It's Spring at The Squirrel and The Fox

At The Squirrel and the Fox this fortnight the challenge is Spring or Autumn. 

Well, I went with Spring as I am soo longing for to the pretty colours of blooming flower and hearing the birds sing again....it feels like we have had winter forever this year!

This time our sponsor is Delicious Doodles and  the price will be 4 free Delicious Doodle Images.

My card is smaller than standard size this time round.

Card Specs

Stamp/Image:Delicious Doodles 'Fuscia and Hummingbird' and Wild Rose Studio 'Circle Greetings'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: NIL

 Inks: Printer and Colorbox 'Maroon'

 Die Cuts:  Carl Circle punch

 Embellishments:  Kaiser pearls and KindyGlitz

I am going to enter this in the following challenges
Delicious Doodles Challenge # 50 - Birds of a feather
2 Sisters Challenge # 158 - Square cards

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Squirrel and the Fox

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

Little Ladybug for No Matter Which Challenge

It's time for another challenge at No Matter Which Challenge and it's time to get those images out that have wings as it's 'Things with Wings' time.

Our sponsor this month is 

My Creative Classroom

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Check out  No Matter Which Challenge for this month's prize

Anyway, I've used another Saturated Canary Image this month; called 'Little Butterfly'. Also as I have had coloured pencils for many, many years I have decided to give them ago!

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Saturated Canary "Little Ladybug" and CC Designs "Birthday Logos"

Colouring:  Derwent Inktense and Watercolour (without the water!).  Copic to colour pearls

Card Stock: Plain, Kraft and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Echo Park 'For the Record 2'

 Inks: Memento 'Tuxedo Black' and Versafine 'Onyz Black'

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders scalloped hearts, Classic and Picot Circles

 Embellishments:  Prima flowers, Kaiser sparklets, Misc Dressmaking flowers, Washi Tape, Decorative Pins, Liquid Pearls and Kaiser pearls

I am going to enter this in the following challenges
2 Sisters Challenge # 142 - Bingo Bash with Pearls/Image/Sentiment
Saturated Canary Challenge # 42 - All things Bright and Beautiful
Card Makin Mamas Challenge # 68 - Wahsi Tape
By the Cute and Girly  May Challenge - Flowers
ABC Challenge - M for Make it Sparkle

 

Please check out No Matter Which Challenge for the other DT members fabulous designs, they are definitely worth the look once again!

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Mad for Markers - April Showers

It is the final week of the Mad for Markers April Showers Challenge before voting time.  This week I decided to use a Some Odd Girl digi again with the beach/warm weather feel.

Copic Colours

Skin - E11, E50, E51, R20
Hair - E30, E31, E33, E35

Eyes  - Y61, Y63
Bathers and Glasses - BV00, BV01, BV02, C3, C6

  Floatie - YR61, YG13, R83

Water - B91, B93

Additional Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Some Odd Girl 'Floatie Mae' Digi and Stampin' Up Figures of Speach
Colouring: Copics as above
Card Stock: Bazzill 

Patterned Paper: DCWV Nana's Kids and Glitter Stacks

 Inks: Printer and Vivid Plum Mini Ink

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders classic and scalloped circles
Embellishments: Kaiser Pearls,  Misc Ribbon, Me & My Big Idea Chipboard shape, KindyGlitz and 3D Crystal Lacquer.

I am entering this into the following challenges

Pile It On Challenge # 17 - Sparkle & Shine
Paper and Such Design Challenge - Just for the Girls
Ribbon Carousel Challenge - Anything Goes (must inc an item off a spool)
The Crazy Challenge # 116 - Feminine/Girly
2 Sisters Challenge # 88- Use a digital Image

Some Odd Girl Stamps and 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? Teal

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is an Teal, you know blueish-greenish! I decided to whip out Blush Babette as I've seen her look great in teal!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Blush Babette'
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye Oh La La for Her DPs
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders classic and Scalloped Oval
Embellishments: Misc Lace, Misc buttons, Misc flowers, Kaiser Gems, Kaiser Sparklets, Jo-Ann Rub-Ons and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Fashionista Challenge # 1 - Anything Goes For Girls
2 Sisters Challenge # 85 - Birthday Fun
Mark's Finest Paper Challenge # 101 - Square Card

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

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

PS - Here is a glimpse of Teal!