The Posers

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all had a great weekend.

For today's inspiration I have used a new image from Sassy Cheryl Stamps.

Ingredients:

Image: The Posers

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Studio Calico

Die:  MFT

Paper:  Doodlebug

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

AAA - Stitching
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Dayna - Birthdays

Hi Everyone,

A new challenge has started over at the Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog and we would love to see what you create.

The theme for this challenge is 'Animals'.

Here is my inspiration:

Ingredients:

Stamp:  Dayna - Birthdays

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Doodlebug and Silhouette Cameo

Dies:  MFT & LMMS

Background:  Distress Inks

Other:  Glossy Accents, Glitter

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

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge- Anything Goes

Not Just Cards - Anything Goes
A Gem of a Challenge - Animals
One Stitch at a time - Anything Goes with Dies

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Sassy Profile

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all had a great weekend.

For today's inspiration I have used a new image from Sassy Cheryl Stamps.

Ingredients:

Image:  Sassy Profile

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Your Next Stamp

Paper:  MFT

Frame:  Hand Cut

Hearts:  Studio Calico

Twine:  Stash

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

Crafting with Friends - Anything Goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

The Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Toadstools

Hi Everyone,

Well the boys are now back at school.

While it is lovely for the quiet days, this term has already raised a lot of issues my little one has at school.  He used to love school but now only goes 'because he has too'.  It is just heartbreaking.

I am hoping this weekend he can relax and that next week is better for him.

So for this card, I created the background earlier in the week waiting for my new Gorjuss stamps to arrive.

So yesterday, I could not wait any longer as I needed to get it done and just as I finished, my new stamps arrived.  Isn't that always the way, lol.

So for today's inspiration I have used an older stamp 'Toadstools' (link below).

Ingredients:

Stamp:  Toadstools

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Heidi Swapp

Dies:  MFT

Paper:  MFT

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

Crafting with an Attitude - Anything Goes

Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Bella to the Rescue

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are having a great weekend so far.

We have finally been able to complete Lachie's bedroom.  It is such a good feeling to have it completed.

Today I would like to share with you a card using a Sassy Cheryl Image.

Ingredients:

Image:  Bella to the Rescue

Medium:  Copic Markers

Dies:  MFT

Background:  Brusho watercolour

Embellishments:  Studio Calico and Green Tara

Twine:  Stash

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

A bit more time to craft - Anything Goes
Not Just Cards - Anything Goes
Crafting with Friends - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Kiss Me Quick

Hi Everyone,

I hope you have all had a great week.

For today's inspiration I am using an image from the 'Home Grown' range of stamps over at Funky Kits.

Ingredients:

Image/Stamp:  Kiss Me Quick

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Mama Elephant

Dies:  MFT

Paper:  Doodlebug

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

Crafting with an Attitude - Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination  - Anything Goes
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Friendships

Hi Everyone,

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

The theme for this challenge is 'Anything Goes'.

Here is what I have created:

Ingredients:

Stamp:  Friendships

Medium:  Copic Markers

Die:  MFT

Paper:  Laser priner and foiled using Minc

Flowers:  I am Roses

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

Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes
A bit more time to craft - Anything Goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Heartfelt Hands

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all having a great weekend.

We have been busy renovating our eldest Son's bedroom.

As he is going to high school next year, we thought it was time for a make over.

However, I have managed to get a card made to share with you.

I have used a new image from Sassy Cheryl Stamps.

I made this card with a friend in mind.

Sending lots of love her way xx

Ingredients:

Image:  Heartfelt Hands

Medium:  Copic Markers

Cardstock:  American Craftys

Sentiment:  Paper Smooches and own stash

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

Scrappers Delight - Anything Goes
Crafting with Friends - Anything Goes
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Carnival Balloon

Hi Everyone,

What a week it has been.  It has gone incredibly fast.

The boys are on school holidays and the first week is over already.

For today's card over on the Sugar Nellie Blog I have used an image from the 'Simply Sassy' collection.

Ingredients:

Image:  Carnival Balloon

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Stampin' up

Paper:  Doodlebug

Tape:  Little B

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

Crafting with an Attitude - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations - Clean and Simple

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

I swear it was this big

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all having a great weekend.

I certainly am.

I am grateful I got to spend some time with is wonderful friends over lunch yesterday.

Unfortunately one could not make it and just want to let her know that I am thinking of her and her family.

The boys played an amazing game of soccer yesterday and thankfully they came of with a win.  It has been a long time coming but they finally got there.

So today I thought I would sit and colour.

I have used a new image from Sassy Cheryl Stamps.

Ingredients:

Image: I swear it was this big

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Stash and Silhouette Cameo

Dies:  MFT

Doily:  Doodlebug

Hearts: Studio Calico

Ribbon:  Green Tara

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

Catch the Bug - Anything Goes

Crafting with Friends - Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx