A little Christmas Joy for The Friday Mashup!

This week at The Friday Mashup we have a fun sketch with the added challenge of trying out the inlaid die cutting technique. I absolutely love this effect, but up to this point, haven't tried it out!

I had a bunch of ideas on what I wanted to do (a list of about 5-6 different plans!), but decided on this design because I loved the sparkle paper SO much!

I coloured this darling little digi fairy from Make It Crafty a few days ago and was itching to get her on a card.

Check out the challenge this week:

1. Create a project with the Sketch
2. Create a project with inlaid die cutting
3. or Mash it Up! and create a project with the sketch and inlaid die cutting

Be sure to stop by the Friday Mashup blog and check out all the fantastic projects for the rest of the design team.

Thanks for stopping by today!

-Tara

xox

Supplies:
Stamps: "Fairy Gift" digi (Make it Crafty)
Paper: Brushed Gold CS (Stampin' Up!), Primrose Petals CS (Stampin' Up!) Solar White CS (Neenah), + mystery designed paper from my stash!
Embellishments: Wink of Stella (Zig)
Tools: Wonderous Wreath Die Cut (Stampin' Up!)
Copics:
  - Skin: E000, E00, E11, R20, R22
  - Hair: E30, E31, E33
  - Eyes: BG10, BG13, BG15
  - Fur: BV00
  - Berries/Bow: R17, R24, R29
  - Stocking: R81, R83, R85

A little luck for Colour Me...!

This week at Colour Me...! we are going Striking and using some really fresh colours; Tangerine Tango and Cucumber Crush!

This little lady is called "Lucky Tara" and I just couldn't resist her! Aside from sharing the same name, she's absolutely darling. I've recently become absolutely addicted to Make It Crafty and their gorgeous stamps. I have a whole line up of Christmas cuties as I prepare for Kathy R's 30 day colour challenge in October :)

Speaking of colour challenges... while we all anxiously await October, Kathy has a super fun 4-day pop up challenge!

I'm really excited about this little mini-challenge, and I have some drawings all ready to get going. Will you be joining in?

Check out the challenge this week, we'd love to see you playing along!

Be sure to stop by the blog and take a peek at the wonderful creations by the rest of the Design Team!

Thanks for stopping by today!

-Tara
xox

Supplies:
Stamps: "Lucky Tara" (Make it Crafty), "...And Many More" (Stampin' Up!)
Paper: Marshmallow (Bazzill), Solar White (Neenah), "Beau Jardin" DSP (Penny Black)
Embellishments: Wink of Stella (Zig), White Embossing powder (Stampin' Up!), White gel pen
Tools: Puffy Clouds dies (Memory Box)
Copics:
  - Skin: E000, E00, E02, E11, R20
  - Hair: YR02, YR04, YR07, YR21, YR27
  - Eyes: BG10, BG13, BG15
  - Clover: G20, YG13, YG67
  - Dress: C1, C3 (+ same colours for clover/hair)