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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

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.


Thursday, May 26, 2011

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.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Tiddly Inks Challenge - Manly Men!

This week over on the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog our theme is "Manly Men", with Fathers Day approaching we want to see cards for the men in your life!

For my card I have used an image called Carpenter Joe which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E47/E49
Clothing - B93/B95/B97/E13/E40/E41/E42
Tools etc - E57/W0/W2
The papers are all Stampin' Up and I have added some Bazzill Kraft cardstock and inked the edges of the papers. I embellished with some Ikea string, a couple of tool charms rivet style bling, staples and a Craftwork Cards sentiment. The "You're My Mr Fix It" was done on the PC.
Be sure to check out the challenge HERE.

Friday, May 20, 2011

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.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Cute Card Thursday - Let's Get Krafty!

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog our theme is Let's Get Krafty! We want to see you stamp or print onto Kraft cardstock and colour your image in the normal way. For my card I have used the new Some Odd Girl Clear Stamp Dancin Mae which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E47/E49
Clothing - B93/B95/B97/R81/R83/R85/YG03/YG05/W0
The papers are all My Minds Eye Lime Twist Happy Go Lucky which I have layered with Bazzill Kraft cardstock. I have embellished with some AC ribbon, the sentiment that comes with the stamp, and also used my Bazzill Bling and template to create the swirl.

We are sponsored this week by Some Odd Girl, so if you want to be in with a chance of winning some of their fab digi images...come and join us...HERE.

Lili of the Valley Challenge - Here Comes Summer!

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog our theme is Summer. For my card I have used one of the fab little die-cuts from the Fun Time Teddies sheet. The papers are all WRMK "72 & Sunny" range that I got from TKMaxx. I have layered all the papers with Bazzill Kraft cardstock and used a sun and I Heart Summer sticker from the same WRMK's range.

Be sure to check out our challenge this week as there are some fab samples by the rest of the DT....and you could win a fab LOTV £10 Gift Voucher...

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Lili of the Valley & Cute Card Thursday Challenges...

This week I have combined my Lili of the Valley card with my Cute Card Thursday card (Georgia's birthday party is this weekend and I have made 14 goody bags and corner bookmarks... So over on Lili of the Valley Challenge blog our theme is Ribbons & Bows and Cute Card Thursday is Distressing. As you can see I have both ribbon and a bow on my card, and I have distressed all the papers with chalk inks.

I have used one of the new Boy images released yesterday at LOTV he is called Cheers Bear and I have coloured him with Copics using the following colours...
Bear - E30/E31/E33
Clothing - BG18/Y21/R27/R29
Beer Glass - E43/Y28
Gift - C0/C2/C5/C7
Shadow - W0/W2/W3
The papers are all My Minds Eye Lime Twist Out of the Blue which I have layered with some Bazzill kraft cardstock. The black & white striped ribbon is by KI Memories from one of the old Love Elsie ranges, and the red satin was some I saved from some choccies. I used my SU punch to do the stars and the sentiments are by Create with TLC and Craftwork Cards.

Be sure to check out both challenges to see awesome creations from the rest of both of the DT's.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Lili of the Valley - New Boy Images Released Today!

Those lovely ladies at The Ribbon Girl have got some delish candy running to coincide with the Lili of the Valley Boys release that went on sale today. 

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Up for grabs is two prizes – a goody bag crammed with ribbons, charms and a £10 voucher from Lili of the Valley and a second prize of a £10 voucher from Lili of the Valley – so pop across to The Ribbon Girl Blog to enter

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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.

Thursday, May 05, 2011

Some Odd Girl Challenge - Not Your Typical!

For our challenge over on the Some Odd Girl Blog we want to see "Not Your Typical" card sizes. So for me I usually make cards that are 5.75 x 5.75 inches and this little one is only 3.5 x 3.5 inches with a shaped edge. I have used Baby Snuggle Kaylee which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E18/E19
Clothing - BG10/BG11/R37/R39
Baby Blanket - R81/R83
The papers are all My Minds Eye Alphabet Soup - Girl. I have used a CC Designs die to cut the balloons to which I have added some SU linen thread and a heart button, and my Nestabilities die to cut the layer behind the image. The sentiments are created with some Melissa Frances rub-ons.

Be sure to check out the Some Odd Girl Blog to see the rest of the DT's creations, and to join in the fun.


Lili of the Valley Challenge - Animal Antics!

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog our theme is Animal Antics, remember to use a LOTV image to be in with a chance of winning the £10 LOTV gift voucher.

For my card I have used one of the new images at Lili of the Valley dubbed "The Boys are Back in Town" being released Wednesday 11th May. This one is called Football Shirt Bear and I have coloured him with Copics using the following colours...
Bear - E30/E31/E33
Shirt - R37/R39
Bench - E57
Background - W0/W2
The papers are all Crate Paper School Spirit which I have layered with some Bazzill Kraft cardstock. I have cut the banner from one of the sheets of paper, added some AC foam Thickers and a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT's creations as you will get to see loads more of the cute new images being released at midnight (GMT) on Wednesday 11th May....get that in your diary...midnight on Wednesday 11th May.

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Some Odd Girl Clear Stamps Sneak Peeks - Love Letter Kaylee!

It's the sixth and final day of our clear stamp release week!! So now you have seen all six of the NEW acrylic stamp sets at Some Odd Girl.

Todays stamp is the adorable Love Letter Kaylee (one of my fave digi's). She comes with a cute matching sentiment, and again is perfect for all ages.
I have coloured my card with Copics. The papers are all My Minds Eye Stella Rose Hattie which I have layered with some Bazzill Kraft cardstock....and all finished off with some pearl bling.

Like Love Letter Kaylee?? Leave your comments and thoughts on the Some Odd Girl blog and you will have a chance to win your own Love Letter Kaylee Photopolymer Clear Stamp! All winners will be announced on Release Day, Monday May 2nd!

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.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Some Odd Girl Clear Stamps Sneak Peeks...Tobie and his Puppy!

It's day five of clear stamp release week!! Everyday I will be sharing a fun card using one of the 6 NEW acrylic stamp sets at Some Odd Girl.

Todays stamp is the adorable Tobie and his Puppy. He comes with a cute matching sentiment, and again is perfect for little boy cards.
I have coloured my card with Copics. The papers are Basic Grey Oliver and I have added a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Like Tobie and his Puppy?? Leave your comments and thoughts on the Some Odd Girl blog and you will have a chance to win your own Tobie and his Puppy Photopolymer Clear Stamp! All winners will be announced on Release Day, Monday May 2nd!

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Some Odd Girl Clear Stamps Sneak Peeks...Smell the Flowers Tia!

It's day four of clear stamp release week!! Everyday I will be sharing a fun card using one of the 6 NEW acrylic stamp sets at Some Odd Girl.

Todays stamp is the adorable Smell the Flowers Tia. She comes with a cute matching sentiment, and again is perfect for all ages.
I have coloured my card with Copics. The papers are K&Co Sweet Nectar available HERE. I have added some cherry blossoms and a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Like Smell the Flowers Tia?? Leave your comments and thoughts on the Some Odd Girl blog and you will have a chance to win your own Smell the Flowers Tia Photopolymer Clear Stamp! All winners will be announced on Release Day, Monday May 2nd!

Cute Card Thursday - Sketch!

This week over on Cute Card Thursday it is sketch week with a difference. Instead of us giving you a new sketch we want to see you reuse either one of our sketches, one from another sketch challenge blog or one of your own.

For my card I have used our sketch from Challenge #157....

And here is my card...
For my card I have used a stamp by Alota Stamps called Best Boy Friends available HERE which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E51/E53/E47/E49
Clothing - G21/YR04/YR07/B93/B95/B97/B39/W7
The papers are all Fancy Pants Like Father Like Son available HERE which I have layered with some c0-ordinating Bazzill Cardstock in black and aqua. I have added some SU Linen Thread, some silver bling, Melissa Frances rub-on and a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Be sure to check out our challenge and share with us some of your favourite places to find sketches.

Lili of the Valley Challenge - Love is in the Air!

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog our theme is "Love is in the Air". For my card I have used one of the die-cuts from the Love is in the Air sheet, to which I have added some Stickles stardust glitter glue and Glossy Accents. The papers are all Bo Bunny Crush which I have layered with some Craftime glitter cardstock. I have again used my Cheery Lynn English Tea Party doily die and my SU punch for the hearts. The ribbon is some from my stash and I have added some pearl bling and a Melissa Frances rub-on.

Be sure to check out the awesome cards from the rest of the DT....they are all stunning as always.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Some Odd Girl Clear Stamps Sneak Peeks...Balloon Kaylee!

It's day three of clear stamp release week!! Everyday I will be sharing a fun card using one of the 6 NEW acrylic stamp sets at Some Odd Girl.

Todays stamp is the awesome new images called Balloon Kaylee. She comes with a cute matching sentiment, and makes a perfect birthday image for all ages. 
I have coloured my card with Copics, and the papers are by My Minds Eye Fine & Dandy True Blue available HERE. I have also used a MFT Die-namics Cloud Trio Die, Jumbo Ric Rac Die and CC Designs Balloon Die and finally added some SU choc chip taffeta ribbon to the tag shaped image.

Like Balloon Kaylee?? Leave your comments and thoughts on the Some Odd Girl blog and you will have a chance to win your own Balloon Kaylee Photopolymer Clear Stamp! All winners will be announced on Release Day, Monday May 2nd!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Some Odd Girl Clear Stamps Sneak Peeks...Moooey!

It's day two of clear stamp release week!! Everyday I will be sharing a fun card using one of the 6 NEW acrylic stamp sets at Some Odd Girl.

Todays stamp is the rockin Moooey. He/She comes with a cute matching sentiment.

I have coloured my card with Copics, and the papers are by Memory Box available HERE. I have added some ribbons and roses from my stash.

Like Moooey?? Leave your comments and thoughts on the Some Odd Girl blog and you will have a chance to win your own Moooey Photopolymer Clear Stamp! All winners will be announced on Release Day, Monday May 2nd!

Monday, April 25, 2011

Some Odd Girl Clear Stamps Sneak Peeks...Dancin' Mae!

It's clear stamp release week!! Everyday I will be sharing a fun card using one of the 6 NEW acrylic stamp sets at Some Odd Girl

Todays stamp is the rockin Dancin' Mae. She is comes with a matching sentiment. She is perfect for cards for Teens, Music Lovers, iPod fabs or how your girl loves to dance!
I have coloured my card with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E25/E13/E11/E21/R32
Hair - E47/E49/E44
Clothing - C5/C7/C9/RV09/BG10/BG11/YG03
iPod - R37/R39
The papers are all American Craft "Teen" and I have layered them with some Bazzill black cardstock. I embellished with some AC ribbons and cut some of the icons from the papers are raised them onto 3D foam...finished off with some pink bling.

Like Miss Mae?? Leave your comments and thoughts on the Some Odd Girl blog and you will have a chance to win your own Dancin' Mae Photopolymer Clear Stamp! All winners will be announced on Release Day, Monday May 2nd!