Aurora Wings - Monochrome challenge

This is the new Auroral Wings Monochrome challenge and chose this Warrior with his pack of Wolves stunning  image.  

I coloured it with Copics and added some Aleene's Glitter snow on parts and Glossy Accents along the icicles. I didn't think it would suit too much embellishing so I just added some black twine and black beads.

Now this is off to my Grandson who is working in Israel at the moment I just hope he likes it!!!

Challenges

Aurora Wings Challenge - Monochrome
ABC Christmas Challenge - Christmas - Ice
Crafting By Designs - Anything goes
Digistamps 4 Joy -  Water (Snow & Icicles)
Inky Impressions -  Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiment Designs  -Anything Goes
Through The Craft Room Door  - Always Anything Goes

Simon Says...................Anything Goes !!!

Hi all and welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

Thank you for joining us for our CAS Challenge and we hope you will all join us again this week too.

We will be back soon with the name of the lucky winner of the $50 Voucher

This week the challenge is ,,,,,,,,

 ANYTHING GOES  

We are showcasing Lawn Fawn Products this week. You don't have to use them to join in but if you have some we would love to see them used

As always Simon Says Stamp will be giving away $50 voucher to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store

I used the sweet Lawn Fawn Critters - The Forest Clear Stamps and decided to set them with a little scene.

I usually use a circular scene but just to  change I decided to make a hexagonal inset.. I coloured the critters with Copics, the Fox is sat on a log and the cute Owl is sat in a Leafy Branch.

I added some Lawn Fawn Sequins To The Woods as the only decorations.

Materials and Tools 

Stamps:  Lawn Fawn Critters - The Forest Clear Stamps

Medium: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, 

Papers: Simon Says Stamp White Card Stock, Simon Says Stamp Sea Glass, Mint & Green Leaf, 

Dies:  Memory Box Country Landscape & Leafy Branch, Spellbinders Hexagons   Nestabilities

Accessories: Lawn Fawn Sequins To The Woods

Sentiment: Simon Says Stamp Giving Thanks

Tools: Martha Stewart Scoring Board, Tonic Studio Guillotine/Paper Trimmer, Fiskars - Stamp        Press, Tombow Multi-Liquid Glue, Scotch ATG Advanced Tape Glider, EK Success Cutter 

I'm sorry I have been unable to list the picture images - they are coming out enormous.  I managed to get one but it took 3 programmes and about 20 mins - I shall keep out trying - I will get there eventually!!!

Challenges 
Creative Moments - Anything goes/Spring (2nd week)

Crafting for all Seasons -  Lots of Layers
Hobbybook Designer Challenge -  Add a sentiment  

So now it's YOUR turn.  Happy Crafting

There are fabulous Give Aways and inspiration from fabulous designers on a daily basis over on the Simon Says Stamp Blog , if you haven't subscribed by email you may want to so you don't miss out 

You have until Wed  8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in

No backlinking allowed, Only 5 new creations will be eligible in the prize draw

Everybody Art Challenge....................LOVE

Here is my cad for Everybody Art Challenge and your theme this we is

LOVE

I didn't know which image I was going to use but fortunately I was Top 3 at the Aurora Wing challenge and had to choose three of Mitzi's amazing images. This one is one of the first ones I saw and that was it!!!

It is not like many of Mitzi's images which it is why it caught my eye - it is beautiful and perfect for a wedding day card which I needed anyway!!

My flowers and lace are a collection from my box - I was hoping to use them all before I leave - no chance!!  I have a whole roll of the strip pearls from a gift and I think that is everything.

I have been unable to list the pictures of materials etc. they turn out huge even when I click them to small ???? That is the sample I listed below - a bit big aren't they ???

Materials and Tools
Stamps: Aurora Wings - Wedding Couple
Medium: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics,
Papers: Simon Says Stamp White Card Stock,  Glitter papers - pick up from NEC years ago.
Dies: Simon Says Stamp All Year Seasons Tree, La La LandFiligree Corner

Accessories: Lace,   Flowers,  Pearls,  Doodlebug Sugar Coating white Glitter
Sentiment: Simon Says Stamp Stamps So Beautiful
Tools: Martha Stewart Scoring Board, Tonic Studio Guillotine/Paper Trimmer, Fiskars - Stamp Press, Tombow Multi-Liquid Glue, Scotch ATG Advanced Tape Glider, EK Success Cutter 


               
Challenges

ABC challenge - J just as you Like it

Dream Valley -  Say It With Words (week 2) 

Hobbycutz - Glitter 
Craft Room Challenge  Roses & Romance (Week 1)
Simply Challenged Challenges  - Anything Goes
Crafting from the Heart  - Always Anything Goes
Eureka Stamps  - Lace & Pearls
Love to Create  - Pearls & Bling

House Mouse & Friends........Pop it Up

It's time for our Mid Wk squeakkkkkkkkk

We have some more DT inspiration to share with you for our current chall theme of

   ~ POP-IT-UP ~

Our AWESOME  Teamie Lori is hosting this Challenge..

I'm not sure I should be Pop it Up - it's more Pop it Out!!!

Whilst packing thing away I found some metal stencils - I haven't used them for ages and decided to five one a whirl.  I kept this one pretty simple as I'm out of practice although there are a so many combinations. 

The center is cut out and the attached to the image with fine silk - I added a couple of glittering but should have used more - next time!!!

The image is Twinkle Toes and coloured with Copics. I added her a heart from Simon Says Stamp Large Holiday Shapes and Zing American Crafts Pink Glittering Powder and one from the bow (from stash)..............the sentiment, on vellum is C.C. Designs Mixed Messages by Amy R and also the Zing.

Materials and Tools 

Stamps: House Mouse designs - Twinkle Toes

Medium: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, 

Papers: Simon Says Stamp White Card Stock, Simon Says Stamp Cardstock Cotton Candy
 Dies: Simon Says Stamp Large Holiday Shapes, 
Accessories:   Ribbon - stash,  Zing American Crafts Pink Glittering Powder
Sentiment:  C.C. Designs Mixed Messages by Amy R
Tools: Martha Stewart Scoring Board, Tonic Studio Guillotine/Paper Trimmer, Fiskars - Stamp Press, Tombow Multi-Liquid Glue, Scotch ATG Advanced Tape Glider, EK Success Cutter 

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Challenges

Glitter n Sparkle -  Ribbon 

Pink Gem - Cute & Cuddly
One Stitch At A Time -  Anything Goes 

That Craft Place - Anything (week 1)

Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes

Imagination Crafts -  Anything Goes

Challenges 4 Everybody -  Anything Goes

2 Cute Ink Challenge -  Celebration

Lovely hAnglAr or Sweet Magnolia

It's time for a new LAOSM challenge and our theme is

Lots Of Layers

and we are sponsored by

Lifelong crafters Mother and Daughter, Mary and Andrea were tired of having to buy full rolls of ribbon and lace when they only needed one metre.  Because they love ribbons and all things pretty, they decided to open their own online shop in 2010 and make small quantities of beautiful products easily available to all crafters. Mary owns the shop and runs it on a day to day basis as well as keeping the website updated while Andrea looks after the social side,  The Ribbon Girl Blog and the Design Team. They specialise in supplying small (or large) quantities of ribbon, twine, gorgeous vintage style lace and seam binding ribbon, tiny pom-pom and ric-rac trim, all sorts of buttons, fancy pins, a multitude of charms, pearl and crystal flourishes, wool felt squares, seasonal and unusual embellishments, mulberry flowers, sticky tape and accessories to card makers, crafters, scrapbookers and cake decorators. They stock only the best quality products and only offer for sale goods that they would personally buy and use themselves.

I didn't manage to upload my card in time for the challenge - why!!! My camera's editing programme sent haywire and had a 'hissy fit' - O don't know what that happened but it seems to have recovered!!!

Right from the start this card has been a problem - I don't like yellow - I don't get on with it so I decided to push my boundaries and try - first mistake!!! The cardstock is Bazzille - Bittermint which is gorgeous but the cute image is coloured with Copics put shouts at you since. The papers are Pink Paislee - that also is gorgeous - just the image - I think I shall lift it out and replace it with something else - maybe - or just bin it !!!
I make it so I will publish it I hope your eyes aren't a hurt as much as mine are.

Alice in Wonderland for Make it Crafty !!

I started with the Make it Colourful but it sat on my desk for about two weeks. Whilst I was stamping my sentiment my Stamp Press collapsed and dropped into my card and ruined it - I manage to put a sentiment panel on the top of it but I wasn't happy. 

The challenge is 'Using on non-white cardstock' 

I used on a type of kraft paper - I know exactly what it is, all I can say it is paler than the usual Kraft cardstock and a little thinner.

I used Alice in Wonderland's Curious Alice and added her with the Whimsical flowers. I used Copics to start but added some of the finer details with Prismas.

I left the cards as CAS as I would like (intend!!) to use many of the Alice in Wonderland characters and build it into a book for a small boy - though he could be grown up by the time I've finished!!

Challenges

LIM........Make me Smile !!

Here is my new card for the current Less is More challenge which is

HUMOUR

I started making this card last Saturday and just managed to finish it - life is getting the better of me again!!! I love these cute Gruffies not only do they get up to mischief they always seem to end up (Oooops's)

I giggle each time a use this image - look at the expression on the one sitting - it's priceless!!! I had to use this image although with the House Mouse Designs have so many hilarious images.

I coloured the image with Copics and added the sentiment which came with the set.

Challenges
Less is More 

The Cupboard Trilogy -  Friends/ Friendship
The East Wind Challenge - Humor
Going Grey with Scrap-Creations - anything goes
Party Time Tuesday - anything goes
Marker Pop - anything goes
Eclectic Ellapu - one for the boys
Hobbycutz - CAS

Simon Says..........Clean & Simple

Hi all and welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

This week the challenge is ,,,,,,,,

 KEEP IT CLEAN AND SIMPLE 

with the optional extra to use one layer

We are showcasing Hero Arts Products  this week. You don't have to use them to join in but if you have some we would love to see them used

As always Simon Says Stamp will be giving away $50 voucher to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store

I thought it was time to use the beautiful Hero Arts Delicate Blossoms image. I wanted to give it a soft, almost ethereal feel so I stamped the image on with Vellum with ColorBox Frost White ink and  Zing White Embossing Powder. I used Copics to colour the image with Vellum  from it's back - this gives it a more even finish but has to used stronger/darker colours.

I had no narrow pink ribbon to cover the edge of the vellum so I added some  Hemptique White Twine and twisted it and coloured with Copics. I cut a border with a  Martha Stewart Double Loop punch  and added some Hero Arts Pink Pearls.

Materials and Tools 

Stamps:  Hero Arts Delicate Blossoms

Medium: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics,  ColorBox Frost White

Papers: Simon Says Stamp White Card Stock, Simon Says Stamp Cardstock Cotton Candy and Audrey Blue, Bazzille Vellumm

Punches:  Martha Stewart Double Loop punch around the page

Accessories:  Zing White Embossing Powder, Hemptique White Twine, Hero Arts Pink Pearls

Sentiment: Hero Arts Clear Stamps Say It All 

Tools: Martha Stewart Scoring Board, Tonic Studio Guillotine/Paper Trimmer, Fiskars - Stamp Press, Tombow Multi-Liquid Glue, Scotch ATG Advanced Tape Glider, EK Success Cutter 

There are two images in this set - which one should I use - OK might as well do both!!!

The second one I decided to use in blue and I stamped on the cardstock and coloured with Copics. I intended to use a one layer, when I looked at it it screamed out for a narrow border so I cut the image added the blue border (Simon Says Cardstock  Audrey Blue) and added it onto a card.The sentiment is Hero Arts Clear Stamps Say It All and some Hero Arts Clear Gemstones

Challenges
Creatalicious Challenges -  Say thanks
Flat Friends Challenge -  Include a sentiment
Tok Bobok -  CAS
Sparkles Forum Challenges - Favorite color combo
Imagination Crafts Challenge –  Anything goes
Going Grey with Scrap-Creations--anything goes
Party Time Tuesday--anything goes
Marker Pop--anything goes
Hobbycutz--CAS

So now it's YOUR turn.  Happy Crafting

There are fabulous Give Aways and inspiration from fabulous designers on a daily basis over on the Simon Says Stamp Blog , if you haven't subscribed by email you may want to so you don't miss out 

You have until Wed  8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in

No backlinking allowed, Only 5 new creations will be eligible in the prize draw

Everybody Art Challenge...............Cute

This is my new card for Everybody Art Challenge and this week your theme is........

CUTE

Where else would I go to look for CUTE - Mo's Digital Pencil!! I use Love Ya called Kady - she is just adorable!!!

I coloured Kady with Copics, the gorgeous papers are Maja - Vintage Spring Basics along with Kraft cardstock.  Lace, pearls and flowers seem to be needed for this image along with La La Land heart banner and Magnolia fronds but I left the rest pretty plain.

Materials and Tools 

Stamps:  Mo's Digital Pencil!! I use Love Ya called Kad

Medium: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, 
Papers: Maja Papers - Spring Basics, Kraft Cardstock
Dies: La La Land Heart Banner, Magnolia Sprawling Ferns   
Accessories: Flowers from Stash, Mellisa Frances White Pearls
Tools: Martha Stewart Scoring Board, Tonic Studio Guillotine/Paper Trimmer, Fiskars - Stamp Press, Tombow Multi-Liquid Glue, Scotch ATG Advanced Tape Glider, EK Success Cutter 

Challenges

Connie Can Crop -  Pastels and Polkadots
Copic Spain Challenge -  Flowers
Crafters Companion -  Floral
Emergency Crafters -  Polka Dots

Fairies Challenge Blog-  Baby
Digi Galore - use digi - Flowers
Doodle Pantry -  Any Digi Goes
Lia Stampz Challenge - Pastels

This card was easy and a delight after the previous one - fortunately as I now need get my head down to do some catching up!!!