Pocket Fairy at Ching-Chou Kuik

We're coming to the end of our ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE challenge at Ching-Chou Kuik's Blog.  There's still time to enter your creations here though.

This week the design team were challenged to Take A Seat.  I have used 'Toadstool Fairy' to create a bookmark card.  I saw these on Pinterest a while ago, so thought it was about time to try one.  I thought a sitting image was perfect to go with a bookmark, as generally you sit while reading.  The sentiment is also great for a bookworm.
The whole card is 2"x6", so you can tell how tiny the image is!!

Products used:

• Brown, yellow & yellow-orange cardstock
• Ribbon
• X-Cut nesting dies - Square Parenthesis
• Recollections clear stamp
• Wow! embossing powder - gold
• Distress Ink - clear embossing
• Ranger Stickles - Platinum
• ProMarkers - Cinnamon, Tan, Dusky Pink, Satin, Burnt Sienna, Raw Sienna, Henna, Caramel, Burnt Orange, Pumpkin, Amber, Gold, Sunflower, Cocoa, Olive, Moss, Pear, Pine, Soft Lime, Blue Pearl, Baby Pink, Lavender, True Blue, Sky Blue & Arctic Blue

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Digi Choosday - WK8 Anything Goes
2. Dream Valley - #173 Things With Wings
3. Creative Fingers - #142 Anything Goes
4. A Bit More Time To Craft - #62 Anything Goes
5. The Corrosive Challenge - #2 Anything Goes
6. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #76 Anything Goes

Piglet Twins at Conie Fong

Can you believe there's only one week left of February?  Which means my time as GDT for Conie Fong is almost at an end.
Today I'm sharing the latest new release 'Curly Piglet'. Since I received the image, Conie has added a couple more versions. You can find them all in the shop here.

I wanted to make something I've never made before, and 'Curly Piglet with Ribbon' was just perfect for a TWINS card! 

Products used:

• Kraft card
• Recollections designer paper
• Pink & white card
• Ribbon
• Mini safety pins
• Congratulations word die
• ProMarkers - Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Putty, Warm Grey 1-3, Carmine, Rose & Baby Pink

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #76 Anything Goes
2. Deep Ocean - #175 Cute and Cuddly
3. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - February Anything Goes
4. World Wide Open Design Team - #2 Anything Goes
5. The Corrosive Challenge - #2 Anything Goes

Welcome Little Bunny

It's been a while since I made a baby card, so I thought it was about time.  It gave me an excuse to use this gorgeous 'Sleepy Bunny Elf' from Aurora Wings too! 
I've gone with a very classy and neutral theme of grey, white and yellow and I'm very pleased with how it turned out.  

Products used:

• Cream card blank
• Recollections designer paper
• Papermania buttons
• Brad
• Fancy stitched oval die
• Tag die
• Revel & Co ribbon
• ProMarkers - Tan, Sunkissed Pink, Putty, Warm Grey 1 & 2, Lemon, Soft Lime, Primrose, Cool Grey 1 & 2

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Stamps by Aurora Wings - #64 Bingo (diagonal - ribbons or bow / die cuts / sentiment)
2. Simon Says Wednesday - Add A Die Cut
3. Let's Craft and Create - #134 Anything Goes
4. Passion For ProMarkers - WK431 Add an embellishment
5. Crafty Catz - #404 Anything Goes/Pretty Ribbon
6. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - February Anything Goes

Colourful Patchwork at Ching-Chou Kuik

It's the second week of inspiration for the Ching-Chou Kuik Blog DT. I do hope you've had time to check out all the fabulous creations so far.  Our challenge theme this month is ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE and you can enter here. 

There's also a challenge over at our Facebook Group. The theme is BE MY VALENTINE and you can enter your creation into the challenge album here.

This week the DT were challenged to create a patchwork.  The new greyscale images are fabulous for thinking outside the box when it comes to colouring. I have used 'Full Moon' from the set, which you can buy here.

Products used:

• Black & White cardstock
• Stitched hills dies
• ProMarkers - Crimson, Berry, Lipstick, French Navy, Aegean, Sky Blue, Sunflower, Mustard, Buttercup, Pumpkin, Amber, Apricot, Violet, Lilac, Lavender, Marine, Turquoise & Mint Green

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. The Corrosive Challenge - #2 Anything Goes
2. World Wide Open Design Team - #2 Anything Goes
3. Let's Craft and Create - #134 Anything Goes
4. A Bit More Time To Craft - #62 Anything Goes
5. CRAFT Challenge - 455 Mother's Day/Female

Peony Anniversary at Conie Fong

I'm continuing my GDT inspiration at Conie Fong Art & Design with an older image - 'Peonies In A Jar' is a fabulous floral which comes in two versions, with and without pebbles. 
I have used the version with pebbles to create an Anniversary card in a striking pink and green combo.
You can enter the current challenge at the Facebook group here. The theme is Anything Goes with an option of Love.

Products used:

• Papermania cardstock
• Nesting oval dies
• Papermania pearls
• Sizzix Tim Holtz Celebration Script word dies
• ProMarkers - Pine, Forest, Moss, Pear, Lime, Warm Grey 1-3, Hot Pink, Carmine, Pastel Pink, Baby Pink, Burnt Sienna, Mustard, Tulip, Cocoa, Caramel, Cool Grey 1-4
• Sakura Gelly Roll - White

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Simon Says Wednesday - It Must Be Love
2. Creative Craft Cottage - #104 Love Is All Around
3. Passion For ProMarkers - WK431 Add an Embellishment
4. Creatalicious - #132 Anything Goes/Love/Anniversary
5. Allsorts - WK454 Love Is In The Air
6. CCC Digi Creations - #89 It's All About Love

Love Changes Everything

Going all lovey-dovey here today as it's Valentine's this week.  I recently won a giveaway at Tiddly Inks, so I've got some awesome new images to play with. 

For my CAS card I have used 'Changing Chameleon'. He's sooo cute and comes with a few accessories too.  I wanted a sentiment to reflect the image and decided on 'Love Changes Everything'.  He's got his little tongue wrapped around a heart, which is changing his colour to red. 

Products used:

• Card blank
• Black card
• ProMarkers - Holly, Forest, Moss, Pear, Lime, Burgundy, Crimson, Berry, Lipstick, Slate, Amethyst, Bright Green, Leaf Green & Meadow Green

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Tiddly Inks - #210 Give Love!
2. Crafting With An Attitude - #36 Anything Goes
3. Simon Says Wednesday - It Must Be Love
4. I ♥ ProMarkers - #352 Love
5. Allsorts - WK454 Love Is In The Air
6. AAA Cards - #108 All You Need Is Love

Glitter Rocking Blooms

Well after getting the fabulous Va-Va Valentine's set from Power Poppy, I figured I'd better get creating!  I've gone CAS for this one, using 'Rocking Blooms' as I love to show off larger images without loads of embellishments.  Plus I've used my favourite glitter cardstock, which cannot be covered up, lol.

Products used:

• Cream card blank
• Core'dinations GlitterSilk cardstock
• Puffy hearts from a ribbon
• Glitter and metallic gel pens
• ProMarkers - Holly, Forest, Lush Green, Burgundy, Cardinal, Berry, Marine, Turquoise, Duck Egg, Cool Aqua, Cool Grey 1-3, Sunflower, Canary, Lemon, Lilac, Lavender
• Sakura Gelly Roll - White

I created a glittery background with my gel pens, 

which isn't so easy to see in the main photos

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Love to Sparkle!
2. Simon Says Monday - Love Is In The Air
3. Simon Says Wednesday - It Must Be Love
4. I♥Promarkers - #352 Love
5. A Gem of A Challenge - #212 Have A Heart
6. Card Mania - #101 Red & Hearts
7. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #1805 Anything Goes
8. Addicted to CAS - #129 Teal

All You Need is Love at Ching-Chou Kuik

Are you making Valentine's cards yet? Our new challenge will help you get started if you haven't and is also great for wedding and anniversary projects. The theme is ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE and you can enter your creations here.

I chose a gorgeous image that you may not have seen before as it's so different from Ching-Chou's usual style. 'Love Garden' can be found in the Etsy shop.  I have made a CAS card as nothing else is needed with this striking heart. 

Products used:

• Cream card blank
• Pink & Black cardstock
• Crafts Too Hearts embossing folder
• Sequins
• ProMarkers - Berry, Forest, Leaf Green, Crimson, Sunflower, Moss, Gold, Raw Sienna, Carmine, Hot Pink, Powder Blue, Sunkissed Pink, Blue Pearl, French Navy, Midnight Blue & Lipstick

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Simon Says Monday - Love Is In The Air
2. Simon Says Wednesday - It Must Be Love
3. I ♥ ProMarkers - #352 Love
4. Double D - Sequins
5. A Gem of A Challenge - #212 Have A Heart
6. Card Mania - #101 Red & Hearts
7. CCC Digi Creations - #89 It's All About Love
8. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #1805 Anything Goes

Double Dutch Celebration

It's been a little while since I tried a new fold, so today I am sharing my first Double-Dutch Fold card. This is a very easy fold, using two strips of card.  I followed the directions on Beccy's Place and adapted to create a 5x7 card. If you don't follow Beccy's blog, check it out; she always has fabulous tutorials. 
I have used an Aurora Wings image 'Harlequinade' as the focal point for my card. 
Products used:

• Papermania cardstock
• Designer paper
• Recollections lace ribbon
• Petal Lu Flowers
• Sizzix Tim Holtz Celebration script words die
• Ranger Liquid Pearls
• ProMarkers - Warm Grey 1-5, Holly, Lush Green, Forest, Pine, Moss, Pear, Shale, Burgundy, Antique Pink, Pale Pink, Carmine, Rose Pink, Baby Pink, Primrose, Burnt Sienna & Cocoa

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Stamps by Aurora Wings - #63 Anything Goes
2. Cute Card Thursday - #515 Anything Goes
3. Creatalicious - #132 Anything Goes
4. Let's Craft & Create - #134 Anything Goes
5. Crafty Creations - #359 Anything Goes
6. Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes
7. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - February Anything Goes

Birthday Sunshine at Conie Fong

Conie Fong has a fabulous new release, with 4 different versions of the image. You can purchase Susie Sunshine in the Etsy store here, then come along to the Facebook Group where there are challenges to enter. 

For my GDT inspiration I have been playing with my new dies to create a wonderful background for a little girl's birthday card. I'm so happy with how this turned out and I'll definitely be making some more versions using this style. 

Products used:

• Kraft card
• White & coloured cardstock
• Stitched hill & cloud dies
• Happy Birthday die
• ProMarkers - Tan, Sunkissed Pink, Putty, Almond, Hot Pink, Magenta, Carmine, Antique Pink, Burnt Sienna, Cool Grey 1 & 2, Forest, Apple, Lush Green, Leaf Green, Midnight Blue, Denim Blue, Pale Pink, Burnt Orange, Gold & Sunflower

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes
2. Cute Card Thursday - #515 Anything Goes
3. Crafty Gals Corner - #158 Anything Goes
4. Crafting With An Attitude - #36 Anything Goes
5. Crafty Catz - #402 Anything Goes/One For The Girls
6. Card Mania - #101 Red & Hearts
7. A Gem of A Challenge - #212 Have A Heart

Aaargh, I made a huge boo-boo!

Well I have just done something really stupid.  I thought I was in comments awaiting moderation, but I was in published comments.  So I've just managed to click 'Remove Content' for all my comments on page one. 

I am so annoyed with myself right now as this cannot be undone 😭.

Apologies to everyone who has left me some love.