Monday 30 June 2014

Strawberry Kisses

Its a very exciting time around here at the moment as 2 little cherubs have arrived in the last week to some lovely friends. But the most special delivery (and that being for my twin sister) is due in 10 days time - which also happens to be my daughters birthday too! It's an exciting waiting game. Anyway, this is the card which I've put together for the latest bub to arrive.




Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Precious Moments Colouring #23, Kaszazz 'Adorable' sentiment
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E11  E13  R20
            Hair: Y21  YR23  E35  E37
            Bodysuit: C00  C1  C3  C5 RV23  RV19  RV09
            Blanket: R81  R83  R85  YG01  YG13  YG17
            Background: B0000  G21  G94  G99
Papers: DCVW Nanna's Nursery Baby Girl paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Impression Obsession Spiral Flowers, Docraft Xcut Tags & Bookplates and Rectangle Parenthesis 2
Other: Stitching, buttons, twine, Kindyglitz, Liquid Pearls, washi tape.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

rs#121
Retrosketches #121
Hobbycutz #54: Use Pink (Top 3!)
Glitter n Sparkles #91: Babies (Top 3!)
Paper-Crafting Journey: Flower Power Finale
Sassy Studio Designs #235: Celebrations
Crafty Little Fairies #June: Spots & Stripes (Top 3!)
Digi Galore: Add a Button (Top 3!)
Love to Create #122: 3 or more Designer Papers (Top 5!)
Crafting at the Weekend #3: Anything Goes
Avenue 613 #78: Anything Goes

Friday 27 June 2014

Polka Dot Emma

I'd always thought that my colouring was good however as I'm self taught I knew there were so many things, tips and tricks I've yet to learm/master. I've recently been introduced to an extremely talented lady by the name of Alyce Keegan who is the brains behind Kit and Clowder. She is a superb colour artist and has some amazing technique classes on her forum. If anyone is wanting to expand their skills with alcohol markers then I suggest that you book into one of her classes (classes run online in your own time with great downloadable detailed tutorial booklets, exercise sheets, videos and personal feedback to boot!)

CC Designs Sugarplums Polka Dot Emma

CC Designs Sugarplums Polka Dot Emma

Stamps: CC Designs Sugarplums Polka Dot Emma, Kaszazz Sentiment & Frangipani
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E21  E11  BV31  R20
           Hair: E21  E25  E29
           Bathing Suit: B01  B02  B04
Papers: Kaszazz Frangipani, cardstock
Dies: Spellbinders Modern Stationary
Other: Antique Linen & Worn Lipstick Distress Ink, Ribbon, Sequins, Kindyglitz, Wink of Stella

And here is a comparison of the same stamp but using the Kit & Clowder technique. Such a difference in just 2 workshop lessons (and there are 8 for both the Skin & Hair class and the Clothing class, with more courses to come too).


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

      

The Pink Elephant #256: Sketch
Whimsy Inspires #72: Tic Tac Toe (Diagonal: Summer, die cut, sentiment)
Crafty Bloggers Network #June: Bingo
CAS Colours & Sketches #80: Shaped Card
Art Impressions #138: Sequins
Crafters Cafe Blog Challenge #69: Polka Dots & Ribbon
Crafting By Designs: Here Comes Summer
Loves Rubber Stamps #109: Handmade Flower
Crafty Sentiments: Summer Colours
Fitztown #41: Shaped Card
Chocolate Coffee Cards #68: Summer Days
Just Inspirational #June: Summer
V's Sweet Ideas #24: Summer Fun
Sparkles Forum Challenge #57: At the Beach
One Sweet Challenge #June: Hit the Beach
Stampin for the Weekend: Finale Anything Goes
Creative Fingers #41: Anything Goes
Just Inspirational: Anything Goes
Crafty Catz Weekly #237: Anything Goes
4 Krafty Girlz #21: Anything Goes

Thursday 26 June 2014

Forever Friends

This week I've had the honor of being a Guest Designer for Scrapping 4 Fun Challenge and this is what I've created for them.

My Besties Sherri Baldy Image 693

Their challenge #20 this week is this gorgeous colour scheme. I loved this colour scheme & wanted to keep it 'in the garden' as such, hence all of the butterflies & fairy.


For the butterflies I dry embossed some Core'dination cardstock then sanded it to bring out the central colour. Here are a couple of close-ups of this little cutie & also of the cluster of embellishments too.

  

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: My Besties image 693, Kaszazz 'Friends' sentiment
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  E02  R20  R22 
            Hair: Y21  Y15  Y26
            Wings/Clothes: Y15  Y19  G21  G94  G99  V06  V17  V09
            Background: B000  W3  W4
Papers: Karen Foster Design, Core'dination Vintage Collection, cardstock
Dies: Kaszazz Butterflies, Magnolia Doohickey Swirl & Doily Flowers, Spellbinders Standard Circle, Scallop Circles & Grand Label One
Other: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, White Opal Liquid Pearls, Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Kindyglitz, pearls, Kaszazz Vintage brad, binding ribbon

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Simple Sympathy

I hate making sympathy cards as it's never nice to have to say goodbye to someone. Here is a quick and simple card which is elegant and classic. I used some old paper & this was the first time playing with both new dies too. The edge of the designer paper has been sponged and distressed before sewing around the edges. After attaching the die cuts, I've added some Liquid Pearls to give it a bit of a lift


Card ingredients include:

Paper: Melissa Frances 'Classic Elegance', cardstock
Stamp: Kaiser Craft 'with sympathy' sentiment
Dies: Die Version Viney Heart, Memory Box Macarena Corner
Other: Vintage Photo Distress Ink, distressing tool, sewing machine, Pearl Onyx Liquid Pearls

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Sunday 22 June 2014

Sarong Sassy

Being stuck in the middle of winter in Adelaide (Australia) with the cold & wet, what better way to feel warm than by having a blazing fire roaring and dreaming of tropical waters, Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef maybe?...

Sassy Studio Designs Sarong Sassy

Sassy Studio Designs Sarong Sassy

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs 'Sarong Sassy', Kaiser Craft sentiment
Copics: Skin: E51  E21  E11  BV20  R20  R22
            Hair: E31  E37  E57
            Swimsuit: B000  B12  B14
            Background: W3  B000
Papers: Sugar & Spice 'Outdoor Adventure' paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Docrafts Xcut Rectangle Parenthesis 2,  Maryanne Creatables Feet
Other: Vintage Photo Distress Ink, ribbon, White Opal Liquid Pearls, paper flowers, Wink of Stella


 I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

   
Sketch Saturday #315
Whimsy Inspires #72: Tic Tac Toe (Diagonal: Summer, die cut, sentiment)
Crafty Ribbons #94: Lets go spotty with ribbon
Divas by Design: 3 or more layers
Just Inspirational: Around the World
Loves Rubber Stamps #108: Spots & Dots
Craft-Room Challenge: Sun, Sand & Surf
Just Inspirational #June: Summer
V's Sweet Ideas #24: Summer Fun
Sparkles Forum Challenge #57: At the Beach
One Sweet Challenge #June: Hit the Beach
Stampin for the Weekend: Finale Anything Goes
Creative Fingers #40: Anything Goes (Winner!)

Sunday 15 June 2014

A Moment in Time

The new challenge over at Dies R Us Challenge blog is weddings. And who doesn't love making wedding cards?! Please join us and don't forget you must include a die in your creation!

Saturated Canary Fancy

Here is a close up of my colouring of 'Fancy'.

Saturated Canary Fancy

I'm in love with this Magnolia Doohickey Orchid die! It is so simple and a great change from the standard roses & daisies.

Magnolia Doohickey Orchid die

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Saturated Canary 'Fancy', Kaszazz 'A Moment in Time' sentiment
Copics: Skin: E00  E21  E11  R20
            Hair: E53  E55  E57
            Dress: RV000  RV10  RV11
            Flowers: R17  R39  B01  B04  YG13  YG17
            Background: YR30
Papers: Kaiser Craft, cardstock, pink vellum
Dies: Spellbinders Donna Salazar Creative Book, Die-Versions Crochet Lace, Magnolia Doohickey Orchid
Other: Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Liquid Pearls (Flamingo, White Opal & Platinum Pearl), flowers, Kaszazz Rose brad, ribbon, pearl, Wink of Stella

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

papersweeties-inspiration#20

Friday 13 June 2014

You're the Best

The challenge over at Outlawz Saturday Paper Al a Mode starting tomorrow is 'Junk in the Trunk'. Pull out metal, clay, cardboard, pins, safety pins, twine etc and use it on your card. It is sponsored by the very talented Rick St Dennis who's image takes center stage on my Steampunk creation.


Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Rick St Dennis 'Captain McSteeme', Kaszazz 'You're the Best' sentiment, wings & vintage clock
Copics: Skin: E51  E21  E11
            Hair: E25  E29
            Coat & Hat: G82  G94  G99
            Pants & Shoes: C1  C3  C5  C7  C9
            Vest: E07  E09  E18  Y15  YR23
Papers: Kaiser Craft 'Sears & Sons' paper pack, cardstock. The 'cogs' were created by the faux rust effect, which were actually left overs from my Steamee McPunk card.
Dies: Kaszazz Cogs, Memory Box Whimsical Flourish & Macarana Corner, Spellbinders Curved Rectangles
Other: Blackbird ColorBox ink, clock charm, metal spirals, Ace playing card, washi tape.


This card started with the basic sketch #6 from Poppy Sketches which included the harlequin pattern too, however as I was putting it together it quickly took on a life of it's own and morphed into something very different. As the central panel is still in line with the sketch, I decided to still enter it into the challenge.

   
Poppy Sketches #6
Crafty Bloggers Network #June: Bingo Line A
Die-Cut-Divas #June: Is it Yours, Mine or Ours?  I've used the male colours blue, green, brown & grey.
Doodle Pantry #47: Make it Manly
Crafting for all Seasons #79: Don't be Square
Cute Care Thursday #325: So Macho
Sassy Studio Designs #233: It's all about the Man
Craft Your Passion #217: Father's Day/For the Boys
CCC Digi Creations @2: Use a Digi & a Die
Crafty Catz Weekly #235: Use 2 different dies
Try It on Tuesday: One for the Boys
Paper Make Up Stamps #144: For the Men
Aud Sentiments #108: Sentiment for a Guy
The Male Room: Father's Day
Artistic Impressions #95: Its all about Dad (DT Top Pick!)
Inky Chicks #31: Special Shaped Cards
Crafty Sentiments; Father's Day/For a Male
Papertake Weekly: For the Boys
Glitter n Sparkles #88: Use a Digi
Fan-Tastic Tuesday #38: Anything Goes
Crafting By Designs #June: Anything Goes
Crafting from the Heart #22: Anything Goes
Stampin for the Weekend #June: Anything Goes
Scribble and Scrap Crafts #20: Anything Goes

Thursday 12 June 2014

A Beautiful Moment

A lovely friend of mine is having her baby shower this weekend & here is the card that I've created for her. As she does not know what she is having I've kept the colours neutral and bright.



Card ingredients include:

Stamp: Sassy Studio Designs 'The Greatest Gift'
Copics: Skin: E000  E00  YR00  R20  BV000
            Hair: E21  E25  E29
            Lips & Eyes: R22  B000  B04
            Clothes, Earring & Ribbon: R05  R24  R29  Y11  Y15  Y26  YR13
Paper: Kaiser Craft Fine & Sunny paper pack, cardstock
Dies: Impression Obsession Layered Floral Set, Memory Box Precious Mobile, Spellbinders Grand Label One
Other: Liquid Pearls (Dark Chocolate, Flamingo & White Opal), Kindyglitz, 'A beautiful moment' transfer.

Here is a closer look at the Mobile & the Floral set.

  


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Friday 6 June 2014

WTF

It seems to be the topic of the time, Fathers day (although Fathers Day is not until September here in Australia). The upcoming challenge over at Outlawz Saturday Paper Al a Mode is Fathers Day too. This grumpy old guy is named Gus (and I just love that cos my darling husband is also Gus too!) and this sentiment which come with the stamp is my kind of humor. 

Bugaboo Gus WTF

Bugaboo Gus WTF

Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Bugaboo Gus WTF, Kaszazz 'Happy Fathers Day' sentiment
Copics: Skin: E00  E01  E11
            Hair & Tires: C1  C3  C5  C7
            Clothes: B91  B95  B97  R24  R27  R29  Y23  Y36  E35
            Table: E13  E15  E09
            Bin & Oil Can: BV31  BV20  BV23
            Background: B0000  W3
Papers: Kaiser Craft, silver card, cardstock
Dies: Memory Box Man Tools, Die-Versions Sweet Petite Sprocket, Spellbinders Curved Rectangle, corner punch
Other: Black embossing powder, sprocket washi tape, brads, glossy accents (glasses)

Here is a close up of all those handy tools.


Here is the inside of the card, I've done simply.


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

mojo348      

Sunday 1 June 2014

Under the Weather?

Coming into winter here in Australia, it's getting cold & a good friend of mine came down with a nasty bug. So to help brighten her day I whipped this together to help put a smile on her face.


After mastering the cloud background technique, I'm looking forward to using it more often.


Card ingredients include:

Stamps: Taylored Expressions 'Sunny Days' stamp & die set
Dies: Spellbinders Label One, Taylored Expressions 'Clouds' (for background masking)
Papers: Basic Grey 'Kneehighs'
Other: Broken China Distress Ink, ColorBox Blackbird, washi tape (x3), twine, Kindyglitz, Wink of Stella

And here is the sentiment on the inside of the card.


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

CTS #78   
Crazy 4 Challenges #235: Bingo (stripes, fiber, sentiment)