Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge #4

I have a card to share for the Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge #4 - some new stamps came today just in time for me to join in again.  This week, the theme is VINTAGE..... and I love VINTAGE.

Here's my card:

 I've used Valentine Cherrie with Rose - a sweet stamp that can be used for lots of different ocassions.
I've used Websters papers - they go well with this vintage theme - some of the papers have been cut to create a paper-tole effect around the edges.
The image has been coloured with Copic Markers!
Here's a closer look:

 The chipboard birdcage with bird is from Stuff 2 Scrap - I've coloured in the little birdie with my Copics and added some twine.

 ....... some lace doily trim, roses and a sentiment.

I love how this card came together and hope you do too - thanks Pink Ladies for another fabulous challenge.

Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge #3

Happy Australia Day!!!

Today I have a card to share for the Tickled Pink Stamp Challenges - it's a sketch one and a really fun one too.  I'm on a roll with these challenges and love having the inspiration everyweek to use some of my stamps.

So here's the sketch:

 And here's my card:

 I've used 60's Ivy from the Lolita's - the dress has been paper pieced and I've coloured the rest with Copics!
The papers are by Basic Grey - Olivia.
Some of the embellishments are an adhesive black heart (found at my local discount store), some paper roses, lace and a sentiment.
Here's a closer look:

Thanks for a great sketch Pink Ladies.
Happy crafting and have a great day - we are off to the beach for a family day out!

Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge #2 - I (heart) you

Tickled Pink Stamps have their second challenge going - I (heart) You!!  I just love the Cherrie stamps and have some more coming soon.  But in the meantime, I've improvised with the Christmas Cherrie.

Here's my card:

 As I mentioned, I've used the Christmas Cherrie - instead of the Christmas ornament, I've punched out some paper hearts, distressing them and then adding a rose - then I've placed it over the ornament image!
I've used Webster's Paper - Life's Portrait - they have a great vintage feel to them.
The image has been coloured with Copics, then I've used my oval cutters to create a series of ovals, distressing then layering each one.  Lately, I have a 'thing' for off-setting my image so it comes off the card a little - now I've done it again!!
I've stitched some lace trim (which you can hardly see now), added some ribbon and button and made a tag for the sentiment.
Here's a closer look:

Thanks for the fun challenge Pink Ladies!!

Not much scrapbooking happening as yet - I've just been enjoying some fun card challenges.  But I have a project planned which I can hopefully share very soon - an OTP item - something I haven't done in a while!

Happy crafting.

Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge #1 - anything goes

The Tickled Pink Stamps have a new challenge blog - it's all about cute, pink and quirky and since I just love their new range of Cherrie Stamps - I joined in with their first challenge - ANYTHING GOES!

Here's my card using Cherrie with Cupcake:

 This is a 13cm x 13cm square card with a Kraft base - I've layered coloured cardstock and used some pattern paper by Basic Grey - Nook & Pantry - I've used this same paper to do some paper-piecing on the image.  I love the effect this gives!
The image has been stamped in Memento Ink and coloured with Copics.  I've added a small heart button to the cupcake.  Then I've used by Nesties to create the shape, layering onto some Melon Mambo by Stampin'Up.
I've also added some stitching with my sewing machine around the edges - another thing I love to do and you will def. be seeing more of that.
The embellishments include a pink doily from my Etsy store, sentiment, twine, button and rhinestones.
Here's a closer look:

Keep an eye out for the twine - I will be stocking some great colours in my shop - Creative Bits -  when it re-opens in a few weeks.
I just got to this challenge on time - I started the card a few days ago, but with school holidays there have been lots of interuptions - good ones that is!  So I'm off to link it up! 
Happy crafting!!

Lollipop Challenge #9 - Chocolate Cupcakes.

Well, today it's another challenge from the Lollipop Ladies - we hope you enjoyed the past challenge - it was great to see some beautiful and bright creations.

Onto the next challenge - it's Chocolate Cupcakes with a bonus to add swirls - check out this yummy inspiration.

And here's my card:

 I had the perfect stamp for this challenge - Cupcake Cherrie from Tickled Pink Stamps.  I've stamped her in Memento Rich Cocoa ink and coloured with Copics.  I've paper-pieced the cupcake and added glossy accent to the icing to make it shine!  I've cut around the image then poped onto a white doily.
The pattern paper is by Basic Grey - check out the little swirls.  I've also embossed the centre strip with the Swirly embossing folder.
The sentiment is a digital freebie from Bizzy Becs - I've printed this out, then used my circle cutter to create the layers.  I've added a cupcake brad to the centre of this.
Lastly I've added some roses and pin.
Here's a closer look:

I hope I've inspired you to join along this week.  It's a fun challenge and there is a great prize up for grabs.  Head over to the challenge blog to view all the details.  And be sure to check out all the fabulous inspiration from the Design Team.
Thanks for coming by.

Lollipop Ladies Challenge #8

It's time for another challenge over at the Lollipop Ladies - I've been asked to stay on as Design Team member for another three months which is just fabulous - I've really enjoyed these inspiration challenges.  I'm looking forward to inspiring you with more creations every two weeks and to share this with other fabulous girls too.  Pop over to the Lollipop Ladies blog to check out some of the new Candy Stripes.

On to the challenge now, we are up to #8 and it's all about Jelly Beans and adding Gloss. 

I was inspired by all the bright colours so I've created a fun card using a Swiss Pixie stamp by CC Designs and some colourful paper by Echo Park.

 The image has been coloured with Copics and I've added some glossy accent to the flowers and her boots.  I've used my Nesties - Labels 8 - love this die-cut shape!  And by poping the accent over to the side, I haven't covered up too much of the pretty paper.
Lastly, I've added some spotty green ribbon, tied off with a bright pink button from the Chip-Chop Shop!
Here's a closer look:

 Hope you like this card and I hope that you are inspired to join us for this fun challenge - the details are at the Lollipop Ladies Challenge blog - we look forward to checking out your work soon.

Lollipop Ladies - Challenge #7

Today I have a card to show you for the latest challenge over at the Lollipop Ladies - we are already up to Challenge #7.  Haven't they been so much fun?

The new challenge is all about donuts - yummy; and the added bonus is chocolate!

 Here's my creation for the challenge:

 I've gone with a birthday party theme - there's always donuts at a party as well as chocolate cake!
So I've used this cute image from My Favourite Things - this one is Birthday Princess.  I've stamped her in Memento Rich Cocoa Ink and coloured with Copics - I've added some stickles to the cake!
The little dress has been 'paper-pieced' using some pattern paper.
I've used my CM Oval cutter and punched out lots of smaller circles to create the scallop border.
The pattern paper is Basic Grey - Nook & Pantry - I've co-ordinated that with some Stampin'Up colours - choc chip, regal rose and a new colour - Daffodil Delight.
I've added a little cluster of embellishments - ribbon, button and some paper roses.  The sentiment is from the same stamp set.
Here's a closer look:

I really enjoyed putting this card together.  We hope you will join us this week - head over to the Lollipop Ladies to view all the details of how you can join in the fun.  And I look forward to seeing your lovely creations.
Thanks for coming by.

Lollipop Ladies Challenge

Hope you are all having a great week - today I have a card for the new challenge over at the Lollipop Ladies - this one is yummy and I'm sure everyone loves: Strawberries and Cream.  The bonus challenge is layering.

Here's my card:

 Strawberries and Cream reminds me of a tea-party with sponge cake and cupcakes and of course a good pot of tea!! 
So I've gone with this cute image - Cupcake Kikki -  CC Designs.  I've coloured with Copic Markers and used the Labels Eight Nestabilities to cut out.  The pattern paper is by Kaisercraft - Candy Lane Collection. The 6x6 paper pad comes with die-cuts too which I've used for the little tag.  I've added the sentiment 'celebrate' along with a rose and pearl string.
I've also added in some lace trim and two pearl brads.
Here's a closer look:

We would really love for you to join in with this weeks challenge - pop over to the Lollipop Ladies challenge blog to view all the details.  Look forward to seeing your fabulous creations.

Magnolia Down Under Challenge #64

Good-morning - it's time for another Magnolia Challenge from Magnolia Down Under.  This week our group had fun with the latest challenge - to create a card using Fancy Folds. 

I've made a gate-fold card!

I've used Tilda with Curls from the Wedding Collection.  Stamped with Memento Ink Black, coloured with Copics and then cut-out.  I've added a bunch of small red roses tied with ribbon.

Pattern papers are by October Afternoon and I've also used Ruby Red cardstock from Stampin'Up.

On one side of the gate-fold I've attached a scallop circle, cut using the Nestabilities.  To this I've added a paper lace doily and then adhered the Tilda image.

I've made a flower embellishment from vintage bookprint and pattern paper, with a rose to the centre.

Here's a closer look:

The inside of the card has been lined with more pattern papers and vintage bookprint.

I hope you are inspired to join us for this weeks challenge - pop over to the Magnolia Down Under blog to view all the details.  We also have some new Design Team members joining us, so I'm sure you will be seeing lots of fabulous, new inspiration over the next weeks.  I look forward to seeing what you come up with.  Have a wonderful day.

Lil Lolita Boutique Challenge #14

Lately, I haven't had much time to play around with extra challenges other than for the Design Teams  - but this past weekend, I got some extra stamping time in.  I made this card for the latest challenge over at Lil Lolita Boutique Challenges - the challenge this week is to use music sheets or something music related - how fun - I love incorporating music paper into my creations. Here's my creation:

I've used 60's Ivy which is available at Tickled Pink stamps in rubber and digital!

I've done a little paper-piecing on her dress using some Basic Grey paper and then coloured the rest in with Copics!  I've also added some glitter using my Spica pens.  These are fun but it's hard to pick up the effect on camera.

As well as adding in some music paper, I've also stamped music notes onto the Melon Mambo using a stamp from Kaisercraft.

I've made a cluster of flowers, which includes a hand-made ruffled flower using vintage bookprint and a rose to the centre.

Lastly, I've added in the sentiment - a stamp by Amy Rysavy - Summer Favourites.

Here's a closer look:

Pop over to the Lil Lolita Boutique Challenge blog to view all the details if you wish to join in the fun - thanks for coming by.

Magnolia Down Under Challenge #62

Hey everyone, it's time for another Magnolia Creation - MDUC have a fun challenge this week - Fins-Feathers-Fur - add any of these to your creations!

Here's what I've come up with:

This Writing Tilda with her feather pen worked perfectly for this challenge.  I've stamped the image in Memento Rich Cocoa and coloured with Copics!

The papers are from October Afternoon - these yellows and blues are such happy colours and I love the patterns.

I've used my Arch Latice punch from Martha Stewart on the strip of turquoise cardstock.

Then I've made an arrangement of blue, yellow and white flowers, a blue doily and a white feather, finishing off with a satin bow.

Here's a closer look:

We would love you to join us for this fun challenge - pop over the the Magnolia Down Under Challenge blog for all the details and be sure to check out all the amazing inspiration from the Design Team too.  Look forward to seeing your wonderful creations soon.

Magnolia Down Under Challenge #60

Goodmorning Magnolia fans - I have a card to share for the new challenge over at Magnolia Down Under.

Today we have a colour challenge:  BLUE, GREEN, BROWN, PINK & ORANGE.

I had lots of fun making my card with these colours.

Here's my creation:

I've used Long Tilda as my Magnolia Stamp and I've used pastel shades of all these colours - I found this easier to work with!

To evenly incorporate all the colours, I've trimmed squares of cardstock to create the background.  I've also added some background stamping to these to create some texture. 

Tilda has been stamped in Memento Rich Cocoa ink and coloured with Copics!  I've used my circle trimmers to create the circles, then matted onto a paper lace doily.

I've arrange roses, leaves and chandelier garlands to make it look pretty.

And lastly I've added a sentiment from the stamp set Summer Sentiments by Amy Rysavy.

Here's a closer look:

If you would love to join in with these fun challenges, head over to the Magnolia Down Under Challenge blog to view all the details.  Be sure to check out all the amazing creations from the Design Team too. 
Have a beautiful day.

The Lollipop Ladies - Challenge #2 = Cupcake.

The Lollipop Ladies are back with Challenge #2 - we have a fun one for you this fort-night - check out this yummy inspiration picture in all of it's 'pinkness'.  The added bonus challenge is 'ruffles'

Here's my creation for this challenge:

My inspiration came from the lovely pink colour and the cup-cake itself. 

I've used Melon Mambo from Stampin'Up and teamed it with some paper from Basic Grey - Nook & Pantry.

I've used a cupcake stamp from my stash - coloured in the bottom half, then added layers of pink felt, a brad and flower.  For the ruffles, I've stiched some pink fabric to the cardstock - I love how this turned out and I think I'm going to be doing this some more!

Here's a closer look at the details:

We'd love to see you join in for these fun challenges - pop over to The Lollipop Ladies to see how you can play along.  Look forward to seeing your sweet creations.

Inkspiration Sketch Challenge

After a little break, the Inkspirations are back with another fun challenge for you - this week we have this amazing sketch - check it out!!!

Here's my creation:

At first I was a little daunted by this sketch - there are different layers and elements everywhere....... but it all came together and I'm really happy with the end result.

I've used this cute image from My Favourite Things called Tree Swing - makes for a great boys card.

I've used pattern papers from Bo Bunny - Block Party - love all the bright colours!

I've arranged the papers as per the sketch.  The image is coloured with Copic Markers, then I've cut out and adhered onto the doily which is part of the circle element.  I've added a green button from the Chip-Chop Shop and a little red spotted one from my stash.  Then I've finished it off with the ribbon and sentiment from the same stamp set.

Here's a closer look:

I really hope you will join us this week - it's a fun challenge and so many possibilities!  You can find the details of how to play over at Makeesha's website - Inkspirations - be sure to check out all the wonderful work from the Design Team too.
I look forward to seeing all of your amazing creations.