A Papertake Weekly Sneakie Peekie :)

Morning sweet peeps and hope you are all OK today xx

It’s that time of the week when we head on over to the Papertake Weekly challenge and this week our theme is

Buttons, Bows & Bling

and it’s ever so easy – you just need to include one, two or all of them in your work.

Simples!!

And here’s ….

… what I did.

Now if you’re thinking that you haven't seen that image before, then you would indeed be right because it’s one of the brand new Lili of The Valley Christmas images. You are sooo going to love this cute little lot and if you keep your eyes peeled on the DT blogs over the next few weeks then you’ll see lots of other sneak peeks as well.

The image I used is called

The Perfect Tree

and I coloured it with these Copics -

Skin – E000, E00, E13, R00, R02
Hair – E31, E35 
Squirrel – E07, E08, E97, E99
The rest –E23, E27, E30, E31, E35, E39, E50, E99, G99, R05, R14, R17, R27, R59, YG00, YG03, YG95 
and I outlined everything with Glamour Dust.

The papers are Lili of The Valley Simple Joys – proper Chrimbly colours these :)

I also added some Liquid Pearls to look like falling snow.

I made the tree using Dee's Distinctively - Christmas Stacker Tree Dies and did a bit of sanding on the edges!!

 

The bow was made using a Creative Expressions Craft Dies by Sue Wilson – this is Finishing Touches Collection - Classic 3D Itty Bitty Bow.
And I topped it with a Wooden Star Button  from The Ribbon Girl.

That sweet curvy sentiment is also a LOTV newbie so keep your eyes peeled for those as well.
I thought it mirrored the Spellbinders Curved Borders 1 perfectly.

If I made this again, I would add an extra white mat behind the green to make it stand out more.

So there we are all done for today.

I hope you’ve enjoyed my sneakie peekie and don’t forget to check out the other Papertake girlies cos there’s some fabulous stuff over there.

Have the best day and huggiest of hugs to all xxx

Nauti(cal) but Nice :)

Hello possums and hope you are all OK today - phew it's another scorcher!!!

It's that time of the week when we catch up with our friends in the US of A over at the Simon Says Stamp challenge  but vefore moving onto the new theme we have an announcement to make ,,,,

We've Moved ...

and here is our fab new logo ...

Please update your bookmarks with our new address
 http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
and change the logo and link on your sidebar, if you have it on there :)

So our theme for this week's challenge  is

By The Sea

and this week the DT are showcasing Fancy Pants Products
You don't have to use them of course, but if you have them we would love to see them  :-)

And as always, our lovely Heidi is giving away a fabulous …

… for one lucky winner to spend …

… right here :)

THANK YOU Heidi & Simon Says Stamp xxx

So what did I do then?

I used Fancy Pants Down by The Shore 6" paper pad - perfect for this challenge.

And I just HAD to use one of my new Magnolia stamps  ...

... and I coloured her with these Copics -

Skin – E000, E00, E11, E13, R00, R02
Hair – E31, E35, E39, E50
The rest – B0000, B000, B00, B12, B93, B95, B97, C00, C1, C3, C4, R02, R05, R17, R27. R59

I stuck it down onto a pretty circle  which was die cut using a Spellbinders BEADED CIRCLES Nestabilities and then did a bit of stitching around the image which quite  frankly scared me as it took me a while to colour he in and I was a tad nervous that I would go a bit wonky!!!

What a scaredy cat!!!!

BTW, if you get a sec do nip over and check out the DTY cardage because they are STUNNING. Not that they aren't always but this week I thought they were amazing :)

I used 2 border dies here -  a Spellbinders A2 CURVED BORDERS 1 One Borderabilities Card Creator Die and a Spellbinders CLASSIC SCALLOP Edgeabilities Die.

You can probably tell but I LOVE these dies :)

I decided that I'd layer up 4 sets of Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember™ RIBBON BANNER Craft Die S118. I stuck the navy, red and white ones together with glue, just offsetting them slightly ....

... , and then added the pale blue one using foam pads.

 

So that's me all done for today.

I will be back tomorrow with my Papertake card and apols for being late but time just ran away with me yesterday.

Have the best day and huggiest of hugs to all xxx

 

Sunny Wishes :)

Hi there me darlins and hope you are all OK today and not melting too much in this heat :)

It's that time of the week when we head on over to the Papertake Weekly challenge and this week our theme is

Old, New, Borrowed or Blue

so you just need to use one or more of those things to qualify :)

So what did I do then?

Well I went for an old flower punch, a new stamp and there are blue spots on the DP

I used my new Tilda Binding Flowers stamp and coloured her with these Copics -

Skin – E000, E00, E11, E13, R00, R02
Hair – E31, E35, E39, E50
The rest – G99, Y08, Y17, Y38, YG0000, YG00, YG03, YG95

I had another go at doing the grass thing - still not perfect but it's getting there

The papers are Authentique Delightful (they are ) I used  the following dies ...

Borderabilities - Curved Borders One die
La La Land Heart Banner Die
Spellbinders Floral Ovals Die
Nellie Snellen Stamen Punch

I made a double bow using 15mm gold yellow no 37 Berisfords satin ribbon from The Ribbon Girl

A bit of close up detail for ya - LOVE that curved border :)

So that's me done for today and I'll be going to swelter in my office in a tick.

Enjoy your day, stay cool and I'll see you back here soon as soon.
Huggiest of hugs to all xxx.

Tennis-Tastic Tilda :)

Hi there possums and a very happy Sunday to everyone.

Can you believe it's time for another  Ribbon Girl Magnolia Only challenge  - wow that's gone quick - and it's a super easy challenge this month, just ....

use two backing papers

We have two fabulous prizes for our randomly chosen winner:

A Magnolia stamp all the way from the home of Tilda and Edwin kindly donated by Magnolia of Sweden

plus ....

... a £10 voucher towards a spending spree at The Ribbon Girl online store

So 2 great reasons for dusting down your Tildas and joining is :)

So what did I do then?

     

Well as you can probably see, this is actually for my friend (Annie) who is at Wimbledon at the mo.
She won't be back until next week so Mr Postie is taking it to her.

I used Tennis Tilda which is available at Sir Stampalot and coloured her with these Copics -

Skin - E000, E00, E11, E13, R00, R02
Hair - E31, E35, E39, E50
The rest -   E30,  E31, E35, G99, RV0000, RV000, RV00, RV10, RV34, YG0000, YG00, YG03, YG59

This is my first attempt at doing grass. It isn't perfect but hey ho!!!

But what is perfect is the papers -which are  Lili of The Valley Paper Pad - Perfect Pair

A double bow made from Siam Pink Seam Binding and topped with another bow made from the ivory twine from a  Card of Brown Earth Mix Hemp Twine.  And of course there is a Sweetheart Blossom in Baby Pink & White and a sweet little Tennis Raquet Charm as well :)

Anything else just wouldn't be, well, tennis !!!

 

Still loving the Magnolia lovely fence and Borderabilities - Curved Borders One dies.

 

I added a bit of Ivory Jute Mesh Ribbon to look like the net :) and also a strip of 9mm 9422 Pink Beauty Velvet Berisford ribbon cos it was so pretty .

And I used my new Go Kreate Frilly Frame #6 die to make the card base.
I'm sure this will appear on here again (and again and again ......)

So there we are all done for today.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and I'll see you in the week.

There will lots going on I think because I have quite a few cards to share so see you soon as soon and huggiest of hugs to all xxx

Chunky Funky Fab :)

Hi peeps and hope you are all OK today xxx.

It's that time of the week when we catch up with our friends in the US of A over at the Simon Says Stamp challenge and this week our theme is

Anything Goes

This week, the DT are showcasing Bottle Cap Inc and Authentique products.
You don't have to use them of course, but if you have them we would love to see them  :-)

And as always, our lovely Heidi is giving away a fabulous …

… for one lucky winner to spend …

… right here :)

THANK YOU Heidi & Simon Says Stamp xxx

So what did I do then?

I went a bit tangerine and funky:)

Another fairly quick and straightforward card as well.
The papers are all from an Authentique 6 x 6 DELIGHTFUL Paper Pad ....

... and I really like them :)

I also like the letters - they are Bottle Cap Inc. WOOD LETTERPRESS ALPHABET BLOCKS

And I'm at it again - I cannot leave this Spellbinders A2 CURVED BORDERS 1 One Borderabilities Card Creator Die alone at the mo.

Good job it's nice!!!

 

    

A nice hessian bow and button from my stash to finish off :)

 

So there we are all done for today.

Enjoy your day and huggiest of hugs to all xxx

 

Just Peachy

 

Hi peeps and hope you are all OK today xxx.

It's that time of the week when we catch up with our friends in the US of A over at the Simon Says Stamp challenge and this week our theme is

Things With Wings

This week, the DT are showcasing Studio Calico products.
You don't have to use them, but if you have them we would love to see them  :-)

As always, our lovely Heidi is giving away a fabulous …

… for one lucky winner to spend …

… right here :)

THANK YOU Heidi & Simon Says Stamp xxx

So what did I do then?

 

Well I went all peachy :)

Sometimes the simplest of cards turn out nice and I'm quite pleased with this one.

The papers are  for a 6x6 Studio Calico Autumn Press paper pad,  and check this out .......

 

... it's Studio Calico Autumn Press Scrap Tissue Trim 

It's absolutely gorgeous - it's so delicate and pretty and a snip at $2.99.
I added a sentiment printed onto Safmat onto it so it's quite robust as well.

 

The flower is from this pack .....

... of Prima Flowers Au Naturale blooms.
They are really tactile and I liked them so much I almost didn't want to use them.

Only another crafter would understand that of course!!!!

 

And the things with wings on my card today are these sweet little Studio Calico Autumn Press Butterflies Chip Shapes 

Ohh I just HAD to use one of me Spellbinders A2 CURVED BORDERS 1 One Borderabilities Card Creator Dies again.

Nice isn't it :)

So there we are for today.

I'm off to do the prep for a Copics one day workshop that I'm doing with Wendy on Sunday at Happy Stampers North West. But of course, we have Port Sunlight on Saturday so if you are going, come over to the Lili of The Valley stand and say hello.

Tare care sweet peeps and see you soon as soon and hugs to all xxx