BasicGrey Challenges #34 ~ A recipe!

Morning, Saturday already? It's time for my BasicGrey team make not as late this week ha ha ha...

The challenge this fortnight is

A Recipe

For this fortnights Challenge we would like you to use the following Recipe :)

4 Different Types of Embellishments

3 Different Patterned Papers

1-2 Images and/or 1-2 Sentiments

Supplies: Patterned Paper: BasicGrey: Curio;

Stamps: Elisabeth Bell for SCACD: 1st Leaf of Fall;
Ink: Momento: black; Ranger: distress inks: black; antique linen; Copic(as shown);
Dies: Marianne D Creatables: Frames/Swirls;
Other: BG: button; brad; Hero Arts: flowers; Adhesive pearls; 3D foam;

If you get the chance why not stop by the rest of the teams fabulous creations :)

Chris

Jo

Heather

Tara W

Tara G

Lou

Gio

 Sandra

I have followed Mercy's wonderful Tuesday Sketch #101 for the design of my card...

Thanks so much for stopping by hope you have a creative day

But before you head off...

There's a little something available at Quixotic Paperie

So click here to be taken to this wonderful offer!!!

BiG HuGs Kim :)

Basic Grey Challenges #33 ~ Wings and a bit of a catch up!!!!

So, I'm very late posting my BasicGrey team make... seems to be a little bit of a pattern of mine lately...

The challenge this fortnight is

WINGS

So, we would love to see some Butterflies, Fairies, Angels, Birds, or even (if you are feeling brave) Insects!

I opted for birds, christmassy birds, they have been paper pieced and raised upon the stamped sentiment.

The swirly sprig I have stamped with distress inks to keep it subtle. I then added a few ornaments which have been lovingly glittered! Then finished with a velvet ribbon, Basic Grey button and a little twine!

Supplies: Patterned Paper: BasicGrey: figgy;

Stamps: PapertreyInk: Christmas Friends;

Ink: Archival: black; Ranger: distress inks: pumice stone; walnut stain(I think);

Dies: Spellbinders nestabilites: label fourteen; Fiskars: border punch;

Other: Stickles; Prima: lace; BG: buttons; natural hemp twine; velvet ribbon; 3D foam;

I have based my card on the wonderful get sketchy sketch #64

If you get the chance why not stop by the rest of the teams fabulous creations :)

Chris

Jo

Heather

Tara W

Tara G

Lou

Gio

 Sandra

Thanks so much for stopping by hope you have a creative day

But before you head off...

We have some exciting news!

Our beloved Puddle Jumpers, created by my wonderful friend Lori Boyd are now available as

DIGIS!

Yes, that is right.

So who is available as digi, you ask? Well, the majority of them are! Puddle Jumpers like Ella, Sammy, Noah, Birthday Lily, Birthday Owen, School Time Lucy, and so many more! And as always, you receive two images: a Puddle Jumper and a little something.

They are available for purchase now at Die Cuts R Us!

Yippee!

 
BiG HuGs Kim :)

BasicGrey Challenges: Challenge 31 ~ Autumn/Harvest Time

So, I'm very late posting my BasicGrey team make,

my computer is banjaxed, the other day my darling 2 yr old, Maoleidigh, decided to tip a huge glass of water over my keyboard with lots of "shocked" shouty noises (you know those non swear words) and after a frantic contorted hairdryer action...  all the very important keys still don't type... seriously couldn't even type my name, sign onto blogger. anything!

I'm on my Fiance's laptop now, managed to track down a new keyboard to replace mine and fingers crossed that's all the damage done, not sure I can fix all the other bits and bobs... so I still have to try and edit my photos on my broken computer because OH doesn't have anything cool like that on his and then transfer them through this one. Phew exhausted!!!

The Theme this week over at Basic Grey Challenges is

Autumn Harvest Time

I have stamped the laves and heat embossed with clear powder, inked  with distress inks to create a resist.

The leaves are die cut, as is the label for the sentiment, a couple of basic grey buttons and twine!

 
If you get the chance why not stop by the rest of the teams fabulous autumnal creations :)

Jo

Lou

Gio

Heather

 Sandra

 Tara W

 Chris

Thanks so much for stopping by hope you have a creative day
BiG HuGs Kim :)

BasicGrey Challenge #29 ~ A Sketch by Tara

 Good  Morning, over at BasicGrey Challenges this week we have

a wonderful sketch by our Fabulous teamie Tara...

I couldn't let this beauty sit for very long before ripping the packet open to colour her, all those pleats and fabric oooh challenging! I've followed Tara's sketch pretty closely (for me) I haven't added much embellishments... think Cinder's takes centre stage LOL! I'm also entering this into the wonderful challenge over at Copic Creations Challenge No. 35 ~ Shading on & around images as I have added plenty of shading on to the image!

 

Supplies: Patterned Paper: Basic Grey: wisteria;

Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps: Cinderella;

Ink: Memento: black; Copic: markers*; spica glitter;

Ranger: distress inks: frayed burlap;

Other: Prima: lace; 3D adhesive foam;

*Skin: E000, E00, 11, 13, R20, Hair; E79, 57, 35, 50, Outfit: BV000, 20, 23, 25, 29, V15, 17,

 

Thank you so much for stopping by, I hope you have a very creative day and If you're interested there's still time to enter our Basic Grey Design Team, the entries so far have been stunning, you have until 11pm tonight head over here for the details!!!

 

BiG Happy HuGs Kim :)

BasicGrey Challenges #27 ~ Fabric

We really hope that you can join in with this fortnights Basic Grey challenge, which is...

Fabric...

This week we would love to see some Fabric used on your creations, this can be anything from Fabric brads, to some wonderful Fabric flowers like some of our fab DT have used, the possibilities are endless and the choice is completely up to you, we so cant wait to see what you can come up with...

I've used felt, cotton lace trim, and the ribbon! I thought I would try resist techinque with this gorgeous stamp. I have stamped onto patterned paper but it's not easy to make out with all the ink that I have applied LOL!

I have also followed Kazan's wonderful Sketch #59 over at 2 Sketches 4 You.

Thanks so much for stopping by HuGs Kim :)

BasicGrey Challenges #26 ~ Pearls

Good Morning, it's already Saturday which means time for a new BasicGrey Challenges...

and this fortnight we would love to see pearls on your creations.... I have added quite a few pearls and also used my bazzill jewel template and viva decor pearl paint to create the scallop pearl pattern. How adorable is Amy's little Sweet November Baby Tricks or Treats, costumed cutie Dragon stamp? For fun I have created a textured outfit with liquid applique, it's Fabulous to the touch, I hope you can see it in the picture! Probably will try making the spikes a different colour next time!

Supplies: Patterned Paper: Basic Grey: green at heart;

Stamps: Sweet November: Baby Tricks or Treats, costumed cutie Dragon;

Ink: Memento & Archival: black; Copic: markers*;

Ranger: distress inks: frayed burlap; antique linen;

Dies: Spellbinders nestabilities: Circles; Sizzix: pumpkins; faces; happy tags;

Other: Viva decor: pearl pen; flat back pearls;  Bazzill jewel template; Liquid applique; 3D foam;

*Skin: E000, E00, 11, 13, R20, Hair: E51, 50, 43,

I have based my card on the fabby sketch 114 over at Friday Sketcher's blog. I have flipped the sketch as the cute image was looking in the opposite direction. Thanks for visiting today, be back in a bit with my Club Anya and Friend's card!.

BiG HuGs Kim :) 

BasicGrey Challenges #25 ~ Stitching

Happy Saturday... which means we have a new challenge over at Basic Grey Challenges...

Stitching... real or faux. I have added quite a bit of faux stitching along the edges, sewn the button in to place and even drawn a few stitches on the veins of the leaves under the felt flower. Still loving the 3d flower, it turns out so lovely in felt!I just haven't had the opportunity to use my TH bird cage die and thought I would try cutting some canvas, I've tinted it a little with distress inks.

Supplies: Patterned Paper: BasicGrey: Blush; Basic kraft; canvas cloth;

Stamps: Inkadinkadoo: paperwork greetings;

 Ink: Ranger ~ Distress inks: Frayed burlap;

Dies: Sizzix ~ Tim Holtz: Cage bird; flower 3d; leaves and branches; MS: border punch;

Other: Adhesive stones; American craft: velvet ricrac; WRMK: lace ribbon; felt; wooden button; tracer; hemp twine; TH: edge distresser; 3D foam;

I have followed Kazan's sketch #57 this week and combined with

Embellish magazine colour challenge with ricrac!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, Maoleidigh and Dillon are feeling a lot better although I caught the tummy bug too, luckily it only lasted for the day thanks for your well wishes... So, we tried to have an easy day and visited the pictures to see toy story 3 well... Dillon has gotten so scared and frightened of one of the toys in the movie that he was a nightmare to put to bed and even to settle the four or so times he came out of his room. God Bless him he burst into tears in the theatre, well he's asleep right now let hope his dreams are sound.

HuGs Kim :)

Basic Grey Challenge #24 ~ Mad Skillz

Hello Saturday already?... which means we have a new challenge on Basic Grey Challenges...

Gingham... I have no gingham within my basic grey collection of papers but thought this lemonade paper was as close as. I couldn't possibly resist these fabulous KennyK images when I spotted them around blogland! So totally Funky!!! I had originally coloured her for another challenge that has passed and thought it went pretty well with these BG papers. I have followed the fabby sketch #146 from Mojo Monday. The sentiment I have applied glossy accents to, and I have also embellished the backing paper with some Viva Decor glitter liner, fab stuff! Ooo the Washi tape came out for this card too LOL!

Supplies: Patterned Paper: BasicGrey:lemonade;

Stamps: KennyKdigis: Mad Skillz; The Greeting farm: talk loud;

Ink: printer & Archival: black; Copic: markers*; spica glitter; 

Ranger: distress inks: spun sugar; Viva Decor: glitter liner;

Dies: Spellbinders nestabilties: ovals; circle; labels 3;

Other: BasicGrey: ribbon doilies; TGF: Washi Tape; glossy accents; 3D foam;

*Skin: E000, E00, 11, 13 & R20, lips: R14, Hair: E08, 97, 99, eyes: B41; Outfit: E40, 41, RV10, 21, 23, 34, R29, 39, B60 and a little colourless blender!!!

 

Thank you for visiting today, and I'm so pleased you're enjoying my colouring tutorial, I would love to see your amazing grass backgrounds too, so stop by and tell me so I can pop over and admire :)

 

Have a fantastic weekend, HuGs Kim :)

Basic Grey Challenges 23 ~ photo inspiration

Hello Saturday already hey?... which means we have a new challenge on Basic Grey Challenges... a gorgeous inspiration picture to challenge you...

 

Well, I went for an acetate card inspired from the glass and the leaves and berries are the colour palette for my card. I have followed the fabby sketch #44 from Get Sketchy. I dug out some old BG stamps and teamed them with this new BG basics papers! Love the pop of red and green. The leaf flourish I have stamped again and fussy cut out, embellished with some red gems.

Supplies: Patterned Paper: BasicGrey: basics ~ manila; Acetate card;

Stamps: BG: wild flowers; PTI: friends till the end (sentiment);

 Ink: Archival: black; distress inks: peeled paint; wild honey;

Dies: Sizzix: OntheEdge: bracket; PTI: frame;

Other: Adhesive gems;  spotty ribbon; 3D foam;

Thank you so much for stopping by and all your wonderful comments yesterday, I will have my Club Anya post a little later today too! Big HuGs Kim :)

Basic Grey Challenges 22 ~ Colour Combo #6

Good Morning, today we have a new challenge on Basic Grey Challenges... a gorgeous colour combo by our lovely Heather. Pop over to see the amazing cards from my DT friends :)

I have had this amazing image un-inked for some weeks now and only got to colour her in, she is beautiful! I have coloured her with my copics and tried to keep to the BG colour combo but think the butterfly chose to be pink tee hee! The background I've been wanting to try since I saw Traci's pretty card, mine's very dark and some of the vines are lost too! 

I have applied dots of liquid pearls over the bubbles on the image, they give a raised pearly texture. I have painted over the whole image with a generous amount of crackle paint, now she reminds me of the old paintings!

Ok!!! the felt flower, I knew I HAD to have this die, it was on my wish list for a while then I spotted it over at craftydevils and could not wait!!! I love it I think you will see many many cards with this one somewhere LOL!

Supplies: Patterned Paper: BasicGrey: nook & pantry;

Stamps: Sweet pea stamps: plate #29;

Ink: Memento: black; Copic: markers*; distress ink: weathered wood;

Dies: Sizzix: flower 3D; OntheEdge: scroll; Texture fades: burlap;

Other: Adhesive pearls; Prime: lace; liquid pearls; distress crackle paint: clear rock candy; 3D foam;

*Skin: E000, E00, 11, 13 & R20, eyes: B41, Hair: E31, 47, 79, Outfit: E50, 51, RV34, 21, G00, G0000, BG13, 32, 49, E40, 41, Background: 100, B99, BV29 and I used colourless blender throughout!

I thought I would enter my card for a few other challenges too...

 

Mojo Monday ~ sketch

Simon Says challenge ~ a recipe

Rainbowladys challenge blog ~ faces

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend, HuGs Kim :)

Be Free... Basic Grey Challenge

Welcome to another Basic Grey challenge...

This week Martine has designed a fabulous sketch for us. I have been waiting to use this stamp set too ha ha ha, I slowly getting through my growing stash. I had a little fun with colours as you can see with the clouds, I've paper pieced everything :). The sky background on the circle I've created using the cloud image as a mask and blending with distress ink. A little drawn line to represent the square layer in the sketch and then those corners... Really struggled with them, they feel slightly plonked on!!!

Supplies: Patterned Paper: Basic Grey: green at heart;

Stamps: The Greeting Farm: fly away;

Ink: Archival: black; distress inks: Copic: black multiliner pen; spica glitter;

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities: circles; MS: border punches;

Other: adhesive stones, 3D foam;

Thanks for stopping by and sorry my comments is at the top of my posts I've tried to change it but nothing works!!!

I will have my Club Anya preview card a little later today too, have a fabulous weekend, HuGs Kim :)

BasicGrey Challenge ~ Punch It

Punch Marie Antoinette?

tee hee, Good Morning, it's week 20 on the Basic Grey challenge blog and this weeks challenge is

Punch - it...

we would love to see some punches used on your creations :), oh yes but don't forget to include at least one item from BasicGrey on your creations if you wish to be in with a chance of winning this weeks prize!

I just had to have this Marie Antoinette image, don't you LOVE her dress. You could image her rustling past and I tried to create a soft scrunchy silk. I actually got to use my pale pastel copics, quite a bit of layering but love the effect!

I have used Kellie's fab Tickled Pink Stamp Sketch #1 for my inspiration. Marie dress is so large it's in place of the oval, LOL!

Supplies: Patterned Paper: Basic Grey: Capella; 

Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps: Marie Antoinette with sentiment;

Ink: Memento & archival: black; Copic: markers*; distress ink's; inkessential: white;

Dies: Spellbinders: fancy tags; MS: border punches;

Other: Prima: lace; paper rose; adhesive gems; 3D foam;

*Skin: E000, 11, 13 & R20, eyes: G21, Hair: E35, 47, 79, Outfit: E40, R0000, R000 & G00, G0000, Roses: E04, YG93. E40 for shadows and I use my colourless Blender throughout.

ROLL CALL RELEASE DAY...

TODAY is the big day, the ROLL CALL set is now available for purchase. 10 Sprouts and 6 sentiments all rolled in to one stamp set for an awesomely low price. Make sure you head over to the TGF store NOW if you didn’t get your set during the pre-sale.

Thanks for stopping by have a fantastic weekend, HuGs Kim :)