What's that in your stockings?!

(Please scroll down for my Lil' Inker Designs new release with details on how to win the new gorgeous dies
and also my All That Scraps review post!)

Happy Wednesday to you all!  I'm here today with my Whimsie Doodles DT inspiration post.  Christmas is ever getting closer (scary!) so of course I had to make another Christmas card...

Oh my, isn't she adorable?!  This is Stocking Goodies and I matched her up with October Afternoon Very Merry papers.  I inked up some chipboard numbers and added some organza ribbon for extra sweetness!

I hope you like my version of this sweet little girl!  Enjoy the rest of your day and see you tomorrow with my MilkCoffee Stamps showcase post!

  

Even big girls need bedtime stories!

Hi there - it's Mary J here to show you a card I made using Susana Loves Stamps one of the new recent releases available in the Quixotic Paperie store...

Isn't she beautiful?  This is Courageous Eyes who I stamped on to my favourite Make It Colour Blending Card and coloured in with my Copic Markers.  For interest I used Make It Crafty Butterfly Leaves and Fancy Ribbon Sliders laser cut chipboard and also the flourish die cut using my MFT Die-Namics Vintage Flourish. 

I coloured the elements in using a combination of Tim Holtz Distress Markers in Crushed Olive, Worn Lipstick and Black Soot.  I also used these pens to colour the seam binding ribbon and scrunched it up for more texture.  If you look carefully, you can just about see in the photo below that I gave the elements some sheen by colouring on and then rubbing in Sakura Gelly Roll Clear Stardust Pen...

I hope you all have a great weekend planned.  Today I will be swimming in dolphins so I know I'll be having a great time!  ttfn!

*** Latest Arrivals ***

• Some Odd Girl Stamps NEW RELEASE
• NEW Susana Loves Stamps "Eyes" release IN STOCK
• NEW Make it Crafty Rubber Stamp Release!
• NEW The Greeting Farm release including Big Anyas!
• Carta Bella Christmas 6x6 Paper Pads
• Prima Firefly 6x6 paper pad
• NEW MFT Die-Namics Dies

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

 

...Cuz i say so!

Hello everyone!  TGIF as they say - and then I have two weeks off work - woo hoo!  But today I want to show you this cute gal from the newest SCACD release...

Ain't she just sassy cool - yet totally cute at the same time?!  This is Little Lily by Susana Loves Stamps and I matched her up with funky papers from the My Minds Eye Miss Caroline Dilly Dally pad.  And don't cha just love that sentiment?  It's from the Whimsy School Yard Fun sentiments set.


Before I go, just wanted to remind you of the listed products below that have 15% off until midnight on 24th July 2012!

My Mind's Eye See Me Sew kits

Paper pads & packs from Authentique, Basic Grey, Cosmo Cricket, Crate Paper, Echo Park, Fancy Pants, My Mind's Eye and Prima Marketing Inc.

Make it Colour Blending Card

Artistic Outpost Stamps

Gorjuss Stamps

SCACD Stamps - selected lines

Stamping Bella

The Greeting Farm
Whimsy Stamps - selected lines

I am entering this into the following challenges:

• Made Especially For You - use only three colours
• Creative Card Crew - black cardstock
• Sassy Cheryl's - fancy border
• Whimsy Stamps - punches and edgers
• The Papershelter - anything goes

Susana Loves Stamps release day!

Have you been following the SCACD sneak peeks this week? Well, if you have, you will have seen some sweet peeks and today is the "Susana Loves Stamps" release day! To celebrate, we are having a blog hop and here is my make...

This is called "Rockstar Eyes Alex" and she is available on her own and also as part of a 4 stamp set called "Eyes of Beauty" which includes a bonus freebie accessory stamp! You can get this sweetie from Quixotic Paperie's SCACD store (http://www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=12_104) or are also available in the US direct from Susana's Custom Art & Card Design store (http://susanascustomartandcarddesign.com/categories_scacd_stamps.php).

You should have come from the sweet Melanie (http://paperblessingsbymelanie.blogspot.com/) and you now need to hop over to the lovely Lori (http://mycomfortcottage.blogspot.com/)! If you get lost along the way, go to the SCACD blog for the full hop list! You don't want to miss out as there is some gorgeous inspiration along the way!

That's it from me today - thanks for visiting and have a lovely weekend!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

• Sweet Stampin' (http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/) - anything goes
• Southern Girls (http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/) - use sentiments/lettering
• Show Me Thursday (http://sassycheryls.blogspot.co.uk/) - show what you're up to!
• Color Me Creative (http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup) - anything goes
• Made Especially For You (http://especiallymade.blogspot.co.uk/) - distress inks
• Cupcake Craft (http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/) - inspired by a song (Angel by Robbie Williams)
• Waste Not Wednesdays (http://wishcraftcards.blogspot.co.uk/) - using up my chipboard!
• My Mum's Craft Shop (http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/) - stamp it
• Simon Says (http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/) - anything goes
• Divas By Design (http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/) - stamp something

Gathering love - take 2!

Happy Thursday everyone!  Today I'm here to share with you my current faves over at Quixotic Paperie!  Did you see the SCACD blog hop last Friday showcasing the new Natural Beauty Collection release by Carmen Medlin?  Wow, every single one really is beautiful!  I made a rather hot card for the hop (see here) and I wanted to try a more muted one...

I don't normally do shabby chic/vintage but I'm really enjoying experimenting with this style!  This is Gathering Love and Elaine has a special offer ending 27 May - if you buy four or more from this new collection, she will throw in a free stamp!  She will even throw in a free stamp if you buy the full set at the current special price of £29.99 (that's 25% off if you buy all the stamps individually!).

So I matched up this beautify with gorgeous papers from the paper pack Pixie by Memory Box and the creamy rich lace by Alencon lace by Prima.   I did the stitching using the Zig Zag piercer head with my Sew Easy Tool.

I also used the lasercut chipboard by Make It Crafty -  I can't believe the level of detail of this chipboard!  I first gave the chipboard a rough cover of gesso, then dabbed Tim Holtz Distress Stain in Antique Linen over it and lastly rubbed on Viva Decor Glitter Liner in Gold with my finger.  I finished them off with 4mm iridescent pearls in Hyacinth Lilac - here's a close up...

I likey this style!  I'm going to be doing more of this in the future!  That's it from me today - thanks for visiting!


I am entering my card into the following challenges:

• I Love ProMarkers to use pearls 
• Karen's Doodles for make it sparkle
• Bunny Zoe's Crafts to use lace
• Crafty Emma's Store - embellish it
• Really Reasonable Ribbon - anything goes

Paper/cardstock: Bazzill cardstock, Bazzill bling cardstock for card base, Pixie by Memory Box
Stamps: Gathering Love by Carmen Medlin for SCACD

Mediums: ProMarkers, Viva Decor Glitter Liner in Gold, Tim Holtz Distress Stain in Antique Linen
Accents: 4mm iridescent pearls in Hyacinth Lilac, Alencon lace by Prima,  lasercut chipboard by Make It Crafty

Tools: Nestabilities circle dies, Tim Holtz Distressign Tool, Zig Zag piercer head with my Sew Easy Tool

Friends are the sunshine of life

I hope you enjoyed yesterday's Totally Ladybug Tuesday - weren't the DT cards amazing, as usual!!  That Kerry is lucky to have such a fab and friendly team!  (I am sure she will agree, or else!)  And isn't it fab news about our new challenge blog starting from 2 November?  I am hosting the very first one so I'd love it if you could pop by and support me!

Anyhoo, onto today's card which is a lovely fairy friend one - the attention to detail to the Michelle Perkett Studio images are amazing - look at those flowers and leaves around the ankle, the perfect finishing touch! 

You can't really see it from the photos, but I've added lots of Glamour Dust to the wings and flowers - it shimmers beautifully!  I am also entering this card into the following challenges:

• Crafty Ann's challenge - use a digi and favorite medium (Copics of course!)
• abc challenge - F is for flowers (background and the delicate flowers on the image)
• Sarah Hurley - colouring (I've already entered a card so I hope 2 is okay!)

Paper/cardstock: Bazzill cardstock, sei Jocelyn paper collection

Stamps: Michelle Perkett Studio Juniper and Cecilia digi (got mine from Bunny Zoe's Crafts here)

ediums: Copic markers, Glamour Dust (on wings and flowers)

Accents: Paperchase ribbon

Tools: Tim Holtz border die, Corner Chomper, Nestabilities label die (inside card)

Totally Ladybug Tuesday and a very special announcement!

Hoorah, another Totally Ladybug Tuesday!  Hayley's challenge to the DT this week is "cats versus dogs in a shabby chic/vintage theme".  Boy, did I find this one difficult!  For those who are familiar with my style, I like my clean lines and bright bold colours - totally not shabby chic or vintage!  I knew it would have to involve a big bow, softer colours, rough edges and lace so here is what I came up with...

Better than I thought it would turn out when I first started it, thank goodness.  Of course I had to choose dogs over cats cos I love my Labradors!  Isn't that Buttercup In the Doghouse image soooo cute?  I love buttercup because she's (he's?!!) is suitable for all ages - a baby card, a child's card or even a grown up - versatile, don't you think?  You can buy her here plus you can get 15% if you use this voucher code CB2010 before the end of November - bargain!  I saw Meahni's beautiful version of the stamp here so I just had to buy the stamp, didn't I?!!  I love the way she looks a little sad so thought that {hugs} sentiment would be a great match.  I also really enjoyed creating that wooden slat effect with my Copics. 

I can't wait to see the DT's creations for this challenge - perhaps I can pick up some shabby chic tips!  Why not join me now for some inspiration?

Kerry - Head Ladybug

Lisa J - Deputy Ladybug
Pinky

Tams

Sue

Anita

Hayley

Gaelle

Michele

Ang - our lovely guest designer!

AND NOW FOR THE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! 

Yes, we have set up our very own Totally Ladybug Tuesday challenge blog open to everybody!  How exciting is that?!  It will go live on Tuesday 2 November and little old me is hosting the very first challenge!  (Oh my goodness, performance pressure setting in...)  And as an incentive to encourage you to join us, we are offering blog candy as per the piccie below...

All you need to is 3 simple steps:

1. Display the Promo Banner above on your blog
2. Become a follower of our new challenge blog 
3. Leave your name with Mr Linky in the post here

Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!  The winner will be announced on 2nd November in the first challenge post.  I hope you can join us!

  

I am also submitting my card into the following challenges:

• Make it Monday - inspirational creations
• Stamping with the Dragon - you got ink (and I used plenty of ink!)
• Sarah Hurley - colouring in
• CCEE Stampers challenge - wood

Paper/cardstock: Bazzill kraft cardstock, Crate Paper Twirl paper collection

Stamps: Ladybug Crafts Ink In the Doghouse, CC Designs sentiment
Mediums: Copic markers, Distress Antique Linen ink, VersaMagic in Pixie Dust
Accents: crochet flower and lace from stash, Laura Ashley fabric brad, Stampin Up ribbon, Bazzill floss
Tools: EK Success deep edger punch, Cuttlebug polka dot embossing folder, Tim Holtz distressing tool, Nestabilities label die (inside card)

From Totally Gorjuss to Totally Tilda!

Yeah, I know I keep harping on about being a Guest Gorjusette (I'm still learning how to spell it off by heart!) - but I'm so looking forward to you all seeing my first ever DT card this Saturday! But today, I have a card for first ever challenge at the new Totally Tilda blog. The theme is Chocolate Tilda - lots of chocolates and cream with perhaps a touch of colour. I didn't think I had anything that would suit (only owning two Tildas!) but my blog pal Pam encouraged me to use my Pirate Tilda - so here she is...

My touch of colour is the pale blue around the sun. I also used the Sweet Sunday sketch #76 which gave me loads of space to create a scene.

Papers/cardstock: Co'redinations brown cardstock, DCWV travel stack

Stamps: Magnolia Fairytale Pirate Tilda (from Bunny Zoe's Crafts here), CC Designs sentiment

Mediums: Copic Ciaos, Distress ink in Antique Linen

Accents: jute ribbon in light brown (from Bunny Zoe's Crafts here)

Tools: Tim Holtz paper distresser (from Craft Barn here)

Oh arrh matey

That's enough, I'm not even going to attempt to to write in pirate speak! My lovely blog mate, Nikki, and provider of [far too much] stash gave me a free gift recently - the very cute Magnolia Pirate Tilda. And then, coincidently, this week's Simon Says challenge is 'pirates'. So I just had to make a card, didn't I?! I went for a distressed look, which I rarely do and I think I went a bit mad with the fab Tim Holtz paper distresser...!

I wasn't sure what I would use a pirate image for, but that CC Designs sentiment from the new Summer sentiment set is just perfect - I seem to be always thanking someone for something!

Papers/cardstock: Elzybells kraft cardstock (bit darker than Bazzill's kraft), DCWV travel stack
Stamps: Magnolia Fairytale Pirate Tilda (from Bunny Zoe's Crafts here), CC Designs sentiment
Mediums: Copic Ciaos, Distress ink in Antique Linen
Accents: buttons from stash, garden string, jute ribbon in light brown (from Bunny Zoe's Crafts here)
Tools: Corner Chomper, Tim Holtz paper distresser (from Craft Barn here)

Get well soon Lisa!

My poor blog mate, Lisa Jane, has been suffering from a bad back recently. It occured to me that I don't have any get well cards in stock so she inspired me to make one! I'm so glad she did as I think it's one of my most fav cards I've created, even if I say so myself! It didn't start out like that. I knew I wanted to make a multi folded card for this week's Quixotic Paperie "Fold It!" challenge but it took me aaaages to put it together. Anyway, here it is...

Hope you like it Lisa and that your back is better!

Papers/cardstock: kraft cardstock, BasicGrey Kioshi paper pack (you can buy here)

Stamps: none
Mediums: Brilliance pearlescent lavendar ink (on edge), Distress antique paper ink (on butterfly wings)
Accents: gems from stash, American Crafts rub on sentiment
Tools: Sizzix Tom Holtz brackets edge die, Corner Chomper in cloud, Bazzill jewel template in mystical flourish (you can buy here)