The Paper Shelter Challenge #482 - Ribbons, Lace and/or Twine

Good morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from The Paper Shelter. This week our challenge is for you to use ribbon, lace and or twine. You can use one, two or all three if you wish on your project. I went for lace and ribbon on mine with this gorgeous image Victorian Beauty.

This card is for

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #165 Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge Anything Goes

A Perfect Time To Craft Challenge #9 Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 36 Anything Goes

Di's Digi Challenge Use 2 or More Patterned Papers

Pattie's Creations Challenge #186 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Victorian Beauty from The Paper Shelter, Verity Rose Starlet from Crafter's Companion

Papers: Blushing Bride, Garden Green & Everyday Enchantment DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Blushing Bride from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Rose Red Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Lace from stash, Gems from Poundland, Edge Side Die 6002/0260 from Joy Crafts, Gilded Oval Dies from Little Darling Rubber Stamps

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E07, E08, E09, E59

Eyes - G21, G24, G28

Lips -

Jewellery - Y21, Y23, Y26, R27, R29

Coat & Outer Skirt - G14, G16, G19, 

Red - R24, R27, R29

Pink - RV11, RV32, RV34

Mirror - Y21, Y23, Y26, R24, R27, B000, Blender

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 the rest of the Design Team's fabulous projects. Why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?! As always there are some fantastic prizes to be won! 

The Paper Shelter Challenge #464 - Add A Sentiment

Good morning everyone and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from The Paper Shelter. This week our challenge is another nice and easy one - add a sentiment to your project. It can be any sentiment you like as long as we can see it!

I chose to use the cute Sweet Gardener digi stamp for my card this time as I knew I had the perfect sentiment for it! 

This card is also for

Creative Moments Challenge #212 Anything Goes

Crafty Creations Challenge #420 Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments Challenge Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 14 Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #143 Anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenge #245 Springtime

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Layer It

Recipe:

Stamps: The Sweet Gardener from The Paper Shelter, Floral Sentiments from Crafter's Companion

Papers: Blushing Bride, Marina Mist (Retired), Berry Bliss DSP (Retired) & Beau Chateau DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Blushing Bride from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Pearlescent Chalks from Pebbles Inc.

Accessories: Blushing Bride Ribbon (Retired) & Subtles Buttons (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Lace from Craft Box

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E21, E23, E25, E27

Lips - R81, R83

Dungarees - B93, B95, B97, B99, RV32, RV34, Y21

T-Shirt & Hat Band - Rv32, RV34, R85

Hat - B91, B93, B95

Trainers - C0, C1, Blender, R81, R83, R85, R89

Basket - E33, E35, E37

Flowers - Y21, Y23, Y26

Leaves & Stem - YG07, YG09, YG67

Grass - YG05, YG07, YG09, YG17, YG67

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you all again soon. Don't forget to pop on over to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog and check out all the other fabulous creations from the rest of the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?! As always there are some fantastic prizes to be won! 

Scrapper's Delights New Release - Warrior Elf Princess

Good evening and welcome to my DT post for the new releases from Scrapper's Delights. This month I am using the gorgeous Warrior Elf Princess. I absolutely love this image and attempted to put her in the middle of a forest.

My background didn't quite come out as I envisioned as I did all the branches first and then added the leaves, but unfortunately the leaves had to sit behind the branches and it just didn't look right! I nearly scrapped the whole thing, but my boyfriend suggested adding some die cut leaves over the top! I actually used a small punch and now it looks so much better! Sometimes he does have some good ideas! LOL

Recipe:

Stamps: Warrior Elf Princess from Scrapper's Delights, Verity Rose Moonstruck from Crafter's Companion

Papers: Wild Wasabi (Retired), Always Artichoke (Retired) & Chocolate Chip (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Wild Wasabi (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Red Berry Crystal Drops from Nuvo, Leaf Punch from stash

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E43, E44, E47, E49
Eyes - E43, E44, E47
Dress & Boots - G21, G24, G28, G29, G14, G17
Headband - G03, G09, YR21, YR23
Staff - YR21, YR23, YR24, YR27
Trees - E30, E31, E34, E33, E35, E37, E39, E59
Bushes - G46, G82, G85, G94, G99
Sky - B01, B12, B14, B16
Grass - G14, G03, G07, G16, G19, G17, G29

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Scrapper's Delights Facebook group and check out all the other fabulous creations from the rest of the DT and here's a little peak at some of the other images available today!

The Paper Shelter Challenge #306 - Gems, Pearls or Enamel Dots

Good Morning everyone and welcome to another fabulous challenge from The Paper Shelter. This week our challenge is for you to use gems, pearls or enamel dots on your project. An easy challenge, right?!

I used the gorgeous Coconut and went for a blue, almost nautical theme. I added some Mini Prills at the bottom of the item to imitate the sea - these are really tiny little pearlescent balls that cost me a fortune from America and have never been used! I have 3 pots just sitting on my shelf as I had no idea how to use these, but was one of those things I saw and had to have! I bet you all have tons of crafting goodies like that too! I did also add a couple of tiny star gems to the flip flops - you can just see them!

This card is also for

Creative Moments Challenge #125 Anything Goes

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Wonderful Wednesday Challenge  Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge Anything Goes

Glitter 'n' Sparkle's Challenge #253 Summer Holidays 

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #25 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Coconut from The Paper Shelter, Verity Rose Sunbeam from Crafter's Companion

Papers: Marina Mist, Midnight Muse (Retired), Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Melon Mambo & By The Shore DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Marina Mist from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Die-Namics Catch-A-Wave Die from MFT, Sunglasses Dies from Taylored Expressions, Clouds Dies from Die'Sire, Weather Forecast Dies from Joanna Sheen, Flip Flop Fun Dies from Your Next Stamp, It's Cold Outside Mini Prills, Ribbon from stash, Gems from Papermania

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E74, E77, E79

Eyes - E35, E39

Lips - R35, R46

Swimsuit - B91, B93, B95, B97, B99

Bag - B24, B26, B29, C1, C3, C5

Towel - B32, B34, B37

Coconut - E25, E27, E29

Lemon Slice - Y13, Y19

Straw - YG05, YG09

Flower - RV55, RV19

Sky - B0000, B000, B00, B02

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 gorgeous projects from the DT for this challenge and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?! As always, there are some fabulous prizes to be won!

Ching-Chou Kuik February Challenge Love Is All Around

Good Morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from Ching-Chou Kuik. This month our challenge is called Love Is All Around. An ideal challenge for the upcoming Valentine's Day celebrations, don't you think?

I used the gorgeous Love Is In The Air for this challenge and used some of my new Valentine's themed patterned papers and kept to a red and white theme.

This card is also for 

Dragonfly Dreams Challenge Hearts and Flowers

Crafting By Designs Challenge Love and Romance

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Roses are Red

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #109 Shades of Red

Aud Sentiments Challenge #173 Valentine or Love Sentiment

Recipe:

Stamps: Love Is In The Air from Ching-Chou Kuik Stamps, Sweet Friend from Crafter's Companion

Papers: Real Red, Whisper White & Sending Love DSP all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Real Red from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Whisper White Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Roses & Stamens from Wild Orchid Crafts, Doo-Hickey Sweet Lovely Lace Die from Magnolia, Lattice Heart Die 6003/0005 from Joy Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E23, E27, E29

Eyes - E21, E23, E25

Dress & Balloons - R32, R35, R37, R39

Flowers - R14, R17

Berries - R56, R59

Leaves - G05

Grass - G21, G24, G40, G46, YG61, YG63

Sky -B0000, B000

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 gorgeous cards from the DT for this month's challenge and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?!

The Craft Box January Steampunk Box Project #2

Good Morning everyone and welcome to another project from me for this month's Craft Box. The theme this month is steampunk and whilst I love to look at other people's steampunk projects, I struggle with these, so have gone for a much easier one this time!

I used an old image from The Stamping Chef, (sadly they have closed now, but are running as Illustrations by T) which isn't strictly a steampunk image, but I thought she went really well with the theme. I kept to a general gold and brown colour scheme and added lots of the embellishments, ribbon and papers from the box as well as adding some of the micro beads to my big metal flower. Love those things, but they get everywhere! LOL

This card is also for

Creatalicious Challenge #108 Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #34 Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 5 Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart Challenge #145 Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #155 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Demented Beauty from The Stamping Chef, Words of Wonder Set 1 from Crafter's Companion

Papers: Crushed Curry & Chocolate Chip both from Stampin' Up, X-Press It Blending Card, Patterned Papers from The Craft Box

Inks: Crushed Curry from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Golden Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Flowers, Cogs, Micro Beads, Padlock, Ribbon & Spiral Thing all from The Craft Box, Crushed Curry Baker's Twine from Stampin' Up

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E44, E47, E49

Eyes - E74, E77, E79

Eyeshadow - E51, E53, E55, E57

Hat - E84, E87, E89

Gold - Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28

Dark Brown Stripes & Lips - E25, E27, E29

Light Brown Stripes - E51, E53, E55, E57, Y21

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Craft Boxers Facebook group and check out all the other gorgeous projects from the DT this month!

Ching-Chou Kuik Challenge - Use Something New

Good Morning and welcome to the first challenge of the new year from the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge Blog. We are hoping that Santa brought you some new crafting goodies for Christmas or that you treated yourselves in the sales as our challenge is to use something new. Nice and easy!

I used the gorgeous Wintry Night for my card, but coloured it up in spring colours instead of wintry ones. In my bid to use up more of my old stash I pulled out some really old Stampin' Up patterned papers for this one and added my new die and ribbon to the card.

This card is also for

Scrapper's Delight Challenge #62 Anything Goes

Creative Craft Cottage Challenge #79 Ribbon and Pearls

Brown Sugar Challenge #232 Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #122 Anything Goes

Crafting With Friends Challenge #34 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Wintry Night from Ching-Chou Kuik, Sweet Friend Bobunni Floral Collection from Crafter's Companion

Papers: Wild Wasabi & Berry Bliss DSP (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Pink Pirouette from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Wink of Stella, Silver Spice at You Pen, White Gel Pen

Accessories: Pearls from stash, Ribbon from The Range, Graceful Lace Trim Die from Creative Expressions

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - C5, C7, C9
Eyes - G40, G43, G46, 100
Dress - R81, R83, R85
Wings - RV000, R00
Gloves & Dress Trim - C1, C2, C3
Unicorn - BV31, BV23, Blender
Mane & Tail - RV10, R81, R83
Unicorn Eyes - V20, V25, V28, 100
Trees & Leaves - G94, G99
Tree Trunks - E44, E47
Grass - G40, G43, G24, G46
Flowers - R81, R83, V25, V28
Clouds - C00, C0, C1
Sky - BG10, BG11

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 gorgeous cprojects from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you're there too?1 As always there are some fabulous prizes to be won!

The Paper Shelter Challenge #252 Add A Sentiment

Good Morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from The Paper Shelter. This week our challenge is to include a sentiment on your project. Nice and easy right?! We would love to see your projects using The Paper Shelter images as well and you can pop over to the store to find absolutely tons of gorgeous ones!

I used the fabulous The Lady and wanted to create a vintage style card, so lots of soft colours and some lace was called for LOL!

This card is also for 

The Crafty Addicts Challenge #17 Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #17 Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Week 23 Add A Sentiment

Our Crafty Corner Challenge #10 Anything Goes

Aurora Wings Challenge #39 A Touch of Class

Recipe:

Stamps: The Lady from The Paper Shelter, Floral Sentiments from Crafter's Companion, Embellishments from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Soft Sky & Crumb Cake both from Stampin' Up, Shabby Chic Patterned Papers from Studio Light, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Soft Sky & Crumb Cake both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Soft Sky Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Edge Die 6002/0415 from Joy Crafts, Oval & Scalloped Oval Nestabilities both from Spellbinders, Lace Heart, Lace, Pomegranates & Metal Roses all from Live & Love Crafts, Pearls from The Hobby House, Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Copics Used:

Skin - E50, E00, E21, R20

Hair - E43, E44, E49

Eyes - B91, B93

Hat - E40, E41, E42, E43

Skirt - B91, B41, B21

Lace - B00

Roses - R81, R83

Leaves - G82, G85

Umbrella - E43, E44, B91, B93, B95

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 gorgeous cards from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?! As always there are some fabulous prizes to be won!

The Outlawz Friday Colouring Challenge Colour Inspiration Week

Good Morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge over at The Outlawz Friday Colouring Challenge. This week we have a gorgeous Autumnal colour palette for you to use - I thought these colours would work great for a turkey themed Thanksgiving card, but as we don't celebrate it over here in the Uk, I have no images that would work at all.

Instead I went with a cute bear stamp that I found in my box of random stamps! This was also my first attempt at using distress inks without being in one of Tracy Payne's classes! I think he came out ok, but I think he needs a bit more texture on his fur. 

Recipe:

Stamps: Popcorn The Bear Thanks A Bunch from Crafter's Companion

Papers: Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie Prints DSP (Retired) & Old Olive Prints DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Fabriano Artistico Watercolour Paper

Inks: Pumpkin Pie from Stampin' Up, Distress Ink Markers from Tim Holtz

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Buttons from stash, Filigree Border Die from Papertrey Ink

Distress Inks Used:

Leaves - Forest Moss, Shabby Shutters

Flowers - Gathered Twigs, Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon, Rusty Hinge

Bear - Tattered Rose, Gathered Twigs, Antique Linen

Ground - Antique Linen

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping and don't forget to pop on over to the Outlawz Friday Colouring Challenge and check out all the other gorgeous cards from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?!

Fussy and Fancy Challenge #109 with Crafty Sentiments

It's time for another Fussy and Fancy Challenge and this fortnight we are celebrating birthdays!

We are sponsored this week by the fabulous Crafty Sentiments, who have generously donated this fabulous prize.....

3 digi stamps of your choice 
for one very lucky winner
who enters this challenge!

Crafty Sentiments were also very generous to provide the DT with some images to use for this challenge and I chose to use Sweet Birthdays - such a cute little girl!

And here's my card. I went for a card in a box and added some extra birthday balloons and presents. Love this style of card - so effective and not too hard (unless like me you glue the inside on the outside and then have to cut all the panels off and start again when the card rips as you're trying to peel it apart!)

And this is the back where you add your message.

Recipe:

Stamps: Sweet Birthdays from Crafty Sentiments, Make A Wish, Make A Wish Additions, Boutique Borders: Love, Tag Its #10, Heart-2-Heart #2, Birthday Bash Sentiments all from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Primrose Petals Core-dinations, Lucky Limeade (Retired), Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Perfect Pair Patterned Papers from Lili of the Valley, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Primrose Petals, Lucky Limeade (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Primrose Petals Stitched Satin Ribbon from Stampin' Up, Heart-2-Heart #2 Die, Boutique Borders: Love Die both from Papertrey Ink, Baker's Twine from local craft store, Acetate sheet from stamp packaging

Copics Used: 

Skin - E000, E00, E01, R20, R30

Hair - E21, E23, E25, E27, E29

Pinks - RV11,RV13, RV14

Greens - YG03, YG11, YG13

And that's all form me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget topop on over to the Fussy and Fussy Challenge Blog and join in the fun!

Sketch Saturday's Week #267 with Simon Says Stamp!

Good morning all and welcome to another week at Sketch Saturday

Back with us this week is the ever fabulous 

Simon Says Stamp

The prize this week is a fantastic $25.00 to spend in the 

Simon Says Stamp Store

Sketch #267

Designed by our queen of Sketches Jen!

And here's my card using a cute little Toread stamp from Crafter's Companion that has been uninked for absolutely ages! 

And the inside too...

Recipe:

Stamps: Aurora Toread from Crafter's Companion

Papers: Taken With Teal (Retired), Rose Red, Whisper White, Bali Breeze DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

Accessories: More Mustard Polka Dot Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Oval Nestabilities, Beaded Oval Nestabilities, Heart Border Die from Crafty Sentiments, Gems from stash

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

Cheeky Little Nymph

I bought a couple of these ToRead stamps a while ago and never used them, so thought I would dig one out for a card today. I used the sketch from Sketch Saturday's Challenge #260 and Cupcake Crafts Challenge #244 to make a boys card. I did adapt the sketch slightly and added some more buttons to the top left corner as it felt unbalanced! I never really know what embellishments to put on a boy's card as they don't tend to like butterflies, flowers and swirly things, which is what I tend to put on my girly cards, so buttons and twine it was.

Anyway here's my card.

Recipe:

Stamps: Xeru ToRead from Crafters Companion, Tropical Party from Stampin' Up

Papers: Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Island Oasis DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Neenah Solar Crest

Inks: Old Olive from Stampin' Up, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

Accessories: Window Frames Framelits Dies, Tempting Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon (Retired) both from Stampin' Up, Buttons from stash, Twine from Waltzing Mouse Stamps

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