Monday, December 30, 2019

Chicken Scratch

Hi Everyone,

More colouring time yesterday so I created this tag.  I love how it turned out.
I have used stamps from Gerda Steiner Designs.


Ingredients
Stamp Set:  Chicken Scratch
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E11, R01, E00, E000, R20, C6, C5, C4, C3, C2, C2, C00, R35, YR07, YR04)
Sentiment:  Computer
Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll Pen


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Sunday, December 29, 2019

Wild Piglet

Hi Everyone,

It is rather warm here in Australia and very smokey where I am.  The perfect weather to stay inside and colour.  Any excuse really!

For today's card I have used an image from Star Jam Lines.


Ingredients
Image:  Wild Piglet
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E11, R01, E00, E000, R20, 0, C7, C6, C5, E44, E43, E42, YG67, YG63, YG61, Y17, Y35, YR31, B05, B02, B01, R85, R83, RV32, BV04, BV13, BV02)
Sentiment:  Tracey Hey
Border:  Hand drawn using Copic Multi Liner Pen
Other:  Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Mouse with Daisy

Hi Everyone,

I hope you have all recovered from Christmas and had a lovely time with loved ones.

For today's card I have used an image from Lili of the Valley (LOTV)


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E47, E44, E43, E42, R20, YG67, YG17, YG13, R56, R85, R83, R81, YG67, YG63, YG61, E74, E71, BG15, BG13, BG32, BV13, BV02)
Sentiment:  Tracey Hey
Card Stock:  Neenah, Desert Storm
Other:  Glossy Accents, Nuvo Shimmer Pen


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Santas Buddy

Hi Everyone,

I know its late but I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.
I hope you have had a great day.


Ingredients
Image:  Santas Buddy
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E000, E04, E11, E21, E00, R20, W3, W1, W0, E49, E47, E44, E43, E42, E41, R39. R29, R27, R35, C9, C8, C7, Y17, Y38, YR31, C2, C0)
Sentiment:  Make it Crafty Chipboard
(Coloured with Copic Markers, R29, R27, R35, N9)
Other:  Glossy Accents, Glitter

I would like to enter this card into the current Di's Digi Stamp Challenge.

Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Winter Nights

Hi Everyone,

Back today with a card.  This image just needed to be put on a card not a tag.
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas xx
I would like to take this opportunity to Thank you all for following me on my colouring journey.  I hope I have inspired you xx


Ingredients
Image:  Winter Nights
Medium:  Copic Markers
(C5, C3, C2, C1, C0, R20, C9,C7, C6, C5, E44, E43, E42, R39, R29, G05, FYG2, YG06, BG49, BG15, BG13, BG32, B12, B00, B000, YR07, YR04, YR15)
Sentiment:  Make it Crafty Chipboard & Mama Elephant Stamp
Background:  Copic Markers
(B99, B97, B95, B93, B91, B000, B000)
Other:  White Gel Pen, Glossy Accents, Glitter

I would like to enter this card into the current Di's Digi stamp Challenge.

Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Monday, December 23, 2019

Christmas sELFies

Hi Everyone,

For today I am sharing another tag.  I am really enjoying creating these.


Ingredients
Stamp Set:  Christmas sELFies
Medium:  Copic Markers
(C1, C00, R20, R39, R29, R27, R35, G05, FYG2, YG05, B05, B04, B02, BV04, BV13, BV02, B99, B97)
Sentiment:  Included in stamp set
Other:  Glossy Accents, Glitter


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Sunday, December 22, 2019

Grinch

Hi Everyone,

I missed a post yesterday due to the fire conditions.  We were very lucky that the wind changed the fire direction leaving us safe for now.  Unfortunately that means that another area was hit.  Thinking of them xx
This means that the fire will still impact us at some stage but they say we are safe for another week, until next weekend.  We will still be ready.

For today, I got back into my craft room and had a creative day.  It felt great.


Ingredients
Image:  Grinch
Medium:  Copic Markers
(G05, FYG2, YG05, YG03, R20, R39, R29, R27, R35)
Other:  Glossy Accents, Glitter


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Friday, December 20, 2019

James, Pile of Presents

Hi Everyone,

Having a relaxing day as it is calm outside.  Tomorrow is going to be a hard day with bushfires expected and high winds.  But today is calm and I am thankful for that.

Today I am sharing another tag.


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E49, E47, E44, E43, E42, R20, G05, FYG2, YG05, C1, C0, C00)
Sentiment:  Make it Crafty Chipboard
Other:  Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents, Glitter


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Candy Cane Bear

Hi Everyone,

I am a little late with this post.
We have been busy getting our property bushfire ready for this 'monster' fire.
It is called the Gosper Mega Fire.  It has burnt 418,000 hectares so far.
Apparently it is just a matter time before it reaches us.
However, we are totally ready and calm.

I did get some colour time today which I am very grateful for.
I am trying too keep things as calm as possible for the boys.


Ingredients
Image:  Candy Cane Bear
Medium:  Copic Markers
(W3, W1, W0, W00, R29, R27, R35, W9, W8, R20, 0)
Sentiment:  Make it Crafty Chipboard & Vinyl cut on Silhouette Cameo
Other:  Glossy Accents


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx


Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Reindeer and a Tree

Hi Everyone,

Thought I would share another tag with you today.
Love that they are quick to make but also will build up my stash at the same time.


Ingredients
Stamp Set:  Reindeer & a Tree
Medium:  Copic Markers
9E40, E47, E44, E43, E42, R29, R27, R35, R20)
Sentiment:  Computer & foiled in white
Dies:  MFT & Paper Rose
Heart:  Studio Calico
Other:  Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents, Seam Binding


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

Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Sunday, December 15, 2019

Autumn Fox

Hi Everyone,

I have so many cards stock piled that I think it is time for another donation to the hospital.
So for today's inspiration I thought I would create a tag.
I know they are Autumn Leaves with the Fox, but I just wanted to brighten it up with green leaves.


Ingredients
Image:  Autumn Fox
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E79, E19, E17, E15, E13, E11, R20, YG67, YG17, YG13, T5, T3, T1)
Sentiment:  Alphabet Die,  Computer & Foiled
Other:  Silk Ribbon


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Friday, December 13, 2019

Sentiments

Hi Everyone,

Well after almost 3 years I have decided to step down from designing for Paper Rose.
I have loved worked working with the stamps and dies and thank Leanne for this amazing opportunity.
Thank you to everyone for all your support over this time.  I have loved inspiring you all.
For my last cards I am featuring the 'Sentiments 1' stamp set.

Ingredients
Stamp Set:  #17901 Sentiments 1
Border:  Hand drawn using Copic Multi Liner Pen

Method
  • Stamp Soldier image onto X-Press It Blending card, Colour with copic Markers.  Fussy cut and set aside.
  • Base card:  White card 14 x10cm. Stamp Sentiment with black ink.  Draw border using Copic Multi Liner Pen.
  • Adhere coloured image to base card.


Ingredients
Stamp Set:  #17901 Sentiments 1
Border:  Hand drawn using Copic Multi Liner Pen
Other:  Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accents

Ingredients
Stamp Set:  #17901 Sentiments 1
Border:  Hand drawn using Copic Multi Liner Pen
Other:  Glossy Accents


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Thursday, December 12, 2019

James, Christmas Tree

Hi Everyone,

I just love 'James' the Bear from Lili of the Valley (LOTV).
He is super cute, especially at Christmas.


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E46, E44, E43, E42, E41, R20, YG67, YG17, YG13, R39, R29, R27, R35, Y19, Y18, Y18, Y13, B05, B04, B02, E31, E30)
Sentiment:  Make it Crafty Chipboard
Background:  Copic Markers
(B12, B00, B000, B0000)
Other:  Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accents, Glitter, Frosting Powder, Posca


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx


Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Fluffy Tail

Hi Everyone,

Lately I have been doubting my 'colouring' so yesterday afternoon I thought I would try and colour my way out of it!  Honestly I think it is good for me to colour some images that 'challenge' me.
I think it might be working.


Ingredients
Image:  Fluffy Tail
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E47, E19, E17, E15, E13, E11, E00, C8, C7, C6, YG67, YG17, YG13, E29, E27, E25, E23, B45, 0, B12, B00, B000)
Card:  X-Press It Blending Card
Base Card:  Kraft Card


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Monday, December 9, 2019

Christmas Deer

Hi Everyone,

I just couldn't resist this gorgeous reindeer from Star Jam Lines.


Ingredients
Image:  Christmas Deer
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  Make it Crafty Chipboard, Computer & foiled in white
Other:  Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents. White Posca Pen


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Sunday, December 8, 2019

Flying Gnomes

Hi Everyone,

Spreading some Christmas cheer with you today using this sweet Gnome image from Star Jam Lines.


Ingredients
Image:  Flying Gnome
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E000, E04, E11, E21, E00, R20, R39, R29, R27, R35, C3, C1, C0, C9, C8, C7, C6, C5, B05. FYG2, YG05)
Border:  Hand drawn using Copic Multi Liner Pen
Other:  Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents, White Posca Pen


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Friday, December 6, 2019

Garden Party

Hi Everyone,

I just love Gnomes so couldn't resist this image from Sheep Ski Designs.
It took me a while to pluck up the courage to colour it but I finally did it.
I need to believe in myself again.


Ingredients
Image:  Garden Party
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E000, E11, E00, R20, W5, W3, W1, B06, B05, B04, B02, B00, G05, FYG2, YG05, C9, C8, C7, C6,R32, R30)
Sentiment:  Computer & foiled in white
Other:  Embossing folder, Twine


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Star Gazing

Hi Everyone,

Mindy Baxter released her December class on Monday (my time) and I jumped straight too it.  It is colouring the Northern Lights using a LOTV (Lili of the Valley) image.
I just couldn't resist it.
I coloured it straight away.
The class can be found here.


Ingredients
Image:  Star Gazing
Medium:  Copic Markers
Other:  White Gel Pen
Star:  Corbett Creations (FB)



Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx


Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Sweetest Peas

Hi Everyone,

Over the weekend I popped into my craft room to clean up, well that did happen but I also got a little colouring done, just because I could.
I just love colouring on Kraft card lately.


Ingredients
Stamp Set:  Sweetest Peas
Medium:  Copic Markers
(YG67, YG63, YG61, BV08, BV04, BV13, BV02)
Sentiment:  Included in stamp set
Cardstock:  Neenah, Desert Storm
Other:  Nuvo Shimmer Pen


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Happy Pawlidays

Hi Everyone,

Today's card is based on a sketch challenge by MFT Stamps.


Ingredients
Stamp Set:  Happy Pawlidays
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  Printed on Computer & Foiled in White


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


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Monday, December 2, 2019

Merry Little Christmas Ornaments

Hi Everyone,

For today's cards I have featured a stamp set from Paper Rose.
Today was the first day using the new blending brushes from Paper Rose.  They are amazing and make the blending sooooooo much easier.


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E000, E11, E21, E00, R20, E47, E44, E43, R39, R27, R35, C9, C8, C7, C5, Y18, Y15)
Sentiment:  Included in stamp set and also die #16883 Merry Christmas Small
Background:  Stencil #18391 Hud, Candied Apple Distress Oxide & #18454 Blending Brush
Cardstock:  X-Press It Blending Card & White Card Stock

Method
  • Onto Xpress It Blending Card, Stamp Soldier stamp and colour with Copic Markers (Colours used are listed above).  Fussy Cut and set aside.
  • Base card:  White Card stock 14x9.5cm.  Lay stencil over the top right hand corner of the Base card and light colour using the distress oxide ink and blending brush.  Apply colour until happy.
  • Stamp sentiment using black ink onto the Base card.
  • Adhere soldier image to Base card using foam tape.
  • cute 2 x 'Christmas' words from white card stock.  Adhere first on to base card, the second, colour with distress oxide ink then adhere to base card.



Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
(B05, B04, B02, B05, YG07, YG05, YR04, YR15)
Sentiment:  Included in stamp set
Stencil:  #18123. Halftone
Other:  Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accents,  Texture Paste
Cardstock:  X-Press It Blending Card


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
(C1, C00, C9, C8, C7, C5, E49, E47, E44, RV17, RV66, RV63)
Sentiment:  Included in stamp set
Other:  Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accents,  Texture Paste
Cardstock:  X-Press It Blending Card


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Sunday, December 1, 2019

Hello Friend Turtle

Hi Everyone,

I have loved this class by Mindy Baxter for a while now and finally got the guts to sit down and do it.  And yes, I loved it.  It was so easy to follow.
Mindy's classes can be found here.


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
Background:  Copic Markers


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


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Saturday, November 30, 2019

Santa Clumsy

Hi Everyone,

Its getting so much closer to Christmas and I love how fun of this stamp set from Create a Smile Stamps.


Ingredients
Stamp Set:  Santa Clumsy
Medium:  Copic Markers
(R39, R29, R27, R35, C6, C5, C4, Y38)
Sentiment:  Included in stamp set
Background:  Included in stamp set
Border:  Hand drawn with Copic Multi Liner Pen
Other:  Glossy Accents, Glitter, Silver Embossing Powder


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx


Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Unfrogettable

Hi Everyone,

I feel so honoured to be asked to take part in this fortnights Sketch Challenge over at the Create a Smile Blog.


Ingredients
Stamp Set:  Unfrogettable
Medium:  Copic Markers
(G05, YG07, YG05, YG03, R20, R39, R29, R27, R35, B04, B02, B01, B00, B000, B0000, BG13, B05, BV13, RV17, Y18)
Sentiment:  Included in stamp set
Other:  Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accents, Butterflies


Here is a link to the Challenge.


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

James little star

Hi Everyone,

I missed colouring yesterday.  I took some 'me' time and went to get my hair done.
It was a relaxing day.

So today I am back with a card using an image from Lili of the Valley (LOTV).


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E47, E44, E43, E42, R20, Y18, Y15, Y13, R39, R29, R27, R35)
Sentiment:  Holiday Messages
Other:  Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accents, Glitter


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx