ABC Challenge - H is for Heavy

Hi I'm back with a new ABC Challenge and this one is H is for Heavy - and this challenge is a fun one because we want to see your fabulous creations loaded up with embellishments and die cuts. This challenge is sponsored by Marianne Design. Here is my DT make for you inspiration:

I stamped my image on Cryogen cardstock and coloured in the image with my copics. The colours I used are: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20, B99, B97, B95, B93, B91, B0000, E87, E84, E81, E47, E44, E42, R85, R83, R81, R0000.

Until next time, happy crafting...

Carol

Supplies:

Editor Tilda -  Magnolia Stamps, Teeny Tiny Sentiment - Just for you - Stampin Up

Cardstock and patterned paper from my stash

Copics, double-sided tape, heart charm, ribbon, rhinestones, pearls, flower lace, Marianne Design Dies - Anja's Vintage Decoration, Petra's Large Ovals, Anja's Filigree Heart,  Anja's Squares, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Spellbinders Shapeabilities Die D-Lites, Garden Bench, Bow elements die cut and Fancy Squares die cut.

Challenges entered:

Midweek Magnolias - #138 Anything goes with a Magnolia Image
Crazy 4 Challenges  C4C336 - Use a white flower
Crafty Catz Challenge 324 - Dies and punches

ABC Challenge - D is for Delicious

Hi I'm back with a new ABC Challenge and this one is D is for Delicious - Create something food related, eg. Image, embellishment, paper or project.

This challenge is sponsored by Bunny Zoe and today I decided to use Tilda in Evening Dress and make a champagne bottle easel card.

I stamped my image on Kryogen cardstock using Momento Black Tuxedo ink and coloured in the image with my copics. The colours I used are: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20, E57, E55, E53, E99, E13, BG10, BG11, BG23, BG13, BG0000, Y11, R01, BG07.


Until next time, happy crafting...
Carol

Supplies:

Tilda in Evening Dress - Magnolia stamps
SU sentiment from Cottage Garden set
White cardstock and patterned paper from my stash
Copics, double-sided tape, pearls, lace, Marianne Createables die LR0240, SU Smokey Slate ink pad, flower, ribbon

ABC Challenge - A is for Animals

Well last fortnight saw the end of the alphabet over at ABC Challenges, so this time we start over at A. Today's challenge is A is for Animals and we want you to use an image or embellishment on your card with an animal on it.

Our sponsors for this challenge are  Magnolia-licious and Marianne Design, and I chose to use a very cute Magnolia stamp, Ella the Donkey.

I stamped my image on Copic Xpress cardstock using Momento Black Tuxedo inkpad and coloured in the image with my copics. The colours I used are: 100, C9, C7, C5, C3, C2, C1, C00, W00, W1, W3, R27, R24, R22, R89, R0000, Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17, Y38.
Here is a closer look at the image:

Until next time, happy crafting...
Carol

Supplies:

Ella the Donkey - Magnolia stamps
Red cardstock and  patterned paper from my stash
Copics, double-sided tape, Spellbinders Nestabilities Floral Assortment Squares die, red ribbon

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 

ABC Challenge – F is for Festive

Hip hip hooray it's time for another ABC Challenge and this time it is all about F is for Festive. Our sponsor for this challenge is Magnolia-licious, which means I get to use a beautiful Tilda image. So many delightful images to choose, and the one I decided on is from the latest Lovely Duo Collection 2015. Here is my card:

I made my card a little bit brighter this challenge!! Yesterday I was lucky enough to attend a Copics colouring course at my local stamp shop and the course was all about the No Lines technique and involved using the RV colours. I haven't used these colours a lot before, so it was fun to play with them. I can tell you it was a little bit daunting at first... Anyway for today's challenge inspiration, I decided to colour my delightful little Tilda using this technique and colours. I was quite happy with the end result and will be trying this again. Here is a close up look:

I stamped my image in Memento London Fog and coloured it with my Copics. The colours I used are skin: E0000, E11, E000, E00, R20, hair: E47, E44, E43, E42, E40, leaves: G40, G82, G85, ground: W00, W1, W3, W5, dress: Y00, Y21, Y23, Y26, RV0000, RV02, Rv04, RV06, RV09, RV19, rings: Y28, Y26, Y23.

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 a prize from our sponsor.

Cheers, for now....

 

Supplies:

Stamps: Magnolia Lovely Ring Twice Tilda, SU Lots of Thoughts Sentiment
Paper/cardstock: SU Melon Mambo, SU Daffodil Delight, Frangipani vellum, Copic Express
Accessories: SU dimensionals, SU Big Shot Die Ovals Framelits, Marianne Anja's Circle LR0327 Dies, Marianne Ajna's Fillagran Heart LR0299 Die, Lace, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Organza ribbon, Martha Stewart Around the Page punch -

 

Challenges entered:

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

• Tilda's Town Challenge - #146 Special Occasions
• Really Reasonable Ribbon - RRR Challenge #113 - Flowers and Ribbon Theme
  
• In the Pink - Challenge #64 - FOR A SPECIAL LADY
  
• Monday Mood Board - Challenge #8, inspired by the colours of the yellow door and hot pink flowers and the gorgeous two tone tulips….:)
• Paradise of Magnolia – Pink Team 1
  
• Pink Gem Challenge #130 Pretty in Pink
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just for fun - Green and Black Secret Box

A while ago I found a lovely tutorial on Split Coast Stampers for a secret box. I loved the idea, but decided to re-size the box to make it taller so I could decorate it with some Tildas. This is how it turned out:

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I stamped my Tildas using Memento Tuxedo Black ink on kryogen white card stock. I decided to colour the Tildas using the same colours, inspired by the background paper. Green is one of my favourite colours, but I have sometimes struggled when colouring with copics.

I am really happy with my images, and love the way the greens worked for me. The colours I used are skin: E0000, E11, E000, E00, R20 clothes:YG67, YG17, YG03, YG01, YG0000, YG23, G40, hair: E59, E57, E55, E53, E50, flowers and dots on dresses and bows: R24, yellow hat, shoes flower and flags: Y0000, YR20, Y23, Y26, Y29.

Here is the box opened up to reveal it's secrets:

Here is a close look at each of the lovely Tildas which are all from the Pink Lemonade collection: 

Tilda with summer pants

Tilda with a big, big rose

Summer Tilda with flags

Tilda with rose lace dress

Here is the box filled with a dozen Lindt Strawberries and Cream Chocolate. Such a lovely surprise gift for a special friend.

Challenges:

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

• Add some black - Marvelous Magnolia challenge
• Fancy Folds - Magnolia-licious 

Supplies:

Stamps: Magnolia stamps: Tilda with summer pants, Tilda with a big, big rose, Summer Tilda with flags, Tilda with rose lace dress - all from the 2014 Pink Lemonade collection

Paper: green patterned paper, black cardstock
Accessories: Spellbinders Dies: Floral Frames, Parisian Accents, Parisian Motifs

ABC Challenge - W is for Water

The 1st of November and the weather is starting to warm up in Australia, which makes it perfect for our new challenge at ABC Challenges. Today our theme is W is for Water and we want to see beach/ocean/water themed items. Our sponsors for this challenge are: Marianne Designs and The Ribbon Girl I have chosen a very sweet Magnolia stamp: Tilda in Key Largo from the 2012 Summer Memories 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: YG0000, Y17, Y15, Y11, YG01, YG03, YG23, G14, YG67, sky: B0000, B000, B01 pond: BG0000, BG11, BG10, clouds: C2, C1, C0, lily pad: G43, G40, rushes: G99, G94, Y17, YR16, YR18

Here is a close look at Tilda:

Follow the link over to  the ABC Challenge blog and check out the other fabulous DT creations.  Then get out your craft gear and join in the fun!!!

Supplies

Stamps: Magnolia: Tilda in Key Largo
Paper: SU Whisper White cardstock,  & designer paper from my stash 
Accessories: SU dimensionals, Spellbinders Floral Oval dies, Magnolia Doohickeys, SU 3/4" circle punch, SU 7/8" Scallop circle punch, Wild Orchid Craft flowers, orange ribbon

ABC Challenge - U is for Unique

Time for another challenge at ABC Challenges. Today our theme is U is for Unique and this challenge is all about whatever you want to do - Anything Goes!!! 

The sponsor for this challenge is Stamp and Create  and I decided to feature the delightful Tilda with Angel the Horse from Magnolia Stamps. I learnt how to tie a chocolate box bow a few weeks ago, and decided to use one on my card today:

Here is a closer look at my little Tilda and the sentiment. When I was a teenager, some of my best friends were the ponies and donkeys I used to ride as often as I could, and every girl needs special friends. 

For my card, I stamped Magnolia's Moulin Rouge Tilda using Momento Rich Cocoa ink on  kryogen white card stock. She is coloured with my copics. The colours I used are skin: E0000, E11, E000, E00, R20 horse: E33, E35, E37, E39, mane: E31, E33, E53, jacket: E59, E57, W9, jodphurs: E50, E51, E53, hair: E47, E44, E43, E42, E40

Here is a close look at my little Tilda and Angel:

And lastly, here is my card all folded up and put together ready for posting to a special friend:

Follow the link over to  the ABC Challenge blog and check out the other fabulous DT creations.  Then get out your craft gear and join in the fun!!!

Challenges:

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

• Magnolia-licious- Tuesday Challenge Monochromatic
• Through The Craft Room Door Challenge 30 September - 6 October 
• Craft-Dee Bow Z October Challenge - Anything goes and include a Handmade Bow
• Dutch Magnolia Lovers - Final Challenge DML #88
• Ooh La La Creations - Challenge 166 - Use a bow

Supplies

Stamps: Tilda with Angel the Horse from Magnolia, SU Feel Goods sentiment
Paper: SU Very Vanilla cardstock & designer paper
Accessories: SU dimensionals, Spellbinders Floral Oval dies, Martha Stewart Punch around the Page - Cherish, striped grosgrain ribbon (SU retired)

ABC Challenge - S is for Shabby Chic

Time for another fun challenge at ABC Challenges today. This time we are up to S is for Shabby Chic. Our sponsor for today's challenge are Live and Love Crafts. Here is my card.

For my card  I printed my image on Kryogen card stock and then coloured it with my copics. Then I cut around the image using Stampin' Up Oval framelits and mounted it on Nestabilities Floral Oval that I sponged with blushing bride and Sahara sand inks.

The Copic colours I used are:  skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20, hair:E37, E33, E31, dress and bow:R0000, R81, R83, R85 picnic basket: B0000, B91, B93, G20, G82, YG23, YG25, YR0000, YR21, YR24, Y26, Y23, Y21, E55, E53.

I used a Martha Stewarts around the page punch to create a border on my base card, and layered it with papers, lace and a pretty butterfly die cut from my stash. 

I then added a bouquet of beautiful flowers, tied with a pink seam binding and added a charm.  Here is a closer look at this delightful Tilda from the new Pink Lemonade collection, Summer Buzz Tilda:

Why don't you pop on over to http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com.au/ and check out the other fabulous DT creations, and join in our challenge.

Supplies:

Stamps: Magnolia Summer Buzz Tilda from Magnolia's Pink Lemonade 

Paper: patterned paper from my stash, SU Very Vanilla and Sahara Sand cardstock, pink seam binding ribbon, SU brad charm, WOC flowers, lace, pearls
Accessories: double sided tape, Spellbinders Nestabilities Floral Oval, SU Oval Framelits

Challenges:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

• The Ribbon Girls - Magnolia Only Challenge
• Card Mania -  Butterflies & Bows
• Magnolia Down Under Challenges - Challenge #243 Your Favourite Magnolia Stamp
• Marvellous Magnolias Challenge Blog - Challenge 75 Anything Goes and DT Call

ABC Challenge: O is for Orange

Time for another fabulous challenge at ABC Challenges. Today our theme is O is for Orange and we want to see creations featuring Orange as the main colour. 

The sponsor for this challenge is Stamp and Create. They have some marvelous items available including Magnolia Stamps and Wild Orchid Craft flowers which I have used on my card today:

For my card, I stamped Magnolia's Moulin Rouge Tilda using Momento ink on  kryogen white card stock. She is coloured with my copics. The colours I used are  skin: E0000, E11, E000, E00, R20 hair: E39, E37, E35, E33, E31 dress: YR16, YR14, YR12, YR20, C7. 

 
I layered up the image by using different elements of the Spellbinders Card Creator Die. I also added some Wild Orchid Craft flowers and a triple bow with a brad.

Here is a close look at my little Tilda dancing girl:

Why don't you pop on over to the ABC Challenge blog and check out the other fabulous DT creations.  

Supplies

Stamps: Moulin Rouge Tilda from MagnoliaPaper: SU Pumpkin Pie cardstock & designer paperAccessories: SU dimensionals, Spellbinders Card Creator die: A2 Divine Eloquence, WOC Flowers, Pumpkin Pie ribbon, Vintage brad

ABC Challenge: N is for Nautical

Ahoy there fellow stamping fanatics, today is the day for another fun challenge at ABC Challenges. Today our theme is N is for Nautical and we would like to see cards with a nautical  or ocean based theme. The sponsor of this challenge is Wild Orchid Crafts, and there is a $10 voucher up for grabs. They have so many gorgeous flowers available. 

The idea I had for today's challenge was a little mermaid watching through the window to the sailors on the sea. I had some lovely paper with a map on it, and it fitted my idea perfectly. Here is my card:

For my card, I stamped Magnolia's Pearl Tilda using Momento ink on Copic Xpress white card stock. She is coloured with my copics. The colours I used are  skin: E0000, E11, E000, E00, R20 hair: E55, E53, E51, shells: R02, R01, tail: B95, B93, B91, seahorse YR27, YR24, YR23, YR21, YR20, Y23, Y21, Y17. I then fussy cut her out and added some touches of glitter and some pearls to add some detail. 

I also stamped the sailboat on Copic Xpress card in Momento ink and masked it, before colouring the sea and the sky using my sponge daubers and SU Bermuda Bay, Not Quite Navy and Soft Sky inkpads. I then cut the window in the map so the boat showed through, using Labels 20 from Spellbinders.
The edges of the card I punched out using Martha Stewart Around The Page Border Punch. I also added some Wild Orchid Craft flowers and an SU sentiment.

Here is a close look at my little Tilda mermaid with her golden seahorse friend:

Why don't you pop on over to http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com.au/ and check out the other fabulous DT creations.

Supplies

Stamps: Pearl Tilda from Magnolia
Paper: patterned paper, SU Buckaroo Blue cardstock (retired)
Accessories: SU dimensionals, pearls, Spellbinder Dies Labels 20, WOC Flowers,   SU Not Quite Navy, Burmuda Bay and Soft Sky inkpads and sponge daubers, Martha Stewart Around The Page Border Punches

Let the magic begin...

Welcome to my first blog post. My name is Carol and I started stamping when my little boy started school in 2000. He is now sitting for his HSC exams, which mark the end of 13 years of school for him.

For quite a while I have been admiring some of my talented friends work with cards and Copic markers. This year I decided to try out Copics. I heard that copics were addictive, and I now know I am hooked. Colouring an image and seeing it come to life is quite therapeutic. It has taken some time but as I have some holidays while my son does his HSC exams, I have finally got around to making some cards.

So here is my first card. I love this image from Magnolia stamps, Wizard Tilda. My daughter is into Harry Potter at the moment, which I find amusing since when my son and I used to read the books and watch the movies, she hated them.

My little wizard is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black onto Copic Express Card and coloured with Copic Sketch Markers. The Copics used are as follows: skin: E11, E00, E000, R20 hair: E59, E57, E55, E53, E51 clothes: C7, C5, C3, C2, C0,Y26, Y23, Y21

And here is a closeup of my little wizard:

I designed the card layout around the word MAGIC and cut out the outline around the letters using my CraftRobo cutter. I was very impressed that this works with the new Silouhette Studio software, which is a big improvement on the RoboMaster software that came with my cutter. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: Magnolia wizard Tilda
Paper: Paper Adventures John Christopher limited edition Christmas Stars
Cardstock: SU Buckaroo Blue (retired) and  Bazill Daffodil
Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Floral Ovals, Queen&Co Twinkle Blooms Lemon Drop Blossoms

Thanks for taking time to stop by, I hope you enjoyed my card.
Until next time, cheers, Carol