Christmas Tree

A simple Christmas tree which I glittered up:

I am entering my card into these challenges:
CHNC - Favourite things (glitter + CAS style)
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/chnc-challenge-190-these-are-few-of-my.html
The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge (sketch)
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/wednesday-sketch/forum/topics/wednesday-sketch-challenge-08-13-14

I have used a background paper from a Christmas paper pad by DCWV.  The image is from Oak Pond Creations and has been coloured with copic markers E18, E15, G17, G14 and then Stickles added.  I also added some Stickles to some of the chevrons to match the sketch at The Outlawz Challenge.  The faux stitching around the image has been done with the appropriately named Distress Marker -  "Pine Needles".  Here in New Zealand our Christmas tree is the pine tree (or Pinus Radiata as it is correctly called!).

Happy Holidays

Santa is busy checking his list - so far everyone is on the nice list!

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Penny's Paper - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-190.html
CHNC - Favourite Things (pearls, fancy die)
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/chnc-challenge-190-these-are-few-of-my.html
CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/challenge-272-14th-of-august-christmas.html

I have used a sleigh paper which comes from MME.  The image is from Dr Digi and has been coloured with copic markers.  The sentiment is a digital sentiment (can't find whose sentiment it is at the moment!).  I particularly like sentiments like this one where I can add my own colours!  I have also cut a snowflake corner die using a Memory Box die and green glitter cardstock from DCWV.  I balanced this with some green pearls in the diagonal corner.

Snowman Soup

I got out my favourite colour for this card - yellow!

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Nutcrafters - Anything Goes
http://nutcrafters.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-74anything-goes.html
CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/challenge-272-14th-of-august-christmas.html
CHNC - Favourite things (yellow, glitter, fancy dies)
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/chnc-challenge-190-these-are-few-of-my.html

I have used a Christmas paper from MME.  The image is from Nutcrafters and coloured with copic markers.  I also added some Glossy Accents and some Stickles to the image.  The fancy die-cut comes from Memory Box and has been cut from glitter cardstock from DCWV.  I also added some "waste" from another die-cut around the image and some yellow star embellishments.

Embrace your inner monkey

I thought this was just the right quote for this cheeky looking monkey image:

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Deedee's Digis Challenge - Progressive Challenge
http://www.deedeesdigis.com/2014/08/august-digi-of-month-challenge-with.html
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (cute animal)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/pinspirational-challenge-121.html
Milk Coffee - Add Stripes
http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/add-stripes-challenge.html

I have used a striped paper from Rosie's Studio for this card.  The image is from Deedee's Digis as part of the progressive challenge.  I cut the image with a Spellbinder die and then coloured with copic markers.  I added some Glossy Accents to the leaves to make them shine and some Glossy Accents and Stickles to the cupcake.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  I also added some small pink pearls and some medium green pearls.

Elegance

Isn't this lady so elegant.  I tried to team her up with some elegant die-cuts too:

I am entering my card into these challenges:
PINspirational Challenge - Anything Goes
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/pinspirational-challenge-120.html
Scribble and Scrap - Anything Goes
http://scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/challenge-25-and-prize-updateplease-read.html
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Spots and Dots
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/spots-dots.html
Love To Create - Polka Dots and Pearls
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-129-polka-dots-and-pearls.html
Craft Your Passion - At least 3 Designer Papers
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-226-use-at-least-3-patterned.html

I have used three different papers from Scribble and Scrap from a pack called Elegance 1. I used a polka dot one for the background.  From a different polka dot one I used a Tattered Lace Die to cut a doily type embellishment.  I used a Fleur De Lis patterned paper to cut a pennant.

The image is also from Scribble and Scrap and is called Vintage Beauty 1.  I have coloured the image with copic markers.  I added three coffee coloured pearls to the bottom corner of the image as an embellishment.

What A View

This is just the sort of relaxing environment I enjoy - particularly when it is not crowded with people!  With the current lack of sun here - I would just love to be relaxing on a beach somewhere warm!

I am entering my card into these challenges:
PINspirational Challenge - Anything Goes
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/pinspirational-challenge-120.html
Fresh Brewed Designs - Buttons
http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/august-challenge-1-buttons.html
QKR Stampede - Add A Button
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/qkr-stampede-challenge-101-add-button.html
The Corrosive Challenge - B Unique (Buttons, Buildings, Brown, Blue)
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-206-b-unique.html

I have used a tropical themed paper from a paper pad called Paradiso from Kaisercraft.  The image is from Fresh Brewed Designs and has been coloured with copic markers YR02, YR000, BG000, Y08, Y06, G99, YG95, Y000, C2, W3, W0 plus a couple of others I forgot to write the numbers down for!  The sentiment is from the back of the Kaisercraft paper pad - it has a collection of tags and sentiments that match the papers.  I added three blue buttons.

Sock Monkey Thank You Card

When I saw the colour palette at The Outlawz Tuesday Challenge it just about stumped me!  I finally decided on this:

I am entering my card into these challenges:
The Outlawz Tuesday Challenge - Colour + Twist (add faux stitching)
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/tuesday-color/forum/topics/august-12th-color-challenge
Clear It Out Challenge - Stencil + Emboss
http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.ca/2014/08/heres-hoping-this-goes-well.html
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/stella-says-sketch-213.html
Love To Create - Polka Dots + Pearls
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-129-polka-dots-and-pearls.html

I have used a corrugated iron patterned paper from Kaisercraft for this card.  I embossed a piece of shimmer cardstock from DCWV using an embossing folder.  I then stencilled some polka dots on a piece of scrap cardstock using Distress Ink - Pumice Stone and a Memory Box stencil.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is called Sock Monkey - September.  The sentiment is from Netty's Cards and I thought this would work perfectly for the husband of my son's German teacher who is accompanying them on an overseas trip in a few week's time.