Lucky Mouse

Hi Everyone,

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

It was fun colouring this onto Kraft card.  I love the effect it gives, kind of a vintage look especially with copics.

Ingredients

Image:  Lucky Mouse

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Printed from Computer & foiled in white

Other:  Glossy Accents, Nuvo Shimmer Pen

Until next time

Melissa

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Snowman Collection - Mouse

Hi Everyone,

For today's cards I have used an image from Mariola Budeka.

Image:  Snowman Collection - Mouse

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Printed on the Computer

Other:  Glossy Accents, Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Glitter

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Christmas sELFies

Hi Everyone,

Sorry I have been a little quiet.

I have been a little sore and tired from my recent surgery so need some 'Me' time.

But hopefully I am back now.

I had some time to colour this morning so used a new stamp from MFT stamps.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Christmas sELFies

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Other:  Novo Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents, Googley Eyes

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

MFT Wednesday Sketch 460 Challenge

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Lovely Florals - Magnolia

Hi Everyone,

For today's inspiration I have created cards using stamps and dies from Paper Rose.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  #18186 Lovely Florals - Magnolia

Dies: #16575 Stitched Rectangles

#17454 Celebrate Layered

Method:

• Onto Copic Xpress It Blending Card, Stamp Magnolia Stamp.  Colour with Copic Markers
• Cut using largest Stitched Rectangle Die
• Cut 'Celebrate' word 3 times and layer onto card.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  #18186 Lovely Florals - Magnolia

Dies: #16913 Oval Frames Stitched

Other: Swarovski Crystals

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  #18186 Lovely Florals - Magnolia

#17985 Beautiful Words

Dies: #17451 Beautiful Layered

#18111 Comic Strip Frame

Other:  Vellum, Sparkle Spray

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Yeti set go

Hi Everyone,

Love this fun stamp set from Hello Sweetums.

Ingredients

Stamp set:  Yeti set go

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Die: Water Waves

Background:  Copic Various Ink

Other: Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Beast Feast

Hi Everyone,

For today's cards I thought I would do something a little different and step out of my comfort zone.

I have used a challenge from Create a Smile Stamps but have only used the colour inspiration of blue and orange.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Beast Feast

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Border:  Hand drawn

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

Create a Smile Stamps - Mood Board Challenge

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Reindeer Farts

Hi Everyone,

I just couldn't resist this image when I saw it.

Living with 3 males in my home, 'fart' humour is certainly a daily occurrence.

I hope it brings a smile to your day!

Image:  Reindeer Farts

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Included with image

Snowflake:  Make it Crafty Chipboard

Other:  Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Watch the Birdie

Hi Everyone,

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

Ingredients

Image:  Watch the Birdie

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  MFT

Other:  Film Strip

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Be Fierce

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used stamps from Tracey Hey.

The background has been created using a Copic Marker and an Acrylic Block, with Heat Embossing over the top.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Be Fierce

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Computer & Foiled in White

Background:  Copic Marker, Acrylic Block & White Embossed stamp (Create Art Stamp Set) onto Xpress It Ink Jet Film.

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Snail Mail

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used a stamp from Hello Sweetums.

The background has been created using a Copic Marker and an Acrylic Block.

It is so much fun and so easy.

Ingredients

Stamp:  Snail Mail

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Dymo

Background:  Copic Marker and Acrylic Block

Other:  Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

To the top

Hi Everyone,

It's release day over at Lili of the Valley (Lotv).

There are 4 sweet vintage boys for you in this release.  Pop by the store and check them out.

For my card I have used 'To the top'.

Ingredients

Image:  To the top

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  TH Stickers

Other:  Hessian, Skeleton Leaves, Twine

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Star Texture

Hi Everyone,

For today's cards I have featured a die from Paper Rose.

Ingredients

Die: #18159 Star Texture

#17238 Merry Christmas to you

#16575 Stitched Rectangles

Other:  White card stock, Glitter, Double Sided Adhesive Paper

Method

• From a piece of white card, cut the base card using the largest rectangle die.
• Apply a piece of double sided adhesive to a piece of white card.  Apply glitter to adhesive.  set aside.
• Apply a piece of double sided adhesive paper to another piece of white card. Using the second largest die, cut from this piece of card.  Cut the 'Star Texture die' from the middle of this card.  Adhere outside piece to the glittered card.  Adhere the main 'star' piece back into the base card.  the only pieces you will not use are the small stars.
• From another piece of white card, cut the 'Merry Christmas' die 3 times.  Adhere them together and adhere to base card.

 Ingredients

Die: #18159 Star Texture

#18162 Stars Word

#16575 Stitched Rectangles

Other:  White card stock, Glitter, Double Sided Adhesive Paper

Other 

Sentiment: Computer & Foiled in white.

Ingredients

Die: #18159 Star Texture

#17238 Merry Christmas to you

#16575 Stitched Rectangles

Sentiment: #18183 Lovely Florals Blossoms

Other:  White card stock, Yupo Paper, Copic Various Ink

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Star Gazing

Hi Everyone,

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

Ingredients

Image:  Star Gazing

Medium:  Copic Markers

Background:  Copic Markers

Die:  Mama Elephant

Star:  Corbett Creations (Facebook)

Other:  Glossy Accents, Glitter

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Starry Penguin

Hi Everyone,

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

Ingredients

Image:  Starry Penguin

Medium:  Copic Markers

Background:  Distress Oxide Ink

Stars:  Make it Crafty Chipboard & Corbetts Creations

Other:  Glossy Accents, Glitter

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Lovely Florals - Blossoms

Hi Everyone,

For today's cards I have used stamps and dies from Paper Rose.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  #18183 Lovely Florals - Blossoms

Die: #17778  Card Creator 2

Sentiments:  #18186 Lovely Florals - Magnolia

Other:  Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents, Clear Microbeads

Method:

• Card Base: 14x10cm Kraft Card
• From white card, cut 3 'Card Creator 2' die pieces, stick together and  adhere to base card.
• Stamp Lovely Florals-Blossoms onto Xpress It Blending Card, Colour using copic markers.  Fussy cut and adhere to base card.  Apply Nuvo Shimmer pen to flowers.
• Apply Glossy Accents an Clear Microbeads to centres of flowers.  Allow to dry.
• Stamp sentiments and cut to size.  Adhere to base card.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  #18183 Lovely Florals - Blossoms

Other:  Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents, Clear Microbeads

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  #18183 Lovely Florals - Blossoms

Die: #17415 Circle with Lines

Sentiments:  Included in stamp set

Other:  Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents, Clear Microbeads

Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx