Pearls and Lace

This card has been created for a child who hasn't outgrown pink and pretty and cute things but has a touch of that more grown up look.  I know some of us never really outgrow pretty and cute things!

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Just Inspirational Challenge - Pearls and Lace
http://justinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/team-with-east-wind-beansie-doodles.html
The East Wind - For The Kiddies
http://www.theeastwind.com/2014/08/challenge-13-for-kiddies-august-15-25.html


I have used a background paper from Rosie's Studio - a nice bright yellow one!  The image is from The East Wind and has been coloured with copic markers E00, Y17, Y15, G000, E43, E41, E49, RV23, E53.  I have also used some white lace from Sullivans, some off white ribbon from Semco and some pink pearls from Rosie's Studio.

For some reason I couldn't save the inspiration photo for the Just Inspirational Challenge so I have not been able to include it in the post.

Incy Wincy Designs - Things With Wheels

The theme for the new challenge at Incy Wincy Designs is "Things with Wheels".  There are lots of possibilities here and to get you inspired the Design Team have created some projects which you can find Here.  I saw this image at Doodle Pantry and it brought back memories of my best friend's first car:

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/doodle-pantry-and-sweet-sketch.html
PINspirational Challenge - Anything Goes
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/pinspirational-challenge-120.html
Penny's Paper - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-190.html
Sentimental Sundays - Monochromatic (Blue)
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-220-monochromatic-colors.html


I have used a background paper from Doodle Pantry along with the matching image and sentiment.  I coloured the VW in copic markers.  I have also used some blue cardstock for matting, some darker blue shimmer cardstock from DCWV behind the image, some blue glitter ribbon and a blue wooden button.

Here is the sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday:

Incy Wincy Designs - DT Call

CALLING all CRAFTY ladies and gents!!!! 

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge blog is looking for YOU!!!! 

We are searching for 4 or 5 talented people who love to create and would love to be part of our little family!!! 

Your term will be 6 months and you will be provided with images from our sponsors - you will be required to use the sponsor images in your creations, post the sponsors badge & a link to their store on your blog post.

Challenges run every Monday (post at 2:00 am MST). 

You will also be required to visit the participants blogs to view and comment on their cards according to the schedule we have set up. 

You will choose a Top 3 and a winner according to a rotation schedule.

You will be required to be the Blog Post Author on a rotating basis with the other team members. 

Open communication is VERY important! We are VERY flexible and understanding, and we like to laugh - a LOT!!!! 

 IF this interests you, we'd love to have you join our team!!!! 

Please send a little bit of information about yourself, a link to your blog, and TWO pictures of your favourite projects to: incywincychallenge@hotmail.com 

Design Team Call ENDS August 24 - we will let the lucky ducks know by August 31 and your term will start Sept. 8.

THANKS! 
We look forward to hearing from you!!!! 

Santa floats up the chimney

Have you ever wondered how Santa gets back up the chimney?  He floats up with the help of a balloon!

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch + watercolours (chimney, boot, boots, gloves)
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/tuesday-morning-sketches-262.html
The Paper Shelter - Punches and Dies (Tag, pennant)
http://thepapershelter.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-169-punches-and-dies.html
CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/challenge-272-14th-of-august-christmas.html
CHNC - Favourite things (glitter + mesh ribbon)
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/chnc-challenge-190-these-are-few-of-my.html
Sentimental Sundays - Monochromatic
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-220-monochromatic-colors.html

I have used a Christmas paper from DCWV.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and has been coloured with a combination of copic markers and watercolour pencils.  I have also used some Christmassy green mesh ribbon, a handwritten sentiment on a pennant (Spellbinders) and a green tree shaped metal brad.  The die-cut used for the image is from Memory Box and is actually a tag pocket die but I cut off the pocket part.

Just keep swimmin'

This is a great line from the movie "Finding Nemo".  But it is also a great sentiment for cards for my swimmers!

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Love To Create - Inspired by Song, Book, or Movie (Finding Nemo)
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-128-inspired-by-song-book-or.html
Imagine That - Progressive Challenge
http://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/august-challenge-dolphins.html

The image and sentiment come from the progressive challenge at Imagine That.  I have coloured with copic markers and then I added Glossy Accents to the water splashes and bubbles plus some Stickles to the water.  The background paper is from DCWV - The Café Mediterranean matstack.  I embellished with a mixed string of bling and pearls which is kind of in a wave formation.

Superman

As soon as I saw this image, I thought of Superman - and thought it would be a great image for a boy's card.  However, I haven't got around to actually creating a card with it until now!

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Love To Create - Inspired by Song, Book or Movie
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-128-inspired-by-song-book-or.html
Kenny K - Kids
http://kennykskraftykrew.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/challenge-178-kids.html

I have used a paper from Spyders Corner for the background.  The image is from Kenny K and the sentiment is from Glitterbabe.  I coloured the image using copic markers E00, B29, B24, R29, R27, Y15, 100.  I added some faux stitching and arrows using Distress Marker - Chipped Sapphire.

Alice

I am really pleased with how this card came together:

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Love To Create - Inspired By Movie, Book or Song (Alice In Wonderland)
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-128-inspired-by-song-book-or.html
The Stamping Chef - Anything Goes
http://thestampingchef.com/Challenges/2014/08/13/challenge-42-anything-goes/


I have used a wood effect paper from Kaisercraft for this card (inspired by the house in the story).  The image is Through The Looking Glass from The Stamping Chef.  I coloured the image with copic markers.  The sentiment is from a Kaisercraft paper pad called "The Looking Glass".  I have also added a tag from the same pad in the inside of the card as well as a border from that pad to the front.  I embellished the card with some white ribbon roses which I coloured to match the image and some leaves cut using a Memory Box die.