I love you more than I love cupcakes....

Hi There Lovelies....

Does that cupcake make you feel hungry??  I certainly did, while I was colouring it!  I was drooling by the time I'd finished the frosting!

 Our DT task at Stamping Bella this week was to create a project using chocolate - either chocolate coloured card, or something chocolatey - so I decided to go for both!  Of course, Edna is my favourite character - and I chose to use Edna With A Cupcake on Top...  she's struggling to keep it up in the air...  I think she's about to topple and end up with all that chocolate frosting all over her!

Card Info:

Image - Stamping Bella Edna with a Cupcake on Top (or in UK at Dies To Die For)

Sentiment - PC generated

Die - Lil' Inkers Stitched Circle

Paper - Lawn Fawn

Colouring - Copics

Skin - E000/00/11/71, R20

Hair - E08/18

Cupcake Frosting - E70/71/74/77/79

Cupcake Paper - RV56/63/55

Dress - RV56/63/55

Apron - T0/1/2/3

Wings - RV00, BV00

Hope you like what I did.... 

It's a Freeform week next Friday - so if you'd like to join in, you can use any current Stamping Bella image and click on the link on the Bellarific Friday post to add your creation..... or you could email it to emily@stampingbella.com - you could win some Bella Bucks!

Have a fab weekend...

Brittney Gives Thanks

 

Hi Lovelies..

Hope you all had a lovely weekend.  I went to the Dies To Die For Pop Up Shop near Brighouse...  it was lovely to see Tracy and Faye.... and of course, to spend 'a little' too!

Now, today is my last post for the Stamp AnnieThing DT - my three month term is over and although I've loved working with these fab images, I felt I had too much on, so couldn't do them justice.  I like to take time to enjoy what I'm crafting, and not end up feeling 'I have to...'  know what I mean??

Unfortunately, the image I chose to use is a digital image that I got free through Kit and Clowder a while back..  so it's now unavailable.  It's a shame, as it's perfect for this time of year.

Card Info:

Image - Stamp AnnieThing Brittney Gives Thanks

Sentiment - Paper Smooches Sentiment Sampler

Embossing Folder - Cuttlebug

Colouring - Copics

Skin - E000/00/11/71, R20

Hair - E40/41/42/43

Cape - R24/46, E57

Dress - E23/25/27

Pumpkin - YR21/23/24

Enamel Dots

I love putting kraft card and brown together... and that embossing folder reminds me of trees, so I thought it'd be perfect. 

Although it's always a little sad to leave a DT, I wish Stamp AnnieThing well for the future, and no doubt will see the DT in blogland!

Hugs

We ALL love chocolate...

Hi Lovelies...

I'm sharing a card today that I've made for our Bellarific Friday at Stamping Bella..  and I've used one of my all time favourite images...  Edna LOVES chocolate!

We had a photo for colour inspiration on this one... and I think I've managed to include them all... I'm classing her hair as yellow... LOL!

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - Stamping Bella Edna Loves Chocolate (there's a cut-it-out die also available)

Paper - MFT

Die - MFT Stitched Scalloped Basic Edges 2

Colouring - Copics

Skin - E000/00/11/71, R20

Hair - Y00/21, YR23/24/27

Dress - RV52/63/55/66

Wings - BG70/72, B12

Cushion - V17/25/09

Doodlebug Designs Enamel Dots

Glitter (lots of!)

I always love colouring an Edna...  she has such gorgeous Rubenesque type curves...  so fabulous!

Now next time, the theme is

CHOCOLATE - COLOURED PAPER OR IMAGE

Hmmmm... maybe I should have saved my Edna card??? LOL!

You can join in by using any current Stamping Bella image, then emailing your card to emily@stampingbella.com by next Thursday to be featured on the Stamping Bella Blog and be entered to win some Bella Bucks!  The challenge details can be found HERE.

Have a good weekend...

Hugs

Viking Kids!

 

Hi Lovely Friends...

I have a card to share with you today that's a little different than my usual style... and I must admit, I was a bit wary of these little guys with their weapons...  but once I'd started colouring them, they behaved, and were an absolute joy to colour!

The image is another of the fabulous September release from CC Designs - this is 'Viking Kids'.  In my world, that middle little guy is shouting the 'happy birthday'!

Card Info: 

Image - CC Designs Roberto's Rascals Viking Kids

Sentiment - PC Generated

Die - MFT Essential Borders

Paper - MFT

Colouring - Copics

Skin - E000/00/11/71, R20

Hair - Y00/21, YR31/21

Helmets - T0/1/3/5

Horns and Shoes - W0/1/3/5

Reds - R35/37/39

Greens - YG61/63/67

I've got to admit to loving these little Vikings - I think they're the cutest Vikings I ever saw - especially the little guy on the left with his cuddly dinosaur.  And there's also another cutie in the set too - there are four altogether - but I couldn't fit the fourth on my card.. awwww!

Big hugs

Ava Loves to Celebrate!

 

Hi Lovelies...

It's time for another fabulous Bellarific Friday...  and we had to create our own background for this one..  which I loved doing!

I created by background by using Spun Sugar Distress Ink..  I masked two of the corners and blended the ink...  then peeled off the mask and sprinkled with water.  I was really pleased with the delicate effect it gave.

Uptown Girl Ava is one of my favourite images with her fab puff-ball skirt... and I'm loving colouring folds at the moment, so have created lots.  I sprinkled lots of gorgeous glitter onto her petticoat frill, and also on her cake!

Card Info:

Image - Stamping Bella Ava Loves to Celebrate

Sentiment - Whimsy Stamps Die, MFT Essential Sentiments

Distress Ink - Spun Sugar

Colouring - Copics

Skin - E000/00/11/71, R20

Hair - C3/5/7/9

Dress and shoes - RV11/32/34

Glitter and Sequins

Hope you like my make and that you'll pop over to the Stamping Bella Blog later to join in with our next Bellarific Friday - the theme for next week is to use the photo below for inspiration...

Happy Crafting!

Hugs

A pair of Swiss Pixies from CC Designs

 

Hi Lovely Blogging Friends....

I have two cards to share with you..... both are from the wonderful CC Designs September release.

My first make is a tag - using the gorgeous Giving Lucy.  Believe it or not, I've really enjoyed using fall colours here... she certainly suits them.

Card Info:

Image - CC Designs Swiss Pixie Giving Lucy

Dies - CC Designs Make a Tag, MFT Stitched Scalloped Border

Paper - Doodlebug Designs Forest Friends

Colouring - Copics

Hair - C3/5/7/9

Skin - E000/00/11/71, R20

Dress - E99, YR24/27

Tights - YR23/24

Shoes - E25/27

Button Twine and Enamel Dots

I fussy cut Lucy and popped her on 3D foam pads, so she stands out well from the tag... I always like to leave a tiny white border around the image too.

My second make is a card using the gorgeous Puffy Dress Heidi...  and I thought as she's ready to party, she deserved some pink and some glitter! 

Card Info:

Image - CC Designs Swiss Pixie Poofy Dress Heidi

Paper - Authentique

Dies - Creative Basics Cloudy Days and Waves, 

MFT Double Stitched Rectangle, MFT Hearts

Colouring - Copics

Hair - E40/41/42/43

Skin - E000/00/11/71, R20

Dress and Shoes - RV11/32/34

Tights - RV00/10

Shading - W0/1/3

Glitter and Ribbon

Hope you like my cards.

Happy Crafting....

Hugs

FLOWER POWER...

 

Hi Lovelies...

The time is whizzing by so quickly, that it's time for another challenge at In The Pink..  and for me, it's nice to get back to my favourite colour after all the fall colours I've used recently.

This time our challenge theme is:

FLOWER POWER

I decided to use one of my favourite sets of stamps on my cards... this is Mama Elephant Pretty Peonies.  I also dug out my Zig Clean Colour markers to give me the strong pink I wanted.  Peonies are one of my all time favourite flowers - and if you're a keen follower of my blog, you'll have seen my photos of the ones in our garden that are really beautiful when they're in flower.

Card Info:

Image - Mama Elephant Pretty Peonies

Sentiment - Pebbles Inc Rub On

Colouring - Zig Clean Colour Markers - Pink, Deep Pink and Pale Green

Sequins for Shaker Element

MFT - Stitched Square Frame Die

I wasn't at all sure when I finished this card whether I liked it or not... it came out differently than I expected - and I think is a little unbalanced.  Hmmm maybe lesson learned!

Hope you'll pop over to In The Pink to join in the Flower Power fun...  You could win a fabulous £15 voucher to spend at Dies To Die For, thanks to the lovely Tracy for her generous sponsorship.

Back soon...

Big hugs

Sweater Weather!

Hi Lovely Friends...

Well, as we're into Autumn now, and I've actually given up waiting for our Summer to come along, I decided I'd use an image who is ready for cooler times.

This is for our new challenge at Stamp AnnieThing and as you can see, the theme is Autumn Leaves.  All we'd like is that you use Autumn/Fall colours on your project.  

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - Stamp AnnieThing Diana Sweater Weather

Dies - MFT Double Stitched Sentiment, CC Designs Leaves

Paper - Basic Grey Indian Summer

Colouring - Copics

Skin - E000/00/11/71, R20

Hair - E40/41/42/43/44

Cardigan - YR21/14/27, E99

Dress - YG61/95, G99

Tights - YR14/27, E99

Button Twine for Bow

If you'd like to enter this fab challenge - pop over to the Stamp AnnieThing Facebook Page HERE and join in the fun.  You can find more info also at the Stamp AnnieThing Blog HERE.  You have until October 3rd to enter.

Happy Crafting...

Big hugs

Stamp AnnieThing Release Day!

 

Hi Lovelies...

Well, I'm back with my last card of the week... and phew.... I can now go put my feet up for the weekend and catch up with all your lovely blogs..

And the reason I'm here... is it's RELEASE DAY at Stamp AnnieThing...  you can now get your hands on the wonderful stamps I've featured on my cards this week.  Today's card uses a fabulous girlie image called Abigail Enjoy The Show - the sentiment comes with the stamp, but I think you could use this image for lots of different occasions by using different sentiments.

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - Stamp AnnieThing Abigail Enjoy the Show

Paper - MFT

Colouring - Copics

Skin - E000/00/11/71, R20

Hair - E40/41/42/43/44

Top - R81.83.85

Jeans - B93/95/97/99

Chair - YG61/63/67

I wasn't at all sure how to colour the chair when I first stamped the image... but I'm really happy with how it turned out - it looks comfy!  These images from Stamp AnnieThing are so super clear, they really are a joy to colour.  Hope you'll pop over to their BLOG to see the fabulous creations my fellow teamies have come up with to inspire.

I've just been watching the news on how Hurricane Irma is hitting the Caribbean and is due to get to Florida over the weekend.  As Ann (the Ann from Stamp ANNiething.. d'oh) lives in Florida..  she's all battened down in readiness.  I can't imagine how scary that must feel.....  so I'm sending my love and Stay Safe wishes to her and all of my lovely friends over there.

Big hugs

Heidi Needs A Hug.....

 

Hi there...

Me again...  and today it's with my weekly Bellarific Friday DT card for Stamping Bella..

We needed to use the above sketch this week - so I didn't have to do much 'thinking'.. a good job really.... my brain was a little tired after all my cards this week.  Beginnings of the month are always busy in card-making circles.. but this one has been EXTRA busy!

Card Info:

Image - Stamping Bella Heidi Needs a Hug

Dies - Lil' Inkers Stitched Square

Dotty Paper - Anna Marie Designs

Colouring - Copics

Skin - E000/00/11/71, R20

Hair - C3/5/7/9

Jeans - B91/93/95/97/99

Top and Flowers - R81/83/85/89

Chicks - Y21/35/38, YR23/24

Greens - YG21/23/25/63

Hope you like my make - and that you'll pop over to the Stamping Bella Blog later today to see what everyone came up with for the sketch - and to check out next week's criteria too - we have to 'Make Your Own Background' - that's going to be fun!

Hugs

Preview Day 2 at Stamp AnnieThing

 

Hi Lovely Bloggers...

I'm back again, can't keep me down this week!  This is my second DT card for the wonderful September release at Stamp AnnieThing.  Meet Holly..  she's very much into designer handbags at the moment, and of course, has to have one matching her dress and shoes!  Her hair has been prettied and her make up is on, and she's ready to go out shopping!  But before she does, she wanted to give this card.... 'Especially for You'!  (Yes, OK, I make up stories about my cards...)

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - Stamp AnnieThing Holly Especially For You 

(available Friday 8 Sept)

Paper - Authentique (and a scrap from my stash for her handbag)

Die - MFT double stitched rectangle

Colouring - Copics 

Skin - E000/00/11/71, R20

Hair - E25/29/79

Dress and Shoes - R81/83/85/89

Enamel Dots

Hope you like what I did...  you can also pop over to the Stamp AnnieThing Blog to see what my lovely fellow teamies have come up with to inspire.

Hugs

It's RELEASE DAY at CC Designs!

 

Hi Again Lovelies...

It's RELEASE DAY at CC Designs...  there are some fabulous images in this release... you'll be spoiled for choice..  

For my card, I chose to use this little cutie.. her name is Heidi Headband (for obvious reasons).. and I decided to colour her in summer-time shades - as I'm trying to hold on to what little summer we've had!

Card Info:

Image - CC Designs Heidi Headband

Dies - Creative Basics Dies (available at CC Designs)

Paper - Echo Park

Colouring - Copics

Skin - E000/00/11/71, R20

Hair - E25/27/79

Dress - G40/44/82, Y21/35/38

Shoes - E25/27

Socks - W0/1

Shading - B0000/000

Enamel Dot for centre of flower

I altered the shape of the die slightly to make it more square than rectangular, by putting it in the cuttlebug, rolling to half way, removing the image and turning it around, placing the die where required, then re-cutting from the other side.  This works with most regular shaped dies - and means we can get more use out of them!

Hope you like and that you'll pop over to the CC Designs Blog to see what my lovely teamies have made!

Hugs

Stamp AnnieThing September Sneak Peek...

 

Hi All...

It's another busy week for me - the beginning of the month always is.  I'm back today with my first of this month's DT cards for the fabulous September release at Stamp AnnieThing..  there's some wonderful stamps to come!

This is Tommy - Thanks So Much - and this cool dude has a box of chocolates (or donuts!) in his hand as a thank you gift for someone special..

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - Stamp AnnieThing Tommy Thanks So Much (available on 8 Sept)

Die - MFT Wonky Stitched Rectangle

Paper - Echo Park

Colouring - Copics

Hair - E40/41/42/43/44

Skin - E000/00/11/71, R20

Blue Jeans - B93/95/97/99

Shirt - B52, BG72/75

T Shirt - C0/1

Box - E31/33, R21/24

Shading - W0/1/2

The paper I used was double sided with the stripes on one side and the pattern on the other - so I knew it would match well. I cut the square, then cut across it diagonally - adding a strip of the stripes to cover the diagonal join.

Hope you like what I did - why not take a peek at the Stamp AnnieThing Blog to see what my fellow teamies have come up with to inspire.

I'll be back tomorrow with another make..

Hugs