Life Is Better At The Beach

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's been a bitterly cold March here so far, so I am dreaming of sitting on a beach somewhere and being warm under the sun!

I have used 'Seaside Sweetness' from Power Poppy to create a twisted easel card with lots of beachy vibes.

I went with a red, white and blue theme to match my ribbons and fussy-cut the image.

it's been a while since I used these metal embellishements!

Thank you for stopping by today. I appreciate you kind comments.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Patterned paper
• Metal brad and charm
• Twine
• Papermania 'Ahoy There' ribbons & bow
• Wooden embellishments
• Tag die
• ProMarkers - Pastel Beige, Sandstone, Caramel, Spice, Ginger, Apricot, Yellow, Mustard, Raw Sienna, Tan, Champagne, Poppy, Red, Lipstick Red, Indigo Blue, Royal Blue, Azure, Cool Grey 1-3, Arctic Blue & Cloud Blue

I am entering my card into the following challengess:

1. Power Poppy - Inspired By The Sea
2. The Corrosive Challenge - #3 ATG
3. Die Cut Divas - March ATG
4. Pamie's Inky Pinkies - #2309 ATG
5. Allsorts Challenge - WK719 ATG/Trio of Something

Get Wool Soon

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

I always like to keep a stash of cards to hand for different occasions so I can grab one at short notice, but I realized that I don't have any get well cards. I had to rectify that with this fun image 'Get Wool Soon' from Power Poppy. 

Green and purple is a combination I never use, but I'm really liking it for this image.

Thank you for stopping by today, your kind comments are always appreciated.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Card blank
• Cardstock
• ProMarkers - Cool Grey 2+3, Burnt Sienna, Caramel, Sandstone, Chocolate, Cocoa, Champagne, Prussian, China Blue, Marine, Turquoise, Green, Emerald, Grass, Purple, Amethyst, Lilac, Pine, Forest Green & Bright Green

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Clean Slate
2. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2306 ATG
3. Creative Fingers - #248 ATG
4. Simon Says {Monday} - Frame It

Alluring Thanks

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's another cold and grey day here in Canada, so I'm brightening things up with a CAS card featuring 'Alluring Lily' by Power Poppy..

I gave my card some more interest by embossing the base first.

I used the 'no lines' technique for the Lily.

Thanks for stopping by. Your kind comments are always appreciated.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Card blank
• Sizzix Textured Impressions embossing folder - Dots
• Thanks sentiment die-cut
• ProMarkers - Lush Green, Grass, Apple, Saddle Brown, Raw Sienna, Sunflower, Pumpkin & Gold

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Clean Slate
2. The Corrosive Challenge - #1 ATG
3. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2304 CAS
4. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie - #177 Orange
   
   

Christmas Cheer

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

The snow is falling and I'm sitting here with a hot cup of tea to warm me up! Figured why not make another Christmas card as it is starting to feel all wintery already.

This time I have used Power Poppy's 'Cup of Good Cheer' image, which I printed off ages ago and then never did anything with. I really must stop doing that.

I've gone for a pretty simple layered card again, as I usually do with Christmas cards. It's easier when there's lots to make and better for posting too!

I gave my cups and flasks a metallic look, then added some extra sparkle

Thank you for stopping by today. Your kind comments mean so much.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Kraft card blank
• Black cardstock
• Ribbon
• Wink of Stella - Clear
• Posca Paint Pen - White
• Chipboard Words & Stars
• ProMarkers - Cool Grey 1-4, Cocoa, Raw Sienna, Gold, Sunflower, Yellow, Burgundy, Poppy, Red, Lipstick Red, Pine, Forest Green, Burnt Sienna, Umber, Caramel, Sandstone, Champagne & Saddle Brown
• Metallic gel pens
• Spectrum Noir Sparkle - Onyx Black

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Gold, Silver and Shimmer
2. Colour Crazy Challenge - WK45 ATG
3. CRAFT Challenge - #657 ATG
4. Crafty Catz - #614 ATG
5. Creative Fingers - #242 ATG

Sparkling Treats

Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's been ridiculously cold here this week, so I've been cozying up with hot chocolate and a blanket to keep warm.

Oh, and crafting of course!

I've had this fun image from Power Poppy (Cozy Candlelit Sips) for a little while, but just hadn't gotten around to using it with design team and other stuff I've been doing. It felt like the right time to bust it out though. 

It's never easy to get a good card photo as well as capturing the sparkles, so I made a quick video to show those!!

Products used:

• Kraft card blank
• Adhesive glitter paper
• Gems
• Sequins
• Glitter Gel Pens
• Wink of Stella - Clear
• ProMarkers - Sandstone, Champagne, Yellow, Sunflower, Soft Lime, Gold, Umber, Chocolate, Burnt Orange, Pumpkin, Amber, Cocoa, Cardinal, Ruby, Saddle Brown, Spice, Ginger, Red, Lipstick red, Holly, Lush Green, Grass, Pine, Forest Green, Cinnamon, Burnt Sienna, Poppy, Mandarin, Apricot, Raw Sienna, Prussian, Violet, Black, Petrol Blue, Marine, Meadow Green, Apple, Pastel Green, Tea Green & Primrose

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Gold, Silver and Shimmer
2. The Corrosive Challenge - #11 ATG
3. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2245 ATG
4. Classic Design Challenge - #11 ATG
5. Colour Crazy Challenge - WK45 ATG

Fruity ATCs

Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's been a while since I made any ATCs so I decided to use the images from Power Poppy 'Cherries and Berries' set to make a few for their current challenge.

I have previously used the images together for a card, so I wanted to use them separately this time.

Thank you for stopping by today, I appreciate your kind comments.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Sentiment stamps
• Memento Dew Drop - Tuxedo Black
• ProMarkers - 
• Cherries - Poppy, Berry Red, Red, Burnt Sienna, Caramel, Holly, Lush Green, Lemon, Soft Lime & Primrose
• Blackberries - Forest Green, Lime Green, Prussian, Violet, Orchid, Pink Pearl, Lemon, Soft Lime & Primrose
• Strawberries - Pine, Forest Green, Sandstone, Burgundy, Crimson, Red, Lipstick Red, Apple, Yellow, Cool Grey 1, Lemon, Soft Lime & Primrose

I am entering my ATCs into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Eat Your Fruit and Veggies

Dazzling Display Of Thanks Gift Tag

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

I realise I never have a stock of pretty gift tags to add to presents, so figured I'd make a quick one. I've used 'Dazzling Display' from Power Poppy plus the included sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by today, I appreciate your kind comments.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Twine
• Wooden heart embellishment
• Tag die
• Stampendous Red Dragon embossing powder
• ProMarkers - Burnt Sienna, Saddle Brown, Gold, Sunflower, Holly, Lush Green, Grass, Firebrick, Berry Red, Red, Pumpkin, Amber, Apricot, Yellow & Primrose

I am entering my tag into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Sentimental
2. Colour Crazy - WK36 ATG
3. Simon Says {Monday} - Die Cuts
4. Inspiration Station - #37 Autumn Splendour (inspired by the colours)
5. TTCRD - WK30 August ATG

Mother's Day Bouquet

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

I printed this image some weeks ago with nothing in mind, but Mother's Day came around and it was perfect for that.  I didn't recall what it was called when I coloured it, but I made it into pretty pink spring blossoms.

The image is 'Christmas Bouquet' from Power Poppy.  I can't see it on the site now, so I'm thinking it may have been a freebie at some point.

Thank you for stopping by today,

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Kraft card blank
• Romantic Garden paper
• Ribbons
• X-Cut Scalloped Circle die
• X-Cut Oval die
• Heart brads
• ProMarkers - Forest Green, Marsh Green, Pear Green, Cool Grey 1, 2 + 4, Burgundy, Berry Red, Red, Cocoa, Gold, Yellow. Pale Pink & Cloud Blue

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Bring Those May Flowers
2. Colour Crazy - Wk21 ATG
3. TTCRD - WK June 7 ATG
4. A Perfect Time To Craft - #6 ATG

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

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Emboss Like a Boss!
2. Simon Says Wednesday - Layer It Up
3. CRAFT - #574 Memories
4. CCC Digi Creations - #119 ATG
5. Craft-Dee Bowz - October ATG
6. Creative Fingers - #195 ATG

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'

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Free For All!
2. The Paper Funday Challenge - #21 ATG
3. Creative Knockouts - #365 ATG
4. Classic Design Challenge - #9 ATG
5. Crafty Friends - #144 ATG

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:

1. Power Poppy - Keeping It Simple
2. I ♥ ProMarkers - #416 ATG
3. If You Give a Crafter a Cookie - Flowers
4. Passion For ProMarkers - WK555 Flower Power
5. Cute Card Thursday - #647 Bright Colours
6. AAA Cards - #171 Along The Edge 
   

Layered with all the Good Stuff

Hello Crafty Peeps! Today I am sharing a quick card featuring the fun 'Layer Cake' digistamp from Power Poppy. 

I've used minimal and muted colours to keep it simple as this image doesn't need a lot of dressing up. 

Products used:

• Card blank
• Patterned paper
• Banner die
• Distress Ink - Cracked Pistachio
• Echo Park enamel dots
• ProMarkers - Caramel, Sandstone, Champagne, Cool Grey 1 & 2, Baby Pink & Burnt Sienna

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Quick Colour
2. Creative Fingers - #186 ATG
3. Colour Crazy - WK20 ATG
4. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - May ATG
5. Crafty Gals Corner - #207 For The Ladies
6. The Crafter's Cafe - #242 Feminine

Wash Your Hands!

Hello Crafty Peeps! How are you all doing in these crazy times?  It's been a bit noisier in my household with everyone home, but we are muddling through.

Today I just want to share a colouring of one of Power Poppy's latest images, 'Wash Your Hands', which Marcella drew as a reminder to us all.  I didn't write down the colours I used like I usually do, as I just wanted to enjoy the colouring part!

I use ProMarkers as you know, but often I turn to Copic marker tutorials as these are more abundant. For the soap bubbles I have used THIS tutorial from Mindy Baxter at My Creative Scoop. Aren't they fun?

I am entering my colouring into Power Poppy's challenge - Just Color!

The Sweetest Thing

It's lovely and sunny today and if I pretend there's no snow on the ground it could almost be spring.  Not good enough for ripe, juicy berries to be growing though which is a shame. So today I'm sharing a CAS card I made using 'Cherries and Berries' from Power Poppy. There's actually three different images in this set, but I have combined them in Photoshop to create a yummy frame. 

Looking at this on screen now I realise my cherries need some work on the highlight areas, but I'm happy with the rest. 

Products used:

• Card blank
• Spectrum Noir card
• Gems
• ProMarkers -
• Leaves & stems - Pine, Forest Green, Moss, Pear Green
• Blackberries - Aubergine, Slate
• Strawberries - Cardinal, Berry Red, Red, Lipstick Red, Sunkissed Pink Champagne
• Cherries - Burgundy, Cardinal Red, Poppy
• Background - Cool Grey 1
• Prismacolor Pencils - 
• Leaves - Dark Green
• Blackberries - Black
• Strawberries - Crimson Red
• Cherries - Tuscan Red

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Creative Confetti Just Colour
2. Cute Card Thursday - #624 ATG
3. Colour Crazy - WK9 ATG
4. Creative Fingers - #181 ATG
5. Incy Wincy - March 2-16 Hand Coloured Images
6. Simon Says Monday - A Bit O' Green
7. The Paper Shelter - #417 Let It Be Spring

Back To Reality!

Well the kids are back to school today and the sun is shining. It's so quiet here now, but it's nice to have some time to myself!
Do you ever save photos of a card meaning to blog them, but then other projects need to be done first and they kind of get left to the wayside?  That's today's card for me.  It's a bright anniversary card that I made for my parents a while ago using Power Poppy's 'Chinese Lanterns'.  I love this image, it's so fun to colour and is great for many occasions. 

I created a bright background using distress inks and finished off with some sequins

Products used:

• Kraft card blank
• Kraft & coloured cardstock
• Corner die
• Sequins
• Tim Holtz Script Words sentiment die
• Distress Inks - Mustard Seed & Spiced Marmalade
• ProMarkers - Walnut, Saddle Brown, Pine, Forest, Moss, Burnt Orange, Pumpkin & Gold

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Free For All!
2. Colour Crazy - WK50 ATG
3. Cute Card Thursday - #615 ATG

Christmas Spice

Christmas may only be a few days away, but I'm still making cards!  Doesn't hurt to get a head start on for next year ;).

I just couldn't resist the 'Spiced Orange Pomander' image from Power Poppy.  It brings back memories of home when my Mum used to make these for Christmas.  I've done a couple myself; kinda hurts after a while pushing all the cloves in.  I've also used 'Big 'Ol Bow' for a gift tag.

Products used:

• Card blank
• Cardstock
• Plaid designer paper
• Gold ribbon
• Sequins
• Distress Inks - Spiced Marmalade & Mustard Seed
• Spectrum Noir Sparkle pen - Spun Gold
• ProMarkers - 
• Spiced Orange Pomander - Bright Orange, Pumpkin, Gold, Amber, Burnt Sienna, Umber, Meadow Green, Ivory, Forest Green, Marsh Green, Pear, Burgundy, Poppy, Red, Lipstick Red, Burnt Orange & Cool Grey 1
• Big 'Ol Bow - Burgundy, Poppy, Red, Lipstick Red, Holly, Lush Green & Green

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

1. Power Poppy - Mad About Plaid!
2. Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - #469 ATG
3. Crafty Creations - #404 ATG
4. Allsorts - WK551/2 ATG

Candy Canes & Plaid

I'm keeping it fairly simple with my Christmas crafting as I can get more done that way. This time I have used a sketch from the Power Poppy challenge. I don't use sketches often, but they do help a lot in moments when you're staring at the supplies wishing for inspiration to hit!

I've kept the background colours pretty neutral to let the colours of the candy canes pop ('Candy Cane Classic').  I usually colour these only red and white, but after doing a whole load in sepia for a friend, I wanted to do something more colourful.

Products used:

• Card blank
• Kraft card
• Plaid papers
• Gems
• X-Cut scalloped circle die
• Ribbon
• Distress Ink - Walnut Stain
• ProMarkers - Holly, Lush Green, Green, Cardinal, Poppy, Red, Cool Grey 1-3, Pine, Forest Green, Leaf Green, Crimson, Berry Red, Lipstick Red, Black, Cool Grey 5
• Prismacolor pencils - Black, Dark Green & Tuscan Red
• Posca Paint Pen - White
• Wink of Stella - Clear

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Sketch It Out!
2. Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge - #465 ATG
3. Crafting With An Attitude - #57 ATG
4. Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge - Nov ATG
5. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #118 ATG
6. I ♥ ProMarkers - #397 ATG

Hot Stuff!

I don't often use sketches for my cards, but sometimes I like to check them out for ideas. Back to using images I've had for a while too.   I did actually print and colour this one ages ago, but it got wrecked somehow and I never got to use it. It's from the Va-Va-Valentine's set that Power Poppy did last year. The sketch is also from Power Poppy for their challenge. 

Products used:

• Card blank
• Cardstock
• Patterned paper
• Sequins
• Banner dies
• X-Cut Oval die
• Red Stickles
• Heart dies
• Memento ink - Tuxedo Black
• ProMarkers - Cool Grey 1-4, Burnt Orange, Pumpkin, Amber, Gold, Crimson, Poppy, Red, Marine & Yellow

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Sketch it Out!
2. The Paper Shelter - Summer Break ATG
3. Your Scrapbook Place - July ATG
4. Colour Crazy - WK29 ATG

Hellebores Gift Box

Today I am showing off my latest Power Poppy stamp 'Hellebores'. I can never resist grabbing my favorites when they are on sale!  

I had to go bright orange with these as it's a color I love to use with flowers. It reminds me of a hot sunny day.  

I didn't really know what I was going to do with the image after, but I have a few product boxes saved and one of them fit perfectly to use for a simple gift box. 

Products used:

• Kraft wrapping paper
• Elmer's spray glue
• Orange ribbon
• ProMarkers - Holly, Lush Green, Green, Mint Green, Cool Grey 1-3, Bright Orange, Pumpkin, Gold, Sunflower, Burnt Sienna, Cocoa, Saddle Brown, Caramel, Lemon, Soft Lime & Primrose
• Prismacolor - Dark Brown & Dark Green
• Ranger Liquid Pearls - Bronze
• Papermania & Little Claire Designs outline stickers

From this: 

To this: 

I am entering my gift box into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Just Go 3D
2. TTCRD - WK April 16 ATG
3. The Crafter's Cafe - #217 Easter/Florals
4. Simon Says Monday - Beautiful Blooms
5. Allsorts - WK 515/516 Blossoms, Butterflies, Bugs
6. {PIN}spirational Challenge - #236 Create your own sunshine
7. Crafting With An Attitude - #50 ATG

Sapphire Orchids

Do you ever make a card and plan to blog it, but then never get around to doing it?  Sometimes a challenge comes along that is just perfect though, so I'm getting on with it now!

I made this card for my parents' Sapphire Anniversary which is in October, the same day as my birthday.  I really love these orchids from Power Poppy, they've got great texture. 

Products used:

• Card blank
• Blue shimmer card
• Blue lace & ribbon
• ProMarkers - I usually write these down as I'm colouring, but I can't find it!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy Creative Confetti: Spin the Color Wheel (10)
2. TTCRD - March 26 ATG
3. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #102 ATG
4. The Crafty Addicts - #58 ATG
5. I ♥ ProMarkers - #380 ATG/Something Blue