Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Raccoon Love Letter

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Paper Nest Dolls.


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
(T10, T9, T8, T7, T6, T3, T2, R39, R29, R27, R35, R43, RV13, RV21)
Sentiment:  Computer
Die: MFT
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card
Paper:  MFT
Other:  Ink on 3 Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accents, Sakura Gelly Roll


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Monday, March 30, 2020

Sending Wishes

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Mo Manning.
I know it is a Christmas image, but I thought I would use it to send wishes to everyone.


Ingredients
Image:  Warm Christmas
Medium: Copic Markers
(E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, E47, E44, E43, R08, R24, R14, R43, RV13, RV21, YR04, YR12, YR21, YG63, YG17, YG13)
Sentiment: Computer
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card
Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll, Ink on 3 Liquid Pixie Dust


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Sunday, March 29, 2020

Piglet holding big flower

Hi Everyone,

It is my mission/purpose to brighten peoples days while they are in isolation.  Well try too anyway.

So for today's card I have used an image from Lee Holland.


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E11, R01, E00, E000, R20, 0, YG63, YG17, YG13, BG07, FBG2, BG02, B01)
Sentiment:  Computer
Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll, Glossy Accents, Clear Micro Beads


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Saturday, March 28, 2020

Hey Beautiful - Poppy

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used part of an image from Graciellie Design.



Ingredients:  Hey Beautiful - Poppy
Medium:  Copic Markers
(R08, R24, R14, R43, RV13, RV21, W8, W7, W6)
Sentiment:  Simon Says Stamp
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card
Ink:  Catherine Pooler Midnight
Other:  Glossy Accents, Sakura Gelly Roll


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Friday, March 27, 2020

Coffeesaurus

Hi Everyone,

Sorry I didn't get to post anything yesterday. We had a huge day with home schooling.  My youngest was struggling a lot with his maths so I spent the day with him and we worked through it.  It was a huge achievement at the end of the day when he did his test online and got 100%.  I am so proud of him.
The struggle was so worth it.

So this morning while he was doing his science, I snuck into my craft room and got a card made, shhhhhh it's our secret! lol.


Ingredients
Image:  Coffeesaurus
Medium:  Copic Markers
(G06, FYG2, YG07, YG05, R20, B28, B26, FB2, R29, R27, YR07, YR04, YR15)
Sentiment:  Computer
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card
Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll


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


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Hippo with Birdie

Hi Everyone,

It is certainly strange times here.
We are officially in lock down due to the CoronaVirus and can only go out for the essentials.
The boys are home from school but they have set 'Distance Learning' up.  This is working well so far and they are getting their work done rather quickly so they can do their own thing.  Thats got to be a good thing.
I hope you all keep safe and well in this time.


I thought I would send a 'Paper Hug' to all those that need it at the moment.
This is using an image from Paper Nest Dolls.


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
(N5-N0, R20, 0, B28, B26, FB2, R29, R27, R35)
Sentiment:  Computer generated
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Coffee Mouse

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Gerda Steiner Designs.
I have printed this to colour it as 'no lines'.
I love this technique and the way it turns out.


Ingredients
Image:  Coffee Mouse
Medium:  Copic Markers
(C6, C5, C4, C3, C2, C1, C0, R20, 0, B28, B26, FB2, R29, R27, R35, E35, E34)
Sentiment:  Included with image
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card
Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll


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

Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Monday, March 23, 2020

Easter Egg Hop - New Release

Hi Everyone,

This afternoon I am showing another new image from Lili of the Valley (LOTV).
This is such a great release for Easter.


Ingredients
Image:  Easter Egg Hop
Medium:  Copic Markers
(N6, N5, N4, N3, N2, N1, N0, R20, 0, YR07, YR04, YR15, RV09, RV25, RV06, BV04, BV13, BV02, BG49, BG15, BG13, BG32, B28, B26, FB2, Y35, Y18, Y15)
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Neenah Desert Storm
Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll, glossy Accents, Cotton


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

You quack me up

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an older image from Sassy Cheryl Stamps.
Unfortunately this image is no longer available.


Ingredients
Image:  You quack me up
Medium:  Copic Markers
(YR07, YR04, YR15, YR12, Y38, Y18, Y15, Y13, R20, 0)
Sentiment:  Included with Image
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card
Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Chicks Juggling - Sneak Peek

Hi Everyone,

I have come back this afternoon with another sneak peek of the new release due tomorrow (UK time) from Lili of the Valley (LOTV).


Ingredients
Image:  Chicks Juggling
Medium:  Copic Markers
(Y35, Y18, Y15, Y13, R20, B28, B26, FB2, RV09, RV25, RV06, G05. YG07, YG05, BV04, BV13, BV02)
Paper:  MFT
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card
Other:  Glossy Accents, Sakura Gelly Roll


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Daisy Days

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I am using Stamps and Dies from Paper Rose.


Ingredients
Stamp Set:  #18490 Daisy Days
Medium:  Copic Markers
(B79, B66, V09, V06, V05, V04, V01, V000, YG63, YG17, YG13)
Cardstock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Neenah Desert Storm
Ink:  Ink on 3 Blackout
Other:  Glossy Accents, Clear Micro Beads

Method
  • Stamp 'Daisy Days' onto X-Press It Blending Card, Colour using Copic Markers.
  • Fussy Cut Daisies, apply Glossy Accents & Clear Micro Beads.  Allow to dry.
  • Base Card:  Trim Neenah card to 10x14cm. Set aside.
  • Cut 'Texture 4' from white card and adhere to base card.
  • Adhere 'Daisies' to base card.

Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Mouse with Love

Hi Everyone,

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


Ingredients
Image:  Mouse with Love
Medium:  Copic Markers
(RV09, RV25, RV06, E43, V17, V15, V12, YR04, YR15, YR12, YG63, YG17, YG13, N6, N5, N4, N3, N2, N1, N0, R20, 0, C0, C00, B37, B34, B45, B23, B21, E42, E41, E40, B00, B000, B0000)
Sentiment:  Aim for the Clouds
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Neenah Desert Storm
Ink:  Catherine Pooler Midnight
Other:  Butterflies, Glossy Accents, Ink on 3 Liquid Pixie Dust, Clear Glass Beads


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


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Friday, March 20, 2020

Bunny Egg Cup - New Release

Hi Everyone,

A new release is coming from Lili of the Valley (LOTV).
It is a super cute Easter themed release.
So today I thought I would share with you one of those images.


Ingredients
Image:  Bunny Egg Cup
Medium:  Copic Markers
(B28, B26, FB2, Y19, Y08, Y06, YG63, YG17, YG13, YR04, YR15, YR12, RV09, RV25, RV06, RV04, W6, W5, W4, W3, W2, W1, R20, 0)
Background:  Small Polka Dot Stencil, Distress Ink Frayed Burlap
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Neenah Desert Storm
Ink:  Catherine Pooler Midnight
Other:  Twine, Glossy Accents, Nuvo Shimmer Pen, Clear Glass Beads, Sakura Gelly Roll


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Easter Eggs - A New Challenge

Hi Everyone,

A new challenge has started over on the Create a Smile Challenge Blog.
This challenge is a moodboard.


Ingredients
Stamp Set:  Easter Eggs
Background:  Copic Various Inks
(R17, YR07, Y35, YR07, B05, BV13)
Sentiment:  Eggstraordinary Egg hunt
Chipboard:  Heart Circles
Card Stock:  X-Press It Ink Jet Film, X-Press It Blending Card
Ink:  Ink on 3 Black out, Versamark
Die:  Banner 2
Other:  Vellum, White Embossing Powder


Don't forget to join using the current challenge.  We love to see your creates.
Here is the moodpboard.


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Make a Wish Dragon

Hi Everyone,

Firstly I want to say a huge Happy Anniversary to my amazing Husband.  Thanks for putting up with me for the last 20 years.  Can't wait too see where the next 20 takes us.  Love you. xxx


For today's card I have used an image from Lee Holland Art.
These are the most adorable Dragons and a delight to colour.


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
(BG07, FBG2, BG01, B01, R20, 0, BV04, BV13, BV02, YG63, YG17, YG13)
Sentiment:  Born to Sparkle & Die
Background:  Copic Markers
(B14, B12, B00, B000, B0000)
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card
Ink:  Ink on 3 Blackout
Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll, Ink on 3 Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accents


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Posey

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Wee Stamps.  This image is now available from Whimsy Stamps.  I am so glad they are still available.


Ingredients
Image:  Posey
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, BG49, BG15, BG13, BG32, R85, RV34, R83, RV32, E47, E44, E43, E42)
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card
Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll, Ink on 3 Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accents


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Monday, March 16, 2020

Hey Lovely - Sketch Flowers

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used a new (too me) Digital Company.  I just love the flowers.
I have printed this so it becomes a 'no line' colouring.


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
(BV08, BV04, BV13, BV02, BV01, YG63, YG17, YG13)
Sentiment:  Included with image
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

I would like to enter this card into the following challenge:
The Flower Challenge - Anything Goes


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Sunday, March 15, 2020

Warm Fuzzies Bear

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Gerda Steiner Designs.


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
(E47, E44, E43, E42, E41, E40, R20, 0, B28, B26, FB2, E35, E34, G05, FYG2, YG07, YG05)
Paper:  MFT
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card
Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll, Glossy Accents


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


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx


Saturday, March 14, 2020

Parrot

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Goebie Design.
The background is using Copic Various Ink onto X-Press Inkjet Film.
They work great together.


Ingredients
Image:  Parrot
Medium:  Copic Markers
(YR07, YR04, YR15, B05, B04, B02, RV19, RV17, RV55, R20, 0, Y18, Y15, Y13, G05, FYG2, YG07, YG05)
Background:  Copic Various Ink (Y35, YG05, B05, BV13, R17, RV25, YR04)
Cardstock:  X-Press It Blending Card, X-Press It Inkjet Film
Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll, Glossy Accents


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Friday, March 13, 2020

Daisy Bouquet

Hi Everyone,

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


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
(YR07, YR04, YR15, R08, R05, R22, R21, YG63, YG17, YG13)
Sentiment:  Included in stamp set
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card,  Black Card
Ink:  Ink on 3 Blackout, Catherine Pooler Midnight
Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll, Glossy Accents, Clear Micro Beads, Seam Binding


Method
  • Stamp 'Daisy Bouquet' onto X-Press It Blending Card and colour with Copic Markers.
  • Cut using the largest 'Stitched Tag' die.
  • Layer tag onto Black Card, trim so there is a thin border.
  • Stamp sentiment using black ink.
  • Cut the tab from X-Press It Blending Card, colour with Copic and adhere to tab.  
  • Punch a circle and apply the seam binding.
  • Apply Glossy Accents & Clear Micro Beads.  Allow to dry.

Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Thanks a Bunch

Hi Everyone,

Sorry I have been absent on my blog this week.  My computer screen decided to die on Saturday night and I had to have it fixed.  I am so grateful to Apple for fixing it for me even though it was 2 months out of warranty.
But I am back now and will get my cards uploaded with full details as soon as I can.

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


Ingredients
Image:  Thanks a Bunch
Medium:  Copic Markers
(YG63, YG17, YG13, RV19, RV17, RV55, BV04, BV13, BV02, B37, B34, B45, B23, E47, E44, E43, E42, E41, R20, T2, T1, T0)
Sentiment:  CTMH Thanks
Cardstock: X-Press It Blending Card
Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Let's Get Dizzy

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used a stamp set from Tracey Hey (Alpaca Pals).


Ingredients
Stamp Set:  Let's Get Dizzy
Medium:  Copic Markers
(C9-C7, R20, 0, N4-N2, B79, B69, B66, YG63, YG17, YG13, C1-C00, G94)
Sentiment:  Included in stamp set
Background:  MFT Cloud Stencil, Distress Oxide Salty Ocean
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card
Ink:  Ink on 3 Blackout, Catherine Pooler Midnight
Other: Sakura Gelly Roll


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Birthday Buds

Hi Everyone

For today's card I have used a stamp set from MFT Stamps.


Ingredients
Stamp Set:  Birthday Buds
Medium:  Copic Markers
(N4-N0, RV19, RV17, RV55, YR15, YR12)
Sentiment:  Included in stamp set
Die:  Stitched Rectangles
Background:  Copic Various Ink (R14, RV55, Y35, YR04, YG07, B05, BV13)
Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, X-Press Inkjet Film
Ink:  Catherine Pooler Midnight
Other:  Glossy Accents, Ink on 3 Liquid Pixie Dust, Sakura Gelly Roll


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Monday, March 9, 2020

Bear with Balloon - No Lines

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Lee Holland Art.
I have printed this image so it appears it has no lines once coloured.


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
(N9, N8, N7, E47, E44, E43, E42, E41, E40, R20, B28, B26, FB2)
Background:  Distress Ink Salty Ocean
Cardstock:  X-Press It Blending Card
Other:  Glossy Accents, Ink on 3 Liquid Pixie Dust, Sakura Gelly Roll, Copic Multi Liner Cool Grey)


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Sunday, March 8, 2020

Some Birdie Loves You

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used a stamp set from Clearly Besotted.


Ingredients
Stamp Set:  Some Birdie Loves You
Medium:  Copic Markers
(N7-N0, R29, R27, R35, Y35, Y18, Y15, BG49, BG15, BG13, BG32, YG63, YG17, YG13, E29, E27, E25, E23)
Sentiment:  Included in stamp set
Cardstock:  X-Press It Blending Card
Ink:  Ink on 2 Blackout
Other:  Glossy Accents, Ink on 3 Liquid Pixie Dust


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx