Snowman

Hello!!!

 

We have a new challenge over at Holly Jolly as Christmas will be here before we know it and we are getting ahead of created our Christmas cards.

 

Our theme is Snowman and we have some great sponsors -

 

I have used an image called Snow Dad and it is from  sponsor.  The image has been coloured with Copic markers.

 

I have added a snowflake border using the Martha Stewart Winter Snow around the page punch. With some Rhinestones on some of the solid snowflakes.

  The colours used are not traditional but I love the cool feel of the finished card.

 

Here is my Snowman card:

 

 

 

 

 

 

The cardstock used is SU Soft Sky, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake and Xpress It Blending Cardstock.

 

The dies used were from SU Ovals Collection, Memory Box Snowflake Sprig and Marianne Design Large Petra Oval #LR0240. The edges of the Marianne Design Oval have been daubered with some Crumb Cake ink on the embossing.

 

The sentiment is from a freebie set on a magazine DoCrafts Papermainia Folk Christmas and has been stamped in Soft Sky ink and punched out using the SU Ticket Punch.

 

Here is a close up of this cutie:

 

 

 

The paper is from my stash and I believe an old SU print and the Copic markers used were:

 

W00, 1, 3, 5,

BG70, 75, 72, 000, 10, 0000

Y0000, 000, 00, 13, 15, 11

E34, 37, 33, 000, 34, 35

C00, 1, 3

N0, 2

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Christmas Card Challenges - #47 Anything Goes

ABC Christmas Challenge – U is for Unusual Christmas Colours

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge - #20 Anything Goes

Graph It Markers Challenge - #43 Autumn/Christmas Colour challenge

Loves to Scrap Challenge - #64 Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday Challenge - #396 Anything Goes

Pile it on Challenge - #92 Cute and/or Spooky

Crafting with Friends Challenge - #9 Anything Goes

Simply Create Too Challenge - #97 Baby It’s Cold Outside

Julia Spiri Challenge - #4 Die Cuts and Punches

 

 

 

Thanks for visiting and have a fabulous day!

Use Orange

 

Hi and thanks for visiting.

 

Just a quick post to share with you my card for our new challenge at Come and Get It, where our new theme is:

 

Use Orange

and we have two fabulous sponsors Sweet Pea Stamps and Aurora Wings.

 

I have used an Aurora Wings image called Woman with Strand of Pearls and coloured the image in with Copic Markers

 

The papers are from my stash and the dies used were from SU Ovals Collection & Marianne Design Large Petra Oval collection.

 

Here is my card:

 

 

The small flowers are an orange/yellow colour and the other which is much darker in the photo is an Olive Green Colour, so that brings out the colour in the image’s eyes.

 

The lace is from my stash and so are the SU Pearls.  I have also used some White Opal Liquid Pearls for the pearls in the hair.

 

Here is a close up of the image:

 

 

The cardstock used is SU Pumpkin Pie, Kraft and XPress It Blending Cardstock.

 

The Copic colours used were:

 

Lips/Cheeks: R0000, 00, 30, 21

Eyes: G00, 21, 000, 24

Flower/Earrings: YR000, 00, 12, 14

Face: E0000, 000, 00, 11

Hair: E44, 43, 42, 40

 

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Brown Sugar Challenge - #169 Anything Goes

Fussy and Fancy Challenge - #150 Colour challenge use Black, Orange or Purple

Simply Paper Crafts Challenge - #16 Anything Goes

 

Have a fabulous day!!!

ABC Open Challenge

Hi wow, where did July go here we are the 1st August and I would like to share with you our new challenge at ABC Challenges.

 

Our theme for the next two weeks is O for Open, so an anything goes challenge.

 

We have two sponsors Di’s Digi’s Design and Stamp and Create.

 

There are so many fabulous Tilda images available at Stamp and Create so I have used a Magnolia stamp called Ladybug Tilda.

 

I have coloured the image in with Copic markers and used a lovely paper from my stash, which have inspired the colours.  The edges of the first layer of paper has been distressed and ripped slightly in places.

 

Here is my card:

 

 

 

The cardstock used is SU Wisteria Wonder and Sahara Sand.  The lace ribbon is also from SU Sahara Sand.

 

I have added some sparkle to the hearts on the card with SU Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds glitter.  The dots on the Tilda’s jacket have been highlighted with White Opal Liquid Pearls.

 

The dies used were from the SU Ovals Collection and Nestablilities Beaded Ovals.

 

Here is a close up of the image and the lovely paper behind the image.

 

 

The flowers are from my stash and created by KaiserCraft.  There are also some SU Pearls in two corners of the card.

 

Here is a close up of the image:

 

 

The Copic Markers used were:

 

Skin: E0000, 000, 00, 11, R21

Hair: E50, 53, 55, 57

Other : Y11, 000, 0000, 21, 00, 23

C5, 2, 1, 3, 00, 0, BG10

BV0000, 000, 00, 1, 2, 4

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Alphabet Challenge – L is for Lavender

 Simply Create Too Challenges - #91 Anything Goes

4 Crafty Chicks Challenge - #257 Anything Goes

Hanna and Friends Challenge - #227 Pearls and Lace

Creative Moments Challenge - #73 Anything Goes with Bingo (Diecut/Image/Flowers)

The Paper Shelter Challenge – Anything Goes

 

 

Have a fabulous day!

 

Meg

Four

We have a new challenge over at Crafty Creations for the next two weeks and it is a fun theme.

 

Four – yep that is the theme, your creation has to have 4 of something on it at least once.

 

Our sponsor is SLS Digital and I have used one of their images called Pretty Girl which has been coloured in with Copic Markers.

 

Here is my card:

  

 

 

I have gone with a soft feminie look and I just love this paper by Fabscraps called White Lace C71 004.

 

I have used 4 dies from these collections – SU Ovals, Nestabilties Beaded Oval, Marianne Petra Large Oval and Embosslits Beautiful Wings die.

 

There are also 4 pearls on the flowers in the girls hair.

 

Here is a close up of the image:

 

 

I just adore the image the sentiment just seemed to fit the card perfectly.

 

The Copic Markers I have used are:

 

Face: E0000, 000, 00, 11, R21, 30, 20, G000, 24, 21

Hair: E50, 51, 53, 55, 57

Flowers: R000, 85, 83, 81, 00, G000, 24, 21, 81

 

The Sentiment is from the SU Florals Wings stamp set.

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Crafty Sentiments Challenge – Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Challenge – All About The Girl

Our Daily Bread Design Challenge - #47 Floral Inspiration

Top Tip Tuesday Challenge – Bingo (Pearls & Gems, Sentiment & Flowers)

Aurora Wings Challenge - #17 Anything with Wings

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge – Things with Wings

Love to Scrap Challenge - #58 Anything Goes and DT Call

Not Just Cards Challenge – Anything Goes

A Gem of a Challenge - #149 Birthday Wishes

Artistic Inspirations Challenge - #136 Anything Goes

 

 

Have a wonderful day.

 

Meg

Christmas Carol Inspiration

Hello and thanks for visiting.

 

Just sharing with you my card and the details of our new challenge at Holly Jolly.

 

Our theme is Inspired by Christmas Carol.

 

 

I have used one of our sponsor’s images which is from Lacy Sunshine and is called Rory with Christmas Tree.

 

So my carol is Oh Christmas Tree.

 

Here is my card:

 

 

And I used this wonderful sentiment from Lily of the Valley Sentiment “Oh Christmas Tree” – perfect.

 

The papers used are Couture Creations Vintage Christmas and Carta Bella Christmas “Cheer Santa is Coming”.

 

The dies used were from SU Ovals Collection and Nestabilities Beaded Ovals.

 

Here is a close up of the this sweet image and I have created the white snowflakes with a White Gel pen.

 

 

It is not until you go to write down what markers you used to colour the image that you realise some times how many you have used.

 

This is what I used today:

 

Face: E11, 00, 000, 0000, R21, 30, 20, B00, 01, 2, 4

Hair: E51, 53, 55, 50, 57

Others used: BG0000, 000, 78, 75, 72, 11, 10

W00, 5, 3, 1

N0, 2, 4

G24, 21, 00

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Deep Ocean Challenge - #108 Christmas in July

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge - #225 Christmas in July

Sweet Stamps Challenge - #231 Dreaming of Snow

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge – #254 Christmas in July

Crafty Boots Challenge – Christmas in July

Ooh La La Creations Challenge - #185 Christmas in July

My Time to Craft Challenge - #300 Christmas in July

Pile it on Challenge - #78 Christmas/Winter

Crafty Calendar Monthly Challenge – Christmas in July & DT Call

Emerald Faeries Monthly Challenge - #69 Christmas in July

 

 

Have a wonderful day.

 

Meg

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

 

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

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

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

CAGI Recipe

Hello everyone!

 

Hope your day is wonderful, we have a very warm 31 degrees here today and with no breeze it is rather warm but we are nearly in Summer.

 

Besides the weather I wanted to share with you my card for the new challenge at Come and Get It this week.  The theme is:

 

Recipe – Diecut, Ribbon, Bling and DSP

 

Plus our Sponsors for this challenge are

 

 

and

 

 

I have used a Lacy Sunshine Image called Alexis Cherished Wings and coloured it in using Copic Markers.

 

The colours for my image were inspired by the beautiful butterfly paper and I just love this Martha Stewart board punch which was perfect to frame the image and background. I have used some Whisper White Organza Ribbon over the seam of where the two papers meet to cover the seam but also add a break in the colours of the paper.

 

I wanted to keep the butterflies going off the page so I have used the  SU Beautiful Wings Embosslits die and the sentiment is from the Perfect Pennants stamp set.

 

I have added some Dazzling Diamonds to the wings for a sparkle effect and some rhinestones to the Butterflies plus the Butterfly Paper has a glitter on it which unfortunately you cannot see from the pictures.

 

Here is my card:

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Perfect Pennants
Card: Sahara Sand, Wild Wasabi, Perfect Plum, Whisper White
Ink: Wild Wasabi
Accessories:  Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds, Bitty Banners Die, Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die, Ovals Die, Spellbinders Opulent ovals, Cosmocricket Advantus Corp Paper, Hobby Fun SP350 Paper, Martha Steward Twirl Loop Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Whisper White Organza Ribbon

 

 

 

Here is a close up of the image:

 

 

 

 

 

 

and the Copics Used were:

 

Hair: E53, 51, 55, 57

Skin: E0000, 000, 00, 21, R21

Clothes, Wings, Shoes, Flowers: G00, G21, G20, G24, V22, V000, V25, V20

Eyes: B01, B02, B04

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Art by Miran Challenge - #17 Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination Challenge - #4 Anything Goes

A Random Fan Challenge - #16 Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesday Challenge - #186 Anything Goes

House of Cards Monthly Challenge – Punches and Dies

 

 

Thank you for visiting and if you get a chance please share with us your creation for our Recipe Challenge at Come and Get It.

 

Meg 

AG Christmas

Hi and thank you for visiting.

 

Our new challenge theme over at Holly Jolly for the next two weeks will definitely get you started on your Christmas cards:

 

Anything Goes Christmas

 

So no excuses, create a Christmas Card and share we us!

 

Our challenge is sponsored by Bugaboo & Di’s Digi’s.

 

I have used a Bugaboo image called Ava Christmas Mistletoe Fairy, which has been coloured in with Copic Markers.

 

I have added some Dazzling Diamonds to her wings which add a little sparkle.

 

Here is my card:

 

 

 

 

The paper is from my stash and the little Christmas message is from the That’s the Ticket stamp set which co-ordinates with the Ticket Duo Builder Punch and has been stamped in Real Red.

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Christmas Card Challenge - #44 Anything Goes

My Perfect Life – Christmas Cards

Hiding in my Craft Room Challenge - #167 Any Holiday

Suzy Bee’s Bloomin’ Challenge - #48 Anything Goes with a Touch of Red

Completely Christmas Challenge - #31 Anything Goes

Winter Wonderland Challenge – Layer It Up

ABC Christmas Challenge – S for Something Festive

Divas by Design Challenge – Pretty in Glitter

 

 

Thank you for visiting and see you next time.

 

Meg

Christmas with Ribbon or Lace

Hi everyone,

 

Back with another post to tell you about our new challenge at Holly Jolly for the next two weeks.

 

Judy has pick a great theme for you to join us and be in the draw for some prizes and get your Christmas cards started – did you know there is about 100 days left until Christmas!

 

We have two sponsors for our challenge QKR Stampede and Lacy Sunshine.

 

I have used a Lacy Sunshine image called Angel Boo and coloured the image in with Copic Markers.

 

I have also used some new DSP I purchased on the weekend which makes a perfect background.

 

There is a little bling, a Christmas sentiment from the new Endless Wishes stamp set and the ribbon is Whisper White Satin Ribbon.

 

The Die Cuts used are from SU Ovals Collection Die, Memory Box Peaceful Snowflake Frame Set and Nestabilities Opulent Ovals Collection plus I have also used the Modern Label Punch.

 

Here is my card:

 

 

 

 

She is very cute – don’t you think!

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Glitter n Sparkle Challenge - #102 Use a Punch

Lacy Sunshine Challenge - #42 Use Something with Wings

One Stitch at a Time Challenge - #219 Anything Goes with a Die

My Perfect Life – Christmas Cards

Paper Creators Craft Challenge - #29 Early Christmas

C.R.A.F.T Challenge - #29 Christmas

Dream It Up Challenge - Christmas

Christmas at Sweet Stampin Challenge - Christmas

 

 

Thanks for visiting and please come back soon!

 

Meg

T is for Tic Tac Toe

 

We have a fun new challenge for you over at ABC Challenge starting today.

 

Our theme is T for Tac Toe and I am sure you will find combination that you can create something and share with us!

 

Our challenge is sponsored by Wild Orchid Crafts and StampArt by Kathryne.

 

I have used an image called Floral Fairy which has been supplied by StampArt by Kathryne and can be found here.

 

From the Tick Tac Toe board I have used Ribbon, Sentiment & Gems

 

The colour for my image was inspired by the colours in the paper and the image has been coloured in using Copic Markers.

 

The dies used are Memory Box Lace Circle, SU Ovals Collection and Nestabilities Opulent Ovals.  I have also used the Eyelet Border and 1-3/8” Circle punches.

 

The card stock is Wild Wasabi and Xpress It Blending cardstock.  The ribbon is Whisper White Organza Ribbon.

 

Here is my card:

 

 

 

The Copic Markers used are:

 

Skin: E0000, 000, 00, E11, R21

Hair: E50, 51, 53, 55

Dress & Shoes: Y0000, 000, 21, 23

Flower & Wings: YG00, 21, 23, 25

 

I have also added Dazzling Diamonds with Crystal Effects to her wings but unfortunately it is not so clear on the pictures.

 

 

She is very sweet.  I am sure that my niece will love this card for her birthday at the end of this month.

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Inkspirational Challenge - #65 Word Prompt “Flight”

We Do Doobadoo Challenge - #14 Something Feminine

Brown Sugar Challenge - #111 Celebrations

Craft for the Craic Challenge - #8 Something with a Circles on it

QKR Stampede Challenge - #104 Things with Wings

Wags n Whiskers Challenge - #137 For Girls

Hobbybook Designer Challenge - Girly

 

Thank you for visiting have and having a look around, I hope to see you next time or maybe at our challenge!

 

Meg

Holly Jolly R.E.D

This week we have a fun challenge at Holly Jolly, we are asking everyone to create a Christmas card or project that uses something that begins with “R” or “E” or “D” or maybe more than one!

 

We have two sponsors and I have used an image from Sweet Angel and coloured the image in with Copic Markers.

 

I have used the letters R – Ribbon, E- Embossing, D- Diecut, Dazzling Diamonds

 

The paper used is from my stash and the die cuts used are the SU Ovals Collection and the Marianne Design Large Petra Oval.  I added some Crystal effects and Dazzling Diamonds to the wings of the angel.

 

The two words are from a new SU stamp set called Endless Wishes.

 

Here is my card:

 

 

 

Here is a close up of the the image:

 

 

She is very sweet and I love the non-traditional colours. I used Pale Plum & Naturals White cardstock and the seam binding ribbon is Crumb Cake.

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Christmas Card Challenges - #40 Anything Goes

My Perfect Life Challenge – Christmas Cards

All Sorts Challenge - #274 Early Christmas Makes

 

We would love to see you over at Holly Jolly if you get a chance to join us!

 

Meg

ABC – Shabby Chic

Just a quick post to share with you my card for the new challenge at ABC Challenges.

 

Our theme for the next two weeks is Shabby Chic

 

and our sponsor is Live and Love Crafts.

 

I have used a Bildmalarna image from the Alva Collection called Feeling, which has been coloured in with copic markers.

 

I have used some distressed paper, paper flowers, lace, ribbon and button with thread and pearls to create my Shabby Chic look.

 

Here is my card:

 

 

Cardstock is Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake, Confetti White, X-Press It Colouring cardstock.

 

The ribbon & button are retired SU products.  The flowers, lace. and SU pearls & linen thread are from my stash.  The die cuts are from Marianne Petra Large Oval set, Spellbinders Eyelet Circles and SU Ovals Collection.

 

Copics used are B00, B04, G000, G20, G24, R0000, R21, R81, R83, R85, E0000, E000, E00, E21, E40, E42, E43

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Addicted to Stamps Challenge - #86 Soft Colours

Totally Gorjuss Challenge - #251 Pearls

Crazy 4 Challenges - #251 Inspirational Photo

A Creative Romance Challenge – A Touch of Kraft

Bloggers Challenge - Buttons

Chocolate Coffee Cards Challenge - #71 Bingo (Die Cut, Green, Lace)

Crafty Ribbons Challenge – #100 It’s Our Birthday

Delightful Sketches Challenge – Layer It

In the Pink Challenge - #51 Fairies and Elves

 

This is still a new look for me so if I can give it a go we would love to see your creations and the ABC Design Team have some wonderful creations also to inspire you.

 

Thanks for visiting – see you next time!

 

Meg

Red, Ribbon & Roses

Hello and thanks for visiting my blog.

 

I am so excited today to be sharing my first card as a Design Team Member for ABC Challenges.  I am super excited to part of this wonderful team and share with you the details of our challenge for the next two weeks.

 

Our letter is “R” so our theme is Red, Ribbon & Roses and is sponsored by Aurora Wings.

 

Aurora Wings have wonderful images and I have used an image called Dahlia Sprite which has been coloured in with Copic Markers.  The background paper was a recent purchase and the little ribbon roses I found hidden in my embellishment stash.

 

I have used embossed a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock using the one of the designs from the retired Delicate Designs Embossing Folders and die cut it using the Large Scallop Die. The satin ribbon is retired Real Red from my ribbon stash.

 

The image has been die cut using the Ovals Collection and then layered on Real Red cardstock which has been die using a die from the Nestabilities Opulent Ovals die set.  The For You is from a stamp set from Inspired by Stamping, punched out using the Oval Punch and the die a Marianne Die from the Petra Large Oval collection.

 

The layout for my card was inspired by the sketch at Sketch n Stash.

 

 

 

 

 

I just love the music on the paper, although I am not sure of the song.

 

Here is the sketch:

 

 

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

City Crafters Challenge - #224 Roses

A Random Fan Challenge - #12 Paper Patterns

Aurora Wings Challenge - #5 Sprite Delight

Craft Your Passion Challenge - #226 Bring Me Sunshine (add yellow)

Sketch and Stash Challenge - #144 Sketch

The Paper Shelter Challenge - #169 Punches and Dies

Scrappers Delights Challenge - #29 Anything Goes with Die Cut Twist

Kraftin Kimmies Stamps Challenge – Anything Goes

Creative Card Crew Challenge - #68 Embossing (wet or dry)

 

 

Many thanks for visiting and please visit our challenge and have a look at all the wonderful creations by the Design Team.

 

Meg

CCC Flower Power

Hello and welcome!

 

Just a quick post to share with you my card for our new challenge at Crafty Creations.  It is one that I am sure you will want to join in!

 

Our theme is:  Flower Power

 

Yep, add flowers to your creations and share with us. 

 

I have created a card using one of the new stamps I have recently purchased.  The image is a Magnolia image called Tilda Loves Flowers, so is perfect for our challenge.

 

I have also used some flower paper I found in my paper stash plus I added a few more flowers.  Well the challenge is Flower Power.

 

The image has been cut using the Ovals Collection and placed on a layer of Bermuda Bay cardstock which has been die cut a die from the Nestabilities Opulent Ovals Die set.

 

Here is my card:

 

 

 

 

 

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Melonheadz Friends Challenge - Flowers

Suzy Bee’s Bloomin Challenge - #40 Anything Goes

Natalie and Amy Monthly Challenge - #23 Die Cuts and Flowers

Art by Miran Challenge - #11 Anything Goes

Docerela Creations Challenge - #25 Anything Goes

Stamp and Create with Magnolia Challenge - #41 Anything Goes

Stemplesonne Challenge – Anything Goes

Magnolia Down Under Challenge - #241 Anything Goes

 

 

Many thanks for visiting and enjoy the rest of your week!

 

Meg

Non-Traditional Christmas

We have a new Challenge over at Holly Jolly which is Non-Traditional Colours.

 

I love non-traditional colours, I think they can look so wonderful and they can be a great surprised when received.

 

Our challenge is hosted by Limited Run and Bugaboo, so there are a few prizes available so we would love you to join us.

 

I have used an image from Limited Run called Catching a Snowflake and the non-traditional colours used were inspired by the paper had in my stash.

 

The layout for my card has been inspired by the current sketch at Sketchy Colors Challenge.

 

Here is my card:

 

 

I have used an Oval Collections Die, the Petra Large Oval Die by Marianne Design, some lace from my stash, the Word Window Punch, some bling and the ribbon is Whisper White Organza Ribbon.

 

You cannot really see it but I have added some glitter too around the trim of the coat and hat.

 

This is the sketch:

 

 

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Sketch Colors Challenge - #219 Sketch

Christmas Card Challenge - #36 Embellish It

Fairytale Stampers Challenge - #42 Ribbon/Lace

Glitter n Sparkle Challenge - #96 Add some Glitter/Sparkle

My Perfect Life Challenge – Christmas Cards

Scribble and Scrap Challenge - #24 Anything Goes

Inkspirational Challenge - #62 Markers or Pencils

Completely Christmas - #23 Anything Goes

Winter Wonderland Challenge – Anything Goes Christmas

 

 

Thanks for visiting.  See you next time.

 

Meg

It’s All about Dies

Our theme this week at Come and Get It is Dies, so as long as you use at least one Die we would love you to share with us!!!

 

Our challenge is sponsored by Oakpond Creations and I have used their fun little image called Crafty Spider.

 

I have not really added much colour too him but I have added some Silver Dazzling Diamonds to the web and the background is a retired Spider Web embossing folder by SU, which is just perfect for this image.

 

The ribbon is retired Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon from my stash and of course I have added some bling.

 

The dies used were from the Ovals Collection and the Spellbinders Nestabilities Beaded Ovals sets.  The “Hello” is from an Inspired by Stamping set called Cute Circles.

 

Here is my card:

 

 

 

He just seems to be chilling so the little hello seem the right sentiment.

 

I would like to add this card to the following challenges:

 

Doodle Pantry Monthly Challenge - #49 Use Digital Image

Sister Act Card Challenge - #68 Anything Goes

Sweet Pea Stamps Challenge – Thinking of You/Missing You/Just Because

Art Impressions Stamp Challenge - #141 Embossing (Wet or Dry)

Delightful Sketches Challenge – Bling It On

Milk Coffee Challenge – Use 2 or more Die Cuts

The Crafter’s Cafe Challenge - #74 Use a Digi

A Gem of a Challenge - #125 Embossing

 

 

Thanks for visiting and please come back soon.

 

Meg

 

Friendship

HI everyone,

 

Thanks for visiting. 

 

Just a quick note to tell you about our new challenge at Come and Get It this week.  Our theme is:

 

Friendship

 

and our challenge is sponsored by Eureka Stamps.

 

I have used a sentiment called Friends Are from Eureka and light added some colour with my Copic. 

 

I have also been playing with 3D Decoupage again and used one of the images from Morehead Inc.  This is such a cute image and goes perfectly with the sentiment.

 

The papers used is called My Mind’s Eye from the Collectable set by Jen Allyson.  I have also added some lace from my stash and the ribbon is Whisper White Organza Ribbon.

 

The dies used are from the Ovals Collection and Spellbinders Opulent Ovals collections. Plus I have used the Eyelet Border Punch.  The cardstock is Pretty in Pink and Crumb Cake.

 

Here is my card:

 

 

Love the theme and I hope it has inspired you to join us!

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Alphabet Challenge – L for Lace

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #241 Anything Goes

Fussy and Fancy Challenge - #119 Words

Sister Act Card Challenge - #67 Anything Goes

4 Krafty Girlz Challenge - #23 Anything Goes

Crafty Ribbons Challenge - #99 Anything Goes with Ribbon

Delightful Sketches Challenge - #23 Add Ribbon

Crafting by Design Challenge – Hats, Hats, Hats

The Paper Shelter Challenge – Anything Goes

 

Have a fabulous week.

 

 

Meg