LOVE IS THE BEST MEDICINE

Hey Everyone

Wow - Saturday again and so soon - the weeks are just flying by.

It's challenge time again over at Totally Gorjuss and our theme for you this week is "Anything Goes + Circles".

J&C Creations is our generous sponsor this week, so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in their on line store then make sure you get your entries in over at the Totally Gorjuss blog.  As always, check out the wonderful creations the ladies have made to inspire you.

Here is the card I have made:

I bet you are wondering "where are your circles" - well there are circles on the green paper and the buttons are of course circular - a bit tenuous maybe, but it works for me ;o)

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp (incl. Sentiment Stamp):  Kraftin' Kimmie - Love is the Best Medicine

Papers:  Echo Park - Mini Theme Collection Kit - Boys

Button Die:  Cheery Lynn - Buttons #2

I have coloured the image with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks) / C0 (shading)

Hair:  E27 E25 E23 E21

T-Shirt:  YG25 YG03 YG01 / B99 B97 B95

Shorts:  B99 B97 B95

Shoes:  B99 B97 B95 / E42 E41 E40

Socks:  C1 C0

Plasters:  E95 E93

Bench:  T5 T4 T3 T2 T1

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink

And there you have it.

Thank you for popping by and have a wonderful weekend.

Ta ta for now.

Dies to Die For - Birthday Fun & a Little Giveaway

Hi Everyone

I hope you are all having a good week so far - even though it is only Tuesday.

I would just like to say a great big "HELLO" to my new followers - thank you so much for coming and having a little look at my blog; I am very flattered and I do so appreciate it.

Before I get on to this week's post I would like to give away some Wild Orchid Crafts Poinsettia's as a little way of saying thank you to you all for your continued support - you are a great lot and I love it that you drop in and leave me some wonderful comments.

I have two bags of poinsettias (I will mix them up so you get both colours in large and small), to give away to ten lucky people.  No rules this time, just leave me a comment and I will draw ten random names on Friday and I will post worldwide - so good luck.

Right, now that's done let's get down to business.

I would like to share with you another card from the totally fabulous Lulu on the Move.  This is the last, (but by no means least), one left out of the set of three that I just had to use.

Here is the card I have made:

This set of three stamps is just brilliant - I love these little beauties and they are such a bargain too.

All the items I have used can be purchased from the Dies to Die For store and the recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Kratin' Kimme - Lulu on the Move

Papers:  My Mind's Eye - The Sweetest Thing - Lavender

Kraft Card:  Bazzill Kraft Card

Border Die (Top and Bottom):  Magnolia Doohicky - Scalloped Stitch Lace

Centre Die:  Die-Namics - Jumbo Scallop

Flowers:  Magnolia Doohickey - Clover with Flower

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

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E18 E17 E15 E13

Top:  R85 R83 R81 / V25 V22 V20

Skirt:  Satin (Promarker) / Antique White (Flexmarker)

Shoes:  R85 R83 R81 / E43 E42 E41 E40

Bike:  R29 R27 R25 / C8 C7 C6 C5 C4

Wheels:  N8 N7 N6 N5 N4 N3

The image has been outline with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink

I have drawn faux stitching with a black fine-liner pen

So there you have it.

Thanks again for all your support - it means so much.

Enjoy the rest of your week.

Toodle Pip

Dies to Die For - Hoopy Birthday

Happy Tuesday Everyone

Hope your week is going well.

Today I would like to share with you another of those beautiful stamps from Kraftin' Kimme called Lulu on the Move.  There are three stamps and loads of sentiments in this set and they are just brilliant to work with and I love them.

Here is the full card:

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Kraftin' Kimme - Lulu on the Move

Papers:  My Minds Eye - The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine

Enamel Dots:  My Minds Eye - The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine (e-mail Tracy to get your hands on these - they are just incredible!)

Flowers:  E-Line Flowers

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

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E18 E19 E17 E15

Top:  YR02 YR01 YR00 / BG13 BG11 BG10

Skirt:  Satin (Promarker) / Antique White (Flexmarker)

Socks:  Satin (Promarker) / Antique White (Flexmarker)

Shoes:  BG13 BG11 BG10 / Satin (Promarker) / Antique White (Flexmarker)

Hula Hoop:  C6 C5 C4 C3 C2

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I used a little Warm Grey 50% Prismacolour Pencil for some shading on the image

The image has been outlined with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink

I have drawn faux stitching around the edges of the paper with a black fine-liner

I hope you all enjoy the rest of your week.

Take care

Ta-ra for now.

Dies to Die For - Rollin' By to Say Hi

Hey Everyone

Hope your week is going well.

Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using a fabulous Kraftin' Kimme stamp called Lulu on the Move.

Here is the full card:

I love this stamp set - there are three in total, Lulu roller skating, Lulu hula hooping and Lulu riding a little trike - they are just brilliant!

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp Set:  Kraftin' Kimme - Lulu on the Move

Papers:  My Minds Eye - Six by Six - Quilting Bee

Kraft Card:  Bazzill Kraft Card

Pennant Die:  Poppystamps - Simple Banner

Twine:  My Mind's Eye - All is Bright Twine (I can't find it on the DTDF web but if you e-mail Tracy she will get it for you)

Enamel Dots:  My Mind's Eye - The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine Enamel Dots (again, please contact Tracy via the DTDF web and she will get them for you)

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (Cheeks)

Hair:  E18 E17 E15 E13

Top:  R39 R29 R27 R24

Skirt:  B000 BG000 BG0000

Boots:  T6 T5 T4 T3 / R29 R24 / C8 C6 (Wheels)

The image has been outlined using Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink

I have also created some faux stitching around the card with a black fine liner pen

One final 'arty' picture of the inside of the card where I have copied the layout through:

And that's it as they say.

Enjoy the rest of your week everyone.

Take care

Dies to Die For - Henri

Hey Everyone

How was your weekend?

There is a new challenge over at Die-ing for a Challenge where the theme this week is "Spots and Stripes" - easy peasy huh!

Don't forget you can bag yourself a whooping £25 voucher to spend in the fabulous Dies to Die For store.  But, as always you have to be in it to win it so dig out your dies, Big Shots, Sizzix, Wizards, Grand Caliburs and starting crafting.

Now there are a few rules to observe which are:

RULES:

* All entries must have at least one Dies to Die for product on

* You can combine our challenge with NO MORE THAN 3 OTHER CHALLENGES

* You must link back to the Dies to Die for Blog

* NO back linking, new projects/cards only please

* Only 2 Entries per person please

* Entries which fail to observe the above will be removed and will not be eligible for the prize

Here is the card I have made for the challenge:

I say, isn't he just dashing!  Don't miss out - grab Henri while you can as he is reduced at the moment in the Dies to Die For store.  I have classed the spots as the little dots on the paper and the pearls at the top of the card ;0)

The recipe for the card is:

Papers:  Glitz - Vintage Blue

Stamp:  Kraftin' Kimme - Henri

Corner Die:  Die-Namics - Photo Corners

The image has been coloured with Copics as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000

Hair:  C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 C0

Hat:  T7 T6 T5 T4 T3 / E42 E41 E40

Waistcoat and Trousers:  T7 T6 T5 T4 T3

Shirt:  E42 E41 E40

Tie:  R29

Shoes:  N7 N5 N3

Cane:  E25 E23

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image and all the papers and card with Weathered Wood Distress Ink

The sentiment was created on my PC

And that's it.  I hope you will come and join in the fun with us.

Have a great week.

Toodles

Dies to Die For - Brigette

Hi Everyone

I hope you have had a good week, but most importantly that you have all managed to stay dry - the weather is just something else isn't it!


I would like to say a big "HIYA" (this is a Hull saying meaning "Hi" or "Hello") to all my new followers.

Today I would like to share with you a card that I have made using the lovely Brigette stamp from Kraftin' Kimme.

This is just what I like to do after a wet horrible day - she looks as though she is completely relaxed.


The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Kraftin' Kimme Brigette

Papers:  My Minds Eye - Follow Your Heart - Be Happy

Cardstock:  Bazzill Kraft

Corner Die:  Whimsy Corner Die Set

Hearts:  I have used Pink Hearts Trim ribbon and just separated the hearts

Image has been coloured with Copics as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000

Hair:  E29 E27 E25 E23 E21

Bath Tub & Tap:  C3 C2 C1 C00

Towels:  E42 E41 E40 / R22 R21 R30

For extra depth / shading I have used a Polychromos Cool Grey IV pencil

I used some Liquid Applique and Glamour Dust for the bubbles

The image has been outlined in Weathered Wood Distress Ink

All the edges of the card / paper have been edged with Brush Corduroy Distress Ink

And there you have it.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend - let's hope it stays a little drier for us.

Toodles

Hey Daddy-O

Hello To You All

And a Big "HELLO" to my new follower - thank you for joining me - I am extremely flattered.

Well we've had another week of yukkie weather - are we ever going to get a Summer?  Still I hope you have all had a lovely week and are looking forward to the weekend.

I would like to share with you today a male card that I have made using a Kraftin' Kimme stamp called "Danny".

Here is the full card:

Just how cool is this guy - for those of you old enough to remember the American Sitcom "Happy Days" this fella reminds me of The Fonze!  Do ya remember him?  He always said "Heeeeyyyyy" with his thumb in the air.

Anyway enough waffle - here is the recipe for the card:

Stamp:  Kraftin' Kimme Danny

Papers:  My Minds Eye On the Bright Side - One

Card:  Bazzill Cardstock Artic and Stonewash

Star Die:  Die-namics Stacking Stars

All the above is from Dies to Die For

Image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000

Hair:  C8 C6 C5 C3

Jacket, Glasses & Boots:  N8 N7 N6 N5 N4 N3

Jeans:  B99 B97 B95 B93

T-Shirt:  C1 C00

Motorbike C8 C7 C6 C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 C0 C00

Motorbike Tyres:  N8 N7 N6 N5 N4 N3

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image with Slate Grey Prismacolour Pencil and used a little 90% and 70% Cool Grey and 90% and 70% Warm Grey Prismacolour Pencils on the image

I have also gone around all the edges of the card with Faded Jeans Distress Inks and used some Glossy Accents on his glasses

And there you have it - a cool card for a cool dude.

I hope you all have a great weekend; thank you as always for your lovely comments they are as ever very much appreciated.

Toodle Pip