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.

A trio of Christmas Vintage

Here's what I've been up to: making a few Christmas cards.  I've used the colours from the Inkspiration Challenge for this week: Kraft, White, Old Olive and Real Red!

 I've used some of the Christmas packs I have on my Etsy store - doilies and the vintage circles!

 This first card uses a new stamp from Tickled Pink Stamps - Cherrie - isn't she cute!  I've used Copics to colour in and also did some paper-piecing on the Christmas ornament.  The printed paper is computer generated - i've typed out the Christmas story.  And the sentiment is Curly Cute by Stampin'Up.

 This next card I've kept really simple with the doily and vintage Christmas circle being the focus.  Once again I've used the printed paper and the same greeting, along with the Arch Lattice punch by Martha Stewart!

 And lastly, I have made another card with a large paper lace doily, added some circles in the different colours and finally a small doily to the centre.  I've also added another vintage circle and a 'birdie button' - you can find this one is my shop too!

So there you have my trio of Christmas cards with a touch of vintage.  I've been inspired to make a few cards this year, so I'm hoping to reproduce some of these ones.
Thanks for coming by.

Tickled Pink Stamps - sketch challenge #4

Here's a card I've made for the latest sketch challenge over at Tickled Pink Stamps.  The sketch is a circle one and it was fun to work with: 

Here's my card:

The stamped image is Pearl Tidepool from Sweet November Stamps.  These mermaid series of stamps are so sweet and I'm so glad I finally got to use this one.  I was actually inspired by the wonderful Debbie when I saw her card for the Tickled Pink DT!!

I've coloured the image with Copics, then trimmed - I always leave some white - it's just a bit more forgiving!  I've also added some cute pearl flowers to the hair.

For the sketch, I've placed the circle element onto a square card which measures 13cm x 13cm..

Here's a closer look at the detail:

Pattern papers are from Basic Grey - Olivia Papers

Happy wishes sentiment is the Amy Rysavy Big words & Handy additions

I've used a pearl brad to tie the ribbon together.

Head over to the Tickled Pink Stamps blog to check out how you can play along - they have an amazing prize of a $50.00 voucher for the store - how exciting is that!

Thanks for coming by.

Tickled Pink Stamp Challenge #3

While we were away camping, I managed to colour up a few images - yes.... I took some crafting things - Copic markers and some stamps.  It was fun to sit in the camper all cozy and warm and be colouring!

I decided to use one of the images for the Tickled Pink monthly challenge - here is the sketch for this month:

And here's my card:

I've used this sweet image called Bye Bye Boy - by Mo Manning - Kellie had this one in her shop a month back or so and when I saw it, I knew it was def. a stamp I wanted for my collection. 

So he's been coloured with Copics of course and then I've used the Labels 3 from the Nestabilities to cut out - I've also done the same for the Kraft and the vintage bookprint.

The base card is Kraft, layered with Tempting Turquoise and then some pattern paper from Bo Bunny.

Included in my embellishments are a turquoise doily, checked fabric button and a felt button flower - I'm planning to have some of these added to my shop soon - they are die-cut pieces of felt and vintage bookprint, with a button to the centre.  These are fun to use and great for boys cards or scrapbook pages!

The sentiment is also from the same stamp set.

Here's a closer look:

It's still school holidays here, so not alot of time for crafting.  My boys are obsessed with Masterchef, so this morning we did a little baking of cup-cakes.  I'll be posting some photo's to my Captured blog soon.
Thanks for coming by.

Tickled Pink Stamps Guest card

Today I have a card to show you - it's another Lil Lolita for the Lil Lolita Boutique Challenges - the latest challenge is:  NO DESIGNER PAPERS; MAKE YOUR OWN.

And here's my card:

I've used Lil Lolita - Ivy - and you can find her right here at Tickled Pink Stamps

I've gone with Old Olive, Barely Banana, Kraft and White for this card -  not colours I would usually use together, but I think they work well together - I tend not to choose too many colours for the one project - usually two main colours and the one or two complimentary colours - for the background paper I've used Fifth Ave Floral and stamped up the large rose image in the green and yellow ink.

I've also made a circle from Banana cardstock, then added the En Francais BG stamp.  There's lots of sponging around the edges of all the cardstocks.

The cute Ivy image has been coloured with Copics and I've used stickles and glitter to add a bit of shine to her dress.

For the embellishments, I've used:

* wide lace from my stash

* pearl spray and leaf - Bizzy Becs - i love these pearl sprays and have just ordered a whole heap more.

* the crochet flower was from a dear friend and I've added a Basic Grey brad to the centre

* a circle sentiment and some rhinestones.

Here's a closer look at the details:

This challenge was a bit of fun and I've really enjoyed working with these quirky images from Kellie.
I hope you are inspired to join in with this challenge - just pop over to the Lil Lolita Boutique Challenge blog to see how you can join in and also check out the amazing cards from the Design Team. 
Thanks for coming by.

Lil Lolita Boutique challenge #2

The Lil Lolita Boutique has it's second challenge up and running.  I've made a card as guest designer.

Kellie gave us an inspiration picture to work with - isn't this cake so beautiful.  I was inspired by the swirls, roses and pretty colours.

And here is my card:

I've used Lilith for this card - I think she looks so shy!

I've coloured her with Copics, then used my oval cutters to cut out and also create a mat.

I've added some little flowers with a glittery brad to her hair.

For the embellishments, I've added lace, a pearl flourish, some fabric roses hand-made by me, some smaller white flowers from the Pretties Kit (SU) and a Martha Stewart butterfly punch-out.

Here's a closer look at the details:

If you'd love to join in, head over the the Lil Lolita Boutique blog to view all the details.  There's plenty more gorgeous inspiration from the Design Team members too.  Thanks for poping by.

Tickled Pink DT challenge card

I have a card for this weeks challenge from Kellie for the Pink Ladies DT - the challenge is to create a card with a B&W image and coloured papers.  I've never done a B&W image before, but I really LOVE it and will def. be doing this again. 

Here's my card - a collage style -

I've used Lil Lolita - Willow - and stamped her onto watercolour paper, then coloured in with ink and aqua painter.  She's been cut out then poped up with dimensionals onto the card.

As I said before, this is a collage style card - lots of different elements added here.

The papers are Pink Paislee - 365 degrees - which you can give from Delicious Papercrafting.

For my collage items I've used:

* Wild Cards - Fly a Kite - October Afternoon

* yellow button from Lil Red Rocket

* pearls

* frame charm with a digital collage picture

* paper lace doilies

* ribbon

* tag and sentiment

Here's a closer look:

Head over the the Tickled Pink shop to view these cute and quirky stamps and lots more gorgeous goodies.  New things are always being added and Kellie has an amazing sale on this weekend.  Be sure to check it out.

Tickled Pink June Challenge

Welcome to the June Sketch Challenge for Tickled Pink Stamps - Kellie has a fun sketch for you to try this month. Here's the card and matching bookmark I've created: 

I've used a sweet Kiki La Rue stamp - this is Cupcake Kiki and you can find this stamp in the Tickled Pink store as well as many other gorgeous products.

The papers are by Basic Grey.

I've used lots of cute embellishments:

* lace from my evergrowing supply

* pearls

* blooms from my Etsy store

* brads

* doily punch by Martha Stewart

Here's a closer look at the details:

To play along, check out all the details at the Tickled Pink Challenge blog and be WOWed by the amazing creations from the Design Team - they are all fabulous, each with their own individual style.  You can use any stamps from the store.
You will also see the yummy prize you can win - I'm proud to be sponsering this month with some cute flowers and doilies from my Etsy store.
Thanks for poping by and I hope I've inspired you to join in with this fun challenge.

Lil Lolita DT challenge - Girlie Girl!

I have a card for the latest Lil Lolita DT challenge - this week it's Girlie Girl. 

For this card I've used Ivy - I think she def. suits this theme.

The pattern papers are by Pink Paislee - 365 degrees from Delicious Papercrafting.  I've stitched them in place with a few rows of zig-zag stitching!

The stamped image has been coloured with Copic markers and I've cut out the image, then poped onto the card with foam dots.

For the embellishments, I've added some coloured doilies, ribbon and a pearl spray.

Lastly, the sentiment is from Best Yet (SU stamp set) and I've used the SU punches to mat the different layers together.

Here's a closer look:

These cute and quirky stamps can be purchased from Tickled Pink Stamps.  There's lots of other great stamping products and papers available too.  Be sure to have a look.
Thanks for poping by.