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Tuesday, 24 December 2013

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - PICK OF THE YEAR

Hi Everyone

Wowzers - Christmas Eve already - now ain't that just snook up on us so fast!


It's the final challenge of the year over at Papertake Weekly - yup you all get a whole week off next week - and the theme for our challenge is "Pick of the Year" which means you can choose any of the challenges that we have had over the last 12 months (2013), but please make sure you let us know which one you have picked when we come and see you on your blog.

Our generous sponsor for this challenge is Simon Says Stamp, so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend on their on-line store then get your entries in over at Papertake Weekly and don't forget to check out all the wonderful creations the very talented DT girls have made to whet you appetite.

Here is the card I have made:


For this challenge I chose Sketch Number:  33:


Remember you can use any of our sketches in the challenge, you just need to let us know which one.

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Ride With Me
Digi Papers:  Nitwit - Bear Necessities
Heart Tag Die:  Doohickey - So Wrapped Lovely
Heart Border Die:  Cheery Lynn - Mesh Hearts Border
Heart Charm:  The Hobby House - Fancy Hearts
Lace:  The Hobby House - Natural Lace Collection

I have coloured the image with Copics and Twin Touch as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Girl Hair:  E55 E53 E51 E50
Boy Hair:  E29 E25 E23
Girls Helmet:  R02 R01 R00 R000
Girl Clothes:  R02 R01 R00 R000 / E42 E41 E40
Boy Clothes:  B23 TT-PB76 B21 / TT - BR100 BR101 BR104 / E42 E41 E40
Moped:  E43 E42 E41 E40 / T7 T5 T4 T3 / B23 TT - PB76 B21 / C4 C3 C1 C00
Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0 W00
Image Outline:  B01 Copic used with my Air Compressor

I have sanded all the papers and edged them with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink

And there you have it.

I sent my list off to "him" early and I have been a very, very good girl this year - so I will be keeping my fingers crossed on Christmas Day.

So all that is left for me to do is to .....

WISH YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A
HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!

Thank you all for your wonderful support and comments this year and I hope that Father Christmas brings you lots and lots of wonderful things crafty and to say "Thank You" properly I will pick a random comment on this post who will receive a "SPECIAL CANDY TREAT".

Take care everyone - have a wonderful time.

Toodle Pip

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Tuesday, 26 November 2013

ALWAYS & FOREVER

Hey Everyone

Hope you all had a good weekend.

We've been busily untangling the Christmas lights - eek - it will be December this coming weekend - sheesh where has the time gone too :-O


It's Tuesday which means it's challenge time over at Papertake Weekly and this week it's sketch time and we have a brand new one for you; don't forget though, you can use any of the Papertake Weekly Sketches - which you can find HERE just please make sure you let us know what number sketch it is on your blog.

Here is the sketch:


I love working with sketches - takes care of all the planning of the card.  Our super generous sponsor this this challenge is Simon Says Stamp so if you want to get your hands on some vouchers to spend in their store then get your entries in over at Papertake Weekly.

Here is the card I have made:


Yup no Christmas card for me this week - to be honest I'm a bit Christmas Carded Out so what a nice change it was to make something different ;;) 

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Papers:  Nitwit - Always and Forever (this is one of the most amazing kits ever!)
Digi Stamp:  Mo Manning - Kitchen Dance
Hearts:  Nitwit - Always and Forever
Doily:  Die-namics - Heart Doily
Tag:  Doohickey - Tea Label Tags
Daisy:  Die-namics - Rolled Daisy
Roses:  Die-namics - Royal Rose and Mini Royal Roses
Leaves:  Memory Box - Tender Leaves
Pearls:  The Hobby House

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Woman's Hair:  E55 E53 E51 E50
Man's Hair:  E29 E25 E23
Skirt:  RV69 R59 R56
Top:  R85 R83 R81
Shirt:  R59 R56
Trousers:  W5 W4 W3 W2
Shoes:  C8 C6 C4 C3

I have outlined the image with B01 using my Copic Air Compressor
The papers have been edged using Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

It's not cheese-cloth behind the image, just some cheap bandage from my local supermarket  :D

And that's it.

I hope you will come and join in the fun with us over at Papertake Weekly.

Enjoy the rest of your week.

Toodles

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Saturday, 16 November 2013

Oh Christmas Tree

Hiya Everyone

Long time no see!  How are you all?  Good I hope.


It's Saturday so it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and our theme for this week is "3 Patterned Papers".  Our generous sponsor for the challenge is Heather's Hobbie Haven so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in their on-line store then get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss and as always, check our what my wonderful teamies have made to whet your appetite.

Here is the card I have made:


The recipe for the card is:

Digital Papers:  Nitwit - Woodland Wishes (GORGEOUS GORGEOUS GORGEOUS!)
Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - James - Christmas Tree
Post Office Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Grunge Christmas Postmarks
Sentiment Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Christmas Grungy Messages
Trees and Stars:  Nitwit - Woodland Wishes
Pearls:  The Hobby House - Ruby Mix (these are on offer at just 75p at the moment - grab them while you can!)

I have coloured the image with Copics:

James the Bear:  E55 E53 E51 E50 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Tree:  YG99 YG97 YG95 YG93 / YR24 YR23 Y21 / E27 E25 E23
Hat:  TV69 RV66 V06/ C1 C0 C00
Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0 W00

I have used a bit of normal bandage behind the image
I have outlined the image with B01 with my Copic Airbrush
The papers have been outlined with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

I have one more image of the inside of the card which is waiting for it's verse so you can get another quick look at those gorgeous papers:


And that's it.

It's good to be back and hopefully I will be able to catch up with a lot of you over the weekend.

Ta ta for now.

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Friday, 1 November 2013

Sparkle and Shine

Well Hi To You All

Wow - where did that cold snap come from??  You can really feel Autumn here now although I'm not complaining, Autumn is my favourite time of year especially the colours and a morning frost too.


Well I can't believe it's 1 November already, this year has just flown by and here I am AGAIN with tons of Christmas cards still to make and rapidly running out of time!

So, if it's the first of the month then it's challenge time over at A Little Bit Crafty and our theme for you this month is "Sparkle and Shine".  We have three sponsors for this month's challenge and check out what's up for grabs:

 
(Two Digital Stamps)


   
(Prize to Follow)


(£20 Voucher)

Not bad eh!  So what are you waiting for?  Get your entries in over at A Little Bit Crafty and you're in with a chance to win.

Here is the card I have made:


Whoop Whoop - another Christmas card off the list!

Now you are probably thinking where is the Sparkle and Shine??  Well let me tell ya, the image is just full of glitter and so is that snow flurries border, I swear I just can't get my pictures to show it off well to ya so sorry, but it's there promise.

Now the shine - look closely, very closely at the snowman's buttons ..... do you see that I've used some Glossy Accents to make em shiny?  No - never mind I know they are there and must invest in a better camera!

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Stamp:  Pink Gem Designs - Andy With Snowman
Digi Kit:  Nitwit - Winter Wishes (make sure you check this out - only $3.49 for the WHOLE KIT!)
Snowflake Die:  Tim Holtz - Snow Flurries

I have coloured the image with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Clothes:  B95 B93 B91 / E44 E43 E42
Boots:  T6 T5 T4 T3
Snowman:  C1 C0 C00
Snowman Hat and Scarf:  E44 E43 E42
Buttons and Arms:  T6 T5 T4 T3
Nose:  YR18 YR16 YR12

I have outlined the image with T2 using my Copic Airbrush
The papers have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

Phew - and that's it.

Have a great weekend everyone whatever you are doing and thank you for dropping by.

Toodles

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Saturday, 26 October 2013

Spooky!

Well Hello Everyone

I'm kind of back - as you know I've been away working and have just got back and I'm absolutely shattered.  Thank goodness the clocks go back this weekend - ah an extra hour in bed - bliss.

Lots has been happening whilst I've been away some personal stuff that I'm not gonna publish on here, but it's not good :(  and then a bit of good stuff - a shock really - I've only been asked to join the one and only Nitwit Design Team! :D/  Can't believe it!  It's really brought a smile to my face.


So it's Saturday and it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and this week our theme is "Spooky".  We have two generous sponsors for the challenge who are The Ribbon Girl and Milk and Coffee Digital Stamps.  So if you wanna be in with a chance to win a prize then get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss.

Here is the card that I have made:


What a great opportunity to use some of those fabulous digital Nitwit papers and elements :D.  Its just great you can print everything out as many times as you want and not worry about having just one piece of paper left - love it!

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Bildmilarna - Mimosa Moon
Digital Papers and Elements:  Nitwit - Trick or Treat
Star Die:  Tim Holtz Alterations - Stacked Stars
Alphabet Die:  Tim Holtz Alterations - Vintage Market

I have coloured the image with both Copics and Twin Touch Markers (TT) as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Hair: TT BR95 BR112 BR97 BR107
Hat:  T8 T7 T6 T4 T3 T2
Dress:  TT P81 P281 P83 / Copics T8 T7 T6 T4 T3 T2 / YR18 YR16 YR14 YR12
Boots:  T8 T7 T6 T4 T3 T2
Cat:  N7 N6 N5 N4 N3 N2
Moon:  YR18 YR16 YR14 YR12
Stars:  YG05 YG03 YG01 / TT  P81 P281 P83

I have outlined the image with my Copic Airbrush and N3 marker
The papers and everything else have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

And that's it from me.

I'll be back sporadically over the next few weeks whilst I recover and will look forward to catching up with you all.

Have a wonderful weekend whatever you are doing.

Toodle Pip

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Tuesday, 24 December 2013

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - PICK OF THE YEAR

Hi Everyone

Wowzers - Christmas Eve already - now ain't that just snook up on us so fast!


It's the final challenge of the year over at Papertake Weekly - yup you all get a whole week off next week - and the theme for our challenge is "Pick of the Year" which means you can choose any of the challenges that we have had over the last 12 months (2013), but please make sure you let us know which one you have picked when we come and see you on your blog.

Our generous sponsor for this challenge is Simon Says Stamp, so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend on their on-line store then get your entries in over at Papertake Weekly and don't forget to check out all the wonderful creations the very talented DT girls have made to whet you appetite.

Here is the card I have made:


For this challenge I chose Sketch Number:  33:


Remember you can use any of our sketches in the challenge, you just need to let us know which one.

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Ride With Me
Digi Papers:  Nitwit - Bear Necessities
Heart Tag Die:  Doohickey - So Wrapped Lovely
Heart Border Die:  Cheery Lynn - Mesh Hearts Border
Heart Charm:  The Hobby House - Fancy Hearts
Lace:  The Hobby House - Natural Lace Collection

I have coloured the image with Copics and Twin Touch as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Girl Hair:  E55 E53 E51 E50
Boy Hair:  E29 E25 E23
Girls Helmet:  R02 R01 R00 R000
Girl Clothes:  R02 R01 R00 R000 / E42 E41 E40
Boy Clothes:  B23 TT-PB76 B21 / TT - BR100 BR101 BR104 / E42 E41 E40
Moped:  E43 E42 E41 E40 / T7 T5 T4 T3 / B23 TT - PB76 B21 / C4 C3 C1 C00
Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0 W00
Image Outline:  B01 Copic used with my Air Compressor

I have sanded all the papers and edged them with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink

And there you have it.

I sent my list off to "him" early and I have been a very, very good girl this year - so I will be keeping my fingers crossed on Christmas Day.

So all that is left for me to do is to .....

WISH YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A
HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!

Thank you all for your wonderful support and comments this year and I hope that Father Christmas brings you lots and lots of wonderful things crafty and to say "Thank You" properly I will pick a random comment on this post who will receive a "SPECIAL CANDY TREAT".

Take care everyone - have a wonderful time.

Toodle Pip

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Tuesday, 26 November 2013

ALWAYS & FOREVER

Hey Everyone

Hope you all had a good weekend.

We've been busily untangling the Christmas lights - eek - it will be December this coming weekend - sheesh where has the time gone too :-O


It's Tuesday which means it's challenge time over at Papertake Weekly and this week it's sketch time and we have a brand new one for you; don't forget though, you can use any of the Papertake Weekly Sketches - which you can find HERE just please make sure you let us know what number sketch it is on your blog.

Here is the sketch:


I love working with sketches - takes care of all the planning of the card.  Our super generous sponsor this this challenge is Simon Says Stamp so if you want to get your hands on some vouchers to spend in their store then get your entries in over at Papertake Weekly.

Here is the card I have made:


Yup no Christmas card for me this week - to be honest I'm a bit Christmas Carded Out so what a nice change it was to make something different ;;) 

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Papers:  Nitwit - Always and Forever (this is one of the most amazing kits ever!)
Digi Stamp:  Mo Manning - Kitchen Dance
Hearts:  Nitwit - Always and Forever
Doily:  Die-namics - Heart Doily
Tag:  Doohickey - Tea Label Tags
Daisy:  Die-namics - Rolled Daisy
Roses:  Die-namics - Royal Rose and Mini Royal Roses
Leaves:  Memory Box - Tender Leaves
Pearls:  The Hobby House

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Woman's Hair:  E55 E53 E51 E50
Man's Hair:  E29 E25 E23
Skirt:  RV69 R59 R56
Top:  R85 R83 R81
Shirt:  R59 R56
Trousers:  W5 W4 W3 W2
Shoes:  C8 C6 C4 C3

I have outlined the image with B01 using my Copic Air Compressor
The papers have been edged using Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

It's not cheese-cloth behind the image, just some cheap bandage from my local supermarket  :D

And that's it.

I hope you will come and join in the fun with us over at Papertake Weekly.

Enjoy the rest of your week.

Toodles

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Saturday, 16 November 2013

Oh Christmas Tree

Hiya Everyone

Long time no see!  How are you all?  Good I hope.


It's Saturday so it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and our theme for this week is "3 Patterned Papers".  Our generous sponsor for the challenge is Heather's Hobbie Haven so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in their on-line store then get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss and as always, check our what my wonderful teamies have made to whet your appetite.

Here is the card I have made:


The recipe for the card is:

Digital Papers:  Nitwit - Woodland Wishes (GORGEOUS GORGEOUS GORGEOUS!)
Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - James - Christmas Tree
Post Office Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Grunge Christmas Postmarks
Sentiment Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Christmas Grungy Messages
Trees and Stars:  Nitwit - Woodland Wishes
Pearls:  The Hobby House - Ruby Mix (these are on offer at just 75p at the moment - grab them while you can!)

I have coloured the image with Copics:

James the Bear:  E55 E53 E51 E50 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Tree:  YG99 YG97 YG95 YG93 / YR24 YR23 Y21 / E27 E25 E23
Hat:  TV69 RV66 V06/ C1 C0 C00
Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0 W00

I have used a bit of normal bandage behind the image
I have outlined the image with B01 with my Copic Airbrush
The papers have been outlined with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

I have one more image of the inside of the card which is waiting for it's verse so you can get another quick look at those gorgeous papers:


And that's it.

It's good to be back and hopefully I will be able to catch up with a lot of you over the weekend.

Ta ta for now.

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Friday, 1 November 2013

Sparkle and Shine

Well Hi To You All

Wow - where did that cold snap come from??  You can really feel Autumn here now although I'm not complaining, Autumn is my favourite time of year especially the colours and a morning frost too.


Well I can't believe it's 1 November already, this year has just flown by and here I am AGAIN with tons of Christmas cards still to make and rapidly running out of time!

So, if it's the first of the month then it's challenge time over at A Little Bit Crafty and our theme for you this month is "Sparkle and Shine".  We have three sponsors for this month's challenge and check out what's up for grabs:

 
(Two Digital Stamps)


   
(Prize to Follow)


(£20 Voucher)

Not bad eh!  So what are you waiting for?  Get your entries in over at A Little Bit Crafty and you're in with a chance to win.

Here is the card I have made:


Whoop Whoop - another Christmas card off the list!

Now you are probably thinking where is the Sparkle and Shine??  Well let me tell ya, the image is just full of glitter and so is that snow flurries border, I swear I just can't get my pictures to show it off well to ya so sorry, but it's there promise.

Now the shine - look closely, very closely at the snowman's buttons ..... do you see that I've used some Glossy Accents to make em shiny?  No - never mind I know they are there and must invest in a better camera!

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Stamp:  Pink Gem Designs - Andy With Snowman
Digi Kit:  Nitwit - Winter Wishes (make sure you check this out - only $3.49 for the WHOLE KIT!)
Snowflake Die:  Tim Holtz - Snow Flurries

I have coloured the image with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Clothes:  B95 B93 B91 / E44 E43 E42
Boots:  T6 T5 T4 T3
Snowman:  C1 C0 C00
Snowman Hat and Scarf:  E44 E43 E42
Buttons and Arms:  T6 T5 T4 T3
Nose:  YR18 YR16 YR12

I have outlined the image with T2 using my Copic Airbrush
The papers have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

Phew - and that's it.

Have a great weekend everyone whatever you are doing and thank you for dropping by.

Toodles

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Saturday, 26 October 2013

Spooky!

Well Hello Everyone

I'm kind of back - as you know I've been away working and have just got back and I'm absolutely shattered.  Thank goodness the clocks go back this weekend - ah an extra hour in bed - bliss.

Lots has been happening whilst I've been away some personal stuff that I'm not gonna publish on here, but it's not good :(  and then a bit of good stuff - a shock really - I've only been asked to join the one and only Nitwit Design Team! :D/  Can't believe it!  It's really brought a smile to my face.


So it's Saturday and it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and this week our theme is "Spooky".  We have two generous sponsors for the challenge who are The Ribbon Girl and Milk and Coffee Digital Stamps.  So if you wanna be in with a chance to win a prize then get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss.

Here is the card that I have made:


What a great opportunity to use some of those fabulous digital Nitwit papers and elements :D.  Its just great you can print everything out as many times as you want and not worry about having just one piece of paper left - love it!

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Bildmilarna - Mimosa Moon
Digital Papers and Elements:  Nitwit - Trick or Treat
Star Die:  Tim Holtz Alterations - Stacked Stars
Alphabet Die:  Tim Holtz Alterations - Vintage Market

I have coloured the image with both Copics and Twin Touch Markers (TT) as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Hair: TT BR95 BR112 BR97 BR107
Hat:  T8 T7 T6 T4 T3 T2
Dress:  TT P81 P281 P83 / Copics T8 T7 T6 T4 T3 T2 / YR18 YR16 YR14 YR12
Boots:  T8 T7 T6 T4 T3 T2
Cat:  N7 N6 N5 N4 N3 N2
Moon:  YR18 YR16 YR14 YR12
Stars:  YG05 YG03 YG01 / TT  P81 P281 P83

I have outlined the image with my Copic Airbrush and N3 marker
The papers and everything else have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

And that's it from me.

I'll be back sporadically over the next few weeks whilst I recover and will look forward to catching up with you all.

Have a wonderful weekend whatever you are doing.

Toodle Pip

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