Polkadoodles Winnie Fruit Punch - One for You

Exciting news today, Polkadoodles is launching a fabulous new collection  - Winnie Fruit Punch.

Check out a special launch video from Nikky..

For my card I have made a bottle shaped easel card featuring a fabulously cute One for You, which I coloured with my copics. I decorated the bottle card with one of the fabulous papers from the collection, some butterflies and one of the gorgeous floral elements which I layered up the flower in different sizes.

Here she is:

I printed my image 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, hair: E57, E55, E53, E51, E99, dress, shoes and bow: RV10, RV21, RV23, RV25, C2, button: Y01, Y23,  drinks: BG0000, BG11, YG01, YG25, YG63, YG67, YG03, YG11, YG23, FYG2, Y02, Y38, Y19, Y17, Y15, Y13, R32, R39, RV25, RV23

Here is a closer look at the image:

Until next time, happy crafting...
Carol

Supplies:

Winnie Fruit Punch - One for You
White cardstock and patterned paper from the Winnie Fruit Punch Paper Heaven Bundle 2
Copics, double-sided tape,  Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Oval dies, Marianne design Creatables - Petra's Oval dies, SU Pink Pirouette 1/2" Seam binding ribbon, Pearls, lace and bling from my stash

Challenges:

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

•  In the Pink - Challenge 91 Dies and/or punches 
• Through the Purple Have - Challenge 98 Flowers
• Kitty Bee Designs - Aloha Friday Challenge #69 - Friendship
• PDE Linky Party - Challenge 117 Anything Goes

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 - C is for Cute

Hi I'm back with a new ABC Challenge and this one is C is for Cute.   
This challenge is sponsored by All Dressed Up and today I decided to use Little Flower Fairy. 

I printed my image on Copic Xpress cardstock using my Canon Inkjet Printer and coloured in the image with my copics. The colours I used are: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20, E57, E55, E53, E51, W3, W1, W00, YR0000, YR00, YR12, YR14, YR18, YR21, YR27, YR32, G20, G21, G43, G46, YG0000, E18, E19.

Here is a closer look at the image:

Until next time, happy crafting...
Carol

Challenges entered:

Glitter and Sparkle Challenge 177 - Things with Wings
Welcome to Crafty Friends Challenge 26 Floral

Supplies:

Little Flower Fairy - All Dressed Up 
White cardstock and patterned paper from my stash
Copics, double-sided tape, SU Floral Frames Collection Framelits Dies, SU Wild Wasabi 1/2" Seam binding ribbon, Wild Orchid Craft bling, LOTV sentiment, SU scalloped circle punch, 1 1/2" circle punch, Wink of Stella Clear pen

ABC Challenge – B is for Buttons and Bows

2015 is off to a busy start for me and already it's time for a new challenge at ABC Challenges. Today our challenge is for the letter B and our theme is Buttons and Bows – to join in you need to include both in your creation. This challenge is sponsored by Pink Gem Designs and I chose to use this cute digi: Barclay with a flower.
I decided to make a party box for a change as my niece's daughter is turning 4 shortly and I wanted to try it out. I saw a pattern in the Silhouette store for a 3d top locking triple loop bow box by Jamie Cripps and thought I would give it a go. I had to adjust the pattern slightly to cut it out of A4 card using my trusty Craft Robo (which is the precursor to the Silhouette). I then added some paper bows to the sides of the box and added some buttons before adding my little Barclay.
Anyway here is my box:

 And here is a look from another angle. You can see the paper ribbon I made by cutting a strip of patterned paper and punching along each side with an edge punch. I then cut another two strips and punched them then made them into a paper bow to dress up the sides:

And here is the other side:

I printed Barclay on Copic Xpress card and then coloured him in using my copics and the colours I used are: background: B0000, G0000, B60, Barclay: E40, E42, E43, E44, flowers, toadstools, butterfly and grass: BV000, BV04, Y0000, YR20, YR21, YR23, YR04, BG72, BG11, BG13, YG67, YG01, YG21, YG25, RV25, RV21, RV10, Y26, Y23, Y28, R81, R83, R85, B02.
Here is a closer look at Barclay and you can see how I added texture to his fur to make him look like a scruffy cuddly bear.

Here's one last look showing the bow on top which links to the bow on the other side and keeps the box closed.

Hope you liked my box, and that you check out the rest of the lovely images at Pink Gem Designs. We would love to see your creations with buttons and bows too, and there are some fabulous prizes for the lucky winner, so come join us at ABC Challenges before the end of the month.

Happy Stamping!!!
Carol

Supplies:


Stamps: Pink Gem Designs: Barclay with a flower
Paper: SU Concord Crush card (retired), multi coloured floral background paper
Accessories: SU dimensionals, SU Scallop Trim Border punch, Craft ROBO, SU framelits, buttons from my stash, linen thread, pearls


Challenges entered:


I have entered this card in the following challenge:

• Bizzy Becs Store January Challenge: Anything Goes

ABC Challenge - V is for Vibrant

Time flies and I can't believe it is the middle of October and time for another challenge at ABC Challenges. Today our theme is V is for Vibrant and it is all about bright happy strong vibrant colours. 

The sponsors for this challenge are Oak Pond Creations and Marker Pop and there have some fun images including the one I chose for today's DT inspiration from Oak Pond Creations: Benedict the Bullfrog:

For my card, I printed Benedict on Copic Xpress card stock. He 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 Benedict:

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!!!

One last look at my card before you go: 

Supplies

Stamps: Digital image Benedict the Bullfrog - Oak Pond Creations
Paper: Black cardstock, corrugated orange cardstock  & designer paper from my stash in bright colours
Accessories: SU dimensionals, Spellbinders Floral Oval dies, KaiserCraft Butterfly Designer die, Wild Orchid Craft flowers and ivory heart, green ribbon

Challenges

I will enter this card in the following challenges:

Moo Mania Bright and Cheerful

ABC Challenge: R is for Ribbon, Roses & Red

Time for another fun challenge at ABC Challenges today. This time we are up to R and the challenge is to use Ribbons, Roses and Red for your creation. Our sponsor for today's challenge are Marianne Designs & Aurora Wings and I decided to use Aurora Wings Rite of Spring  digital stamp: 

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 Marianne designs Creatables LR0242 die. I then cut a red border using the same die set and added that as a frame.

The Copic colours I used are:  skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20, flowers:YR0000, YR00, R0000, R21, BV0000, BV000, BV01, RV0000, RV10, V0000, V01, B0000, B000, B01, YR12, YR02, Y0000, Y10, Y11, G0000, G20, G82, BG11, BG0000, R24, R22

I then added a bouquet of beautiful flowers, tied with a red ribbon and a charm. I used some black and white patterned paper from my stash and a black die cut swirl.

I was really happy with the pastel colours on my image. I usually prefer brighter colours. Here is a closer look:

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: Aurora Wings Rite of Spring digi
Paper: patterned paper from my stash, SU Real Red cardstock, red ribbon, SU embellishment, WOC flowers. swirl die cut from my stash
Accessories: double sided tape, Marianne Design Creatables LR0242

Digi Bells Blog Hop for June

It is time for another Digi Bells blog hop and this month I'm the first stop on the hop, so you should have arrived here from the Digi Bells blog.  If not, you may want to start there so you see all the details.As always, our blog hop is a chance to welcome a new release digi from the amazing Elizabeth Bell...This image is another oldie, reborn as a digi, specially brought out from Elisabeth's Archive. It is called "Belle on Carousel" and I think this is one of my very favourite digis. Here she is:

I fell in love with this image as it reminded me of my childhood when I dreamed that I owned a riding school and could spend my days riding horses. I remember riding may carousels, always pretending that the horses were real and we were galloping over the fields, not just going around in circles. I'm sure that is what Belle is doing, with her eyes closed, dreaming about riding in her imaginary world:

I printed Belle on Carousel with my Canon inkjet printer onto Copic Xpress Cardstock and coloured the image with Copic Markers. The Copics used are as follows: skin: E11, E00, E000, E0000, R20 hair: E29, E27, E35 clothes: YG03, YG25, G20, Y17, E27, W09, W07, W05 Carousel horse: Y26, Y23, Y21, R27, R24, R22, B04, B02, B01, W00, W01, Y15, Y17, Y11, R21, R20, W07, W05, Y28 
Here is a closer look at the delightful image.

I hope you like my card, I had all the intentions of making a 3D Carousel, but time just got the better of me this month. It certainly is something I have in mind to make a bit later on.

 
If you have just started the blog hop, keep following the trail to the very talented Carla.

Remember to leave a comment on each stop along the way, and you will be in with a chance to win this gorgeous digi all for yourself to create something special with.

Supplies:

Stamps: Elisabeth Bells Digi: Belle on Carousel, SU Afterthoughts sentiment (retired)
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Real Red and White cardstock, SU designer papers - Big Top Birthday (retired)
Accessories: SU dimensionals, Wild Orchid flowers, rhinestones, SU Scalloped border Punch Embossing folder, scalloped circle die, SU Real Red & White ribbon (retired)

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