Naughty Puppy

Hi Everyone,

I have had a great weekend.

It started off crafting with friends on Friday night, then today we went shopping for Lachie's Year 6 Farewell outfit.  I can't believe he is at the end of his primary school years already.

For today's inspiration I have used a very cute image from Gerda Steiner (link below).

Ingredients:

Image:  Naughty Puppy

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  MFT

Other:  Glitter Paper, Glitter, Glossy Accents

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Gerda Steiner Monthly Challenge

Brown Sugar - Anything Goes

Crafting with Friends - Anything Goes

Crafty Fingers - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Snowman Sing-a-long

Hi Everyone,

Well it is just over a month until Christmas and yes I am still making my Christmas Cards.

For today's inspiration I have used a new image from Sassy Cheryl (link below).

Ingredients

Image:  Snowman sing-a-long

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  MFT

Clear Glass Beads:  Studio Katia

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Brown Sugar - Anything Goes

Crafting with Friends - Anything Goes

Creative Corner - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Santa's All Nighter

Hi Everyone,

It has been a rather busy month for me which resulted in not much crafting getting done, however I am back now and can't wait to get back into my craft room.

For today's inspiration I have used a new image from Sassy Cheryl (link below).

Ingredients:

Image: Santa's all nighter

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Tim Holtz

Die:  MFT

Cardstock:  MFT

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

A bit more time to craft - Anything Goes

Not just cards - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Snowies - Pencil 1

Hi Everyone,

Not sure if you know but Teddy Bo is back.  YAY!!!

I have coloured a Snowman for today's inspiration.

Ingredients

Image:  Snowies - Pencil 1

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Tim Holtz

Die:  MFT

Hessian:  Kaisercraft

Clear Dots:  Studio Katia

I would like to enter this card into the following Challenges:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes

Craft your Passion - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Bad Hair Day

Hi Everyone,

Well I have had a lovely weekend with my family.

But also got a little creating done which is good.

Ingredients

Image:  Bad Hair Day

Medium:  Copic Markers

Die:  MFT

Background:  Schminke Watercolours and MFT Stamps

Hearts:  Studio Calico

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Crafty Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

Crazy Catz - Anything Goes with a twist of Embossing

Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes

Polkadoodles - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Three Monsters

Hi Everyone,

On Friday night Josh asked me to make a 'Light up' card for his friends birthday on Sunday.

So after much thinking, he picked a monster image.

Late Saturday night the card finally came together.

His friend, Hamish loved the card....bonus.

Ingredients

Image:  Three Monsters

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Computer

Lights:  Chibi Lights

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Gerda Steiner Designs - Share you Designs

Brown Sugar - Anything Goes

Crafting with Friends - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Sketchy Penguins

Hi Everyone,

For today's inspiration I have used a new digital stamp (link below).

Ingredients

Image:  Sketchy Penguins

Medium:  Copic Markers

Dies:  MFT

Paper & Enamel Dots:  Doodlebug

Glitter:  Martha Stewart

I would like enter this card into the following challenges:

Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes

Creative Moments - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

James in the Snow & Chibi Lights

Hi Everyone,

I had a day to myself so of course I popped into my craft room.

It is just what I needed.

For tday's inspiration I have used another digital stamp from LOTV (link below) and Chibi Lights.

Ingredients:

Image:  James in the Snow

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Tim Holtz

Background:  Schminke Watercolours

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes

Craft your Passion - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Fa la la la la Snowman

Hi Everyone,

Fingers crossed I finally have my laptop fixed.

It is strange how much we rely on technology these days.

I felt lost without a working computer.

For today's inspiration I have used another cute snowman (link below).

Ingredients

Image:  Fa la la la la Snowman

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Typewriter

Die:  MFT

Background:  Faber Castel Glass Bead Glitter Gel

Clear Round Dots:  Studio Katia

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes

Sparkle N Sprinkle - Anything Goes

Glitter N Sparkle - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Bacon my Heart & Chibi Lights

Hi Everyone,

Well after cleaning all my copic markers I decided to use them and make a card.

I have used a new image (to me) from Whimsie Doodles (link below) and also had to get the Chibi lights out again.  I love these little lights.

Ingredients

Image:  Bacon my Heart

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  TIm Holtz

Background:  Schminke Watercolours

Clouds:  Memory Box Dies

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Whimsie Doodles Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafting with Friends - Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Chubbies Franky

Hi Everyone,

For today's inspiration I am using an from Digi Box Designs (link below).

I showed my eldest (12) and told him I made a card using an image that looked just like him.  He wasn't impressed, lol.

Ingredients

Image:  Chubbie Franky

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Tim Holtz

Dies:  MFT

Background, MFT Brusho's

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Juggling Tiger

Hi Everyone,

Well the day is finally here for the boys.  It is Bathurst Week.

The little ones are just so excited.

The have headed off, I hope they have a great week.

For today's inspiration I have used an image from Gerda Steiner Designs (link below).

Ingredients

Image:  Juggling Tiger

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Taylored Expressions

Background:  Schminke Watercolours

Other:  Glossy Accents, Glitter

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes
Craft your Passion - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Magical Dragons

Hi Everyone,

While the boys are getting the camper ready for Bathurst, I thought it would be a great time to sit here and blog.

For today's inspiration I have used 'Magical Dragons' from MFT.

Ingredients

Stamp:  Magical Dragons

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  MFT

Dies:  MFT and Magnolia

Other:  Glossy Accents, Glitter, Studio Calico (Heart)

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything Goes

Not just cards - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Noah's Swinging Star

Hi Everyone,

 

With all my boys home today it was great to spend the day with them.

We took them shopping for a few things as they will be heading to Bathurst on Tuesday for the V8 races.  They are all so excited.

Then they decided to head into the bush to push some trees down.  Not the living ones, but the ones that did not survive the fire we had 3 years ago.

It was a great day.

 

I have made a card using an image from Sassy Cheryl (link below).

 

 

Ingredients

Image:  Noah's Swinging Star

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Heidi Swapp

 

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

A bit more time to craft - Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes

 

 

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

 



Go Pogo

Hi Everyone,

Today is World Cardmaking Day so I thought I should go and create.

Any excuse will do, lol.

I have recently purchased some images from Digi Box Designs so I thought I would share my creation with you today using one of these cute images.

Ingredients

Image:  Go Pogo

Medium:  Copic Markers

Dies:  MFT, Magnolia, Memory Box & CC Designs

Background:  Schminke Watercolours

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Brown Sugar - Anything Goes

Crafting with Friends - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Monkey...Hang in there

Hi Everyone,

In between taking kids to and picking kids up from school holiday camps I have managed to get some creating done.

It has been the best of both worlds, lol.

Today I am sharing a card using a new (to me) digital stamp from Gerda Steiner Designs (link below).

Ingredients

Image:  Monkey Hang in there

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Tim Holtz

Background:  Schminke Watercolours

Die:  Memory Box

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Gerda Steiner Designs - Share your Designs

Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Maddie's Blue Hat

Hi Everyone,

Well it is the start of the school holidays here in Australia.

I am hoping to get a lot of crafty time in!!

Today I am sharing a card using a new background technique I learnt while at retreat last weekend.

I just love how it turns out.

Mind you, it is also a lesson in patience as I have to wait for it to dry, lol.

Ingredients:

Image:  Maddie's Blue Hat

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Tim Holtz

Background:  Paint

Other:  Enamel Dots, Glossy Accents, Glitter

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

A bit more time to craft - Anything Goes

Crafting with Friends - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Just for Fun

Hi Everyone,

Today is a sad day.  Due to personal reasons I have decided to step down from the Crafty Sentiments Design Team.  It is a decision that I did not take lightly, however at this stage, it needed to be done.

I have loved creating with these gorgeous images and I thank Suzette and Celine for having me.  Anyhow xxxxx

Today is the start of a new challenge over on the Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog.

The theme is 'For someone special'.

For my inspiration I have used 'Just for Fun'

Ingredients:

Stamp: Just for Fun

Flowers:   I am Roses

Other:  Swarovski Crystals

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Bluebird of Happiness

Hi Everyone,

Well it has been a while since I have posted anything.

Being a single Mum at the moment has taken all my time (and patience).

Today I would like to share a card using the adorable 'Bluebird of Happiness' from Sassy Cheryl Stamps (link below).

Ingredients:

Image:  Bluebird of Happiness

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Mama Elephant

Die:  MFT

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Brown Sugar - Anything Goes

Crafting with Friends - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Bella - Party Dress

Hi Everyone,

Today is the star of a new CHallenge over on the Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog.

The theme is 'Anything Goes'.

For my inspiration I have used a new release stamp 'Bella - Party Dress' (link below).

Ingredients:

Stamp:  Bella - Party Dress

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Simon Says Stamp

Dies:  MFT

Flowers:  I am Roses

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Mouse with Snowflake and Chibi Lights

Hi Everyone,

Even though Kelvin is away for work, I was lucky enough to go away on a Crafty Weekend.

A huge Thank you to my Mum for looking after the boys for me.

I made a few cards over the weekend.

For today's inspiration I am using one of those cards.

My favourite embellishment at the moment is 'Chibi Lights'.

Ingredients:

Image:  Mouse with Snowflake

Background:  Kuretake Watercolours and White Ink

Other:  Chibi Lights, Glitter

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Sparkle N Sprinkle - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Happy Feetzies

Hi Everyone,

For today's inspiration I am using an Image from Sassy Cheryl (link below).

Ingredients:

Image:  Happy Feetzies

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Paper Smooches & Mama Elephant

Sequins:  Pretty Pink Posh

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Henry - Why Not

Hi Everyone,

Today is the start of a new challenge over on the Crafty Sentiments Design Challenge Blog.

The theme is 'Anything Goes' and we would love to see your creations.

For my inspiration I have used 'Henry - Why Not' (link below).

Ingredients:

Image:  Henry - Why Not

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Dymo Machine

Paper, Embellishment & Twine:  Own Stash

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Lemon Shortbread- Anything Goes

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx