Friday 28 March 2014

Pearls of the Sea

I've been waiting for an excuse to use this paper pack ever since I saw it & I finally found the challenge to suit! Although this card started out as a standard square, it morphed into a full underwater center step fold card scene.



Card ingredients include:

Stamps: CC Designs 'Mermaid Emma', Kaszazz sentiment
Copics: Skin: E00  E11  E13  R20  BV20
            Hair: E57  E59  E49
            Mermaid: B01  BG02  BG45
            Star/Fish/Rock: E13  E15  325  BG000  BG11  W3  W4  W6
            Seaweed: YG95  YG99  G99
Paper: Kaiser Craft 'Rock Pool' paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Standard & Scalloped Ovals
Other: Distress Ink Vintage Photo, pearls, sequins, Kindyglitz, Wink of Stella




I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Crafting By Design: Colours of the Sea Recipe (mermaid/coral/sequins/sea creatures)
As You Like It: Favorite animal (& why) I love fish. I have a huge freshwater tank with about 30 fish in it. I love how peaceful they are when I sit down to watch them. I also love how versatile they are (in regards to eating them too!).





One of a Kind

This week over at Outlawz Saturday Paper A La Mode challenge you must use Glitter! Now how hard can that really be? Because my darling Husband absolutely loathes glitter (especially all over the ironing board which is set up in my studio) I've only used glitter cardstock. This weeks challenge is kindly sponsored by Bugaboo Digital Stamps too & I've made one of my oldest friends (originally from high school) a birthday joy fold card. I wanted to remind her that she is certainly One of a Kind, she is also a shoe-a-holic so this cute digi suits her down to a tee!

Bugaboo Heels Strap Bow

Bugaboo Heels Strap Bow

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Bugaboo 'Heels Strap Bow', sentiment unknown
Copics: RV000  RV10  RV32  R83  R85  R39  C5  C7  C9
Papers: DCWV 'All Dressed Up' glitter stack, cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Label One
Other: Momento Tuxedo Black ink, ribbon, rhinestones


I'm entering this into the following challenges:


Thursday 27 March 2014

Quilled Footprints

Another friends baby has been delivered this week & this is what I've put together for the little bundle. I've attempted my first monochrome theme with some delicate quilled footprints as the feature.



Card ingredients include:

Papers: Kaszazz, Me To You, glitter cardstock, cardstock
Dies: Cheery Lyn Waltzing Matilda Doily, Spellbinders Standard Circles & Heart Circles
Other: Ribbon, buttons, quilling paper, twine, sequins



I'm entering this into the following challenges:

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Ahoy There!

I have a little pirate in my life who loves playing with this cute little Edwin Pirate stamp & this is what I put together one afternoon with him playing along crafting in my studio.

Magnolia Pirate Edwin


Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Magnolia Pirate Edwin, Kaszazz 'Ahoy There' sentiment & Vintage Clock
Copics: Skin: E00  E01  E21  E02  BV20
            Hair: E50  E53  E55
            Clothes: B91  B95  B97  R05  R17  R29  R39  W3  0
            Hat/Boots: E13  E25  E27
Paper: Sugar & Spice Cheeky Pirate paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Classic & Scalloped Ovals, Spellbinders Standard Circles, Die Versions Sweet Petite Sailing Ship
Other: Vintage Photo Distress Ink, washi tape, twine, rhinestones

Magnolia Pirate Edwin


I'm entering this into the following challenges:


Sunday 23 March 2014

Tilly with Rose

A quick card for the night.

Wild Rose Tilly with Rose FMS128

Card ingredients include:

Stamp: Wild Rose 'Tilly with Rose'
Copics: Tilly: W4  W5  W6  BV20
            Rose: RV14  RV24  RV09  RV19  R39  YG13  YG17  YG45
Paper: Kaszazz paper, cardstock
Other: White Opal Liquid Pearls, ribbon, button, thread

Wild Rose Tilly with Rose

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

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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!

Some Odd Girl Celebrate Mae

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

Some Odd Girl Celebrate Mae


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

Friday 21 March 2014

Do you Believe?

The upcoming challenge over at Outlawz Saturday Paper A La Mode challenge is 'something on the card starting with the first letter of your name'. It is sponsored by the lovely people at Scrapbook Stamp Society. For this challenge I'm using the ultra cute 'Lil Angel Wings'. Isn't she simply angelic!?

My Besties Sherri Baldy Lil Angel Wings

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: My Besties 'Lil Angel Wings', Kaszazz 'Believe' sentiment
Copics: Skin: E51  YR00  E11  R20
            Hair: E21  E25  E29
            Dress: BG11  BG13  BG45  YG05  R20  R22  R24
            Wings/Shoes: W00  W3  W4
Paper: Kaisercraft 'Elegance' paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Memory Box Vaudeville Frame, Lala Land Rolled Rose, Spellbinders Heart Circles, Magnolia DooHickeys Leaf & Swirl
Other: Colorbox Mint ink, ribbon, Wink of Stella, rhinestones


My Besties Sherri Baldy Lil Angel Wings


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

   
The Sketchy Challenges #69
Colour Q #233
Beasties Challenge: Baby or Child
ABC Challenge: H is for Hair
Diva's By Design: Flower Power
Crafters Cafe Challenge #55: Make a Square card
Crafting By Design: Use a Ribbon
Addicted to Stamps #87 - Make your mark
Sentimental Sundays #198: Cute & Cuddly
Fan-Tastic Tuesdays #27: Anything Goes



Sunday 16 March 2014

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:

   

Thursday 13 March 2014

Slippery Birthday Wishes

I'm keeping with the green theme of the month, to be sure! But no leprechauns here, lizards instead! Here is my creation for the week.

Magnolia Edwin with Lizard cQc #232

Card ingredients include:
Stamps: Magnolia 'Edwin with Lizard', 'Happy Birthday' from my stash (origins unknown)
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  R20  BV000
            Hair: E25  E59  E49
            Clothes: YG01  YG05  YG07  0  C3  C5  C7
            Lizard: G21  G24  G28  R27
            Background: B0000  W3  0
Papers: Basic Grey 'Bowties' (bugs), Kaiser Craft 'Vintage Timeless' (newsprint), cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Scalloped & Classic Ovals Small, Spellbinders Donna Salazar Creative Book Pages, Daisy punches (L & M)
Other: Washi tape, Button & Twine



I'm entering this into the following challenges:

   cQc #232   
Tuesday Morning Sketches #240 Twist of 3 B's include (take your pick!) Black, Button, Bow, Boy, Bugs, Birthday (sentiment)

Wednesday 12 March 2014

Wishing You...

Today I've created a card for a friends upcoming wedding. I've used the very elegant Sassy Studio Designs 'Bella Bride' stamp. This is my first attempt at a centre step fold (instructions found here). 





The flowers were made using  x3 large & x3 medium punched daisies: petals trimmed, wet, scrunched & layered. They were spritzed with Smooch.


Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs 'Bella Bride', Kaszazz 'Wishing You' & 'Happily Ever After'
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  YR00  R20  BV000
            Hair: E25  E27  E29
            Dress: 0  B0000  B000
            Flowers: R20  R22  G82
Papers: Abi's Craft 'Butterflies Florentine', cardstock
Dies/Punches: Spellbinders Floral Flourishes, Spellbinders Classic Petal edge, Daisy, Kaszazz Tags #4, heart
Other: White Opal & Flamingo Liquid Pearls, hearts, Vanilla Smooch, Wink of Stella, Vintage Photo Distress Ink




I'm entering this in the following challenges:

A Creative Romance: Bingo (pink, flower, pearls)




Saturday 8 March 2014

Your My Guy

I'd ordered this cute 'Gentlemans Business' stamp set from Kaszazz a while ago but had never gotten around to using it, until now. After seeing a few current challenge themes for the week being male, it was time to break it out & have a play to make a quick anniversary card for my hubby of 8 years.




Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Gentlemans Business from Kaszazz
Papers: found in stash - unknown! Cardstock
Distress Ink: Vintagr Photo, Gathered Twig
Other: ribbon, rhinestones, brad, washi, label maker


I'm entering this into the following challenges:


Case This Sketch #67
Flat Friends #18: Cards 4 Men
Divas by Design: Lets Hear it for the Boys
Crafting When We Can #64: Anniversary
Fantastic Tuesday #25: Anything Goes

Thursday 6 March 2014

Steamee McPunk

The upcoming challenge over at Outlawz Saturday Paper Ala Mode Challenge is 'Off the Wall'. The theme is to work with something that you wouldn't usually work with. So I've chosen Steampunk. I've always admired this style but have never attempted it so this was a perfect challenge to give it a go especially when this gorgeous image from sponsor Rick St Dennis was generously provided.

Rick St Dennis Steamee McPunk steampunk

I created the background yellow paper by blending Distress Ink Vintage Photo all over & spritzed with water. Once dried it was stamped with the cogs in Gathered Twig. The die cut cogs & the rust strip were created with a faux rust effect. A quick explanation is that I swiped Weathered Wood stain on white cardstock & dusted with embossing powder while still wet & shock off the excess. Once it was heat set I then blended both Vintage Photo & Gathered Twig over it. Pretty simple but very effective! 


Card ingredients include:

Stamp: Rick St Dennis St 'Steamee McPunk', Kaszazz 'Imagine', Kaszazz 'Cogs'
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  R20  BV000
           Hair: E31  E35  E57
           Costume: B21  B34  B95 R27  Y13  Y17  Y23  E35  C1
Paper: cardstock
Distress Inks: Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Weathered Wood (stain)
Dies: Kaszazz Cogs, Spellbinders Curved Rectangles
Other: Embossing powder, seam-binding ribbon, rhinestones, peg

Rick St Dennis Steamee McPunk steampunk

Wednesday 5 March 2014

You Are Fabulous!

After a crappy week last week, this week has been very exciting. Not only has 'Twitchy' arrived (aka Miss Piper Rose) but I'm very happy to announce that I've been selected to be a part of the inaugural Design Team for Dies R Us! They have set up a brand new blog which has just started, so pop over there & check out the other talented artists I'm working with. I'm looking forward to working with the Dies R Us team and creating many wonderful projects in the coming weeks/months. To start with here is my card I've created for my first inspirational scheduled post this week.


Sassy Studio Designs Effie Trinket

Card ingredients include:

Stamp: Sassy Studio Designs 'Effie Trinket', Kaszazz 'Fabulous' sentiment
Copics: Skin & Eyes: E00  E50  E01  R20  B00  B02
           Hair: E51  Y21  Y26
           Clothes: BV000  BV02  RV14  RV19  Y19
Paper: Sugar & Spice Studio 'Spring Garden' paper pack, cardstock
Dies: LaLa Land Rolled Rose, Magnolia DooHickey Swirl, Cheery Lyn Victorian Picket Fence
Other: Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Kindyglitz, rhinestones


Sassy Studio Designs Effie Trinket

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments #101: Any sentiment for a girl
Just Inspirational: Flowers
Shopping Our Stash #141: 3-2-1 I've used 3 Dies, 2 kinds of bling & 1 image.
Crafting by Designs: Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes with Twist: Flowers