Oh The Places You'll Go!

I never seem to have enough boys cards. Is it the same for you? Or I have some but for the wrong age group. Well I had to made one the other day so I thought why not make another! I used the same colour scheme and sketch but changed the image and added some great die cut sprockets. I'm really happy with it. I also remembered to add some brads. I have heaps of these but forget to put them on my projects till the last minute and then I've stuck down the cardstock and cant add them (I dont like to leave the back of the brad visible at all). Anyways, what do you think!

Challenges I'm joining:

Pink {Ink} Sketch Challenges - Sketch
Mo's Challenge Blog - "Back to School"

Thanks so much for stopping by, and for all your lovely comments, I love reading them.

Card Recipe

Stamps :  bye-bye boy (Mo Manning), digi ticket stubs (Bizzy Becs)

Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Cajun Craze, Whisper White (Stampin' Up!)

Papers:  Seaside collection paper pad (KaiserCraft) 

Inks:    Not Quite Navy, Cajun Craze (Stampin' Up!)
Coloured with:  Copics (cool grey's)
Other :  Sprightly Sprockets dies (Spellbinders), brads, hessian/burlap (stash)

Birthday Boy!!

It feels like ages since my last post and since I made a card - life can be too hectic at times! My eldest daughter had her 10th birthday and we had a big party with all her friends (about 30 of them - what was I thinking). Well it all went well and they all had fun, we played heaps of games and had a disco.
It is a friends sons birthday next week and I wanted to make a card for that so I thought I'd join a few challenges along the way.

Challenges I'm joining:

Tickled Pink Stamps Challenges - "Anything Goes"
Pink {Ink} Sketch Challenges - Sketch
All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge - "Earth Tones"

Thanks so much for stopping by, and for all your lovely comments, I love reading them.

Card Recipe

Stamps :  Lil Little Lad Luca (Tickled Pink Stamps), digi ticket stubs (Bizzy Becs)

Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Cajun Craze, Whisper White (Stampin' Up!)

Papers:  Seaside collection paper pad (KaiserCraft) 

Inks:    Not Quite Navy, Cajun Craze (Stampin' Up!)
Coloured with:  Copics (cool grey's)
Other :  adhesive pearls (KaiserCraft), bakers twine, wooden number, hessian (stash)

TPS Spinks and Spooks Collection Previews - Day 7

Welcome to day 7 of the previews of the Spinks and Spooks Collection coming to Tickled Pink Stamps on 15^th August!

Today we introduce “Lil Haunt 2 Vampire Lestat”!

I really like to Scrap when I have the opportunity. Often I find I need to be very organised and push myself to do it because it takes longer than making a card (dealing with photos and a much larger canvas).

As soon as I saw Vampire Lestat I knew I had the perfect photos to scrap with him!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and for all your lovely comments, I love reading them.

The Tickled Pink Stamps DT have been busy creating some amazing works of inspiration so hop over to the Tickled Pink Stamps Blog, take a look and leave them some comment love!

Card Recipe

Stamps :  Lil Haunt 2 Vampire Lestat  digi (Tickled Pink Stamps)

Cardstock: Peach Parfait, Concord Crush, Basic Black, Whisper White (Stampin' Up!)

Papers:  The Magic of Oz (Graphic 45) 

Inks:    Basic Black (Stampin' Up!), tuxedo black (memento)
Coloured with:  Copics (cool grey's)
Other :   antique brads (Stampin' Up!), cobwebs embossing folder, Tattered Florals die (Tim Holtz), Leaf & Swirl Doohickey's dies, crystal leaves (Magnolia), Thickers alphas, black tulle, journaling tag (stash)

TPS Spinks and Spooks Collection Previews - Day 5

Welcome to day 5 of the previews of the Spinks and Spooks Collection coming to Tickled Pink Stamps on 15^th August!

Today we introduce “Lil Haunt 2 Mummie Christina”!

I love making vintage themed cards and as soon as I saw this image I knew I could add my vintage touch. I found some gorgeous “The magic of Oz” (by Graphic 45) paper at my local Scrapping store – what a hit for Halloween! I cut this section from one of the corners then I couldn’t bear to hide the cute little goblins - so I’ve used some transparent embellishments. I've also used some sheer black tulle scrunched in a bow shape (sorry a bit hard to see in the photo) and love the soft effect it gives. I really love how this worked out! 

Thanks so much for stopping by, and for all your lovely comments, I love reading them.

The Tickled Pink Stamps DT have been busy creating some amazing works of inspiration so hop over to the Tickled Pink Stamps Blog, take a look and leave them some comment love!

Card Recipe

Stamps :  Lil Haunt 2 Mummie Christina digi (Tickled Pink Stamps), odds and ends sentiment (Tim Holtz)

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White (Stampin' Up!)

Papers:  The Magic of Oz (Graphic 45) 

Inks:    Basic Black (Stampin' Up!), tuxedo black (memento)
Coloured with:  Copics (cool grey's)
Other :   rhinestones (Stampin' Up!), cobwebs embossing folder, film strip (Tim Holtz), crystal leaves (Magnolia), black tulle (stash)

TPS Spinks and Spooks Collection Previews - Day 3

Welcome to day 3 of the previews of the Spinks and Spooks Collection coming to Tickled Pink Stamps on 15^th August!

Today we introduce “Lil Haunt 2 Wizard Eric”!

Wowee, I was sooo excited when Kellie offered me a TPS Guest DT Spot for August. I’ve been a TPS fan ever since the Lil Lolita’s were first released  and I have nearly all of the “Lil” stamps or digis in my way too large crafty collection. 

When I first heard that this release had a Halloween theme I had mixed feelings. Mainly because Halloween is not really celebrated much here in Australia – and cards are definitely not given. So I haven’t made Halloween cards before and I did not have anything Halloweeny in my stash. This gave me a great excuse to make a bee line to my local scrapping store (there was no time to order anything via the internet). But when I got there they didn’t have much in their Halloween range “We will get stocks in September” they said! But I did find some fun Tim Holtz embossing folders and some Graphic 45 papers that I will show in another post. When I got home I had a closer look through my stash and found some Magnolia Halloween paper and a skull and crossbone charm that also suited the brief!

I love colouring in black and white only (or shades of grey) which really suits this release and because I wanted to be able to use this card as a birthday card I decided to add some colour – purple and orange of course!

I have had so much fun with these spooky new images and I really love how this card turned out. 

Thanks so much for stopping by, and for all your lovely comments, I love reading them.

The Tickled Pink Stamps DT have been busy creating some amazing works of inspiration so hop over to the Tickled Pink Stamps Blog, take a look and leave them some comment love!

Card Recipe

Stamps :  Lil Haunt 2 Wizard Eric digi (Tickled Pink Stamps)

Cardstock: Peach Parfait, Basic Black, Whisper White (Stampin' Up!)

Papers:  Halloween papers (Magnolia) 

Inks:    Basic Black (Stampin' Up!), tuxedo black (memento)
Coloured with:  Copics (cool grey's)
Other :   linen thread (Stampin' Up!), adage ticket (Tim Holtz), Leaf & Swirl Doohickey's dies (Magnolia), wooden lock, black rhinestones (KaiserCraft), charm, cardboard key (stash)

   

Happy 10th Birthday Rachael!

It is my daughters birthday in a few days so I wanted to make a special card for her. She just loves turquoise blue at the moment and we made invitations for her birthday party using this adorable "Dancin Mae" image by Some Odd Girl - isnt it so fun and carefree! So I used the same image and blue colours for her card. Happy Birthday Rachael - may all your dreams come true!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and for all your lovely comments, I love reading them.

Card Recipe

Stamps :  Dancin Mae digi (Some Odd Girl), Itty Bitty Backgrounds (Stampin' Up!), mini happy birthday sentiment (Stampendous)
Cardstock: Basic Black, tempting turquoise, confetti white, Whisper White (Stampin' Up!)

Papers:  Utopia Collection paper pad (Kaisercraft) 

Inks:    tempting turquoise (Stampin' Up!)
Coloured with:  Copics (cool grey's)
Other :   buttons, extra large oval punch,  (Stampin' Up!), hearts die (Provocraft), Leaf & Swirl Doohickey's die (Magnolia), wooden flower (KaiserCraft), aqua kindyglitz, charm, bakers twine, wooden numbers (stash)

Challenges I'm joining:
Bearly Mine Challenges - "Charm the Spots off you"
Card Makin' Mamas - "Birthday"
The Deconstructed Sketch - a sketch

 

Tickled Pink Stamps Previews their Spinks and Spooks Collection - Day 1

Today is day 1 of the previews of the "Spinks and Spooks Collection" coming to Tickled Pink Stamps on 15^th August!

I was lucky enough to be offered a Guest DT Spot for August. I'm previewing 3 of the new images but you will have to come back on 9th to see my first creation. Till then please head over to the Tickled Pink Stamps Blog and take a look at the amazing works of inspiration by the Tickled Pink Stamps DT! I know they wont disappoint!

 

A Sugary Challenge and a Sassy Guest DT Call!

Simply Sassy is having a Guest DT call at the moment (here).

Well, I just love these images and I'd love to be part of the team!

I recently won this image on the Sugar Nellie FB Challenge and I couldn't wait to ink her up - isnt she gorgeous!

This card is also an entry for the Sugar Bowl Challenge # 64 (sketch and lace) and for the Sugar Nellie FB challenge - Blue!



Card Recipe

Stamps :  Retail Therapy (Sugar Nellie), Digi ticket stubs (Bizzy Becs)

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy,Whisper White (Stampin' Up!)

Papers:  Curio paper pad (Basic Grey) 

Inks:    Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy (Stampin' Up!), tuxedo black (memento)
Coloured with:  Copics (cool grey's)
Other :   pearls, ribbon (Stampin' Up!), crystal leaves (Magnolia), flowers, lace trim (KaiserCraft), lace trim, doilie (stash)

You need to showcase 3 creations for the DT call and the other 2 for me are from previous posts.
One is using the gorgeous Hippie Chick (see full post here)

My final creation uses the Sassy Fabulous Darling! (see full post here)

Thanks so much for stopping by, and for all your lovely comments, I love reading them.
 

Little Lilith Loves Butterflies!

The new Lil Little Range over at Tickled Pink Stamps is just adorable. Well, I was lucky to win some digis from a previous challenge - so I couldn't wait to use them. Lil Little Lolita Lilith is just adorable and she features on this card. I'm also joining in Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge # 28 this week which is "cute .... with a butterfly". Hope you likey!
I've also spent some extra time Photoshop'ing my image - following the recommendations of the amazing Jen Schults (here). I was amazed with the results - particularly adjusting the white colour balance!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and for all your lovely comments, I love reading them.

Card Recipe

Stamps :  Lil Little Lolita Lilith digi (Tickled Pink Stamps), Digi ticket stubs (Bizzy Becs)

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Wild Wasabi, naturals ivory,Whisper White (Stampin' Up!)

Papers:  Curio paper pad (Basic Grey) 

Inks:    Soft Suede (Stampin' Up!)
Coloured with:  Copics (cool grey's)
Other :   pearls (Stampin' Up!), crystal leaves, Leaf & Swirl and Angel Wing Doohickey's dies (Magnolia), flowers, wooden butterfly (KaiserCraft), lace trim (stash)
 

Lets Get Sketchy!

Woo Hoo ... There's a new sketch challenge blog on the block!! Pink {INK} Sketch Challenges. Of course I had to join in in their first challenge (here). I love sketch challenges - great way to get motivated and inspired. I'm also joining in the Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge # 27 - doilies. I've tried a different colour combo than I usually do - very fresh tones compared to the vintage look that I love. I'm quite happy with the result and love the look of the yellow flowers ( I rarely use yellow). I'm still getting used to my copics (the 6 I have anyway hehehe). I've made this for a friend whose birthday is next week - the image reminds me of her! This is also a submission for the Tickled Pink Stamps DT Call.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and for all your lovely comments, I love reading them.

Card Recipe

Stamps :  Lil Lolita Christina digi (Tickled Pink Stamps), Digi ticket stubs (Bizzy Becs)

Cardstock: Confetti White, Baja Breeze, Wild Wasabi, Pear Pizzaz,Whisper White (Stampin' Up!)

Papers:  Chapter One paper pad (KaiserCraft)

Inks:    Wild Wasabi (Stampin' Up!)
Coloured with:  Copics
Other :   Crystal effects, pearls (Stampin' Up!), Leaf & Swirl Doohickey's dies (Magnolia), heart doilie, ribbon, flowers, lace trim, bakers twine (stash)