Dies to Die For - Heidi

Hey Everyone

I hope you all have had a great weekend and are having a good week.

Today I would like to share with you another beautiful Wee Stamp and this one is called Heidi - gorgeous isn't she.

Here is the full card:

Mmm - do you think I've overdone it with the snowflakes?  I am so out of my comfort zone with having bits going outside the edges of the card (I must have OCD that is for sure), but I have always admired all the talented ladies who do this and do it so well.

Anways, the recipe for the card is as follows:

Stamp:  Wee Stamps - Heidi

Papers:  My Minds Eye - All is Bright

Kraft Card:  Bazzill Kraft

Large Side Snowflake Die:  Tim Holtz Alterations - On The Edge - Snow Flurries (this is showing out of stock at the moment but drop Tracy an e-mail and I'm sure she'll get it for you)

Small Snowflakes Die:  Cheery Lynn - Snowflakes

Sentiment Die:  Die-Namics - Fishtail Flags

Ribbon, Button & Bells:  The Hobby House

Mesh & Button Twine:  The Ribbon Girl

The image has been coloured with Copics, Promarkers and Flexmarkers as follows:

Skin: E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E59 E37 E35 E34 E31

Hair Ribbons:  R39 R29 R27 R24

Dress:  Satin (Promarker) / Antique White (Flexmarker) / E0000

Jacket & Boots:  E43 E42 E41 E40

I have outlined the image with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

All the papers and card have been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink

I have given a good old Glamour Dust treatment to all the snowflakes and the jacket, handwarmer and pom poms

I thought I would try and show you a close up of that fabulous Cheery Lynn Snowflakes die:

The picture really doesn't do it justice, you get absolutely oodles of snowflakes on this die - it's just brilliant.

Well that's it from me for now.  I hope you all have a fantastic week.

Take care and be safe.

Ta ta for now

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 156 - Anything Goes With A Button

Hey Y'all

How are you?  I hope you have had a good week.

A big "HELLO" to my new followers - thank you, I am totally flattered.

So it's Saturday again and that means it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and this week the challenge is easy peasey - it's "Anything Goes With a Button".  So what are you waiting for?  Get yourself entered and you could be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in Joanna Sheen's store.

As always, check out what the fabulous DT ladies have created to whet your appetite over at the Totally Gorjuss site.

Here is the card I have made for the challenge:

 The recipe for the card is:

Digi Stamp:  Mo Manning - Gardener Guy

Papers:  Simple Stories - "Generations" from The Hobby House

Kraft Card:  Bazzill Kraft from Dies to Die For

Sentiment:  Whimsy - Vintage Birthday Tabs 1 from Dies to Die For

Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Tab 1 Die from Dies to Die For

Buttons:  The Hobby House

The image has been coloured with Copics as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  C3 C2 C2

Shirt:  R89 R39 R56 E04

Trousers:  E29 E27 E25 E23

Apron:  E31 E30 E50

Box: E44 E43 E42 E41

Plant Pots:  E19 E15 E13 / G46 (plants)

Shoes:  E44 E43 E42 / T5 T4 T3

Shading:  E5 E3 E1 E0

The image has been outlined with Antique Linen Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink

One final 'arty' picture to show you so you can see that I have copied the sketch through to the inside of the card:

And that's it.

I hope you will come and join in the fun with us.

Thank you all for your lovely comments and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Take care

Toodle Pip

Dies to Die For - Holly

Hi Everyone

I hope you all had a great weekend and enjoyed the extra hour in bed!

Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using one of the new Wee Stamps called Holly - ain't she just beautiful - I just love this image.

Here is the full card:

The recipe for the card is as follows:

Stamp:  Wee Stamps - Holly

Kraft Card:  Bazzill Kraft

Papers:  Prima - North Country

Large Snowflake:  Memory Box - Bianca Snowflake

Small Snowflakes:  Cheery Lynn - Snowflakes

Ribbon, Rhinestones & Bells:  The Hobby House

Sentiment Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Grungy Christmas Messages

The image has been coloured with Copics, Promakers and Flexmarkers as follows:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (Cheeks)

Hair:  E29 E27 E25 E23 E21

Jumper:  B00 BG000 BG0000 / E74 E71 E70

Trousers:  E74 E71 E70

Leggins, Socks & Scarf:  E74 E71 E70 / Satin (Promarker) / Antique White (Flexmarker)

Ear Muffs:  B00 BG000 BG0000

Branch:  E37 E35

Holly:  R39 R29 R27 R24 / G29 G46 G24

I have outlined the image with Iced Spruce Distress Ink

The papers, card and snowflakes have been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink

I have used some Liquid Applique covered in Glamour Dust to create the snow on the branch

And there you have it.  The Cheery Lynn Snowflakes is just awesome - there are stacks of snowflakes on it and they are so detailed too!

Thank you for stopping by and thank you for your lovely comments - they are so much appreciated.

Enjoy the rest of your week.

Take care

Ta-ta for now

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 155 - Things With Wings

Hi Everyone

Phew I'm so pleased to be back with you all after my two weeks away working at the NEC.  One of the first things I need to get done is to come and see you all and see what you have been making whilst I have been away.

I will take this opportunity to say "HELLO" and "THANK YOU" to my new followers - I am totally thrilled and flattered that you have chosen to come and see my little blog.

So it's Saturday and that means only one thing ..... it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and this week's challenge is "Things With Wings".

Our generous sponsor this week is Crafty Poodles so to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in their store make sure you get your entry in over at the Totally Gorjuss site and don't forget to check out and see what the wonderful DT ladies have created to inspire you.

Here is the card I have made:

I decided to go with a "Keep it Simple" theme but I think I might have ruined it by putting too much dark distress ink around the image.  However, I am reliably informed by my Mum that it's looks just fine.

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Image:  Tiddly Inks - Christmas Pixie

The image has been coloured with Copics as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (Cheeks)

Hair:  YR24 Y26 YR21 E51

Hat & Dress:  R39 R29 R27 R24

Holly & Wings:  G29 YG67 YG63 G24

I have outlined the image (a bit too much!!!) with Iced Spruce Distress Ink

The card has been lightly shaded and edged in Gathered Twigs Distress Ink

I have put a generous amount of Glamour Dust on her wings

And there you have it.

I look forward to catching up with you all this weekend.

Take care

Toodle Pip

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 153 - Traditional Christmas Colours & Bildmalarna "Christmas Letters"

Hello Everyone

I hope you are getting to see this post as I am away working (YUK!) at the moment at the NEC in Birmingham so hopefully Mr Blogger is behaving himself!

So it's Saturday again and that can only mean one thing - it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and this week's challenge is "Traditional Christmas Colours" which is sponsored by Crafter's Companion - easy huh?  As always, make sure you pop on over to the Totally Gorjuss site to see what the creative DT ladies have made to whet your appetite.

Here is the card I have made:

Aren't these Bildmalarna stamps just gorgeous - the Little Winged Friends Christmas stamps are just so beautiful and I love them all.  If you get chance pop on over to the Bildmalarna Blog as there are some absolutely stunning creations for you to feast your eyes on and if you like it don't forget to become a Follower!

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Bildmalarna - Little Winged Friends - Christmas Letters

Papers:  Bildmalarna - Frosty Christmas

Poinsettias:  Magnolia - Doohickey - Poinsettia

Holly:  Cheery Lynn - Holly Flourish

Sentiment:  Lili of the Valley - Christmas Handwritten Phrases

Tag:  Lili of the Valley - Christmas Mini Icon Tags

Brads, Ribbon, Button and Rhinestones:  The Hobby House

The image has been coloured with Copics, Promarkers and Flexmarkers with a touch of French Grey 50% and Warm Grey 50% Prismacolour pencils for shading as follows:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Hair:  E37 E35 E34 E13
Dress, Scarf and Socks:  E39 E29 E27 E24 / Satin (Promarker), Antique White (Flexmarker), E000
Postal Sack and Letters:  E44 E43 E42 E41 E40
Birdies:  E37 E35 E34 E31 / E41 E40

I have outlined the image with Iced Spruce Distress Ink
All the papers have been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink

I hope you will be able to come and join in with the challenge.

Thank you for your lovely comments and have a great weekend.

Ta ta for now.

Poinsettia Give-Away Winners

Hi Everyone

Thank you all for your lovely comments; I am pleased to announce that the 10 winners of the Poinsettia's are:

1. Fabiola
2. Caz
3. Sue W
4. Bettina L
5. Christine Harrop
6. Rose Petal
7. Susan Flynn
8. Marion
9. Coops
10. Lisa Jane

Congratulations ladies - could you please e-mail me with your address so I can get them in the post to you.

Enjoy the rest of your evening.

Toodles

Bildmalarna - Christmas Fun

Hello Everyone

I hope you are all having a great week.

Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using the beautiful Little Winged Friend - Christmas Fun.  These are just some of the most wonderful stamps I have seen - such fabulous images.

Here is the full card:

Ain't he just fabulous?

The recipe for the card is as follows:

Stamp:  Little Winged Friend - Christmas Fun

Papers:  Green Christmas, Red Christmas and Cut-Out

Holly Die:  Cheery Lynn - Holly Corner from Dies to Die For

Sentiment:  Lili of the Valley - Christmas Grungy Sentiments

Tiny Tags:  Lili of the Valley - Christmas Icon Tags

Pearls:  The Hobby House

Button Twine & Button:  The Ribbon Girl

I have coloured the image with Copics, Promarkers and Flexmarkers as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (Cheeks)

Hair:  E55 E53 E51 E50

Jacket:  R39 R29 R27 R24

Trousers & Scarf:  G94 YG63 G21

Socks:  R39 R29 R27 R24 / Satin (Promarker) / Antique White (Flexmarker) / E0000

Holly:  G29 G46 G24

Dog:  E37 E35 E33 E31 E30 / T6 T4 (Nose)

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image using Antique Linen Distress Ink

All the papers have been edged using Walnut Stain Distress Ink

I have drawn faux stitching all around the edges of the paper using a black fine-liner pen

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit today.  I hope you have a lovely week and thank you for all your lovely comments.

Take care.

Toodle pip