School's out forever!

At the end of this term the class teacher I work with is leaving to become carer to her husband. We have worked together for over a decade so it will be a hard parting. I made a large card for all the children in the class to sign.



Materials used:Imagine That! digi stamps - School Boy
Imagine That! digi stamps - School Girl
Activity Village - School Books Scrapbook Paper
X-Press It! paper
Copic pens
black card
A4 card blank
white gel pen

I arranged the images on my page before printing them out on X-Press It card and colouring with Copics.

I was going to go with one of the greetings that came with the images but in the end decided to add my own using a white pen.

Before attaching the paper to the card base I went around the edges of the card with a black pen. The coloured image has been matted on black card.
If my card has inspired you why not pop along to Imagine That! digi stamps, there are lots of lovely images covering all sorts of occassions. You do not need to be a 'colourist' either because they come with pre-coloured versions too.

Thank you for dropping in. Take care.

Pippa

Did you do it?

Ok so I can hear you thinking "Do what?" so I had better explain! This is my mid-way post for the current challenge at Path of Positivity with the theme Appreciation. You may remember that in my first post I talked about not just using high days and holidays to show appreciation but taking opportunities throughout the year. So have you shown your appreciation of someone during the past two weeks or are you waiting for Christmas?

My card this time is an anniversary card with a lovely image from A Day For Daisies. All the links are below in the write up.



Materials used:A Day for Daisies - Mr Right
X-Press It! card
Copic pens
small acrylic greetings stamp
Gorguss designer paper

I decided to go with vintage like colours for this image but gave the parasol a brighter look in contrast to look more summery. I hope that makes sense, sometimes it is difficult to explain the way my brain works. Actually make that not sometimes but most of the time!

The designer paper frame is from a set from Gorguss which has been in my stash for longer than I care to admit. I am trying to continue the relentless downsizing so that my new smaller craft room is not so cluttered so what better way than to use some of the stash mountain. I thought the colour of the frame went well with the lady's dress. The label at the bottom is printed in the paper so I used it to frame my stamped greeting.

There are still a few days left to get an entry into the challenge, it finishes on 4th December. As I am sure many of you will be beavering away on the Christmas cards why not enter one of your makes, it would certainly fit the theme and you may just end up winning a prize.  On that note here are the prize details to tempt you further!

You do not have to make a card, anything goes. The only thing we ask is that you make it clear how your project relates to the theme, just a sentence will be enough it does not need to be an essay, unless you want to write an essay on appreciation for your entry. There are plenty of prizes on offer so why not take a look at our sponsors images for inspiration.

SPONSOR & PRIZE INFORMATION:

• A $12.00 gift certificate from A Day For Daisies, one of our guest sponsors this month, for the post or project that the team deems most inspiring of the bunch.


• A $20.00 gift certificate from Kitten Scraps, one of our guest sponsors this month, for a person chosen in a random draw based on all entrants.

There will also be:

• A small selection of digital designer papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles for one lucky person who leaves a comment on posts published during the challenge time frame.


• One digital sentiment for every single person who enters the challenge.

I hope you will take up the challenge and am looking forward to seeing what you come up with. Thank you for dropping in. Take care.

Pippa

Roses are red

Here I am with my second make for the Imagine That! digistamp Facebook page. This time I have chosen a lovely rose image with birthday greeting.



Materials used:
Imagine That! digistamps - Rose Blessings
Copic pens
X-Press It card
rose designer paper from stash
light and dark pink card
6 inch square card blank
pink silver edged ribbon
gem

I have used three identical copies of the rose image printed out on X-Press It card and coloured with Copic pens. One image has been trimmed as the base and the two other images fussy cut to 3d decoupage the rose.

The  base image is matted and layered onto designer paper  and two shades of pink card then attached to the front of the card blank.

Finally a small narrow ribbon bow has been added and a gem attached to the knot to finish off.

If you like the image I have used why not make a visit to Imagine That! digistamps, I believe they have a sale on at the moment so you may be able to pick up some bargains.

Thank you for dropping bye. Take care.

Pippa

Path of Positivity Challenge - Appreciation

A new challenge starts today at Path of Positivity and the theme is appreciation. We all like to be appreciated, whether by family or friends or bosses! There is nothing quite so disheartening as going the extra mile or putting your all into something for someone and just be taken for granted. So don't wait for Valentine's Day, Mothering Sunday, Father's Day, Birthdays or Christmas to tell a loved one what they mean to you but show your appreciation every day!



Materials used:Kitten Scraps - Spring Cleaning DigiStamps
X-Press It card
Copic Pens
designer paper
green card
A5 card blank

The image has been printed onto X-Press It card and coloured with Copic pens then trimmed to size and matted and layered before being mounted on the card blank.

The sentiment has been printed on white card and matted before being attached to the card front.
We would really appreciate it if you joined us at Path of Positivity, the challenge is open until December 4th so there is plenty of time. You do not have to make a card, anything goes. The only thing we ask is that you make it clear how your project relates to the theme, just a sentence will be enough it does not need to be an essay, unless you want to write an essay on appreciation for your entry. There are plenty of prizes on offer so why not take a look at our sponsors images for inspiration.

SPONSOR & PRIZE INFORMATION:

• A $12.00 gift certificate from A Day For Daisies, one of our guest sponsors this month, for the post or project that the team deems most inspiring of the bunch.


• A $20.00 gift certificate from Kitten Scraps, one of our guest sponsors this month, for a person chosen in a random draw based on all entrants.

There will also be:

• A small selection of digital designer papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles for one lucky person who leaves a comment on posts published during the challenge time frame.


• One digital sentiment for every single person who enters the challenge.

Thank you for visiting. Take care.

Pippa

Dragons Lair November Challenge

The November challenge starts today over at Dragons Lair Designs and this month is a picture inspiration.



I have taken inspiration for my card from the colours.



Materials used:Dragons Lair Designs - Plums
8 inch square card blank
tea dye distress ink and applicator
cream, mustard and mottled designer papers
X-Press It card
Copic pens
small acrylic sentiment stamp and acrylic block
black archival ink pad

The plums image has been printed out on X-Press It card at the correct size to fit the card blank and then coloured with Copics.

I used the distress ink and a foam wedge to dab in the background then went around the edges using a brush. I also used the ink and brush to edge the card blank with.

Various designer papers have been used to mat and layer the image and the sentiment stamped in the corner.


I was trying to get a more vintage card that would be suitable for male or female and I think I have succeeded to do that.

The Dragons Lair challenge runs until the end of the  month so you have plenty of time to get an entry in, so why not head on over and join in the fun. You will find inspiration from my team mates over there as well and I am sure they would appreciate a visit to their personal blogs. There’s a prize of a voucher to spend in the Dragons Lair Designs store for a winner who’ll be chosen by a random number generator.

You do not have to use a Dragons Lair Design to enter but it would be lovely if you did. There are lots of goodies to discover at the store to get you going. Here are some useful links for you.

• Dragons Lair Designs Store– A fantastic range of digital downloads


• Dragons Lair Designs Inspiration Blog– Bookmark us and come back regularly for inspiration


• Dragons Lair Designs Challenge Blog– Challenges starting the 1st Friday of every month with different themes, please come along and take part


• Dragons Lair Designs Fan Group– Even more inspiration, challenges, freebies and fun activities


• Dragons Lair Designs Facebook Page– Please do pop over and “Like” our page


• Dragons Lair Designs Etsy Store – Another location to get hold of our range of digital downloads


• Janette Padley’s Creations on craftsUprint– Yet another location to get hold of our digital downloads


• Dragons Lair Designs Crafts Group– selling buttons and bits and bobs

We’d love to have you join us in our Fan Group and post up some pictures of any creations you make using any DLD items.

Thanks for visiting. Take care.

It's on the way!

This month I have the privilege of being asked to be a GD at Imagine That! Digi's by Kris Facebook page. For my first make I went for a Christmas card. Can you believe it is only a few weeks away, where does the time go?



Materials used:Imagine That! Digistamp - Elegant Ornaments (uncoloured)
Prints of Peace Christmas Greeting Stamp
black archival inkpad
white printer card
blue card
DL card blank
Sakura Gel Pens

The bauble image has been printed out twice and the middle section fussy cut away from one image. After colouring both images the second image is attached under the cut out image using foam pads.

I was trying to get the look of the old fashioned glass baubles with the recessed part in the middle.

The topper has been trimmed to fit a DL card and a silver border drawn free-hand.

The card blank has been covered with blue card and then the topper attached using foam pads.

Thanks for dropping in. Take care.

Pippa

Jumping back in

Well that took a lot longer than I thought it would! Quick catch up, the wedding, August 27th, was a wonderful occassion, the sun shone, the bride glowed and the groom looked like the cat that got the cream! The house move, September 23rd went smoothly and it did not rain! However sorting out, unpacking and downsizing has taken a lot longer than I had anticipated. There are still a few boxes left to sort out but we are getting there.

Meanwhile a new month is starting and I am back in action on the DT's. Today's offering is for the start of the Love To Craft November Challenge. I thought I would share the card I made for my daughter and her now husband for their wedding.



Materials used:Art by Mi Ran -  Wedding Digital Colouring Page
X-Press It card
blue card
silver mirri card
metal heart embellishments
silver peel-off letters
white ribbon roses
copic pens

My daughter's colour for the wedding was blue so I have put some blue in the grooms clothing and the bride's flowers on her swing.

Mi Ran's image does have a very pensive bride, almost sad looking so I have attempted to put in the hint of a thoughtful smile!

Why not come and join us over at the Love To Craft Challenge Blog. Our challenges are monthly - they go live at 6:00 AM EST on the first day of every month and run until 6:00 PM EST on the last day of the month - and are always Anything Goes!

Although you'll probably see mostly paper crafts, we welcome any and all kinds of handmade projects - from cards, tags, ATCs and scrapbook layouts - to 3-D projects, mixed media canvases and altered projects - and even knitting, crocheting and jewelry! Whatever you're working on, we want to see it! :)

Winners & Top Picks are chosen by our Design Team and announced on the 10th of the month following the close of each challenge. We do not solicit sponsorship so there are no prizes. We play for *FUN* ... for WINNER and TOP PICK badges. There may occasionally be a goody bag of craft supplies thrown in by the blog owner or some blog candy scattered for a lucky winner! ;)

You may enter our challenges up to five times (as long as each project is different) and you may combine our challenges with as many other challenges as you'd like.

Link just your project - not your entire blog - to our challenge via the InLinkz tool at the end of the challenge post. List our challenge in your blog post and link back to us.

We allow back-linking of projects that are no more than six months old.

Absolutely no digitally-created projects - we want to see tangible handmade creations.

Hope to see you there.

Thanks for dropping in. Take care.

Pippa

I would like to enter my card into the following challenge:
Art By Mi Ran Facebook - October Anything Goes