Tuesday 29 December 2015

Be Your Own Hero

My brother-in-law's birthday is coming up. He is a fireman so this was the perfect image to use for him.

Mo Manning Playing Firefighter

Card ingredients include:

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13
             Hat: R22  R17  R29  R39
             Coat: R22  R17  R29  R39, YR20  YR21  YR23  YR24 
             Firetruck: R22  R17  R29  R39, B95  B97  B99, W3  W5  W6
             Blocks: W3  W5  W6, B95  B97  B99, B02  B05  B26
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Garage Days' paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Grand Circle
Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, rhinestones.

Mo Manning Playing Firefighter

Kit & Clowder

Many of you know that I'm a HUGE fan of Alyce Keegan from Kit & Clowder. She has helped me to unlock my skills when it comes to colouring. I was recently given some Prismacolor Pencils for my birthday and started the Perfect Pencils class. This is the first project created in that class and the first time I used my pencils.

Kit and Clowder Perfecting Pencils Class Saturated Canary On My Heart

Kit and Clowder Perfecting Pencils Class Saturated Canary On My Heart

Alyce also runs monthly colouring classes for both markers and pencils. Here are some of the past classes from this year. So many different techniques are used and explained throughout each class too. If you want to get the most out of your colouring I implore you to check out what she has to offer!

Kit and Clowder Create and Learn November Class Tiddly Inks Christmas Scene   Kit and Clowder Create and Learn September Class Mo Manning Bubbles Girl

Kit and Clowder Create and Learn September Class Faery Ink Gabbie Halloween Witchfire

Friday 25 December 2015

Maria Mariposa

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 #48 using Maria Mariposa.

Art By Miran Maria Mariposa Polychrome Pencil

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Art by Miran Maria Mariposa
Prismacolor Pencils: Skin: 938  140  927  1017  943  944
                                  Hair: 1080  941  1082  947
                                  Dress: 1014  928  1017  1031
                                  Flowers: 1096  1023  1024  1029
                                  Wings: 1089  120  1096  1090, 289  1023  1024  1025  1101
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Bonjour' paper pack, cardstock
Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, flowers, Shabby White Frantage, Dragonfly charm, lace.

Art By Miran Maria Mariposa

I'm playing along with:

Wednesday 16 December 2015

Holly the Christmas Fairy

I fell in love with this little Christmas Fairy Holly from the talented Mo Manning and couldn't resist colouring her up!

Mo Manning Christmas Fairy Holly

Card ingredients include:

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20
             Hair/Bells: YR20  YR24  E35  E37
             Dress/Shoes: RV25  R46  R59  RV99
             Wings/Dress Trim: G20  G82  G94  G99
             Background: B0000  B000  B00, W3  W5  W7  
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Mint Twist' paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Label 1
Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Wink of Stella, ribbon, flower & leaves, charm.



Mo Manning Christmas Fairy Holly



Christmas Wishes

This stamp is just too sweet!

All Dressed Up for Christmas

Card ingredients include:

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13
             Hair: E43  E44  E47
             Pink: RV10  RV32  RV34
             Red: R24  R29  R59
             Blue: B00  B02  B05
             Green: YG01  YG03  YG25  YG17
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Mint Twist' paper pack, cardstock
Other: Kindyglitz, ribbon, button.

Friday 11 December 2015

Kalina

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 #47 using Kalina from Whimsy Stamps.


Art by Miran Kalina

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Art by Miran 'Kalina'
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20
             Hair: YR02  YR16  YR18  E08
             Dress: B02  B05  B26  B29, YG11  YG13  YG17
             Flowers: Y13  Y17  YR14, G21  G94, R27  R39
             Basket: E33  E27
Papers: Basic Gre 'Soliel' paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Label 38
Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, glitter washi tape, flowers, twine, rhinestones, heart brad, Wink of Stella.

Art by Miran Kalina


Tuesday 8 December 2015

HB2U Gamer

I just adore this little gamer, he is so animated & fun to colour! Just perfect for any gamer, big or small.
The Paper Shelter Mad about Video Games

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: The Paper Shelter 'Mad about Video Games'
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13
             Hair: E35  E39  E59  E49
             Top: R35  R49  R59
             Pants: C5  C7  C9  100
             Couch: BV20  BV23  BV25  BV29
             Console: B21  B95  B97
             Background: BG57  BG75  BG78  W3, C00  C2  C3  C5
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Off the Wall' paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Cheery Lyn Designs Zigzag Ric Rac, Spellbinders Grand Circle, Memory Box Rocket Pack, Corner Punch
Other: Alpha stickers, rhinestones.

The Paper Shelter Mad about Video Games

I'm playing along with:

As You Like It: Masculine or Feminine & why? (I love masculine cards as they are usually relatively CAS and quicker to make without all of the frills & glitter. )

Wednesday 2 December 2015

Do Not Open

A quick card put together for a Christmas card swap.

Bugaboo Reindeer Pocket

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Bugaboo 'Reindeer Pocket', Kaszazz sentiment
Copics: Reindeer: E31  E33  E35  E15  E18
             Nose: R35  R46  R59
             Antlers/Hoofs: E31  E13  E15
             Bells/Hair: Y11  Y15  Y26  E27
             Pocket: G14  G17  G29  BG99, R35  R46  R59
Papers: Kaszazz Christmas paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Standard & Scallop Circle
Other: White embossing powder, gold glitter washi.

Bugaboo Reindeer Pocket

I'm playing along with:

Addicted to Stamps #173: Holiday
Cardz 4 Guyz #99: CAS Christmas
Inky Chicks #60: Merry Christmas
Pile It On #97: Red & Green
Sweet Stampin: Sparkle & Shine
Snarky Stampers #48: Naughty Christmas
Artistic Inspirations #146: Christmas
Inky Impressions #278: Traditional Christmas Colours (Top 3!)
Crafty Card Makers #153: T'was the night before Christmas (my card relates to the poem due to the reindeers 'prancing & pawing of each little hoof')
Use Your Stuff: It's a free week

A Minion Birthday

My little Minion finally had his birthday, and like all of his gifts, cake & treat boxes, it included a Minion. He opened it and turned around and told me that it was "the best card ever!" I'm so glad he loved it!

Minion

Card ingredients include:

Copics: Skin: Y11  Y13  Y15  Y17  YR14
             Tongue/Eyes: E11  E04  E07  E19
             Overalls: W3  B91  B93  B97  B99
             Gloves/Shoes: C5  C7  C9  100
             Goggles: W1  W3  W4  W6,  C5  C7  C9  100
Papers: Francheville Primary Basics paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Standard Circle
Other: Twine, wooden #5, metallic blue embossing powder.


Friday 27 November 2015

Candy Joy

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 #46 you using Candy Joy.



Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Art by Miran Candy Joy
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20
             Hair: E43  E44  E47  E49
             Pink: RV23  RV25  RV19
             Greens: YG03  YG17  YG67  YG29
             Candy Cane: R35  R27  R59, C00  C1  C3
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Mint Twist' paper pack, cardstock
Other: Twine, Kindyglitz, Wink of Stella.


Tuesday 24 November 2015

A Super Shaker!

I'd made this card for my nephew a while ago but forgot to post about it until now! Opps  :)

Tiddly Inks My Super Boy

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Tiddly Inks 'My Super Boy'
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13
             Hair: YR20  YR24  E35  E37
             Cape: R22  R24  R29  R39
             Suit: B000  BG53  B45  BG57
             Boots: C3  C5  C7  C9  100
Papers: Pebbles 'Boy' paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Cheery Lyn Designs Tags 1, Crafty Cuts Dies Stars
Other: Twine, Sequins, Wink of Stella.

Tiddly Inks My Super Boy


I'm playing along with:

Brown Sugar #173: Anything Goes
Crafting with Friends #11: Anything Goes
Penny's #254: Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps #171: Anything Goes

Thursday 19 November 2015

Christmas Joy

There is a new challenge starting over at the Southern Girls Challenge Blog. Challenge #23 is a 'Patterned Paper Mix Up'. Here is my DT inspiration for you using Little Christmas Girl #1 from All Dressed Up.


All Dressed Up Little Christmas Girls #1

Card ingredients include:

Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20
             Hair/Book: E50  E53  E55  E57
             Dress: R22  R35  R27  R59
             Hat: E43  E44  E47  E49,  G12  G14  G19  G28
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Mint Twist' paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Standard Oval, Frantic Stamper Musical Score.
Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Wink of Stella, rhinestones.

All Dressed Up Little Christmas Girls #1


Tuesday 17 November 2015

Rocket Boy

I've depleted my little boy birthday card stockpile so I'm in the process of having spares on hand.

Tiddly Inks Rocket Boy

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Tiddly Inks Rocket Boy stamp & sentiment
Copics: Skin: Y00  YG01  YG05  YG07  G05
             Suit: B91  B93  B95  B97
             Rocket/Shoes:  W3  W5  W7  W9, Y11  YR14  YR18  R27
             Background: B95  B97  B99  0
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Blast Off' paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Standard Circles, Cheery Lyn Designs Zig Zag Ric Rac, Docrafts Xcut Tags & Bookplates.
Other: Star rhinestones.

Tiddly Inks Rocket Boy

I'm playing along with:

Try it on a Tuesday: Make a Scene
Creative Knockouts #115: Something to say
Cut It Up #84: Inspired by a Book, Movie or Song (Song: Elton John's Rocket Man)
Glitter & Sparkle #163: Add a Die cut
Pile It On #95: Any Holiday or Celebration
Use Your Stuff #100: Celebrate
LTSCB #66: Anything Goes
Eureka Stamps #167: Anything Goes

Friday 13 November 2015

Jingle Bells & Mistletoe

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  Krissy for Challenge #45.

Art by Miran Krissy digi girl 266

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Art by Miran Krissy
Copics: Skin: E50  E51  E21  E11  E23  R20
             Hair: E07  E09  E18  E49
             Jumper: RV25  R46  R59  RV99
             Pants: W5  W7  W9  100
             Hat/Boots/Bauble: BG11  BG16  BG49  BG78, W00  W1  W3  W4
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Holly Jolly' paper pack, Francheville Calico Christmas, cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Standard Circle, Die-Versions Crochet Lace
Other: Gathered Twigs Distress ink, Wink of Stella, Kindyglitz, rhinestones.

Art by Miran Krissy digi girl 266

I'm playing along with:

Wednesday 11 November 2015

To Teach

Due to the end of the school year fast approaching, I'm trying to be organised and have got my card completed for my daughters teacher.

Saturated Canary Beautiful World

Stamps: Saturated Canary 'Beautiful World', Kasazz 'To Teach...' stamp
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20
             Hair: E35  E39  E59  E49
             Skirt: R20  R22  R27  R29  R56  C7
             Globe: C00  B60  B21  B34  B94  B97, YG11  G21  YG67  G94 , E25  Y26  Y08  Y13  Y11
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Now Boarding' paper pack, vellum, cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Curved Rectangle
Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, ribbon, heart button, blue embossing powder.

Saturated Canary Beautiful World

I'm playing along with:

Thanks Teacher(s)

It's coming to the end of the school year here in Australia and my son will be graduating Kindy! This is the card I've created to give to all of the wonderful teachers who have looked after him and inspired him this year.

Inky Impressions Back to School Nicholas

Stamps: Inky Impressions 'Back to School Nicholas'
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13
             Hair: E01  E95  E12  E23
             Top: R22  R27  R29  R59  R89, YR02  YR07  YR18  E07, Y00  Y11  Y15  YR23
             Shorts: B91  B93  B95  B97  B99
             Shoes: YR02  YR07  YR18  E07, W00  W1  W3
             Bag: YG01  YG03  YG25  YG17
Papers: Sugar & Spice 'School Days' paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Modern Stationary
Other: Kindyglitz, paperclips.

Inky Impressions Back to School Nicholas

I'm playing along with:

Melonheadz Friends: Tic Tac Toe (Sentiment, Die, Bright Colours)
Crafters Cafe Blog #136: Inspired by a song (To Sir With Love) (Winner!)

Make Your Christmas Merry!

Getting a late start on some Christmas cards. At least by making it CAS I can get a few done quickly enough.

All Dressed Up Three Little Christmas Girl #3

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: All Dressed Up Little Christmas Girl #3
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20
             Hair: E31  E55  E57  E59
             Dress/Hat: R22  R35  R27  R59, W00  W1  W4
             Bow: G00  G02  G05  G17
Papers:  Kraft
Other: Washi tape, sequins, Wink of Stella.

All Dressed Up Three Little Christmas Girl #3

I'm playing along with:

Inky Chicks #59: Silent Night
Scrap-Creations: Make it Sparkle
Glitter & Sparkle #162: Use some Red
Fab n Funky #281: CAS
That Craft Place: Kraft (Winner!)
Just Us Girls #318: Stripes
Crafty Card Challenge #November: Sparkle & Bling
Unicorn #3: Christmas is coming
V's Sweet Ideas #40: Bling it on!
LTSCB #65: Bling it, girlfriend
Creative Craft Cottage #51: Anything Goes
All Dressed Up #44: Anything Goes (Winner!)

Sunday 1 November 2015

Arum Lily

I'm late and its already started, a new challenge over  at the Art by Miran Challenge blog. As always it is 'Anything Goes. Here is my DT inspiration for Challenge #44 using Arum and a simple gate fold.

Art by Miran Arum

Art by Miran Arum

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Art by Miran Arum
Copics: Skin: E50  E51  E21  E11  E23  R20
             Hair: C3  C5  C7  C9
             Dress: V01  RV63  V06  V17  V09
             Flowers: W00  W1  Y00  YG01  YG03  YG63  YG67 Y17  YR14
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Violet Crush' paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Standard & Scallop Oval, Poppystamps Andorra Corner
Other: Rhinestones, Wink of Stella.

    

I'm playing along with:

Fussy & Fancy #151: Flowers
Catch the Bug #Oct: Black + White + pop of Bright
Brown Sugar #170: Flowers
Crafting for all Seasons #113: All Dressed Up/Girly
Digi Galore #Novemeber: Monochrome with a hint of colour
4 Crafty Chicks #170: Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner #43: Anything Goes
Penny's Challenge #251: Anything Goes

Wednesday 28 October 2015

Adorable Baby Girl

A dear old friend started his family with the addition of some tiny little toes! I keep forgetting how tiny they are when they are so wonderfully new.

Saturated Canary Baby Love Distress Ink Markers

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Saturated Canary Butterfly Baby
Distress Markers: Skin: Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Aged Mahogany
                             Hair: Vintage Photo, Antique Linen
                             Jumpsuit: Aged Mahogany, Spun Sugar, Black Soot
                             Wings: Antique Linen, Aged Mahogany, Pumice Stone, Black Soot
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Pitter Patter' paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Standard & Scallop Circle, Dies-R-Us Butterflies
Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Kindyglitz, Shabby White Frantage, Flamingo Liquid Pearls, flowers, lace, metal charms.

Saturated Canary Butterfly Baby Distress Ink Markers

I'm playing along with:

Try It On Tuesdays: Lots of Layers
Use Your Stuff #197: Dies & or Punches
My Time To Craft Challenge #307: Inspired by the Beatles (Song 'Don't You Ever Change')
Crafting When We Can #106: Distress It! (Top 3!)
Digi Galore: Think Pink

Friday 23 October 2015

L.O.V.E.

It's wedding season now that the weather is finally warming up and this is what I ended up with after playing with my Distress Markers.

Bonnie Tilda Distress Ink

Card ingredients include:

Stamp: Magnolia Bonnie Tilda
Distress Markers: Skin: Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Aged Mahogany
                             Hair: Walnut Stain, Antique Linen
                             Bow: Old Paper, Frayed Burlap, Black Soot 
                             Wings: Evergreen Bough
                             Background: Walnut Stain, Black Soot, Tumbled Glass
Dies: Spellbinders Curved Rectangle, Poppystamps Vintage Key Set
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Blue Bay' paper pack, cardstock
Other: Ribbon, lace, roses, pearls, stickpin, hessian
Bonnie Tilda Distress Ink

I'm playing along with:

Simply Magnolia: Favourite Colour Combo (teal & Kraft is so soft & delicate together)
As You Like It: Pastels or Brights (& why?) (I love the soft, vintage & whimsical feel pastels give)
Craft Your Passion #284: Anything Goes
Creative Craft Cottage #50: Anything Goes