Poppies for Poppy

This fortnight at  The Squirrel and the Fox  the challenge is 'Spring or Autumn'.  Our sponsor is Oak Pond Creations and as always there is a prize up for grabs...this time with 3 OPC digis for the taking.

I have decided to go with Spring as we are just starting with the lovely Spring flowers in my little part of the world.

Card Specs 

Stamp/Image: Stamping Bella 'Lulu loves Poppies'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Carta Bella 'Summer Lovin'

 Inks: Memento 'Tuxedo Black'

 Die Cuts: Sizzix 'Easy Peasy Alphabet' Decorative Strip

 Embellishments: Kaiser Gems and 3D Crystal Lacquer

I am going to enter this into the following challenges:
Crafter's Cafe Challenge # 77 - Square Cards Only
Craft Your Passion Challenge #  226- Use at lease 3 Patterned Papers

Little Miss Muffet Challenge # 92 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Challenge # 25 - Anything Goes

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

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

Hey Kaylee Journal

This month at   Mad for Markers are running an off the page challenge...so no cards and layouts here.  I must admit I freaked out a little by this challenge myself as I love making the odd card and don't stem away from it much at all.  

Well this week I covered my Journal I use to record my copic colours used of my favourite cards and I am quite pleased with the outcome.  I will now be covering all my journals and my DD has already put a request to make her one!

 

A little  close Up!

 One of it standing up and the mess on my desk...hehe

All those lovely copics used.

 

Additional Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Some Odd Girl 'Hey Kaylee' Set
Colouring: Copics pictured above
Card Stock: Misc Plain and Bazzill Cardstock

Patterned Paper: Chatter Box 'Rosey Roses'

 Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black

 Die Cuts: Nil
Embellishments: Prima flowers, Kaiser Gems and KindyGlitz

 

I am entering this into the following challenges
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge # 70 - No Cards, Tags or ATCs
The Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge # 160 - The sketch
Moving Along with the times Challenge - Anything but a card

Try It On Tuesdays Challenge - Anything Goes
Craft your passion Challenge # 114- Anything Goes

Some Odd Girl Stamps 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

Mad for Markers - April Showers

It is the third week of the Mad for Markers April Showers Challenge.  This week I decided to cut the rubber on my Cheeky Beach stamp as we are still getting warm weather and I feel like being at the beach although I am sure it will be turning to showers by the end of the week!

Copic Colours

Skin - E11, E50, E51
Hair - E30, E31, E33, E35, E37
Bathers and flower- RV21, RV23, RV25, 0

 Ball - Y15, YR12, RV25, YG06, V12, V15 and V17

Additional Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm ' Cheeky Beach'
Colouring: Copics as above
Card Stock: Bazzill and Shimmer Card
Patterned Paper: Echo Park 'Summer Days' Paper Pad
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black 

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders classic and scalloped circles
Embellishments: Kaiser Pearls, Prima flowers, Misc lace and 3D Crystal Lacquer.

I am entering this into the following challenges

Craft Room Challenge - Ink It
Craft Your Passion Challenge # 106 - Die Cuts and Punches
Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge - Anything Goes
Paper Sundaes Challenge # 116 - Anything Goes

Cheeky Beach 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? Colour Challenge

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.

Cupcake Inspirations # 118 - DT Work

This weeks sponsor for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge # 118 is Chi Chi Memories. They have sooo many super cute images it was hard to choose which one to make my card with!! One lucky person will win the Water Fun Stamp set by Chi Chi Memories!

Here is my card for this week

And this week's inspiration cupcakes

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Chi Chi Memories Digi Happy Carnival Candace Clown 1 and A Muse Artstamps Happy Birthday
Colouring: Computer with a little Copic highlights
Card Stock: Misc Plain and Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Kaiser Party Animals Paper Pad
Inks: Printer and Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Sullivans Label punch and Cuttlebug stars
Embellishments: DMC Cotton, Misc Gems and KindyGlitz

I am entering this into the following challenges
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge # 57 - Happy Birthday
Bearly-Mine Challenge # 14 - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion # 65 - Anything Goes

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - Preview 2

Today is the 2nd Preview for Spesch Designer Stamp's new release; due out on the 8th July. So without further ado let me introduce one of my favourites...... 'Mushroom Flower'


Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps ''Mushroom Flower'
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket Earth Love Mini Deck
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: NIL (abnormal for me not to use a die-cut!!!)
Embellishments:Kaiser gems, Misc Ribbon from my stash and KindyGlitz

I am entering this into these challenges
- Craft Your Passion Challenge # 65 - Anything Goes
- One Stitch At A Time Challenge # 69 - Use a Digi
- Sentimental Sundays Challenge # 62 - Anything Goes with a Sentiment
- 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 3!

Male - Runners Card

My boss doing his usual thing came to me yesterday and requested a card. The usual response when asked 'so when do you need it by?' was 'Tomorrow'. TOMORROW!! Nothing like giving me some notice.

The spec was a Male card with the name and age with a couple of runners on it.


Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Free Vector image of the net!
Colouring: Nil
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Urban Dot from the Aged&Confused Vagabond range
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Cricut Printing 101 Cartridge and a trusty carl corner punch
Embellishments: Kaiser gems and 3D Crystal Lacquer.

I have entered this into the following challenges...
- The House that Stamps built Challenge # -F2311 Sketch
- Paper Sundaes Challenge # 57 - Masculine Colours
- A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge # 140 - Birthday Wishes
- Craft Your Passion Challenge # 46 - Male card
- Karens Doodles Challenge # 51 - Masculine

Happy Crafting
Sam xx