Another Farewell....so soon after my last!

This week I'm saying a another sad farewell...this time to the awesome girls at Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge as my Guest Design Team term is up!  It has been great but unfortunately all good things must come to an end!

So for my final card with a challenge them of Whimsical/Fantasy I have used one of the sponsor's images - Make It Crafty called 'Fairy Dahlia'

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Make It Crafty 'Fairy Dahlia'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Echo Park 'beautiful Life

 Inks: Printer

 Die Cuts: Nil

 Embellishments: Misc thread, Misc flowers, Misc Rub-on, Kaiser Gems and kindyglitz

I am going to enter this in the following challenges

TBA

 

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at Crafty Catz Challenge blog.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

 

A Happy Hello

This fortnight at  The Squirrel and the Fox  the challenge is 'Anything Goes'....Yippee who doesn't like an Anything Goes challenge??  

The rather cool Make it Crafty is the sponsor with some digis up for grabs.

I have used Jacinta - Sitting Thinking from Make It Crafty for my card.

Card Specs 

Stamp/Image: Make It Crafty 'Jacinta - Sitting Thinking' Digi and Flourished 'Sentimental favourites'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Simole Stories 'Vintage Bliss'

 Inks: Printer and ColorBox Chalk 'Olive Pastel'

 Die Cuts: NIL

 Embellishments: The Robin's Nest Dew Drops

I am going to enter this into the following challenges:
ABC Challenge - Q is for Quote
Sister Act Card Challenge # 69 - Anything Goes
Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge # 47- Anything Goes
Bearly-Mine August Challenge - Anything Goes

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

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Let's Hear it for the Girls!

This fortnight at The Squirrel and The Fox the challenge is 'Let's hear it for the Girls' and actually we are shaking things up with this challenge running for a month.  So more time to get something in the draw.

 Our awesome sponsor is one of my favourites - Make It Crafty with a fabulous prize of a $10 gift  voucher and if you use a Make It Crafty image you have chance to win a second price...another $10 gift voucher.

So here is my Girlie card using MIC image: Emo - Emmeline Gift

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Make It Crafty 'Emo Emmeline Gift'

Colouring: Copic

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Echo Park 'Here & Now'

 Inks: Printer ans Tim Holtz 'Salty Ocean' Distress Ink

 Die Cuts: Nil

 Embellishments:  Prima flowers, Kaiser Pearls and an old fashioned label maker

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

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Something Spooled at the Squirrel and the Fox

This week at The Squirrel and the Fox the challenge is 'Something Spooled' and our sponsor is the awesome Make It Crafty.

I believe this is a two fantastic prize on offer this fortnight so get some cards happening.

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Make It Crafty 'Over the Threshold'

Colouring: Copic

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Pebbles Inc 'Yours truly'

 Inks: Printer

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders'Floral Ovals'

 Embellishments:  Misc organsa (My spooled item), Kaiser Gems and Rub-ons.

I am going to enter this into the following challenges

Card Makin Mamas Challege # 81 - Stack it Up (3 or more layers)
Sister Act Card Challenge # 45 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Wedding or Anniversary

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

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

Violet to support Hodgkin's Lymphoma

It's a very special challenge at  The Squirrel and the Fox  this week as the challenge is 'Violet'.  Violet in support of Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

My heart and thoughts are with the kids and families that are fighting this terrible disease.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Make It Crafty.  I have used 'Melody' to give those Hodgkin's Lymphoma fighters some Hope!

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Make It Crafty 'Melody'

Colouring: Copic

Card Stock: Plain, Kraft and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Kaiser Craft 'Lilac Avenue'

 Inks: Printer

 Die Cuts:Nil

 Embellishments: Kaiser Gems,  Prima flowers and Tim Holtz 'Adage Tickets'

I am going to enter this into the following challenges
MarkerPOP Challenge # 34 - Anything Goes

Crafty Girls Challenge # 6 - Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge # 71 - Anything Goes
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge # 193 - Anything Goes
Make It Monday # 166 - Always Anything Goes

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

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Whimsical with Make It Crafty

This fortnight at The Squirrel and the Fox it is Whimsical time and our fab sponsor is Make It Crafty.

So to make my card this week I used not one but two MIC digital Stamps - 'Whimsical Flowers' and Fluttering Sapphire'.  And I should say it took me hours to colour!

 

Copic Colours Used
Greens - YG01, YG06, YG17, YG23, YG67
Purples - BV000, BV00, BV11, BV13, BV31
Yellows - Y02, Y13, Y15, Y38
Reds - R22, R35, R46
Browns- E00, E11, E33, E43, E31, E74, E50, E44, E47, E79
Blacks & Greys - W1, W3, C0, C8, 100
Outlining - B00

Card Specs

Stamp/Image:  MIC digital Stamps - 'Whimsical Flowers' and Fluttering Sapphire'.

Colouring: Copic

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Nil

 Inks: Printer and Versafine 'Onyx Black'

 Die Cuts: Martha Stewart border punch

 Embellishments:  Misc ribbon, kaiser pearls and KindyGlitz

I didn't get a chance to enter this into any challenges although I did use this one as my entry into the Make It Crafty DT call.  Wish me luck please!

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

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

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