Anyone for Anya? - Birthday Card!

Sorry, running a little late with my Anyone for Anya? card this week....blame it on my Birthday and being out all day yesterday with the family down in Surrey.

Anyway for my card I have used an image from the Miss Anya Hats Off set by The Greeting Farm, you can get it HERE from Dies to Die For. I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E47/E57
Clothing - B93/B95/B97/R27/R29/Y21/Y32/E30/E31/W7
The papers are all My Minds Eye Stella Rose "Gertie" and I have layered them with some Bazzill kraft cardstock. I kept this one very simple....this for me is a clean and simple card....there is just a Nestie used to create the star, a Melissa Francis rub-on and a Craftwork Cards circle sentiment.

Remember to check out iur birthday theme challenge HERE.

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Anyone for Anya? - Colour Challenge

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog our theme is a colour challenge. Yvonne provided us with a photo of daisies....so white, yellow, blue and a touch of green. For my card I used one of the new TGF Creeper Crew from the collection that is being released in April. I got a set at the beginning of the month when they were on a limited pre-release sale.....and I love them. I have coloured Leslie with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Eyes - B21

Hair - B000/B00/B02

Clothing - B93/B95/B97/Y21

The paper is Echo Park Little Girl (yes I know they are upside down....I have since corrected that mistake...lmao) and I have layered with some Bazzill cardstock. I used the 

Die-namics Dizzy Doily for the white doily behind the image, and the Die-namics Say What set for the speech bubble and text. I added some AC satin ribbon, and a flower made from Seam Binding in white and a Prima Raja bling centre. I also used a sketch from the iPhone Sketches4Cards ( a freebie) that Anam created....totally rocks, as I just needed a sketch and fast last night...LOL. I love that with every sketch there is a card using the sketch for inspiration.

Anyway, be sure to check out this weeks challenge on AFA...the DT have as always made some gorgeous cards.

Anyone for Anya? - April Calendar Page...

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog it is the first challenge of the month, so it's time for our calendar page challenge. For my calendar page I have used a CC Designs image, he is from the Rockin Out digi set and costs just $4.77 less 10% discount if you use the code olddigi, so just $4.30 for the set, but if you are a fan of rubber stamps and haven't discovered the wonder of digi's you can get him in the set HERE ...I have coloured them with Copics using the following colours...

Bear - E30/E31/R20/Y17/R37/R39

The papers are all Echo Park Little Boy, which I have inked all the edges of. I have also used a MAMBI bling "Rockstar" and a Inkadinkado Quote Stamp, you can get a selection of them HERE, although not this one. I have finally just added some metal bling to the corner. I am pleased with how the colouring came out on him...I just love that bear.

Be sure to check out the Anyone for Anya Challenge Blog and join in with our calendar challenge.

Anyone for Anya? - Anything but a card!

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge blog our theme is Anything but a Card, and as the challenge title suggests, we want to see anything but a card...

I have made a selection of corner bookmarks 2 featuring the Oliver & Amelia Little Dreamer images and the other three are CC Designs digi stamps Puppy Kiki La Rue, Honey & Teddy & Scarf Honey. All the images are coloured with Copics. The papers are all October Afternoon Fly a Kit and I have embellished with some SU choc chip taffeta ribbon, pearl pins, white poppies and some Melissa Frances rubons.

I intended to make just a couple....but got so carried away with the challenge...I ended up making five! So be sure to hop on over HERE and see what the other DT members came up with....there was such an amazing selection...

I am off to bed early (well for me before 1am is classed as early) as in the morning I am off to the NEC with Tracy from Creative Treasures to the Craft Hobby & Stitches International (Trade) show...a last minute invite....and I cannot wait, don't mind getting up early for that!

Anyone for Anya? - Sketch

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog we have a sketch for you to follow. For my card I have turned the sketch 90 degrees to the right, and used one of The Greeting Farm Roll Call stamps called Dylan and I have coloured him with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E47/E49

Clothing - B39/R29/R46

The papers are all Craftwork Cards Anglomania and I have layered them with some red cardstock that also came from Craftwork Cards. I have embellished with a couple of the die-cuts from the same range and three buttons from my stash.

Be sure to pop on over and check out what the rest of the DT did with the sketch.

Anyone for Anya? - Two Images...

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog we want to see your cards/projects that feature two images...

For my card I have used both the Miss Anya & My Guy Ian from the Later Sk8ter set which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - (Her) E50/E51/E53 (Him) E47/E49

Clothing - (Her) R37/R39/BG10/BG11/BG72 (Him) YG23/YG24/R37/R39/W5/W7

The papers are all Basic Grey from the Wander 6x6 pad and I have inked all the edges with VersaMagic chalk ink in Brick Red and embellished with a few buttons from my stash and a sentiment by Craftwork Cards.

I have also used the sketch provided this week over on Sketch Saturday, so pop on over there and have a look.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT cards, and join in with the challenge to be in with a chance of winning the fabby prize on offer...

Anyone for Anya? - Pretty Bows

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog we want to see your cards/projects that feature "pretty bows".

For my card I have used a CC Designs stamp called Cookie Emma which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E47/E49

Clothing - E47/R37/R39/R81/R83

Cookie - E53/E50

The papers are all Bo Bunny Crazy Love and I have embellished with some ribbon and pearls from my stash and an Inkadinkado Sentiment called Eat Chocolate.

Be sure to check out the Anyone for Anya? challenge blog and join in the fun to be in with a chance of winning this weeks prize...

Anyone for Anya? - Photo Inspiration...

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog we have a photo to inspire your creations...

For my card I have used a CC Designs digi image, this one if a Swiss Pixie called Birgitta. I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E50/E53/E55

Clothing - R01/R00/R11/R12/BG10/BG11/BG13

The papers are all by Sassafras Lass from the Indie Girl 6x6 pad. I have added some lace, and a flower cut with my Magnolia Doo-Hickey Peony Petals die and secured in the centre with a diamonte spacer and brad from The Hobby House.

Be sure to pop on over to the Anyone for Anya? blog to see the rest of the DT's creations and also the fab prize on offer this week.

Anyone for Anya? - A Sketch

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog we have a sketch for you to follow....and it is also our last challenge of 2010.

For my card I have used one of the new Fuzzy Wuzzy stamps, available HERE, which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hat - E47/E30/E31

Scarf - B21/B23

Coat - E30/E31/E47

Trousers - E31/E33/E47

Shoes - E47

The papers are alll Pink Paislee Mistletoe & Co, which has been layered with some Bazzill cardstock. I have finished off by adding a Craftwork Cards sentiment, a couple of decorative pins, some SU choc chip taffeta ribbbon, snowflakes with my MS punch and snow created using puffy paint that you heat with a heat tool.

Be sure to check out the challenge, and also keep you eyes open for the announcement about the new DT members...

Anyone for Anya? - Colour Challenge and Shabby Vintage...

Just a little late this week with my Anyone for Anya? Challenge card....I needed to have a day away from the PC yesterday...so much to do...LOL

Anyway, here is my card. I used Miss Cheeky Xmas available HERE. which I coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E53

Clothing - BG10/BG11/BG13

The papers are all by Magnolia from Christmas 2009, and I have added some chalk ink to the edges to distress them a little. I also added some pearl pins, pearl bling, Craftwork Cards sentiment and finally finished with a snowflake cut with my Cuttlebug die.

Be sure to check out the blog to see the rest of the DT's creations....and don't forget there are just a couple of days left to contact us if you are interested in a DT position.

Anyone for Anya? - A Sketch Challenge!

I am running a little late posting this week, so here is the card I made yesterdays challenge over on the Anyone for Anya? challenge blog. This week we have this lovely sketch for you. For my card I decided to use one of the Miss Anya Lounge images which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E47/E49

Clothing - BG10/BG11/BG13/Y21/YR16/E40/E41/E42

The papers are all My Minds Eye Fine and Dandy "True Blue" which I have layered with some Dovecraft glitter cardstock that I got from The Range last month. I have kept it simple and just added some stars (done with my SU punch) and a Craftwork Cards circle sentiment.

Be sure to check out the Anyone for Anya? blog as we also have a DT call for FOUR new DT members....

Anyone for Anya? - Girlie Fun!

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog our theme is Girlie Fun!. We want to see your girlie themed cards.

For my card I have used A Cheeky Xmas available HERE from Dies to Die For, and I have coloured her with Copics using the followin g colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - 100/C3

Clothing/Hat - R81/R83

The papers are a mixture of DCWV Rose Tinted Christmas and some Craftwork Cards Christmas papers (the word one). I have also used some Crafttime Glitter paper in black as a matt for the patterned paper, and finally I have embellished with some pink bling, a Craftwork Cards Xmas sentiment and some Stickles Glitter in Stardust.

Be sure to check out and join in with this weeks challenge to be in with a chance of winning this weeks prize which is a set of Christmas Tree Nestabilities....wow!

Anyone for Anya? - Vintage White Colour Combo...

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog we have a colour theme for you to follow.....Vintage White.

For my card I have used the November Release from TGF "Beanie Anya", you can ger her  from Tracy @ Dies to Die For....although you will need to email Tracy as they are not online yet. I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E51/E53

Clothing - E40/E41/E42/E43

The papers are all Basic Grey Manilla Basics 6x6 paper pad and I have layered them with some off white DCWV cardstock. I embellished with some Tim Holtz ribbon, Cherry Blossoms and a Craftwork Cards circle sentiment.

I have also used this weeks sketch over on Sketch Saturday. Don't forget to hop on over to the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog and see what the rest of the DT came up with.

Anyone for Anya? Challenge - Kraft Cardstock

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog we want you to use kraft cardstock on your card. For my card I have stamped the Miss Anya from the Later Sk8er set available HERE and coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E49

Clothing - Y21/Y38/E42/E43/BG10/BG11/E57

The papers are all My Minds Eye Fine and Dandy "True Blue" available HERE and I have added a layer of Dovecraft glitter cardstock to the base and also the the image. I have added a sentiment from the stamp set (Sk8er) and one of my ticket sentiments printed onto kraft cardstock. I get my kraft cardstock from Stampin' Up as I love using it and like to have a nice collection of it. As you can see I have embraced this weeks challenge and used plenty of kraft cardstock.

Be sure to check out this week challenge and join in to be in with a chance of winning our prize this week. I have also used the sketch over on Friday Sketchers, so be sure to pop on over there and check out the sketch and DT inspiration.

Today Georgia and I are invited to Sunday lunch with friends and afterwards we are having some fireworks....but before we go I have to bake some Chocolate Brownies...the last lot I made were a hit and I had requests for more....

Anyone for Anya? - A Sketch...

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog it's sketch time. We are also sponsored by...

 You could win a $15 voucher.

For my card I have used TGF Creeper Crew Friday which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - C7/C9

Clothing - R37/R39/BG10/BG11/BG72

The papers are all October Afternoon Road Map and I have layered them with some Bazzill cardstock in Brick. I have embellished with some Poppies from Wild Orchid Crafts, a couple of heart pins and some pearl bling. The ticket sentiment is my freebie download and I have added a couple of Melissa Frances rub-ons.

Be sure to pop on over to the Anyone for Anya? blog and join in the fun.

Happy Halloween

Anyone for Anya? - Halloween...

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog our theme is Halloween. We want to see your spooky creations that feature either a TGF or CC Designs image. For my card I have used one of the Halloween digis from TGF which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E53/E50

Clothing - W5/W7/W9

The green die-cut paper is by Moxie and I have just added some Doodlebug letters and some foam shapes that I got from HobbyCraft. I even added 3D foam to his mask for extra dimension.

Be sure to check out the challenge this week to be in with a chance of winning this weeks prize.

Anyone for Anya? - Anything but a Card!

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog we want you to make "Anything but a Card!". So I decided to make a suitcase. For the basic construction I used instructions by Becky Roberts over on Inking Idaho Blog. I used the Tote-ally Awesome Tote Tutorial, but instead of adding the pockets on the front, I changed mine to an old fashion leather suitcase. I used SU kraft cardstock, AC grosgrain ribbon, Doodlebug stitched rubbon (handles) and some other random stictched ribbon (thin brown stuff). The embellishments on the case are done with Prima Marketing stamps, and I have added Travel Anya which I coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E47/E49/E44

Clothing - BG000/BG01/BG45/R37/R46/R59

Suitcases - E30/E31

Finally I have added one of my ticket sentiments. 

Georgia decided that she likes this and wants to have it to store her ATC's in....so now I need to make some pockets on the inside.

So check out the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog and join in with a chance to win a fab prize from Whiff of Joy.

Anyone for Anya? - Colour Combo - Purple/White/Grey(Silver)

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog we have a colour theme for you. We want to see your Purple/White/Grey(silver) cards.

For my card I have used Sassy Suzi which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Eyes - B21

Hair - 100/C3

Clothing - BV23/BV31/C3/C5/C7

The papers are all digi's from Pink Petticoat and I have embellished with some ribbon, Making Memories pins, flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and a Craftwork Cards butterfly sentiment.

Be sure to check out the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog to be in with a chance of winning this weeks prize.

Anyone for Anya? - 1-2-3 Recipe!

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog our theme is 1-2-3 Recipe! For example, 1 image, 2 designer papers, 3 embellishments, or 3 images, 2 designer papers and 1 embellishment (like I did).

For my card I have used all three images from the new Miss Anya Lounge set available HERE from Tracy @ Dies to Die For. I have coloured the girls with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair (l-r) - E47/E49/E44/E18/E19/E53/E50

Clothing - E30/E31/B93/B95/B97/B29/R37/R46

The papers are Anglomania by Craftwork Cards, and I used 2 sheets (one I cut the sentiment bits from) and some American Craft ribbon.

Be sure to hop on over ot the Anyone for Anya? challenge blog to see the rest of the DT creations and check out the fab prize on offer this week.

Anyone for Anya? - Sketch Time!

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog we have a sketch for you to follow...

I have made a couple of halloween cards following the sketch...

For the first card I have used Hallo SheDevil digi available HERE from The Greeting Farm. She has been coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E50/E51/E53

Clothing - R46/R59

The papers are all Magnolia halloween ones from 2009 and I have layered them with some Bazzill cardstock. The sentiment "Boo" has been punched using an SU punch from the US out of a scrap of paper....not sure who made it though, and I have added some bats using my Martha Stewart punch and some Doodlebug Sugar Coated cardstock. I have also used a random cobweb stamp to create the background for the image and have added some DecoArt Glamour Dust to make it sparkle (like it has morning dew on it).

And here is the second card...

Again I have used the sketch with one of the new digis from The Greeting Farm, this one is called Hallo Witch and is available HERE. Again I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - YG01/YG03/YG05

Hair - BV17

Eyes - B21

Hat - BV17/YR07/C5/C7/C9

Clothing - C5/C7/C9

Boots - BV17

Broom - E57

The papers are the same Magnolia ones, the only difference is I have layered them with some Doodlebug Sugar Coated Cardstock. Again more of the same bats, but this time the sentiment was created using Making Memories mini alphas and also a Heidi Grace rub-on.

Be sure to check out the Anyone for Anya? Challene Blog to see the rest of the DT creations and this weeks prize.