Mmummmy

Halloween is the theme over on Crafters Café, check it out:  crafterscafeblogchallenge

and what better image than Marky Mummy from 
robynsfetish.com/shop


I coloured the image with Copics, cut it out and used 3D foam to stick it on (he really does look like he's coming forward!  The background is folded, torn, sanded, inked and stamped on, using up left over bits (especially the purple which had some crinkles in it already).

Image:
Stamps: Woodware
Diecut: Provocraft/Cuttlebug

Shared on challenges:

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glitternsparklechallenge-212 Halloween
thecraftyaddictschallenge-27 ag Halloween
pileitonchallenge-120-scraps
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2016/10/ag-no-109.html
inkychicks-74-too-cute-to-spook

Pumpkin Cat

Cats love to hide amongst the pumpkins.  Cats like to play in the pumpkins.  Cats like to snooze in the pumpkins.

I coloured the Pumpkin image with Copics.  Then stamped the cat on manila card, embellished with white gel pen, then put in shadows with Copics.

Image: Eureka
Stamp: Inkadinkadoo
EF: Cuttlebug


Shared on challenges:
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thecraftyaddicts challenge-27
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craftyfriendschallenge-43anythinggoes
qkrstampede-challenge-215-halloween
fussyandfancychallenge-175 autumn

Spooky-boo

I only do hallowe'en cards for the grandchildren, but they like spooky ones - no pretty-pretty for them!

I primped up the image with Glossy Accents on the hat and raised it with 3D foam, used a bit of tatty tulle under, black sequins and some diecut spiders on a fabulously purple and orange paper.



Image: CardMakingWorld Printables
Diecuts: Provocraft/Cuttlebug
Also: Glossy Accents, black sequins, tulle, Kindyglitz


Shared on challenges:

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creataliciouschallenges-101-anything-goes-with halloween
starstampz spooky-or-cute-halloween-harvest-andcolours
disdigidesignschallenge halloween-andor-colors-orange-black
qkrstampedechallenge-215-halloween

Hallow Tree

What a lovely selection of diecuts for Halloween.  The die has a matching EF - vavavoom!


All Dies & EF: Provocraft/Cuttlebug
Paper: Cardmaking & Papercraft Magazine Bonus Papers
Cobweb stamp: Woodware


Shared on challenges:
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cinspirations-260-halloween-fall
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creativeknockouts-embossing
craftycalendar october-challenge-Halloween
southerngirlschallenge punches-dies-team-trace
diesruschallenge-59-fall-including-halloween

Scary Coffee

I started out to make this as a really CAS card and it just took on a life of it's own!   Scary huh? Still a little bit CAS though.

Image:
coloured with Copics
Digi Sentiment: Useless Trinkets
Diecut banner: Spellbinders
Diecut bat: Cuttlebug



The card is cor'dinations with pale purple centre, crushed and sanded.   A bit of Kindyglitz on heart.






Shared on challenges:

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cinspirations -260-halloween-fall
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cutecardthursday-448-halloween
disdigidesignschallenge halloween-andor-colors-orange-black
glitternsparklechallenge-211
craftycalendar october-challenge-Halloween
diesruschallenge challenge-59-fall-including-halloween

Flower Cart

Embossing is the theme at Die Cut Divas; this is the first embossing folder I got, and I still really like it and use it a lot.
To see what my teamies and our challengers have created, go to: die-cut-divas

This image 'flower cart' is from our sponsor  The Stamping Boutique:
http://www.thestampingboutique.com

These are not colours I would normally use, but I wanted to try this primary combination. I like its bright cheeriness.

Image: The Stamping Boutique- Flower Cart
Coloured with Copics
EF: Cuttlebug
Label die: X-Cut
Doily die: Couture Creations
Leaf die: Couture Creations
Cloud & rain stamps: Close to my Heart
Thanks stamp: Rosie's
Stash: ribbon, WinkOfStella, gems

Shared on challenges:
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polkadoodle-42-anything-goes
fabnfunkychallenge-323-fabulous-flowers
open-mindedcraftingfunchallenge-10-thanks-thanksgiving
allsortschallenge-386-sparkle-and-shine

Stella in ICU

Come And Get It challenge theme this week is HUMOUR, check out my teamies work here, and join in yourself:
http://cagichallenge


Now, when you're sick nothing makes you feel a bit better than something to make you laugh.

Our sponsor is the wonderful Bugaboo Stamps with some hilarious images available; you can get this image here:
http://bugaboostamps.com/Stella-Nursing--ICU_p_1761.html

Image: Bugaboo
Sentiment: made on computer & punched
Arrow die:
Stash: paper & card, ribbon

Shared on challenges:
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inspirationdestinationchallenge-108
brownsugarchallenge-221-anything-goes
craftyfriendschallenge -43-anything-goes
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Magical Pumpkins

Pumpkins pumpkins everywhere!

I combined a digi image with stamped images, coloured with Copics, and embossed with gold.

Pumpkin Image: Mo's Digital Pencil
Broomstick, stars, sentiment stamps: Woodware
Edges inked with Distress Inks.

Shared on challenges:

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thecraftyaddictschallenge-26
carabbiemomentsofcraftchallenge-104
qkrstampede-challenge-213-pumpkins
creataliciouschallenges-101-anything-goes-with Halloween
craftycalendarchallengeoctober-halloween
getcreativechallenges-black-orange
tuesdaythrowdown-316 Festive Pumpkins
craftysentiments anything-goes-challenge_18
deepoceanchallengeblog-140-halloween

Thinking of you Unky

Over on Crafters Café the challenge is 'using a new- to-you technique'.  Check out all the techniques the team have tried for this challenge:
crafterscafeblogchallenge

This great image is from The East Wind and there are lots of cute and quirky images there:
theeastwind

I tried embossing with a die and then used it as a stencil to ink over with distress ink (I masked the image first) to make a frame for the image, then used a larger size to diecut the frame out. 
On the base card, I used a background stars die on blue card and backed it with silver paper, and added silver stars to the topper that I made with the die embossing and stencilling.

Image: The East Wind - thinking of you Unky
Coloured with Copics
Nesting Die: Spellbinders
Background Die:
Also: silver stars
Shared on challenges:
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lilpatchofcraftyfriends challenge-44
polkadoodle week-40-anything-goes

Sketch Poppies

Now you all know I love sketches and this week Come And Get It theme is a sketch, check it out:
http://cagichallenge

Our sponsor is the fabulous A Day For Daisies, and here's a quick link to the image:
http://adayfordaisies.com/stamps/flowers-garden/jar-of-wild-poppies

I coloured the image with Copics, and layered various card and papers. I really like this autumn-y colour combination.

Image: A Day For Daisies
Journalling card: Rosie's
Sentiment stamp: My Favorite Things
Doily die: Marianne
Scallop die: Couture Creations
Stash, deco.paper, card, gems, washi tape

Shared on challenges:
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craftyfriendschallengeblog- challenge-42 autumn colours
deepoceanchallenge -139-favorite-season
lilpatchofcraftyfriends challenge-43

Swinging Birthday

EMBOSS EMBOSS EMBOSS say the Die Cut Divas this month, check it out here:
http://die-cut-divas.blogspot.co.nz/

This Playing on the Swings image is from The Stamping Boutique:
http://www.thestampingboutique

Firstly, I letterpress embossed the background linen card (EF inked with Distress Ink iced spruce), leaving the embossing folder up a bit so I had a flat bit at the bottom for stamping. the sentiment is stamped with Versamark ink, and gold EP.  I coloured him then cut him out.  I sliced a slit at the bottom of his hand and  the top of the swing seat to thread the cord through for the swing rope.

Image: The Stamping Boutique
Sentiment stamp: DoCrafts
EF: Cuttlebug

Single Layer Flower

Single layer cards are always a challenge, so if you're up for it check out
http://cagichallenge.blogspot.co.nz/

Our sponsor this month is Bagaboo and this lovely image is one of three that I separated out, enlarged and printed directly onto the base cardstock.  I masked the image and sponged Milled Lavender and Tattered Rose Distress Inks over the background, then spritzed with water, blotted and dried, and stamped with a small butterfly.  The sentiment is stamped and a stitched line is embossed and inked.


I must confess this is effort #3, because of booboos I made when inking.

Image: Bugaboo - http://www.bugaboostamps.com/floral-trio-frame-1_p_4040.html
Coloured with Copics
EF: Sizzix
Sentiment stamp:
Wink of Stella on butterfly

Fishing Boy

Over at the Die Cut Divas the challenge is fall/fall holidays.  What better thing to do that time of year but go fishing.



Check out the challenge and my teamies work:
http://die-cut-divas



Our sponsor this month is Frantic Stamper, and you can check out the huge range of products, including this stamp, here:
http://www.franticstamper.com


Stamp: Paper Artsy - Boy with fish
Journalling label: Rosies
Die: Sizzix/Tim Holtz
Dotty background stamp: Hero Arts
Stash: gauze, fishscale sequins

Buttons Missing You

Crafters Café theme this time is BUTTONS, so jog on over and have a look at my teamies work:
http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/

And our sponsor Angies Cards
can be found here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AngiesCardsandDigis

I looked for appropriate buttons, before I decided on the colour scheme - what better than a whale and a couple of bubbles.   Then coloured the image with Copics and cut it out. He looks really sad so I chose to make it a 'miss you' card.

Image: Angies - Boy in pool
Diecut waves: Memory Box
Sentiment: DieNamics
Other from stash: papers, buttons.

Polka Dottie

Polka Dottie likes icecream and balloons, and it is so perfect for a birthday.

Polka Dots is the theme for Come And Get It this time, come and go dotty:
cagichallenge

This cute image is from our sponsor Star Stampz:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/268144350/balloons-and-ice-cream-digital-stamp?ref=shop_home_active_2

I printed her out on white card (edges punched) and on two dotty papers, and then paper pieced after colouring with Copics. The sentiment stamp fitted perfectly into the front balloon, and a little heart charm tied with ribbon, and of course a touch of Kindyglitz.

Image: StarStampz
Sentiment stamp: Fundamentals
Punch: Fiskars
Stash: charm, ribbon, kindyglitz

Shared  with challenges:
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Now is the time

This month at Die Cut Divas is Fall/fall holidays, come and join us:
http://die-cut-divas.blogspot.co.nz/

Our sponsor is Frantic Stamper - they have a huge range of products and you can get the image I used here:
http://www.franticstamper.com/

I wanted to use the leaves for her hair, so punched various kinds from assorted scraps, laying them out like rapunzel. I like torn edges and this card tore beautifully leaving a paler tone.

Stamp: Finnabair

Die: Sizzix/Tim Holtz

Also punches, gems



Shared on challenges:

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Choccy Bites

Who doesn't like chocolate?  Hmm I thought so.

Crafters Café theme this time is two patterned papers - join in here:
http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/

and our sponsor is Bloobell
https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/BloobelStamps

I actually used four patterned papers, but you can only see the patterns on two of them.  I coloured the image with Copics then cut it out. Circle and doilys are diecut - did you notice they are chocolate and caramel?  A couple of freebie downloads from the net for tickets and a sprinkle of - you guessed it - milk- and dark-chocolate coloured sequins.

Image: Bloobell digi
Circle die: Spellbinders
Doily die: Nellie
Other: Ticket freebies from the net, sequins

Shared on challenges:
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends/2016/08/challenge-40
inspirationdestinationchallengeblogAG-NO-101

Waterfall butterflies

Just fluttering by with my first ever waterfall card.  They always look so complex, but in fact are a lot easier than they look.  I thought the panels looked a bit like wings, which inspired the butterflies.

I used a tutorial from Splitcoast Stampers and also looked at some youtube videos.

Stamped butterflies: R&R Pocock Ltd
Coloured with Copics
EF: Craft Concepts
Stash items: two tones of yellow card, eyelets, Wink of Stella, ribbon













Shared on challenges:

http://inkychicks.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-71-lots-of-butterflies.html
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/fussy-and-fancy-challenge-171-lets-fly.html
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/anything-with-wings-challenge.html
http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-136-things-with-wings.html
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft2016/08/challenge-101
craftysentiments2016/08/lots-of-layers-challenge

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:
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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

:

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

Steampink

Miss SteamPink:


Lovely in Pink is the theme at Come And Get It challenges, join in here:
http://cagichallenge.blogspot.co.nz/


Sponsor    
Steampunk_Bestie_By_Sherri_Baldy



Image: My Besties -Steam punk
EF:
Die:
Edge Punch:
Tag die:
Stash: flower, ribbon, silver cord, silver mirror card



Shared on challenges:
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/challenge-98.html
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/152-anything-goes-paper-shelter.html
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/AG-NO-96.html
http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/tuesday-throwdown-304-happy-birthday.html

Dancing Bears

Isn't this couple gorgeous?





I think they'd be pretty cute for an anniversary or an older persons wedding or maybe even an engagement.  Any occasion with a little sparkle ... and you know one of my fave embellishments is sparkle!










Image: Di's Digis
Coloured with Copics
EF: Sizzix
From stash: gems, Wink of Stella, Kindyglitz.






Shared on challenges:
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/animals-acting-like-humans-challenge.html
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/animals-challenge.html
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/challenge-98.html
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/week-374-touch-of-sparkle.html
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/challenge-37-favourite-embellishment.html
http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/anything-goes-with-team-trace.html

Floral Ring

Glitter-Glitter-Glitter with the Divas in July!  

I used sponsor Bugaboo's image Flower Tag 1 (link below) coloured with Copics.
The outside of the flower is glittered with ArtDeco Glamour Dust which looks just like fine sugar.

The sentiment die includes the butterfly which I cut twice and doubled - the dark wine on top with a lighter rose pink underneath because the middle of the butterfly lifts.










Image:  http://www.bugaboostamps.com/Flower-Tags--Tag-1_p_656.html
Diecut: Creative Dies

EF: Don't know
Glitter: ArtDeco Glamour Dust


Click on for a closer look.







Shared on challenges:
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/AG-NO-95.html
http://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/challenge-20.html
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/challenge-98.html
http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/challenge-95-anything-goes-with.html

You're a Star

This is for my daughter (she is a star anyway) who has just passed her final trade exam, while running a household with two kids and a more-than-fulltime job, setting up a business of her own AND charity fundraising.  You're a star Lauren !!


Stripes or checks is the theme at

http://cagichallenge.blogspot.co.nz/

and the sponsor image I have used is:

http://www.makeitcrafty.com/rockstar-singer-digi-stamp.html

I coloured the image with Copics, then added glitter to her outfit.  I cut the striped paper so it left a cone shape for the spotlight and inked the edge of the spotlight and the edges of the paper with Distress Ink.  Printed the sentiment on the computer, diecut the star, glittered it, and matted onto silver mirror card.  This looks just like my daughter.

Image: Make It Crafty-Rockstar Singer

Star die: Sizzix

Glitter: DecoArt Glamour Dust

Mirror card, Copics, paper from stash

Shared on challenges:

http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/ch-43-celebrations-and-winners-of-ch-42.html
http://starstampz.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/celebrations-challenge-and-dt-call.html
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/challenge-197.html
http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/pile-it-on-112-use-your-favorite-colors.html
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/anything-goes-challenge.html
http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/1st-july-2016-classic-design-team-open.html

CAS Leaf

At The Crafters Cafe the challenge this time is CAS.
check out what my DTeamies have done:
http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/


Sponged colour onto leaf with Distress Inks, spritzed & dabbed (ink lifting technique), scored and folded the leaf then inked the ridges and edges.  Embossed the card using a strip EF in a stitched zigzag pattern, then stamped leaf on background using ghosting technique and painted over wink of Stella to look frosty.  Simple stamped sentiment.

Image: MelonHeadz lineart
EF:
Leaf stamp:
Sentiment stamp:

Also check out Sponsor Melonhead's site, so many cute and funky images.  This image is: 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/157665532/melonheadz-monthly-line-art?ref=shop_home_active_66

Shared on Challenges:
https://modsquadchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/distress-ink-lifting.html
http://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/challenge-202-make-your-mark.html
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/challenge-120.html
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/challenge-372-14th-of-july-thank-you.html
http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/319-anything-goes.html
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/anything-goes-challenge.html