Pixie Dust Challnege #2 Colour Recipe & Friday Sketchers

Hi Guys,
Today it's time for our 2nd Challenge over at Pixie Dust Challenge blog. Thank you so much to all who joined us for our very 1st Challenge and your creations were all super ;0)

The challenge this week is a colour recipe:
Gold, Brown & Cream and I have also entered this weeks challenge over at Friday sketchers following this sketch below.

I have used Princess and Peek a Boo from the new release 'Forest friends' which you can now purchase here.

The winner of this challenge will be able to choose any image from the new release 'Forest Friends'.
Supplies:
Image - Princess and Peek a Boo -Forest Friends - PDS
Copics - E00,E02,R20,0,E31,E35,E37,E33,Y28,YR20,
Nesties - Rectangle large and Scalloped rectangle
Flowers - Stash

Club Anime - Sketch #4 and Guest Designer Call

Well here I am again for the 3rd and last time today with my card for this weeks Sketch Challenge with InStyle Stamps over at Club Anime.
For my card I have used 'Christmas Tree Chic' and don't forget if you make a purchase over at InStyle Stamps from this link you will receive a 5% discount ;0)  Please be sure to check out the DT's creations they are really super and also this month we have a spot on the DT for Jan/Feb Guest Designer so why not join us for this fab sketch below ;0)
 To give my card some dimension I decided to use my MS branch punch to make the tree look real. I then added some of my fav embellishments 'Dew Drops'. The circle sentiment is from The Cutting Cafe' called 'Christmas Daily'.

I have also entered this card for this weeks challenge over at Creative Card Crew whose theme is: Christmas.

 Please check below for the YNS Challenge & Pixie Dust Studio releases.

Image - Christmas Tree Chic - InStyle Stamps
Sentiment - Christmas Daily - The Cutting Cafe'
Copics - E00,E02,R20,R11,YR15,RV02,YG03,0
Nesties -Circles & Scalloped Circle

Time to meet the ‘Forest Friends’

Hi again,
This is my second post of the day and if you are looking for the YNS challenge you will find it directly under this post!
Well today is special because over at Pixie Dust Studio Kathy has released the brand new images called 'Forest Friends'. If you visit the DT's blogs you will be filled with inspiration they really have done some fabulous creations. Here is a little story Kathy has put together to go with the release and another one of my projects I have made using the beautiful fawn from the release and I thought it would look so sweet on a tiny little box I have altered.

Supplies:

Image - Forest Friends - PDS

copics - E35,E37,YG03,Y06,0

Box , Ribbon & flower - My Own

Your Next Stamp Challenge #5 & TPE

Good Morning, This will be my 1st post of 3 today!!!! My 1st card is for today's challenge over at YNS and this week it is hosted by the wonderful Cabio.
Cabio wanted us to make a Birthday card/project with hearts and here is my take.

I used 'Rainy Day's Fhiona' and I masked the umbrella on the stamp with masking tape so I could stick her next to the Balloons on my paper.

I have also entered my card for this weeks challenge over at 'The Pink Elephant' which is to use your favourite colouring medium (mine being my Copics).

Please check out the wonderful creations the DT girls have come up with. I'm so lucky to work with such a talented bunch ;0)
We would be delighted if you joined us and just look at the fabulous prizes up for grabs!

1. One randomly-chosen winner will receive this wonderful YNS Fhiona Shopper stamp set, plus the 'Winner' blinkie to proudly display on their blog:

2. The challenge hostess (Cabio) will choose her favourite card, and that winner will get the YNS Challenge 'Top Pick' blinkie to proudly display on their blog PLUS a $5 gift certificate to spend at the Your Next Stamp store!

3. One randomly-chosen commentator will win a $5 gift certificate to spend at the Your Next Stamp store - so make sure you LEAVE A COMMENT to be in with a chance to win!

To enter add your link to mister Linky on the YNS Challenge blog before midnight (EST) on Tuesday, December 15th
We now allow you to use any image but remember if you do use a YNS image then you will be entered into the draw twice so please leave a second entry adding 'YNS image' next to your name to be sure you get entered twice ;0)
Supplies:

Stamp - Rainy Day Fhiona - YNS Copics - E00, E02, R20,R11,YR15,RV02,YG03
Nesties - Ribbon Tag Trio
Flowers and leaves - My own & MS branch punch

Toodles & Binks

Hi Peeps,
I am so excited to share this card with you because it is my 1st creation for Toodles and Binks! Now if you haven't seen their fab stamps then pop over to Stamp Galaxy where you can see the great choices. Stamp galaxy also sell lot's of other crafting goodies at great prices.
I was delighted when Kay asked me to join the DT and couldn't wait to receive my stamps. I must say the quality is unbelievable and the image was so crisp and clear 1st time.
This stamp is 'Matthieu & Arthur' which is available mounted or unmounted both at a fab price.

 I have entered this card for 2 challenges: Cute Card Thursday which is to create a card for a young boy and Copics Colour Challenge which is to use the colours in the pic below.

Supplies:
Stamp - Toodles & Binks - Matthieu & Arthur - Stamp Galaxy
Copics - 0,E00,E02,E29,E31,E57,E33,E35,R20,YR16,YR20,R59,G94,G99,B23,B24,G21
Paper - All about boys - DCWV

MyGrafico Challenge – Gingham & Cupcake craft

Good afternoon Guys,
This is my second post of the day and this time my card is for MyGrafico's Challenge which is to use 'Gingham' on your creations. I love Gingham and I have ribbon in quite a few colours so seeing as though I had chosen to use these sweet little cherries I went for one of my fav colours red.

If you decide to join us then you wil be in with a chance of winning this delicious set below ;0)

I also entered this weeks challenge over at 'Cupcake Craft Challenges' which is to use the colours Red & Green. I thought this was the perfect combo for my cherry card.
Hope you like it ;0)
Supplies:
Image - Tutti Frutti - MyGrafico
Cherry Paper - So Sweet - DCWV
Copics - R27,YG06
Dew Drops - Tabbycrafts
Sentiment - Cherry Serif font - Scrap'N'fonts

Pixie Dust Studio Sneak Peek, TPE & Saturday Sketchers

Good Morning,
Well it's way too late for me to be sat here but sometimes I really enjoy crafting at crazy times and
this is one of them!
Anyway here is a card I have made with a brand new release which is available on the 2nd of December from PDS called 'Forest Friends' and the stamps are adorable. The DT will be doing sneak peeks until the 2nd so be sure to check out their blogs to see the other images.

I also decided to enter this card for The Pink Elephant's challenge this week which is: Something Plaid, any # of Brads and No Ribbon (this was a difficult one for me) luckily Sketch Saturday included the scalloped edges to there sketch so this came close enough to ribbon for me! lol

  I hope you have all had a lovely weekend and to all my US friends a wonderful Thanksgiving time.
Supplies:
Image - Forest Friends - Pixie Dust Studio
Papers - Bloom & Grow - My Minds Eye
Copics - E21,E33,E35,0
Dew Drops - TabbyCrafts

InStyle Stamps Blog Hop time & Papertake Weeky

Hi Guys,
Sorry I've not been around for the past few days but We have been decorating all through in time for Christmas!
Anyway today it's time for a fun Blog Hop with InStyle stamps and the DT have created some awesome creations with the theme being 'Holiday Ornaments'. If you arrived here from the wonderfully talented Cyndi's blog then you are on the right track.Below is my creation and I have used the very beautiful Kimmi digi which I adore and you can purchase Kimmi here and you will also receive a 5% discount ;0) I have attached her to a wooden peg so you can clip her on the top of the tree or anywhere you fancy ;0) I added some Glamour dust to her wings and cut these out separately to give her some dimension.

So if you want to be in with a chance of winning a prize then here is what you need to do. To enter, hop through the design team’s blogs, (leaving a comment at each stop, of course!) and then go back here and vote for the designer who's project inspired you the most. Then, in order to be entered into the drawing to win the grand prize, leave your name with Mister Linky.
You have until 11:59pm EST on Sunday, November 29th to enter, and the winners will be announced on the InStyle Stamps blog on Monday.

I have also entered this project for this weeks challenge over at Papertake Weekly which is 'Christmas Crackers' which is an open challenge for you to create something for Christmas.

Hope my Holiday Ornament has inspired you in some way and thank you for looking

Cyndi
Lana (myself)
Piali
Kim
Janelle
Raquel
Melissa
Lysa
Joy
Maylee
Angelique
Linda
Margie
Julie
JodiS
Mary
Jodi L
Kimmi
Genevieve
Virginia

Supplies:
Image- Kimmie - InStyle Stamps
Copics - E00,E02,Y11,Y15,Y17,R20,G000,Goo,BG10,0
wooden Peg
Glamour Dust

MyGrafico PIE Challenge & Friday Sketchers

Hi Everyone,
Hope you all had a fab Weekend ;0)
This is my card for today's challenge over at the MyGrafico Challenge blog and the challenge is to use elements from the letters that spell PIE. (sorry folks not the edible pie)! lol
The DT got to use a stamp from this cute set called Dottie and here is what I came up with for my creation:
P - Patterned paper, Pink
I - Ink
E - Evergreen, EK Success border punch - (stars)

If you fancy winning this set then why not join us and create a project over at MyGrafico Challenge blog ;0)

I also decided to enter this card for this weeks challenge over at Friday Sketchers which you can see below.

Supplies:
Image - Dottie - MyGrafico
Copics - E00,E02,Y02,Y08,RV02,RV06,YG04,YG06,,B05,R20
Fairy Paper - The English Paper Company

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Pixie Dust Studio Challenge #1

Hi everyone,
I'm so excited today because The Pixie Dust Challenge blog is open and you are all welcome to join us. It is our very 1st Challenge and we have a a very special treat for you because not only is Kathy kindly offering this adorable FREE Santa digi for you to take part in our challenge but she is also offering the brand new release 'Christmas Confetti' complete set for the grand prize!

How fab and generous is that? So you are all wondering what our 1st challenge is and it is to show us what you can do with this little guy and add 'Texture' to your project. For all the details pop over to Pixie Dust Challenge blog and show us some pixie love. If you would be kind enough to add our challenge blog banner to your blogs we would really appreciate it.

Here I have used my little guy to pop at the top of this great Scroll from The Cutting Cafe' . I think it would be fab to allow your little ones to write down their top 6 choices and pop it on their bedroom door ;0)

Be sure to pop over to The Cutting Cafe' because Regina is kindly offering a huge Christmas set FREE until tonight.
Well I really hope you decide to join us over Pixie Dust Challenge blog and we can't wait to see what you create ;0)
Image - Free Santa - Pixie Dust Challenge blog
Santa Scroll - The Cutting Cafe'
Copics - E00,E02,R27,R29,C7,BV29,100.0
Polar White Flower soft & Glitter
Hugs

3 Challenges in 1 and YNS blog hop winner

Hi Everyone,
Today it's challenge time over at YNS challenge blog and this time it's YNS Starlet Stephanie's turn to host and her challenge theme is to 'Be Thankful'.
I couldn't wait to use 'Fhiona and her Pony Maggie' because I think it's so sweet. Now here is the fun bit because anyone who joins us for this challenge will get a FREE LIMITED EDITION DIGITAL IMAGE! The rules have changed because now you don't have to use a YNS image but we would obviously really love it if you chose to and if you do you will be entered twice to win the grand prize;0) The winner will receive a $10 YNS gift voucher! Also if you already own a LIMITED EDITION DIGI IMAGE then Karen will give you a $3.00 YNS voucher for playing along. It's a win, win situation so what are you waiting for? Just pop over to the Challenge blog and link your project ;0)

Now I also decided to play along in a couple more challenges and I joined 'Cute Card Thursday' for 'Glitter me silly' (how could I resist)? and I also joined 'Sketch Saturday' for the fabulous sketch below. Both challenges are sponsored by Simon Says Stamp.

Now I would also like to say Thank you to all who took part in our YNS blog Hop and without further ado my winner for the 2 YNS Limited Edition Digi images is: Stampincathy. If you could please email Karen directly with your choice ;0)

Supplies:

Image - Fhiona and her Pony Maggie - YNS

Nestabilities - circle & Scalloped

Copics - E00,E33,E35,E37,E47,RV21,RV23,YR31,YR61,R20,0

Paper - Cheeky collection - Abby - Making Memories

Glamour dust, Flowers,

Pixie Dust Studio Release Day!

Well Today is super exciting because it's release day over at Pixie Dust Studio! I'm sure you will fall in love with the 1st ever Pixie Dust Studio digital stamp set.

Here is a little note from Kathy the fabulously talented illustrator and owner of Pixie Dust Studio Designs:

The Studio is very busy and full of fun and Confetti. Pixie has invited some special friends to join her... Mr.Flake and Mrs.Crystal the Snow Couple and Dear Holly Day.! Of course what is a Confetti Party without our Princess Squeak..the sweetest mouse in all of the Studio. She has baked many cookies..her favorite being The GINGERS. She always places them in a gingham lined basket for the perfect "look". The sweet Tweets fluttering about seem to love the Gingers too!! Pixie Pie and Wink are delighted to also celebrate the most important Birthday ever.. they do hope you will join them! Pixie Pie and Wink are getting ready to go on an adventure. Please join them in December..bring your walking shoes and a snack!

Please be sure to check out the wonderful creations from the DT the links can be found on my sidebar on the left.

I was super excited to make a 'Diorama card' and I thought the 'Happy Birthday Jesus' image would work perfectly for it to create a nativity scene.

The circle sentiment was perfect for this card and it is from a set called 'Christmas circles set 2' from The Cutting Cafe'. It was so easy and fun to make this card and I will definitely be making more.

I found the fabulous tutorial here on Maria Bell's blog (she is one super talented lady). If you have a look a couple of posts down I used the same image for a gift bag. I love to see how the same image is used differently.
Supplies:
Image - Happy Birthday Jesus - Pixie Dust Studio
Circle sentiment - Christmas Circles set2 - The Cutting Cafe'
Nestabilities - Curved Rectangles
Copics - E0,E02,E33,E35,E37,V000,V04,Y08,RV000,RV02,Y17,YR16,R27,B32,RV21,R20,0
TFL x

MyGrafico Challenge - 25

Happy Monday People :)
Today over at MyGrafico we are having a fun Colour recipe challenge where you are to use the colours Pink, Green, & Orange ( nice & bright)!

 
The DT got to use this cute little set from Dilek Design Studio and if you join us for this challenge you can also win this too.

Simply link your project here by Sunday 10PST and get entered to win.
if uploading to PCP/SCS or MyGrafico ning, please use keywords MG25.

Supplies:
image - MyGrafico - Dilek Design Studio
Paper - Teen Matstack - DCWV
Nestabilities - Rectangle & Ribbon Tag Trio
Copics - E00,E31,E33,R20,Y15,Y17,RV000,RV02,YG00,YG03,RV04,BG10

Pixie Dust Sneak peek.....

Hi Everyone,
Tomorrow is a very exciting day over at Pixie Dust Studio because it is release day of the brand new Christmas Confetti images! All week the Paper Pixies have been doing sneak peeks on their blogs and they really have come up with the most beautiful creations. Now be sure to check in over at the Pixie Dust Studio Blog tomorrow because if you leave a comment then Kathy is kindly having a FREE STAMP GIVE - AWAY and you really wouldn't want to miss out on that ;0) Also don't forget to visit the brand new Pixie Dust Challenge blog on the 19th where we kick off with our very 1st Pixie challenge and you may find a little surprise ;0)

Here I have used 'Happy Birthday Jesus' and I think this stamp is so wonderful. It really reflects what Christmas is really all about. I thought the stamp was just right to use on a gift bag and it was so easy to make. All I did was snip the top off a paper bag and then add 2 pieces of card roughly the same size and then I used my craft knife to cut out a rectangle shape at the top for my handle. I added some Christmas paper and ribbon and used the circle sentiment from a new set from The Cutting Cafe' called 'Christmas Gift Tags'. Hope you've all had a lovely weekend;0)
Supplies:
Stamp - Happy Birthday Jesus - Pixie Dust Studio
Circle Sentiment - The Cutting Cafe'
Paper - The Christmas Stack - DCWV
Copics - E00,E02,E33,E35,E37,R20,Y00,Y02,BV00,BV02,B24,YR04,BG10,YR23,R27,BG23
Nestabilities- Circle and Scalloped

Club Anime Colour Challenge

Good Evening all,
Over at InStyle stamp's Club Anime Blog there is a colour challenge and the colours are inspired from this picture below.

The colours are Kiwi Green, Coral & Brown ( a lovely combination). You have 1 month to complete the challenge. Simply post a comment in this post with a link to your creation and you will have a chance to win a $20.00 gift certificate from InStyle Stamps. The deadline is 11:59 pm, PST Friday December 11th. The winner will be announced Saturday, December 12th.

Also by using this link you will receive a 5% discount on your purchase so what are you waiting for ;0)
Well today is my Mum's birthday so I thought I would use these gorgeous colours and "Mellie' who is so sweet to make her card.

I used coral card and brown cardstock for my layers then added a piece of green spotted and distressed paper called 'Wild asparagus' from 'My Minds Eye'. I used my MS "Doily Lace punch' on some coral glittered cardstock and the circle sentiment is from The Cutting Cafe'. Supplies:
Image - Mellie - InStyle Stamps
Circle Sentiment - The Cutting Cafe
Paper - Wild Asparagus - My Minds Eye
Nestibilites - labelsc2
Copics - E00,E11,E33,E35,R02,R20,RV10,RV21,BG10,0
TFL

Snowglobe card for OHBCGA

Hi Guys,
Today is OHBCGA over at InStyle Stamps and I can hear you all ask what is OHBCGA?
Well It's 'Over the hump blog candy Give away' and all you have to do is create a 'snow' themed card and link it on InStyle Stamps blog to be in with a chance of winning. If you use this link you will also receive a 5 % discount on your purchase ;0) Check out all the wonderful DT creations and you will not be stuck for inspiration! Now with the theme being 'snow' I was pretty excited because the day I made my card was the day my polar white Flower Soft arrived so I was rather eager to try it out :0)
For my creation I decided to try out one of the many beautiful 'snow-globe' cards out which I have seen around lately. I found the tutorial here on the SCS forum by Libby and she has also done a fab video tutorial if you prefer.

I used 'Myron' from InStyle Stamps and I think he looks so cute and mischievous! Don't forget about the huge sale over InStyle stamps . I used my Copics to colour him and added the little gold bell which i think looks perfect on him :0)

Supplies:
Image - Myron - InStyle stamps
snow globe tutorial - SCS
Paper -Winter Matstack - DCWV
Copics - E00,E02,E21,E33,E35,0,C1,R20,BV00,BV02,BV04,R59,R32
Polar White Flower Soft

YNS Blog Hop & lot's of giveaway's!

Good Morning Guys, Today it's fun time over at YNS because we are having a blog hop to celebrate the brand new releases which you are going to love! The YNS Starlets have done some wonderful creations to give you ton's of inspiration so let the fun begin and if you didn't arrive here from Cathy's blog then click here to return to the start of the hop ;0)

Now onto the great prizes up grabs.
1.Each starlet is giving away 2 of the Limited Edition Christmas Digis (see each starlet's post for how to win).
2. There will be 3 winners each receiving a brand new release: Wedding Day Fhiona, New Year's Party Fhiona or Bad Hair Day Fhiona.
3.Karen is generously offering a 10% discount at Your Next Stamp throughout the duration of this Blog Hop if you use the code: YNSBH2.
This blog Hop will finish on 16th November midnight EST.
To be in with a chance of winning the 2 FREE Digis just leave me a comment on this post and I will choose a random winner.
Here are my projects I have made using 'Bad Hair Day Fhiona' and the snowman from the Limited Edition Christmas Digis.

I found a tutorial here for this cute little Gift Card holder and used Bad Hair day Fhiona. I then made the little ‘emergency’ hair clip wallet and added a border using my EK Success punch. The Snowman tag was made using my Cricut and Christmas Cheer Cartridge.

Hope you have fun and your next stop is Stephanie's blog ;0) I will be back later to list my supplies.

Time to meet the Anime Team

Well here is what I've been terribly excited about sharing with you and it is that I have been selected to be part of the Anime DT for InStyle Stamps!!!! I read my email over and over again and pinched myself to believe it was for real!! lol I absolutely love InStyle designs because they are so fresh and modern and I really can't wait to start designing with the Anime Images. Please check out all the new DT members on my sidebar and you will see how talented they are.
Now this cute little bag was one of the creations I made when I submitted my DT application and I think it is so pretty.

Ava is so delicate and feminine and you can choose from different designs over at InStyle and right now there is a huge sale on where you can choose almost any digi or stamp for a great price ;0) I coloured Ava prior to purchasing my Copics and used my Coloursoft pencils and Sansodor and then added some Glamour Dust to her wings. The cute little heart bag is a file from The Cutting Cafe' and the paper is a download called Nana's Wallpaper from FunkyFairys.

Now on to some sad news my time with FunkyFairys has come to the end and I will surely miss all the girls on the team they have all been wonderful to work with and Shaz has been fab to design for so Thank you girls for making my time at FF's so enjoyable and keep up the great work :) My DT term is almost up too with MyGrafico and if you check out the Challenge blog the details are up for the new DT if you would like to apply ;0)
Well that's me for today and don't forget to check out my post below ;0)

Supplies:
Image - Ava - InStyle Stamps
Heart Bag File - The Cutting Cafe'
Paper - Nana's Wallpaper - FunkyFairys
Hugs

Time to meet the Paper Pixies

Hi Guys, Here is my 1st bit of exciting news today and that is Kathy the Illustrator and owner of Pixie Dust Design Studio asked me to join her new DT and become a Paper Pixie!!!! I was delighted with the offer and of course accepted. If you have not visited PDDS I urge you to straight away and especially if you love all things whimsical and pixie related. You will not only find a delightful selection of digis but also Pixie portraits, Pixie pocket pals, Paper dolls and more!
Now the card below is using Pixie Pie and her pal wink and I'm sure you will agree they make such sweet pair. The card is a double pocket fold card and you can find the tutorial here at SCS.

I decided to put Pixie and her pal on a bookmark and searched for a Children's bedtime quote to go beneath it. I cut the digi and quote with my Classic rectangles (long) nesties and then used the scalloped one to layer it on to.

I am really pleased with how this turned out and as you can see I used my Copics for the second time............(not sure if I'm actually getting any better) but I'm loving using them ;0) Please check out the Wonderful DT links can be found on my sidebar and check out what they have done with Pixie and her pal too. Stay tuned because we are currently trying to get a Pixie Dust Challenge blog set up which will be lot's of Pixie fun ;0)
Also check back later for some more exciting news!
Supplies:
Image - Pixie and her pal Wink - Pixie Dust Design Studio
Copics - E00, E02, R20, E33, E35, E37, RV10, RV21, RV23, G00, G02, YR00, YR02, BG10, 100.
Paper - Bloom and grow - My Minds Eye
Nesties - Classic rectangle (long) & Scalloped
Quote – web Sentiment - My own - CK Curly font Hugs Lana x

YNS Challenge - 3 & Very 1st COPIC Creation lol

Good Morning for the second time today,
This time round I'm sharing my card for this weeks YNS Challenge which is hosted by the wonderful Simonne!! The challenge set is to design a Christmas Card but without using the Traditional colours - Red or Green! All the DT starlets have had chance to play with some Limited Edition Christmas Digis which are adorable. I decided to use Skating Ellie with the Merry Christmas Sentiment. If you want to join in the fun you have until midnight (EST) Tuesday the 17th and you again there will be 2 winners.

This card turned out really sweet but as i mentioned yesterday it is my very 1st attempt at colouring with Copics or even markers to be fair so as you can see I have a long way to go but practice makes perfect ;0) I welcome any constructive criticism lol so please feel free to tell me what you think and any hints and tips that may help me.

I must admit though they were just amazing to use and i can see why they are so addictive :/ I also used my new ribbon trio tag nesties and I can see i will use these a lot.
Thank you for looking ;0)

Supplies:
Image - Skating Ellie with the Merry Christmas Sentiment. - YNS
Copics – E00, E21,R20,RV02,RV04,BV00,BV02
Nesties - Ribbon Trio Tags 2, Oval & scalloped Oval - Once Upon A Stamp Snowflake Paper - Rose tinted Christmas DCWV

FunkyFairys - Challenge 41 - Fall

Good Morning Bloggers,
This is my 1st card of the day and it is for FunkyFairy's challenge this week which is to create a Fall project. I was initially thinking of using the usual warm tones until this image and sentiment came to mind and i knew exactly what papers i wanted to use.

I used 'Gorjuss Ginghams' which you can purchase at FunkyFairys and i think this set is so versatile. It is perfect for this image. If you want to be in with a chance of winning a FunkyFairy download then please join us by making any Fall project and all we ask is for you to use at least 1 FunkyFairy product ;0) I love how this come together and yes it is another Easel card which i bet you're sick of seeing by now but don't worry my second post today is not an Easel card but it is my 1st creation using my COPICS!!!! Please go easy on me lol Anyway the sentiment is from the The Cutting Cafe' which is a .99 cent special and you can find it here. The image is a digi from All that scraps.Please come back later to see what this weeks YNS challenge is ;0)

Supplies:
Paper - Gorjuss Ginghams - Funkyfairys
Sentiment - Bobbing for apples - The Cutting Cafe'
Image - All That Scraps
Punch - MS - Checkerboard Nesties - Circle & scalloped Circle

How lucky am I?

Look what my extremely kind Hubby got me!!!!!
I have been mulling over Copics for ages now and finally gave into temptation last week after continually seeing more and more amazing creations using them. Well as we do i very subtly dropped a few hints what i would like for Christmas which included Copics and i knew that there was at least 4 set's of Nesties which i really wanted so i thought nothing else of it. Anyway Ryan later said well if you like you can have them now as an early Christmas present and told me to order them. Now this was tricky because where do you start with colours, markers, sketchers and so on when you are a total beginner??? Well my good friend and DT sister emailed me some fab info and advice with what she thought was a good starting point and everything else i needed to know :) I was sorted and about to order my set of 36 (a) Copics when my oh so lovely Hubby came behind my shoulder and said 'why don't you order the set of 72'!!!!! Well what could i say after all it will probably save money in the long run because i know if i had ordered the set of 36 i would still be wanting to order a few more colours. Now you may think I've been a wee bit greedy but I'm not usually and he did offer! lol Then to top my day off he went and got me the set of 4 nesties ........how sweet??? So that's me very happily sorted for Christmas. The hardest part was to take them out of their wrapper and actually try them out. I did eventually and WOW are they fabulous or what but I'm not familiar with markers at all and don't really do much shadowing when i use my Coloursofts so I know i have a steep learning curve ahead but i will say they look worth every penny :) If you want a laugh then check back tomorrow for my 1st creation using them! lol
Hugs

FunkyFairys - Challenge 40 -Touchy Feely

Good Morning Guys,
Today is challenge time over at FunkyFairys Challenge blog and this week we want you to create a project incorporating different textures. As usual the DT have come up with some wonderful projects to fill you with lot's of inspiration and once again you will be in with a chance of winning a FunkyFairy download in the random draw. You must use at least 1 FunkyFairy product on your creation ;0) Don't forget to check out FunkyFairys Inspiration blog where you can pick up lot's of freebies and Shaz has designed some wonderful new sets over at FunkyFairys.
Now onto my creation did i mention that i love the new easel cards and that you would be seeing a lot more from me? Well here is another i have made and i was really happy the way this one turned out.

I also found another stamp store which i love called InStyle stamps which sell the most fabulous Anime designs!! I love the instant gratification of Digis so i decided to purchase more than a few! lol This stamp is called 'Scarf Chic' and i adore her all wrapped up for winter. They also have a fabulous sale on at the moment so why not have a treat! lol

The paper for the top and bottom part of my card is from a new set called 'A lil Blue Christmas Cracker' and the sentiment is also new called 'Christmas Punchems' both from FunkyFairys. For the bottom i used my EK arrows punch and added ribbon on top. I embossed the labels with my snowflake embossing folder. Hope you like it ;0)

Supplies:
Papers - A lil blue Christmas Cracker - FunkyFairys
Sentiment - Christmas Punchems - FunkyFairys
Image - Scarf Chic - InStyle
Nesties - Curved Rectangles
Border - EK Sucsess - Arrows

Introducing.........Mr.Jingle

Good Morning Guys,
I am really excited about this card today because firstly I came across a wonderful new site called 'Pixie Dust Studio'which sells the most adorable things from pixie portraits to Pixie pocket pals and even printable digi stamps!! You really must take a peek at this store and i promise if you like pixies then you will love this store ;0) Kathy the owner also has a blog which you can find here and you will be delighted with the wonderfully happy and bright creations! If you fancy joining the DT then hop over and check out the post here.

Secondly I was desperate to try out an easel card which i have been seeing quite a lot of recently and when i found this tutorial i got to work straight away and i can tell you I'm now addicted so you will be seeing many more! If you would like to see the tutorial then check out this post on Suzanne's blog here where again you will be filled with inspiration from her fabulous creations.
Alrighty the Gnome whom i have named Mr.Jingle is a brand new digi stamp from a collection called 'Gnome for the holidays' from Pixie Dust Studio. The circle sentiment which reads 'Meet me under the Mistletoe' is from a set called 'Christmas All Around' from The Cutting Cafe'. Regina has been working on lot's of new set's so be sure to pop over and have a peek.

Think my bed is now calling so Goodnight all ;0)
Supplies:
Gnome image - Gnome For The Holidays - Pixie Dust Studio
Circle sentiment - Christmas All Around - The Cutting Cafe'
Nesties - Circles and scallops

MyGrafico Challenge 22 - Dry Embossing Thank You card

 

Hi Guys hope you all had a great weekend! This card is for today's challenge over at MyGrafico Challenge blog and we got to use 'Mix and Match Stems' set which you can win by entering.
The challenge is to create a Thank you card and use dry embossing on your creation. For my card I used my Cuttlebug and 'Textile Texture' embossing folder. I layered my print on to some black card and added the ribbon and bow. The circle sentiment which reads 'Thanks for lending a hand' is from a set called 'All occasion circle word set 2'from The Cutting Cafe'. Also don't forget that over at MyGrafico a sale starts on the 29th through till midnight - 31st October ;0)

 Supplies:
Image - Mix and match stems - MyGrafico
Sentiment - All Occasion circle words set 2 - The Cutting Cafe'
Embossing - Textile Texture - Cuttlebug