Aqua Clown

Normally I colour clowns in the brightest colours I can find.  I decided to try something different and create a monochromatic clown!

I am entering my card into these challenges:
QKR Stampede - Add A Button
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/qkr-stampede-challenge-101-add-button.html
Seems A Little Sketchy - Sketch
http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/71-qkr-stampede.html
Crafting For All Seasons - Monochromatic
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-84-monochromatic.html

I have used a paper from DCWV - The Café Mediterranean paper pad.  The image is from QKR Stampede and has been coloured with copic markers E00, BG15, BG13, BG49, BG000 plus faux stitching added with Distress Marker - Peacock Feathers.  The circle has been die-cut from glitter cardstock also from DCWV using a Spellbinder circle die.  I added a couple of buttons from my stash to follow the sketch at Seems A Little Sketchy.

Lots of Kitties

My favourite animal would have to be the domestic cat (not quite so fussed on the lions, tigers, etc!).  I have pulled out my kitty paper, die-cuts, washi tape as well as a kitty image:

I am entering my card into these challenges:
A Day For Daisies - Glossy Accents (die-cut cat and word CAT on paper)
http://www.adayfordaisies.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/take-two-august-club-kit-challenge-102.html
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (Cat)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/pinspirational-challenge-121.html
Papertake Weekly Challenge - To Die For (Cat and oval)
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/to-die-for.html
Penny's Paper - Christmas, Children or Critters (Child and critters)
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/welcome-to-pennys-challenges-191.html

I have used a background paper from a pet themed matstack by DCWV.  The image is from A Day For Daisies and has been coloured with copic markers then die-cut with an oval die from Spellbinders.  I added some faux stitching using a Black Soot Distress Marker.  The cat has been die-cut from black cardstock using a Poppy Stamps Die Cut and then I added Glossy Accents over the top.   I added some washi tape at the top of the card and some orange gelato around the other edges (which I smudged a bit with my finger to soften the colour a little.

Splat

I have used my mist sprays to colour ribbon flowers before but not used them to make a background as I have in this card:

I am entering my card into these challenges:
MelJens Designs - Splat
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-223-splat.html
Clear It Out Challenge - Anything Goes
http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.ca/2014/08/we-have-new-sponsor.html
The Corrosive Challenge - B Unique (Balloon, Button, Bow)
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-206-b-unique.html

I created a background using watercolour paper and Perfect Pearls Mists - Mandarin, Sour Apple, Grape Fizz and Biscotti (sounds like items you'd find in the pantry!!!).  I added some orange satin ribbon and a bow - the ribbon is from Semco.  The image is from Meljens Designs and has been coloured to match the sprays.  The sentiment is from Scribbles By Sandy and I thought it was perfect for this image.  I have also added an orange button from my stash to the centre of the card as it just seemed to need something bright and colourful to break up the pastel colour.  The dies I have used are both Spellbinder dies.

Stripes, Polka Dots, Pearls and Summer

I found there were a few challenges around at the moment that were sponsored by Milk Coffee.  So, I decided to combine them with a lovely Milk Coffee image:

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-107-anything-goes.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 DP
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-226-use-at-least-3-patterned.html
Milk Coffee - Add Stripes
http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/add-stripes-challenge.html
Open Minded Crafting Fun - Last Days of Summer
http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-17-last-days-of-summer.html

I have used a couple of papers from Kaisercraft and a polka dot one that I'm not sure of the source.  I matted the layers with chocolate brown cardstock from Rosie's Studio.  The image is from Milk Coffee and is called Madeline and Neopolitan Ice-Cream.  I coloured her with copic markers.  I added three green pearls from Rosie's Studio.

Fashionista

A nice classy and elegant card:

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Sassy Studio Designs - Stack It Up
http://sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/dtbst-242-stack-it-up.html
The Outlawz Saturday Challenge - Fashionista
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/saturday-paper-a-la-mode/forum/topics/paper-a-la-mode-aug-16-aug-22-fashionista

I have used a paper from Kaisercraft and layered it up with black cardstock from Rosie's Studio.  The image is Effie Trinket from Sassy Studio Designs.  I coloured her with copic markers.  I added three black pearls from Rosie's Studio.

Candy Cane Amelia

I've gone with a monochromatic look to this card - just because!  Although, I might just have been inspired by the number of monochromatic challenges starting to pop up!

I am entering my card into these challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/challenge-272-14th-of-august-christmas.html
CHNC - Favourite Things (glitter, pearls, layering)
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/chnc-challenge-190-these-are-few-of-my.html
Crafting For All Seasons - Monochromatic
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-84-monochromatic.html
From The Heart Stamps - Sketch + Twist
http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/08/18/i-heart-card-sketches-w-a-twist-no-76-reminder/


I have used a paper from a Christmas paper pad by DCWV for the background layer.  I'm not too sure of the brand of the polka dot paper as this piece was an offcut from another card.  I layered with green cardstock.  The satin ribbon is from Semco.  The image is from From The Heart Stamps and has been coloured with copic markers and then embellished with Stickles - Star Dust.  I also added three green pearls alongside the image.

Here is the sketch and twist that I used from From The Heart Stamps:

Brr is getting ready to decorate the tree!

I love this image of Brrr getting ready to decorate the tree - only trouble is he looks like he has decorated himself instead and the tree looks very bare!

I am entering my card into these challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/challenge-272-14th-of-august-christmas.html
CHNC - Favourite Things (glitter, yellow, fancy dies)
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/chnc-challenge-190-these-are-few-of-my.html
Papertake Weekly Challenge - To Die For
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/to-die-for.html

I have used a zig-zag patterned paper from a Christmas paper pad by MME.  This wonderful image is called Twinkle Brrr from Scribbles by Sandy.  I have coloured him blue to remind me of the Little Blue Penguin (which is a penguin only found in New Zealand and Australia).  I added a yellow bow tie and yellow hat (had to sneak my favourite colour in there somewhere!).  The lights are glowing yellow too.  I die-cut a tree using Memory Box die and green glitter cardstock from DCWV.  I also added some holly washi tape and some faux stitching (using Distress Marker Pine Needles).