Apricot Flowers

I seem to be inspired by an apricot palette at the moment - this one is no exception!

I am entering the following challenges:
Seems A Little Sketchy - Sketch
http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.co.nz/2014/05/sketch-64-welcome-back-just-wanted-to.html
A Creative Need - For A Woman
http://acreativeneed.wordpress.com/join-in-the-monthly-challenge/

I have used a paper from a paper pad for the background.  The squares have been cut from offcut pieces of glitter cardstock from DCWV.  The image is from A Creative Need and has been coloured with copic markers and then die-cut using Spellbinder circle dies.  The matting is apricot coloured cardstock.

A bowlful of flowers

Found a really good background paper to match the image:

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Seems A Little Sketchy - Sketch
http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.co.nz/2014/05/sketch-64-welcome-back-just-wanted-to.html
Just Some Lines - Flowers
http://justsomelinesblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/05/just-some-lines-may-challenge-week-1.html
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (flowers)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/05/pinspirational-challenge-107.html


I have used an Asian themed paper from Rosies Studio for the background of the card.  The pink squares are offcuts of cardstock which I edged with Distress Marker.  The image is from Just Some Lines and has been coloured with copic markers E00, E18, E15, R35, R32 plus some added Stickles - Crystal.

A New Challenge for me to try

I came across a challenge that I hadn't participated in before, so thought I would give it a go this week.  Here is my card:

I am entering the following challenges:
Creative Colours - Orange, Pink, Kraft and Rhinestones
http://creativecolorschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/05/creative-colors-challenge-10.html
Doodle Pantry - Anything Goes
http://doodlepantryblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/05/doodle-pantry-digital-challenge-46.html
Open Minded Crafting Fun - Use some ribbon
http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.co.nz/2014/05/challenge-10-use-some-ribbon.html

I have used a background paper from a Kraft paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from Doodle Pantry and coloured with copic markers YG06, YG03, YR07, YR04, YR02, YR00, RV23, RV21.  I added an orange organza bow and some small pink rhinestones.

Here is the inspiration picture:

Whimsy Garden Fence

I dragged some items out from the depths of my craft bin for this card:

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
From The Heart Stamps - Monthly Progressive Challenge
http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/05/01/may-free-stamp-of-the-month-whimsy-garden-fence/
From The Heart Stamps - Sketch + Twist (felt)
http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/05/12/i-heart-card-sketches-w-a-twist-no-66/
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (flowers)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/05/pinspirational-challenge-107.html

I have used a background paper from Kaisercraft for this card.  The felt is some that I have had in my craft box for many years - my daughter is now 17 and I think I bought it when she was small!  The image is from From The Heart Stamps as part of the progressive challenge.  The button is probably older than the felt as it came from my Mum's button box and I can't recall her using many buttons since I was small!

Here is the sketch:

Up In The Air

I know that feeling!  Although, this challenge isn't talking about feeling up in the air - it is more about things that are up in the air.  The obvious ones would be planes, balloons and kites - I decided to go with more natural things up in the air - clouds and moon or sun.

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Eureka Stamps - Up In The Air
http://eurekastamps.blogspot.co.nz/2014/05/eureka-stamps-challenge-89-up-in-air.html
Penny's Paper - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/05/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-177.html

I used a spotted paper for the background - I think it comes from Kaisercraft.  The image is from Eureka Stamps.  The die is one I bought recently when my daughter and I took a week's break to recharge our energy levels.  It is one from a Spellbinder set.  I coloured the image in copic markers and then used Stickles - Star Dust for the clouds.  I added some blue satin ribbon and bow to the lower part of the card.

Apricot Girl

I have worked with my two favourite colours in this card - along with some black:

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Whoopsi Daisy - Special Lady
http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.co.nz/2014/05/for-mommumspecial-lady.html
Penny's Paper - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/05/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-177.html



I have used a background paper from a matstack by DCWV.  The image is from Whoopsi Daisy and has been coloured with copic markers E00, YR00, YR02, Y000.  I used a Spellbinder Ellipse die for the image.  I added some cream coloured organza ribbon, a Memory box die cut from black cardstock and some glitter cardstock.

Brat Girl and her Kitty

I love the sweet brat boy and brat girl images from Bugaboo Stamps.  This one features Brat Girl and her Kitty:

I am entering the following challenges:
Sentimental Sundays - Wheelie Fun
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.nz/2014/05/challenge-206-wheelie-fun.html
Catch The Bug - May BINGO (Button + Something with S (stripes) + circles)
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/05/may-bingo-challenge.html

I have used some striped paper for the card.  I cut the image into a circle shape plus used up some glitter cardstock offcuts to cut a further two circles.  The buttons are out of a mixed button pack that I bought some times ago.  These ones are all similar but do have differences between them!