4 Seasons Girls

Hi Everyone,

I am so happy to have joined 30 Day Colour Challenge.

It is something I have always wanted to do.

This is my final card for this challenge.

Ingredients:

Stamp:  4 Seasons Girls

Medium:  Copic Marker

Sentiment:  MIC

Die:  MFT

Background:  Distress Oxide Inks

Other:  Beads from Studio Katia

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Helga

Hi Everyone,

 the Digi Choosday Craft Challenge Design Team.

This challenge is weekly, so you will see these gorgeous images quite a lot on my blog.

The theme for this Challenge is:

Anything Goes however the DT has been asked to use the Design Sheets.

So pop on over to the blog and have a look around.

We would love to see what you create.

Ingredients

Designer Sheets:  Helga

Patterned Paper:  Kaisercraft

Die:  MFT

Other:  Glass Beads, Glossy Accents

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Floral Spray

Hi Everyone,

I had a lovely day today sharing my passion for colour.

Fingers crossed everyone enjoyed it as much as I did.

For today's inspiration I have used a new stamp from Paper Rose.

Ingredients

Stamp:  Floral Spray

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Thanks Mum

Until next time

 Melissa

xxxxx

Bunny and Butterfly

Hi Everyone,

I have loved this stamp every since it's release.

I was lucky to purchase it at the craft show and couldn't wait to colour it.

I have decided to use it for today's inspiration.

Ingredients

Stamp:  Bunny and Butterfly

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Hero Arts Stamp

Butterflies:  MIC

Other:  Glossy Accents & Glitter

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Amelia Contemplating

Hi Everyone,

It is time for a brand new challenge over on the Digi Choosday Crafty Challenge blog.

This week's challenge is .....

Not a card/Mother's Day

I decided to create a tag for this challenge.

Ingredients

Image:  Amelia Contemplating

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Thanks Mum by Paper Rose

Paper:  Pebbles

Butterflies:  MIC

Flowers:  I am Roses

Ribbon:  Seam Binding

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Hip Hip Hooray

Hi Everyone,

For today's inspiration I have made a shaker card.  I really enjoyed creating this and will definitely be making more in the future.

Ingredient

Stamp:  Hip Hip Hooray

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Cut on the Silhouette Cameo

Background:  MFT Stamp, Embossing and Distress Inks

Gems:  Queen & Co Diamonds

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

TeddyBo

Hi Everyone,

I am back with another TeddyBo Card for you.

This image is from the Bo March Subscription.

Ingredients

Image:  TeddyBo

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Wood Veneer Words

Paper:  Doodlebug

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Fish Trio

Hi Everyone,

Today I would like to wish my amazing Hubby a Very Happy 17th Anniversary.

We have been through so much but I would not have wanted life any other way.

Looking forward to the years ahead.

For today's inspiration I have used new stamps from Paper Rose.

Ingredients:

Stamps:  Fish Trio, Net & Nested Rectangles

Background:  Brusho's

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

TeddyBo

Hi Everyone,

Today was the first day all week where we haven't had rain.

Mind you, I love the rain but it was nice to have a break from it.

For today's inspiration I have used a new image from TeddyBo.

Ingredients

Image:  TeddyBo

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  MIC

Paper:  Kaisercraft

Beads:  Studio Katia

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Hippo Day

Hi Everyone,

For today's inspiration I have used a gorgeous stamp from Paper Rose.

Ingredients

Stamp:  Hippo Day

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Alphabet Die

Background:  Brusho's

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Alien Invasion

Hi Everyone,

I have been playing with my new dies and stamps and must admit, I am having an awesome time.

The card for today's inspiration started on Saturday night with the need to us one of my new dies.  I wanted to put it on a background of Brusho's.

Ingredients

Stamp:  Alien Invasion

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Stamp Set

Background:  Brusho's and Star Stack Die

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Helga Sitting Pretty

Hi Everyone,

It is time for a new challenge over on the Digi Choosday Craft Challenge Blog.

The theme for this week is....

Use lots of Greens

(we are celebrating St Patrick's Day)

Ingredients

Image:  Helga Sitting Pretty

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  MIC

Card:  Doodlebug

Other:  Swarovski Crystal

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Day 13 ..... The Chick and the Bunny, Wobble

Hi Everyone,

Today I am sharing another Stamping Bella stamp (link below).

I love how this stamp can be used for an Easter card, but also for other occasions.

Ingredients:

Stamp:  The Chick and the Bunny, Wobble

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Inky Antics

Die:  MFT

Background:  Schminke Watercolours

Paper:  Doodlebug

Twine:  Stash

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Day 12 ..... Sleepy Bunny, Wobble

Hi Everyone,

I had a wonderful crafty day yesterday.

It started with a Copic Class followed by a craft night with friends.

It was a great day.

For today's inspiration I am sharing a card using an adorable stamp from Stamping Bella (link below).

Ingredients

Stamp:  Sleepy Bunny, Wobble

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Inky Antics

Dies:  MFT

Background:  Distress Inks

Beads:  Studio Katia

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Day 11 ..... Bunny with Carrot

Hi Everyone,

So today is Day 11 of The Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge.

I love that, so far, I have created and shared something each day.

I love the challenge and hope to continue until the end.

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

Ingredients:

Image:  Bunny with Carrot

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  MIC

Dies:  Create a smile and MFT

Splats:  MFT

Beads:  Studio Katia

Other:  Glossy Accents

Until next time

Melissa

Day 10 ..... Precious Moments

Hi Everyone,

Life is just too short.

Remember to tell your Family and Friends that you love them and hold them close.

A neighbour lost their son today and it has hit really hard just how precious life is.

I am thinking of them and my heart is breaking for them.

So for today's inspiration I have used a 'Precious Moments' image.

Ingredients

Image:  Precious Moments

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Kaisercraft and wooden word (stash)

Beads:  Studio Katia

Other:  Glitter Pen (CTMH), Glossy Accents

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Hippo Bird Day

Hi Everyone,

For today's inspiration I thought I would a brand new stamp I bought at the craft show on the weekend.

Ingredients

Stamp:  Hippo Bird Day

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Paper Rose

Dies:  Paper Rose

Sequins:  Pretty Pink Posh

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Day 8 ..... Be your own kind of Beautiful

Hi Everyone,

Today is Day 8 of 'The Daily Marker 30 Challenge'.

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

Ingredients

Image:  Be your own kind of Beautiful

Medium:  Copic Markers

Background:  Schminke Watercolours

Paper:  Doodlebug

Butterflies:  MIC

Enamel Dots:  Doodlebug

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Exciting News ......

Hi Everyone,

I am so excited to announce I have been asked to join the Digi Choosday Craft Challenge Design Team.

This challenge is weekly, so you will see these gorgeous images quite a lot on my blog.

Sooooo........here is my first challenge card.

The theme for this Challenge is:

Ribbon or Lace.

So pop on over to the blog and have a look around.

We would love to see what you create.

 Ingredients
Image:  Maddie give us a twirl
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  MIC
Paper:  Doodlebug
Ribbon:  Green Tara
Embellishments:  Stash

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Day 6 ..... Christmas Bear

Hi Everyone,

Today I am sharing an adorable Stamp from Paper Rose.

This is a new Australian Company which supplies Dies and Stamps.

This Stamp is called 'Christmas Bear', however I have created a non Christmas card with this cutie.

Ingredients

Stamp:  Christmas Bear

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Cut on the Silhouette Cameo

Card:  Doodlebug

Glass Beads:  Studio Katia

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Day 5 ..... TeddyBo 1

Hi Everyone,

Have you heard that TeddyBo Stamps is back!!!

Details can be found on the here.

For today's card I have used the adorable TeddyBo 1.

Ingredients

Image:  TeddyBo 1

Sentiment:  MIC

Card:  Francheville

Enamel Dots:  Doodlebug

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Day 4 ..... Snuggle Bunnies

Hi Everyone,

Back again today with Day 4 of 'The Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge'.

I must admit I have loved creating something everyday.

'Me' time is always good.

Ingredients:

Stamps & Sentiment:  Snuggle Bunnies

Medium:  Copic Markers

Paper & Die:  MFT

Background:  Stencil and Embossing Paste

Ribbon:  Seam binding coloured with Copic Markers

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Day 3 ..... Precious Moments

Hi Everyone,

Today was the perfect weather to stay home and colour.

I absolutely love hearing the rain while I colour.

This is today's card for 'The Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge'.

Image:  Precious Moments

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  MFT (Stamp and Die)

Paper:  Doodlebug

Sequins:  Pretty Pink Posh

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Day 2 ....

Hi Everyone,

It is Day 2 of 'The Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge'.

I have used a digital image for this card.

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Alien Invasion

 Hi Everyone,

Well today is the start of 'The Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge'.

This challenge is colouring each day for the month of March.

I am going to see how I go.

I look forward to sharing my challenge with you each day (hopefully).

Ingredients

Stamps:  Alien Invasion

Background:  Copic Markers

Beads:  Studio Katia

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Balloon Bear

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used the adorable 'Balloon Bear' from Gerda Steiner Designs (link below).

Ingredients

Image:  Balloon Bear

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Mama Elephant & MIC

Other:  Glossy Accents, Glitter

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx