Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Stop in the name of Love…..

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

Valentine’s / Romance / Love

I’ve created a pretty card today using one of the new Tilda’s from the Lovely Duo Collection. This image is called ‘Stop In The Name Of Love’

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My image has been stamped onto Cryogen White cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and coloured with my Copic Markers. The colours I’ve used are: 

.Skin - E21, E00, E000, R20
Hair -  E44, E43, E42, E41
Clothes - R37, R35, R32, R30

Here’s a close up of my image.

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I’ve decorated the inside with the same papers I’ve used on the front.

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The papers I’ve used are by Magnolia and are ‘Sweet Crazy Love’ Calla of Paris and ‘Sweet Crazy Love’ Paris Red Peony.

Here’s one last look.

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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: Stop In The Name Of Love Tilda & sentiment (Magnolia), Inside sentiment (LOTV)
Card: Naturals White, Cryogen White
Paper: Calla of Paris & Paris Red Peony - Sweet Crazy Love (Magnolia)
Ink & Markers: Sahara Sand inkpad (Stampin’ Up), Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: Large Oval & Scallop Punch (Stampin’ Up), Cherish ‘Around the Page’ Punch (Martha Stewart), LR0240 (Marianne Design), 6002/0252 (Joy Crafts), Large Classic & Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
Accessories: Flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts), Lace (The Ribbon Girl), Very Vanilla Seam Binding, Pearls (Stampin’ Up)

I’m entering my card into the following challenges:

Crafty Sentiments - Love, Valentine’s Day Challenge

Top 3 Banner

Creative Card Crew - #79 Shabby Chic

Shopping our Stash - #186 Love Me Do

Marvelous Magnolia - #85 Love

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Lonely Sisi

It’s time for a new challenge at Loves Rubberstamps Challenge Blog and this week it’s….

Pink & Girly.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Ppinkydolls.

I’d never actually heard of Ppinkydolls until it was announced as our sponsor for this challenge but I must say the images are gorgeous and hope I’ve done this one justice.

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I decided to make a Criss Cross card today. I haven’t made one of these in ages even though they are quite easy to make. I’m sure I’ll be making more of them from now on. I’ve used some pretty ‘pink & girly’ papers from Kaisercraft for my card today. This print is called ‘Charismatic and is from the ‘Key To My Heart’ Collection.

I have stamped the image onto X-Press It Blending Card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and coloured with my Copic Markers.

The colours I’ve used are: Skin – E21, E00, E000, R20; Hair - E55, E53, E51; Eyes - BG02, BG01; Dress - R85, R83, R81.

Here’s a closer look at the image.

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My image was cut out and layered using the Large Classic & Scallop Oval Nestabilities from Spellbinders. This has then been layered onto the Large Petra Oval (LR0240) from Marianne Design. I’ve added some Shabby Pink Frantage around the image and a little bouquet of flowers which are from Wild Orchid Crafts. I’ve edged my ‘criss cross’ panels with the Scalloped Stitch Lace die from Doohickey, added a little lace under my image and a Monarch Butterfly punch from Martha Stewart to the front panel.

Here’s what the inside looks like.

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I’ve used 2 of the smaller dies from LR0240 by Marianne Design on the inside panel. One for the sentiment and another for the pull tab at the top. I’ve also added a Bride Bow from Doohickey to the pull tab and another Monarch Butterfly Punch. The corners have some pearls added, along with the centre of the butterfly and lastly I added a larger pearl to the centre of the bow.

If you haven’t already stopped by the Loves Rubberstamps Challenge Blog then pop over now and check out what the rest of the DT have created for this week’s challenge.

Supplies:
Stamps: Lonely Sisi (Ppinkydolls), Well Scripted (retired Stampin’ Up)
Card: Very Vanilla & Pear Pizzazz (Stampin’ Up), X-Press It Blending Card
Paper: Charisma - Key To My Heart Collection (Kaisercraft)
Dies & Punches: Monarch Butterfly (Martha Stewart), LR0240 (Marianne Design), Large Classic & Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Bride Bow & Scallop Stitch Lace (Doohickey)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Accessories: Lace (stash), Flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts), Pearls & Very Vanilla Seam Binding (Stampin’ Up) 

I’m entering my card into the following challenges:

Come and Get It - Ribbon & Bows

In The Pink - #61 Pink & Pearlie

Scrap & Craft - #1 Anything Goes

Nikki



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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Friends Together

Welcome to the Loves Rubberstamps weekly Sensational Sunday Blog Hop! The Design Team has created some gorgeous projects for your Inspiration. Check out each link and leave a comment. If you get lost along the way, each stop will have a full list of links. One of the Design Team posts is the hop’s Sensational Sunday Sweet Spot and a name will be drawn from that list of comments to be in a monthly drawing for a $20 Loves Rubberstamps Gift Voucher! We will draw the winner of the Voucher the 1st Sunday of each month! Remember, you have until 8:00pm CST Saturday to leave your comments!

Full Hop List:
Laura - Loves Rubberstamps Blog
Dangina
Joni
Nina
Lydia
Nikki - that’s me
Blankina
Denice
Rebecca
Tiziana.

Now let’s hop along and see what the Design Team ladies have in store for you….

You may have arrived from Lydia’s blog but if not you can start here and work your way around by following the Hop List included in each of our posts.

Now for my creation for this week.

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I’m using a gorgeous Candibean Stamp on my card today and this image is called ‘Friends Together’. I have stamped my image onto X-Press It Blending card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and coloured with my Copic Markers.

The colours I’ve used are: Skin - E21, E00, E000, R20; Hair - E55, E53, E51, E50, E44, E43, E42, E41; Clothes - BG75, BG72, BG70, BG18, BG15, BG13, BG11, BG10, R85, R83, R81.

Here’s a closer look at the image.

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My card is edged with a Martha Stewart ‘Around the Page’ Punch called Cherry Blossom. My sentiment has been stamped onto a Stitched Tabs from La La Land Crafts. The pretty papers are from My Mind’s Eye 6x6 Designer Paper Pad Collectable ‘Memorable’.

One last look….

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Your next stop for the hop is Blankina.

Supplies:
Stamps: Friends Together (Candibean Stamps by Little Darling), Teeny Tiny Sentiments (Stampin’ Up)
Card: Rose Red & Whisper White (Stampin’ Up),  X-Press It Blending Card
Papers: 6x6 Designer Paper Pad Collectable ‘Memorable’ (My Mind’s Eye)
Dies & Punches: Cherry Blossom ‘Around the Page’ Punch (Martha Stewart), Stitched Tabs (La La Land Crafts)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copic Markers
Accessories: Lace (stash), Pearls (Stampin’ Up)

I’m entering my creation into the following challenges:

Allsorts - #295 Lace & Pearls

Suzy Bee’s Bloomin’ Challenge Blog - #64 Anything Goes with a Twist - Add Layers

Left of Center Creative Challenges - #62 Layer It Up

Sister Act Card Challenges - #90 Anything Goes

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Cozy Winter Wishes

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

‘All Wrapped Up’.

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.

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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 chosen to use one of the gorgeous pre-coloured images with background, Cozy Winter Wishes, for my card today and create a lovely wintery card.

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I’ve printed the pre-coloured image with background and then printed the pre-coloured image on it’s own. I’ve cut out the pre-coloured image and layered this on top of the image with background to add some depth. I just love the pretty colours in the background and the blue fit perfectly with my base card colour.

Here’s another photo…

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I’ve edged my base card with the Cherish ‘Around the Page’ Punch by Martha Stewart. I have then added a Snowflake border to the top edge and a couple of Snowflakes to the sides to which I have added a rhinestone and some Dazzling Details to for some sparkle. The snowflakes are all Joy Craft dies. 

One last look….

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Supplies:
Stamps: Cozy Winter Wishes (The Paper Shelter), Best Yet (retired Stampin’ Up)
Card: Coastal Cabana, Naturals White (Stampin’ Up)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black
Dies & Punches: 1 3/8” Circle, Scallop Circle (Stampin’ Up), 6002/2021, 6002/2018, 6002/2019 (Joy Crafts)
Accessories: Rhinestones, Dazzling Details (Stampin’ Up), Flower (Wild Orchid Crafts)

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:

Card Mania Challenge - #64 Make It Sparkle

Creatalicious Challenges - #71 Winter

Crafting From The Heart - #43 Anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenges - #98 Anything Goes 

Nikki



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Sunday, January 18, 2015

Dripping Ice Cream

Welcome to the Loves Rubberstamps weekly Sensational Sunday Blog Hop! The Design Team has created some gorgeous projects for your Inspiration. Check out each link and leave a comment. If you get lost along the way, each stop will have a full list of links. One of the Design Team posts is the hop’s Sensational Sunday Sweet Spot and a name will be drawn from that list of comments to be in a monthly drawing for a $20 Loves Rubberstamps Gift Voucher! We will draw the winner of the Voucher the 1st Sunday of each month! Remember, you have until 8:00pm CST Saturday to leave your comments!

Full Hop List:
Laura - Loves Rubberstamps Blog
Dangina
Joni
Nina
Lydia
Nikki - that’s me
Blankina
Denice
Rebecca
Tiziana.

Now let’s hop along and see what the Design Team ladies have in store for you….

You may have arrived from Lydia’s blog but if not you can start here and work your way around by following the Hop List included in each of our posts.

Now for my creation for this week.

I’ve created a lovely summery card today to reflect the weather we are having in Sydney at the moment. It was a glorious day today. I was up early and went for a lovely walk with one of my girls and then to cool off we went for a dip in the pool.

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I’ve used Tilda with Dripping Ice Cream from Magnolia’s Pink Lemonade Collection today. My image was stamped onto X-Press It Blending card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and coloured with my Copic Markers.

The colours I’ve used are: Skin - E21, E00, E000, R20; Hair - E49, E57, E55, E53; Clothes - Y38, Y35, Y32, R85, R83, R81.

Here’s a closer look at the image.

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My image has been cut out using the Labels 1 dies from Spellbinders. I’ve used some bright summery papers from Doodlebug Design on my card, There is a couple of Doohickey Tags - Bloomy Tag & Scalloped Tag, some gorgeous flowers & lace from Wild Orchid Crafts and some Shabby White Seam Binding. My card is edges using the Cherish ‘Around the Page’ Punch from Martha Stewart.

Here’s a photo of the tags out.

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Your next stop for the hop is Blankina.

Supplies:
Stamps: Tilda with Dripping Ice Cream (Magnolia), Best Yet (retired SU), Happy Birthday (Computer generated)
Card: X-Press It Blending Card, Daffodil Delight & Whisper White (Stampin’ Up)
Papers: Sugar & Spice (Doodlebug Design)
Dies & Punches: Cherish ‘Around the Page’ Punch (Martha Stewart), Labels One (Spellbinders), Scallop Tag & Bloomy Tag (Doohickey), 1 1/4” Circle Punch (Stampin’ Up)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copic Markers
Accessories: Flowers & Lace (Wild Orchid Crafts), Shabby Seam Binding (Live & Love Crafts), Rhinestones (Stampin’ Up)

I’m entering my creation into the following challenges:

Brown Sugar - #129 Birthday for a Girl

Little Claire’s Ideas & Inspiration - #53 Bright & Beautiful

Allsorts - #294 Spring Flowers

Nikki



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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Buttons & Bows…

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

Our challenge for you today is ‘B is for Buttons & Bows’. You will need to have at least ONE Button & ONE Bow on your creation to be eligible to enter.

Our sponsors for this challenge is Pink Gem Designs.

I’ve used the cute Chloe with Daisy on my card today.

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I’ve printed my image onto Cryogen White cardstock and coloured with Copic Markers.

The colours I’ve used are as follows:

Skin – E21, E00, E000, R20

Hair – E49, E44, E42

Clothes - BG15, BG13, BG11, YR23, YR21, YR20

Daisy - BG99, BG96, BG93, Y15, Y13, Y11, C1, C00

Here’s a closer look at the image.

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For my ‘Bow’ I’ve use the new Bow Punch from Stampin’ Up. I have added a Vintage Faceted Button on top which has a little Baker’s Twine threaded through and tied in a bow.

Here’s one last look.

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Supplies:
Stamps: Chloe with Daisy (Pink Gem Designs), Teeny Tiny Sentiments (Stampin’ Up)
Card: Naturals White (Stampin’ Up), Cryogen White cardstock
Paper:  6 x 6 Designer Paper Pad Collectable ‘Notable’ (My Mind’s Eye)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: Large Frames Frilly #15 (Go Kreate), Pippi Butterfly (Memory Box), Large Classic & Scallop Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Curvy Label & Bow Punches (Stampin’ Up)
Accessories: Lace (Live & Love Crafts), Pearls, Whisper White Bakers Twine, Vintage Faceted Button (Stampin’ Up)

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.

Digi Choosday - Birthdays

Paperminutes - Flower Power

Inspiration Destination - #16 Anything Goes

I'm a DT Favorite at Inspiration Destination

Nikki



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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

He loves me, he loves me not…..

I am thrilled to announce that I have joined the Midweek Magnolia Design Team  and I’m here today to share my first creation with you all.

Our challenge this time is…

‘Let’s see some new stash’.

The new stash I’m using is one of the gorgeous new stamps from the Lovely Duo collection ‘Love me Love Me Not Tilda’ and a new to my stash die ‘Swirly Butterfly’. I’ve teamed these with some pretty papers from Maja Design.

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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 - E21, E00, E000, R20
Hair - E49, E44, E42
Clothes - BV34, BV31, Y35, Y32
Flower - C1, C00, G85, G82, Y35, Y32

Here’s a close up of my image.

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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. 

One last photo.

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Supplies:
Stamps: Love Me Love Me Not Tilda (Magnolia)
Card: Naturals White, So Saffron (Stampin’ Up), Cryogen White Cardstock
Paper: Coffee in the Arbour - White Daisies (Maja Design)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: Swirly Butterfly (Magnolia), LR0270 (Marianne Design), Eyelet Lace ‘Around the Page’ Punch (Martha Stewart), Large Classic & Scallop Oval Nestabilities, Floral Ovals (Spellbinders), 1 1/4” & 1 3/8” Circle Punches (Stampin’ Up)
Accessories: Lace (Live & Love Crafts), Pearls (Stampin’ Up)

I’m entering my card into the following challenges:

Crafty Sentiment Designs - Girly

Magnolia-licious - Love Is In The Air

Crafty Boots - Out with the Old and In with the New

Through the Purple Haze - #73 Anything New To You

Creative Corner Challenges - Love Is In The Air 

Nikki



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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Tilda in the Garden

It’s time for a new challenge at Loves Rubberstamps Challenge Blog and this week the challenge is ….

No Black Ink.
(Must stamp image/s in a colour other than black)

Here’s what I created.

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I’ve used the very cute ‘Tilda in the Garden’ from the Pink Lemonade Collection by Magnolia along with the Hello Sunshine sentiment for my pretty card today. I just love these colours together.

I have stamped the image onto X-Press It Blending card using Memento Rich Cocoa ink and coloured with my Copic Markers.

The colours I’ve used are:

Skin – E11, E00, E000, E0000, R20, R30
Hair , Boots & Shovel Handle - E49, E57, E55, E53
Clothes - BG15, BG13, BG11, BG10, YG25, YG23, YG21
Shovel Base -  C9, C7, C5, C3, C1, C00
Grass - YG67, YG63, YG25, G20

Here’s a closer look at the image.

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I’ve cut out and layered my image using the Large Classic & Scallop Oval Nestabilities by Spellbinder and the last layer is LR0240 from Marianne Design. My papers are from the 6x6 Designer Paper Pad Collectable ‘Notable’ from My Mind's Eye. A couple of pearls, some lovely lace & flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, a little bit of glitter added to my butterflies and my card is complete. 

Here’s one last look.

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If you haven’t already stopped by the Loves Rubberstamps Challenge Blog then pop over now and check out what the rest of the DT have created for this week’s challenge.

Supplies:
Stamps: Tilda in the Garden, Hello Sunshine (Magnolia)
Card: Bermuda Bay, Whisper White (Stampin’ Up), X-Press It Blending Card
Paper: Collectable ‘Notable’ 6x6 Designer Paper Pad (My Mind’s Eye)
Dies & Punches: Flourish Lace ‘Around the Page’ Punch & Monarch Butterfly (Martha Stewart), Large Classic & Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), LR0240 & LR0112 (Marianne Design)
Ink & Markers: Memento Rich Cocoa, Copic Markers
Accessories: Flowers & Lace (Wild Orchid Crafts), Pearls & Dazzling Details (Stampin’ Up), 

I’m entering my card into the following challenges:

Sweet Stampin’ - Girly but NO PInk

Tilda’s Town - #137 Anything Goes

Lovely Hanglar or Sweet Magnolia - #109 Anything Goes

Stamping Sensations - Dies and Punches

Totally Tilda - #111 Anything Goes

Art by Miran - #23 Anything Goes

Nikki



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Sunday, January 11, 2015

Izzy Roo

Welcome to the Loves Rubberstamps weekly Sensational Sunday Blog Hop! The Design Team has created some gorgeous projects for your Inspiration. Check out each link and leave a comment. If you get lost along the way, each stop will have a full list of links. One of the Design Team posts is the hop’s Sensational Sunday Sweet Spot and a name will be drawn from that list of comments to be in a monthly drawing for a $20 Loves Rubberstamps Gift Voucher! We will draw the winner of the Voucher the 1st Sunday of each month! Remember, you have until 8:00pm CST Saturday to leave your comments!

Full Hop List:
Laura - Loves Rubberstamps Blog
Dangina
Joni
Nina
Lydia
Nikki - that’s me
Blankina
Denice
Rebecca
Tiziana.

Now let’s hop along and see what the Design Team ladies have in store for you….

You may have arrived from Lydia’s blog but if not you can start here and work your way around by following the Hop List included in each of our posts.

Now for my creation for this week.

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I’ve used a gorgeous Candibean Stamp for my creation today called G’Day Izzy.

I have stamped my image onto X-Press It Blending card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and coloured with my Copic Markers.

The colours I’ve used are:

Skin - E11, E21, E00, E000, R20
Hair - E49, E44, E42
Log - E49, E47, E44, E43
Kangaroo & Joey - E43, E42, E41, R01, R00, W9, W7, W5
Dress - YR14, YR12, YR0000
Hat - R85, R83, R81
Flowers - Y25, Y23, N1, N0
Grass - YG67, YG63, YG17, G20

Here’s a closer look at the image.

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My image has been cut out using Decorative Labels One & Labels One Nestabilities Dies from Spellbinders. The pretty papers i’ve used are from Kaisercraft and are part of the Summer Breeze 6 1/2” Paper Pad. The sweet sentiment is from ‘And Many More’ stamp set by Stampin’ Up which I have stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black and then punched out using the Curvy Label Punch also from Stampin’ Up. I’ve added some flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, leaf die cuts from Crealies (CL CS 16) and a few pearls to complete my card.

Here’s one last photo. 

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Your next stop for the hop is Blankina.

Supplies:
Stamps: G’Day Izzy (Candibean Stamps by Little Darling), And Many More (Stampin’ Up)
Card: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive & Whisper White (Stampin’ Up),  X-Press It Blending Card
Papers: Summer Breeze 6 1/2” Paper Pad (Kaisercraft)
Dies & Punches: Decorative Labels One & Labels One Nestabilities (Spellbinders), CL CS 16 (Crealies), Curley Label Punch (Stampin’ Up)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copic Markers
Accessories: Flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts), Pearls (stash)

I’m entering my creation into the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge Blog - New & Cute (Image is new)

Sister Act Card Challenges - #88 Anything Goes

Die Cut Diva’s - Anything Goes

The Crafting Cafe - Lots of Layers

7 Kids College Fund - #116 Anything Goes

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Friday, January 9, 2015

Purple Pansy….

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

‘Swirls & Pearls’.

We are sponsored by Aurora Wings for this challenge and I’m using Mitzi’s gorgeous Girl with Pansy, Lobelia & Butterfly image.

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My image was printed onto Cryogen White cardstock and then coloured with my Copic Markers.

The colours I’ve used are: Skin – E11, E21, E00, E000, R20; Hair – E49, E59, E39, E35, E31; Pansy - BV08, BV04, BV02, BV01, Y35, Y32; Small Flowers - V99, V95, V93, V91, Butterfly - RV99, RV95, RV93, RV91; Leaves - G99, G94, G21.

Here’s a closer look at the image.

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I’ve added some small Pearls for her earrings and lots of Liquid Pearls around the image.

I’ve layered the image onto a doily and added a couple of Magnolia ‘Heart Swirl’ die cuts. The pretty paper is from Maja Designs and is the Vintage Spring Basics 8th of April. My base card has been created using a Martha Steward ‘Around the Page’ Punch called ‘Cherish’. A few flowers, a couple of pearls and my card is finished.

 

Supplies:
Stamps: Girl with Pansy, Lobelia & Butterfly (Aurora Wings)
Ink & Markers: Copic Markers
Card: Naturals White & Wisteria Wonder (Stampin’ Up)
Papers: Vintage Spring Basics 8th of April (Maja Designs)
Dies & Punches: Heart Swirls (Magnolia)
Accessories: Flowers (WOC), Doily (stash), Pearls (Stampin’ Up), Liquid Pearls - White Opal.

I’m entering my card into the following challenges:

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart - #41 Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes

Nikki



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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Winter Blues

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

‘Winter Blues’.

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.

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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’m using the very cute Warm in the Winter image today and have created a very simple ‘wintery’ card.

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My image was printed onto X-Press It Blending card and coloured with my Copic Markers.

The colours I’ve used are: E11, E00, E000, R20, E57, E55, E53, E51, E50, C8, C6, C4, C2, C1, C00, B99, B97, B95, B93, B91.

I’ve added some ‘True Snow’ to the snow covered areas of the image to add some dimension.

Here’s a close up of the image.

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Supplies:
Stamps: Warm in the Winter (The Paper Shelter)
Card: Midnight Muse (Stampin’ Up), X-Press It Blending Card
Papers: Retired Stampin’ Up
Ink & Markers: Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: Oval Framelits (Stampin’ Up)
Accessories: Snowflake embellishments (stash), Pearls (Stampin’ Up), True Snow.

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:

Allsorts Challenge Blog - #282 Cold & Frosty Colours

Di’s Digi Designs - Winter (Snow, Snowflakes, etc)

Nikki



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Sunday, January 4, 2015

Tilda with Love

Welcome to the Loves Rubberstamps weekly Sensational Sunday Blog Hop! The Design Team has created some gorgeous projects for your Inspiration. Check out each link and leave a comment. If you get lost along the way, each stop will have a full list of links. One of the Design Team posts is the hop’s Sensational Sunday Sweet Spot and a name will be drawn from that list of comments to be in a monthly drawing for a $20 Loves Rubberstamps Gift Voucher! We will draw the winner of the Voucher the 1st Sunday of each month! Remember, you have until 8:00pm CST Saturday to leave your comments!

Full Hop List:
Laura - Loves Rubberstamps Blog
Dangina
Joni
Nina
Lydia
Nikki - that’s me
Blankina
Denice
Rebecca
Tiziana.

Now let’s hop along and see what the Design Team ladies have in store for you….

You may have arrived from Lydia’s blog but if not you can start here and work your way around by following the Hop List included in each of our posts.

Now for my creation for this week.

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I’ve used Tilda with Love from Magnolia’s ‘With Love’ Collection on my card today. I have stamped my image onto X-Press It Blending card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and coloured with my Copic Markers.

The colours I’ve used are: Skin - E11, E00, E000, R20; Hair  & Boots - E47, E44, E43, E42, E41, E40; Clothes - R05, R02, R01, R00, BG18, BG15, BG13, BG11, BG10, BG99, BG96, BG93.

Here’s a closer look at the image.

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My image was cut out using the Floral Oval dies by Spellbinders and I’ve added some Shabby White Frantage from Stampendous. The pretty papers are from Bo Bunny’s Love Letters Collection. My flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts which I’ve added a bow and brad to. A little bit of lace, a sentiment and some heart borders finish off my card. 

Your next stop for the hop is Blankina.

Supplies:
Stamps: Tilda with Love (Magnolia), Sentiment (LOTV)
Card: X-Press It Blending Card, Naturals White (Stampin’ Up)
Papers: Love Letters (Bo Bunny)
Dies & Punches: Floral Ovals (Spellbinders), 6002/0252 (Joy Crafts), XXL Square Frames Frilly #2 (Go Kreate), 1 3/4” Circle Punch (Stampin’ Up)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copic Markers
Accessories: Flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts), Very Vanilla Seam Binding, Pearls, Vintage Brad (Stampin’ Up), Lace (stash)

I’m entering my creation into the following challenges:

Die Cut Divas - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

Creative Card Crew - #77 Anything Goes

Nikki



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Thursday, January 1, 2015

Sweetie Pie.

Happy New Year!!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas (if you celebrate) and that you all have a happy, safe & prosperous 2015.

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

Our challenge for you today is ‘A is for Anything Goes’.

Our sponsor for this challenge is All Dressed Up.

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We were provided with a couple of image and I’ve chosen to use the gorgeous ‘Sweetie Pie’.

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I’ve printed my image onto X-Press It Blending card and coloured with Copic Markers.

The colours I’ve used are as follows:

Skin – E11, E00, E000, R20

Hair – E44, E43, E42, E41, E40

Dress & Bows - R02, R01, R00.

Here’s a closer look at the image.

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Supplies:
Stamps: Sweetie Pie (All Dressed Up)
Card: Crisp Cantaloupe (Stampin’ Up), X-Press It Blending Card , DSP – My Favourite Things Six By Six (My Mind’s Eye)
Ink & Markers: Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: Classic & Scallop Square Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
Accessories: Flowers (WOC), Pearl trim (stash), White Metal Corner (Live & Love Crafts)

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.

Creative Card Crew - #77 Anything Goes

Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes

Bunny Zoe’s Crafts - Buttons

Craft-Dee BowZ - Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow

The Crazy Challenge - #187 Everything Goes

Nikki



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