Raccoon Love Letter

Hi Everyone,

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

Ingredients

Image:  Raccoon Love Letter

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

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

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

Image:  Piglet holding big flower

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

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

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:

Gerda Steiner - Share your designs March 2020

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

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

Image:  Hippo with Birdie

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

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

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)

Sentiment:  Happy Happy Happy Add on

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

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)

Sentiment:  Mixed Spring Sentiments

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)

Die:  #17934 Texture 4

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

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

Dies:  Mushroom Border, Stitched Rectangle Scallop

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:

Di's Digi Stamps - Embellish it Awesome

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

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)

Sentiment:  Eggstraordinary Egghunt

Background:  Small Polka Dot Stencil, Distress Ink Frayed Burlap

Die:  Stitched Creative Nested Squares

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

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

Image: Make a Wish Dragon

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

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

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

Image:  Hey Lovely - Sketchy Flowers

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

Warm Fuzzies Bear

Hi Everyone,

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

Ingredients

Image:  Warm Fuzzies Bear

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E47, E44, E43, E42, E41, E40, R20, 0, B28, B26, FB2, E35, E34, G05, FYG2, YG07, YG05)

Dies: Postage Edge Circles

Stitched Rectangles

Nested Circles

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:

Gerda Steiner - Share your Design March

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

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)

Die:  Stitched Circles

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

Daisy Bouquet

Hi Everyone,

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

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  #18493 Daisy Bouquet

Medium:  Copic Markers

(YR07, YR04, YR15, R08, R05, R22, R21, YG63, YG17, YG13)

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Dies:  #18412 Stitched Tags

#18409  Stitched Tabs

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

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

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

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

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

Image:  Bear with Balloon

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

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