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

Monday, November 25, 2019

Sweetest Pea

Hi Everyone,

I have a little time on the weekend for some colouring so I got out my new Altenew Stamps and Kraft card.


Ingredients
Stamp Set:  Sweetest Peas
Medium:  Copic Markers
(YG67, YG17, YG13, G20, RV17, V05, RV55)
Sentiment:  Computer and foiled in white
Border:  Hand drawn using Copic Multi Liner Pen


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Sunday, November 24, 2019

Lilly the Owl

Hi Everyone,

I have loved this image from Mariola Budeka for ages.  Honestly I just didn't think I could colour it.
I went out to a crafty night on Friday night and it was the first thing I grabbed to colour.
I am glad that I did.


Image:  Lilly the Owl
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E47, E44, E43, E42, C9, C8, C7, B37, B34, B45, E79, E77, E74, E71, E29, E27, E25, E23, R29, R27, R35, Y18, Y15)


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Saturday, November 23, 2019

Doodle Flowers

Hi Everyone,

I had a great time at the Penrith Show last weekend and even. picked up some new Paper Rose Stamps and Dies.  I also picked up a packet of the Inky Antics Paper.
I am sharing a stamp set with you today, the 'Doodle Flowers', I have also used the paper on these cards.



Ingredients
Stamp Set:  #17805 Doodle Flower
Other:  Silver Embossing Powder, Versamark Ink, Black Copic Marker

Method:
  • Cut 'Inky Antics' Paper in half.
  • Randomly stamp Doodle Flowers with Versamark Ink and cover with Silver embossing powder.  Heat set.

  • Colour Background with Black Copic Marker.  You may have to go over this twice.
  • Stamp Sentiment onto Black Cardstock with versa mark ink and embossing using silver embossing powder.  Trim and adhere to card.




Ingredients
Stamp Set:  #17805 Doodle Flower
Other:  Glossy Accents, Clear Micro Beads



Ingredients
Stamp Set:  #17805 Doodle Flower
Medium:  Copic Markers
Other:  Glossy Accents, Swarovski Crystals


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx


Friday, November 22, 2019

Hellebores

Hi Everyone,

With a really hot day yesterday, I thought it best to sit and colour.
I pulled another class out from Mindy Baxter.
Wow, this one certainly did take hours but I am glad I did it.
I love the result, even if one of the markers misbehaved.


Ingredients
Image:  Hellebores
Medium:  Copic Markers
(RV17, V05, RV00, N5, YR12, YR20, YR0000, E99, V06, V01, V0000, YG17, YG13, YG17, G20, G21, C00, N0, N1, N3)


Pop on over to see this class and others that Mindy offers.
They are amazing.
They can be found here.


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Polar

Hi Everyone,

While creating my card for today, the temperature here in Australia is hot (37degrees), so I thought I would cool my mind with 'Polar' from Lili of the Valley (LOTV).


Ingredients
Image:  Polar
Medium:  Copic Markers
(C3, C1, C0, R20)
Background:  Distress Oxide (Salty Ocean), Acrylic Paint
Other:  Glossy Accents, Frosting Powder


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Winter Gnome

Hi Everyone,

I am back again today as I just couldn't wait to show you a card I just finished.

I followed an online tutorial class from Mindy Baxter.
If you haven't checked out her classes, you must.
She does step by step videos on how to create the entire scene and is amazing to watch and follow.
You can check out here classes here.


Ingredients
Image:  Christmas Gnome
Medium:  Copic Markers
(W00, W1, W3, W5, W7, B99, B97, E79, E74, E71, R39, R37, BV000, BV0000, RV34, RV34, RV21, E13, E11, E000, R32, R30, BG07, BG05, B02, B000, Y000, Y17, YR000, N5, N3, N1, N0)
Other:  Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accents


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Santa Clumsy

Hi Everyone,

I have followed another sketch for today and I must admit that I struggled a little with it.  This sketch totally put me out of my comfort zone but I am so glad I stuck with it.


Ingredients
Stamp Set:  Santa Clumsy
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E000, E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, G28, G46, YG25)
Sentiment:  Computer & foiled in white
Background:  Loops of Love, Rose Gold Embossing Powder & Stars
Other:  Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accent


I would like to enter this card into the following challenge:
Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx


Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Happy Pawlidays

Hi Everyone,

I am still loving the sketch challenges so I am here with another one.


Ingredients
Stamp set:  Happy Pawlidays
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E49, E47, E44, E43, E42, R39, R29, R27, R35)
Sentiment:  Included in stamp set
Other:  Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accents


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


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Monday, November 18, 2019

Little Elf Tippi

Hi Everyone,

I just love this image from Mo Manning.
It is so bright and cheery.


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E000, E04, E11, E21, E00, R20, G05, YG07, YG05, R39, R29, R27, R35, Y18, Y15, Y13, BV04, BV13, BV02, B05, B04, B02, RV19, RV66, RV63)
Sentiment:  Included in stamp set
Other:  Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Sunday, November 17, 2019

Seahorse

Hi Everyone,

Just love how fun this image is from Goebie Design.
Always brings a smile to my face.


Ingredients
Image:  Seahorse
Medium:  Copic Markers
(BG49, BG15, BG13, RB19, RV66, RV63, B05, B04, B02)
Sentiment:  Make a Splash
Die: Watercolor Stripes coloured with Distress Oxide
(Salty Ocean, Peacock Feathers & BlueSketch)
Other:  Glass Water Drops


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Saturday, November 16, 2019

Waratah

Hi Everyone,

This day every year is a little sentimental and emotional for me.
29 years ago today I lost my Dad.  There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of him and wish he was still here with us.  Miss and love you Dad xxx

My Dad's favourite flower is the Waratah so that is what I have based today's card on.

The image I have used for this card is from Make it Crafty (link below).
Unfortunately this store is closing down at the end of the month, so if you want this image, pop on over and grab it today.


Ingredients
Image:  Waratah by Make it Crafty
Medium:  Copic Markers
(R39, R29, R27, R35, G46, G94, YG63, G24)
Border:  Hand drawn using Copic Multi Liner Pen
Sentiment:  Love you
Card Base:  Neenah Cardstock, Desert Storm


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Friday, November 15, 2019

Unforgettable

Hi Everyone,

This frog stamp set is so cute and I love that you can create a scene if you want too.  Its all part of the set.


Ingredients
Stamp Set:  Unfrogettable
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  Included in the stamp set
Base Card:  Neenah Desert Storm
Other:  Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents, Googley Eyes


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Snow Cute

Hi Everyone,

It's is spring here in Australia so definitely not 'snow' weather' as it is getting rather warm but I just couldn't resist this gorgeous image from Lili of the Valley (LOTV).


Ingredients
Image:  Snow Cute
Medium:  Copic Markers
(C9, C8, C7, R20, C2, C0)
Sentiment:  Warm & Feathered Hugs
Background:  Distress Oxide
Other:  Glossy Accents, Frosting Powder


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Lovely Florals - Magnolia

Hi Everyone,

Colouring is my go to for relaxing.  I try to pop into my craft room every day even if it is just for 5 minutes.
I hope that my cards inspire you to have a go at colouring or even just bring a smile to your day.


For today's cards I have created 3 cards using the one stamp set from Paper Rose.


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
(BV04, BV13, BV02, G94, YG63, E47, E44, E43, YR04, YR15, C9)
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card
Base Card:  Black Card
Other:  X-Press It Glitter Washi - Silver, Versamark Ink, Wow Silver Embossing Powder

Method:
  • Card: X-Press It Blending Card, 9 x 14cm.  Stamp and embossing Magnolia flowers.  Colour background around flowers with C9 copic Markers.  Then colour flowers.  After you have finished the flowers, recolour the background with C9 again.  Set aside.
  • Card Base: 14 x 1.5cm Black card.  Apply thin strips of thin silver washi tap onto base.
  • Adhere colour card onto base.


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
(BV04, BV13, BV02, G94, YG63, E47, E44, E43, YR04, YR15,)
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card
Base Card:  White Card Stock


Ingredients
Sentiment:  Included in stamp set
Medium:  Copic Markers
(BV04, BV13, BV02, G94, YG63, E47, E44, E43, YR04, YR15,)
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Piggy Pebbles

Hi Everyone,

I was so excited to see that I won the MFT Sketch challenge last week.  Thank you so much.
I love the idea of these challenges, they help me to step outside my comfort zone and  try a different style and layout.

This time I decided to turn the layout around.  I tend to make portrait cards instead of landscape.  But that is the beauty of challenges.  I love that its the way you interpret the sketch and that you can make it your own.


Ingredients
Stamp Set:  Piggy Pebbles
Medium:  Copic Markers
(R01, E11, E00, R20, BV20)
Sentiment:  Included in stamp set
Dies:  Little B Hearts 
Paper:  Pebbles - Be Mine
Hearts:  Corbett Creations


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


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Monday, November 11, 2019

Swept Away

Hi Everyone,

I saw a cute range of mice stamps on Instagram and of course went looking.  Unfortunately they were a deleted line by Kaszazz.
However, lucky for me, a friend was selling hers and of course I jumped at the chance to own them.  They are so cute.
I am sharing on of them today.


Ingredients
Stamp:  5724 Swept away by Kaszazz
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E57, E55, E31, E51, R20, G28, G17, G05)
Other:  Prismacolor pencils


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Sunday, November 10, 2019

Joy to the World

Hi Everyone,

Last weekend at craft camp, I created many card and had a great time.
This card, using another stamp set from Create a Smile Stamps is one of this cards.


ingredients
Stamp Set:  Joy to the World
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  Included in stamp set
Border:  Hand drawn using Copic Multi Liner Pen
Other:  Swarovski Crystals, Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Saturday, November 9, 2019

Lovely Pandas

Hi Everyone,

I love the stamps from Gerda Steiner.


Ingredients
Stamp Set:  Lovely Pandas
Medium:  Copic Markers
(C9, C8, C7, C3, C1, C0, R20, BG49, BG15, BG13, BG32)
Sentiment: Computer & Foiled in white
Other:  Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents, Coloured Gems


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


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Friday, November 8, 2019

Little Mouse Flowers

Hi Everyone,

I am loving colouring on Kraft card at the moment.  I love the soft vintage look it gives.
For today's card I have used an image from Lili of the Valley (LOTV).


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E57, E55, E31, E51, R20, YG63, G21)
Base Card:  Neenah (Desert Storm)
Sentiment:  Computer & foiled in white
Other: Prismacolor pencil (white), Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Washi Tape


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Camellias

Hi Everyone,

For today's inspiration, I have created a 2 cards using the same stamp from Kaszazz.


Ingredients
Stamp: 6171J Camellias by Kaszazz
Medium:  Copic Markers (RV95, V95, V93, V91)
Sentiment:  Computer and foiled in white
Border:  Hand drawn using Copic Multi Liner Pen
Other:  Glossy Accents, Clear Glass Beads



Ingredients
Stamp: 6171J Camellias by Kaszazz
Sentiment:  Computer and foiled in white
Other:  Glossy Accents, Clear Glass Beads


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Flora

Hi Everyone,

From the moment I saw this stamp I just loved it and its potential.
The inspiration from the SSS design team was amazing, so this past weekend, I got colouring and just couldn't stop.
I am going to share 3 cards, each done different ways.
After each card, I will explain the  way I did each one.

The Stamp is 'Flora' from Simon Says Stamp.


Card:  Neenah Desert Storm
Embossing Powder:  Wow Super Fine Silver
Medium:  Copic Markers (RV69, RV66, RV55)
Sentiment:  Printed on Computer, Foiled in white



Card:  X-Press It Blending Card
Embossing Powder:  Wow Super Fine Silver
Medium:  Copic Markers (BG49, BG15, BG13, BG32)
Sentiment:  Make it Crafty Chipboard


Card:  X-Press It Blending Card
Embossing Powder:  Wow Super Fine Silver
Medium:  Copic Markers (BV04, BV13, BV02)
Other:  Posca Paint Pen 0.7 White
Sentiment:  Make it Crafty Chipboard


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx