from our new family addition!

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Some Odd Girl Crazy Love Tia, sentiment also from SOG.

Prismacolor Pencils: Skin: 938  140  927  939 943

                                  Hair: 938  917  1034  1081

                                  Top: Cool Grey 20  50  70  90 

                                  Jacket: 993  994  1030  1078
                                  Pants: 956  1008  1009  931
                                  Cat: Cool Grey 20  50  70  90  938  993

Papers: Random from stash, cardstock

Other: Glitter washi tape, twine.

  

I'm playing along with:

Glitter & Sparkle #223: 4 Legged Friends

HIMCR #285: Colour It!

Sparkles Forum #88: Thank You

Tuesday Throwdown #327: Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps #226: Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination #120: Anything Goes

Inky Chicks #77: Anything Goes

Kitty Shaker

The year started off rather sourly for my 5 year old nephew who's beloved cat was killed by a snake. This is the card I made for him to help cheer him up.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Some Odd Girl Clever Kittys

Coloured: Distress Markers 

Papers:  cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Standard Circle, Stars Magazine Freebie

Other: Washi tapes, sequins.

I'm playing along with:

Allsorts #397: Cats & or Dogs (Top 5!)
Dies R Us #64: Anything Goes
Glitter N Sparkle #221: Anything Goes
The Male Room Challenge #51: Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore #Jan: Anything Goes

Sorry to see you leave

I'm having to say goodbye to some work friends who I have been with for 15+ years. I'm sorry to see them leave but wish them well in retirement. I made a couple of cards for my cheeky mentors who will be missed a great deal.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Some Odd Girl 'Pouting Tobie'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04

             Hair: E43  E44  E47

             Hat/Shoes: W00  W3  W5  YR02  YR14  YR18  E09

             Jeans: B91  B93  B95  B97  B99

             Top: Y11  Y15  Y26  E27, YR02  YR14  YR18  E09

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

Dies: Spellbinders Modern Stationary, Taylored Expressions Hexagonal Stacklets

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Twine.

I'm playing along with:

Shopping Our Stash #207: For the Boys
Cardz 4 Guyz #76: Use a Die or Punch
Artistic Inspirations #134: Anything Goes + Odd
Sentimental Sundays #264: Manly Cards
Crafty Card Makers #141: For a Man or Boy
Scrapping 4 Fun #45: Anything Goes (DT Fav!)

Enjoy your road ahead

This week's inspirational DT card for Dies R Us is for a dear work friend who I have been with for 15+ years. I'm sorry to see him leave but wish him well in his retirement. I made this card for my cheeky mentor who will be missed a great deal.

This will also be my final DT inspirational card for Dies R Us as I too will be moving on. I would like to thank all of the wonderful Dies R Us fans who have followed me for the last 18 months as part of the Dies R Us Inspirational Blog. No doubt I will be checking in to see the wonderful creations they will continue to showcase to inspire you.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Some Odd Girl 'Sneaky Boy Tobie'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04

             Hair: E44  E47  E49

             Top/Shoes: C00  C1  C3  R22  R24  R29  R59

             Jeans: B91  B93  B95  B97  B99

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

Dies: Spellbinders Standard Circle, Memory Box Cityscape Silhouette, Cheery Lyn Designs Zig Zag Ric Rac

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Washi Tape, Button, Twine.

I'm playing along with:

Creative Knockouts #95: Buttons
Little Red Wagon #295: Cute as a Button
Scrap-Creations 1: Red, White & Blue
Loves Rubber Stamps #157: Use a Die
Cardz 4 Guyz #76: Use a Die or Punch (Top 3!)
Sentimental Sundays #264: Manly
Creative Craft Cottage #42: Spots or Stripes
Scribble & Scraps #Final: Anything Goes

Fabulous Feathers

My upcoming inspirational DT card for Dies R Us is all about my favourite, proud, majestic animal: the peacock. 

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Some Odd Girl 'Peacock Kaylee', Kaszazz 'You are Fabulous' sentiment
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04
             Blues: B00  B14  B02
             Greens: Y00  YG01  YG13  YG17
             Purples: V12  V15  V17  V09
Paper: A-Manda Creations 'Pretty as a Peacock' digital kit, cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Modern Stationary, Spellbinders Jewel Fantasies, Cheery Lyn Designs Alison's Ribbons
Other: White embossing powder, rhinestones, White Opal Liquid Pearls, Wink of Stella

Here are some close ups of the gorgeous Kaylee & some of the dies.

   

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Just Add Ink #236: Photo Inspiration
Pile It On #42: Cheerful / Uplifting Message
Crafty Sentiments: Use a Sentiment
Art Impressions #146: Fancy Folds
ABC Challenge: V is for Vibrant
Cutie Pie Challenge #80: Perfectly Purple & Completely Cute
Fitztown #57: Anything Goes
Creative Fingers #53: Anything Goes
Sister Act #79: Anything Goes
Art by Miran #17: Anything Goes

Ooh la la!

I love milestone birthdays (especially when there not mine!) I'm also looking forward to celebrating this particular milestone with a good friend!

Easel cards are one of my favorites to make as they are very elegant, but oh so simple! & you get more room to craft!

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Some Odd Girl 'Moulin Mae', Kaszazz 'It's your birthday' sentiment

Copics: Skin/Eyes: E000  E00  YR00  R20  BV000  BG000 BG32

            Hair: E25  E27  E29

            Dress: YG17  YG13  YG01  BV000  RV000  RV11  RV32  V12  V15  V17

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Bonjour' paper pack, cardstock

Other: Scallop Circle punch, Spellbinders Circle & Curved Rectangle die, peacock feather, Kaszazz number rhinestones (coloured in C9), Kindyglitz, brad, Spun Sugar Distress Marker, washi tape

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

   

Color Throwdown #289
Sketch Saturday #306
Paper-crafting Journey: Make an Easel card
Alphabet Challenge: F is for Feathers
Diva's by Design: Let's go to the movies (movie: Moulin Rouge)
Splendiferous Creations: Bling it on!
Crafters Cafe Blog Challenge #60: Add glitter
Lil' Red Wagon #234: Count me in!
Loves Rubber Stamps #100: Fancy Folds
Aud Sentiments #105: Birthday Sentiment
Cut it up challenge #43: Birthday card
Scrapping 4 Fun challenge #15: use a stamp/digi
Crafting from the Heart #15: Anything Goes
Fan-Tastic Tuesday #32: Anything Goes
Scrap-creations1: Anything Goes
Sister Act Challenge #54: Anything Goes

Little Love

The stork has arrived again this week to yet another family I know. They already have 3 darling little girls whose baby brother passed away at the age of 18 months from SIDS. So I'm very happy that the stalk delivered a healthy baby boy to this beautiful family.

Stamps: Some Odd Girl 'Little Love' baby & sentiment

Copics: Skin: E00  E51  E21  R20

            Hair: E31  E35

            Clothes: BG000  BG02  BG45  Y00  YG01  YG13

            Blanket: YR20  YR21  YR23  BV20

Paper: DCWV Nana's Nursery Baby Boy, cardstock

Other: Square punch, rhinestones, faux stitching, Wink of Stella

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

   

Feeling Sketchy #85

Color Throwdow #286

Cuttin & Stampin: Create a Quilt (Winner!)

Addicted to Stamps Challenge #89: CAS

Just Inspirational Monthly Challenge: Family/Friends

Shopping Our Stash #145: Faux Sure! (faux stitching)

Sentimental Sundays #200: Add a Doodle to it!

Crafting When We Can #66: For a Child

Cutie Pie Challenge #66: Cute with Dies & Punches

Crafting From the Heart #12: Cute & Cuddly

V's Sweet Ideas #22: Technique My technique is paper quilting & faux stitching

Fan-Tastic Tuesday #29: Use Patterned Paper

Crafting For All Seasons #24: Dies & Punches

Kick Up Your Heels

There is one place on my bucket list that I want to visit & that is Paris. I know I will get there one day but for now I will just have to contend with my Eiffel Tower stamp & Paris washi tape!

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Some Odd Girl 'Celebrate Mae' & sentiment, Kaszazz Eiffel Tower

Papers: Cardstock, pink Vellum paper

Copics: Skin: E00  E21  E11  R20  BV20

            Hair: E27  E29  E49

            Clothes: RV10  RV23  RV25  B02  B00
Dies: Spellbinders Curved Rectangle
Other: Black Momento ink, washi tape, gold brads, twine, Kindyglitz

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Some Odd Girl: Pot o' Gold
Crafting from the Heart #10: Inspired by a movie My movie is a classic 'An American in Paris'
Papertake Weekly: For Mum or Girly
Craftitude #61: Add a Brad/Eyelet
Crafting for all Seasons #73: No Designer Paper
Stampin for the Weekend: Anything Goes
Fan-Tastic Tuesday #27: Anything Goes

Hello Sunshine

My little goodie pack finally arrived from overseas. I've only been waiting for over a month for it to arrive (due to back orders) but its here now which means play time!

I used the Feeling Sketchy #84 sketch as part of the fold &  added the designer paper behind the card front. I also added some rhinestones to look like rain drops!

Card ingredients include:

Stamp: Some Odd Girl 'Umbrella Gwen'

Copics: Skin: E00  E51  E21  R20  BV000

            Hair: E07  E09  E18

            Clothes & Boots: R81  R83  R85  W3  W4  W6

            Umbrella: Y13  Y15  Y17

            Clouds: BG10  BG11  BG32

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

Dies: Spellbinders (Standard & Grand) Labels One

Other: Ribbon, rhinestones, flowers, Wink of Stella

I'm entering this into the following challenges:

   

Feeling Sketch #84

Paper Crafting Journey: Photo Inspiration

Alphabet Challenge: C is for Country Flower

Crafters Cafe #54: Flowers

Time Out Challenges #1: Dancing in the Rain!

Stampin for the Weekend: Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments #102: Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps #86: Anything Goes