ABC Challenge - M is for Maiden

Hi I'm back with a new ABC Challenge and this one is M is for Maiden, which means we want to see cards made for a young girl. This challenge is sponsored by The Paper Shelter. Here is my DT make for your inspiration, a fold back card using the very cute Drink Me image:

I printed my image on Xpress-It cardstock and coloured in the image with my copics. The colours I used are: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20, B06, B04, B02, B01, B00, RV10, RV11, RV04, E57. E55. E53. E51, YG25, YG23, YG03, B60, B63

Here is a look at the inside, all ready for a special message to be added.

Until next time, happy crafting...
Carol

Supplies:

Drink Me digi -  The Paper Shelter
Create a Cupcake stamp set - Stampin Up
Cardstock and patterned paper from my stash, Stampin Up embossing folders - Square lattice and Delicate Designs
Copics, double-sided tape, ribbon, Stampin Up circle framelits, Stampin Up Create A Cupcake punch

Challenges entered:

• The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog - Summer break challenge - Anything Goes
• Digital Delights monthly challenge #12
• Little Miss Muffet Challenges #143

ABC Challenge - E is for Everything

Hi I'm back with a new ABC Challenge and this one is E is for Everything and that means that Anything Goes...
This challenge is sponsored by The Paper Shelter and today I decided to use Spring Swing II

I printed my image on Cryogen cardstock using my Canon Inkjet Printer and coloured in the image with my copics. The colours I used are: skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, E13, R20, hair: E57, E55, E53, E51, swing: E29, YG01, YG11, YG0000, YG25, YG03, YG63, clothes: BV0000, BV00, V12, V25, V17, V28, V01, YG03, sky: B00, B60.


Here is another look at the card, showing the triangular shape that gives the shadow box effect:

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.

Until next time, happy crafting...
Carol

Supplies:

Spring Swing II - The Paper Shelter
SU Lucky Limeade Cardstock, Kaisercraft Fairy Dust collection - Enchanted and Sparkly
Copics, double-sided tape, SU Oval Framelits Dies, SU Pool Party 1/2" Seam binding ribbon, wooden embellishments and heart from my stash

Challenges entered:

• Crafty Sentiments Designs - Anything Goes Challenge 29
• Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge 130 - Anything Goes with a twist - hearts and flowers 

ABC Challenge - Y is for Your Choice

Happy New Year and welcome to 2016. I hope you are all having a lovely day and that 2016 brings you happiness and good fortune.

Today is also time for a new ABC Challenge and this one is Y for Your Choice (Anything Goes), so we want to see whatever you feel like creating. A great way to start off the crafting year. 

This challenge is sponsored by The Paper Shelter, and today I decided to use a really cute image: Vintage Phone. Here is my creation:

I printed Vintage Phone on Copic Xpress cardstock using my Canon inkjet printer and coloured in the image with my copics. The colours I used are: skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20, eyes: YG99, YG95, YG93, dress: Y28, Y26, Y23,Y21, Y0000, bow and shoes: Y28, Y26, Y23, cupboard: W9, W7, W5, Y28, Y26, Y23, Y21, Y0000 phone: C9, C7, C5, C3.

Here is a closer look at the image:

I created the box and card using a 3D Scallop Oval Tag Box project from the silhouette store by Jamie Lane - you can find the details on her blog at: http://www.jamielanedesigns.blogspot.com/2014/10/hinged-tag-boxes.html

Here is a peek at what I filled the box with:

Until next time, happy crafting...

Carol

Supplies:

Vintage Phone. - The Paper Shelter digital image

Black cardstock and Graphic 45 patterned paper - Tiki Voyager

Copics, double-sided tape, Ferrero Rocher chocolates, pearls

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

Stamps: Hope (The Paper Shelter)

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

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

ABC – I is for Inspire Us

It's the 1^st of May and time for another fabulous ABC Challenge and this time it's all about you – I is for Inspire US. For this challenge we want you to make a card that shows your style. This challenge is sponsored by The Paper Shelter and the image I decided to make for you today is Studies of a Witch. 
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, background sky, clouds and grass: B0000, B000, C3, C2, C1, C00, G20, G0000, YG03, YG25, tree stump: E57, E55, E53, E59, book: YR21, hair: C9, C7, C5, C3, RV06, BV04, BV01, clothes and toadstools: BV0000, BV08, BV04, BV01, BV22, BV25, BV13, BV11, BV11, RV06, YR12, YR14, YR15, YR18,  R24, R21, R27, C5, C3, C1, C00,White Sharpie pen

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: Studies of a Witch – The Paper Shelter

Cardstock, patterned paper from my stash, Dimensionals, Glue, wild orchid craft flower,

Challenges entered:

•  Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge blog - Challenge 225 Anything but square
• Deep Ocean Challenge Blog - Challenge #102 - Shaped Card

ABC Challenge - Y is for Yuletide

It's December and the year is flying by, but time to take a pause while we start a new challenge at The ABC Challenge. We are up to Y and what better theme than Yuletide, or create something Festive for Christmas as we start the countdown to the festive season. This challenge is sponsored by Paper Shelter, who have some marvellous prizes for our challenge winner.

Here is the card I made with the delightful Holy Night digital stamp. I decided to make a shadow box card and embellish it with some die cuts. I also chose some non-traditional colours. Here is my card:

I printed my image on Copic Xpress cardstock and coloured it in with my copics. The colours I used are: skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20, hair: E47, E44, E43, E42, E40, clothes: BG70, BG72, BG75, BG10, BG11, BG13, C00, C2, C0, fawn: E57, E55, E53, E51, E50, holy leaves: G46, G43, berries: R27, R24.
Here is a closeup of my Holy Night image:

 
 

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: The Paper Shelter digi: Holy Night, SU Occasional Quotes, SU Endless Wishes

Paper: SU Lost Lagoon and Soft Sky cardstock, embossed textured paper from my stash 
Accessories: SU dimensionals, Marianne design Craftables tree die CR1224, Martha Stewart All Around the Page punch- Large snowflakes

 
 

  

The Paper Shelter: The Best Day of my Life

Today I want to share a lovely basket I made using this beautiful digital image from The Paper Shelter. It's called The Best Day of my Life.

The basket was inspired by a tutorial a friend shared with me at a Stamp Camp I went to a few weeks ago. My image was a little wide to fit the standard pattern, so I adapted it to make the basket 13cm wide by 10cm high and 10cm deep. It is a great size for filling with treats or gifts for a special person. Here is a view of the side showing the strips I cut out of white card and punched the edges before adding a strip of patterned paper. The strips are 11cm long, which is why they bow out and add another dimension to the basket. I then added a pretty bow to finish off the handle.

Across the back I added 4 strips.  I was careful to match the pattern paper to keep the stripes even.

Here is a closer look at the delightful dragon with her newborn:

I printed the image with my Canon inkjet printer onto Copic Xpress Cardstock and coloured it in with Copic Markers. The Copics used are as follows: Dragon mother: B05, B04, B02, B01, B000, B0000 Baby dragon: V06, V05, V04, Egg shell: YR20, Y26, Y23, Y21, G46, G43  Nest: E55, E53, E51, E50

Challenges

The Paper Shelter is having a DT Call and I am entering with this basket, wish me luck, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

I also am entering the following challenges:

• Natalie and Amy: Challenge 24 Things with Wings 

• Sparkles Monthly Challenges: #60 Things with Wings

Have a colourful creative day...

Supplies

Stamps: The Paper Shelter - The Best Day of my Life
Paper: Tempting Turquoise and White cardstock, SU designer papers - Sweet Taffy
Accessories:  SU border Punch (retired), SU Tempting Turquoise ribbon (retired), Spellbinders Card Creator die: A2 Divine Eloquence

ABC Challenge: P is for Pearl

It’s half way through July and time for another challenge at ABC Challenges. Today our theme is P is for Pearl and we want to see your gorgeous card creations using pearls in some way.

The sponsors for this challenge are  The Paper Shelter and Bunny Zoe. Today I have decided to use a digital image from The Paper Shelter - Spring Enchantment. Here is my card:

  

For my card, I printed my image on Copic Xpress white card stock and coloured her with my copics. The colours I used are skin: E0000, E11, E000, E00, R20 hair: E37, E35, E31 outfit: YG0000, YG01, YG03, YG05, YG07, YR00, YR01, YR02, YR04, YR07 bird: B32, B00.

I cut and layered the image using my SU Ovals Framelits.  I also added some embellishments and a sentiment and of course, some delightful pearls to finish it off.

Here is a close look at my image:

I decided to make a Side Step Card for this challenge, and here is another photo showing you a side on view so you can see the steps:

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

Supplies:

Stamps: The Paper Shelter - Spring Enchantment, retired sentiment
Accessories: SU Oval Framelits, SU Certainly Celery ribbon, button, pearls, 

Paper: Bazil White cardstock, Copic Xpress card, pale green and pearl swirl patterned paper