CREATIONS by GILL M

PRETTY MISS

2012-05-27T17:23:00.000+01:00

Good afternoon everyone

Its another cracking hot day here - we are having a heat wave i think !
I am putting up a new blog post showing something i was working on a few weeks ago using another fabby image from the Scrapbook Stamp Society.

This one is called Sweet Lady Marie from Sherri Baldy and can be found at the store HERE

I have created a 6x6 card covered in fancy scroll flourish backing paper. I have edged it all in pinflair flexi bend peel offs. The digi was printed onto neenah card stock and coloured with copic markers then cut out close to the edge.
A nested shape was cut as a matting and layering block.
Flowers and gems were added as embellishment and a small fan charm added to the digi image.

I am entering her into the following challenges

http://flourishes.org/2012/05/timeless-tuesday-170/

http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-36-fabulous-flourishes.html

GARDENIA

2012-05-26T08:54:00.000+01:00

Good saturday morning to everyone

Today i have another Scrapbook Stamp Society digi creation to show you - this time it is using GARDENIA from Mizi Satu - Wiuff and she can be found HERE

I have created a 6x6 square card and covered it with pink papers.
The digi was printed onto neenah and coloured with promarkers.
Glitter was added to the flowers and liquid pearls added as the pearls
The digi was cut from the Fleur de lys nestie die and mounted onto the card blank with foam pads
I tied two lots of ribbons together with a button and twine.

I hope you like what i have created

I am entering her into the following challenges

http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-35-anything-goes.html

http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-218-pink-green.html

COPIC MARKERS

2012-05-25T18:53:00.002+01:00

Good evening all

Here is another creation from me today using a Scrapbook Stamp Society digi.
This one is called I LOVE COPICS from the artist Heather Valentin.
The digi can be found HERE

I have created a 6x6 square scalloped edged card and covered it with a stripey blue designer paper. It was then edged in pinflair flexi bend peel offs and bling added to the scallops.
The digi was printed onto neenah and coloured with copics - it couldnt be anything else could it!
It was then cut out close to the black drawn edge.
I cut 3 layered scalloped shapes using my calibur on dotty designer paper and the other on pink card stock.
Once everything was assembled i added a heart gem and then 2 heart buttons as embellishments and some glitter to her hair bow.
I created a medium sized ribbon bow and tied it up with a button and wire.

I love this image as i love my copics. I hope you like her too.

I am entering her into the following challenges.

http://phindysplacechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-107-123.html

http://copiccreations.wordpress.com/2011/10/01/challenge-no-59-saturated-color/

http://fatpageswithattitude.blogspot.co.uk/

http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/cbgm-challenge-5-stripes-and-spots.html

BLACK EYED SUSIE

2012-05-25T14:39:00.000+01:00

Good afternoon to you all

Today i have a day off work and where is the sun - no where to be found ! it has been blasting sun all week long and now that im off it hides ! Typical however it does give me time to spend in my craft room - then again even if it was sunny i guess id still be in there crafting away.

I am showing you another creation using a scrapbook stamp society digi image from the artist Heather Valentin. This digi is called Black Eyed Susie and she can be found HERE

Its a basic 6x6 card covered with a DCWV paper, a scalloped nested shape cut out of again a DCWV paper. The digi was printed onto neenah and coloured with copics then cut out close to the egde.
I added ribbons, bling and heart shaped buttons

I hope you like what i have shown you today - i love this image and can imagine her done in heaps of different colour tones.
Thanks for stopping by today

I am entering her into the following challenges

http://colorthrowdown.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/color-throwdown-193.html

http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/challenge-2-at-just-keep-on-creating.html

http://rubysrainbow.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/rubys-rainbow-ch29-things-with-wings.html

http://trulyscrumptiouschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-81-pretty-in-pink.html

http://sassycherylschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/whats-your-color.html

IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE

2012-05-25T06:28:00.000+01:00

Good day to you all

Today at the Scrapbook Stamp Society is the launch of a new challenge theme.

"IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE".

I was the priviledged person who got to name this challenge and as a result i got to play with the exclusive digi image AND i got to name her too.

Matilda, Queen of the Milky Way.

Heather Valentin is the artist behind Matilda and you can find her in

the SSS shop HERE.

I hope you like what i have done with this digi - it was such a pleasure to colour.

There are other outer space digis to create with and you can find them here

Suzy Saturn

Marty Martian

I am entering this card into the following other challenges

http://stampotiquedesignerschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/sdc55-bright-colors.html

http://stamp-n-doodle.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/sparkle-and-bling-challenge.html

TWISTED SUGAR LAUNCH

2012-05-23T17:54:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone

Today i am showcasing some new projects i have been working on from the brand new "Twisted Sugar collection" by the artist Heather Valentin

I have 3 projects to show you just now

The first up is called Cin Cin Liquorice Poison Pop

I have created a scalloped circle rocker card using grand nestie dies and my calibur. The papers is from Kate Knight.
I printed the digi onto neenah card stock and coloured it with promarkers.
I then cut long scalloped nestie die shapes in orange holo card and black pearl to mount the digi on.

The flowers are from my stash and the feathers were white that i coloured with my promarkers likewise with the clear gems.

I am entering this card into the following challenges

http://anythingchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/67-colour-combo-black-with-one-another.html

http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/shape-it.html

http://scrappersdelightspapercrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/have-gothic-time-may-20-june-02-new.html

The second one is called Cotton Candy Poison Pop

I have created a black scalloped cirlce card. I used my Grand Calibur to create the card blank then the scalloped circle in the pink mirror card.The digi was printed onto neenah card stock and coloured with promarkers. It was also cut with a grand die to fit inside the scallop.

Glitter was added to her ice cream

I added some feathers, hat pins, a button and ribbon bow.

I am entering this card into the following challenges

http://scrap-creations1.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/going-grey-with-scrap-creations-bingo.html - feathers pearls and buttons

http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/shape-it.html

http://anythingchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/67-colour-combo-black-with-one-another.html

The third is called Absynthe Poison Pop

I created a 6x6 square card and covered it in green polka dot paper. edged it all in gold flexi bend peel offs from pinflair.
I cut 2 round cirlces in co-ordinating shades of green.
The digi was printed onto neenah card stock and coloured with promarkers then cut out close to the edge of the black line.
She was mounted on top of the circles

I coloured clear bling in the lime green shade with promarkers

I cut a price of ribbon chord and twirled it onto the card to represent her hair.
Next i took 4 heart shaped buttons and put together to make a flower shape. Another coloured gem added as the centre

I am entering this card into the following challenges

http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/monochromatic.html

http://thecraftypad.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-171-bingo.html

http://simplystampinchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/simply-stampin-challenge-60-theme.html - green and gold

This is a step away from my normal but i am loving how these have turned out and i hope you like them too. Thanks for stopping by.

ARE YOU READY TO DANCE ?

2012-05-21T07:33:00.000+01:00

Good morning, it is sunny here YEAH long may that continue but then again this is Inverness so i wont hold my breath!

Today id like to show you another 2 Scrapbook Stamp Society digi creations.

First up is a card using the digi called FIRST PROM by the artist Sherri Baldy. The digi can be found HERE

This is a 6x6 card covered in HOTP papers and edged in pinflair flexi bend peel offs. The digi was printed onto neenah and coloured in promarkers then cut out close to the black edge.
I cut 2 nested die shapes and mounted them onto the middle of the card before scultpting the digi and putting it on the card with pinflair glue gel.

I have added glitter to her sashes and ruffles on her dress

Wild orchid craft flowers added to the left and right edges and a heart hat pin

I have also added clear heart gems to the 4 corners and then coloured them with my markers to match the shade i needed.

I am entering this card into the following challenges

http://ssdschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/flowers.html
http://www.ibrakeforchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/i-brake-for-florals.html
http://wildorchidchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/week-50anything-goes.html

The next card is using a digi called DANA READY TO DANCE from the artist Heather Valentin and it can be found HERE

Again anotehr 6x6 card which has been covered in 2 seperate sheets of paper from a DCWV stack.
The digi was printed onto neenah and coloured with promarkers then cut out close to the edge of the black drawn line.
I added pinflair flexi bend peel offs down the strip of the divide of the papers.
A wooden button was coloured pink with the pens then a little bow added on top.

I added ranger glossy accents to her eyes, lips and the bands around her hair

I am entering this card into the following challenges

http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-13-mothers-day-or-feminine.html
http://myheartpiecesdigitalstampchallenge.blogspot.in/2012/05/can-you-believe-day-of-our-first.html

Thank you for stopping by today and i hope you like what i have created

A SURPRISE FOR ONE OF MY FOLLOWERS ...

2012-05-20T16:54:00.000+01:00

Good afternoon everyone

Today instead of me showing a card or project creation i have been doing some blog hopping to some of my followers.

I have to apologise as i just dont get my hopping time these days, which I intend to change and get around to more of my followers blogs - soon.

I have decided to start a new candy giveaway for you my followers.

I am going to pick one follower every few months, someone who visits me regular, comments regular and just leaves me some love.

So to start this off id like to tell you about the person who i have picked to be the first recipient.

This person is female and comes from the other side of the world to me.

We do not know each other but she visits my blog regular and always leaves me such nice comments.

She has a very lovely cardmaking style and likes vintage.

So without any further adieu the first "follower blog candy" I award to

RIET !

Congratulations.

If you could email me from the ME tab above with your full postal name and address i will get a small blog candy posted off to you.

Thank you for being a regular follower of my blog - hugs to you x

QUEEN DOLLIE

2012-05-19T18:37:00.000+01:00

Well its me again for my 5th blog post today - guess im on a roll !

I am now showcasing another fabby image from the Scrapbook stamp society and her name is Queen Dollie Lil Ragamuffin from the artist Sherri Baldy and she can be found HERE

I created a 6x6 square card and covered it in a paper from K&CO. I edged the whole thing with pinflair flexi bend peel offs.
She was printed onto neenah card stock and coloured with copic markers then cut out close to the edge of the black line.
I then cut a round shape in a colour complimentary paper, using a nestie die and again edged it in peel offs and placed it in the centre of the card.

A large bow was added to the left side.

I cut out some butterflies from another sheet of paper and added some wild orchid flowers to both sides.

Lastly i added ranger glossy accents to her bow,eyes, lips and roses in her crown and her pantaloons with glitter round the edge of her dress.

I hope you like what i have shown, thanks for stopping by tonight.

I promise this will be my last posting for today !!

I am entering this card into the following challenges

http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-45-may-flowers.html

http://thestampmanchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/card-for-queen.html

http://fatpageswithattitude.blogspot.co.uk/

http://stempelsonne.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/gewinnerin-62-ermittelt.html

http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-19.html

BOBBIN THE BEAR

2012-05-19T17:48:00.002+01:00

Good evening everyone

I have been busy this afternoon creating cards for displaying in the shop. They are using the free papers/toppers from Debbi Moore's Inspirations mag vol 8 - Bobbin the Bear.

All the paper toppers and embellies are supplied in the mag, all you need is your own card blanks and any other fancy bits and bobs from your own stash.
For shop display cards i try to keep them as basic as possible using only whats available in the mag so the customers can see what they can do themselves.

First up is a large scalloped circle card made with the largest die from the grand nesties set. I have only added pinflair flexi bend peel offs from my stash and a little ribbon for the bunting.

This one is a cute scalloped rocker card again made with the large nested die set. I have added some flowers, buttons and bling from my stash

This one is a 6x6 square card. I have coloured the peel offs with the purple/blue shade of promarkers.
I have also added a doillie and a tan coloured ribbon for the bow.

This is an A4 landscape card. All i have used from my own stash is the peel offs around the ribbon strip

An A4 stand up card with the front half cut off. From my stash I have added pinflair peel offs around the, some bling and a gingham bow

Another A4 stand up card. From my stash i have used a ribbon bow, Glitter on her boa, pearls for her bracelet and 3 buttons

Next up is another 6x6 card. From my own stash i have used a scalloped die and cut it in gold, 3 purple bling ovals, a purple bow and some glitter on his bow.

This last one is a simple easel card. I have added some background card, card candi, peel offs, ribbon and a hot choc whisk - so its a card with a gift.

I hope you like what i have created. These will be on display in the shop from Monday when i am back to work.
Thanks for stopping by tonight.

Yee HAW !

2012-05-19T13:51:00.000+01:00

Good crafty afternoon to you all

I came up with an idea this morning and wanted to try something a little bit different - anyway i wont bore you with what it was as ha ha it didnt work !! But it did lead on into something else which i am very pleased with.

I have used 3 different Scrapbook Stamp Society digis from Sherri Baldy
Urban Farm Diva
Lil Cowgirl
Urban Farm Diva Daisy 2 (there is no link to her at present on the SSS site)

Check this out.

I used a large Go Kreate die in the grand calibur and cut it twice to create my card blank. Cut 2 other layers of papers from kanban packs in the colour choice i had opted for and layered them on the card. Edging the whole thing with pinflair flexi bend silver peel offs.
I then added pink/lilac card candi to 3 corners keeping the bottom corner free for my ribbon embellishment.

I printed each digi onto neenah card stock and coloured with copic markers. Then cut them all out close to the black edge.
Next i tied 2 colours of ribbon around the card blank securing on the front with double sided tape.

Each digi was then sculpted into shape and added to the card with pinflair glue gel.

Next i punched 2 layers in circles from the remainder papers and attached them on top of the ribbons.
I then added Yee Haw peel offs on the top of the circle half.
I used some more of the ribbon and tied it into a medium sized bow and attached it with pinflair onto the circles
Next i added a button as my bow centre and lastly i added a small cowboy hat charm as a finishing touch.

BRIDAL/WEDDING OR ANNIVERSARY BLOG HOP 19TH MAY

2012-05-19T07:49:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone and welcome to the BRIDAL/WEDDING OR ANNIVERSARY BLOG HOP hosted by Lynda at Memories in Tyme.

Lynda is starting off this hop so if you want to hop along with us all then please start back HERE.

I have created an A4 decoupage wedding card for this hop.

I printed off wedding papers from a Joanna Sheen cd and covered my card blank, back and front.
I then edged the card with flexi bend peel offs all around. Next i cut out all the decoupage and layered it up with pinflair glue gel. As this is a thick layered decopage i wanted to protect it so i decided to use a dome around it all.
I cut sparkle glitter card and a white matt for the base of the dome then mounted it all togethere.
Lastly i added some peel off sentiments, brass corners, pearls and a bow to top it off with.

Thanks for stopping by today, i hope you like what i have created for this hop and can now carry on with the hop over at Claires blog.

Here is the line up in case you get lost along the way.

1. Lynda J - http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com

2. Gill - http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com  -  YOU ARE HERE

3. Claire - http://www.scrapmyway.blogspot.com/ 

4. Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

5. Anita - http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/

6. Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

7. Vicki - http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com

BALLOON TRIP

2012-05-19T07:29:00.000+01:00

Good morning all

Today i am showing you a card that i had forgotten to post the other day !
Have you ever taken a balloon trip ? We took one 2 years ago in Mallorca for our 10th wedding anniversary and it was fabby - so when i saw this digi i knew i had to have it.

It is again using a scrapbook stamp society digi called 80 days with Nellie by Sherri Baldy and it can be found HERE.

I have created a scalloped 6x6 easel card - the only proper photo i could get of the easel open is the last picture.
This was such fun to make as the backing card i used is hand made and im LOVING this technique.
I used an a4 sheet of card, a paper plate, shaving foam and spray inks ! Intrigued .... then read on.

The digi was printed onto neenah and coloured with my copic markers - yep ive reverted back !
The digi was cut out close to the black edge.
Alternative balloon sections were glittered and the others glazed with glossy accents to make them stand out and shine.

I am really describing this card all backwards as im going to tell you how to make the backing card at the end ! so from here on i am telling you how i assembled it all.
The backing card was edged in pinflair flexi bend peel offs that were coloured pink with my copics.
A doillie was placed in the middle of the card front and then a ring of coloured buttons to co-ordinate with my colour scheme.
The digi was then added with pinflair glue gel on top of that. I crinked the edges so it looked like it was curly to represent waving in the wind. Not easy to see unless you saw the card in real life.

I then punched out butterflies in lilac glitter card and placed them around the card. 2 different colours of pearls were added for their bodies.

Now then here is where i tell you about the backing card and the shaving foam ! This is a new technique to me but ill be using it a lot more now.
I squirted shaving foam onto a paper plate - not a lot just enough as if you were making a cream pie to throw at someone !!! LOL
then i sprayed shimmer mists and mixed it up slowly watching the colour dragging through the foam. The more ink the more intense the colour. You can also use this with alcohol inks if you dont have sprays.
Once its mixed and i like the swirly pattern then i placed my card stock on top and pushed into the foam.

WARNING - you get messy!!

When the card is lifted off you scrape gently off the foam and hey presto the foamy marbling is revealed.
Its amazing technique and i love it. When i was at a workshop in Aberdeen a few weeks ago, Amy Shaw QVCs craft expert taught us this technique. fantastic.

So as you can see from the above pic the full effect of the swirly technique.
I again added pink coloured peel offs around the edges and 3 buttons in the corner.
As the easel stopper i added a big pink bow.

This is the easel card sitting up but im afraid it was not a great day when i took the photo - hence the rain on the window - so it came out rather dark but you get the gist of it from the other pics i hope.

I hope you like what i have created today as id love to know what you think. Thank you for stopping by today.

I am entering this card into the following challenges

http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/girlie-time-and-dt-call.html

http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-19-try-something-new.html - shaving foam and spray inks technique

http://guylousinimitability.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/hello-doily-challenge.html

http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/inspire-me-fridays-59-anything-goes.html

http://www.phindysplacechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-106-summer-is-coming.html

The Scrapbook Stamp Society Island Girls & Mermaids Blog Hop

2012-05-18T06:48:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone

We run regular weekly blog hops at the Scrapbook Stamp Society and today is the Island Girls and Mermaids hop.

If you have arrived here from Katherines blog then you are on the right track to continue with the hop but if you have just popped on here from blogger land and wish to hop along with us then please start back with the SSS blog.

Here is my project for this hop, i have used the The Ruby Slipper digi and created a postage stamp edge style 6x6 card

I printed the digi then cut it out in a scallop shape square using a nestie die. It was then mounted onto 2 different coloured backing cards. I covered the card with a dreamy seascape paper then added the matts and digi to it.
I then cut some flourishes and added pearls and shells to create an underwater scene.
I added glitter and glaze to the digi to make it stand out.

Well i hope you like what i have created for this hop and i would appreciate your comments.
Your next hop stop is TORY As blogger regularly plays up and with the added different time zones for the SSS girls, if the next hop link is not visible then please pop over to the SSS blog for the full line up so you can continue, then hop back later on.

Thanks for hopping by today and see you again soon.

I am also entering this project into the following challenges

http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-217-touch-of-sparkle.html

http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-35-anything-goes.html

THE BLUES

2012-05-17T18:29:00.001+01:00

Good evening everyone

This evening im showcasing a Blue type creation using a Scrapbook Stamp Society digi called Emily Rainy days from Heather Valentin and it can be found HERE

I have created a 6x6 scalloped top easel card.

This is such a fabby card style im loving it.

I covered the main body of the card with some dotty blue/white backing card that i kept from a packet of stickers (using some old / recycling). Then a piece of blue floral papermaina paper for the circle on the easel top. I edged the whole card with pinflair flexi bend peel offs.

I printed the digi onto neenah card stock and coloured her with promakers - yes im still using them - im going for a weeks record now before i make my mind up on them again. They have been gathering dust on my shelves for almost a year now so this is me using something old. The digi was then cut out close to the black line edge. Wild orchid flowers added to the top of the scallop shape.

I used ranger glossy accents to cover her hair, eyes and lips

The puddle she is standing is was covered with glossy accents and glitter to make it shine.

The easel base was mirror card and pinflair lace and a sentiment matted onto matching blue card stock. 3 co-ordinating buttons added as embellishments.

I hope you like what i have created

I am entering this into the following challenges

http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-117-anything-goes.html

http://desertislandcraftschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge31.html

OLD - promarkers - i am a copic or a spectrum noir girl but ive dug out my PMs this week and started to play again with them NEW - card shape FREE - the main dotty backing card - it was on the back of a packet of stickers i bought. BLUE - colouring

http://getfunkyandcraft.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/new-challenge-polkadots-and-flowers.html

http://liastampz.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-17-april-showers-bring-may.html

http://myheartpiecesdigitalstampchallenge.blogspot.in/2012/05/can-you-believe-day-of-our-first.html

http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/craft-challenge-155-easel-card.html

CUTIE PIE

2012-05-17T09:15:00.001+01:00

Good morning all

Today i am showing you another creation using a digi from the Scrapbook Stamp Society - this one is called Peek A Boo from Sherri Baldy and can be found HERE

I have created a 6x6 card and covered it with DIY papers. What i did was go through my stash of off cuts of papers and chop them all up into small 2x2 squares and attached them to my card. I have added pinflair flexi bend peel offs in between the squares so it looks like faux stitching to represent a quilt.

I printed the digi onto neenah card stock and coloured with my PMs - im still using them - thats day 3 now !!

Using a nested scalloped die i cut the digi using my calibur and attached it to the front of the card.

Next i cut a length of pink grosgrain ribbon and tied it in a little knott on the front.

I added ranger glossy accents to the bow in her hair and her eyes and lips.

I found some baby wooden embellishments which i coloured in and attached to the card. The pink dummy is so cute !

Lastly i added a button and a pearl gem to the bottom right corner.

I hope you like what i have created.

******NEWSFLASH *****
Stay tuned as we have a brand new challenge launching soon with an exclusive digi which i just so happen to be the one chosen to have the pleasure of creating something with for this event - real excited about that.

At SSS we also have blog candy on offer HERE
and are still running a blog hop HERE

Thanks for stopping by today

I am entering this card into the following challenges

http://www.bellichallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/belli-challenge-143-babynew-arrival.html

http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-35-we-are-tickled-pink.html

http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-117-anything-goes.html

http://lilredwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-133-diy-patterned-paper.html

MY TEDDY BEAR

2012-05-16T16:35:00.000+01:00

Good afternoon all

Here is another one of the Scrapbook Stamp Society new digi stamps from Sheri Baldy called My Teddy and it can be found HERE

This is such a super cute image and a dream to colour.
I created a 6x6 card blank and covered it with DCWV papers. The digi was printed onto neenah and coloured with PMs. It was then cut close to the black edge.
Another DCWV paper was put through my calibur in a scallop nested shape to make a matt for the digi to go on top off.

I edged everything in pinflair gold flexi bend peel offs and coloured some clear gems with PMs in a colour to match. Then glittered a rose for an embellishment.
lastly i added glossy accents glaze to her bow and eyes and lips.

I hope you like what i created and thanks for stopping by

I am entering this card into the following challenges

http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/

http://craftyourdaysaway.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-45-all-creatures-great-and.html

http://craftymesschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/8th-challenge-pink-and-cute.html

LEMONADE ANYONE ?

2012-05-16T10:22:00.000+01:00

Good morning crafty world

yesterday was the release of the new digi stamps at Scrapbook Stamp Society - today i will be showing you what i have created with them.

the first up for now is Lemonade for sale by Sherri Baldy and can be found HERE

I have created a 6x6 square card and covered it in a gorgeous HOTP paper that reminded me of cut up limes which goes well with the lemons on the card. I found a lovely piece of DCWV striped paper to go down the off centre of the card as that was to be my inspirational colours for the digi.

I printed the digi onto neenah card stock and coloured it with PMs - yes im still using them. thats 2 days in a row now !!!

I mounted the digi onto green pearlescent card stock. Next i glazed the lemonade sign to give it a raised embossed effect with ranger glossy accents. I also applied this to the eyes and lips.

Next i found some pretty embellishments to compliment the colours and layout.

Lastly i added a tag a sentiment and a green butterfly. I added some eyelettes and a ribbon just to finish it all off

I hope you like what i have shown you for today. there will be more to come throughout the day so stay tuned !

Thanks for stopping by.

http://cheerfulstamppad.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-42-tags.html

http://heart2heartchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/polka-dots-and-stripes-challenge.html

http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/

http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/pink-elephant-tpe148.html

http://tsgclearstamps.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/tsg156-vacation-time.html

http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/cbgm-challenge-5-stripes-and-spots.html

HOLIDAY IN PARIS

2012-05-15T18:04:00.000+01:00

Hello all

Today i have been playing and tidying up. During play time i did come up with a holiday card using the "Cafe Paris" digi from Sherri Baldy at the Scrapbook Stamp Society and it can be found HERE

I used a 6x6 card blank and covered it with DCWV paris paper on one side and another pink pattern paper on the other.
I printed the digi onto neenah card stock and cut it out in a nestie die shape. I dug out my promarkers - wow i never thought id say that again but yep i coloured it with PMs.
Then i edged the shape with distress inks.
The card blank was edged with flexi bend peel offs and the nested shape mounted with foam pads placed on top.
As a last touch i added 3 buttons, a gold glitter edged bow and used ranger glossy accents on her beret and eyes.

Hope you like what i have created, thanks for stopping by

i am entering this card into the following challenges.

http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-24-anything-goes.html

http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-15-bingo-card.html - glitter ribbon buttons

http://crazychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/cch119-outside.html

PRETTY GIRL

2012-05-14T07:00:00.002+01:00

Good morning everyone

Today i am showcasing a card using a scrapbook stamp society digi image and how to use your nested dies - the main die and the cut outs.

I am using the digi TUTTI LIL RAGAMUFFIN by Sherri Baldy and she can be found in the shop HERE.

Here is how i made it
1 - covered a 6x6 card blank with backing paper in a floral garden theme
2 - printed the digi onto neenah card stock and coloured it with spectrum noir markers
3 - cut the digi close to the black edge
4 - cut a round heart spellbinders die in a bo bunny paper and attached the circular shape to the middle of the card
5 - shaped the digi to give it dimension then attached her on top of the die shape using pinflair glue
6 - collected up all the small cut out butterflies from the main die and added them around the card area with pinflair glue.
7 - added pearl bling around the butterfly die edges and the seperate butterfly bodies.
8 - lastly applied glitter to the petticoat of the skirt and the hair adornment

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-3-anything-goes-and-winner.html

http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-17-one-for-girls.html

http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-160.html

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-32-case.html (case Susie)

http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-163-butterfly-kisses.html

I hope you like what i have created today and id like to read what you think about it, thanks for stopping by today.

ANOTHER VISIT TO THE CARNIVAL

2012-05-13T17:49:00.000+01:00

Good afternoon

I am having a return visit to the carnival as this afternoon as i am showcasing another Scrapbook Stamp Society digi from Sherri Baldy called "Cirque de la ragamuffins Nellie and the high wire act". This amazing digi can be found HERE

It is a 6x6 card blank covered in pattern paper and edged in pinflair flexi bend peel offs.
The digi was printed on neenah card stock, coloured with spectrum noir markers and cut into a rectangle. That was then matted and layered onto 2 different rectangles. I then glazed the giraffes and added glitter to the ballerina.

Flowers, button and hat pins were then added as an embellishment in complimentary colours

I hope you like what i have created with this digi, thanks for stopping by

I am entering this card into the following challenges

http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-160.html

http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-17-one-for-girls.html

http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-91-make-it-girlie.html

AT THE CARNIVAL

2012-05-13T08:12:00.000+01:00

Good sunday morning

I am today showcasing a carnival inpsired digi from the Scrapbook Stamp Society using the digi called Nibs Dress Act from Sherri Baldy. It can be found HERE

I have created a 6x6 card blank in pearlescent limey green - totally love this colour of card.
I found matching papers in co-ordinating patterns and added them to my card base - i think they were from a DCWV pack.
I edged it all in flexi bend peel offs that were coloured with my spectrum noirs in a limey coloured shade to match.

I printed the digi onto neenah card stock and coloured her in with my spectrum noir markers then cut it out close to the edge of the black lines..
She was then mounted onto the card base, once sculpted into shape, with pinflair glue gel.

Next i added glitter to her skirt, hat feather and neck ruffle.

I then found a matching ribbon for tieing onto the card and added a co-ordinating button.

Thanks for stopping by today and i hope you like what i have created.

I am entering this card into the following challenges

http://craftyourdaysaway.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-45-all-creatures-great-and.html

http://ceschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/sad-farewell-our-last-challenge-85.html

http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/cbgm-challenge-5-stripes-and-spots.html

http://emergencycrafterschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/spots-stripes.html

http://www.palspaperarts.com/2012/05/ppa134-a-color-challenge.html

DADDYS SHOES

2012-05-12T18:57:00.000+01:00

Good saturday morning to you all

Today i am featuring a card i have made with a scrapbook stamp society digi called Daddys Shoes by Sherri Baldy and she can be found HERE

I have created a 6x6 square card and covered it in spotty pink papers and a seperate brown large polka dot paper in the middle. Then 2 paper ribbon strips in biege and white edged in gold across the top and bottom.
I edged the whole card in gold pinflair flexi bend peel offs

I printed the digi onto neenah card stock and coloured her with spectrum noir markers. I then cut it out close to the edge of the digi black lines.
I glittered her dress and socks and added glossy accents to her eyes.
The digi was mounted onto cappacino and pink pearlescent card stock in a diamond shape.

Lastly i coloured a white flower in pink and added it on top of a large brown flower with a button as its centre.

I hope you like what i have created, thanks for stopping by

I am entering this card into the following challenges

http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/inspire-me-fridays-58-anything-goes.html

http://jellyparkchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/girlie-girl-challenge.html

http://sweetnsassydigis.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/snsdc53-feminine-card.html

http://www.charismacardz.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-18-pink-and-girlie.html

http://thepoodlesparlour.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/anything-goes-challenge.html

FAIRY GIRLS

2012-05-11T18:56:00.000+01:00

Hello again

Here are another 2 round scalloped cards that i created with some of the most amazing digis ive had the priviledge of working with.
They are called BK and SS Fairy child stamp 3a and BK and SS Fairy child stamp 1a by Morgan Fitzsimons. Both images can be found in the Scrapbook Stamp Society shop HERE and HERE

I have created the card blanks using the largest of the grand scallop nestie dies to create the card blank.
The digis were printed onto neenah card stock and coloured with spectrum noir markers.

They have then had glitter and glossy accents added to the images. Clear diamante bling was coloured to match the colours of how i coloured the digi.

Lastly here i have turned the digi into a digital 12x12 layout using serif CAP.

I hope you like what i have created today

I am entering these into the following challenges

http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/g-for-garden.html

http://atcswithattitude.blogspot.co.uk/

http://fatpageswithattitude.blogspot.co.uk/

http://glittergeeks.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/week-19-wings-and-things.html

http://sweetnsassydigis.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/snsdc53-feminine-card.html

BIG TOP ACT

2012-05-11T16:50:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone

Today i am off work and have been beavering away creating with some fabby digis from the Scrapbook Stamp Society.

This digi is called Cirque de la Ragamuffin, Nellies Big top Show by the artist Sherri Baldy and she can be found HERE

Here is one that i have put together this morning

I created a rocker card, i cut one scallop circle in white, then on the next size down i cut a magenta holographic card circle. Both these were folded in half to make the rocker base.
Next i cut a smaller circle and scalloped shape to create the top of the rocker.
The digi was printed onto neenah card stock and coloured with spectrum noir markers and cut out close to the edge of the black line.
The bottom of the rocker base was then outlined in a silver pinflair flexi bend peel offs that were coloured in pink.
The digi was sculpted and attached to the card with pinflair silicone glue.

Her dress, hat and boots were then glittered. I then added ranger glossy accents to her eyes and all the green bows/ribbons.

Next i added a pink feather, flower and hat pins for decoration. A button added as the flower centre piece and glitter added to the flower.

I took plain diamonte gems and coloured them with my spectrum noirs to match the colours of the card.

I hope you like what i have created.

I am entering this card into the following challenges

http://www.charismacardz.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-18-pink-and-girlie.html

http://doyoustackup.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/dysu-71-use-flower.html

http://shellysimagesblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/terrifically-thrilling-thursday_10.html - using something that makes me happy - glitter, pink colours and rocker cards

http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/challenge-60-anything-but-square.html