Colouring for Pleasure

SWEETPEA DT INSPIRATION

2012-02-23T12:23:00.000Z

Hi - it's my turn Sharon to share some inspiration.

Seems so long ago since I last did my post! I haven't been able to craft much lately due to illness so I used a stamped image I'd coloured a while ago but had never got around to making into a card - I think because I was stumped and didn't know where to go with the design!

Fortunately, for me I had some bits and pieces on the floor sorting out which papers to use with what images etc and this sweetpea image just happened to be lying on the design paper I've used. Problem solved and away to go.

The stamps is Meredith Dillman's Pearl and is available here as either a single stamp or as part of a set of four ©Meredith Dillman's sheet 5, Plate 107.

I hope you like what I've done with her - you are welcome to check out my blog here for further details.

Medium:
Copics

Papers:
My Minds Eye Paper pack

Dies used:
Snowflake dies from Spellbinders
Marianne dies and Magnolia
Sentiment frame - Spellbinders
Cheery Lyn Frame die
Circle - punch

Embellishments:
Epoxy circle sticker
Pearls
Ribbon bow

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Cooking up with Kate - Favourite things (my favourite things of the moment are Epiphany Epoxy kit and lots of dies - not forgetting Copics which I would be lost without)
Inky Impressions - Punches/Dies
Little Darlings - Favourite embellishment (Epiphany Epoxy kit)
Paper Pretties - Punches/dies
Paper Shelter - Add a sentiment

PAPERPLAY CHALLENGE - SOMETHING FOR A MOTHER, DAUGHTER, ETC

2012-02-23T06:05:00.000Z

It's time for Team B to show off their creativity this week and the challenge is something for your Mum, Sister, Aunt, Daughter, Niece - actually any special female in your life really!

I did wonder if I would get this posted in time as I had quite a lot of problems along the way!

Thought I'd colour the image and do a cream on cream card. Tried colouring a background which started OK and then I went a bit mad and absolutely hated - so had the job of cutting out the image - thought I'd leave a border around the image which would be easier to cut out - No - didn't like that either so had to go for the trickier cut - which I think turned out OK as my eyes aren't what they should be but haven't plucked up the courage to go to the Opticians.

Next I wanted to incorporate some dies using my cricut having just got it out of the cupboard after it had been on vacation practically all the time I've had it! Managed to download Craftroom to plot out where I wanted the dies and the sizes. Tick - this part went to plan.

Well I played around with bits and pieces for hours and did not come up with one layout I liked which is when I gave up and went for backing papers. Again I played around with the layout not complete happy with outcome. Eventually after many hours I settled on the above.

I love the quote which is said to be a quote from Sophia Loren. I also added a note with a butterfly on as a personal message.

Techniques:

USED: MASKING TECHNIQUE - JOINING TWO IMAGES

Stamps:
SWEETPEA - ©Conie Fong's Dozen Roses
SWEETPEA - ©Conie Fong's Bella
Papers used: My minds Eye - Antique dots

Medium:
Copics
Glaze pen for nose and eyes
White gel pen
Glitter - ribbon
Distressing ink pad

Papers:
As above and plain cream card stock

Dies used:
All cut using the Cricut

Embellishments:
Butterfly stickers
Pearl
Ribbon and bow
Flowers
Charm

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Deep Ocean Challenge - Pink and Brown
Crazy Admigo Challenge - use a tag
Sassy Cheryl's - No embossing
Sparkle Creation...... - Heart
Hooked on crafts - Heart
iCopic Lover - Animal
Stamp and Create - Love
There she goes - Animals
There's magic in the air - For someone you love -Colours
Touch Twin Markers and more - Animals

THE PIXIE COTTAGE - CHALLENGE #109 BUTTON AND BOWS

2012-02-22T07:53:00.000Z

This week's challenge again has a choice our Sketch or Button and Bows alternatively you can do both. I have chosen the theme this week and have used two digi stamps and merged them together to show off this great digital stamp from the Pixie Cottage by Artish.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: The Pixie Cottage Digital Image Vanity
girl digi - Sweet Adorables
Papers used: My Minds Eye - Girls

Medium:
Copics
Prisma and Polychromo pencils
Black pen
White gel pen
Spica pens

Papers:
As above plus Co-ordinations and
Silver mirri

Dies used:
Memory box - butterfly
Magnolia - border
Spellbinder - leaves
Marianne - single leaf
Flower dies
McGills Flower punch

Embellishments:
Ribbon bow
Buttons
Brads

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Paper Creations Ink... - Your favourite technique (merging 2 images)
Stamps R Us - Anything goes
The Crazy Challenge - Die or Punch
There's magic in the Air - For someone you love plus Pink/White + one other colour
Pollycraft - Ribbon and buttons
NettieG's Digital Gems - Anything goes
Lollipop Crafts - Anything goes

JUST TO SAY

2012-02-20T12:01:00.001Z

This gorgeous image is a digi from Saturated Canary and is called THANK YOU.

For this project I decided to use a book of papers from Kanban so having picked my papers I started on the colouring. Started to regret colour choice almost straight away but decided to keep going and see what would happen.

Turned out to be one of my Husband's favourites so hopefully others will think so too!

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: Digi stamp - Saturated Canary - THANK YOU
Papersused: Kanban paper pack

Medium:
Copics
Primsa and Polychrome pencils
Sukura pens
PVA glue for faux pearls

Papers:
As above plus Co-ordinations

Dies used:
Frame - cut with cricut
Memory Box - decorative circle and butterfly
Marianne - small flowers
Marianne and Spellbinders for other flowers

Embellishments:
Epiphany Epoxy punch and sticker
gems
brads

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Pile it On - Sending Happiness
Scrappy Frogs - Dies
Sketchy Colours - Blues and grey
Dies to die for - Dies
Fab 'n Funky - Something new (Cricut)

FLOWER POWER

2012-02-20T11:17:00.000Z

This digi is one of my favourites from Saturated Canary because it reminds me of the late sixty's and a pair of trousers I had. I loved them - they were paisley pattern in pinks and purples with a lilac belt!

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: Digi stamp - Saturated Canary - Hippielov
Papers used: My Minds Eye Paper Pack

Medium:
Copics
Polychromo and Primsa pencils
PVA glue for faux pearls

Papers:
As above plus Co-ordinations

Dies used:
Cheery Lyn Forest frame
Magnolia doily flower and butterfly
Marianne Flowers and Leaves
Daisy flower punch
Spellbinders Sentiment frame

Embellishments:
Pearls
Brads

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Paper Sundaes - Birthdays
Dies to dies for - Anything goes
Card Crafters Circle - Die cuts
Fun with Shapes and more - die cuts/punches
Fabulous Friday - Brads

DON'T YOU JUST LOVE THIS!

2012-02-20T10:30:00.002Z

This is one of the digi stamps from Saturated Canary and I love the face on this one - great eyes!

This week I'm into Tent cards and this is the first one this week! I also investigated in the new Epoxy stickers and punches from Crafters Companion and have been busy playing with them!

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: Digi Stamp - Saturated Canary - COPICA
Papers used: My Minds Eye Paper pack - Antique dots

Medium:
Copics
PVA glue for faux pearls

Papers:
As above plus
Co-ordinations

Dies used:
All cut using Cricut

Embellishments:
Epiphany Epoxy punch and stickers
Bow
Faux brads

Best wishes and thanks for looking,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Creative Inspirations Paint - Polka dots
Crafty Annes - Bold and BrightAllsorts - Free and Easy February
Crafty Emma - Spots and dots
Less in more - Punch (epoxy discs)

PHINDY'S PLACE CHALLENGE - BLING IT UP

2012-02-17T09:37:00.001Z

INTRODUCTION

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: Spring Dress Kulla
Paper used: CD Forever Friends Gold and Black Collection

Medium:
Copics
Prisma and Polychromo pencils
White gel pen
PVA glue - faux pearls

Papers:
As above plus
Co-ordinations

Dies used:
Corner (chipboard)
McGills Flower punch

Embellishments:
Sentiment
Various flowers
Bow
3d Butterfly
Pins and faux pearls

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Inky Impressions - Punches/dies
Little Darlings - Favourite embellishment (Flowers made from punches)
Penny's Paper .... - Anything goes
Sweet stamping - Roses

THE PIXIE COTTAGE - CHALLENGE #108 ANYTHING BUT A CARD

2012-02-15T08:00:00.000Z

This week's challenge is ANYTHING BUT A CARD and SKETCH or Sketch only. As it's a card I gone for the sketch.

The stamp I've used this week is another digital background stamp by Artish. This one is called IMAGE ROSE COVERED TRELLIS available from the Pixie Cottage.

Medium:
Copics, Black pen, Spica pens

Papers: My Minds Eye

Dies used: Spellbinders flourishes

Embellishments: 3d Butterflies, Sentiment, Faux brads, Flowers

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Digital Tuesday - Use your stash
Sweet Stamps - Roses
The Cheerful Stamp... - Happy Birthday
Paper Pretties - Flowers
Simon Says Stamp... - Anything goes

CUTIE

2012-02-14T14:32:00.000Z

I coloured this image specify for the Saturated Canary Challenge which is Red, Pink and White.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: Digi - Saturated Canary - Picnic
Papersused: Bo Bunny

Medium: Copics, Polychromo pencils, black pen, Stickles glitter

Papers: As above plus Co-ordinations

Dies used: Creda border, Spellbinders fleu de leys and sentiment label, Marianne Flowers and frame, Magnolia border punch (use main image)

Embellishments: Brads

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Inky Wincy - recipe
Karens Doodles - Celebrate
Paper Pretties - Flowers
Stamps R Us - Anything goes
Saturated Canary - Red, Pink and White

PHINDYS PLACE - CIRCLES

2012-02-10T08:00:00.000Z

This week's challenge at Phindys Place is CIRCLES - so pretty easy challenge here.

I have used this gorgeous image from Phindys Place called SCOOPS OF LOVE.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: SCOOPS OF LOVE - PHINDYS PLACE
Papers used: MY MINDS EYE PAPER PACK

Medium:
Copics
Prisma and Polychromo pencils
Black pen

Papers:
As above plus
Co-ordinations

Dies used:
My Memories die - floral circle
McGills flower punch - large rose

Embellishments:
3d butterfly
bow
faux brads
Mixture of flowers

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Crafty Purple Frog - Flowers
Craft Us Crazy - Anything goes
Sassy Studio - Birthday card
Little Darlings - Favourite embellishment (brads)
Pixie Cottage - Red

SWC - CHALLENGE #26 - BIRTHDAYS

2012-02-09T16:07:00.000Z

Hi everyone,

Welcome to this month's challenge at Sunday's with Crissy and the theme this month is BIRTHDAYS. I have used one of Crissy's gorgeous new digital release stamps called SPRING LAMB and is available from WHIMSY STAMPS.

I love this image and did toy with the idea of including sentiments with a play on You/Ewe but in the end I decided to keep it quite simple and understated.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: As above
Papers used: My Minds Eye - Antique dots

Medium: Copics and pencils, Black pen

Papers: As above, plus Co-ordinations

Embellishments: Flowers, Faux brads, Sentiment

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Crafts and Me = New image
Scrapbook Sisters - Anything goes
OWH Stars and Stamps - No glitter Birthday cards
Celebrate the Occasion - Birthday
Papertake Weekly - Anything goes

Paperplay Challenge - Week 6

2012-02-09T06:38:00.000Z

This week's challenge at Paperplay is called LOVE LETTERS and it is the turn of Team B to give you inspiration.

Our sponsor this week is by Stamp Fairy - freebies are available here.

I have used a digital stamp from Elizabeth Bell and have wanted to use this stamp for some time hence why I haven't used sponsor's image.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: Digi stamp - Elizabeth Bell
Papers used: Papermania

Medium:
Copics and Pencils
Black pen
Spica glitter pen
Sukura glitter pen

Papers:
As above plus plain black cardstock

Dies used:
Marianne flower die
Spellbinders flower dies
Daisy die
McGills flower punch
Memory box - hearts
Spellbinder label
Marianne flourishes and hearts

Embellishments:
Red flowers
Brads
Gems
Ribbon and bow

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Elphine House - Hearts
My Mums Craft shop - Love
The Paper Shelter - Valentine
Scrapbook Stamp ---- - Once upon a time
Stampavie and more - Love
Whimsy Stamps - Love
Truly Scrumptious - Love and hearts

THE PIXIE COTTAGE - CHALLENGE #107 RED

2012-02-08T08:00:00.000Z

This week's challenge at the Pixie Cottage is the choice of use of sketch provided or use the colour RED and for the really clever crafter's you can use both.

I have gone for the theme RED for my project. The stamp I used is a digi stamp by ARTISH called The Pixie Cottage Digital Image Plush Couch

I have to admit to a few mishaps over this one. I chose the backing papers first and thought I'd use red as the accent colour. So colouring the image I wasn't sure I'd used red enough so went a bit mad there! Then thought I try a fancy cut border using spellbinders. All was going well until the last cut when the die slipped removing too much of the image ! Then thought I'd cut it right down and mat it - didn't like and the mishap could be seen by me and once you know it's there that's all you see!

Not wanting to re-start decided to keep going and see what would happen. Changed the mat to a Frame and this hid problem.

Next blip was the embellishments - flowers - looked OK before I stuck them down. Decided that there wasn't enough RED meaning that was what the challenge was so decided to add die cuts and then more die cut and even more die cuts. Unsure plundered on!

Well now I was completely unsure whether or not I liked it. Thought it had turned out too busy in my effort to add extra red to the project. Then went to mount the project on the card only to find I hadn't got any cardstock large enough so had to use two A3 pieces and join together making the spine. Still unconvinced added some faux stitching.

That said I yo-yoed from not liking it to quite liking it. Anyway I didn't dislike it enough to bin it so must mean I liked it more than I didn't!

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: The Pixie Cottage - Digital stamp - Plush couch by Artish
Papersused: My minds eye paper pack - antique dots

Medium:
Copics
Pencils
White gel pen
Spica pens

Papers:
As above

Dies used:
Marianne - heart
Cherry Lynn - flourish
Magnolia - swirl
Memory box - label
Memory box - Hearts

Embellishments:
Ribbon
Bows
Various flowers
Leaves
Faux brads
3d butterflies

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Celebrate the Occasion - Anything goes Birthday
Crafty Sentiments - Lets go Girly
Digital Tuesday - Pink or Red
Everybody art challenge - Love
Ladybug Crafts ..... - he loves me .....
Papertake Weekly - Anything goes

SWEETPEA DT - SHARON'S TURN

2012-02-06T06:22:00.002Z

I had been wanting to use this collection of stamps from Elizabeth Bell but Christmas came and I was unable to craft. I must admit it took me a few days to get back into crafting - may be it's a little bit like when you fall off a bike - you are apprehensive about getting back on it!

I have used two stamps on this project from Elizabeth Bell's PARTY COLLECTION - Party Play and Party Present available here

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: sweetpea's - Elizabeth Bell - Party Collection
Papers: Unknown

Medium:
Copics
Primsa and Polychromo pencils
Black roller ball
White gel pen
Stickers glitter glue
PVA glue - faux pearls

Papers:
Unknown
Co-orindations

Dies used:
Spellbinders
Flourish - ?
McGills Flower punches
Martha Steward border punch

Embellishments:
Pearl necklace
Beaded wire
Sentiment
Pearls
Flowers

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Birthday Sundaes - birthday sentiment
Pan Pastel - Happy Birthday
Quirky crafts - make a scene (party scene)
Sketchy Colours - Purple and turquoise
The Paper players - Flowers (large flower made from punch)
The Squirrel and the fox - Party

THREE IN ONE

2012-02-04T05:14:00.004Z

CARD 3 - MONOCHROMATIC

A few nights ago I decided to colour the same image in three different colour schemes. I had some flexi markers that I hadn't really used so decided I would use them for one, they were mostly pastel shades so not being brave enough to made a skin tone I did use Copics for the skin.

The second one I decided to go Sepia although I don't think it is a true Sepia although I did only use the copics earth family of browns.

For the third image I wanted to try mono-tone which is something I haven't done before - I have coloured an images mostly using grey's but have usually kept the skin tone normal. This was my first entire monochromatic image.

My favourite is the third image the black and white image and so far is the favourite of those that have seen all three images!

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: free digital stamp from Colouring Pages
Papers used: Papermania

Medium:
Copics - Warm and Cool grey's
Black pen
Black distressing ink pad
Papers

As above plus
Black cardstock
Silver Linen card
Dies used:

Memory box - heart border
Magnolia - doily flowers
Marianne - Leaves
Flower punch - daisy
Flower punch - rose
Embellishments:
Pearls
Pins
Ticket sentiment

CARD 3 Monochromatic
Challenges I'm entering this into
The Artistic Stampers - Hearts
By the Cute and Girly - Love is in the air
Freshly Brewed - Love
Joanna Sheen - Love is in the air
Lia Stampz - For your valentine

CARD 2 - SEPIA

Medium:
Copics - Earth colours
Black pen
Papers:

My Minds Eye - Antique dots
Gold Linen cardstock
Dies used:

Spellbinders flourishes
Spellbinders frame
Sizzix daisy die
Flower punches
Embellishments:
Flowers
Sentiment
Pearls
Brads
Pins

CARD 2 - SEPIA
Challenges I'm entering this into
Sparkles Forum - new crafty goodies (Pins and punches)
Colour Creates - D/brown, L/brown - white or cream
Craft Us Crazy - Anything goes
Do you stack up - Anything goes
Pixie Dust Studio - Girly girl

CARD 1 - PASTELS

Medium:
Flexi-markers
Copics
Black pen
Papers:
My Minds Eye - Antique dots
Co-ordinations

Dies used:
Nellies corner die
Spellbinders label die
Spellbinders butterflies

Embellishments:
Gems
Pearls
Flowers

CARD 1 - PASTELS
Challenges I'm entering this into
Crafts and me - pins
Divas by design - Anything goes
Digi my world - Birthday
Fab 'n Funky - use a digi
Inky Impressions - Pearls or bling

Best wishes,

PHINDYS PLACE = COLOUR INSPIRATION

2012-02-03T08:00:00.000Z

This week's challenge is a photo inspiration so this can be translated in so many ways.

For this challenge I have used the newly release digi stamp HULA IN TO YOUR HEART. Just had to have this one the minute it was released.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: Hula in to your heart
Papers used: My Minds Eye Paper pack

Medium:
Copics
Prisma and Polychromo pencils
Black pen

Papers:
As above plus Co-ordinations

Embellishments:
Flowers
Faux brads

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Craft us crazy - Anything goes
Do you stack up - Anything goes
Pals Paper Arts - Any reds
Rainbow Ladies - someone wearing red
Divas by Design - Anything goes
Fab 'n Funky - Use a digi

THE PIXIE COTTAGE CHALLENGE

2012-02-01T06:59:00.000Z

This week's challenge is again a choice use our Sketch and/or Clean and Simple. Surprisingly Clean and Simple is much more difficult than you think or it was for me!
So I'm not sure this qualifies for Clean and Simple so it may just have to be the SKETCH!

sketch used:

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: The Pixie Cottage - Digital background - !!NEW The Pixie Cottage Digital Image The Cafe by ArTish
Crissy Armstrongs - Love set (boy and girl)

Papers used:

Polka Doodles CD

Medium:
Copics and SNoir
Prisma and Polychromo pencils
White gel pen
Sukura pens

Papers:
Black - WHSmith
Pattern - Polka Doodle CD

Dies used:
Cuttlebug - Sentiment

Embellishments:
Flowers
Faux brads
Ribbon

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into

Truly Madly Crafty - Anything goes
The Shabby Tearooms - Love is in the air
Stamps R Us - Love/Valentine
Paper Pretties - Love
Digi Makeover challenge - Valentine
Cheery Lynns designs - Sweethearts
Cheerful Stamp Pad - Romance is in the air

CRAFTERS COMPANION - ANYTHING GOES

2012-02-01T01:12:00.004Z

1st of February - can't believe how quickly January has gone - sign of age I suppose! The older you get the quicker it seems to disappear!

Well as it's the 1st of the month it's time for another challenge at Crafters Companion and this month challenge is a favourite of mine ANYTHING GOES.

I have used a Flower Soft stamp from Crafters Companion which I coloured some time ago probably around the time I started blogging.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: Crafters Companion - Flower Soft
Papers used: My Minds Eye Paper Pack

Medium:
Copics

Papers:
As above plus
Co-ordinations

Embellishments:
Ribbon and bow
Faux brads
Button
Sentiment

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Heart Song Inspiration - Buttons or brags
Make it Monday - Anything goes
The Cutie Pie Challenge - Favourite song (Football song - Englands old World Cup song - Back Home)
The Ribbon Reel - Ribbon and Button

ADELE

2012-02-01T00:48:00.000Z

Well after a couple of tuff week's needed something to inspire me to get me crafting again. I had seen this digital stamp at Mo's Digital Pencil and had resisted getting in until now. She is called ADELE and is so easy to colour and is such a versatile stamp.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: DIGI STAMP - ADELE - MO MANNING
Papers used: MY MINDS EYE PAPER PACK

Medium:
Copics
Stickles glitter glue
Black pen

Papers:
AS above

Dies used:
Magnolia die - label
Magnolia die - border
Martha Stewart border punch

Embellishments:
Laser cut corner die
Ribbon and bow
Flowers
Pearls
Sentiment
Pins

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
My time to craft - A for adorable
Sassy Cheryls - Use a punch and something shimmery
Incy Wincy - Flowers
Kaboodle Doodle - Its all about the girls
Lollipop - Anything goes
My Craft Spot - Anything goes

SWEETPEA DT

2012-02-01T00:15:00.001Z

Just getting around to post this one! This is a project I did prior to Christmas using a stamp from Sweetpea Stamps called Anna Marine's Little Blue Shoes.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps:Anna Marine's Little Blue Shoes
Papersused:K&CO Paper Stack

Medium:
Copics
Prisma and Polychromo pencils
PVA glue - faux pearls

Papers:
K & Co paper stack
Co-ordinations

Dies used:
Marianne flower die

Embellishments:
Flowers
3d Butterflies
Sentiment
Pearls

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Clear it out - Old stash (Flowers)
Crafty Sentiments - Punches or dies (flower die and decorative die cut)
Die Cutting Divas - die cuts
Partytime Tuesday - Anything goes

PHINDY'S PLACE - CHALLENGE CHILD'S BIRTHDAY

2012-01-27T21:41:00.000Z

This week's challenge is to make a Child Birthday - I would give this card to a child so I hope it meets the challenge criteria.

As mentioned in my first post of this year I have used the same design papers for all the challenges this month! I quite enjoyed this challenge I set for myself and may set myself similar goals in the future!

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: Squeezes
Papers used: CD Forever Friends - Black and Gold Collection

Medium:
Copics
Primsa and Polychromo pencils
Black Roller ball
PVA glue - faux pearls

Papers:
As above
Co-ordinations

Dies used:
Marinne flourish dies
Spellbinders flower dies
McGills flower punches
Spellbinders border die

Embellishments:
Button
Beads
Sentiment

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Card Crafters Circle - Anything goes
Card Making Mamas - something old - diecuts, CD rom and copics
Lili Pad Cards - Pattern papers
Stamping Dragon - Anything goes
Digi Doodles - Anything goes

PAPERPLAY - LOVELY LACE

2012-01-26T10:00:00.000Z

This week's challenge at Paperplay in to incorporate some lace into your project.

For this project I used one of the cute stamps from Sweetpea Stamps by Elizabeth Bell. This one is called PARTY POSE.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps:Elizabeth Bell Party Pose
Papersused:Cant remember had a while

Medium:
Copics
Primsa and Polychromo pencils
White gel pen
Black roller ball
PVA glue - faux pearls

Papers:
Pattern pack?
Co-ordinations

Dies used:
McGills Flower punches
Marianne dies
Spellbinder dies

Embellishments:
Lace
Pearls
Flowers
3d Butterfly

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Elphine House - Anything goes
My Mum's Craft Shop - Flowers
Simon Says... - Anything goes
Sisterhood of Crafters - Stripped paper
Everybody Art.... - Swirls

SWEETPEA

2012-01-25T20:19:00.002Z

Today it's my turn to share and I have used one of the beautiful stamps from Rebecca Sinz . She is available as part of a set of four here. Rebecca Sinz's sheet 6, plate 200 Seasons Series.

I am pleased with the way she turned out as I did find the foliage quite difficult to achieve the look I wanted to recreate.

If you like this and would like more information please check out my blog here.

Feeling inspired when why not take a look at the new releases from Sweetpea, check out the special offers and grab yourself a bargain!

For more inspiration don't forget to check back regularly and see what the other DT have created.

Techniques:

Medium:
Copics, Polychromo and Prisma pencils

Papers:
My Minds Eye Paper Pack
Co-ordinations

Embellishments:
Bows
Faux brads
Die cut corners

Wishing you a creative day.

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering card into
Paper Pretties - Valentine
Stamp and Create - Anything goes
There she goes - Love is in the air
Truly Madly CC - Anything goes
Card Cupids - Valentines
Lets Ink it Up - Anything goes

THE PIXIE COTTAGE - HUGS AND KISSES

2012-01-25T06:00:00.000Z

How quick the week has gone! Onwards and Upwards this week's challenge is as usual you can use the sketch and/or the theme which is Hugs and Kisses.

I have chose to do the theme this week and have used one of the gorgeous Hannah stamps by Sandra Hammer.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps:#1003 The Pixie Cottage Stamps by Sandra Hammer Valentine Hannah
Papers used:Polka Doodles CD - Love and Marriage

Medium:
Copics
Prisma and Polychromo pencils
White gel pen
Black roller ball
Stickles on flower

Papers:
As above plus Co-ordinations

Punches:

McGills flower punches

Dies used:
Spellbinders - label and spiral flower
Marianne - floral flourish and hearts

Embellishments:
Flowers
Pins
Pearls
Gems
Bow

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Anything goes - the one I love
Craft room challenge - Valentine
Sweetstamps - Love
The Stamping Boutique - die cuts
Stamp and Create - Anything goes

ROMANTIC COUPLE

2012-01-21T21:15:00.001Z

This is one I did last month and didn't around to posting. I used one of the Mo Manning digital stamps.

Techniques:

USED: Distressed edges
Clear distressing powder

Stamps: Ragged romeo
Papers used: K&Co paper pack

Medium:
Copics
Prisma and Polychromo pencils
Wet gel pen
Black roller ball
Sukura glitter pens
PVA glue for faux pearls
Clear embossing powder

Papers:
As above plus Co-ordinations

Embellishments:
Die cuts
Pearls
Ribbon
Bow
Sentiment
Pins
Heart
Dragonfly

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
2 Sisters - embossing
Craft your days away - distressing
Drunken Stampers - Love
Wags and Whiskers - Love
Tickled Pink - Something new (cut dies and digi)

SATURATED CANARY DT CALL

2012-01-20T23:46:00.002Z

This is my final entry for Saturated Canary Dt Call and I'm hoping that my enthusiam and passion for these gorgeous stamps will see me through so tonight I'll say a little pray and cross my fingers!

I have used one of the stamps from the Indian collection.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: Set of Indian stamps
Papers used:My minds eye

Medium:
Copics
Prisma and Polychromo pencils
Pen

Papers:
My Minds Eye paper pack

Embossing folders

Embellishments:
Petaloo flowers
flowers
faux brads
die cut corner
ribbon

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Clearlyistamp - Pastels
Stampingfortheweekend - old stuff - petaloo flowers and faux brads
Tickled pink stamping - new die cut corners and digi
Colour create - pink and green
Paperplay - ribbon

PHINDY'S PLACE - CHALLENGE SHAPED CARD

2012-01-20T08:00:00.000Z

This week's challenge is NO SQUARE OR RECTANGLE CARDS.

Well for me this was alot more difficult than I first thought in the end your could say I cheated by just cutting the corners of a square card. Either way I quite liked the way it turned out.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps:Splashy Sienna
Papers used:Forever Friends CD Gold and Black Collection

Medium:
Copics
Prisma and Polychromo pencils
White gel pen
Black roller ball
PVA glue - for faux pearls

Papers:
As above plus Co-ordinations

Embellishments:
Large pendant (broken necklace)
Ribbon
Sentiment
3D butterflies

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
4 Crafty chicks - Summer in January
Digi Doodles - Blues and Browns
Paperplay - Ribbon
Some odd girl - bling it up
ATSwc - Blue, brown and tan

SATURATED CANARY CHALLENGE/DT CALL

2012-01-20T00:27:00.001Z

I have to admit I have been really taken with this digi stamps from Saturated Canary and have probably gone overboard on accummulating these stamps.

I have been drawn to the faces in particular as I tend to favour pretty or cutie when colouring. Normally I would have said that I found colouring stamps where they were not equally portioned difficult. But as with all rules there is always the exception and these are wonderful to colour and such a wide scope of techniques can be used. They also fit in to so many era's - I love the tiered layers and gypsy style clothes that were so fasionably during the late sixties early sevenies!

I am entering this into the DT challenge at Saturated Canary so fingers crossed! I have had a look at all the entries and there are so many wonderful cards that I guest it's going to be really difficult to choose just three! I am hoping that the I will fall lucky but if not I hoping I won't be too disappointed and just pleased for the lucky three.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: Saturated Canary - Crafty Ragamuffin
Papers used: My Minds Eye paper pack

Medium:
Copics
Prisma and Polychromo pencils
Black pen
Sukura glitter pens

Papers:
As above
Co-ordinations

Dies used:
Decorative cirle - Marianne
Various flower and leaf dies

Embellishments:
Brads
Pearls
Pins
Gems
3D butterfly

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Crafty Frog - Anything goes
Pixie Dust Studio - Going dottie
Cooking it up with Kate - Pink, Pearl and flowers
Little Darlings... - Favourite colour (shades of green)
Saturated Canary - DT Call and dies

PIXIE COTTAGE - EMBOSSING

2012-01-18T08:00:00.000Z

This week's challenge at The Pixie Cottage is to use the sketch and/or embossing. I have used one of the Pixie Cottage background stamps called #1015 The Pixie Cottage Stamp The Dock by Sandra Hammer. I have heat embossed the duck with clear embossing powder, used a large polka dot mask to emboss the backing mat and die cut and embossed the flourishes.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps:#1015 The Pixie Cottage Stamp The Dock by Sandra Hammer, duck (stash)
Papersused: K & Co Paper Stack

Medium:
Copics
Prisma and Polychromo pencils
White gel pen
Black roller ball
Clear embossing powder

Papers:
K&Co Paper stack
Co-ordinations

Embossing folders
Large polka dot mask

Dies used:
Spellbinders
Magnolia
Marianne

Embellishments:
Pins
Flowers
Bows
3d butterflies
Pearls

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Cupcake Craftroom - Anything goes
Freshly brewed - Something new (digi and large polka dot mask (use for embossing)
Get Funky - Must use blue
My Grafico - Anything goes

DT CALL - SATURATED CANARY

2012-01-17T23:31:00.000Z

Couldn't sit still and relax so decided to colour another Saturated Canary image. The one is from the Ragamuffin range and called HAND ME DOWNS. That's how we were all dressed years ago - luckily I was the oldest girl so I did manage to get some new clothes but not many!

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps:Digi stamp - Hand me downs!
Papers used:My Minds Eye paper stack

Medium:
Copics
Prisma and Polychromo pencils
White gel pen

Papers:
As above plus Co-ordinations

Dies used:
Magnolia swirl
Spellbinders flourishes

Embellishments:
Pearls
Flowers
Bows
Gems

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Saturated Canary - DT call
Sweet stamps - Pink, Red and White
Daisy Doodles - Anything goes
Truly Madly ... - Anything goes
Dream Valley - Anything goes
Pan Pastel - Anything goes
Stampin Sisters - Something new (stamp)

SATURATED CANARY DT CHALLENGE

2012-01-17T18:52:00.002Z

Two days ago for the first time I found some Saturated Canary digital stamps. Although I have many stamps waiting to be inked I could not resist these quirky, cute images. The next 24 hours went really slow as I constantly checked my email for download information.

Just as I was thinking of going to bed as they started arriving (ALL 17). That was it I started printing them off straight away. I even stayed up all night to make a start. I usually like to play with colouring them before actually using as for me it's like getting a new car - you can drive but you have to get used of how your car performs before you can up your speed etc.

The first one I decided to use was CRUSHING ON THE QUARTER BACK and I chose to do more grungy rather than cute and girly.

Having finished this one I wasn't sure whether I liked it or not although I had achieved the look I was going for.

Card 2

Feeling uncertain about Card 1 I thought I'd have another go at creating a card to enter for DT call.
This time I chose ELLIE which I chose because I liked the stroppy face especially on sure a cute Fairy image!

The feeling tired I fell asleep for a couple of hours and woke up just in time to see Doctors!

Still unsure whether or not either of the above were good enough to enter challenge I set about making my final card.

I chose to use NEVAEH and

For my final card feeling less pressed to achieve a suitable project to submit I just made the above card as if I wasn't bothered or not whether I got picked for DT. I told myself that either way it didn't matter as no matter what I could still use the images!

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Saturated Canary Challenge - DT Call
Anything goes - Anything goes
Crafty Sentiments - Anything goes
My time to Craft - Your favourite things (flowers and pearls)
Paperminutes - Party time - Anything goes
Sassy Cheryls - Bright and cheery....
The Stamping Boutique - Die cuts

SWEETPEA CHALLENGE

2012-01-16T12:27:00.002Z

I can say that I started this card in 2011 and didn't finish it until 2012 having coloured it prior to Christmas and only just finished it.
I'm a fan of Elizabeth Bell and have quite a few of her digis and rubber stamps. This one is a rubber stamp and is only available at Sweetpea stamps - called POSING - fabulous Title.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps:Elizabeth Bell's POSING
Papers used:K&Co paper stack

Medium:
Copics
Prisma and Polychromo pencils
White gel pen
Black roller ball
PVA glue - faux pearls

Papers:

As above plus Co-ordinations

Embellishments:
Petaloo flowers
Bead from necklace
Sentiment
Flat back pearls

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Inky Wincy Designs =Bold and Bright
Lexi's Creations - Anything goes
Make it Monday - Anything goes
Scrappers Delights - Anything goes
Stamp and Create - Anything goes
Truly Madly... - Anything goes

MO MANNING - WINTER FAIRY HALLA

2012-01-14T13:05:00.000Z

I made this card over the Christmas period. When I saw this image I just had to get it - such a cute image.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps:Mo's Digital Pencil - WINTER FAIRY HALLA
Papers used:K7Co Paper Stack

Medium:
Copics
Primsa and Polychromo
Sukura glitter pens
Black Roller Ball
White gel pens
PVA glue - faux pearls

Papers:
K&Co Paper Stack
Co-ordinations

Embellishments:
Bo Bunning stickers
Ribbon
Faux brads

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
A day for daisies - Pastels
Bloggers - Wings and things
Card makin' Mamas - Something new (Stamp and embellishments)
Crazy Catz - Something new (Stamp and embellishments)
Delicious Doodles - All things new
Dilly Beans - Frosty
Fairytale - Something new
Fussy and Fancy - Let it snow
Stempelsonne - image main focus

PHINDY'S PLACE CHALLENGE - TIC TAC TOE

2012-01-13T08:00:00.000Z

Our second challenge of the new year is a noughts and crosses type challenge - TIC TAC TOE.

I have gone for the botton line - Die cuts, Flowers and Sewing

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps:Hopscotch
Papers used:Forever Friends - Black and Gold collection

Medium:
Copics
Prisma and Polychromo pencils
White gel pen
Roller ball pen
PVA glue - faux pearls

Papers:
As above plus
Co-ordinations

Dies used:
Marianne flourish dies
Spellbinders

Embellishments:
Petaloo flowers
Brads
Pearl (flat back)
Bow
Sentiment
Feathers

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Little Darlings - Favourite colour
My Mums Craft Shop - Girls
7 Kids College Fund - Something new (stamp)
Cupcake Craft.... - Something new (stamp)
Heart to Heart - stamp never used before
Paper Creations Ink - die cuts

PAPERPLAY CHALLENGE - IN STITCHES

2012-01-12T08:00:00.000Z

Well it's been a while but I glad to say I'm back and raring to go! This week's challenge at Paperplay is IN STITCHES I have incorporated faux stitches into my design.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: Mo's Digital Pencil - WINTER FAIRY TALVA
Papers used: K&Co Paper Stack

Medium:
Copics
Primsa and Polychromo pencils
Wet gel pen
Black roller ball
PVA glue - faux pearls
White flower soft

Papers:
K&Co paper stack
Co-ordinations

Dies used:
Marianne
Spellbinders
Magnolia

Embellishments:
Ribbon
Pins and gems

For more inspiration check out the fabulous DT blogs.

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Creative Card Crew - Snow DAY
Crazy Amigo Challenge - Winter colours
Deep Ocean Challenge - Lots of white
Digital Tuesday - Winter Wonderland (digital stamp)
Everybody Art Challenge - Shabby
Sassy Cheryls - Snow/sketch
Tuesday Throwdown - Baby its cold outside

TOP 5 - 17 JANUARY

PIXIE COTTAGE CHALLENGE

2012-01-11T06:00:00.000Z

This week's challenge is STITCHING and/or SKETCH. I have used one of the stamps by Sandra Hammer called APPLE HANNAH.

I had this one coloured but had not made up until now.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps:APPLE HANNAH - SANDRA HAMMER
Papers used: KANBAN AND CO-ORDINATIONS

Medium:
Copics
Primsa and Polychromo pencils
Black roller ball
White gel pen

Papers:
Kanban
Co-ordinations

Embellishments:
Flowers
Faux brads
Bow
Sentiment

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Anything goes - anything goes
Bearly Mine - anything goes
Oldie but goodie - something older than 6 months (Flowers, pens, sentiment)
House of Gilli - anything goes
Lexi's Creations - anything goes

SUNDAYS WITH CRISSY - JANUARY CHALLENGE

2012-01-09T12:00:00.000Z

This week's challenge is BEAT THOSE WINTER BLUE'S which is open to interpretation so
is basically anything goes.

For this challenge I have used one Crissy's recent digital stamps called LITTLE ARTIST . The idea being beat those Midwinter Blue's by adding colour!

Techniques:

USED:

Stamps:LITTLE ARTIST - Crissy Armstrong
Paper used: Pattern - Can't remember

Medium:
Copics
Primsa and Polychromo pencils
White gel pen
Black roller ball
PVA glue - faux pearls

Papers:
Pattern - unknown
WH Smith

Dies used:
Spellbinders
Marianne

Embellishments:
Flowers
Pins
Pearls
Sentiments

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Creative Inspirations Paint - Something old (Papers)
Dream Valley - Anything goes
Sketchy Colours - Purple and Grey
The Squirral and the Fox - Something new - stamp
Catch the bug - Anything goes

SWEETPEA DT CHALLENGE

2012-01-06T13:53:00.005Z

What a fabulous stamp! This is one of Connie Fong's new stamps available singularly or as a stamp plate of four. To take a look at all 4 designs click here

I have to say I just loved colouring this image called KISSED BY AN ANGEL. As many crafters are finding it has been difficult to get back into crafting after the Christmas break but I have to say I had no trouble with inspiration for this one!

My photo tent and lights have arrived and I am still practicing the get the look I want. Haven't quite got the setting right but will keep trying and let you know what I came up with.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps:Kissed by an Angel
Papers used:Kaisercraft - Viore

Medium: Copics, Primsa and Polychromo pencils, White gel pen

Papers: As above, plain colour Tim Holtz

Dies used: Spellbinders flourish

Embellishments: tags from Kaisercraft and Forever Friends CD, Various flowers, Pins, 3d Butterflies, Buttons, Beads and Flat back pearls

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Shellys Image - out with the old..... (new stamp and papers)
Fab n Funky - Something new " "
Flutter by Wednesday - Angel
Freshed Brewed - Something new " "
Inky Impressions - Anything goes

PHINDYS PLACE - COLOUR CHALLENGE

2012-01-06T08:00:00.000Z

Whoops - sorry this post didn't post automatically!

This is my first challenge at Phindys Place this week. Happy New Year!

For this post I dug out an old CD Rom and decided that I would print out lots of the design papers and use the papers for the whole month of January.

The Theme of our challenge this week is a colour challenge - see chart below.

My Photo tent and lights arrived yesterday and I've just opened and set up for the post - running late I haven't spent any time is finding the best settings and way to use it. Hoping to practice tomorrow when I have caught up with posts for Phindys challenges.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: Digital stamp - Phindys Place - MY LOVE GROWS
Papers used: Digital - Forever Friends - Black and Gold collection

Medium:
Copics
Prisma and Polychromo pencils
White gel pen
Black Roller ball - for faux stitches
PVA glue - for faux pearls

Papers:

As above
plus Co-oridinations

Punches

McGills flower

Dies used:
Marianne floral flourish, and other flourishes
Spellbinders
Flourish die (can't remember brand)

Embellishments:

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Cute card Thursday - Something new (new image and new flourish die (small)
Delightful Challenge - Hearts
Little Miss Muffet Challenge - Something new (as above)
Sassy Studio Design - Something new (as above)
All that scraps... - Anything goes

PIXIE COTTAGE CHALLENGE - MONOCHROMATIC

2012-01-04T11:43:00.000Z

Happy New Year and welcome to another challenge at the Pixie Cottage Challenge. I have chosen to do the theme which is Monochromatic. Not sure if I am happy with the result.

I have used one of the fabulous background stamps from Pixie Cottage by Artish.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps:#8035 The Pixie Cottage Stamps At The Corner of... by ArTish

Papers used: Forever Friends Gold and Black Collection/Kanban

Medium:
Copics
Primsa and Polychromo pencils
White gel pen
Glossy Accents for windows
Stickles - dress trim

Papers:
As above plus Co-orinations

Punches:
McGills flower

Dies used:
Magnolia flowers, lace border and swirl
Spellbinders Edge border
Flourish die

Embellishments:
Bow
Gems
Sentiment
Faux brads

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Bearly mine - Anything goes
Going Grey.... - Something old something new (new die - flourish/old - magnolia dies)
Papertake Weekly - Anything goes
Partytime Tuesday - Anything goes
Stamp n doodle .... - Anything goes

SWEETPEA STAMPS

2012-01-03T15:00:00.000Z

Firstly I like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. For my first Sweetpea DT post of 2012 I have used one of Elizabeth Bell's stamps called BEACH BALL. There are quite a few stamps in her collection to choose from so if you are a fan don't forget to check out Sweetpea stamps and also their new year sale.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps:BEACH BALL - ELIZABETH BELL
Papers:K&co paper stack

Medium:
Copics
Prisma and Polychromo pencils
PVA pearl glue for faux pearls

Papers:
Plain - Co-orindations

Embellishments:
Various flowers

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Craft Creations - Occasion card
Cupcake Craftroom - Anything goes
Belles and Whistles - Warm earth colours
Crafty Cardmakers = Use it 3 times (Used faux pearls 3 times)
Heart Song Inspirations - Anything goes

CRAFTERS COMPANION MONTHLY CHALLENGE

2011-12-31T23:12:00.001Z

This is my first challenge of 2012 and it is LOVE IS IN THE AIR. I have used one of the decoupage sheets from the Winter Collection of Peter Rabbit.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps:Decoupage and elements from Peter Rabbit Winter Collection

Hope you can join us this month.

Best wishes and Happy New Year.

Challenges I'm entering this into challenges

THE PIXIE COTTAGE - challenge #101

2011-12-21T08:00:00.000Z

This week's challenge is our usual follow the sketch and/or FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL. I have used one of the Hannah stamps by Sue Hammer.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: 1004 The Pixie Cottage Stamps Hannah At The Pond by Sandra Hammer
Paper used: Kanban

Sorry for the short post but way behind with everything and Christmas only a couple of days away. Hope you are doing better than me.

Have a wonderful Christmas and see you in the New Year.

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into challenges

SWEETPEA STAMPS DT

2011-12-19T11:40:00.001Z

Today it's my turn to share some Sweetpea Inspiration with you. I have used Anna Marine - Veil and coloured her in using pink shades creating a sweeter image.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: Anna Marine - Veil

Papers used: K&Co Paper stack

Medium:
Copics
Prisma and Polychromo pencils
White gel pen
PVA glue for faux pearls

Papers:
As above
Gold - Create and Craft
All others Crafters Companion

Dies and Punches used:
McGills Flower punches
Daisy die
EK Success flower punch
Flourishes - Spellbinders

Embellishments:
Brads

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
challenges

SWEETPEA BLOG HOP

2011-12-18T06:00:00.000Z

Welcome to the Merry Christmas Lynette Blog Hop! Today, the Sweet Pea Stamps design team are sharing a selection of creations as a surprise to Lynette, owner of Sweet Pea Stamps.

Below you will find the list of stops along the way, leave a comment at each stop for an entry into a drawing for a 3 piece grab bag of Sweet Pea Stamps images. The drawing will be held 12/22 and the winner announced on the Sweet Pea Stamps blog. Thanks for stopping by, Merry Christmas and good luck!

Alexandra Lundgren
Angela Sowell
Connie Piotter
Dawn Knight
Holley Barnhart
Jennifer Willis
Sharon Harding
Lori Ransom
Kate Palmer

Best wishes,

PHINDYS PLACE CHALLENGE # - USE YOUR SCRAPS

2011-12-16T06:21:00.002Z

This is the last challenge at Phindy's Place until after Christmas and like so many people at the moment I have been struggling with health issues and am looking forward to the Christmas break and coming back refresh and full of zest!

I have used Phindys POPCORN AND CRANBERRIES digi for this challenge.

Having problems with blogger so apologises for short post. Hoping to fix this weekend.

Why not pop over and have a look at the other DT inspiration and check out Phindy's new images. Choose a few to sit and colour over Christmas - I know I will.

Merry Christmas and best wishes to everyone

Apologies

2011-12-16T01:52:00.001Z

Blogger has updated and changed some of my settings etc.

I will try and rectify as soon as I can. Fingers crossed in will be all back to normal this weekend.

THE PIXIE COTTAGE BLOG HOP

2011-12-14T06:00:00.001Z

It's a very special challenge at The Pixie Cottage this week as we are celebrating our 100th challenge!

To mark this special occasion we are having an "Anything Goes Christmas" challenge and also a blog hop for some very special prizes!

You should have come to me from Tanya Johnson and if not then please go back to The Pixie Cottage so that you don't miss a spot on the hop.

You'll need to collect letters from all the blogs on the hop to be in with a chance of winning.

Also you must leave a comment at all the blogs as each one is giving away a Pixie Cottage Digital Image so plenty of prizes to be had.

Finally when you get back to the The Pixie Cottage leave your name and link to your blog in the Inlinkz box for a chance to win a $20 Gift Certificate to Michelle's Scrapbooking!. We'd love you to enter with a Christmas card/project but if you are only entering the blog hop please add BH after your name. Only one "Blog Hop Only" entry per person.

So now you just need to leave me a comment and then hop along to Heidi Steinhebel to carry on with the fun!

Best wishes,

SUNDAYS WITH CRISSY - CHALLENGE #24

2011-12-09T17:00:00.003Z

This month's challenge is ANYTHING GOES USING A CRISSY ARMSTRONG STAMP OR DIGI STAMP. How cool is that!

I have used this gorgeous Pixie stamp called CHRISTMAS DREAMING (available from Whimsy stamps here) and I love it so much I'm hoping Crissy will do more she's just so cute!

Techniques:

USED: Stamps: CHRISTMAS DREAMING - WHIMSY STAMPS
Papers used: K & Co paper stack

Medium:
Copics
Primsa and Polychromo pencils
Sukura glitter pen
White gel pen
Martha Stewart Textured glitters
PVA glue for faux pearls

Papers:
As above
Gold - Create and Craft

Dies used:
Spellbinders Snowflake - several dies used
Magnolia die - label

Embellishments:
Beads
Pins
Ribbons
Pearls
Clear gems

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
Aud Sentiments - Winter Holiday sentiment
Cute Card Thursday - Anything goes
ABC Christmas - Christmas - Anything goes
Crafts and Me - Snow and snowflakes
Stampotique Designs - Christmas

SWEETPEA BLOG HOP

2011-12-08T10:00:00.001Z

This is a bit nerve racking at it's the first blog hop I've done for Sweetpea Stamps. The theme for this hop was to use a Non Christmas Stamp to create a Christmas Card. I chose a stamp from Elaine Cox's Art Collection called BESS - such a beautiful image!

USED: Stamps: Elaine Cox's Bess available here
or for the stamp plate featuring four stamps BESS, MIRANDA, KATIE and MAGGIE available here

Now back to the hop - don't forget to leave me a comment for a chance of winning a $20 gift card from Sweetpea stamps and your next stop is Lori

Here's the links to all blogs if you have missed any
Sweet Pea Rubber Stamps
Alexandra Lundgren
Jennifer Willis
Angela Sowell
Connie Piotter
Dawn Knight
Holley Barnhart
Karina Lange
Katarina Maserak
Sharon Harding
Lori Ransom

Best wishes,

MO MANNING - CHRISTMAS

2011-12-07T20:27:00.001Z

I just adore this image and have used it several times - it is called RAGGED ANGEL from Mo's Digital Pencil.

Techniques:

USED:
Stamps: RAGGED ANGEL - Mo's Digital Pencil
Papers used: K&Co Paper Stack

Medium:
Copics
Primsa and Polychromo pencils
White gel pen
PVA pearl glue for snow and faux pearls
PVA black glue for faux pearls
Sukura glitter pen
MS textured glitters

Papers:
As above
Black - WHSmith

Dies and punches used:
Ek success flower doily punch
McGills Flower punches
Spellbinders circle die

Embellishments:
Metal brads

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into
ABC Christmas Challenge - anything goes Christmas
All that Scrap Challenge - anything goes
Cooking it up with Kate - anything goes
Digi Stamps4Joy - Christmas
Diva's by Design - Anything goes

SWEETPEA

2011-12-05T14:25:00.001Z

I did these some weeks ago and have just got around to posting them.

The first is this beautiful image by Joanne Schempp's and is called Mariposa. She can be purchased either as a single stamp or on a stamp plate of 4 images. For more information click here

My next two projects have usedMeredith Dillman's sheet 2 (Plate 87)

Best wishes,

Challenges I'm entering this into challenges