Karin Markers Colors Contest (Feb '22)

 Hi there. I discovered the Karin Markers challenge on Instagram and was inspired to make a couple of cards with their chosen colours.

I stamped the butterflies with Karin Markers and blended on the page with an Aquabrush. I also touched up a bit with the marker to add depth. I randomly added some black highlights. 

I actually had to do this twice, because I smudged the ink when I was trimming! So I decided to fussy cut the large butterfly and layer it to make it 3d. 

Stamps: Penny Black Trio of Butterflies

Karin Brushmarker Pro - Lipstick Red, Cerise, Pale Pink

Arches Watercolour Paper Hot Press

The pink looks a bit orange when diluted:(

This time I used a die from MFT - cutting it in black and Baohong Watercolour paper.

I coloured with the same markers and spritzed with water. When dry I constructed the hearrt. I then added the white border with the die in place to keep it even. 

Die: MFT Geometric Heart

Sentiment Stampin Up

The pink looks a bit orange when diluted:(

I'm sharing at the following challenges:-

BUTTERFLY card

HEART card

Heart and colours

CAS COLOURS & SKETCHES # 448 DOUBLE CHALLENGE

 Hello crafty friends! It's the fifth Tuesday of November so you know what that means: a Timeless Tuesday Double Challenge at CC&S! Joanne, our Host, has prepared a new colour combo using some of her favourite retired Stampin' Up colours and a sketch from one of our previous challenges. 

I began by embossing the 'waves' with a die from MFT. Then I added a strip of patterned paper from Kaisercraft. I love the words on this paper, so I didn't add a sentiment. 

Then I stamped, coloured and die-cut the lighthouse. To finish I stamped the seagulls and mounted the lighthouse with dimensional tape. 

Stamps: Pretty Posh Pink Ahoy Matey

Die: MFT wave

I would love for you to visit our blog to see what the rest of the team have created and will feel inspired to join us in the challenge.

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CAS COLOURS & SKETCHES #447 SKETCH

Hi there!  It's time for another CAS Colours & Sketches challenge!

Our host Joanne has given us a fabulous sketch, in fact this has been my favourite layout throughout this year, so I am very happy! 

I decided to keep my card extra CAS, by using a die to emboss a background. Then I added the gorgeous Crocus die-cuts, coloured with Zig markers. 

Stamp: SSS Friendly Flowers

Dies: MFT Piestra; Alexandra Renke Crocus

I would love for you to visit our blog to see what the rest of the team have created and will feel inspired to join us in the challenge.

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Ombre Hand-Penned Petals

 Hi there it's a rainy weekend here in Melbourne - perfect for crafting! 

This card was inspired by the colours at Global Design Project.

I couldn't find an ink or marker to match this shade of pink, so resorted to using Pan Pastel and also used it for the mint on the background. The blue was lightly sponged with Distress Oxide Faded Jeans. 

The flowers were coloured with the PP and Zig Markers.  I added some blue rhinestones for a bit of sparkle.

Stamps: Stampin Up Hand-Penned Petals

Dies: Stampin Up Hand-Penned Petals; MFT Stitched Oval Scallop Frame

I'm sharing my card at the following challenges:-

Theme: CAS Card

SIMON MONDAY CHALLENGE

Theme: Thanks

Theme: Thank You

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52 CHRISTMAS CARD THROWDOWN (OCTOBER COLOUR)

 Hi Crafty Friends.  Majda is our host for October at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge.

The second challenge of the month is always a  colour challenge.  Majda has given us a fun colour combo for this month. I 'm sure you'll like it and hope you join us!

I stamped the girl and her cozy outfit, colouring with Zig Markers and cutting with co-ordinating dies. The kraft panel had window die-cut and the was dry embossed. I swiped white ink over the raised bits and embossed. The sentiment was then stamped and white embossed. 

Stamps: Concord & 9th Winter Wear; Papertrey Ink Sentiment

Embossing Folder: Stampin Up Falling Snow

Die: MFT Peekaboo Window

I hope you'll visit the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown blog to see what our fabulous  Design Team have created with these colours.  Looking forward to seeing your cards in the gallery:)

I'm sharing my card at the following challenges:- 

ABC CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE

'V' for Vocabulary (Use words)

Any Occasion

MAKE IT MONDAY

EMBOSS (I've double embossed)

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CAS MIX UP OCT '21

 Hello there.  It's time for a new CAS Mix Up Challenge!

This month is a Mixed Media themed challenge. Bonnie is our host and the prompt is 'Botanical Prints'. She wants us to find leaves, flowers, ferns etc from our garden and use them to make our cards. 

There are some links to video tutorials on the CAS MIX UP blog and an explanation from Bonnie as to what she would like to see.

 Please remember to keep your card designs Clean and Simple and include stamping and one other Mixed Media element.

It was Autumn in Australia when I made this card. I chose lots of red/bright yellow and orange leaves and I was very surprised that when I pressed them with my Big Shot the colours came out as you can see on my card. 

I placed the leaves between 2 sheets of Watercolour paper and passed it through the die-cut machine. 

Next I die-cut the rectangle panel and sponged the edges with Distress Ink. The sentiment was stamped with the same Ink. 

I then stamped the butterfly, coloured with Zigs and Prismacolor Pencils and fussy cut. 

I used the rectangle die to emboss a frame for the die-cut panel. 

To finish, I added the twine and some bling.

Stamps: Stampers Anonymous Nature's Wonder (sentiment), Kaisercraft Butterfly

Die: MFT Inside/Outside Rectangle

We have the very talented Izzy (Izzy Scrap) joining us as Guest Designer this month. You can see Izzy's card and more from our fabulous DT at the CAS Mix Up blog.

I'm also sharing my card at the following challenges:-

Autumn Leaves (my card uses real Autumn leaves)

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HAPPY LITTLE STAMPERS WATERCOLOUR CHALLENGE OCT '21

 Hello there Crafty Friends! It's time for a new challenge at Happy Little Stampers Watercolour. 

The theme is always 'Anything Goes', so you can get out your watercolour paints, inks or your preferred medium and make whatever you like.

I'm trying to make more non-floral Birthday cards, so I pulled out my fave balloon stamp set.

The watercolour wash was made with Nuvo Simmer Powders, mixed on my craft mat with water.

I stamped and white embossed the balloon, colouring with the same paint.

Stamps: The Ton Confetti Balloons; SSS Sweet cakes

Dies: MFT Stitched Alphabet; Stamplorations Stitched Rectangle

You can see more inspiration from the design team over at our HLS Challenge Blog and we hope you'll join us with your watercolour creations.

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Friday Crafting

 Hi again my Crafty Friends! I'm so behind in posting the multitude of cards of been making during ISO.  So here are a few more...

I had fun playing with this beautiful stamp set from Kaisercraft.  I stamped the grid pattern stamp several times with various colours  including gold. Then I blended the colour a bit with a  Nuvo Glitter Gloss Pen. Next I stamped the leaves with Delicata Gold Ink. You can imagine the shimmer! 

To finish I stamped the sentiment in black to co-ordinate with the black butterfly. 

Almost a one-layer card. 

Stamps: Kaisercraft Fallen Leaves; Newton's Nook Cocktail Mixer

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I swiped the ink cubes across the white card and when dry, stamped the floral image.

I love the white showing through  the Tranquil Teal. 

I love the versatility of this stamp set! You can see how I used the solid image on this card.

Stamps: Gina K Love at All Times

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This one makes me smile:) 

So simple. I stamped coloured and fussy-cut the image and then framed it with the die-cut sentiment.

Stamp: Stamplorations Santa Is Here - Dee's Artsy Impressions

Die: MFT

I'm sharing my cards at the following challenges:-

CARD 1

Stamp It

CARD 2

GINA K - 'Stamp' with Ink Cubes

CARD 3

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Autumn Leaves with Strip Sentiments

 Hi there Crafty Friends. I'm still on an inky kick and today I decided to revisit a technique I say on Splitcoast Stampers - Layered Batik Resist. 

So the idea with this technique is to emboss the images (solid images are best) on white card and clear emboss. Then sponge with the lightest colour ink. When dry, stamp some more and clear emboss. Repeat with darker inks each time.

When finishes, use a hot iron with baking paper to remove the embossing. 

It really looks amazing in real life!

Stamps: Gina K Autumn Silhouettes

Die: MFT

I'm sharing at the following challenges:-

GINA K multiple- sentiment strips.

SIMON WEDNESDAY CHALLENGE

Add a Sentiment

We Love CHOCOLATE BAROQUE  Challenge

Favourite Stamps ( I love this versatile Gina K set)

MIX IT UP Challenge

Anything Goes - Mixed Media

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PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE (MAY REMINDER)

 It's the 3rd Saturday of the month, so we have more inspiration for you at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge. The theme is 'ANYTHING GOES' or the optional twist is 'CAS Cards'.

First I made a smooshed background with Karin Markers and then lined it up with the window and stamped the foliage. Next I stamped the butterflies on the background and again on more card, colouring them with Karin Markers and fussy cutting.

Stamps: Penny Black Butterfly Garden

Dies: Mft Peekaboo windows; SSS Sentiment  dies

You can see more inspiration from our talented Guest Designer, Bunny and the rest of the DT at our blog. I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

The prize for this challenge is provided by our generous sponsor:

Prize - $20 voucher!

If you'd like to be considered for a guest designer spot for a future challenge, please add 'GDT' after your name on the link-up...and remember to check back to see if you've been chosen!

I'm sharing my card at the following challenges:-

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