Girl with a Rose Hair Clip

I made this card to enter into a couple of challenges that I have been meaning to try:

• Milkcoffee Challenge (Birthday); and
• Sketchbook Saturday Sketch # 126 at Random Acts Of Creativity....as I love a new sketch.

 Card Specs

Stamp/Image: MilkCoffee Digi 'Girl with a Rose Hair Clip'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Echo Park 'For the Record 2' and Carta Bella 'True Friends'

 Inks: Printer and Versafine Onyx Black

 Die Cuts: NIL

 Embellishments:   Kaiser Pearls, Misc Ribbon and Misc Rub-On

 I am also going to enter this into the following challenges
ABC Challenge - P is for Pearls
Charisma Cardz Challenge # 15 - Anything Goes

Crafty Girls Challenge # 22 - Anything Goes

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 PS - Here is the Sketchbook Saturday Sketch for you to try.

 

Spotty Lollipop Birthday

It's been a while since I have made a card for no particular reason other than to enter a challenge...no Design Team requirement, no Birthday in mind and no Orders to fulfil.

I went to my bestie's place and made this card with the sole purpose to enter into the latest Little Miss Muffet Challenge (# 89 - Sketch Challenge)

Let me introduce you to the very cute Swing n Slides Lollipop Girl!

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Little Miss Muffet Stamps 'Swings 'n Slides Lollipop' and CC Designs 'Birthday Logos'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Echo Park 'Here and No'

 Inks: Printer and Versafine Onyx Black

 Die Cuts: 1 1/4" circle punch and CC Designs 'Acorn'

 Embellishments:   Kaiser Gems and KindyGlitz

 I am going to enter this into the following challenges

4 Crafty Chicks Challenge # 202 - Inspired by a Song (Lollipop by the Chordettes)
Charisma Cardz Challenge # 15 - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday Challenge # 329 - Pretty Papers

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Sparkle and Shine

This week I have been required to make my first card for the spooky season as this week's challenge at Creative Creations Challenges is 'Sparkle and Shine'

I am sooo excited as our sponsor this week is Saturated Canary and  we can never have tooo many Saturated Canary digital Images....I think I have to go buy more now!!

I have used 'Bubbles for my card.

Here are a couple of extra pics so you can see the sparkle and shine!

Card Specs

Stamp/Image:  Saturated Canary 'Bubbles' and Lili of the Valley 'Everyday Grungy Messages'

Colouring: Copic

Card Stock: Plain, Kraft and Bazzil

Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye the sweetest thing 'Honey'

 Inks: Printer: Printer and Versafine Tuxedo black

 Die Cuts: Joy Craft Vintage Flourishes 'Swirly Corner' and Magnolia 'Heart Swirl'

Embellishments:  Misc flowers, Kaiser pearls, 3D Crystal Lacquer, MM Staplers, Misc lace and  KindyGlitz.

I am going to enter this in the following challenges

MarkerPOP Challenge # 34 - Anything Goes
Paper Playtime Challenge # 23 - Sparkle
Charisma Cardz Challenge # 44 - Anything Goes
Totally Papercrafts Challenge # 192 - Use Glitter
Wild Orchid Challenge # 89 - Ribbons and Lace

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at Creative Creations Challenges

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Some exciting news!

Well I don't know if tooo many of you noticed that I snuck in a new blinkie during the week...

One that says I design for....

The Squirrel and the Fox!

Yippee...I'm sooo excited to be part of a new DT family and this is my first Challenge with them.

So the Challenge is to 'Use Something Metal' and we are sponsored by Beary Wishes this fortnight!  I have made the following card using one of their images called 'Blowing Kisses'.

Copics Markers Used

Skin -  E000, E50, E21, E11, R20, R2, BV0000

Dress and Shoes-RV000, RV10, RV11, RV32, RV34, C3

  Hair - E23, E13, E33, E15, E27, E29

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Beary Wishes 'Blowing Kisses' Digital Image

Colouring: Copics as above

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye 'Unforgettable' PP (inc the sentiment)

 Inks: Printer

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders Floral and Classic Ovals

 Embellishments:  MM Metal bit, Misc flowers, Misc lace and Kaiser pearls

I am going to enter this in the following challenges
Bearly-Mine Challenge # 90 - Anything Goes
A little bit Crafty Challenge  - Something Sweet
Crafty Catz Challenge # 187 - Let's Go Pink 
The ABC Challenge - P is for Pretty in Pink
Charisma Cardz Challenge # 23 - Digi Stamps Only

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

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Green or Shamrocks

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is Green or Shamrocks

I do have to confess that this is my least favourite colour so I think I did great to get a card up at all...well to be honest... I actually like it and I am happy with the end result!

 

 

 

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Roll Call - Wild Sprouts Collection 1' and Wild Rose Studio 'Circle Greetings'

Colouring: Copics 

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Kaiser 'Konstrukt Collection'

 Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Versafine 'Sepia'

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders Classic Ovals

 Embellishments: Mulberry Shamprocks, Kaiser Gems,  KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the Charisma Cardz sketch Challenge 

 

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs ... also there is a DT call if your interested

 

Happy Crafting

Sam xx

 

Anyone for Anya? Sketch Challenge

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!

Anyone for Anya? Mostly White

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!!

Friday Sketch Challenge - 5th Challenge

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

Friday Sketch Challenge - 4th Challenge

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

Spesch Designer Stamps - Halloween Preview 2

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

Anyone for Anya? Masculine Challenge

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

Spesch Designer Stamps - Lolita Preview 1

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

I adore this release and I can see myself using these images time and time again. 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!!

So without further ado please meet Lion Lolita

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps LolitaLion Digi Stamps
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: Decorative Pins, Kaiser Pearls, Prima flowers, Dressmaker pearls and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Easy Craft Projects Challenge # 46 - Yellow
Clearly iStamp Challenge # 35 - Patterned Papers
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge # 98 - Monocromatic
Stamp Something Digi Challenge - Digital stamp
Charisma Cardz Challenge # 35 - Anything Goes

Jay Gee's Nook Challenge # 11 - Colour Challenge (Refer the pick below!!)

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 - Preview 1

Spesch Designer Stamps are having Previews of the new release right up until the release date of the 8th July. Well I'm excited, not only are these new images by the new designer Jessica fabulous but it is officially my first Design Team work for Spesch!

Here is the first Preview of these gorgeous images; check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Teams fabulous card......now introducing 'Strawberry Girl'.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Strawberry Girl'
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: DCWV Nana's Nursery Baby Girl
Inks: Printer and Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Die-namics Decorative Doily Duo, Crafts Concepts Budding Vine Embossing folder and Quickuts corner
Embellishments: Prima Flowers, Kaiser gems, DMC cotton, dress-maker pins, 3D Crystal lacquer, JLJ Designs Pretty Tough Element (leaves) and KindyGlitz

I am entering this into these challenges
- Card and Scrap Challenge # 12 - Punches/Dies
- Divas by Design Challenge # 5 - Diecuts and punches
- My Mum's Craft Shop challenge # 12 - Something Old and Something new (the old is my DMC cotton from 10 years ago when cross-stitch was my thing and the image is definitely new!!)
- Stamp Something Challenge - July Digi Day
- Charisma Cardz Challenge # 26 - Ice-cream colours (Yum Strawberry!!)
- The Paper Shelter Challenge # 20 - Anything Goes
- Digi's with Attitude Challenge # 32 - Anything Goes


Happy Crafting
Sam xx

PS - Remember to call by tomorrow for Preview 2!

Anyone for Anya? June Calendar Page

I made my Anyone for Anya? June Calendar page today (which leaves me thinking that I didn't make a May one!)


I use a Crafts 4 Eternity Sketch (Challenge # 18) for inspiration which is pictured very below.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm Miss Anya Lounge Set
Colouring: Copics, Alpha and Triart Markers
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain White cardstock
Patterned Paper: Kaiser Hey Birdie Collection Paper Pad
Inks: Memento Rich Cocoa
Die Cuts: NIL
Embellishments: MM Ribbons and KindyGlitz







I am also entering this into the following challenges
- Charisma Cardz Challenge # 18 - No Cards Allowed
- Divas by Design Challenge 1 # Anything Goes
- My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge # 4 - Cute and Girlie
- Top Tip Tuesday Challenge # 32 - Open Challenge

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Manic Monday

I made this card to be entered into the Anyone for Anya? Sketch Challenge. Well, lets be honest...when I first saw this sketch I didn't like it but now I have used it I love it and I am sure I will use it again and again!!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm Monday
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket Pixie-Licious
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Labels 17, Die-namics Rolled rose and Martha Stewart branch punch
Embellishments: Kasier Gems, Misc lace from my stash, Dyno labeller from the 1800s, a brad and KindyGlitz.

Here is the Fab sketch..I am also entering this into the following challenges
- Charisma Cardz Challenge # 13- Bling & Sparkles
- Card Making Mamas Challenge # 18 - Embellish it
- Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge # 53 - Happy Birthday

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Miss Anya Love

Today my BFF come over and we made a day of crafting. Yeah...I have my creative mojo back...I did think I lost it for a while.

I finished off my card swap cards and then made this...


I made it for the following Challenges
- Anyone for Anya - 2 Images
- Friday Sketches # 138 - See right
- Paper Sundaes # 53 - Distressing
- Charisma Cardz # 3 - Magic Numbers
- 4 Crafty Chicks # 21- Recipe (1 Ribbon, 2 Brads and 3 PP)
- Stamp Something - Cute Somethings
- Paper Play # 3 - Back to Black
- Cute Card Thursday # 148 - Receipe 1,2,3 (1 Ribbon, 2 Brads and 3 PP)

Way above my Challenge Quota but I am happy with the result!!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Miss Anya Love and CC Designs Tree Stump
Colouring: Copic, Triart and Alpha Markers
Card Stock: Core'dinations ColorCore, Bazzill and Misc White
Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket Earth Love Mini Deck
Inks: Momento Tuxedo Black
Die Cuts: Cricut Sweet Treats Cartridge ans Sizzix Ida Lou's Flowerbox
Embellishments: Birch Craft Ribbon, Kaiser Waterberry brads, Prima flowers, Kaiser gems and Kindyglitz.

Oh I should mention I used my Heidi Swapp edge distresser and I love, love, love it!!

Also entered into the following challenges
- The Stamp Man Challenge # 14 - Distress
- Alifactory # 64 - Anything Goes
- Digi Doodle Shop Challenge # 43 - Anything Goes

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Birthday - 20s Evie Style

I made this card in response to two challenges - The Lil Lolita Boutique # 25 - Sketch and The Lollipop Ladies Challenge # 9 - Chocolate Swirls. I am actually going to give it to a good friend of mine who's birthday is in the coming weeks.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Tickled Pink - 20's Evie Digital Stamp and Imprint Happy Birthday Stamp
Colouring: Triart and Alpha Markers
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: DCWV Sweets Stack
Inks: Printer and Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Carl Corner Punch and Marianne design Creatables
Embellishments: Misc Ribbon, Misc flowers and Kindy Glitz.

Also entered into the
- Top Tip Tuesday Anything Goes Challenge
- Charisma Cardz Challenges # 47 - One for the Girls
- Sketches In Thyme - Open Challenge
- Crazy 4 Challenges # C4C58 - Birthdays

Happy Crafting

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Paper Sundae Challenge # 45

I made this from a sketch posted for the Paper Sundae Challenge # 45, I flipped it sideways to be a little different.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Spesch Stamps Spring flower (I fell in love with this image when I saw Karina's card I had to go out and buy it straight away!)
Colouring: Triart and Alpha Markers
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket Togetherness Mini Deck
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Spellbinder Labels 14, Martha Stewart Butterfly punches and Fiskars Lacy Days Punch
Embellishments: Misc Gems, Kaiser Pearls Lace and Kindy Glitz.

And here is my creation...
Also entered into the
- Charisma Cardz Challenges # 47 - One for the Girls
- Sketches In Thyme - Open Challenge
- Crazy 4 Challenges # C4C58 - Birthdays


Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Happy Anniversary Suze

I made this card for my BFF's Husband to give to BFF on their Wedding Anniversary....I hope that makes sense. It's something we do! I made the card from him for her and in return my BFF makes the card my husband will give to me on my Anniversary (and birthdays, etc). That way we will always get a really fab card!! Method in our madness.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Stampin' Up Forever in My Heart Set, Hero Arts Happy Anniversary
Colouring: NIL
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: DCWV Garden Party Stack
Inks: Staz-On Jet Black,Versa Color Old Rose and Vanilla
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Scalloped Oval
Embellishments: Misc lace, Kaiser Gems and 3D Crystal Lacquer.

I am going to enter this into the
Charisma Cardz 'For the Girls' Challenge
A Spoon Full of Sugar Anything goes challenge
Top Tip Tuesday - Layer Upon Layer Challenge

Also I would like to add that I used a Mojo Madness Sketch for my design.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

PS - Glad you liked it Suze. ooxo

Welcome to the World Nathaniel

A friend from work had a baby boy around a month ago and unfortunately I haven't had the change to meet him!

I had been a little slack in getting around to making a card so I thought I better get my act into gear and do something! I finished this tonight...actually it is still drying.

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Whipper Snapper Duck Bath Rubber
Colouring: Derwent Water Colour pencils
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: DCWV Kids Stack
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black
Die Cuts: Martha Stewart and Fiskars Border punches and Spellbinders Circles and scalloped circles
Embellishments: Kaiser pearls, decorative pins, misc lace, Kindy glitz and 3D Crystal Lacquer.


I am going to enter it into the Charisma Cardz Challenge # 46 - Babys

Happy Crafting
Sam xx