A Sassy Birthday

Joining in with the Sassy Studio Designs Progressive Challenge, using this months free image - Birthday Cake Sassy.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs Birthday Cake Sassy

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20

             Hair (Pink): R81  RV34  R39  R89

             Dress (Greens): BG11  BG53  BG57  BG18

             Boots (Black): C3  C5  C7  C9

Papers: Fancy Pants 'Trend Setter' paper pack, Glitter cardstock, cardstock.

Dies: Spellbinders Label 38, Docrafts Xcut Large Balloons

Other: Rhinestones, Wink of Stella.

I'm playing along with:

Sassy Studio Designs Facebook Progressive Challenge #June

Creative Craft Cottage #42: Spots or Stripes

Crafting When We Can #97: Favourite Colour Combo (Teal, Pink & Red)

Scribble & Scraps #Final: Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Weekly #284: Different Coloured Hair (Top 3!)

Oh Happy Day!

This weeks new challenge starting over at Outlawz Saturday Paper Ala Mode challenge is 'to use anything but Alcohol Markers to colour cards'. It is sponsored by Sherri Baldy's Scrapbook Stamp Society. So please come over & join in the fun.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Sherri Baldy My Bestie ?

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

                             Hair: Walnut Stain, Antique Linen

                             Dress: Mowed Lawn, Pickled Raspberry, Peacock Feathers

                             Flower/Raincoat: Mustard Seed, Rusty Hinge, Pumice Stone

                             Shoes: Rusty Hinge, Vintage Photo
                             Hearts/Water: Peacock Feathers, Tumbled Glass

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Confetti' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Docrafts Xcut Parenthesis 1, Spellbinders Umbrella Trio

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Flower, Rhinestones, Wink of Stella.

I'm playing along with:

My Besties Aussie Challenge #6: Use Dies
Besties Challenge #12: Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday #378: Add a quote
Crafty Sentiments: Anything Goes
V's Sweet Ideas #35: Favourite Technique (I love playing with Watercolours at the moment. They give such a soft delicate effect, different from Copics)

It's a Sassy Party!

This month I'm a Guest Designer for Sassy Studio Designs & this week's Flash Back Friday is Buttercream Babe Sassy. Here is the some fun birthday inspiration for you.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs 'Buttercream Babe Sassy'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00 E11  E13  R20

             Hair: Y11  Y15  Y17  E15

             Red: R22  R17  R29  R39

             Blue: B00  B12  B14

             Green: Y00  YG01  YG13

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

Dies: Memory Box Curled Ribbons & Banner Parade, Docrafts Xcut Large Balloons, Spellbinders Grand Oval.

Other: Liquid Pearls - White Opal, Flamingo, Baby Blue & Avocado.

I'm playing along with:

Glitter & Sparkles #141: Include a Die
Scrapping 4 Fun #44: Birthday
Penny's Challenge #232: Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments: Anything Goes
Crafting By Designs #June: Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion #266: Anything Goes
LTSCB #56: Anything Goes
Avenue 613: Anything Goes

Butterfly Princess

This week's inspirational DT card for Dies R Us is a vintage card with a splash of colour featuring this stunning image by Saturated Canary.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Saturated Canary 'Butterfly Princess', Kaszazz 'Love Stamp'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: E31  E35  E57  E29  RV10  RV14  RV19

             Dress:  G00  BG32  BG13  BG18

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Telegraph Road' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Dies R Us Butterflies, Magnolia Doohickey Vintage Daisies, Lala Land Eiffel Tower

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

I'm playing along with:

Papertake Weekly: Oh So Pretty
Glitter & Sparkle #141: Include a Die
Sparkles Forum #69: Vintage or Shabby Chic
Inky Chicks #52: Butterflies

The Paper Shelter #208: Make it Digital (image)
Morgan's Artworld #1: For the Ladies (DT Fav!)
Allsorts #315: Flower Power
Simply Create Too #88: Old, Vintage, Shabby Chic
Crafters Cafe Blog #121: At the Movies (To Paris with Love)

Glamorous Girl

This month I'm a Guest Designer for Sassy Studio Designs and they are sponsoring Fab n Funky's Challenge #263. The theme is Gorgeous Girls and here is my Guest DT card using Sassy's Bloom.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs 'Bloom', Kazazz 'Shine' sentiment

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20

             Hair: E07  E09  E18  E49

             Dress: YG11  G12  G24  G94, RV10  RV32  RV34  E04

             Umbrella: G00  G82  G94  G99, YR20  YR24  E35, RV10  RV32  RV34  E04

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Key To My Heart' paper pack, cardstock

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Wink of Stella, Lace, Pearls, Flowers, Perfect Pearls 'Rust'.

I'm playing along with:

Papertake Weekly: Oh So Pretty
Creative Craft Cottage #41: Flowers
ABC Challenge: L is for Lace
Sparkles Forum #69: Vintage or Shabby Chic
Allsorts Challenge #315: Flower Power
Whimsy Inspires $84: Ribbon, Lace or Twine
Brown Sugar #150: In the Garden
Inky Impressions #214: Summertime (Winner!)
Crafty Sentiments: Anything Goes
Penny's Challenge #232: Anything Goes

Top Chef!

A brand new challenge is starting over on the Dies R Us Challenge Blog. Challenge #27 is all about 'Flags & Banners'. 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 yummy DT inspiration for you!

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: The Paper Shelter 'Trattoria Shelter'

Copics: Skin: E00  E11  E13  E15

             Hair: C5  C7  C9
             Hat/Top: W00  W1  W3
             Apron:  E22  E24  E27  E29  E59

             Pants: B93  B97  B99

             Shoes: R29  R59  C7  C9  100

             Fork: W4  W6  W7
             Food:  E50  E53  E55  E57  E59,   R27  R19  R59  R89  W3

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Class Act' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Lala Land Folding Banner, Memory Box Banner Parade, Docrafts Xcut Circles

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Black Alpha squares, Buttons, Twine.

I'm playing along with:

Crafty Card Makers #141: For a Man or Boy
CCC Digi Creations #27: Not quite straight
Avenue 613: Anything Goes + Flags
Just Us Girls #297: Stacked Die Cuts (Banner)
Snarky Stampers: D is for Dudes
Digi Galore #June: Father's Day
Dream Valley #108: Father's Day
Glitter & Sparkle #141: Include a Die cut
LTSCB #56: Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion #266: Anything Goes

Shadow Box Birthday

The new challenge starting over at Outlawz Saturday Paper Ala Mode challenge is to create a 'Shadow Box' card with a twist of Masculine/Fathers Day. I started off with this tutorial and then tweaked the dimensions to suit an unfolded A5 card. It is sponsored by Bugaboo. So please pop over & join in the fun. 

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Bugaboo Stamps 'Birthday Elephant'

Copics: Elephant: B0000  B00  B12  B14  RV000  R20

             Hat/Candle: YR14  YR18  E09

             Balloons: YG01  YG13  YG17, Y11  Y15  Y19

Papers: Crafters Choice 'Safari' paper pack, glitter cardstock, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Standard & Grand Circles, Docrafts Xcut Large Balloons

Other: Star Brads, Twine, Kindyglitz.

I'm playing along with:

Simply Create Too #87: Masculine
Pile It On #72: For a Man
Papertake Weekly: Something for the Boys
Crafty Sentiments: For a Man (Top 3!)
Crafting for all Seasons #104: It's a Boy thing
Melonheadz: Bright Colours
Crafty Calendar Challenge #June: Fancy Folds
Left of Centre #82: For the Boys
Cut It Up #73: Stars & Stripes (Top 3!)
Scrapping 4 Fun #44: Birthday (DT Fav!)

Create Happiness

This week's inspirational DT card for Dies R Us is a soft summery one using some simple and delicate dies.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Make It Crafty Summer Dreams

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: E11  E13  E15  E18

             Dress: B0000  B91  B95  B97

             Ribbon/Shoes: E44  E47  E49

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Blubelle' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Kaisercraft Lace Border, Cheery Lyn Designs Lace Corner Deco B, Spellbinders Label 36, Spellbinders Grand Oval

Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Wink of Stella, Shabby White Frantage, Pearls, Flowers.

I'm playing along with:

Sentimental Sundays #262: A Touch of Vintage
Creative Craft Cottage #41: Flowers
Clear It Out: Theme: Blue + Stash: Blue Things (Flowers)
Tuesday Throwdown #248: Frame It
Fussy & Fancy #141: Distressed
V's Sweet Ideas #35: Favourite Technique (Shabby Chic) (Winner!)
Artistic Inspirations #133: Anything Goes + Layers
Sister Act #110: Anything Goes
Crafting By Designs #June: Anything Goes
Crafters Cafe Blog #120: Anything Goes

You Rock!

This month I'm a Guest Designer for Sassy Studio Designs & this week's Dare To Be Sassy Thursday Challenge #285 is 'Just Fold It'. Check out my simple template for this great fold HERE. I've used the funky Sock Hop Sassy for my card.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs 'Sock Hop'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: C5  C7  C9  100

             Skirt: W1  B0000  B91  B93  B95  B97

             Top/Shoes: Y21  Y23  Y26  E35

Papers: Fancy Pants 'Park Bench' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Frantic Stamper Musical Score

Other: Black alpha squares, Rhinestones, Wink of Stella.

I'm playing along with:

4 Crafty Chicks #250: Polka Dots
Melonheadz: Bright Colours
Crafty Calendar Challenge #June: Fancy Folds
Loves Rubber Stamps #155: Spots & Dots (DT Fav!)
Eureka Stamps #144: +3 DP's (Winner!)
Use Your Stuff #187: Sentiment
Whismy Inspires #83: Anything but a Square Card
Crafters Cafe Blog #120: Anything Goes

Glitter & Sparkles #140: Anything Goes

Swan Ride

There is a new challenge starting over at the Southern Girls Challenge Blog. Challenge #112 is Tic Tac Toe. Here is my DT inspiration for you using the top line of Lace/Patterned Paper/Roses. It is sponsored by Ppinkydolls and The East Wind.

and here is the Tic Tac Toe grid.

LACE	PATTERNED PAPER	ROSES
TWINE	GOLD	MIST
GLITTER	DIE/PUNCH	RIBBON

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Ppinkydolls 'Swan Girl'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20

             Hair: Y21  Y26 YR24  E25

             Dress: YG11  G12  YG45  G28

             Tights: B41  B02  B04

             Swan: W00  W1  W4  W6  YR02  YR14  YR18

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

Dies: Spellbinders Label 36

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

I'm playing along with:

Fab n Funky #263: Fantasy & Fables (Swan Lake)
Penny's Challenge #231: Favourite Embellishment (I just love flowers with lace & a touch of Frantage at the moment)
Inky Impressions #213: Something's in the Air (Swan) (Top 3!)
Shopping Our Stash #205: Cute Critter Alert
Eureka Stamps #144: x3 or more Patterned Papers
Sweet Stampin Challenge: Something Old & Something New (Old = Papers, New = Image)
Artistic Inspirations #133: Anything Goes + Layers

Morgans ArtWorld Blog Hop

Welcome to my stop on the Morgans ArtWorld new release Blog Hop.

You should have arrived from Billie.

If you've just happened upon this blog hop and want to start from the beginning head over to Morgans ArtWorld Challenge Blog.

Here is my project using the brand new images Fairy Wishes.

For the next stop and more inspiration head over to Julie.

Just in case you get lost along the way here is the full list of blogs.

Morgans ArtWorld: http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com.au/

                             Cathie: http://houseofborowski.blogspot.com.au/                             

Lynn: http://lynnpenguinscreativecorner.blogspot.ca/

Billie: http://stampinwithinkonmyfingers.blogspot.com/

                                   Alicia: http://maxibellestudio.blogspot.com.au/  <<< you are here

Julie: http://muddypawsinkyfingers.blogspot.com./

Traci: http://craftycrested.blogspot.co.uk/

Ana: http://theredmulletband.blogspot.com.

Lisa: http://www.craftytrain.blogspot.co.uk/

Natalie: http://kunst-by-me.blogspot.de/

Tracey: http://mowbraydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/

Dianne: http://crazycraftshed.blogspot.co.uk/

Ema: http://www.ema-gination.com/

Collette: http://collette-heavensent.blogspot.com

Sande: http://sandensupinat.blogspot.fi/

All of these images will be available for purchase in Morgan's new online store: http://www.faeentertainment.ecrater.com/

Don’t forget to leave some love on each stop along the way and become a follower of the challenge blog and you could be in the running to win the whole release of images and  an original coloured image by Morgan.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Morgan Fitzsimons 'Fairy Wishes;

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13

             Hair: E31  E33  E37

             Dress: YG11  G12  G24  G94  R81  R83  R85

             Flowers: R81  R85  R89

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Miss Nelly' paper pack, cardstock

Dies: Taylored Expressions Label Stacklets 1

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


I'm playing along with:

Melonheadz: Flowers Everywhere
Crafting Musketeers #26: Shades of Summer
CCC Digi Creations #26: Layer It Up
As You Like It: Favourite Flower & Why (I love roses because they are elegant, fragrant, delicate & colourful)
Penny's Challenge #230: Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes
Loves Rubber Stamps #154: Anything Goes

Under the Sea Treasure

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

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Lemon Shortbread's 'Mermaid Glance'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: E07  E09  E18  E49

             Tail: G00  BG32  BG13  BG18,  BG75  BG78  BV25  BV29

             Shells: YR02  YR07  E15  E18

             Rock: E41  E43  E44  E47  E49

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Rock Pool' paper pack & matching cut outs, cardstock

Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, Charms, Flowers, Shabby Pink Frantage, Ribbon, Wink of Stella.

I'm playing along with:

Aud Sentiments #133: Bingo (Top line: Ribbon, Flowers, Markers)
Tuesday Throwdown #247: Out to Sea
Deep Ocean #105: Add a Charm
Pile It On #71: Focus on Colouring
Creative Knockouts #92: Ribbons & Bows
Creative Card Crew #88: For a Teen
Left of Centre #81: For the Girls
Brown Sugar #149: Anything Goes

Best Wishes

This week's inspirational DT card for Dies R Us is a simple card using a combination of some of my favourite dies.

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: A Day For Daisies 'I Wish'

Distress Markers: Skin: Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose

                             Hair: Dried Marigold, Rusty Hinge

                             Dress: Antique Linen, Old Paper

                             Wings: Milled Lavender, Shaded Lilac
                             Dandelion: Iced Spruce, Shabby Shutters, Forest Moss

Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Violet Crush' & 'Vintage Timeless' paper packs, cardstock

Dies: Spellbinders Modern Stationary, Memory Box Chandra Stem, Cheery Lyn Designs Alison's Ribbon, Cheery Lyn Designs Tags 1

Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, Twine, Rhinestones Wink of Stella.

I'm playing along with:

As You Like It: Favourite Flower & Why (I love Dandelions simply because I love to blow them & make a wish!)
Addicted to Stamps #147: Make Your Mark
Little Red Wagon #292: Use It Up (I've used my twine & some old designer paper)
Allsorts #313: Vintage
Crafting For All Seasons #103: Recipe: x1 Image, x2 DP's, x3 Embellies (Gems)
Melonheadz Friends: Flowers Everywhere
Creative Cottage #40: Add a Bow
Clear It Out: Anything Goes
Loves Rubber Stamps #154: Anything Goes
Penny's Challenge #230: Anything Goes

Summer Fun

Challenge #24 is starting over at Scrapbooker PhD Challenge Blog. Challenge #24 is all about 'Summer Fun'. Here is my DT inspiration for you. 

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Whimsy Stamps 'Liberty's Friend'

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20

             Hair: YR20  YR24  E35  E37

             Dress: B000  B21  B95  B97

             Flowers/Butterfly: R22  R24  R27  R29 

             Grass: YG11  YG13  YG17  YG45

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

Dies: Taylored Expressions Label Stacklets 1, Tim Holtz Mini Rosette, Cheery Lyn Designs Faerie Mushrooms, Australian Simply Cards Magazine Freebie Butterfly.

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

I'm playing along with:

Cute Card Thursday #376: Summer Colours
Crafty Gals Corner #22: Summer Fun (Top 3!)
Chocolate Coffee Cards #92: Summer Fun
CCC Digi Creations #26: Layer it up
Crafting Musketeers #26: Shades of Summer
Stamp & Create #June: Summer Fun
ABC Challenge: K is for Kritters
Without Words #June: Summer Holidays
Pile It On #71: Focus of Colouring
Fussy & Fancy #140: Fun in the Sun

Vintage Flower Power

This weeks new challenge starting over at Outlawz Saturday Paper Ala Mode challenge is Flower Power. It is sponsored by Beccy's Place. I'm using the Dress Form to create this vintage inspired card. Please pop over & join in the flowery fun.

Card ingredients include: 

Stamps: Beccys Place 'Dress Form'

Copics: Frame: W00  W1  W3
             Stand: Y11  Y15  YR23
             Ribbon: R81  R83  R85

             Leaves: G21  G94  BG99

             Flowers: R20  R22  R24,  RV10  RV34,  R11  R81

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

Dies: Spellbinders Modern Stationary

Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, Shabby White Frantage, Wink of Stella lace, pearls, flowers, ribbon.

I'm playing along with:

Sparkles Forum #68: It's Spring
Simply Create Too #86: Keep It Simple
Brown Sugar #148: Ribbon & Flowers
Allsorts Challenge #313: Vintage
Fan-Tastic Tuesday #87: Anything Goes + Texture
Dream Valley #107: Anything Goes
Penny's Challenge #229: Anything Goes