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Saturday 31 January 2015

Blue



A rubber stamped floral card today

RECIPE

Rubber stamp by Indigo Blu, stamped onto Pan Pasteled CS and hilighted with a white gel pen
Dp is K & Co
DO border punch
Paper bow made with Envelope Punch Board
Gems, sentiment and resin rose from stash

CHALLENGES

  1. A Gem of a Challenge 2W (W1)lots of layers 
  2. Allsorts W,3E  flower power 
  3. Hiding in my Craft Room W,1E  Freestyle 
  4. Open-Minded Challenges 2W,3E (W2) no pink , no red   
  5. Brown Sugar – W, E2 - No. 131 - 3 different embellishments (gems, bow and rose)
  6. Jo's Scrap Shack - W, 3E  - No.73 -  Use a tool you've been neglecting (pastelling sponges)
  7. Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 90  - Anything Goes
  8. 4 Crafty Chicks - W- #231 Anything Goes
  9. Amusing - W, 2E, no digi -  Anything Goes
  10. Chalk N Stock M, 2E, F, must use chalk-   Always Anything Goes With Chalk
  11. Dream it Up - M, SIO - January - Birthday Wishes
  12. Scrap & Craft Challenge -2W (1st & 3rd) 3E, (W1 of 2) - Flowery Cards
  13. Seize The Birthday - 2W - Must be Birthday Card (W2 of 2) - Anything Goes 

Friday 30 January 2015

Amore


Love is in the air!

RECIPE

Digi from All Dressed Up, coloured with Promarkers and a white gel pen
Dp's are Laura Ashley by Dovecraft
Kanban shaped card blank from Carole's Crafts
Resin dahlia's from stash

CHALLENGES


  1. Challenge # 27 at All Dressed Up
  2. Love at All Dressed Up
  3. Challenge # 175 Valentin at Fun with shapes and more
  4. CHALLENGE #78 - "HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY [or USE HEARTS]" at Simply Create Too
  5. 4 Crafty Chicks - W- #231 Anything Goes
  6. Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2WE5 (W1 of 2) #124 Valentine or Love Sentiment
  7. C.R.A.F.T. W, 5E -#296 Valentines Day/Love
  8. DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge - 2W (2nd and 4th Thursday of the month  3E –  (W2 of 2)  #149 Valentines --- Monthly Challenge Anything Goes 
  9. Inspiration Destination - F- Always Anything goes
  10. Wonderful Wednesdays -  SIO -  Always Anything Goes 
  11. WordArt Wednesdays - 5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #165 -  Anything goes 
  12. TIME OUT Challenges-2W (W2 of 2) Valentine's Day with the optional twist of Hearts
  13. Eureka Stamps - W, 3E, F - Hearts
  14. Squigglefly - WSIO - Hearts and/or Love
  15. The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - W, cards - Anything Goes

Thursday 29 January 2015

Fabulous Birthday


Just love my Prima dolls!

RECIPE

Rubber stamp by Prima, coloured with Copics and clother paper pieced from scrapbox
Dp is K & Co
Sentiment and paperbow Craftwork
Gem and metal corner from stash

CHALLENGES

  1. Amusing - W, 2E, no digi -  Anything Goes
  2. Baffies Kreativladen - M -  Anything goes 
  3. Inspiration Destination - F- Always Anything goes
  4. Wonderful Wednesdays -  SIO -  Always Anything Goes 
  5. WordArt Wednesdays - 5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #165 -  Anything goes 
  6. The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - W, cards - Anything Goes
  7. My Craft Creations 2Wtabs on top (Week 2) Always Anything Goes
  8. The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - W, cards - Anything Goes
  9. Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 89  - Anything Goes
  10. DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge -Monthly Challenge Anything Goes 

Be 2 together


A rubber stamped lurve card today!

RECIPE

Rubber stamped image from Lily Of The Valley,stamped onto an eCraft svg, coloured with Promarkers and a white gel pen
Dp's are First Edition Neroli
Tim Holtz words
Hearts from stash

CHALLENGES

  1. Baffies Kreativladen - M -  Anything goes 
  2. Inspiration Destination - F- Always Anything goes
  3. Penny's Paper-Crafty - 3E -  #212 Anything goes 
  4. Paper Shelter Challenge -3E, SIO - #188 Lots of layers
  5. Simon Says Stamp -  Anything goes
  6. Wonderful Wednesdays -  SIO -  Always Anything Goes 
  7. WordArt Wednesdays - 5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #165 -  Anything goes 
  8. 613 Avenue Create - W - #108 Anything Goes with Optional Create Your Own Challenge (image, die cut, solid paper,buttons,sq card)
  9. Amusing - W, 2E, no digi -  Anything Goes
  10. Scribble and Scrap - 2W, SIO, E3, C15, F -  #36 Always:  Anything Goes 
  11. TURQUOISE and RED at Sketchy Colors
  12. Little Claire's M,P15, 3E, SIO  bright and beautiful 
  13. My Sheri Crafts 2W (W2) valentine's day
  14. My Time to Craft two or more people 
  15. Creative Cutting Challenge - 2W, must use at least one SVG diecut - (Week 1) Valentine's Day
  16. Eureka Stamps - W, 3E, F - Hearts
  17. Squigglefly - WSIO - Hearts and/or Love

Wednesday 28 January 2015

With love



Sweet image card today

RECIPE

Image by Simply Betty  coloured with Copics, a white gel pen and Prismacolours
Carols Crafts oval dies x 2
Spellbinder ornate die
Dp by Tiger
Safmat 'With Love'
Resin roses from stash

CHALLENGES


  1. Inky Chicks W, 3E, cards & altered items - #45 - Anything Goes
  2. Shopping Our Stash W, C13 - #186 Love Me Do
  3. Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
  4. Top Tip Tuesday 2W, 3E -  Something New (Dp & image)
  5. AuroraWings Challenge - M, 3rd Monday of the month, E1/E3 with AuroraWings image, must include hand-colored image - (deadline Jan 31)Valentine's
  6. Crafting from the Heart - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes
  7. Dream Valley Challenges 2W, 3E - (Week 2) Anything Goes
  8. My Craft Creations 2Wtabs on top (Week 2) Always Anything Goes
  9. Not Just Cards - 2W - (Week 2) Always Anything Goes
  10. Ooh La La Creations - 2W, SIO - (Week 2) Once Upon a Time
  11. Squigglefly - WSIO - Hearts and/or Love
  12. The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - W, cards - Anything Goes
  13. Vintage Stamping Challenges/Flonz Craft M, P1, 3E, Must Stamp, does not have to be vintage - (January) New Year, New Stash (image & Dp)
  14. Scribble and Scrap - 2W, SIO, E3, C15, F -  #36 Always:  Anything Goes 

Tuesday 27 January 2015

Frog


Such a cute Dilly Beans image today, green is my favourite colour, so it was a joy to make this!

RECIPE

Image from Dilly Beans called #593-Aidynn's Frog Hat Framed, coloured with Copics
Dp's are Graphic 45
Safmat sentiment
Flower, pearls  & button from stash

CHALLENGES

  1. Inky Chicks W, 3E, cards & altered items - #45 - Anything Goes 
  2. Papertake Weekly  Take Your Pick  -Product theme Buttons
  3. PDE Linky Party W - #37 - Use Kids on your project
  4. Shopping Our Stash W, C13 - #186 Love Me Do
  5. Crafting from the Heart - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes
  6. Craft Your Passion - W, E3 Always Anything Goes
  7. Love to Scrap - 2W, 3E, F, digi or real stamping - (Week 2) Anything Goes
  8. My Craft Creations 2Wtabs on top (Week 2) Always Anything Goes
  9. The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - 2W, E2, SIO - (Week 2Always Anything Goes
  10. The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - W, cards - Anything Goes

Monday 26 January 2015

Bundle of Joy


A new baby card today

RECIPE

I mage from Saturated Canary, coloured with Promarkers, Prismacolours and Wink of Stella (on wings)
Dp's from DO
EK Success border punch
Ribbon from Ikea

CHALLENGES

  1. Challenge #108 - ANYTHING GOES w/OPTIONAL CREATE YOUR OWN CHALLENGE (digi, sentiment, sol col paper, flowers & ribbon)
  2. Come and Get It WUnlimited - Ribbon and Bows
  3. Scribble and Scrap - 2W, SIO, E3, C15, F -  #36 Always:  Anything Goes 
  4. Sentimental Sundays - W, must include Sentiment - #242 New Beginnings
  5. Sweet Stampin W, 2E, must Stamp cute and cuddly 
  6. A Creative Need - M,  (freebie provided) - January - Celebrate Something New
  7. Fussy and Fancy - 2W - No.131 - (W1 of 2) - Things with Wings
  8. Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2WE5 (W2 of 2) #123 Anything Goes 
  9. DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge Monthly Challenge Anything Goes 
  10. Baffies Kreativladen - M -  Anything goes
  11. Crafting for all Seasons - 2W, 3E - #94 Things with Wings
  12. Inspiration Destination - F- Always Anything goes
  13. Whimsy Inspiration -Monthly 3rd Wed posting, 3E, SIO  - #79 New Beginnings 
  14. WordArt Wednesdays - 5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #165 -  Anything goes 
  15. Fan-Tastic Tuesday - W, E4, Must Be Square or Rectangular #69 Anything Goes with a twist: Baby Card
  16. Just Inspirational Challenges W, 3E – Sparkle

Twistedvenus 'Beautiful'


How Renaissance is this? Love it!

RECIPE

Image from THE EAST WIND  called Twistedvenus 'Beautiful' , coloured with Copics and Primacolours
Design Objectives doe
Coredinations ochre CS
Letters, paper rose, leaf and gems from stash
Woodware border punch

CHALLENGES
  1. Kit and Clowder M January - Anything Goes
  2. Little Claire's M,P15, 3E, SIO  bright and beautiful 
  3. Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge W, C10  Add layers 
  4. We Do Doobadoo Challenge 2W, E2 - (W  )romance
  5. Craft for the Craic - M, 5E (First Friday of the month) - January - Your Favorite Word (love)
  6. QKR Stampede – W, 4E, SIO – No. 123 - Shaped Cards
  7. Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 89  - Anything Goes
  8. DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge -Monthly Challenge Anything Goes 
  9. Red Rubber Inspirationals - W, E3, must have stamping: #204 Focused On Stamping Anything Goes

Sunday 25 January 2015

Fruit bowl



Here is another if the fabulous new releases at Digistamps For Joy, reminds me of an Old Masters, what do you think?

RECIPE

Image from Digistamps For Joy coloured with Prismacolours, I added the sentiment in Craft Artist II
Joy corner dies
Sue Wilson Ivy die
K & Co Dp

CHALLENGES

  1. Craft Your Passion - W, E3 Always Anything Goes
  2. Crafty Cardmakers - 2W, C15 - (Week 2) Something Old, Something New (old Dp, new image and ivy die)
  3. My Craft Creations 2Wtabs on top (Week 1) Always Anything Goes
  4. Not Just Cards - 2W - (Week 1) Always Anything Goes
  5. Vintage Stamping Challenges/Flonz Craft M, P1, 3E, Must Stamp, does not have to be vintage - (January) New Year, New Stash , new image and ivy die
  6. Whoopsi Daisy - M, SIO - (JanuaryAnything Goes
  7. Inspiration Destination - F- Always Anything goes
  8. Moo-Mania & More - 2W, JFF - Anything goes
  9. Sisterhood of Crafters  - 2W, 3E New stash (new ivy die)
  10. Wonderful Wednesdays -  SIO -  Always Anything Goes 
  11. WordArt Wednesdays - 5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #165 -  Anything goes 

Have "a-latte" fun



How fab is this great new release at Digistamps For Joy? I had so much fun playing as it is a 5 piece set of 3 sentiments, the cafetiere and the mug!

RECIPE

Image from the set called Have "a-latte" fun  from DIGISTAMPS FOR JOY, coloured with Promarkers and a white gel pen
Papers by Tiger
Little B border pinch
Joanna Sheen banner die
Flowers from stash

CHALLENGES
  1. Going Grey With Scrap-Creations 2W2E - Favorite Embellishment (FLOWERS)
  2. Party Time Tuesdays - M 1st Tuesday of the month, 3E - #194 - Anything Goes
  3. Sweet 7 Challenge Blog -M, E3 (second Tue of the month) -  January - Anything New (dp)
  4. Top Tip Tuesday 2W, 3E -  Something New (dp)
  5. Crafting from the Heart - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes
  6. Dream Valley Challenges 2W, 3E - (Week 1) Anything Goes
  7. Eureka Stamps - W, 3E, F - The Color Red
  8. Love to Scrap - 2W, 3E, F, digi or real stamping - (Week 1) Anything Goes
  9. My Craft Creations 2Wtabs on top (Week 1) Always Anything Goes
  10. Not Just Cards - 2W - (Week 1) Always Anything Goes
  11. Whoopsi Daisy - M, SIO - (JanuaryAnything Goes

Saturday 24 January 2015

Bubbles


Bath time! Yay!

RECIPE

Image by Simply Betty coloured with Copics, white gel pen and Prismacolours
Dp's from scrapbox
Paper roses from stash

CHALLENGES

  1. Artbymiran Challenge - 2W , SIO, 3E, no digital projects - No.24 - (W1 of 2) - Anything Goes
  2. Creative Fingers -  W ,C10,3E(one must be using sponsor image) - No.64 -   Anything Goes  with Aurora Wings
  3. Left of Center Creative Challenges - W - No.62 - Layer It Up
  4. Simply Create Too - 2W - No.77 - (W2 of 2) - Happy Mother's Day  (or for a female)
  5. Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 89  - Anything Goes
  6. Stempelsonnen Challenge - 2W, 3E, stamp as main focus - No.133 - (W1 of 2) - Anything Goes
  7. Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2WE5 (W2 of 2) #123 Anything Goes
  8. Little Miss Muffet Challenges -  2W, 1E, SIO (challenges listed in tab at top) (W2 of 2) - #102 Anything Goes
  9. Red Rubber Inspirationals - W, E3, must have stamping: #204 Focused On Stamping Anything Goes
  10. Scrap & Craft Challenge -2W (1st & 3rd) 3E, (W2 of 2) - Anything Goes

Friday 23 January 2015

LucyLoo 'Punk'


Something a little differnt from me today, and I LOVE it, such an awesome image!

RECIPE

Image from THE EAST WIND called LucyLoo 'Punk' coloured with Copics and a white gel pen
Dp's  Lawn Fawn and Prima
I printed the sentiment in word
Lamp die cut a Carole's Crafts die
Flower from stash

CHALLENGES

  1. Going Grey With Scrap-Creations 2W2E - Favorite Embellishment (flowers)
  2. Papertake Weekly  Use 3 or more different shapes on your card
  3. Inky Chicks W, 3E, cards & altered items - #45 - Anything Goes
  4. PDE Linky Party W - #36 - 3D projects
  5. Party Time Tuesdays - M 1st Tuesday of the month, 3E - #194 - Anything Goes
  6. Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
  7. Craft Your Passion - W, E3 Always Anything Goes
  8. Crafty Cardmakers - 2W, C15 - (Week 2) Something Old, Something New (had flower a few years, grey DP is new)
  9. Incy Wincy Designs - W, 5E - Easel Card
  10. My Craft Creations 2Wtabs on top (Week 1) Always Anything Goes
  11. Not Just Cards - 2W - (Week 1) Always Anything Goes

Thursday 22 January 2015

Carol's card


I mentioned in a blog post before, Carole is my best friend in the whole world, love her so much. But..... she is an accomplished cardmaker herself, so I have to rty so hard when it's her birhday. But guess what? She loves it!

RECIPE

Image from Simply Betty coloured with Promarkers and Glossy Accents on the eye
Craftwork sentiment
Sizzix frame die
Dp's are Fist Edition
Roses, gold sprays and ribbon from stash

CHALLENGES

  1. Add a Little Dazzle - W, SIO - Inspirational Photo or Anything Goes
  2. Baffies Kreativladen - M -  Anything goes
  3. Inspiration Destination - F- Always Anything goes
  4. Moo-Mania & More - 2W, JFF - Anything goes
  5. Penny's Paper-Crafty - 3E -  #211 Anything goes 
  6. Wonderful Wednesdays -  SIO -  Always Anything Goes 
  7. WordArt Wednesdays - 5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #165 -  Anything goes 
  8. Loves Rubber Stamps - #135 Letter B - use as many B named items as you can (Betty, black, bow, bouquet, banner)
  9. Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
  10. Top Tip Tuesday 2W, 3E -  Something New (image and dp's)
      • Craft-Dee BowZ - M, E3, project must have bow - (JanuaryAnything Goes with a Handmade Bow 
  11. Craft Your Passion - W, E3 Always Anything Goes
  12. Crafting from the Heart - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes
  13. Eureka Stamps - W, 3E, F - The Color Red
  14. Not Just Cards - 2W - (Week 1) Always Anything Goes
  15. Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog 2W, 3E - (Week 1) Anything goes + Option: Happy Birthday
  16. Whoopsi Daisy - M, SIO - (JanuaryAnything Goes