Thursday, September 30, 2021

Festive Ted

 Hi Everyone,

Just popping in with another card for today.

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

Ingredients

Image:  Festive Ted

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Dymo Machine

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

Other:  White Pen, Clear Glass Beads, Tiny Glass Domes, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Fly with me

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have been playing with a new die from Lawn Fawn.  It is called 'Flippy Flappy' and is so much fun and very easy to create with.


Ingredients

Stamp Sets:  Fly with me

Flying with Friends

Medium:  Copic Markers

(N6, N5, N4, N3, N2, N1, N0, C3, C2, C1, C0, R20, 0, R35, RV24, RV13, BG09, BG07, BG05, BG02, Y35, Y18, Y15, B00, B000, B0000)

Sentiment:  Cheery Greetings, Birthday, Mini Skinny Upper Alphabet

Die:  Flippy Flappy

Background:  Distress Oxide Inks (Salty Ocean & Blue Sketch Print)

Card Stock:  Copic X-Press It Blending Card, Gina K

Ink:  Premium Black, No Line Colouring

Other:  White Pen, Liquid Sparkle, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Monday, September 27, 2021

Brought me love

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an older stamp from Gorjuss.

Ingredients

Stamp:  Brought me love

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Cut-a-part & MIC Chipboard (Retired)

Dies:  Stitched Slimline RectanglesSlimline Scalloped Rectangles

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Premium Black

Other:  White Pen, Liquid Sparkle, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Phanty & Friends

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Digi Doodle Studios.

It was fun to light this card up with Chibitronic LED Stickers.


Ingredients

Image:  Phanty & Friends

Medium:  Copic Markers

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Electronics:  Chibitronics LED Stickers & Conductive Fabric Tape

Other:  Arteza White Pen, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx


Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Sketchy Hibiscus - Circle

Hi Everyone,

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

 Ingredients:

Stamp Set:  #23113 Sketchy Hibiscus

Medium:  Copic Markers

(G94, YG63, G21, BV08, BV04, BV13, BV02, Y38)

Sentiment:  #23116 Congrats Stamps

Die:  #16548 Stitched Circles

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Purple card

Ink:  #19766 Premium Black


Method:

  • Stamp 'Sketchy Hibiscus' onto Copic X-Press Blending Card with Black Ink.  Colour with Copic Markers.  Cut using the largest Stitched Circle.  Adhere to a slightly larger circle cut from purple card.
  • Stamp 'Best wishes' onto white card.  Cut to size.  Adhere to a piece of purple card, trim leaving a small border. Adhere to card.


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Monday, September 20, 2021

Smile Tiger

 Hi Everyone,

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

I decided to light this card up so the juggling balls look like they are moving.

Ingredients

Image:  Smile Tiger

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Computer generated

Electronics:  Chibitronics LED Stickers & Chibitronics Conductive Fabric Tape

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Border:  Copic Multi Liner Pen

Other:  Arteza White pen, Liquid Sparkle, Glossy Accents


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

Gerda Steiner - Share you designs


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Saturday, September 18, 2021

Dragon with Dragonfly

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Lee Holland Art.

Ingredients

Image:  Dragon with Dragonfly

Medium:  Copic Markers

(B06, B05, B04, B02, B01, B00, B000, V05, RV55, RV63, RV55, G16, BG13, BG32, BV02, BV01, BV00)

Sentiment:  Cheery Greetings & MIC Chipboard (Retired)

Die:  Slimline Swiss Dots

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Paper:  Taffy

Other:  Arteza White Pen, Liquid Sparkle, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx



Friday, September 17, 2021

Some birdie loves you

 Hi Everyone,

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

I have coloured them with Copic Markers using the 'no line' technique.



Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Some birdie loves you

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  From stash

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  No line colouring

Other:  Hearts, Arteza White Pen


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Father Christmouse

 Hi Everyone,

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

Ingredients

Image:  Father Christmouse

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Embossed Christmas Sentiments

Die:  Stitched Circles

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Paper: Monochrome Basics 1.1

Other:  Arteza White Pen, Glitter, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx 

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Cool Buddies

 Hi Everyone,

I am excited to share I have been asked to contribute to the current Challenge over on the Create a Smile Blog.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Cool Buddies

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Included in Stamp Set

Die:  Stitched Rectangle Frames

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Vellum

Ink:  Premium Black

Other:  Arteza White Pen, White Embossing Powder & Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Woodland Kisses

 Hi Everyone,

Over the weekend I was lucky to catch up with friends and craft.  This of course was down virtually but still it was great to be able to do it.  I got quite a few cards completed.

For this card I have used an older set from Clearly Besotted.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Woodland Kisses

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Everyday Typed

Background:  Distress Oxide Ink

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Premium Black

Other:  Arteza White Pen, Liquid Sparkle & Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Monday, September 13, 2021

Sketchy Hibiscus - Slimline

 Hi Everyone,

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

Ingredients:

Stamp Set:  #23113 Sketchy Hibiscus

Medium:  Copic Markers

(G94, YG63, G21, R35, RV14, RV13, RV21, Y38)

Sentiment:  #19703 Hugs Fine Script & #19023 B&W Sentiment Sheets

Die:  #20868 Nesting Slimline Rectangles

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Grey Card, Pink Card

Ink:  #19766 Premium Black


Method:

  • Base Card: From a piece of pink card, cut the second largest slimline rectangle.  Adhere this to grey card, leaving a small border and trim to size.
  • Stamp 'Sketchy Hibiscus' onto Copic X-Press Blending Card with Black Ink.  Colour with Copic Markers.  Cut using the third largest Slimline Rectangle.
  • Adhere your coloured hibiscus piece onto a piece of grey card , leaving a small border.  Trim to size.  Adhere to base card.
  • Cut 'Hugs' from pink card.  Adhere to base card.
  • Trim 'Sending'.  Adhere to base card.

Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Sunday, September 12, 2021

Mouse with Bauble

 Hi Everyone,

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

Ingredients

Image:  Mouse with Bauble

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  All Occasions Sentiment Sheet

Die:  Stitched Frames

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  Arteza White Pen, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Saturday, September 11, 2021

Dragon looking at a Butterfly

 Hi Everyone,

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

I coloured this one differently to how I normally would and I love it.  I am glad I stepped out of my comfort zone.

Ingredients

Image:  Dragon looking at a Butterfly

Medium:  Copic Markers

(BG53, B00, B000, B0000, BV04, BV13, BV02, BV01, BV00, V15, V12, V01, V000)

Sentiment:  Clearly Bessotted (Retired Set)

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  Liquid Sparkle, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Going Batty

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Digi Doodle Studios.

Ingredients

Image:  Going Batty

Medium:  Copic Markers

(C10, C9, C8, C7, C6, C5, R20)

Sentiment:  Cute ABC Die

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

Background:  Distress Oxide Ink (Salty Ocean  Blueprint Sketch)

Die:  Mini Slim

Other:  Arteza White Pen, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx


Umbrella Mouse

 Hi Everyone,

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

Ingredients

Image:  Umbrella Mouse

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  MFT Stamps

Background:  Cloud Die, Copic Markers & Raindrops

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  White Gel Pen, Glossy Accents


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

Gerda Steiner Designs - Share your Design

Gerda Steiner Guest Design Team Call - Instagram


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Mouse with Holly

 Hi Everyone,

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

Ingredients

Image:  Mouse with Holly

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Christmas Sentiments

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  Arteza White Pen, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Saturday, September 4, 2021

Crokisses

 Hi Everyone,

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

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Crokisses

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Cut-a-part Sheets

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

Ink:  Premium Black

Other:  Arteza White Pen


I would like to this card into the following challenge:

Create a Smile Challenge - Sketch


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Chibitronics - Hap Bee

 Hi Everyone,

Today I am sharing another light up card using the Chibitronics LED Stickers and Conductive Fabric Tape.

I always use the fabric tape as I find it easier to use, it is not as fragile.

For this card I have used a 'reed switch'. This works by using a magnet to open and close the on and off switch with in the 'reed'.

1. Create card front.


To create the card front, I have coloured the background using Distress Oxide Ink (Salty Ocean & Blueprint Sketch).

The images have been stamped onto X-Press It Blending Card and coloured with Copic Markers.  They have been fussy cut leaving a small white border.

2. Create Base and Circuit


I have created a battery holder so the battery is replaceable.  It can't be seen in these pics up the battery will slide out so it can be changed.

For this circuit I have used a 'reed switch'.  One of the bees will have a magnet attached behind it and when hovered over the reed switch the LED lights will turn on.

For this card I have used a '2025' battery as it is a little thicker and I wanted permanent connection to the negative and positive terminals.

3. Time to light up the card


To light this card you move the bee from the bottom left corner over the right hand flower.  You can even leave the bee on the flower and the flowers will be permanent lit up until the bee is removed.



Ingredients

Stamp Set: Hap Bee

Medium:  Copic Markers

Circuit:  LED Stickers & Conductive Fabric Tape

Sentiment:  Mini Alphabet & from stash

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Premium Black

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

Other:  Arteza White Pen, Liquid Sparkle, Clear MicroBeads, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Sketchy Hibiscus

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used a new stamp set from Paper Rose.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  #23113 Sketchy Hibiscus

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment: #19592 Hugs Thanks Hello Chunky Script

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

Ink:  #19766 Premium Black

Border:  Copic Multi Liner Pen

Other:  Glossy Accents


Method:

  • Base Card: 14.5 x 10.5cm white card, set aside.
  • On a piece of X-Press It Blending Card (14 x 10cm) stamp Sketchy Hibiscus with black ink.  Colour with Copic Markers.
  • Using a Copic Multi Liner Pen, hand drawn a border around the edge of the coloured panel.
  • Cut the coloured panel into quarters and adhere to Base Card using foam tape.
  • Cut 'Thanks' from black card.  Adhere to base card.  Apply Glossy Accents.  Allow to dry.


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx