Wednesday, April 27, 2016

On Your Special Day

I’m back today to share my latest creation for Midweek Magnolia. Our new challenge is…

‘Say it with Flowers’.

I’ve made this pretty card today using the ‘New Year Sakura’ Tilda from Magnolia’s ‘Sakura’ Collection.



My image has been stamped onto Cryogen White cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I have coloured my image with Copic Markers in the following colours:

Skin – E11, E00, E000, R20
Hair – E57, E55, E53, E51
Clothes – BV25, BV23, BV20, C1, C00
Shoes – C7, C5, C3, C1
Flowers & Leaves – BV34, BV31, Y23, Y21, YG67, YG63, YG61

Here’s a close up of my image.



Our challenge is sponsored by Magnolia Sweden who offer a fabulous prize to the lucky Challenge Winner. If you haven’t already stopped by Midweek Magnolia, pop on over and check out the wonderful creations the rest of the DT have created to inspire you, then get creating and join in our challenge for your chance to win.

Supplies:
Stamps: New Year Sakura (Magnolia), Sentiment (LOTV)
Card: Wisteria Wonder, Naturals White, Very Vanilla (Stampin' Up), Cryogen White
Paper: Spring Basics 8th April (Maja Design)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: 1 3/4" Circle Punch (Stampin' Up), LR0299 (Marianne Design), Decorative Labels 28 & Labels 28 (Spellbinders), Flourish Lace 'Around the Page' Punch & Monarch Butterfly Punch (Martha Stewart)
Accessories: Wisteria Wonder Seam Binding, Pearls (Stampin' Up), Flowers, Lace


I’m entering my card into the following challenges: 

Cards und More - #157 Focus on Dies
Magnolia-licious - Anything Goes
Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes



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Sunday, April 24, 2016

On Your Birthday....

It’s time for a new challenge at Fussy & Fancy Challenges and this time the challenge is…..

‘Female Birthdays’.

I’ve made this pretty card today using the lovely Tilda with Big Big Rose from the 'Pink Lemonade' Collection by Magnolia. I have stamped my image onto Cryogen White cardstock and coloured with my Copic Markers.


The colours I’ve used are: Skin – E11, E00, E000, R20; Hair – E44, E42, E40; Dress – BG72, BG70; Rose - R85, R83, R81, YG67, YG63, YG61; Shoes - C5, C3, C1, C00.

Here’s a closer look at the image.




Supplies:
Stamps: Tilda with Big Big Rose (Magnolia), Sentiment (LOTV)
Ink & Markers: Sahara Sand (Stampin' Up), Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Card: Naturals White (Stampin' Up), Cryogen White
Papers: 6 1/2" Paper Pad - Secret Garden (Kaisercraft)
Dies & Punches: Large Classic Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinder), Heart Swirl (Magnolia Doohickey), LR0240 (Marianne Design), Open Hearts Doily Border (La La Land Crafts), 1 3/4" Circle Punch (Stampin' Up), Monarch Butterfly Punch (Martha Stewart)
Accessories: Lace, Flowers (stash), Very Vanilla Seam Binding, Rhinestones, Antique Brad (Stampin' Up)


I’m entering my card into the following challenges: 

Brown Sugar - #195 Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - #321 Add Lace
Cut It Up - #94 Spring Flowers
Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes


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Thursday, April 21, 2016

Happy Birthday

It’s time for a new challenge at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog and this time the challenge is…..

‘For the Boys’.

This week, as always, we are sponsored by The Paper Shelter and Veronica & Pedro are offering a fabulous prize of $30 to spend at their site.

Challenge prize badge

If you use a TPS image in your creation you will receive the full $30 to spend on their gorgeous designs, and if you haven’t used a TPS image then you will win 3 Digis of your choice from their site.

For my card today I've used the very cute 'Invencibles' image and created a Birthday card. 


My image was printed onto Cryogen White cardstock and coloured with Copic Markers. The colours I've used are: Skin - E11, E00, E000, R20; Hair - E44, E42, E40; Clothes - B95, B93, B91, E43, E42, E41, Y35, Y32, C7, C5, C3, C1, C00. 

Here’s a close up of the image. 



Supplies:
Stamps: Invencibles (The Paper Shelter), Sentiment (LOTV)
Card: Crumb Cake (Stampin' Up), Cryogen White
Papers: retired Stampin' Up
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches:  Deco Label Framelits & 1 3/4" Circle Punch (Stampin' Up), Flag Banner (La La Land Crafts)
Accessories: Silver Star Brads (retired Stampin' Up)

If you haven’t already stopped by The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog then please do so you can check out the wonderful creations the rest of the DT have come up with.


I’m entering my card into the following challenges:


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Monday, April 18, 2016

Happy Easter

I'm here today to share a card with you that I have made for the Guest Design spot at Paradise of Magnolia.

The theme for the challenge is...

Easter (or Spring)

I've made this pretty card using an older Magnolia image with Tilda and Bunny. 


My image was stamped onto Cryogen White cardstock using Memento Tuxedo ink and coloured with my Copic Markers. 

The colours I've used are: Skin - E11, E00, E000, R20; Hair - E44, E42, E40; Clothes & Bonnet - R83, R81, Y26, Y23, Y21; Boots - W5, W3, W1, W00.

My image was die cut & layered using the Large & Small Circle Nestabilities and then mounted onto the lovely Marianne Design Petra Oval die. 

Here's a close up of the image. 


The pretty papers I've used are from the Confetti Collection by Kaisercraft. 

Supplies: 
Stamps: Tilda with Bunny (Magnolia), Sentiment (LOTV)
Card: Hello Honey, Old Olive, Naturals White (Stampin' Up), Cryogen White cardstock
Papers: Fun Times & Cheerful - Confetti Collection (Kaisercraft)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: Small & Large Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinder), LR0240 (Marianne Design), 1 3/4" Circle Punch (Stampin' Up)
Accessories: Lace & Flowers (stash), Pearls (Stampin' Up)

I'm entering my card into the following challenges. 

Crafting from the Heart - #108 Anything Goes
design team favourite
Our Crafty Corner - #8 Anything Goes
Pattie's Creations - #121 Easter or Springtime Only




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Friday, April 15, 2016

A Day Full of Happiness.....

It’s time for a new challenge over at ABC Challenges.

Our challenge for you today is

‘F  is for Fancy Folds’
Our sponsor for this challenge is Aurora Wings.


I've made a Centre Step Card today using the gorgeous Spirit of Hibiscus image. 



I’ve printed my image onto X-Press It Blending Card and coloured with Copic Markers.
The colours I’ve used are: Skin – E11, E00, E000, R20; Hair – E57, E55, E53; Flowers - YR18, YR16, YR14, YR12, Y23, YR09; Leaves - YG67, YG63. YG61.
  
Here’s a closer look at the image.


Supplies:
Stamps: Spirit of Hibiscus (Aurora Wings), Sentiment (LOTV)
Card: Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie, Naturals White (Stampin' Up), X-Press it Blending Card
Papers: Happiness - Dream Big Collection (Kaisercraft)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: 1 3/4" Circle Punch (Stampin' Up), Large & Small Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinder)
Accessories: Buttons & Twine (stash)

If you haven’t already stopped by ABC Challenges and checked out what the rest of the DT have created then please do so now.


I’m entering my card into the following challenges. 

Inspiration Destination - #81 Anything Goes
Lemon Shortbread - #13 Anything Goes
Through The Craftroom Door - Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart - #107 Anything Goes


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Wednesday, April 13, 2016

So Glad We're Friends

I’m back today to share my latest creation for Midweek Magnolia. Our new challenge is…

Anything Goes.

For my card today I'm using one of the lovely images from the new 'Spring Fever' Collection called 'Tilda with Spring Flowers'. 



My image has been stamped onto X-Press It Blending card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I have coloured my image with Copic Markers in the following colours:
Skin - E11, E00, E000, R20
Hair - E44, E42, E40
Clothes - C3, C1, C00
Flower - RV95, RV93, RV91, YG67, YG63, YG61.

Here’s a close up of my image.


My card base has been cut using a Go Kreate Die which has been layered with some gorgeous papers from Ultimate Crafts. I've added a couple of Magnolia tag dies & a butterfly, a little bit of lace and some flowers to complete my card. 

Our challenge is sponsored by Magnolia Sweden who offer a fabulous prize to the lucky Challenge Winner. If you haven’t already stopped by Midweek Magnolia, pop on over and check out the wonderful creations the rest of the DT have created to inspire you, then get creating and join in our challenge for your chance to win.

Supplies:
Stamps: Tilda with Spring Flowers (Magnolia), Best Yet (retired Stampin' Up)
Card: Whisper White (Stampin' Up), X-Press It Blending Card
Paper: Floral Fancy & Poetic Labels - Magnolia Lane Collection (Ultimate Crafts)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: XXL Square Frames Frilly #5 (Go Kreate), Small & Large Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinder), CR1248 (Marianne Design), Bloomy Tag, Memory Tag, Swirly Butterfly (Magnolia Doohickeys), 1 3/8" & 1 1/2" Circle Punches (Stampin' Up)
Accessories: Pearls (Stampin' Up), Lace & Flowers (stash)


I’m entering my card into the following challenges:

Crafting by Designs - Ribbon & Lace
Crafty Gals Corner - #67 Die Cuts or Punches
Fab 'n' Funky - #300 Girly & Pretty
Deep Ocean - #126 Spring Is In The Air




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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

It's Spring!!!!

It’s time for a new challenge at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog and this time the challenge is…..

‘Spring Delights’.

This week, as always, we are sponsored by The Paper Shelter and Veronica & Pedro are offering a fabulous prize of $30 to spend at their site.

Challenge prize badge

If you use a TPS image in your creation you will receive the full $30 to spend on their gorgeous designs, and if you haven’t used a TPS image then you will win 3 Digis of your choice from their site.

I've created this pretty card using the 'So Ready For Spring' image from The Paper Shelter. 


My image was printed onto Cryogen White cardstock and coloured with my Copic Markers. The colours I've used are: Skin - E11, E00, E000, R20; Hair - E55, E53, E51; Clothes & Accessories - Y35, Y32, BG15, BG13, BG11, R83, R81, YG17, YG13, YG11, R05, R02. 

I've teamed the image with some pretty papers from Echo Park, a lovely spring edge die & butterfly die from Memory Box, some lace, flowers and a touch of bling. 

Here’s a close up of the image…



Supplies:
Stamps: So Ready For Spring (The Paper Shelter), Petite Pairs (Stampin' Up)
Card: Naturals White & So Saffron (Stampin' Up), Cryogen White
Papers: Easter Eggs & Easter Floral - Happy Easter collection (Echo Park)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches:  Large Classic & Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinder), Kensington Border, Pippi Butterfly (Memory Box), Small Oval Punch (Stampin' Up)
Accessories: Rhinestones, So Saffron Taffeta Ribbon (Stampin' Up), Lace, Flowers (stash)

If you haven’t already stopped by The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog then please do so you can check out the wonderful creations the rest of the DT have come up with.


I’m entering my card into the following challenges:

Eclectic Ellapu - Spring Flowers/April Showers
Stamping Sensations - One For The Girls
Crafty Calendar - Anything Goes
Brown Sugar - #192 Anything Goes
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - #106 Spring Is In The Air
Pattie's Creations - #121 Easter or Springtime Only


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Friday, April 1, 2016

hey there!

It’s time for a new challenge over at ABC Challenges.

Our challenge for you today is...

‘E is for Everything’(Anything Goes)

Our sponsor for this challenge is The Paper Shelter.



I'm using one of the newer images today called Charmingly Hippie



I’ve printed my image onto Cryogen White cardstock and coloured with Copic Markers.
The colours I’ve used are: Skin – E11, E00, E000, R20; Hair – E55, E53, E51; Clothes & Shoes – R85, R83, R81, YR68, YR65, YR61.
 
Here’s a closer look at the image.


Supplies:
Stamps: Charmingly Hippie (The Paper Shelter), Really Retro (retired Stampin' Up)
Card: Naturals White, Tangerine Tango (Stampin' Up), Cryogen White
Papers: Summer Breeze 6 1/2" Paper Pad (Kaisercraft)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: Large Classic & Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Small & Large Oval Punches (Stampin' Up)
Accessories: Pearls (Stampin' Up), Shabby Seam Binding, Lace & Flowers (stash)

If you haven’t already stopped by ABC Challenges and checked out what the rest of the DT have created then please do so now.


I’m entering my card into the following challenges.

4 Crafty Chicks - #292 Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations - #17 Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner - #65 Anything Goes
Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - #287 Add Lace


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