Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Warmest Wishes

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

‘A Christmas Card’.

This week, as always, we are sponsored by The Paper Shelter and Veronica is 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 used this pretty image called 'Fairy Christmas Eve' to create my Christmas Card today.  I have teamed it with some lovely papers from Kaisercraft's Christmas Wishes paper pad. 



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 - E44, E43, E42
Fairies Clothes & Stocking - V25, V22, V20, RV95, RV93, RV91
Lantern - Y26, Y23, Y21, C3, C1, C00
Candle - C3, C1, C00, YR18, YR16, YR15, YR12

Here's a close up of the image. 



Supplies: 
Stamps: Fairy Christmas Eve (The Paper Shelter)
Card: Naturals White (retired Stampin' Up), Cryogen White
Papers: Christmas Wishes 6 1/2" Paper Pad (Kaisercraft)
Ink & Markers: Copic Markers
Accessories: Liquid Applique. 

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.





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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Happy Birthday

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

‘Anything Goes’. 

Today I'm sharing with you this pretty Birthday card I've made as you can never have enough of them. The pretty image is called '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 & Boots – E44, E43, E42, E41
Clothes – R05, R02, R01, R00
Flowers & Leaves – R05, R02, R01, R00, BG99, BG96, BG93, BG90

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: Tilda with Fantasy Flower (Magnolia), 
Card: Naturals White (retired Stampin' Up)
Paper: Worn Rose Wallpaper & Sage Kitchen Cloth - 'Summer Memories' Collection (Magnolia Ink)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: LR0376, LR0269 & LR0300 (Marianne Design), 1 3/4" Circle Punch (Stampin' Up)
Accessories: Shabby Seam Binding, Antique Brad, Flower, Lace (stash)

I’m entering my card into the following challenges: 

Through The Craftroom Door - Anything Goes
Crafting From the Heart - #137 Anything Goes


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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

The Lady

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

‘More Than One...’.

This week, as always, we are sponsored by The Paper Shelter and Veronica is 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'm using a gorgeous image today to called 'The Lady' to create this pretty card. 



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 - E55, E53, E51
Clothes - RV99, RV95, RV93, RV91, BG72, BG70, BG96, BG93, BG90

Here’s a close up of the image…



Supplies: 
Stamps: The Lady (The Paper Shelter) 
Card: Naturals White (retired Stampin' Up)
Papers: Vintage Summer Basics 1933 (Maja Design)
Ink & Markers: Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: Floral Ovals (Spellbinders), Oval Collection Framelits (retired Stampin' Up), 6002/0356 & 6002/0357 (Joy Crafts/Noor! Design) 
Accessories: Seam Binding, Lace, Flower (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:

Craft Your Passion - #338 Anything Goes
Brown Sugar - #224 Anything Goes


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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Warmest Thoughts

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

Our challenge for you today is... 

T is for Three
(3 papers, 3 die cuts, 3 embellishments)

Our sponsor for this challenge is

with this fabulous prize. 

For my card today I'm making a Christmas card using a gorgeous Magnolia Image called 'Christmas Eve Tilda'. I've used 3 papers. 3 Marianne Design Dies and 3 embellishments (lace, ribbon, pearl).



My image has been 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 – E11, E00, E000, R20; 
Hair – E44, E43, E42 
Clothes & Present - BG13, BG11, BG10, R83, R81, R37, R35, R31. 

Here’s a closer look at the image.

Supplies: 
Stamps: Christmas Eve Tilda (Magnolia), Sentiment (LOTV)
Card: Whisper White Thick (Stampin' Up), X-Press It Blending Card
Papers: Festive Wishes Paper Pack (Wild Rose)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: 1 3/4" Circle Punch (Stampin' Up), LR0376, LR0270 & LR0142 (Marianne Design) 
Accessories: Red Shabby Seam Binding, Lace, Pearl (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. 

Marvelous Magnolia - Anything Goes
Magnolia-licious - Anything Goes
Crafting with Friends - #31 Anything Goes



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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

A White Christmas

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

‘Winter’. 

I’ve made this pretty card today using the ‘Tilda in Cozy Coat’ image from Magnolia’s ‘Waiting For Christmas’ Collection. 



My image has been stamped onto X-Press It Blening Card 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
Clothes – BG75, BG72, BG70
Boots & Trim –  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: Tilda in Cozy Coat (Magnolia), Teeny Tiny Sentiments (Stampin' Up)
Card: Whisper White Thick & Standard (Stampin' Up), X-Press It Blending Card
Paper: Silver Bells 6 1/2" Paper Pad (Kaisercraft)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: Large Classic & Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinder), LR0240 (Marianne Design), Summer Gate & Doohickey Club #2 (Magnolia Doohickey's), Hanging Stockings & Tag (unknown)
Accessories: Flower (stash)

I’m entering my card into the following challenges: 



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Friday, November 4, 2016

Let it Snow

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

‘ICE and/or SNOW with lots of texture and sparkle’. 



For my card today I'm using 'In The Snow Ski Tilda' from the Winter Wonderland Collection 2013 by Magnolia. 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 – E47, E44, E43; Clothes – B95. B93, B91, W5, W3, W1, W00; Skis – C5, C3, C1, C00. 

Here’s a closer look at the image. 



My image has been cut & then layered using the Classic Circle Nestabilities and then layered onto a Labels Twenty Two die. I've added a Snowflake tag, some snowflakes and a Christmas Tree using Magnolia dies. 

The paper I’ve used is called 'Winter Wonderland' In The Snow by Magnolia Ink. 

I’ve added lots of Dazzling Details to the snowflakes, tree and image for lots of sparkle. 

Supplies:
Stamps: In The Snow Ski Tilda (Magnolia), Sentiment (LOTV)
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic
Card: Naturals White (retired Stampin' Up), Cryogen White
Papers: 'Winter Wonderland' In The Snow (Magnolia Ink) 
Dies & Punches: Large & Small Classic Circle Nestabilities, Labels Twenty-Two (Spellbinder), Spruce, So Wrapped Snowflake (Magnolia Doohickey's), XXL Square Frames Frilly #6 (Go Kreate)
Accessories: Winter Decor Snow, Dazzling Details

I’m entering my card into the following challenges: 

Crafting with an Attitude - #21 Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations - #29 Anything Goes
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - Glitter & Sparkle



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Wednesday, November 2, 2016

A Birthday Gift

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

‘A Card for a Child’.

This week, as always, we are sponsored by The Paper Shelter and Veronica is 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 created a birthday card suitable for a child today using the 'Birthday Present' image from The Paper Shelter. 



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
Clothes - R85, R83, R81, BG15, BG13, BG11, BG10
Balloon & Present - Y17, Y15, Y13, Y11

Here’s a close up of the image. 




Supplies: 
Stamps: Birthday Present (The Paper Shelter), Petite Pairs (retired Stampin' Up)
Card: Whisper White Thick (Stampin' Up), X-Press It Blending Card 
Papers: Kite Strings - My Girl (My Mind's Eye), Boy Crazy - Molly (Bella BLVD) 
Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers 
Dies & Punches: Large Classic Oval & Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Oval Punch & Scallop Oval Punch (retired Stampin' Up), Heart Banner (La La Land Crafts)
Accessories:  Seam Binding & Lace (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:

Crafting From The Heart - #134 Anything Goes



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