Cute Card Thursday - Patriotic!

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog our theme is Patriotic and we are sponsored by Tiddly Inks.

For my card I have used a new Tiddly Inks image called Patriotic Wryn which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E23/E25
Clothing - E50/E51/E53/R37/R39
Flag - R37/R39/B29

The papers are all Papermania Portobella Road layered with Craftwork Cards shimmer cardstock. I have embellished with ribbons and stickers in the same paper range, a few heart pins, and clouds cut with my Die-namics Cloud Trio die. The sentiment is the freebie that was on the Creativity magazine in May, and the camera is from the Amy Tangerine stamp set by American Crafts.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT's creations...
 

Tiddly Inks - Colour Challenge...

Over on the Tiddly Inks Blog the challenge this week is a colour one...

Green, Yellow, Orange & Blue (they don't have to be an exact match)

For my card I have used one of the new Wryn & Friends images, she is called New Wings which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E23/E25/E27

Others - G000/G00/R00/R01/R02/R37/E40/E41

The papers are all Lily Bee Designs Memorandum and This & That which I have layered with some Bazzill Kraft cardstock. I have finished off with a sentiment also from Tiddly Inks, a couple of heart pins, bling and some tulle.

Tiddly Inks Challenge - Boys will be Boys!

This week over on the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog our theme is Boys will be Boys.

For my card I used an image called Come in Cuteness which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

YG01/YG03/YG05/B95/B97/R27/W0/W2/C0/C2

The papers are all Bo Bunny Blast Off! which I have layered with some random cardstock from my stash. The sentiments are all clear stamps by Polly Crafts.

Be sure to check out the other Boys cards on the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog.

Tiddly Inks - Acrylic Card

Here is an acrylic card I made using one of the new images over on Tiddly Inks. She is called Angel Spice and I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Eyes - B21/B23

Hair - E50/E53

Clothing/Bow - B21/B23

Heart - R37

The base of the card is acrylic and I have added some Bazzill Kraft cardstock, and stuck it to the back of the card to cover the glue used to hold the patterned paper and also to strengthen the card. The papers are all  Dream Street Wonderland. I have added some Tim Holtz Alterations "wings" diecuts and decorated them with some Stickles glitter glue and a heart cut with my SU punch.

As this week is an Anything Goes challenge on Papertake Weekly, I am entering the card there too.

Tiddly Inks Challenge - Thank You Teacher!

 

This week over on the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog our theme is a Teacher Thank You card...in the US the kids are either about to go back or back at school...here in the UK it is week 3 of 6.

For my card I have used SchoolGirl & SchoolBoy which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - (Her) E18/E19 (Him) E50/E51/E53

Clothing - (Her) BG32/Y32 (Him) B93/B95/B97/G21/Y32/E47/E49/YR04

Books - R59/E57/E42

The papers are all Crate Papers School Spirit which I have layered with some Bazzill Kraft cardstock. I have added some Stampin' Up ribbon, and a couple of heart pins (I coloured the orange one with a Sharpie), and a sentiment by Create with TLC.

Be sure to pop on over and check out the rest of the DT creations...

Tiddly Inks & Make It Crafty Blog Hop

It’s finally time to release the big Mix n’ Match collection from Tiddly Inks and Make it Crafty!

Together they have been craftily plotting behind the scenes for months (making us drool in anticipation) to bring you a fabulous collection of Steampunk creations with a Victorian theme! You’ll find little steampunk houses, bits and bobs background scenes, flying contraptions, gorgeous characters and the finest selection of digital papers!

We could send you on a little hop, but they are getting a bit boring... so we knocked our heads together and thought up a game to play instead!

‘I SPY’ with my little eye...

... hmmm what do you spy??
Well to find out, head on over to where it all begins!!

CLICK HERE

PLUS 15% OFF NEW RELEASE IMAGES FOR A WEEK!!

Start Mix n’ Matching with Tiddly Inks and Make it Crafty straight away as you grab the super bargain of 15% OFF!!

Just enter the coupon code MIXNMATCH at checkout!

Members of both DT's have been busy making cards featuring NEW Steampunk images from  both companies.

So here is my card...

I have used the Treehouse by Make It Crafty and one of the new TI girls. Both images have been coloured with Copics (sorry no colours this time), and I have used Graphic 45 Steampunk papers and some SU ribbon, MM tiny alphas, a button and Tim Holtz Adage Ticket.

Be sure to start "I-Spying" HERE, and keep your eyes peeled for the I-Spy clues...

Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Technology!

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog our theme is Technology, we want to see your cards that feature some kind of technology...ie, Robots, Computers, Games Consoles, MP3 players, Cameras, Cars, Planes...if it's tech you can use it!

For my card I have used a Tiddly Inks image called The Watts (sorry can't see it in the store at the moment...I know Christy is working on a new store at the moment), which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

C0/C1/C2/C3/C5/B21/B23

The papers are all Making Memories Pitter Patter Boy and I have added a Jenni Bowlin Bingo Card, some Making Memories Tiny Alphas, Seam Binding, a dummy charm, and a Penny Black sentiment stamp that I have cut down so that I only use the "Congratulations" part.

Be sure to check out our challenge and join in for a chance to win a fab Whiff of Joy stamp.

Tiddly Inks Challenge - Goin' Goth!

This week over on the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog our theme is Goin' Goth! We want to see your fun dark cards. For my card I have used an image called Pinky which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - C5/C7/R81/R83

Clothing - C3/C5/R81/R83

Cake - C9/R81/R83

The papers I have used are all by Tiddly Inks too, Grunge Checkerboard and Down to my Bones paper set , with the exception of the black glitter cardstock which is by Doodlebug.

I have embellished with some skull tape that I got from DotComGiftShop.com and a digi sentiment available from Create with TLC.

Be sure to check out the Challenge and the DT cards...they are amazing as always.

Tiddly Inks Challenge - Dahhhhling Diva!

This week over on the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog our theme is Darling Diva, for my card I have used a new image called BonBon Diva which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - R81/R83

Clothing - W2/W3/W5/W7

The Rest - E47/E50/E51/E53/W9/R81/R83

The papers are all from a DoCrafts Forever Friends Black & Gold paper pack and I have layered them with some black glitter cardstock. The sentiment is created using a Whimsy Die and Stamp and I also used a Craftwork Cards "50" and some pearl bling.

Be sure to check out the Diva challenge on the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog...there are just so many gorgeous cards there to see...you wont be disappointed.

Cute Card Thursday - Sketch Time!

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog it's sketch time...so here is the sketch.

And here is my card...

I have used one of the new Tiddly Inks images called Lilli Claire - Party Time and also Lilli's Prezzies which I have both been coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E50/E51/E53
Clothing - Y21/R27/R29/BG10
Parcels - BG72/R27/R29/Y21/E50
The papers are all My Minds Eye Hip-Hooray - Boys Collection, which I have layered with some Bazzill Kraft cardstock. I have embellished with a couple of red pearls and a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Be sure to join in with this weeks sketch challenge to be in with a chance of winning TWO Kraftin' Kimmie Rubber Stamps....HERE.

Some Odd Girl Challenge - Make a Scene!

This week over on the Some Odd Girl Challenge Blog we want you to Make a Scene....that is a card with a scene...not tantrums at your local store...LOL.

For my card I have used a wonderful pre-coloured digi background from Tiddly Inks called Rainbow Forest available HERE. I have layered it a couple of times with some Bazzill cardstock. The main image is called Fairy Fly Away Mae which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - R81/R83/R85

Clothing - R00/R01/R02/BV13/BV17/R81/R83/R85

I finished off by adding some Stickles to the wings and a sentiment by Craftwork Cards.

Be sure to check out the Some Odd Girl Blog to see the rest of the DT's "Make a Scene" creations.

 

Tiddly Inks Challenge - Anything Goes!

It's an exciting day over at Tiddly Inks!! There has been a LOT of fabulousness going on there lately and today is no exception!!! This week we not only have our regularly scheduled Challenge #49 with the theme of "Anything Goes" but we ALSO have an amazing blog hop going on starting at Christy's Blog!! It's a super fun, super easy puzzle hop.

All you have to do is gather all of the puzzle pieces, go to the "What's New" section of the shop (linked here) and write down the names of the new images in an email. Once you have solved the puzzles and found the names in the "What's New" section, please email Christy at ccart87@gmail.com to get entered for her prizes.

Please come hop with us!! It'll be so fun and worth the prizes!! Don't forget to leave bits of lovey love on each designer's blog to let them know you've been around to visit! =)

So back to this week....and our "Anything Goes" challenge. Yep, that's right..all you have to do is use a TIDDLY INKS image and the rest is up to you!! The DT as always have made some amazing creations with some of Christy's newly released images...go take a look HERE. Please remember to use only Tiddly Inks images...and add a link to your card/creation.

For my card I used one of the new Lilli Claire images called Did You Hear? which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E18/E19

Clothing - B93/B95/B97/E30/E31/BG09

Bird - Y21

The papers are all My Minds Eye Lime Twist Out of the Blue, and I have added a couple of Tim Holtz Adage Tickets with some Making Memories mini alpha stickers for the "with", a Craftwork Cards sentiment and also some red bling.

Remember to hop on over to Christy's Blog HERE for the Hop, and to the Challenge Blog HERE to see this weeks challenge.

Tiddly Inks first birthday celebration and Treasure Hunt Blog Hop!!

Welcome to the Tiddly Inks Treasure Hunt blog hop. We are kicking off with Tiddly Ink's first birthday celebration and I am so glad you joined us to hunt for inspiration and goodies.

If you came from Deb's blog then you are at the correct spot. If not, you might want to go back to the Challenge Blog and start hopping THERE. You might miss some of the prizes that are hidden around the hop if you donʼt start at the beginning. :)

My creation today features Tiddly Inks new image You and Me Baby. Christy created about 20 new images for her birthday celebration and you can find the rest of the images HERE.

 I coloured the image with my Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - Her E51/E53 Him 100/C3
Clothing - Her R20/R21 Him W3/W5/W7/W9
The papers are all Bo Bunny Crush and I have layered them with some black glitter cardstock. I used a Cheery Lynn French Pastry Doily Die, a Melissa Frances Rub-on.

Just a little reminder that Tiddly Inks will be having a sale May 1-3 to celebrate it's first birthday. If you are interested, visit the SHOP and then plan to create a fun project for the challenges or the next blog hop on May 10.

On May 10, Tiddly Inks will hold another blog hop that is open to eveyone. You can check out the details on Christy's blog HERE. It will be part of TI's fun birthday party celebration and the special prize for that blog hop will be a chance to win a digital stamp customized and designed for you.

Thanks so much for hopping in our Treasure Hunt. I hope you enjoyed seeing a lot of new images, some beautiful cards and visiting with our special guests and regular designers.

Tiddly Inks Challenge - You're a Stitch!

This week over on the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog we want to see your cards that featuring stitching....real or faux, machine, by hand or pen. I have used a cute image called Christine which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Eyes - B21

Hair - E18/E19

Clothing - B93/B95/B97/BG10/BG11/BG13

The papers are all My Minds Eye Stella Rose Gertie which I have inked the edges of. I have embellished with a manilla tag, some Stampin' Up Choc Chip taffeta a couple of pins and a Craftwork Cards sentiment that I got at Ally Pally for £1 a pack instead of £3.50....super bargain...and finally finished off with some pearl bling.

Be sure to pop on over and check out the challenge...there is so much going on at the moment...and many more new images on the way!

Cute Card Thursday - Weather Inspired Cards!

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog we want to see your weather inspired creations. For my card I have used an image by Tiddly Inks called Catch my Heart which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E47/E49

Clothing - Y21/R37/R39/E53/E57

The papers are all October Afternoon...but I cannot remember which pads they are from. I created the shaped card with my Go-Kreate die, and have embellished with some red bling, a sentiment by Create with TLC, and I added some Glossy Accents to the puddle.

Be sure to check out our challenge, and play along for the chance to win a voucher from Simon Says Stamp.

Tiddly Inks Challenge - Hop with Us to Refer a Friend!

This week over on the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog we want to see your cards featuring a Bunny. For my card I have used one of the Curly Q's called Bunny Q which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E51/E53

Bunny Ears - R20/YG03/V17

Clothing - V17

Egg - R81/R83/V17/BG10/BG11

Flowers - R81/R83/BG10/BG11/BG13/YG03/V17

The papers are all Echo Park Little Girl, Bazzill Kraft cardstock, some AC satin ribbon, a couple of heart pins and a Craftwork Cards mini messages sentiment. The doily was cut with a Cheery Lynn French Pastry Doily Die.

Tiddly Inks is also having a "Refer a Friend Challenge".  If you hop on over and join in our challenge, once you have added your link leave a comment saying...

"I was referred to Tiddly Inks by Caz of

http://aloadofoldblogocks.blogspot.com"

then they know you found them from my blog. If you don't own any Tiddly Inks images, you can find some fab freebies on the Tiddly Inks site HERE.

Tiddly Inks Challenge - Celebrate with Us!

This week over on the Tiddly Inks Challenge our theme is Celebrate with Us!....and celebrate we are, as today is Christy...founder and artist of the Tiddly Inks range.....

Happy Birthday Christy!

So as Christy's favourite colour combo is Red/Black & White we want to see your cards/creations using that theme...

For my card I have used the new Flora image available HERE which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E50/E51/E53

Clothing - R37/R39/W5/W7/W9

The papers are a mix of one by Christy (the white one) and the other is by 7Gypsies Paddington line, which I cut with my English Tea Party Doily Die. I have embellished with some ribbon from my stash, a couple of heart pins, a marabou feather and a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Be sure to check out the challenge....and wish Christy a Happy Birthday!

Amanda the Panda!!!

Here is a card I made for an order. I was requested to make a card for someone called Amanda, and her friend always called her Amanda the Panda.....so I instantly thought of my Tiddly Inks image. I have only added a little Copic colouring to her....to the white parts, the bow and ladybug. The papers are all The Paper Company "Girlfriend"...they are shimmery and glittery and totally lush, and you can buy them HERE. To carry on with the glittery them I have used some AC Glitter Thickers for "Amanda" and AC Fabric Thickers for the "Panda", I then embellished with my usual heart pins, AC ribbon and a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Make sure you come back tomorrow to see my three cards...Lili of the Valley, CCT & Some Odd Girl!!!

Tiddly Inks - Lucky Me!

This week over on the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog our theme is Lucky Me, it's all about GREEN. Now that can be either a St Patricks Day card or an enviromental theme....I chose the latter. I wanted to make a little sign to hang in the hallway just outside Georgia's bedroom to remind her to turn the lights off...she has a habit of leaving them on and turning the house into Blackpool Illuminations.

For my card I used the Tiddly Inks image called Take a Stand which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E47/E49

Clothing - B93/B95/B97/YG11/YG13/BG18

Soapbox & Signs - E57/E50

In keeping with the "Go Green" I used a ripped up piece of pizza box for the base, and the papers are all by DCWV The Green Stack, which is made from 70% recycled papers. I have embellished with some seam binding, a raffia flower with a Prima Raja Bling Centre, and some AC Foam Thickers.

Tiddly Inks Release...Gothic PinUps!

Christy @ Tiddly Inks has been working hard on a new line....Gothic PinUps, and today is released day. There are currently five images, but Christy is busy making more. I have made a card with the image called Heartbroken Happy, which was drawn and named after something her cute little daughter said.

 

I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E50/E53

Clothing - W5/W7/R11/R12/R37/R39

The papers are all Bo Bunny Crush which I have layered with some black Bazzill cardstock, and some Doodlebug Sugar Coated cardstock. I have embellished with some red seam binding, a few buttons and pearl bling and a ticket sentiment by Ann Vento of Raindrop Echo Designs for Whimy Stamps. I also used one of the sketches on the iPhone app Sketches4Cards which is a freebie by Anam Stubbington (very talented lady).

Be sure to head over to the Tiddly Inks store to see the full line up...HERE.