You are dino-mite!

I'm here today to share some goodies I used from the Quixotic Paperie store!  I made this card using one of the super sweet characters from the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Cute-a-saurus...

 

I stamped him on Make It Colour Blending card and created the bed leaves using MFT Die-Namics - Vine Border and I stamped the matching sentiment from the set using Fishtail Flags stax.

I'm off now - thanks for stopping by and I'll see you soon with another Quixotic Paperie make soon!

 

New challenge over at Kraftin' Kimmie!

This week's new Kraftin' Kimmies challenge is Christmas so here is my guest designer card using the sexy Raychel...

This card was so much fun to make!  I think I'm going to give this card to my very own hubster!  Unless my niece steals it off me for her boyfriend!  I used My Minds Eye papers (including the lettering) and my current favourite Lil' Inker Designs mini bow die.  I used my Copics to colour in her dress and shoes and then a ton of Glamour Dust over it - she is very, very sparkly!!  Here's a closer look...

This is my last time as a Kraftin' Kimmie guest designer {sniff} but I've had a lot of fun with the team - thanks Kimmie for having me!  You can see more stunning DT inspiration over at the Kraftin' Kimmies challenge blog.  Have a fab weekend and see you later on my blog rounds!

 

Kraftin' Kimmie new release blog hop!

We are celebrating the Kraftin' Kimmie's new release with our monthly blog hop and today we are all about travelling!  Here is my make using the cute little lad Hobo Lucas from the new Off We Go set designed by Cheryl Alger...

Isn't he a darling?!  I just had to use the matching sentiment in that speech bubble!  And I created a little scene using October Afternoon Hometown papers, like he's stomping off down the garden path, lol!!


Check out the list of Krafty Girls and Guests below who each have a project to share with you using all sorts of the new November release stamps that are NOW AVAILABLE!  Be sure to leave some love at every stop because two lucky stampers will WIN a package of stamps from this release ! 

1.	Kraftin Kimmie Stamps Blog	8.	Alice Wertz	15.	Amanda Reed
2.	Sheri Willshire	9.	Sandie Dunne	16.	Diana Pickering
3.	Elaine Hughes	10.	Sharon Caudle	17.	Krista Ewer
4.	Kerry Johnson	11.	Pam Varnell	18.	Cheryl Alger
5.	Alyce Keegan	12.	Cheryl Valadez	19.	Melanie Holtz
6.	Angie Baker	13.	Jessie Rone	20.	Kim O'Connell
7.	Peggy Marsh	14.	Jenny Peterson	21.	Kim Reid

New challenge over at Kraftin' Kimmie!

It's time for a new challenge over at Kraftin' Kimmies plus we are the six brand new ANNIE stamps for November!  This month we are adding to a theme that we've already started.....TRAVEL GIRLS!!!  Kimmie posted a question on our Facebook fan page about what travel girls you'd like to see and we have SIX of your most popular answers in today's previews!!!!

The six new girls are being showcased today by the Krafty Girls and Guests (including me!) featuring Carmen from Spain, Felina from Mexico, Helena from Greece, Myriam from Switzerland, Priya from India and Svetlana from Russia!

And here is my guest designer card using new gorgeous Carmen from Spain...

I told you she was gorgeous and I love the matching sentiment that comes with her too.  I used BasicGrey Ambrosia papers a touch of lace.  And here's the sketch...

Check out all the amazing creations on today's hop (see inklinz below) in combination with this week's challenge!! The lovely Sheri is our hostess this week and her challenge features a sketch.  Use the sketch she has provided as inspiration for your card or scrapbook page! And the random winner of this week's challenge will receive the new Myriam, as featured on her gorgeous creation! 

Have a fab weekend and see you later on my blog rounds!

I'd travel the world to see you!

Hello everyone!  I'm here and with a card showing off the new Kraftin' Kimmie new release available in the Quixotic Paperie shop tomorrow...

So beautiful!   This is Svetlana from Russia.  I stamped her onto my fave Make It Colour Blending Card and coloured her in with my Copics.  I kept it pretty simple to showcase her and the matching sentiment and I also used the MFT Die-Namics - Photo Corners. 

See you later today with another post more gorgeous Kraftin Kimmie newbie!

*** Latest Arrivals ***

• Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps November Release
• Susana Loves Stamps Mythical Reflections
• Elisabeth Bell for SCACD
• Make it Crafty Chipboard Embellishments & 3D kits
• Saturated Canary Restocks
• NEW Make it Crafty Winter Background Stamps
• Whimsy Stamps October Release

Kraftin' Kimmie new release previews!

(Please scroll down for my Bellarific Friday DT post!)

We are continuing with the Kraftin' Kimmie's new release and today we are showing you the new Cute-a-Saurus set designed by the talented Emilie Goulet.  Perfect for the little kidlets in your life....and maybe some old fossils too!!!  It's  CUTE-A-SAURUS!!   Emilie has created a fun set of DINOSAUR images for your cards and scrapbook pages!  Here is my guest designer make using this cutie from the set ...

Below you will find a list of all the Krafty Girls who are sharing PEEKS with you today!!  And as you're hoppin' around, be sure to leave a comment at each stop because someone will win a package of these fun stamps!!

All our new November 2012 stamps will be available on Sunday at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!!!  And come on back tomorrow because not only will we have a fantastic new challenge for you, but we'll be revealing the NEW stamps by Annie Rodrigue!!!  Get ready to take a trip around the world!!
 

Kraftin' Kimmie's day 2 new release!

We are continuing the Kraftin' Kimmie's celebration of the November new release!  I used the sweet little girl Lulu from the new Off We Go set designed by Cheryl Alger...

Ain't she a doll?!  The used papers from the Echo Park Country Drive collection, American Crafts ribbon and created those little flowers using the My Favorite Things rolled flower die.  I hope you like!

New challenge over at Kraftin' Kimmie!

Happy Saturday everyone!  This week's new Kraftin' Kimmies challenge is food and drink so here is my guest designer card using cool and sophisticated Sophia...

I wanted to keep the style cool and modern too as this is going to one of my city girl friends.  I used my swiss dots embossing folder for interest and papers from an old K and Company paper pad.  The sentiment comes with the stamp and I also used my Lil' Inker Designs Of the Heart Dies too.  You can see more stunning DT inspiration over at the Kraftin' Kimmies challenge blog.

Have a fab weekend and see you later on my blog rounds!

Kraftin' Kimmie's create your own background

Some exciting news - I am this month's guest designer for Kraftin' Kimmies!  A whole month to play with these sweet fun stamps!  So my first GD post is for this week's new Kraftin' Kimmies challenge which is to create your own background.  I am so used to my design papers that I was a bit stumped for this!  But this is what I ended up with...

So what did I do?  I used my die cuts!  First I used the Lil' Inker Designs stitched mat to pierce the edges  then I used the MFT Die-Namics - Chevron Stripes die by layering up the thin chevron onto the thicker one.  Simple but I like it!

Oh and how about that cute dalmatian?!  He is from the Kraftin Kimmies' Canine Capers 1 set and so is the matching sentiment.  I'm really pleased with how this card turned out - I've already given it to my brother-in-law as a thank you for looking after Lulu and Poppy (our dogs!) while we were on holiday.

Check out more inspiration over at the Kraftin' Kimmies challenge blog and join in the challenge to win a fabby prize!

Spooky goings on over at Quixotic Paperie!

Boo!  I mean, hello!  Here today to show you my DT project that I posted earlier in the week over at Quixotic Inspirations for our of Halloween inspiration of spooky stash at Quixotic Paperie!  So, today I am showing you what I did with the Make It Crafty Shadow Box Circle Frame kit...

This was so much fun to make!  I am going to put it on a shelf in my porch on Halloween night to welcome those little ones coming round trick or treating!!  Okay, so what did it take to make this?  Ain't that scarey gal a lot of fun?!  This is Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Mitzi the Mummy who I stamped on Make It Color Blending Card (my fave to use with my Copic markers!).

For the base, I used Black Soot Distress Ink and then I sprayed Ranger Adirondack Colour Wash Spray in Lettuce for a gooey sheen!  Paper-wise, I used the Echo Park Chillingsworth Manor pad and of course I used lots of My Favorite Things Die-Namics...

Flat Bottom Clouds die

Picket Fence

Fresh Cut Grass die

Large Leafy Flourish die

Lead the Way dies

Rolled Scallop Flower 

Rolled Mum 

Designer Labels 4 STAX

Okay, that is it from me today - I hope you liked my scarey project!  Don't forget to see this post here to be in for a chance to win the prize giveaway!!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

• Kraftin' Kimmie - fall colours
• Heck of a Challenge - anything goes
• Copic Marker Europe - Halloween
• Bunny Zoe's - distressing
• Simon Says Stamp - anything goes
• The Paper Shelter - anything goes
• Designed to Color - orange

 

What a mad, crazy, wonderful idea!

Hi all!  I hope everyone has been enjoying the unseasonably fabulous weather we have been having recently (well, it's been good in the UK!).  YAY!! I'm in a good mood today!  Today I'm here with a card using one of the new Gorjuss stamps, called Alice from the gorgeous Quixotic Inspirations store...

Isn't she just lovely?  I just had to do some more colouring on Bazzill Basics Smoothies kraft cardstock and this time I used a mixture of Copics and Prismacolor pencils to try for a whimsical soft look.  I matched her up with papers from the Glitz Design French Kiss pad and the sentiment is from the Kraftin' Kimmie Alice Dormouse stamp set.  Lastly, I kept the embellishing to a minimum by using the Whimsy Shapeology Banner Pennants die set.  Here's a close up of the colouring...

That's it from me today!  Have a fabulous weekend and thanks for visiting and leaving me your sweet sweet comments!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

• Color Me Creative - anything goes (use of Copics and Prismas)
• Made Especially For You - use distressed ink (my inky edges!)
• Cupcake Craft - sounds of music (inspired by "Alice" by Strawbs)
• My Mum's Craft Shop - stamp it
• Southern Girls - use sentiments/letters
• Cute Card Thursday - anything goes
• Sweet Stampin' - anything goes
• Simon Says - anything goes

 

Cheers to you!

Happy Friday everyone!I'm  here with a classy card suitable for all my sophisticated work mates! 

This is such a cool gal - this is Kraftin Kimmie's Everyday Girls Sophia and she comes with two matching sentiments (including the one on the front of my card).  I used my trusty Bazzill Basics Kraft cardstock with papers from the Cosmo Cricket Upcycle pad.  For my embellishments, I used Marianne D Creatables Chinese Rose dies (currently with 25% off in the sale!) with 10mm pearl beads.

I used this month's Quixotic Inspirations sketch again, using the basic layout but with a square cardbase instead - it's not cheating, honest guv!!  You can still play along until 13 February for a chance to win a £15 prize!  Link your projects up here!

That's it from me today except to tell you [very excitedly] that the new Stamping Bella's Uptown Girls, Some Odd Girl stamps and My Minds Eye 6x6 pads are in stock now!  Check out all the new products here!


I am entering my card into the following challenges:

• Kraftin Kimmies - happy birthday Kimmie!
• Sundays with Crissy - birthdays
• Crafts and Me - use a new image
• Fussy and Fancy - polka dots
• Crafty Sentiments - let's get girly
• Papertake Weekly - anything goes
• Sassy Studio Designs - birthdays