Spring Chick Easter Treat Bag

I have another Easter treat bag to share today...using 'Spring Chick' by Penny Black, which I coloured using watercolour pencils. The cloudy sky background is a paper from the '72 & Sunny' pad by We R Memory Keepers, and the green papers are from a pad by Heidi Grace...I used my Die-namics 'Grassy Edges' and 'Picket Fence' dies to cut the grass and fence.

Challenges for this bag:

• Allsorts - Feature a Creature
• Crafter's Cafe - Easter
• Crazy 4 Challenges - Spring
• Creative Knockouts - Die Cut/Punch Frenzy
• Creative Moments - Anything Goes/Anything but a Card
• My Time to Craft - Easter Animals
• Sweet Stampin' - Easter
• Sweet Stamps - Anything but a Card

Pile It On! Challenge - Use Designer Paper

This week at Pile It On! our challenge is a nice easy one:

'Use Designer Paper'

We are sponsored for this challenge by Red Rubber Designs:

Prize - a $10 Gift Certificate for the Red Rubber Designs store!

I've used stamps from the 'Brighten Your Day' set from Red Rubber Designs on my card...colouring the images using watercolour pencils, before cutting them out. I used papers from a Heidi Grace pad to create the background...adding faux stitching using my CutterBee Bug and a black gel pen.

Here are the challenges I've piled on:

• Pile It On! - Designer Paper
• 2 Sisters - Square Cards
• Card Carfter's Circle - Bright Colours
• Challenges for Everybody - Anything Goes
• Crafty Catz - Stitching
• Crafty Sentiments - Colourful
• Cutie Pie - Anything Goes
• Loves Rubber Stamps - Round or Square Cards
• One Stop Craft - Spots & Dots
• Papercrafting Journey - Anything Goes
• Simply Create Too - For a Child
• Sweet Stamps - Anything Goes
• That Craft Place - Stitching

For more inspiration from my lovely DT buddies, please pop over to the Pile It On! Challenge.

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Bright & Sunny

It's the first Saturday of the month...so that means it's time for a new Penny Black Saturday Challenge...and this month the theme is: 

'Bright & Sunny'

As usual, we have some fabulous prizes on offer from our lovely sponsors:

The Ribbon Girl:

1-2-3 Stitch!:

Prize - a $20 voucher

I've used a cat from the 'Hello Friend' set on my card...and made a little scene for him using some patterned papers (the spotty blue paper is from a Heidi Grace pad, and the rest are from the 'Hippity Hoppity' pad by We R Memory Keepers). I use my Nesties for the 'sun', and my Memory Box 'Puffy Clouds' die for the clouds. I stamped the cat on to the blue paper, so that I would have to do too much fussy cutting of the kitty's fur & whiskers...and paper pieced his balloons.

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:

• Charisma Cardz - Clouds
• Crafter's Cafe - Anything Goes
• Cut It Up - Celebrate Summer
• Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
• Dream Valley - Summer Days
• Inky Chicks - Summer Colours
• Paper Playtime - Patterned Paper
• Simon Says Stamp (Wednesdays) - Anything Goes
• Simon Says Stamp (Mondays) - Ode to Sunshine

For more inspiration from my lovely DT buddies, please pop over to the Penny Black Saturday Challenge.

2013 Calendar - Part 3

I have another installment of my little 'birthdays' calendar to show you today:

July:

Images - 'Wonderful Day' set 

Papers - '72 & Sunny' (We R Memory Keepers) & Unknown (Heidi Grace)

August:
Image - 'Critter Party' set
Papers - 'Tea Party' (Dovecraft)
Die - Nestie Circle

September:

Image - 'Hugs' set

Papers - 'Prairie Hill' (Pink Paislee)

Die - Nestie Circle

If you're interested, you can see the January to March on this post...and April to June here...I'll be back tomorrow with the rest of it.

2013 Calendar - Part 2

I have the second installment of the little Penny Black 'birthdays' calendar I made to show you today...the first three months and the info about the 'frame' are on this post if you want to look.

April:

Image - 'Gifts for You!'

Papers - 'Hopscotch' (BasicGrey)

 

May:

Image - 'Cat on the Moon'

Papers - 'Papa' (Fancy Pants Designs)

Dies - Nesties Circles & Stars

June:

Image - 'Dream a Dream'

Paper - Unknown (Heidi Grace)

Dies - 'Puffy Clouds' (Memory Box)

Oldie but a Goodie - Glitz & Glam

It's time for a new challenge over at Oldie but a Goodie, and this fortnight the theme is:

'Glitz & Glam'

I'm not sure of the prize info at the time of writing this...so I'll update it when I get home from school :0)

I've used a Whiff of Joy image ('Willow Dressing Up') that my lovely friend Samantha sent to me ages ago...she's been waiting patiently for me to make a 'glamorous' card! lol I coloured her in my favourite colour...teal/aqua...to match the Heidi Grace papers. I added some frilly lace along the edges of one of the papers, and some sheer ribbon (both from Ribbon Reel)...with a faux bow held in place using a sparkly brad (from Craft Obsessions). For a little bit of 'glitz' I added a few sparkly gems & pearls.

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:

• 4 Crafty Chicks - Pearls 
• Crafty Your Passion - Totally Teal
• Creative Inspirations - One for the Girls
• Dream Valley - Girls, Girls, Girls
• Stampin' for the Weekend - Girly
• Sweet Stampin' - Frills
• Whiff of Joy - Favourite Colour (Teal) & Lace

For more information from my lovely DT buddies, please pop over to Oldie but a Goodie.

Birthday Dog

I've used an old favourite on this card...'Birthday Dog' by Penny Black...together with papers from a Heidi Grace pad. I distressed the edges, then added faux stitching using my Cutterbee Bug and a black gel pen. The buttons are by Papermania and are threaded with some Dovecraft twine...the sentiment stamp is from the 'Fabulous Birthday' set by Hero Arts.

Challenges for this card:

• Crafty Ribbons - Blue & Green
• Fussy & Fancy - Furry Friends 
• Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
• Squirrel & the Fox - Party Time!
• Sunday Sketch & Stamp - Pick Any Old Sketch (I used the one at the top of the 'Sketches' page) 

ABC Christmas Challenge - Z is for...

It's Dorte's turn to host the last ABC Christmas Challenge of 2012...where the theme is:

'Z is for Zoo Animals'

We have two wonderful sponsors for this challenge:

Bugaboo Stamps

The prize from Bugaboo Stamps is 7 free digis!

and

Sweet Stamps

Prize - a $10 voucher for the Sweet Stamps store

And...that's not all...our lovely DT buddy Miria is leaving us after this challenge, so we're on the hunt for some new DT playmates...so we're having a DT call on this challenge too!

So, if you think you can:

•  Make a Christmas card/project for each fortnightly challenge
• Take a turn in hosting a couple of challenges in 2013
• Comment on a couple in every 10 entries for each challenge

Then, simply play along with this challenge, and add 'DT' after your name in the linky, and you could be getting ahead for next Christmas with the most friendly DT in blogland :0)

Ok...so on to my card...I've used a cute monkey image from Bugaboo Stamps called 'Sock Monkey Winter Snowballs', which I coloured using watercolour pencils...then added sparkle to the snowballs using some Stickles). The papers are from a Heidi Grace pad (sorry...it doesn't appear to have a name!)...I added doodled borders around the edges, and a Lili of the Valley sentiment...perfect for a cheeky little monkey next Christmas!

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges: 

• Aud Sentiments - Use Any Sentiment
• Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - Anything Goes
• Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas - Anything Goes 
• Crafty Ribbons - Blue & Green 
• Crafty Sentiments - Glitter  
• My Time to Craft - Animals in the Snow  
• Paper Playtime - Winter Fun  
• Raise the Bar - Let it Snow!  
• Simon Says Stamp - Merry Christmas  
• Stamp & Create - Sparkly Christmas  
• Stampavie & More - Christmas
• Stamping with the Dragon - Waiting for Christmas  
• Totally Gorjuss - Easy Does It!

For more inspiration from my lovely DT buddies, please pop over to the ABC Christmas Challenge.

Cuttlebug Spot Challenge - Recipe

We have a 1-2-3 recipe for you this fortnight over at the Cuttlebug Spot Challenge:

'1 Button, 2 Ribbons & 3 Papers (one of which must be embossed)'

I've used an adorable Lili of the Valley stamp ('Bunnies - In Love') on my card, which I coloured using watercolour pencil. The papers are from a Heidi Grace pad...I embossed the darker green paper using my Cuttlebug 'Kassie's Brocade' folder, then sanded over the surface to reveal the white core. I distressed the edges of the papers a little, then added faux stitching using my CutterBee Bug and a white gel pen. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts, the sentiment is also by Lili of the Valley, and the button & ribbons are from my stash.

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:

• CES - Anything Goes
• Crafty Ribbons - Flowers
• Crop Stop - The Animal in You
• Delightful - Distressing
• Fab 'n' Funky - Buttons & Bows
• Lili of the Valley - Your Favourite Craft Tool (Cuttlebug!)
• Totally Gorjuss - Pink & Green
• Wags 'N Whiskers - 1 Image, 2 Ribbons & 3 Papers

For more inspiration from my lovely DT buddies, please visit the Cuttlebug Spot Challenge.

Bunny Bear

I've had this little cutie ('Kiki - Honey Bunny' by Pollycraft) coloured for a couple of weeks...so when I found myself with a little crafting time on my hands yesterday, I made her into a card. I used some papers from a Heidi Grace pad...distressing the edges, before adding some faux stitching using my CutterBee Bug and a white gel pen. The sentiment stamp is by Hero Arts, and I cut the 'eggs' using a couple of my oval Nesties.

Challenges for this card:

• Crafter's Companion - Spring 
• My Mum's Craft Shop - Spring Colours
• Pink Elephant - Layers
• Pollycraft - Spring
• Stampavie & More - Spring/Easter
• Totally Stampalicious - Spring
• Wags 'n Whiskers - Spring

Leap Frog

I'm back with the bright colours today...these papers are from a Heidi Grace pad I got ages ago at TKMaxx...I added so faux stitching using my CutterBee Bug and a white gel pen. The froggy is 'Leap for Joy' by Penny Black...and, as I always think he should be looking at something, I added a bee from the 'Every Which Way' set (also by Penny Black). The sentiment stamp is from the 'Anytime Messages' set by Hero Arts and the ribbon is from Fantastic Ribbons.

Challenges for this card:

• Digi Doodles - Pink & Green
• Fab 'N' Funky - Leap
• Paper Sundaes - Green or Good Luck
• Papercraft Star - Frogs
• Papertake Weekly - Sketch 
• Stamp with Fun - Pink & Green
• Sweet Stampin' - Nature, Bugs & Bees

Don't take my cake!!!

Doesn't this wee chap look worried that someone's about to pinch his cake?!?! He's called 'To cake moment' by Penny Black, and I coloured him using watercolour pencils. The papers are from a Heidi Grace pad (sorry there's no name on it), and I embossed the plainer one using my Craft Concepts 'Cupcakes' folder...sanding over the raised areas to reveal the core. The sentiment is from the Hero Arts 'Cupcakes' set, the stars were cut using Nesties, and the seam binding ribbon is from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Challenges for this card:

• Birthday Sundaes - Birthday Cards
• Card Makin' Mamas - Birthday Cards
• Craft Your Days Away - Birthdays
• Hooked on Crafts - Sweet Treats
• Penny Black @ Allsorts - Free & Easy
• Sweet Stop - Sketch

ABC Christmas Challenge - M is for...

I've got a 'Mid-way Reminder' card for our current ABC Christmas Challenge for you today, where the theme is:

'M is for Monochrome'

We are sponsored for this challenge by:

With a fantastic prize of 4 Wags 'n Whiskers digi stamps!

On the card I made last week, I used my favourite colour...blue, and this time I've used one of my least favourite colours....pink! The image is from the 'Jolly Friends' set by Penny Black - I coloured it using watercolour pencils, then added some 'Crystal' Stickles to the snow. The papers are from a Heidi Grace pad (sorry...it doesn't seem to have a name on it) - I distressed the edges, and added some faux stitching with my CutterBee Bug and a white gel pen. I used my Cuttlebug 'Snowflakes' folder for the embossing, sanding over the raised area to reveal the white core, then added a few pieces of Card Candi.

 I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:

• Charisma Cardz - White & ? (Mine's obviously pink!)
• Sweet Sunday Sketch - Sketch
• Winter Wonderland - Pretty in Pink

There's more inspiration from some of my lovely DT buddies over on the ABC Christmas Challenge.

Pink Party Princess

I have a VERY pink card to show you today...I've used a Sugar Nellie Gorjuss Girl called 'Party Princess', which I coloured using watercolour pencils. The pink papers are from a Heidi Grace pad, the sentiment stamp is from the Hero Arts 'Anytime Messages' set, and I used my EK Success 'Scalloped Diamonds' border punch on the white card. I cut the flowers using a die from the Cuttlebug 'Olivia' alphabet set, and added some adhesive pearls to their centres.

Challenges for this card:

• Crazy Challenge - Flowers
• Sugar Bowl - Sketch & Pink
• Teddy Stampers - Me & My Teddy (although I'd never wear this much pink!)
• Totally Stampalicious - Birthdays
• Wags 'N Whiskers - Ribbons & Pearls

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - GDT Card!

I'm back with another guest designer card for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge...and this week the theme is:

'Pretty in Pink'

 The prize this week is a $20 voucher from 1-2-3 Stitch

Eeeek...I'm not really a fan of pink...but I figured, if I'm going to do pink, I may as well DO pink. The stamp I've used is 'Vanilla' (of course by Penny Black), as I thought she'd look good in a pink dress. I found some really pink papers (from a Heidi Grace pad), flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, spotty pink ribbon, and even some Craft Obsessions jewelled brads in pink amongst my stash...I realised that despite not liking pink, I actually have rather a lot of pink items! I added a Cuddly Buddly sentiment and some small adhesive pearls in the corners to finish.

I'm sure that the fabulous Penny Black Saturday Challenge girls have made some stunning pink creations to inspire you...I know I can't wait to have a look!

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Tons of Texture

It's my turn to set the theme of the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge this week, which is:

'Tons of Texture'

I love to make my cards look tactile, with Cuttlebug embossing, distressed edges, ribbons, buttons, pearls, gems, flowers, glitter and lace...and I've managed to cram most of those on this card!

The adorable image is a House Mouse stamp called 'Birthday Cupcake', which I coloured with watercolour pencils, before giving the icing a generous coating of 'Crystal' Stickles (available here at the Secret Crafter). The papers are a mixture of My Mind's Eye (from the freebie 'Quite Contrary' pad) and Heidi Grace. I used my Cuttlebug 'Happy Birthday' folder on one of the plainer papers...sanding the raised areas to let the white core show through. I distressed all of the edges, and then added some faux stitching with my CutterBee Bug and a white gel pen. I added some paper flowers, in place of a sentiment...threading some organza ribbon through a button (from this Woodware pack at the Secret Crafter) for the centre. For some finishing touches I added a few adhesive pearls (available here at the Secret Crafter) and a simple bow.

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:

• Cooking it up with Katie - Button me a Ribbon Animal
• Crafty Catz - Food & Drink
• Creative Friday - Let's Have a Party
• Totally Stampalicious - Cupcakes
• Wild Orchid - Sketch

For more inspiration, please check out the fabulous cards by my lovely Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge DT buddies.

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Lime, Blue & Pink

It's Tracie's turn to set the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge this week...and she has chosen a colour combo of:

'Lime, Blue & Pink

I've used it to make...surprise, surprise...a Christmas card! The image is 'Presents for Two' by Lili of the Valley, coloured with watercolour pencils. The papers are all from a Heidi Grace pad (sorry it doesn't have a name on it), and I distressed all of the edges before adding some faux stitching. You may notice that I've used a couple of new bits'n'pieces on this card...had a little spend of a Secret Crafter gift voucher I got for my birthday...yes I know that was months ago...but it's taken me ages to decide what to get! lol Anyway, as always, Wendy got my goodies to me quickly, and I just had to use them right away! I used one of my new 'Lacey Circles' Nesties behind the image, and cut lots of snowflakes with my new Marianne Designs Creatables Snowflakes. The other snowflakes were cut using my trusty Cuttlebug die. The sentiment stamp is by Cuddly Buddly, the spotty ribbon (just seen) is from Poppicrafts, and I used my EK Success 'Scalloped Diamonds' border punch on the green paper.

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:

• Crafty Calendar - Sketch & Optional Extra of 'Christmas'
• Crafty Creations - A Beary Project
• Little Red Wagon - Use a Die Cut
• Scrapbook Sisters - Snowflakes
• Stampavie & More - Christmas
• The Stampman - Christmas with Three Colours

For more inspiration, please check out the fabulous creations by my lovely Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge DT buddies.

Just Cute Bears & Friends - Winter Birthdays

The theme for you this week at Just Cute Bears & Friends is:

'Winter Birthdays'

I've used an adorable little mouse digi stamp from Pollycraft (that I won on another challenge last week) called 'Mimi's Gift'...she looks so cozy wrapped up in her coat and hat! Rather than use Christmassy/Wintry coloured papers, I decided to go bright, and coloured her to match these bold Heidi Grace ones. I distressed the edges, and added some faux stitching with my CutterBee Bug and a white gel pen. The flowers are by Prima, and the sentiment is from the CCSR set by Papermania.

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:

• Friday Sketchers - Sketch
• Stampin' for the Weekend - Winter

For more inspiration, please check out the gorgeous cards by my lovely Just Cute Bears & Friends DT buddies.