Little Love

Hi Everyone,

For today's inspiration I thought I would create a tag using a small Gorjuss Stamp.

Ingredients

Stamp:  Little Love

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, BG07, FBG2, BG02, B01, BV04, BV13, BV02, E47, E44, E43)

Sentiment:  Mixed Up Messages

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Ink on 3 Blackout

Until next time

Melissa

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Koala

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I thought I would use an older image from Lili of the Valley (LOTV).

Again, I have used the Ink on 3 Fadeout ink.

Ingredients

Image:  Koala

Medium:  Copic Markers

(YG63, YG17, YG13, E29, E27, E25, E23, W9, W8, W7, W5, W4, W3, W2, W1, W0, R20, 0)

Sentiment:  Computer & Foiled in White

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Ink on 3 Fadeout

Other:  Glossy Accents, Sakura Gelly Roll, Washi Tape

Until next time

Melissa

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Stackable Cuties

Hi Everyone,

A clean and simple card for today using a stamp set from Mama Elephant.

I saw this stamp set used with the no line technique and wanted to give it a go.  I love it.
I really need to step out of my comfort zone and colour other images with no lines.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Stackable Cuties

Medium:  Copic Markers

(N9, N8, N7, N4, N3, N2, N1, N0, R20, 0 E47, E44, E43, YG63, YG17, YG13)

Sentiment:  Mixed Up Messages

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Ink on 3 Fadeout, Catherine Pooler Midnight

Other:  Glossy Accents, Copic Mulitliner Pen, Sakura Gelly Roll

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Little Ladies

Hi Everyone,

Thought I would try to brighten someones day with some Ladybugs from Honey Bee Stamps.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Little Ladies

Medium:  Copic Markers

(N9, N8, N7, R29, N27, R35, YR07, YR04, YR12, B05, B04, B02, G05, FYG2, YG05, Y17, Y18, Y15)

Sentiment:  Computer & Foiled in white

Card:  X-Press It Blending Card, Black Card

Ink:  Ink on 3 Blackout

Other:  Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents

Until next time

Melissa

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Little Leaf

Hi Everyone,

I was out crafting the other night and coloured this image and was thinking it needed a 'Thinking of you' sentiment.

The next morning I woke to hear that a friend was ill and was stuck overseas and could't fly home.  I immediately thought of the card I had coloured the night before and wanted to pop 'Get well soon' onto it and text her a pic.  Which is what I did.

It will now go in the post too her and hopefully be there when she arrives home.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Little Leaf by Gorjuss

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, E47, E44, E43, E42, BG99, BG96, BG93, BG93, YG63, YG17, YG13, N8, N7, N6, E29, E27, E25, E23)

Sentiment:  All Occasions 

Background:  Distress Inks

Die:  Cloud Outlines

Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll, Glossy Accents, Micro Beads

Until next time

Melissa

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Fishes

Hi Everyone,

I have been inspired to get out my Chibi Lights again and use them.  I have some 'power packs' coming from Pear Blossom Press which is going to make the process soooooo much easier but in the mean time I will continue to make them the old fashioned way by packing  the card.

Dawn Lewis will be bringing the Ezlights and Power Packs into Australia.  These are so much easier that Chibi and so exciting.

Anyway onto my card for today.  I have used an older image from Goebie Designs.  I just love these fish.

Ingredients

Image:  FIshes

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E04, E11, E21, E00. E000. R20. RV19. RV17, RV55, YR07, YR04, YR12, B05, B04, B02, G05. FYG2, YG05)

Sentiment:  Script Love Die

Lawn Fawn Push Here Set

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, American Crafts

Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll, Ink on 3 Liquid Pixie Dust, Chibi Lights

Until next time

Melissa

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Ice Fishing Buddies

Hi Everyone,

I was excited to see that I won the last challenge at Di's Digital Stamps.  I won 2 digital stamps of my choice.

These are gorgeous stamps so pop on over the the store and have a look.  I am sure you will find something that you like.

Ingredients

Image:  Ice Fishing Buddies

Medium:  Copic Markers

(B12, B00, B000, B0000, C00, BV000, BV0000, E29, E27, E25, E23, YR04, YR12, N5, N4, N3, N3, N2, N1, N0, C9, C8, C7, C6, C5, C1, C0, W3, W1, W0, R20, 0, G05, FYG2, YG05, B05, B04, B02)

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, American Craft
Paper:  Doodlebug Designs

Other:  Glossy Accents, Sakura Gelly Roll

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

Di's Digi Stamps - Winter and/or Snow Challenge

Until next time

Melissa

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Showered with Love

Hi Everyone,

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

They are so cute, pop on over to the store and have a look.

Ingredients

Image:  Showered with Love

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, E77, E74, E71, E70, E47, E44, E43, E42, E27, E25, E23, N7, N6, N5, N4, RV99, R56, R85, R83, R81, B37, B34, B45, B23, B21, T3, T2, T1, T0)

Sentiment:  Clearly Besotted Message me

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink: Printed on Inkjet Printer, Catherine Pooler Midnight

Paper:  MFT Stripes

Other:  Glossy Accents, Ink on 3 Liquid Pixie Dust

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Caffinated Dino

Hi Everyone,

There are some days were there is not enough coffee and this poor Dino is having one of those days.

I bought this stamp a while ago so thought it needed some ink and colour.  Better late than never I suppose!

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Caffinated Dino

Medium:  Copic Markers

(G05, FYG2, YG05, B06, B05, B04, B02, B01, R20, N5, N4, B000, B0000)

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Dies:  #16548 Stitched Circles

#16575 Stitched Rectangles

Background: Coffee Stain Stamp, Versamark Ink, White Embossing Powder

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, American Crafts

Paper & Enamel Dots:  Doodlebug

Ink:  Ink on 3 Blackout, Catherine Pooler Midnight

Other:  Glossy Accents, Sakura Gelly Roll

Until next time

Melissa

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Tender Tulips - Create a Smile Challenge

Hi Everyone,

It's time for a new challenge over at the Create a Smile Challenge Blog.

We look forward to seeing what you create.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Tender Tulips

Medium:  Copic Markers

(YG67, YG17, YG13M RV19M RV17, RV55M B06, B16, FB2, B24)

Sentiment:  Create a Smile Chipboard, All About You

Ink:  Ink on 3, Blackout, Catherine Pooler, Midnight

Other:  Nuvo Shimmer Pen, German Scrap

Until next time

Melissa

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Turtley Great!

Hi Everyone,

When I create cards I like the stamp/image I am using to be the centre of attention and the main focus.  It is what I always try to achieve.  My cards may come across as Clean and Simple but a lot of thought and time has gone into each and every one of them.

I am also going to try and give you as much information as I possibly can in these blog posts.  If you have any questions, please ask.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Turtley Great!

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E33, E31, E30, E87, YG95, YG93, YG91, N7, N6, N5)

Sentiment:  Included in Stamp Set

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Ink on 3 Blackout, Catherine Pooler Midnight

Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll, Googly Eye, Glue

I would like to enter this card into the following challenge:
Gerda Steiner - Share your Design

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Friends

Hi Everyone,

School holidays are almost over but I have taken the opportunity on the quiet days to get some colouring done.

Honestly my kids would rather spend their holidays at home that doing things when it is hot and busy.  Suits me, lol.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Friends

Medium:  Copic Markers

(T8, T7, T6, T5, T4, T3, T2, T1, R20, 0, B16, FB2, B24, B21, YR12)

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Ink on 3 Blackout, Ink on 3 Fadeout, Catherine Pooler Midnight

Other:  Copic Mulitliner Pen

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Lovely Florals - Magnolia

Hi Everyone,

Back with another card using stamps and dies from Paper Rose.

These are older ones but still have many uses.

Ingredients

Stamp set:  #18186 Lovely Florals - Magnolia

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E47, E44, E43, BG49, BG15, BG13, BG32, YR12, Y35, YR31)

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Die:  #16967 Quatrefoil Background 1

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, American Crafts turquoise 

Ink:  Ink on 3 Blackout

Other:  Ink on 3 Liquid Pixie Dust

Method:

• Stamp Magnolia with black ink onto X-Press It Blending Card, colour with Copic Markers. Fussy Cut leaving a small white border.  Set aside.
• Base Card:  Cut Quatrefoil layer 1 from white card and adhere to another piece of white card leaving a small white border.  Layer this onto a piece of turquoise card.
• Stamp sentiment onto a piece of white card using black ink.  Trim and adhere to turquoise card.  Adhere to card base using foam tape.
• Adhere coloured image to card base using foam tape.
• Apply Liquid Pixie Dust to petals of flower.  Allow to dry.

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Little Bear Standing

Hi Everyone,

I was fortunate to get the bear stamps from Kaszazz from a friend just after they discontinued them.  It was a chance conversation I had at a retreat.  I am so grateful.

I just adore them.

Ingredients

Stamp:  Little Bear Standing

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E47, E44, E43, E42, E41, E40, R20, 0)

Sentiment:  Tiny Words

Card Stock:  Neenah, Desert Storm

Ink:  Ink on 3 Blackout, Catherine Pooler Midnight

Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Fluffy Bear Balloon

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an older image from CC Designs.

Ingredients

Image:  Fluffy Bear Balloon

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E47, E44, E43, E42, E41, R20, 0, BG49, BG15, BG13, BG32, BV04, BV13, BV02

Sentiment:  Stampin' Up Wood Veneer

Other:  Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accents, Sakura Gelly Roll

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Bunnies Sweetheart

Hi Everyone,

It isn't long now before Lili of the Valley (LOTV) release new images.

For today's card I am sharing one of these images with you.

Ingredients

Image:  Bunnies Sweetheart

Medium:  Copic Markers

(W5, W4, MW3, W2, W1, C5, C4, C3, C2, C2, R20, 0, YR12, YG63, YG17, YG13, RV19, RV17, RV55, B04, B02, BV13, BV02, B000)

Sentiment:  MFT Simple Love You

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accents, Sakura Gelly Roll.

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Bee Mine

Hi Everyone,

I had a day in my craft room yesterday.  It was nice just to sit and create.

I love this image from Mo Manning, so decided to print her out and give her colour.

Ingredients

Image:  Bee Mine

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, E47, E44, E43, RV19, RV17, RV55, RV63, N8, N7, N6, N5)

Paper:  MFT Striped

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll, Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accents

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Koality

Hi Everyone,

With the bushfire crisis here in Australia, a lot of the wildlife is suffering, especially the Koala's.  They are not fast enough to out run the flames.

It is so sad to see them suffering.

I just love this Koala stamp from Tracey Hey.  As a tribute to our wildlife, I decided to create this card.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Koality

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E29, E27, E25, E23, G94, YG63, G21, N5, N4, N3, N2, N1, R20)

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Bunny Flower Basket - Sneak Peek

Hi Everyone,

Lili of the Valley will be release some new images at the end of this week, and let me tell you.....they are gorgeous.

So for today's card I thought I would share one with you.

Ingredients

Image:  Bunny Flower Basket

Medium:  Copic Markers

(T5, T4, T3, T2, T1, T0, R20, BG15, BG13, RV19, RB17, RV55, BV13, BV02, YR12, G94, YG63, G21, G20)

Other:  Nuvo Shimmer Pen,  Glossy Accents

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Thanks a Bunch

Hi Everyone,

I am super excited to be back designing for Paper Rose in 2020.  It's a great Australian Company with many different Stamps and Dies.  Pop on over and have a look.  You won't be disappointed.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  #18075 Thanks a Bunch

Medium:  Copic Markers

(G94, YG63, G21, G20, R81, V01, V000, E43, BV29, BV25, BV23, R39, R29, R27, R35, C6, C5)

Sentiment:  #17472 Thanks Layered & also included in stamp set

Dies: #18412 Stitched Tags

#18409 Stitched Tabs

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card & American Crafts, Crimson

Ink:  Gina K Amalgam

Method:

• Stamp 'Thanks a Bunch' using Amalgam ink onto X-Press It Blending Card.
• Colour image using Copic Markers (I have listed the markers I have used above).
• Cut Image using larges Stitched Tag die.  Layer this onto Crimson Card and cut leaving a thin edge.  Adhere.
• Cut 'Tab' from Crimson card & adhere to tag.
• Cut 'Thanks' from Crimson card and adhere to tag using glue.
• Stamp 'a bunch' onto tag using black ink.

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Owl rather be with you

Hi Everyone,

I went to a craft day today, it was nice to sit and colour.

I got a lot coloured which was great.

This is a card I finished while there.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Owl rather be with you

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E47, E44, E42, R20, E77, E74, E71, E29, E27L E25, E23, G94, YG63, G21)

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Die:  Stitched Circles

Background:  Distress Oxide Ink (Salty Ocean, Blueprint Sketch)

Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Daisy Bear

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Di's Digi Stamps.

Ingredients

Image:  Daisy Bear

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E47, E44, E43, E42, E41, R20, 0, YG67, YG17, YG13, YR12, Y35, YR31, RV19, RV17, T=RV55, BV08, BV04, BV13, BV02, BG07, FBG2, BG02, B01, BG49, BG15, BG13)

Sentiment:  Birthday Builder

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents, Clear Glass Beads, Sakura Gelly Roll

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

Di's Digi Stamps - Celebrations

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Rabbit with Daisy

Hi Everyone,

For today's inspiration I am sharing a card using an image from Lili of the Valley (LOTV).

Ingredients

Image:  Rabbit with Daisy

Medium:  Copic Markers

(T5, T4, T3, T2, T2, T0,R0, 0, YG67, YG17, YG13, Y35, YR31, B45, B23, B21, RV17, RV55)

Sentiment:  Computer & foiled in white

Card stock:  Neeah, Desert Storm

Other:  Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents, Clear Glass Beads

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Baby Panda

Hi Everyone,

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

Ingredients

Image:  Baby Panda

Medium:  Copic Markers

(C8, C7, C6, C5, C4, C3, R20, 0, YG67, Y17, Y13)

Sentiment:  Make it Crafty Chipboard, Computer & Foiled in White

Other:  Nuvo Shimmer Pen

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Bear Mail

Hi Everyone,

I am so excited to share that I have been invited to join the Create a Smile Challenge Team for the next 6 months.  This is something I have wanted to achieve for quite a while and am honoured to be part of this amazing team and Company.

This fortnights challenge is a sketch challenge.  I hope you will all take part.

I have used the 'Bear Mail' stamp set for my card.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Bear Mail

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E47, E44, E43, E42, R20, R39, R29, R27, R35, BG49, BG15, BG13, BG32)

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Other:  Post

This is the sketch which I followed:

Until next time

Melissa

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