Christmas Owl

The new seasons Christmas paper pads have just arrived into our shops - and I couldn't resist purchasing some of them!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Dilly Beans - Anything Goes
http://www.dillybeanschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/dilly-beans-challenge-anything-goes.html
Craft Your Passion - Going Round in Circles
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/challenge-230-going-round-in-circles.html
Completely Christmas - Anything Goes
http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/completely-christmas-challenge-29.html
Open Minded Crafting Fun - Roll Out The Red
http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/challenge-19-roll-out-red.html

I have used a paper from one of my new purchases.  This one is from a paper pad by Sugar and Spice called "Tweetie Christmas".  They are double sided papers which does make it hard to choose which side to use!  The image that I have used is from Dilly Beans.  I ran with the red colour scheme even using R000 on the holly leaves!  However, I did add a touch of yellow on the beak using Y06.  The other reds that I have used are R59, R46, R17 and R14.  I also added some Stickles to the image.  The matting is red glitter cardstock from DCWV.  I also added some small buttons embellished with some red and white twine from American Crafts.

Priscilla Pilgrim

My favourite colours of yellow and orange make another appearance!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Creative Colors - Orange, yellow, white + twine
http://creativecolorschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/creative-colors-challenge-18-dt-call.html
Friday Sketch Challenge - Sketch
http://fridaysketchchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/sketch-78.html

I have used three papers from a matstack by DCWV.  The image is Priscilla Pilgrim from Rick St Dennis.  I have also added some orange and yellow mesh ribbons, some yellow foam flowers, some glitter bling which I coloured with copic marker YR07 plus some bakers twine from American Crafts.

Here is the colour palette I followed:

Fantasy Birthday

This is a beautiful image which was fun to work with:

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:
The Outlawz Monday Challenge - Happy in the sentiment
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/monday-greetings/forum/topics/gcc0908-use-happy-in-the-sentiment
Fitztown Challenge - Fantasy
http://fitztownchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/ch-51-fantasy.html
CCC Digi Creations - Things with Wings
http://cccdigicreations.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/challenge-8-digithings-with-wings.html
QKR Stampede - Things with Wings
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/qkr-stampede-challenge-104-things-with.html

I used a paper from Kaisercraft that I felt worked well with the image and kept most of the decorative part of the paper free from the image and sentiment.  The image is from Fitztown and has been coloured with copic markers.  I then added some Stickles to the wings (as well as the wings of the bird on the paper and the stamens of the flowers on the paper!).  I also added a Happy Birthday sentiment from Digi Doodles and three butterfly shaped buttons.

Do Your Best

While those overseas are just starting their school year, ours is coming towards the end.  We have one more week of school then two weeks break and then it is into exam time.  I have created this card as an encouragement for my son who starts his exams on 15th October.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:
Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch + Twist (back to school)
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/tuesday-morning-sketches-266_9.html
Fresh Brewed Designs - Back To School
http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/september-challenge-1-back-to-school.html

I have used a paper from Kaisercraft that has "Romeo and Juliet" on it (it brought back memories of my school time when I was reading it!)  I added a contrast polka dot piece over the top (an offcut from another card!).  The image is from Fresh Brewed Designs and coloured with copic markers.  I also added a sentiment from Hudsons Holidays and a schoolhouse picture from Computer Scrapbook.

Flappy Birthday

What a great sentiment for this image!  I love it.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
From The Heart Sketches - Sketch 078 + Twist
http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/09/08/4661/
From The Heart Stamps - Progressive Monthly Challenge
http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/09/01/september-free-stamp-of-the-month-flappy-birthday/

I have used a green card blank for this card.  The paper is some from my stash of scrapbooking papers that weren't getting used!  The four corner pieces have been cut from the flattened foil inner seal of a hot chocolate container.  I flattened the foil by running it through the Big Shot and then die-cut squares using one of the smaller Spellbinders square dies.  The image is from From The Heart Stamps and has been coloured with copic markers mainly in the G range with Y38 for the beak.  I also added some Glossy Accents to the balloon.

Here is the sketch and twist info:

Ballerina Girl

I know a few young girls who dance so I'm not sure which one this will be for yet.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Digi Sketch Challenge - Sketch
http://digisketchchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/a-girl-thing-challenge.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad for the background and layering.  I added some white lace from Sullivans and some pearls from Rosie's Studio.  The image is from All Dressed Up and has been coloured with copic markers.

Anniversary Flowers

I thought this was a simply delightful image to use for an Anniversary Card:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Whoopsi Daisy - Throw on the Flowers
http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/throw-on-flowers-challenge.html

I have used a background paper from Kaisercraft for this card.  The image is from Whoopsi Daisy and has been coloured with copic markers.  The heart shaped die is from Spellbinders.  I added some pink lace from Sullivans to the layered panel.  The sentiment that I have used comes from Netty's Cards.  I also coloured some white ribbon roses with copic marker R22 and added these to the card.