New Release At Bugaboo

Tuesday is new release day at Bugaboo Digi Stamp and today there is a fun rabbit family available.



Materials used:Bugaboo Digi Stamps - Funny Bunny BabiesScrapbook Gems - Happy Easter Digital Papers
acrylic sentiment stamp
black archival ink pad
X-Press It card
printer paper
5x7" card blank
Copic pens:
mother: E97, E08, E19, W7
little brown bunny: E31, E33, E35, E39
little grey bunny: W0, W1, W3, W5, W7
ears: E93, E95, YR02
noses: C3, C5, C7, C9
red egg: R29, R39, R59, R89
green egg: YG03, YG17, YG67, G29
purple egg: V05, RV66, RV69, VO9, V99

I have used two copies of the image, fussy cutting the adult from one image and layering it on top of the other image.

Those bunnies look really mischievous hiding behind mum, although I don't think I would object too much if they threw Easter eggs at me!

I hope you will check out the new release at Bugaboo Digi Stamps and take a look at all the other  wonderful images they have. For more inspiration visit  the Catch the Bug Blog where you can also find details of our two challenges.

Thanks for visiting. Take care.

Pippa

Entering the following challenges:
The Library Challenge #3 - Watership Down
If You Give A Crafter A Cookie Challenge #90 - 
Inspiration Destination #146 - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft #64 - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - March Anything Goes
Artistic Inspirations #196 - Anything Goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #78 - Anything Goes
A Gem of a Challenge #215 - Easter Time
4 Crafty Chicks #395 - For the Love of Kids/Anything Goes
Simply Papercraft #55 - Anything Goes
Crafty Cardmakers #208 - Bunnies, Chicks or Eggs
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Easter

Ike's Art First Progressive Challenge

Ike of Ike's World fame has started a new progressive challenge on her Facebook Page and offered this little cutie for the starting image.


Materials used:Ike's Art - Funny Dog (available from Facebook page)
Imagine That Digistamp - Puppy Love (for the sentiment)
designer card from stash
X-Press It card
scalloped edge die
small googly eyes
Copic pens:
dark fur: E41, E43, E44, E47, E49
light fur: E31, E33, E35, E39
nose and tail: W3, W5, W7, W9
eyes: E37, E39, E29, E40

The image comes with out the patches, I have added them. I thought with his paw out like that he looks as if he is going to hug someone! With that thought in my head the sentiment from the Imagine That Digistamp seemed appropriate.

Thanks for popping by. Take care.

Pippa

Entering the following challenges:
Ike's Art Facebook Fan Page Progressive Challenge #1
Artistic Inspirations #196 - Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart #200 - Anything Goes
PIP Challenge #1812 - Anything Goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #78 - Anything Goes
Crafty Friends #80 - Anything Goes
Jo's Scrap Shack FFC #226 - Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination #146 - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft #64 - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - March Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks #305 - Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations March - Any Occasion
Simply Papercraft #55 - Anything Goes

Progressive Freebie at Scrapper's Delights

There is something rather special about progressive challenges, everyone is a winner! They can also be something of a challenge especially when the image takes you out of your comfort zone and is not one you would necessarily choose. However with this image I was on safer ground.




Materials used:Scrapper's  Delights - Sleeping Baby Boo
Scrapbook Gems - Baby Girl Digital Papers
Scrapbook Gems - Baby Boy Digital Papers
X-Cut doily die
banner and greeting acrylic stamps
black archival ink pad
X-Press It card
printer paper
blue and pink buttons
art chalks and applicator
Copic pens:
skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20
babygrow boy - B21, B23, B24     buttons - B28
babygrow girl - R81, R83, R85, R56    buttons - R89, R39

The backing papers and the papers for the die cut doily are printed from the Scrapbook Gems sets. The banners are shaded using chalks.

I could not make a girl card and not a boy one as well.
I recently bought a metal shim for my die cutting machine because I was not getting a clean cut from some of my more intricate dies. I am happy to say that it worked a treat and for the first time I managed a clean cut with just one pass instead of having to go backwards and forwards several times. They really do work. However a word to the wise, the first time I used it I followed a YouTube video but the demonstrator had positioned the metal sheet and dies so the dies cut into it, instead of the sheet being ontop of the dies. Luckily no serious damage was done to either the die or the plate, just a bit dented.

Thanks for dropping in. Take care.

Pippa

Entering the following challenges:Scrapper's Delights RAK Challenge - March
Jo's Scrap Shack FFC #226 - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers #144 - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks #395 - For the Love of Kids/Anything Goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #372 - Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination #146 - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - March Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft #64 - Anything Goes
Artistic Inspiration #196 - Anything Goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #78 - Anything Goes
Unicorn Challenge #30 - Make It Girly
Creative Inspirations March - Any Occasion
Simply Papercraft #55 - Anything Goes

Gerda Steiner Progressive Challenge

Another great image from a progressive challenge. I wonder if the cat was reading bedtime stories!


Materials used: 
Gerda Steiner Designs - Cat in Bookshelf 
X-Press It card
designer paper from stash
silver peel-off greeting
Copic pens:
cat: C0, C1, C3, C5, 0
cactus: G21, G24, G94, G99
cactus flower: R81, R83, R85
mouse: E31, E33, E35, E39     tail: YR61, E95
book page edges: E50, E51, E53
book covers: yellow - Y13, Y15, Y17
purple - V01, V12, V15, V17
blue - B21, B23, B24
green - YG11, YG13, YG17
brown - E03, E19, E18
soil: E44, E47, E49
plant pot: B24, B28, B39
shelf: R28, R39, R59, R89

I have used two copies of the image, the first one cut out whole and just the items on the shelf cut out from the second image to decoupage on top so there is some dimension.

The background designer paper is supposed to look a bit like wallpaper.

Thanks for visiting. Take care.

Pippa

Entering the following challenges: Please ignore posting date at top of post, my laptop threw a wobbly and posted an imcomplete draft. The full post was posted today 24.03.18!Gerda Steiner Designs Challenge - March
Crafty Friends #80 - Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination #146 - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft #64 - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - March Anything Goes
Artistic Inspirations #196 - Anything Goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #78 - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks #395 - Anything Goes
Simply Papercraft #55 - Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations - March Any Occasion

A new challenge for a librarian

Before my accidental career as a Teaching Assistant I trained as a librarian so I was thrilled to discover a new challenge, 'The Library Challenge'. Each challenge takes a book as it's inspiration, unfortunately I missed the first one but just have time to enter the second one which takes 'The Hobbit' as it's theme. There are so many paths to follow but I have stuck to dragons.



Materials used: 
Creative Stamping - Enchantment Collection
Christina Griffiths Card Making Magic Complete Card and Box Die Set 5x7"
5x7" card blank
patterned vellum
black card
white card
Make 'it' Colour blending card
Copic pens:
green skin: G02, G17, G29, G99
purple skin: V05, RV66, RV69, V09, V99
yellow claws, spines, horns and flame: Y13, Y15, Y17
wing spines: C5, C7, C9, 100
wing membrane and eye: R29, R39, R59, R89
orange flame: YR14, YR16, YR07
shadow: W00, W0, W1

The card blank is covered with black card and the vellum cut with a die from the set. The vellum pattern did not show up very well on top of the black mat so I cut an identical mat out of white card to go between the layers.

I used a different blending card this time but did not feel it blended as well. To be fair it just may be a case of using it a bit more and getting used to it so I may have another go in the future. 

The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings are among the books that I have read many times. I have also watched the films. I have to say the films were disappointing in some areas. The Lord of the Rings left out the cleansing of the shire at the end and the battle scenes were too long. Why they felt they had to get 3 films out of the Hobbit beats me. So with the omission of too many important story lines and characters in the films give me the books anytime.

I am still keeping an eye on the advert situation so if you come across any please do let me know.

Thank you for dropping in. Take care.

Pippa

Entering the following challenges:The Library Challenge 02 - The Hobbit
Artistic Inspirations #196 - Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart #199 - Anything Goes
PIP Challenge #1811 - Anything Goes
Addicted To Stamps And More #284 - CAS
A Snowflakes Promise #49 - Anything Goes
Creates and Makes #19 - Anything Goes
Lemon Shortbread #63 - Anything Goes
Ike's World #106 - Anything Goes/Movie Madness
Creative Moments #139 - Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination #146 - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks #395 - For The Love Of Kids/Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - March Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft #64 - Anything Goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #78 - Anything Goes
Simply Papercraft #55 - Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations March - Any Occasion

More Shades of Yellow

Before I tell you about today's card I wondered if you could do me a favour. I have let the payment for 'no ads' expire to see if, in fact, it is worth having. Please could you let me know if the ads are annoying and what they are for. When I look at my blog I don't see them so I have no idea what is happening. Thank you so much.

It's the half way point of the challenge at Path of Positivity with the optional theme of Shades of Yellow. We have two wonderful sponsors with some great prizes for this month's challenge.



Materials used:Limited Runs - Spring Flowers
CraftStash: Card Making Magic by Christina Griffiths Complete Card & Box Die Set 5×7″
X-Press It card
yellow Cor'dinations card
green card
circle die
white card
Copic pens:
Flowers and Buds: Y13, Y15, YG11, BV20
Flower Centers: YR12, YR15, YR16, YR07, E15
Leaves: YG21, YG03, YG17, YG67

There is something so cheerful about daisies, even the common white ones covering the lawn! One of my favourite films is 'You've Got Mail' and towards the end there is a scene where Joe (Tom Hanks) visits a sick Kathleen (Meg Ryan) and gives her a bunch of daisies, which she then describes as the 'friendliest flower'. (There's a clip here if you want to see it.) I, for one, would not argue over that and while when I think 'daisy' I usually picture the white ones they are available in other colours, especially yellow.
I hope this bunch of friendly yellow daisies makes you smile!

Our challenge is Anything Goes with the optional theme of Shades of Yellow. If you do follow the optional theme, be sure to add FT after your name so that we include you in the draw for the prize for Most Inspirational. We’d also love to find out how this month’s colour makes you feel, if you’d like to share that with us. What kinds of feelings does the colour YELLOW evoke in you? You can write a sentence or two in the body of your post, write a sentence at the bottom of your post next to the link up for this challenge, or simply leave a comment on this post if you’d like.

The prizes on offer for this challenge are:

• A $10 gift certificate from Limited Runs, one of our guest sponsors this month, for the post or project that the team deems most inspiring of the bunch.


• A $10 gift certificate from Imagine That Digistamp, the second of our guest sponsors this month, for a person chosen in a random draw based on all entrants.

We also have a call out for guest design team members. If you think this is something you might like to  have a go at please put GDT after you name in the link up or leave a comment on this post or leave a comment on the Path of Positivity Blog post then Lisa or a member of the DT will get back to you with more information. There is no experience necessary and you get to work with some fantastic images. If you have been thinking of having a go now is your chance.

For more inspiration from my team mates take a look at the Path of Positivity Challenge Blog. I hope you will be inspired to join in with us.

Thanks for dropping in. Take care.

Pippa

Entering the following challenges:
Crafting With Friends #63 - Anything Goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #78 - Anything Goes
Jo's Scrap Shack FFC #225 - Anything Goes
Simply Papercraft #55 - Anything Goes
PIP Challenge #1811 - Anything Goes
Artistic Inspirations #196 - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - March Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft #64 - Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination #146 - Anything Goes/Spring or Pastel Colours
Unicorn Challenge #30 - Make It Girly
Creative Inspirations March - Any Occasion

Bugaboo's Bingo Challenge

    Today's challenge at Catch The Bug is Bingo. For my project I have chosen the horizontal line from top right to bottom left: Bugaboo image/2 images merged/twine





Materials used:Bugaboo Digi Stamps -  Flower SwingBugaboo Digi Stamps - Bugaboo Brat Flower Sitteracrylic greeting stamp
black archival ink
X-Press It card
A5 card blank
twine
Copic pens:
Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20
Hair: Y21, Y26, YR24, E25
Dress: V05, RV66, RV69, V09, V99
Sash and Hair Bow: Y13, Y15, Y17, E15
Hearts: R29
Shoes: C1, C3, C5, C7, C9
Sock Shadows: C0, C1
Flowers on Vine: V0000, V000, V01, V12  Middle: Y13, Y15, Y17
Red Flowers: R29, R39, R59, R89 Middle: 100
Leaves: G00, G02, G17, G29, G99
Swing: E31, E33, E35, E37, E39
Rope: E50, E51, E53, E33
Grass: G21, G24, G94, YG67, G99
Sky: B000, B00, B41, B21

I have stuck to some of my favourite colour combinations and blends for this one, and even succeeded in keeping the purple flowers with a pastel look.

The challege runs for a week, for more inspiration visit the Catch the Bug Blog.  I hope you will come and join in the fun.

Thanks for dropping by. Take care.

Pippa

Entering the following challenges:
A Bit More Time To Craft #64 - Anything Goes
A Perfect Time To Craft #03 - Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore March - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations #45 - Anything GoesJo's Scrap Shack FFC #225 - Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination #146 - Anything Goes/Spring or Pastel Colours
A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - March Anything Goes
Artistic Inspirations #195 - Anything Goes
Unicorn Challenge #30 - Make It Girly
My Time To Craft #366 - Easter/Spring
Simply Papercraft #55 - Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations - March Any Occasion
613 Avenue Create #207 - Anything Goes
Not Just Cards - March Anything Goes

Bunny Hopping With Scribbles Designs

Another challenge at Scribbles Designs and this time the theme is Bunny Hop. You need to use a bunny or rabbit as the main focus of your project.



Materials used:Scribbles Designs: #406 B Bunny
Imagine That Digistamp: Flamingo Dress Up
Claritystamp: Clouds Stencil
X-Press It card
white glossy card
Adirondak ink pads: Stonewashed and Meadow
silver peel-off greeting
stencil brush
A5 card blank
sharpie pens
Copic pens: Brown Bunny: E11, E13, E15, E18   paw pads: E49  nose: E50  ear middle: E50, E51, E53
Grey Bunny: C0, C1, C3, C5  inner ears: E000, E00, R11
Tooth: Y26, YR23, YR24

The rabbit was printed out twice with one image flipped. Rabbits and balloons were coloured then fussy cut.

The background was made using Adirondak inks on glossy card. The little flower heads are hand drawn using sharpie pens. The balloon strings are added with a black micron pen.

I have decided to list the colours I have used just in case anyone is interested. If you have better colour combinations that you used I would love to hear. I am still very much learning about Copic blends as I go along and am restricted to the colours I have which while quite a few now still has gaps.

The challenge at Scribbles Designs lasts for a month and it would be lovely to see you there. All the details are on the blog.

In case you missed the post on the Scribbles Designs blog here is the winner of the image from my blog in the Birthday Party Blowout celebrations.

TERRI you have won

Brrrnard Party Hat

To claim your prize, please send a message to Lisa at decossesdynamitedoodles [at] yahoo [dot] ca (don't forget to replace 'at' and 'dot' with the appropriate symbols), with the subject heading, "SD 5th Bday Image Winner". Be sure to let me know your name and the image that you hav e won.

Thanks for popping in. Take care.

Pippa

Entering the following challenges:
Artistic Inspirations #195 - Anything Goes
PIP Challenge #1810 - Anything Goes
Lemon Shortbread #63 - Anything Goes
A Snowflakes Promise #49 - Anything Goes
Crafty Creation #362 - Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination #146 - Anything Goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #371 - Anything Goes
Creative Moments #138 - Anything Goes
Your Scrapbook Place - March Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft #64 - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - March Anything Goes
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends #77 - Anything Goes
Simply Papercraft #55 - Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations March - Any Occasion

Progressing With Limited Runs

I nearly missed getting my entry into the progressive challenge on the Limited Runs Facebook Page, I wrote down the wrong date for the end of the challenge! That is the second time in a week, I think I might be loosing the plot!


Material used: 
Limited Runs: Progressive Image (cat)
CraftStash: Card Making Magic by Christina Griffiths Complete Card & Box Die Set 5x7"
yellow Cor'dinations Card
patterned designer paper from stash
black card
X-Press It card
black micron pen

Copic Pens: Fur: C0, C1, C2, C3, C5, C7, C9
Nose: R00, R20, R22

The cat is coloured and fussy cut. The cushion is made up from designer paper and the faux stitching added with a black pen.

The corner embellishments and greeting are cut from black card using dies from the set.

The A5 card blank is covered with the yellow card.
Thanks for dropping in. Take care.

Pippa

Entering the following challenges:My Creative Scoop Colour Inspiration Monthly Link Up #32
Show Us Your Pussies Cats Only Challenge #28 - Furrything Goes
Crafting From The Heart #198 - Anything Goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #77 - Anything Goes
PIP Challenge #1810 - Anything Goes
Allsorts Challenge #458 - Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes(I love little pussy, her coat is so warm,
And if I don't hurt her she'll do me no harm;
I won't pull her tail, nor drive her away,
But pussy and I together will play.)
Crafting With Friends #62 - Anything Goes
Jo's Scrap Shack FFC #224 - Anything Goes
Simply Papercraft #55 - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft #63 - Anything Goes
Wednesday's Creative Inspirations Challenge - March Anything Goes
Addicted To Stamps and More #282 - Make Your Mark
Inspiration Destination #154 - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - March
Artistic Inspirations #195 - Anything Goes

Humor Me Wednesday International Working Women's Day!

It's Humor Me Wednesday at Catch the Bug and as tomorrow is International Working Women's Day what better way to mark it than with this image from Bugaboo Digi Stamps.


Materials Used:Bugaboo Digi Stamps - Stella Work
Scrapbook Gems - Office Work
X-Press It card
white printer card
A5 card blank

Scrapbook Gems is a new store to me, not sure that it has been around for long. They really are a gem though having just the sort of DP I needed to finish this card. I was stuck until I found them!  They have a wide range of papers and are well worth a visit. I expect I shall be adding more papers to my stash in the future.

If you want to see more humourous inspiration do take a look at the Catch the Bug Blog and see what other members of the DT have been up to.

Thanks for visiting. Take care.

Pippa

Entering the following challenges:Crafty Girls Creations #45 - Anything GoesLil Patch of Crafty Friends #77 - Anything Goes
All Sorts Challenge Blog #457 - Ladies Only
PIP Challenge #1809 - Anytihng Goes
Crafting From The Heart #197 - Anything Goes
Artisitic Inspirations #195 - Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments Designs - Anything Goes
Addicted To Stamps And More #282 - Make Your Mark
Crafting By Designs - March Anything Goes
Creative Moments #138 - Anything Goes/Women
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges #370 - Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination #145 - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - March Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft #63 - Anything Goes
Simply Papercraft #55 - Anything Goes

Shades of Yellow

Today sees the start of a new challenge at Path of Positivity. Continuing with our year of colours this month it is the turn of Yellow.



Materials used:Imagine That Digistamp - Leesa's Swing
Card Making Magic The Christina Collection - Complete Card & Box Die Set 5x7"
Britannia Dies - Medium Multiflower Rose
Britannia Dies - Leaf Strip
Pink Frog - Ice Crystal Paper 170gsm
circle dies
Core'dinations Card - February Gold
patterned paper from stash
X-Press It card
white flat backed pearls
Copic pens

The card base is made up using the Card Making Magic set and the circle die. The image is printed on X-Press It card, coloured with Copics and fussy cut. The flowers and leaves are cut from Ice Crystal paper and coloured with Copics on both sides. The pearls are coloured with Copics then used to make up the flowers. Leesa is only glued at the branch so that she hangs free on her swing. It gives a little movement in the card. I am not sure why but the photo makes her look lopsided on the actual card she is sitting straight!

The colour yellow is such a bright cheerful colour and this time of the year seems to shine with yellow crocus and daffodils not to mention all the fluffy chicks on Easter cards. It's a Spring colour, one of rebirth after the dull, dreery winter. It is a happy colour!

I hope that you will join us on the Path of Positivity this month. We have two excellent sponsors, Imagine That Digistamp and Limited Runs both offering generous prizes.

Our challenge is Anything Goes with the optional theme of Shades of Yellow. If you do follow the optional theme, be sure to add FT after your name so that we include you in the draw for the prize for Most Inspirational. We'd also love to find out how this month's colour makes you feel, if you'd like to share that with us. What kinds of feelings does the colour YELLOW evoke in you? You can write a sentence or two in the body of your post, write a sentence at the bottom of your post next to the link up for this challenge, or simply leave a comment on this post if you'd like.

We also have a call out for guest design team members. If you think this is something you might like to  have a go at please put GDT after you name in the link up or leave a comment on this post or leave a comment on the Path of Positivity Blog post then Lisa or a member of the DT will get back to you with more information. There is no experience necessary and you get to work with some fantastic images. If you have been thinking of having a go now is your chance.

For more inspiration from my team mates take a look at the Path of Positivity Challenge Blog where you will also find details of the prizes on offer and instructions on how to enter.

Thanks for dropping in. Take care.

Pippa

Entering the following challenges:
Inspiration Destination #145 - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft #63 - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - March Anything Goes
Artistic Inspirations #195 - Anything Goes
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends #77 - Anything Goes
Simply Papercrafts #55 - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create #207 - Anything Goes
Crafty Cardmakers #206 - Floral Delight
ITD Creative Playground Link Up

Visiting Ike's World

The challenge at Ike's World is almost over but I have time to get my entry in. I used the free image provided for this one, although you do not have to use it to enter.



Materials used:Ike's Art - Raccoon Love (from challenge blog
X-Press It card
Copic pens
Little B - Handwritten Script dies
X-Cut - Hearts die set
A5 card blank
glossy card
Various inks

The heart background is cut from glossy card which has had various inks in greens and blues smeared accross it to make grass and sky. The words are die cut from the left over scraps.

Colouring the raccoon was a challenge as I was not sure about the colours to use. I had a look at some photos on line and it seems that mostly they are a brown grey colour with a more reddish brown stripe in the tail. Having coloured mine in I think maybe I should have put a bit of the tail colour in the body as well.

Thanks for dropping in. Take care.

Pippa

Entering the following challenges:
Ike's World #105 - Anything Goes/Hidden Desires
Lemon Shortbread #62 - Anything Goes
Creates and Makes #19 - Anything Goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #369 - Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner #160 - Anything Goes/Add A Heart
Inspiration Destination #145 - Anything Goes
A Perfect Time To Craft #03 - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks #392 - Anything Goes/Just Add A Sentiment
A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - March Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft #63 - Anything Goes
Crafting With An Attitude #37 - Anything Goes
Your Scrapbook Place March - Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore March - Anything Goes
Crafting With Friends #62 - Anything Goes
Jo's Scrap Shack FFC #223 - Anything Goes
My Creative Scoop Colour Inspiration Monthly Link Up #31
Simply Papercraft #55 - Anything Goes

Go For Green Midway Reminder

It's the halfway point of the Go For Green Challenge at Scribbles Designs.


Materials used:Scribbles Designs - #321 Carl's Pad
Imagine That Digistamp - Satin Fabrics Digi Paper set
We Are 3 - Watercolor Digital Paper set
Pink Frog - Ice Crystal Paper 170gsm
Pink Frog - Britannia Dies Small Multiflower Rose
X-Press It card
dragonfly brad
yellow brad

The green mat is printed from the Satin Fabrics set on printer paper and the card backing from the Watercolor set on Ice Crystal paper. Carl is printed on X-Press It card and coloured with Copics.

The lily is made using the calyx cut from the Multiflower Rose die and coloured with Copics.

I thought I had everything organised this month but yet again I am scrambling about trying to get all the challenges finished. Having a couple of days less in the month has upset the system.

Thanks for dropping in. Take care.

Pippa

Entering the following challenges:
My Creative  Scoop Colour Inspiration Monthly Link Up #31 
Inspiration Destination #145 - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft #63 - Anything Goes 
A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - March Anything Goes
Artistic Inspiration #194 - Anything Goes/Use Flowers
4 Crafty Chicks #392 - Anything Goes/Just Add A Sentiment
Simply Papercraft #55 - Anything Goes
If You Give A Crafter A Cookie Challenge #88 - I took inspiration not from the colours but from the idea of the bird house - my mind does not think in straight lines unless I force it to which is an effort so I know it's tenuous but bird house to frog home is what I was thinking. Please ignore my entry if that is too far an inspirational leap.

  

Musical Greetings

My youngest brother has taken up the clarinet and for being mostly self taught he is really good. I never know what to put on his birthday cards because until now his only interest has been computers and there are only so many computer themed images and stamps around! So this time I willingly went with a musical theme.

I apologise for the shadows in the photo it was tricky trying to avoid them!

Materials used:clarinet clip art from internet
brown card and paper in various shades
gold mirri card
X-Press It card
musical swirl clear stamp from stash
detail gold embossing powder
music embossing folder
embossing ink pad
happy birthday die
Vintage Photo Distress Ink pad
Copic pens

The card base is made from an A4 piece of mid brown card.  The dark brown layer is made from a textured dark brown card. The embossed layer is coloured with Vintage Photo distress ink. The top layer is stamped and heat embossed with detail gold embossing powder then the edges are also embossed with the same powder. The greeting is die cut from gold mirri card.

The clarinet image is printed on X-Press It card and coloured with Copic pens.

I had a bit of fun 'playing' while making this card. It's been a while since I used a 'real' stamp and got the heat gun out. I think I need to do some more soon!

Thanks for popping in. Take care.

Pippa

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