Stampin Up Stamp Sets For Sale

Hi

I have just added some Stampin' Up Stamp Sets to my "For Sale" page. 
You can find them HERE or by clicking the For Sale tab at the top of my blog.

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Especially For You

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Today's card features one of my favourite Magnolia stamps - Tilda with Balloon. 

I coloured Tilda using my Copic Markers.  Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge - Free n' Easy
Copic Oz - It's all about the hair
Crafts and Me - Ribbon
Just Magnolia - Buttons, Blooms and Bows
Magnolia Mania - Ribbon or Lace

RECIPE:

Stamps: Magnolia Tilda with Bloom and Whimsy Stamps Music Notes and Postage Stamp Sentiments
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers & Card: From my stash
Tools: Nesties Mega Deckled Rectangles and Large Circles, Whimsy Stamps Postage Stamp Die all with Sizzix Big Shot.  Martha Stewart Punch.  Paper Trimmer
Embellishments: Flowers, Doily and Seam Binding from my stash.  Button from Stampin' Up.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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Keeping Cool !!!

   
Hi

For today's card I used this super cute image by CC Designs called Swiss Pixie Ice Cream Birgitta.   You can get this cute image either as a rubber stamp or a Digi from All The Scraps. 

 Of course, I coloured Birgitta using my Copic Markers. 

Here's a close up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Fussy and Fancy Friday - Summer

Paper Sundaes - Beachy or Summer

Really Reasonable Ribbon Ramblings - Cool It

Bunny Zoe Crafts - Fun in the Sun  

RECIPE:

Image:  CC Designs Swiss Pixie Ice Cream Birgitta Digi Image
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers: From Basic Grey Sweet Threads 6x6 Paper Pad
Tools: Nesties Large Rectangles and Cheery Lynn Doily Die both with Sizzix Big Shot
Embellishments:  Ribbon, Ribbon Slider, Button, Twine and Gems all from my stash

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hope you like it.

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Passing the Torch

  
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Well, I've had a fabulous time as Pink Torchbearer for Amber Ink, but now it's time for me to pass the torch on. Before I do, I'd just like to show you a collage of all the projects I've made as a Torchbearer.

If you haven't visited the Amber Ink Store then you really should.  There's a wide range of Digi Images, iPapers and also Clear Stamps to choose from - You'll be spoilt for choice. 

So, now it's gives me great pleasure to pass on the Pink Torch to The Paper Princess at Create with Joy, make sure you stop my and say Hi !!!

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Stamps For Sale

  
Hi

I just wanted to let you know that I have some stamps for sale. 

You can either click the For Sale page at the top of my blog, of click HERE.

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Two DT Cards One Post !!!!

  
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I have two cards to show you today, both made using images designed by Elisabeth Bell. 

My first one for the Elisabeth Bells World Challenge Blog, where the theme this month is Christmas. 

I used a Whiff Of Joy Stamp called Angel Playing Trumpet and coloured the image using my Copic Markers.   The papers are from my stash. 

The poinsettia is also from my stash, I carefully took it apart, coated it with Twinklets Glass Glitter and put it back together using a button for the centre.  It's quite simple, but if anyone would like a tutorial let me know (either by commenting or emailing) and I'll see what I can do.   

Here's a close up of the image: 

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Creative Inspirations Challenge -  Christmas In July

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - No Pink or Blue Allowed

Winter Wonderland - The Holly & The Ivy

For my second card today is for The Digi Bells.   I used Little Rapunzel which is a Digi Image designed by Elisabeth Bell.

The papers are from the Basic Grey "Sweet Threads" 6x6 paper pad and the blue and pink card is from Stampin' Up.  The Die is by Marianne Designs. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. The charm and gems are from my stash.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

2 Sisters Challenge - Anything Goes

Totally Gorjuss - Punch or Die

Allsorts Challenge - Free n Easy

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like these two cards.

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New Challenge Blog !!!

Whimsy Stamps is starting their own Challenge Blog.
The first challenge is on Wednesday 10 August

Click HERE for all the details.

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My Final Project for Amber Ink

 
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Today I want to show you my final project for Amber Ink.  We were asked to follow the sketch over at Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays. 

Here's my card:

I used an image and sentiment from the "But I Need It" Digi Set and the Bubble Fizz White iPaper.

I coloured the image using my Copic Markers and the ribbon, buttons and blue card are all from my stash.

Make sure you hop on over the Amber Ink Store, there are loads of fabulous Digi Images to choose from as well as iPaper and Clear Stamp Sets too - You'll be spoilt for choice.

Thanks for stopping by today. 

Hope you like it.

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Amber Ink Project

  
Hi

For my next Amber Ink Project we have been asked to make a card for Christmas Stampin' All Year Long.

So, here's what I came up with -

No colouring on this one !!!!  I used some of the fabulous ipaper and made a present!!!  The tag is made using a sentiment and some snowflakes from the 'Tis The Season To be Pretty Digi Set.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hope you like it.

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It's Party Time at Amber Ink

  

Whoooooo Hoooo - It's Party Time at Amber Ink!!!

There's been fun, games and prizes all week and for the next 24 hours we're having a blog hop. 

Twelve short months ago

we made our big debut,

So now we'd like to commemorate

our 1st birthday with you!

This flash mob of torchbearers

always light our way.

Won't you please jog along

on our special day?

Leave your comments here and there

over the next 48

On Friday we'll announce the loot

Don't wait...let's CELEBRATE!

If you hopped to me from ANNE then your on the right track, if not then hop on over to Amber Inklings for the start of the Hop

There are some great new digis being released and I used three of them to make this card.

I coloured the image using my Copic Markers and added some glitter for the sprinkles.

So, it's now time to continue your hop around our past and present Torchbearers and your next stop is SUE.

Don't forget to leave comments along the way - there are prizes up for grabs !!!

Thanks for stopping by.

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My First Video Tutorial for Copic Marker Europe

  
Hi

As one of the first members of the new Design Team for Copic Marker Europe I have created a Video Tutorial showing how I colour pale skin tones. 

If you use Copic Markers, are looking for inspiration and tips, or are just plain nosey, then I strongly recommend a visit to Copic Marker Europe's new blog site.  There are new posts daily, offering a wide range of hints, tips and techniques for all abilities, as well has heaps of inspiration. 

For this tutorial I have used  a mixture of Copic Ciao and Sketch Markers.  The colours used are:

E0000,  E000,  E00,  E21,  E13,  R20 and R81.

I hope you find this Video Tutorial useful.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Good Times

  

Hi

I've got a boys card to show you today - I really don't make enough of these!!!

I used a great stamp from Molly Blooms called Fishing George.

I coloured George using my Copic Markers and added some Glossy Accents to his jar. 

Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Totally Gorjuss - All About Boys
Crafty Creations - Boyz to Men
Sweet Stampin' - One for the Boys
Allsorts - Free n Easy July
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

RECIPE:

Image: Fishing George by Molly Blooms
Sentiment: Ticket Sentiment from Whimsy Stamps
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Papers: From DCWV The Green Stack

Card: From my stash

Tools: Nesties Large Rectangle Die and Whimsy Stamps Ticket Die both with Sizzix Big Shot, Paper Crimper

Embellishments: Mini Bulldog Clip, Ribbon and Buttons from Stampin Up

Others: Ranger Glossy Accents

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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The Digi Bells July Release Blog Hop

  
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Whoo hoo - It's time for another new release at The Digi Bells.  Elisabeth has been busy creating and this month there are two new digis being released, how fabulous is that. 

If you've hopped to me from Kathy's Blog then you're on the right track, if not then you need to hop on over to The Digi Bells Blog for the start of the hop.

For my card I chose to use "Sweet Tooth" - I love this super cute digi, she's gorgeous.

 As usual, I coloured the image using my Copic Markers, here's a close-up. 

I used some Stickles Glitter Glue on the blue rose for an added bit of sparkle and also added one of the new metal butterflies I got recently, I added some blue gems for the body.  Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

C.R.A.F.T Challenge - Butterflies
Shopping Our Stash Challenge - Out with the Old or In with the New (I used my new Marianne Design Die, and a new Metal Butterfly embellishment)
Simon Say Stamp - Anything Goes

RECIPE:

Image: Sweet Tooth designed by Elisabeth Bell
Ticket Sentiment Stamp: Whimsy Stamps

Colouring Medium: Copic Markers

Papers and Card: Stampin' Up

Tools: Nesties Large Circle Die and Marianne Designs Lace Circle and Whimsy Ticket Die all with Sizzix Big Shot.  Stampin' Up Scalloped Edger Punch

Embellishments: Flowers, Pearls, Ribbon, Gems and Butterfly all from my stash

So... Who would like to win this Digi?

Well here's how you can - All you have to do is hop through and leave comments on EACH blog.
Two blogs will be picked at random and the winners will be picked from the comments.

There is also another way to win - Follow the Hop and leave comments and then to make a card using ANY Elisabeth Bell image from any company that she designs for and the  this recipe - 3 papers, 2 embellishments 1 image - post it on the Digi Bell's Blog.

The closing date is 29 July at 9 PM Arizona Time and the winner will be posted on the Digi Bell's Blog the next morning.

Your next stop on the hop is Janneke's Blog - don't forget to leave your comments!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

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Amber Ink Project Number 4

  
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For my fourth project for Amber Ink I decided to use the same cute little bunny I used on my last project. 

This time I used him as the focal point on a corner bookmark - I've never made one of these before and was surprised to find how simple they are. 

I coloured the bunny using my Copic Markers.

I'm entering this bookmark into the following challenges:

Allsort Challenge - Free & Easy

Cupcake Craft Challenge - Cupcake 150 ... Your favourite Cupcake Challenge (I chose Challenge 103 - Lace)

Digital Tuesday Challenge - Spellbound (Use at least 1 die)

Don't forget to stop by the Amber Ink Store where you'll find a wide range of fabulous Digi Images, Clear Stamp Sets and Digi Papers.

Thanks for stopping by.

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More Exciting News !!!

  
Hi

Today I have more exciting news to share with you!!!

I have been asked to join The Paper Shelter Design Team - how cool is that?!!!

If you haven't already come across their Digi Images and Papers, then hop on over the their STORE and see what they have - you'll be spoilt for choice. 

My term starts at the beginning of August and I can't wait to get started.

Thanks for stopping by.

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I Love You This Much - Digi Bells DT Post

  
Hi

For my Digi Bells DT Post this time I decided to use a gorgeous image called I Love You This Much.

Isn't she lovely!!!  Of course, I coloured her using my Copic Markers, here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Cute Card Thursday - Lace
Deep Ocean - A Card

RECIPE:

Image: I Love You This Much, designed by Elisabeth Bell and available at Elisabeth Bell Designs

Colouring Medium: Copic Markers

Ink: Ranger Distress Ink in Spiced Marmalade

Tools: Nesties Large Rectangles and Labels Eleven with Sizzix Big Shot.  Paper Trimmer.  Martha Stewart Frond Punch.

Paper & Card: From my stash
Embellishments: Flower and Lace from my stash.  Tim Holtz Adage Tickets

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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Some Exciting News !!!

  
Hi

I have some amazing news to share with you today. 

I'm one of the new Design Team Members for the Copic Marker Europe Blog - how fabulous is that?!!!

If you've not visited the Copic Marker Europe Blog then hop on over and become a follower.  You don't want to miss anything!!!  The new Team will be bringing you inspiration, tutorials, videos and more and they are all amazing!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

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Sweet Treat

    
Hi

I used a super Digi Image from Mo's Digital Pencil to make today's card.

 This image is called "Cotton Candy" and you can find her HERE at Mo's Digital Pencil.

I coloured the image using my Copic Markers and I added some Pink Spica Glitter Pen to the Candy Floss. 

Here's a close-up. 

If you want to know how I cut my image to hang over the edge of the Nestie shape, check out my tutorial HERE.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday - Bling It Up
Allsorts - Free & Easy
Bling It On - Anything Goes

 

RECIPE:

Image: Cotton Candy from Mo's Digital Pencil
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers and Pink Spica Glitter Pen
Papers & Card: Stampin' Up
Tools: Nesties Square and Cheery Lynn Doily Die with Sizzix Big Shot
Embellishments: Flowers, Gems and Ribbon all from my stash

Thanks for stopping by today.   Hope you like it.

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Amber Ink Project No 3

  
Hi

It's time for my third project as Pink Torchbearer for Amber Ink.

For this project, we have been asked to create a card for the Challenge over at Less is More, where this week the theme is shades of blue.  Here's my card:

For this card I used one of the fabulous cute Bunnies available at Amber Ink.  There are loads to choose from and you can find them all HERE.

I coloured this cutie using my Copic Markers, here's a close up.

I'm also going to enter this card into the following challenges:

Stamp & Create - Ribbons & Bows

Craft your Passion - Anything Goes

Quirky Crafts - No Patterned Papers

Stamp Something - July Digi Day

RECIPE:

Digi Image: Love Bunny - Nosey from Amber Ink
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Tools: Embossing Folder with Sizzix Big Shot.  Paper Trimmer
Ribbon: From my stash

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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New Friends

  
Hi

I made today's card using a stamp designed by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD called New Friends.

 The image is coloured using Copic Markers, here's a close-up.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

By The Cute & Girly - Things with Wings
Allsorts Challenge - Free & Easy

Stampavie & More - More than 3 Layers

Fuzzy Wuzzy - Get Punchy

RECIPE:

Stamp: New Friends from SCACD
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers:  Purple paper from Stampin' Up.  Blue paper from my stash
Card: From my stash
Tools: Nesties Large Square and Cheery Lynn Doily Die both with Sizzix Big Shot.  Martha Stewart Valentine Lace Edger Punch and Doily Edger Punch
Embellishments: Ribbon, Button from my stash.  Pearls from Stampin' Up

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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Anyone For Tennis ?!!

  
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For today's card I used one of the stamps from the Magnolia Summer Club Kit., 

 I love this image of Edwin playing tennis.  Do you think he'd win at Wimbledon? 

Of course, I coloured the image using my Copic Markers.  Here's a close-up. 

I cut the image using a Large Nestie Rectangle and left some of the image overhanging the die cut.  You can see a video tutorial showing how I achieve this HERE.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges: 

Lothian Crafts Online - Die Cuts

Just Magnolia - Anything Goes

Dream Valley - Ribbons 

Stampalot Challenge - Anything Goes

Copic Creations - Colouring White Clothes

RECIPE:

Image: Tennis Edwin
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers & Card: From my stash
Tools: Nesties Large Rectangles with Sizzix Big Shot, Paper Trimmer, Martha Stewart Edger Punch
Embellishments: Ribbon, Twine and Pearls from my stash.  Button from Stampin' Up.  Tim Holtz Adage Ticket.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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