Mmm... New Papers!

As I mentioned in my last post, I am truly useless when it comes to resisting pretty papers....! My latest order arrived this morning and I just couldn't wait to get stuck in. I had 2 new pads and now 2 new cards have been created ;o)

This is the first of the two and I'm really pleased with it. I love purple cards but find it hard to find decent purple papers. Well, my search is over. I am totally loving this Pixie-licious stuff!

I also altered my hair colouring technique and it actually worked pretty well. I need more practice but I'm on my way to being satisfied with the overall effect. 

Goodie List........ 

Stamps: Tiny Tina by Some Odd Girl.

Paper: Pixie-licious by Cosmo Cricket.

Copic Markers: E00, E02, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, YG03, YG63, YG67, BG01, BG05, V12, V15, V17, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For. 

Tools & Embellishments: EK Success Punch and buttons from stash.

I've done quite well on the challenge front with today's makes and have managed to squeeze 4 into this card.....

Fussy & Fancy - Sketch.
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Thank You.
Crazy 4 Challenges - Thank You.
PaperPlay - Cutie Patootie.

OK, I think that is enoough waffle from me for one day. I'll pop back tomorrow to share another of today's creations with you :o)

Thanks for dropping by,

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Some Little Notelets

I was totally rubbish with Christmas cards this year. I made about 4. Useless. So, I decided to make a few {super quick} notelets to send as 'New Year' greetings. {You can click to make them a bit bigger ;o) }

I was keen to use up some of my lovely, but older, Doodlebug papers. As most of you know, I am a complete paper fiend and am constantly eyeing up more papers. However, I've made a deal with myself that I can buy some new papers in February, as long as I start using up some of my older ones in January. That's a fair compromise, huh?!

I also had these mega cute Elzybells stamps which I bought yonks ago but which have never seen ink. What a travesty?! Anyway, I had loads of fun colouring these mega simple images. We all need simple cards sometimes, right?

And a few more, this time with a chocolatey theme.....!

I was going to enter these into a few challenges but have just realised that I have missed the deadline by about 4 minutes. Nothing changes does it?!

By the way, before I go, I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the very warm welcome back that you all gave me! I really appreciated it and it has made me realise just how much I missed you guys during my blogging break :o)

 

ETA: Oh dear... I broke my resolution already. I didn't wait 'til February. I just bought 2 new papers pads!!! ARGH! Well, tell me, who can resist Cosmo Cricket and October Afternoon ON SALE?!?! ~♥~ Pin It

It's Been a Long Time Coming.....

... but I am finally updating my blog! So sorry I've been away for so long. Life has been hectic to say the least over the couple of months and I have had very little free time. However, New Year, new start. I'm desperate to get inky so hopefully you will see a few more creations over the coming weeks and months. That's the plan anyway.....!

This year is a scary year as me and my best friends turn 30. ARGH! Here is the first 30 card of the year which I made the other night.

Although this card came together quickly, I think it is safe to say that my colouring skills are a little rusty. Oh well, more practice needed and maybe even a few more sneaky Copic purchases! My babies! I've missed you! ;o) 

Goodie List........ 

Stamps: Kenny K.

Paper: 'Urban Prairie' by Basic Grey, Bazzill Kraft card.

Copic Markers: E00, E02, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, E57, R20, R22, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG63, YG67, YR23, B12, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For. 

Tools & Embellishments: Nestabilities, Thickers and gems from stash.

I also managed a squeeze a few challenges in to this card which I was really pleased about as I've so missed playing along with everyone. 

Sketch & Stash - I followed the sketch and used my favourite 'old' stash, my beloved BG Urban Prairie. 

Cute Card Thursday - Out with the Old - I used up some really old Thickers which have just been gathering dust!

Charisma Cardz - Birthdays and Celebrations - Well, you don't get much more of a celebration than the big 3-0 do you?!

Stamp Something - Digi Day - I used Kenny K, my fave digi company of the minute. 

So that's it from me today. I'm off to do a little bit of blog hopping now and to see what you have all been up to since I've been AWOL!

Thanks for stopping by today :o)
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Clinging on to Summer

I love the sunshine and I hate being cold, so you can guess my favourite season, can't you?! I really don't want summer to end. So, whilst my Uggs are making more frequent trips out of the house, I thought I would make a really sunny and cheery card to try and warm myself from the inside out :o)

This kind of scrappy layout is my absolute fave. In my eyes, Inge is the queen of scrappy cards so I just had to join in this weeks Friday Sketchers challenge when I saw who created it! I'm also entering this card in to the Stamp Something challenge as this weeks theme is 'Cute'. Well, I think little Fleur qualifies in that category....! ;o)

Goodie List........ 
Stamps: 'Fleur Anya' by TGF, available HERE from DTDF.
Sentiment: 'Ticket Sentiments' by Whimsy Stamps.

Paper: 'Material Girl' by Cosmo Cricket, available HERE from DTDF.

Copic Markers: E00, E02, E11, E50, R32, R35, R37, R59, YR04, YR07, YR23, YR26, Y21, G21, G85, G94, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.
Embellishments: Pearls from stash coloured with Copic markers.

Thanks so much for stopping by, make sure you stop to say hi! ~♥~
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I Want!

Oh dear. I have yet another paper pad to add to my list! Tracy sent me a little taster of the new Sassafras 'Indie Girl' papers.... I want them all! I need them! Honestly, I actually think I have a paper addition. "My name is Stacey, and I am a paperaholic."

I'm quite pleased with how my colouring turned out on this little one as I tried for ages to get the skin tone just right. What would I do without those trusty E30ish Copics?! Anyway, I incorportated a few more challenges in to this card......

* A Spoon Full of Sugar - Sketch.
* Crafty Catz - 3 Embellies, 2 papers and 1 image.
* Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Clean and Simple.

Goodie List........ 
Stamps: 'Nahla' by TGF - Part of Roll Call Kit - available HERE from DTDF.
Paper: 'Indie Girl' by Sassafrass - available HERE from DTDF.

Copic Markers: E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, R32, R35, R37, YG03, YG63, YG67, YR23, Y17, BG15, BG23, BG49, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from DTDF.

Tools & Embellishments: Nestabilities, flower, ribbon and gems from stash.

I'm off work today but it's not a days holiday really as we are getting new windows fitted and I am guarding the flat, trying to keep out of the way. I know it will be lovely when it is all done, I just wish it was done NOW. Argh! 

Happy Monday one and all :o)
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Shiny and Sparkly.....

When Tracy sent me some of the new My Minds Eye 'Lost and Found' papers to play with, I just did not want to cut them up! They are so sparkly and pretty, I just adore them! But, in the end, they were too gorgeous to just sit in my paper box and so I got stuck in!

I don't really do muted colours but I'm really happy with how this one turned out. I glitter kind of helps though, I guess! I'm also pleased that I managed to squeeze a few challenges in to this card:

* Kraftin Kimmie - Sketch.

* Papertake - 'Just the One'.... in this case 'Colour'!

* Crafty Cardmakers Spotlight Challenge - 'Glitter and Sparkle'.

* Stampin for the Weekend - 'Vintage'.

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Rapunzel' by Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - available HERE from DTDF.

Paper: 'Lost & Found - Portobello Road' by My Minds Eye - available HERE from DTDF.

Copic Markers: E00, E02, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R20, R22, G21, G85, G94, YG23, Y17 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.

Thanks for stopping by today,
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Love Those Giraffes

Hello! Sorry about my recent little absence. I know a few of you were worried that I'd gone AWOL again. No such luck, I'm afraid - just mega busy! I'm pleased to say that I have been a little creative though - I'm teaching myself to knit! Ali keeps asking when my bus pass is going to come through but I have to say, I'm really enjoying it! It doesn't feel as anti-social as card making either as I can sit in front of the TV and knit away. I'm still on seriously basic stuff at the mo but, fingers crossed, I can progress on to some more exciting bits soon :o)

Anyway, I have also been getting inky recently and have spent some time picking out papers and colouring up a whole batch of images. I'm now spending the weekend making cards out of them. Think I might use this method a bit more in the future actually as it seems to get my creative juices flowing more!

I made this card a couple of weeks ago for Ali's birthday. It just so happens to fit the challenges over at DU2DS where the team have ask for shaped cards, and also over at Cupcake Craft Challenges where the call is to use digi images.

Goodie List........ 
Digi Stamps: 'Giraffe Block, Two Love' - Bugaboo Stamps. 

Copic Markers: E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E43, E47, E49, R32, R35, R37, YG03, YG63, YG67, G21, G85, G94, BG01, BG05, YR23, Y17 - available HERE from Dies to Die For. 

Hope the weekend is going great for you so far,

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