In the Summertime

Morning all. Over at A Gem of a Challenge it’s time for a new challenge and we have a fabulous theme of ‘3 of Something’.

I have used Chloe & Kitten for my card and before I tell you see if you can guess what my 3 of something is…

I have three lots of three things on my card!

Three patterned papers, three pearls and three flowers.

Supplies:

• Image: Chloe & Kitten from Pink Gem Designs 
• Colouring Medium: Copics
• Card: Copic X-Press It Blending Card
• DP: Studiolight
• Dies & Punches: Whimsy Stamps Hand Stitched Nested Rectangles
• Sentiment: From a Lili of the Valley clear stamp set
• Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black
• Embellishments: Flowers, pearls and doodling

Thanks for stopping by

Lisa

Dandelion Wishes

Morning all. Over at A Gem of a Challenge it’s the of a new challenge and we have a fabulous theme of ‘Female Birthday’.

I love to make girly themed cards so I have used Chloe with Dandelion to make my Female Birthday card:

I wrote the sentiment on the computer.

Supplies:

• Image: Chloe with Dandelion from Pink Gem Designs 
• Colouring Medium: Copics
• Card: Sheena’s Stamping Card, Teal Card and Copic X-Press It Blending Card
• DP: Studio Light 6x6 Paper Pad
• Dies & Punches: Spellbinder Floral Oval Dies and Tonic Studios Daisy Border Punch
• Sentiment: Written on the computer
• Ink: Picked Raspberry Distress Ink and VersaFine Onyx Black
• Embellishments: Doodling, Gems and Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by

Lisa

Sky High

Morning All! Last week saw the start of the inspiration over at the Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspiration Blog for the new images for February from Crafty Sentiments Designs.

Well if you saw my last post you will know I why I’m a little late with posting, but better late than never is my make using Captain:

Mr nearly 8 and Miss 5 requested bookmarks and this cutie was just perfect, but I was under strict instructions she had to be coloured pink and purple.

And a little no lines colouring.

Supplies:

• Image: Captain rubber stamp from Crafty Sentiments Designs
• Colouring Medium: Copics
• DP: Studio Light 
• Sentiment: Violet’s ABC from Lawn Fawn
• Dies & Punches: Whiff of Joy Doily Die, Stitched and Pierced Nested Circle Dies and Fluffy Cloud Dies 
• Embellishments: Ribbon, Pearls, Cheesecloth, Mini Staples and Gem Heart

If you would like to see some more fabulous inspiration using this gorgeous new image please hop across to the Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspiration Blog.

Thanks for stopping by

Lisa

Be Cool

Morning All! Crafty Sentiments Designs are taking a break from new releases this month so instead we have picked some of our favourite new release from 2017 and will be showcasing these instead. You can take a look over on the Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspiration Blog. Make sure you keep your eyes peeled though as there are some beauties coming in February.

I’ve used Isobel – Cool for today’s card and you can find loads more wonder stamps in the Crafty Sentiments Designs shop:

And back to my favourite colour on Kraft.

Supplies:

• Image: Isobel – Cool rubber stamp from Crafty Sentiments Designs
• Colouring Medium: Copics
• DP: Studio Light Papers 
• Card: Teal Card, Neenah Desert Storm Card and Sheena’s Stamping Card
• Sentiment: From a Lili of the Valley Clear Stamp Set
• Ink: Adirondack Stream Inkpad
• Dies & Punches: Whimsy Hand stitched nested rectangles, MFT Blueprint 27 Dies and MFT Stitched Edge Dies
• Embellishments: Ribbon, Pearl Trim, Paper Flowers and Gems

If you would like to see some more fabulous inspiration please hop across to the Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspiration Blog.

Thanks for stopping by

Lisa

Vacation Begins

Evening again! And here is the second of my new release cards for Crafty Sentiments Designs and as I said before all the new stamps are in the shop now.

This is Vacation Begins:

Despite easel cards be so tricky to photograph I still love to make them.

Supplies:

• Image: Vacation Begins rubber stamp from Crafty Sentiments Designs
• Colouring Medium: Spectrum Noir 
• Illustrators:
• Skin: TS8, EB1, FS7, FS8, FS9
• Original Markers: 
• Skin: DP2, DP1, PP2, PP1
• Hair: IG10, IG8, IG6
• Pink: MG5, MG3, PP1
• Glasses: IG10, IG8, IG6, IG4
• Purple: LV3, HB3, HB1
• White/Mat: BG3, BG2, BG1, TN1
• Hat: GB9, GB7, GB4
• Blue: TB3
• Coconut: EB6, EB8, LY2, TN5, TN3
• Flower: GY5, GY4, GY3
• Yellow: CT4, DR7
• DP: Studio Light 
• Sentiment: From a Lili of the Valley Clear Stamp Set 
• Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black Inkpad
• Dies & Punches: Die’Sire Border Die and Tonic Rectangle Mixed Edge Layering Dies
• Embellishments: Doodling, Pearls, Chipboard heart background, Cheesecloth, paper flowers and Glitter Glue.

If you would like to see some more fabulous inspiration using this gorgeous new image please hop across to the Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspiration Blog.

Thanks for stopping by

Lisa

Moonflower Lullaby

Morning  all. It’s been a pretty hectic week here, Hubby was away with work for a few days and the children have had quite a few things for Mum’s taxi to ferry them too. So I’m actually a little late sharing this card with you.

I picked the adorable Moonflower Lullaby to use today as I felt like a like colouring up some pretty hair:

A little bit of a different style for me today. I’ve not used as many layers of patterned paper, but I have added some texture with some stencilling and texture paste.

And I’ve also used a little  treat I bought myself….a new die from Precious Marieke.

Supplies:

• Image: Moonflower Lullaby from Conie Fong 
• Colouring Medium: Spectrum Noir
  • Skin: Illustrators TN8, EB1, FS7, FS8, FS9, DP1, PP2, PP1
  • Hair: BT9, BT5, VB2
  • Dress: DP4, DP3, DP2, PL5, PL3, PP6
  • Flowers & Leaves: DR7, DR6, DR5, BP4, BP3, BP1, BO2, GB9, LY4, CR7, CR3, CR1, FS6, DG3, DG2, CG3, JG3, AG2, Blender
  • A little bit of pencil was used as well
• DP: Studio Light
• Card: Neenah Solar White Card and Copic X-Press It Blending Card
• Dies & Punches: Nellie Snellen Pierced Circle Multiframe Dies, Banner die from MFT Blueprints 27 and Precious Marieke - Square Flower Frame
• Sentiment: From Lili of the Valley
• Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black Inkpad
• Embellishments: Paper Flowers Cheesecloth and Pearls

For inspiration from the rest of the team and to join us in our challenge be sure to check out the Conie Fong Art & Design FB Group.

Thanks for stopping by

Lisa

Bella with Gift

Afternoon all. I have some inspiration for you today for our June Challenge over at the Conie Fong Art & Design FB Group. Our theme Summer Colours.

It’s been a while since I coloured up a fluffy little bear so I just had to use lovely little Bella with Gift:

For my Summer colours I took inspiration from the flowers in my garden and have used yellow and purple.

Supplies:

• Image: Bella with Gift from Conie Fong 
• Colouring Medium: Spectrum Noir Original Markers
  • Fur: TN9, TN8, TN7, TN6, TN3, TN2, TN1, PP5, PP2
  • Yellow: GB9, GB6, GB4, GB3
  • Green: DG4, DG3, YG3, CG2, CG1
  • Grey, BG3, BG2, BG1
  • Pink Dress: DP4, DP3, DP2, BP7, BP4, BP2
• DP: Studio Light
• Card: Neenah Solar White Card, Yellow Vellum and Copic X-Press It Blending Card
• Dies & Punches: MS Border Punch, Whimsy Stamps Hand Stitched Nested Rectangle Dies, Britannia Small Ivy Flourish and Creative Expression Flower Dies
• Sentiment: From Lili of the Valley
• Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black Inkpad and Walnut Stain Distress Inkpad
• Embellishments: Cheesecloth and Flat Back Pearls

For inspiration from the rest of the team and to join us in our challenge be sure to check out the Conie Fong Art & Design FB Group.

I would like to add this card into the following challenges:

• Noor Design UK Challenge – Summer

Thanks for stopping by

Lisa

Spring Fairy

Me again! It’s my week with the Colour Crazy Girls and this week we have a fabulous new challenge sponsored by Scrap N' Dipity.

I have used the adorable Spring Fairy for my card:

And with Spring in mind I chose a light yellow and green colour combo.

And a cheeky few Polkadoodles die cuts make have sneaked onto my card , along with some lovely pleated ribbon from The Ribbon Girl

Supplies:

• Image: Spring Fairy from Scrap N’ Dipity
• Colouring Medium: Spectrum Noir Original Markers:
• Skin: Illustrators – TN8, EB1, FS7, FS8, FS9; Original DP2, DP1, PP2, PP1
• Other colours to follow as I’ve misplaced my little list!
• DP: Studiolight Pad 28 from The Ribbon Girl 
• Kraft Card, Neenah Solar White Card, Lemon Card, Vellum and Copic X-Press It Blending Card
• Sentiment: From a Lili of the Valley Set 
• Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black inkpad
• Dies: Polkadoodles Elegant Nest Dies, Polkadoodles Doublet Dies and an MS Border Punch 
• Embellishments: Doodling along with Pleated Ribbon and Flat Back Pearls (both from The Ribbon Girl)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

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Please pop across to the Colour Crazy Challenge and see the rest of the inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by

Lisa