Stop and Smell The Flowers

Which is probably what I need to do at the moment! 

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Sassy Studio Designs - Stop and Smell the Flowers
http://sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/dtbst-215-stop-and-smell-flowers.html
Card Makin Mamas - Make it Sparkle
http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/cmm80-make-it-sparkle-sponsored-by.html

I have used a paper from a matstack by DCWV called The Citrus Matstack.  The image is from Sassy SStudio Designs and coloured with copic markers E00, YR02, YR00, YR04, E43, YR31 plus the flowers accented with Stickles - Orange Peel.  I have added three flowers and embellished them with rhinestones from Rosie's Studio.  Matting is red cardstock.

Stick With Me Valentine

A bit of bling, a cute image and a lovely sentiment:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Crafty Sentiments - Love Is In The Air
http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.gr/2014/02/love-is-in-air-and-dt-call.html
Brown Sugar - Valentines
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/challenge-80-valentines.html
Digi Haven - Valentines Day
http://digihaven.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/happy-valentines-day-challenge.html

I have used some papers from MME for this card.  The image is from Crafty Sentiments and has been coloured with copic markers.  The sentiment is from You Made Me Ink.  I had fun adding the bling to the heart - although part way round I did wonder if it was going to fit properly or end up with a gap!  I'm pleased to say it worked perfectly.  I also added some of the same bling as a corner accent.

Heart Flowers

A touch of elegance for this card:

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Eureka Stamps - Red, Pink and White
http://eurekastamps.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/eureka-stamps-weekly-challenge-75-red.html
Craft Your Passion - Love is in the Air
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/challenge-199-love-is-in-air.html
Just Inspirational - Inspiration Photo
http://justinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/team-b-with-art-by-miran-st-valentin.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Eureka Stamps and coloured with copic markers and Distress Marker.  I added some Stickles - Star Dust to the largest heart flower.  I popped the image up above the card and then added some strips of white glitter tape from American Crafts.  Simple but effective.



Inspiration Photo:

Happy Birdday

Birthday wishes from a real cutie birdie:

And here is the sentiment inside:

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
From The Heart Stamps - Sketch 052
http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/02/03/i-heart-card-sketches-no-52
From The Heart Stamps - Stamp of the Month Challenge
http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/category/challenges/stamp-of-the-month-challenge/
Love To Create - Birthday
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/challenge-101-2nd-birthday.html

I have used two papers from a paper pad I purchased recently (not sure of the brand name as it is written in a small font!).  I added some Stickles - Silver across the diagonal join to highlight it.  The image is the February Stamp of the Month from From The Heart Stamps (link above).  I have coloured with copic markers BG05, BG01, B000, C3, B12, YG23, Y38.

Birdie Valentine

Valentines cards are usually in red and maybe pink.  This one is slightly off that colour scheme with pink and purple!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Whoopsi Daisy - Show us love
http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/show-us-lovevalentines-challenge.html
Brown Sugar - Valentine
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/challenge-80-valentines.html
QKR Stampede - Hearts and Kisses
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/qkr-stampede-weekly-challenge-74-hearts.html
Digi Haven - Valentine
http://digihaven.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/happy-valentines-day-challenge.html

I have used a pink paisley backing paper from a paper pad I bought recently.  The image is from Whoopsi Daisy and coloured with copic markers. I die-cut a heart from glitter cardstock (DCWV) using a Spellbinder die.  I also added some matching pearls.

Birdie Birthday

Since it is nearing Valentines, I have gone with a combination of birthday and valentines for this card!  My husband's birthday is around Valentines Day too.

For some reason, this card is not photographing well - I think it might be the combination of the time of night I'm trying to photograph and the glitter on the image!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Love To Create - Birthday
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/challenge-101-2nd-birthday.html
Sami Stamps - Add A Touch of Glitter
http://samistamp.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/challenge-010-and-new-release-little.html
The Outlawz Friday Challenge - Love
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/copicchallenge/forum/topics/alcohol-markers-challenge-february-7th-13th
QKR Stampede - Hearts and Kisses
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/qkr-stampede-weekly-challenge-74-hearts.html

I have used co-ordinating papers from a paper pad - the one used for the heart is a glittered one.  The image is from Sami Stamps and is coloured with copic markers RV29 and RV23.  I have also added Stickles - Star Dust to the bird.  The heart, pennant and the oval are die-cut with Spellbinder dies.  I have also added a sentiment from Digital Doodling and some pearls.

Thanks

I'm trying to build a stack of Thank You cards for teachers that are more masculine.  I think this one fits - although I couldn't resist adding a bit of bling!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch 202
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/stella-says-sketch-challenge-202.html
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/pinspirational-challenge-93.html


I have used some papers from the matstack by DCWV called A Type of Art.  The Tom Sawyer one works well with the image!  The image that I have used comes from Bugaboo Stamps and has been coloured with copic markers.  I fussy cut the image for a change.  The sentiment comes from Desert Diva and has been die-cut with a Spellbinders rectangle.  I added some large rhinestones for a bit of bling.