Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Halloween Shadow Box

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

‘Halloween’.

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 decided to make a Halloween Shadow box today to showcase the lovely Adorable Halloween Witch and co-ordinating background from The Paper Shelter.

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I have made the shadow box using a cut file from the Silhouette Store and my Cameo. The spider web is cut from a doily and I’ve added a spider charm.

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

The colours I’ve used are: Skin - E11, E00, E000, R20; Hair & Broom - E47, E44, E42, E40; Clothes, Hat, Treats & Pumpkin - YR18, YR16, YR15, YR14, YR12, YG25, YG23, YG21, V09, V06, V05; Bag & Boots - W9, Y7, W5, W3, W1, W00.

Here’s a close up of the image.

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Supplies:
Stamps: Adorable Halloween Witch
Card: Basic Black (Stampin’ Up), X-Press It Blending Card
Ink & Markers: Copic Markers
Accessories: Spider Web Doilies (Stampin’ Up), Charm (stash), Silhouette Cameo

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:

Deep Ocean Challenge - #115 Halloween

Nikki



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So Spooky Tilda

I’m back today to share my latest creation for our Midweek Reminder at Midweek Magnolia. Our current challenge is…

Halloween

For my creation this week I’ve coloured the ‘So Spooky Tilda’ image from Magnolia and included a little Halloween treat bucket.

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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, Broom & Boots - W7, W5, W3, W1, W00
Clothes - YR15, YR14, YR12, V09, V06, V05, YG25, YG23, YG21

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.

Supplies:
Stamps: So Spooky Tilda (Magnolia)
Card: X-Press It Blending Card
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

I’m entering my card into the following challenges:

Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes

Get Creative Challenge - Halloween Colours

Not Just Cards - Anything Goes

Nikki



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Thursday, October 15, 2015

On Your Birthday

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

Our challenge for you today is

‘T is for Two’
(Use Two of Something, e.g. 2 papers, 2 embellishments, 2 dies, etc)

Our sponsor for this challenge is Aurora Wings.

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Mitzi from Aurora Wings kindly supplied some images for us to use and I chose the lovely Lotus Sprite.

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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 – E44, E42, E40; Flowers - YR68, YR65, YR61, YG95, YG93, YG91, Y28, Y26, Y23, Y21, Y00.

My papers are from the Summer Breeze collection by Kaisercraft and I have used 2 patterns for the challenge theme. I’ve also used 2 embellishments (ribbon & brad).

Here’s a closer look at the image.

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Supplies:
Stamps: Lotus Sprite (Aurora Wings), Sentiment (LOTV)
Card: Old Olive & Naturals Whtie (Stampin’ Up), Cryogen White
Papers: Summer Breeze 6 1/2” Paper Pad (Kaisercraft))
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: 1 3/4” Circle Punch (Stampin’ Up)
Accessories: Organza Ribbon & Antique Brads (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.

Fab ‘N’ Funky - #277 Make It Square

Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes

Aurora Wings - #18 Anything Goes

Nikki



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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Pretty in Pink

My card I’m sharing with you today is for the current challenge at Midweek Magnolia and that is…. 

‘CAS or Overloaded’.

There is still one more week to play along so if you have joined us yet why not get creating with some gorgeous Magnolia items and enter the challenge.

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The image I’ve used is called ‘Golden Week Tilda’ and is from the Sakura Collection. I have stamped my image 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 & Flowers - R85, R83, R81, YG93, YG91

Here’s another picture...

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I’ve used 4 Magnolia Doohickey Dies - Summer Gate, Bloomy Tag, Mushroom Kit and Swirly Butterfly.

Here’s a close up of the 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.

Supplies:
Stamps: Golden Week Tilda (Sakura Collection)
Card: Naturals White (Stampin’ Up), X-Press it Blending Card
Paper: “Sea Breeze” Rose Path (Magnolia)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, Sahara Sand Inkpad (Stampin’ Up)
Dies & Punches: Swirly Butterfly, Bloomy Tag, Mushroom Kit & Summer Gate (Magnolia Doohickey), Small & Large Classic Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinder), XXL Square Frames Frilly #5 (Go Kreate)
Accessories: Lace & White Shabby Seam Binding (Live & Love Crafts)

I’m entering my card into the following challenges:

Crafting From The Heart - #81 Anything Goes

The Cute Pie Challenge - #92 Pretty In Pink

Use Your Stuff - #195 Use Ribbon on your project

Glitter ‘N’ Sparkle - #158 Use Some Pink

Nikki



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Thursday, October 1, 2015

Miss Sunshine

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

Our challenge for you today is

‘S is for Sprinkles’
(Use some Embossing Powder, Glitter, Frantage, etc on your creation)

Our sponsor for this challenge is

Art by Miran.
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I amusing  the very cute ‘Miss Sunshine’ for my card today.

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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: Skin – E11, E00, E000, R20; Hair – E55, E53, E51; Dress & Shoes – BG13, BG11, BG10, RV13, RV11; Flowers - Y17, Y15, Y13, Y11, YR24, YR23, YR21. 

Here’s a closer look at the image.

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I’ve added some Dazzling Details glitter to the shoes and the butterfly die for the ‘Sprinkles’ needed for the challenge.

Here’s a look at the butterflies close up.

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Supplies:
Stamps: Miss Sunshine (Art by Miran),
Card: X-Press it Blending Card,
Papers: My Girl ‘Genuine’ Paper (My Mind’s Eye), Fountain (Fancy Pants Designs)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: 6002/0251 & 6002/0356 (Joy Crafts), Heart Swirl (Magnolia Doohickey), Oval Framelits & 1 3/4” Circle Punch (Stampin’ Up), Large Frames Frilly #15 (Go Kreate)
Accessories: Dazzling Details (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 by Design - Anything Goes

Die Cuttin’ Divas - #235 Anything Goes

Crafting from the Heart - #79 Anything Goes

Nikki



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