25 December 2014
CCC - Snowman
16 December 2014
Holly Jolly Christmas
15 December 2014
Z is for Zany
Z is for Zany
14 December 2014
CAGI - Christmas
10 December 2014
Crafty Creations Dies
Something to Die For
Stamp: Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Robyn's Fetish Blissful Angel
R21
09 December 2014
Holly Jolly Christmas
For the next few weeks at Holly Jolly we are showcasing images from our sponsors.
For my first project I have created a card using a Lacy Sunshine image called "Tinsel Tangle" and the image has been coloured in with Copic Markers.
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Monthly Challenge - Anything Goes
Thanks for visiting and I hope to see you over at Holly Jolly if you get a chance.
Meg
07 December 2014
A Gift for Christmas
Here in Sydney we have been experiencing some hot weather with storms in the afternoon. This humid weather has created some problems like getting home on Wednesday and finding that the telephone and internet are out.
It is now Sunday and still not working maybe it will be back up and running by Wednesday of this week when the technician gets to home. In the meantime it is lucky that Mum and Dad are not far away so I can do some posting.
But anyway let me tell you what we are doing at Come and Get It for the next few weeks.
At Come And Get It for the next few weeks we are creating Christmas Projects and Cards using our Sponsor's images.
So for my first project I have used a sweet image from Bugaboo called "Christmas Mouse Ornament" and cut the image out with a die and layered it on some Silver Glimmer Paper.
I created a cover for a bottle wine using some Bo Bunny paper and also where the join is on the back of the bottle I have added some Snowflakes by using the Martha Stewart "Winter Snow" Punch - (I will add photos soon).
The cover can be slipped off and reused of placed on the Christmas Table.
Here is my little project:
The little mouse has been coloured in with Copic Markers and the sentiment reads "A Merry Little Wish..." and is from the Festival of Trees Stamp Set.
The copic colours used are;
Body and Ears: C5, 3, 2,1,0, 00, R0000, 30, 00
Hat: R0000, 29, 27, 24
Ornaments: G000, 21, 24
Ground: W00, 1
I would like to add my project to the following challenges:
A Gem of A Challenge - #134 Anything Christmas
Allsorts Challenge - #288 Animal Magic
Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenge - #25 Unusual Christmas
Paper Creators Craft Challenge - #33 It is all about Christmas
We Do Doobadoo Challenge - Get Festive
A Crafty Mess Challenge - #2 Anything Goes/Traditional Christmas Colours
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge - #223 Animals
C.R.A.F.T Challenge - #288 Christmas
Red Rubber Inspirationals Challenge - #149 3D Gifts
The House that Stamps Built Challenge - #123 Anything but a Card
Thank you for visiting and have a fabulous week.
Meg
01 December 2014
Y is for Yuletide
Hello, the first of December can you believe it!
I am sharing with you my card for our new theme at ABC Challenges which is:
Y is for Yuletide
So for the next two weeks we are celebrating Christmas and would love you to join us!
Our sponsor is The Paper Shelter and I have used a beautiful image called "Hope".
I have coloured the image in with Copic Markers and added lots of snow some with punches, embellishments and liquid pearls.
The beautiful papers that i used inspired the colours for my image.
Here is my card:
Supplies:
Stamp: The Paper Shelter “Hope”, SU “Endless Wishes”
Card: Crumb Cake
Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede
Accessories: Bo Bunny Candy Cane Fancy Pants Design “St Nick Stocking #1346” Paper, Jodie Lee Fairy Belle Collection “ Firefly” Paper, Memory Box “Peaceful Snowflakes Frame Set” Die, Shapeabilities Venetian Motifs Die, Nestabilities Captivating Squares Die, SU Word Window Punch, Martha Stewart Winter Snow Punch, Frosted Sequins Embellishments, White & Platinum Pearl Liquid Pearls, Xpress It Blending Cardstock, Dimensionals
Here is a closer look at the image:
The copic colours used were:
Skin: E000, 00, 11, R21
Eyes & Lips: B00, 1, R000, 20, 30
Hair: E57, 55, 53, 51
Holly: G000, 24, 28
Dove: E43, 40, 37
Clothes: BG0000, 000, 11, 13,15, R0000, 00, 1, 2, E0000, 40, 42, 43
Branches: E40, 34, 47
Doesn’t this image just capture a beautiful moment of Christmas!
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges
Crafty Calendar Monthly Challenge - Christmas
Paper Creators Craft Challenge - #33 It is all about Christmas
Sweet Stampin Challenge – Let It Snow
Just Us Girls Challenge - #269 Anything Goes
Completely Christmas Challenge - #40 Anything Goes with Twist using something beginning with “S” (Snow)
Simply Create Too Challenge - #75 Snow, Snow, Snow or Use White Only
Winter Wonderland Challenge - #117 Dies & Punches
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge - #222 Die Cuts
Crafting for all Seasons Challenge - #91 Tis the Season
Thank you for visiting and have a wonderful week.
Meg
26 November 2014
CCC - Embossing
Hello – just a quick post to let you know about our new challenge over at Crafty Creations.
For the next two weeks our theme is:
Embossing
and we are sponsored by Beccy’s Place and I have used a new image called Dance Lessons. It is way too cute!
The lovely paper I used was given to me by a friend a few weeks ago and it seem perfect for this image. I have used both sides of the paper on the card. Blackberry Bliss is a very deep colour but I think helped lift the darker flowers in the paper.
Here is my card:
Supplies:
Stamp: Beccy’s Place “Dance Lessons”, Lilli of the Valley “Dreamy Days Circular Sentiments”
Card: Blackberry Bliss, Crumb Cake
Ink: Crumb Cake, Blackberry Bliss
Accessories: Marianne Die “Large Petra Oval” , SU Ovals Collection Die, SU Circle Collection, Memory Box Lace Circle, SU Large Scallop Die, SU Delicate Designs Embossing Folder, Maja Design Paper, Xpress It Blending Cardstock, Dimensionals, Rhinestones
I added some Crumb Cake ink with a dauber to the embossing to make it stand out on the Crumb Cake cardstock. Just a little bit of bling today just in the middle of the flower on the headband and two on the embossing scallops.
Here is a closer look:
The copic colours used were:
Leaves & Eyes: G000, 24, 21, 40
Tutu & Headband: V0000, 20,22,25
Elephant: C00, 1, 5, 2, 3, R000, 21, 30
Mouse: N0, 2, R30
Aren’t they both adorable, can you see the little mouse on the elephant’s trunk maybe he is the dancing instructor !
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Crafty Sentiments Challenge – Use Die Cuts
Shopping Our Stash Challenge - #179 Free is Good
Party Time Tuesday Challenge - #191 Anything Goes & DT Call
Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - Friendship
Perfectly Rustics Challenge - #36 Embossing
The Pink Elephant Challenge - #278 Anything Goes
Sweet Stampin Challenge – It’s Our Birthday
Have a wonderful day!
Thanks for visiting and please come and say hello to us at Crafty Creations if you get a chance.
Meg
25 November 2014
HJ Elves
Hello to everyone and also my lovely followers.
Today I wanted to share with you my card for our new challenge over at Holly Jolly which for the next two weeks is:
Christmas Elves
Our challenge is sponsored by Bugaboo and I have used a cute image called Christmas Brat Girl Elf and coloured the image in with Copic Makers.
My card is very Traditional Christmas colours and I have even used a piece of Design Paper that has part of a Christmas Carol on it just to get a little more into the Christmas spirit. It is hard to believe that Christmas is just a month away – where has the year gone?
Here is my card:
Supplies:
Stamp: Bugaboo “Christmas Brat Girl Elf”, SU “Endless Wishes”
Card: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler
Ink: Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke
Accessories: Nestabilities “Opulent Ovals” die, SU Ovals Collection Die, Cherry Cobbler Ribbon (retired), Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Frosted Finishes Embellishment, Kaiser Kraft Christmas Carol Collection – Away in a Manager Paper, Bo Bunny – Back to Basics Paper, Xpress It Blending Cardstock, Dimensionals
and here is a closer look at the the sweet image:
The copic colours used were:
Skin: E0000, 000, 00, 11, R21
Hair: E000, 40, 43, 42, 44
Clothes: R0000, 000, 24, 27, 29, YG97, 93, 95
Hat & Bell: R0000, 000, 29, 27, 24, C00, C1
Shoes: E0000, 30, 33, 34
It is almost like she is waiting for something!
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Craft-Dee BowZ Monthly Challenge – Anything Goes with Handmade Bow
Get Creative Challenge - #2 Anything Goes with optional Twist Glitter
Ooh La La Creations Challenge - #170 Christmas
Stamp and Create Monthly Challenge – Ribbons or Bows
My Perfect Life – Christmas Cards
Di’s Digi Design Challenge – For or with Kids Challenge
Bearly-Mine Monthly Challenge – Christmas Cards
Dies R Us Challenge - #14 Christmas
The Sisters of Craft Monthly Challenge – Anything Goes
If you do get a chance please come over and visit us!
Meg
23 November 2014
CAGI Winter
Hello and warm wishes from Sydney.
It seems a little funny to be posting this card when it is so hot outside but I have a made a Christmas card filled with warm and glow for our new challenge at Come and Get It this week.
Come and Get It Theme – Winter
and to me Winter means lots of cold air and snow, so I have created a card with warmth from the papers and light from the candle. The lovely image is from Lilli of the Valley and is called “Little Holly”.
Supplies:
Stamp: Lilli of the Valley “Little Holly”
Card: Crumb Cake
Ink: Crumb Cake
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Bo Bunny “Time Piece” Paper, Other Paper from Stash, Memory Box “Holly Holiday Frame Set”, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Liquid Pearls Platinum Pearl, Dimensionals
The lovely die is a Memory Box die called Holly Holiday Frame Set and I added a touch of Crumb Cake ink on the edges of the die with a dauber.
Here is a closer look at the image:
The copic colours used were:
Skin: E0000, 000, 00, 11, R21
Hair: E000, 40, 43, 42, 44
Snow: BG000, C00, 1, 2
Clothes & Berries: R0000, 000, 29, 27, 24
Holly & Socks: G21, 24, 28
Candle & Stars: Y000, 00, 13, 11
I lovely sweet Christmas card and fairly CAS but I love it.
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Brown Sugar Challenge - #121 Use 2 or more colours
Christmas Stampin All Year Round Challenge – Anything Goes
Delicious Doodles Challenge – Traditional Christmas
Sister Act Chard Challenge - #84 Anything Goes
Delightful Sketches Challenge – Your a Gem
Creative Knockouts Challenge - #64 Bling is the Thing
I hope you get a chance to join us over at Come and Get It as we would love to see what you create.
All the best!
Meg
20 November 2014
Super Sweet
Hello!
It is Thursday and only one more day until the end of a very hectic week. We are bracing ourselves here in Sydney for some very hot weather. Today it was 38 degrees and tomorrow and the weekend are looking to be the same or even 41 degrees.
I know my daughter loves it as she is in the pool!
I just wanted to share with you a card I made for my Cousin and his Wife who recently had a little baby boy called Sam. Mum chose the 3D decoupage image and then the layout for my card was inspired by the current sketch at Mojo Monday.
I added some random liquid pearls on the right side of the swirls on the paper, unfortunately they cannot be seen in this picture but they added a little bit more texture to the card.
I just love the stamp from the That’s the Ticket Stampin Up stamp set, it reads 100% Perfect Precious Baby.
Here is my card:
Supplies:
Stamp: Teeny Tiny Sentiments, That’s the Ticket, Love & Joy, Gorgeous Grunge
Card: Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink: Crumb Cake, Baked Brown Sugar
Accessories: Duo Ticket & Scallop Edge Punches, Bo Bunny Welcome Home Flourish Fairy Belle Collection Paper, Fairy Belle Collection “Marcelle” Paper, Sharon Ann Little Ones Collection “My Precious Boy” Light Blue Paper, 3D Moreheads Decoupage, Nestabilities Eyelet Circles Die, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Liquid Pearls White Opal & Platinum Pearl, Dimensionals
This is the sketch
and here is the inside:
I would like to add this card to the following challenges:
Mojo Monday Challenge - #372 Sketch
Little Red Wagon Challenge - #264 Layer It Up
Crafty Sentiments Challenge – 2 or More Papers
Crafts Galore Monthly Challenge – Anything Goes & DT Call
Lia Stampz Challenge - #77 Anything Goes
That Craft Place Challenge – Anything Goes
Top Tip Tuesday Challenge – 3 or more Papers
Penny’s Paper Crafty Challenge - #204 Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination Challenge - #8 Anything Goes & DT Call
Thank you for visiting and have a wonderful rest of the week.
Meg
15 November 2014
X is for Xtra Special
Our new challenge at ABC Challenge starting today has everyone feeling Extra Special !
Our theme for the next two weeks is
X is for Xtra Special
Our sponsor is Kenny K, so please come and join us!
I have used a Kenny K image called Sweet Melissa and she is so very cute.
A very girly creations with a lovely birthday sentiment “Wishing you a Magical Birthday”.
Here is my card:
Supplies:
Stamp: Lili of the Valley Sentiment, Kenny K “Sweet Melissa”
Card: Sahara Sand
Ink: Rose Red (retired)
Accessories: SU Circle Collections dies, Memory Box “Lace Circle”, Joy Crafts 6002 Butterfly Border, Bo Bunny Country Gardens Vines Paper, Fabscraps Peacock Magic Paper, Lace from Stash, X-Press It Blending Card, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals
The paper used inspired the colours and love my new Joy Craft Butterfly Die. I added a little bit of ink to the butterflies using a dauber.
Here is a close up of the image:
The copic colours used were:
Skin: E000, 00, 11, 21, R21 & R20
Hair: E000, 40, 43, 42, 44, 57
Eyes: B00, B1, B02
Clothes: E0000, 40, 43, 42, R0000, 85, 83, 81
Shoes: W00, 1, 3, 5
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Brown Sugar Challenge - #120 Anything Goes
Craft for the Craic Challenge - #10 Birthday
Jo’s Scrap Shack Challenge - #66 Anything Goes
Crafters Cafe Challenge - #90 Friendship
Crafting for all Seasons Challenge - #90 Birthdays
Kraftin’ Kimmies Stamp Challenge – Anything Goes
Cuttlebug Mania Challenge – You go Girl
Papertake Weekly Challenge – 2 or 4 Legs
Corrosive Challenge - #212 Girly
Have a fabulous weekend and please visit or join us at ABC Challenge.
Meg
CCC Recipe
Ops I am a little late posting this card for to the new Crafty Creations challenge but as some of the girls said to me better late than never.
So the details for our challenge for the next two weeks is a:
Recipe – 2 Papers, 1 Image & at least 3 layers
Easy and our sponsor is Freshly Brewed Designs and the image used is called “Love to the Rescue”
I decided to do some paper piecing on the image and the rest is coloured using Copic Markers.
A simple design but a very sweet image, here is my card
Supplies:
Stamp: Lili of the Valley “Dreaming Sentiments”, Freshly Brewed “Love to the Rescue”
Card: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron
Ink: Ruby Red (retired)
Accessories: SU Circle Collections dies, Spellbinders Captivating Squares, SU Eyelet Border Punch, Bo Bunny Silver & Gold Paper, Kaisecraft Forget Me Not Paper, X-Press It Blending Card, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals
I have used a different paper on the die frame and I used the same die to cut out the image and just trimmed the swirls to get the fit for the layers.
The copic markers used were:
Skin: E000, 00, 11, R20
Hair: E55, 53, 51, 50
Hearts& Hat: Y000, 00, 21, 23
Hat, Hose, Boots: C00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 5
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Digi Choosday Challenge - #45 CAS
Craft Your Passion Challenge - #239 Something Beginning with “B”
Melonheadz Friends Challenge – Add a Sentiment
The Pink Elephant Challenge - #276 CAS
Through the Purple Haze Challenge - #67 Use Punch or Die
Thanks for visiting and please come over and visit us at Crafty Creations if you get a chance.
Meg
11 November 2014
HJ Colour Choice
Hello, hope you are having a great start to your week.
We have a new challenge at Holly Jolly for the next two weeks which is a:
Colour Choice Challenge
There are 6 different colour choices to choose from and we are lucky to be sponsored by Fitztown and Art by Miran.
I have used an Art by Miran image called Winter Sofia and I have chosen Monochromatic Purple for my colour choice.
The background paper and Dies frame and highlight the image which I think is lovely.
Here is my card:
If you would like to join us or even check out the other colour choices click here.
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Art by Miran Challenge - #18 Anything Goes
Jelly Park Challenge - Christmas
My Perfect Life – Christmas cards
Ribbon Girls Challenge - Christmas
Digitally Sweet Challenge - #113 Cozy Winter
Reasonable Ribbon Challenge - #106 Winter Holiday & Ribbon
Thank you for visiting and see you next time.
Meg
09 November 2014
CAGI – Pearls and Lace
Hi everyone, hope you weekend is wonderful.
It is a beautiful Spring day here is Sydney with the sun shining and a light breeze – just love these days!
Just a quick post to share with you my creation for the new challenge at Come and Get It with our theme for the next week is:
Pearls and Lace
Our challenge is sponsored by The Stamping Boutique and I have used an image called Smoochie, which has been coloured in with Copic Markers.
The image is surrounded by these beautiful papers, plus some Lace and Pearls! The sentiment is from a Lili of the Valley stamps set called “Dreamy Days Circular Sentiment” and has been stamped in Wild Wasabi.
The sentiment reads “Believe That You Are Wonderful”
Here is my card:
Supplies:
Stamp: Lili of the Valley “Dreamy Days Circular Sentiment, The Stamping Boutique “Smoochie”
Card: Wild Wasabi
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Marianne Design Petra Large, SU Ovals Collection, SU Circle Collection, Couture Creations “Vintage Garden” & “Vintage Rose Garden”, X-Press It Blending Cardstock, Lace SU Scallop Circle Punch, Liquid Pearls – Keylime, Ballerina & Platinum Pearls, Daubers, SU Pearls,Dimensionals
Here is a close up of the image:
The colours for the image were inspired by the papers and copics used were:
Skin/Lips/Eyes: E0000, 000, 00, 11, R21, R0000, R05, B00, 1, 4
Hair: E57, 55, 53, 51
Clothes/Shoes: R000, 00, 81, 83, 85 E0000, 44, 43, 42, 40, G000, 24, 21, 20
It’s she sweet!
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
A Crafty Mess Challenge - #1 Anything Goes
Sister Act Challenge - #82 Anything Goes
Delightful Challenges - Patterns
Milk Coffee Challenge – Hand Coloured Image
Digi Stamps 4 Joy Challenge - #103 Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday Challenge - #157 Anything Goes
Paper Take Weekly Challenge – Anything Goes
Thanks once more for visiting and enjoy your weekend!
Meg
01 November 2014
W is for Water
Hello and thanks for visiting!
Just a quick post to let you know about our new challenge at ABC Challenges for the next two weeks. Our challenge is:
W is for Water
and we have two fabulous sponsors:
and
I have used a cute image from Lili of the Valley called Little Mermaid Friends which has been coloured using Copic Markers.
I have used two Marianne Dies from the Large Petra Die set as well as some Marianne Design Paper from the Flower Garden Paper Block pack.
Some ribbon and more Design Papers that I have recently purchased. I have also tried my hand a double bow and added a sea shell too!
Here is my card:
Supplies:
Stamp: Lili of the Valley “Little Mermaid Friends”
Card: Crumb Cake, So Saffron
Ink: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Marianne Design Petra Large, Ovals Collection, Garment Paper District “Blush” paper, Graphic 45 “Once Upon a Springtime Collection” Paper, Marianne Design Flower Garden Paper Block, X-Press It Blending Cardstock, Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, SU Oval Punch, Crystal Effect, Dazzling Diamonds, Daubers, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals
Here is a close up of the image:
The colours for the image were inspired by the papers and copics used were:
Skin: E000, 00, 11, R21
Hair: E57, 55, 53, 51
Starfish: E44, 43, 42, 40
Mermaids: Y26, 23, 21, 000, G20, 24, 21, 40
Fins: C1
Outline: BG0000, 000, 11, 10
I have added some sparkle to their fins at the back of each Mermaid with some Dazzling Diamonds and Crystal Effects.
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #283 Fantasy
Little Red Wagon Challenge - #261 Krafty
Art by Miran Challenge - #18 Anything Goes
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #253 Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge - #81 Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge – Anything Goes
AUD Sentiments Challenge - #118 Two or Three Word Sentiment
Southern Girls Challenge – Get Wordy on It
City Crafter Challenge - #235 Stripes
Have a fabulous weekend!
Meg