Mad for Markers - Big Day Tobie

This month we at  Mad for Markers  are running the challenge of Masculine colours and I can tell you now mine don't usually get a workout! 

I have used SOG 'Big Day Tobie' for my Inspiration to you.

Copic Colours Used

Hair - E33, E35, E37

Skin and cheeks - E50, E51, E11, R20

Shirt - C0, C3

Vest and Shoes - YG61, YG63

Jeans, Eys and Plate - B41, B45

Cake - E30, E31, E35, E37, B45, YG63, Y15, R27

Additional Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Some Odd Girl ' Big Day Tobie'
Colouring: Copics as above
Card Stock: Kraft Card

Patterned Paper: Papercraft Masculine papers

 Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders Oval
Embellishments: Kaiser Gem, Doodlebug cardstock stickers, 3D Crystal Lacquer and KindyGlitz

I am entering this into the following challenges

Sketches by Carly Challenge # 56 - Sketch
Cards for men Challenge # 10 - Kicking Back
Lollipop Crafts Challenge # 80 - Cards for Him
Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge - Anything Goes
Allsorts Challenge # 154 - Cards for a man or boy

Big Day Tobie' 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 - R or RV Markers

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

Spesch Designer Stamps - Halloween Preview 1

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

Princess With Cake - SDT Work

After last weeks Spesch Designer Stamps fabulous new release last week I though I would remind you of some of their older images. This one is one of my favourites and I love creating with it!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps Digital 'Princess with Cake ' and A Muse Artstamp Happy Birthday stamps
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and plain
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye Stella and Rose Hazel papers
Inks: Printer and Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders scalloped and classic ovals
Embellishments: Misc flowers, dressmaking pearls, Kaiser Gems and KindyGlitz

I am entering this into these challenges
- iCopic Challenge # 38 - Birthdays
- Creative Craft Challenge - Pretty Blossoms
- Cupcake Craft Challenge - Favourite # 61 Going Girly
- Come and Get it Challenges - Light Blue, Light Pink, Light Green
- Lollipop Crafts Challenge - Anything Goes
- Going Grey with Scrap-Creations Challenge - Recipe (2 DP and 2 Embellishments)
- Digital Tuesday Challenge # 119 - Spellbound (1 or more spellbinders)

Happy Crafting
Sam xx