All Things Magical and Mythical #6 Featuring Fairy in Blossom from Lemon Shortbread

Good morning and welcome to this week's All Things Magical and Mythical post. For this week's card I chose to use one of the gorgeous fairies from Lemon Shortbread - Fairy in Blossom. I went for some lovely bright colours on this one and then found some similarly bright patterned papers to go with it! I just wish I could get my sky to blend a bit smoother! 

I added lots of Stickles to the wings and the centre of the flowers too for that touch of sparkliness! 

This card is for

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #154 Anything Goes

Unicorn Challenge #69 Add Sparkle

The Fairy and the Unicorn Challenge Anything Fantasy Goes

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #692 Anything Goes

Through The Purple Haze Challenge #184 Anything Goes

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #9 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Fairy in Blossom from Lemon Shortbread, A Little Sparkle from Lawn Fawn

Papers: Rose Red (Retired), Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie & Sweet & Sour Speciality DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Pumpkin Pie from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, White Gel Pen

Accessories: Rose Red Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Floral Flourishes Dies 6002/0158 & Sunflower Dies 6002/0452 both from Joy Crafts, Star Dust Stickles

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E33, E35, E37, E39

Eyes - E37, E39, E49, T10

Lips - RV21, RV23

Dress - YR12, YR14, YR15, YR16

Wings - RV11, RV13, RV14, YR12, YR14, YR15, BV11, BV13, BV17

Flowers in Hair - RV13, RV14, RV69, BV02, BV04, BV08

Small Flower - RV13, RV14, RV17

Large Flowers - RV13, RV14, RV17, RV19

Stems - YG13, YG17, YG67

Sky - BV0000, BV000, BV00, BV01, BV02, BV13, BV04, BV17 & Polychromo Pencils

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

Mer-May Monday #3 Featuring Mermaid Seahorse from Lemon Shortbread

Happy Mer-May Monday! I can't believe we are already half way through May! We more weeks left at school and I'll be on holiday for half term! I cannot wait as I am utterly exhausted at the minute! There just isn't enough hours in the day to do everything that needs doing each week unless I spend all my evenings working after a full day at school!

Anyway...this week's mer-may card using these gorgeous digi stamp from Lemon Shortbread. I went for a completely different layout than I would normally do after seeing a similar card on Pinterest, but I admit mine is nowhere near as good as the one I saw (which I then couldn't find again to compare it to!). Oh well, it gave me an excuse to use up some of that mountain of ribbon I have stored everywhere! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Mermaid Seahorse from Lemon Shortbread

Papers: Coastal Cabana & Bermuda Bay both from Stampin' Up, Fresh Feelings Patterned papers from The Works, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Island Indigo Ribbons x 2 & Marina Mist Ribbon (All Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Other Ribbons, Pearls & Dew Drops all from stash

Copics Used:

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

Hair - T6, T8, T10

Hair Decoration - V95, V99, Y15, Y17, YR15, YR16

Eyes - BG05, BG07

Lips - Rv14, RV17

Tail - BG11, BG32, BG34, BG13, BG15, BG18, BG53, BG45, BG57, BG49

Bikini Top - V12, V15, V17, V99

Bracelets - V95, V99

Seahorses - Y32, Y35, y38, E13, RV63, RV55, RV66, RV69, V05, V06, V09

Sea - B00, B02, B04, B05, B18, B06, BG07, BG02

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you all again soon. Take care, stay safe and healthy! 

Colour Crazy Craft Challenge GDT Post Challenge week 3 Anything Goes

Good morning and welcome to my final GDT post for the Colour Crazy Challenge blog. I have enjoyed being part of this team, but we have a lot of changes coming up at work after half term and until I know how much work that entails, I have decided not to continue my GDT post. Thank you to Ruth and the rest of the team for having me for the last 3 months!

This week the sponsor is Lemon Shortbread and I chose to use the cute Heart Balloon Girl digi stamp for my card. I thought she looked quite thoughtful in the image, so added a thinking of you sentiment. Quite a simple card for me, but I love the colours and how that balloon pops against the sky.

Recipe:

Stamps: Heart Balloon Girl from Lemon Shortbread, Sweet Little Sentiments from Clearly Besotted

Papers: Wild Wasabi (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Lilac Woods Patterned Papers (Retired) from Whimsy Stamps, Make It Colour Blending Card from Make It Crafty

Inks: Pale Plum (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Whisper White Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Pearls from Simply Creative, Doily Edge Lace Punch from Martha Stewart

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E41, E42, E43, E44

Eyes - BG53, BG45

Lips - R20, R30

Dress - RV91, RV93, RV95, RV99

Boots - RV10, RV32, RV34, RV99

Balloon - RV21, RV23, RV25

Teddy - E33, E35
Flowers - RV11, RV13, RV14, RV93, RV95
Grass - G02, G03, G05, G07, G09
Sky - B0000, B000, B00, B01, B02, B04

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

Lemon Shortbread Flowers and Curls Girl

Good morning! My lovely friend Bettina let me know yesterday that Lemon Shortbread are having a DT call and I thought I would apply. I have a few of these digi stamps and they are gorgeous to colour, so I thought why not give it a go. I often play in their challenges and love all the new designs that Vera releases.

I used the stunning Flowers and Curls Girl for my card and I just love all her hair! I went for a pinky-purple colour combo and tried to imitate the flowers from the image using die cuts in the corner of the card. I do love how this one came out, so fingers crossed it's good enough to be chosen!

This card is also for

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #64 Anything Goes

Alphabet Challenge L is for Lovely Lace (You can just see mine on the left of the image!)

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge Stripes

2 Sisters on the Blog Challenge #6 Anything Goes

Craft-Dee Bowz August Challenge Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow

Recipe:

Stamps: Flowers and Curls Girl from Lemon Shortbread, Elegant Occasions from Simply Cards and Papercraft (Freebie with the magazine)

Papers: Sweet Sugarplum, Sahara Sand, Rich Razzleberry & Wild Wasabi all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Pretty Floral Paper Bloc from Joy Crafts

Inks: Sweet Sugarplum from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Sweet Sugarplum Ribbon & Tip Top Taupe Lace both from Stampin' Up, Gems from Papermania, Tiny Tatty Teddy Enamel Dots from Trimcraft, Vintage Floral Punch Around The Page from Martha Stewart, Faux Quilled Blooms Dies from Creative Expressions, Layered Scalloped Posy Dies from Heartfelt Creations, Crea-Nest-Lies XXL No38 Dies from Crea-Lies

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E70, E71, E74, E77

Eyes - E70, E74, E77, E79

Lips - RV55, RV17, RV09

Earrings - RV04, RV06

Top - RV91, RV93

Big Flowers - RV63, RV55, RV66, E71, E74, E77

Little Flowers - RV66, RV69

Leaves - G82, G85

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

In The Pink Challenge #76 Fly Away and option of Pink Plus One

Good Morning and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge over at In The Pink. This fortnight we are challenging you to fly away. That means we want to see something on your card flying away with wings! Now that could be butterflies, birds, aeroplanes or a fairy like I used.

We are also adding an extra optional theme this fortnight of using Pink Plus One other colour. I added green as my other colour.

I used this cutie from Lemon Shortbread flying through her garden at night.

This card is also for 

The Corrosive Challenge #231 Utterly Feminine

Ruby's Rainbow Challenge #111 To use die cuts (I used a border die under the image) 

Craft Your Passion Challenge #275 Anything Goes

The Ribbon Girl's Colour Challenge for August to use pink

Fab 'n' Funky's Challenge #270 Things With Wings

Recipe:

Stamps: Starfield Fairy from Lemon Shortbread @Sweet Pea Stamps, Lily Fairy from Pink Cat Studio

Papers: Blushing Bride & Wild Wasabi both from Stampin' Up, Shabby Chic Paper Bloc from Joy Crafts, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Blushing Bride from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Silver Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Wild Wasabi Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Card Candi from Craftworks Cardz, No End Borders Dies 6002/0479 from Joy Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E42, E43, E44, E47 

Eyes - E23, E25, E27

Dress - E23, E25, E27

Wings - R0000, R00, R01, R02

Collar, Belt & Shoes - R30, R32, R25

Tulips - R81, R83, R85

Skt - C00, C1, C3

Grass - YG03, YG09, YG25, YG67, YG97, YG63, YG91

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the In The Pink Challenge blog and check out all the other gorgeous cards from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there?! We have a fantastic prize of a £10 gift voucher from Bunny Zoe's this time too. 

The Outlawz Friday Colouring Challenge - Photo Inspiration

Good Morning and welcome to my post fr the new Friday Colouring Challenge over at The Outlawz. This week we have a very nautical colour palette for you to use from our photo inspiration. You need to use at least 3 of the colours from the photo on your project.

I attempted to include all except the pink on my card - I think I got them all! I used the gorgeous Toadstool Princess from Lemon Shortbread @Sweet Pea Stamps, who are our fabulous sponsors this month. 

Recipe:

Stamps: Toadstool Princess from lemon Shortbread @Sweet Pea Stamps, Tag-Its #6

Papers: Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Not Quite Navy (Retired), Something Borrowed DSP (Retired) & Regals DSP Stack (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Cherry Cobbler & White Chalk Marker both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Die-Namics Fish Tail Banner Die from MFT, Toadstools Die & Mini Fairies Dies both from Joanna Sheen

Copics Used:

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

Hair - B91, B93, B95, B97, B99

Eyes & Dress - B21, B23, B24, B29

Scarf & Dress Trim - BG70, BG72, BG75

Toadstool Stalk & Ground - W00, W1, W3, W5

Crown - W00, W1, W3

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

The Outlawz Friday Colouring Challenge

Good Morning and welcome to my post for the new challenge over at The Outlawz Friday Colouring Challenge. This week we are challenging you to use red, white and blue as your colour combo in honour of July 4th Independence Day, which is celebrated in the USA tomorrow!

This month we are being sponsored again by the fabulous Sweet Pea Stamps and I chose to use the gorgeous Picking Strawberries by Lemon Shortbread - isn't she adorable and just perfect for this colour challenge!

This card is also for

Sweet Pea Stamps Facebook Progressive Challenge Part 1

One Sweet Challenge for June Dies or Punches

Crafty Sentiments Summer Challenge (Nothing says summer more than strawberries for me!)

Natalie & Amy's Challenge #34 Summertime

Digi Galore's Challenge Summery/Bright

Through The Purple Haze's Challenge Something Funny

Little Miss Muffet's Challenge #115 Red, White and Blue

Brown Sugar Challenge #153 Red, White and Blue

Recipe:

Stamps: Picking Strawberries by Lemon Shortbread @Sweet Pea Stamps, Strawberry Patch Sentiments from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Real Red, Marina Mist, Whisper White, Old Olive & Polka Dot Parade DSP (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Real Red & Marina Mist both from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Real Red Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Pearl from stash, Berry Sweet Strawberry Die 6002/0453 & Sunflower Die 6002/0452 both from Joy Crafts, Die-Namics Dainty Lace Border Die & Oval Dainty Doily Die both from MFT

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E71, E74, E77, E79

Red - R35, R37, R39

Green - G24, G28, G29

Dress - B21, B23, B24, B29

Bag & Blue Flowers - B0000, B00, B01, 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 Friday Colouring Challenge at The Outlawz and check out all the other gorgeous cards from the DT and why not join in the fun whilst you are there?!

Bone Fairy by Lemon Shortbread

I have absolutely heaps and heaps and heaps of digi stamps that I have printed but have never coloured, so I am on a bit of a mission to try and use some different ones. This gorgeous fairy is from Lemon Shortbread which I bought months ago and have just left in my digis folder, so out she came for a few challenges today.

If you look closely you can just about make out the Wink of Stella on her wings, which my camera never picks up very well, but it always looks so shimmery in real life. Used quite a few new goodies on this one too - my papers from Michele R Designs, my sentiment stamp and butterfly frame die from Whimsy and my mini fairies dies from Joanna Sheen. (She's got a lot of fab new lacy dies which I just have to have, but have over spent on my crafting budget already this month as I bought the full set of Distress Markers, ready to learn from Tracy Payne!)

This card is for...

One Sweet Challenge to use pastels, lace, ribbon and pearls

Live & Love Crafts Challenge #34 Signs of Spring (It looks like the flowers are just growing in Bone Fairy's garden or she's just picked them all to go on her dress and in her hair LOL)

Crafty Sentiments Challenge to use more than one fold (I made an easel card).

Recipe:

Stamps: Bone Fairy from Lemon Shortbread, Fluttering By from Whimsy Stamps

Papers: Wisteria Wonder, Perfect Plum & Whisper White all from Stampin' Up, Butterflies and Hummingbirds Patterned Papers from Michele R Designs, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Wisteria Wonder from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Wisteria Wonder Ribbon & Perfect Plum Ribbon both from Stampin' Up, Butterfly Frame Die from Whimsy Stamps, Doo-Hickey Tilda's Lace Die from Magnolia, Mini Fairies Die from Joanna Sheen, Clear Wink of Stella, Lace from stash, Pearls from The Hobby House, Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E40, E41, E43, E44

Leaves - G40 G43, G46

Dress - BV00, BV01, BV02, BV04, BV08

Wings - V0000, V000, V01, V91, V93, V95, V99, BV17

Flowers - V22, V25,  V28

Ground - W00, W1, W3, W5

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