Winter Warmer

We have two choices this time:  STEAMPUNK or RIBBON/LACE, how easy is that?  Check out the design team's take on these and have a go yourself, here:  crafterscafeblogchallenge


Thanks to Sheepski for providing this cosy image.  Get it here:  winter-warmer-image-no-183

Image: Sheepski - winter-warmer-image-no-183
Coloured with Copics
Die: unbranded
Stencil:
Misted: :Lindys Silver
Distress inks: Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick
Sentiment: Hero Arts
Scraps of lace and ribbon, gold pen, white pigment pen, KindyGlitz






We are in the middle of winter with a cold Antarctic blast at the moment, so cosy up!


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Curly Moo

At 2 Crafty Critter Crazies, our entries must feature critters, critters, critters.   Check out the design team's inspiration here:  2craftycrittercrazies



Thanks to  Sheepski Designs for this adorable highland Moo.  Get it here:  curly-image-no-172











Image: Sheepski Designs - curly-image-no-172
Coloured with Copics
Sentiment stamp:
Nesting stitched dies; unbranded
banners cut from scraps of p.paper
Glossy Accents (nose and eye), white pigment pen

I thought the coloured strips looked a bit like the winners ribbons they give at an agricultural show.

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Get Well Kisses

I had fun colouring this sweet image from HouseMouse, and thought it perfect for a get well card ... you know ... the "kiss it better" saying.

Image: House Mouse coloured with pencils
Images from HouseMouse CD set
2 dies (edge and label): Spellbinders
Sentiment stamp (embossed): magazine freebie
Also: ribbon, gems



Click on for a closer look











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Bitz 1

For July our little NZ internet cardswap group had a bitz swap.  We had to select bits and pieces we have lying around in the 'bitz box' on our desk and send it to someone who makes a card with at least 3 of the bitz and sends it back.

I used 10 of the bitz. All I added of my own is the black mat and the white embossed background.










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Here are the bitz sent to me:

Bunny Pile

The Crafters Café has a choice of ANIMALS and/or ATC's.  I chose animals.  Now, you choose, here:  crafterscafeblogchallenge


Thanks to sponsor EUREKA for this wonderful image.  Get it here:  eureka-stamps/bunny-pile-digital-stamp

Image: Eureka - Bunny Pile

Coloured with Copics

Sentiment: made on computer

Also, Washi tape, KindyGlitz, blue staples

Partnering with Double Trouble challenges, here:  doubletroublechallenge-33-kids-and-babies, Animals, ATCs




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Butterfly Mason Jar ATC

ANIMALS &/or ATC is the choice this time at the Crafters Café.  I chose both themes. Check out the design team inspiration and join us, here:  crafterscafeblogchallenge

Our sponsor is Scribbles, who provided this very cute image to play with.  Get it here:  scribblesdesigns-butterfly-mason-jar

Image:  scribblesdesigns-butterfly-mason-jar
Coloured with Copics
Sentiment stamp: Rosie's Studio
Also: Distress Inks, gems, twine

Colourful butterflies just remind me of lazy summer days, lying around, not doing anything.  I reckon they are good blood pressure medicine.   Open that lid and let them out!

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Floral Berry Wreath

Incy Wincy has a new challenge Using FLOWERS COLOUR INSPIRATION.  See the design team inspiration and have a go yourself, here: incywincydesigns

Thanks to our sponsor Beccy's Place for this 

amazing free image, get it here:  beccysplace-berry-wreath

Click on for a closer look!

Image: Beccy's Place - Berry Wreath

Coloured with Copics

EF (sanded): Cuttlebug

Sentiment stamps: Verve Stamps

Glossy Accents

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Anniversary Mice

It is our wedding anniversary this week; I made this for my husband.

Image: Tiddly Inks
Coloured with Copics
Label die: cArt
Speech die: X-cut
Gold embossed Sentiment stamp: mBellish
Papers & tag: Kaisercraft
Gold cord, gems















I coloured his outfit blue as he wore a blue suit and her dress has shading in pink as I wore a white dress lined with pink - it's tricky to see, but it is there.











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Party Frog

At 2CraftyCritterCrazies we always have anything as long as it's CRITTERS as the focus of the work.  The design team have lots of inspiration for you, here: 2craftycrittercrazies




Thanks to our sponsor A DayFor Daisies who provided this fantastic frog to play with.  Get it here: adayfordaisies-birthday-frog


Image: adayfordaisies-birthday-frog
Coloured with Copics  (Hat has white pigment pen dots and circles drawn, then coloured)
Tag die: NCraft
HB die: unbranded
Wink of Stella, Glossy Accents, twine

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Click on to see the sparkle and shine!

Patchwork Birthday

At the Crafters Café we have choices.  The theme is SCI-FI or PATCHWORK.  Take your pick!  See what the design team have made, and join us here: crafterscafeblogchallenge

Thanks to My Besties for the image provided, you can get it here:

Besties_Wonderland_Caterpillar

Image: mybesties-Wonderland_Caterpillar

Eyes coloured with Copics

Sentiment stamp: Ranger/Dina Wakely

PPaper from stash, a sprinkle of gems, black pen.

I chose to colour only the eyes of the image, I thought the image would disappear into the background if I coloured it  (sometimes I like to leave them uncoloured anyway).  The patched background is made using a stack'n'slash quilting technique.  The stamped sentiment is smudged with pale green in patches.  Stitching is added with a pen once it is all stuck down.  A sprinkle of gems falling into her hand.

It's very interesting; when I was making it, the top left square stood out, but in the photograph the centre square stands out more.

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Rainbow Girl

Incy Wincy's theme this time is RAINBOWS GALORE (or at least 4 colours plus B & W).
Check out the design team inspiration, and join us here: incywincydesigns

Thanks to Little Blue Button for the sweet image, get it here: lbbstamps-sophie-with-umbrella




Image: Little Blue Button -
Coloured with Copics
Stencil: Dina Wakely (used as a stamp)
Sentiment stamp (embossed): jillibean
Butterfly punch: unbranded
Corner punch: Couture Creations
Also: Distress Inks background, gems

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Feel Better Friends

I have a friend who had surgery today with a lot of anxiety involved, so I made this for her.


Image: Tiddly Inks - Be Cool Penguins
Coloured with Copics
Sentiment: Tiddly Inks
Punch: unbranded
From stash: ppaper, washi tape, white pigment pen, charm & jump rings.














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