The Lollipop Ladies Challenge #13

The Lollipop Ladies Challenges are back with a new challenge - this week it's Mint Fudge - YUMMO!!  The bonus challenge is Polka Dots - how fun!!

Here's my card for the challenge:

 My card revolved around the 'spotty' pattern paper and it went from there - it was perfect for this challenge - polka dots with shades of mint green-
This is a square card - 13cm x 13cm - I've layered the various papers and then added a doily.
The image is from My Favourite Things - I've paper pieced her dress in the spotty paper and then coloured the rest with Copics.
Here's a closer look:

We would love to see you join us for this challenge - pop over to The Lollipop Ladies to view all the details and be inspired by the fabulous Design Team. 
Thanks for coming by.

Lollipop Ladies Challenge #11

Time for another challenge over at the Lollipop Ladies!  We had such a fabulous response to last weeks challenge - it was great to see so many entries. 

I think you will LOVE this next challenge: LICORICE ALLSORTS - these are one of my favourites.  The added bonus is to have BLACK in your creation.

Here's my card:

 I've used one of the sweet images from My Favourite Things - 4 leaf clover. I paper-peiced the clothes so there wasn't much colouring left to do.  But I've added some sparkle to her shoes and a pearl flower which she is holding!
Papers are by Stampin'Up - Sweet Always - these colours really suited the inspiration picture - especially with the stripes.
I've used some crochet trim and made a cluster of embellies - hand-made flower and some buttons.
Here's a closer look:

I hope you are inspired to join in with this challenge - pop over to the Lollipop Ladies to view all the details.  Be sure to check out all the amazing work from the Design Team - we look forward to seeing what you create.

Happy crafting

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.

Nice and simple - swingin by to say Hi!

Here's a card I've made with another sweet image from My Favourite Things - Pure Innocence - this one is called Tree Swing.  Isn't he cute - he reminds me of my boys and the things they love to do!!

So this is a nice and simple card - no challenges involved here.  I've used Kraft cardstock and have stamped a doily image along the bottom in Sahara Sand ink.  I've also sponged the edges in the same ink.

I've added a strip of pattern paper by Basic Grey and I even managed to sneak in some lace trim.

The image is stamped in Momento Rich Cocoa - i'm loving using this cocoa ink at the moment - have you tried this colour? - and then I've coloured in with Copics of course!

The sentiment belongs to the same stamp set and I've used SU punches. 

Here's a closer look:

And here are the Copic markers I've used:

Speaking of Copic markers - this card I entered for the Mad for Markers challenge was drawn out as a winner.  The prize for this is a 12 pack of Ciao's + Xpress IT blending card.  Thanks Sammi - this is such a generous prize - you can check out her store here: Mad for Markers Store!
And this scrapbook page made the People's Choice Award from the Out of the Hat Scrapbook challenges.
Tommorow they will have a new challenge, so I'm looking forward to seeing that one.

These little surprises have certainly made for a happy day, as well as a wonderful Pilates class tonight - that always makes me feel great!! 

Mad for Markers - Feather Blending Challenge.

I have a card for you that I've entered in the latest challenge over at Mad for Markers - it's called Feather Blending.  Sammi has done up a wonderful tutorial, demonstrating this technique.  I must say that it did take a few goes (actually lots of images ended up in the bin).  I think it has alot to do with the colours you are working with.  I finally settled on using Copic markers  G00 and Y00 and it worked out okay!  I enjoyed this technique and am glad I gave it a go.

Here's my card:

I used one of the sweet images from My Favourite Things - Birthday Princess.  Isn't she just sweet!!

The image has been stamped in Memento Rich Cocoa and then coloured with Copics of course.

I have a base card in Kraft - this measures 11cm x 11cm

Then I've used some pattern paper from October Afternoon - Fly a Kite - which you can purchase from Delicious Papercrafting.

I had some pretty yellow dotted ribbon which was perfect for this card.  I've used a doily from my stash and some pretty flowers and a half pearl.

Here's a closer look:

I love changing things around every now and then, so I have a new blog header, thanks to my talented sister Aimee - it's simple and sweet and I love the lace doily images. 
Thanks for coming by.

Inkspiration Colour Challenge #24

Oooh, my first creative post this week.  It's been a busy one, but in a good way.  I visited my family in Perth to catch up with my sister and her sweet baby. 

So today we have a colour challenge for the weekly Inkspiration Challenges.

And these are the pretty colours we need to use:

And here's my card:

For this card I chose to use a sweet image from My Favourite Things - Pure Innocence - this one is Sunshiney Day.  And I've coloured it in with Copic markers!

I have a standard size card in Apricot Appeal, then layered on some pattern paper from MME which I thought was just perfect for this challenge.

For some embellishments, I've used a border punch, some half pearls, a bit of lace trim and a small doily with button.

The sentiment accompanies this image!

Here's a closer look:

This is my inspiration for the challenge; I hope you will have a go too!!  Head over to Makeesha's for the details and you will be able to link up your creation there, so we can all view your work.  Enjoy it and be sure to check out the Design Team work, here are their links:
Cindy
Sarah-Jane
Teneale
Renee
Kirsty
Thanks for coming by; I hope to be back very soon with a few more projects I've been working on.