CC Riley in Love hehe

This weeks Anyone for Anya? Challenge is In stitches.  So lets see some sewing either faux or real.  I've gone with some faux stitching on my creation.

Oh I have to tell you that I coloured this image in yesterday at the Mad for Markers Colouring day in Werribee.  It was a fab day where I learnt lots of new techniques including this vintage type of colouring....I could still so with some more practice!  Thanks Sammi for a great day.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'CC Riley'
Card Stock: Kraft and Plain
Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket 'Tea for two' Mini Deck and My Mind's Eye Stella and Rose 'Hazel' Papers

 Die Cuts: Nil
Embellishments: Misc Lace, Crochet flowers, Kaiser Sparklets, Tim Holtz Tickets, Heidi Grace Orchard Decorative Pins and Kaiser Rub-On Stitching

I am entering this in the following challenges

Let's ink it up Challenge # 24 - Use your favorite embellishments (flowers, lace and rub-ons are my fav)

Divas by Design Challenge #37 - Anything Goes

Scrapbook Sisters Challenge # 86 - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes

Friday Sketch Challenge - 15th Challenge

Well another fortnight has flown by and it has just occurred to me that I forgot to post my 14th card/sketch for Friday Sketch Challenge here on my blog. I'll post it another time for you to see...anyway here is my card for sketch no 15.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Annabelle Stamps 'Lil Bee's Big Flowers'
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: KaiserCraft 'Lilac Avenue Collection' and 'Black & White Timeless'
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Labels 17 and Die-namics Bracket Tab
Embellishments: Prima flowers, Kaiser Pearls and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Crafty Ribbon Challenge # 17- Things with wings
Craft Us Crazy Challenge # 25- Mother's Day and/or flowers (I have taken the flower option)
Cute Card Thursday  Challenge # 212 - Spring flowers
Scrapbook Sisters Challenge # 79 - Anything Goes
Critter Sketch Challenge # 110 - Critters

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 Susan

Mad for Markers - Blog Hop Time

Good afternoon! Thanks for joining us for Mad for Markers Birthday Blog hop... we are pleased you have come along to help us celebrate 2 years at Mad for Markers !! If you came here from Alethea's blog then you are right on track ... If not please go over to the M4M Challenge blog to start the hop....:-)

Well I am entering my card into the Mad for Marker Digital Image category with Birthday Girl!
(Other challenges I'm entering listed very below)


Copic Colours

Hair - E30, E31, E33, E35, E37
Skin and cheeks - E50, E51, E11, R20
Dress - B21, B23, B34, C6
Stockings - B41, B21
Present - RV10, RV11, R83, R37
White Areas and Shoes - C0, C3, C6

Additional Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Mad for Markers ' Birthday Girl'
Colouring: Copics as above
Card Stock: Hero Arts Notecards
Patterned Paper: DCVW 'Nana's Kids' Stack and Pink Petticoat
Ink: Printer
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Label 14 and Scalloped Circles
Embellishments: Kaiser Pearls, Misc flowers, Misc lace, TLC Rub-Ons and KindyGlitz.

There will be prizes for people who hop along .. hidden on blogs throughout the hop so make sure you leave a comment on every blog!

Now head on over to Gin's blog

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

I am entering this card into the following challenge
Scrapbook Sisters Challenge # 76 - Anything Goes
Bearly-Mine Challenge # 27 - Dots
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge # 2 - Ribbon and/or Lace

Spesch Designer Stamps - New Release - 3 or 4

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

Friday Sketch Challenge - 8th Challenge

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)