For the Kidz

 

Hi Lovelies...

Well it's the first of the month - so it's time for a new challenge over at the All Dressed Up Facebook page - and this time the theme is

FOR THE KIDZ

I chose to use one of the gorgeous girls from the Three Little Summer Girls - this little girl is on her way to the beach to build sandcastles!

Card Info:

Image - All Dressed Up Digital Images - 3 Little Summer Girls

Paper - Doodlebug Designs Fruit Stand

Die - MFT Double Stitched Rectangles, MFT Stitched Rectangles

Lil' Inkers Sun

Colouring - Copics

Skin - E000/01/00/11/04 R30

Hair - E40/41/43/44

Dress - YR01/61/65 R22 E13

Bucket and Spade - Y19 YR23/24/27

White Gel Pen

Glitter

I masked the image and then used a cloud stencil to create the background with Distress Inks - creating the grass in the same way.

Hope you like my make today and that you'll pop over to the All Dressed Up Facebook page to join in.

Hugs to all..

A Sprinkling of Fairy Dust

 

Hi Lovelies..

Something a little different from me today - I've used a fairy silhouette stamp that a lovely friend bought for me a while ago now, and she's been patiently waiting her turn to be inked and stamped on a card.

I did some Distress Oxide blending onto cardstock to create a panel, splattering it with water and lifting some colour with a piece of kitchen towel.  That's the scariest bit - as really, we have little control of where the splats go!

Then I stamped the fairy with black Versafine Ink, along with some foliage to create a frame.  I mounted the panel onto some gold mirri card, then onto my card base.  I added a small sentiment heat embossing with gold onto some black cardstock, again matted with gold mirri...  then finished with some glitter on her wings and in the fairy dust that she's sprinkling.

Card Info:

Image - Lavinia Stamps Fairy Dust

Foliage - Inkylicious

Sentiment - Pretty Pink Posh Simple Sentiments

Distress Oxides - Picked Raspberry, Worn Lipstick, 

Ripe Persimmon, Wild Honey

Glitter

Hope you like my make today and that you'll say hello in the comments..

Big hugs

Peace, Man...

Hi Lovelies...

Yes, it's another Bellarific Friday and I'm here again to share Bellarific goodies... this time from the new release.

This is Oddball Hippie.. and I do LOVE her!  I was a hippie in my late teens, complete with head band, necklace - ooh and the short skirt too (which wasn't really hippie regalia!)

After colouring and fussy cutting,  I adhered her to a panel that I'd stencilled with Distress Oxides... keeping it clean and simple.

Card Info:

Image - Stamping Bella Oddball Hippie

Distress Oxides - Spun Sugar, Picked Raspberry

Stencil - MFT Trio of Rectangles

Colouring - Copics and Pencils

Hair - E40/41/43/44

Skin - E000/01/11/04

Everything else was coloured 

using Prismacolour Pencils

I added a few sequins and then adhered the panel to some dark pink cardstock, before adhering all to my card base.  Hope you like what I did!

Don't forget to join in the fun at the Stamping Bella blog where you can find more inspiration, and also pop over to the Sistahood Facebook Page to share all things Bella related.

Hugs

Peony Perfection

 

Hi Lovelies...

I've been playing with this fabulous new stamp from My Favourite Things.... this is called Peony Perfection.  Amongst others, I have a beautiful pale pink peony in my garden, and I was inspired by that to create this card.  I didn't make it quite as blu-ey pink, but I'm happy with how it turned out. 

I stamped and embossed with gold, before colouring with Copics.

I took an extra photo to help see the gold.  I did a bit of gold splattering too (terrifying!)..  then added a few gems for more sparkle.

Card Info:

Image - MFT Peony Perfection

Sentiment - The Stamp Market

Die - MFT Stitched Scalloped Rectangle Frames

Colouring - Copics

Pinks - RV000/52/63/55

Greens - G12/43

Blues - B0000/000/01

Hope you like my make today...  

Big hugs

Edna to the Rescue!

Hi There Lovely Bloggers...

We have another Bellarific Friday over at Stamping Bella, and as our Stamp of the Month is an Edna, we are highlighting other Edna's in the series today.  I chose to use Edna to the Rescue - one of my favourites!

I kept the card relatively simple... not doing any fussy cutting this time.  I shaded around the image to make her pop off the page though - I do like the effect.

Card Info:

Stamp - Stamping Bella Edna to the Rescue

Sentiment - Stamping Bella Mochi Girl Sentiment Set

Paper - old LOTV pad

Colouring - Copics

Skin - E000/00//01/11/04 R20

Hair - YR04/08 E08/18

Uniform - BG32/34/13/15

Wings - BG10/V01

Reds - R24/27/46

Elastoplast - R00/01

Shading on White - N0/1/2

Shading - W0/1/3

Hope you like my make today and that you'll remember to pop over to the Stamping Bella Blog to see more inspiration using sassy Edna..  and also to the Sistahood Facebook page to share your makes and chat all things Bella related!

Big hugs

More Stamping Bella Sneak Peeks!

Hi There..

This post is going to be picture heavy - so I hope you've settled with a cuppa to get through all the wonderful new images from Stamping Bella that'll be available on Monday 15 June.

Firstly, We have There There Tiny Townie..  a perfect image to use for an encouragement card..  which is what I've done.

I first created a stencilled background with Distress Oxides and a Circle Stencil, splattering the circle..  then coloured and fussy cut the image.  I stamped the sentiment over the circle and adhered the girls with foam pads to give depth.

Card Info:

Image - Stamping Bella There There Tiny Townie (available June 15)

Sentiment - Encouragement Sentiment Set

Dies - MFT Stitched Rectangle

Colouring - Copics

Hair - E40/41/42/43/44, YR04/08 E08 18

Clothes - RV52/63/55, BG10/11/45

Envelope C0/1

Shading N0/1/3

Now we're onto some seriously fabulous Gnomes!

The first gnomes have been 'on the ale' - they're sitting quite happily in a bit of a stupor!

Again, I coloured and fussy cut the image, creating a background with Distress Ink and a scrap of paper - and finishing with the sentiment that's included. 

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - Stamping Bella Beer Gnomes (available June 15)

Paper - Scrap from Stash

Dies - MFT Stitched Rectangle

Colouring - Copics

Hats - R24/27/46, YG23/25/17

Beards - N0/1/3

Shoes - C5/7

Beer Jug and Beer - E30/31/33/34

Next we have a little Gnome in a Tree - again, colouring and fussy cutting before adhering onto a background created with a puffy cloud edge, and some spring like paper. 

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - Stamping Bella Gnome in a Tree - available 15 June

Dies - Lil' Inkers Stitched Square, Lawn Fawn Puffy Cloud Border

Colouring - Copics

Gnome - R24/27/46 YG17/23 N0/1

Tree - E21/23/25/57

Leaves and ground - YG23/25/17

Distress Ink Tumbled Glass

Next we have one that really makes me smile...   I stencilled a cloud background onto my card panel - then added a scrap of paper for the ground.  I coloured and fussy cut again, before adding the accompanying sentiment...   

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - Stamping Bella The Gnome and The Bird (available 15 June)

Die - MFT Stitched Rectangle

Stencil - MFT Small Clouds with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

Colouring - Copics

Gnome - R24/27/46 E57 T0/1/3 YG17 C7/9

Bird - E21/23/55/57

And last, but by no means least... we have The Gnome and The Squirrel!  Again I coloured and fussy cut, having created a cloudy background on my card panel.  I'd masked off the lower part of the panel to give a space for the sentiment. 

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - Stamping Bella The Gnome and The Squirrel (available 15 June)

Die - MFT Stitched Rectangle

Colouring - Copics

Gnome - R24/27/46 T0/1/3 YG17/23 

Squirrel - E08/09/18 YR04/23/24

Nuts  E30/31/57

Phew!!!  Told you it was a long one!

Hope you like my makes from the fabulous Stamping Bella new release as much as I've loved creating with them.  It's been a while since the last release because of what's been happening in the world... but I really do think this release makes up for the wait!

Check out the Stamping Bella Blog for more wonderful inspiration from the lovely Babes..  and get your shopping list ready for Monday!

Big hugs

Namaste...

 

Hi There...

Yayyy - it's time for the first sneak peek of the brand new Stamping Bella release - which will be available on Monday!!

For my first card - I've used the wonderful Mochi Yoga Girl - she managing to shut out the world around her while she's at peace.... something we all need in today's world!

Firstly, I created a background using Distress Oxide inks after masking off the edges to give the frame.  Then I splattered with water to lift some of the colour.  I then coloured and fussy cut the image.

Card Info:

Image - Stamping Bella Mochi Yoga Girl (available 15 June)

Sentiment - Stamping Bella Good Vibes Sentiment Set (available 15 June)

Die - Lil' Inkers Stitched Square

Distress Oxides - Shaded Lilac, Wilted Violet

Colouring - Copics

Hair - E40/41/43

Skin - E000/00/11/04 R20

Top - BG10/11/45

Pants - V12/15/09

Gems

Hope you like my make - and that you'll head over to the Stamping Bella Blog to see what the other lovely Babes have come up with to inspire.... you're gonna LOVE this release - I promise you!!

I'll be back tomorrow with more cards...  make sure you say 'gnome' to see! 

Hugs

Want to Know a Secret??

 

Hi Lovelies..

OK I'm early today with my Bellarific Friday card, as we have exciting happenings later on...  yes later (3pm UK time), you can get a sneak peek of the FAB-U-LOUS new release which is happening at Stamping Bella on Monday!  Get your shopping lists out, you won't want to miss out!!

But before all the excitement starts, I am sharing my Bellarific Friday make, which uses the lovely Gnomes with a Secret image.  I coloured and fussy cut the image, then using a large embossing ball I gave the back a rub over which gives a curve.. I just feel it adds more dimension.

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - Stamping Bella Gnomes with a Secret

Die - MFT Stitched Rectangles

Paper - Scrap from Stash

Colouring - Copics

Gnome on Right - Hat RV91/93/95, Hair - BV23/25/29, Cloak - V12/15, Ribbon V25/22/17

Gnome on left - Hat - V25/22/17, Hair - Y15/17 E33, Cloak - N0/1/3/5, Ribbon - R91/93

Now...  at 3pm UK time (10 am EST) today, you'll be able to get that sneak peek... so watch this space... or go to the Stamping Bella Blog, or on the Sistahood Facebook page!!

Hugs

Sketched Flowers Birthday..

Hi Lovely Bloggers

I've made a card today using the fabulous Sketched Flowers from Simon Says Stamp...  it's a stamp I've used a few times now in a number of different ways...  this time, just using the centre of the stamp.

I'm also trying to use colours from outside my comfort zone - oranges and yellows, which I've got to say, stretch me somewhat!

Card Info:

Image - Simon Says Stamp Sketched Flowers

Die - MFT Stitched Rectangles

Mama Elephant Birthday Word Die

Colouring - Copics

Flowers - YR00/02/04/09, YR21, Y15/17/39, R35/37/39

Leaves - YG23/17

Shading - B0000/000/01

White Gel Pen

Gold Mirri Card

Hope you like my make today - I had fun colouring this image!

Crafty Hugs and Stay Safe...

The First Dance....

Hi Lovelies...

It's time for a new release at All Dressed Up Digital Stamps...  and I got to colour this gorgeous wedding image called 'The First Dance' 

I coloured and fussy cut the image, then created a background by using a stars stencil and some texture paste, sprinkled liberally with glitter!  I adhered the image with 3D foam pads, before adhering the panel to a card base using fun foam.

Card Info:

Image - All Dressed Up The First Dance

Die - MFT Stitched Rectangle

Stencil - no name

Colouring - Copics

Groom: Hair - C3/5/7

Suit - B23/24/26/28

Bride: Hair E41/42/43

Dress - B60

Bow - RV52/63

Hope you like my make today - and if you pop over to the All Dressed Up Facebook Group, you can see the other three fabulous images and see inspiration from my lovely DT friends.  

Hope you're all OK and staying safe...

Hugs

Edna Loves the Ocean....

 

Hi Lovelies...

Happy Bellarific Friday!!  And as it's the first Friday in June, we have a new Stamp of the Month..  this time it's Edna Loves The Ocean - and you can get the stamp set including the sentiment for 50% discount off the usual price.  That's HALF price!! 

I stamped, coloured then fussy cut Edna - then used my circle stencils to create the background with Distress Oxides..  trying to give a sunset type of colouring.  I then adhered Edna with foam pads after I'd Glossy Accented her sunspecs and glittered her lovely wings..

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - Stamping Bella Edna Loves the Ocean

Taylored Expressions Circle Stencil

Distress Oxide Inkpads

Colouring - Copics

Skin - E000/00/11/04 

Hair - E08/18

Swimsuit - RV32/34 YG23/25 C0/1

Wings - B60 V000

Hat E30/31/33/34

Glitter, Glossy Accents, Gems

Hope you like my make today, I think it'll be a while before we're able to get to the ocean so I have to make do with imagining Edna there!

Don't forget to pop over the the Stamping Bella Blog and also the Sistahood Facebook Page for more inspiration and to share all things Bella related.

Hope you have a good and safe weekend..

Hugs

My Little Flower Girl

Hi Lovelies...

We're at the first of the month already and that means there is a new challenge at the All Dressed Up Facebook Page - the theme this time is

LAYERS

Now I think I use layers on most of my cards.. so it wasn't difficult to do.  I chose to use this image as she's one of my favourites - and I've used lovely summery colours to help us all think of better days.

Card Info:

Image - All Dressed Up Digital Stamps My Little Flower Girl

Die - MFT Double Stitched Rectangle

Paper - Doodlebug Designs

Colouring - Copics

Yellows - Y15/17/18 YR24

Pinks - RV63/55

Greens YG23/17

Skin - E000/00/11/04 R20

Hair - E40/41/42/43

Shading B0000/000/01

Shadow - W0/1/2/3

Glitter

Hope you'll pop in to the Facebook page and say hello - then we'd love to see you join in using an All Dressed Up image.

Hugs...

Reading Gnome

Hi There..

Well, another week, another Bellarific Friday!!  In my world the weeks seem to be passing quickly, but I know that for some, this lock down can't end soon enough.  I think we'll all have to be very wary to start with though, which is going to be very difficult for those of us with grandchildren - I've even got a new grandchild who I haven't been able to give a 'grandma cuddle' yet!

I've used the fabulous Reading Gnome on my card today - it was from last release - and I've been waiting patiently to colour him!  Don't forget, there's a wonderful new release to come in the near future... you'll LOVE it!

I coloured the gnome and toadstool - before fussy cutting.  Then I used a circular stencil to blend Distress Oxides through, giving a background for the image.  I did a bit of splattering on it too, and placed the sentiment just where I wanted it.  Lastly I adhered the image with foam pads to give lots of depth, giving it a shadow using warm grey copics.

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - Stamping Bella Gnome Reading 

(in the UK you can get this from Dies to Die For)

Die - MFT Stitched Rectangle

Distress Oxides - Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Peacock Feathers

Colouring - Copics

Skin - E00/11/04

Beard W0/1/2

Hat and Shoes - YG23/YG17

Toadstool Stem- E40/41/43

Toadstool Cap - R24/27/46 E57

Shadow - W0/1/3/5

Hope you like my make today..

Hugs

One Martini, Two Martini, Three Martini, Floor!

 

Hi Peeps..

We have another Bellarific Friday over at Stamping Bella - and this time we had a colour theme to follow...

I especially love creating cards when I'm provided with the colours - it saves me thinking of which goes with what etc!

I coloured up Edna (I think she has to be my all time favourite image btw), then I fussy cut her, being careful around that wonderful figure of hers!  Then I created a background by smooshing Distress Ink Bundled Sage onto my craft mat and dabbing the Bristol Smooth paper through several times - drying in between each layer.  I was really happy how it turned out.  I then stamped the sentiment over the smooshing - before adding a border of patterned cardstock - adhering Edna with foam pads.  I'd used a very large embossing tool on the back of the Edna to give her shape..  can  you tell?  Hope so!

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - Stamping Bella Edna Needs a Martini

Paper - MFT Wood Grain

Distress Ink - Bundled Sage

Colouring - Copics

Skin - E000/00/11/04 R30

Hair - C5/7/9

Dress - RV000/10/11/13/14

Wings and Frill - RV000

Shoes - YG63

Gems and Glitter

Hope you like my make today - and that as usual, you'll pop over to the Stamping Bella Blog to check out more inspiration from the lovely Babes.  You can also share all things Bella related at the Sistahood Facebook Page - we love to see what you make!

Have a lovely and safe weekend all...

Hugs