Cute Card Thursday - Music & Dance!

Ok, so I expect those of you that entered my additional candy...so here goes.

First up............No.5 Wedgie

Second up............No.20 Marie/Legojenta

Third up..........No.17 Asa aka Scraphorse

And here are the images you can choose from....if each of you could email me your name address and your 1st, 2nd & 3rd choice from the ones below...

So the choices are TGF Eric, TGF Tank, LOTV Love Grows, LOTV Teddy Romeo, LOTV Pom Pom, LOTV Dandelion Clock & LOTV Little Things.

OK, so back to this weeks challenge. Our theme this week is Music & Dance, now to me one goes hand in hand with the other as when I hear music I want to dance and when I dance there is always music on...or in my head!

For my card I used an image by Some Odd Girl called Dancin' Kaylee, which I coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - 100/C3
Clothing - BG10/BG11/R27/R29/Y21/C7/C9
The papers are all Echo Park For the Record layered with some shimmer cardstock from Craftwork Cards. I have embellished with some hearts made with my SU punch, a ticket digi stamp by Ann Vento of Raindrop Echo Designs for Whimsy Stamps and some jet bling.

Be sure to check out this weeks challenge, and also if you are one of my winners...email me your details ASAP.

I am just getting ready to head off to Birmingham as we are going to see The Script tonight at the LG Arena....cannot wait....it's my Wedding Anniversary (22 years on Friday) and also my Birthday this Sunday....and this was one of the things I wanted...the other is a pamper day, and hopefully that is happening next week.

Lili of the Valley - Sketch by Bev!

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog we have a fab sketch provided by Bev. For my card I have used one of the Cute Squares....he is actually a Christmas one....but I love this bear and decided to cute the baubles from his hands and the top of the bauble on his foot....and the tinsel is now a boa....yes a boa....LOL, and now he is all set as a Birthday Bear...yay

The papers are all scrummy Echo Park For the Record which I have layered with some shimmery cardstock from Craftwork Cards. I have simply added a Craftwork Cards circle sentiment, a few buttons from my stash and some bling.

Be sure to pop on over and check out the sketch and the rest of the DT's awesome creations...

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.

Anyone for Anya? - Colour Challenge

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog our theme is a colour challenge. Yvonne provided us with a photo of daisies....so white, yellow, blue and a touch of green. For my card I used one of the new TGF Creeper Crew from the collection that is being released in April. I got a set at the beginning of the month when they were on a limited pre-release sale.....and I love them. I have coloured Leslie with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Eyes - B21

Hair - B000/B00/B02

Clothing - B93/B95/B97/Y21

The paper is Echo Park Little Girl (yes I know they are upside down....I have since corrected that mistake...lmao) and I have layered with some Bazzill cardstock. I used the 

Die-namics Dizzy Doily for the white doily behind the image, and the Die-namics Say What set for the speech bubble and text. I added some AC satin ribbon, and a flower made from Seam Binding in white and a Prima Raja bling centre. I also used a sketch from the iPhone Sketches4Cards ( a freebie) that Anam created....totally rocks, as I just needed a sketch and fast last night...LOL. I love that with every sketch there is a card using the sketch for inspiration.

Anyway, be sure to check out this weeks challenge on AFA...the DT have as always made some gorgeous cards.

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.

All that Scraps - Release Day Funny Easter!

It's release day for the Funny Easter set over on All That Scraps.

For my first card I have used Easterpeas which I have coloured with Copics. The papers are all by Memory Box, and I have added some gorgeous pink satin ribbon that came off an outfit of Georgia's that she had grown out of. I finished it off with a little pink pearly bling and a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

This second card is made with the image called Butterfly and is also coloured with Copics, the papers are also by Memory Box, and I have added some ribbon from my stash, some black pearl bling, cherry blossoms, and a Craftwork Cards circle sentiment.

Be sure to check out the store for the release...they are cute and fun to colour...

SJ's Little Musings - Royal Tea!

This week over on SJ's Little Musings, SJ has a cute set called Royal Tea available for just £1.50. I decided to make a cute invitation for our Royal Wedding Street Party, I used the pre-coloured Corgi's. The papers are all Craftwork Cards Anglomania and I added the crown from the same range. The bunting is also by SJ, and is available as a free download if you are a member over on UKScrappers...

So be sure to head on over and add this cute little set to your digi collection.

Some Odd Girl Challenge - Spring!

This week over on the Some Odd Girl Blog the theme of our challenge is Spring. For my card I have used one of the new March release, she is called Flower Girl Mae which I have coloured with Copics...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Eyes - B21
Hair - E50/E51/E53
Clothing - R02/BG10/BG11/BG13
The papers are all My Minds Eye Stella Rose Mabel which I have layered with some Bazzill kraft cardstock. I have embellished with some Cherry Blossoms, Seam Binding, Pearls and a Tim Holtz Adage ticket.

Be sure to pop on over and join in our challenge...

Cute Card Thursday - Happy 3rd Birthday!

It's hard to believe but this week is Cute Card Thursdays 3rd Birthday...doesn't time fly. So this week is a birthday themed challenge....but there is a little twist.

If you join in with our challenge and the option of making the card suitable for a THREE year old then you can leave a link there and also here and you could be in with a chance of winning my candy.

I have THREE new stamps available, one each available to three winners chosen by Random.org. The stamps are by Lili of the Valley or The Greeting Farm....I will add pictures of the stamps that you can choose from!

So here is the card I made for our Birthday challenge...

 

For my card I have used a stamp by Alota Stamps called  Boy Slingshot which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E44/E47/E49

Clothing - B93/B95/B97/E53/E55/E47

Shoes - E53/E55

Slingshot - E57

The papers are all Basic Grey Granola (my favourite ever BG paper pad) and I have used an Inkadinkado sentiment you can get a selection of them HERE from Dies to Die For. I have embellished with some nail heads and a AC Thickers glitter "3".

I have also used the Friday Sketchers sketch from this week...AGAIN!

So remember, leave me a link to your card with the "Three" option.... 

Lili of the Valley Challenge - Say it with Flowers!

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog our theme is Say it with Flowers, we want you to include flowers on your cards/projects. For my card I have used one of the new release called Lucky Cats which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Horseshoe - C0/C1/C2

Cats - C0/C2/E70/E71/E13/E15/W5/W7

The papers are all My Minds Eye Stella Rose Gertie, I have added some paper daffofils and a sentiment that I created on the PC. The swirls were done with my EK Success punch.

The sketch is this weeks sketch over on Friday Sketchers, so be sure to pop on over there and take a peek.

Tiddly Inks Challenge - Kraft with Me!

This week over on the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog we want to see your cards/projects that feature kraft cardstock somewhere.

For my project I have made a bookmark with the SchoolGirl image, the image has been printed onto kraft cardstock, and the base is also made from kraft, you can get your kraft cardstock HERE. I coloured the image with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E47/E49

Clothing - BG10/BG11/R37/R39

Books - E50/BG13/E44/Y21

The papers are all Crate Paper School Spirit and I have embellished with some seam binding, a raffia flower and a Prima Centres Raja.

The "Story" ticket is a Tim Holtz Adage Ticket and the tassle I made myself from embroidery floss.

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

Anyone for Anya? - April Calendar Page...

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog it is the first challenge of the month, so it's time for our calendar page challenge. For my calendar page I have used a CC Designs image, he is from the Rockin Out digi set and costs just $4.77 less 10% discount if you use the code olddigi, so just $4.30 for the set, but if you are a fan of rubber stamps and haven't discovered the wonder of digi's you can get him in the set HERE ...I have coloured them with Copics using the following colours...

Bear - E30/E31/R20/Y17/R37/R39

The papers are all Echo Park Little Boy, which I have inked all the edges of. I have also used a MAMBI bling "Rockstar" and a Inkadinkado Quote Stamp, you can get a selection of them HERE, although not this one. I have finally just added some metal bling to the corner. I am pleased with how the colouring came out on him...I just love that bear.

Be sure to check out the Anyone for Anya Challenge Blog and join in with our calendar challenge.

Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Signs of Spring!

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog our theme is Signs of Spring. We want to see your Spring inspired cards, this could be spring holidays, spring images, spring flowers or even spring colours. 

For my card I have used an image from Some Odd Girl called Flower Kaylee and I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Eyes - B21

Hair - 100/C3

Clothing - BG10/BG11/BG72/YR31/BG18/B93/B95/B97

Flowers - G12/G14/YR23/YR31/R37

Background - B000

The papers are all My Minds Eye Stella Rose Hattie (I hope Tracy @ DTDF gets more in soon...as it is one of my current faves) I have layered the papers with some Bazzill kraft cardstock. I have embellished with some ribbon that was in a kit called Citrus Surprise from Creative Treasures, a Craftwork Cards sentiment, daffodil flowers and some yellow pearl bling.

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

Lili of the Valley Challenge - A Sketch by Bev!

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog we have a wonderful sketch provided by Bev. For my card I have used one of the new images being released next Wednesday (March 9th), this one is called Messy Messages. It comes with a selection of four different sentiments to place in the paper...Happy Birthday, With Love, Thank You, For You...so something for many different occasions. I have coloured the image with Copics using the following colours...

Bunny - C0/C2

Papers etc - E50/E51/R37/B29/Y17/G14

I have used Imaginisce Teachers Pet which I have layered with some red Bazzill cardstock. I have kept the embellishments simple on this one by just adding some Doodlebug stitched grosgrain ribbon in ladybug, and I used to squares of the paper cut out and raised onto 3D foam, finished off with a Craftwork Cards sentiment called Oh My Word - Special Messages.

Cheeky Chat

Hi, today I am sharing a card with you that I made using Cheeky Chat by The Greeting Farm.

I have coloured her with Copics, you can get a fab selection HERE. The colours I used are...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E50/E51/E53
Eyes - B21

Clothing - BG10/BG11/R81/R83/R37/RV09/C0

The papers are all from the Prima Marketing Melody paper pad, available HERE. Which I have matted with kraft cardstock available HERE.

I also used a Prima bling swirl, you can find a good selection HERE. The "Forever Friends" stickers are some old Dymo style ones by K&Co, and the rub-on is my Melissa Frances.

Best crack on with my other DT work...trying to get back on top of everything since the Half Term School Holidays...

New Release over on Some Odd Girl...

Well it's March 1st and that means it's release day over on Some Odd Girl. Kristy has drawn some gorgeous new images...I just cannot decide which one is my favourite...they are all just so fantastic!

So here is a card I made with an image called Flower Girl Mae.

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

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Eyes - B21

Hair - E50/E51/E53

Clothing - E40/E41/E42/R82/R83/R85

The papers are all Prima Marketing Moulin Rouge. I have embellished with some Cherry Blossoms, ribbon, pearl pins, pearls and a sentiment by Craftwork Cards.

Be sure to go over to the Some Odd Girl store and check out the new release...

All That Scraps - Release Day Sailor Emma & Trevor

It's release day of Sailor Emma & Trevor, you can get them all HERE, and here are the cards I made with this release...

Sitting Sailor Trevor & Sitting Sailor Emma & Dock

I coloured the images with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E50/E51/E53
Clothing - Y28/B29/E44
Dock - E57/E42/R37/R39/B000
The papers are all Craftwork Cards Anglomania and I have layered them with some Craftwork Cards ritzy red cardstock. I have added some AC satin ribbon, a couple of heart pins and a flag diecut and sentiment also by Craftwork Cards.

I have also created another card with this release...

Standing Sailor Emma

I have also coloured this image with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E50/E51/E53
Clothing - B29/R37/R39/Y28
The papers are all Craftwork Cards Anglomania and again layered with ritzy red cardstock from Craftwork Cards. I have embellished with flag diecuts and a sentiment also by Craftwork Cards & some seam binding.

Check out the rest of the DT's creations HERE on the All That Scraps Blog.

Some Odd Girl Challenge - Handmade Embellishment Challenge!

This week over on the Some Odd Girl Blog the theme of our challenge is Handmade Elements, we want to see something you made yourself on your card. For my card I used an image called Bed Time Mae (she was a freebie last year) which I coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Eyes - B21

Hair - E50/E51/E53/E55

Clothing - BG10/BG11/BG72/YG01/YG03/R21/R22

The papers are all Sassafras Lass Indie Girl which I layered with some aqua Bazzill cardstock. I created the rosette flower using a strip of cardstock 12"x1" pleated, then glued the ends together and added a button and thread to the centre. Apart from the flower the only other embellishments are some pearl bling and a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Be sure to pop on over and check out the challenge and DT cards.

Cute Card Thursday - A Sketch by Christine!

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog we have a sketch for you provided by DT members Christine. For my card I have used one of the Cheeky Cherry Collection from The Greeting Farm, she is called Cheeky Howdy and you can get her HERE. I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Eyes - B21

Hair - E47/E49

Clothing - Y18/R37/R39/B93/B95/B97

The papers are all My Mind Eye Stella Rose Gertie which I have layered with some Craftwork Cards shimmer cardstock. I have embellished with AC satin ribbon, a couple of heart pins, a Craftwork Cards sentiment, Prima swirl bling (cut up) and a couple of rolled roses using my MFT Die-namics die.

Our sponsor this week is Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and their DT have joined our challenge this week...so for a bumper source of inspiration head on over to the CCT blog and check out the sketch.

Lili of the Valley Challenge - Circles!

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog our theme is Circles and the fab prize on offer for one lucky participant is a £10 voucher to spend with Lili of the Valley. Remember we want to see your cards and creations that feature at least one circle. Now the eagle eyed of you, may well notice that I am using a new image...it's called Bunny Cupcakes and the sentiment is called Mice are Nice Recipe Sentiment and both will be released on March 9th. I have coloured the image with Copics using the following colours...

E30/E31/BG10/BG11/R37/R39/E50/R20/R21/C0/C2/W0

The papers are all mt My Minds Eye Stella Rose Mabel and I have layered them with some Bazzill kraft cardstock. I have embellished with rolled flowers made with my MFT Die-namics Die, a Craftwork Cards sentiment and some pearls from my stash.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT's creations and join in the fun to be in with a chance of winning that prize.