Beccy's Place - Day 25 (Use A Freebie)

There are so many beautiful freebies on Beccy's freebie page.  I decided to work with this one - and again went with slightly unusual colours!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day 25 (Use A Freebie)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-25-use-freebie.html

I have used a paper from Rosie's Studio.  I added some olive coloured bakers twine over the top.  The image is from Beccy's Place and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some Stickles to the clothing trims.  I also added a pearl to the centre of the top snowflake.

Beccy's Place - Day 26 (Christmas Carols)

When I saw this particular challenge I thought of Little Drummer Boy and then this image that I had only just found among the freebies!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day 26 (Christmas Carols)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-26-christmas-carols.html


I have used a music score paper from Rosie's Studio.  I added some starry washi tape and some pearls from Rosie's Studio.  The image is a freebie from Beccy's Place and has been coloured with copic markers.

Beccy's Place - Day 22 (Mixes and Mediums)

This is my sort of challenge - Glossy Accents, Stickles, etc.!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day 22 (Mixes and Mediums)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-22-mixes-and-mediums.html


I have used a gingerbread themed paper for the background of this card as well as matching embellishments  The image is from Beccy's Plac and has been coloured with copic markers.  I have added some Liquid Applique, some Stickles to the buttons and two of the embellishments as well as some Glossy Accents to the eyes and nose.

Beccy's Place - Day 30 (Do what you love)

I had already used my favourite colour of yellow and my favourite style of CAS appears frequently, so I decided I would create my favourite easel card!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day 30 (Do what you love)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-30-do-what-you-love.html

I have used some Kingfisher Blue cardstock for the base.  The images are from Beccy's Place and are coloured with copic markers.  I added a sentiment from a vintage embellishment set and added pearls as stoppers.  I also added some gold Peelcraft stickers alongside each image.

Beccy's Place - Day Nineteen (Snow Globes)

This card didn't photograph very well - between the foil paper and the embossed acetate!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day Nineteen (Snow Globes)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-19-snow-globes.html
The Outlawz Friday Challenge - Christmas
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/friday-coloring-challenge-november-27th-december-3rd

I have used a foiled embossed snowflake paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image and sentiment are both from Beccy's Place.  The stand for the larger Snow Globe is the same as the smaller Snow Globe - which is a Memory Box die.  I'm hoping that by overlapping the two Snow Globes that I have given the impression that the base is larger on the bigger Snow Globe!  I have used a snowflake embossing folder on the acetate.  Colouring of the image is with copic markers.  I also added some pearls from Rosie's Studio.

Beccy's Place - Day 28 (Something Old)

I have kept this one fairly CAS as I wanted to be able to post this one easily.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day 28 (Something Old)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-28-something-old.html
CHNC Patterned Paper - November Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

I have used a background paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is a rubber stamp from Hastings Rubber Stamps (a New Zealand company) and the sentiment is from Beccy's Place.  I coloured with copic markers and matted with textured cardstock from American Crafts.

Beccy's Place - Day 27 (Non-Traditional Colours)

I don't generally like paper piecing but this image of a stocking was just asking me to paper piece it!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day 27 (Non-Traditional Colours)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-27-non-traditional-colours.html
CHNC Patterned Paper - November Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

I have used three papers from Bearly Mine Designs for the background and the paper piecing.  I used a Spellbinders die to die-cut the image and then added some large pearls to each corner of the die-cut.  The sentiment is from a paper pad by Kaisercraft called "Silver Bells".  I mounted this up above the card.

Beccy's Place - Day Eighteen (Clean and Simple)

This one is very Clean and Simple!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day Eighteen (Clean and Simple)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-18-clean-and-simple.html

I have used a background paper from Rosie's Studio. The image is from Beccy's Place and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some Glossy Accentrs to the beak, eyes and berries.  Matting is textured cardstock from American Crafts.

Beccy's Place - Day Three (Digital Stamps)

Since I tend to use digital stamps most of the time this is an easy challenge for me - particularly when there are so many great digital stamps at Beccy's Place!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day Three (Digital Stamps)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-3-digital-images.html

I have used a background paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The images are from Beccy's Place and have been coloured with copic markers.  I added some Stickles over the top of the baubles.  I matted with some gold glitter cardstock from American Crafts.  I also used a strip of red cardstock from Rosie's Studio under the image.

Beccy's Place - Day 20 (Negative Colouring)

Okay - this one I found difficult but I wasn't going to let it get the better of me.  I'm not exactly pleased with it - but I'm proud I gave it a go!  If you want to give this a go, there is a tutorial at Beccy's Place which you can find by following the link below.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day 20 (Negative Colouring)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-20-negative-colouring-tutorial.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is an acrylic stamp from a New Zealand company called Flonzcraft.  The sentiment is from Beccy's Place.  I also have used some black pearls from Sullivans.

Beccy's Place - Day Seventeen (CASE Yourself)

This challenge Beccy asked us to CASE ourselves.  I found a card that I created in September 2013:

And here is the CASE:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day Seventeen (CASE Yourself)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-17-case-yourself.html


I have used a paper from Rosie's Studio for the background and a paper from Kaisercraft for the layer.  I matted with copper coloured glitter cardstock from American Crafts.  The image and sentiment are both from Beccy's Place.  Colouring is with copic markers - and I added Glossy Accents to the icing and to the berries.   I also added a triangle of Stickles to the top right hand corner.

Beccy's Place - Day Six (Masking)

I used some old Masking Fluid that I have had from the days that I did calligraphy.  It was a bit thick and a bit hard to use - but I did manage in the end!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day Six (Masking)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-6-masking-tutorial.html


I have used a paper from a Christmas paper pad by Rosie's Studio for the background.  The image is from Beccy's Place and I followed her tutorial and added some details using Masking Fluid.  I coloured the image with Distress Inks by watercolouring.  I matted with some Textured Cardstock from DCWV and added some pearls from Sullivans.

Beccy's Place - Day Fifteen (Christmas Trees)

This is an image I won in this year's Month Long Christmas Cards challenge at Beccy's Place:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day Fifteen (Christmas Trees)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-15-christmas-trees.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio for the background.  I added some Christmassy mesh ribbon across the card.  The image is from Beccy's Place and coloured with copic markers.  I then dotted some "ornaments" about the tree using some pearls from Sullivans.  The matting is textured cardstock from DCWV.

Beccy's Place - Day 24 (Use a Tutorial)

The challenge is to create a card using a Tutorial.  I found that Splitcoasters have a lot of cardmaking tutorials and decided to create an accordion card following this tutorial:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/accordion_card/

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day 24 (Use a Tutorial)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-24-use-tutorial.html

I have used some mount board covered with some patterned paper for the covers.  The inside is cardstock from Rosie's Studio.  I added images and a sentiment from Beccy's Place.  I also used some organza ribbon and a raised embellishment.

Beccy's Place - Day Seven (Shaped Cards)

Firstly I was going to create an easel card and then I wasn't quite sure that that was a "Shaped" card so I went through my dies and discovered I had quite a large ornament shaped die.  It was perfect for the card and a smaller size in the same set worked for the image.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges
Beccy's Place - Day Seven (Shaped Cards)
 http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-7-shaped-cards.html

The dies that I used on the image and cardstock are from Spellbinders.  The image is from Beccy's Place and coloured with copic markers before adding Stickles over the top.  I also added some gold Stickles around the smaller die-cut.

Beccy's Place - Day 29 (Something New)

Yesterday I went to a Special Olympics Swim Meet as I am a Volunteer Coach.  On the way home we stopped for something to eat.   My daughter spotted a Spotlight store and wanted to go in.  While we were browsing I came across a packet of Christmas ribbons which included 8 yellow ones.  As my favourite colour is yellow I just had to have it.  When I got home and checked the latest Beccy's Place challenge I found it was to use your newest stash item.  That was easy!!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day 29 (Something New)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-29-something-new.html

I have used some yellow paper from a paper pad by MME.  I added some gold Angelina Fibre.  The image is Stanley's Bauble from Beccy's Place.  I coloured with copic markers then matted with yellow pearlescent paper.  I added the yellow grosgrain Christmas ribbon from Francheville.

Beccy's Place - Day Sixteen (Watercolour)

I used Distress Inks for my watercolouring. 

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day Fifteen (Watercolour)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-16-watercolours.html

I have used a poinsettia patterned paper from Rosie's Studio for the background.  I added some mesh ribbon across the card.  The image is from Beccy's Place and is watercoloured using Distress Inks.  I applied the inks to a ceramic tile and used a water brush to colour the image.  I also added some Gold Stickles to the card and image.  Matting is textured cardstock from DCWV.

Beccy's Place - Day 23 (Monochromatic)

I love working monochromatic - the hardest part is usually deciding on the image!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day 23 (Monochromatic)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-23-monochromatic.html

I have used a snow patterned paper from Rosie's Studio for the background.  I added some green glitter ribbon and a green glitter dome.  The image and pre-coloured sentiment are from Beccy's Place.  I coloured using copic markers and then added some Stickles to the snowman.  I die-cut the sentiment using a Spellbinders die and the image using a die from Marianne's Designs.

Kitty is asleep

On a reasonably warm day such as today is, it isn't a bad idea!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Sami Stamps - Anything Goes
http://www.samistamp.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/new-release-floral-girls-sami-stamps.html
Tuesday Morning Sketches - sketch
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/tuesday-morning-sketches-328.html
CHNC Patterned Paper - November
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

I have used three papers from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  I matted with some cardstock from Rosie's Studio.  The image is from Sami Stamps and has been coloured with copic markers.

Winter Wonderland

It seems really weird creating Winter Wonderland cards when it is 21°C. 

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Kenny K - Winter Wonderland
http://kennykskraftykrew.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/challenge-207-winter-wonderland.html

I have used a wintry paper from Rosie's Studio for the background. The image is from Kenny K Downloads and is coloured with copic markers.  The candy-cane has been glossed with some Glossy Accents and I added some Stickles to the hat and the snow.   I die-cut using a Spellbinders die.  I also added some glitter ribbon and some gold lace. 

What is the elf up to now?

I have a new elf this year - but hadn't given him a name.  Melissa commented asking what his name was.  My daughter looked at my elf and thought it looked like Ron from Harry Potter.  Not being familiar with Harry Potter but knowing that she is, I decided to take her word for it.  So, Ron he is!

Now I'm not really sure what Ron is doing here.  He seems to have found my glitter ribbon for embellishing my Christmas cards - and unrolled it!  Naughty Ron!

I might have to lock my crafting supplies away so he can't get them!

Angels getting ready for Christmas

These angels are doing last minute running repairs before they get busy over the Christmas season:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
QKR Stampede - Angels
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/qkr-stampede-challenge-167-angels.html
Eureka Stamps - Angels
http://eurekastamps.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/eureka-stamps-challenge-168-angels.html
CHNC Patterned Paper - November challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

I have used a patterned paper from a Christmas paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from QKR Stampede and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some Stickles to the wings and the cloud.  I also used some red textured cardstock from American Crafts for matting and die-cutting the stars (Memory Box die) and some glitter tape.

Beccy's Place - Day Nine (Create a Scene)

I created a scene using the gingerbread set - I had fun creating this one.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day Nine (Create a Scene)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-9-create-scene.html


I have used a combination of Distress Inks and copic markers to colour the images and background.  The images come from the Gingerbread Set from Beccy's Place.  I also added three gingerbread themed embellishments.

Beccy's Place - Day Fourteen (Holly)

I have a few holly images but this one would be one of my favourites.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day Fourteen (Holly)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-14-holly.html

I have used a holly background paper from Rosie's Studio.  The image and sentiment are from Beccy's Place.  I coloured with copic markers and added some faux stitching with a Distress Marker - Festive Berries.  I also used a label from a matching embellishment set to the paper.  I added a little red pearl to the label.

Pretty Florals

A bit more of a girlie card this time:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
CCC Digital - Flowers
http://cccdigicreations.blogspot.com.au/2015/11/challenge-37-flowers_15.html
All Dressed Up - Anything Goes
http://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/challenge-45.html
CHNC - Patterned Paper - November Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html
The Corrosive Challenge Blog - Pearls and Lace
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/challenge-238-pearls-and-lace.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by MME.  The image is from All Dressed Up and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some Stickles to the wings and flower centres.  The image is die-cut with a Spellbinders die.  I also used some yellow lace from Sullivans, some pearls from Rosie's Studio and a white flower which I coloured with copic marker YR02 and then added a rhinestone as a flower centre.

Sewing Thank You

My daughter is studying for a degree in Costume Design and Construction so sewing themed Thank You cards are always needed.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
One Stitch At a Time - Giving Thanks
http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/challenge-250.html

I have used a sewing themed background paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Stitchy Bear Stamps and the sentiment from Mudmaven Designs.  I die-cut a sewing embellishment using black cardstock and a Memory Box die.  The dies used on the image and sentiment are from Spellbinders.

Tulip in black and purple

When I was growing up we had a café on the way to one of our holiday spots called "The Black Tulip Café".  So, inspired by that I coloured the tulip black!  Actually, the café is now called "The Blue Duck Café" - not quite the same ring to it!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Glitter n Sparkle - Black and Purple
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/challenge-164.html

I have used a paper, border and topper from a paper pad by Kiasercraft.  THe image is from Digital Delights and is coloured with copic markers.

Off on vacation

No not me - a travel themed card in purple and black.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Glitter n Sparkle - Black and Purple
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/challenge-164.html


I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft along with a border and sentiment from the same paper pad.  The image is from A Random Fan and is coloured with copic markers.

Autumn Thank You

I pulled out the autumn colours again for this Thank You card:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Outlawz Sunday Challenge - Thankful
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/sunday-clean-and-simple/forum/topics/cas-challenge-november-22-2015
Robyn's Fetish Challenge - Cards with autumn colour
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/challenge-291-cards-with-autumn-colors.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image and sentiment are from Deedee's Digis.  I die-cut using a die from Marianne's Studio.

The Elf is back.....

... and hunting through the Christmas paper pads!

I am entering my elf in this linkup:
DL Art - 3rd Annual Elf Antics
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/3rd-annual-elf-antics-linky-challenge.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+Dlart+(DL.ART)

November BINGO - Card 2

Here is the middle line on the BINGO board at Catch The Bug - Scallops + Texture + Lace

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Catch The Bug - November BINGO
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/november-bingo-challenge.html
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch 318
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/stella-says-sketch-318.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The scallop border is from the same paper pad.  I added a strip of lace over the top of the border.  I added some glitter domes for texture.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers to match the paper.  I also added some faux stitching around the image.

Harvest Basket

I have combined autumn leaves in paper and embellishments with the harvest basket image:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Imagine That - November Digi of the Month
http://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/novmeber-dotm-challenge-is-here.html



I have used a paper from a paper pad (I think this one is Rosie's Studio but not entirely sure).  The leaf embellishments are cut from paper using a Tattered Lace die set.  I sprayed a white doily with Dylusions Ink and placed this behind the image.  The image is from Imagine That and is coloured with copic markers.  There were two versions of the image in the set - I was drawn to the one with the napkin included.  I added some dots around the image using a Reno Art Marker.

Thank You

This month I think I'll only manage to get two lines of the BINGO board done - I was starting to think I wouldn't get any done!  This one is the top line - no patterned paper + buttons + sentiment.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Catch The Bug - November BINGO
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/november-bingo-challenge.html
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch 318
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/stella-says-sketch-318.html

I embossed a green card blank with a flower themed embossing folder.  I added some ribbon across the card.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers.  I added three small buttons to the card.

Non-traditional Christmas card

A combination of a non-traditional image and non-traditional colours yet by adding a Christmas sentiment I can send this one as a Christmas card:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
CHNC - Things with Wings
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/chnc-challenge-256-things-with-wings.html
The Outlawz Tuesday Challenge - Colours + Twist (kraft + blue + pink + make it Christmas)
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/tuesday-color/forum/topics/colour-challenge-24-november-2015
CHNC - Patterned Paper - November Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

I have used some Kraft cardstock from a kraft paper pad by American Crafts.  The image is from SLS Lines and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some Stickles to the wings.  I die-cut using a Marianne's die and then embellished the die-cut with some Liquid Pearls.  I also added some Liquid Pearls to the top right of the card.  The sentiment is from a paper pad by Kaisercraft called "Silver Bells".

Angel

For some reason when I colour this image I am drawn to red and gold!  I looked through my cards and found I used more or less the same colours as last time - the instrument, hair and wings are different this time though.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
CHNC - Something with Wings
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/chnc-challenge-256-things-with-wings.html
Eureka Stamps - Angels
http://eurekastamps.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/eureka-stamps-challenge-168-angels.html
QKR Stampede - Angels
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/qkr-stampede-challenge-167-angels.html


I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio called "The Season to Sparkle".  I added some sparkly mesh ribbon across the card.  The image is from Eureka Stamps and is coloured with copic markers R59, R46, E00, YR31, E08, Y28,  YR23.  The doodling around the image is with a Distress Marker - Festive Berries.  I also used some Stickles - Diamond on the wings and the star.  I added some washi tape and some pearls from Rosie's Studio.

Monochrome Gold

I'm not sure that I have ever done a Monochromatic Gold before - done blue, green, red, etc but not gold.  I'm pleased with the result.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Outlawz Saturday Challenge - Glitter
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/saturday-paper-a-la-mode/forum/topics/paper-ala-mode-11-21-11-27-15-glitter
Morgan's Art World - Monochromatic
http://morgansartworld.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/challenge-12-monochrome.html

I have used a white and gold paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from Morgan's Art World and coloured with copic markers.  I added some Stickles - Diamond to the image as well.  I added some gold glitter ribbon and matted with some gold glitter cardstock from American Crafts.  I also added three gold brads.

Floating up the Chmney

This certainly solves the problem of getting back up the chimney! 

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Winter Wonderland - 1-2-3 Recipe
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/1-2-3.html
The Paper Shelter - Christmas Card
http://thepapershelter.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/challenge-229-christmas-card.html

I have used two papers from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio (one of this year's releases).  I coloured with copic markers and then added Glossy Accents to the balloon and Stickles to the snow, beard and clothing trims.  I matted with textured cardstock.  I added three embellishments - stocking, glittery candy cane and tree.

With Thanks

This beachy husky was perfect for a Thank You card for one of my helpers.  I teach/coach swimmers and I have a couple of older swimmers who come in and help on a regular basis.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Miss Rach - Thankful
http://bymissrach.blogspot.co.nz/p/saturday-challenge.html



I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft called "Sandy Toes".  The image is from Miss Rach and has been coloured with copic markers. I added some Glossy Accents to the "donut".  I think the sentiment may be from Desert Diva (I haven't got my files handy at the moment).  I die-cut with Spellbinder dies and added some blue rhinestones (as water droplets).

Christmas is Coming

I found this sentiment in a matching set of embellishments for the paper and thought it was perfect for this image.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
QKR Stampede - Snowman
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/qkr-stampede-challenge-166-snowmen.html
Christmas Cards All Year Round - Christmas Trees
http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/november-challenge.html

I'm not sure whether my Christmas tree is enough of a "feature" for the challenge - but it is more so than some of the other entries so I thought I'd enter it anyway!

I have used a paper and a sentiment from Rosie's Studio.  The image is from QKR Stampede and has been coloured with copic markers.  I doodled around the image with a Distress Marker - Festive Berries.  The die I used to cut the image is from Spellbinders.

Beccy's Place - Day One (Coloured Pencils)

I bought a few Inktense pencils a couple of years ago when I was on holiday.  I used them just after I bought them and then haven't used them again since.  I am pleased with the result of the colouring on this card so perhaps should use them more often!

 

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day One (Coloured Pencils)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-1-coloured-pencils.html
Cupcake Inspirations - Bears
http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/challenge-337.html

I have used a paper from a Christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft.  I added some satin ribbon and a bow.  The image is from Beccy's Place and is coloured with Inktense Pencils..  I matted with some red glitter cardstock.

I have some of the cards for the Beccy's Place month long challenge in various stages of completion.  As it is getting near to the end of the month, I'm going to have to work hard on getting them completed and the completed ones photographed and blogged!  Hopefully, I will complete them all by month end.

Wishing you a Speedy Recovery

This is the hardest image that I have worked with.  After looking at it for a while, I thought he looked quite sick with the marks on his face - so decided to go with a Get Well card with a difference.  I'm still not that sure about the card - but I'm glad that I didn't baulk at the challenge!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Outlawz Freebie Challenge - SLS image
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/freebie-progressive-challenge/forum/topics/progressive-freebie-challenge-1st-november-2015
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/challenge-173-anything-goes.html
Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/challenge-47-anything-goes.html

I have used a patterned paper from MME for the background.  The image is from SLS Lines and the sentiment from Desert Diva.  I die-cut the image and sentiment using dies from Spellbinders.  I coloured the image with copic markers and inked the edges with Distress Ink - Peacock Feathers.  I also added some glitter ribbon and some pearls from Rosie's Studio.

Christmas Present

I combined two challenges sponsored by A Day For Daisies to create this card:

For some reason, this card just won't photograph clearly.  I have photographed it 7 times and this is the best shot (taken by my son who thought he could get it clear).  I might try and photograph it again tomorrow in natural daylight and see if that turns out any better.  It is night time here and so I need to use the flash for any photographs tonight.  All the other cards I have photographed tonight have photographed clear.

This morning's version is much better:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Christmas Present
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/challenge-338-19th-of-november.html
A Day For Daisies - Add watercolour
http://www.adayfordaisies.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/adfd-showcase-native-hearts-challenge.html

I used a red patterned paper from a Christmas paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  I added some glitter tape across and down the card to imitate Christmas wrapping.  The image is from A Day For Daisies and is coloured with Distress Inks.  I stamped the inks onto a tile and then wet my brush and painted the image.  The die I used to cut the image is from Spellbinders.

Pastel Thank You Card

I don't often work in pastels but I have this time. 

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Fresh Brewed Designs - Thankful
http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/freshly-brewed-challenges-nov-18-24-so.html
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/AG-no-60.html

I have used both sides of a paper from MME.  The image is from Fresh Brewed Designs and coloured with copic markers YG03, BG23, RV23, RV21.  I added some Stickles to the bow.  The die I used to cut the image is from Marianne's Designs.  I matted with some pink pearlescent paper and also added some white pearls.  The sentiment is from Create with TLC and I die-cut this into a pennant shape using a Spellbinders die.

You Passed

Both of my children are planning to sit their Learners over the Christmas holiday period - which gives them from next week through to February to get it done!  This one will probably be for my son as it is in more masculine colours so I'll have to create another for my daughter.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/sweet-sketch-wednesday-2-and-digi-stamp.html
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/AG-no-60.html

I have used some scrapbook papers for the background.  Matting is black cardstock.  The image and sentiment are from Digi Stamp Boutique.   I coloured with copic markers YG06, YG03, C5, C2, C0, Y17.  I added some faux stitching using a Distress Marker.  Die-cutting is with Spellbinders dies.  I also added some green and white bakers twine and some rhinestones and a pearl.

Here is the sketch that I followed:

Brrr - it's cold

Not here it isn't as summer temperatures have finally arrived!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Paper Shelter - White, blue and silver/grey
http://thepapershelter.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/challenge-228-brr-its-cold-outside-use.html
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-254.html

I have used a background paper and a topper from Rosie's Studio.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and is coloured with copic markers.  I added some doodling around the image using a Distress Marker (Salty Ocean).  I also added some pearls from Rosie's Studio.

Beccy's Place - Day 21 (Candy)

I have used a simple colour scheme of red and white for this card:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Day 21 (Candy)
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/day-21-candy.html
Clear It Out Challenge - Mostly white
http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.ca/2015/11/its-challenge-time.html

I have used a paper from a Christmas paper pad.  The images are from Beccy's Place and are coloured with copic markers before adding Glossy Accents.  I matted with some textured cardstock from DCWV which I haven't used in ages.  I also added a white doily.