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

Butterflies at Ching-Chou Kuik

Eeep, it's already December! 2018 is just flying by... and mentioning flying... this month's challenge at the Ching-Chou Kuik blog is BUTTERFLIES OR INSECTS.  Flutter on over and link up your gorgeous creations here.

I have gone with butterflies and made an easel card using 'Aloha, Lady'.  For a change it's just a regular easel not a twisted easel!

Products used:

• Card blank
• Cardstock
• Graphic 45 'Flutter' designer paper
• Ribbon
• Papermania gems
• Sizzix Stampin' Up Embosslits 'Beautiful Wings' dies
• Little Claire Designs outline stickers
• Ranger Liquid Pearls - White Opal & Pewter
• ProMarkers - Burnt Sienna, Cinnamon, Tan, Dusky Pink, Black, Cool Grey 5, Caramel, Yellow, Soft Lime, Cool Grey 1, Pine, Forest, Apple, Sunflower, Mustard, Mulberry, Fuchsia, Blossom, French Navy, Cobalt, Henna, Gold, Saddle Brown, Bright Orange, Pumpkin, Antique Pink, Duck Egg, Cool Aqua & Tea Green
• Prismacolor pencils

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Crafting By Designs - Holiday Anything Goes
2. Crafting With An Attitude - #46 Anything Goes
3. Crafty Catz - #440 Anything Goes
4. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - December ATG
5. Simon Says Monday - 'B' is For?
6. Classic Design Team - #12 Anything Goes

Guest Designer at Colour Crazy Challenge with Crafty Sentiments

This is my last project as Guest Designer for Colour Crazy Challenge.  This time we are sponsored by Crafty Sentiments

I have created a layered Christmas card using 'Benson & Betty'. This image is very versatile as you can make them any kind of bear you like.  I have gone for a furry teddy bear look. 

Products used:

• Card blank
• Black cardstock
• DoCrafts designer Christmas paper
• Layered chipboard sentiment
• Anita's outline stickers
• ProMarkers - Powder Blue, Cool Grey 1-3, Crimson, Berry, Lipstick, Holly, Lush Green, Mint, Burnt Sienna, Saddle Brown, Caramel, Sandstone & Arctic Blue

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Double D - Snuggle Up Buttercup!
2. Simon Says Wednesday - ATG
3. The 12 Months of Christmas - #47 ATG
4. Creative Fingers - #154 ATG
5. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Nov ATG

Día de Los Muertos

I couldn't resist this too cute freebie from Stamps by Aurora Wings.  I love Halloween and I love making wedding cards, so Day of The Dead style sprites are just perfect for me.  I used to dream about having the full-on white wedding, but as I got older I changed my mind to a themed wedding. I actually had a Chinese-inspired theme, but I think a Day of The Dead theme would be amazing. 
The Facebook group has a colouring challenge for this image, but I couldn't stop there... I had to make a card too!
This is my very first bridge card.  I don't know why I haven't made one before as they're so easy.

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Tulle
• Core'dinations Glittersilk card
• Outline stickers
• X-Cut Scalloped Heart die
• Tim Holtz Doily stencil
• Distress Inks - Stormy Sky & Dusty Concord
• Distress Oxides - Wilted Violet & Fired Brick
• Recollections glitter skull sticker
• Petal Lu flowers
• ProMarkers - Black, Cool Grey 5, Burgundy, Cardinal, Red, Holly, Forest, Moss, Cinnamon, Tan, Dusky Pink, Cool Grey 1 & 2, Champagne, China Blue, Prussian & Violet
• Sakura Gelly Roll - White
• Wink of Stella - Clear

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Simon Says Wednesday - Halloween/Spooky
2. Simon Says Monday - Halloween/Spooky
3. Passion For ProMarkers - WK467 Halloween Colours
4. Morgan's ArtWorld - #10 ATG
5. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie - #105 Spooky
6. Aurora Wings - #72 Once Upon a Dream...or a Nightmare
7. Crafty Gals Corner - #177 Halloween Colours
8. {PIN}spirational Challenges - #227 Haunting Time of Year

Guest Designer at Colour Crazy Challenge with Kinda Cute

This is my first post as a Guest Designer for Colour Crazy Challenge.  This time the sponsor is Kinda Cute.

I have used the image 'Tickling A Snowman' to make a cute Christmas card.  I like to go CAS for these as I send a lot overseas and it's also a lot quicker when you usually leave it until November and have to make loads!! 

Products used:

• Kraft card blank
• Coloured cardstock
• Outline stickers
• ProMarkers - Cinnamon, Tan, Putty, Burnt Sienna, Black, French Navy, Aegean, Sky Blue, Cool Grey 1-5, Blue Pearl & Powder Blue

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. World Wide Open Design Team - #9 ATG
2. TTCRD - WK Oct 2 ATG
3. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #1839 ATG
4. A Bit More Time To Craft - #77 ATG
5. A Perfect Time To Craft - #10 ATG

Snowflake Christmas at Ching-Chou Kuik

Another week and some more inspiration for the Ching-Chou Kuik Blog.  Don't forget the theme this month is Under The Sea and you can enter here.

This week the team were challenged to use die cuts so I have made a Christmas card with 'Northern Blessing'.

Products used:

• Card blank
• Mulberry paper
• Outline sticker
• Spellbinders Snowflake Frame die
• ProMarkers - Tan, Dusky Pink, Putty, Almond, Midnight Blue, Denim Blue, Powder Blue, Baby Pink, Cardinal, Hot Pink, Lipstick, Shale, Satin & Black
• Sakura Gelly Rolls - White, Blue Star, Sky Star & Metallic Silver

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Morgan's Artworld - #8 AG
2. CRAFT - #479 Christmas
3. Crafts Galore Encore - #54 AG
4. Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - #398 AG
5. Creative Craft Cottage - #110 No patterned paper

Floral Hugs at Ching-Chou Kuik

It's already my last inspiration creation for the May challenge at Ching-Chou Kuik.  Don't forget the theme is PEARLS/GEMS and you have another week to enter here.

This week Vanessa challenged the team to make our own flowers.  I have a couple of different flower dies, so this was no problem for me.  I used an image ('Come Softly') that doesn't have any flowers in it, so as not to be over the top floral!! 

Products used:

• Cream card blank
• Cardstock
• Patterned paper
• Outline sticker
• Flower dies
• Brads
• Sakura Gelly Roll - Metallic Gold
• ProMarkers - Cinnamon, Tan, Sunkissed Pink, Putty, Almond, Coral, Black True Blue, French Navy, Sky Blue, Raw Sienna, Pumpkin, Burnt Orange, Burnt Sienna, Cocoa, Gold, Sunflower, Spice, Ginger, Apricot, Holly, Marine & Mint Green

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. CCC Digi Creations - #92 Flower Power
2. Crafty Creations - #367 Anything Goes
3. Crafty Gals Corner - #166 Anything Goes
4. Creative Craft Cottage - #107 Dies and/or Punches

Birthday Dreams at Ching-Chou Kuik

It's our second week of inspiration at Ching-Chou Kuik.  Don't forget the theme this month is Gems and/or pearls and you can enter the challenge here.

This week the team were challenged to use buttons, so I have incorporated these with some gems to make a birthday card.  I have used 'Dream of Dahlia' as I thought she worked really well with this theme. 
Products used:

• Cream card blank
• Coloured cardstock
• Tonic Tim Holtz paper distresser
• Papermania gems
• Buttons
• Papermania glitter outline stickers
• ProMarkers - Umber, Burnt Sienna, Cinnamon, Tan, Henna, Cocoa, Holly, Lush Green, Burnt Orange, Bright Orange & Mango

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Double D - Bling It Up
2. Let's Craft and Create - #137 Anything Goes
3. World Wide Open - #5 Anything Goes
4. Classic Design Team - #24 Anything Goes
5. Crafty Creations - #366 Anything Goes

You're Pretty Grate

I'm a real sucker for Power Poppy images, so when Marcella released a set of 6 Valentine's images for a bargain price I had to grab them! You can get your own Va-Va-Valentines set here.
One of the images sprang out at me and I had a genius idea for how to use it.  Of course I had to squeeze in one more card before the challenge ended, so I've used another template from Page Maps.

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Designer paper
• Cuttlebug acetate
• Elizabeth Designs banner dies
• Twine
• Anita's outline stickers
• Fiskars Shape Cutter and Circles template
• X-Cut nesting circle dies
• Mini Heart confetti (from Mini Wish on Etsy)
• ProMarkers - Gold, Sunflower, Mustard, Cool Grey 1 & 2, Mulberry, Blue Pearl & Powder Blue

When I saw this image I knew it had to be a shaker. I coloured the hearts to match the confetti and think it works perfectly

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Grab A Map
2. Double D - Kitchen is the Heart of the Home
3. Love to Scrap - #105 Anything Goes
4. Digi Choosday - WK5 Anything Goes
5. Simon Says Wednesday - Layer It Up

Lanterns and Dragons

I'm trying to use some stash that hasn't seen daylight for a while. I'd already printed and coloured the gorgeous 'Chinese Lanterns' from Power Poppy when I thought about the Chinese-themed papers and embellishments I had stashed away (In my defence, my supplies are mostly in two big boxes in the tiny cupboard under the stairs... it pretty much kills me getting to anything in the box at the back!).
I followed another Page Map for the challenge. I don't usually use templates, but it's been great for some layout inspiration. 

Product list:

• Cardstock
• Anita's outline stickers
• Twine
• Mind Wave seals (I bought these while on honeymoon in Malaysia)
• Papermania Oriental Treasure vellum prints
• Papermania Oriental Spice Colossal Border paper
• ProMarkers - Pine, Forest, Moss, Pear, Lime, Burnt Orange, Pumpkin, Amber, Spice, Ginger & Apricot
• Glitter & Metallic gel pens

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Grab A Map!
2. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - January Anything Goes
3. Simon Says Wednesday - Layer It Up
4. Colour Crazy - WK4 Anything Goes
5. Creative Fingers - #142 Anything Goes

Pink Birthday Love

While trying to keep up with #thedailymarker30day challenge, I've been printing off some images that I haven't coloured before.  For this card I have used 'Hand Heart' from Sweet Escape Digis.  I have used a template from Page Maps to create a simple square card. 

Products used:

• Cream card blank
• Distress Oxide - Worn Lipstick
• Papermania Red Hot Capsule Collection DP
• Pearls
• Small Hearts embossing folder
• Fine Black Sharpie
• Stitched tag die
• Twine
• Glitter gel pens
• Little Claire Designs outline stickers
• ProMarkers - Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Blush, Satin, Black, Cool Grey 4 & 5, China Blue, Cobalt, Antique Pink, Pastel Pink, Burnt Sienna, Caramel, Sandstone, Hot Pink & Carmine

I decided to make the heart sparkly

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Sweet Escape (FB Group) - January Challenge
2. Power Poppy - Grab A Map!
3. Card Mania - #100 Monochromatic
4. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - January Anything Goes
5. Colour Crazy Craft Challenge - WK3 Anything Goes

Ladybug Love at Ching-Chou Kuik

It's another week of inspiration over at Ching-Chou Kuik's Blog.  Don't forget the challenge theme this month is New Beginnings and and you can enter your creations here.

The DT theme this week is Spots & Stripes, so I have used the Ladybug image from the set 'Dragonflies, Seahorse, Ladybug'.

Products used:

• Cream card blank
• White card
• Papermania Spots & Stripes Brights Collection - designer paper & ribbon
• Echo Park enamel dots
• Little Claire outline stickers
• ProMarkers - Burgundy, Cardinal, Ruby, Black, Cool Grey 5, Olive, Moss, Pear, Meadow Green, Prussian, Violet, China Blue, Indigo & Warm Grey 1-3

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - January Anything Goes
2. Crafty Awesomeness - January Anything Goes
3. Simon Says Wednesday - Use Patterned Paper
4. World Wide Open Design Team - #29 Anything Goes
5. Double D - Birthday/Anniversary

November Challenge at Crafts Galore Encore

It's time for our new challenge at Crafts Galore Encore.  This month we are sponsored by Lemon Shortbread and as always our theme is Anything Goes.

The team had a couple of images to use, so I chose 'Christmas Poinsettia Girl' and made a card using these products:

• Cream card blank
• My Mind's Eye paper from the 'Sleigh Bells Ring' collection
• Green cardstock
• Frame die
• Sakura Gelly Roll - Gold and White
• Anita's outline stickers
• ProMarkers - Burnt Sienna, Caramel, Dusky Pink, Satin, Rose Pink, Walnut, Cocoa, Raw Sienna, Cinnamon, Cool Grey 1 & 2, Cardinal, Ruby, Lipstick, Sunflower, Holly, Lush Green, Mint Green, Apricot, Burgundy, Gold & Mustard

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Your Scrapbook Place - November AG
2. Lemon Shortbread - #53 Anything Goes
3. A Bit More Time To Craft - #55 AG
4. Crafting By Designs - November AG
5. Inspiration Destination - #137 AG

Four-Legged Friends at Ching-Chou Kuik

Another challenge has started over at Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Challenge Blog.  This time the theme is 'Four-Legged Friends' so we want to see your creations using animals.  Join in the fun here

I have chosen to use 'Christmas Venice Night' and made a rocking stepper card, which I haven't done for a while. I tend to shy away from colouring animals so this was a good challenge for me. 

Product list:

• Red & pale green cardstock
• Silver craft tape
• Gems
• Outline stickers
• Tag embellishment
• Vellum
• Silver & Gold Sakura Gelly Rolls
• ProMarkers - Warm Grey 1-3, Dusky Pink, Sunkissed Pink, Black, True Blue, Sky Blue, Arctic Blue, Leaf Green, Lime Green, Meadow Green, Burgundy, Cardinal, Ruby, Holly, Pine, Lush Green, Cool Grey 3, 4 & 5

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - #345 Anything Goes
2. Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - August Anything Goes
3. Show Us Your Pussies - #21 Furrything Goes
4. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #1732 Anything Goes
5. Classic Design Team - #16 Anything Goes

The Tender Angie at Ching-Chou Kuik

Here we are, almost halfway through July already!  There's still plenty of time to join in the challenge over at Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Challenge Blog

This week the team were challenged to all use the same image - 'The Tender Angie'. This is such a great idea as we all have different styles of colouring and cardmaking. Make sure you check back on the blog daily for some new inspiration using this image. 

Products used:

• Cream  & pink cardstock
• Patterned papers
• Doily
• X-Cut edge punch
• Outline stickers
• Brad
• Paper flowers
• Wink of Stella clear
• ProMarkers - Spice, Coral, Soft Peach, Blush, Burnt Sienna, Cocoa, Black, China Blue, Cobalt, Blue Pearl, Antique Pink, Pastel Pink, Sunkissed Pink, Violet, Lilac, Lavender, Duck Egg, Cool Aqua & Tea Green

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Sweet Stampers - Photo Inspiration
2. Come and Get It - Make Your Own Background
3. Classic Design Team - #16 Anything Goes
4. A Perfect Time To Craft - #7 Anything Goes
5. Allsorts Challenge - WK423 Magical & Mythical
6. Double D Challenges - Pastel Party

Time Flies

I've been meaning to try the emboss-resist technique for some time but just hadn't done it, even though I got a new heat tool a few months ago! The new challenge of create your own background at the Ching-Chou Kuik Facebook group kicked me into gear though and I finally gave it a go. I've also coloured a background around the image to emulate old paper. 

Product list: 

• Digtal Stamp 'Time Flies' by Ching-Chou Kuik
• Kraft card blank
• Papermania Chronology stamps
• Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Inks
• Ranger Pigment Ink 
• Metal gears and brads
• Cosmic Shimmer extra thick clear embossing crystals
• Anita's 3D Gloss
• Outline stickers
• ProMarkers - Umber, Khaki, Pastel Beige, Satin, Walnut, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Black, Pastel Pink, Burnt Sienna, Tan, Pine, Olive, Lush Green, Leaf Green, Cardinal, Ruby, Lipstick, French Navy, Aegean, Blue Pearl, Sunflower, Burgundy, Warm Grey 1, Raw Sienna, Tulip, Canary, Lemon, Shale, Cool Grey 4 & 5 and Caramel

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps (FB) - Create A Background
2. Simon Monday - Touchy Feely
3. Simon Wednesday - Emboss It
4. Sparkles Monthly - #93 Embossing heat or dry
5. Fab 'n' Funky - #355 Vintage
6. Not Just Cards - #45 Anything Goes
7. Open-Minded Crafting Fun #18 Just About Time in June
8. Crafty Gals Corner - #127 Vintage
9. Creative Moments - #120 AG
10. Crafting by Designs - Things With Wings
11. A Bit More Time To Craft - #46 AG