All Things Magical and Mythical #74 Featuring Maria Mariposa from Art by MiRan

Good morning and welcome to today's All Things Magical and Mythical post. I can't believe today is the end of February! This year is flying by! For today's card I thought I would use one of my favourite images from Art by MiRan. I haven't used one of her images for a while. ABM was my first DT years ago and I was really sad when she decided to close the challenge down, but never mind, I still have all these gorgeous images to use!

And here she is in one of my favourite colour combos - aqua, yellow and black. I added lots of layers and lots of butterflies and totally love how this one came out! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Maria Mariposa from Art by MiRan

Papers: Daffodil Delight, Bermuda Bay & Eastern Elegance DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Copic Markers, Clear Wink of Stella

Accessories: Around With Butterflies Die 6002/0322 & Butterfly Border Die 6002/0251 both from Joy Crafts, Crystal Stickles, Blossom 4 Nestabilities from Spellbinders

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R30, R20

Hair - C6, C8, C10

Eyes - YG63, YG67

Dress - BG53, BG45, BG57, BG49, Y15, Y17

Shoes - Y13, Y15, Y17

Wings - Y11, Y13, Y15, BG11, BG53, BG45, N7, N9 

Flowers - Y38, BG01, BG02

Leaves - YG13, YG17

and that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you all again soon! Have a fabulous day! 

Something Else on Saturday Challenge #116 Featuring Blanche Butterfly from Stamping Bella

Good morning and happy Saturday! For today's Something Else on Saturday Challenge, I thought I would go for a really bright, rainbow filled card using the adorable Blanche Butterfly from Stamping Bella. I have used her before and did her in all purples, but thought it would be fun to do a multicoloured colouring and I have to say I just LOVE it! It's very bright, but with the added touches of black, she really does pop. 

The challenge was though to find some papers that enhanced but not overpowered her, but I'm not sure I managed that as these patterned papers from Whimsy Stamps and Stampin' Up are all so bright! But I love rainbows so just love these all as well! 

This card is for

Creatalicious Challenge #216 Anything Goes

A Gem of A Challenge Week 16 Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge Week 635/6 Anything Goes

Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Week 30 Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Challenge Week 31 Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments Challenge #280 Anything Goes + A Sentiment

Recipe:

Stamps: Blanche Butterfly & Rainbow Tiny Townie both from Stamping Bella

Papers: Purple Posy, Basic Black & Quatrefancy Speciality DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Rainbow Patterned Papers from Whimsy Stamps, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Sweet Sugarplum from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Memento Tuxedo Black, Clear Glitter Wink of Stella

Accessories: Basic Black Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Black Glitterations from Anita's, Classic Oval Nestabilities Dies & Beaded Oval Dies both from Spellbinders, Beautiful Borders Dies from Die'Sire

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R30, R20

Dress - YG11, YG13, YG05, YR15, YR16, YR18, RV63, RV55, RV66, Y13, Y15, Y17, V12, V15, V17

Wings - YG05, YG07, YG09, YR12, YR14, YR15, RV52, RV63, RV55,  Y11, Y13, Y15, V01, V12, V15

Black - T5, T7, T9

Flowers - V12, V15, V17, RV63, RV55, RV66, RV69, V05, Y13, Y15, YR12, YR14, YR15

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a rainbow filled fun day! 

You Are Toadally Awesome

Good morning and welcome to today's post. I am "toadally" in love with Hello Bluebird Stamps at the minute and only have a few sets, so will be using them loads and loads over the next few weeks. I've been getting them from Menny's Bastelshop in Germany, but they have run out of all the sets on my wish list at the minute, so I am hoping they will be back in stock soon!

Today's card uses the cute set Garden Friends, which consists of birds and frogs mostly, so I made a tall DL sized card with one of the frogs sitting on his toadstool by the pond! Lots of fussy cutting out here as I find it easy to plan my cards that way than stamping and making lots of mistakes with masking (which I suck at!).

This card is for

Through The Purple Haze Challenge #165 Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #624 Anything Goes

Southern Girls Challenge Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge Anything Goes

Paper Funday Challenge #15 Anything Goes

Crafty Creations Challenge #407 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Garden Friends from Hello Bluebird

Papers: Whisper White, Wild Wasabi(Retired) & Tempting Turquoise (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty, Card Blank from Anita's

Inks: Marina Mist (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, Broken China & Tumbled Glass Distress Oxides from Tim Holtz

Accessories: Die-Namics Swimming Pool Die & Mini Cloud Edges Stencil both from My Favorite Things, Grassy Hillside Borders Dies & Double Slider Surprise Dies both from Lawn Fawn

Copics Used:

Frog - YG01, YG03, YG05, YG07, YG09 

Toadstool - E70, E71, E74, E77, E79, R24, R27, R29
Pink Flowers - RV63, RV66, RV69, YG95, YG97, YG99
Yellow Flower - Y32, Y35, Y38
Teal Flowers - BG45, BG57, BG49
Stems & Leaves - YG11, YG13, YG17
Purple Butterfly - BV00, BV02, BV04, RV06, W2, W4, W6
Yellow Butterfly - Y21, Y23, Y26, E59, W2, W4, W6
Snail - E15, E17, E19, E84, E87, E89

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you all again soon!

Something Else on Saturday #20 Featuring Spring Wryn from Tiddly Inks

Good morning and welcome to this week's Something Else on Saturday post with the gorgeous Spring Wryn from Tiddly Inks. I actually made this card to enter the DT call about a month ago and then never got round to entering in time, so I guess it means it wasn't meant to be this time!

I gave this card to my teaching assistant Brooke was left at the end of the school year to move to Reading as her husband has a new teaching job there. I will miss her loads as she is an amazing TA and her new school are so lucky to have her!

I layered the flowers and butterflies that you get with this image to create a garden scene. I do love how this one came out!

Recipe:

Stamps: Spring Wryn from Tiddly Inks

Papers: Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green both from Stampin' Up, Promises Solids Patterned Papers & Pastel Dreams Patterned Papers both from Lili of the Valley, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Gorgeous Grape Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Crushed Grape, Party Pink & Apple Green Crystal Drops all from Nuvo, Eyelet Lace Punch Around The Page set from Martha Stewart

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E53, E55, E57
Eyes -
Lips -
Dress - BG53, BG45, BG57, BG49, RV32, RV34
Shoes - W2, W4, W6, RV32, RV34
Sky - B0000, B000, B00, B01, B02
Grass - G21, G24, G07, G28
Leaves - BG96, BG99
Purple Flowers - Y21, Y23, Y26, V12, V15, V17
Bright Pink Flowers - RV21, RV23, RV25
Orange Flowers - YR12, YR14, YR15, YR16, E44, E47, E49
Yellow Flowers - Y11, Y15, Y19
Light Red Flowers - R12, R14, R17
Curly Red Flowers - R22, R24, R27
Pinky-purple Flowers - RV52, RV63, RV55
Light Purple Flowers - BV00, BV01, BV02
Teal Flowers - BG45, BG57, BG49
Bouquet Wrapper - RV000, RV00, RV02, RV17
Butterflies - C4, C6, YR61, YR65, YR07, RV14, RV17, RV19, BG32, BG23, BG34, BG72, BG75, BG78, Y02, Y04, Y08, R81, R83, R85

And that's all from me for today's post folks! Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you all again soon.

Fantasy Fridays #1 Blanche the Butterfly

Good evening! As I love all things fantasy related I have decided to attempt to do a weekly post using some of the fantasy stamps that i own. Now that I have dropped some of the design teams I was on I have a bit more free crafting time, so I can finally make use of them all rather than sitting unopened in their packets!

This week I have made a birthday card for my very best friend Michele, who loves all things purple. She has now received this card, so I can show it without worrying about her seeing it! I added lots of sparkle to this one with my Stickles and used some of the butterflies from the border punch as little accents in the corners too.

It's not the best photo as I was in a rush to take it before heading out to meet the birthday girl for a coffee and cake date!

This card is also for

Brown Sugar Challenge #281 Fairies and Fantasy

Polkadoodles Challenge Week 31 Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments Challenge #209 For The Girls + A Sentiment

Butterfly Challenge #105 F for Flowers

Fun Day Friday Challenge Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Blanche the Butterfly from Stamping Bella, Fairy Tale Mermaid from Clearly Besotted

Papers: Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Whisper White, Brights DSP & Subtles DSP all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Highland Heather from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Gorgeous Grape Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Flowers, Berries & Stamens all from Wild Orchid Crafts, Lace, Lace Butterfly & Charm all from Crafteezee, Baker's Twine from The Works, Diamond Stickles, Butterfly Scallops Punch Around The Page Set from Martha Stewart

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Brown - E44, E47, E49

Dark Purple - V15, V17, V09

Light Purple - V01, V12, V15

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by!

The Paper Shelter Challenge #346 Celebrations

Good morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from The Paper Shelter. The week the challenge is Celebrations, so we would love to see your creations for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, new babies and any other celebrations you can think of!

I used the gorgeous Butterfly Whisperer for my card. I just love this image and made this card into a bright, birthday card with lots of extra butterflies around the image too. Love all these bright colours!

This card is also for 

Creative Inspirations Challenge for July Use a Bow

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge Anything Goes

The Crafty Addicts Challenge #50 Anything Goes

Crafting By Designs Challenge July Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #71 Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 27 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Butterfly Whisperer from The Paper Shelter, Beautiful Butterflies from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Pixie Pink, Tempting Turquoise, Petal Party Simply Scrappin' Kit all retired from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Pixie Pink (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Tempting Turquoise Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Butterflies Dies LR0158 from Marianne Design, Diamond Stickles

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - YG03, YG05,YG07, YG09
Eyes - E23, E25, E27
Lips - R20, R30
Turquoise - BG02, BG05, BG07, BG09
Pink - RV04, RV06, RV09
Purple Feather - V04, V05, V06, V09
Yellow - Y11, Y15, Y19
Butterfly - RV63, RV66, RV69, B02, B04, Y32, Y35, Y38, C5, C7
Grass - YG25, YG09, YG17, YG67

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Paper Shelter Challenge blog and check out all the other projects from the rest of the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?!

Ching-Chou Kuik Last Inspiration Post with Aloha, Lady

Good morning and welcome to my final post for the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog team. I have decided to step down from this design team, partly because my mojo is not what it used to be and partly because I feel I need a bit of a break from design team crafting, which in turn adds extra pressure at times to create, which again can make me lose that mojo!

I have been part of the team for almost 4 years now and have loved being part of it. The images are just gorgeous and I know I will always use them in my crafting. I would like to just say a huge thank you to Ching-Chou and to Kym for being fabulous ladies to work with! Thank you also to all the other design team members I have worked with over the years - you have all been a great inspiration!

Anyway on to my final card using the gorgeous Aloha, Lady. I love this image and these colours together!

This card is also for

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #168 Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge Anything Goes

Butterfly Challenge #102 Violet & Butterflies

Crafting By Design Challenge Flowers, flowers, flowers

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #70 Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 25 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Aloha, Lady from Ching-Chou Kuik

Papers: Bermuda Bay, Old Olive & Fresh Fig all from Stampin' Up, Butterfly Garden Patterned Papers from The Paper Boutique, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Soft Sky & Pool Party both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Butterfly Border Die from Whimsy Stamps, Cascadia & Leavenworth Butterfly Trio Dies all from Memory Box, Diamond Stickles, Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl (I think), Doily from Trimcraft

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30

Hair - E50, E51, E53, E55

Eyes - B02, B04, B06, 100

Lips - V12, V15, V17, V09

Top - V12, V04, V06

Armband - BG53, BG45, BG57

Star in Hair - FV2, V25

Small Flowers - BG45, BG57, BG49, BG09
Small Leaves - YG07, YG09
Big Flowers - BG11, BG53, BG45, BG57, BG49, V91, V93, V01, V04, V05
Big Leaves - YG61, YG63, YG67, YG97
Purple on Butterfly - V01, V04, V05
Aqua on Butterfly - BG53, BG57
Butterfly Body - W6, W8

And that's all from me for this post and for this design team! Thanks for stopping and thank you also for all the love and comments I have received for this design team's projects over the years. Don't forget to pop on over to the Challenge blog and check out all the other fabulous projects from the DT and why not join in the monthly challenge, Cats or Dogs, whilst you are there too?!

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration Post - Little Daisy

Good Morning and welcome to this week's inspiration post for Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps. This week I have chosen to use the gorgeous Little Daisy.

The DT were challenged to use buttons on their projects this week and initially I used the yellow buttons in the middle of the rose trim, but they looked a bit like fried eggs! So I moved them to the butterflies and they look a bit better! I just didn't want to add buttons on the edges of the card, where I would normally add gems or pearls.

This card is also for

Crafty Friends Challenge #84 B is for....Butterflies, Buttons and Bow

Fun-Day Friday Challenge #234 Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #147 Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Challenge #417 Anything Goes

Colour Crazy Challenge Week 20 Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Challenge Week 20 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Little Daisy from Ching-Chou Kuik

Papers: Pink Pirouette & Whisper White both from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Heart Painted Patterned Papers from Lemoncraft

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl, Lace from Brenda's Lace and Ribbons, Rose Trim from stash, Lemon Tart Buttons from Papertrey Ink, Double Loops Punch Around The Page Set from Martha Stewart, Vintage Flourishes Butterfly Die 6003/0023, Butterfly 2 PCS Dies 6002/0390 & Around With Butterflies Dies 6002/0322 all from Joy Crafts

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E71, E74, E77, E79
Eyes - E71, E74, E77
Eyebrows - E74, E79
Lips - R81, R83, R85
Top - R81, R83, R85, R89, Y23, Y26
Daisies - R81, R83, Y21, Y23, Y26
Leaves - G21, G24

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog and check out all the other fabulous creations from the DT this week and why not join in our monthly challenge, Pearls or Gems, while you are there too?!

Faery Ink Inspiration Post - Demera Spring Breeze Fae

Good Morning and welcome to my inspiration post for Faery Ink today! I have used the gorgeous Demera Spring Breeze Fae, which was the One Day Fae Giveaway for last month. If you didn't manage to get her for free, you will be able to buy her here in the store shortly.

I used the light lines version of her, which I always find more tricky to colour, but I love the effect of the no lines colouring! I went with nice, bright Spring colours and added a few flowers and butterfly dies, The butterfly in her hair was a much needed cover up as my new Wink of Stella pen blobbed on her hair! Grrr! Butterflies are a fab way to cover up those kind of mistakes!

This card is also for 

The Crafty Addicts Challenge #47 Anything Goes

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge Anything Goes

Artistic Inspirations Challenge #198 Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart Challenge #202 Anything Goes

A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge #66 Anything Goes

Unicorn Challenge Blog #31 Use Some Ribbon

Recipe:

Stamps: Demera Spring Breeze Fae from Faery Ink, Friends & Family Mini Postage Stamps (Retired) from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Berry Burst, Bermuda Bay & Daffodil Delight all from Stampin' UP, Park Bench Patterned Papers from Fancy Pants, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Berry Burst from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Wink of Stella

Accessories: Berry Burst Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Create A Daisy Dies, Oval & Scalloped Oval Nestabilities all from Spellbinders, Gems from Poundland, Eyelet Lace Punch Around The Page Set from Martha Stewart, Floral Flourishes Dies 6002/0160 & Daisy Dies 6002/6201 both from Joy Crafts, Butterflies Punch Die from Marianne Design

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30

Hair - BG53, BG45, BG57, BG49

Eyes - C7, C9, BG02, BG07, BG09

Lips - RV66, RV69, RV99

Top - RV63, RV55, RV17, RV66

Scarf - BG34, BG23, BG13, B00, BG01, BG02

Wings - Y0000, Y000, Y02, RV0000, RV000, RV10, BG0000, BG70, BG10

Leaves - G82, G85
Pink Flowers - RV63, RV66, RV69
Yellow Flowers - Y32, Y35, Y38

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Faery Ink Facebook group and share all your fabulous projects with us there.

The Paper Shelter Challenge #334 Use Flowers

Good morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from The Paper Shelter. Our challenge is a nice and easy one this time - use flowers. You could use a flowery image, use flowered papers or add some flower embellishments.

I used the gorgeous Enchanting Butterflies and added lots of butterfly die cuts as well as some pretty flowers. I went for a purple and turquoise colour combo to match the butterfly papers I bought a while ago and love this combo!

This card is also for

Butterfly Challenge #99 Butterfly with the letter D (I used die cuts and a digi image)

Sweet Stampers Challenge #19 Too Cute

{PIN}sprational Challenge #213 Anything Goes

Cutie Pie Challenge #122 Delightful Digis

Crafting From The Heart Challenge #201 Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenge #4 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Enchanting Butterflies from The Paper Shelter, Butterfly Sentiment Set from Stamping Bella

Papers: Wisteria Wonder & Tempting Turquoise both from Stampin' Up, Butterfly Patterned Papers from The Range, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Wisteria Wonder from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Wisteria Wonder Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Pearls from stash, Flowers and Frosted Berries all from Wild Orchid Crafts, Open Heart with Butterfly dies 6002/0381 & Butterfly Edge Die 6002/0389 both from Joy Crafts, Crea-Nest-Lies XXL No. 5 Dies from Crealies, Flower 4 Petals Shape Art from Dutch Doobadoo

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E23, E25, E29
Eyeshadow - BV000, BV00, BV01, BV02
Lips - V12, V15, V17
Top - B63, B66, B69
Purples on Butterflies - V01, V04, V06, V12, V15, V17, V22, V25, V28, V91, V93, V95, BV00, BV02, BV04, BV11, BV13, BV17
Blues on Butterflies - B00, B01, B02, B04, B06, B12, B14, B16, B32, B34, B37, B63, B66, B69, B91, B93, B95, B97, B99
Butterflies' Bodies - W5, W9
Trails - FV2
Flowers - RV63, RV66, RV69

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to The Paper Shelter Challenge blog and check out all the other fabulous projects from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there?! As always there are some fantastic prizes to be won!

Ching-Chou Kuik March Challenge - Spring or Easter

Good Morning and welcome to my post for the new challenge from Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog. This month our challenge is Spring or Easter and I chose to use the gorgeous Girl In Spring for my card.

I actually coloured her up with some particular patterned papers in mind and then when I went to make the card, the colours didn't match at all LOL. (I hadn't actually checked the colours - just thought I knew what they were!) Queue a mad hunt to find some that matched then! This was as close as I could get, but I think they work well.

This card is also for

Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Week 10 Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Challenge #407 Layer It Up

Creative Knockouts Challenge #235 Die Cuts

Little Miss Muffet Challenge 184 Anything Goes

Sweet Stampers Challenge #18 Spring or Easter

My Time To Craft Challenge #366 Easter or Spring

Recipe:

Stamps: Girl in Spring from Ching-Chou Kuik, Butterfly Dreams from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Berry Burst, Basic Black & Crushed Curry all from Stampin' Up, Raspberry A Hint of A Hoot Patterned Papers from Paper Boutique, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Berry Burst from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Daffodil Delight Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Around With Butterflies Dies 6002/0322 & Butterfly Border Die 6002/0251 both from Joy Crafts, Gems from Poundland

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair & Black on Butterfly - W5, W7, W8, W9
Eyes - Bg02, BG07
Lips - RV63, RV66, RV69
Dress - Bg11, Bg13, BG15, BG18
Leaves - BG96, BG99
Yellow - Y32, Y35, Y38
Pink - RV52, RV55, RV04


And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog and check out all the other fabulous cards from the DT for this month's challenge and why not join in the fun here whilst you are there too?! As always there are some fabulous prizes to be won!

Faery Ink Birthday Fae Arielle Bringing In The Spring

Good Morning and welcome to another of my inspiration posts for Faery Ink. I thought I would go for something bright and beautiful to bring on some Springtime sunshine. We have had a week of snow here in the UK - the so-called Beast from the East - and I am desperate for some sunshine now! The snow has more or less gone where I live, but it is still really cold, wet and windy!

I used the gorgeous Birthday Fae Arielle and used the bonus image you get when you purchase this one. Without her balloons she can be used for any occasion! Isn't she just adorable?

I used some old Spring patterned papers from Lemon Craft with the matching ribbon and flowers as well and this colour combo has definitely cheered me up!

This card is also for

Unicorn Challenge #30 Make It Girly

Through The Craft Room Door's Challenge Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart Challenge #197 Anything Goes

Artistic Inspirations Challenge #195 Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create's Challenge #207 Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenge #3 March Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Birthday Fae Arielle from Faery Ink

Papers: Pink Pirouette & Raspberry Ripple (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Card Base from Poundland, Everyday Spring & Everyday Spring Basics Patterned Papers both from Lemon Craft, Super Smooth card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Ribbon & Flowers from Lemon Craft, Gems & Butterfly Sticker both from Poundland, Doily & Double Loops Punch Around The Page Set both from Martha Stewart, Glass Strawberries & Pink Bon Bons both from Crafteezee, Shabby Blue Frantage Embossing Powder from Stampendous

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30

Hair - E50, E51, E53, E55

Eyes - G82, G94, G99

Lips - RV00, RV10, RV02

Light Pink Petals - RV10, RV11, RV13, RV14

Dark Pink Petals - RV09, RV17, RV19

Wings - RV10, RV11, RV13, G20, G21, G24

Green - G82, G24, G85

Flowers - RV14, RV17, RV19
Ground - E53, E55, E57, E59

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Faery Ink Facebook Group and share your fabulous creations with us all.

Whimsy Stamps New Digital Stamp Releases - Say It Big and Flourishing Blooms Papers

Good morning and welcome to another post from me for this month's new releases from the digital team at Whimsy Stamps. This time I am sharing with another set of gorgeous papers, Flourishing Blooms and a great sentiment set too, Say It Big.

This was a really quick and simple card to make and sometimes we need one of those!

This card is also for

The Fairy And The Unicorn Challenge March Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge Week 457 Ladies Only

Aloha Friday Challenge #113 In The Garden

Alphabet Challenge Y Is Your Choice

Crafting With Friends Challenge #62 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Sweet Sugarplum from Stampin' Up, Card Blank from stash, from Whimsy Stamps

Inks: None!

Accessories: Pearls from Papermania, Pippi & Isabella Butterfly Dies both from Memory Box

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Whimsy Stamps and Inspiration Facebook Group and check out all the other fabulous creations from the DT for this month's new releases.

Faery Ink Tomte Gnome Butterflies

Good Morning and welcome to another DT post from me for Faery Ink. This fortnight I am sharing with you one of the adorable Tomte Gnomes that Amanda created last month. I think these are just such an adorable character!

I used the Butterflies Gnome, which you can find here or you can buy as part of the Tomte Gnome digi bundle here. As he is part of the Spring bundle, I thought I would make a Spring themed card and coloured him up outside in the garden enjoying the bright blue skies!

This card is also for

Dream Valley Challenge #172 Use 3 Patterned Papers

Crafting from The Heart Challenge #193 Anything Goes

Artistic Impressions Challenge #193 Anything Goes

A Perfect Time To Craft Challenge Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #181 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Tomte Gnome Butterflies from Faery Ink, Friendship Jar Spring Fillers from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Primrose Petals (Retired), Wisteria Wonder & Garden Gingham DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Daffodil Delight from Stampin' up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Pear Pizzazz Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Die-Namics Fresh Cut Grass Die from MFT, Toadstools Dies from Joanna Sheen, Butterflies Punch Die from Marianne Design, Layered Scalloped Posy Dies from Heartfelt creations, Pearls from Stash

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30

Hat - Y32, Y35, Y38, E35

Beard - W00, W1, W3, W5, W6

Flowers - RV32, RV34

Leaves & Stems - G43, G46

Butterflies - V12, V15, V17

Toadstools - E43, E44, R32, R35, R39

Clouds - C00, C1, C2

Sky - BG0000, BG000, B00, BG01, BG02

Grass - G85, G46, G43, G24, G82, V15, R85

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to pop on over to the Faery Ink Group on Facebook and share all your lovely Faery Ink creations too! 

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration Post - Rainbow in Eyes

Good Morning and welcome to my latest inspiration post for Ching-Chou Kuik. This week I am sharing an older image that I had previously printed and had never used called Rainbow in Eyes.

I also used some of my older patterned papers to try and use them up a bit (my craft area is in our bedroom and is more than over flowing so I need to try and use some stuff up quickly so I can actually put all the new stuff I keep buying away properly!)

Recipe:

Stamps: Rainbow In Eyes from Ching-Chou Kuik, Signature Greetings II from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Pink Pirouette, Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, Pistachio Pudding (Retired) & Sweet Always DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Pumpkin Pie from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Flower 4 Petals Stencil from Dutch Doobadoo, Lace & Ribbon from Brenda's Lace & Ribbons, Mery's Twig Dies 6002/0588 from Joy Crafts, Vintage Floral Punch Around The Page Set from Martha Stewart, Flower from Wild Orchid Crafts, Configurations Sunrise Adornment Die form Creative Expressions, Cascadia & Leavenworth Butterfly Trio Dies both from Memory Box

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30

Hair - R81, R83, R85, R89

Eyes -YG01, G82, G85

Lips - RV32, RV34

Top - YR01, YR02, YR04, YR68

Leaves - G40, G43, G46

Butterflies - YR04, YR07, YR09, RV11, E27, E29

Flowers - RV10, RV11, RV13

Sky - BG0000, BG000, BG01

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and challenge blog and check out all the other fabulous creations from the DT this week and why not join in the challenge for this month as well. 

Ching-Chou Kuik's Birthday Blog Hop

Good Morning and welcome my post sharing the card I have made for the Ching-Chou Kuik Birthday Blog Hop on Facebook. Happy Birthday Ching-Chou!

And here is my card using the gorgeous Butterflies and Berries in my favourite colour of pink!

Recipe:

Stamps: Butterflies and Berries from Ching-Chou Kuik, Fluttering By from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Pink Pirouette from Stampin' Up, Kraft Card from Crafter's Companion, Vintage Summer Patterned Papers from Creative Crafting World, Raspberry A Hint of a Hoot Papers from Paper Boutique, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Card Base from Craft Fair

Inks: Regal Rose (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Butterfly Frame Die from Whimsy Stamps, Fantasy Butterflies Die 6002/0245 from Joy Crafts, DooHickey Tilda's Lace Border Die form Magnolia, Lace & Ribbon both from Brenda's Lace & Ribbon

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30

Hair - E23, E27, E29

Eyes - E21, E23, E25

Lips - RV32, RV34

Dress - RV000, RV21, RV23, RV25

Butterflies - RV23, RV25, RV29, W6, W8

Holly Leaves - G14, G05, G17

Other Leaves - YG05, YG09

Background - E40, E41, E42

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and now it's time to pop on over to the Ching-Chou Kuik Facebook Group and follow all the other DT members posts for the hop! Enjoy the hopping!

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration Post - Summer Goddess

Good Morning and welcome to my last Ching-Chou Kuik inspiration post of the year! I cannot believe how fast 2017 has flown by and all the changes, both good and bad, that have happened this year. Let's hope that my good luck from the end of this year carries on through to next year!

Anyway on to my card...I used the gorgeous Summer Goddess for a pretty thank you card this week. I found these butterfly papers in the Range not so long ago and haven't used them until today so my colours are more or less matching to those.

Recipe:

Stamps: Summer Goddess from Ching-Chou Kuik, Think Big Favorites #15 from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Wisteria Wonder, Soft Suede, Whisper White & Lost Lagoon (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Butterfly Papers from The Range, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Wisteria Wonder & Lost Lagoon (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Lost Lagoon Ribbon (Retired) & Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies both from Stampin' Up, Butterflies Punch from Marianne Design

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30

Hair - E43, E44, E47

Eyes - E44, E47, E49

Lips - BV00, BV01

Dress - BG70, BG72, BG75, BG78, BV02 

Wings - BG70, BG72, BG75, BV0000, BV000, BV00, BV01, BV02, BV04
Butterfly - BV11, BV13, BG72, W5
Flowers - BG53, BG45, BG49
Leaves - BG93, BG96
Berries - BV02, BV20

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog and check out all the other fabulous projects from the DT and why not join in our monthly challenge, Birds, whilst you are there too?!

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration Post - So Long

Good Morning and welcome to my inspiration post this week for Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog. This week I am using the gorgeous So Long and went for one of my favourite colour combos to make a sweet thank you cards ready for all those people who need a thank you after Christmas.

The DT were challenged to add buttons to their projects this week and I dug out some old retired Stampin' Up ones. Buttons are not a thing I generally use on my cards unless it's for a masculine card, but I do like these little flower shaped ones. Shame I don't have many left and they are retired now too.

And here she is...

This card is also for

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #25 Anything Goes

Crafty Girls December Challenge Anything Goes

Crafting With Friends Challenge #57 Anything Goes

A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge #58 Anything Goes

Crafty Friends Challenge #73 Friends and Family (I made this card as a thank you for my mother in law for her Christmas gift that I am sure she will give me on Boxing Day as she usually does!)

Recipe:

Stamps: So Long from Ching-Chou Kuik, Mat Stack 1 collection from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Melon Mambo, Basic Black & A Pop of Pink DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Melon Mambo from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Melon Mambo Ribbon, Basic Black Lace, Brights Buttons Retired) & Neutrals Buttons (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Shabby Pink Frantage Embossing Powder from Stampendous

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - C5, C7, C8, C9
Eyes - G43, G46
Lips - RV14, RV17
Top - RV21, RV23, RV25
Butterflies - RV32, RV34, W9
Leaves - G82, G85

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog and check out all the other fabulous projects from the DT this week and why not join in the monthly challenge of Birds whilst you are there too.

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration Post - Sapphire

Good Morning and welcome to my last inspiration post of the month for Ching-Chou Kuik. This week I have used the gorgeous Sapphire and made an extra large (7.5 inch square) card for my best friend's daughter who went off to university last weekend, so hopefully she has received this already. She is training to become a primary school teacher and has named me as one of her inspirations in doing so! How lovely is that?! I wanted to give her a little card just to wish her lots of luck.

This card is also for

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #26 Anything Goes

Crafty Girlz September Challenge Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #137 Anything Goes

Crafting With Friends Challenge #51 Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #172 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Sapphire by Ching-Chou Kuik, Mega Mixed Messages by Papertrey Ink

Papers: Marina Mist, Crumb Cake, Subtles DSP (Retired) & Twinkles DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Marina Mist from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Silver Star & Clear Star Gelly Roll Pens

Accessories: Doily from stash, Flowers from The Range & Wild Orchid Crafts, Stamens from Wild Orchid Crafts, Gems & Butterflies all from Poundland, Ribbon & Lace both from Brenda's Lace & Ribbons, Oval Floral dies from Spellbinders, Cheesecloth from The Ribbon Girl

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E42, E43, E44
Eyes - BG05, BG07
Lips - R27, R29
Bottom Skirt - B14, B16, B06, B18
Top Skirt - B01, B12, B14
Beads - B37
Rose - B91, B93, B95, YG63, YG67

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and challenge blog and check out all the other DTs' gorgeous projects this week and why not join in our challenge Fall/ Fall Colours/ Pumpkins, whilst you are there too?!

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration Post - Butterflies

Good Morning and welcome to another of my inspiration post for Ching-Chou Kuik. This week I am sharing one of my favourite images from Ching-Chou's store - Butterflies. I just had to use pink as my main colour this time and went for a more vintage feel (although the frantage did go everywhere as you can see!). I also found some new and unused chipboard butterflies in one of my drawers that I thought would be perfect to embellish this card.

This card is also for

Kraftin' Kimmie's Challenge #396 Doilies

Colour Crazy Challenge Week 34 Anything Goes

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge #194 Things With Wings

Noor Design UK August Challenge Anything Goes

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #17 Anything Goes

Creative Knockouts Challenge #208 Sparkle and Shine

Deep Ocean Challenge #162 Fave Color Combo (To be honest anything with pink in is a fave combo of mine!)

Recipe:

Stamps: Butterflies from Ching-Chou Kuik, Thankful for You from Simply B Stamps

Papers: Blushing Bride & Pear Pizzazz both from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Heart Painted Patterned Papers from Lemoncraft

Inks: Copic Markers, Versamark, Pink Metallic Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Blushing Bride Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Shabby Pink Frantage from Stampendous, Chipboard Butterflies from The Works, Buckle & Doily both from stash, Pearls from Papermania, Lace from local craft store, Flowers from Petallu, Twig Die 6002/0588 from Joy Crafts, Beautiful Borders Dies from Die'Sire

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E34, E35, E37
Eyes & Leaves - G24, G28
Dress - YG61, YG63, YG67
Flowers & Belt - RV32, RV34
Butterflies - R81, R83, R56, W5

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog and check out all the other fabulous creations from the DT for this month and why not join in our monthly challenge, Four Legged Friends, whilst you are there too!