today's make

Can quite easily say I'm hooked on using Paperbabe.  The image I used can be found at; 

 https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PaperbabeStamps .

The challenge was to use certain colours with a colour block as inspiration.  The image was coloured using pro-markers.

I used an 8x8 blank card and layered up Creata mirror card with card from Anne Marie Designs.  The sentiment is from another stamp set by Paperbabe and the flowers are a Sheena Douglas set that i've added faux stitching on. 

entered into ; http://paperbabestamps.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/challenge-2-picture-inspiration.html?m=1

paperbabe stamps

Well, for family reasons had a bit of a break in crafting.  Back now!!  Here are two recent makes using the same flower stamp from Paperbabe .

The above card was made by stamping the flower several times and layering it up.  I wanted the image to be the main focus so just embossed the white card for a subtle background.  The wording is from a Visible Image stamp set x

This time was fun time, pro-marker's, spectrum noir pencils, lace and die cuts, wanted the card to have a Spanish feel to it. If you like the flower image check out ; paperbabe https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/202410750/large-peony-bud-paperbabe-stamps-red?ref=shop_home_active_2

entered into;

http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/sisters-of-craft-september-anything.html?m=1

http://thestampingchef.com/Challenges/

play time

The above card was made for a Creata challenge.  The theme was 'based on a song' and I chose 'bed of roses' by Bon Jovi.  The card is an 8x8 .  I added red Creata metallic card and used Creata heart stamps that were coloured using three different reds.  The image is from the East wind. https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/theeastwind?section_id=15451995&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1  again coloured in pro-markers using minimal colours.

The adorable image above is from Polkadoodles http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=6857  I have coloured the image with pro-markers.  I have used Creata mirror card and papers, I chose clashing colours of bright green and turquoise.  The baubles and snowman are Creata dies and the sentiment is from Sam Poole. http://www.creative-studios.co.uk/shop/

I will be entering this card into the  polkadoodles challenge  x

mm card kits?

Ok I know a lot of you crafter's are probably shouting at your laptops now... but, card kits don't mean someone is cheating.  They can add their own embellishments, change the style and design of the card... the list goes on.

I've used the following for some cards made for charity, these mainly use the items from the kit, others to follow will be used alongside other products.

This particular set is from Hobbyhouse

It can be a fun set for both the novice card maker and the pro.. so don't be a card kit snob... we still have time to get inky :)

Polkadoodle clash of colours

mmmm colours that shouldn't go together... well for my entry I chose pink and orange.  Unlike me I went for the subtle shades with just a touch of vibrant.

The papers, sentiment and flowers are all taken from Polkadoodle discs.  The flowers were then embossed to give a bit more texture to them.  I added pearls and gems for a bit more detailing and used a tonic die for punched detail.

Hope this quick make puts a smile on your face .

This will be entered into the  Polkadoodles challenge.

A rap to show how the crafty army are missing their Carley Sunshine funshine hour on c and c

Yo! momma T in da house...
I don't apologize for keepin' it real
I gotta go with how I feel
All these thursday gigs we is missing
lots of boo's and hissing
It ain't a battle the army will leave
we keep on doing and using stuff we believe
taking a break from da gloomy fog
gotta go enter Carley's challenge blog
We give so much when on da box
all the entertainment with our commander rocks
we turned martin p into resident mc
we made ya laugh out loud til ya wanna pee
we brought the carry on couple of Carley and Nige...
anything to entertain and we oblige..
Mr Creata hear the army's voice
More shows soon is da choice.
we are proud and getting loud,,, hear us shout
we don't want a craft draught.
bank accounts gone quite healthy
purses feeling quite wealthy
We so need to spend...
More Creata goodies ya need to send.
yeah, it's urgent yeah there's a rush
we ain't responsible for a withering floral bush.
Respect peace out x to all crafters

Sisters of Craft new challenge

Another month gone by so fast.  So happy with all the fantastic crafter's that have been joining in the fun so far .

The sponsor for this months 'anything goes' challenge is the fantastic Scrapper's Delight. The image I've chosen to work with is here  http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=89_97&products_id=637

Yep a Christmas card, thought I'd better make a start on them.  I used a cream 8x8 card blank and layered up with kraft card and christmas papers from Hobby House (Nordic collection).  The edges were distressed and slightly folded over.  I also used some of the corrugated card from Creata direct for extra texture and used one of their reindeer dies.  The image itself was coloured with pro-markers keeping the colours minimal.  String and buttons were from my craft stash.

http://www.creataonline.com/en/

http://www.thehobbyhouse.co.uk/cardmaking-kits-c149/the-hobby-house-nordic-christmas-kit-uk-delivery-only-p1999


I look forward to seeing your entries over at ;  http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1



Why not pop on over and see what my fellow design team members have created xx

Gill - http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.co.uk

Donna - http://kraftyscot.blogspot.co.uk

Michelle - http://zmumzcreates.blogspot.co.uk

Margaret - http://pixieflutterbycreates.co.uk

Tina - http://tinas-cards.blogspot.co.uk/

Tracy - http://www.tlwkds.blogspot.co.uk/

Stephen - http://cardsbystevo.blogspot.co.uk/

sisters of craft July challenge

Already another month gone and a big thankyou to all who have taken part in our challenge blog up to now.

This time we are sponsored by the amazing Aurora Wings .

Here is my DT card ... I've been playing about with my camera and trying different techniques, so please bare with me.  

I couldn't resist this amazing digi image and wanted it to be the main focus of the card.  I used Creata mirror card layered with normal white smooth cardstock, which I stamped using distress ink and a Visible Image stamp.  

I then coloured the image using pro-markers and Spectrum Noir pencils.  The flower stamp is actually meant to be a poinsettia from Sam Poole's Christmas stamp set available  from;
 http://www.creative-studios.co.uk/shop/  I coloured these again using pro-markers mixing colours for a bit of a tie-dye effect.

I hope you will come and join in our challenge at;

http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/sisters-of-craft-july-anything-goes.html?m=1