Happy Bee-Day at The Paper Shelter

Hello Crafty Peeps,

Time is flying and we are already into March. Hopefully you have better spring weather than I do!

This week's theme at The Paper Shelter is In The Garden, so you can interpret that how you like.

I have used 'The Queen Bee' for a fun layered birthday card.

I couldn't resist this punny sentiment!

I edged her wings with white marker to make them seem more transparent.

Of course her wings also needed some sparkle!

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

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

You can also share your creations over in our brand new Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Scrapbook.com patterned paper - Sherbet
• Hexagon dies
• Bee dimensional stickers
• Posca Paint Pen - White
• Wink of Stella - Clear
• ProMarkers - Ginger, Saffron, Oatmeal, Blush, Black, Cool Grey 4+5, Sunflower, Gold, Deep Mocha, Cocoa, Raw Sienna, Yellow, Warm Grey 1+2, Moss, Pear Green, Olive, Umber, Powder Blue, Cloud Blue & Holly
• Prismacolor Pencils - Black, Dark Brown, Peach, Light Peach & Pumpkin Orange

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. WC&C Challenge - #14 ATG
2. The Paper Funday Challenge - #63 ATG/The DIES Have It
3. The Divas That Cut Paper - A Lawn Fawn March ATG
4. Simon Says {Wednesday} - Add A Sentiment
5. Simon Says {Monday} - Bright & Cheerful
6. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #566 ATG
7. Double D Challenge - First Signs of Spring
8. Allsorts Challenge - WK770 Spring
9. Snippets Playground - #475 ATG (snippets used - patterned paper)

Winter Blues at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's time for another challenge at The Paper Shelter and this time the theme is Colours Of Winter.

I have used a page from the 'Charming Vintage Teacups' PDF colouring book and coloured it in shades of blue for fairly simple card. I like the contrast of using such cold colours for something that would usually be giving warm vibes!

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

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Corner dies
• YNS Glitter Gumdrops - Enchanted Forest
• ProMarkers - Cornflower, Pebble Blue, Powder Blue, China Blue, Indigo Blue, Royal Blue, True Blue, Denim Blue, Duck Egg, Cool Aqua, Cobalt Blue, Blue Pearl, Sky Blue & Cloud Blue
• Wink of Stella - Clear

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Simon Says {Wednesday} - ATG
2. Crafter's Cafe - #303 Feminine
3. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #218 ATG
4. Allsorts - WK 756 Colours Of Winter

Sparkly Thanks at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

We have resumed our normal schedule at The Paper Shelter and Team B are back this week with a brand new challenge. The theme this time is Make It Sparkle, so get out those bling embellishments and sparkly papers and show us your creativity!

I have used 'Lotus Fairy', alongside lots of glitter paper for a layered thank you card.

I created a simple 'bubble' background for the fairy

It's never easy showing shimmer on a full card photo!

The glitter card shows better under a light.

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

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Card blank
• Core'dinations Glittersilk card
• Distressed corner die
• Sizzix Stampin' Up Embosslits 'Beautiful Wings' dies
• Sizzix Flourish dies
• Thanks die
• Liquid Pearls - White Opal & Bronze
• Wink Of Stella - Clear
• ProMarkers - Deep Mocha, Burnt Sienna, Cinnamon, Tan, Saddle Brown, Raw Sienna, Black, Cool Grey 5, Azure, Sky Blue, Arctic Blue, Powder Blue, Pastel Green, Tea Green, Buttercup, Primrose, Pastel Yellow, Gold, Sunflower, Hot Pink, Carmine, Baby Pink & Cloud Blue

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2335 ATG
2. Allsorts Challenge - WK744 ATG
3. Aud Sentiments - #305 - Tag It! and/or a Thank You + a Sentiment
4. Butterfly Challenge - #187 Butterflies Galore
5. Crafter's Café - #300 Colours Of The Garden
6. Snippets Playground - #462 ATG

Beach Yourself at The Paper Shelter

Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's time for another challenge at The Paper Shelter and this week we are asking you to Get Outside, so use those outdoor activity images for any kind of craft.

I have gone for a non-traditional summer image 'Witch On A Beach' - Witches aren't just for Halloween, they need a vacation too!

I did something I haven't done before, and merged the pre-coloured background 'paper' with the uncoloured image to create a full scene. I think it turned out really well, so I will be using this technique again.

I used 3D Gloss to give some shine to the sunglasses

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

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Cardstock
• ProMarkers - Champagne, Sandstone, Caramel, Burnt Sienna, Cinnamon, Chocolate, Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Almond, Dusky Pink, Cool Grey 5, Black, Henna, Saddle Brown, Holly, Pine, Prussian, Crimson, Berry, Red, Cocoa, Gold, Sunflower, Yellow, Raw Sienna, Spice, Amber, Blush, Aubergine, Plum, Burgundy, Burnt Orange, Pumpkin & Cool Grey 4
• Anita's 3D Gloss

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Allsorts - WK732 Birthday/ATG
2. Classic Design Challenge - #6 ATG
3. Crafty Calendar - June, Summertime
4. Creative Inspirations - Something For The Girls
5. Creative Knockouts - #496 Outside Fun

A Rockin' Birthday at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's time for another challenge over at The Paper Shelter and we have a fun theme for you this week - Music and/or Dance, so break out those instruments of craft and show us what you've got! 

Please remember to follow the theme, as we have had several entries lately that aren't quite fitting.

I wanted to use a super cute paper I have, so I chose 'Rock Star' as she matches it perfectly.

I couldn't resist keeping the image fairly duo-tone and mostly sticking to pink and black, with a little purple thrown in. And of course I had to give her a punky hair colour!

To complete the theme I had to use a musical sentiment.

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

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Forever In Time patterned paper
• Sentiment die
• Swarvoski Hotfix elements
• ProMarkers - Wild Orchid, Pink Pearl, Cinnamon, Tan, Dusky Pink, Satin, Almond, Black, Cool Grey 4+5, Pale Pink, Carmine, Hot Pink, Pine, Ocean Teal, Maroon, Mulberry, Saddle Brown, Cocoa, Aubergine, Plum & Cool Grey 1+3
• Prismacolor Pencils - Metallic Silver, White, Black, Process Red & Hot Pink
• Posca Paint Pen - White

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Dream Valley - #295 ATG
2. Monday Greetings - May Celebrate
3. Creations In Pink - #58 ATG Mainly Pink
4. Passion For Markers - WK692 Make It Square
5. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2321 Bingo

Contemplating Butterflies at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's time for another challenge over at The Paper Shelter and this week we are asking you to Embellish It, so break out that bling!

I am showing off a brand new image 'Contemplating Butterflies', which is perfect for this theme and also this time of year. I have seen a few butterflies about lately, but not so many varieties as I used to see back home.

For a change, I chose the papers first then coloured the image to match.

I added some more butterflies and finished them off with some gems. I doubled the die cut with a black layer to help the butterflies stand out more against the busy paper.

And the finishing touch is some paper flowers with fuzzy centres.

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

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Scrapbook.com Playful paper
• Butterfly dies
• Stitched Square dies
• Gems
• Recollections paper flowers
• Stampin' Up Flower Centres
• ProMarkers - Cloud Blue, Chocolate, Saddle Brown, Raw Sienna, Cool Grey 1-4, Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Oatmeal, Blush, Ivory, Bright Orange, Amber, Sunflower, Yellow, Emerald, Mint Green, Meadow Green, Red, Duck Egg, Mandarin, Midnight Blue, Forest Green, Grass, Spice, Ginger, Petrol Blue, Marine, Sandstone & Caramel

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. The Corrosive Challenge - #5 ATG
2. Crafty Gals Corner - #243 Flowers For Mom
3. Double D Challenges - Flowers
4. Crafty Catz - #637 ATG
5. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2319 ATG

Santa's Holiday Fun at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

I'm back with some inspiration for our latest challenge at The Paper Shelter and this time we are asking you to share your creations featuring Modes Of Transport.

I decided to use this theme to get started on my Christmas cards, so used 'Xtreme Xmas!'. Santa is having a fun time snowboarding before he needs to get to work delivering gifts.

I used Snowfall Accents and some 3D gloss to add some extra texture and details.

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

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Card blank
• Coloured cardstock
• Die-Cut sentiments
• Die-Cut snowflake corners
• X-Cut Circle die
• Gems
• Sizzix Textured Dots embossing folder
• Stampin' Up Snowfall Accents
• Anita's 3D Gloss
• ProMarkers - Cloud Blue, Cool Grey 1-3, Sunkissed Pink, Black, Cool Grey 5+4. Holly, Lush Green, Emerald, Berry Red & Lipstick Red
• Posca Paint Pen - White

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Worldwide Crafters & Colorists - #4 ATG
2. Classic Design Challenge - #4 ATG
3. Crafts Galore Encore - #110 ATG
4. Crafty Calendar - April Die-Cuts

Falling For Steampunk

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

Well the cooler weather is certainly settling in here now, with lots of rain on the forecast. It's a great excuse for crafting though! Krista Smith has an end of summer challenge in her Facebook group right now, so I thought it was about time that I coloured this image that I printed off ages ago ('Steampunk Style' from back in the Saturated Canary days).

Steampunk always make me think of sepia tones, which are very autumnal, so I've kept the whole card with a sepia vibe.

Thank you for taking the time to visit today

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Card blank
• Bronze card
• Gear die
• Paper flowers
• Plastic flower centre
• Distress Inks - Frayed Burlap, Vintage Photo & Walnut Stain
• ProMarkers - Cocoa, Caramel, Umber, Burnt Sienna, Saddle Brown, Champagne, Raw Sienna, Sandstone, Walnut & Cinnamon
• Prismacolor Pencils - Sienna Brown, Dark Brown, Light Umber, Burnt Ochre, Pumpkin Orange & White

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. The Cutie Pie Challenge - #162 Girls
2. The Corrosive Challenge - #8 ATG
3. Digi Choosday - WK33 ATG
4. Cute Card Thursday - #691 ATG
5. Crafty Creations - #424 ATG
6. Crafts Galore Encore - #90 ATG
7. Classic Design Challenge - #8 ATG
8. I ♥ ProMarkers - #441 ATG

Into The Sunset

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

I recently signed up to the Sweet November Stamps newsletter and I am loving that they give their subscribers a monthly freebie. "A Love Like No Other" is now available in the store if you didn't snag it.

For this one I am imagining the pirate taking his mermaid love back into the ocean.

I'm definitely still learning when it comes to colouring my own scenes, but I like to do what I get a feeling for rather than trying for actual realism.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Card blank
• Black cardstock
• Parchment paper
• ProMarkers - Caramel, Sandstone, Cool Aqua, Duck Egg, Bright Orange, Pumpkin, Gold, Sunflower, Tulip Yellow, Buttercup, Blossom, Pink Pearl, Arctic Blue, Sky Blue, True Blue, Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Putty, Cool Grey 2 + 3, Saddle Brown, Raw Sienna, Henna, Cocoa, Black, Crimson, Poppy,. Vanilla, Pastel Yellow, Umber, Burnt Sienna, Lush Green, Mint Green, Prussian, Violet & Lilac

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. The Crafter's Cafe - #271 ATG
2. Incy Wincy - Aug 2-15 Summer/Beach
3. Crafty Creations - #424 ATG
4. Crafts Galore Encore - #90 ATG
5. Aud Sentiments - #280 ATG

Just Married at Tiddly Inks

Hello Tiddly Peeps, 

Welcome to June.! Wedding season is upon us, so I thought I'd make a card to show off one of the older Tiddly images.  'Honeymooners' is great to use on its own or to create a scene with other images or your own background.

I have chosen to make a CAS card with a simple background using my markers.

Have you made any wedding cards recently? There's a few other images that are great for the season. Please join us over in our Facebook Group to show off your latest makes.

{Creative Hugs}

Products used:

• Card blank
• Cardstock
• ProMarkers - Sandstone, Champagne, Black, Cool Grey 1-5, Burgundy, Red, Ivory, Holly, Lush Green, Forest Green, Burnt Sienna, Shale, Caramel, Satin, Lavender, Sky Blue, Arctic Blue & Powder Blue
• Prismacolor Pencils - Black, Cool Grey 50%, Crimson Red, Tuscan Red & Metallic Silver
• Fine Sharpie - Black

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. A Perfect Time To Craft - #6 ATG
2. Allsorts - WK626 Any Celebration
3. I ♥ ProMarkers - #436 ATG/Outside
4. CCC Digi Creations - #126 ATG
5. Cute Card Thursday - #689 ATG
6. Crafty Creations - #422 ATG

When Life Gives You Lemons

 Hello Crafty Peeps, 

The weather has certainly taken a turn since I posted last, so while I warm up with a cup of tea I thought it would be a great time to share a couple of new cards.

I have used images and sentiments from the Graciellie Design set 'Tea for the Soul' to make some cards for gifting. Inside they have a pocket to hold tea bags.

The image lends itself very well to a clean and simple card when used with a sentiment.  I matted onto black and coloured the rest of the card blank to match the image.

Inside is the pocket for tea bags.

I also made a layered card with the image printed smaller and using a different sentiment.

The poem inside this one is slightly different.

Thanks for stopping by today!

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Card blanks
• Cardstock
• Banner die
• X-Cut Oval die
• Spellbinders Grommet Tag die
• Brads
• ProMarkers - Bright Green, Leaf Green, Meadow Green, Sunflower, Yellow, Primrose, Cool Grey 1 & 2 and Warm Grey 1

I am entering my cards into the following challenges:

1. Creative Knockouts - #401 Flower Power
2. Simon Says Wednesday - Use Dies/Punches
3. Classic Design Challenge - #5 ATG
4. Pammies Inky Pinkies - #2120 ATG
5. Creative Moments - #214 ATG
6. A Perfect Time To Craft - #5 ATG

Bright Poppy Thanks at Tiddly Inks

 Hello Tiddly Peeps,

Have you seen the new HuggaBugs images yet? They're simply adorable. You can grab them in a set over at the Etsy store, including some fabulous extras.

I have combined Poppy Moth with one of the backgrounds to make a bright card to bring us all some sunshine!

I kept to just a few colours to help the image pop.

I love these sentiment dies that have a background part. I didn't want to have the sentiment stark black or red, so this was a great way to keep within the theme.

Are you in our Facebook Group yet? We have lots of people sharing their makes and you can too!
{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Card blank
• Black card
• Papermania Spots & Stripes Brights paper
• Recollections gems
• Thanks sentiment die
• ProMarkers - Sunflower, Sunkissed Pink, Coral, Putty, Poppy, Burgundy, Red, Black, Cool Grey 5 & Lavender
• Prismacolor Pencils - Tuscan Red, Black, Peach, Cool Grey 50% & Canary Yellow

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - #3 ATG
2. Creative Fingers - #203 ATG
3. Classic Design Challenge - #3 ATG
4. Crafts Galore Encore - #85 ATG
5. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2111 ATG