On with the show…..

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

‘Music Maestro’.

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 ‘Music’ themed card today I’ve chosen to use an older TPS image called ‘Cabaret Lolly’.

My image was printed onto Cryogen White cardstock and then coloured with my Copic Markers. Once coloured I have fussy cut the image out.

The colours I’ve used are: Skin - E11, E00, E000, R20; Hair - E55, E53, E51; Clothes, Hat & Cane - C9, C7, C5, C3, C1, C00, W5, W3, W1, W00.

I have created a ‘stage look’ using designer papers and my Silhouette Cameo to create the top curtains. My sentiment was cut using silver vinyl and my Silhouette Cameo.

Here’s a close up of the image…

Supplies:
Stamps: Cabaret Lolly (The Paper Shelter)
Card: Very Vanilla, Basic Black (Stampin’ Up), Cryogen White
Papers: Modern Medley DSP (retired Stampin’ Up)
Ink & Markers: Copic Markers
Accessories: Silhouette Cameo, Silver Vinyl, Pearl Bow decorations.

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:

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - #94 Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft - #14 Anything Goes

Artistic Inspirations - #141 Anything Goes/Twist of Black

Crafting From The Heart - #79 Anything Goes

Nikki

Silver Bells

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

‘Christmas Is Coming’

I’ve created my card today using some gorgeous new Kaisercraft papers and the lovely ‘Christmas Candle Tilda’ from Magnolia’s ‘Waiting For Christmas’ 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 - E44, E42, E40; Clothes, Boots & Beanie - RV95, RV93, RV91, W5, W3, W1, Y26, Y23.

Here’s a close up of my image.

 

My image was cut out using a Large Classic Oval Nestabilities and layered onto Snowflake Circle die from Joy Crafts. I’ve added a Medium & Small Snowflake die also from Joy Crafts and a Marianne Design die on the top of the card. The card base is from Go Kreate. My sentiment is from the coordinating Die Cuts pack for the Kaisercraft paper.

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: Christmas Candle Tilda (Magnolia)
Card: Naturals White (retired Stampin’ Up), Cryogen White
Paper: Silver Bells (Kaisercraft)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: XXL Square Frames Frilly #6 (Go Kreate), Large Classic Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinder), 6002/2022, 6002/2018 & 6002/2019 (Joy Craft), LR0270 (Marianne Design)
Accessories: Lace (Live & Love Crafts), Silver Bells Die Cut Pack (Kaisercraft), Winter Decor Snow (stash), Iced Rhinestone Embellishments (Stampin’ Up)

I’m entering my card into the following challenges:

Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes

A Snowflakes Promise - #6 Winter or Christmas Themed

Nikki

Wish Big

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

‘Fantasy’.

Our wonderful sponsor for this challenge is

I’ve have created this pretty card to share with you today using a gorgeous Aurora Wings image and some pretty Pion papers.

I have printed my image 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; Flowers - RV95, RV93, RV91, Y28, Y26, Y23; Wings - BG93, BG91.

I have also added some Clear ‘Wink of Stella’ over the wings for a lovely sparkly affect. Unfortunately it doesn’t photograph well.

Here’s a closer look at the image.

and one more showing the flowers which are a mixture from Live & Love Crafts and Wild Orchid Crafts.

 

Supplies:
Stamps: Hydrangea Fairy (Aurora Wings), A Dozen Thoughts (Stampin’ Up)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Card: Naturals White (retired Stampin’ Up), Cryogen White
Papers: Violet 6”x6” - Fairytale of Spring (Pion Design)
Dies & Punches: Flourish Lace ‘Around the Page’ Punch (Martha Stewart), LR0240, LR0270 (Marianne Design)
Accessories: Metal Corner, Flowers & Shabby Seam Binding (Live & Love Crafts), Lace (stash), Flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts), Pearls (Stampin’ Up)

I’m entering my card into the following challenges:

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes

Craftyhazelnut’s Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper

Paradise of Stamps - #26 Ribbon, Lace & Pearls

Nikki

Purity

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

‘A Card of Many Folds’.

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 used the gorgeous image called ‘Purity’ and have created a Six-Fold Card.

Here’s a close up of the image…

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

Skin - E11, E00, E000, R20; Hair - E55, E53, E51; Clothes - R05, R02, R01, R00, YG17, YG13, YG11; Bird & Eyes - B04, B02, B01, B00; Bracelet - Y28, Y26, Y23.

This is what the card looks like open.

Supplies:
Stamps: Purity (The Paper Shelter), Petite Pairs (Stampin’ Up)
Card: Blushing Bride (Stampin’ Up), Cryogen White
Papers: Just Because & Sweet Chamomile - Botanical Tea Collection (Graphic 45)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: Small Classic & Scallop Circles, Timeless Rectangles (Spellbinder)
Accessories: Blushing Bride ribbon (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:

Digi Galore - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - #51 Anything Goes

Doodle Pantry - AIMPDC9 Anything Goes

Nikki

Pink, Flowers & Button

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

Our challenge for you today is

‘R is for Recipe’

Our sponsor for this challenge is All Dressed Up.

For my card today I chose to use the top line (Pink, Flowers, Buttons) and created this pretty card using ‘Girl on a Bike’ image from All Dressed Up.

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 & Basket – E57, E55, E53, E51; Clothes – BG13, BG11, BG10, R85, R83, R81; Bike - W9, W7, W5. W3, W1. 

Here’s a closer look at the image.

Supplies:
Stamps: Girl on a Bike (All Dressed Up), Teeny Tiny Sentiments (Stampin’ Up)
Card: Naturals White, Coastal Cabana (retired Stampin’ Up),  X-Press it Blending Card
Papers: ‘Adorbs’ 6 x 6 Designer Paper Pad (My Mind’s Eye)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: Cherish ‘Around the Page’ Punch (Martha Stewart), Curly Label Punch (Stampin’ Up)
Accessories: Rose Red Seam Binding, Very Vintage Buttons, Pearls (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.

Nikki

Mum to Be….

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

Anything Goes.

My card I’m sharing with you today is one I made for a Baby Shower. I’ve used the sweet ‘Mum To Be Tilda’ with some gorgeous paper from the Bundly of Joy Collection by Echo Park Paper Co.

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 & Ground - E57, E55, E53, E51
Dress - B97, B95, B93, B91
Shoes - C7, C5, C3, C1
Grass - YG97, YG95, YG93, YG91, YG25

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: Mum To Be Tilda (Magnolia), Teeny Tiny Sentiments (Stampin’ Up)
Card: Marina Mist & Whisper White (Stampin’ Up), Cryogen White
Paper: Sleep Tight - Bundle of Joy Collection (Echo Park Paper Co.)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: Large Classic & Scallop Ovals (Spellbinder), Cherish ‘Around the Page’ Punch (Martha Stewart), Curly Label Punch (retired Stampin’ Up)
Accessories: Flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts & Live & Love Crafts), Pearls, Antique Brad & Organza Ribbon (Stampin’ Up), Lace (stash)

I’m entering my card into the following challenges:

Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart - #76 Anything Goes

Nikki

Christmas Candy

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

‘Embossing of Any Kind’.

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 decided to get a head start on some Christmas Cards with this challenge and used the sweet Christmas Candy Fairy image.

My challenge components are the embossed die for my image and some heat embossed Frantage.

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

The colours I’ve used are: Skin - E11, E00, E000, R20; Hair - E57, E55, E53; Red - R27, R24, R22; Green - YG97, YG95, YG93, YG91; Gold - Y28, Y26, Y23, Y21; Greys - C7, C5, C3, C1, C00.

Here’s a close up of the image.

Supplies:
Stamps: Christmas Candy Fairy (The Paper Shelter)
Card: Naturals White, Real Red (Stampin’ Up), X-Press It Blending Card
Papers: FQB - Heart of Christmas (Nitwit Collections)
Ink & Markers: Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: Gold Labels Four (Spellbinder), Sentiment Die (Creative Dies), Flourish Lace ‘Around the Page’ Punch (Martha Stewart)
Accessories: Shabby Seam Binding, Lace, Pinecones (stash), Pearls (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:

Aurora Wings - #17 Anything with Wings

Christmas Card Challenges - #39 Anything Goes

 

Nikki

Smile….

I’m back today as a ‘Midweek Reminder’ for our current challenge at Midweek Magnolia. Our current challenge is…

Recipe - Use 1 image, 2 Designer Papers & 3 embellishments.  

I’ve created this sweet card using 1 image called ‘Cute Sakura Tilda’ from the Sakura Collection, 2 Designer Papers from the Secret Garden collection by Kaisercraft and 3 embellishments - Dies, Die Cut Shapes and Pearls.

 

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 & Shoes - E47, E44, E42
Clothes - BG75, BG72, BG70, R89, R85, R83, R81.
Flower & Pot - R83, R81, YG95, YG93, Y00, Y26, C5, C3, C1.

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: Cute Sakura Tilda
Card: Naturals White (retired Stampin’ Up), Cryogen White
Paper: Secret Garden 6 1/2” Paper Pad (Kaisercraft)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: Opulent Ovals (Spellbinder), Large Frames Frilly #15 (Go Kreate)
Accessories: Pearls (Stampin’ Up), Secret Garden Die Cut Shapes (Kaisercraft)

I’m entering my card into the following challenges:

Bunny Zoe’s Crafts - Shaped Cards

Nikki

May Your Days Be Merry & Bright…..

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

Our challenge for you today is

‘Q is for Queen of Hearts’
(Use a heart in your creation either as part of the image, paper or as an embellishment)

Our sponsor for this challenge is Polkadoodles.

I’ve chosen to use one of their pre-coloured images today from the Twiggy & Toots Collection and make this Christmas Card.

Isn’t this image adorable? And the image has a heart ornament and little hearts on her dress. Just perfect for this challenge. I was originally planning to colour this image but ran out of time so I was glad it comes with a pre-coloured in the fabulous collection along with lots of other wonderful images, sentiments, templates, etc.

My image was printed onto X-Press It Blending Card and cut out using the Large Classic & Scallop Square Nestabilities.

Here’s a closer look at the image.

 

Supplies:
Stamps: Angel Owl - Twiggy & Toots (Polkadoodles), Sentiment (LOTV)
Card: Thick Whisper White, Real Red & Garden Green (Stampin’ Up), X-Press it Blending Card
Papers: Season of Cheer Designer Series Paper (Stampin’ Up)
Ink & Markers: Real Red (Stampin’ Up)
Dies & Punches: Doohickey Club 2 (Magnolia), Large Classic & Scallop Square Nestabilities (Spellbinder), 1 3/4” Circle Punch (Stampin’ Up), Cherish ‘Around the Page’ Punch (Martha Stewart)
Accessories: Rhinestone (Stampin’ Up), 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.

Crafting from the Heart - #75 Anything Goes

Eureka Stamps - #156 Angels

Merry Monday Christmas Card Challenge - #170 Use Holly (My paper and in the image)

Nikki