Guest Designer at C.R.A.F.T. Challenge

I was thrilled to be chosen as a winner and guest designer over at C.R.A.F.T Challenge last month, so I am here today showing off my creation for challenge #484.  The theme for this challenge is AUTUMN/WEATHER and the sponsor is Eureka Stamps.

We have a rather short autumn here in Saskatchewan and then the snow comes, so I have used weather as my theme.  I've made some Christmas gift tags using 'Winter Set of 4' and added snow to the three squares that don't have any.

Products used:

• Kraft card
• Coloured cardstock
• Twine
• Eyelets
• Spellbinders 'Fleur de Lis Pendants' die
• ProMarkers - Berry, Red, Holly, Pine, Lush Green, Henna, Burgundy, Burnt Orange, Forest Green, Blue Pearl, Cardinal, Ruby, Leaf Green, Meadow Green & Warm Grey 4
• Sakura Gelly Roll - White, Silver & Sky Star
• Spectrum Noir Sparkle - Onyx Black & Spun Gold

I am entering my tags into the following challenges:

1. Christmas Crafts All Year Round - Anything But A Card
2. Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - #404 ATG
3. A Bit More Time To Craft - #76 ATG
4. Crafting By Designs - Get Ready For Christmas Sept edt.
5. Crafty Creations - #375 ATG

Unicorn Moon Celebration at Faery Ink

Today I am showcasing another of the Unicorn Masquerade Party images.  Can you tell I really love fantasy and magical things?!
All the information and closeup photos can be found at my Faery Ink blog post.

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Classic Design Team - #9 ATG
2. The Paper Shelter - #354 Sentimental
3. Simon Says Wednesday - Bling It On
4. Passion For ProMarkers - WK462 ATG
5. Creative Fingers - #152 ATG
6. CCC Digi Creations - #96 Use Pearls/Gems

Little Black Dress at Ching-Chou Kuik

It's my last creation for Ching-Chou Kuik this month.  Please hop over to the blog and enter the challenge here with your Colours Of Fall creations. 

This week the team were challenged by Dianne to use ribbon or lace, so I've used both for a striking black, white and red card. The image 'After Midnight' just called out for a little black dress! 

Products used:

• Red & Black cardstock
• Grunge corner die
• Lace
• Ribbon
• Gems
• Gold & Silver gel pens
• Prismacolor pencils
• ProMarkers - Cool Grey 1-5, Black, Berry, Red & Lipstick

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. World Wide Open - #9 ATG
2. Simon Says Wednesday - Bling It On
3. Passion For ProMarkers - WK462 ATG
4. Creative Fingers - #152 ATG
5. Crafty Gals Corner - #174 3+ Layers

Succulent Reflecting

I've had a couple of mirrors sitting in my cupboard forever (ok, well almost 10 years as it's my 10th anniversary soon!) which were spares from my wedding table centrepieces, so I figured it was about time to use one!

I haven't used a sketch for anything other than a card or scrapbook page before, so I thought I'd use the latest Aurora Wings challenge as an excuse to do something different.  Now I have a hot glue gun it is easier for me to work with glass etc. 

Products used:

• Round mirror
• Artificial flowers
• ProMarkers - Leaf Green, Apple, Meadow Green, Pine, Aubergine, Violet, Amethyst, Lilac, Plum, Purple, Red, Bright Green, Lime Green, Lush Green, Holly, Mint Green, Canary, Pumpkin, Hot Pink, Magenta, Carmine, Moss, Olive, Khaki & Warm Grey 1
• Prismacolor pencils

In my pursuit of not wanting a reflection, the mirror ends up looking like a bit of white card...so here's another photo with a purposeful reflection!

I am entering my mirror into the following challenges:

1. Aurora Wings - #70 Sketch
2. If You Give a Crafter a Cookie - #102 ATG
3. I ♥ ProMarkers - #367 ATG/No Patterned Papers
4. Morgan's ArtWorld - #9 ATG

Purple Night at Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello all, are you getting back to normality after the summer break?  We're into the second week of our COLOURS OF FALL challenge at Ching-Chou Kuik and I hope you've enjoyed the inspiration so far.  Please enter here and be sure to also share your work in our Facebook group.

This week the team were given the theme PURPLICIOUS, which is great as it's my favourite colour.  I don't think the 'spooky' images should be reserved only for Halloween projects, so I've used 'Dark Moon' for a twisted easel friendship card.

Products used:

• Card blank
• Black cardstock
• Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Rectangles and Pendants dies
• Sizzix Tim Holtz script word dies
• Papermania gems
• ProMarkers - Lavender, Cool Grey 1, Slate, Pale Pink, Caramel, Dusky Pink, Satin, Black, Cool Grey 5, Putty, Lime Green, Aubergine, Plum, Purple, Violet, Lilac, Lavender, Moss, Burnt Sienna, Cinnamon & Raw Sienna
• Prismacolor pencils
• Silver Sakura Gelly Roll
• Clear Wink of Stella

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #1836 ATG
2. Brown Sugar - #282 All creatures great and small
3. CCC Digi Creations - #96 Use Pearls/Gems
4. Crafting With An Attitude - #43 ATG
5. Crafty Gals Corner - #174 3+ Layers

Unicorns & Rainbows at Faery Ink

Today I am showcasing one of the images that I coloured during the Unicorn Masquerade party.  You can find all the information and relevant links on my post at the Faery Ink Blog.  

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Crafty Gals Corner - #173 ATG
2. Cute Card Thursday - #456 ATG
3. Let's Craft & Create - #141 ATG
4. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie - #102 ATG
5. Morgan's Artworld - #9 ATG
6. World Wide Open - #8 ATG

Colours of Fall at Ching-Chou Kuik

Well that summer went quickly. Back to school already, but that means getting some more crafting time in!!

Our monthly challenge at Ching-Chou Kuik is well underway and in-keeping with the season, our theme is COLOURS OF FALL. You can enter your autumnal creations here.

I have used 'Sunflower' from 'Flora & Fauna set 1' to make a rustic fallen leaves card.  

Products used:

• Card blank
• Papermania Earthtones papers
• Provocraft leaves dies
• Sizzix Tim Holtz script word dies
• Core'dinations Distress cardstock
• Tonic paper distresser
• ProMarkers - Cinnamon, Tan, Dusky Pink, Putty, Walnut, Cocoa, Henna, Oatmeal, Pine, Forest, Burnt Sienna, Caramel, Gold, Sunflower, Tulip, Black, Holly, Lush Green, Bright Orange, Pumpkin & Amber

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Dream Valley - #185 Autumn Colours
2. Cute Card Thursday - #546 Anything Goes
3. Crafty Gals Corner - #173 Anything Goes
4. Classic Design Team - #9 Anything Goes
5. Allsorts - #483 Things With Wings