Brendan the Brontosaurus....

Hi everyone.

Its the 15th today which means its the start of the new challenge over at the Crafters Cafe Blog Challenge.  Our theme for this month is:

# 308 Smile/Be Happy

Our generous sponsors for this month are Dr Digi and My Besties

   

I have chosen for my card this month this super cute image from Dr Digi called Brendan the Brontosaurus.  I have coloured him up with copic markers and paired him with a small shaker balloon  Just love how he came out and is a great addition for a childs birthday card.

supplies used:

Digital Stamp - Dr Digi - Brendan the Brontosaurus

Avery Elle Die - Wonky Stitches

Lawn Fawn Die - Stitched Balloon Frames

Lawn Fawn Die -  Outside In Stitched Balloon Stackables

Lawn Fawn Stamp - Tiny Tab Sayings: Birthday

Copic Markers

BV000,02,04,08,23,29,31 & B000

White Gel Pen for Highlights

I would like to enter into the following challenges:

Crafty Animals -  #83 Animals

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes - with twist for the kids

Thanks so much for looking.

Until next time Happy Crafting

Koko Fishing....

 Hi everyone.

Dropping in today to share with you my latest creation.  I have chosen a digital stamp from Bizzy Becs called Koko Fishing.  He is such a cutie and perfect for lots of occasions.

I have coloured him with Polychromos and love how it turned out. Hope you like him too.

Supplies used:

Bizzy Becs Digital Stamp - Koko Fishing

Bizzy Becs Digital Stamp - Oval Sentiments

(freebie on the blog)

Lawn Fawn Die - Small Stitched Rectangles

Lawn Fawn Die & Stamp Set - Hello Sunshine

Polychromos Pencils (Main Colours)

Cold Grey VI, Cold Grey IV, Cold Grey III, Light Flesh, Bistre, Lt Yellow Ochre,

Dk Naples Ochre, Terracotta & Ivory

Memento Ink Pad - Daffodil

Thanks for looking

Until next time

Magnolia and Cherry Blossoms....

 Hello, popping in today to share with you my latest card.

In September last year Bec released a Digital package  as a Lockdown Freebie in her Newsletter, which included Digital Papers in various colours and two Magnolia and Cherry Blossom Digital Stamps.  For my inspiration today I have chosen to use the Digital Stamp  in the left facing position, together with a Bizzy Becs Digital Sentiment Stamp (which is an oldie so unsure if it was a newsletter freebie.)

It was a fun image to colour using Copic Markers, and Poly Chromos Pencils to create texture and extra definition on the Magnolia.

Supplies used:

Bizzy Becs Digital Stamp - Magnolia and Cherry Blossom

Bizzy Becs Digital Stamp -  Have a Fabulous Birthday

Lawn Fawn Die - Large Stitched Rectangle Stackables

Copic Markers

Faber Castell Poly Chromos Pencils

Pretty Pink Posh - Sparkling Clear Confetti Mix 

Thanks for looking

Until next time, Happy Crafting.

Penguin Family....

 Hi hello back again today to share with you my new card.

For my card  this month, lately I have been seeing a new style of card on the block - Pop and Twist.  So I did some investigating and lots of youtube watching and this is what I have come up with.

My card base is a standard A2 card 10.5cm x 14.8 cm and is a top fold card. my pop out which you will see shortly is cut at 28.5 cm x 6.5 cm and I have cut two pieces. For the next steps to make the pop out mechanism I followed a Youtube Tutorial by Maymaymade it Crafts .

I then embellished the basic pop out and card base with my own patterned paper, copic coloured images and die cuts. Lots of folding etc, but well work the end result.

Supplies used:

Stampingbella stamp - Penguin Family  

Lawn Fawn stamp & Die - Happy Happy Happy Add on

Lawn Fawn Die - Stitched Hillside borders

Lawn Fawn - Small stitched Rectangle Stackables

Creative Expressions Die - Festive Mini Wonderful Time of the Year

Distress Ink Pads -Evergreen Bough & Peacock Feathers -  Kit 1 @ 4

Lawn Fawn sparkle cardstock - Pixie Dust

Pattern Paper 12x12 Simple Stories - Simple Vintage North Pole 

Copic Markers

Posca Pen - White

Thanks for looking, hope you are all well and keeping safe.

Until next time

Happy Crafting

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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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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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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Birthday Hugs.....

Hi everyone.

Popping in today to share with you 1 of 3 cards made from the one technique and so far this one is my favourite.  

To create my card I stamped out 10 of the gerbera daisy's from Penny Blacks Blooming Garden and then Copic coloured them.  Each image was then fussy cut and arranged over a backing page and was attached with semi permanent tape, die cut.   I then  used foam tape to attach the pieces to my card, so that they appear to be  floating on the card.

 I took inspiration for this card from a technique shown on You Tube  by Jennifer McGuire and the here is the link to her You Tube Video - Floating Die Cut Frame.  

It was lots of fun and took a while to arrange the pieces onto the backing card so that they looked nice, but well worth the effort.

supplies used:

Penny Black stamp - Blooming Garden

Lawn Fawn Die - Stitched Rectangle Stackables

Avery Elle Die and Stamp - Simply Said Hugs

Copic Markers

There is still 25% off Storewide, so pop on over and have a look and please dont forget to join us for our Anything Goes Challenge.  We love seeing your creations.

Thanks for looking.

Until next time - Happy Crafting

Karen 

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Himalayan Poppy....

Hi everyone, just popping in today to share with you

my card made for Bizzy Becs  new monthly challenge which starts today.

items used:

Whimsy Stamps - Himalayan Poppy

Lawn Fawn Die - Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables

Impression Obsession Die - Greetings Top Edger

Copic Markers

Prisma Coloured Pencils

assorted sequins

Kaiser glitter pen black

The poppy image was lots of fun to colour.  I put down a layer of copics first and then went back in with my Prismas to add depth.  The image was then fussy cut.

Thanks for dropping in, have a fabulous day.

Until next time - Happy Crafting

Karen 

Bird Crazy Birthday...

Hi everyone.

  Just popping in today to share with you a birthday card made for my Dad's birthday.

I had fun with the birds and added a hat for that something

different.

I have used the following:

Tim Holtz thinlits and stamp  -  Bird Crazy

Lawn Fawn stamp & Die - Happy, Happy, Happy Add On 

Impression Obsession die  - Retro Masculine

Paper Roses die - Stitched Rectangles

Spellbinder - Circles Small

Copic Markers

Glossy Accents

Stampin up Stamp - Birthday Sentiment

There have been lots of embellishments added to the store - perfect for your crafty Secret Santa - pop on over and check them out.

Happy Crafting

Karen

Merry Christmas....

Hi, just popping in today to share with you my card for the new challenge that started yesterday over at Bizzy Becs Store Blog for our December Challenge.

I had fun playing with some heavy gesso and a stencil and a new stamp  and my Prisma coloured pencils, and love how it all came together.

items used:

Lawn Fawn die - Small stitched Rectangles

Lawn Fawn die and stamp - Party Animals

Memory Box Die - Merry Script

  Memory Box Die   -  Country Landscape

Distress Oxides - Broken China and Faded Jeans

Liquitex - Super Heavy Gesso

Memory Box Stencil - Tiny Snowflakes

Ranger - Diamond Stickles

Thanks for dropping by, have a wonderful day.

Until next time

Happy Crafting

Karen

Monique Loves Macaroons....

Hi everyone just popping in today to share two of my latest cards.  

It has been a very busy month this month with one thing or another and haven't had time to share these onto here...oopsie.

Below is a card I made for a friends birthday, just love how it came together, the macaroons where such fun to colour.

                                                      Stamping Bella - Monique loves Macaroons

Avery Elle Die - Wonky Stitches

Lawn Fawn Stamp - Year Two (sentiment)

(maybe available upon request)

Copic Markers

This card was a bit of an experiement.  I have had these sizzix thinlits for ages, sadly unused .  I have cut down the scribbly circles to allow them to fit onto the card, after cutting out several in different colours.  These colours had the best feel especially if using for a male.  The washi tape gives it a little lift.

I have used the following

Sizzix Thinlits - Scribbles and Splat

Avery Elle Die - Wonky Stitches

Taylored Expressions - Think Happy Thoughts 

(This is old, but may still be available)

Lawn Fawn Stamp - Party Animal

Hope you have had a lovely week and thanks for dropping by.

Until next time,

Happy crafting

Karen

Shop 'til you drop...

Hi everyone.

Wow what a day we are having.

 The weather in Perth today has been crazy wild.  It has been cold,  with very strong winds and heavy rain.  Trees down and lots of houses without power. 

So it has been a great day to stay inside and have a play with a newly acquired stampset

from Penny Black.

I have stamped this cutie onto patterned paper from my stash, and have 

coloured her up using Copic Markers, using a Nuvo glitter pen to

add accents to some of the shopping bags and balloon.

I have also used my white Gelly Roll pen to add high lights.

The following items have been used:

Penny Black Transparent Stamp - You're Retro

Lawn Fawn Stamp & Die Set - Hello Sunshine 

Nuvo - Glitter Gloss pen

Gelly Roll - White

Washi Tape

Thanks for dropping in, hope you are having a wonderful day.

Until next time - Happy Crafting

Karen 

Make a Wish...

Hi everyone.

Today is the start of the new challenge over at Bizzy Becs Store Blog and I would like to share with you my card for this month.

                 

Items used:

My Besties Clear Stamp - My Bestie Birthday

Memory Box Die - Stitched Square Layers

Lawn Fawn Stamp & Die - Chit Chat

The stamp was so much fun to colour and I decided to keep the girl nice and bright.  I have used Copic Markers and Kaiser Gel Pens to colour my image and my White Jelly Roll Pen for high lights. 

Thanks for dropping by

Happy Crafting

Karen

Wish Big....

Hi everyone today I would like to share with you my card for this months new challenge over at Bizzy Becs .

I have again used the blooming garden stamp from Penny Black, I just love that there are 5 different stamps in the set that can be used in varying combinations, each look creating a new design.

I have used the following

Penny Black Stamps - Blooming Garden

Lawn Fawn Stamps - Birthday Tags

Spellbinder Card Creator Die - A2 Devine Eloquence

The End of Financial Year Sale is still on over at Bizzy Becs online store together with some new designs available for pre order, so  pop on over and treat yourself.

Thanks for dropping by

Until next time

Happy Crafting

Karen

Happy Easter....

Hi everyone, just popping in today to wish you all a Happy Easter.  Have a wonderful and safe weekend.

I would also like to share with you a small gift box I made, which turned into another shaker as I was having so much fun.  Perfect to gift to that someone special filled with your choice of little Easter Eggs.

I also managed to dig out a long expired Sizzix Bigz  XL die to create the box. 

 The finished size of the box is 12cm (l) x 9cm (w) and 5.5cm (h)

I have used the following items:

Sizzix Bigz XL Die - Box 3 (discontinued)

Lawn Fawn Stamp & Die Set - Eggstra Special Easter

Lawn Fawn Stamp & Die Set - Hello Sunshine

Memento Ink Pad - Dandelion

Paper Roses Die - Scalloped Rectangle Frames

Kaiser Colour Gel Pens

Glitter Shaker Porta Craft - Sunflower, Blue and Blush

Bo Bunny 6 x 6 paper pad - Ambrosia Collection

Copic Markers

Thanks for dropping by, have a wonderful day.

Until next time

Happy Crafting

Karen

Easter Greetings...........

Hi everyone, with Easter just around the corner I would like to share with you a card made for the new challenge starting today over at Bizzy Becs Online Store Blog. 

 Using the memory Box frame die I have turned this into a shaker card.

I have used the following:

Wildrose Studio Clear Stamp - Easter Bunny

Lawn Fawn Clear Stamp - Eggstra Special Easter (Sentiment)

Memory Box Die - Cross Stitched Frames

Prills - Express-O Yourself

Dress my Craft - Angel Mix Sequins

Porta Craft - Glitter Shaker in Sunflower & Mint

Copic Markers

Memento Ink Pad

Thanks for dropping by and if you would like to join in with our current challenge, please do - just follow the link  above.

Until next time - Happy Crafting

Karen

Happy Easter ......

Well it will be in a few weeks and I am very much looking forward to eating a hot cross bun.  This is one of the things I love most about Easter (apart from chocolate and spending time with my family) is making my own buns and serving them fresh from the oven. 

Today as I write this post I am looking through the windows overlooking my parents garden.  There is a gentle breeze and the skies are blue and little birds are hopping through the branches of the shrubs, magpies are caroling in the morning  and a Wattlebird  is having an early morning bath in the bird bath.  So nice and relaxing, being in the country.

Well it is March and that means it is time for a new challenge over at Bizzy Becs  and I now share with you my card made for this challenge, together with a little description on how I made the shaker card.

I have used the following which are available to pre order via Bizzy Becs on-line store.

Lawn Fawn  Clear Stamps and matching Die  - Eggstra Special Easter

Lawn Fawn Die - Small Stiched Rectangle Stackables

Memory Box Die - Shaker Circle Frames

Spellbinders - Standard Circles Small

The Easter basket and bunny have both been coloured with Copic Markers and then accents added with my Sakura Gelly Roll Pens.  The flower spray is made up from flowers some previously purchased from Bizzy Becs and the rest from my own stash.

To make the shaker I die cut the Shaker Circles 6 times out of white cardstock then using a liquid glue, stuck them altogether.  For the outside layer I die cut a circle from Bazzill to match the card front.

Before adhering it I added a die cut circle from acetate then glued on the top layer.

I filled the centre of the shaker with multi coloured sequins, glass beads and prills (all from my own stash) and then glued the underside of the circle stack to my card front.  

Don't forget to pop on over to the store and check out all the new arrivals including the new range of flowers and embellishments.

Thanks for dropping by.

I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend with your family and friends.

Until next time

Happy crafting

Karen