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

Dies:  Stitched Tags & Tabs

Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll Pen

Until next time

Melissa

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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

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

Image:  Mouse with Daisy

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

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

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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

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

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)

Dies:  Stitched Tags & Tabs

Other:  Glossy Accents, Glitter

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

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

Image:  James, Pile of Presents

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E49, E47, E44, E43, E42, R20, G05, FYG2, YG05, C1, C0, C00)

Sentiment:  Make it Crafty Chipboard

Dies:  Stitched Tags and Tabs

Other:  Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents, Glitter

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

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

Dies:  Stitched Tags & Stitched Tabs

Other:  Glossy Accents

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

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:

Gerda Steiner - Share your designs, December 2019

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

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

Tag Die:  Stitched Tags & Stitched Tab Set

Other:  Silk Ribbon

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

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

#18345 Merry Little Christmas Ornaments

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

#18345 Merry Little Christmas Ornaments

Border:  Hand drawn using Copic Multi Liner Pen

Other:  Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accents

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  #17901 Sentiments 1

#17790 Christmas Poinsettia

Border:  Hand drawn using Copic Multi Liner Pen

Other:  Glossy Accents

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

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

Image:  James, Christmas Tree

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Die:  Mesmerizing Mandala

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

MFT Sketch Challenge #465

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

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

Stamp Set: #18345 Merry Little Christmas Ornaments

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

Stamp Set: #18345 Merry Little Christmas Ornaments

Medium:  Copic Markers

(B05, B04, B02, B05, YG07, YG05, YR04, YR15)

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Die:  #17850 Australian Stitched Rectangles

Stencil:  #18123. Halftone

Other:  Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accents,  Texture Paste

Cardstock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ingredients

Stamp Set: #18345 Merry Little Christmas Ornaments

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

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

Image:  Hello Friend Turtle

Medium:  Copic Markers

Background:  Copic Markers

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

Gerda Steiner Challenge - Share your Designs

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

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

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

Die:  Stacked Pierced Ovals

Other:  Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accents, Butterflies

Here is a link to the Challenge.

Create a Smile 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

Image:  James little star

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