Ribbon and Roses

Well I haven't posted anything for two months and now it's two posts in two days. I coloured up this Tilda yesterday and she was just perfect for the Totally Tilda challenge 'Ribbon and Roses', it is of course Tilda with peony rose. Well here she is

I coloured in with my Copics of course and used the following colours
Skin-E000, E00, E50
Hair-E25, E27
Bow- R59
Rose- R27, R59 and blender pen Stem-G24
Dress- E00, E53
Lace Trim- E43, E57
Shoes- E57
Socks-E41

The patterned paper I used was from Kaszazz and is called 'Emily Rose', you can see the litlle rose buds on the background paper it is so sweet. I then used various shades of brown and cream cardstock from my stash. I used my cricut to cut out the accent and inked it up with Walnut Stain. The little roses I had in my stash and I used Kaiser pearls for the corners. This year I have decided that I am going to try and use what I already have after I spend my Christmas money that is LOL. I have two orders coming from the states and then I am going to restrain myself and use what I already have. I may have to break that promise for new cardstock but no patterned paper, embelishments or stamps. (I have already thought a way around the new Magnolia release if I get them as a gift for my birthday it doesn't count, thats my theory and I'm sticking to it LOL) Here are some close ups of the card.

Surfs Up

It has been so long since my last post I can't believe it has been nearly two months. I have still been busy crafting but I haven't posted anything as I have been working on my sons quilt (the monster quilt) it is finally adorning the foot of his bed. The machine quilting looks fantastic. I have also been making a quilt for my brother and sister in law. I wont be posting any photos of this until after the baby arrives as I know what they are having and some family members don't want to know so I will show you photos after peanut arrives. It is also school holidays and we have been spending loads of time at the beach and pool. I think this has helped inspire me with the Copic Oz challenge #6 which is Summertime and to use the colours green and yellow. I was so pleased with how this card turned out, here it is

I used a Dustin Pike digi image I purchased in August called 'Surfer Dragon #2'. I then coloured the image using the following Copic colours
Surfer Dragon- G00, G12, G24
Shorts- R20, R22, R27
Surfboard- YR04, YR07, Y11, Y08
Sand- E41, E53
Water- B00, B21, B24

I then used a light blue card stock for the card. The surfboard paper on each side is from Rusted Sun and is called 'Surf's Up'. I used a Kaiser Rub On for the title and some ribbon from my stash. I love the way he turned out however I think I need a new camera because as hard as I tried the colours just aren't as good as real life.  Here is one last close up, until tomorrow I am busy working on my next creation.

Shabby Chic Sketch

Wow I didn't think that I would be entering any challenges for a while. As the end of the year looms I have sooo much to do at work and home. Reports, Christmas and birthdays anyway I was needing a break and this card came together quite quickly. I am entering this card in two challenges the first is Magnolias Down Under Challenge which has the theme 'Shabby Chic' and Just Magnolias using Donalda's sketch. Like many of you I just love Magnolias and I have found my niche using 6"x6" cards its just so much fun. Anyway here it is....

I have coloured Peony Tilda using my Copics in the following combinations.
Flower- B95, B97, G28
Dress, Ribbon, Shoes and Socks- E41, E43
Skin- E00, E50
Hair- E25, E27, E37

All the paper I used was out of my scrap folder which I was pretty excited about. The pearls are Kaiser and I coloured the three on the top of the card with Copic B97. I also just adore my new butterfly punch which is by Christina Re. Until next time........

Fiona Marie Christmas Swap 2010

This year as I was blog hopping I came across this link www.fionamarie.com/ and decided that I wanted to participate in the 2010 Christmas swap. The theme was to create a gift bag and place a fat 1/4 of fabric inside. I looked at the links and decided that I wanted to make my own design. I found the pattern in my copy of Homespun Volume 11 Number 9 that had just arrived on my doorstep. The project was titled Teeny Tiny Tote. I then investigoogled and found a  free stitchery design  at the stitchingcow  that was perfect. I used burgundy thread rather then red to match the fabrics that I had used. Now for the fat 1/4 while visiting my local quit shop The Blanket Box I had already chosen and was ready to leave fabric in hand when the gum leaves fabric caught my eye. What a perfect fabric for a new quilt friend who loves green and lives over the other side of the world. Hopefully when they see this fabric in the future it will remind them of a friend down under.

Magnolia Down Under Challenge #69

I have been thinking about my design all day and finally started tonight. It came together quite quickly as I already knew what I was going to do and exactly what papers I wanted to use. Is it a bit scary that I know exactly what is in my stash? Anyway here we go. This weeks theme at Magnolia Down Under is a Travel theme. I used my new Magnolia stamp Letter Tilda, I loved her when I saw her and had this type of card in mind. I have once again made an easel card (only my second) and here she is

I used my Copics to colour her in in the following combinations

Hair- E53, E57

Ribbons-C1, B39

Skin-E000, E41

Letters and Stamp- E53, E41, E43, B21, B23

Socks- C1

For her dress I tried something different and used Tim Holtz distress ink and my Tombow blender using 'Stormy Sky'. I also used a Tombow for the letter seal 847.

For the papers I printed off some free digi stamps called 'Vintage French Stamp Collection' from Just Something I made.com and printed out onto some paper I bought about 10 years ago. It wasn't even labelled so I have no idea of the maker. I also used a blue and beige cardstock from the stash. Last but not least I used Kaszazz rub ons called World Traveller. Now to unveil the inside.

I left the inside tag blank so I can then personalise it so it may say enjoy your journey to...........
Thanks for checking out my blog please leave a comment. I have been super excited to see how many people have been visiting my page considering I have only been blogging for a little while.

Jolly Roger Tilda Card

OMG I am sooo excited about this card. It turned out exactly the way I wanted. I can't wait to share. This Tilda is one of my new stamps I ordered from Magnolia-licious they were fantastic to order through and I loved my free gift. Anyway back to the card. I am entering this card into two challenges the first is the Just Magnolia challenge which was to create a card on the theme 2x2 and the Magnolia Down Under Challenge which was to use a tag. Well here she is....................

I coloured her using my Copics in the following combinations,
Skin-E000, E00, E41
Boots-E37, E57
Skirt- B21, B23
Top-B39, W1, W3
Bandanna-W3, W5
hair-E25, E53
Map-W1
Flag-C1, W1    Stick, E43
I then used Tim Holtz Distress Ink- Walnut Stain around the image. Tilda has then been mounted onto burgundy bazzill as you can see there are two burgundy mats.  I then used Rusty Pickle paper-Cap'n Jack Black Pearl and used both (2) sides. Now for the inside of the card.

 

The inside of the card contains two embellishments and the tag which has two pieces of ribbon pulls out of the bottle to reveal the two sided message on one side, "Happy Birthday", on the other, "from the crew".

Have a great weekend everyone I am doing this post ahead of my normal deadline as my husband and I are off to Powderfinger tomorrow night. I can't wait just hope we don't get too wet outside!

Magnolia Down Under Challenge

Hi guys here is my card for this weeks  Magnolia Down Under Challenge which was to use the colours blue, green , yellow and kraft. I love my new Magnolia stamps and can't wait to use them all. I used  'Spellcaster Tilda' and coloured her in with my Copics using the following colours.
Skin E000, E50, E20
Hair E43, E53, E57
Dress C1, B21, B23
Socks C1
Shoes C1,B21
Wand Y08
I then used Fancy Sweet Pea Paper called 'Emma', kraft bazzill, Green stars, Kaszazz flourish bling, sticker letters and of course some stickles for the wand!

Inside the card says, 'A speedy recovery'