Friday 28 August 2015

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.

Saturated Canary Yoga Mama

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.
Saturated Canary Yoga Mama

I'm playing along with:

Thursday 27 August 2015

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'.

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.

Oddball Stamps Animal Love


Wednesday 26 August 2015

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!

Polka Doodles Ranger

Card ingredients include:

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.

Polka Doodles Ranger

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

Friday 21 August 2015

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.

Art by Miran 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.

Art by Miran Maple

I'm playing along with:

Tuesday 18 August 2015

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.

Dearie Dolls Baby Clothes Line

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.

Dearie Dolls Baby Clothes Line

I'm playing along with:

Sunday 16 August 2015

High 5!

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

The Greeting Farm Birthday Boy

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.

The Greeting Farm Birthday Boy

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

Wednesday 12 August 2015

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.

Whimsy Inspires New Baby

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.

Whimsy Inspires New Baby

I'm playing along with:

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.

Sassy Studio Designs Cinderella Portrait

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.

Sassy Studio Designs Cinderella Portrait

I'm playing along with:

Friday 7 August 2015

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'.


Art By Miran 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

Art By Miran Azalea