Whispy Birthday Wishes

I bought a load of Saturated Canary images before the shop closed, but due to DT work etc. etc. I haven't got around to using a lot of them yet.  I thought it was about time so I printed off 'Whispy'.  She's just perfect for folds practice and as it is Christmas I had to add some sparkle too!  Oh, and of course some of my new Make It Crafty chippies. 

Products used:

• Papermania cardstock
• Recollections embossed silver cardstock
• Glitter lace
• MIC Chipboard words, flourish & tinklings
• Anita's 3D Gloss
• Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Dusty Concord
• Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide - Wilted Violet
• Memento Dew Drop - Tuxedo Black
• ProMarkers - Tan, Sunkissed Pink, Putty, Almond, Sunflower, Mustard, Canary, Raw Sienna, Midnight, True Blue, Sky Blue, Arctic Blue, Indigo, Prussian, Violet, China Blue, Hot Pink, Carmine, Soft Lime, Powder Blue
• Sakura Gelly Roll - White, Blue Star, Sky Star

I used white Gelly Roll to add a bit of sparkle to the wings

I used the pointillism technique with Sakura Gelly Roll pens after I'd coloured the skirt using my ProMarkers. 

I also added some 'stars' for extra sparkle in the lighter areas.

I coloured the word 'Happy' using Wilted Violet Distress Oxide.  After adding 3D Gloss on top and drying, it changed to a more pink colour. Unfortunately the gloss didn't dry too smooth... I was a bit impatient and used a heat gun!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Make It Crafty - Sparkle 
2. Digi Choosday - WK51 Anything Goes
3. Morgan's ArtWorld - #25 Anything Goes
4. Little Miss Muffet - #179 Anything Goes
5. Colour Crazy - WK51 Anything Goes
6. Work It Wednesday - December (new lace, new chipboard, new Gelly Roll pens)

A Cornucopia of Thanks

It's Thanksgiving Weekend here in Canada and unlike last year, we haven't had any snow yet. Yay!! (Hope I haven't just jinxed it)
I like to make a few cards so I've got them ready each year.  It's one time of year I make more than one card the same as I make them all together.
Unfortunately I cannot credit the artist for this image.  It is a free colouring page I found on Google a while ago. I looked again and have found it on several different sites, but none with the artist name.
Product list:

• Kraft card blanks & cardstock
• Recollections designer paper
• Orange ribbon
• Hero Arts clear stamp
• Memento Dew Drop, Tuxedo Black
• ProMarkers - Oops, seems I forgot to write them down this time 😳

I am entering my cards into the following challenges:

1. Crafting By Designs - October AG
2. Cute Card Thursday - #498 AG
3. Deep Ocean - #165 Colours of Autumn
4. Let's Craft and Create - #130 AG/Witchy or Autumn Colours
5. Your Scrapbook Place - October AG
6. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #1740 AG

October Challenge at Crafts Galore Encore

Eep how is it October already?  It's been so cold and dark in the mornings. I know snow will be falling here soon. 

This month at Crafts Galore Encore we are sponsored by the awesome Rick St.Dennis and as always we are Anything Goes.

I love a bit of Steampunk, so I chose 'Steampunk Rose Bug' to use for my card. There are so many images in the shop, I hadn't noticed this one until I saw someone else use it in another challenge. 

Product list:

• Kraft card blank
• Recollections designer paper
• ColorBox MICAMAGIC Antique Gold ink
• Papermania Chronology stamps
• Wow! embossing power, gold
• Whispers embossing pen
• Tonic Tim Holtz Paper Distresser
• Unbranded die
• ProMarkers - Pine, Olive, Forest, Moss, Burgundy, Cardinal, Ruby, Shale, Duck Egg, Cool Aqua, Burnt Orange, Spice, Ginger, Blush, Walnut, Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Caramel & Sandstone
• Sakura Gelly Roll, White

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. The Ribbon Girl - October Card Challenge
2. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - October AG
3. Classic Design Team - #17 AG
4. Creatalicious - #124 Anything Goes/Own Background
5. Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes
6. Sparkle and Glitter RSD - #5 Anything Goes

Rockabilly Birthday

I've had some Hannah Lynn freebie images for a while and not coloured them up, but a certain Mr.Kenny Kiernan's birthday was coming and gave me the perfect excuse to colour this gorgeous 'Rockabilly' image (from the Tattoo Darlings colouring book).  I happen to know that both Kenny and Elena are big fans of Hannah Lynn (Elena has already told me that she's stealing this card for her office!!).
I've coloured her in bright, bold tones to reflect the style of the image and to make the tattoos stand out, and teamed her with some camo paper and star eyelets to complete the look. 
Product list:

• White cardstock
• Kraft cardstock
• Recollections designer paper
• Star eyelets
• Tonic Tim Holtz paper distresser
• ProMarkers - Burnt Sienna, Cinnamon, Tan, Dusky Pink, Almond, French Navy, Aegean, Sky Blue, Shale, Crimson, Berry, Lipstick, Holly, Lush Green, Mint Green, Black, Cool Grey 1, 2 & 5, Warm Grey 4 & 5, Blue Pearl, Powder Blue, Midnight, China Blue, Cardinal, Gold, Canary, Arctic Blue, Cerise, Bright Green, Satin, Burnt Orange, Pumpkin, Sunflower, Caramel, Sandstone, Slate, Purple & Lavendar

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Creative Fingers - #137 Anything Goes
2. World Wide Open Design Team - #26 Anything Goes
3. The Sketchy Challenge - #127 Anything Goes
4. The Ribbon Girl - September Any Image
5. Colour Crazy - WK38 Anything Goes

Rainbow After Rain at Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello Crafty Peeps! Have you been enjoying the wonderful inspiration so far from the Design Team over at the Ching-Chou Kuik Monthly Blog Challenge? 
Don't forget the theme is 'Fall/Fall Colours/Pumpkins and you can enter here. 

It's the final week of inspiration posts, so Anything Goes for us this week. I have used 'Rainbow After Rain' to create an inspirational quote card. 

Product list:

• Kraft card blank
• Recollections laser-cut card, Boho Collection
• Recollecions paper flowers, Boho Collection
• Yellow Ranger Stickles
• Papermania ribbon
• Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Stormy Sky
• ProMarkers - Umber, Burnt Sienna, Cinnamon, Tan, Dusky Pink, Cocoa, Raw Sienna, Gold, Cool Grey 1-3, Crimson, Berry, Lipstick, Pumpkin, Amber, Apricot, Canary, Lemon, Soft Lime, Forest, Bright Green, Leaf Green, Midnight Blue, Denim Blue, Powder Blue, Indigo, True Blue, Cobalt, Purple, Amethyst, Lilac, Burnt Orange, Bright Orange, Mango, Peach, Carmine, Rose Pink, Baby Pink, Duck Egg & Cool Aqua

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Creative Moments - Anything Goes/Autumn Colours
2. Crafty Creations - #350 Anything Goes
3. Creatalicious - #123 Anything Goes/Leaves
4. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #1738 Anything Goes
5. A Bit More Time To Craft - #52 Anything Goes

Welcome Little Princess

It's been a while since I made a baby card but my cousin just became a grandma, so I finally had an excuse to make something.   It's amazing now to have 4 generations alive in my family. I'm not sure it's happened before, or at least for a very long time. 

I have used the very cute 'Little Princess' from A Day For Daisies, plus the following products:

• Cream cardstock
• Recollections designer paper
• Pearls
• X-Cut dies - New Baby Icons
• ProMarkers - Satin, Almond, Mustard, Tulip, Carmine, Rose Pink, Baby Pink, Blue Pearl & Powder Blue

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. The Ribbon Girl - September Card Challenge AG
2. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - September AG
3. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #1737 AG
4. Crafty Gals Corner - #140 Add A Heart

Once Upon A Time at Ching-Chou Kuik

I couldn't resist joining in the Ching-Chou Kuik Facebook challenge this month. The theme is 'Once Upon A Time' so we'd love to see your story-inspired makes. 

One of my favourite books as a child was 'The Worst Witch' by Jill Murphy and I actually still have my original copy! I'm very precious about books, so it's in great condition.  I did give it to my niece along with all my other childhood books but now she's a teenager and I have my own children, my sister gave them all back to me.

I have used 'Big Pumpkin' to make a pop-up card for my inspiration.  I made one of these last Halloween and I really love the design.  It can be given as a card, or if you're like me and can't bear to part with it, used as a decoration!

Products used:

• Papermania cardstock
• Recollections 'Ravenshead Manor' laser cut card
• Recollections spooky house sticker
• Graphic 45 'Steampunk Spells' and 'Once Upon An Eerie Tale' embellishments and papers
• Papermania black gems
• Twine
• Tonic Tim Holtz paper distresser
• ProMarkers - Cinnamon, Tan, Dusky Pink, Satin, Umber, Burnt Sienna, Henna, Raw Sienna, Apricot, Black, Cool Grey 1, 2, 4 & 5, Warm Grey 3, 4 & 5, Aegean, Sky Blue, Sunkissed Pink, Cocoa, Pumpkin, Gold, Sunflower, Tulip, Bright Orange & Amber
• White Sakura Gelly Roll

These pop-ups do fold flat for posting (I had to hold it down for the photograph as it doesn't stay unless in an envelope!)

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Petal Lu Creations (FB) - September Anything Goes
2. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #1735 Anything Goes
3. Crafty Gals Corner - #138 Anything Goes
4. Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes
5. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - September Anything Goes
6. World Wide Open Design Team - #25 Anything Goes

Koi Wonders at Ching-Chou Kuik

We're nearing the end of another challenge at Ching-Chou Kuik's blog.  There's still time for you to add your wonderful creations, so pop on over.

It's Anything Goes for this week's inspiration so I have used the wonderful image 'The Koi' (she is part of a set) to create my sea-themed card.

Product list:

• Kraft card blank
• Cheesecloth
• Shells
• Flowers
• ProMarkers - Midnight, Denim, Blue Pearl, Powder Blue, Indigo, Holly, Lush Green, Leaf Green, Burnt Orange, Pumpkin, Amber, Bright Orange, Mango, Cool Grey 1 & 2, Turquoise, Duck Egg, Cool Aqua, Dusky Pink, Sunkissed Pink & Pastel Pink
• Wink of Stella, clear

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. I ♥ ProMarkers - #341 Summer
2. Classic Design Team - #16 Anything Goes
3. A Bit More Time To Craft - #50 Anything Goes
4. Crafty Creations - #348 Anything Goes
5. Creative Moments - #125 Anything Goes

Fire of The Sun(flower)

I love different challenge themes and Aurora Wings have a really good one right now, "The Elements".  I don't think I've seen a challenge use this theme before, but it can be interpreted in many different ways. 
I have used the cute 'Sunflower Sprite', which obviously comes from the Earth and I have coloured her to represent Fire. 

Product list:

• Cream card blank
• Recollections designer paper
• Graphic 45 patterned paper
• Black card
• Sizzix Tim Holtz Celebration Script Words dies
• Echo Park enamel dot
• ProMarkers - Sunflower, Tulip, Buttercup, Burnt Orange, Pumpkin, Canary, Lemon, Cardinal, Olive, Moss, Pear, Pine, Berry & Amber

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Stamps by Aurora Wings - The Elements
2. Cute Card Thursday - #491 Fun in the Sun!
3. I ♥ ProMarkers  - #341 Summer
4. Your Scrapbook Place - August Anything Goes
5. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #64 Anything Goes

Green for Luck at Ching-Chou Kuik

It's time for some more inspiration over at the Ching-Chou Kuik Challenge Blog. The challenge this month is 'Four-Legged Friends' and you can add your entry here

This week the team were challenged to use a colour we don't like or don't use very often.  I'm not the biggest fan of green, so I decided to use 'Green Moth Maiden' and created a good luck card using just one more colour. 

Product list:

• Yellow cardstock
• Recollections laser cut paper pad, 'Boho' collection
• Recollections paper flowers
• Papermania buttons
• ProMarkers - Moss, Khaki, Pastel Beige, Satin, Olive, Holly, Lush Green, Leaf Green, Pastel Pink, Apple, Meadow Green, Forest, Bright Green, Lime, Pine, Sunflower, Tulip & Buttercup

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #63 Anything Goes
2. Simon Says Wednesday - Add a Sentiment
3. The Crafty Addicts - #39 Anything Goes
4. Classic Design Team - #16 Anything Goes
5. World Wide Open Design Team - #25 Anything Goes

Beautiful Blossom Congrats

Andrea at Sheepski Designs hid a sneaky freebie in her Facebook group recently and I was very happy that it was the gorgeous 'Jean's Cherry Blossom', as I love colouring flowers. 
So naturally I had to go ahead and make a lovely CAS card to show off the image.  I'm really liking doing this style of card at the moment.  So simple, yet striking and great for posting. 

Product list:

• Cream card blank
• Pink card
• Pearls
• Sizzix Tim Holtz Celebration Script Words die
• ProMarkers - Walnut, Cocoa, Raw Sienna, Blush, Holly, Forest, Moss, Pear, Rose Pink, Blossom, Baby Pink, Magenta & Warm Grey 1

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Sheepski Designs (Facebook) - #14 Anything Goes
2. Sheepski Designs - #5 Flower Power
3. Passion for ProMarkers - WK408 Pretty Pastels
4. The Corrosive Challenge - #8 August Anything Goes
5. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #63 Anything Goes

A Purrfect Christmas

I colour so many people that I wanted a break from skin tones and hair.... well almost a break from hair! I just had to colour up this adorable little kitty from Aurora Wings. Who doesn't love kittens right?! You can find the image 'Kitten In A Stocking' in the shop here.
While I was at it I figured, why not just colour two images at the same time.  I love having matching cards and gift tags, especially at Christmas. 

Product list:

• Card blank
• Red and Kraft cardstock
• Dovecraft 'A Krafty Christmas' DP
• Papermania Bakers twine
• Unbranded flower and leaf dies
• X-Cut nesting scalloped circle dies
• Flower centre embellishment
• Eyelet
• ProMarkers - Cool Grey 1-3, Crimson, Berry, Lipstick, Holly, Pine, Lush Green, Sunkissed Pink, Pastel Pink, Walnut, Cocoa, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna & Caramel
• White Sakura Gelly Roll

I am entering my card & tag into the following challenges:

1. Stamps by Aurora Wings - #54 Fur and Feathers
2. Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - #344 Anything Goes
3. Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - August AG
4. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - August AG
5. ABC Christmas Challenge - P, Q & R (R is for RED)
6. Winter Wonderland - Use a Digi Image

Poinsettia Joy

Eek I'm doing Christmas in July again!  When it comes to Christmas cards I really like to keep things simple. It's the time of year when I'm making more cards and spending a lot on postage, so a million embellishments just isn't cost effective to me. 
For this card I have used the gorgeous Conie Fong image 'Holly Poinsettia' and a lovely focal paper from My Mind's Eye. 

Product list:

• Kraft card blank
• MME 'Sleigh Bells Ring' designer paper
• 3D foam pads
• ProMarkers - Umber, Burnt Sienna, Cinnamon, Tan, Pastel Pink, Black, Warm Grey 4 & 5, Burgundy, Cardinal, Ruby, Lipstick, Holly, Pine, Lush Green, Sunflower, Cocoa, Raw Sienna, Apricot, Walnut, Henna, French Navy, Aegean, Sky Blue, Amber, Tulip, Indigo, True Blue, Cobalt, Burnt Orange, Pumpkin, Gold & Ginger
• Sakura Gelly Roll, White
• Wink of Stella, Clear

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Conie Fong (FB) - Anything Goes/Christmas In July
2. Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge - #343 AG
3. Crafty Awesomeness - July AG
4. A Gem of A Challenge - #199 Christmas In July
5. ABC Christmas Challenge - N is for New, O is for Old (new image, old card blank & paper)
6. Christmas Cards All Year 'Round - July AG

The Sea Is Calling

I recently treated myself to a few bits from the Graphic 45 'Voyage Beneath The Sea' collection.  Typically of me I waited until it has been discontinued to decide to buy it, so it wasn't easy to find somewhere selling all the bits I wanted!  

My mermaid image collection is getting larger though and I wanted something to go with them better.   Now I need some dies.... lol.

I have paired the papers with the super-cute 'Happy Little Mermaid' image from Aurora Wings that I chose as one of my images for winning Artist's Choice in March.  

Product list:

• Kraft card blank from Michaels
• Graphic 45 Voyage Beneath The Sea papers, ephemera card and embellishment
• Twine
• Ranger Stickles - Green, Yellow & Platinum
• ProMarkers - Umber, Khaki, Pastel Beige, Satin, Antique Pink, Pastel Pink, Sunkissed Pink, Ginger, Saffron, Oatmeal, Vanilla, Blush, Burgundy, Pale Pink, Almond, Cyan, Duck Egg & Cool Aqua
• Wink of Stella, Clear
• Sakura Gelly Roll, White

I had a little 'oops' moment when colouring my mermaid - my Wink of Stella wasn't flowing too well, so I gave a little squeeze and a blob landed on the mermaid's tail.  At least it went in the right place, but she is somewhat more glittery than I was aiming for!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Lemon Shortbread - #44 AG
2. Simon Says Wednesday - AG
3. Aurora Wings - #52 Under The Sea
4. Crafting When We Can - Use an Image
5. Crafty Catz - #377 AG
6. Stamps by Aurora Wings (Facebook) - Something Blue

Summer Under the Sea

It's getting hot, hot, hot outside here now although rather windy at times, but who cares when Kit & Clowder have gorgeous mermaids to colour for their latest monthly class!! I have already coloured one up, just a little different from the class colours, but I wanted to do another one a bit smaller to fit on a card. 
Conie Fong is the featured artist this month with the gorgeous Ariela Mermaid, who is on sale right now. 
I've made a wonderfully bright and summery card to go with the current theme at Conie Fong's Facebook group.

Product list:

• White card blank
• Yellow and black cardstock
• Graphic 45 Voyage Beneath The Sea paper and embellishments
• Frilled cord
• Paper flowers 
• Brads
• Sizzix Tim Holtz Celebration Script dies
• ProMarkers - Burnt Orange, Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Blush, Aubergine, Plum, Purple, Hot Pink, Carmine, Pastel Pink, Bright Orange, Mango, Pumpkin, Sunflower, Canary, Lemon, Bright Green, Leaf Green, Meadow, Spice, Apricot, Holly, Lush Green, Mint, Violet, Lilac, Dusky Pink, Warm Grey 3-5, Burnt Sienna, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Caramel, Sandstone, Satin, True Blue, Turquoise, Cyan, Duck Egg, Cool Aqua, Powder Blue & Tea Green
• White Sakura Gelly Roll
• Clear Wink of Stella

I forgot to take a photo towards the light, but there is Wink of Stella on her tail, the bubbles and the sun rays

Oops, I accidentally glued the wrong side when I cut the first piece of yellow card. I don't like to waste so put it on the inside instead!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Conie Fong Art & Design Group (FB) - AG or Use Summer Colours
2. Work It Wednesday - May Sunshine
3. Lemon Shortbread - #43 AG
4. Let's Craft & Create - #126 Girls, Girls, Girls!
5. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #1723 AG
6. A Perfect Time To Craft - #6 AG
7. Crafty Awesomeness - June AG
8. Crafty Catz - #373 ATG with Summertime
9. Crafty Creations - #343 AG
10. World Wide Open Design Team - #22 AG

Cherry Sweet

I love cherries and cherry colour, so I had to get this super sweet Cherry Sprite from Aurora Wings.  
Once again I am making use of the DP I got from Michaels. I knew I would need some cherry blossom at some point! I coloured up the paper flower with some ink to help it blend a bit more with the colours.  Unfortunately I don't have any cherry blossom flowers. 

Product list:

• Kraft card blank
• Colour cardstock
• Cherry Blossom designer paper
• Paper Flower
• Whispers ink
• ProMarkers - Sunkissed Pink, Blossom, Baby Pink, Almond, Pine, Forest, Moss, Pear, Burgundy, Cardinal, Ruby, Aubergine, Plum, Purple, Rose Pink, Pink Carnation, Warm Grey 1 & 2

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Aurora Wings - #50 My Secret Garden
2. Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes
3. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #58 AG
4. The Ribbon Girl - May Use Any Image
5. Your Scrapbook Place - Anything Goes

A Vintage Wish

Hello there! I haven't blogged for a bit as been on holiday, but I'm home now so it's back to the grindstone... lol

Do you ever start colouring an image with a card or style in mind then it goes somewhere else completely?   I can't even remember what I originally had in mind for this mermaid, but as I don't usually go for green I decided I would for a change. Once she was finished I thought she would actually work really well on a vintage-style card.  Of course I still had some of the DP I bought on a whim in Michaels, so it turned out really well to use some up here. 

Product List:

• Digital image 'Magic Wish' by Ching-Chou Kuik
• Kraft card 
• Vintage-style DP (Michaels)
• Paper flower (Michaels)
• Ribbon - sheer and satin
• Lace (Etsy)
• Tim Holtz vintage embellishments 
• Tonic Tim Holtz paper distresser
• ProMarkers - Burnt Sienna, Caramel, Sandstone, Pastel Beige, Cinnamon, Moss, Pear, Lime, Pine, Forest, Apple
• Sakura Gelly Roll, gold

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Ching-Chou Kuik Facebook - May 'Beauties of the Sea'
2. TTCRD - AG WK of May 23
3. The Ribbbon Girl - May 'Use Any Image'
4. Stamping Sensations - Butterflies, Fairies and Fantasy
5. Creative Fingers - #130 AG
6. Ching-Chou Kuik - May 'Ribbon and Lace'
7. Classic Design Team Open - #14 AG
8. Crafty Creations - #342 AG
9. A Perfect Time To Craft - #5 AG
10. Allsorts - WK416 Happy 8th Birthday Allsorts
11. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #1721 AG