Saturday, October 31, 2020

Cute Witch

 Hi Everyone,

Happy Halloween!!!

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

Ingredients

Image:  Cute Witch

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, E44, E43, BV08, BV04, BV13, BV02, G05, FYG2, YG07, YG05, YR07, YR04, YR15, T4, T3, T2, T1, E27, E25)

Sentiment:  Halloween & Magical Sentiments

Border:  Copic Multi Liner Pens

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Friday, October 30, 2020

Seeing is believing

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used a stamp set from Tracey Hey and a retired die from Paper Rose.

This card was made for a very special Family in memory of their beautiful Daughter, Monique.

She was such a wonderful friend to Josh.  It is a friendship that I know he will treasure forever.

We want them to know that we are thinking of them.

Ingredients

Stamp set:  Seeing is believing

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Mix up Messages

Background:  Distress Oxide Ink Salty Ocean, Die (retired)

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Ink on 3 Blackout

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


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Wildflowers & New Challenge

 Hi Everyone,

Today is the start of a new challenge on the Create a Smile Blog.

This is a moodboard for this challenge.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  WIldflowers

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  All about you

Chipboard:  Hearts

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Ink on 3 Black out


This is the Mood Board I followed:


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx 


Too Cute Christmas

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used images from Polkadoodles and dies and sentiments from Mama Elephant.

Ingredients

Images:  Bella Bear Gift

Dazzle Shopping

Lucky Present

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E47, E44, E43, E42, E41, E40, R20, W9, W8, W7, G05, YG07, YG05, YG17, YG13, R29, R27, R35, R24, BG49, BG15, BG13, BG32)

Sentiments:  Holiday Messages

Dies:  Slim Card Basics

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Neenah Desert Storm

Other:  Clear Microbeads, Tiny Glass Domes, Glossy Accents, Sakura Gelly Roll


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Deer & Bunny

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an adorable image from Rachelle Anne Miller.

Ingredients

Image:  Deer & Bunny

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E47, E44, E43, E42, E41, R20, W9, W8, W7, C5, C4, C3, C3, C2, C1, RV19, RV17, RV55, G96, YG63, G21, B000, B0000)

Sentiment:  MFT Stamps

Die:  Nesting Squares, Peekaboo

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll


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

Rachelle Anne Miller FB Challenge- Anything Goes


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Monday, October 26, 2020

Three Witches


Hi Everyone,

For today's card I used a new image from KLM Digital Designs.

Ingredients

Image:  Three Witches

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E04, E11. E21, E00, YR07, YR18, YR04, YR15, YR12, BG15, BG13, BG32, BV04, BV13, BV02, G05, YG07, YG05, E27, E25, E23, C5, C3, C1, W7, W5, W3, W1)

Sentiment:  Included with image

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxxx

Sunday, October 25, 2020

Pumpkins

 Hi Everyone,

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

Ingredients

Image:  Pumpkins

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, E44, E43, E42, G94, YG63, YG17, YG13, G21, E27, E25, E23, YR18, YR16, YR14, Y38, YR04, YR15, BV08, BV04, BV13, BV02, BV01, T5, T4, T3, 

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Friday, October 23, 2020

2 Cute Christmas Penguins

 Hi Everyone,

Today is the start of a new challenge on the Polkadoodles Blog.

As the DT we have been asked to create using the theme 'Xmas for the guys'.

Your challenge however, is 'Anything Goes'.


Ingredients

Image:  2 Cute Christmas Penguins

Medium:  Copic Markers

(C9, C8, C7, C6, C1, C00, R20, G05, FYG2, YG07, YG05, B05, B04, B02, R29, R27, R35, YG63, YG17, YG13, YR07, YR04, YR15)

Sentiment:  Made on the computer

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Black Card

Paper: B&W Stripes

Other:  Glossy Accents


We would love for you to join in this challenge, Link above.


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Lotus Bouquet

 Hi Everyone,

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

I just love the florals stamps that are becoming available.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  #19087 Lotus Bouquet

Medium:  Copic Markers

(YG63, YG17, YG13, 0, YR27, YR24, YR23, BG07, FBG2, BG02, B01, B00)

Sentiment:  #19703 Hugs Fine Script Die & #20162 So Extra Black Sentiment Strips

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Black Card

Ink:  #18834 Black Hybrid Ink

Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll, Adhesive Sheet


Method

  • Stamp 'Lotus Bouquet' onto X-Press It Blending card using Black Hybrid Ink.
  • Colour 'Lotus Bouquet' using Copic Markers.
  • Add white dots to coloured image using Sakura Gelly Roll (White Gel Pen)
  • Adhere to black card and trim to size.
  • Adhere adhesive sheet to another piece of black card and cut 3 'hugs' from this.  Layer them onto card.
  • Trim 'Sending Giant' from the sentiment strips.  Go around the edges with a black marker.  Adhere this to the card.

A colouring video is available on the Paper Rose YouTube Channel.


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

August Mertot

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an adorable image from Sweet November Stamps.

The background has been created using Copic Various Ink on Black Yupo.

Ingredients

Image:  August Mertot

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, E47, E44, E43, E42, R08, R35, RV14, RV13)

Sentiment: B&W Sentiment Strips

Background:  Copic Various Ink on Black Yupo

( BG05, 0)

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Black Yupo

Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Monday, October 19, 2020

Mailwoman Gnome

  Hi Everyone,

For today's card I used a new image from KLM Digital Designs.

Ingredients

Image:  Mailwoman Gnome

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, B37, B34, B45, B23, B21, R29, R27, R35, T9, T8, T7, T6, E57, E23, E55, E31, E42, E41, E40, E47, E44, E43)

Sentiment:  Included with image  

Border:  Copic Multi Liner Pen

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxxx

Saturday, October 17, 2020

Zooming on the broom

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used one of the new Halloween images from. Lili of the Valley (LOTV).


Ingredients

Image:  Zooming on the broom

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, T7, T6, T5, G05, FYG2, YG07, YG05, YR07, YR04, YR15, E29, E25, E23, E59, E57, E55, E53, E31)

Sentiment:  Concord & 9th

Background:  Copic Markers & Cloud Die

(BG11, BG32, B23, B21, Sakura Gelly Roll)

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll, Vellum, Chipboard Hearts, Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Friday, October 16, 2020

Gnome Sweet Gnome (sitting)

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an adorable Gnome from Whimsy Stamps.

Ingredients

Image:  Gnome Sweet Gnome (sitting)

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, B28, B26, FB2, B24, W7, W5, W3, W1, T9, T8, T7, YR04, YR15, RV19, RV19, RV55, YG17, YG13)

Sentiment:  Thanks & Sentiment Sheets

Background:  Mini Slim Stencil - on the dot, Distress Ink Salty Ocean & White Paint

Die:  Stitched Mini Slim Stacklets

Paper:  MFT

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  Sakura Jelly Roll


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Feast Beast & New Challenge

 Hi Everyone,

It is the start of a new Challenge on the Create a Smile Blog.

This challenge is a sketch.

Ingredients

Stamp Sets:  Feast Beast

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Christmas Surprise & Christmas x3

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Ink on 3 Blackout

Other:  Googly Eyes, Liquid Pixie Dust, Glossy Accents


The Challenge can be found here.

This is the sketch for the challenge, we hope you will join us.



Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Oh Hoppy Day

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used a stamp set from Paperie Ink.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Oh Hoppy Day

Medium:  Copic Markers

(YG63, YG17, YG13, G06, FYG2, YG07, YG05, R20, B000, RV34, R83, R81, YR24, YR23, YR31)

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Die:  Stitched Circle Frames

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  In on 3 Blackout

Other:  Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Hello

 Hi Everyone,

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

The dies are fairly new to the store but can be used in so many ways.

Ingredients:

Dies: #19592 Hugs Thanks Hello Chunky Script

#19586 Sentiment Strips

Stamp Set: #17304 Hello

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Medium:  Copic Markers

(B05, FYG2, YR07, Y18, RV17)

Ink:  #18834 Black Hybrid Ink

Other:  Double sided adhesive sheet


Method

  • Card Base:  14 x 10cm X-Press It Blending Card
  • Add the Double sided adhesive sheet to the back of a piece of X-Press It Blending Card.  Cut out 5 Strips (I used the second smallest sentiment strip).
  • Colour the Strips with Copic Markers. (If you want you could use coloured cardstock for this step).  Adhere strips to base card.
  • Cute 2 'Hello' from white card.  Adhere to base card.
  • Stamp 'Just a little note to say...' onto card base using hybrid black ink.

Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Monday, October 12, 2020

Vampire Gnome

  Hi Everyone,

For today's card I used a new image from KLM Digital Designs.

Ingredients

Image:  Vampire Gnome

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E04, E11, 21, E00, E000, W5, S3, W1, BG49, BG15, BG13, BG32, BV04, BV13, BV02, C9, C8, C7, C6, Y19, Y18, Y15, 

Sentiment:  Included with image

Background:  Distress Oxide Ink

Border:  Copic Multi Liner Pen

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxxx

Sunday, October 11, 2020

3 Little Reindeers

 Hi Everyone,

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

I have coloured this using the 'no lines' technique.

Ingredients

Image:  3 Little Reindeer

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E47, E44, E43, E43, R20, BV04, BV13, BV02, BV01, R29, R27, R35, BG15, BG13, BG32, W9, W8, W7, RV19, RV17, RV55)

Sentiment:  Mixed up messages

Die:  Stitched Mini Slim Stacklets

Other:  Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents, White Embossing Powder, Sakura Gelly Roll


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Saturday, October 10, 2020

Dragon with Candy Cane

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I used a new image from Lee Holland Art.

Ingredients

Image:  Dragon with Candy Cane

Medium:  Copic Markers

(G05, YG07, YG05. C5, C3, C1, R39, R29, R27, R35, YG63, YG17, YG13)

Sentiment:  Mama Elephant & Make it Crafty Chipboard

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  Glossy Accents, White Embossing Powder, Clear Microbeads, Heart


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxxx

Friday, October 9, 2020

Lil Miss Sugarpops 2 & New Challenge

Hi Everyone,

Today is the start of a new challenge on the Polkadoodles Blog.

As the DT we have been asked to create using the theme 'Winter/Autumn birthday'.

Your challenge however, is 'Anything Goes'.

Ingredients

Image:  Lil Miss Sugarpops 2

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, E47, E44, E43, E42, R20,  YR18, YR04, YR15, YR12)

Sentiment:  B&W Sentiment Sheets

Die:  Stitched Circle Frames

Background:  Medium Stripes Stencil & Catherine Pooler Tiki Torch Ink

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Black Card

Other:  Flowers


We would love for you to join in this challenge, Link above.


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Thursday, October 8, 2020

Dino T Rex

 Hi Everyone,

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

I coloured this while I was away on holidays and loved the way it turned out.

Ingredients

Image:  Dino T Rex

Medium:  Copic Markers

(B29, B28, B26, FB2, B24, G05, FYG2, YG07, YG05)

Sentiment:  Roarsome

Board:  Hand drawn using Copic Multi Liner Pen

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx 

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Ranunculus

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Power Poppy.

Ingredients

Image:  Ranunculus

Medium:  Copic Markers

(R08, R05, R22, RV66, V05, RV55, RV63, YG21, YG00, YG63, YG17, YG13, C9)

Sentiment:  B&W Sentiment Sheets

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Alpacamac

  Hi Everyone,

For today's card I used stamp set from Tracey Hey.

Ingredients

Image:  Alpacamac

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E57, E23, E55, E31, R20, R39, R29, R27, R35, W7, W5, W3, Y19, Y18, Y15, B05, B04, B02, G05, FYG2, YG07, YG05, BV04, BV13, BV02, YR07, YR04, YR15)

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Die:  Mini Slim Stacklets

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Ink on 3 Black out

Other:  Glossy Accents, Sakura Gelly Roll, Glitter


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxxx

Monday, October 5, 2020

Mystical Moon & New Release

 Hi Everyone,

It's release day over at Lili of the Valley (LOTV).

This release is adorable and you certainly won't be disappointed.

Pop on over to the store and check it out.

Ingredients

Image:  Mystical Moon

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, E44, E43, G05, FYG2, YG07, YG05, BV04, BV13, BV02, T7, T6, T5, T4, YR07, YR04, YR15, W5, W3, W1, BV00, BV000)

Background:  Distress Ink, Sakura Gelly Roll

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  Glossy Accents, Glitter


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Jack O Lantern Gnome

  Hi Everyone,

For today's card I used a new image from KLM Digital Designs.

Ingredients

Image:  Jack O Lantern Gnome

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, B29, B28, B26, FB2, G05, FYG2, YG07, YG05, YR18, YR04, YR15, YR12, C9, T8, T7, T6, E47, E44, E43)

Sentiment:  Included with image

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxxx

Sunday, October 4, 2020

Spooky Toadstool & New Release

 Hi Everyone,

Back with another sneak peek of the release from Lili of the Valley (LOTV).

These adorable images will be released on Monday (UK time).

Ingredients

Image:  Spooky Toadstool

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, T8, T7, T6, T5, T4, E47, E44, E43, E42, YG63, YG17, YG13, R39, R29, R27, R35, BV04, BV13, BV02, BV01, B00, B000, B0000)

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  Sakura Gelly Roll, Glossy Accents, Glitter


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Gerbera

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Power Poppy.

Ingredients

Image:  Gerbera

Medium:  Copic Markers

(R08, R05, R22, R21, YR27, YR24, YR23, YG63, YG17, YG13)

Sentiment:  Hello

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Saturday, October 3, 2020

Sleepy Witch & New Release

 Hi Everyone,

I am back to share another card with you.

It is a sneak peek of a new Halloween release by Lili of the Valley (LOTV).

This image and many others will be available in store early next week.

Ingredients

Image:  Sleepy Witch

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, E44, E43, YG07, YG05, T7, T6, T5, BV08, BV04, BV13, BV02, BV01, B000, B0000)

Background:  Distress Ink, Sakura Gelly Roll

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  Glossy Accents, Glitter, Stars


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Dragon in Santa hat

  Hi Everyone,

For today's card I used a new image from Lee Holland Art.

Ingredients

Image:  Dragon in Santa hat

Medium:  Copic Markers

(YR04, YR15, Y35, Y17, YR31, BV04, BV13, BV02, BV01, YG63, YG17, YG13, R27. C5, C3, C1)

Sentiment:  Scripty Merry

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  Glossy Accents, White Embossing Powder, Clear Microbeads


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxxx

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Hey Cupcake

  Hi Everyone,

For today's card I used a new stamps from Paper Rose.

Ingredients

Image:  #19066 Hey Cupcake

Medium:  Copic Markers

(FBG2, BG01, B00, Y08, Y13, Y11,R85, RV34, RV11, BG34, BG23, BG11, R08, R24, R43, E43, E42, E41)

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Background:  #19327 Random Spots Stencil & Texture Paste

Die:  #16685 Stitched Square Frames

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  #18834 Black Hybrid Ink

Other:  Glossy Accents, Sakura Gelly Roll, #18921 Heart Shaker Mix

Ingredients

Image:  #19066 Hey Cupcake

Medium:  Copic Markers

(FBG2, BG01, B00, Y08, Y13, Y11,R85, RV34, RV11, BG34, BG23, BG11, R08, R24, R43, E43, E42, E41, BG15, BG13, BG32, BV13, BV02, BV01, RV66, V05, RV55)

Sentiment:  #19023 Black & White Sentiment Sheets

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  #18834 Black Hybrid Ink

Other:  Glossy Accents, Sakura Gelly Roll


I video has been created while colouring these cupcakes.

It can be found on the Paper Rose YouTube Channel.


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxxx