TOTALLY GORJUSS - CHALLENGE 176 - SOMETHING BORROWED

Hello to You All

How are you keeping?  Just how cold is it - brrrrr - come on sunshine it's time for you to make an appearance - pretty please ;o)

"Hello" to my new follower - Christine Collins - thank you Christine for choosing to follow me, I am very flattered and really appreciate it.

It's Saturday again and its challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and this weeks challenge is "Something Borrowed" and our generous sponsor is the one and only Ribbon Girl.

So, if you want to be in with a chance to win £10 to spend in the on-line store then get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss and as always don't forget to check out what the lovely DT ladies have made for your inspiration.

Here is my little creation for the challenge:

Now, I can see some of you looking at it and thinking "what's borrowed about that" ;o) well, the story goes I saw someone making something similar to hold chocolates in but the card was sideways on if you know what I mean - or maybe not - heh heh and I wanted to create something to enter the Cardmaking & Papercraft "Cardmaker of the Year" competition back in 2010 and this is what I came up with for the Lili of the Valley section (apologies for the pictures, but I did take these three years ago).

So you see, the idea was "borrowed" ;o)  a little tenuous I know, but I'm sticking with it.

Wow, so much waffle - sorry.  The recipe for the little tissue pack holder thingy (can't think of a name for it!), is:

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Get Well Bunny (I so love this little bunny)

Digi Papers:  Pink Petticoat - Little Gingham and Doodle Dots

Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts

The image was coloured with Copics:

Bunny:  C3 C2 C1 C0 C00 / R20 (feet and nose)

Grapes:  V09 V17 V25

Medicine Bottle:  YR08 YR04 YR02

I used V01 and the Blender Pen to outline the image

Here is a picture of what the back looked like:

And there you have it.

I hope you all have a good weekend.

Thanks for stopping by.

Toodles

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 147 - Sketch

Hello Everyone

I hope you are all having a fab week.

I'm sorry I haven't been able to pop and see you all yet as my internet and phone lines have been down - apparently due to a lightning strike!

But I'm back up and running - just - so I will be across to see you all soon - thank you for your lovely comments.

Well, it's Saturday again so that can only mean one thing for this week's Totally Gorjuss challenge - a sketch - yay - and here it is:

Remember you can play with the sketch, (I have change the oval to a circle), mirror it, turn it upside-down etc; as long as we can see that the sketch is there somewhere then you are in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in the fabulous Joanna Sheen store, (don't forget Joanna does free P&P!).

Here is the card I made:

I was asked to make a wedding card for a friend and the colours of the wedding are ivory, cream and green - so pretty and quite unusual I thought.

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Stamp:  Mayzy Art - Lovely and Dashing

Digi Papers:  Whimsy Stamps - Michele R Designs - Peony Garden

Flowers & Leaves:  Wild Orchid Crafts

Heart Hat Pins & Pearls:  The Hobby House

The image has been coloured with Copics, Flexmarker and Promarker:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (Cheeks)

Eyes:  E15 E13

Bride's Hair:  E55 E53 E51 E50

Groom's Hair:  E35 E33 E31

Suit:  T7 T6 T5 T4

Waistcoat:  Champagne (Flexmarker) / Ivory (Promarker)

Tie:  G24 G12

Flowers:  Champagne (Flexmarker) / Ivory (Promarker)

Foliage:  G28 G46 G21

I have outlined the image and edged the papers with Bundled Sage Distress Ink

I will try not to bore you too much but there are some more pictures to come .....

Here is a picture of the inside cover of the card which details and Bride & Groom's names, date and venue for their wedding:

I would like to thank the lovely Bev Rochester for this idea - it really makes the card so special.

Here is the inside of the card where I have duplicated the front layout:

And finally, I wanted to show you a picture of the back of my card which my teamie Samantha did something similar on one of her cards to use up the scraps and I did tell her that I would 'steal' her idea - which I have ;o) and here it is:

Phew - and that's it - I hope you managed to get through it all!

I hope you all have a great weekend.

Take care

Toodle Pip

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 140 - Christmas in July

Howdy Everyone

I hope you are all keeping well.

I'm sending a big "HELLO" to my new followers - thank you I am so very flattered.

This week's challenge over at Totally Gorjuss this week is 'Christmas in July' and our lovely sponsor is Crafter's Companion.  So as usual, to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend at the Crafter's Companion store, we want to see all your lovely Christmas creations - easy huh!

Don't forget to pop on over and see what the lovely DT ladies have created to whet you appetite over at Totally Gorjuss.

So without further ado, here is the card I have made:

This is the first Christmas Card I have made this year - I so need to crack on and get some more made, I always leave it to the last minute and my close friends and family are so not impressed if I send then a shop bought card - ;o)

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Stamp:  Saturated Canary "Noel" by Krista Smith

Papers:  My Minds Eye - Lost & Found - Merry & Bright from Dies to Die For

Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts

Corner Die:  Cheery Lynn Lace Corner Deco A from Dies to Die For

Holly Punch / Pearls:  The Hobby House

Sentiment Stamp:  Papertrey Ink

Ribbon:  From My Stash

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 R20 R30

Hair:  E27 E25 E23 E21

Jacket / Skirt / Scarf:  R89 R39 R37 R35 / E31 E30 E50

Leg Warmers / Hat / Gloves:  N7 N 6 N5 N4 N3 / R89 R39 R37 R35

Spats:  C0 C00

Songbook:  E41 E41 E40

The image has been outlined with Antique Linen Distress Ink using my favourite masking technique (is it getting boring for you yet ;o) )

The papers have been outline with Walnut Stain Distress Ink

I have used 'Diamond' Stickles on the flowers

One final picture of the inside as always:

And there you have it.

Thank you for all your lovely comments - they are always treasured and very much appreciated.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Toodle pip

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 124 - Spots and Stripes

Well Helloooooo to everyone

And a great big "HELLLOOOOO" to all my new followers - thank you all so much for deciding to follow me I do really, really appreciate it.

I will be posting my 100 + Followers candy over the next couple of weeks or so - all I can tell ya at the mo is that it is going to come from The Hobby House so please keep checking in every now and again 'cos I wouldn't want you to miss out.  For those fans of The Hobby House - Jill is currently updating her web with a new look and loads and loads of fabby new stuff for us to completely indulge ourselves in.

Anyway that is just far too much waffle from me.

Our challenge this week at Totally Gorjuss is Spots and Stripes and our most generous sponsor is the one and only Lili of the Valley.  To be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in their shop we want to see all your creations based on a spots and stripes theme.  As always, check out the wonderful work the DT ladies have created for you at Totally Gorjuss - they are such a talented bunch that is for sure.

Here is my card:

I know I keep saying it but one day I WILL master Photoshop and get my pictures better than this - it looks so bright but I promise you it is much more muted in real life.

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley "Summer Garden Angel"

Digi Papers:  Basic Grey "Hello Luscious"

The Image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 R20 R30

Hair:  E49 E47 E44 E42

Dress:  RV000 RV00 R85

Flowers:  RV29 RV25 RV23 Y17

Grass, Stems & Leaves:  G85 G82 G46 G40 G24

I have edged everything with Vintage Photo Distress Ink and used a Magnolia Doohickey "Bon Voyage" die with some little paper roses in the middle from Wild Orchid Crafts

I also broke out the Glamour Dust for the angels wings and used some Stardust Stickles on the paper flowers.

Here is the inside of the card where I have followed the sketch through:

And that's it as they say.  I'm going to enter this card into the Lili's Little Fairies Challenge where this week there is a fab sketch to follow from Jacque and also in Lili of the Valley's National Craft Month Challenge.

Thank you for all your lovely comments they are as always very much cherished.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Toodle pip

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 119 - Lace

Hello Everyone

I hope you are all getting to see this post as I have scheduled it as I am currently away in London (Excel) working - yuk!

The challenge this week over at Totally Gorjuss is lace and our lovely sponsor this week is Heather's Hobbie Haven.  So to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in their store we would like to see all your creations centred around a lace theme and don't forget to go and see what the awesome DT ladies have created - wonderful, as always.

Here is the card that I made:

The recipe for the card is as follows:

Digi Stamp:  Saturated Canary "Canary Love"

Digi Papers:  Nitwit "Affection Collection"

Flowers & Leaves:  Wild Orchid Crafts

Lace & Pearls:  From My Stash

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 R20 R30

Hair:  E37 E35 E34 E33 E31

Clothes:  R81 RV00 RV000 RV000 E27 E25 E23 E42 E41 E40

Dove:  C1

Shading:  W5 W3 W1

I have outlined the image with chalk (I made a mask first then chalked around it after I have coloured her in).

I have one final picture to show you of the inside of the card:

This is just one piece of paper from the fantastic Nitwit collections - this kit is just full of one of my favourite colour combos - pink and brown - lovely.

I'm also becoming a bit of a Saturated Canary collector too - Krista's images are just unbelievably awesome and easy to colour too.

That's it for me for today - I look forward to seeing all your wonderful creations.

Toodles.

 

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 117 - A Sketch

Phew another weekend already!  Where does the time just go too?

I hope everyone is good and I would like to welcome my new followers - "Hello" - I am very flattered that you have chosen to follow me so "Thank You".

Let's gets straight on to this week's challenge at Totally Gorjuss which is a sketch and this week's sponsor is the most fabulous Joanna Sheen.  I do love shopping at Joanna's on line shop as her prices are really competitive and there is no P&P - win, win is what I say!

Here is the sketch that we would like to you follow:

Yup, it's as simple as that.  You can alter the sketch slightly by using a mirror image or even turning it upside-down, as long as we can see that the original sketch is in there then you are in with a chance to win those vouchers.

If your stuck and need some inspiration then nip across to the Totally Gorjuss Challenge Blog and feast your eyes on the amazing creations our lovely DT ladies have made for you.

Here is the card that I made:

What do you think?  How pretty is she - just bloomin pretty I say.

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Stamp:  Saturated Canary "Nevaeh" by Krista Smith

Digi Papers:  Designer Digitals "Gingerbread Runaway"

Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts

Lace & Seam Binding:  From My Own Stash

Pearls & Pearl Button:  The Hobby House

Image Coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 R20 R30

Hair:  E37 E35 E34 E31

Dress & Shoes:  B00 B000 B0000

Tights & Frilly Petticoat:  E42 E41 E40

Outline & Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0 W00

Everything has been edged with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink

For the eagle-eyed ones amongst you - you will have seen that I have been brave enough to have my first go with my new sewing machine!  I was an absolute wreck when I had to put my coloured image under the needle I can tell ya - (note to self stitch first, stamp and colour second!) LOL.  I have to say though I really do love the effect the stitching creates; I will have to be more daring and try a different stitch type.

Just to finish then - before I bore you all to sleep - here is the inside of the card:

I never realised how bad I am at getting my pictures to look like the real card - in real life the ribbon and lace is so much lighter than this.  If anyone can give me any tips on how to get the colours to look like your cards I would so, so appreciate it.

Okie dokie, that's it from me for now.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend and stay warm!

Ta-ra.

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 109 - Sketch

Hey Everyone

Can you believe it's December already!!!!!   Three weeks to Christmas - loads of presents still to buy - lots of cards still to make!!!! OMG!!!  Anyone would think I'm starting to panic!

Without further ado this week's challenge at Totally Gorjuss is a sketch.  For the sake of always repeating myself, I so love working with sketches and this week's wonderful sponsor is the fantastic Joanna Sheen.

I love Joanna's on line shop - she has loads and loads of goodies to choose from at really competitive prices and then she charges absolutely nothing for postage - we love you Joanna!

Oh I nearly forgot - thank you for all your amazing creations for last week's challenge - there was sparkle just everywhere.

So here is the sketch that we would like you to follow:

Simple eh!  Don't forget you can mirror it, turn it upside down and make some slight alterations to it; as long as we can see that you've tried to follow the sketch you're in with a chance to win.  Go and see what the wonderful DT ladies have created to inspire you - they are just fabulous.

Here is the card I made:

I just love Lili of the Valley stamps - they are just so perfect.

Here is a close-up of the stamp:

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley 'O Christmas Tree"

Papers:  My Minds Eye "Lost & Found Christmas"

Charm & Pearls:  The Hobby House

Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts

I have coloured the image with Copics:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000

GIRL:

Coat:  R39 R29 R27 R24

Boots:  E37 E35 E33

Bow & Holly:  R29 R27 R24 YG67 YG63

BOY:

Coat & Hat:  E29 E27 E25

Trousers:  E43 E42

Gloves & Scarf:  R29 R27 R24

Tree:  E17 E15 G28 YG67 YG63

Star:  YR24 YR23 YR21

Stool:  E29 E27 E25

I have edged everything with Aged Mahogany Distress Ink and everything has been given a good coating of Glamour Dust except for the flowers where I have edged them with "Stardust" Stickles to give them a frosty, blingy look.

Finally, as normal I have carried the layout through to the inside of the card:

So that's it from me - I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I can't wait to see all your wonderful creations across at Totally Gorjuss.

See ya - be safe.

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 105 - Sketch

Well Hellloooo Everyone

A happy Saturday to you all!

This week's challenge at Totally Gorjuss is to follow a sketch.  I know I keep saying it but I love, love, love working with sketches :o)  So without further ado here it is:

This week's sponsor is the wonderful Joanna Sheen - I love Joanna's on line craft shop and the best bit is, there is no Postage and Packaging charges - just fab.  So to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in her shop we want you to follow the sketch and post your link on the Totally Gorjuss Challenge Blog - it's that simple.  Go and have a look see at what all the DT girls have created - wonderful!

Here is the card that I created:

Now this is the first time I have had a go at trying to colour pleats, but I've gotta say I'm pretty pleased with how her dress has turned out, even if I do say so myself ;o)  I have seen some truly awesome images that have used this technique and I am completely blown away by them and definitely need to practise lots more.  For those of you who are interested there is a fab tutorial on the Make It Crafty site and the link is here.

The recipe for my card is:

Digi Stamp:  Tiddly Inks "You & Me"

Digi Papers:  Raspberry Road "Renaissance"

Lace:  From My Stash

Ribbon:  Seam Binding Coloured with Fired Brick Distress Ink

Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts

Charm, Pearls & Doily:  The Hobby House

Image has been coloured with Copics and Promarkers:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000

Ladies Hair:  E35 E34 E33 E31

Ladies Dress:  Burgundy - Crimson - Ruby Promarkers

Gents Hair:  T6 T4 T3 T2

Gents Suit:  E29 E27 E25

Gents Shoes:  T6 T5 T4

Shading & Outline:  W5 W3 W1 W0 Blender Pen

Papers, image and doily have been edged with Antique Linen and Walnut Stain Distress Inks.

As per usual I have followed the sketch through to the inside of the card:

And that's it!

I do hope you can come and join us and I look forward to seeing what you have all created.

I hope you all have a happy and safe Bonfire night.

Toodle pip.

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 100 - Sketch

Happy Weekend to you all

What awesome weather we are having.

It's Saturday and its time for the Totally Gorjuss Challenge, where this week the challenge is a sketch.  Yep it's that simple - I just love working with sketches - where would I be without them ;o)

Here is this week's sketch:

Our sponsor for the challenge is the fabulous Joanna Sheen so get your entries in and make sure you pop on over and see what all the lovely DT ladies have made.

Here is the card I have made for this week's challenge:

What do you think?  The image Kenny K "Miss Thang" - she is just so cool.

The recipe for my card is:

Stamp:  Kenny K "Miss Thang"

Papers:  Basic Grey Digital "Blush"

Ribbon:  Was originally white until I coloured it with Fired Brick & Walnut Stain Distress Inks

Metal Corner:  The Hobby House - Again was silver until I covered it in Picket Fence Crackle Paint, a light helping of Walnut Stain Distress Ink before being covered in Stardust Stickles

Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink and Stardust Stickles

Charm:  From My Stash

I have coloured the image with Copics:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000

Hair:  E37 E35 E34 E33

Track Suit:  R29 R27 R24 R22 R20

Trainers:  E41 E40 R29 R27 R24 E35 E34 E33

Shading:  W5 W3 W1

That's it from me today, I have some work going on in the background that is going to keep me busy all weekend.

Thanks for all your lovely comments and have a great weekend whatever you are doing.

Cheerio!

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 98 - Nothing Square About Me & Some News

Hi Everyone

Saturday again - already - another week has flown by - wow!

I've been a busy bee this week, so busy I haven't even unpacked all the things I bought from the GNPE show!  Can you believe it!  Just want to say a quick "Hello" to Lisa-Jane who kindly offered to meet me at the GNPE for a coffee with some of her blogging friends and they all made me feel very welcome - thanks girls!

On to my news ..... Net at the Totally Gorjuss Challenge Blog has asked if I would like to become a fully fledged Gorjussette - Whoop Whoop - How could I say no.  Thanks Net it really means a lot to me.

So straight on to this weeks challenge which is sponsored by Simon Says Stamp - Northing Square About Me.  Make sure you get yourself over to the Totally Gorjuss challenge blog and check out the absolutely wonderful creations the ladies have made this week.

This was a toughie one for me as you will have already seen from my cards everything is square about me - heh heh.  I've always loved different shaped cards, particularly those nice easel ones but have always been a bit nervous about making one, so if ever there was a push to do one this was it.

So, what do you think?  I was pretty chuffed with how it turned out and was surprised at how incredibly easy it was to make - I've been such a coward lol!  Apologies for the picture - how difficult is it to get a good picture of an easel card!  Hopefully you will appreciate what it looks like stood up straight rather than at an angle.

The recipe for the card is as follows:

Die:  Go Kreate XL Frames Frilly #5

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley "Rose Posey"

Papers:  Nitwit "Promises"

Coloured Card:  Crafter's Companion "Core'dinations"

Flowers & Seam Binding:  Wild Orchid Crafts

Charm & Pearls:  The Hobby House

I coloured the image with Copics as follows:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 R20 R30

Hair:  E37 E35 E34

Top:  V17 V15 V12

Skirt:  V01 V000 V0000

Shoes:  E29 E27 E25

Socks & Bouquet Wrapping:  E42 E41 E40 B00 B000 B0000

Flowers:  V17 V15 V12 B00 B000 B0000 YG67 YG63

Shading:  W5 W3 W1

Outline:  W1 W0 W00

Everything was edged with "Dusty Concord" Distress Ink and the seam binding was also coloured with it to tone in with the card.  I have to confess I'm not a purple person and I fear I may have over-dosed on it a little too much on this card :os - what do you think?

Right that's it from me - happy crafting and have a great weekend.

Take it easy.