Anyone for Anya? Colour Challenge

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is a yummy one! All the chocolate flavours.....mmm making my hungry!!

Here is the colour inspiration picCard Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Miss Any Bags'
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: DCWV Sweet Stack
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Vivid Taupe
Die Cuts: Sullivan's label punch
Embellishments: Misc Ribbon, Kaiser Pearls, Misc paper doiley, Kaiser Bazzill Basic Rub-Ons and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Crafting When we can Challenge - Female Birthday
2 Sisters Challenge # 65 - Anything Goes
Crafts and me Challenge # 60 - Birthday
Mad for Markers Challenge - Anything Goes

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - Alice in Zombieland

Spesch Designer Stamps had a surprise release today - Alice in Zombieland brought to you by the fab designer Max.

Here are my Zombie creations

Zombiealice
Queen
Madhatter
Chesire

And all together
Note - that all the quotes on the cards are from one version or another of Alice in Wonderland!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps Zombieland digi release
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill, plain and Kraft
Patterned Paper: Misc dictionary pages
Die Cuts: NIL
Embellishments: Kaiser Gems, Misc Clock charm and Misc heart sticker

I am entering these into the following challenges
2 Sisters Challenge # 65 - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz Challenge # 108 - Use a digital Image
Cupcake Craft Challenge # 167 - Textalicious
Scrappy Frogs Challenge - Kraft Card Stock
Mark's Finest Papers Challenge # 81 - Favourite Technique (mine would be distressing)
Digital Tuesday Challenge # 136 - Anything Goes

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 - 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

Spesch Designer Stamps - Christmas Release - 4 of 4

And last but definitely not the least..'Santa Girl'

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Santagirl' Digi Stamp
Colouring: Printer and Copics
Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill
Patterned Paper: KaiserCraft Be Merry Collection
Inks: Printer and Vivid 'Taupe'
Die Cuts: Nil
Embellishments: Bella Journalling Spot Pad, MM Kids trims, Misc present cut-outs, Misc Swirl Rub-Ons, MM Noel Rub-Ons and Misc bow (saved off a bon-bon from the 1990s...maybe not that long ago!!)

I am entering this in the following challenges
Christmas Inspirations Challenge # 36 - Bows
Crimbo Crackers Challenge # 1 - Christmas - Anything Goes


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

Spesch Designer Stamps - Christmas Release - 3 of 4

Personally my favourite....'Mistletoe'

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Mistletoe' Digi Stamp
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Hot of the Press 'Forever Christmas Cards' Stack
Inks: Printer and Vivid 'Olive' ink
Die Cuts: NIl
Embellishments: Kaiser Pearls, KindyGlitz, Hot of the Press 'Forever Christmas Cards' Stack and Misc Christmas decoration

I am entering this in the following challenges
Crimbo Crackers Challenge # 1 - Christmas - Anything Goes

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

Spesch Designer Stamps - Christmas Release - 2 of 4

The next introduction is for 'Present'

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Present' Digi Stamp and Misc sentiment
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill
Patterned Paper: KaiserCraft Be Merry Collection
Inks: Printer and Vivid 'Taupe'
Die Cuts: Marianne Creatables Florish
Embellishments: Paper doiley, Kindy Glitz and The Robin's nest dew drops

I am entering this in the following challenges
PaperCrafting Journey Challenge # 22 - 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 TODAY.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - Christmas Release - 1 of 4

Today Spesch Designer Stamps is releasing their latest Digi stamp range by Jessica and I have to tell you that I loved working with them all. But a terrible reminder that Christmas is not that far away and I haven't started any preparations!

Firstly let me introduce a little cheeky Gingerbread.

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Gingerbread' Digi Stamp
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill
Patterned Paper: KaiserCraft Be Merry Collection and DCVW 'Celebration' Stack
Inks: Printer and Vivid 'Taupe'
Die Cuts: Kaiser Be Merry Die Cuts
Embellishments: Kaiser Pearls, KindyGlitz and Misc Buttons

I am entering this in the following challenges
PaperCrafting Journey Challenge # 22 - 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 TODAY.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Thanksgiving Challenge

It's official....this is my first Thanksgiving card that I have ever made! I know this may sound odd but I will remind you that here in Australia it's not a tradition....yet (never know what will come!) So having said that I hope this is in line with your American Thanksgiving cards!!??!!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm Harvest Gigi
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: First Edition 'Desert Blooms' PP
Inks: Printer and Vivid Taupe
Die Cuts: Creative Memories Circles punch, Carl 1" punch and Magnolia #4 Leaf and Swirl Doohickey
Embellishments: Misc Button, Jillibean soup twine, 3D Glossy Accents and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Crafty Catz Challenge # 107 - Anything Goes
Simply Create Challenge # 55 - Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins
Going Grey with Scrap-Creations Challenge - Pumpkins

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Shaped Card Challenge

This weeks Anyone for Anya? challenged is to make a shaped card. I must admit I was in a state of panic when I saw that is what I needed to produce! I did enjoy this challenge in the end and I am happy with the result!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: CC Designs 'Flower Power' Digi Set
Colouring: Copics and Spicas
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye Playful Posies Short Stack
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Martha Cricut Lacy Labels Cartridge and Spellbinder scalloped circle
Embellishments: Prima Flowers, Bella Brad, Misc Rub-On, Kaiser pearls, Misc lace 3D and KindyGlitz

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

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