Saturday, January 28, 2023

Spring Critters

Hi Everyone,

I just love the January Release from CC Designs.

It can be used in so many ways.


Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Spring Critters

Medium:  Copic Markers

(Cat:  E47, E44, E43, E42, E41, E40. R20. R0. B23. B21 

Butterfly:  E43, RV19, RV17, RV55, YR04, Y19, Y15)

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Background:  Distress Oxide Ink, Cloud Stencil

Die:  Sentiment Circle

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Paper Rose Premium Black

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


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Sweet Bears

Hi Everyone,

For today inspiration I am sharing 2 cards using a new stamp set from Lili of the Valley Stamps (LOTV).




Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Sweet Bears

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiments: Hello Die & Arched Greetings Stamps

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Paper Rose Premium Black

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


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx


Sunday, January 22, 2023

Kawaii Hedge

 Hi Everyone,

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


Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Kawaii Hedge

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E44, E43, E42, R20, 0

E42, E23, E25, E50, E27, E29)

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set & Mini Alphabet Die

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Paper Rose Premium Black

Die:  Curved Rectangles

Background:  Fluttering Hearts Pierced Cover Plate

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


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx


Saturday, January 21, 2023

Potted Animals

 Hi Everyone,

The new CC Designs release is just adorable.

Unfortunately I didn't get them in time for the release but I have had fun playing with them since they arrived.

For today's card I have used the 'Potted Animals' set.


Ingredients

Stamp set:  Potted Animals

Medium:  Copic Markers

(Elephant:  T5, T4, T3, T2, T1, T0, R20, 0

Eye:  B23, B21

Clothes:  BG49, BG57, BG53, BG10

Flower:  V09, V17, V15, V12

Butterfly:  E43, RV19, RV17, RV55, YR04, Y35, Y15)

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Paper Rose Premium Black

Background:  Various Dies and Distress Ink

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


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx


Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Light up balloon featuring Chibitronics LED Stickers

 Hi Everyone,

I just can't help myself, I am back with another light up card.

Using Chibitronics LED Stickers, it makes it so much easier to create a circuit where you want it.

Once you try it, you won't stop!!

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Prehistoric Party

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Electronics:  Chibitronics 'Craft with Light kit'

Border:  Black Copic Multi Liner Pen

Card Stock:  Poppy Craft 350gms White Card, Black Card

Ink:  Paper Rose Premium Black

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


Method

1. Card Front

I have stamped the image onto X-Press It Blending Card and coloured it with Copic Markers.

I then drew a border using a Black Copic Multi Liner Pen.

The sentiment has been stamped onto black card and embossed with white.

I then added white accents using a Sakura White Gelly Roll 08 Pen, Shimmer Pen and Glossy Accents to the balloon.  Allow to dry.

2. Circuit

I have stamped the image onto another piece of white card, this is in exactly the same spot as the card front.  This allows me to easily map the circuit.

I have drawn the circuit in pencil, so I know exactly where the circuit will go.


3. Completing the Circuit

I have used the Chibitronics 'Craft with Light Kit' to complete this circuit.

I love this kit, exactly what you need all in one place/kit.


4. Let's light this card up!

I have used the 2016 battery included in the kit.

Press the battery holder to light up the card (the black strip beside the 'birthday' sentiment.

The positive will connect with the battery.




I hope I have inspired you to light up a card using Chibitronic LED Stickers.

Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Heffy Doodle / Chibitronics Instagram Hop

 Hi Everyone,

I am so excited to be part of the Heffy Doodle / Chinitronics Hop.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Quill you be mine

Die:  'It's you day' jumbo sentiment

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Medium:  Copic Markers

Background:  Copic Various Ink

Card Stock:  Poppy Craft 350gsm white card

Ink:  Paper Rose Premium Black

Border:  Black Copic Multi Liner Pen

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


This is the Circuit that lights up the flower:


Here is the line up.  It is an Instagram Hop so pop on over there and join in:

Heffy Doodle @heffydoodle
Melissa Goodman @melissagoodman75
Lauren Taylor @lauren.taylor.made
Bri Firth @brifirthcreates
Amanda Fitterer @craftyandcreativevibes
Allison Cope @i_card_so_hard
Francesca Vignoli @francifridayfinally
Wei Wei Wang @weiweiwant_12
Kari VanNoy @kariavan
Jessica Frost-Ballas @jessicafrostballas
Claudi Mauri @mrsclocards
Chibitronics @chibitronics

Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx



Thursday, January 12, 2023

Forest Friends

Hi Everyone,

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

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Forest Friends

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment: Sentimental

Background:  Grid Stencil & Hero Arts Paste, Distress Oxide Ink

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

Ink:  Paper Rose Premium Black

Other:  Sakura White Gelly Roll 08 Pen, Glossy Accents, Shimmer Pen, Fairy Drops


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx




Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Love Gnomes - Lili of the Valley New Release

 Hi Everyone,

Just back to share some more cards using the new release from Lili of the Valley (LOTV).





Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Love Gnomes

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiments:  from stash

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

Ink:  Paper Rose Premium Black

Other:  Sakura White Gelly Roll 08 Pen, Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents, Sequins, Black Copic Multi Liner Pen


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx


Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Light up card featuring Clearly Besotted Stamps and Chibitronic LED Stickers

 Hi Everyone,

Here to share my first light up card for 2023.

I just love how easy Chibitronics are to use.


Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Dandelion Flutterby

Medium:  Copic Markers

(Cat:  E44, E43, E42, E41, R20, 0

Butterflies:  BV08, BV04, BV13, BV02, YR04, Y19, Y08, Y06, BG49, BG15, BG13, BG32)

Electronics:  Chibitronics Craft with Light Kit

Card Stock:  Poppy Craft White 350gsm

Ink:  Paper Rose Premium Black

Other: Distress Oxide Ink, Sakura White Gelly Roll 08 Pen, Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents


A step by step video for the circuit/lights can be found here.


Here is a close up of the circuit:



And a short video of how the lights work:



I hope I have inspired you to give a light up card a go.

If you have any questions, please ask.


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Sweet Treats

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used the 'Sweet Treats' Stamp Set from CC Designs.

The background has been created using Copic Markers, a circle die and masking magic.  I love this effect and how easy it is.


Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Sweet Treats

Medium:  Copic Markers

(Characters:  E47, E44, E43, E42, R20, 0, W5, W3, W1, W0, R20, O

Glass:  BG07, FBG2, BG02, BG01

Straws & Drops:  BV04, BV13, BV02, RV19, RV17, RV55, Y19, Y08, Y06, BG02, BG01)

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Background:  Copic Markers

(BG02, BG01, BG000, BG0000)

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Paper Rose Premium Black

Other:  Sakura White Gelly Roll 08 Pen, Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents, Fairy Drops, Masking Magic, Circle die


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Undercover Plushies

 Hi Everyone,

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

While I do like Digital stamps for ease of storage etc, I really love getting the ink out and stamping a stamp.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Undercover Plushies

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set & Cut on Silhouette Cameo

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

Paper:  MFT Black & White Stripes

Ink:  Paper Rose Premium Black

Other:  Sakura White Gelly Roll 08 Pen, Shimmer Pen, Fairy Drops


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Monday, January 2, 2023

LOTV Release is available

 Hi Everyone,

The Lili of the Valley (LOTV) release is now available in store.

Go and check them out.  They are adorable.

Below is a few more cards I have made using this release.





Until next time

Meissa

xxxxx

Sunday, January 1, 2023

Prehistoric Party

 Hi Everyone,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

I hope you all have a great 2023.

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


Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Prehistoric Party

Medium:  Copic Markers

(Dino:  BG45. BG53, B00, B000, R20, 0, RV66, V05, RV52

Eyes: B24

Cupcake:  BV29, BV25, BV23, Y19, Y08, Y04, 0)

Paper:  MFT Black & White Stripes

Sentiment:  Bold Merry Words

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Paper Rose Premium Black

Border:  Copic Multi Liner 0.2 Black Pen

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


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx