XOXO - FFFC #205 'Flowers, Lace and Pearls'

Hello.

(Yikes...I'm late with my posting here.)  There's a new challenge theme at the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge and the theme for the next fortnight is 'Flowers, Lace and Pearls.'  For challenge details, please check out the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge blog and also to see what my DT teammates have created to inspire you to play along with us. 

Here's my card.

A closer look at the adorable image being featured.

This is from a digital stamp called 'Peggy' from Mo's Digital Pencil.
Colouring was done using alcohol-ink markers and coloured pencils.

Challenges for this card:
Allsorts Challenge Week 454 - Love is in the Air
Crafty Friends Challenge 77 - Love is in the Air
Cute Card Thursday Challenge 516 - Love
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - It Must Be Love
Scrapy Land Challenge 83 - Anything Goes (dies from Spellbinders, Memory Box, Elizabeth Craft Designs)

That's it for me.  Thanks for stopping by.  Your visit is always very much appreciated.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Materials and Tools Used:

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  Mustard Moon Old Red Tractor Small Plaid; Art Impressions Cherry Blossom; Basic Grey Euphoria Felicity

Dies:  Spellbinders Labels Thirty-Six; Memory Box 98319 Willow Dragonfly; Elizabeth Craft Designs 730 Curvy Leaves; Die-namics Simple Leaf Flourishes 

Punches:  EK Success Medium Retro Flower; Martha Stewart 3-in-Hydrangea

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain and Aged Mahogany; hemp cord and pearls from my stash

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias, Shin-Han Touch markers; coloured pencils to help with the shading
- face and skin:  blush, coral, soft peach, vanilla--for the cheeks:  oatmeal, pastel pink
- hair:  Touch BR100, BR101 and BR104, 466-T 
- red shades: burgundy, antique pink, 702-T, cocktail pink 
- black/white shading:  cool greys 1 - 5

- dotted background:  grey green, 5507-T, tea green  

Cherish - FFFC #180 "Fussy and Fancy'

Hellooooo.....

I'm back!  After a much needed break!  I really really appreciated that downtime.

I've now got a card to show you for our new challenge at the Fussy and Fancy Challenge Blog.  Our theme for the next two weeks is 'Fussy and Fancy.'   Please pop over to the Challenge Blog to get complete details on the challenge and to check out what my DT teammates have created to inspire you to play along with us.

Seeing that Valentine's Day is just around the corner, this is the card I came up with.

This is what inside the card looks like.

A closer look at the image I'm featuring.

The image is called 'Meant to Be' and it's available from Lili of the Valley as both digital stamp and rubber stamp.  

Challenges for this card:
Artistic Inspirations Challenge #171 - Anything Goes
Colour Crazy Challenge Week 5 - Anything Goes
Creative Craft Cottage Challenge #80 - Must Use Flowers
Cute Card Thursday Challenge 463 - Be My Valentine
Jo's Scrap Shack FFC #174 - Always Anything Goes
Little Miss Muffet Challenge #155 - Anything Goes
LOTV FB February Challenge - Love
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - The Colour of Love
Tuesday Throwdown #328 - Love Notes

That's it!  Thanks so much for stopping by.  I appreciate the visit.  Enjoy your day and have a wonderful weekend!

Materials and Tools Used:

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  Basic Gray Wassail Cranberry Sauce; K+Company Julianne Specialty Paper Pad

Dies:  Spellbinders Labels Forty-One and Die-D Lites Blooms Two; Elizabeth Craft Designs Curvy Leaves; Poppystamps 1436 Dogwood Blossoms

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain and Aged Mahogany; hemp cord and pearls from my stash; Tim Holtz Paper Distresser

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias, Shin-Han Touch markers; coloured pencils to help with the shading
- face and skin:  blush, coral, soft peach, vanilla--for the cheeks:  oatmeal, pastel pink
- boy's hair and shoes:  burnt sienna, Touch BR100, caramel, sandstone
- girl's hair and straw hat:  raw sienna, mustard, pastel yellow, buttercup
- red shades:  burgundy, crimson, antique pink, cocktail pink
- pants:  twilight blue, polar blue, pebble blue
- shirt:  cinnamon, tan, march hare  
- grass:  apple cider, fresh meadow 
- black/grey shades:  cool greys 3 - 5
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T

- dotted background:  grey green, 5507-T, tea green, 5527-T  

Sending Love Your Way - Magnolia-licious 'Anything Goes With Pearls'

Hello.  Happy Tuesday.

We're midway in our current challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.  The theme is 'Anything Goes With Pearls.'  There's one more week for you to join us--I hope you can play along.
Please hop to the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog to get complete details on the challenge and don't forget to check out what my DT teammates have created to inspire you.

Here's the card that I came up with--it's a front-panel centre side-step card.

This challenge theme is right up my alley as pearls are one of my favorite embellishments.  I usually add pearls to my cards anyway, but one this card I've added a lot more of them than I usual do.

Here's a view of the inside of my card.

I love the fancy-fold feature of this type of card--it's one of my favorite card styles.
(You can find the template that I used HERE if you're interested.)

Here's closer look at the Magnolia Stamps images being showcased.

- Tilda With Heart from the You Are So Special Collection 2011

- Kangaroo Tilda from the Australian Collection 2012.
I've had this stamp for a long time but I think this is the first chance I've got to ink and colour the image --pathetic, eh? since she's just adorable.

Magnolia Stamps are available from Magnolia-licious, Diana's on-line store where she carries a large selection of both full-size and mini Magnolia stamps.  And if you don't see the particular one you are looking for, e-mail Diana and I'm sure she'll be happy to bring it in for you.
And other-brand stamps that the store carries include Stamping Bella, Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studios, Saturated Canary and Crafter's Companion.

Challenges for this card:
Artistic Inspirations Challenge #153 - Anything Goes
Crafty Friends Challenge #28 - Anything Goes
Creative Craft Cottage Challenge #60 - Anything Goes
Die Cut Diva's Challenge - Something Spring
Dream Valley Challenge #128 - Girlie
Jo's Scrap Shack FFC #131 - Anything Goes
One Crazy Stamper March Challenge - Anything Goes
Stempelsonne Challenge #162 - Anything Goes
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Swirls and Pearls
Where The Heart Is Challenge #7 - Easter/Anything Goes

That's it for now.  Thanks for stopping by.  I appreciate the visit.  Hope you're enjoying your day!

Materials and Tools Used:

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  DCWV Nana's Nursery Baby Boy paper pad 

Dies:  Go Kreate Square Frames Frilly #4; Spellbinder Petite Ovals; Sizzix Tim Holtz Tattered Flower Garland; Memory Box 98312 Fancy Blossoms; Whimsy Stamps Elegant Flourishes; CC Designs Olive Branch; Joy! Crafts 6002/0162 Swirls 1  

Punches:  Punch Bunch Large Impatients; Marvy Uchida Small Star

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain, Broken China and Evergreen Bough; pearls from my stash

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias, Shin-Han Touch markers; coloured pencils to help with the shading
- face and skin:  blush, coral, soft peach, vanilla--for the cheeks:  oatmeal, pastel pink
- hair and shoes Tilda #1:  burnt sienna, Touch BR100, caramel, sandstone
- hair and boots Tilda #2:  cocoa, Touch BR92, cinnamon, tan
- green shades:  peacock green, 563-T, soft green, pastel green
- heart:  burnt umber, coral, dusky pink
- kangaroo:  cocoa, raw sienna, mustard, pastel yellow
- yellow shades:  lemon, primrose   
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T

- dotted background:  grey green, 5507-T, tea green, 5527-T  

- ground: sandstone, warm grey 5-T

With Love

Hello.

Just a short posting here to share with you my latest card.  With Valentine's Day just a few days away, here's a love-themed card.

A closer look at the image being featured--it's a digital stamp from A Day For Daisies.

This image is called Mailing Love, and it's available from the A Day For Daisies digital stamp shop HERE.

Challenges for this card:
CCC Digi Creations Challenge #42 - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday Challenge #412 - Sweet Valentines
Craft Your Passion Challenge #298 - Always Anything Goes
Crafty Catz Challenge #311 - Use Red as your Main Colour
Digi Choosday Crafting Challenge Week #6 - All You Need is Love
Little Miss Muffet Challenge #131 - Anything Goes
Sketch Saturday Week #398 - Sketch #398
The Paper Shelter Challenge #235 - Be My Valentine
Where The Heart Is Challenge #6 - Love
Winter Wonderland Challenge - Have A Heart

That's it for me for now.  Thanks for stopping by.  Your visit is always very much appreciated.  Have a wonderful day and enjoy your weekend!

Materials and Tools Used:

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  Basic Grey Hello Luscious Raspberry Syrup; My Mind's Eye Irreistible Love in Bloom

Dies:  Spellbinders Petite Ovals and Floral Flourishes; Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles; Memory Box 98312 Fancy Blossoms 

Punches: Nellie's Choice Floral Punch FLP031 Large Rose Leaves  

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain and Worn Lipstick; lace, fun fur yarn and pearls from my stash

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias, Shin-Han Touch markers; coloured pencils to help with the shading
- face and skin:  blush, coral, soft peach, vanilla--for the cheeks:  oatmeal, pastel pink
- hair, shoes and post:  burnt sienna, Touch BR100, caramel, sandstone 
- red shades:  poppy, heatwave, sunset, cocktail pink
- grass: pine, forest green, olive green, apple cider  
- mail box:  cool greys 3 - 5
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T

- dotted background:  grey green, 5507-T, tea green, 5527-T  

I Love You This Much - Magnolia-licious 'Love and/or Hearts'

Hello.

We're midway in our 'Love and/or Hearts' Challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog--there's another week left for you to join the challenge.

Here's what I came up with as my DT card/project.  This first picture is the view from the top.

It's a two-drawer gift box.

I've created this gift box by first making two matchbox-type drawers, gluing them side by side, then sandwiching them between two platforms.  After that, I decorated it with layers of cardstock and patterned papers...and then added the rest.

On top of the box, I've added a mini heart-shaped easel card.

I've filled the drawers with Merci chocolate bars...yummy.

I hope you'll play along with our challenge.  The design team has created more cards to inspire you.  Check out what my teammates have to share with you HERE.  There's a prize of a $20 Gift Certificate from Magnolia-licious.

Here's a closer look at the Magnolia Stamps image I'm featuring.

- Tiptoe Tilda from Animals of the Year Collection 2014

This stamp and other Magnolia Stamps are available from Magnolia-licious, Diana's on-line store where she carries a large selection of both full-size and mini Magnolia stamps.  And if you don't see the particular one you are looking for, e-mail Diana and I'm sure she'll be happy to bring it in for you.

And other-brand stamps that the store carries include Stamping Bella, Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studios, Saturated Canary and Crafter's Companion.

Challenges I'm entering with this gift box:
A Gem of A Challenge #161 - In the Pink
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #119 - Anything Goes
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge #348 - Love/Valentine/Anniversary
Creatalicious Challenge #84 - Love is in the Air
Cut It Up Challenge #88 - Love is in the Air
Digi Choosday Week 4 - In Bloom
Jo's Scrap Shack Fun-Day Friday Challenge - Anything Goes
Little Miss Muffet Challenge #130 - Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge Week 4 - Love and Romance
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Valentine

That's all for now.  Thanks for stopping by.  Your visit is always very much appreciated.  Enjoy your day and have a wonderful week!

Materials and Tools Used:

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  Recollections Floral Garden paper pad

Dies:  Spellbinder Labels Twenty-Five; Magnolia Doohickey Doily Flowers; Marianne Design Square Flowers; Memory Box 98312 Fancy Blossoms; Penny Black 51-016 Dancing Leaves; Elizabeth Craft Designs 730 Curvy Leaves

Punches:  Martha Stewart Loops Heart Punch Around The Page; EK Success medium Retro Flower

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain, Tattered Rose and Victorian Velvet; pearls and wooden plugs from my stash; 

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias, Shin-Han Touch markers; coloured pencils to help with the shading
- face and skin:  blush, coral, soft peach, vanilla--for the cheeks:  oatmeal, pastel pink
- hair:  burnt sienna, Touch BR100, caramel, sandstone 
- pink shades:  dusky rose, antique pink, cocktail pink, baby pink  
- pants:  Touch BR102, cinnamon, tan
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T

- dotted background:  grey green, 5507-T, tea green, 5527-T  

Have I Toad You Lately...? - Magnolia-licious 'Add An Animal'

Hello.

It's the 4th Tuesday of the month which means there's a new challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.  The new theme is 'Add An Animal.'  For complete details of the challenge and how you can join in the fun, visit the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog site.  Check out also the cards that my DT teammates have created to inspire you to play along with us.

This is what I came up with for the challenge.

Note the cute sentiment accompanying the image...hee hee.  It's from that song sung by Rod Stewart/Van Morrison.

A look at how I've decorated the inside of my card.

Here are close-ups of those featured adorable Tildas...

- Tilda With Prince Froggy from the Once Upon A Time Collection 2013

- Tilda With Maggie the Monkey from the Animals of the Year Collection 2014

The stamps for both the above images are available from Magnolia-licious, Diana's on-line store where she carries a large selection of both full-size and mini Magnolia stamps.  And if you don't see the particular one you are looking for, e-mail Diana and I'm sure she'll be happy to bring it in for you.
Check out also the stamps from Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studios, Saturated Canary and Candibeans and Crafter's Companion, along with cutting dies from various companies including Memory Box, PoppyStamps, Magnolia Doohickey, Wild Rose Studio.
Prices are discounted, you get excellent customer service and you also get to earn 2% credit to be applied to future purchases.

Come and join our challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog and you will have a chance to win a Special Surprise from the Magnolia-licious store when you follow the rules and theme of our challenge.

For your chance to win a "Leave A Comment" Surprise Package Prize from Magnolia-licious, there is a weekly random draw.  All you have to do is leave a comment--the more you comment the greater your chances.

- comment on any or all the postings on the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog
- comment on related postings on the DT gals' blogs for that week

Challenges for this card:
Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge #195 - Anything Goes (dies used:  B155 Large Rose, B152 Miniature Rose, DL112 Exotic Butterfly mini)
Penny Black and More July Challenge - Anything goes with a sentiment
Sisters of Craft July Challenge - Always Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #29 - To Die For
Creative Moments Challenge #73 - Anything Goes/ Bingo (die cuts/punches, image, flowers)
Wonderful Wednesday - Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter Challenge - Anything Goes
Glitter n Sparkle Challenge #147 - Use something that starts with B (border, butterflies, blooms)
Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge #96 - Anything Goes w/twist Make It Feminine
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #70 - Anything Goes

That's all for now.  Thanks for stopping by.  Your visit is always very much appreciated.  Enjoy your day and have a wonderful week!

Materials and Tools Used:

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  Chatterbox Loft Bias Plaid and Rosey Nook Blossoms; Anna Griffin paper

Dies:  Spellbinders Curved Borders Two, Labels Thirty-Six and Lacey Circles; Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles; Poppystamps 956 Lovely Tendril;  Cheery Lynn Designs B155 Large Rose, B152 Miniature Rose and DL112 Exotic Butterfly mini  

Punches:   EK Success corner rounder

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain and Victorian Velvet; pearls from my stash

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias, Shin-Han Touch markers; coloured pencils to help with the shading
- face and skin:  blush, coral, soft peach, vanilla--for the cheeks:  oatmeal, pastel pink
- hair and shoes (1st Tilda):  burnt sienna, Touch BR100, caramel, sandstone
- hair (2nd Tilda):  Touch BR92, Touch BR96, cinnamon, tan  
- pink shades:  493-T, cocktail pink, 176-T, baby pink
- green shades:  pesto, 5767-T, apple cider, 617-T 
- crowns:  raw sienna, mustard, pastel yellow, buttercup
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T

- dotted background:  grey green, 5507-T, tea green, 5527-T  

For Someone So Very Special - FFFC #132 'It's All About Love'

Hello.  Happy Friday!

We're kicking of a new challenge at the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge.  The lovely Ivonne is our hostess for this challenge and her theme is 'It's All About Love' which is perfect as Valentine's Day is just around the corner.  We have another new sponsor and it's Magnolia-licious...yay.  To get complete details on the challenge, the prize being offered and how you can join in the fun, visit the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge blog.  Check out also the fabulous cards that my DT teammates have created to inspire you to play along with us.

My card is this Peek-A-Boo card.

If you haven't seen a Peek-A-Boo Card in action, this is how it works.

Peek-A-Boo Card Tutorial HERE, if you're interested.

Close-ups of the adorable Magnolia Stamps images...

- Tilda With Wrapped Heart from the Sweet Crazy Love Collection 2012

- Tilda With Cozy Heart from the Sweet Crazy Love Collection 2012

Magnolia stamps are available from Magnolia-licious, Diana's on-line store.  She carries a large selection of both full-size and mini Magnolia stamps.  And if you don't see the particular one you are looking for, e-mail Diana and I'm sure she will be happy to bring it in for you.
Check out also the stamps from Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studios, Candibeans and Saturated Canary.
Magnolia-licious also carries cutting dies from various companies including Memory Box, PoppyStamps, Magnolia Doohickey, Wild Rose Studio.
You get discounted prices, excellent customer service and there's also a customer-appreciation program where you receive 2% in-store credit for your future purchases.  Cool!

Challenges for this card:
Simply Create Too Challenge #78 - Happy Valentine's Day (or Use Hearts)
Dies R Us Challenge #19 - Dies (see below for list of dies)
A Gem of A Challenge #137 - Lots of Layers
Digi Designs Challenge - Include a Heart(s)
Crafting Your Passion Challenge #247 - Always Anything Goes
Live and Love Crafts Challenge #32 - Heart(s)
Creative Knockouts Challenge #75 - Hearts A Flutter
Little Red Wagon Challenge #275 - Peek A Boo
Cute Card Thursday Challenge #359 - Crazy In Love
Crafty Sentments Designs Challenge - Include A Heart

That's it for me.  Thanks for stopping by.  Your visit is always very much appreciated.  Enjoy your day and have a wonderful week!

Materials and Tools Used:

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  SEI Chocolat Mon Coeur

Dies:  Spellbinders Petite Ovals, Labels Twenty-Eight and Parisian Accents; Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles; Elizabeth Craft Designs 730 Curvy Leaves; Marianne Design Creatables Swirls LR0116 

Punches:  EK Success Medium Retro Flower, EK Success Scroll + Hearts Edger

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain and Victorian Velvet; pearls from my stash

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers, Flexmarkers and Pantone Trias; coloured pencils (sorry, no colour list for this as I was too busy with the tutorial to jot down the colours)