Friday Sketchers #88

Here is a card I made using this weeks sketch over on Friday Sketchers. For my card I have used the new "Amazing Duo" set from The Greeting Farm which have been coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair (Girl) - W1/W2/W3/W5/W7
Hair (Boy) - E43/E44/E47/E49
Clothing - BG11/Y17/R27
The papers are by Prima "Dude" collection, and have been layered with some Bazzill & DCWV cardstock. I have kept the embellies to a minimum due to the busy sketch and busy papers...all I have added is some gold ric-rac and a little bling, plus the sentiments.

Be sure to pop on over and check out the DT cards...so much creativity.

I have decided to add a little sneak peek at the project I have made to show you tomorrow...using a ribbon kit available over on Creative Treasures....

Be sure to come back tomorrow to see the full images...

Crafty Angels Weekly Challenge - What Colour Are You?

This week over on the Crafty Angels Weekly Challenge Blog our theme is "What colour are You!". Well those that know me know I luurrrrvveee TEAL, loads of my clothes are that colour as are my specs. So for my card I just had to incorporate it. I have used images by The Greeting Farm "My Guy Ian" which I have used paper piecing, decoupage and coloured. The colouring was of course done with my Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E47
Shoes - BG18
The papers that I have used as Rusty Pickle "Pop Star" which I have coloured in places with the BG18 Copic, and then layered them with some Core-dinations cardstock. The fabby sentiment is by Inkadinkado, and I love how it fills the white space on the image. I then punched a few stars with my Stampin' Up punch and added a couple of screw head brads to finish.

I am pleased with how it turned out. Please pop on over to the Crafty Angels Blog and join in with us this week.

Anyone for Anya? - Good Enough to Eat!

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? challenge blog our theme is "Good Enough to Eat!" and we are sponsored by Hobbystempel.nl. For my card I have used the new "Easter Anya" by The Greeting Farm. Anya has been coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E50/E51/E53
Clothing - R20/R21/R22/BG11/BG13
Basket - E57/V12/R85/YG11
The papers are all DCWV "Sweet Range" and have been layered with some chocolate brown Bazzill cardstock, and some Doodlebug Sugar Coated cardstock. I have used the sketch over on the Club Anya & Friends blog, and kept the embellishments to a minimum only adding from flower buttons from my stash and a sentiment by Studio G, punched with my Stampin' Up oval and scalloped oval punches.

Be sure to come over and join us to be in with a chance of winning the fab prize on offer.

Kraftin' Kimmie's Birthday Challenge...

This week over on Kraftin' Kimmies personal blog it is her birthday/blogaversary so she has come up with a sketch and a chance to win some wonderful candy. All you have to do it make a new card (no combining challenges) using her card as a sketch. For my card I have used my new Chester stamp coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E47
Top Hat - W3/W5/W7/W9
Suit - W3/W5/W7/W9/B000/B00
I created the watch background with my new Hero Arts cling stamp....boy is it a big stamp...couldn't find a block big enough..LOL. Apart from the stamps I have just used some black Bazzill cardstock and some Stampin' Up cardstock in Bashful Blue. I added some Stampin' Up "Basic Gray" taffeta and a clock charm. The sentiment is also by Kraftin' Kimmie. I really love how this has turned out....it's always so hard making cards for older males.

So a big "Happy Birthday Kimmie", and thank you for the chance of winning fab candy.

Todays Freebie on SJ's Little Musings!

Here is a card I made using this weeks freebie over on SJ's Little Musings. I have printed the image straight onto some cardstock from Staples. The papers are by Lasting Impressions that I have had floating around my stash for a few years...yep sad I know...LOL I have embellished with some Wild Orchid Crafts paper roses and tea roses, some pearl bling, , CI ribbon, and some rubons. The sentiment is one by Craftwork Cards.

Pop on over to SJ's Little Musings blog to see what else can be created with this fab digi giveaway. I also used last weeks sketch over on Sketch Saturday...I just was too slow uploading it to enter the challenge...LOL

All That Scraps Weekly Wednesday Challenge - Valentines

This week over on the All That Scraps Weekly Wednesday Challenge Blog the theme is Valentines. I have made these cute acetate boxes containing some heart chocolates. I found the instructions for these cute boxes on Splitcoast Stampers, they were slightly bigger so all I did was reduce the size of the piece of acetate. These cute little boxes measure 2 x 3 inches, and were all just made with cardstock, acetate and a trimmer and Scor-Pal....and of course some double slided tape. I have filled the inside with 4 heart chocolates and the tissue paper also has some stamped red lips on it. The outside is decorated with a label tag punched with my Nesties, the digi images I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Bear - E30/E31/R20
Wings - R11/R20/R21/R22
Boxers - R21/R22/R37
The sentiment is by Stampendous "Mini Heart Bracket" which I have also coloured with Copics. I have added some little lips that I stamped with my new Anna Griffin set.
So I only need to make another 13 of these for Georgia's class mates...and then something for her teacher and the teaching assistant. Better get cracking this weekend as I only have one week, as half term in on the 12th.....arrrrggghhhhh.

Cute Card Thursday - Spots & Dots!

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog our theme is "Spots & Dots!". We are also sponsored this week by Phindy's Place. The image I have used on my card is one of Phindy's called "Helping Hand" which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E00/E000/E11/R20
Hair - E47
Clothing - R27/BG11/BG13/BG15/BG18/B39/Y17
The papers are all October Afternoon "Report Card" and I have layered them with some Bazzill cardstock. The sentiment is by Inkadinkado "Tell it like it is" and I have added some KI Memories "Love Elsie Toby" ribbon and a button from my stash.

Be sure to pop over and check out this weeks challenge, some of the DT have used other images from Phindy's Place. This card once again used the sketch over on A Spoon Full of Sugar.

Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog - Valentines!

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog our theme is "Valentines", I have used one of the new images, this one is called Rosie Posy. I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E50/E51/E53
Clothing - R02/R05/BG10/BG11
Bouquet - R02/BG10/G12/R21/R27
The papers are all My Minds Eye "Be Loved" and are layered with some Bazzill Cardstock. I used my circle and heart nesties to create the layers. Finally I have embellished with some pearl bling, Heidi Grace pins and the sentiment is a stamp by Maya Road. The little lips stamp over the edge of the main image is an Anna Griffin stamp that came in a set from QVC....super price too..less than £10 inc P&P.

Be sure to pop over and check out the rest of the DT's stunning creations. I have also used the lovely sketch over on A Spoon Full of Sugar and the theme over on Papertake Weekly....so check them out too.

Squiggle Stamps - Sitting Daisy!

Here is a card I made using the cute "Daisy Sitting Pretty" stamp by Squiggle Stamps. I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E5-/E51/E53
Clothing - C0/C1/C2/C3/C5/C7/RV04/RV06
I have created the background by sticking strips of yummy ribbon that I received from Creative Treasures in my DT kit, together with some gorgeous flowers, also in my kit. I have matted them on black Bazzill cardstock for a dramatic effect. The big bow is made with fabby wide organza ribbon from HobbyCrafts and I have finished the card off with a sentiment by Craftwork Cards.

Another SJ's Little Musings...

Here is another card I made with one of SJ's Little Musings, this one is called Elizabeth. I have printed her onto Stampin' Up Whisper White cardstock and matted her with some Bazzill cardstock. The papers are all Prima Marketing "Pulse Collection" that are layered with some black Bazzill cardstock. I have used some net stuff that was white so I ran a purple and black chalk ink over them to change the colour. I have also added some Bazzill Tulle in black, a star pin from Tabby Crafts and both the sentiments are by Craftwork Cards.

You can get this digi freebies from SJ's Little Musings...HERE. Follow the link to the image and then right mouse click to save it. Please remember SJ offers these images for PERSONAL not commercial use.

Come back tomorrow to see another new card...this time featuring a Squiggle stamp and a fab ribbon kit from Creative Treasures...

FOR SALE - BRAND NEW YET TO BE RELEASED!!!

I have two sets of the Happy Days set (that is not officially released until March 1st), that I ordered for others who have since changed their minds, for sale. If you are interested email me... caroline.sears@btinternet.com. They cost £13 plus postage at cost. Payment accepted by Paypal but must be sent as a gift. BOTH SETS NOW SOLD....Thanks so much.
Hugs
Caz
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Friday Sketchers #87

Here is a card I made using this weeks sketch over on Friday Sketchers. For my main image I have used "Skater Ian" by The Greeting Farm. Ian has been coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - C5/C7/C9
Hat - R27/R29
Clothing - BG10/BG11/R27/Y17/C1/C2/C3/C5
Skateboard - R27/R29
The papers are Sassafras Lass "Monstrosity" and I have layered them with some Bazzill cardstock. I used my Stampin' Up star punch to create the strip of stars, some of which are raised up on silicone glue. The main image is placed on a star cut with my Nestabilities. I have also added some button brads to replace the wheels on the stamp, and also a sentiment by Craftwork Cards.

Pop over and check out the DT creations over on Friday Sketchers.....stunning!

Have you seen this cutie....

I love this cutie, she is right at the top of my Birthday List...I just adore her. She is very different to any of the other hAnglars.

Crafty Angels Weekly Challenge - Buttons!

This week over on the Crafty Angels Weekly Challenge Blog it was Kate's turn to set our challenge...and she chose "Buttons". She wants to see our cards featuring buttons.

For my card I have used some DCWV "La Creme" papers. I used my Martha Stewart "Valentine Lace" punch to create the hearts on the black spotty paper. I have used a random selection of red buttons attached to form a heart. The sentiment is by Technique Tuesday "Loving Words" by Ali Edwards.

It's a little different from me, but with David away all weekend, my craft time was minimal....I even had to cook! Good news is that he is on his way home from Chester and fingers crossed will be home by lunchtime...ish!

Be sure to check out the Crafty Angels Weekly Challenge Blog, both Sandie & Kate have made some beautiful cards.

Anyone for Anya? - Sketch #6 by DawnyP

Here is a card I made for this weeks sketch over on the Anyone for Anya challenge blog. I am running a little late this week, but hopefully have now caught up...YAY! This week we are sponsored by Whiff of Joy....so be sure to pop over and take a look.

For my card I chose one of the new Wild Sprouts called "Stella". She has been coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E50/E51/E53
Clothing - BG10/BG11/BG13/R20/R21/R22
Letter - C0
The papers are all by My Minds Eye "Be Loved", and I have layered them with some Bazill & DCWV cardstock. I have embellished with some Card Candy that came from Creative Treasures and also a sentiment by Craftwork Cards.

Be sure to pop over and check out what the DT have created...so much inspiration!

SJ's Little Musings....

I am so pleased to announce that I have joined SJ's Little Musings Creative Team along with Leann and Helen, two very talented ladies who I am had the pleasure of working with in previous teams.

As soon as I saw SJ's cute little drawings I downloaded them, and here is my first card. I have used Tabitha, she has been printed onto Stampin' Up Whisper White cardstock. Tabitha has already been coloured by SJ, but the colours match perfectly with the October Afternoon "Daydreams" range and I have layered them with DCWV & Bazzill cardstock. I have embellished with a sentiment by Craftwork Cards, lace by My Minds Eye, pins by Fancy Pants, the paper flowers were in my kit from Creative Treasures....and they are adorable, in fact so adorable that I need MORE. Finally I have added some pearl bling to the corners.

Be sure to check out SJ's Little Musings....every Friday she gives away an image....today's is HERE. I so pleased to be on her little team and cannot wait to see what she draws in the future.

Daring Cardmakers "Schooldays"

This week, my final week as Guest DT over on Daring Cardmakers the theme is Schooldays. For my card I decided to make an Apple shaped card....I always think of "An Apple for the Teacher". To make the apple shaped card I traced around a template made from a Cider Coaster in the bar on last years GoGo Getaway. The image I have used is by The Greeting Farm, "Teacher Anya". I have coloured the image with Copics (but cannot remember the colours). The papers October Afternoon "Detours" with stickers and journal cards from the October Afternoon "Report Card" range, and the "G" sticker is by Sassafras Lass.

So that's it.....my final Guest DT week. It has been great fun working with a lovely group of crafters, so a huge thank you to them all for having me.

A Challenge Combo Card...

Here is a quick card I made last night using the sketch over on Sketch Saturday and following the challenge on Kraftin' Kimmies Stamps Weekly Challenge, "No Embellishments".

For my card I have used Kraftin' Kimmies cute penguin stamp and he has been coloured with Copics using the following colours...
C0/C1/C3/C5/C7/C9/YR31/RV29/RV34
The papers are all DCWV "Rose Tinted Christmas" and I have layered with some Bazill Cardstock and also some Doodlebug Sugar Coated Cardstock (the black). This card is pretty simple with only a Martha Stewart punch used to create the scalloped edge......I will probably add a few embellishments before I send it....LOL

Be sure to pop back later to see my final Guest DT card for Daring Cardmakers.

Squiggle Creation...

Here is a card I made using this weeks sketch over on Friday Sketchers. I have used one of the Squiggle Stamps and coloured her with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E50/E51/E53
Clothing - R05/YG25/E47
Flowers - R05/YG25
The papers are all MME "Wild Asparagus" and I have layered them with some Bazzill cardstock. I have embellished with some Card Candy that I got in my DT pack from Creative Treasures. I have also used a sentiment by Craftwork Cards, some bling from my stash, and some flowers by Wild Orchid Crafts.

Be sure to pop over to Friday Sketchers and check out the DT's gorgeous cards.

Cute Card Thursday - Blooming Gorgeous!

This week over on Cute Card Thursday our challenge is "Blooming Gorgeous!". We want to see your cards that feature flowers. This week we are joined by Guest DT Claire and sponsored by one of my favourite places to buy flowers...Wild Orchid Crafts...check out the awesome prize...

For my card I have used the same flowers as the winner will receive in their prize....the red Gardenia and the ivory Cherry Blossoms. I have used DawnyP's fab sketch over on Papertake Weekly Challenge Blog...thanks Hun, another corker! The images I have used are by hAnglar & stAnglar and have been coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E50/E51/E53
Hairband - R59
Clothing - B000/B00/R85
Plant Pot - E41/E42/YG95/R85/YR23/G99
The papers are all October Afternoon "Detours" and I have layered them with some Bazzill cardstock. Apart from the flowers I have also added some leaves with my Woodware punch, some bling from my stash and a sentiment by Craftwork Cards. The flowers have been "glimmered and glamoured" with pearl Glimmer Mist and DecoArt Glamour Dust, in fact most of the card (with the exception of the image) has Glimmer Mist over it. The image has had a touch of sparkle added with a Sakura clear glitter gel pen.

Be sure to come over and join us...especially if you want some of these gorgeous flowers....you would be crazy to miss out.