Tuesday 1 December 2015

ABC Challenge - W is for Wishes

Can you believe it's the 1st of December already? The year is still flying by and today is also time for the next ABC Challenge and this time it is all about W is for Wishes. For this challenge you must use a sentiment in your creation. Our sponsor for this challenge is Polkadoodles. So many delightful images to choose, I finally decided on Winter Time, from the Octavia Frosted Winter collection. Here is my card:


I decided to do a sepia card for this challenge!! Here is a closer look at my image:



I printed my digi onto Kryogen card stock using my Canon Pixma ink jet printer – after changing the colour of my image to brown so it fitted in with the sepia colour scheme. I then coloured it in with my Copics. The colours I used are skin: E0000, E11, E000, E00, R20, image: E59, E57, E55, E53, E51, E50, W00, W1, W3, W5.

If you haven't already stopped by ABC Challenges, please do and see what the rest of our fabulous DT have created. Then why don't you try our latest challenge for yourself.

Cheers, for now....

 

Supplies:
Stamps: Polkadoodles Winter Time from Octavia Frosted Winter collection, Lily of the Valley Sentiment
Accessories: SU dimensionals, Lace, Martha Stewart Around the Page Flourish Lace edge punch, SU Big Shot Die Ovals Framelits, Marianne Anja's Circle LR0327 Dies,

Challenges entered:


    I am entering this card in the following challenges:

    Sunday 15 November 2015

    ABC Challenge - V is for Violet

    Time for another fabulous challenge at ABC Challenges. Today our theme is V is for Violet and we want to see your gorgeous creations featuring all shades of violet. Our sponsors for this challenge are: The Paper Shelter and they have so many wonderful digis available from their website. This challenge I decided to choose Hope. Here is my card:




    For my card, I printed my image on Copic Xpress card stock using my ink jet printer. She is coloured with my copics. The colours I used are: skin: E11, E000, E00, E0000, R20, dress: V27, V25, V22, V20, V0000 vest: V17, V15, V12, V0000 Hair: E47. E45, E43, garland: BG10, BG72, BG75, BG78, sticks: E49, E44, eyes: B66, B63, B60, star ornament: FY1, Y28 dove: W00, W1, W3, W5 background: G0000, BG0000, BG10. I also added some glittery sparkle with my Wink of Stella clear pen - though in the photo it looks like there is snow on her face wheras it is just a slight shimmer when you look at the actual card.

    Here is a close look at my image:


    If you haven’t already stopped by ABC Challenges, please do and see what the rest of our fabulous DT have created. Then why don't you try our latest challenge for yourself.

    Cheers, for now....

    Supplies


    Cardstock, patterned paper from my stash, Spellbinders S4-475 Nestabilities Fleur de Eloquence, Oval die, Wild Orchid Craft flowers, dimensionals, seam binding ribbon and embellishment

    Sunday 1 November 2015

    ABC Challenge - U is for Unlimited

    The 1st of November I'm back from holidays ready for our new challenge at ABC Challenges. Today our theme is U is for Unlimited (Anything Goes) and we want to see your gorgeous creations. Our sponsors for this challenge are: Magnolia-licious which means the hardest thing I had to do was figure out which pretty Tilda image to use. This challenge I decided to choose Stop in the Name of Love Tilda from the 2015 Lovely Duo Collection. Here is my card:






    For my card, I stamped Tilda on Copic Xpress card stock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. She is coloured with my copics. The colours I used are: skin: E11, E000, E00, E0000, R20, dress: B06, B04, B02, B01, B0000, Hair: E57. E55, E53, E51, ground: W00, W1, W3. I also added some white sharpie dots to the dress.

    Here is a close look at Tilda:


    If you haven’t already stopped by ABC Challenges, please do and see what the rest of our fabulous DT have created. Then why don't you try our latest challenge for yourself.

    Cheers, for now....

    Supplies

    Stamps: Stop in the Name of Love Tilda, SU Sentiment from Project Life Remember This set

    Cardstock, patterned paper from my stash, pearls,Spellbinders Floral Ovals, Wild Orchid Craft flowers, SU Oval Framelits, Spellbinders Les Papillion no. 2, dimensionals, Martha Stewart around the page punch 



    Wednesday 28 October 2015

    Polkadoodles Octavia Moonfly Wistful Gift Box

    Happy Wednesday everyone, I'm back from my fabulous holiday in the USA and Mexico and it's time for a new Polkadoodles Inky Pinky DT make. Today I'm featuring Octavia Moonfly Wistful digi from the Polkadoodles Octavia collection. Here she is:



    I printed my image on Copic Xpress It cardstock using my Canon inkjet printer. I then coloured in my image with my copics, using the following colours: skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, E13, R20, clothes: BG0000, BG10, BG11, BG13, BG15, BG18, R85, R83, R81 hair: E37, E35, E33, E31, flower: R81, R83, R85, Y15, toadstool: RV91, RV93, RV95, W00, W1, W3, W5. I then used the my Stampin Up Oval Framelits to cut her out and attached her to my gift box.



    I then popped some treats inside and my gift is ready to go:



    The Octavia collection has some fabulous images and you can get it at the Polkadoodles new online store at www.Polkadoodles.co.uk. 

    Hope you all have a lovely week and manage to fit some crafting and colouring in! Don't forget to come and join us at the Polkadoodles Inky Pinkies Colouring group on Facebook and share your creations with us.

    Cheers for now

    Supplies:

    Card, lace and ribbon from my stash, SU Oval Framelits die, dimensionals and double sided tape

    Stamps: Octavia Moonfly Wistful from Polkadoodles

    Tuesday 1 September 2015

    ABC - Q is for Queen of Hearts

    Today I’m here with another fabulous challenge for ABC Challenges. This one is Q is for Queen of Hearts and we want you to use a heart somewhere in your creations. How easy is that? This challenge is sponsored by a new sponsor for ABC and that is Polkadoodles. Nikky Hall has designed some amazing images and associated bits and pieces, so make sure you check out her online store, especially her collections. Anyway today I have chosen to use Octavia Moonfly Unicorn from the Octavia collection
    Here is my creation:



    I printed my image on Copic XPress-It cardstock using my inkjet printer. I then coloured her in with my Copics following a tutorial from Kit and Clowder. The colours I used are: Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20 Red Outfit: R32, R37, R29, R59 Yellow Outfit Y15, Y17, E15, E18 Unicorn: C1, C3, C5, C7 Unicorn Hair: BG45, BG49, V01, V04, V09, 100 Sky: B14, B16, B18, B28, B29, B39, B99 Clouds: C00, C1, B91, B32 Moon, W3, W1, W00. I then added the stars using my White Sharpie opaque marker.I then made a frame and added some washi tape, flowers and lots of lovely red heart embellishments.

    Don’t forget to pop over to the ABC Challenge blog and check out the rest of the DT makes.Happy Stamping…

    Supplies


    Wednesday 26 August 2015

    Polkadoodles Maddie Shy

    Time for another DT make for Polkadoodles Inky Pinkies. Today Ive chosen another digi from the Pretty Sweet collection ...Polkadoodles Maddie Shy
    I think she is a cutie and coloured her using some of my favourite colours. Here she is:



    I printed my image on Copic Xpress-it card and then coloured her in with my Copics. 

    The colours I used are: clothes: BG0000, BG10, BG11, BG13, Y00, Y23, RV0000, RV00, RV02, skin: E11, E0000, E000, E00, R20, hair: E57, E55, E53, white ink marker for the love hearts on the dress.

    Anyway hope you all have a lovely Wednesday and manage to fit some crafting in. I'm off to a stamp camp retreat this weekend so I'm about to get busy printing out some of my Polkadoodles digis from the new Octavia Frosted Winter collection - looking forward to a weekend of crafting and colouring in while someone else cooks and cleans!

    Cheers for now

    Supplies:

    Card and patterned paper from my stash, Spellbinders Heirloom Oval, SU Oval Framelits, Memory Box - Cosmo Border die, lace, ribbon, pearls and flowers 

    Stamps: Polkadoodles Maddie Shy.

    Saturday 1 August 2015

    Polkadoodles Serenity Resting

    Saturday night and time for a new Polkadoodles Inky Pinky DT make. Today I'm back with anothe fabulous image from the Polkadoodles Serenity collection. You can get it at the Polkadoodles new online store at www.Polkadoodles.co.uk. Today I’ve made a step card with the super cute Serenity Resting. Here she is:





    I printed my image on Copic Xpress-it card and then coloured her in with my Copics. I thenm fussy cut the image and decorated the card with some diecuts and pearls.

    The colours I used are: clothes: YG0000, YG01, YG03, YG05, YG07, YG09, Y00, YR20, YR21, YR12, YR14, toadstool: YR14, YR12, YR21, Y00, Y02, Y04, Y17, YR18, sky: B0000, B60, skin:E13, E11, E0000, E000, E00, R20, hair: E57, E55, E53, E51, wings: YG0000, YG01, C00, flowers: YR21, YR12, YR14, YG01.

    Here is a side view showing the steps in the card.



    Anyway hope you all have a lovely weekend and manage to fit some crafting and colouring in!

    Cheers for now

    Supplies:

    Card and patterned paper from my stash, Spellbinders Parisian Accents die, Marianne Creatables LR0322 die, Couture Creations Pippa Intricutz die, green ribbon, pearls and flower bling

    Stamps: Polkadoodles Serenity Resting, Lily of the Valley sentiment

    ABC Challenge - O is for Open

    Today I'm back with the next fabulous challenge at ABC Challenges. This one is O is for Open and that means you can share any creation you like with us. How easy is that? This challenge is sponsored by:Di's Digi Designs and the image I decided to make for you today is Ballerina Izzy. My niece has a young daughter Izzy who has recently started ballet, so I think this will be a great card for her.

    Here is my card:




    I printed my digi using my Canon Pixma ink jet printer and then coloured it in with my Copics. The colours I used are skin: E11, E0000, E000, E00, R20, hair: E57, E55, E53, E51 dress and shoes: R0000, R85, R83, R81.

    If you haven't already stopped by ABC Challenges, please do and see what the rest of our fabulous DT have created. We would love you to join in our challenge, our sponsor has provided a lovely prize for the winner.

    Supplies


    Cardstock, patterned paper from my stash, pearls,Spellbinders Fancy Floral Ovals, Wild Orchid Craft flowers, SU Oval Framelits

    Saturday 25 July 2015

    Polkadoodles Serenity Princess Notebook

    Saturday night and time for a new Polkadoodles Inky Pinky DT make. Did you happen to see the Polkadoodles Serenity release – oh I just so love this release. You can get it at the Polkadoodles new online store at www.Polkadoodles.co.uk. Today I’ve decided to decorate a notebook using the beautiful Serenity Princess. Here she is:



    I printed my princess on Copic Xpress-it card and then coloured her in with my Copics. I then cut her out and layered her with some of my fabulous die cuts. Such an easy way to make a pretty notebook.
    The colours I used are: clothes: R81, R83, R85, R0000, BG01, BG02, BG000, BG0000, skin:E13, E11, E0000, E000, E00, R20, hair: E44, E43, E42, E41, wings: C00, BG000, BG0000, crown: BG02, BG01, BG000, flowers: R81, R83, R85, BV13, BV11
    Anyway hope you all have a lovely weekend and manage to fit some crafting and colouring in!

    Cheers for now

    Supplies:

    Notebook, Lily of the Valley paper from my stash, Spellbinders Floral Ovals die and Scalloped Ovals die, pink ribbon binding, pink glittwer pen (with some paper added to line the barrel of the pen)

    Stamps: Serenity Princess. from Polkadoodles

    Wednesday 15 July 2015

    ABC - N is for Numbers

    Today I'm back with the next fabulous challenge at ABC Challenges. This one is N is for Number and we want you to use a number somewhere in your creations. How easy is that? This challenge is sponsored by: Art by Miran and the image I decided to make for you today is Brittany 1920's Flapper


    Here is my card:



    I printed my digi using my Canon Pixma ink jet printer and then coloured it in with my Copics. The colours I used are skin: E11, E0000, E000, E00, R20, hair: E99, E57, E55, E53, eyes: YG97, YG95, YG93, fur: C00, C0, C1, dress and shoes: Y0000, Y21, Y32, Y28.

    If you haven't already stopped by ABC Challenges, please do and see what the rest of our fabulous DT have created. We would love you to join in our challenge, our sponsor has provided a lovely prize for the winner.

    Supplies


    Cardstock, patterned paper from my stash, pearls, number die cuts, SU Oval Framelits

    Sunday 28 June 2015

    Polkadoodles Octavia Moonfly Wistful

    Saturday again and time for a new Polkadoodles Inky Pinky DT make. Today I'm featuring Octavia Moonfly Wistful digi from the Polkadoodles Octavia collection. Here she is:






    I printed my image on Copic Xpress It cardstock using my Canon inkjet printer. I then coloured in my image with my copics, using the following colours: skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, E13, B60, R20, clothes: BV00, B60, B63, B66, B69, R01, R02, R05 wings: BV00, W00, W1 hair: C9, C7, C5, C3, BV63, flower: R81, R83, R85, E27, leafy hat: G40, G43, G46 toadstool: R01, R02, R05, B63, B66, W00, W1, W3, W5. I then used the my Spellbinders Fleur De Elegance die to cut around my image. I then coloured the outside of my die cut with BV00.

    The Octavia collection has some fabulous images and you can get it at the Polkadoodles new online store at www.Polkadoodles.co.uk. 

    Hope you all have a lovely weekend and manage to fit some crafting and colouring in! Don't forget to come and join us at the Polkadoodles Inky Pinkies Colouring group on Facebook and share your creations with us.

    Cheers for now

    Supplies:

    Card and papers from my stash, Spellbinders Fleur De Elegance die, dimensionals and double sided tape

    Stamps: Octavia Moonfly Wistful from Polkadoodles

    Saturday 20 June 2015

    Polkadoodles Maddie Twirling Curls

    Saturday again and time for a new Polkadoodles Inky Pinky DT make. Today I'm featuring the very cute Maddie Twirling Curls digi from the Polkadoodles Pretty Sweet collection. Here she is:





    I printed Maddie Twirling Curls on Copic Xpress It cardstock using my Canon inkjet printer. I then coloured in my image with my copics, using the following colours: skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20, jeans and hat: B97, B95, B93, B91, R85, R81, G14 top: R89, R85, R83, R81, hair: E59, E57, E55, E53, E51. I then used the my Stampin Up Oval Framelits to cut around the image and make a larger oval frame.

    The Pretty Sweet collection has some fabulous images and you can get it at the Polkadoodles new online store at www.Polkadoodles.co.uk. 

    Hope you all have a lovely weekend and manage to fit some crafting and colouring in! Don't forget to come and join us at the Polkadoodles Inky Pinkies Colouring group on Facebook and share your creations with us.

    Cheers for now

    Supplies:

    Card and papers from my stash, Stampin Up Oval Framelits, pink seam binding, Wild Orchid Craft embellishments, dimensionals and double sided tape

    Stamps: Maddie Twirling Curls from Polkadoodles

    Monday 15 June 2015

    ABC Challenge - L is for Lace

    Today I'm back with the next fabulous challenge at ABC Challenges. This one is L is for Lace and we want you to use some lace in your creations. How easy is that? This challenge is sponsored by: The Paper Shelter and the image I decided to make for you today is It's Tea Time.
    Here is my card:



    I printed my digi using my Canon Pixma ink jet printer and then coloured it in with my Copics. The colours I used are skin: E11, E0000, E000, E00, R20, hair: E59, E57, E55, E53, clothes: YG99, YG97, YG95, YG93, YG0000, leaves and vines: YG67, YG63, G40, G43, W00, E40, E42, E44, watch, cup, glasses: Y0000, W00, Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28.

    If you haven't already stopped by ABC Challenges, please do and see what the rest of our fabulous DT have created. We would love you to join in our challenge, our sponsor has provided a lovely prize for the winner.

    Supplies

    Stamps: It's Tea Time – The Paper Shelter
    Cardstock, Polkadoodles printed paper from the Rose Budd Collection, SU Tea time charms (retired), Wild Orchid Craft flowers and bling, SU Seam Binding (retired), lace, dimensionals, tape

    Saturday 13 June 2015

    Polkadoodles Miss Charlotte



    Saturday again and time for a new Polkadoodles Inky Pinky DT make. Today I'm featuring the gorgeous Miss Charlotte from the Polkadoodles Rose Budd collection. Here she is:




    I've also used one of the fabulous background digital papers from this collection. They come in so many fabulous colours you can always find one to suit your own choice of colours.

    I printed Miss Charlotte and the digital paper on Copic Xpress It cardstock using my Canon inkjet printer. I then coloured in my image with my copics, using the following colours: skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20, dress and roses: R21, R22, R24, R27, leaves and garland: YG67, YG63, G20, hair: E49, E47, E44, E42, ribbon, R22, W00, R0000. I then used the gorgeous die Spellbinders S4-475 Nestabilities Fleur de Elegance to cut round my image.

    The Rose Budd collection has some fabulous images and you can get it at the Polkadoodles new online store at www.Polkadoodles.co.uk. 





    Hope you all have a lovely weekend and manage to fit some crafting and colouring in! Don't forget to come and join us at the Polkadoodles Inky Pinkies Colouring group on Facebook and share your creations with us.

    Cheers for now

    Supplies:

    Card from my stash, Spellbinders S4-475 Nestabilities Fleur de Elegance, Wild Orchid Craft flowers, ribbon,  dimensionals and glue

    Stamps: Miss Charlotte  from Polkadoodles, also available as a digi in the Rose Budd Collection

    Monday 1 June 2015

    ABC K is for Kritters

    Welcome to another fabulous challenge for ABC Challenges - today it is K is for Kritters and we want you to include an animal/bug or insect in your creation either in the image or as an embellishment. For me this theme is just fabulous for Sherri Baldy's fabulous fun images and if you enter our challenge, you can win 5 of her gorgeous digi's. So here is a little inspiration for you:

     
    The image is printed onto Copic Xpress Card and coloured with Copic Sketch (and Ciao) Markers. The Copics used are as follows:  E11, E00, E000, E0000, R20, E39, E35, E33, E31, B0000, B01, B00, B91, B93, B95, YG67, YG25, YG23, YG03, YG0000, G29, R27, R24, R22, R21, 100, W5, W3, W1, W00, E57, E55, E53, E50, Y26, Y23, Y28.
     
    If you haven't already stopped by ABC Challenges, please do and see what the rest of our fabulous DT have created. Then why don't you try our latest challenge for yourself, you could be lucky enough to win 5 Sherri Baldy images.
    Cheers, for now....

     

    Supplies:

    Stamps: Digital image - Big Eye Big Head Dolls Digi Besties IMG749 By Sherri Baldy,
    Paper: patterned paper, cardstock from my stash
    Accessories: SU dimensionals, ribbon, heart embellishment, Spellbinders Grand Caliber Dies - Creative Book Two dies

    Sunday 31 May 2015

    Polkadoodles Serenity Princess

    Saturday night and time for a new Polkadoodles Inky Pinky DT make. Did you happen to see the latest Polkadoodles Serenity release – oh I just so love this release. You can get it at the Polkadoodles new online store at www.Polkadoodles.co.uk. Today I’ve decided to make a card using the beautiful Serenity Princess. Here she is:



    I printed my princess on Copic Xpress-it card and then coloured her in with my Copics. I then cut her out and layered her with some of my fabulous die cuts. Such an easy way to make a pretty card.
    The colours I used are: clothes: FBG2, BG01, BG02, BG000, BG0000, C2, C00, skin:E11, E0000, E000, E00, R20, hair: Y23, E31, E33, E35, YR20, E50, wings: C2, C00, BG0000, BG000, Dazzling Diamonds, crown: Y28, Y26, Y23, Spica Glitter pen, flowers: BV01, BV02, BV00, BV13, FY1
    Anyway hope you all have a lovely weekend and manage to fit some crafting and colouring in!

    Cheers for now

    Supplies:

    Card and paper from my stash, Marianne Dies -  Petra's Oval, Anja's Vintage Decoration, heart,  Stampin Up - Oval Framelits, Circle Framelits, Wild Orchid Craft flowers, Stampin Up Dazzling Diamonds, Spica Glitter pen, pearls, lace, ribbon, button, dimensionals, glue and tape

    Stamps: Serenity Princess. from Polkadoodles, Lili of the Valley Happy Birthday

    Friday 15 May 2015

    ABC J is for Jewels


    Today I'm here with news of another fabulous challenge at ABC Challenges. This one is J is for Jewels and we want you to use Pearls and/or Rhinestones in your creations. How easy is that? There are so many gorgeous rhinestone and pearl embellishments you can add to your card and they really help to make it special. This challenge is sponsored by: All Dressed Up and The Ribbon Girl, and I have decided to use Little Flower Girl, one of the fabulous fun digital images from All Dressed Up.
    Here is my card:


    I printed my image on Copic XPress-It cardstock using my inkjet printer. I then coloured her in with my Copics. The colours I used are skin: E11, E000, E00, E0000, R20, dress, hat, shoes and bow: B04, B02, B01, B00, B000, B0000, bag: C00, C2, Hair: E59, E57, E55, E53, flowers: Y23, Y26, Y11, G20, YG23, bird: E15, E53, E55.

    I then cute out my image using SU Oval Framelits and layered it onto a gorgeous die cut using Spellbinders S4-475 Nestabilities Fleur de Elegance. I then added my pearls and rhinestones and a bow with a red jewelled heart.

    Don't forget to pop over to the ABC Challenge blog and check out the rest of the DT makes.
    Happy Stamping…

    Saturday 9 May 2015

    Polkadoodles Twiggy and Toots


    Hi everyone, I've been having fun this week colouring some of the super cute owl images from Polkadoodles Twiggy and Toots digital Collection. This time I decided to make one of the fun 3D birdhouses instead of a card. It was so easy to do and I think it looks just fabulous. Here is my finished project:



     

    For this one I printed out the birdhouse on Matte photo card and cut it out using scissors. It also comes as an svg file if you want to use your electronic cutter. It was so easy to put together and everything just lined up perfectly. I then printed A Gift for You and Hats off Twiggy on Copic Xpress-It card and got out my Copics. These gorgeous owls are so much fun to colour. The colours I used are: W00, W3, W5, E59, E57, E55, E53, E51, E0000, Y26, Y23, Y21, Y00, Y28, B97, B95, B93, B91, B0000, R85, R83, R81, Y11, G20, YG03, YG25, YG67, R01, R02, YR21, YR01, YR02, YR00, C9, C7, C5, C3, C1, C00.

    After colouring, I fussy cut the owls and created my scene. I then added some pearls and bling to the creations, and of course topped it off with a spray of flowers.

    I hope you enjoyed my Inky Pinkies DT make for this week, happy stamping, Carol.

    Challenges entered:

    Saturday 2 May 2015

    Polkadoodles Seashore Shannon



    Saturday night and time for Polkadoodles Inky Pinky DT make. I just love how easy it is to find all the digi's at Polkadoodles new online store at www.Polkadoodles.co.uk. Today I've decided to make a card using the de;ightful Seashore Shannon. Here she is using one of my favourite colour schemes:

     



    I printed Shannon on Copic Xpress-it card and then coloured her in with my Copics. I then cut her out and layered her with some of my fabulous die cuts.

    The colours I used are: Shannon - clothes: BG70, BG72, BG75, BG78, BG0000, C3, skin:E11, E0000, E000, E00, R20, hair: E53, E55, E57, E59, shells, flowers and starfish: Y00, Y21, Y23, Y15, Y18, YR21, R21

    Anyway hope you all have a lovely weekend and manage to fit some crafting and colouring in!
    Cheers for now

    Supplies:

    Stamps: Seashore Shannon. from Polkadoodles
    Card and paper from my stash, Spellbinders Heirloom Oval, SU Oval Framelits, Wild Orchid Craft roses,