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!

Romantic Skull at Faery Ink

This week I am showcasing one of the fabulous new Love & Romance digis, "Skull Candy Til Death", with a romantic layered card.  You can find all the info over on the Faery Ink Blog.

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Classic Design Challenge - #2 ATG
2. Crafty Creations - #406 ATG
3. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Feb ATG
4. Cute Card Thursday - #620 ATG
5. Double D - Hearts
6. Simon Says Wednesday - With Love
7. CRAFT Challenge - #543 Love/Valentine's

Wild Birthday at Tiddly Inks

February already!? How time flies. We're out of the deep freeze now thankfully, but it's colder again today. I'm warming up with a fun card featuring "King Of The Wild Ones" and "Wryn - Dreadful Dragon". These are great character images for kids' cards and more.

My bestie gave me a huge stack of patterned papers a while ago and this one with jungle leaves was just perfect for my theme. The card is finished off with a fun sentiment, which I have added texture to using Distress Inks. 

"King of The Wild Ones"is a fabulous green textured dinosaur

"Wryn - Dreadful Dragon" is contrasting in a stunning purple.

Products used:

• Coloured cardstock
• Patterned paper
• Kraft card
• Tonic paper distresser
• X-Cut Square Parenthesis dies & Oval die
• Distress Inks - Mustard Seed & Spiced Marmalade
• ProMarkers - 
• King of The Wild ones - Cinnamon, Tan, Dusky Pink, Satin, Saddle Brown, Walnut, Raw Sienna, Gold, Sunflower, Yellow, Cocoa, Bright Green, Leaf Green, Meadow Green, Pine, Forest Green, Apple, Holly, Lush Green, Caramel & Sandstone
• Wryn - Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Putty, Almond, Black, Cool Grey 5, Burnt Sienna, Caramel, Walnut, Cocoa, Sandstone, Aubergine, Slate, Violet, China Blue, Saddle Brown, Raw Sienna, Gold & Mustard
• Prismacolor pencils -
• King of The Wild Ones - Dark Brown, Peach & Light Peach
• Wryn - Burnt Ochre, Dark Brown & Blush Pink

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Passion For ProMarkers - WK527 For a Child/Children images
2. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #463 ATG
3. Creative Fingers - #178 ATG
4. I ♥ ProMarkers - #402 ATG
5. Classic Design Challenge - #2 ATG

Life Is Sweet at Faery Ink

This week I am showcasing a brand new image now available in the Faery Ink Etsy store. "Life Is Sweet With You" is a fun image to use for Valentine's Day or any other occasion.  More info on my project here. 

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. The Corrosive Challenge - #1 ATG
2. Crafts Galore Encore - #71 ATG
3. Your Scrapbook Place - January ATG
4. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - January ATG
5. CRAFT Challenge - #541 Something New
6. Classic Design Challenge - #1 ATG

Poppin' With Gifts at Tiddly Inks

With the extreme cold temperatures we've been having here, I have just wanted to curl up under a blanket with a movie!  So in thinking about movies, "Poppin for You Molly" seemed the perfect image to use for my next project.

I had bought some mini popcorn boxes for when my kids had friends over and had some left. These are the perfect size to use as gift boxes and of course go perfectly with the image. 

I coloured Molly's skirt in bright yellow to contrast with all the red and white of the box.  

I finished my box with a bright yellow ribbon and some sequins so the front wouldn't look so plain. The handle is ribbon on top of a strip of card to keep it from flopping down.  Of course being a gift box I had to add a couple of 'cinema' tickets to complete the look! These are edged with Distress Ink in Vintage Photo

ProMarkers - Cinnamon, Tan, Dusky Pink, Satin, Berry, Red, Cool Grey 1 & 2, Champagne, Sandstone, Black, Cool Grey 5, Gold, Sunflower, Yellow, Burnt Orange, Spice, Ginger, Apricot, Caramel & Pumpkin

Prismacolor Pencils - Blush Pink & Peach

I am entering my gift box into the following challenges:

1. Classic Design Challenge - #1 ATG
2. CCC Digi Creations - #110 Shaped Projects
3. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #462 ATG
4. Brown Sugar - #297 ATG
5. CRAFT Challenge - #540 ATG

Happy New Year at Faery Ink

This week at Faery Ink I am showcasing one of the fabulous Patreon goodies.  Pop over to my main blog post here where I share all the details.

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #462 ATG
2. Crafts Galore Encore - #71 ATG
3. Simon Says Monday - Something New (new image)
4. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2001 ATG
5. CRAFT Challenge - #540 ATG

Celebrate The Twenties

Do you follow Tiddly Inks? Christy has recently closed the blog challenge and her website store and moved over to being solely on Etsy.  With this move came the downsizing of the design team, with a DT call in December.  I am so excited to announce that I was chosen as one of the few!

So for my first post of the year I have chosen the perfect image to bring us into the New Twenties! 'Shine Bright Flapper Couple' is now available in the Etsy store and is perfect for many occasions. 

I used a bright, fun colour scheme and some sparkles.  I was feeling champagne bubbles for the background.

I used a chipboard sentiment and some gems to finish off

Products used:

• Card blank
• Patterned paper
• Cardstock
• Gems
• Chipboard sentiment
• Spectrum Noir Sparkle - Spun Gold
• Wink of Stella - Clear
• Sakura Gelly Roll - White
• ProMarkers - Cinnamon, Tan, Dusky Pink, Almond, Black, Cool Grey 1, 2 & 5, Umber, Burnt Sienna, Caramel, Warm Grey 2-5, Bright Orange, Pumpkin, Gold, Mustard, Buttercup & Soft Lime
• Prismacolor Pencils - Dark Brown, 50% Warm Grey, Blush Pink & Peach

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. World Wide Open DT - #12 ATG
2. Classic Design Challenge - #1 ATG
3. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - January ATG
4. Cute Card Thursday - #615 ATG
5. Your Scrapbook Place - January ATG

Deck The Halls at Faery Ink

It's my last post of the year over at the Faery Ink blog.  I'm showcasing an older image this time with another fun fancy fold.  Click here for more details and photos.

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Colour Crazy - WK50 ATG
2. Classic Design Team Open - #12 ATG
3. Your Scrapbook Place - December ATG
4. {Cupcake Inspirations} - #485 Holidays
5. Allsorts - WK551/552 ATG

A Very Fancy Christmas at Faery Ink

Today I am showcasing another of the Tomte Gnomes from the 'Spirit Of The Season' set at Faery Ink.  
You can find all the info and more photos on my blog post here. 

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Crafty Creations - #404 ATG
2. Your Scrapbook Place - December ATG
3. {PIN}spirational Challenge - #254 Snowfall
4. World Wide Open Design Team - #12 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

What's In Your Stocking? at Faery Ink

This week I am showcasing an entire bundle of cute Christmas images. Aren't these stockings adorable?  Find all the information and more photos over on my Faery Ink blog post. 

I am entering my cards into the following challenges:

1. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Nov ATG
2. Christmas Crafts All Year Round - Stockings or Other Winter Clothing
3. Simon Says Wednesday - ATG
4. CCC Digi Creations - #109 Christmas
5. Double D Challenges - What is YOUR Christmas Style? (Cute/Whimsical)

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

All Treats, No Tricks at Faery Ink

Happy November! How was your Halloween?  This week I am sharing my treat bags from the Faery Ink swap last month.  More details and photos on my blog post here.

I am entering my treat bags into the following challenges:

1. Brown Sugar - #295 ATG
2. Simon Says Wednesday - ATG
3. Power Poppy - Make It Spooktacular
4. Passion For ProMarkers - WK517 Use Something Old (had the paper forever, lol)
5. Classic Design Team Open - #11 ATG
6. World Wide Open Design Team - #10 ATG
7. TTCRD - WK 29 Oct ATG

A Pocket Full of Autumn at Faery Ink

This week I am showcasing my very first pocket letter, which was made for the Faery Ink swap...there are lots of goodies inside, behind the four Kraft cards. 

You can find all the details and more photos on my blog post here.

I am entering my pocket letter into the following challenges:

1. Cute Card Thursday - #604 Spots & Dots
2. Cupcake Inspirations - #480 Something Inside
3. Passion For ProMarkers - WK515 Add a Sentiment
4. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #1941 ATG
5. Brown Sugar - #294 ATG
6. CCC Digi Creations - #108 Autumn
7. Classic Design Team Open - #10 ATG

Colourful Thanks

It's Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada, so I thought I'd make thank you card.  I've used the cute 'Passion Flower Sprite' from Aurora Wings (if you didn't know, this sprite was drawn in remembrance of Aletha, who was on the Aurora Wings DT until her passing).
I wanted to keep it bright and cheerful as a celebration of art and life, so I used a rainbow as my theme. 

Products used:

• Card blank
• Recollections Rainbow Chevron paper
• Coloured cardstock
• Thanks die
• Ribbon
• Spellbinders Decorative Labels 1 die
• Distress Oxide - Wilted Violet
• ProMarkers - Cinnamon, Tan, Sunkissed Pink, Putty, Burnt Sienna, Raw Sienna, Ginger, Bright Green, Lime Green, Purple, Amethyst, Aubergine, Leaf Green, Saddle Brown, Pine, Forest Green, Apple, Cocoa, Pumpkin, Yellow, Cobalt Blue, Poppy, Prussian, Amber, Gold, Apricot, Yellow & Lemon
• Prismacolor Pencils - Pink, Apple Green, White, Dark Green, Orange & Violet

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #115 ATG
2. Let's Craft & Create - #152 ATG
3. I ♥ ProMarkers - #394 ATG
4. Creative Fingers - #172 ATG
5. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - October ATG
6. Crafts Galore Encore - #68 ATG
7. {Pin}spirational Challenge - #249 Thanksgiving

Spooky Mummy Congratulations at Faery Ink

This week I am showcasing one of our fabulous Halloween freebies from the Faery Ink Facebook group.  You can find all the details and more photos in my blog post here. 

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Creative Fingers - #172 ATG
2. Crafting With An Attitude - #56 ATG
3. Cute Card Thursday - #598 ATG
4. I ♥ ProMarkers - #394 ATG/Autumn/Halloween

Book-Loving Gnomes of the Water at Faery Ink

Today's featured images on my post at the Faery Ink Blog are the Water Zodiac Tomte Gnomes.  I'm showing them off by continuing my series of bookmarks. 

I am entering my bookmarks into the following challenges:

1. Simon Says Monday - Monochrome
2. Brown Sugar - #293 ATG
3. Crafting With An Attitude - #55 ATG
4. Crafty Catz - #475 ATG
5. Passion For ProMarkers - WK511 Use 3 of something
6. Your Scrapbook Place - September ATG

It's beginning to look a lot like....Autumn at Faery Ink

Today I am showcasing a brand new image, 'Autumn Blessings Tomte Gnome'.  You can find all the details and links over at my post on the Faery Ink Blog.

I am entering my shadow box into the following challenges:

1. Crafty Creations - #397 ATG
2. Crafting With An Attitude - #55 ATG
3. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #1935 ATG
4. Cute Card Thursday - #598 ATG
5. Your Scrapbook Place - September ATG
6. TTCRD - WK Sep 3 ATG

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