Happiness Always

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

‘In The Garden’

You need to add Flowers or use a Tilda image with flowers (or both…lol). My image is Tilda with Fantasy Flower.

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 - E55, E53, E51
Dress & Boots  - BG72, BG70, BG0000
Flower - R05, R02, R01, R00, G85, G82, G0000

Here’s a close up of my image.

and another….

One last look….

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 Fantasy Flower (Magnolia), And Many More (Stampin’ Up)
Card: Naturals White & Ruby Red (Stampin’ Up), Cryogen White
Paper: XO Collection Paper Pad (Kaisercraft)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: Word Window & Large Oval Punches (Stampin’ Up), Large Classic & Scallop Ovals, Fleur de Elegance (Spellbinders), Vintage Box Lacing Coffee, Hellebores, Swirly Butterfly & Summer Gate (Magnolia Doohickeys), CL CS 16 (Crealies), Flourish Lace ‘Around the Page’ Punch (Martha Stewart)
Accessories: Shabby White Frantage, Pearls

 

Nikki

Spring is in the Air

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.

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 made this pretty card today using the lovely ‘Spring Enchantment’ image and have teamed it with some gorgeous papers from the ‘Vintage Flowers For You’ pack.

My image has been printed onto Cryogen White cardstock and coloured with my Copic Markers.

The colours I’ve used are: Skin - E11, E00, E000, R20; Hair - E57, E55, E53, E51; Clothes - YR24, YR23, YR21, YR20, R85, R83, R81, BG15, BG13, BG11, BG10.

Here’s a closer look at the image…

And one last look…

Supplies:
Stamps: Spring Enchantment (The Paper Shelter), Sentiment (LOTV)
Card: More Mustard, Island Indigo, Naturals White (Stampin’ Up), Cryogen White
Papers: Vintage Flowers For You (The Paper Shelter)
Ink & Markers: Copic Markers, Memento Tuxedo Black
Dies & Punches: Small Classic & Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Heart Swirl (Magnolia Doohickey), Cherish ‘Around the Page’ Punch (Martha Stewart)
Accessories: Flowers (WOC), Pearls (Stampin’ Up), Liquid Pearls & Pearl trim (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:

Allsorts Challenge - #302 Flowers & Pearls

Sister Act Card Challenges - #97 Anything Goes

Pile It On - #60 Use 3 of Something (3 flowers)

Nikki

Happy Easter.

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

Our challenge for you today is

 ‘F is for Festive’.

This can include Easter/Christmas/Birthday etc. Anything of a festive nature. 

Our fabulous sponsor for this challenge is

 

I have created an Easter Gift Bag using Tilda holding egg basket from the Butterfly Dreams Collection.

I’ve stamped my image onto Cryogen White cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and coloured with my Copic Markers.

The colours I’ve used are as follows:

Skin – E11, E00, E000, R20; Hair, Boots & Basket – E47, E44, E42, E40; Dress & Ribbon - YG01, YG00, YG0000; Eggs - YR02, YR01, YR00, RV11, RV10, RV00, YG01, YG00, YG0000.

Here’s a closer look at the image.

And one last look…

 

Supplies:
Stamps: Tilda holding egg basket (Magnolia), Sentiment from Lilli of the Valley
Card:  Cryogen White cardstock
Paper:  Spring Feast (First Edition)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: 1 3/4” Circle Punch (Stampin’ Up), Bloomy Tag & Swirly Butterfly (Magnolia Doohickey), LR0281 (Marianne Design)
Accessories: Dazzling Details & Doily (Stampin’ Up), Flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts), Shabby Seam Binding (Live & Love Crafts), Lace (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.

Crazy 4 Challenges - #277 Bring on the Bling (Glitter on butterfly, eggs & flowers)

Fantasy Stampers - #32 Spring is in the Air

QKR Stampede - #130 Stitching - Real or Faux

Simply Create Too - #81 Easter or Bunnies

Nikki

Design Team Call at The Paper Shelter

It’s time again for another DT call over at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.

 

If you think you might be interested then pop on over and check out all the details and requirements for entry.

It’s a lovely group of girls you will get to work with and a very generous Pedro & Veronica.

The DT call is open until the 20th March.

I look forward to seeing your entries and having some of you join us soon.

Nikki

Bloom with Happiness….

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

‘Pearls & Lace’.

I’m in love with some gorgeous FabScraps paper at the moment. Beautiful colours and prints and I knew exactly what stamp I wanted to use to create my card for you today and that is a recent purchase of the gorgeous Bride & Bridesmaid Tilda.

My image has been stamped onto Cryogen White cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I have coloured my image with Copic Markers and then fussy cut. The colours I’ve used are: Skin - E11, E00, E000, R20; Hair - E57, E55, E53. E51; Clothes - RV11, RV00, RV000, W1, W00; Flowers - RV11, RV00, RV000, BG96, BG93, BG90.

Here’s a close up of my image.

And another…

I’ve used some gorgeous dies from Noor Design, added a little Liquid Pearls to my image, some pearls and lace to my card and a sweet sentiment.

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: Bride & Bridesmaid Tilda (Magnolia), Blooming with Happiness (retired Stampin’ Up)
Card: Naturals White (Stampin’ Up), Cryogen White
Paper: Chandelier C71 002 - Elegant Chic Collection (FabScraps)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: 6002/0356 & 6002/0357 (Joy Craft by Noor Design)
Accessories: Lace, Pearls, Liquid Pearls.

I’m entering my card into the following challenges:

Crafting From The Heart - #50 Anything Goes

Paradise of Magnolia - #9 Pink

Sister Act Card Challenges - #96 Anything Goes

The Shabby Tea Room - #247 ‘Pop of Pink’

Nikki

Thank You….

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

‘Ribbons & Lace’.

Our lovely sponsor for this challenge is….

For my card today I’m using the super cute ‘Sneaky Tilda’ image from Magnolia’s ‘Animal of the Year’ Collection and have teamed her with some gorgeous new paper from FabScraps.

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 & Shoes – W5, W3, W1, W00; Dress & Ribbon – W1, W00, RV11, RV00, RV000.

Here’s a closer look at the image.

My image has been cut out using the Small Classic Oval Nestabilities set and then layered onto an Opulent Oval die which has been cut from coordinating paper. I have kept embellishments to a minimum (just on the corneres) to show off the lovey paper.

Here’s one last look.

 

Supplies:
Stamps: Sneaky Tilda (Magnolia), Lotus Blossom (Stampin’ Up)
Ink & Markers: Sahara Sand & Memento Tuxedo Black (Stampin’ Up), Copic Markers
Card: Naturals White (Stampin’ Up)
Papers: Shabby Flowers C71 005 (FabScraps)
Dies & Punches: Small Classic Oval Nestabilities, Opulent Ovals (Spellbinder), Large Frames Frilly #15 (Go Kreate), 1 1/4” Circle (Stampin’ Up)
Accessories: Lace & Shabby Seam Binding (stash), Flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts), Pearls (Stampin’ Up).

I’m entering my card into the following challenges:

C.R.A.F.T. - #301 Recipe (3 embellishments, 2 papers, 1 image)

Cute Card Thursday - #363 Die Cuts & Punches

Fab ‘n’ Funky - #249 Shaped Cards

Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - #217 One for the Girls/Female Cards

Try It On Tuesday - Pearls for Girls

Magnolia-licious - Bingo Board (Lace, Die Cuts, Flowers)

Nikki

Magical Birthday

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

‘Away with the Fairies’.

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.

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 chosen to use the lovely ‘Make A Wish’ image.

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

The colours I’ve used are:
Skin - E00, E000, R20
Hair - E47, E44, E43, E42
Dress - R02, R01, R00
Wings - BG96, BG93, BG90, R02, R01, R00
Log - E44, E43, E42, E41, E40
Grass - BG99, BG96, BG93, BG90

Here’s a closer look at the image.

And another…

One last look….

Supplies:
Stamps: Make A Wish (The Paper Shelter), Sentiment from LOTV
Card: Naturals White (Stampin’ Up), Cryogen White
Papers: Isabelle (First Edition)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: Flourish Lace ‘Around the Page’ Punch (Martha Stewart), 1 3/4” Circle (Stampin’ Up), 6002/0251 (Noor Design), Large Classic & Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinder), Nautical Wheeler Doily & Polynesion Sails Oval (Cheery Lyn) 
Accessories: Flowers & Cameo Beige Seam Binding (Wild Orchid Crafts), Lace (The Ribbon Girl), Pearl (Stash), Shabby White Frantage (Live & Love Crafts), Dazzling Details (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:

Cheery Lyn Designs - #174 Doilies

Glitter ‘n’ Sparkle - #126 Anything Goes

The Ribbon Girl - Add Flowers

My Time to Craft - #281 Fantasy

Craft-Dee BowZ - Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow

The Crazy Challenge - #192 Happy Birthday

Nikki

To You From Me….

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.

The sweet image I’m using on my card today to share with you all is called Tilda with Heart Sock from Magnolia’s ‘With Love’ Collection. 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 - E55, E53, E51; Clothes - BG11, BG10, R05, R02, R01.

Here’s a closer look at the image.

And one last look….

Your next stop for the hop is Blankina.

Supplies:
Stamps: Tilda with Heart Sock (Magnolia), Best Yet (Stampin’ Up)
Card: Soft Sky (Stampin’ Up), X-Press It Blending Card
Papers: Madly - XO Collection (Kaisercraft)
Dies & Punches: LR0299 (Marianne Design), 1 1/4” Circle (Stampin’ Up)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copic Markers
Accessories: Lace (Wild Orchid Crafts), Soft Sky Seam Binding & Vintage Faceted Button (Stampin’ Up), Pearls (Stash)

I’m entering my card into the following challenges:

Crafting For All Seasons - #96 Dies and/or Punches

Brown Sugar - #135 Anything Goes

Polkadoodles - Ribbons & Lace

Nikki

Summer Days

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

Our challenge for you today is

 ‘E is for Exceptionally Cute’.

Our sponsors for this challenge are Sherri Baldy – ‘My Besties’ and The Ribbon Girl.

I’ve used img239 from Sherri Baldy and created this cute card to share.

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

The colours I’ve used are as follows:

Skin – E11, E00, E000, R20

Hair – E55, E53, E51

Clothes & Shoes – B95, B93, B91, G24, G21, G20

Here’s a closer look at the image.

I have used some gorgeous papers from Kaisercraft on my card. Such pretty colours. My image has been layered onto Classic & Scallop Oval Dies from Spellbinders and then layered onto a Swedish Soring Oval frame from Cheery Lyn.

One last photo.

Supplies:
Stamps: img239 (Sherri Baldy), Sentiment from LOTV
Card: Naturals White (Stampin’ Up), Cryogen White cardstock
Papers: Be Mine - XO Collection (Kaisercraft)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: LR0270 (Marianne Design), Cherich ‘Around the Page’ Punch & Monarch Butterfly (Martha Stewart), Large Classic & Oval Nestabailites (Spellbinder), Swedish Soring Oval Frame (Cheery Lyn), 1 3/4” Circle Punch (Stampin’ Up), Vintage Flowers & Leaf (Magnolia Doohickeys)
Accessories: Antique Brad (Stampin’ Up), Flowers (WOC), Lace (The Ribbon Girl), Shabby White Seam Binding & Heart Doily (Live & Love Crafts), Pearls (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.

Crafty Calendar - Anything Goes

Sweet Stampin’ - All or Nothing (one layer or lots of layers)

ArtbyMiran - #26 Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Use your dies/punches

Nikki