Merry Christmas.....

Hi everyone, popping in today to share with you all my card following along with the glitter and shine theme for this months Anything Goes Challenge over at Bizzy Becs.

I have sponged the background with picket fence distress ink and then sponged again through a snowflake stencil, before adding some sparkle to highlight the snowflake with stickles, together with some little white gel pen  dots to represent snow.  The base was then mounted  onto Silver mirror card for some shine.

Santa was coloured with copic markers and pencils for his beard and moustache.

Supplies used:

Bizzy Becs Digital Image - Running Santa

Lawn Fawn Die - Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables

Sue Wilson Festive Mini Die - Stacked Merry Christmas

Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Picket Fence

Picket Fence - Blender Brushes

Memory Box Stencil - Tiny Snowflake

Copic Markers

Prisma Coloured Pencils

Gelly Roll Pen - White

Nuvo Glitter Gloss Pen

Thanks for looking -

Until next time

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Karen

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May your Christmas Sparkle....

The new 'Anything Goes' challenge month has started over at Bizzy Becs with a little twist -   add 

Sparkle, Glitter or Shine.

My card for this month has lots of sparkle including the title.  I have created a pop up Box Card which was lots of fun.  There are many examples to be found on Youtube, Pinterest etc.

supplies used:

Lawn Fawn Stamp & Die - Oh What Fun

Lawn Fawn Stamp & Die - Hello Sunshine
Memory Box Die - Country Landscape
(this is an old die and may no longer be available)
Sue Wilson Creative Expressions - May Your Christmas Sparkle
(not listed but can be ordered)

Stickles - Star Dust

Nuvo Glitter Gloss Pen

Copic Markers

Cardstock, Glitter card & Patterned Paper from my stash

Thanks for dropping in and taking a look.

Until next time - Happy Crafting

Karen 

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Did Someone say Birthday?

Just popping in today to share my new card.

I have been playing with some of my older Taylored Expressions Stamps & Dies and combined them with some of the newest releases.

I am quite happy with how it turned out.

Supplies used:

Taylored Expressions Stamp & Die - Paw-some

Taylored Expressions Little Bits Die - Balloons

Taylored Expressions Framed Script Die - Happy

Taylored Expressions Cutting Plate - Basketweave

Taylored Expressions Stamp & Die - Simple Strips Background

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Markers

Sakura Hobby Craft - 3D Crystal Laquer 

Thanks for looking.

Until next time Happy Crafting

Karen

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Wee One.....

Hi everyone.

Today is the start of a new challenge month over at Bizzy Becs and I would like to share my card created for this months challenge.

I have used a very cute stamp from Whimsy Stamps and the card had pefect timing as our family recently welcomed another new member.

The image was coloured with Copic Markers and Primsa Coloured pencils.

Supplies used:

Whimsy Stamps - Wee One

Taylored Expressions Stamp & Die - Simple Strips

Memory Box Die - Shaker Circle Frames

(This is an old die but may still be available)

Dress my Craft Sequins - Sea Breeze

Primsa Coloured Pencils

Copic Markers

I cut the Shaker Circle Die 5 times and layered them together placing acetate under the top layer.  I then  glued them into the circle I cut into the background to create my shaker, added the sequin mix and then attached to the base card.  With the addition of  sequin stars around the outside which were  highlighted in  the centre  with  Ranger Stickles in Turquoise. I am delighted how the card turned out.

Thanks for looking

Until next time - Happy Crafting

Karen

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Flip the Floral....

Hi everyone,dropping in today to share my new card.

I have used a fabulous stamp and die set from Taylored Expressions  this month.  This is from one of their latest releases and are very  yummy, check the store here to see all the releases.

I have used Copics and Prisma Coloured Pencils to colour this image and finished off with a touch of glitter and a few sequins.

supplies used:

Taylored Expressions stamp & die set - Flip the Floral

Memento Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black

Prisma Coloured Pencils - 150 set

Sequins & Nuvo glitter pen from own stash

Neenah 80lb cardstock

Copic Markers

Also sharing my card made for the new 'Anything Goes' challenge over at Bizzy Becs that started on the 5th.

Items used:

Pinkfresh Studio Stamp -  Lush Greenery

Prisma Coloured Pencils

Black sequins & gold embossing powder from my stash

Thanks for looking

Until next time - Happy Crafting

Karen 

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Fancy Blooms...

Hi everyone, dropping in today to share my latest card.

I have used the gorgeous stamp Fancy Blooms from Pink Fresh Studio, such a lovely stamp to colour up.  I have used my Copics and Prisma Coloured Pencils and am really happy with the result.

Supplies used:

Pink Fresh Studio Stamp & Die - Fancy Blooms

Taylored Expressions Stamp & Die - Simple Strips

Lawn Fawn Die - Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables

MFT die -Stitched Basic Edges

(Similar one Concord & 9th - Select a Size Edge)

Prisma Premier Coloured Pencils

Nuvo Glitter Gloss Pen

Pretty Pink Posh - 4mm Clear Drops

Thanks for looking - until next time

Happy Crafting

Karen

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Pen Nibs....

Hi everyone.

Today is the start of a new challenge over at Bizzy Becs so come on over

and join us by sharing your card, layout etc.

For my card I have used some stamps from Darkroom Door and have

followed in a vintage style to create my Fathers Day card.

Supplies Used:

Darkroom Door  Eclectic Stamp - Pen Nibs

Darkroom Door  Background Stamp - Scratches

Taylored Expressions Die - Simple Strips Die

The Stamp Market -  Skinny Upper Alpha Die

Stampin Up Stamp - Plane and Simple (for Sentiment)

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad -  Vintage Photo

Versafine Pigment Ink - Onyx Black

To create some interest, I mounted the pen nibs onto black cardstock and then onto

a piece of cardboard, of which I removed the top layer after tearing around the edge of all pieces. 

 I then inked around the edges of the layers with Tim Holtz Vintage Photo.

Thanks for looking

Have yourself a crafty day.

Karen 

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Celebrating with you.....

Hi everyone.

Popping in today to share my latest card with you.

I have used a die from Spellbinders as the focal for my card which  I gave to my husband on his birthday.

I die cut the frame three times in black cardstock and glued them together to create depth, adding the centre pieces back in.  I then die cut it again three times in the blue and pieced some of them into the frame and created the extra pattern on the centre of the die to create some interest.

The sentiment is from Taylored Expressions, love these,  all different sentiments,  great for all occasions. 

The background paper is from half a sheet of Scrapbooking Paper I have had in my stash  from eons ago by Making Memory.

Supplies Used:

Spellbinders Kaleidoscope die - Optical Illusion

Taylored Expressions die and stamp - Simple Strips Background

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Black Soot

Hero Arts Embossing Powder - white

Thanks for looking 

Until next time - Happy Crafting

Karen

Up and Away

Hi everyone, just popping in today to share a new card.

Wow it is August already and that means new month - start of new challenge over at

Bizzy Becs .

 For my card I had a play with a stamp set from Mumma Elephant, which was coloured up with Copics and the background done with Distress Oxides.

I recently went to a Baby Shower and thought this image would be perfect, I love how it 

came together.

I also made a matching Gift Tag which was attached to a Nappy Cake that I made.

Supplies Used:

Mumma Elephant Stamp - Up and Away

Avery Elle Die - Wonky Stitches

Avery Elle Die - Pierced Cloud Die

Distress Oxides -  Tim Holtz - Broken China

Picket Fence Studio - Blender Brushes

Lawn Fawn Die - Tag You're It 

Paper Rose Stamp - Baby Sentiments 1

Embossing Powder & Ribbon from my stash

Thanks for looking

Until next time - Happy Crafting 

Karen 

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Mermaid Wishes....

Hi everyone

Dropping in today to share my latest card.

Recently Bec from Bizzy Becs has been sharing Friday Freebies via Newsletter and for my card today

I have used two of the digital stamps from Friday Freebie #3 .

She was so much fun to colour using copic markers and prisma pencils.

 The background has been coloured using Distress Oxides which were applied using the new Picket Fence Studio Brushes.   I sprinkled the background with  water to create  the look of bubbles.

I just love how she turned out.  

If you missed out on receiving the freebies,  they will be available

shortly in the store.

supplies used:

Bizzy Becs Digital Products - Mermaid _3

                                                            -   Mermaid Sentiments

Picket Fence Studio - Blender Brushes

Avery Elle Die - Wonky Stitches

Lawn Fawn die - Large Stitched Circle Stackables

Distress Oxides - broken china & cracked pistachio

Assorted sequins - own stash

Thanks for looking, until next time

Happy Crafting

Karen

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3D Blooms....

Hi everyone.

Dropping in today to share a quick and easy card featuring Cut & Lift 3d Die by Lisa Horton and Creative Expressions.  I like how the flowers can be popped up after cutting.

I also experimented with some flower cut out onto patterned paper,  and the flowers can

also be cut completely by scissors after die cutting.  Which would then

create a different look.

Supplies used:

Creative Expressions die - Cut & Lift 3D - Blooms

Avery Elle Die - Wonky Stitches

Lawn Fawn Die - Small Stitched Rectangles Stackables

Sue Wilson Die - Mini Expressions - Happy Anniversary

Avery Elle Stamp - Simply Said Hugs

Thanks for looking - until next time 

Happy Crafting

  

Karen

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Oddball Bouquet...

Popping in today to share some cards with you.

Today is the start of a new monthly challenge over at Bizzy Becs and I would like to

share with you my card that I coloured with Copics for this months challenge.

For some added interest I circle punched out the bouquet and mounted it 

onto foam after colouring.

Supplies used:

Stamping Bella: Oddball Bouquet
Sue Wilson Die: Mini Expressions Me to You
Lawn Fawn Die:  Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables

Copic Markers

Nuvo Glitter Pen

My other card I wish to share was one made for my Great Nieces 1st Birthday 

last month, which I didnt want to share until she had received it.

To create the shaker look I cut my backing plate die 4 times in 

white card stock, then the top layer was die cut in lavendar.  I  added a piece

 of acetate cut to size, then glued all layers together.   Pastel seed beads were then added into

 some of the recesses, before sealing with white cardstock.

Supplies used:

Bizzy Becs Digital Stamp - Skittle

Frantic Stamper Die -  Diamond Galore

Sue Wilson Die  Mini Expressions - Happy

Stamping Up stamp - Basic Phrases

Hero Art - White Embossing Powder

Glossy Accents

Pastel Seed Beads

Copic Markers

Thanks for dropping by

Until next time - Happy Crafting

Karen

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Smile ....

Hi there.

There is a new challenge started today over at Bizzy Becs Store Blog for those who wish to join 

in.   Today I would like to share with you my card for the challenge.

I have been pondering over this die for a while, unsure how to highlight at it's best.  I am quite happy with how it has turned out, especially once I added some accents in the corners by way of some Twinklets Diamond Dust.  Sadly photo doesn't do the  diamond dust justice.

My background was created with watercolour crayons using a gelly plate - a new and fun technique learnt recently through a friend - Debra over at One Card at a Time and the leaf has been cut from green cardstock and paper pieced into the diecut rose.

supplies used:

Hero Arts  Infinity Dies - Rectangle

Sue Wilson Die - Rose Flower Square

Pink Fresh Die - Smile

Stamping Up retired embossing folder - Vintage Wallpaper

Stamping up Stamp Set - Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Twinklets Diamond Dust

Hero Arts - White Embossing Powder

Thanks for looking, until next time

Happy Crafitng

Karen 

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Let's Party...

Popping in today to share a new card with you. 

 My card is in a  CAS style using some Lawn Fawn Stamps and Dies and coloured using Copic Markers

supplies used:

Lawn Fawn Stamp & Die - Party Animal

Lawn Fawn Stamp - Hellow Sunshine

Lawn Fawn Die - Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables

Copic Markers

Sakura Gelly Roll pens for glitter

Thanks for looking, until next time

Happy Crafting

Karen 

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Lotus Flowers...

Hi everyone,

Dropping in today to share with you my latest card.

For my card I have used only  Prisma Coloured Pencils for the Lotus Blossoms and a few copic markers for the greenery.

I have had a play with a new stamp to my collection from Waffle Flower Crafts 

and am very happy with how the flowers turned out.

supplies used:

Avery Elle Die - Wonky Stitches

Waffle Flower Crafts Stamp - Lotus

Sue Wilson Die Mini Expressions - Me to You

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Prisma Coloured Pencils

Copic Markers

Sakura Jelly Roll Pen - White 

It is also the start of our new challenge month over at Bizzy Becs so please come on over and join us, we love seeing your creations.

Thanks for dropping in - Until next time

Happy Crafting

Karen 

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Mood Board Challenge...

Hi, this month I have played along with the March Mood Board over at Paper

Roses Community on Facebook.  Such fun and so many different options available to chose from on the board and as I have only a very small amount of Paper Roses products I am very happy with how

it turned out.

I have chosen oranges,yellows, reds and greens from this board and created a birthday card 

which will be given to a friend who has a birthday coming up in the next few months.

I used Distress Oxides for the background combining two different colours then ran it through an embossing folder.  I then created a shaker using the birthday greeting.

The peonies  and leaves were coloured using copic markers then fine tuned with Prisma 

Coloured Pencils.

I used the following items:

Paper Roses Stamp & Die - Peonies

Paper Roses Die - Happy Birthday to you Layered

Paper Roses Die - Stitched Rectangles

Assorted sequins & crystals

Copic Markers

Prisma Coloured Pencils

Distress Oxides - Peeled Paint and Stormy Sky

Thanks for looking

Until next time 

Happy Crafing

Karen 

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