Monday, June 27, 2022

Milo

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image and paper pack from Amanda Jayne Designs.


Ingredients

Image:  Milo

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  From stash

Paper:  Pink & Brown Paper Pack

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

Other:  White Gelly Roll 08 Pen, Glossy Accents, Twine, Wooden Hearts


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Bunny Girl

HI Everyone

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


Ingredients

Image:  Bunny Girl

Medium:  Copic Markers

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  White Gelly Roll 08 Pen


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Abominable

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used a stamp set from CC Designs.


Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Adominable

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Background:  Copic Markers & White Gelly Roll 08 Pen

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Border:  Copic Multi Liner Black Pen

Ink:  MFT Extreme Black

Other:  Confetti


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Angus

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Amanda Jayne Designs.


Ingredients

Image:  Angus

Medium:  Copic Markers

Paper:  Earth Tones Paper Pack

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

Other:  White Gelly Roll 08 Pen, Glossy Accents, Twine


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx


Monday, June 20, 2022

Juliet's Bloom

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used Stamps and Dies from Paper Rose.


Ingredients

Stamp Set:  #25840 Juliet's Bloom

Dies:  #21366 Slimline Hexie Strip

#20868 Nesting Slimline Stitched Rectangles

Sentiment:  #22339 All Occasions Sentiment Sheets

Medium:  Copic Markers

(G94, YG63, G21, V17, V15, V12, V01, YR27, YR24, YR23)

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

Ink:  #19766 Premium Black

Other:  Glossy Accents, #19499 Clear Crystals, White Gelly Roll 08 Pen


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Sunday, June 19, 2022

Bloomy

 Hi Everyone,

Just popping in with another card for today.

For this card I have used a stamp set from Create a Smile Stamps.


Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Bloomy

Medium:  Copic Markers

(G05, YG17, YG13, R35, RV14, RV13, RV10, YR15, Y17, YR31)

Sentiment:  From stash

Die:  Cool Cuts Double Stitched Slimline

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

Ink:  MFT Extreme Black

Other:  White Ink,  Clear Gems


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

Create a Smile - Current Challenge - Moodboard



Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx


Tyrannosaurus

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used one of the new images from Lili of the Valley which will be released on 21 June UK time.


Ingredients

Image:  Tyrannosaurus

Medium:  Copic markers

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  White Gelly Roll 08 Pen, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Saturday, June 18, 2022

Beary Fun Sleigh

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I am sharing an image from Digi Doodle Studios.


Ingredients

Image:  Beary Fun Sleigh

Medium:  Copic Markers

Dies:  Infinity Dies - Circles, Landscape Trio

Background:  Distress Ink

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Acetate

Other:  White Gelly Roll 08 Pen, Sequins


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Friday, June 17, 2022

To the Moon & Back with Chibitronics LED Stickers

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I am sharing a space card using stamps from Clearly Besotted and LED Sticker Lights from Chibitronics.


Ingredients

Stamp Set:  To the Moon & Back

Medium:  Copic Markers

Background:  Distress Ink, White Paint

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Smooth White

Ink:  MFT Extreme Black

Other:  White Gelly Roll 08 Pen, Chipboard Stars


Method

1. Background

Firstly, I stamped the images onto X-Press It Blending Card an d coloured them with Copic Markers.  I fussy cut around the images leaving a small white border.  

I also created the background using Distress Ink and white paint splatters.


2. Battery Holder

This card will measure 14 x 10cm once complete.

I have used the Silhouette Cameo to cut the layers for the battery holder.  I glued 8 of these together.

I have glued them together using Liquid Glue from Bearly Arts.  If find this glue does not warp the card and makes it really strong.

I put plain card stock on the back of this card to finish this card.


3. Circuit

The circuit has been designed on the battery holder.

I have marked where the lights will go (from the card front).  I then mapped where I want the circuit to go in pencil.  this makes it easier for me to complete the circuit.


4.  Completing the Circuit

The Circuit has been complete using the Fabric Conductive Tape and LED Stickers.

This card works by pressing on the 'Press Here' spot.  the positve will connect with the battery, turn on the lights.


I added a few more cut layers on top of the circuit to give the lights a barrier to shine.


5. Adhere the card front

It is time to adhere the card front I prepared earlier to the battery compartment.

I have used foam tape and liquid glue to do this.

The coloured images have been adhered using Liquid Glue.


6. Let's light this card up!

This circuit uses a 2032 battery to power this card.

To light this card card up, press on the 'Press Here'.




I hope I have inspired you to give Chibitronics LED Stickers a go.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx




Thursday, June 16, 2022

Driving Dogs

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I am sharing a sneak peek of one of the new Release Images coming soon to Lili of the Valley (LOTV).


Ingredients

Image:  Driving Dogs 8

Medium:  Copic Markers

(R39, R29, R27, R35, N8, N7, N6, N5, C9, C8, C7, C6, C1, C00, E79,

E77, E74, E71, E70, R20, B28, B16, B00, B000, B0000, T5, T4, T3, T2, T1)

Border:  Copic Multi Liner Black Pen

Sentiment:  All Occasions Sentiment Sheets

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents, White Gelly Roll 08 Pen


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Berlin

 Hi Everyone,

For today's inspiration I am showing an image I coloured as part of the Mindy Baxter Colouring Club.

I loved colouring this and now feel comfortable colouring pleats.


Ingredients

Colouring Club

Medium:  Copic Markers

(Skin:  E000, E00, E11, E13, R30, R00

Stripes:  V000, V01, V12, V15, BG10, BG11, BG13, RV10, RB11, RV14, Y00, Y11, Y02,

YR000, YR00, YR12, YG11, YG13, YG17, N1, N3

Pleats:  BG000, BG10, BG11, BG13

Tights:  V000, V01, V12

Shoes:  N3, N1, C00, E42)

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  White Gelly Roll 08 Pen


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Monday, June 13, 2022

Kali the Koala

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Amanda Jayne Designs.


Ingredients

Image:  Kali the Koala

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Sentiments 1 & Black Foil

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Dies:  Grassy Trio & Cloud (Retired)

Background Ink:  Distress Ink (Salty Ocean & Mowed Lawn)

Other:  White Gelly Roll 08 Pen, Acrylic Flowers, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx



Sunday, June 12, 2022

Happy Birthday & Rainy Day Play

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used a stamp set from Clearly Besotted.  This is one of my favourite sets.

The background is a file I made and cut using the Silhouette Cameo.


Ingredients

Stamp set:  Rainy Day Fun

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  File create and cut on the Silhouette Cameo

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

Ink:  MFT Extreme Black

Other:  Shimmer Pen, White Gelly Roll 08 Pen, Glossy Accents, Bearly Arts Glue


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Saturday, June 11, 2022

Dragon

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used a stamp set from CC Designs.

The background has been created using Ranger Alcohol Inks, Lift Ink and a CC Design Die.


Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Dragons

Medium:  Copic Markers

(B06, B05, B04, B02, BV08, BV04, BV13, BV02, BV00, R20, GG14, G12)

Sentiment:  borrowed from a friend

Background:  Ranger Alcohol Inks, Lift Ink, Stamp & Trio Collage Die

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, X-Press It Ink Jet Film

Ink:  MFT Extreme Black

Other:  White Gelly Roll 08 Pen, Gems, Copic Multi Liner Black Pen


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

CC Designs - Monthly Challenge, twist: Any Holiday


Until Next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Friday, June 10, 2022

Hello

 Hi Everyone,

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

The Nesting Slimline Ovals were an idea I sent to Paper Rose, I was so excited when they were released.

Ingredients:

Stamp:  #25843 Maggies Bloom

Dies:  #25615 Nesting Slimline Ovals

#20868 Nesting Slimline Rectangles

Sentiment:  #16951 Hello Layered

#22339 All Occasions Sentiment Sheets

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

Other:  #19760 Liquid Sparkle, Glossy Accents, Clear Microbeads, #19499 Clear Crystal Mix


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Panda

 Hi Everyone,

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


Ingredients

Image:  Panda

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  from stash

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

Border:  Copic Multi Liner Pen

Background:  Distress Ink (Mowed Lawn)


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Zebra & Mouse

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Stuff-deluxe.


Ingredients

Image:  Zebra & Mouse

Medium:  Copic Markers

(C9, C8, C7, C6, C1, C00, C00, R20, R27, R35, RV14, RV13, N5, N4, N3, N2, N1, N0)

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Paper:  MFT B&W Stripes

Background:  Background Stamp, White Embossing  Powder

Hearts:  Kaisercraft die


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Harry holding bunting

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Amanda Jane Designs.


Ingredients

Image:  Harry holding bunting

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Sentiments 2 & Foil

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Border:  Copic Multi Liner Black Pen


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Sunday, June 5, 2022

Rhino Rascal

 Hi Everyone,

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


Ingredients

Stamps Set:  Rhino Rascals

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Background:  Grid Stencil & Distress Ink

Die:  Slimline Scallop Rectangles

Border:  Copic Multi Liner Black Pen

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  MFT Extreme Black


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx


Saturday, June 4, 2022

Sawyer

 Hi Everyone,

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

It is a boy release and it is great.


Ingredients

Image:  Sawyer

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  All Occasions Sentiment Sheets

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Background:  Distress Ink, Sequins

Border:  Copic Multi Liner Black Pen

Other:  Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Friday, June 3, 2022

To the Moon & Back

 Hi Everyone,

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

The background has been created using a variety of Distress Inks.


Ingredients

Stamp Set:  To the Moon & Back

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set.

(Stamped with versa mark in and embossed with white embossing powder)

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  MFT Extreme Black

Other:  Chipboard Stars, White Paint


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Balloon Bunch Buddies with Chibitronic LED Stickers

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used LED Stickers from Chibitronics to light up the balloons using a Reed Switch and Magnet.


Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Balloon Bunch Buddies

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Hello word and shadow

Electronics:  Chibitronics LED White Stickers, Chibitronics Fabric Conductive Tape, 2032 Battery

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  MFT Extreme Black

Background:  Distress Ink

Other:  Liquid Sparkle, Glossy Accents, Cloud Die, White Gelly Roll 08 Pen, Bearly Arts Liquid Glue


Method

1. Background

Firstly, I stamped the images onto X-Press It Blending Card an d coloured them with Copic Markers.  I fussy cut around the images leaving a small white border.  I then added Glossy Accents to the balloons.

I also created the background using Distress Ink and cloud dies.  Adhered them to the card using liquid glue.

I cut the sentiment from card and adhered it to the background using liquid glue.


2. Battery Holder

This card will measure 14 x 10cm once complete.

I have used the Silhouette Cameo to cut the layers for the battery holder.  I glued 7 of these together.

I have glued them together using Liquid Glue from Bearly Arts.  If find this glue does not warp the card and makes it really strong.

I put plain card stock on the back of this card to finish this card.

3. Circuit

The circuit has been designed on the battery holder.

I have marked where the lights will go (from the card front).  I then mapped where I want the circuit to go in pencil.  this makes it easier for me to complete the circuit.


4.  Completing the Circuit

The Circuit has been complete using the Fabric Conductive Tape and LED Stickers.

This card works by moving a magnet on and off a reed switch.


5. Adhere the card front

It is time to adhere the card front I prepared earlier to the battery compartment.

I have used double sided tape and liquid glue to do this.

The coloured images have been adhered using foam tape.


6. Let's light this card up!

This circuit uses a 2032 battery to power this card.

To light this card move the bottom elephant from below the 'L' to below the 'E'.



I hope you have found this tutorial useful.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Daisy Bouquet - Magic Changer Card

 Hi Everyone,

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

Thank you to Jennifer McGuire for the tutorial on the Magic Changer Card.


Ingredients

Stamp Set:  #18493  Daisy Bouquet

Die:  #16679 Stitched Rectangle Frame

Medium:  Copic Markers

(G94, YG62, G21, BV04, BV13, BV02, BG49, BG15, BG13, BG32, RV19, RV17, RV55, RV63, YR27, YR24, YR23)

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Versamark

Other:  Wow Platinum Embossing Powder


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx