Arty Girlz Challenge #45 - Blue

This weeks challenge over on the Arty Girlz Challenge Blog is "Blue". I really didn't think I was going to play along this week as I couldn't find anything blue that inspired me.....and then I as I was sorting through my papers and putting them into my new trolley (the one that holds the Artbins) I found some K&Co "Mira" papers and embellishments.....and inspiration hit me between the eyes.

So for both cards I have used pieces of the same sheet of 12x12, plus 3D embellishments and sentiments. All images are Tilda, coloured with my Prisma's and blended with Sansador using paper stumps.

Today is my last working day this week, as during the school holidays I am just working Tues-Thurs. So Georgia are going to be spending some time crafting and tidying Mummy's craft room/mess.

Art Girlz Challenge 40 - Nature

OK, so I have put away my stamps and made a card without. The theme over on Arty Girlz Challenge Blog this week is "Nature" and I couldn't find a stamp....I know I have a Sunflower on somewhere...but do you think I could find it. So instead I have used some PaperMania "Earth Tones" papers, a Heidi Swapp lloom, Doodlebug buttons, Kaiser pearl gems, and a butterfly that I received as a free gift with order from Jasmines Crafts.

Initially there was no butterfly, but it was laying on my desk and just happened to (a) fit the theme, and (b) match the colour of my card.

A real change for me, but I am pleased with the card.

A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge 4 & ArtyGirlz Challenge 39

For only the second time ever....I am combining challenges. This weeks challenge on A Spoon Full of Sugar is to make a celebration card. Well I know this is a "Thank You" card, but I made it to send to a lady in Sweden as she ordered me lots of Hanglar & StAnglar stamps...one of which I used on this card.....so I am celebrating the fact that I now own some of these gorgeous stamps. For the challenge over on ArtyGirlz this week we had to use pink....no problem there...my biggest challenge is NOT using pink.

So I have used a Hanglar & StAnglar stamp for the main image, with the flowers from Magnolia, and the sentiment is two stamps from a set of "everyday messages" by Hero Arts. The papers are by SEI "Gertie's Garden" and I have added bling and Sakura clear glitter gel pen to the image.

Magnolia Paper Doll Tilda

When I saw the card Claudia made as Guest designer on Arty Girlz Challenge Blog, it was like she had been reading my mind. I had received the new Paper Doll Tilda and had stamped an almost finished colouring her.....the papers were already picked and were laying on my desk.....so it seems so rude not to use her design too.....Thanks Claudia, I love the idea and will use it again.

So apart from Paper Doll Tilda from Magnolia, I have used a Hero Arts sentiment. The papers are basic Grey "Two Scoops" the ribbon is by American Craft and the flowers are by Prima....the buttons are from my button stash mountain....trust me it is a mountain (I must take a photo to show you all).

Scrummy Stash Cafe Challenge & Arty Girlz Challenge "Travel"

This weeks challenge over on Scrummy Stash Cafe Challenge Blog and Arty Girlz Challenge Blog is to create a "travel" themed project...eith a layout, card or other project...and for the first time ever I have combined challenges.

I made a card with my new Magnolia Eiffel Tower stamp, and Paris Tilda....to create a background I have used clouds from the Magnolia Spring Stamp Club, a bee stamp from an older release, and the sun is a Sugar Nellie. The papers are by Lasting Impressions "Summer Love". The "Bon Voyage" postmark is by 7Gypsies.

Check out the Scrummy Stash Cafe Blog and the Arty Girlz Challenge Blog and see what everyone else came up with.

Arty Girlz Challenge 31 "Handmade Backgrounds"

This weeks challenge over on Arty Girlz Challenge Blog is to make a homemade background for your project.

So this is my card. I used VersaMagic & Brilliance ink pads in Sea Breeze, Pearlescent Lavendar and Platinum Planet and stamped the swirl in Versa Magic Night Sky. Both stamps used are by Magnolia, Shy Tilda and Swirl Background. I then added some lavendar bling and a sentiment by Stampin' Up.

Thanks for a fab challenge....it was fun...and messy.

Arty Girlz Challenge 30 "Ribbons"

I didn't have a lot of time and wanted to make a quick thank you for a friend...so instead of a card I opted for an ATC. It turns out that it fits with this weeks theme on Arty Girlz..."ribbons".

I have used a Hanglar & StAnglar image, and the sentiment is by Hero Arts, Provocraft papers "Beyond Birthdays" (for the cricut) and the ribbons are from HobbyCraft...and a bargain at 99p for a reel containing 3 metres.
Caz
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Arty Girlz Challenge 29 "Black & White"

Here is my card for this weeks Arty Girlz challenge. The challenge was to use Black & White. I have added a tiny bit of flesh colour, and my white is an off white colour in the picture....slightly whiter irl.

The stamped image is Penny Black "Cinnamon"...I love her and the sentiment is Stampendous. The papers and diecut arrow are Scenic Route & CI Narratives by Karen Russell and the ribbon is by American Craft.

I can see this stamp being used a lot more for cards as it is a little more grown up than Magnolia's. Surgar Nellies & Hanglar's....

I loved this challenge and think I will have to make more with a B&W theme. So thank you ladies for the challenge and inspiration.
Caz
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Arty Girlz Challenge 27 "Chocolate"

This weeks challenge over on the Arty Girlz Challenge Blog was to create a chocolate themed project....You had to use chocolate plus another colour...and of course white was also allowed. So here is mine, I learnt this technique at a Stampin' Up party, and thought I would make another one. I have used my Shy Tilda and cupcake stamps from Magnolia. The Papers are Basic Grey "Sultry" & "Sugared", the ribbon is by Stampin' Up "choc chip taffeta", and I used my ATB tape writer for the sentiment.

You wouln't believe this is actually my third attempt at completing this challenge, as I kept adding another colour.....finally I have managed to stick to the two colours.

Caz

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Arty Girlz Challenge 26 "Doodling"

This weeks challenge for Arty Girlz Blog has taken me a little longer to finish this week. I signed up to a Doodling class over on "Big Picture Scrapbooking" at the end of last year. book. I did some of the classes, and I covered my notebook in brown paper, but until this week hadn't got around to decorating it. Seeing the challenge it reminded me that I hadn't, and I thought it would be the ideal project for this weeks challenge.

So thank you ladies, as you inspired me to get it done.
Caz
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Arty Girlz Challenge 25 "Stars"

The challenge this week was "stars" whether it be star shapes or film stars. I decided to take a break from making a card and instead made a little ATC using one of my new Magnolia stamps. This is the new sitting Tingla...and isn't she cute.

I used Sassafraslass "Daydream" papers, Sakura Stardust Glitter Gel Pen (Clear), Doodlebug rub-ons, misc bling. The stamped image is coloured with my Prismacolor pencils and Sansador.

Thanks ladies for another fab challenge.
Caz
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Arty Girlz Challenge 24 "Spring"

Here is my card, made for this weeks challenge over on the Arty Girlz Challemge Blog. The theme this week is Spring. I cannot seem to get enough of these Magnolia stamps....they are soo cute, and there is a stamp for almost all occasions. Here I have used the Kitchen Bench stamp and also the Tilda with Icecream stamp. The sentiment is from Woodware. The papers are Basic Grey "Phoebe" and the ribbon is American Craft.

This was another fab challenge from the ladies over on the Blog....so thanx.
Caz
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Arty Girlz Challenge 23 "Circles"

The challenge over on the Arty Girlz Challenge Blog is "circles", and here is what I have come up with. I used Magnolia DIY Edwin stamp and See D's Happy Birthday stamp together with WRMK papers and alphabet stickers.

Check out the challenge HERE for a chance to win.

I went to a Stampin Up party last night...made a cute project that I will post a little later...spent money on a set of stamps, some ribbon and a spiral punch. They should arrive by the end of next week....looking forward to playing.
Caz
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Last Nights Cards...

Last night I decided to have another attempt at a green card for the Arty Girlz Challenge Blog this week. Finally I have succeeded, and actually once I started with the green theme, I ended up making two. For this one I used Tilda with Bird, Carved Heart Tree & Tulip Grass Magnolia stamps, Basic Grey "Phoebe" papers, Prismacolour pencils with Sansador and my ATB tape writer for the sentiment.

I will load the other card later as I just managed to delete the flippin' thing by mistake and now I don't have the picture with me......darn Blogger.

This card is for my MIL, Pam's birthday which is this Saturday, so it is going in the post this evening.
Caz
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