YAY

Party party party!
Summer holiday is the theme over at Die Cut Divas this month:  http://die-cut-divas.blogspot.co.nz/

I used Simply B's image: http://simplybstamps.net/item_3658/Confetti-London-Digi.htm

I think this image looks like a party in progress, happy and fun.  I coloured with Copics, then her top is masked and stamped with a crosshatch pattern.  I used the wonky circles because they kind of look like bubbles (maybe champagne).  I like the look of the mixed colour gems to echo the confetti and streamers in the image.

Image: Simply B
Wonky Stitch Circle Dies: DieNamics
EF: Craft Concepts
Sentiment Stamp: Heidi Swapp
Texture stamp:
Also: gems, kindyglitz

Shared on challenges:
ooh-la-la-creationschallenges/2016/08/challenge-212
sweetstampinchallengeblog2016/08/no-designer-paper

Umbrella Fun

Check out the 'Black & White & One' challenge at Come And Get It:
http://cagichallenge.blogspot.co.nz/

Sami Stamps are the sponsor and such beautiful designs make it hard to choose, have a look here:
http://samistampsshop.blogspot.co.nz/p/flowers-and-spring.html
I printed the image out twice, and cut one out to use as a mask.  With temporary adhesive I stuck it over the final image and rubbed Distress Inks over making the colour more intense at the bottom.  Then I spritzed and sprinkled water over leaving it a minute or so before blotting it off, as this leaves lovely watermarks.  For the splatter, I watered down black acrylic paint and just flicked it over. 
Matted it onto black card when dry.  The black & white patterned paper is glued straight onto the black base card - don't you think it looks like those mindfulness drawings that are the rage at the moment?  Even at the ripe old age of 67 I still love splashing in puddles!

Image: Sami Stamps  "Umbrella Splash"
Paper: Creativ
Also: Distress Ink Broken China, Black acrylic paint, sequins

Shared on challenges:
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-213-blackwhite-and-splash-of.html
http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-97-anything-goes-with.html
http://cas-ualfridays.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/cfc155-black-white-with-pop-of-color.html
http://casology.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/week-212-fun.html
http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/anything-goes-team-trace.html

The Hello Piggy

Black and white and one.  I was so pleased to find the piggy coloured paper for this card to send to a friend.

Image: From the Heart Stamps
coloured with Copics
Sentiment stamp: Verve
Die frame: Spellbinders
Other stuff from my stash.



Shared on challenges:

http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-97-anything-goes-with.html
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-440-wordsnumbers.html
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-213-blackwhite-and-splash-of.html
http://cas-ualfridays.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/cfc155-black-white-with-pop-of-color.html
http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/322-wordsletters-on-background.html
https://modsquadchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/teachers-pet-use-pet-or-animal.html

Mice Time

Summer holiday challenge on the Die Cut Divas challenge blog - check out the Diva's work here:  http://die-cut-divas.blogspot.co.nz/

I used sponsor Simply B's image:
http://simplybstamps.net/item_1194/Louie-Lola-Limited-Digi.htm

I coloured with Copics, added Wink of Stella for the high spots on her dress, and used a monochrome colour palette.  The embossing folder is an oldie and I decided to use it on its side  - I have always used it landscape before.

Image: Simply B
EF: Cuttlebug Wens Window
Sentiment: typed on the computer
Also: patterned paper, gems

Shared on challenges:

http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-38-and-winners-of-challenge-37.html
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-40.html
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-188-anything-goes.html

Bling Winnie

Crafters Café challenge this time?  BLING!
http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/

Sponsor is Polkadoodles:
http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/winnie-wonderland-printable-digital-stamp-download/


Image: Polkadoodles - Winnie Wonderland
coloured with Copics
Sentiment: Hastings Rubber Stamps
Ribbon, gems from stash.




Shared on challenges:

http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-38-and-winners-of-challenge-37.html
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-188-anything-goes.html
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-201.html
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/week-32-anything-goes-polkadoodles.html

Owl Congrats

Look hoo's graduating, hoo's a clever clogs?

This week its Dies/Punches at Come And Get It challenges, check it out:
http://cagichallenge.blogspot.co.nz/

and I have used a clever image from our sponsor Bugaboo:
http://www.bugaboostamps.com/Bird-Greetings--Graduating_p_1260.html


I diecut the base card and under laid some orange spotted paper - boom!  The owl is coloured with Copics, cut out, then Glossy Accents on the eyes, which really makes them pop.

Image:  Bugaboo
Diecut background: Sizzix
Die sentiment: Sizzix
Paper from stash, Glossy Accents.

Shared on challenges:
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-211-anything-goes.html
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-38-and-winners-of-challenge-37.html
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-100.html
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-201.html
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-188-anything-goes.html

Unicorn wisdom

Such a cute unicorn.

Edges of panel and sentiment label inked.  Image coloured with Copics.

Digi image & sentiment: Useless Trinkets
Newsprint stamp: Hero Arts
Border stamp:  Fanciful Rubber Stamps
Label diecut: Spellbinders
Sequins


Shared on challenges:

http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-200.html
http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/pile-it-on-114-make-your-own-background.html#
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/AG-NO-98.html
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-376-11th-of-august-anything.html
http://starstampz.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/add-sentiment.html
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-211-anything-goes.html
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/week-32-anything-goes-polkadoodles.html

Summer Vacation - Surf's Up

Summer Vacation is the theme this month at Die Cut Divas challenge:
http://die-cut-divas.blogspot.co.nz/

And the sponsor is Simply B Stamps:
http://simplybstamps.net/item_3727/Lifeguard-Christian-Digi.htm


I coloured the digi with Copics.  Diecut it using  a Spellbinders label, and then using the smaller sizes, die cut in sky blue, turquoise and sand colours.
A bit of sunshine, shells and some embossed waves - what a super way to spend the summer.

Image: Simply B Stamps
Label Die: Spellbinders
EF: Sizzix waves
Sentiment:  Rosie's
Sun die: DieNamics
Shell dies: Cuttlebug

shared on challenges:
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/challenge-187-anything-goes-woptional_31.html
http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/challenge-96-anything-goes-with.html
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/anything-goes-challenge.html
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/AG-NO-97.html
http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/321-on-beach.html
http://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-21.html

Little Patch Puppy

Flowers are the theme at the Crafters Café, check out the challenge here:
http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/

and the image is from All Dressed Up:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/153915400/little-patch-puppy?ref=shop_home_active_54



The puppy is coloured with copics, patches painted with Wink of Stella clear, and the eyes and nose with Glossy Accents.


Image: All Dressed Up - Little Patch Puppy
Diecut frame & Oval:
Flower die:
Word die:
Star punch:
From stash: gems, patterned paper

shared on challenges:
http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/anything-goes.html
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/animals-challenge.html
http://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/challenge-20.html
http://inkychicks.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/challenge-70-use-5-or-more-flowers.html

Get lost ... be found

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Vacations  ...  I just want to travel.
Die Cut Divas this month is vacations, check out the Divas: http://die-cut-divas.blogspot.co.nz/

I coloured the image with Copics, then cut it out.  Some Distress Ink stencilled colourful dots, an 'explore your world' stamp, a couple of tickets and off we go!



Image: Simply B Glam Rock Rio
http://simplybstamps.net/item_3663/Glam-Rock-Rio-Digi.htm
Stamp:
Diecut tickets: Sizzix
Stencil: Kaisercraft
Paper from stash
Corner punch:

Shared on challenges:


http://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/challenge-20.html
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/152-anything-goes-paper-shelter.html
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/challenge-209-anything-goes.html
http://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/week-30-anything-goes-polkadoodles.html
http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/anything-goes.html

Kiss the Cook

There's no treat for me like someone else doing the cooking!  I'd kiss anyone who did it!

Barbecuing is such a summer treat anyway and the smells and sounds of that sizzle ... OMG I'm salivating already.  We are in the middle of winter here in NZ so I'm looking forward to those sounds of summer - bees, and barbecues.
I know some folk are into the sweet treats of summer but savoury is my thing, onion marmalade on an angus pattie, with red onions and drippy cheese......

Image: Bugaboo, coloured with Copics
Paper: Heidi Grace
Sentiment: made on the computer
Diecut edge: Spellbinders
Diecut label: Spellbinders with inked edge
Heart: is a drop out bit from a die



Shared on challenges:


http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/summerstop.html
http://cinspirations.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/challenge-255-extended-summer-challenge.html
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/challenge-374-28th-of-july-summer.html
http://starstampz.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/summer-treats-challenge.html
http://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/week-30-anything-goes-polkadoodles.html
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/challenge-187-anything-goes-woptional_31.html