Barely There

I wanted to go with a barely there colour scheme this time.  I've coloured this image a couple of times before with a bolder colour scheme and wanted to try something different!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Morgan's Art World - For the Men
http://morgansartworld.blogspot.co.nz/2015/08/challenge-6-for-men.html
Ruby's Rainbow - Man's World
http://rubysrainbow.blogspot.co.nz/2015/09/ch112-its-mans-world.html

I have used a background paper from Kaisercraft.  The image is from Fitztown and coloured with copic markers W3, W0, C2, C0, G000, E41.  I used some cardstock from Rosie's Studio for the matting and added  a silver brad.

Riverside Scene

I'm back to creating canvasses - this image was just right for the scale of a canvas.  Although with all the detail, it took a while to colour!

I would like to enter my canvas into these challenges:
Glitter n Sparkle - Add some flowers
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/08/challenge-149.html
Morgan's Art World - Beachy Keen/Summertime/Water Elements
http://morgansartworld.blogspot.co.nz/2015/08/challenge-5-beachy-keen-summertime.html
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2015/08/challenge-274-always-anything-goes.html

I used some Distress Stain - Faded Jeans to colour the canvas.  The image is from Morgan Fitzsimons and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some satin ribbon to the canvas along with some blue oval rhinestones, some flowers with button centres and a Tattered Lace die-cut.

Christmas Day Memories

This girl looks like she is deep in thought - so I thought a Memories sentiment was perfect. 

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Morgan's Art World - Christmas In July
http://morgansartworld.blogspot.co.nz/2015/07/challenge-3-christmas-in-july.html

I have used a paper and two sentiments from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Morgan Fitzsimons and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some Stickles to the trims on the clothing.  I also added some ribbon and used some blue textured cardstock for the matting

Red Blue and White for Christmas

Just sneaking in with only a few hours to go on the challenge at Morgan's Art World.  It has been one of those weeks where everything has been last minute (if it got done at all!).

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Morgan's Art World - Red Blue and White
http://morgansartworld.blogspot.co.nz/2015/07/challenge-2-redwhite-and-blue.html
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (cat and dog)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2015/07/pinspirational-challenge-144.html
CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/challenge-320-16th-of-july-christmas.html

The paper and sentiment are from a Christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft.  I matted with some blue cardstock.  I also added some red pearls from Rosie's Studio.  The faux stitching around the image and sentiment matting is done with a Distress Marker - Picket Fence.

For The Ladies

I am so glad to see challenges back using Morgan's images!  It is fantastic to see creations using these images to kick start the creative process.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Morgan's Art World - For The Ladies
http://morgansartworld.blogspot.co.nz/2015/06/challenge-1-for-ladies.html
Robyn's Fetish Challenge - Add lace
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/06/challenge-270-add-lace-6282015.html
The Corrosive Challenge Blog - Leave a little Sparkle
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.co.nz/2015/06/challenge-227-leave-little-sparkle.html
PINspirational Challenges - Pink
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2015/06/pinspirational-challenge-143.html

I have used a paper and pearls from the paper pad and matching pearls set called "Enchanted" from Rosie's Studio.  It is great having pearls that match the papers.  The image is from Morgan Fitzsimmons and is called Fae 16.  I couldn't find it in the new store but you can find it in the Fitztown store.here.  I coloured the image with copic markers and added Stickles to the wings. 

Heartfelt Christmas Wishes

I had an image printed out for a challenge but didn't get it completed in time so decided I would use it now - with a bit of a twist.  February is a month where hearts are everywhere so I decided to add a heart embellishment to this Christmas card.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Brown Sugar - Use bow and die
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/challenge-133-use-bow-and-die-cut.html
Glitter n Sparkle - Gems and Glitter
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/challenge-124.html
CHNC - Hearts
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/chnc-challenge-216-love-andor-hearts.html
Clear It Out Challenge - Holiday + Gold/Yellow
http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.ca/2015/02/its-challenge-time_17.html
Fitztown - Have  A Heart
http://fitztownchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/february-68-have-heart.html

I have used a gold foil paper from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Fitztown and has been coloured with copic markers with the addition of some Stickles.  I added a corner pattern using some yellow gems.  The heart is a die-cut from Marianne's Designs.  I also tied a bow using some copper coloured organza ribbon.  The die I used on the image is from Spellbinders.

Awesome

This sentiment matched the colour combo of the challenge at Brown Sugar - but more than that I feel it works with these two girls.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Brown Sugar - Pink and Red
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2015/01/challenge-128-pink-red.html
Glitter n Sparkle - Include some Pink
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/01/challenge-119.html
Fitztown - Patterned Paper
http://fitztownchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/01/january-67-anything-goes-with-optional.html
Clear It Out Challenge - Pinks and Pink Things
http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.ca/2015/01/challenge-time.html


For the background of this card I used a patterned paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The sentiment is from a different paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Fitztown and is coloured with copic markers.  I used a fancy die from Spellbinders to cut out the image.  I also added some ribbon roses and some small pink rhinestones. Oh and a touch of Stickles to the girl's wings.

Thoughts of Winter

A wintry card - but not necessarily for Christmas.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Completely Christmas - Sketch + Make it Sparkle
http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/completely-christmas-challenge-42-mid.html
Fitztown - Winter
http://fitztownchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/12/CH-66-winter.html
Robyn's Fetish - Winter Cards with Glitter
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/challenge-242-winter-cards-with-glitter.html
The Outlawz Thursday Challenge - First Day of Winter
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums/forum/topics/twisted-thursday-challenge-december-18-24-optional-twist-first

I have used a patterned paper from Rosie's Studio for this card.  I matted with glitter cardstock from DCWV.  The image is Winter 10 from Fitztown.  I coloured the image with copic markers B29, B24, E00, E18, E15, Y06 then added some Stickles to the hat and sleeve trims.  I also coloured some glitter domes from Sullivans with copic marker B29 and added these to the card.

Guest Designer for Fitztown

I had the opportunity to be a Guest Designer for the Fitztown Challenge - and jumped at the chance!  With a colour scheme of red and green, the obvious choice would have been Christmas.  But of course, I often don't choose the obvious!  So, I have designed a "Friends" card using the lovely image Fae 5.  Here is my card:

I have used strips of red and green cardstock to create the background.  The image has been cut using a rounded square die from Spellbinders and fussy cutting around the heads.  I coloured using various copic markers in shades of red and green along with E00 for the skin tones.  I also added some Stickles to the wings.  The sentiment is from Netty's Cards - and I added copic R000 to the centre.  I have coloured some ribbon roses with a red copic marker to match the image and then dotted around some green pearls in different sizes.

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/AG-ch-no-9.html

Glitz and Glamour

I have found myself a bit more time pressured over the past week or so and not managed to participate in some of the challenges I usually do.  This week so far I seem to be coping a bit better - I'm hoping the rest of the week will continue in the same vein!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Fitztown - Glitz and Glamour
http://fitztownchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/ch-61-glitz-glamour.html
Seems A Little Sketchy - Sketch
http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/77-robyns-fetish.html

I have used a glossy paper from Kaisercraft for the background.  I added some glitter tape from American Crafts and a piece of glitter cardstock from DCWV.  The image is from Fitztown and has been coloured with copic markers and then the wings glitzed up with some Stickles.  I also added some faux stitching using Distress Marker - Tattered Rose. 

Christmas Friends

A sweet image for an animal lover - and I know a few of those!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/challenge-280-9th-of-october-christmas.html
Fitztown Challenge - Anything Goes
http://fitztownchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/ch-57-AG.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft called Basecoat Christmas.  I added some Christmas coloured mesh ribbon over the top.  The image is from Fitztown and has been coloured with copic markers and has Stickels added.  I also ran a line of stickles around the edge of the die-cut.  I added a bow to match that on the paper and some red bling.

Faery Tag

I made a tag using one of my favourite colours. 

I would like to enter my tag into these challenges:
Fitztown - Tag
http://fitztownchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/ch55-tag.html
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/AG-ch-2-dr-digi.html
Fresh Brewed Designs - Tag
http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/october-challenge-1-tags.html
Anything Goes with a Twist - Female
http://aagwat.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/challenge-02.html

I cut a tag shape around the image.  I then inked around the sides using Distress Ink - Spiced Marmalade.  I then used the same Distress Ink to ink a rubber stamp called Layering Star from Stamp-A-Lot and just used the edges of the star to stamp over the top.  The image is Fae 16 from Fitztown.  I coloured her using copic markers E00, YR000, YR00, YR02, YR04, G14, G17, Y17, E43, E41.   To finish off I added some pearls which I coloured with YR04.

Fitztown

Inspired by the challenge at Winter Wonderland, I have used a non-traditional colour scheme of Red and Blue!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Fitztown Challenge - Animals
http://fitztownchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/ch-54-animals.html
Winter Wonderland - Red and Blue
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/red-and-blue.html
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/AG-ch-1.html
CHNC - Something with P (puppy + pussycat)
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/chnc-challenge-197-something-beginning.html

I have used a red, blue and green paper from Kaisercraft.   The ribbons are Basics Ribbons from Francheville.  The image is from Fitztown and has been coloured with copic markers W5, W1, E43, E41, B29, B24, R59, R46, RV14.  I die-cut using a Spellbinders die and then added blue bling to the corners.  I also added some red glitter domes to the card.

Country Scene

This country scene could be used to reflect any season by a change of colours.  For this card, I have chosen autumn colours:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Fitztown - Fall colours using digital elements (image)
http://fitztownchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/ch-53-fall-colours.html
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/challenge-113-anything-goes.html
The Outlawz Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums/forum/topics/twisted-thursday-challenge-for-sept-24-30-opitional-twist-is
Jellypark Friends - Autumn/Fall
http://jellyparkchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/woohoo-its-challenge-time-here-at.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Recollections.  The matting is glitter cardstock from DCWV.  The image is from Fitztown and has been coloured with a combination of copic markers and Distress Markers.  I added some glitter domes as an embellishment.

Fantasy Birthday

This is a beautiful image which was fun to work with:

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:
The Outlawz Monday Challenge - Happy in the sentiment
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/monday-greetings/forum/topics/gcc0908-use-happy-in-the-sentiment
Fitztown Challenge - Fantasy
http://fitztownchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/ch-51-fantasy.html
CCC Digi Creations - Things with Wings
http://cccdigicreations.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/challenge-8-digithings-with-wings.html
QKR Stampede - Things with Wings
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/qkr-stampede-challenge-104-things-with.html

I used a paper from Kaisercraft that I felt worked well with the image and kept most of the decorative part of the paper free from the image and sentiment.  The image is from Fitztown and has been coloured with copic markers.  I then added some Stickles to the wings (as well as the wings of the bird on the paper and the stamens of the flowers on the paper!).  I also added a Happy Birthday sentiment from Digi Doodles and three butterfly shaped buttons.