Celebrate YOU

Most of my projects feature digital stamps and that's where I usually start.  I always choose an image first, get it coloured and then decide what I'm going to do with it. 
For this card I have done the opposite.  I was having a play with a new die.  It's a lacy kind of wave and I knew it would look amazing layered up in ombré blues to represent the sea. Once I had all the layers glued down, I trimmed to 4x6. I used shimmer chalk then a layer of clear texture paste to give it a glossy shine. 
Once that was dry I matted onto black and pale blue before gluing it to my card. 
I finished off with die-cut sentiments and 'Pearl's Birthday' from Tiddly Inks. 

Products used:

• Coloured cardstock
• Lacy wave die
• Ranger Texture Paste - Clear Gloss
• Papermania Shimmer Chalks
• Word dies
• ProMarkers - Cinnamon, Tan, Dusky Pink, Putty, Antique Pink, Pale Pink, Almond, Raw Sienna, Gold, Sunflower, Yellow, Amber, Sandstone, Carmine, Pastel Pink, Baby Pink, Aubergine, Marine, Turquoise, Green, Mint Green & Pastel Green
• Prismacolor Pencils - Process Red, Dark Green, Blush Pink & White
• Gelly Roll - Metallic Gold
• Wink of Stella - Clear
• Spectrum Noir Sparkle - Onyx Black

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Tiddly Inks - #228 Anything Tiddly Inks Goes
2. Passion For ProMarkers - WK508 For A Birthday
3. TTCRD - WK Aug 27 ATG
4. Get Creative - #83 ATG
5. Digi Choosday - WK35 ATG

A Super Birthday

Do you ever colour images then don't do anything with them straight away?  Sometimes I'm in the mood for colouring but don't have the mojo to make anything, so I end up with a pile of coloured images. I'm trying to get things used up and although it's been harder with the kids off school, I've made time for some crafting here and there.  
Today I am sharing a fun card using 'My Super Boy' from Tiddly Inks. I bought some holographic card in Michaels a while ago when they had special offers and this was just the perfect image to use it with. 

Products used:

• Card blank
• Holographic card
• Cardstock
• Banner die
• Star eyelets
• Star confetti
• 3D foam pads

I coloured the image in traditional Superman colours

The holographic stars really seem to burst in the light

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Tiddly Inks - #228 Anything Tiddly Inks Goes
2. Colour Crazy - WK33 ATG
3. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - August ATG
4. Crafty Creations - #396 ATG
5. A Perfect Time To Craft - #8 ATG

A Poisonous Gift at Faery Ink

Today I am showcasing a brand new image to Faery Ink - 'Sweetest Poison Fae'.  I love doing these kind of images on wine bottle tags,,, my dark humor I guess!  You can find all info and links on my blog post here.

I am entering my tag into the following challenges:

1. Digi Choosday - WK34 ATG
2. Get Creative - #83 ATG
3. Dream Valley - #207 Hand Coloured Image
4. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #112 ATG
5. Let's Craft and Create - #150 ATG

Pansies For My Bestie

When your bestie is an awesome colourist and crafter, it's hard knowing how to wow her each birthday.  I love trying new fancy folds, but this year I went for a simple card with an awesome image from Aurora Wings - 'Pansy'.  I think combining her favourite flower with her favourite colour did the trick!

Products used:

• Card blank
• Black cardstock
• Sentiment die
• Ranger Liquid Pearls - White Opal
• ProMarkers - Cinnamon, Tan, Dusky Pink, Putty, Almond, Holly, Forest, Bright Green, Apple, Primrose, Aubergine, Violet, Amethyst, China Blue, Canary, Burgundy, Yellow, Cardinal, Ruby, Lipstick Red, Raw Sienna, Pine, Lemon, French Navy, Aegean, Sky Blue, Chestnut, Saddle Brown, Sandstone & Champagne
• Prismacolor - Black, Yellowed Orange, Dark Brown, Crimson Red, Tuscan Red, Blush Pink, True Blue, Poppy Red, Peach, White, Violet & Spanish Orange

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #1932 ATG
2. Colour Crazy - WK32 ATG
3. Crafty Creations - #396 ATG
4. Creative Fingers - #169 ATG
5. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #112 ATG
6. (Facebook) Stamps by Aurora Wings - August ATG

Flowery Fae Gift Envelopes at Faery Ink

I'm back on the Faery Ink blog sooner than usual after my surprise extra inspiration last week!  
This time I have a couple of cute faery gift envelopes that I have sent to some girls in my Rarity Nails family.  I love being able to create quick gifts to send.
Check out all the information on my post here.

If you would like more information on nail strips, click here.

I am entering my envelopes into the following challenges:

1. World Wide Open DT - #7 ATG
2. Colour Crazy - WK31 ATG
3. Crafts Galore Encore - #66 ATG
4. Creative Fingers - #169 ATG
5. Let's Craft & Create - #150 ATG
6. Brown Sugar - #292 ATG
7. A Perfect Time To Craft - #8 ATG

These Tails were made for Gifting at Faery Ink

Today I am sharing some inspiration using the gorgeous One Day Fae Freebie.  Check out my Faery Ink blog post for all the information.

I am entering my gift bag into the following challenges:

1. Crafts Galore Encore - #66 ATG
2. Passion For ProMarkers - WK504 Going Dotty
3. The Crafter's Cafe - #224 Ribbon & Lace
4. World Wide Open DT - #7 ATG
5. Crafting By Designs - August ATG