Amethyst Lily Designs: 2020

Wednesday 23 December 2020

A Festive Treat at Faery Ink

Hello Faery Friends,

It's almost Christmas Day but there's still time for some last-minute crafting! Today I am sharing a new image that is exclusive to Faery Ink on Patreon. This easy treat box is ready to be filled with delicious treats and you can find all the details over on my design team post here.

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Saturday 19 December 2020

Christmas Cheer

It's been a long time since I used a Ching-Chou Kuik image, so I figured Christmas would be the perfect time to break out some old favourites. 'Poinsettia Fairy' is from a set of 4 Christmas images that you can grab in the CCK Etsy store.

I have made my first reverse easel for this image. I love making easel cards, so it's quite a surprise that I've never made this style before.

I kept everything monochromatic in different shades of red to play on the poinsettia colours.

The sentiment is chipboard finished off with some sparkly embossing

Products used:

Card blank
Cardstock
'Tis The Season paper
Paper Poinsettias
Liquid Pearls - Brass
MIC Chipboard sentiments
Ranger embossing powder - African Gold
ProMarkers - Cinnamon, Tan, Dusky Pink, Satin, Mint Green, Pastel Green, Sunflower, Gold, Holly, Lush Green, Green, Cocoa, Saddle Brown, Black, Burgundy, Poppy, Cardinal, Berry Red, Red, Lipstick Red, Shale, Raw Sienna & Primrose
Prismacolor Pencils - Tuscan Red, Crimson Red, Dark Brown, Pumpkin Orange, Light Peach, Light Umber, Peach
Sakura Gelly Roll - Metallic Gold & Metallic Silver

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

Thursday 17 December 2020

It's a Sprite Kinda Christmas at Tiddly Inks

Hello Tiddly Peeps,

I'm back again with some more inspiration, this time a brand new image from Tiddly Inks 'Christmas Sprites', which you can find over in the Etsy store.

These cuties come in a fabulous bundle with them separately and together, plus freebie decorations and a tree. I have combined all the elements to create a full scene for a CAS card.

I kept to traditional colours for the sprites' outfits and added some shine with white pen.

I added some texture on the tree and had to have coloured lights of course!

Have you grabbed these sprites yet? Please come over to our Facebook group to show off your makes with them or any other Tiddly Inks images.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

Card blank
Cardstock
ProMarkers - Poppy, Holly, Burnt Sienna, Cocoa, Gold, Sunflower, Raw Sienna, Yellow, Pine, Forest Green, Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Oatmeal, Blush, Ivory, Primrose, Lipstick Red, Green, Azure, Amber, Burgundy, Crimson, Cool Grey 1 & 2
Prismacolor Pencil - Dark Green, Light Umber & Peach
Sakura Gelly Roll - White & Metallic Gold

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

Tuesday 15 December 2020

A Sparkling Celebration

Well 2020 certainly has been crazy but we're close to seeing a new year in, so I thought I'd make a celebratory tag using the perfect image from The Paper Shelter 'A New Beginning'. It's been a while since I made a bottle tag and this one is a little smaller than I usually do. I didn't want something big and fussy though as the image says it all.

For the champagne foam I have lined over the black with white pen to tone it down a bit and added some dimension with Liquid Pearls.

Products used:

Cardstock
Sequins
X-Cut Circle & Scalloped Circle dies
Ribbon
Sakura Gelly Roll - White
Wink of Stella - Clear
ProMarkers - Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Oatmeal, Blush, Ivory, Mustard, Cool Grey 1 & 2, Holly, Pine, Lush Green, Raw Sienna, Gold, Sunflower, Yellow, Walnut, Saddle Brown, Prussian, Violet, China Blue, Cool Grey 3, French Navy, Azure, Sky Blue, Champagne, Burnt Sienna, Caramel & Sandstone
Prismacolor Pencils - Process Red, Blush Pink, Dark Purple, Hot Pink & Burnt Ochre

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Saturday 12 December 2020

Birthday Blooms Chibi at Faery Ink

Hello Crafty Peeps

It's time for my Faery Ink inspiration and even though it's December and everything's about the holidays, I am brining something a little more Spring!

You can find all the information and more photos over on my design team post.

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Wednesday 25 November 2020

A Deerheart Christmas at Tiddly Inks

Hello Tiddly Peeps,

We had some lovely sunshine here this morning, but now it has turned grey and is snowing again. It's a perfect backdrop for my latest inspiration for Tiddly Inks though.

This time I have used a colouring page from 'Friendship Days Digital Coloring Book' as the focal point of my card. This page features the images from the 'Deerheart' stamp set, arranged together for a beautiful snowy forest scene.

I have used Wink of Stella to give the snow some sparkle, but it's hard to see from this photo (typical the sun decided to go in right then!)

I have given the skirt some dimension with glittery enamel dots.

I finished off with a fun die-cut sentiment and some more enamel dots to represent snowfall.

Please come over to the Tiddly Inks Facebook Group to share all your wonderful makes with us. I promise we don't bite!

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

Kraft card
Recollections Christmas ribbon
Papermania enamel dots
Coloured cardstock
Die cut sentiment
ProMarkers - Burnt Sienna, Caramel, Dusky Pink, Satin, Black, Cool Grey 5, Sunkissed Pink, Cool Grey 1 & 2, Burgundy, Poppy, Forest Green, Holly, Cool Grey 3, Coral, Warm Grey 1 & 2, Cornflower, Saddle Brown, Raw Sienna, Gold, Sunflower & Yellow
Prismacolor Pencils - Black, Dark Brown, Light Umber & Peach
Wink of Stella - Clear

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Saturday 21 November 2020

Have Yourself a Witchy Little Christmas at Faery Ink

Hello Faery Friends,

Today I bring to you another brand new image from Faery Ink - "Demera Christmas Witch Delivering Toys". I do love something non-traditional! For more photos and all the information, please pop over to my Design Team post on the Faery Ink Blog.

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Wednesday 18 November 2020

Warm Wishes & Cocoa Kisses at Tiddly Inks

Hello Tiddly Friends!

Oh my it has been a little while since I brought you some inspiration. It's been rather a busy time for me these past few weeks, but I'm on a roll again and can't wait to show you some creations.

Today I have used the very cute 'Wryn Cocoa Wishes' to make a cheery layered card.

I've given the image a bit of texture with denim pants and a fluffy headband. I chose the background paper after colouring and matting and so happy that it matches perfectly.

I added some dimension for the marshmallows using some puffy paint.

Have you popped into the Tiddly Inks Facebook Group lately? There's always wonderful makes from our design team and members.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

Card blank
Craft Smart paper - Christmas Plaid
Textured card
Ribbon
ProMarkers - Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Oatmeal, Blush, Ivory, Midnight, Denim, Black, Cool Grey 5, Burnt Sienna, Caramel, Prussian, Violet, Poppy, Yellow, Cocoa, Raw Sienna, Apricot, Cobalt Blue, Umber, Cinnamon, Pastel Green & Tea Green
Prismacolor Pencils - Dark Brown, Peach, Spanish Orange & White
Sakura Gelly Roll - White
Stampin' Up Snowfall Accents

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Saturday 24 October 2020

Spirit of Christmas Past at Faery Ink

Hello Faery Friends,

This week I am sharing an inspiration for a brand new image at Faery Ink. You can find all the details on my design team post here.

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Thursday 22 October 2020

Seas The Day

Hey Crafty Peeps!

It was fairly sunny here today, but very chilly. Where I live right now I am totally land-locked, but I used to live in a seaside town back home. I'm an air sign so I can be pretty much anywhere, but sometimes I do miss being able to walk along the beach. I'm trying to imagine some summer warmth right now, so 'Gifts From The Sea' by Power Poppy seemed the perfect image to bring back some memories.

I've brought a bit of mermaid vibes to my card by using a scales embossing folder on pearl card. Pearls and some Fran·táge to emulate a bit of sea foam finish the look off nicely.

I kept the colours fairly muted for the actual image as I wanted it to be quite soft and natural.

Products used:

Card blank
Plain, textured and pearl cardstock
Ribbons
Pearls
Scales embossing folder
Stampendous Fran·táge - Aged Ivory
ProMarkers - Forest Green, Leaf Green, Mustard, Yellow, Buttercup, Cool Grey 1, Champagne, Sandstone, Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Putty, Blue Pearl, Midnight Blue, Cornflower, Cool Grey 2, Saddle Brown, Raw Sienna, Slate, Pastel Green, Duck Egg, Cool Aqua, Cool Grey 5, Warm Grey 1 & 2
Prismacolor Pencils - Black, Yellowed Orange, Dark Green, Olive Green, True Blue, Cloud Blue, White, Light Umber & Peach

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Thursday 15 October 2020

Toil and Trouble at Tiddly Inks

Hello Tiddly Peeps!

Halfway through October already and that much closer to Halloween. If you are in the Kit & Clowder group over on Facebook you should have grabbed this 'Halloween Cutie' image freebie. Don't worry if you missed it, you can also grab her in the Etsy store.

I have used her for a CAS card and created a fun 'bubble' sentiment in Photoshop.

I have used all the fun Halloween colours for her outfit and hair and given a little sparkly magic from her wand.

What Tiddly Inks images have you been using lately? Please come over to our group and show them off as we love to see all your wonderful makes.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

Card blank
Black cardstock
Sakura Gelly Roll - Metallic Gold
ProMarkers - Forest Green, Apple, Meadow Green, Black, Cool Grey 4 & 5, Aubergine, Slate, Violet, Bright Green, Leaf Green, Pumpkin, Amber, Raw Sienna, Gold, Yellow, Burnt Sienna, Caramel, China Blue, Crimson, Poppy, Red, Lush Green, Green, Henna, Saddle Brown, Cinnamon, Primrose & Sunflower
Prismacolor Pencils - Dark Purple, True Green, Peach, Crimson Red & Black

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Friday 9 October 2020

Lil Ember's Christmas Wishes at Faery Ink

Hello Faery Friends,

It's a crisp Autumn day here, so I'm getting my Christmas craft on! Have you seen the wonderful goodies from Faery Ink on Patreon yet? There are now three levels to choose from and you can get this cute lil guy on the $1 level!

Check out all the info over on my DT blog post here.

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Saturday 26 September 2020

Earth & Sky Twisted Tree at Faery Ink

Good afternoon Crafty Peeps,

It's a wet and cold day here today, so I am happy to be sat bringing you some more Faery Ink inspiration. This time I am showcasing one of the brand new Twisted Trees (along with an older character image). These come in a set and there are three different themes. You can find all the information over on my DT post.

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Sunday 13 September 2020

Serene Lilies at Tiddly Inks

Hello Tiddly Peeps!

You are probably familiar with the cute characters from Tiddly Inks, but did you know that Christy also has some florals and backgrounds?

Today I bring to you a CAS inspiration featuring 'Calla Lily' from the set 'My Grandmother's Flowers'.

Usually I make wedding cards with calla lilies, so I wanted to do something different. I wanted to convey a sense of peace without it being a sympathy card, so I opted for a simple layered card with minimal colours.

I really like using these smaller top-fold cards at the moment.

Have you used a Tiddly Inks image recently? Please come over to our Facebook Group to share, as we love to see all your gorgeous makes.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

Card blank
Coloured cardstock
LDRS sentiment stamp
Memento Dew Drop Tuxedo Black
ProMarkers - Holly, Lush Green, Green, Sunflower, Tulip Yellow, Apple, Meadow Green, Coral & Dusky Rose

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

Thursday 10 September 2020

Flight of Fancy

Power Poppy images are always fun to colour, so when I saw 'Time To Fly' I had to have it. I only have a couple of images with butterflies and this also has a Steampunk vibe to it which I love.

The image doesn't need any embellishing as it's got so much going on but I wanted to give it a little something, so I decided to print the butterflies twice and only glue them in the centre to make them 'fly'

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Wednesday 9 September 2020

Shine Like A Diamond at Faery Ink

Hello Crafty Peeps,

I hope you are all settling back into your routines and getting ready for the cooler weather. I have put away my summer wardrobe now as it is getting very cool in the mornings.

Today I bring to you a brand new Faery Ink image 'Starlet Ophelia'. You can find all the info and more photos on my DT blog post here.

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Monday 24 August 2020

We All Float at Faery Ink

Hello Crafty Peeps!

Today I am sharing another brand new image from Faery Ink "We All Float Down Here" which is a fun twist on Stephen King's Pennywise character. Find all the information and more photos on my DT post.

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Tuesday 18 August 2020

Succa For You at Tiddly Inks

Hello Tiddly Peeps!

It's definitely summer here today as we have bright blue skies and heat warnings. A perfect day to be in the cool of air conditioning and do some crafting.

Today I am bringing you a CAS card using the 'Cactus' collection of images.

These five plants are great to print and colour singly or arrange them any way you like to create your own image.

I have used all of them once to create a simple row of plants and added my own sentiment that I created in Photoshop.

To finish off my card I added a couple of clear epoxy hearts. I think they perfectly match the sentiment and I see them as heart-shaped water droplets.

Have you checked out our group on Facebook? Find out about the latest news and images and see all the design team's fabulous inspiration there.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

Textured cardstock
Memento ink - Tuxedo Black
Stampin' Up Epoxy Hearts
ProMarkers - Midnight Blue, China Blue, Cornflower, Hot Pink, Red, Marsh Green, Pear Green, Olive Green, Pine, Lush Green, Forest Green, Warm Grey 1 & 2

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

Saturday 15 August 2020

Hocus Pocus at Faery Ink

Hello Crafty Peeps!

Today I am showcasing a brand new Halloween image from Faery Ink with this fun flip card. You can find all the details on my DT blog post here.

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Thursday 13 August 2020

Be Still and Know

It's been a few months since I made and blogged anything other than design team work, so I thought it was about time to sort that out. I have so many images that I've never coloured and I always tell myself I will use them, but then other things take priority.

Today I have made a CAS card using 'Ultimate Poppy' from Power Poppy. Usually I print whole images, so this time I thought I would do something different and just use part of the image in the corner. I used the 'no-lines' technique and left lots of white space so the image really stands out.

Products used:

Card blank
Black cardstock
ProMarkers - Mustard, Tulip Yellow, Umber, Burnt Sienna, Cinnamon, Burgundy, Cardinal, Poppy & Red
Prismacolor Pencils - Dark Brown & Canary Yellow

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

Friday 7 August 2020

Sparkly Celebration at Tiddly Inks

Hello Tiddly Peeps!

Canada Day and Independence Day may have passed, but there is always a reason to celebrate. If you are part of the Facebook crafting communities, you should have seen Christy's fabulous freebie 'Patriotic Wryn' in Kit and Clowder. Don't worry if you missed it though, there are many more freebies on the Tiddly Inks Blog.

Wryn is holding a sparkler, so I decided a CAS card with some fireworks in the background would be perfect for her.

Keeping with the image name, I decided to colour her in red, white and blue. I gave a pop of colour with the yellow glitter for the sparkler and her hair accessory.

I do hope you come to join us on Facebook to share your fabulous Tiddly makes.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

Card blank
Black cardstock
Tim Holtz Celebration script words die
Ranger Stickles - Yellow, Red, Dark Blue & Glisten
ProMarkers - Cinnamon, Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Putty, Burnt Sienna, Saddle Brown, Raw Sienna, Indigo Blue, True Blue, Azure, Cool Grey 1 & 2, Poppy, Red, Berry Red, Gold, Sunflower, Sky Blue & Warm Grey 1
Prismacolor Pencils - True Blue, Dark Brown, Blush Pink, Cool Grey 50% & Metallic Silver

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Thursday 30 July 2020

Christmas Cutie at Faery Ink

Hello Crafty Peeps! How has your July been? I can't believe we're most of the way through summer holidays already.

Today I am having fun with an older Faery Ink image and have made a Throwback Thursday/Christmas In July card. You can find all the information and more photos on my DT Blog post here.

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Tuesday 21 July 2020

A Monsterific Birthday at Tiddly Inks

Have you seen the fun new gothic cuties in the Tiddly Inks store? For my inspiration today I have used 'Monsterific', which you can grab here.

I chose a fun layered card using green and purple, which I think are great monster colours

I have loads of green buttons which I won years ago, so I just had to embellish with these. I added a cross of black thread on them to match the buttons on the image.

I would love to see you over at the Tiddly Inks Facebook group, where we have lots of people sharing their wonderful makes.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

Papermania cardstock
Patterned papers
Recollections card
Black thread
DoCrafts buttons
Memento ink - Tuxedo Black
Crafts Beautiful clear sentiment stamp
ProMarkers - Cinnamon, Tan, Dusky Pink, Satin, Cocoa, Raw Sienna, Apricot, Black, Cool Grey 5, Holly, Marine, Turquoise, Cool Grey 1 & 2, Plum, Mulberry, Maroon, Yellow, Magenta, Mustard, Mango, Bright Green, Saddle Brown, Champagne, Raw Sienna & Warm Grey 1-3
Prismacolor Pencils - Black & Dark Brown

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