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

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

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

A Poisonous Gift at Faery Ink

Today I am showcasing a brand new image to Faery Ink - 'Sweetest Poison Fae'.  I love doing these kind of images on wine bottle tags,,, my dark humor I guess!  You can find all info and links on my blog post here.

I am entering my tag into the following challenges:

1. Digi Choosday - WK34 ATG
2. Get Creative - #83 ATG
3. Dream Valley - #207 Hand Coloured Image
4. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #112 ATG
5. Let's Craft and Create - #150 ATG

Flowery Fae Gift Envelopes at Faery Ink

I'm back on the Faery Ink blog sooner than usual after my surprise extra inspiration last week!  
This time I have a couple of cute faery gift envelopes that I have sent to some girls in my Rarity Nails family.  I love being able to create quick gifts to send.
Check out all the information on my post here.

If you would like more information on nail strips, click here.

I am entering my envelopes into the following challenges:

1. World Wide Open DT - #7 ATG
2. Colour Crazy - WK31 ATG
3. Crafts Galore Encore - #66 ATG
4. Creative Fingers - #169 ATG
5. Let's Craft & Create - #150 ATG
6. Brown Sugar - #292 ATG
7. A Perfect Time To Craft - #8 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

Vintage Christmas Gifting at Faery Ink

Today I am showcasing a new Christmas image called 'Sweet Arielle Xmas Wreath'.  You can find all the details and photos over at the Faery Ink Blog.

I am entering my gift bag into the following challenges:

1. Morgan's ArtWorld - #12 ATG
2. If You Give a Crafter a Cookie - #109 Christmas
3. Cute Card Thursday - #561 ATG
4. Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - #417 ATG
5. Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round - December ATG
6. The Crafter's Cafe - #210 Glitter/Christmas

Ribbons Galore at Ching-Chou Kuik

It's another week and another inspiration project for Ching-Chou Kuik.   Our theme this month is Butterflies/Insects and you can enter here.

This week the team were challenged to use ribbons on our projects and I have used 'Jewelry Keeper' from the 'Beautiful Tails Mermaid Set' to create a Z-Fold card.

Products used:

• Card blank
• Coloured cardstock
• Fancy oval die
• Assorted ribbons
• Sequins
• Recollections Pearl embossing powder - Sapphire
• Crafter's Companion clear stamp sentiment
• ProMarkers - Coral, Dusky Pink, Putty, Satin, Violet, Lilac, Lavender, Burgundy, Cardinal, Red, Ruby, Indigo, French Navy, Duck Egg, Raw Sienna, Gold, Sunflower, Marine, Turquoise & Mint Green
• Prismacolor Pencils
• Sakura Gelly Roll - White

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Classic Design Team - #12 ATG
2. Crafting With An Attitude - #46 ATG
3. Crafty Creations - #380 ATG
4. I ♥ ProMarkers - #374 ATG/Ribbon or Bow
5. A Perfect Time to Craft - #12 ATG

Mason Jar Dragonflies at Ching-Chou Kuik

Well October is just flying by!  I hope you've enjoyed all the inspiration so far at the Ching-Chou Kuik challenges.   Don't forget to enter as there's more chance of winning with the extra prizes up for grabs! (Blog & Facebook).

This week I challenged the blog team to create a shaped card.  I have used the image 'Dragonflies' (from the 'Dragonfly, Seahorse, Ladybug' set) to create a Mason Jar shaker card.  

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Mason Jar card template from The Cutting Cafe
• Acetate
• Sequins
• Distress Inks - Peacock Feathers & Mustard Seed
• ProMarkers - Cool Aqua, Aegean, Cyan, Mustard, Lemon, Soft Lime, Holly, Pine, Forest, Burnt Orange, Spice, Peach, Apricot, Oatmeal & Saffron
• Clear Wink of Stella

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. A Bit More Time To Craft - #78 ATG
2. A Gem of A Challenge - #228 ATG
3. Crafty Catz - #433 ATG/Anything But Square
4. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #1841 ATG
5. Your Scrapbook Place - Oct ATG

The Pirate Mermaid at Faery Ink

Today I am showcasing a brand new image by Faery Ink.  This one is so perfect for me as I love mermaids, but I also love characters on the darker side.

'Ophelia & the Pirate Skull' is now available in the Etsy store. Make sure you check out all the other new releases while you're there and be sure to show off your makes in the Faery Ink Facebook Community. 

I have made a shaker card for inspiration and you can find all the details over on my blog post here.

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. The Crafter's Cafe - #200 Lots of Layers
2. Colour Crazy - WK28 AG
3. World Wide Open Design Team - #7 AG
4. Brown Sugar - #280 July AG
5. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - July AG

A Bunch of Thanks

I was asked to make some thank you cards, so I thought I would experiment with some different colourways on the same image.  I love how different colours can completely transform the way things look.  This also satisfies my not wanting to make the same card again. I really love handmade cards being one-of-a-kind. The only time I really do bulk cards similar is for Christmas, but even then there are usually slight differences.

Products used:

• Card blanks
• Coloured cardstock
• Word dies
• Sequins
• ProMarkers - I was colouring a few at a time, so didn't write down the colours I used!

I am entering my cards into the following challenges:

1. Make It Crafty - Anything Goes
2. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #85 Anything Goes
3. Passion For ProMarkers - WK451 Add A Sentiment
4. TTCRD - WK 3 July Anything Goes
5. AAA Cards - #118 Use A Frame

A Batty Hero Birthday

My friend's son turned 6 a little while ago but you know how it is with blogging cards though, more important ones have to be done first!! 

His favourite colour is yellow, so I knew 'My Batty Hero' from Tiddly Inks would be perfect.  What kid doesn't love a superhero, right?!

I kept my card simple but striking, with some big yellow circles to represent spotlights in a dark sky.

Products used:

• Card blank
• Cardstock
• Papermania Capsule Collection 'Spots & Stripes Brights' paper
• Banner die
• X-Cut nesting circle dies
• Sequins
• ProMarkers - Cinnamon, Tan, Sunkissed Pink, Putty, Walnut, Cocoa, Caramel, Black, Cool Grey 4 & 5, Cool Aqua, Sunflower & Tulip

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Tiddly Inks - #215 Anything Tiddly Inks Goes!
2. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #1826 AG
3. Crafts Galore Encore - July AG
4. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - July AG
5. Colour Crazy - WK26 AG

All You Need is Love at Ching-Chou Kuik

Are you making Valentine's cards yet? Our new challenge will help you get started if you haven't and is also great for wedding and anniversary projects. The theme is ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE and you can enter your creations here.

I chose a gorgeous image that you may not have seen before as it's so different from Ching-Chou's usual style. 'Love Garden' can be found in the Etsy shop.  I have made a CAS card as nothing else is needed with this striking heart. 

Products used:

• Cream card blank
• Pink & Black cardstock
• Crafts Too Hearts embossing folder
• Sequins
• ProMarkers - Berry, Forest, Leaf Green, Crimson, Sunflower, Moss, Gold, Raw Sienna, Carmine, Hot Pink, Powder Blue, Sunkissed Pink, Blue Pearl, French Navy, Midnight Blue & Lipstick

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Simon Says Monday - Love Is In The Air
2. Simon Says Wednesday - It Must Be Love
3. I ♥ ProMarkers - #352 Love
4. Double D - Sequins
5. A Gem of A Challenge - #212 Have A Heart
6. Card Mania - #101 Red & Hearts
7. CCC Digi Creations - #89 It's All About Love
8. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #1805 Anything Goes

Lacy Gift Bag

Ok, I just couldn't resist another Christmas make, as Power Poppy has a lovely freebie for Kit & Clowder's Advent Calendar!! 
I really liked the idea of the lace around the top of a gift bag in the Power Poppy Twelve Days of Christmas inspiration.  I don't have any lace quite so big and fancy, but I think what I've used still looks great.  

Products used:

• Kraft gift bag
• Lace
• X-Cut nesting dies - scalloped heart
• ProMarkers - Lush Green, Moss, Leaf Green, Pear Green, Khaki, Pastel Beige, Primrose, Burgundy, Cardinal, Ruby
• Sakura Gelly Roll - White
• Sequins

I am entering my gift bag into the following challenges:

• Power Poppy - Twelve Days of Christmas
• Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge -#365 Anything Goes
• Cute Card Thursday - #509 Anything Goes
• Christmas Cards All Year Round - December Anything Goes
• CCC Digi Creations - #87 Happy Christmas

A Krafty Little Tag

I've made a ton of Christmas cards now and I still need to make a few more.  It's never-ending at this time of year! I needed a break from cards and had this gorgeous 'Reindeer Sprite' from Aurora Wings all coloured up, so thought I'd make a tag. 
Usually I would use my tag dies or circular dies for this, but I've got a gorgeous set of fancy dies from Spellbinders and thought they'd make a beautiful tag shape. I've gone pretty simple here to show off the cute image.

Products used:

• Kraft card
• Dovecraft 'A Krafty Christmas' designer paper
• Spellbinders Nestabilites Decorative Labels One
• Sequins
• Eyelet
• Ribbon
• ProMarkers - Oops, I seem to have forgotten to write these down!

I am entering my tag into the following challenges:

1. Stamps by Aurora Wings - #62 Anything But A Card
2. Power Poppy - Twelve Days of Christmas
3. Christmas Cards All Year Round - December Anything Goes
4. Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - #362 Anything Goes
5. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - December Anything Goes
6. Passion For ProMarkers - WK424 Mega Christmas Challenge
7. Simon Says Wednesday - Gift It

Getting Wild with Power Poppy

Eep, after joining in with Power Poppy's Hues to Use challenge, I was chosen to be a Guest Designer this week. 
You can join in too by clicking here. There's a new palette each week and the linky lists don't expire. 

I chose to use 'Ruffled Wild Orchids' for this challenge and definitely went a bit wild with the colours. I'm not sure this colour scheme exists in nature, but I know there are some pretty cool orchid colours out there. 

I've made a matching card and tag as I wanted to colour the orchids in two different ways. There's more explanation of my process over on the Power Poppy Blog. 

Products used:

• White, blue & red cardstock
• Sequins
• Corner die
• Twine
• 3D foam pads
• Eyelet
• ProMarkers - Cyan, Turquoise, Duck Egg, Cardinal, Hot Pink, Lipstick, Holly, Lush Green, Forest Green

 

I am entering my creations into the following challenges:

1. Colour Crazy - WK47 Anything Goes
2. Crafty Catz - #394 Anything Goes
3. Crafty Gals Corner - #150 To Die For
4. The Ribbon Girl - November Any Image
5. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #1748 Anything Goes

Merriest Wishes

Ah don't you just love Black Friday... all those crowds and people scrabbling for bargains?! No? Me either, I don't venture anywhere near the shops. BUT - I do love a bargain and shopping from the comfort of my sofa, so I couldn't resist snapping up some gorgeous goodies from Power Poppy. 

I have made a CAS Christmas card using 'Merriest Berries' for the Power Poppy challenge theme, which is Portion Control.  I rarely only use parts of stamps, so this was fun to play with. 

Products used:

• Cream card blank
• Dark blue cardstock
• Sequins
• ProMarkers - Meadow, Tea Green, Crimson, Berry, Lipstick, Holly, Pine, Lush Green, Olive, Moss, Pear, Indigo, French Navy, Aegean, Sky Blue & Warm Grey 1

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Portion Control
2. Little Miss Muffet - #176 Anything Goes
3. Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - #361 Anything Goes
4. Beccy's Challenges - November Month of Holiday Cards
5. AAA Cards - #104 Christmas

 

Tiny Blooms

I seem to have fallen into a new chapter of my crafting after joining an ATC swap.  These are so quick and easy to make, I am not surprised they are addictive!
I actually made a few a while ago after deciding to use up my scraps of thick card, but then I put them aside and other things took over. The swap however, plus Power Poppy's latest challenge of 'Mini & Mighty' gave me a push to make some more (I will be sharing those from the swap once the recipient has received them). 
I've tried Distress Oxides for the first time on these ATCs, and used a different technique for each.
Lanterns - Distress Ink applied to acrylic block, spritzed and 'stamped' onto the card. Repeated a few times.
Roses - Distress Oxide applied directly onto the card, spritzed, repeated.
Tulips - Distress Oxide blended around the edges using a sponge, spritzed, repeated. 

Product list:

• White cardstock
• Distress Inks - Dried Marigold, Forest Moss & Stormy Sky
• Distress Oxides - Worn Lipstick & Fired Brick
• Sequins
• ProMarkers - 
• Lanterns - Pine, Leaf Green, Moss, Burnt Orange, Pumpkin, Amber, Gold & Canary
• Roses - Lush Green, Moss, Antique Pink, Sunkissed Pink, Pale Pink, Almond, Midnight, China Blue, Cobalt, Denim, Blue Pearl, Powder Blue, Warm Grey 1 & 2
• Tulips - Cool Grey 1-4, Holly, Forest Green, Bright Green, Shale, Crimson, Berry & Lipstick

I am entering my ATC's into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Mini & Mighty
2. Creative Craft Cottage - #98 Use a Sentiment
3. Creative Fingers - #139 AG
4. Digi Choosday - WK43 AG
5. Double D - LEAVE it to me!