Wednesday 29 February 2012

Whimsy Stamps Sweet Blossom

Good Morning all just a super fast post from me today, I am sharing a simple card that I have made using a Whimsy Stamp called Sweet Blossom...


I have coloured her with markers and added some Spica pen, I have used MME Portabella Road Papers, I have added a Fancy Tag and a MFT Sentiment and a Butterfly a really super fast card, with lots of doodling...



Thank you so very much for looking today, big happy hugs love Pops x x x 

Tuesday 28 February 2012

I have a sweet little birthday card to share today...


Papers: MME Love Me

Thanks for looking!


Monday 27 February 2012

Surprise Oliver & Amelia

This week I though I would show off the cute Surprise set from The Greeting Farm featuring Oliver & Amelia. So first up is Oliver...
I have coloured Oliver with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E23/E25/E27
Clothing - B91/B93/B95/BG70/BG72/Y21/E44
Gift - R24/R27
The papers are all Echo Park A Boy's Life and I have layered with with some Bazzill Kraft cardstock. As with all the boys cards I tend to keep embellishments to a minimum, and this time I just added some buttons and string.

On to the Amelia card...
So Amelia has also been coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E17/E18/E19
Clothing - BG10/BG11/BG13/R37/R39/W3/W5/W7
The papers and cardstock are from the Bazzill Worth Remembering range and I have simply added some ribbon that came wrapped around one of my Xmas pressies and also some jet pearl bling and a Craftwork Cards die-cut sentiment.

Don't forget we have our own Challenge Blog now....Die-ing for a Challenge. You can find it HERE.

Sunday 26 February 2012

Is spring on the way?

I sure do hope so, I am loving the lighter afternoons instead of going to work and coming home in the black dark.  So I decided to help spring on its way today and made a card with one of the new Stampavie images by Penny Johnson.

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The stamp is Little Tobi watering the Roses and the sentiment is also one of their new release from the With Love SentimentsThe paper is from the My Mind’s Eye Vanity Fair pad.

 

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hugs

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Thursday 23 February 2012

Feel Better Dragonfly

So, have you checked out our new challenge blog yet? Die-Ing For A Challenge is a monthly challenge where you have to use dies as well as making your card based on the monthly theme. Tracy is giving away a fab prize this month and they challenge is 'anything goes' couldn't be easier!

For my card, I have first taken a white card blank and added a strip cut using the MFT Die-Namics Solid Bracket Border die from DB Dragonfly CS. I have then cut out a circle using a Nestabilities Circle {currently not in stock but can be ordered} from more white CS. I have cut a Doohickey Dragonfly first from DB Swimming Pool CS and then vellum and added MME Lush Rhinestones to the body. I have finished it off with the sentiment from the MFT Dies-Namics Notched Tag Die & Stamp Set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink.


Please click the links to be taken to the shop and I look forward to seeing all your challenge cards! Thanks for visiting, I'll see you next Thursday!

Wednesday 22 February 2012

New Whimsy Stamp meet Bud

Good morning all today I am sharing a new super cutie from Whimsy Stamps this is one of Crissy's fabulous rubber stamps and is called Bud...      


I have coloured her with pencil crayons and added some chalk to her ears and cheeks, I have added a touch of Stardust to her ribbon, inst she gorgeous, I have used Bo Bunny Sophie SilhouetteMME Lush Pink FloralMME Lush Polka Dots, all edges have been distressed with chalk inks, I have doodles along the edges, I have added a strip of Lace and some Seam Binding, I have tied a bow and added a single 15mm Rose to the bow, I have added a Fancy Tag with a MFT Sentiment and some Flat Pearls, a few hearts and a Butterfly...



Thank you so very much for looking today big hugs Love Pops x x x 

Monday 20 February 2012

King of the Wild Things!

As Bev mentioned our new challenge blog got off the ground with it's first challenge on Saturday...Die-ing for a Challenge...why not hop over HERE and take a quick look.

For my card I used a Christy Croll image for Stamping Bella called King of the Wild Things which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E47
Costume - YG03/YG05/R37/R39/W0/W2
The papers are all Bo Bunny It's My Party which I have layered with some Bazzill Cardstock. In line with the challenge, I have used a selection of dies and die-cuts. I have used CC Designs Balloons and Squiggles, and a Nestabilities circle. I have also used a Martha Stewart Zig Zag punch on the border, some stud bling, Bakers Twine and a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Remember you have a whole month to join in with our challenge...and as it is our first one we have an Anything Goes theme.

Sunday 19 February 2012

Katie

Did you know Dies to Die For now has  it’s very own monthly challenge blog, Die-ing for a Challenge?  This is the card I made for the first challenge which , is sponsored by Dies to Die For and the prize is a fab £25 voucher to spend in the store.  Can’t be bad hey?
I have used one of the gorgeous new Sarah Kay stamps on my card today.  She is called Katie, such a little doll and is in stock now at D2D4.  I have used two dies on my card – Marianne Design Creatables - Designer Doily – LR0130 and also a Memory Box Pearl Lace border die.
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The stunning papers are Marianne Design Eline's Huis Paper Bloc A4 - Pale Pastels, I have resisted using these for so long, they are just stunning and it took me ages to pluck up the courage to cut in to them lol.
Katie has been coloured with Copics and Prismacolor pencils
Skin: E11, 00, 000, 0000, R30
Hair: E25, 23, 50 and dark umber pencil
Beige: E43, 42, 41, 40 and warm grey 20% pencil
Pink: R83, 81, RV000, 0000 and Tuscan red pencil
Flowers: R89, 85, G46, 43
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I have used some yummy Dusty Attic chipboards (that will be in stock at Dies to Die For any day now) – the feathers I have used as leaves (after coating them with Picket Fence Distress Paint) and edging with Stickles
I have also used a small Dusty Attic padlock and key and given them the same treatment as before.  The gorgeous Grand Lace Trim has been cut in half (love being thrifty lol).

hugs
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Thursday 16 February 2012

Happy Birthday

Hi all, my card today is a male themed one. I don't know about you but I struggle with these. I have taken some Bazzill Kraft CS and made this into a base. I have then taken some Bazzill Maraschino CS and layered this with Echo Park Little Boy Sailboats paper and added this to the base. I have taken the banner type dies from the MFT Die-Namics First Place Award Set and cut this with more Marischino CS. I stamped the 'happy' in the greeting from the CC Designs Amy R Big Words set in Memento Ladybug ink and then the 'birthday' from the CC Designs Amy R Handy Additions set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on to more Kraft CS. I have then cut this out with a Nestabilities Rectangle die {currently not in stock but can be ordered} and added to the base with 3D foam pads. I have cut a star using the MFT Die-Namics Stacking Stars set and added this to the panel. I have finished the card by adding Pebbles Inc Candy Dots to the blue panel.


Thanks for visiting today. Please click the links to be taken to the shop. See you next Thursday,

Wednesday 15 February 2012

Babette cuddling kitty

I have another sneak peak to share today this one is a new release from Stampavie and is called Babette Cuddling Kitty and a proper Sarah Kay stamp, she is just gorgeous, and they should be in shop very soon....



I have stamped her on to Neenah Card and coloured her with Pro Markers and a few white highlights, using my favourite in the whole world ever papers, MME Blush (if I could I would buy hundreds of these pads they are just so me) all the edges have been distressed with chalks, I have added a get well sentiment and stickers for the name, a Pearl Heart and a selection of flowers, the lace is a bit of scrap with a button and a Butterfly  with some Flat Pearls and of course Stardust my very last little bit I even cut the top of to get to it...




Thank you so very much for looking and any comments that you leave today, big happy hugs love Pops x x x

Tuesday 14 February 2012

Sending you hogs & kisses...

Happy Valentine's Day!
I couldn't let today go by without sharing a little love :D


Image & Sentiment: Cupig
Coloured with Promarkers


Hope you have a day full of love 

Leann
x



Monday 13 February 2012

Sunday on a Monday...

Just a quick post...running a little late today, had an unfortunate accident with a cup of coffee all over my project!!!

Image: TGF Sunday 
Papers: My Minds Eye Kraft Funday - Everyday Fun & Happy Days, Bazzill Kraft Cardstock
Coloured with Copics

Make sure you come back tomorrow as the lovely Leann has a fab little Valentine's project to share with you.
Caz x

Sunday 12 February 2012

One for the boys

I am not a fan of making boys cards but I just love this little guy so much I had to ink him up!  The stamp is from Stampavie and is called Michael.  Isn’t he just the cutest little lad!  He will be in stock at Dies to Die For soon, as soon as they land I will let you know.  All the new releases are on order and just awaiting delivery.

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The paper is My Mind’s Eye Fiddlesticks 6 x 6 pad, one of the new ones that was released at CHA. 

The sentiment is by Tina Wenke for Stampavie and will also be in stock at Dies to Die For soon. 

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Michael was coloured with Copics and Prismacolor pencils

Hair and shoes: E25, 23, 50 and dark umber pencil
Skin: E11, 00, 000, 0000, R30
Shorts, Socks: BG75, 72, 70 and muted turquoise pencil
Bear, top E43, 42, 41, 40 and French grey 50% pencil
Shadows (under feet) W5, 3, 1 ,0, 00 and (around boy) W1, 0, 00

hugs

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Thursday 9 February 2012

Ella Lollipop

I have a little card to share with you today using one of the cute Stamping Bella stamps available in the Dies to Dies for shop. I have used Ella Lollipop and coloured her with Copic Markers. She has been mounted to MME Lost & Found 2 Blush Paper {which is sadly being discontinued by MME} and Bazzill Kraft CS. The greeting has been stamped on to a tab I have cut using one of the tabs from the MFT Die-Namics Mini Tabs Foursome Set.



STAMPS:

INK:

COLOURING MEDIUM:
Copic Markers - E0000, E000, E00, R11, E33, E34, E37, R81, R83, R85, N2, N3, Blender Pen

CARDSTOCK/PAPER:

TOOLS:

EMBELLISHMENTS:

Thanks for visiting today, see you next Thursday,

Wednesday 8 February 2012

Cupboard full of surprises

I have another Stampavie sneak peek to share.  This one is by Penny Johnson and is called A Cupboard full of surprises.  And I have used one of the new Tina Wenke sentiments, isn’t it just perfect for friendship cards?  They will be in stock at Dies to Die For very soon!
 
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Unfortunately the paper I have used has been DISCONTINUED so Tracy will not be able to stock it, apologies for this Sad smile
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The stamp has been coloured with Copics.
 
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Sunday 5 February 2012

Bev's Post

I am posting another sneak peak for Bev today while she is away or travelling home.....


This is another of the gorgeous Sarah Kay stamps that will be available very soon isn't this card gorgeous....


Thank you for looking today hugs Pops x x x

Saturday 4 February 2012

Hogs & Kisses

Hi there, here is card I have made using one of the gorgeous CC Designs stamps and combined him with even more gorgeous Echo Park paper and super cute 'furry' brads.



STAMPS:

INK:

COLOURING MEDIUM:
Copic Markers - RV10, RV11, RV32, RV34, B32 & Blender

CS/PAPER:

TOOLS:
Square Nestabilities (currently not in stock but can be ordered)

EMBELLISHMENTS:


See you next week,
Michelle xx

Friday 3 February 2012

Stampavie new release

And how gorgeous is she, this is one of the new release stamps that are available very soon, I love this one so much in fact I just love every single one of them....



I have stamped Bibi on to Neenah Card and coloured her with markers, chalks and white pen, I have used MME Hazel andPion from the heart papers that I have distressed with chalk ink, I have added some lace from a friend and some Seam Binding with a bow, and a selection of flowers, I have added some flat pearls also from a friend, and I have added some Stardust as a girl has to sparkle....



Thank you so very much for looking today and any comments that you leave for me, big happy hugs love Pops x x x 

Thursday 2 February 2012

Lovely Lulu

Today I have a card using one of the new gorgeous Kraftin' Kimmie stamp sets, her name is Lulu and she comes in three different designs with sentiments too. I have made a base for my card using Bazzill Kraft cardstock and then added a layer of paper from the My Minds Eye Love Me 6x6 Paper Pad {love this stuff!}. I have stamped Lulu on to white cardstock and coloured her with Copic Markers. I have mounted her with Bazzill and added this to the base with foam pads. I have die cut a flower using the MFT Die-Namics Flower & Leaf Trio and added a rhinestone to the centre.



CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Bazzill Basics Kraft

Thanks for visiting today, I'll see you next Thursday

Wednesday 1 February 2012

Sweet Blossoms

Good morning everyone today I am sharing a Whimsy Stamp with you called Sweet Blossoms, you can get her HERE 


I have stamped her on to Neenah Card and coloured her with Markers and chalks, I have distressed the edges with Chalks, I have used MME Everyday Flair and Hazel papers, I have added some Seam Binding and my flowers are Curly Wild Roses, Cherry Blossoms, 25mm Open Roses, Sweetheart Blossoms, 10mm Open Roses, I have cut my own Leaves with Lily Pad Bazzill, I have used Kraft Card for my hearts and Sentiments. and added lots of Stardust as always..


Thank you so very much for popping by to see me today, biggest of hugs love Pops x x  x