Just Magnolia Week #31 - Sketch by Mina

This week over on the Just Magnolia Challenge Blog there is a fab sketch provided by Mina. They also have a new DT member...DawnyP (congrats Hun x).

For my card I have used one of the new Christmas range and coloured her with Copics. The papers are all My Minds Eye "Glitter Christmas Stack" and I have layered them with some Bazzill cardstock. The flowers are a mixture of one from Tabby Crafts that only arrived this morning (Large blue one..Thanks Hun x) and some I got a while back from Wild Orchid Crafts, the greenery has been added with DCWV cardstock punched with my Martha Stewart Branch punch. Finally the sentiment was from a set of Studio G stamps from the US. I used my Rectangle Nestbilities to cut out the main image and also added Flowersoft in "Shamrock Green" and "Christmas Green" to the wreath...plus a little DecoArt Glamour Dust, which has also been added to Tilda's wings.

Just Georgia and I at home this weekend, so we have enjoyed the day staying inside in the warm out of the filthy weather...and have pretty much the same planned for tomorrow.

Daring Cardmakers "Scraplings"

This week over on Daring Cardmakers the theme is "Scraplings"....the cards you make with left over cardstock. These cards are 2.5 x 5.5 inches...the leftover bit from my A4 cardstock when I make a 5.75 x 5.75 inch card. I have also used scraps from one of my DT kits from Crafty Angels.
I kept the Thank You cards pretty simple just cardstock, papers. ribbon and bling. The stamp and punch are by Stampin' Up (US set) and the butterfly was cut with my Papermania Dimensional Butterfly punch.

With Christmas fast appoaching it is nice to send Thank You cards after, particularly when the kids write them themselves.

High Hopes Challenge 52 - Sketch by Lacey

This week over on the High Hopes Blog there is a fab sketch provided by Lacey. As I had already been playing with the Large Stacking Santa I decided to take the sketch and stretch it into an A5 card. I have coloured the Santas with my Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Beard - C1
Costume - R46/C5/C7/C9

The papers are all My Minds Eye "Winter Wonderland" and have been layered with some Bazzil Lustre cardstock and DCWV cardstock. All I have added to this one in the way of embellishments is some snowflakes created with my Martha Stewart punch, some bling and a sentiment by Craftwork Cards.

I think I have about 22 Christmas Cards made now....but I need to make more....last year I made about 60...all unique....and I am aiming for the same again.

Cute Card Thursday - Glitter Me Silly!

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog our theme is "Glitter Me Silly"....we want to see your creations with loads of sparkle... Our sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp and we are also joined again by Jenn, our Guest DT.

For my card I have used a couple of stamps by CC Designs coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E50/E51/E53
Boots - BG18
Clothes -R59/R85
Tree - YG95/E57
The papers are all My Minds Eye "Winter Wonderland" and I have layered them with some Bazzil & Bazzill Bling cardstock. I have used my Nesties to create a background for my image to sit on, and it has been embossed with my new Cuttlebug Kars Snow Embossing Folder. I have also used a couple of Martha Stewart punches, one for the snowflake and one to create the double scallop. Finally I have added some bling and ribbon from my stash and a sentiment by Craftwork Cards. Also as you can see from the side shot below the papers are all glittered and I have added glitter to the Flowersoft I used on the image, some Doodlebug glitter on the bauble, DecoArt Glamour Dust to the snowflakes and some Sakura clear glitter gel pen to the wings on the main image...so it really dones sparkle.
I have also used the sketch over on Sketch Saturday, which I have rotated through 90 degrees.

On a happy note today, I won last weeks challenge over on the All That Scraps Challenge Blog....so I got to choose FOUR CC Designs stamps, so I chose the new Sweet November stamps.

Friday Sketchers #77

Here is a card I made using the sketch over on Friday Sketchers. I have used one of my Squiggle Stamps called "Snow Pals" you can find it HERE. The image has been coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E47
Hat - R46
Scarf & Gloves - B93/B95/B97
Jeans - B93/B95/B97
Jumper - R46
Wellies - YG03/G28
The paper is My Minds Eye "Winter Wonderland", I have punched some snowflakes out of the paper with my Martha Stewart punch, added some ribbon, pearl bling and a charm from my stash. To finish I added a sentiment by Craftwork Cards layered up with my Stampin' Up circle and scalloped circle punches, which are raised on 3D foam.

Thanks to the DT over on Friday Sketchers for a lovely sketch and their inspiration.

Just Magnolia - Distressing!

This week over on the Just Magnolia Challenge Blog the theme is "Distressing". I decided to make a wedding card after getting the mini bride & groom stamps for the Magnolia stand at the NEC on Saturday. I put them on top of the cake by masking Tilda before I stamped Edwin so that he is just slightly behind the train of Tilda's dress. All the images have been coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Tilda's Hair - E53
Edwin's Hair - E47
Tilda's Clothing - E50/R20/G21/YR31
Edwin's Clothing - R20/C1/C3/C5
Cake - E50/R20/R21
The papers are all by DCWV from the "Be Mine" stack, including the sentiment which was cut from one of the sheets in the pad. I have added some lace, pearl bling and string from my stash. The gorgeous paper roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts and I have used my Martha Stewart "branch" punch to add some foilage.

I loved this challenge and think it is my favourite wedding card I have ever made.....now I just need someone to get married....LOL So a huge thanks to the DT for inspiring me.

Crafty Angels Weekly Challenge - Week 9 - Blue, Red & White

This week over on the Crafty Angels Weekly Challenge Blog we have a theme set my Mandy of Blue, Red & White. As I desperately need to crack on with my Christmas Cards I decided to use a couple of sheets of the My Minds Eye from the Winter Wonderland Glitter Stack available HERE. I didn't use a stamp this week as I wanted to make a card just using the gorgeous papers...and they really are stunning. I have added some Prima E blossoms (white) and a Prima Poinsetta, the centre of which I added some Stickles to in Inced Coffe available HERE. I have also used some bling from my stash and a round sentiment from Craftwork Cards.

A much simpler card from my....as no stamping, but with so many Christmas Cards to make sometime a different style is good.

Anyone for Anya?

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog we have a recipe for you to use. We want you to use 3 Designer Papers, 2 Buttons and a Ribbon/Bow. We are also sponsored this week by Tracy @ Dies to Die For. We also have three new Guest DT members...Amanda, Beth and Nicole....so be sure to come over to the blog and check them out.

For my card I have used one of the Anya from the new Christmas Anya & Ian set and coloured them with Copics. I also added some polar white Flower Soft to the hood and sleeves of Anya's coat. The papers are all by My Minds Eye and I have layered them on some pink cardstock from my stash. I cut the circle and scalloped circle around Anya using my Nestabilities, the ribbon is by American Crafts and I used a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Be sure to come over and join us to be in with a chance of winning Birthday Anya.

Sympathy Card...

During the week I found out from my Sister that my Dad's neighbour had passed away, having had health problems for as long as I have known him. So last night I came home from the NEC...and then a Firework Party and made a quick card for his wife to let her know we are thinking of her. Having only ever made one other Sympathy card....I was a little nervous. I think keeping the colours soft and serene and the card relatively simple is the way to go....so here is what I made...
What do you think?

So now that I am up, I have got to get a wriggle on as we are off to have dinner with the family down in Surrey today. I will be back again later this morning with my Anyone for Anya? card.

I had a fab day at the NEC, for me the best part was meeting up with my Blogging Buds and having a 2 hour lunch....I know 2 hours when there is stash to buy is a miracle, but it was a blast. I will be back with more details and pics later too.

All that Scraps meets Daring Cardmakers

Here is a card I made last night for the challenges on All That Scraps (use an older stamp set) and Daring Card Makers (use Kraft Cardstock).

For my card I have used the Bear Hugs stamps and coloured them with Copics (sorry can't remember the colours). I have also used My Minds Eye "Life Stories" for the base of the card and also for the distressed piece and the die-cut shield (which I cut with my Nestabilites). I have also added a Jenni Bowlin "Bingo Card", some Making Memories mini alpha stickers a red hear pin and some lace and pearl bling from my stash.

I am off to the NEC is about 10 minutes to meet up with a ton of my blogging buds...plus Marlene of course....so see you all later.

Sketch Saturday #75

Here is my card using this weeks sketch over on Sketch Saturday. I have rotated the sketch through 90 degrees to make it work with my image. The image is one of the new Twinking Tots from The Greeting Farm, and she has been coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E47/E49
Hat - E31/BG10/BG11/BG13
Scarf - BG10/BG11/BG13
Coat - E31/R20
Socks - R20
Shoes - E47/E49

The papers are the new My Minds Eye "Life Stories"...they are gorgeous. I have layered them with some Bazzill Bling cardstock, the ribbon and lace are from my stash as are the buttons. Finally I added a sentiment by Craftwork Cards.

Feeling a little blue today, I had a phone call from my Sister last night and I am struggling to process what she told me...not sure how or what I am supposed to feel...God I wish I could talk to my Mum...I don't think I have missed her more than I do today.

Cute Card Thursday - Primary Colours!

This week over on Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog our theme is "Primary Colours". We are sponsored this week by Kraftin' Kimmies Stamps, Kimmie is offering 3 stamps of the winners choice (as chosen by Random.org). We have also been joined by Kimmie, Elaine & Diane who are on Kraftin' Kimmies Stamps Design Team, and finally we have Jenn as our Guest DT. It really is all going on this week.

For my card I have used one of Kraftin' Kimmies Stamps, she is called "Posy", and I have coloured her in Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E50/E51/E53
Roses - R46/YG23
Clothing - B39/B45/B32/Y17/R46
The papers are all by October Afternoon from the "Report Card" and "Hometown" that have been layered with Bazzill and DCWV cardstock. I used my Nestabilities to cut the rectangle and scalloped rectangle that are around the main image. I have embellished using some ribbon from my stash, a red heart pin, a "box of chocs" charm, with some pearl bling and a sentiment by Craftwork Cards.

Be sure to go over and check out the challenge...I mean who wouldn't want to win three Kraftin' Kimmies Stamps....

Papertake Weekly - DawnyP's Sketch #27

Here is my card using this weeks fab sketch, provided by DawnyP over on Papertake Weekly Challenge Blog. For my card I have used two of the new Winter kit from CC Designs, both have been coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E50/E51/E53/E31
Outfit - R46/C5/C7/C9
The papers are all Cosmo Cricket "Jolly by Golly" layered with DCWV cardstock. I have sanded the edges of all the cardstock and paper and also added some gorgeous lace from my stash. The sentiments are both by Craftwork Cards and I added some bling from my stash to finish it off.

I think I have made about 20 Xmas cards now...but still need to get to about 50....so bring on the challenges...LOL

Thanks Dawny for another fab sketch...you rock hun...mwahhhh, and of course to the rest of the PTW DT for their fab inspiration.

A Spoon Full of Sugar #76 - A Sketch

Here is my card using this week sketch over on A Spoon Full of Sugar. I have used one of the new Kraftin' Kimmie stamps, thanks to Marlene who let me stamp a couple of them when I visited at the weekend. The papers are Cosmo Cricket "Jolly by Golly" and I have layered them with DCWV cardstock, I have sanded the edges of all the papers and cardstock. I have also added a Cuttlebug snowflake that has some DecoArt Glamour Dust on, a sentiment by Craftwork Cards, and some bling from my stash. Once the card was assembled, I added some Flower Soft in Polar White to the penguins hat.

Thanks to the DT over on A Spoon Full of Sugar for the fab sketch and inspiration.

Copic Creations Challenge & Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge

Here is a card I made last night with the new Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps "Antoinette" for their challenge "Tag You're It!" I have coloured her with my Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E08/E13/E15/E29
Clothing - G00/BG11/BG13
Scarf - BG13/R21
Skates - R46
The papers are Cosmo Cricket "Jolly by Golly" and I have layered them with DCWV cardstock. I have also used some ribbon and pearls from my stash, my Martha Stewart "Icicle" punch a charm from Hobby House and the sentiment is one from Craftwork Cards. I also used the freebie stamp that was on the November issue of Craft Stamper (the little tag). On the main image I also added some liquid pearls in white to make her outfit and ear muffs look like fur.

This card also qualifies for the challenge on Copic Creations as I have coloured Antoinette's hair in red.

Thanks to both DT's for their inspiration....hope you like my card.