Friday 27 March 2015

Goblin Queen

This week's inspirational DT card for Dies R Us is this wicked little card featuring the Goblin Queen by Simply B.

Simply B Stamps Goblin Queen

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Simply B Stamps 'Goblin Queen' & sentiment
Copics: Skin: E00  E21  E11  E13  E15  R20
             Hair: BV000  BV02  BV13  BV17
             Dress: YR00  YR02  YR07  E15  E18  R22  R29  R59  C7
             Wings: BG10  BG53  BG57  BG18
Papers: Mistybelle 'Halloween of Old' digital paper, cardstock
Other: Pearls, Wink of Stella.

Simply B Stamps Goblin Queen

I'm playing along with:

Wednesday 25 March 2015

Kit & Clowder Retreat

I had the great pleasure to be able to attend the first annual Kit & Clowder Retreat over the weekend. It was held at Cedar Creek Lodge at Mount Tambourine in sunny Queensland (but that didn't stop it from raining every day!!!) The rain didn't dull the Retreat either with the bubbly & effervescent Alyce Keegan (the brains & talent behind Kit & Clowder) in full swing. I had my seat at the head of the table next to the Colouring Queen herself & had the most wonderful fun time learning first hand from Alyce.

If you want to learn more about colouring (either Copics, Watercolours or Pencils) please check out all of the amazing on-line classes run by Alyce at Kit & Clowder (Skin & Hair, Clothing, Animals etc). She provides amazing one-on-one support & feedback for all of her techniques classes & you can only improve with her teachings!

Here are the projects that we coloured and assembled during the retreat. First up was Marci with the bangs & the flicks. I'm happy to say that I got the hang of flicks by the end of the weekend :)

Lala Land Heart Cupcake Marci

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Lala Land 'Heart Cupcake Marci'
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20
             Hair: W3  W5  W7  W9
             Outfit & Cupcake: R00  R11  E95  R20  W3  YG11  G21  G94  G99
Papers: Kaiser Craft Enchantment, Amity & Peace paper, paper doily, cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Lacey Circle
Other: Shabby White Frantage, lace, pearls, flowers


Another card project was this gorgeous 'Octavia Rose' by Polkadoodles.

Polkadoodles Octavia Rose

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Polkadoodles 'Octavia Rose'
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20
             Hair: E43  E44  E47  E49
             Outfit: R00  R11  E95  R20  W3  YG11  G21  G94  G99
             Wings: BV20  BV23  BV25  BV29
             Flowers: R00  R11  E95  R20  W3
             Leaves & Grass: YG03  YG11  G21  G94  G99
             Ladybugs: R35  W9
Papers: Kaiser Craft Inspired & Unity paper, paper doily, cardstock.
Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Antique Ivory Frantage, lace, flowers, pearls.


And our final project was this amazing Saturated Canary Dew Drop Fairy. Alyce had done this image previously and I was amazed & stunned by her work. When I first realised that I would be attempting the same image I wanted to hide under the desk. I'm thoroughly pleased I stuck with it & with how she turned out (even though it took me a few solid hours of colouring!) This was also my first attempt at a mixed media project. I really enjoyed getting dirty with the texture past & the sprays. I love the metal paints too!
Saturated Canary Dew Drop Fairy


Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Saturated Canary 'Dew Drop Fairy'
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20
             Hair & Bag: BV00  Y11  BV13  BV04  V04  BV08  100
             Outfit: BG10  BG53  BG57  BG75  BG78  100
             Leaf: YG03  G05  G17  G29  BG99
             Wings: Y11  BV11  BV13  BV75  BV78  W9
Watercolour Background: black, blue, green, yellow.
Kaiser Craft Wood Elements: Frame, Butterfly, Cogs, Clock, Flourish
Other: Shabby White Frantage, Lindy's Stamp Gang Sprays, Viva Decor Metal Paints, Gesso, texture paste, Kaiser Craft Chevron & Dot stencils, mini flowers, glass domes, Glossy Accents.



To see all of the fun photos taken at the Retreat check out the Kit & Clowder Facebook Retreat album. I have never laughed so much! I can't wait for the next one!!!

Thursday 19 March 2015

Vintage Thoughts

I'm getting in early this week with my DT card for the upcoming Outlawz Saturday Paper Ala Mode challenge, starting Saturday as I'm about to head off to my very first crafting retreat! (Just a little excited!!!) The theme is 'VINTAGE' and is sponsored by the whimsical A Day For Daisies. So please pop over & join in the fun.

A Day For Daisies Fairy Dream

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: A Day For Daisies 'Fairy Dream'
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13
             Hair: E31  E55  E57  E59
             Dress: B0000  B00  B02  B04
             Flowers: RV10  RV32  RV34  YG25  YG17
             Wings: BG0000  BG11
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Charlottes Dream' paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Standard & Scallop Circle, Spellbinders Floral Flourish.
Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, ribbon, heart paperclip, pearls, hand-rolled ribbon roses, Antique Ivory Frantage, Wink of Stella.

A Day For Daisies Fairy Dream


I'm playing along with:

A Day For Daisies #117: Polka Dots
Penny's Challenge #219: Favourite Embellishment (I love ribbon as you can use it simply by a knot or a bow, you can ruffle it or roll it into roses, it comes in so many widths/sheer/patterns etc)
Inky Impressions #201: Pastel Colours
Crafting for all Seasons #98: Pastel Hues
Loves Rubber Stamps #143: A Touch of Metal (Heart paperclip)
Pile It On #60: Use 3 of Something (I've used 3 hand-rolled ribbon roses)
Sentimental Sundays #250: Fairies
Allsorts #302: Flowers & Pearls
Deep Ocean Challenge #99: Vintage
Crafty Calendar Challenge #March: Add some Metal

Sassy Mum to Be

This week's inspirational DT card for Dies R Us is just bursting with love, joy and just a little bit of sparkle with all of the die cuts.

Sassy Studio Designs Maxi Skirt 2

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs 'Maxi Skirt 2'
Copics: Skin: E50  E51  YR00  E11  E04  R20
             Hair: E43  E44  E47  E49
             Skirt: R81  R83  R85  R89
             Top: W00  W1  W3
Papers: Vellum (from stash), Glitter cardstock, cardstock.

Sassy Studio Designs Maxi Skirt 2

Crafty Card Makers #134: For a Special Woman
Just Inspirational: Flourish & Bling (flourishes are die cut with glitter cardstock) (Top 3!)
Fan-Tastic Tuesday #77: Make it Square
Whimsy Inspires #81: Use a Die
Love to Scrap Challenge #50: Anything Goes

Monday 16 March 2015

DinoMite!

A brand new challenge is starting over on the Dies R Us Challenge Blog. Challenge #22 is a colour challenge to use 'GREEN'. To be in the running for the $10 voucher to the Dies R Us Store just use a die (& the colour GREEN) on your creation, how simple is that?! Here is my DT inspiration for you.


Tiddly Inks Dinomite

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Tiddly Inks 'Dinomite'
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13
             Hair: E51  E53  E55  E57
             Clothes: YR14  YR18  E09
             Dino 1: G00  G82  YG45  G28
             Dino 2: Y00  YG03  YG25  YG17
             Background: B0000  W3  W4  W5
Papers: Basic Grey 'Bowties' paper pack, cardstock
Other: Blue embossing powder, twine.

Tiddly Inks Dinomite


I'm playing along with:

Thursday 12 March 2015

You're on my Mind

This week's inspirational DT card for Dies R Us is my first attempt at a side step fold card, where I tried creating a little spring scene with the picket fence and flower strip. My focal image was the Final Assessment for the Kit & Clowder Clothing Techniques Class (which I passed!!!)




Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Jade Dragonne 'Bunny', Kaszazz sentiment
Copics: Skin: E50  E51  YR00  E11  E04  R20
             Hair: E31  E55  E57  E59
             Dress: BG11  BG13  BG18  BG78
                        RV34  RV17  RV19  RV89  RV39
                        V12  V06  V15  V17  V09
             Bunny: YR14  YR18  E09
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Butterfly Kisses' paper pack, cardstock.
Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Antique Ivory Frantage, rhinestones.


To give you an idea of how much this class has improved my colouring skills see the BEFORE & AFTER images below - they speak for themselves! If you are interested in improving your colouring skills I would implore you to look into this (and other online classes) over at Kit & Clowder




One of a Kind

I'm super happy to announce that I'm a new designer for the Southern Girls Challenge and there is a new challenge starting over at the Southern Girls Challenge Blog. The new challenge is all about 'BOYS BOYS BOYS!' It is sponsored by Inky Impressions and here is my DT inspiration for you.


Inky Impressions Teachers Pet Christopher

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Inky Impressions 'Teachers Pet Christopher'
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20
             Hair: E53  E55  E57  E59
             Top: YR30  Y00  Y11  Y21
             Pants: B91  B95  B97  B99
             Shoes: G12  G24  YG45  W3  W1
             Apple: R24  R27  R29  R59
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Class of 87' paper pack, cardstock
Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, rhinestones, button, twine.

Inky Impressions Teachers Pet Christopher

I'm playing along with:

Saturday 7 March 2015

Special Something

This weeks new challenge starting over at Outlawz Saturday Paper Ala Mode challenge is a colour challenge to use the colour of the month: Green! But there is a twist too, and that is EASEL cards too! It is sponsored by the very lovely Fitztown, so please pop over & join in the fun.


Fitztown Cameo 13

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Fitztown 'Cameo 13', Kaszazz sentiment
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  E04  R20
             Hair: E53  E55  E57  E59
             Dress: G12  G14  G19  G24  G94  Y11  Y15  YR23  B04  B06
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Elegance' paper pack, cardstock
Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Antique Ivory Frantage, Glitter Washi tape, button, ribbon, feather.

Fitztown Cameo 13

Fitztown Cameo 13

I'm playing along with:

4 Crafty Chicks #236: Green
Little Red Wagon #279: Birds of a Feather
Creative Knockouts #79: Border Time
Creative Card Crew #80: Green
Cuttin & Stampin #9: Gold
LTSCB #49: Buttons & Bows
Pile It On #58: Adhesive Embellishments (gold glitter washi tape)
Artistic Inspirations #126: Anything Goes with a Twist of Green

Friday 6 March 2015

Under the Weather?

This week's inspirational DT card for Dies R Us is spring inspired (even though it is only the beginning of Autumn here in Australia!).

CC Designs Rainy Day Birgitta

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: CC Designs 'Rainy Day Birgitta'
Distress Markers: Skin: Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Aged Mahogany
                             Hair: Walnut Stain, Antique Linen, Black Soot
                             Dress: Rusty Hinge, Wild Honey, Scattered Straw
                             Leaf & Raindrops: Peeled Paint, Shabby Shutters, Antique Linen, Salty Ocean
                             Background: Walnut Stain, Black Soot, Tumbled Glass
Papers: Crate Paper 'Pretty Party' paper pack, cardstock
Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Wink of Stella, lace, brads, green pearls.

CC Designs Rainy Day Birgitta

I'm playing along with:

Thursday 5 March 2015

Groovy Girl

Challenge #21 is starting over at Scrapbooker PhD Challenge Blog. Challenge #21 is about 'BLING'. So get your shine and sparkle on and join in the glamorous fun! Here is my DT inspiration for you.

Jade Dragonne Pretty in Pink

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Jade Dragonne 'Pretty in Pink'
Copics: Skin: E000  E21  E11  E04  R20
             Hair: E43  E44  E47  E49
             Light Pink: RV000  RV10  RV11
             Dark Pink: RV04  RV09  RV19  R89
             Orange: YR14  YR18  E15  E18
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Butterfly Kisses' paper pack, foil cardstock.
Dies: Docraft Xcut Rectangle Parenthesis 1, Spellbinders Umbrella Trio, Dies R Us Butterflies.
Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, Multi Crystal Frantage, pink glitter washi tape, rhinestones.

Jade Dragonne Pretty in Pink


I'm playing along with:

Penny's Challenge #217: One for the Girls
The Pink Elephant #288: Girly Girl
Cute Card Thursday #363: Dies & Punches
CCC Digi Creations #20: All that Glitters (Top 3!)
Inky Impressions #199: Dots &/or Stripes
Crafting For All Seasons #97: Girly Girl
Sassy Studio Designs #271: To Die For
ABC-Challenge: E = Exceptionally Cute

Just For You with Fitztown

This month I'm excited to be the Guest DT for Fitztown. The March challenge #69 this month is to use 'Green'. So please come over & join in the fun.


Fitztown Fae 3

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Fitztown 'Fae 3', Kaiser Craft 'Just for you' sentiment
Copics: Skin: E00  E11  E13  E15  R20
             Hair: E50  E53  E55  E57
             Leaves: G12  G14  G05
             Flowers: Y00  Y11  YG01  V06  V15  V17  BV000  BV00  BV02  BV17
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Lilac Avenue Collection' paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Memory Box Chandra Stem, Die-R-Us Butterflies
Other: Vintage Photo Distress ink, brad, ribbon, rhinestones, Frantage Multi-crystal Glitter mix.

Fitztown Fae 3

I'm playing along with: