Wednesday, June 29, 2016

A Little Gift....

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

‘Photo Inspiration’.

Here is the photo to use. 


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 taken the fresh produce in the photo and decided to make a pretty gift bag using the sweet 'Green Apples' image from The Paper Shelter. 



My image has been stamped onto X-Press It Blending card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I have coloured my image with my Copic Markers in the following colours: 

Skin - E11, E00, E000, R20
Hair - E44, E43, E42, E40
Clothes & Boots - V99, V95, V93, V91, V28, V25, V22, V20
Apples - YG95, YG93, YG91

Here’s another photo…



And a close up of the image....




Supplies: 
Stamps: Green Apples (The Paper Shelter), Best Yet (retired SU)
Card: Perfect Plum (SU), X-Press It Blending Card
Papers: Authentique
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches:  1 3/8" Circle Punch & Scallop Circle Punch (SU)
Accessories: Wisteria Wonder Seam Binding, Dahlia Assortment (retired SU), Flowers (WOC), Charm (Marianne Design), Lace (Stash), Shabby Seam Binding (Live & Love 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:

Crafting with Friends - #23 Anything Goes
Morgan's ArtWorld - #13 Use Patterned Paper
Simply Papercraft - #31 Anything Goes




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Happy 18th

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

‘Celebration’. 

I’ve made this pretty card today using ‘Celebration Tilda'. 



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 & Headpiece – R85, R83, R81, W1
Shoes & Gloves – W5, W3, W1, W00, R81

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: Celebration Tilda (Magnolia), Memorable Moments (retired SU)
Card: Naturals White (retired SU), Cryogen White
Paper: 'Turning Leaves' Vintage Birds & 'Sweet Crazy Love' Eau de Cologne (Magnolia)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: XXL Square Frames Frilly #5 (Go Kreate), Large Classic Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinder), LR0387, LR0240 (Marianne Design)
Accessories: Vintage Brad, Very Vanilla Seam Binding, Pearls (SU), Flowers (WOC), Lace (stash)

I’m entering my card into the following challenges: 

Artistic Inspirations - #159 Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - #318 Anything Goes
Stamps & Fun = Creativity - #281 Lace & Pearls
Paradise of Magnolia - #40 Ribbon or Twine



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Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Christmas Wishes

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

‘Ribbons & Buttons’.

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 this challenge I decided to make a Christmas Card using the 'Christmas Stocking' image. 



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,
Hair - E44, E43, E42
Stocking, Top & Hat - BG18, BG15, BG13, BG11, BG10, R02, R01, R00, Y15, Y13, Y11, T3, T1, T0. 

Here's a close up of the image.



Supplies: 
Stamps: Christmas Stocking (The Paper Shelter), Sentiments (LOTV)
Card: Naturals White (retired Stampin' Up), Cryogen White 
Papers: Candy Cane Lane Collection (Bo Bunny)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: Large Classic & Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinder), 6002/2021 (Joy Crafts), 1 3/4" Circle Punch (Stampin' Up) 
Accessories: Silver Satin Ribbon, Blushing Bride Cotton Ribbon, Home For Christmas Designer Buttons (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:

Simply Create Too - #111 Use Buttons or Bows
Crafting with an Attitude - #16 Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination - #90 Anything Goes



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A Day Full of Happiness

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

‘Anything Goes’. 

I’ve made this pretty card today using 'Daffodil Tilda' from Magnolia’s ‘Spring Fever’ Collection. When I decided to use this image I remembered some paper I've been stashing for a long time and thought this would be the perfect time to put it to use. 



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

Skin – E11, E00, E000, R20
Hair & Shoes – E47, E44, E43, E42
Clothes – YG93, YG91, W3, W1, W00
Daffodils – Y38, Y35, Y32

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: Daffodil Tilda (Magnolia), Sentiment (LOTV)
Card: Naturals White (retired Stampin' Up), Cryogen White
Paper: 6 x 6 Daffodil Pad - Tim Coffey (K&Company)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: Open Hearts Doily Border (La La Land Crafts), Monarch Butterfly Punch (Martha Stewart), 1 3/4" Circle Punch (Stampin' Up)
Accessories: Seam Binding, Pearls

I’m entering my card into the following challenges:

Classic Design Team Open Challenge - #3 Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
Magnolia-licious - Anything Goes



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For You

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

Our challenge for you today is... 

J is for 'Just As You Like'...
(Anything Goes)

Our sponsor for this challenge is 


The image I'm using today on my card is from All Dressed Up an is called 'For You'. 



My image has been printed 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, E51  
Dress & Pot - B97, B95, B93, B91
Bow - YG25, YG23, YG21
Flowers - R02, R01. R00.
  
Here’s a closer look at the image.



Supplies: 
Stamps: For You (All Dressed Up)
Card: Whisper White Thick (Stampin' Up), Bordering Blue (retired Stampin' Up), X-Press It Blending Card
Papers: by Authentique 
Ink & Markers: Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: 6002/0251 (Joy Crafts), Large & Small Classic & Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinder) 
Accessories: Flowers (WOC), 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.

The Crafty Addicts - #17 Anything Goes/Summertime
2 Creative Chicks - #11 Anything Goes



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Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Flower Power

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

‘Flower Power’.

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 pretty image called 'Sunshine'.



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
Dress - R85, R83, R81
Trim, Hat & Shoes - BG13, BG11, BG10

Here’s a close up of the image…



Supplies: 
Stamps: Sunshine (The Paper Shelter), Petite Pairs (retired Stampin' Up)
Card: Primrose Petals (retired Stampin' Up), Cryogen White
Papers: Oh La La for Her (My Mind's Eye)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: Large Classic & Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinder), Large Oval Punch & Oval Scallop Punch (retired Stampin' Up) 
Accessories: Wild Wasabi Seam Binding & Dahlia embellishment (retired Stampin' Up), Flowers (WOC), Lace. 

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:

Artistic Inspirations - #157 Anything Goes / Twist of Flowers
Craft Your Passion - #314 Anything Goes
Glitter N Sparkle - #190 Flower Power
Alphabet Challenge - G is for Girlie
QKR Stampede - #193 Birthday



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