Tuesday, 24 June 2014

Teachers Card

Well it's more of a retirement card. The headteacher at Louis school is retiring so it's a thank you/retirement card. I decided to make another faux book as it would be perfect for holding a book token. The sunflower is made using the Spellbinders create a flower dies.






Image - Crafty Sentiments Henry
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers - Little Yellow Bicycle
Dies - Spellbinders Create A Sunflower, Joy Crafts Pocket,MFT Pierced Rectangles,Go Kreate Tags
Sentiment - LOTV
Dewdrops

Thanks for looking
Cass xx
 

Saturday, 21 June 2014

Sweet Stampin' Challenge

It's Saturday and time for a new challenge at

This is my first post as a member of the Design Team and I'm excited to be joining such a fab group of girls.Thanks to Abi and Fi for choosing me.

This weeks theme from Team Abi is
Paper Piecing

Our sponsor this week is a $20 voucher from
Stamp and Create

I've used this fantastic image from Sassy Studio called Let It Go
and she's based on Elsa from Frozen. I loved the movie!

Sassy Studio - Let It Go
I've paper pieced her dress with pale blue Centura Pearl card and her cape with snowflake embossed vellum.I then attacked it with lots of glitter to make her sparkle.The rest is coloured with Copic Markers.

Image - Sassy Studio Let It Go
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
PP - Disney,Papermania snowflake vellum,pale blue Centura Pearl
Punches - Martha Stewart snowflake border
Dies - Spellbinders Grand Decorative Circles,Sweet Dixie Snowflake
Ribbon and snowflake button from stash

Remember to check out the Sweet Stampin' blog to see what the other Team Abi girls have been creating.

TFL
 Cass xx

Wednesday, 4 June 2014

Abi Ballerina

This is my first card made using an All Dressed Up image,even though I've bought a few.This one is actually a freebie from their Facebook page. I absolutely love the new Papermania Eau De Nil papers and have been itching to use them,so thought this lovely little ballerina would be perfect for them. I've coloured her with the BG copic markers and as always blinged her tutu with my Wink Of Stella glitter pen.

All Dressed Up - Abi Ballerina

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Image - All Dressed Up Abi Ballerina
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers,Wink Of Stella
Papers - Papermania Eau De Nil
Dies - Lifestyle Crafts Doily Circles,Poppystamps Lorelai Outline  Leaf
Ribbon - Creative Expressions
Flowers - Prima,WOC
Embossing Folder - Die'sire  Floral Frenzy

I'm entering the following challenges

Thanks For Looking
Cass xx

Saturday, 31 May 2014

Cheeky Bubbles Chester

I've had this card 80% finished for the last week or so and finally got it finished.Mainly because I started another 2 male cards and was still in male mode.This'll be the 4th male card.....go me!!
I've used the Little Miss Muffet digi called Bubbles Chester who I just love.He's such a cute wee chap.
Little Miss Muffet Stamps - Bubbles Chester

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I know he's a lot darker than most I've seen coloured,but I was trying to make him real chimp colour and they're dark.


Image - Little Miss Muffet Stamps Bubbles Chester
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers - BoBunny
Dies - Go Kreate Large Circles,Spellbinders Circles,Sizzix Circle Border
Dewdrops and Glossy Accents

I'm entering this in the following challenges

Thanks for looking
Cass xx

Thursday, 29 May 2014

Sugar Bowl GD

A few weeks ago I won The Sugar Bowl challenge and the lovely Fiona asked if I'd like to be Guest Designer for this challenge. I was delighted to take part as I've been a Sugar Nellie fan practically since they started.I'm using the Diane Duda image To The Moon which is available from the shop. Usually I steer clear of male cards,but I really loved this image and really enjoyed making this card. I've went overboard with my Wink Of Stella glitter pen which is my new favourite.You can't make much of it out but I used it round the edge of the card,on the punched stars and on the rocket. As always the Sugar Bowl Sweeties have done a fantastic job.

Diane Duda - To The Moon

Close Up

Image - Sugar Nellie Diane Duda To The Moon
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers,Wink Of Stella
Papers - Best Creations Robot
Sentiment - Printed on Safmat
Star Punch
Dewdrops

Thanks for looking
Cass xx

Friday, 23 May 2014

Martini Anyone?

Today I'm using another fab image from Simply Betty Stamps called Martini Melissa. I adore these stamps as it lets me practise my hair colouring,which tends to be a bit hit and miss.I've teamed her up with these gorgeous MME papers called Cambridge Court.As always I've blinged her up with my Wink Of Stella pen.

Simply Betty - Martini Melissa

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Image - Simply Betty Martini Melissa
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers,Wink Of Stella
Papers - MME Kate & Co Cambridge Court
Dies - Spellbinders A2 Scalloped Border Set 1,Lea'bilities Border/Corner Curve
Flowers - Prima
Ribbon - Heidi Grace
Gems from stash

Thanks for looking
Cass xx

Wednesday, 21 May 2014

Simply Betty May Flowers Contest

Betty over at Simply Betty Stamps is running a Facebook Contest using this fab new image called May Flowers Betty.You have to colour her in only two colours. I've used my Copics E11-E18 and YR07-YR15.The prize is to win 6 months of colouring classes. How good is that?

Simply Betty - May Flowers

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Image - Simply Betty May Flowers
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers (E11,E13,E15,E18) (YR15,YR07,YR09) Wink Of Stella
Papers - Basic Grey and K&Co
Dies - Sweet Dixie Intricate Oval Frame,Spellbinders Grand Ovals
Flower - Prima
Seam Binding,Pearls,Dew Drops,Glossy Accents from stash

Thanks for looking
Cass xx

Monday, 19 May 2014

Princess And A Cat

That was the brief I was given for making this 21st birthday card.She likes princesses and cats,so this image from Saturated Canary was perfect. I decorated the inside and made a matching box. I embossed the white card with the embossing folder,then cut up squares of patterned paper and stuck them down and then ran it through the embossing folder again to get the patchwork effect. It was quite easy to line up again as it has a stitched effect.

Saturated Canary - The Seasons,Springtime II

Inside

Box


Image - Saturated Canary The Seasons,Springtime II
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Embossing Folder - Die'sire Embossalicious Floral Stitch and Chantilly Frame(inside)
Punch - EK Success Flower
Dies - MFT pierced rectangles,Whimsy flourish,Memory Box Precious Hearts,Cheery Lynn corner (inside)

I'm entering the following challenge



Friday, 16 May 2014

Bookworm Jess

Back into my comfort zone with stamping and colouring with my Copics. Phewwwww. I saw this image and really loved it.It's from Jess College Fund and is called Bookworm Jess.

Bookworm Jess

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Image - Jess College Fund Bookworm Jess
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers - Hobbyhouse
Kraft cardstock
Punch - SU tab
Flowers,twine and card candy from stash

I'm entering this into the following challenges

Wednesday, 14 May 2014

Craftworld Demo Cards

If you read my post from earlier in the week,you'll know I was demonstrating Tattered Lace dies at Craftworld at the weekend.I'd given you some sneaky peeks of 4 of the cards,so here they are in full. These really were out of my comfort zone as it's not a stamped and coloured image like my usual cards,but I gave it my best shot.

Cherished Locket and Lock from Lock and Key

Chantilly Bow

Cross

Alphabet Bunting

Lots of the dies sold out so someone must have liked the samples....lol.Thanks to everyone who popped by to say hello too.

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Ladybug Crafts Ink N'ewe Digi Stamp Release - Eunice And Ramsay

Today is the new digi stamp release at Ladybug Crafts Ink called Eunice and Ramsay.There are 16 new images and are a fantastic price of £1.75 each. Kerry kindly asked me if I'd like to be a Guest Designer for this new digi release,so I was delighted to accept. 
My card was made using the fab image called Eunice's Cake.

Eunice's Cake

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Isn't she fab?

To be in with a chance of winning a prize of all 16 new digis or 5 prizes of 2 new digis,all you have to do is comment on all the DT blogs and the challenge blog.It's an unofficial blog hop,so you don't have to hop in any particular order.Just make sure you comment on them all to be in with a chance of winning a prize.

Here are all the DT blogs

Kerry
Tams
Lyndsey
Susan
Sally
Julie
Michele
Chris
Kath
Rose
Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge Blog

Card Details

Image - Ladybug Crafts Ink - Eunice's Cake
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers - BoBunny and Doodlebug
Dies - LaLaLand Heart Fence,Elizabeth dies Balloons
Wink Of Stella Clear Glitter Pen

Thanks for stopping by and Good Luck!


Friday, 9 May 2014

Tumblin Buddy Betty

This is a lovely freebie from Betty over at Simply Betty Stamps.She was only available as a freebie for 24 hrs so might be gone now.

Tumblin Buddy Betty

Close Up

Image - Simply Betty Tumblin Buddy Betty
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers  - LOTV Nitwit
Punches - X Cut Daisy
Dies - Go Kreate Circles,Tattered Lace Florentine Bow
Wink Of Stella Glitter Pen for ice cubes

I'm entering the following challenges

Wednesday, 7 May 2014

Sneaky Peeks......

This Saturday and Sunday I'll be demonstrating at Craftworld in Hillington.It's their twice yearly Craft Extravaganza.Ten demonstrators demoing lots of different products.This time I'll be showcasing Tattered Lace dies.


 Now I'm more of a coloured image type of card maker,so making cards using just dies was really taking me out my comfort zone.I did manage to sneak in a couple with Hobby House pre coloured toppers. (phewwww).
So I thought I'd show a couple of sneaky peeks of 4 of the cards I've made.





Friday, 2 May 2014

Ewe Will Love These.........

The lovely Kerry at Ladybug Crafts Ink asked me if I'd like to be a Guest Designer for their new stamp release on the 13th May. I was delighted to say yes. Here's a little reminder.Pop back on the 13th to see all the lovely cards by the Design Team.


Thursday, 1 May 2014

Sabrina Fair

One of my all time favourite movies. The original not the remake. This pretty little lady is from Saturated Canary and is called Sabrina.

Saturated Canary - Sabrina

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Image - Saturated Canary Sabrina
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers - Craft Creations and Nitwits
Dies - Spellbinders Grand Decorative Ovals
Flowers and ribbon from stash

I'm entering the following challenges
Crafty Ribbons Challenge - Anything Goes With Ribbons


Thursday night is crafty night at the cabin with my friend Susan,so I've got a chocolate and orange marble cake in the oven at the moment to have with our tea later.Will post a picture when it's ready. If it tastes as good as it smells it should be yummy!










Wednesday, 30 April 2014

Piano Card

I saw some similar type cards to this on Pinterest and thought they were really nice.I already had a template for making a 3D piano so used that to make this. It's something a bit different. I hand cut all the keys,but since then I've bought the Memory Box die of the piano keys so should be easier to make.The papers are BoBunny.




Saturday, 26 April 2014

Aurora Wings

I only recently came across these wonderful digi stamps.I love fantasy art and these were just perfect. I really do love this first card which is unusual for me. It's not even a colour I'd usually use,so it's now my blog header.

Aurora Wings - Gardenia and Pearls 

Close Up

Aurora Wings - Flower Ballerina

Close Up

Images - Aurora Wings Gardenia and Pearls/Flower Ballerina
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers

Tuesday, 22 April 2014

Poppylicious

I absolutely love poppies and so had to have this fantastic image by Tiddlyinks called Poppylicious. I've kept the card as CAS as possible for me.I was itching to add more but I decided just to showcase the fabulous image.

Tiddlyinks - Poppylicious

Close Up

Image - Tiddlyinks Poppylicious
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Embossing Folder - Crafters Companion Stitched Floral
Poppies - Wild Orchid Crafts


I'm entering the following challenge

Friday, 18 April 2014

Kitty

I've always been a huge Sugar Nellie fan. I just love all the stamps they produce and even better they are a Scottish company.So it's a joy to support and buy from them. This image is called Kitty and is adorable. I've coloured her with Copic markers apart from her apron and hat bow,which I paper pieced. I used lovely spring colours.

Sugar Nellie - Kitty

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Image - Sugar Nellie Kitty
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers - Echo Park For The Record 2 Documents
Dies - Spellbinders Labels 2,La La Land Heart Fence      


I'm entering the following challenge

Monday, 14 April 2014

The Colour Purple............

One of my all time favourite movies,and the chosen colour for this card.I love this Sugar Nellie image called Princess.

Sugar Nellie - Princess

  
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Image - Sugar Nellie Princess
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers - Heartfelt Creations Raindrops On Roses
Dies - Spellbinders A2 Scalloped Borders One,MFT pierced rectangles
Flowers - WOC roses,Prima Serenade and  other from stash
Wink Of Stella Clear added to roses on paper and sash on dress

I'm entering the following challenges

Friday, 11 April 2014

Morning Messy Hair......

I know that feeling well,so when Simply Betty stamps released their new stamps I had to buy this one.

Morning Mess

Close Up

Image - Simply Betty Morning Mess
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers - Bo Bunny Little Miss
Dies - MFT pierced rectangles,Spellbinders 5x7 detailed scallops,La La Land dress form

I'm entering the following challenge
Simply Challenged Challenges - Anything Goes Challenge 

Thursday, 10 April 2014

Easter Basket

I saw a tutorial for making a little Easter Basket using the We R Memory Keeper's Envelope Punch Board HERE and decided to give it a go. I cut out my doilies using a die instead of pre made ones. The bow at the top of the handle was also made using the punch board.

Easter Basket

Close Up

Top View

Tools - We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board
Dies - Cheery Lynn English Tea Party Doily,Whimsy - Double Scallop Tag,MFT - pierced rectangles
Punch - SU scallop


I'm entering the following challenges