Craftychick Cards

Mad for Markers - R or RV Markers

2012-02-28T09:00:00.005+11:00

This is the final week for you to get your entries in for the Mad for Markers challenge blog's R or RV Marker's challenge.

This week I decided to go all out and use both Rs and RVs on my card; and tones from the pinks and the reds!

Copic Colours

Hair Shoes - E40, E41, E42, E43, E44
Skin and cheeks - E50, E51, E11, RV00, R000
Pants and flowers - R22, R24, R27, R29
Shirt and Shoes- R81, R83, R85
Grass - YG61, YG63
Outline - C0

Additional Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Digistamp Boutique 'Poppy and Handbag"
Colouring: Copics as above
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Kaisercraft Miss Nelly PP
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Martha Stewart Border punch
Embellishments: Ric Rac, Kaiser Pearls, Prima flowers and KindyGlitz.

I am entering this in the following challenges
Digistamp Boutique February Challenge - Digistamp only
Card Patterns Weekly Sketch Challenge # 154 - Sketch below
(I turned it sideways!)

All your copics can be purchased at the Mad for Markers store and you can check out the other Design Teams work at the challenge blog here.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Winter Blues

2012-02-26T17:00:00.001+11:00

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is Winter Blues...so shades of blue it is!!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Hello Ian', 'Creeper Crew' Collection 1 and Hero Arts Dots Galore
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Kaiser Craft 'Jungle Bug' Collection
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and ColorBox Azurite Chalk
Die Cuts: Nil
Embellishments: NIL

I am entering this in the following challenges
2 Sisters Challenge # 80 - Anything Goes
Craft your days away Challenge # 39 - Paper piecing
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - It's a man thing
Hotshot Craft Challenge # 4 - One for the boys
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - 3 different papers

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAD FOR MARKERS

2012-02-25T18:28:00.001+11:00

Mad for Markers is 2 years old!

Happy Birthday to you!

Here is a message from the lovely Boss Lady Sammi...

Good morning everyone! I am excited to post today as it is the start of our birthday celebrations.. on this date in 2010 I nervously sat in the NSW Dept of Fair Trading to see if I could register the name Mad for Markers... and voila! The name was registered... the next month was spent getting in stock and waiting for the website to be designed and then for me to enter all the product... on the 22 March 2010 the website went LIVE!! And so we are celebrating Mad for Markers birthday ALL MONTH LONG!!

I am very grateful to my Customers, Readers, Design Team and of course my friends and family to help Mad for Markers continue! Without you all I would just be sitting here with a bunch of markers hehe!! This way I get to share my bunches of markers - SO THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!

So what's going to happen all month you ask??

Well.. we will have a bunch of giveaways... you will be able to enter each day on either the blog here or on our facebook page depending where the giveaway is held ... We have... a sample pack of Xpress It blending card for each day of the month, a load of digi images, Spicas and maybe more... so don't miss out!!

We might have an extra challenge or two ... perhaps some games....

The Celebrations will culminate on the 22nd March with a BIG Copical blog hop!!! WITH more fun prizes!! You will be able to sign up to participate on Monday {here}

So join in the fun that is happening at Mad for Markers. I look forward to seeing you then!!

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Liebster Blog Award

2012-02-25T17:46:00.004+11:00

Well I haven't had the best of weeks so it was a big pick-me-up when I received a comment on one of my posts stating I had won a blog award! It was from the wonderful Annette(thank-you sooo much) and please, please, please check out her blog here.

Well more about the award!

This award is for the 'up-and-comers' - meaning blogs with less than "200 followers". You need to pass the award onto five bloggers and let them know. I would like to pass this award on to the following inspirational bloggers, please check out their beautiful, sensational and outstanding work.

This is the hardest part passing the award on but these are the ladies as there are so many well deserving! OK I am to passing it on to:

Susan from Stamp On Me - Thank you for being my BFF and inspiring me with your incredible paper crafts. Can't wait to we can get together and craft a day away!

Annie Rose from Annie Rose Makes Things - Your colouring is amazing and I am awe of your work.

Janine from Chrilvian - Your work is great and I love the varied elements that you use to get the final product!

Katie from Kards by Katie Kreations - Your colouring is also amazing and I love how your cards look in every way!

Chris from Easily Amused - Your cards are stunning and I love that your style is varied from card to card.

Girls please pass this on to 5 other talented ladies with less than 200 flowers

Once again, thank-you Annette and Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Mad for Markers - R or RV Markers

2012-02-21T09:00:00.006+11:00

This whole month the Mad for Markers challenge blog is running the challenge to use your R and RV copics. Well I think this week I have had a break-through....I am no longer scared of my red copics! Before now I just could not use them without awful bleeding and results I was far from happy with! Simply Anya has changed that for me!

Copic Colours

Hair and Shoes - R20, R32, R35, R37, R89 and BV00
Skin and cheeks - E50, E51, E11, R20
Skirt - YR15, YR18, YG00, YG03 and BV00
Shirt - BG11, BG13 and BV00
White Areas and Shadows - C0, C3, C6
Outline - C0

Additional Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm "Miss Anya Garland"
Colouring: Copics as above
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye fine and dandy Girl Collection
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black
Die Cuts: Martha Stewart Border punch
Embellishments: Twine, Cherry Charm, Kaiser Gems, DCWV Rub-Ons and KindyGlitz.

I am entering this in the following challenges
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge - Use only 2 Designer Papers
Lollipop Crafts Challenge # 68 - Anything Goes
Make It Monday Challenge # 77 - Always Anything Goes
Sew Many Cards Challenge # 82 - 2 Designer papers and more than 4 Gems
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge # 152 - Charm me!

Simply Anya and all the copics can be purchased at the Mad for Markers store and you can check out the other Design Teams work at the challenge blog here.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

I choo-choo-choose you!

2012-02-19T16:54:00.007+11:00

I made this card for a guy at work to give to his wife for Valentine's day and I made one in more boy colours for my husband but I haven't had time to share it with you all until now.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: NIL
Colouring: NIL
Card Stock: Bazzill and plain Cardstock
Patterned Paper: My little shoe 'Flying High - Miles High', Echo Park ' Tree Tops' and Misc My Mind's Eye PPs
Inks: Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Cricut Everyday Paper Dolls and My Community cartridges. Also EK success heart and Carl cloud punches
Embellishments: KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Fantabulous Cricut Challenge # 98 - Fun with Puns

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Friday Sketch Challenge - 11th Challenge

2012-02-18T19:04:00.007+11:00

I forgot to post this on my blog last night...I was a bit preoccupied!!
(Let's just say I soon will be no longer working for our large Aussie Icon along with many, many others!)

Anyway I made this card for some close friends of ours who had a little baby boy!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Stampin' Up 'Wild About You' and EK Success 'Baby' Multi-Stamp
Colouring: NIL
Card Stock: Misc Bazzill Cardstock
Patterned Paper: Kaiser Craft Jungle Bug Collection
Inks: ColourBox Azurite Chalk Ink
Die Cuts: Spellbinders classic and scalloped circles and Ovals; and Cricut Wild Card Cartridge
Embellishments: Misc Ribbon and Misc flowers.

I am entering this in the following challenges
Card Crafter's Circle Challenge # 10 - Die Cuts
Clearly iStamp Challenge # 46 - Shaped Cards
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge # 77 - Shaped Cards
Cupcake Craftroom February Challenge- New Beginnings

Please check out Friday Sketch Challenge for the other DT members fabulous designs and enter this fortnight's fun!

Happy Crafting Sam xx

PS - here is the sketch by Genevieve!!

Mad for Markers - R or RV Markers

2012-02-14T09:00:00.005+11:00

This is my second posting as part of the Design Team for Mad for Markers. This whole month the challenge is to use your R or RV copics. So this week I have used Creepin Harlow to show off some redness!

R Copic Colours

R20
R24
R27
R29

Additional Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm "Harlow" from the Creeper Crew Collection 1 and Inkadinkado Paperwork Greetings
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: DCWV The Green Stack, DCWV Nana's Baby Girl and Baby Boy Stacks
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders classic and scalloped circles, Misc Corner punch, Misc leave punch and Dia-namics Rolled Roses
Embellishments: Misc felt, Kaiser pearls, decorative pins, 3D Crystal Lacquer and KindyGlitz.

I am entering this in the following challenges
The Cheerful Stamp Pad Challenge # 36 - Happy Birthday
Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge - Anything Goes
Stamps R US Challenge - Anything Goes

I should also mention that all the copics can be purchased at the Mad for Markers store and you can check out the other Design Teams work at the challenge blog here.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Inspirational Picture

2012-02-12T16:41:00.006+11:00

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is an Inspirational Picture challenge....ooh and it's pink...yeah!! I don't need much encouragement to get out my pink copics and papers.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Princess Collections no. 02' and Stampin Up 'Well Scripted'
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Kaiser Craft 'Miss Nelly'
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Nil
Embellishments: Misc Lace, Kaiser Gems and 3D KindyGlitz

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

PS - Here is the Inspirational pic

Spesch Designer Stamps - New Release - 4 or 4

2012-02-08T09:03:00.002+11:00

The final image in this Spesch Designer Stamps release designed by the Jessica is a Birthday Cake Girl and who knows how that cake ended up there!!

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Birthday Cake Girl' Digi Stamp
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock:Bazzill and Glitter
Patterned Paper: DCWV the celebration Stack
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Nil
Embellishments: Misc Glitter Swirls and Kindy Glitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Scrapbook Sisters Challenge # 70 - Anything Goes
Celebrate the Occasion Challenge # 49 - Anything Goes Birthday

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store TODAY.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - New Release - 3 or 4

2012-02-08T09:02:00.002+11:00

The third image in this Spesch Designer Stamps release designed by the Jessica is definitely my favourite so I am pleased to introduce Butterfly Girl

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Butterfly Girl' Digi Stamp and Hero Arts Magical Castle
Colouring: Copics and Spica
Card Stock:Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Grace Taylor Flower Patch Scrapbook Kit
Inks: Printer and Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Martha Stewart Border punch
Embellishments: Bella Silk Flowers, Stickopotamus Button-Ups and 3D Kindy Glitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Just Us Girls Challenge # 122 - Sketch (see right)
Scrapbook Sisters Challenge # 70 - Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge - Let's Get Girly

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store TODAY.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - New Release - 2 or 4

2012-02-08T09:01:00.002+11:00

The Second image in this release designed by the Jessica is Cosmic Girl!

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Cosmic Girl' Digi Stamp
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock:Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Kaisercraft "Lilac Avenue" Collection
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Classic and Scalloped circles, Labels 14 and Cuttlebug Stars
Embellishments: Misc Ribbon and Kindy Glitz (and lots of it!!)

I am entering this in the following challenges
Sketches By Carly Challenge # 49 - Sketch (see right)
Crafts and Me Challenge # 68 - Use a new Image
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store TODAY.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - New Release - 1 or 4

2012-02-08T09:00:00.006+11:00

Today Spesch Designer Stamps is releasing their latest Digi stamp range. This release is designed by the Jessica.

Now as Valentine's Day is fast approaching it is fitting that one of the new images is called Valentines.

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Valentines' Digi Stamp
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock:Bazzill and Shimmer
Patterned Paper: Kaisercraft "Made with love Collection"
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Classic and Scalloped Ovals, Martha Stewart Loopy border punch and Marianne Creatables
Embellishments: Misc Ribbon, Merci paper roses, DCWV Rub In Quote Stack and Kaisercraft Sparklets

I am entering this in the following challenges
Crafting for all Seasons Challenge # 20 - Love is in the Air
Creative Belli Blog Challenge # 36 - Hearts/Valentine
Divas by Design Challenge # 21 - Love
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - It must be love
Party Time Tuesdays Challenge # 54 - Valentine

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store TODAY.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Miss Anya Garland Love U

2012-02-07T09:00:00.003+11:00

I am excited to be now able to tell you that I am the newest edition to the Mad for Markers design team and this is very first creation as part of it...Yeah.

I have used Miss Anya Garland because I think she would not look prettier than when she is coloured in your R copics. And it so happens that this month's Mad for Markers challenge is to use your R or RV copics (my favourites).

Here is my card and I have listed all those beautiful copics below.

Copic Colours

Dress and Shoes - R81, R83, R85
Skin and cheeks - E50, E51, E11, R20
Hair - E21, E23, E25, E27, E29
White Areas and Shadows - C0, C3, C6
Blue eyes - B35
Outline - BG10

Additional Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm "Miss Anya Garland"
Colouring: Copics as above
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper:
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders classic and scalloped ovals and Sizzix Ida Lou's flower box
Embellishments: Misc lace, Misc flowers, Vivaldi Blossom pieces, 3D Crystal Lacquer and KindyGlitz.

I am entering this in the following challenges
Party Time Tuesdays Challenge # 54 - Valentine
Top Tip Tuesday Challenge # 69 - Valentine
Wild Orchid Challenge # 42 - Love Is
Card Makin Mamas Challenge # 38 - Valentine
Deep Ocean Challenge # 18 - Love You

I should also mention that Miss Anya Garland and all the copics can be purchased at the Mad for Markers store and you can check out the other Design Teams work at the challenge blog here.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Sweet Treats

2012-02-05T17:00:00.002+11:00

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is Sweet Treats...so anything that is treat inspired. YUM!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Chibi Cupcakes' Digi and Woodware 'Making Time' (Sentiment)
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye 'Life of the Party "Sweet" Cupcakes' and 'Oh La La for Her'
Inks: Printer and Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Labels 3 and Misc label punch
Embellishments: Misc Ribbon and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
The Hybrid Chick Card Caravan Challenge # 12 - Use Ribbon
Ditzy Craftymess Challenge # 1 - Anything Goes
Lily Pad Cards Challenge - Patterned Paper
Craft Us Crazy Challenge # 20 - Anything Goes

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting

Sam xx

Friday Sketch Challenge - 10th Challenge

2012-02-03T17:00:00.003+11:00

Oh my, it is hard to believe we have already done 9 fabulous sketches. And they will be ones that I will use time and time again. And here is another to add to the collection

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Stampin' Up Sassy Stems
Colouring: NIL
Card Stock: Misc Bazzill Cardstock
Patterned Paper: Echo park 'Summer Days' PP
Inks: Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders classic and scalloped ovals and carl square punch
Embellishments: Misc lace, Misc gems, TLC Rub-Ons and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Hotshot Craft Challenge # 3 - Flowers
DRS Designs Challenge # 10 - Happy Birthday
Do You Stack Up Challenge # 57 - Anything Goes
Divas by Design Challenge # 20 - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays Challenge # 53 - Anything Goes

Please check out Friday Sketch Challenge for the other DT members fabulous designs and enter this fortnight's fun!

Happy Crafting Sam xx

Ps - here is the sketch!!

Anyone for Anya? Recipe

2012-01-29T16:47:00.005+11:00

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is a recipe challenge - 3 Patterned papers, two embellishments and one image!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Birthday Anya II'
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Bo Bunny 'Sweet Tooth' Collection
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Classic and Scalloped Octagon and Martha Stewart border punch
Embellishments: Misc button embellishment and Kaisercraft Gems

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting

Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Bling It!

2012-01-22T18:24:00.004+11:00

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is bling it and I can tell you I had no trouble getting bling on there!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Tuesday'
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: DCVW The Glitter Stack
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black
Die Cuts: NIL
Embellishments: Misc Ribbon, Basic Grey bling it, me&my BIG idea circle gems, MM staples, Misc rub-ons, Kaisercraft Gems and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges

Birthday Sundaes Challenge # 40 - Birthday!! (PS - I love your new look blog)
Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Chellenge - Get your Bling On!
Let's Ink It Up Challenge # 19 - Anything Goes
Mark's Finest Papers Challenge # 91 - Birthday Card

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting

Sam xx

Friday Sketch Challenge - 9th Challenge

2012-01-21T09:50:00.007+11:00

It seems so long ago that we had our last Friday Sketch Challenge as we had a short break for Christmas...but now we are back with a new challenge for you all with a great sketch from Genevieve.

Here is me Heartie creation!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: La-La Land Crafts 'Pirate Luka'
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Misc Plain and Bazzill Cardstock
Patterned Paper: Misc Pirate Map digital paper (from Etsy) and Imaginisce "B Day Bash" DP
Inks: Printer and Memento Tuxedo Black
Die Cuts: NIL
Embellishments: A Cherry On Top "Ahoy Mateys" Digital Elements and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Crazy 4 Challenges # 120 - A Child's Birthday card
Mark's Finest Papers Challenge # 91 - Birthday Card
Send A Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Anything Goes (for Kids)
Cards for Men Challenge # 2 - Boys and their toys

Please check out Friday Sketch Challenge for the other DT members fabulous designs and enter this fortnight's fun!

Happy Crafting

Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Sketch Challenge

2012-01-16T08:10:00.005+11:00

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is a sketch challenge, now these are my favourites...I just can't get enough of sketches!

Here is my card and I'll show you the sketch a little later!!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Role Call Jade' from the Wild Sprouts Collection 1
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye 'Ooh La La for Her' DPs
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Versafine Vintage Sepia
Die Cuts: Spellbinders classic and Scalloped Ovals, Die-namics label and BossKut Leaf Flourish
Embellishments: Misc Ribbon, Kaisercraft Sparklets, Prima flowers, Kaisercraft Gems and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Farm Fresh Challenge # 16 - Sentiments
Card Crafter's Circle Challenge # 5 - Happy Birthday

Charisma Cardz Challenge # 1 - Happy 3rd Birthday (3 Optional)

The Hybrid Chick Card Caravan Challenge # 10 - Anything Goes

Let's Ink It Up Challenge # 19 - Anything Goes

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting

Sam xx

PS - Here is the fab Sketch!

Anya for Anya? Photo Inspiration

2012-01-08T17:00:00.002+11:00

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is a photo inspiration and a bit like last week's I was again in a state of despair. But now I don't really know why as I am quite happy with the end result!!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Creepin Jill' from the Creeper Crew Collection 1
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Cload9Design Chocolate Heaven
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Printer
Die Cuts: NIL
Embellishments: Misc Lace, Crystal Sticker Elements and Stickles

I am entering this in the following challenges
iCopic Weekly Challenge # 63 - Smooth/Shiny Hair
The Pink Elephant Challenge # 129 # Anything Goes
Crafty Emma's Store Challenge # 67 - Anything Goes
Cupcake Craftroom Challenge - Anything Goes
Stamps R Us Challenge - What did you get for Christmas or Anything Goes

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting

Sam xx

PS - Here is the Inspiration Pic!!

Mad For Markers New Colour Combination

2012-01-04T16:35:00.007+11:00

This Month's Mad for Markers Challenge is a 'New Colour Combination'. And well I am not big on Greens and Browns so I am using green, brown and a couple of other colours for this one...It's a new one for me!!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps "Little Red" Digital Stamp by Max
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Kaiser 'What a Hoot' PPs
Inks: Printer and Vivids Taupe
Die Cuts: Die-namics Decorative Doily Duo
Embellishments: Misc Lace, Misc Rub-Ons, Prima flowers, Kaiser Pearls and Misc Gem Brad.

I am also entering this in the following challenges (other than the Mad for Markers one!)
Pile It On Challenge # 1 - Anything Goes
Art Impressions Stamps Challenge # 46 - Anything Goes

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Mostly White

2012-01-01T17:00:00.003+11:00

Firstly HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

OK the first challenge in 2012 for Anyone for Anya? is Mostly White. Now I will admit that this did strike some panic in me which only increased when I found no patterned papers in my collection that consisted of mostly white. Anyway I got it done and realised I need to shop for white goodies early this year. I did put all the white embellishments I owned on this one!! hehe

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Princess Collection no.03
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: DCWV Glitter and Bazzill
Patterned Paper: NIL
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black
Die Cuts: Misc Cricut cut that was in my stash, CC Designs Butterflies and Die-namics 3/8" Rosette
Embellishments: Misc Lace, Misc Ribbon, Misc flowers, Prima flowers, Kaiser Paper Blooms, Bradz, Kaiser Pearls, Misc Decorative Pins, Heidi Grace Heart Pins, Puffy Heart, Misc Dressmaking pearls, Misc flower fillers, Misc crochet flower and Stickles

I am entering this in the following challenges
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge #70 - Something New (The stamp, the butterflies and the Bella Bradz are all new!!)
Charisma Cardz Challenge # 50 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday Challenge # 48 - Anything Goes
Top Tip Tuesday Challenge # 66 - Anything Goes

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

PS - I have established I don't know when to stop sometimes!!

My Top 10 Crafty creations for 2011

2011-12-29T16:26:00.020+11:00

Well if everyone is doing I have to do it to! (My mum would state ".. if blah blah was jumping of a bridge you would follow.." hehe)

Cards Made with... Greeting Farm Stamps

CC Designs

Spesch Designer Stamps

Stamping Bella
Hero Arts Stamps (2 for the price of one...sorry for sneaking in an extra!!)

No Coloured Images
Gee that was hard...next year I think we should do a Top 20!

If you do a Top 10 Crafty Creations for 2011 like me you can link it up to Kellie's blog too!

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

The Sketchy Challenge # 13

2011-12-26T12:55:00.007+11:00

It's my Father-In-Law's birthday tomorrow and as always I have left it to the last spare minute to think about his birthday card. So I have whipped this up using the latest The Sketchy Challenge sketch!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Pink Cat Studio 'Q.T. Hooty Owl' Stamp
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Plain and Kraft Card
Patterned Paper: Misc Scrap PPs
Inks: Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Misc Square punch
Embellishments: Black Spica and 3D Crystal Lacquer

I am also entering this in the following other challenges

Sparkles Forum Challenge - Anything but a Christmas Card (HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY)
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge # 166 - Anything Goes
Stampin for the Weekend Challenge # 23 - Anything Goes

Happy Crafting

Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? New Years Challenge

2011-12-25T17:00:00.004+11:00

This is the last Anyone for Anya? Challenge for 2011 so the challenge for this week is New Years! I have made this with the all so very cute Happy New Year Anya.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Happy New Year Anya' Digi
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Misc Plain and DCWV Glitter
Patterned Paper: Kaiser Craft Party Animals PP
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Martha Stewart border punch
Embellishments: Kaiser Gems, MM Staples and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Sparkles Forum Challenge - Anything but a Christmas Card (HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY)
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge # 166 - Anything Goes
Stampin for the Weekend Challenge # 23 - Anything Goes
Cooking It Up with Katie Challenge # 86 - Anything Goes

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Friday Sketch Challenge - 8th Challenge

2011-12-24T09:41:00.006+11:00

This fortnight we have a beautiful sketch from Genevieve for Friday Sketch Challenge. This one is going to run for a month as we understand that every one is busy, busy this time of the year! Anyway I made the following card for no one in particular!!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Spring Flower' Digi and Kaiser Craft 'Occasions' Mini Stamps
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Misc Plain, and Bazzill Cardstock
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye Fine and Dandy PP
Inks: Printer and Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Scalloped and Oval
Embellishments: Kaiser Gems, Misc Decorative Pins, Me & my Big Idea Butterflies and kindyglitz.

I am entering this in the following challenges
Cooking It Up with Katie Challenge # 86 - Anything Goes
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge # 37 - Anything Goes
Scrapbook Sisters Challenge # 66 - Anything Goes
Bearly-Mine Challenge # 26 - Anything Goes
Pile It On Challenge # 49 - Bling it on!

Please check out Friday Sketch Challenge for the other DT members fabulous designs and enter this fortnight's fun!

Happy Crafting

Sam xx

PS - If I don't get here tomorrow then Have yourself a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

And thanks for visiting my blog and a very big thank-you to my followers (I appreciate your support and comments xx)

Anya for Anya? Photo Inspiration

2011-12-18T10:27:00.002+11:00

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is an Inspirational Photo Challenge. The first thing I thought of when I saw the pic was a cheerleader so here is my creation.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Anya Cheer' Digi
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Misc Plain
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye Fine and Dandy Girl PP and DCWV All About Boys Stack
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Spellbinders classic and scalloped circles and Martha Stewart border punch
Embellishments: Sticker Cafe Glitter Alphabet Rub-Ons, Kaiser Gems, Misc Grosgrain and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
TBA

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Anything Goes Challenge

2011-12-11T17:00:00.003+11:00

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is ANYTHING GOES!!! YEAH and here is my card for this week

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Creeper Crew Collection 1' , Bizzy Bec's 'Tickets' Digi and Inkadinkadoo Paperwork Greetings
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill,Plain and DCWV Glitter
Patterned Paper: Franchville Kinder Cosmic
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Printer
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Labels 3 and Misc leaf Punch
Embellishments: Prima flowers, Kaiser Gems and Misc KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
The Corrosive Challenge # 139 - Anything but Christmas
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge # 112 - Anything Goes
Totally PaperCrafts # 96 - Anything but Christmas
Cute Card Thursday # 194 - Anything Goes
Divas by Design Challenge # 16 - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Friday Sketch Challenge - 7th Challenge

2011-12-09T17:00:00.005+11:00

I made this card for my lunch buddy (or should I say previous lunch buddy before she went on Maternity Leave). I feel terrible but I am sure her bub, Ella is a little over two months old and I still haven't been around to meet her...well I have her card made!!

This is using this weeks Friday Sketch Challenge sketch!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Bugaboo Stamps ' Boo Teddy Bear' Digital Stamp and Hero Arts ' It's A Girl!
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Misc Plain, Bazzill and DCWV Glitter Cardstock
Patterned Paper: DCWV Nana's Nursery Baby Girl Stack
Inks: Printer and ColorBox Rouge Chalk
Die Cuts: Martha Stewart Butterfly punch, Spellbinders Diamond and Magnolia Heart Swirl
Embellishments: Kaiser Pearls, Misc Lace, Misc Ribbon, Prima flowers and kindyglitz.

I am entering this in the following challenges
Divas by Design Challenge # 16 - Anything Goes
Catch the Bug Challenge - Anything Goes

Please check out Friday Sketch Challenge for the other DT members fabulous designs and enter this fortnight's fun!

Happy Crafting

Sam xx

PS - Here is this week's sketch by Genevieve

Spesch Designer Stamps - Winter Release - 4 or 4

2011-12-08T09:03:00.004+11:00

And the final image for this release is Kei with Cocoa....just what I need about now!!

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Kei with Cocoa' Digi Stamp
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Kaiser Silly Season Paper Pad
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Spellbinders scalloped rectangles and Martha Stewart border punch
Embellishments: Misc ribbon, Kaiser Gem, decorative pin and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Mad for Markers December Challenge - Christmas
Cute Card Thursday Challenge # 194 - Anything Goes
Pile It On Challenge # 48 - Bling it on!

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store TODAY.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - Winter Release - 3 or 4

2011-12-08T09:02:00.002+11:00

The next fab image is Kei on Skis

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Kei on Skis' Digi Stamp
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Plain, Bazzill and DCVW Glitter cardstock
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye 'Snowed in' winter papers
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Spellbinders scalloped circle and Cricut Winter Lace Cartridge
Embellishments: My Mind's Eye 'Snowed in' embellishment, 3D Crystal Lacquer and Kaiser Gems

I am entering this in the following challenges
Crafty Purple Frog Challenge - It's Cold outside

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store TODAY.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - Winter Release - 2 or 4

2011-12-08T09:01:00.007+11:00

The next introduction to Kei antics is Santa Sack Kei

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Santa Sack Kei' Digi Stamp
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Kaiser Silly Season Paper Pad
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Spellbinders classic and scalloped circle, Martha Stewart border punch and Marianne Design Creatables flourish
Embellishments: Misc Cracker/Bon-Bon decoration, Kaiser Gems, decorative pin and 3D KindyGlitz Puff White

I am entering this in the following challenges
Mad for Markers December Challenge - Christmas
Colour Create Challenge # 85 - Red, White and Green
Crafty Ribbons Challenge # 8 - Traditional colours for Christmas

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store TODAY.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - Winter Release - 1 or 4

2011-12-08T09:00:00.004+11:00

Today Spesch Designer Stamps is releasing their latest Digi stamp range. This release is designed by the fab Widya and it is all about our much loved Kei in the winter period.

Here is Snowball Kei

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Snowball Kei' Digi Stamp
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Rusty Pickle 'Holiday Berries' from the Snowflakes and Mittens Range
Inks: Printer and Vivid 'Taupe'
Die Cuts: Die-namics Snowflakes
Embellishments: Snowflake Embossing folder, Kaiser Gems and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Crafty Purple Frog Challenge - It's Cold outside
Top Tip Tuesday Challenge # 63 - Let it snow

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store TODAY.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Christmas Challenge

2011-12-04T17:00:00.000+11:00

What a way to kick of the Christmas season with an Anyone for Anya? Christmas Challenge!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: CC Designs Sugerplums Ornaments and Holly Digi Stamp
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill, Plain and Metallic
Patterned Paper: Kaiser Silly Season Collection
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Deckled Mega Rectangles Large
Embellishments: MM Noel Rub-Ons, Kaiser Gem and Misc KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges

TBA

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Sketch Challenge

2011-11-27T17:00:00.002+11:00

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is a sketch challenge. These are my favourite sort of challenge

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Cupcake Anya' Digi
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: Kaiser Candy Lane Collection
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Labels 3 and Misc leaf Punch
Embellishments: Kaiser Candy Lane Collection, Bazzil Basic Rub-Ons, Crochet flowers and Misc KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges

Crafting When We can - Borrow a Sketch

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Friday Sketch Challenge - 6th Challenge

2011-11-25T18:25:00.006+11:00

It is Friday Sketch Challenge time again....yeah! I really look forward to this time each fortnight as I love a Sketch Challenge. This time I broke out another stamp I have had for some time and not used!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Whipper Snapper Designs "Three's a crowd"
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Misc Plain and Bazzill
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye Stella and Rose "Gertie" Papers
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Printer
Die Cuts: Martha Stewart Butterfly punches
Embellishments: Kaiser Rhinestones and kindyglitz.

I am entering this in the following challenges
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge # 33 - Things with wings
Creative Craft Challenge - Free for all

Please check out Friday Sketch Challenge for the other DT members fabulous designs and enter this fortnight's fun!

Happy Crafting Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Thank-you Challenge

2011-11-20T20:00:00.006+11:00

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is to make Thank-you Creations so I decided to use one of my CC Design Digis that I haven't used yet. Oh I also want to make mention that I got to use the lovely DPs that my BFF gave me for my birthday....thank a latte Suze!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: CC Designs "Latte Kiki La Rue" Digi
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: Kaiser Miss Nelly Paper Pad
Inks: Printer and ColorBox Chalk Olive Pastel
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Reverse Wonky Rectangles, Magnolia Heart Swirl Doohickey and Carl 1" circle Punch
Embellishments: Misc Ribbon, Kaiser Pearl Stripes, Crochet flowers and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Sketches by Carly Challenge # 44 - Sketch!
2 Sisters Challenge # 66 - Let it sparkle
Card Makin Mama's Challenge # 33 - Thanks
Aud Sentiments Challenge # 41 - Thanksgiving or Thanks
Mad for Markers Challenge - Anything Goes

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Colour Challenge

2011-11-14T08:00:00.004+11:00

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is a yummy one! All the chocolate flavours.....mmm making my hungry!!

Here is the colour inspiration picCard Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Miss Any Bags'
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: DCWV Sweet Stack
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Vivid Taupe
Die Cuts: Sullivan's label punch
Embellishments: Misc Ribbon, Kaiser Pearls, Misc paper doiley, Kaiser Bazzill Basic Rub-Ons and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Crafting When we can Challenge - Female Birthday
2 Sisters Challenge # 65 - Anything Goes
Crafts and me Challenge # 60 - Birthday
Mad for Markers Challenge - Anything Goes

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - Alice in Zombieland

2011-11-13T17:04:00.014+11:00

Spesch Designer Stamps had a surprise release today - Alice in Zombieland brought to you by the fab designer Max.

Here are my Zombie creations

Zombiealice
Queen
Madhatter
Chesire

And all together
Note - that all the quotes on the cards are from one version or another of Alice in Wonderland!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps Zombieland digi release
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill, plain and Kraft
Patterned Paper: Misc dictionary pages
Die Cuts: NIL
Embellishments: Kaiser Gems, Misc Clock charm and Misc heart sticker

I am entering these into the following challenges
2 Sisters Challenge # 65 - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz Challenge # 108 - Use a digital Image
Cupcake Craft Challenge # 167 - Textalicious
Scrappy Frogs Challenge - Kraft Card Stock
Mark's Finest Papers Challenge # 81 - Favourite Technique (mine would be distressing)
Digital Tuesday Challenge # 136 - Anything Goes

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store TODAY.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Friday Sketch Challenge - 5th Challenge

2011-11-11T18:00:00.008+11:00

Whoo Hoo it is Friday Sketch Challenge time again. This week we have another very versatile sketch and to is courtesy of Tracy. Not only did I get a great new sketch to work with but some new stamps I was looking forward to playing with.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Make it Crafty 'Hula Girl'
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Misc Plain and Sullivans card stock
Patterned Paper: DCWV The Endless Summer Stack
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Vivid Aqua
Die Cuts: NIL
Embellishments: inque boutique cabana felt embellishments, Kaiser Rhinestones and kindyglitz.

I am entering this in the following challenges
Charisma Cardz Challenge # 44 - Cutesy projects
The Lollipop Ladies Challenge # 33 - Sour worms pic inspiration w some sparkle

Please check out Friday Sketch Challenge for the other DT members fabulous designs and enter this fortnight's fun!

Happy Crafting

Sam xx

PS - Here is the sketch

Spesch Designer Stamps - Christmas Release - 4 of 4

2011-11-08T09:03:00.003+11:00

And last but definitely not the least..'Santa Girl'

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Santagirl' Digi Stamp
Colouring: Printer and Copics
Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill
Patterned Paper: KaiserCraft Be Merry Collection
Inks: Printer and Vivid 'Taupe'
Die Cuts: Nil
Embellishments: Bella Journalling Spot Pad, MM Kids trims, Misc present cut-outs, Misc Swirl Rub-Ons, MM Noel Rub-Ons and Misc bow (saved off a bon-bon from the 1990s...maybe not that long ago!!)

I am entering this in the following challenges
Christmas Inspirations Challenge # 36 - Bows
Crimbo Crackers Challenge # 1 - Christmas - Anything Goes

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store TODAY.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - Christmas Release - 3 of 4

2011-11-08T09:02:00.002+11:00

Personally my favourite....'Mistletoe'

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Mistletoe' Digi Stamp
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Hot of the Press 'Forever Christmas Cards' Stack
Inks: Printer and Vivid 'Olive' ink
Die Cuts: NIl
Embellishments: Kaiser Pearls, KindyGlitz, Hot of the Press 'Forever Christmas Cards' Stack and Misc Christmas decoration

I am entering this in the following challenges
Crimbo Crackers Challenge # 1 - Christmas - Anything Goes

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store TODAY.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - Christmas Release - 2 of 4

2011-11-08T09:01:00.002+11:00

The next introduction is for 'Present'

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Present' Digi Stamp and Misc sentiment
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill
Patterned Paper: KaiserCraft Be Merry Collection
Inks: Printer and Vivid 'Taupe'
Die Cuts: Marianne Creatables Florish
Embellishments: Paper doiley, Kindy Glitz and The Robin's nest dew drops

I am entering this in the following challenges
PaperCrafting Journey Challenge # 22 - Use a Digi

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store TODAY.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - Christmas Release - 1 of 4

2011-11-08T09:00:00.003+11:00

Today Spesch Designer Stamps is releasing their latest Digi stamp range by Jessica and I have to tell you that I loved working with them all. But a terrible reminder that Christmas is not that far away and I haven't started any preparations!

Firstly let me introduce a little cheeky Gingerbread.

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Gingerbread' Digi Stamp
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill
Patterned Paper: KaiserCraft Be Merry Collection and DCVW 'Celebration' Stack
Inks: Printer and Vivid 'Taupe'
Die Cuts: Kaiser Be Merry Die Cuts
Embellishments: Kaiser Pearls, KindyGlitz and Misc Buttons

I am entering this in the following challenges
PaperCrafting Journey Challenge # 22 - Use a Digi

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store TODAY.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Thanksgiving Challenge

2011-11-06T18:31:00.007+11:00

It's official....this is my first Thanksgiving card that I have ever made! I know this may sound odd but I will remind you that here in Australia it's not a tradition....yet (never know what will come!) So having said that I hope this is in line with your American Thanksgiving cards!!??!!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm Harvest Gigi
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: First Edition 'Desert Blooms' PP
Inks: Printer and Vivid Taupe
Die Cuts: Creative Memories Circles punch, Carl 1" punch and Magnolia #4 Leaf and Swirl Doohickey
Embellishments: Misc Button, Jillibean soup twine, 3D Glossy Accents and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Crafty Catz Challenge # 107 - Anything Goes
Simply Create Challenge # 55 - Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins
Going Grey with Scrap-Creations Challenge - Pumpkins

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Shaped Card Challenge

2011-10-30T20:00:00.005+11:00

This weeks Anyone for Anya? challenged is to make a shaped card. I must admit I was in a state of panic when I saw that is what I needed to produce! I did enjoy this challenge in the end and I am happy with the result!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: CC Designs 'Flower Power' Digi Set
Colouring: Copics and Spicas
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye Playful Posies Short Stack
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Martha Cricut Lacy Labels Cartridge and Spellbinder scalloped circle
Embellishments: Prima Flowers, Bella Brad, Misc Rub-On, Kaiser pearls, Misc lace 3D and KindyGlitz

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Friday Sketch Challenge - 4th Challenge

2011-10-28T17:00:00.009+11:00

It is Friday Sketch Challenge time...yeah! A fortnight seems to take forever to come around!! This week our Sketch is brought to you by Tracey.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps MushroomFae Digi
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: Misc from my scraps bucket
Inks: Printer and Vivid Taupe
Die Cuts: Martha Stewart Butterfly punch, Spellbinders Rectangle, Carl Corner punch, Die-namics Doiley Duo and Sizzix Ida Lou's Flower Box Alphabet Set
Embellishments: Kaiser Gems, Prima Flowers, MM Staple, 3D Crystal Lacquer and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Card Makin Mamas Challenge # 32 - Cut it Out!
PaperCrafting Journey Challenge # 22 - Use a digi
Scrapbook Sisters Card Challenge # 58 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz Challenge # 43 - Anything Goes

Please check out Friday Sketch Challenge for the other DT members fabulous designs and enter this fortnight's fun!

Happy Crafting

Sam xx

PS - Thanks to my BFF Suze for making me screw up my circles. Oh and here is the sketch

Anyone for Anya? Sketch Challenge

2011-10-23T20:00:00.002+11:00

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is a sketch challenge. I love sketches and I use them around 99% percent of the time when I am paper crafting. This week I made the following card and now I am now in wonder why I haven't used this set before. I have had it for years and it is one for the Greeting Farm sets I owned.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm Forest Friends
Colouring: Copics and Spicas
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: DCWV The Green Stack
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Saddle Brown and Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: NIL
Embellishments: DCWV The Green Stack Chipboard Box and Misc Bradz from my Stash.

I am entering this in the following challenges
Design 2 Delight Challenge - Cute Critters
4 Crafty Chicks challenge # 60 - Marker it Up!
Shelly's Images Challenge - Anything Goes

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

PS - Here is the sketch!

Anyone for Anya? Monochromatic Challenge

2011-10-16T20:00:00.003+11:00

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is Monochromatic. I never use to be big on doing cards all in shades of one colour but now I love it!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm Flutter Anya and Bizzy Bec's
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: Echo Park Dots & Stripes Metropolitan Collection
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Printer and Versa Color Mint
Die Cuts: Spellbinders classic and scalloped cirlces and BossKuts Leaf Flourish
Embellishments: Prima flowers, Kaiser Gems, 3D Crystal Lacquer and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
The Crafty Pad Challenge # 143 - Monochromatic
Digi Designs Challenge Blog - Girlie Creations
Secret Crafter Challenge # 156 - White and one other colour

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Friday Sketch Challenge - 3rd Challenge

2011-10-14T17:00:00.005+11:00

It is Friday Sketch Challenge time...yeah! This fortnight we have such a versatile sketch by Sammi so I decided to use one of my Spesch Designer Stamps I hadn't used as yet!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps Bonnie Rockstar Digi Stamp and unknown clear stamps.
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Misc Plain
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Happy Go Lucky DP
Inks: Printer and Vivid Garnet Mini
Die Cuts: Carl 1" Punch, Creative Memories 1 1/4" - 1 1/2" punch, Spellbinders scalloped Rectangle and Die-namics Jumbo Scallop
Embellishments: Misc Buttons, DMC Cotton, Kaiser Pearls and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Little Miss Muffet Challenge # 20 - Girlie Girl
Anything Goes Challenge # 51 - Die cuts/Punches or both
Top Tip Tuesday Challenge # 55 - Use Designer Papers
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge # 53 - Anything Goes

Please check out Friday Sketch Challenge for the other DT members fabulous designs and enter this fortnight's fun!

Happy Crafting

Sam xx

PS - Thanks to my BFF Suze for making me screw up my circles. Oh and here is the sketch

Mad For Markers Favourite Copic Colour Combo Challenge

2011-10-10T17:23:00.003+11:00

This is a challenge I have to enter!! The Mad for Marker Favourite Copic Colour Combo and my favorite combo is anything with pink....I sure you would of guessed this by now!!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps Bonnie Clear Stamp
Colouring: Copics (Fav colour combo RV11, R81, R83, R85)
Card Stock: Bazzill, Bazzill Bling and Plain
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye Stella and Rose Hazel DP
Inks: Momento Tuxedo Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Scalloped Rectangle Fiskars Border Punch and Flourish (brand tba as I can not find it on my desk and I can't remember off the top of my head!!)
Embellishments: Crochet flower, Misc Brad, Misc lace, paper doiley, Prima Pearl butterfly, Bazzill Rub-Ons and KindyGlitz

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Colour Challenge

2011-10-09T20:00:00.006+11:00

This weeks Anyone for Anya? Challenge is a Colour Challenge. I loved this challenge as it forced me to use colours I not have normally used and I decided to make a male card which is not one of my strong points! Despite all this I am very happy with the end outcome and I am now busting for a male birthday to come along so I can use it!!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm Logan
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: Kaszazz
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Die-namics First Place Award Ribbon
Embellishments: Misc grosgrain ribbon, Finishing Touch Ideas Rub-Ons, Misc buttons and Kaszazz Cut Outs.

I am entering this in the following challenges
Southern Girls Challenge # 29 - Boys or Men
Divas by Design Challenge # 12- Button Up
Paper Take Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes
Craft your passion Challenge # 78 - Anything Goes (plus ribbons)
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge # 53 - Anything Goes

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

PS - Here is the pic for you to use for your colour inspiration.

Spesch Designer Stamps - Halloween Release Day

2011-10-08T09:00:00.002+11:00

Boo...I have a birthday on Halloween for you!

It's relase day at Spesch Designer Stamps with the latest range of digi stamps. This month they are Halloween themed just in time for you to make some spooky stuff!

This one is definitely too cute to spook...Witch

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps Witchredone Digi Stamps and Hampton Art Birds & Branches flipflops set
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill
Patterned Paper: CraftyKids Misc and Design House Digital 'Halloween Collection' by Jen Allyson
Inks: Printer and Vivid 'Cobblestone'
Die Cuts: Cricut Happy Hauntings Cartridge, Spellbinder classic circle and Martha Stewart border punch
Embellishments: Kaiser Gems 3D KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge - Fall or Halloween
AUD Sentiments Challenge # 38- Birthday
Rainbow Lady's Challenge # 173- In the Misty Moon
My Craft Spot Challenge # 28 - Too Cute to Spook
Just Add Ink Challenge # 88 - Just add a die cut (the spooky branches, the bat, fence and moon are die cuts)
Crafty Calendar Challenge - A spooky Birthday

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store TODAY.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - Halloween Preview 3

2011-10-07T09:00:00.003+11:00

It's the last preview day at Spesch Designer Stamps with the eery Halloween images that are released tomorrow!

This was one of my favourites so I decided to do something a little different; before you check it out please meet Steampunk

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps Steampunk Digi Stamps
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Plain
Patterned Paper: NIL
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Cricut Happy Hauntings Cartridge
Embellishments: Misc Die Cut frame , Prima flowers, Kaiser pearls, 3D Crystal Lacquer, Liquid Pearls, Misc pink cord and Bella Charms

I am entering this in the following challenges
Scrapalicious USA challenge - Hang It Up!

Pixie Dust Studio Challenge # 94 - Anything but a Card

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store from Tomorrow.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - Halloween Preview 2

2011-10-06T09:00:00.006+11:00

Today is preview number 2 at Spesch Designer Stamps of the new Halloween stamps to be released this Friday....spooktacular

Welcome this one with a big cat's meow....Cat Girl

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps CatGirl Digi Stamps

Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Plain
Patterned Paper: Debbie Mumm Halloween PP
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Cricut Happy Hauntings Cartridge
Embellishments: 3D KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges

Charisma Cardz Challenge # 40 - Black and Orange

Crafty Ribbon Challenge # 3 - Halloween Projects
Pixie Dust Studio Challenge # 94 - Anything but a Card

Crafts and Me Challenge # 55 - Use a digi

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store from Friday 8th.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Here is a little close up of the top of my treat bag

Spesch Designer Stamps - Halloween Preview 1

2011-10-05T09:00:00.002+11:00

It's preview time again at Spesch Designer Stamps. This month's previews and release (scheduled for the 8th) are in support of Halloween.....oooo spooky

Today we are going to get the bloodsuckers out of the way with the introduction to Vamp Girl.

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps VampGirl Digi Stamps and Tiddlyinks Coffin Digi
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: Kaiser Allsorts PP
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Cricut Happy Hauntings Cartridge
Embellishments:Misc Alphabet stickers, American Traditional Designs 3D Motion Stickers, Doodlebug Paper Frills and lots of 3D KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge # 69 - Halloween
The Pink Elephant challenge # 119 - Trick or Treat
Come and Get it Challenge - Halloween
I did it Creations Challenge - Halloween
Lollipop Crafts Challenge # 51 - Halloween

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store from Friday 8th.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Halloween Challenge

2011-10-02T17:00:00.004+11:00

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is Halloween...ooooohh spooooky! Here is my card...
Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm Penny Mouse Digi
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: Design House Digital 'Halloween Collection' by Jen Allyson
Inks: Printer Only
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Labels 14, Martha Stewart Border punch and Cricut 'Happy Hauntings' Cartridge
Embellishments: Kaiser gems and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge # 154 - Halloween
Moving Along with the Times Challenge # 118 - Spooky Goings on
Art Impressions Stamp Challenge # 34 - Halloween
Cute Card Thursday Challenge # 184 - Animal Crackers

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Friday Sketch Challenge - 2nd Challenge

2011-09-30T17:00:00.006+10:00

It's sketch number two at Friday Sketch Challenge and this week it has been brought to you by Tracey. Personally I loved Tracey's sketch and have filed it as I am sure I will use it time and time again!

Before I reveal the sketch you will have to check out my card!!

And now for Tracey's fab sketch

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Miss Anya Love'' set, CC Designs Sugarplum 'Stump' and A Muse ArtStamps 'Happy Birthday'
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist ' Happy go Lucky' collection
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Magnolia Doohickey swirl and Die-namics Upsy Daisy
Embellishments: Dew Drops, Prima flowers, Misc ribbon and 3D KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge # 57 - Anything Goes
AUD Sentiments Challenge # 38 - Happy Birthday
Creative Belli Blog Challenge # 127 - Paper Piecing
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes
Paper Sundaes Challenge # 88 - Anything goes

Please check out Friday Sketch Challenge for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Sketch Challenge

2011-09-25T12:00:00.003+10:00

This week Anyone for Anya? is having a sketch challenge so I decided to get Fairy Chloe out of it's package! I have had this stamp for I don't know how long and I don't think she'd seen ink ever!!

I should also mention that one lucky winner will get a $15 voucher Whimsy Stamps

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm Fairy Chloe
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill, Glitter and Plain
Patterned Paper: Design House Digital 'The Happier Collection' by Deena Rutter
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders classic circles
Embellishments: Misc velvet ric rac, Bazzill Basic Rub-Ons, Kaiser gems, Pebbles felt flowers and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Paper Sundaes Challenge # 88 - Anything goes
Sparkle Forum Challenge # 21 - Something that sparkles
Allsorts Challenge # 122 - Keep It Simple
Clearly Inspired Challenge # 36 - Glitter
Art Impressions Stamp Challenge # 33 - One for the Girls

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

PS - Here is the sketch...I flipped it sideways for my card!

Mad For Markers Blender Challenge

2011-09-21T22:29:00.007+10:00

I made this card tonight with one main objectives in mind.... I wanted something I could enter in the Mad for Markers colourless blender challenge!! Oh I should mention it is for a guy from work daughter's friend...gee I hope I make sense.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Piper', Bizzy Bec's Digi Tickets and Inkadinkado Paperwork Greetings
Colouring: Copics, I used the blender marker to remove colour from Piper's fine hat.
Card Stock: Bazzill and plain
Patterned Paper: DCVW Nan's Nursery and The Green Stack
Inks: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black and Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders scalloped circles and Martha Stewart Border Punch
Embellishments: Misc Ribbon, Prima Flowers, Kaiser Gems and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
- Mad for Markers Challenge - Colourless Blender
- Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Happy Birthday
- Digital Tuesday Challenge # 129 - People Images (my digital element is the ticket from Bizzy Bec!!)
- icopic Challenge # 48- Unloved Colours ( I can not begin to tell you how much I dislike red markers, I usually have no control and bleeding!!)

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Masculine Challenge

2011-09-18T21:00:00.002+10:00

This week the Anyone for Anya? Challenge is to make a Masculine {for Man or Boy} Card.

So this is the card I made for my husband's birthday; he is into astronomy so I couldn't go past little Spaceman Ian for his card!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'SpaceMan Ian' and A Muse Artstamps 'Happy Birthday'
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill, Glitter and Plain
Patterned Paper: DCVW The Glitter Stack
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders classic circles and Quickutz Saturn
Embellishments: Misc Buttons, Paper Frills Tuxedo Assortment and Liquid Pearls a

I am entering this in the following challenges
Prairie Fairy Fridays Challenge # 61 - Anything for a Male
Charisma Cardz Challenge # 37 - Sky
Cute Card Thursday Challenge # 182 - Anything Goes
Moving Along with the Times Challenge # 116 - Sparkle (it's hard to see in this pic but all the little stars in the background sparkle)
Top Tip Tuesday challenge # 51 - Birthday Time

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Friday Sketch Challenge - 1st Challenge

2011-09-16T17:00:00.004+10:00

Well tonight is an exciting night!

It is the first challenge at Friday Sketch Challenge blog and therefore my first card as part of the Design Team.

The Friday Sketch Challenges will be running every fortnight which makes it extra easy to enter the challenge. From time to time we will be having a sponsor and this fortnight on top of the 'candy' we have for you we also have Zoe from Make It Crafty generously offer $15 worth of digital stamps to the lucky winner.

The first sketch up is by Debra.

Here is my card for this fortnight
Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Miss Anya Collection' set, A Muse ArtStamps 'Happy Birthday'
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: Kaiser Lilac Avenue Collection
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders classic circles and Cricut Fabulous Finds Cartridge
Embellishments: Kaiser Gems, Prima flowers, Misc ribbon, Decorative Pins and 3D KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Cute Card Thursday Challenge # 182 - Anything Goes
Crafting for All Seasons Challenge # 9 - Birthdays
Ruby's Rainbow Challenge # 12 JFF - For the Girl's
Top Tip Tuesday challenge # 51 - Birthday Time

Please check out Friday Sketch Challenge for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya?

2011-09-12T19:21:00.006+10:00

Before I show you the card I made using one of the beautiful Miss Anya Dressy stamps I have some news.....I have been accepted into the Anyone for Anya? Design Team!!

So for my first Challenge as a DT member I made the following card
The Theme for this week is a colour Challenge using this lovely inspirational pic

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Miss Anya Dressy' set, CC Designs 'Park Bench' and MFT Die-namics 'Just the Ticket'
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: DCVW Citrus Stack
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders classic circles, Martha Stewart Border Punch, MFT Die-namics 'Just the Ticket' and 'Leafy Flourish'
Embellishments: Kaiser Pearls, Prima flowers and 3D Crystal Lacquer

I am entering this in the following challenges
Crafting for All Seasons Challenge # 9 - Birthdays
Crafting When We Can Challenge # 1 - Anything Goes
Pile It On Challenge # 37 - Layer it

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - Lolita and Pets Release.

2011-09-09T09:01:00.002+10:00

I just wanted to show you a pic of all the Spesch Designer Stamps Lolita and Pet's images. They were released yesterday and can be purchased from the Spesch Store.

Also I wanted to let you know that they are dedicated to my BFF Suze. Thank-you Suze for being my Bestie, for supporting and inspiring me!! Love ya heaps.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - Lolita Release Day!

2011-09-08T09:01:00.005+10:00

Today is not only the last preview but it's release day for the Spesch Designer Stamps new release - Lolita's and Pets by Star..

I have created a colourful friendship set with this release but you will have to check back tomorrow to see them all together!!

Please meet the final fab five - Penguin Lolita

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps Penguin
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: Echo Park Dots & Stripes Metropolitan Collection
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Spellbinders classic circles
Embellishments: Kaiser Pearls, Prima flowers and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Try it on Tuesdays challenge - Monochromatic
My Time to Craft Challenge # 156 - Just between friends

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store from TODAY!!!

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - Lolita Preview 4

2011-09-07T09:01:00.006+10:00

Today is the second last previewpreview of the Spesch Designer Stamps new release - Lolita's and Pets by Star as tomorrow is release day...yeah

I have created a colourful friendship set with this release but you will have to check back tomorrow to see the last of them!

There is no need to be blue when you meet Bunny Lolita

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps LolitaBunny

Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: Echo Park Dots & Stripes Candy Shoppe Collection
Inks: Printer and Vivid Black
Die Cuts: Martha Stewart Border Punch and Spellbinders classic circles
Embellishments: Kaiser Pearls Prima flowers, and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Try it on Tuesdays challenge - Monochromatic
My Time to Craft Challenge # 156 - Just between friends
Stamps R Us Challenge - Friendship
The Crazy Challenge # 83 - Spots and Stripes
Splendiferous Creations Challenge - Monochromatic Blues

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store from Tomorrow

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - Lolita Preview 3

2011-09-06T09:01:00.006+10:00

Today is the half way mark (third) preview of the Spesch Designer Stamps new release - Lolita's and Pets by Star..

I have created a colourful friendship set with this release but you will have to check back for the next few days to see them all!!

It's not easy being green so give it up for Froggy Lolita

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps LolitaFroggy
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: Echo Park Dots & Stripes Metropolitan Collection
Inks: Printer and Vivid Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders classic circles
Embellishments: Kaiser Pearls, Misc Ribbon, Prima flowers, and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
My Craft Spot Challenge # 24 - Friends
Stamps R Us Challenge - Friendship
The Crazy Challenge # 83 - Spots and Stripes
2 Sisters Challenge # 55 - Friends
Card Making Mama's Challenge # 28 - Digi

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store from Thursday 8th.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - Lolita Preview 2

2011-09-05T09:01:00.006+10:00

Today is the second previews of the Spesch Designer Stamps new release - Lolita's and Pets by Star.

I have created a colourful friendship set with this release but you will have to check back for the next few days to see them all!!

Today I am pleased to introduce my fav image from this release - Lamb Lolita

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps LolitaLamb
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: Echo Park Dots & Stripes Candy Shoppe Collection
Inks: Printer and Vivid Black
Die Cuts: Martha Stewart Border Punch, Spellbinders scalloped and classic circles and Sullivan's Label Punch
Embellishments: Kaiser Pearls, Prima flowers, and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
I did it Creations Challenge # 71 - Girlie Girl

One Stitch at a time Challenge # 78 - Digi

2 Sisters Challenge # 55 - Friends

Card Making Mama's Challenge # 28 - Digi

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store from Thursday 8th.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Cupcake Inspirations # 126 - DT Work

2011-09-05T00:01:00.007+10:00

This week Cupcake Inspirations Challenge is sponsored by Anita Be Stampin... so one lucky winner could win $15 voucher.

Here is what I came up with this week

And this weeks the cuppies looked divine.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Hampton Art Stamps "Hokey Pokey"
Colouring: NIL
Card Stock: Misc Plain and Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Kaiser Bubblegum Hills Collection
Inks: ColorBox Chalk Olive Pastel
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Circles
Embellishments: Misc Lace, Kaiser Gems and Prima flowers

I am entering this into the following challenges

Scrappy Frogs Challenge - Bling

Sweet Stampin' Challenge- Anything But Birthday

Wee Memories Challenge # 66 - Sweet Sentiments

Fairy Tale Challenge # 23 - Flower and Lace

Remember to check out the other Sweeties' creations at Cupcake Inspirations.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx