Kitty in colour

It is late at night (like 11.30pm!) and I'm struggling to come up with a decent title for this post!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
From The Heart Sketches - Sketch 051
http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/01/27/i-heart-card-sketches-no-51/
From The Heart Sketches - January Stamp of the Month
http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/category/challenges/stamp-of-the-month-challenge/
Bearly Mine Challenges - Colour Combo
http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-118-colour-inspiration.html
CHNC - Patterned Paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-january.html

I have used three papers from a paper pack by Bearly Mine Designs.  The matting is pink pearlised paper and blue pearlised paper.  The image is from From The Heart Stamps and coloured with copic markers.  The blue chipboard and blue rhinestone are both from my stash.

I wasn't clear from the rules whether digital papers counted or not.  Both this card and one other one I submitted tonight are created using digital papers.  If they are not valid, I understand if they are deleted but would appreciate a comment to that effect.

This is the sketch I followed:

Blue Christmas

Even though blue is a very non-traditional colour for Christmas, I enjoy using it for Christmas cards:

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Beccy's Place - January Challenge
http://beccysplace.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/january-challenge.html
CHNC Weekly - Trees
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/chnc-challenge-161-trees.html
CHNC - Patterned Paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-january.html
Craft Your Passion - Spots and Stripes
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-198-spots-stripes.html
Penny's Paper - Spots and Dots
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/welcome-to-challenge-162.html
Clear It Out Challenge - Blues
http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.ca/2014/01/were-singing-the-blues.html

I have used a spotted paper from Basics and a striped one from MME.  The join between the two is sealed with some blue grosgrain ribbon from American Crafts.  The image is from Beccy's Place and coloured with copic markers B000, B02, B29, B24, B99, B93, W3.  I have also added three pearls from Rosies Studio.

Celebrate

A celebration card.....that could celebrate any occasion!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Flat Friends - Anything Goes
http://flatfriendschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-16-anything-goes-x.html
CHNC - Patterned Paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-january.html
Robyn's Fetish - Lots of Glitter
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-196-lots-of-glitter-1262014.html

I have used a celebratory paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles for the background.  I have added some gold glitter tape from American Crafts and some flowers that I coloured with copic markers Y38 and Y06 and embellished with a rhinestone.  The image is from Flat Friends and coloured with copic markers E00, Y38, Y35, Y06, Y02, Stickles - Yellow with stitching lines added with Distress Marker - Spiced Marmalade.

Father and Son

A loving father and son image (or it could be a daughter!)

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Sami Stamps - Anything Goes
http://samistamp.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/blog-post.html
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Choose a past sketch (#3) plus a twist
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/sweet-sketch-wednesday-with-twist.html
CRAFT Challenge - Love or Valentines (Father's Love)
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-244-30th-of-january.html
Sentimental Sundays - Lovey Dovey (Father's Love)
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-191-lovey-dovey.html
CHNC - Patterned Paper challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-january.html

I have used some papers from a new paper pad I bought a couple of days ago.  The image is from Sami Stamps and coloured with a combination of copic markers E00, E25, E21 plus two papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles for the outfits.  I have also added some twine plus a sentiment from Digital Doodling as well as a piece of glitter cardstock from DCWV.

Here is the past sketch that I chose to use:

This one is Sketch #3.

Mardi Gras Colours

I don't think I've worked with this colour palette before and I found it an interesting one to work with.  The colours are purple, green and gold.

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Dilly Beans - Mardi Gras Colours
http://www.dillybeanschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/new-challenge-mardi-gras-colors-purple.html
CHNC - Patterned Paper Background
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-january.html

I have used a paper from a Kaisercraft paper pad along with a tag from the same paper pad.  The image is from Dilly Beans and coloured with copic markers.  My teenage daughter has this wonderful gold colour eyes and as gold was one of the colours for this challenge it was just too hard to resist colouring the image's eyes that colour!  I added some gold glitter tape along with some purple gems.  The sentiment on the tag is from Sans Designs.

Poppies and Ribbon

Although red is not one of my favourite colours - I really love the effect of deep red in cardmaking.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Delicious Doodles - Must Use Ribbon
http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-72-must-use-ribbon.html

I have used a paper from Kaisercraft for the background of this card.  I added a piece of satin ribbon along with a satin ribbon bow.  The image is from Delicious Doodles and coloured using copic markers E00, R59, R46, E35, E31, R02.

Black and White ....and Yellow

I love working with Black and White with a hint (or more) of another colour but I usually struggle to find Black and White papers that I like.  When I saw this paper pad of chalkboard effect papers - well, I just had to have it!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Meljens Designs - Not Just Black and White
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-194-not-just-black-white.html

I have teamed my favourite colour with the B&W on this occasion.  The image is from Meljens Designs and coloured with a combination of mediums.  The yellow is copic marker with the addition of Stickles - Yellow.  The black is also copic marker and the white is a Distress Marker - Picket Fence with Distress Stickles - Picket Fence over the top.  I have also used a yellow satin ribbon.

Tropical Island

I decided to make more of a scenic card this time:

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Little Miss Muffet - Fussy Cutting
http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-77-what-fuss-and-release.html

I have used two digi images for this card - the dolphins are from Bugaboo Stamps and the palm tree from Little Miss Muffet.  I printed the dolphins onto cardstock and used this as my base layer.  I then fussy cut the palm tree and gave it a bit of an island look.  Colouring is with various copic markers - some of which I forgot to write down but the others are - C3, C0, YG06, YG03, BG49, BG000, B000 plus there were two others in the BG range plus whatever I used on the trunk (may be E35 and E33).

Coffee Time

Actually, make mine a Hot Choc! With marshmallows!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch 04
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/cold-and-snowy-sweet-sketch-wednesday-2.html
Fresh Brewed Designs - Blog Candy Link-up
http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2013/12/blog-candy-link-up-challenge.html

I have used a background paper from Provocraft.  The image is from Fresh Brewed Designs and coloured with copic markers E00, YR07, E35, E33, BG49, BG13, YR23.  I have also added some Peelcraft border stickers, some brown pearls from Sullivans,

Here is the sketch I followed:

And the blog candy you can win:

Baby it's cold outside....

.. so it is a good time to catch up on some reading!

I am entering my wintery reading card into the following challenges:
Kaboodle Doodles - Baby it's cold outside (challenge wasn't specific so I hope my interpretation is okay!)
http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-208-baby-its-cold-outside.html
Clear It Out Challenge - CASE a DT Card
http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.ca/2014/01/its-challenge-time_21.html

Here is the DT I chose to CASE:

This time I chose one from Sujin.  You can find the original by clicking on the photo above (hopefully!)

I have used two different wintry papers from a Christmas paper pad.  The image is from Floppy Latte and I tried to pick up the colours from the snowflake themed papers - at least I think the yellow one is snowflakes as well as the other one.  I added some Stickles - Crystal around the edge of the circle die-cut and also some pearls to the top right hand corner.  The twine that I have used comes from docrafts.

Bare Essentials

That is what this card is all about!  So far, I have got through two letters of the alphabet - I'm hoping to get through the whole alphabet this year!

I am entering the following challenges with my card:
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Progressive Christmas Challenge
http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/monthly-christmas-challenge-january-2014.html
ABC Christmas Challenge - B is for Bare Essentials
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/b-is-for-b-for-bare-essentials-thats.html
Christmas Cards All Year Round - Anything Christmas
http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/january-2014.html

I have used the lovely image from Digi Stamps 4 Joy Progressive Christmas Challenge and repeat printed it to give a line-up of them.  The image has been coloured with a combination of copic markers and Stickles.  I matted the image onto yellow glitter cardstock from DCWV and the embellished the card with a few gemstones from Rosie's Studio.

Winter Fun

One of the challenges I am entering for this challenge was a CASE challenge.  I wasn't entirely sure what that meant so decided to treat it like a sketch challenge.  Not sure if that was correct or not - besides I love sketches and any chance to use a sketch I grab it!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Colour Combo
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-243-23rd-of-january-colour.html
Clear It Out Challenge - CASE a DT Card
http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.ca/2014/01/its-challenge-time_21.html
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (stripes)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/pinspirational-challenge-91.html
QKR Stampede - Winter Fun
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/qkr-stampede-weekly-challenge-72-winter.html
Open Minded Challenge - Warmth - Food or Clothing (Clothing)
http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-2-warmth-food-or-clothing.html
CHNC - Patterned Paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-january.html

Now, just for the record - this is the card I CASE:

If I did it correctly, clicking on the picture should take you to Kathy's blog.

I have used a striped paper from Trimgym for the background.  I used some left over scraps to cut the pennants.  The image is from QKR Stampede and coloured with copic markers B99, B93, B02, B000, C3, C0, E00.  The sentiment is from Scrap Happy Paper Crafter.  Matting is blue textured cardstock of an unknown brand.

Kitty Canister

I drink a lot of Drinking Chocolate but don't like to throw away the lovely canisters.  I decided that whenever possible this year, I would try to decorate some of them.  This is my first one for this year!

I am entering my canister into the following challenges:
Ike's World - Anything Goes
http://ikesworldchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-9-anything-goes.html
Peppercus Designs - Anything But a Card (at least I think that is what it says!!!)
http://peppercus-design-challengeblog.blogspot.de/2014/01/challenge-25-bis-14022014.html

I have painted my canister with White Gesso and then acrylic paint.  The image is from Ike's World and has been coloured with copic markers E02, Y38, Y35.   I have added some Glossy Accents to the cat's eyes.  I have some large rhinestones that I bought some time ago that I often find too large for cardmaking (I think they may have been in a pack of mixed sizes).  They were perfect to add some sparkle to the canister.  I also added some Stickles - Copper to the canister.  I also used washi tape as a border at the top and bottom of the canister.

Conductor Colin

Having a very musical teenager in the family means that it is great to have some musical themed cards among my stash of cards.  Actually this image perfectly fits the challenge at Craft Your Passion as the conductor is the one who faces the musicians!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Craft Your Passion - Face The Music
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-197-face-music.html
CRAFT Challenge - Colour Combo
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-243-23rd-of-january-colour.html

The background paper is from Trimgym with the matting being textured cardstock (brand unknown).  The image is from Digital Delights.  I have coloured the image with copic markers E00, B99, B93, B29, B24, C3, W3, W1.    I have added a sentiment from Desert Diva and a clef die-cut from Memory Box which I cut from glitter cardstock (DCWV).  The rectangle and scallop rectangle dies are from Spellbinders.

Floral Sketch

A nice floral card suitable for many different occasions.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
From The Heart Sketches - Sketch 050
http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/01/20/i-heart-card-sketches-no-50/
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Bow Dies
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/bow-dies.html

I have used a combination of MME papers together with some offcuts from other cards.  The image is from From The Heart Stamps and coloured with copic markers R27, R22, G05, G02.  I have also used some pink grosgrain ribbon from American Crafts along with some ric-rac braid bought from an Emporium shop.




Here is the sketch:

Birthday Heart

One of the things that I like to do from time to time is take an image such as this one (which is a Christmas image) and see if I can use it for another occasion.  Sometimes it works - sometimes it doesn't!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Love to Create - Button it Up
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-99-button-it-up.html
Eureka Stamps - Three Embellishments (lace + button + pearls)
http://eurekastamps.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/eureka-stamps-weekly-challenge-73-your.html
The Outlawz Tuesday Challenge - Colours + Birthday twist
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/colorchallenge/forum/topics/color-challenge-january-21-2014
CHNC - Patterned Paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-january.html

I used a background paper from a paper pad I bought yesterday. I can't quite read the brand name of it as it is in such a small font!  The image is from Eureka Stamps.  I used the colours from The Outlawz Tuesday Challenge as my basis for the colour scheme.  I used the dark grape colour over the portions of the heart that had holly leaves on them.  I'm just hoping that they don't show through when I photograph as I can't see them at the moment!  I used some glitter cardstock from DCWV for matting, Spellbinders dies, lace from Sullivans, pearls from Sullivans, button from my Mum, and a sentiment from Sans Designs.

Whoopsi Daisy

I seem to still be struggling to get some of my favourite challenges completed.  I have managed one or two in the past day or so but I'm still inundated with a mountain of backlog!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Whoopsi Daisy - Tic Tac Toe
http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/hello-to-everyone-and-welcome-to-our.html
Chocolate Coffee and Cards Challenge - Sketch
http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-57-sketch.html
Crafting For All Seasons - For The Girls
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-69-for-girls.html
Just Inspirational Challenge - Anything Goes
http://justinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/team-b-with-drs-designs-anything-goes.html
Brown Sugar Challenge - Embossing
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-78-embossing.html

My Tic Tac Toe line is - Flowers, Ribbon, Embossing

I have used an image from Whoopsi Daisy for my card.  The background is a combination of embossed panels and a flower patterned paper from Teresa Collins.  I also added some white ribbon roses which I coloured with copic marker YR02.

The layout follows the sketch at Chocolate Coffee and Cards Challenge.

Happy Easter

An early start on Easter cards!  Went for a girly look to this one!

I am entering the following challenges:
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch #201
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/kick-off-to-stella-says-sketch-2014.html
Penny's Paper - Easter
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-161.html

Crafting For All Seasons - For The Girls
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-69-for-girls.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad for this card.  The mesh ribbon is my favourite yellow one!  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and coloured with a combination of copic markers and Stickles.  I matted with yellow textured cardstock from DCWV.  The sentiment is from Desert Diva.

Winter Time

I love this cute little penguin - something really endearing about him!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch 201
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/kick-off-to-stella-says-sketch-2014.html
Catch The Bug - Photo Inspiration for January
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/january-photo-inspiration-challenge.html
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (Penguin)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/pinspirational-challenge-91.html
Digi Haven - Snow Buddies
http://digihaven.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/welcome-to-snow-buddies-challenge.html
QKR Stampede - Winter Fun
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/qkr-stampede-weekly-challenge-72-winter.html

I have used a paper from MME for the background.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers C0, C1, B000 with the addition of Stickles - Crystal.  I have also used some ribbon from American Crafts and a sentiment from Desert Diva.  The layout follows the sketch at Stella Says Sketch (link above)

Time For A Play

I bought some new stash yesterday and wanted to try it out.  I have made more of an abstract card (for me) this time.  I bought some Gelatos Colors from Faber Castell yesterday and wanted to have a play with them.  I have never used anything like this before but they were in my two favourite colours so couldn't resist!  I can see I need a lot more practice but it was fun playing with them.  I also bought some new washi tape so decided to add that too!

I am entering the following challenges:
Sparkle and Glitter - Anything Goes
http://sparkleandglitterwithrick.blogspot.co.nz/p/january-2014-freebie-challenge-starts.html
Jellypark Friends - Buttons and/or Bows
http://jellyparkchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/jellypark-friends-new-challenge-buttons.html
Love To Create - Button It Up
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-99-button-it-up.html


I have used some background paper from Teresa Collins.  The image is from Rick St Dennis and coloured with my copic markers.  I have used the Gelatos to create a background around the image on the Spellbinder die-cut.  I added a couple of different washi tapes across the card - couldn't resist adding the one with the word "Denis" on it!

T is for Thanks

An educational Thanks card:

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Sunday Sketch & Stamp - Carole's Sketch
http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challeng-190-caroles-sketch.html
Digi Darla - Alphabet Challenge
http://digidarlas.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/digi-darlas-98-alphabet-challenge.html
Sentimental Sundays - More Than Three Layers
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-190-more-than-3-layers.html

I have used an alphabet themed paper from DCWV - A Type of Art.  I haven't seen this pad around recently and wish now I had bought another one!  The image is from Digi Darla and coloured with copic markers RV29, RV21, E00, BG49, BG15, W3, W1.  I have used some glitter cardstock from DCWV for the matting and pennants.

Friday Freebie Challenge

Friday is my favourite day of the week.  Not only is it the end of the week but it is the day of the Bugaboo freebie!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Catch The Bug - Friday Freebie Challenge
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/bugaboo-is-turning-fourcome-celebrate.html

I have used a paper from Provo Craft.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps.  I have added four stars from my local dollar type store pacific section.  Matting is textured cardstock from DCWV.

Kids Birthday

I always need cards for kid's birthdays - with teaching swimming I seem to know so many of them!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Catch The Bug - Thursday Kids Birthdays
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/bugaboo-is-turning-fourcome-celebrate.html

I have used a background paper from MME (Hootenany).  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and coloured with copic markers plus the addition of Stickles - Pink and Stickles - Crystal.  Matting is textured cardstock from DCWV.

Bring a little humour to the birthday

I'm not that good with humourous cards so I sought out the help of Stella!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Catch The Bug - Wednesday Humour Challenge
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/bugaboo-is-turning-fourcome-celebrate.html

I have used a background paper from MME for this card - going with the lots of candles to tie in with the sentiment!  The sentiment and image are from Bugaboo Stamps.  I added some aqua coloured glitter tape from American Crafts and some clear rhinestones from Sullivans.

Blinged Up Birthday

Day Four is all about the Bling!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Catch The Bug - Bling It Up
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/bugaboo-is-turning-fourcome-celebrate.html

I have used a DCWV paper from a Girls Themed paper pad.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is called Heel Daisy.  I have added some glitter to the shoe to co-ordinate with the background paper.  The sentiment is from Desert Diva.  I added a pearl from Sullivans to the shoe and a string of pearls and rhinestones (brand unknown) to the right side of the card.
 

Birthday Colour Challenge

Day Three at the Catch The Bug challenge is all about birthday cards with a specified colour scheme:

I am entering the following challenges:
Catch The Bug - Monday Colour Combination
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/bugaboo-is-turning-fourcome-celebrate.html
The Outlawz Sunday Challenge - Bears
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/sundayscleanandsimplecas/forum/topics/cas-challenge-january-19-2014

I always struggle with CAS cards when they hit the borderline area - I think this one may just squeak in.

I have used a paper from MME for the background.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and coloured with copic markers.  The background is a black glitter tape from American Crafts and I also added some black pearls from Sullivans.

Birthday Sketch

Day Two of the week long challenges at Catch The Bug.

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Catch The Bug - Saturday Sketch Challenge
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/bugaboo-is-turning-fourcome-celebrate.html
Sentimental Sundays - More than Three Layers
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-190-more-than-3-layers.html


I have used a paper from MME.  The matting cardstock is from DCWV and is a textured cardstock.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and coloured with copic markers.  I have added some lace, gold glitter tape, a sentiment from Desert Diva and some peelcraft stickers.  Dies are Spellbinder.

Birthday BINGO

Catch The Bug challenge has another week of daily challenges.  This time the theme is birthdays to celebrate the blog's fourth birthday.  I have been so snowed under with a backlog of work to do since going on camp two weeks ago (How is it that two weeks after being away for one week I still feel so far behind!).  Anyway, for my sanity I wanted to at least enter some of the days (not sure that I'll get to the blog hop).  Here is my first offering with a day left on all the challenges:

I am entering the following challenges:
Catch The Bug - Saturday BINGO Challenge
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/bugaboo-is-turning-fourcome-celebrate.html
Love To Create - Button It Up
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-99-button-it-up.html

I have used some paper from MME for the background along with my favourite yellow mesh ribbon.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and coloured with a combination of copic markers and Stickles - Yellow.  I have also added some buttons from my Mum's button box.  The sentiment is from Desert Diva.  Dies are Spellbinder.

My BINGO line is Cupcake, Free (fave colour), button

Celebration Birdie

This image is meant to be a New Year's image but I thought it would suit other occasions as well.  So I decided to create a birthday celebration card:

I am entering the following challenges:
Doodle Pantry - Monthly Challenge
http://doodlepantryblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/doodle-pantry-digital-challenge-42.html
Sentimental Sundays - More Than Three Layers
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-190-more-than-3-layers.html
Kaboodle Doodles - Use Blue
http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-207-use-blue.html


I have used some scrapbook paper offcut from my stash.  The image is from Doodle Pantry.  The sentiment is also a digital but not sure of the source.  I have matted with some blue textured cardstock from DCWV and added three pearls from Rosies Studio.

Bit By The Bug - Another Bug is Born

Sorry for the delay in this post appearing - a few technical issues!

You are going to want to go and visit Creative Bug on the Loose today because a new Bug has been born. Naomi is sharing with the world her newest release:

Shiver

Here is my card that I created using this wonderful digi:

                                  

About this time last year, I saved a freebie paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles Wonderful Wednesday January Kit.  Over the past year, I have used that paper a lot as I love it so much.  Imagine my pleasure when I found that this year's Wonderful Wednesday January Kit contained the same paper in a different colourway!  This is my first card using it but I imagine it won't be my last! 

I have also used some pink glitter tape from American Crafts and some bling plus followed the sketch at The Outlawz Wednesday challenge (link below).  The die-cut is a Spellbinder Labels die which I edged with copic marker.  The image is coloured with copic markers.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge - Sketch
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/sketchchallenge/forum/topics/wednesday-sketch-challenge-january-22
Robyn's Fetish - Winter Cards
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-195-winter-cards-1192014.html

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I love yellow

Yellow is my favourite colour yet I don't seem to craft with it that much.  I find it is such a sunny feel good colour.  I really enjoyed working with an image that leant itself toward a yellow colour scheme!

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
A Day For Daisies - Add some yellow
http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/take-two-january-kit-club-challenge-87.html
Eureka Stamps - 3 Favourite Embellishments (Die Cut, rhinestone, mesh ribbon)
http://eurekastamps.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/eureka-stamps-weekly-challenge-73-your.html
CHNC - Patterned Paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-january.html

I used some yellow paper from MME for the background then pulled out my favourite yellow mesh ribbon.  The image is from A Day For Daisies and is coloured with copic markers.  The centres of the flowers have been highlighted with Glossy Accents.  I added a flower cut from glitter cardstock (DCWV) using a Marianne's Die and embellished with a rhinestone.

Harbour Scene

I didn't think this one was going to get completed.  I have had the image coloured for a few days though.

I am entering:
Delicious Doodles - Easel Cards
http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-71-easel-cards.html
Kaboodle Doodles - Use Blue
http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-207-use-blue.html


I have used some offcuts of paper from Provo Craft.  The image is from Delicious Doodles and coloured with copic markers.  I think the sentiment is from Desert Diva but need to check.  I have also used blue mesh ribbon and a string of pearls and rhinestones.

Stickered Snowflakes

Ages ago I bought these metallic stickers and haven't used them since (there was one used) so I decided that I would embellish this card with three of them scattered around!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Meljens Designs - Stickers
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-193-sticky-situation.html
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-77-anything-goes.html
CHNC Weekly - Shades of Blue
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/chnc-challenge-160-shades-of-blue.html
CHNC  Paper - Patterned Paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-january.html
Digi Haven - It's cold outside
http://digihaven.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/happy-new-year-new-year-new-challenge.html
QKR Stampede - White and Blue
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/qkr-stampede-weekly-challenge-71-white.html
Décosse's Dynamite Doodles - 12 months of Christmas
http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.ca/p/the-12-days-of-christmas-card-link-up.html

I have used a left-over square of scrapbook paper from long ago!  The image is from Meljens Designs Studio and coloured in copic markers.  The stickers as I said above I have had for a while and not really used.  I also added some jewels I bought about 6 months ago (and again had hardly used!).  A bit of Stickles to add a touch of snow to the image and Voila....another Christmas card to the stock!

Christmas in Winter Time

Although we have Christmas in the middle of summer, I tend toward winter themed Christmas cards and this one is no exception:

I am entering the following challenges:
ABC Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/a-is-for-anything-christmas.html
Papertake Weekly Challenge - New Year New Stash (new image)
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/new-year-new-stash.html
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-77-anything-goes.html
QKR Stampede - White and Blue
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/qkr-stampede-weekly-challenge-71-white.html
CHNC Weekly Challenge - Shades of Blue
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/chnc-challenge-160-shades-of-blue.html
Digi Haven - Cold Weather
http://digihaven.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/happy-new-year-new-year-new-challenge.html
Kaboodle Doodles - Use Blue
http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-207-use-blue.html
Christmas Cards All Year Round - Anything Christmas
http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/january-2014.html
CHNC - Pattern Paper Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-january.html
Décosse's Dynamite Doodles - 12 days of Christmas
http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.ca/p/the-12-days-of-christmas-card-link-up.html


I have used a paper from my stash (I think it was a 30cm x 30cm scrapbooking paper that I cut into quarters!).  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and coloured with copic markers and highlighted with Stickles - Crystal.  I have matted with blue cardstock and then added some blue glitter tape from American Crafts.

Heart of Flowers

I had this card ready to post a few hours back but had to go out to take some swimming lessons and have only just returned home.  Weather wasn't great for swimming today but the kids did great.

I am entering the following challenges with this card:
The Outlawz Tuesday Challenge - Colour + Twist
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/colorchallenge/forum/topics/color-challenge-january-14
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch 03
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/ssw2-03-digistamp-boutique.html
Papertake Weekly Challenge - New Year New Stash (twine)
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/new-year-new-stash.html


I have used a couple of papers from MME matted with some cardstock from Rosies Studio.  The image is from Digi Stamp Boutique and coloured with copic markers.  I have added some twine that is part of my New Year stash - amazing what you find when you visit a few different shops!  I found it was quite easy to tie a bow with this twine too so now wishing I had bought more of it!

Here is the sketch that I followed:

Mitten Weather

I remember my grandmother saying "Make sure you have your hat, scarf and mittens on"... This image reminds me of that!

I am entering:
From The Heart Sketches - SKetch 049
http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/01/13/i-heart-card-sketches-no-49/
Craft Your Passion - Cool Colours
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-196-cool-colours.html
Digi Haven - It's Cold Outside
http://digihaven.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/happy-new-year-new-year-new-challenge.html

I have used some papers from MME.  The image is from From the Heart Stamps.  Colouring is copic markers.

The sketch I have followed is this one:

Cool Girl

I actually had found it quite a challenge to work in cool colours.  I just had so much temptation to add in my favourite orange and yellow (a little bit did creep in!).

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Lacy Sunshine - Anything Goes
http://lacysunshinechallengeblog.blogspot.gr/2014/01/lacy-sunshine-challenge-24-anything-goes.html
Craft Your Passion - Cool Colours
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-196-cool-colours.html
Penny's Paper - Embellishments
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-160.html


The paper is some from MME.  The image is from Lacy Sunshine and coloured with copic markers V17, BG49, B32, BV02, BG15, B45, E00, plus a couple of eithers that I forgot to write down.
  The embellishments are some I got a while back from a Pacific themed section of our local "Dollar" type store.  The sentiment is from Desert Diva