Birthday Princess

A girlie card - without using pink!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Love To Create - Colour Inspiration
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/challenge-131-color-inspired.html
The East Wind Challenge - Birthday Princess
http://www.theeastwind.com/2014/09/challenge-14-birthday-princess.html

Background paper is from Rosie's Studio - Aquarella paper pad. The image is from The East Wind and coloured with copic markers.  I also used some purple mesh ribbon, some purple bling from Rosie's Studio and some white ribbon roses coloured with copic marker YR04.

Peeking Through the Window

I really love this image - the combination of the window and the buttons.  Easy to choose an embellishment to go with it!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Love To Create - Colour Inspiration
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/challenge-131-color-inspired.html
Seems A Little Sketchy - Sketch
http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/72-lacy-sunshine.html
Lacy Sunshine - Window
http://lacysunshinechallengeblog.blogspot.gr/2014/08/challenge-41-include-window.html
Penny's Paper - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-193.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio called Aquarella.  The matting is orange cardstock also from Rosie's Studio.  The image is from Lacy Sunshine and coloured with copic markers B000, E00, V17, V15, YR04, Y38, E43. E41.  I also added some orange grosgrain ribbon from American Crafts and an orange button.

I tried to create a window within a window with this card - a window in the image inside a round window which is partly why I chose a circle shape.

Vintage

I'm still catching up after losing the internet for 36 hours.  Had to do a brief post initially and I'm now going in to do it properly!!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Just Inspirational - Vintage
http://justinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/team-b-with-beary-wishes-qkr-stampede.html
QKR Stampede - Anything Goes
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/qkr-stamped-eureka-stamps-blog-hop.html
Décosse's Dynamite Doodles - Christmas Link Up (September)
http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.co.nz/p/the-12-days-of-christmas-card-link-up.html
CHNC - Patterned Paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html
CHNC - Do you hear what I hear (Birds)
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/chnc-challenge-193-do-you-hear-what-i.html
Brown Sugar - Use Lace
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/challenge-110-use-lace.html
Chocolate Coffee and Cards Challenge - Vintage
http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/challenge-73-vintage.html
Sentimental Sundays - A touch of Vintage
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/challenge-223-touch-of-vintage.html
Glitter n Sparkle - Use A Digi
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/challenge-101.html

I have used a text printed paper from a paper pack called Antique Library from Wild Rose Studio.  The image is from QKR Stampede and has been coloured with copic markers.  I added some lace that I have had in my stash for a long time and a pre-printed image and sentiment from The Graphics Fairy.

Back to School

Although we are nearing exam time and year end it won't seem long till it is back to school time (even though it isn't until February!)

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Sentimental Sundays - Back To School
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-222-back-to-school.html
Tuesday Morning Sketches - Choice of Three Sketches (Sketch 247)
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/tuesday-morning-sketches-265.html
Nutcrafters Challenge - Starts with B (book)
http://nutcrafters.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/nutcrafter-challenge-76.html
Craft Your Passion - Back To School
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/challenge-229-back-to-school.html
Milk Coffee - Back To School
http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/back-to-school-challenge.html
CRAFT Challenge - Back To School
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/challenge-275-4th-of-september-back-to.html

When I had a challenge that gave me a choice of three sketches and then said this:
"Pick one, or two or heck, do all three!  We'd love to see that!"
Well I just couldn't resist attempting all three!  This is my third one!


I have used two papers from Create with TLC for the background.  The glitter tape is from American Crafts.  The image that I have used comes from Nutcrafters and has been coloured with copic markers E00, E43, E41, BG15, V15, Y38.  I matted using textured cardstock from DCWV.  The sentiment is from Digital Doodling and the book embellishment is from Computer Scrapbook.

Santa has his methods!

I apologise if I have had to enter via a comment on the challenge blog.  I will amend this post if that isn't the case!

I have had issues all day with connecting to the internet.  I found out on the News today that my internet provider was the victim of a cyber attack and that the whole system is being overloaded by excessive traffic.  It affects about 600,000 customers so it is no small glitch.

I have managed to open the odd challenge site but inlinkz isn't showing up.  However, even opening up the challenges and e-mails and such is hit and miss (more miss than hit though!).  I haven't even been able to access Blogger to write posts up until about 30 minutes ago and I'm not optimistic that I'll be able to continue to do so either.

Update - so far so good today.  Let's hope it stays that way!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Robyn's Fetish Challenge - Use A Digi
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-227-use-digi-8312014.html
Tuesday Morning Sketches - Choice of Three Sketches (Sketch 243)
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/tuesday-morning-sketches-265.html
The Paper Shelter - Hearts and/or Stars (Heart Shaped Balloon)
http://thepapershelter.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/challenge-172-stars-andor-hearts.html
Winter Wonderland - Scandinavian Inspired (red and white)
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/scandinavian-style.html
Jingle Belles - Gold (edging on ribbon)
http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/baby-its-gold-outside.html
Décosse's Dynamite Doodles - September Link Up
http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.co.nz/p/the-12-days-of-christmas-card-link-up.html
Completely Christmas - Anything Goes
http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/completely-christmas-challenge-28.html

I will link up each of these challenges as and when the internet lets me access each blog!

I have used a gingham style paper from Rosie's Studio for the background.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and has been coloured with copic markers and then highlighted with Glossy Accents and Stickles.  I used some wide organza ribbon and some red glitter domes.

Fall and Cogs

I have combined a fall colour scheme with cogs for this one!

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Glitter n Sparkle - Show some Sass
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-100.html
Kenny K - Fall
http://kennykskraftykrew.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/challenge-179-fall.html
Crafting For All Seasons - Wheels and/or Cogs
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/challenge-85-wheels-andor-cogs.html
CHNC Patterned Paper - September Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html
Bearly Mine Challenges - Colour inspiration
http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/september-2014-challenge-autumnal.html
Tuesday Morning Sketches - Choice of 3 Sketches (Sketch 238)
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/tuesday-morning-sketches-265.html

Note - I am having huge internet issues today (my Internet provider has been the victim of a cyber attack).  I am trying to link up challenges as and when it will let me!

Update next day - Issue now seems to be fixed.  Let's hope it stays that way.


I have used a paper from Bearly Mine Designs.  The ribbon is from American Crafts.  The image is from Kenny K and coloured in copic markers.  I have die-cut some leaves from fall colour cardstock using a Mariannes Die and some cogs from brown cardstock using a Memory Box die set.

Perfect Pear

With the weather warming up here I am looking forward to seeing the blossoms appearing on the fruit trees knowing that later in the season there will be fresh fruit - yum!  I went with more of a CAS approach for this card to showcase these lovely pears:

I am entering my card into these challenges:
A Day For Daisies - Veggie Love
http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/082214-showcase-veggies-ch-103-veggie.html
Clear It Out Challenge - Anything Goes
http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.ca/2014/09/its-challenge-time.html

I have used a green card blank for this card.  The image is from A Day For Daisies.  I cut the image using a Mariannes Designs die and then embossed it.  I coloured the image with copic markers.  I also added a green satin bow (using ribbon that I have had lying around for a couple of years or so!) and also some olive green pearls.