Get Ready to Celebrate

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is Layers and we want lots of them...at least 3!

I have used TPS She's Charming for my DT Creation.

Remember there are great prizes up for grabs!  If you play with a TPS image there is a chance of winning a $30 gift certificate and if you play with a different brand image then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice.

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPS 'She's Charming'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye 'Unforgettable' and Carta Bella 'True Friends'

 Inks: Printer and Versafine 'Onyx Black'

 Die Cuts:  Spellbinders 'Lables Eighteen'

 Embellishments:   Misc Lace, Prima flower and Kaiser Pealrs

I am entering this one into the following challenges:
 Penny's Paper-Crafting Challenge # 212 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes
Deep Ocean Challenge # 96 - Lace and Pearls
Fan-tastic Tuesday Challenge # 70 - Anything Goes
Kit and Clowder January Challenge - Anything Goes

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog.
 

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

 

Celebrate good times, come on...it's a celebration!

So the challenge for this fortnight for The Southern Girls Challenge is 'Celebrations'

It is our 100th Challenge so lets all Celebrate!!

  The sponsors for this challenge (with Prizes up for Grabs!) are:

• Lacy Sunshine; and
• Retail Girls

  I have used a Lacy Sunshine (our fantastic sponsor's) image called Lizabeth Rockabilly

 Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Lacy Sunshine 'Lizabeth Rockabilly'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and bazzill

Patterned Paper:Echo Park 'Dots & Stripes - Metropolitan'

 Inks: Printe

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders scalloped Oval

 Embellishments:   Kaiser gems, Kaiser sparklets, miniMarks rub-ons, Bella silk, Misc paper doily, Misc Ribbon and decorative pins

 I am also going to enter this into the following challenges

4 Crafty Chicks Challenge #222 - Diecuts
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday Challege # 191 - Anything Goes

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Southern Girls Challenge

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

Is it too early for Christmas?

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is Christmas.  Is it too early for Christmas??

It's never to early for Christmas!

Remember there are great prizes up for grabs!  If you play with a TPS image there is a chance of winning a $30 gift certificate and if you play with a different brand image then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice.

I have used TPS Are you ready my friend? for my DT Creation.

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPS 'Are you ready my friend?' and CC designs 'Christmas Logos'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Kaiser 'Be Merry Collection'

 Inks: Printer and Versafine 'Onyx Black'

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders Classic and scalloped circle

 Embellishments:   Kaiser Gems, ribbon and Liquid Pearls

 I am also going to enter this into the following challenges

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge # 235 - Christmas
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday Challenge # 187  - Anything Goes
Christmas Card Challenges # 48 - Anything Goes (Christmas)
 Allsorts Challenge Blog Challenge # 282 - Christmas

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

My first post as a TPS Design Team Member

Well this is an exciting post for me as it is my first one as Design Team member for The Paper Shelter.

The challenge for this week is 'Pearls'...not too difficult for you all.  

Also remember there are great prizes up for grabs!  If you play with a TPS image there is a chance of winning a $30 gift certificate and if you play with a different brand image then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice.

I have used TPS Angel (I fell in love with her the moment I saw her) for my very first DT Creation.

 Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPS 'Angel' and CC Design 'Birthday Logos'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: KaiserCraft ' Chanteuse Collection'

 Inks: Printer and Versa fine 'Onyx Black'

 Die Cuts: Circle Punch, Spellbinders Floral and Classic Oval and Craft concept 'Budding Vine' Embossing Folder

 Embellishments:   Kaiser Pearl, Decorative Pins. Misc Ribbon and KindyGlitz

 I am also going to enter this into the following challenges

Sparkles Monthly Challenge # 60 - Things with wings
Die Cuttin Divas Challenge # 185 - Anything Goes
Make My Monday Challenge - Die cuts and/or punches
Simon (Says Stamp) Monday Challenge - Finishing Touches
Crafty Girls Challenge # 28 - Anything Goes (Sorry to hear this is your final Challenge!)

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

Poppies for Poppy

This fortnight at  The Squirrel and the Fox  the challenge is 'Spring or Autumn'.  Our sponsor is Oak Pond Creations and as always there is a prize up for grabs...this time with 3 OPC digis for the taking.

I have decided to go with Spring as we are just starting with the lovely Spring flowers in my little part of the world.

Card Specs 

Stamp/Image: Stamping Bella 'Lulu loves Poppies'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Carta Bella 'Summer Lovin'

 Inks: Memento 'Tuxedo Black'

 Die Cuts: Sizzix 'Easy Peasy Alphabet' Decorative Strip

 Embellishments: Kaiser Gems and 3D Crystal Lacquer

I am going to enter this into the following challenges:
Crafter's Cafe Challenge # 77 - Square Cards Only
Craft Your Passion Challenge #  226- Use at lease 3 Patterned Papers

Little Miss Muffet Challenge # 92 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Challenge # 25 - Anything Goes

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Squirrel and the Fox

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

Milkcoffee Stamps - 2 or more die cuts Challenge

Well I made this card to enter into this fortnight's Milkcoffee Challenge - 2 or more die-cuts and I have used three for this card with the 2 hearts and the number 1.

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: MilkCoffee Digi 'Dating Couple'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket 'Tea for Two' and Misc

 Inks: Printer

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders Classic heart, Spellbinders scalloped heart and QuicKutz 'Moxie' Alphabet

 Embellishments:   Kaiser Pearls, Kaiser Sparklets, Decorative Pin, Misc Ribbon and KindyGlitz

 I am also going to enter this into the following challenges

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge # 176 - Anything Goes
Bearly-Mine August Challenge - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge  # 205 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Challenge # - Anything Goes

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Something Spooled at the Squirrel and the Fox

This week at The Squirrel and the Fox the challenge is 'Something Spooled' and our sponsor is the awesome Make It Crafty.

I believe this is a two fantastic prize on offer this fortnight so get some cards happening.

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Make It Crafty 'Over the Threshold'

Colouring: Copic

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Pebbles Inc 'Yours truly'

 Inks: Printer

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders'Floral Ovals'

 Embellishments:  Misc organsa (My spooled item), Kaiser Gems and Rub-ons.

I am going to enter this into the following challenges

Card Makin Mamas Challege # 81 - Stack it Up (3 or more layers)
Sister Act Card Challenge # 45 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Wedding or Anniversary

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Squirrel and the Fox

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

CC Riley in Love hehe

This weeks Anyone for Anya? Challenge is In stitches.  So lets see some sewing either faux or real.  I've gone with some faux stitching on my creation.

Oh I have to tell you that I coloured this image in yesterday at the Mad for Markers Colouring day in Werribee.  It was a fab day where I learnt lots of new techniques including this vintage type of colouring....I could still so with some more practice!  Thanks Sammi for a great day.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'CC Riley'
Card Stock: Kraft and Plain
Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket 'Tea for two' Mini Deck and My Mind's Eye Stella and Rose 'Hazel' Papers

 Die Cuts: Nil
Embellishments: Misc Lace, Crochet flowers, Kaiser Sparklets, Tim Holtz Tickets, Heidi Grace Orchard Decorative Pins and Kaiser Rub-On Stitching

I am entering this in the following challenges

Let's ink it up Challenge # 24 - Use your favorite embellishments (flowers, lace and rub-ons are my fav)

Divas by Design Challenge #37 - Anything Goes

Scrapbook Sisters Challenge # 86 - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes

Anyone for Anya? Asian Element

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is an Asian Element. I must admit I did a slight panic but since doing the once over my craft stash and rounded up a few items to use then my panic eased.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: CC Designs 'Geisha Girls'
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Christina Re Designer Paper
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Label seventeen and Martha Stewart fan border punch
Embellishments: MM Metal Words, Misc Heart Pins, Misc Ribbon and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Winter Blues

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is Winter Blues...so shades of blue it is!!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Hello Ian', 'Creeper Crew' Collection 1 and Hero Arts Dots Galore
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Kaiser Craft 'Jungle Bug' Collection
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and ColorBox Azurite Chalk
Die Cuts: Nil
Embellishments: NIL

I am entering this in the following challenges
2 Sisters Challenge # 80 - Anything Goes
Craft your days away Challenge # 39 - Paper piecing
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - It's a man thing
Hotshot Craft Challenge # 4 - One for the boys
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - 3 different papers

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Mad for Markers - R or RV Markers

This is my second posting as part of the Design Team for Mad for Markers. This whole month the challenge is to use your R or RV copics. So this week I have used Creepin Harlow to show off some redness!

R Copic Colours

R20
R24
R27
R29

Additional Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm "Harlow" from the Creeper Crew Collection 1 and Inkadinkado Paperwork Greetings
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: DCWV The Green Stack, DCWV Nana's Baby Girl and Baby Boy Stacks
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders classic and scalloped circles, Misc Corner punch, Misc leave punch and Dia-namics Rolled Roses
Embellishments: Misc felt, Kaiser pearls, decorative pins, 3D Crystal Lacquer and KindyGlitz.

I am entering this in the following challenges
The Cheerful Stamp Pad Challenge # 36 - Happy Birthday
Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge - Anything Goes
Stamps R US Challenge - Anything Goes

I should also mention that all the copics can be purchased at the Mad for Markers store and you can check out the other Design Teams work at the challenge blog here.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Mostly White

Firstly HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

OK the first challenge in 2012 for Anyone for Anya? is Mostly White. Now I will admit that this did strike some panic in me which only increased when I found no patterned papers in my collection that consisted of mostly white. Anyway I got it done and realised I need to shop for white goodies early this year. I did put all the white embellishments I owned on this one!! hehe

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Princess Collection no.03
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: DCWV Glitter and Bazzill
Patterned Paper: NIL
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black
Die Cuts: Misc Cricut cut that was in my stash, CC Designs Butterflies and Die-namics 3/8" Rosette
Embellishments: Misc Lace, Misc Ribbon, Misc flowers, Prima flowers, Kaiser Paper Blooms, Bradz, Kaiser Pearls, Misc Decorative Pins, Heidi Grace Heart Pins, Puffy Heart, Misc Dressmaking pearls, Misc flower fillers, Misc crochet flower and Stickles

I am entering this in the following challenges
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge #70 - Something New (The stamp, the butterflies and the Bella Bradz are all new!!)
Charisma Cardz Challenge # 50 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday Challenge # 48 - Anything Goes
Top Tip Tuesday Challenge # 66 - Anything Goes

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

PS - I have established I don't know when to stop sometimes!!

Friday Sketch Challenge - 4th Challenge

It is Friday Sketch Challenge time...yeah! A fortnight seems to take forever to come around!! This week our Sketch is brought to you by Tracey.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps MushroomFae Digi
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: Misc from my scraps bucket
Inks: Printer and Vivid Taupe
Die Cuts: Martha Stewart Butterfly punch, Spellbinders Rectangle, Carl Corner punch, Die-namics Doiley Duo and Sizzix Ida Lou's Flower Box Alphabet Set
Embellishments: Kaiser Gems, Prima Flowers, MM Staple, 3D Crystal Lacquer and KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
Card Makin Mamas Challenge # 32 - Cut it Out!
PaperCrafting Journey Challenge # 22 - Use a digi
Scrapbook Sisters Card Challenge # 58 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz Challenge # 43 - Anything Goes

Please check out Friday Sketch Challenge for the other DT members fabulous designs and enter this fortnight's fun!

Happy Crafting

Sam xx

PS - Thanks to my BFF Suze for making me screw up my circles. Oh and here is the sketch

Friday Sketch Challenge - 2nd Challenge

It's sketch number two at Friday Sketch Challenge and this week it has been brought to you by Tracey. Personally I loved Tracey's sketch and have filed it as I am sure I will use it time and time again!

Before I reveal the sketch you will have to check out my card!!

And now for Tracey's fab sketch

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Miss Anya Love'' set, CC Designs Sugarplum 'Stump' and A Muse ArtStamps 'Happy Birthday'
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill and Plain
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist ' Happy go Lucky' collection
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Magnolia Doohickey swirl and Die-namics Upsy Daisy
Embellishments: Dew Drops, Prima flowers, Misc ribbon and 3D KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge # 57 - Anything Goes
AUD Sentiments Challenge # 38 - Happy Birthday
Creative Belli Blog Challenge # 127 - Paper Piecing
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes
Paper Sundaes Challenge # 88 - Anything goes

Please check out Friday Sketch Challenge for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx