Lili of the Valley Challenge - Sketch by Bev

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog we have a fab sketch provided by the lovely Bev.

For my card I have used the James the Bear, Deck the Halls. He has been coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Bear - C0/C2

Decorations - YG03/R81/R83/R85/Y21

The papers are all PaperMania Festive Frolics which I have layered with some Provocraft cardstock. I have added an old Craftwork Cards sentiment that I found on an everything for £1 stall in April at Ally Pally and a Prima bling swirl.

Be sure to pop over to the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog to check out the rest of the DT's awesome creations...they are totally stunning.

Tiddly Inks Challenge - Crackle Glaze/Glossy Accents!

This week over on the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog we want to see your creations that feature either Crackle Glaze or Glossy Accents. I made a couple of cards, both of which feature Glossy Accents.

For my first card I used the Smoochie image, which has been coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Cow - W0

Lips - R46/R59

The papers are all 7Gypsies Paddington which have been layered with some Bazzill cardstock in Raven and also some Bazzill Bling in High Heels . I have embellished with some SU taffeta in basic gray, a red heart pin, some pearl bling and a red spotted bow. The sentiment was a freebie from Made with TLC. The Glossy Accents has been added to Smoochies lips....they looks so glossy in real life.

I have also used this weeks sketch over on Sketch Saturday, so be sure to pop over there and take a look.

I have also made a card with the NerdyBot image which I coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Robot - C0/C1/C2

Clothing - BG72/R29/YG11/C3/C5

Boots - C5/C7

Book - BG10/BG11/C0

Flower - BG10/BG11/YR04/R29

The papers are all Cosmo Cricket Cogsmo. The card has been made entirely using papers from the pad. The Glossy Accents on this card has been added to NerdyBots spectacles...again you can't really see it that well in the photo.


I have also used the sketch over on Friday Sketchers, so be sure to check that blog too.


Be sure to come on over to the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog and join in the fun.

Just Magnolia - Sketch by DawnyP

Here is a card I made using this weeks sketch over on the Just Magnolia Blog. I have used Chinese Tilda, coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - 100/C3

Clothing - R30/R32/R35/R37

Parasol - R01/R02

The papers are all Dovecraft Eastern Promise, and I have layered them with some Bazill and Bazzill Bling cardstock in Crimsom and High Heels. I have then simply added some Cherry Blossoms and a Craftwork Cards Sentiment.

I am also entering this card into this weeks challenge on A Spoon Full of Sugar which is "Anything Goes".

Anyone for Anya? - Sketch Time!

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog we have a sketch for you to follow...

I have made a couple of halloween cards following the sketch...

For the first card I have used Hallo SheDevil digi available HERE from The Greeting Farm. She has been coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E50/E51/E53

Clothing - R46/R59

The papers are all Magnolia halloween ones from 2009 and I have layered them with some Bazzill cardstock. The sentiment "Boo" has been punched using an SU punch from the US out of a scrap of paper....not sure who made it though, and I have added some bats using my Martha Stewart punch and some Doodlebug Sugar Coated cardstock. I have also used a random cobweb stamp to create the background for the image and have added some DecoArt Glamour Dust to make it sparkle (like it has morning dew on it).

And here is the second card...

Again I have used the sketch with one of the new digis from The Greeting Farm, this one is called Hallo Witch and is available HERE. Again I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - YG01/YG03/YG05

Hair - BV17

Eyes - B21

Hat - BV17/YR07/C5/C7/C9

Clothing - C5/C7/C9

Boots - BV17

Broom - E57

The papers are the same Magnolia ones, the only difference is I have layered them with some Doodlebug Sugar Coated Cardstock. Again more of the same bats, but this time the sentiment was created using Making Memories mini alphas and also a Heidi Grace rub-on.

Be sure to check out the Anyone for Anya? Challene Blog to see the rest of the DT creations and this weeks prize.

Another Corner Bookmark...

Here is another of the Corner Bookmarks that I have been making. This one was as a little birthday gift for one of Georgia's school friends. I have used one of the images from Some Odd Girl, this one is called Sleepy Mae and I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E44/E47/E49

Eyes - B21

Clothing - BG10/R37/E30/E31/Y21

Bear - E30/E31

I have used some Bazill and Bazzill Bling cardstock for the base, and added some KI Memories Love Elsie "Toby" ribbon, plus her name using Making Memories mini alpha's. To her eyes I even added a dot of Glossy Accents to make them look shiny/glassy.

So far I have made seven to sell, but I want to have about 30-50, plus some other matching items....so expect to see more over the coming months...

Be sure to pop back tomorrow to see my Anyone for Anya card.

SJ's Little Musings...

This week over on SJ's Little Musing blog, SJ has created this wonderful cupcake set for you to buy....just £1.50 for an amazing set, cupcakes with interchangeable tops...this one is the muffin top. I decided that it would make a cute corner bookmark, and decoupaged the top and added some Stickles to the choc chips.

The base of the corner bookmark is made from Bazzill kraft cardstock and I added some random spotted paper from a really old (2006) kit that I found in a box. I added a bit of SU choc chip taffeta ribbons and a couple of Heidi Grace pins (again from 2006) plus some Making Memories mini alpha's. 

So far I have made a total of 8 corner bookmarks, but one has been given as a gift...so I have 7 for the Christmas Craft Stall I am doing at the school later this year....want to make sure I am organised this time...LOL

Make sure you pop on over to SJ's Little Musings blog to see the full kit, plus the other fab creations.

Cute Card Thursday - A Sketch by Leann

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog we have a wonderful sketch provided by Leann. For my card I have used the Creeper Crew "Jack" digi image available from The Greeting Farm. I have coloured him with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - 100/C3/B29

Eyes - B21

Clothing - C3/C5/C7/B93/B95/B97/R29

The papers are some old Basic Grey "Skate Shoppe" that I dug out from the bottom of my paper mountain. I have simply added an Inkadinkado Quote stamp, you can get a fab selection of them HERE at Dies to Die For.

Be sure to check out the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog to see how the rest of the DT have interpreted Leann's sketch.

Pixie Dust Studios - A Sketch

This week over on the Pixie Dust Studio Challenge Blog we have a lovely sketch for you to follow. For my card I have used the Dumbledore image available to download HERE. I have coloured him with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair & Beard - W0

Hat - C5/C7/C9/BG10

Clothes - W5/W7/W9/BG10

The papers are all 7Gypsies Paddington collection and I have layered them with some Coredinations cardstock in black. Then I have simply added some bling, black spotted ribbon, a star decorative pin (as a wand) and a Craftwork Cards circle sentiment.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT cards over on the Pixie Dust Studio Challenge Blog.

Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog - Untraditiional Christmas

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog our theme is Untraditional Christmas. We want to see your cards featuring either untraditional colours or images.

For my card I went for the colours option and choose Pink/Black/Grey, I just love those colours and cannot tell you how many of the DCWV Rose Tinted paper pads I have gone through....Tracy @ Dies to Die For has them reduced at the moment in either the 6x6 or 8x8 pads.

I have used the James Bear Christmas Cracker and coloured his with Copics using the following colours...

James Bear - C0/C2/R81/R83

Cracker - R81/R83/C7/C9

Along with the DCWV papers I have also used some Doodlebug Sugar Coated cardstock in Beetle Black, some decorative pins, ribbon from HobbyCraft , pearl bling and a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Be sure to pop on over to the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog to see the rest of the DT's creations.

Squiggle Time...

Here are a couple of corner bookmarks that I made using a couple of the Miss Ruby images from Squiggle Stamps. For the first one I have used Miss Ruby Sailor, available HERE as a digi image. I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - 100/C3

Clothing - C0/Y21/B39

I followed instructions on Splitcoast Stampers for the corner bookmark, the base is made with Bazzill cardstock and the patterned papers are Sassafras Lass & Scenic Route. I have embellished with some Making Memories star ribbon and mini alphas, and finished off with a touch of bling.

The second one is made with the Miss Ruby Top Hat & Tails, available are a digi HERE. Coloured with Copics using the same colours as above. The papers are some random ones from a really old kit and the base is made with Bazzill Bling cardstock.

I have loads of these to make as I am having a stall at a Christmas Fayre at Georgia's school....and want to be prepared this time. Don't think I will take many cards with me, as I though the kids loved buying the other bits I made...so keyrings, notebook gift packs, bookmarks and that sort of thing instead.

Happy Birthday!!!

It's Tracy's birthday over on Dies to Die For and she has some special offers available HERE and for the FIRST 21 ORDERS...there is an additional 10% discount....how fab is that. Head on over their now and have a little retail therapy.

Tiddly Inks Challenge - A Sketch by Betty

This week over on the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog we have a wonderful sketch provided by Betty. For my card I have used the Stand Out in the Crowd image available HERE, and I have coloured it with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - 100/C3

BackPack - YG03/BG13

Clothing - RV09/BG11/C7/C9

Boots - YR24/RV09

Apple - G14/R37

The papers are all American Craft "Teen" and I have layered them with some Doodlebug Sugar Coated cardstock in Beetle Black. I have kept the embellishments to just a couple of apple charms and one of my ticket sentiments.

Be sure to check out the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the DT came up with.

Final one...

I promise this is the final one of these....well for a while anyway...I do have another idea for the birdcage...LOL. I used the same items but just used black papers, flowers and beads. Georgia better not promise anymore of her friends that I will make them one, as I am now starting to make items to sell on my Craft Stall at her School Xmas Bazaar....they haven't announced a date yet, but I want to make lots of bookmarks, keyrings, notebook sets, snowman soup....lots of fun papercrafts.

Be sure to come back tomorrow as I have two cards to show you...one for Squiggle Stamps and the other for Tiddly Inks.

Anyone for Anya? - Monochromatic!

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog our theme is Monochromatic. I decided that I wanted to make a Corner Bookmark using one of the digi images available at The Greeting Farm, this one is from the Creeper Crew and he is called Jack. I have coloured him with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - W0/W1/W2/W3/W5/W7/W9

I have used  Bazzill Bling cardstock and Basic Grey papers for the bookmark itself and I have added some Making Memories mini alpha's and Stampin' Up taffeta ribbon in basic gray.

Be sure to pop over to the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog to see the rest of the DT's creations.

As predicted...

Just as I thought would happen, Georgia put her tag on her book bag for school on Friday and came home with a request from one of her BFF's....could she please have one. So last night I made another. This one is slightly different as I used the Tim Holtz Bingo Card embossing folder as the background with Vintage Photo Distress Ink rubbed over it. The beads are from a set I bought ages ago to make keyrings with, and apart from that all items are the same just in a different colourway. You can't see it but I have also spritzed it with Glimmer Mists.

Georgia and I are off to Sandown for the Craft Show....she is very excited and already trying to fleece me for more cash to spend.....she is a chip off the old block as they say...LOL

Be sure to come back tomorrow to check out my Anyone for Anya? design.....something a little different from me this time.....it's not a card!

SJ's Little Musings

This week over on SJ's Little Musings SJ has up for sale this cute image. In the pack there are line art, coloured image, papers, and an additional "fabric panda" image....and all for thr bargain price of £1.50.

For my card I printed the coloured option as I think SJ has added so much texture to her image. I have used Basic Grey Oliver papers with Bazzill Bling in black tie for layering and I have added cherry blossoms and roses, together with some pins and a Craftwork Cards circle sentiment.

Be sure to pop on over to SJ's Little Musings as along with this paid image, she has also offered a freebie.....isn't she just the best. Also you may have noticed that SJ's images are coming to a craft store near you in clear stamps....yes real hold in your hand stamps....made by Personal Impressions....so keep your eyes peeled.

Cute Card Thursday - A Tweet and a Flutter!

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog our theme is "A Tweet and a Flutter". We want to see your cards that feature either a bird or a butterfly, they can either be the main focus of your card, or be just part of the main image...or even an embellishment or the background papers...the choice is yours.

I made a card using the Tim Holtz Alterables birdcage die on my card, together with some of the gorgeous My Minds Eye Union Square papers available HERE from Dies to Die For. The birdcage was cut from the chipboard at the back of a 6x6 paper pad and has been inked with a Versa Color Platinum inkpad with clear embossing power over. I did this a few time to make the cage shiny. I also added some jewel drops that I got HERE and a couple of Tim Holtz Adage Tickets.

When Georgia was the card, she fell in love with the birdcage, so I made her this tag to add to her school book bag. I used all the same techniques but used black ink and black embossing powders. The background is created using a Tim Holtz Textures folder with Vintage Photo Distress Ink rubbed over it. I also added a few Prima roses and this time added purple heart gems to the birdcage...available HERE.

The card and tag are not my usual style, but I thoroughly enjoyed myself while making them.

Lili of the Valley - Sketch by Lena Katrine

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog we have a wonderful sketch provided by DT member Lena Katrine. For my card I have used the Party Pup - Christmas Card which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Pup - E40/E41/E42/R01/R02

Hat - B000/B00/B02

Streamers - R59

Card/Ground - W0/W2

The papers are all by Dream Street which I have layered with some Bazzill kraft cardstock. I have embellished with some Hero Arts poinsettas held with spacers and brads, I also punched a couple of snowflakes with my Martha Stewart punch, and finally added a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Be sure to pop on over to the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog and check out the rest of the DT's creations.

Pixie Dust Studio - Goodies Release!!

It's that time again...release of the Goodies Collection over on Pixie Dust Studio. Below is a look at all the images in this release...

Be sure to pop on over to the Pixie Dust Studio Blog and click on the links for the other DT members to see what they have been making with this release...

Squiggle Stamps - Miss Evie Kitty

Here is a card I made using the new Miss Evie Kitty digi image available HERE. I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E55/E53/E50

Clothing - W1/W3/W5/W7/W9/R20

Cat - YR00/YR02/R20

The papers are all by K&Co that I got in a paperpad from Ally Pally ages ago, and I have layered them with some Bazzill Bling "Black Tie" cardstock. I have embellished with some Doodlebug buttons, Heidi Grace rub ons and a sentiment from the Spooktacular set by The Greeting Farm.

Be sure to check out the Squiggle Stamps blog and enter the September Challenge...there is a fab £30 shopping voucher to be won.