Wild Rose Studio New Release Mia ,,,,,,,

Hi all :-) I just made another card using one of the fab new released stamps from the Wild Rose Studio ( WRS) this image is called Mia in Kimono, isn’t she CUTE !

I followed the fab sketch on the Sketch and Stash Challenge ,,, loved it !! I coloured her with copics , decoupaged her in front of her brolly and inked the edges with green chalk ink. The papers are also from the WRS, these are from the Kalahari Dreams paper pack and I embossed a panel of Olive Green SU card using a cuttlebug folder. I used a MS Arch Lattice border punch, some red twine and some Kaiser craft pearls to finish. The sentiments are free with the stamp ,, fab !!

Challenges

Sketch and Stash,,,, Sketch + new stamp and papers, old twine

My Mum’s Craft Shop ,,,, Something Old something New ( as above)

Sweet Stampin ,,, Something Old, Something New ( as above)

Craft Your Passion ,,, Seeing Red

One Stop Craft ,,,,, Get Well Soon

Thanks for looking :-) I really appreciate you taking the time to leave me a comment :-) thanks xx

Simon Says ,,,,, Lemon and Lavender

Hi all :-) Thanks for all your fabulous entries using Jane’s lovely sketch :-)

This week we have a nice easy colour theme for you to use ,,

LEMON & LAVENDER

As always Heidi will be giving one lucky entrant a $50 spree to her fabulous Simon Says Stamp Superstore !! My first port of call every morning after checking emails is to the ‘All New Just In section,,, there is invariably some new products in there that I NEED and have to add to my wish list !!

All the DT have used Penny Black stamps for this challenge, you don’t HAVE to but am sure you all have some so why not give one an inking !!

For my card I used this gorgeous new Penny Black La Soiree stamp. I stamped the image with Memento Black ink onto Neenah card, I am so glad this is now available in store, perfect with Copics !! I coloured the image and cut her out using a Spellbinders Large Deckled Rectangle, cutting out the balloons first so that they could be slipped over the top of the die so they weren’t chopped off. I layered her bag and popped it up with pop dots for dimension, I then used my fave Star Dust stickles on her bodice and I squiggled a few lines with my copic multiliner to create a floor. The papers are from a Kaiser Craft Magic Happens pad. I made the 3 black pearls using Enamel Accents and brushed some of this onto her shoes too ,, they look like patent leather IRL !! I used a Martha Stewart Arch Lattice border punch, I tied a triple bow using a Bow Easy and added a Prima rose which I sprayed black using my Copic Air Brush. The sentiment is from Hero Arts.

The DT have made some gorgeous creations for your inspiration so pop over to the Simon Says Stamp Challenge to see them

Challenges :

Sketch Saturday ,,,, Sketch

Crazy Challenge ,,, Beautiful Women

iCopic ,,,,, Use your airbrush ( I only used it for the flower, does that count ?? it does show you can use it for a lot of things !! :-)

Stamps R Us ,,,, There was a little girl ,,, (who grew into a stunning young lady :-)

Dream Valley ,,,Ribbons

Glitter Geeks ,,,, Handbags and Gladrags ( new challenge my first entry ) :-)

Thanks for looking :-) I appreciate your comments so please leave me one :-) xx

Papertake Weekly ,,,,, Dawny’s Sketch :-)

Hi all ,,, another Tuesday and time for a new theme over on the Papertake Weekly Challenge. This week Dawny has worked her magic and has designed a fabby sketch for us to follow :-)

We are sponsored by the lovely Heidi at Simon Says Stamp so a fab $20 voucher for one lucky entrant !! :-)

I saw this card on teamie Sharon’s blog and just HAD to get this fab Nellie Snellen Taily Hair stamp !

Last summer Amy was bored ( we were camping ) and she decided it was time to give me a mini makeover ,,, starting with my hair ,,, I will post a piccy of the finished ‘Do’ at the bottom of this post :-)

I coloured her and her with Copics and decoupaged the little pup and used pop dots for dimension. I inked the edges with a pink chalk ink pad. The papers are from Pink Petticoat and I sewed all the edges on my machine. The bias ribbon is from the Ribbon Girl and the button was in my drawer, the sentiment is from a Wild Rose Studio sentiment set.

I can't believe I am blogging this piccy ,,, it will give you a giggle anyway !!!! I do bear a striking resemblance to the stamp eh !! even down to the silly grin !! rofl :-)




Thanks for looking ,,, our fab GD’s and the DT have made some gorgeous creations for you inspiration so pop over to the PTW to see them :-)

Challenges :

Crafty Cardmakers ,,, Stars and Stripes

Creative Stamp ,,,,, Dots

Forever Friends ,,,, Birthday

Stamps R Us ,, There was a little girl

Creative Inspiration ,,,, Stitching

CCEE Stampers ,,,, use PINK

Charisma Cardz ,, White + 1 other colour

Crafty Sentiments ,,,, Monochromatic

Crafts and Me ,,,, Stitches

Wild Rose Studio DT card

Hi all :-) I hope everyone is OK and you’re enjoying the lovely weather ( unless it’s horrid where you are in which case it’s a good excuse to stay indoors and craft :-))

Dulcie, the Designer and Owner of Wild Rose Studio (WRS) has just released a new set of fabulous stamps !! Woo Hoo !!

I am lucky enough to get 4 of them to play with and this is the first one I inked up ,,, Milton with Poppy ,,, isn’t he CUTE !! :-)I don’t think I ever made Milton into a Black Bear but thought he would look good in black next to a red poppy ?? what do you think ?? brown or black ??

I followed the fab sketch on the Create4Fun Challenge.

I coloured him with my trusty Copics and inked the edges with Stormy Sky distress ink. The papers are also from the WRS, I used a sheet of Faded Florals for the background and a piece of Kalahari Dreams too. The sentiment is included with the stamp ,,, good eh !! :-) I added a strip of cuttlebug embossed red card and some ribbon from my stash too. I used a Martha Stewart Butterfly punch and the flowers were made using some Nellie Snellen Punch and Emboss flowers, I added some Hero Arts black pearls to the centre

Challenges:

Create4Fun ,,,,, Sketch

One Stop Craft,,,, Get Well Soon

Secret Crafter ,,,,, Embossing

Everybody Art Challenge ,,,,, Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion ,,,,,, Seeing Red

thanks for looking :-) I really appreciate your comments so please leave me one :-) x

Totally Papercrafts and Stamp Something Challenges

Hi all I am now back from my trip and will be popping by to see you all asap :-)

It is Friday and a lovely weekend of relaxing ahead for us all , so if you have some spare time we would love to see you joining in with our challenges :-)

On the Totally Papercrafts Challenge we have the theme of

SPOTS and STRIPES ,,

sponsored by Simon Says Stamp and the Digistamp Boutique

and on the Stamp Something Challenge we have the theme of

4th July/Celebrate ,,,, red/white/blue ,,, :-)

also sponsored by Simon Says Stamp :-)

For my card I used this very cute Helz Cuppleditch Ruffles Party stamp. I coloured with copics and inked the edges with distress ink. I added glossy accents to the bone and balloons and a few dots of stickles here and there :-) The papers are from Pink Petticoat and I embossed a circle of white card with a star folder, I sewed all the edges on my machine. The star shape was cut on my cricut and I added a few white Robins Nest Dew Drops, some ribbon and a button to finish :-)

Thanks for looking :-) the DT’s have all made fabulous creations for your inspiration so hop on over to the challenge blogs to see them :-)

Challenges :

Crafts and Me ,,, In Stitches

My Mum's Craft Shop ,,, For the Boys

A Spoonful of Sugar,,,,, Ribons and Bows

Everybody Art Challenge ,,,, Anything Goes

Ladybug Crafts Inc ,,,,, use Red

Oldie But Goodie ,,, Inspired by a Country (USA) + an old stamp, I have had this for ages :-)

Cards for Men ,,,, Stars

Die Cut Dreams ,,, Red/White/Blue

Creative Inspirations ,,,, Stitching

ABC Christmas ,,,, M for Monochromatic

Hi all :-) , another scheduled post so I hope blogger does his job :-)

This week it is Delphines turn to choose the theme and she chose ,,,

M FOR MONOCHROME :-)

We are sponsored by Wags and Whiskers so a fab prize on offer ! :-), thanks Lacey :-)

For my card I used this very cute stamp from Wags and Whiskers from their very 1st release :-) I coloured her with Copics and inked the edges with Vintage Photo’s distress ink. I added Star Dust stickles here and there and used some Polar White flower soft on the hat and stocking. The papers are printed from a Bearly Mine CD and Choc Chip SU card. I made the flowers using MFT Die-namics rolled roses die cuts and the rose petals are a Martha Stewart punch. The ribbon was in my drawer and I used a charm to finish :-)

Thanks for looking, the DT have made some gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the ABC Christmas challenge blog to see them You have 2 whole weeks to join in

Simon Says ,,,,, Use Jane’s Sketch

Hi all :-) another scheduled post but I will be back tomorrow :-)

This week on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Jane has made us a fabulous sketch to follow ,,, thanks Jane xx :-)

As always one lucky entrant will win a $50 spree to the Simon Says Stamp store courtesy of the lovely Heidi :-)

For my card I used this very cute House Mouse Sensory Overload stamp :-) I coloured the image with copics and inked the background with Stormy Sky distress inks while keeping the Spellbinder circle in position,I then added Star Dust stickles and some Flower Soft. The papers are Basic Grey and I used some Tim Holtz Lavish ribbon and an adage ticket. The gorgeous roses were made using a MFT Die-namics rolled roses ( both sizes).



These were my first attempt .. aren’t they fab !! I cut them out of scraps of white card and then once they were made I sprayed them using my copic air brush. I used a Martha Stewart rose leaf and butterfly punch and finished with Robins Nest dew Drops.

Thanks for looking :-) Please pop by the challenge blog to see the gorgeous DT creations and hope you all join in !! :-)

Papertake Weekly ,,,, Here Comes Summer ,,

Hi all :-) ,, another scheduled post so am hoping this works :-)

This week on the Papertake Weekly Challenge we have the theme of

HERE COMES SUMMER,,,

I am not sure who the sponsor is so please pop over to the challenge blog to find out

This card bears a striking resemblance to the card I made for the HM&F yesterday ( same theme ! :-)) I used this very cute House Mouse Beach Bums image, coloured with copics and inked around the edges with distress inks. I made the cloudy sky background using my copic air brush, the papers are Echo Park Springtime and I embossed some blue card with a Cuttlebug bubbles folder. The ribbon is from the Ribbon Girl and I added a button and Robins Nest Dew Drops to finish :-)

Thanks for looking :-) our fab GD’s and the DT have made some gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the PTW to see them I will be home soon so I will pop by you asap :-)

House Mouse and Friends Monday ,,, Summer !!

Hi all ,,, another scheduled post ,, so fingers crossed !! :-)

This time it was Christine’s turn to chose the theme and she chose ,,,

SUMMMER ! ,, I hope the sun is shining where you are :-)

We are sponsored by Di’s Digi Downloads so some fab images on offer for one lucky entrant :-)

This Bunny Cruise image just SHOUTS summer eh,, this is me in me pool with a G&T !!

I coloured the image with Copics and masked it to create a cloudy sky, the Basic Grey Sweet Threads paper looked quite swirly I thought ! The ‘sun’ was made using a Crealies flower die and a button, the life ring is a brad, I added some twine, a gift from America, and some Robins Nest Dew Drops to finish :-)

Thanks for looking :-) our fab GD’s and the DT have made some SUPER CUTE samples for you to see so hop on over to the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge to see them ,, I will be home soon so will pop by to see what you all created asap

Stamp Something and Totally Papercrafts Challenges

Hi all ,, another scheduled post so I hope this works !! :-)

This week on the Totally Papercrafts Challenge it is Marion’s turn to choose the theme and she chose

Say it with Dies ( and punches) :-)

We are sponsored by Karens Doodles so some fab digi images on offer :-)

On the Stamp Something Challenge the theme is ,,

Something with Pretty Papers :-)

We are sponsored by Funky Kits so a fabulous Sugar Nellie prize on offer :-)

For my card I used this very cute Elsie stamp from Sugar Nellie, I have had this stamp for ages and never inked her ,, and when I went to find the link it looks like she has been discontinued !! I didn’t have time to make another card so it will have to do.

I stamped the image using Memento ink onto Neenah cardstock and coloured with Copics. I layered her skirt and top and popped up with pop dots. I glittered the heart with Star Dust stickles and glazed the underneath of her top with a glaze pen.

I bought the papers from Pink Petticoat specifically to use with this stamp, I thought the heart design was perfect, and very pretty :-)

I used Spellbinders circle and scalloped circle die cuts, Martha Stewart border and heart punch, the bias tape is from The Ribbon Girl, I sprayed a rose with copics using my copic air gun so that it matched perfectly :-)

Thanks for looking :-) the DT’s have made some fabulous cards so please pop over to the challenge blogs to see them :-) I am still on holiday so I will pop around to see you all when I get back x

Simon Says ,,,,,,Lets Play BINGO

Hi all ,, I hope blogger posts this for me ,, I am having a fab time in London at the mo’ :-)

This week on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge we have a fab game for you !! we all love to play BINGO don’t we !! especially when there is a fabby prize on offer !!

We are asking you to choose a line and make sure there are all 3 elements from that line on your creation, you can add extra things too, just make sure you tick all the boxes of 3 in a row :-) It can be straight across , straight down, or diagonal ,, you choose ! :-)

The DT all used stamps from The Greeting Farm on their creations, you don’ have to of course, but if you have them we would love you to get them inked up !!

As always Heidi will be giving one lucky entrant $50 voucher to her fabulous Simon Says Stamp store :-)

Here is the fab bingo grid, designed by Domi :-)

I used 2 down , eyelets, lace ( lacy punch) ribbon

For my card I used this very cute Cheeky Rockabilly stamp. This image always reminds me of the song, Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini, so that was what I went with :-)

To be honest I made the card, remembering that we were using TGF stamps and completely forgot the theme !! so then there was a slight panic as I wondered what I could do ,,, hence the eyelet centers on the flowers ! ,, saved ,, phew !!

I coloured the image with Copics, layered her and popped her up with pop dots. The papers are Echo Park Springtime and I faux stitched all the edges. I punched a lace border with an EK Success daisy scallop punch and slightly bowed the top strip. The flowers are a mix of Nellie Snellen Punch and emboss and and McGill Buttercup Punch. I used black eyelets for the flower centers and some gingham ribbon from my stash ,, I would have preferred to make a nice bow but I only had a little bit left so I had to make do with a knot ! :-)

Thanks for looking :-) the DT have made some fabulous creations for your inspiration so please pop over to the challenge blog to see them but before you leave please leave me a comment so I know you popped by