Life in the Craft Lane

Let the Dancer in you Escape!

2012-02-13T08:15:00.000-08:00

The new challenge at Art with No Boundaries has been posted!

What a fun challenge!

2 new dancers created by Chris from CSDesigns are making their debut too!

Plié is dancing on my card.

I decided to go with aqua and green teamed with the diamond black and white background.

I added loads of glitter to this beauty in the spotlight.

I love music and I love to dance. I'm reminded of a chubby 9 year old wannabee ballerina, dressed in my black leotard, pink tights and black leather ballet shoes. That year made a difference in my life and nurtured my love of ballet, the music, the performance, but also of dancing in general.

I would love to see what you have to share!

All you need is Love

2012-01-30T13:22:00.000-08:00

The new challenge is up and running at Art with no Boundaries.

I have decided to go 3D with one of the fabulous new Expressive Hearts from CSDesigns.

The sentiment is also by Chris. I added some ribbon and crystal beads and there is my Valentine decoration.

Hope you like it and get inspired to make your own Valentine's project for the Challenge.

It's Time!

2012-01-24T14:43:00.000-08:00

I'm at last getting to do a card for Dare to be Sassy Thursdays #108 at Sassy Studio Designs. The theme is Frosty Winter colours and my choice fell on blues and silver:

I used the sexy Steampunk Victoria and dressed her in blue, black and silver. Her soft white boots complete the picture. My pencils were used to colour her. I decided not to blend, thus giving an effect of more texture.

My base is a blue card. The silver mirror board was trimmed with a pattern scissors. I added pieces of a collage of clocks, etc that I edged with Indigo Blue ink. Last Victoria was added with mirror tape to give some more dimension.

Here is a close-up of Victoria:

That dress!

2012-01-24T14:24:00.000-08:00

Here is my entry for the Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge where the theme is Dresses/Dress Forms.

I used the Vintage Dress from Michelle Perkett's Studio who is also the sponsor this week. My colours : Red, Black & White with a touch of Silver.

Trees and Words

2012-01-23T19:57:00.000-08:00

It's week 2 of Express Yourself at ArtwithNoBoundaries.

I've chosen to express my love of words and trees by making a mini art journal.

Today I'm showing you page 1 and 2 of my mini journal.

I started with some papers and then embellished my 2 pages with Striped Trees from CSdesigns as well as one of Chris's own sentiments from the same collection. Words, doodles and some gold gel finish these 2 pages.

Here you can see a little bit more of page 2:

Just to put it all into perspective, each page is the size of an ATC.

I started with 5 'paypacket' envelopes that I folded in half and then glued together to create the basis of my mini journal.

And here is some of the papers I'm using:

I hope you will come visit again tomorrow when I will show you some more of my little journal.

Ocean Fun!

2012-01-19T09:59:00.000-08:00

My creation using the fabulous artwork from CSDesigns:

I used Loreley Shells and Sand Ocean Montage that was printed on acetate. I added some Stickles to give detail. It was then mounted on a piece of map and some bling completes the picture for this ATC.

I decided that it has enough attitude to enter in the ATCs with Attitude Anything Goes challenge, the last of their ONLY ATCs Challenges. From next week they allow cards too!

Express Yourself!

2012-01-17T11:26:00.000-08:00

That is the challenge at Art with No Boundaries.

Here is my first card:

The things that inspire me come from around me,

things I see, things I hear, things I experience.

I create because I enjoy it, because I have all these ideas in my head.

Not everything works out, but that’s part of the whole process.

I used one of the new sentiments by Chris from CSDesigns.

Take this chance to really express yourself through your art.

No Boundaries, remember.

A Case study

2012-01-10T14:46:00.000-08:00

CASE Study Challenge #72 was half the inspiration for my card.

The other half was the sketch on Crafting By Designs.

The heart is an acrylic stamp that I shadow stamped directly on the card and on cardstock which I then cut out & raised for a 3D effect. Buttons & ribbons complete the picture.

Something Old, Something New

2012-01-10T14:35:00.000-08:00

Digistamps4Joy challenge for the week is : Anything(Something Old, Something New) Goes!,

What a lovely challenge!

I decided to use Little Chef. I had him printed out for a while and he was just the right image I needed.

My old is the b&w check paper. I've had it for ages. The new is the buttons. The writing is my own.

I'm entering my Thank You card in the C.R.A.F.T. Challenge as well.

Some 60's Fun

2012-01-10T14:20:00.000-08:00

The Theme for the challenge at Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge blog is 60's.

I used some paper with circles that reminds me of the 60's. I also used a Groovy Digi from Nana Vic. O yes and some cardstock & bling to complete the picture.

I'm also joining the Just for Fun Challenge where the theme is 60's and 70's.

If You're Cute...

2012-01-10T14:13:00.000-08:00

The Theme for the challenge at Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge blog is 60's.

I'm a 60's baby (born 1960!) so I could not resist using a b&w photo of myself for the ATC.

My dress was red and I had ballet pumps on. The ribbons tied to my legs didn't want to stay up so they stuck it on with sticky tape! And I had to have rollers in my hair which felt for hours to curl it. That I hated and I still don't like to sit for hours at a hairdresser...:)

I made a copy of the photo and added ribbon, punched flowers and bling. The date I wrote.

I'm also joining the Just for Fun Challenge where the theme is 60's and 70's.

After some deliberation, I think this ATC has the right attitude to join the Anything Goes Challenge at ATC's with Attitude. Hope you think so too!

Red and Black

2012-01-04T11:28:00.000-08:00

The challenge at Dilly Beans Designers and Friday Challenges asks for Shades of Red and Black. This colour combo is my personal favourite.

I'm still on my ATC roll so I made an ATC in shades of red and black:

Stamps: Hero Arts & Great Impressions South Africa.

The writing is a b&w copy of some wrapping paper bought years ago.

The rest is CS, ribbon, etc from my stash.

I would also like to enter my ATC in the following challenges:

http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/2011/12/challenge-23-anything-goes.html

http://atcswithattitude.blogspot.com/ Anything Goes

Another New Year's ATC

2012-01-04T11:16:00.000-08:00

This little ATC was a bit dull until I added some glitter. :)
I used the same materials as for my previous ATC.

I would like to enter my ATC in the Anything Goes challenge at ATCs with Attitude.

Happy New Year!

2012-01-03T14:00:00.000-08:00

2012 is here and some new challenges await.

I've created an ATC for the challenge at Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge Blog.The theme is New Year Celebration!

Here is my party creation for my first challenge for 2012:

I did some 'editing' on a Millennium stamp by removing the '2000' bits to create a new stamp that is more usable. I like the new fireworks!

I also used a PSX stamp.

My other new item is the piece of pink card stock that I bought on the 31st of December 2011 for another project. So now I can enter my ATC for the challenge at 4 Crafty Chicks, Something New. The little easel is also new.

Another challenge asking for Something New is Party Time Tuesdays.

I can also tick of one thing on my list of to-do's, using my rubber stamps more. I think this was a good start.

I'm also entering the Simon Says Stamp Challenge where Anything Goes! And of course, I have used stamps!

Another challenge I'm entering is the one over at TSG : New Year, New New Start.
Using my stamps more and in a new way is definitely one of my resolutions and this little ATC was a good start.

Chinatown

2011-11-05T06:14:00.000-07:00

My card for the challenge at Robyn's Fetish (I did it creations) using Sylvies Stamps: Oriental Lady 2:(received as a freebie to use in the challenge!)

I kept it simple with some background papers adding to the Oriental feel. Here is a close-up:

Hope you like it!

Tree Tag

2011-10-27T13:21:00.000-07:00

The challenge at I did it creations is to make a tag with a flower or tree.
My card was made with the lovely image I received from HOPE JACARE DOODLES.

I decided on the Bonsai tree and used pencils to colour the image. I didn't blend it to reatin some textures. I made a tag and added it to a card that I have stamped with Asian script from PSX:

Closer:

Elvyra does Warhol

2011-10-27T13:14:00.000-07:00

The challenge at Our Creative Corner is Fabulous Faces. My favourite fabulous face in the CSDesigns range is Psychosis and I decided to a do a card in the Warhol style. I also used the Elvyra ad and the small spider background. Chalks add some colour.

Here is is a closer look:

And here I show Elvyra at an angle:

Halloween goes to Egypt

2011-10-25T11:21:00.000-07:00

Another week at Art with no Boundaries, another creation for the Halloween challenge!

This time I made a tag with my Dark And Edgy / Supernatural Advertisement that you can get at CSDesigns:

Here I've photographed the tag with an interesting backgound that goes with the theme. It is the front cover of a book I'm reading. (At the bottom of my blog are the books I'm reading/have read :)

This is a close-up:

I'm planning to enter it in a few challenges.

Steampunk Sketch

2011-10-24T12:47:00.000-07:00

Another card with one of the fabulous Steampunk Images that were freebies over the past weekend on the Sassy Studio Designs Papercraft Planet Group.

I followed the sketch from Inspirational Card Sketches #136.
I decided to make my card in cream, green and gold.

Here is my card:

And a close-up:

A little change!

2011-10-23T09:27:00.001-07:00

I have changed my background. I've been posting all these 'darker' cards and I thought a darker background may be fun!

Well, in a day or a week's time I might change it again...

Steampunk Four

2011-10-22T13:49:00.000-07:00

It's Round 4 of the Sassy Studio Design Progressive Challenge and the theme is Anything Goes!

The image we received is the gorgeous Steampunk Vivian. I decided to work with the burgundies and browny reds and combine it with gold. There was some background left from round 2, so I cut it in strips for extra detail. I added a handmade flower that I made a bit smaller.

On the close up you can see some of the Gelly Roll and Glossy Accents that I added.

Oh what fun this was!

I'm entering my card in the following challenge:
http://challengeupyourlife.blogspot.com/2011/10/challenge-55-farbkombicolourchallenge.html

Victorian Steampunk

2011-10-21T14:39:00.000-07:00

The third creation for the Sassy Studio Designs Progressive Challenge.

This round we go Victorian with the fabulous Victoria! I picked my pencils, in burgundy & deep red and then googled some Victorian colours. My eyes fell on a black and blue outfit, and that is how Victoria got her colours. I decided to add some copper, rather than gold.

Well here she is:

And a little closer:

Well, I've made it before midnight! VBG. Not many minutes to spare.

I'll make another Victoria in all those burgundies and deep reds tomorrow, but now I think it's bedtime after I've linked her to the challenge!

PS. Now in the morning (being more awake :) I see my card could have been a bit more Victorian or vintage...but I still like it the way it is. The other one will be more elaborate!

Steampunk Two!

2011-10-19T17:52:00.000-07:00

It's the second round of the Progressive Challenge at Sassy Studio Designs.

The challenge is to use a clock(s) and/or gear(s) together with Amelia Steampunk.

I decided to make a background of clocks and an hourglass using images from Graphic Fairy.

I printed it out at 50%, I also printed out a single pocket watch that I cut out. Amelia was coloured with pencils and blended. I added a bit of Gelly Roll. It is 2 o'clock in the morning so I might see a spot or 2 that I missed tomorrow, but the card has to be added to be part of the challenge...:)

Well, here she is:

And here in close-up.

Hope you like her!

Face your Fears!

2011-10-18T10:00:00.000-07:00

Another week at Art with No Boundaries! Another challenge! But still the same theme! Halloween.

I'm using Dementia from the new Halloween range at CSDesigns.

The design is simple, the colours creates the atmosphere....

Where oh where did it happen? And why?

Have a closer look, you may find an answer.

I'm entering my card in the following challenges:

http://colourq.blogspot.com/2011/10/colourq-challenge-107.html

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2011/10/challenge-18-halloween.html
http://cheerfulstamppad.blogspot.com/2011/10/challenge-27-halloween.html
http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/2011/10/challenge-12-happy-halloween.html
http://craftyourdaysaway.blogspot.com/2011/10/cyda-challenge-31-halloween-colours.html
http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.com/2011/10/pcj-challenge-21-colour-challenge.html
http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/s-for-soon-be-halloween.html
http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/2011/10/spooky-fun.html
http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2011/10/challenge-163-halloween.html
http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/2011/09/queens-royal-digi-challenge-1.html

Little Pink Witch

2011-10-17T14:55:00.000-07:00

Another card for the Digistamps4Joy Challenge #29:

I used the cute little witch that was a bonus at the CDAC Progressive challenge. I decided to make her into a sweet little pink witch:

And here is a close-up:

Yes, the spider is pinkish too!

Friends Think Pink

2011-10-17T14:47:00.000-07:00

Challenge #29 at Digistamps4Joy is Think pink for breast cancer awareness.

I used a Digistamp4joy Freebie to make my card:

I'm also adding my card to the following:
http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/10/pink-saturday-october-22-2011.html

Pink Steampunk

2011-10-17T14:42:00.000-07:00

When I started I couldn't stop, so I created another card for the Sassy Studio Designs Progressive Challenge:

This time I used pink and black and silver. I think this card is more steampunk but I still have some way to go...

My metal is the brads.

A close up:

Hope you like her!

Sassy Steampunk in Blue

2011-10-17T14:37:00.000-07:00

Sassy Studio Designs has a progressive challenge going to celebrate their 500 members on Papercraft Planet.

The first fabulous freebie is Steampunk Josephine, the challenge is to add a metal embellishment to the card and finish it in 2 days.

This is my first try, not very steampunk but enough metal. I used staples to fix my background to my card. I added a recycled piece of metal. VBG

Here is a close up of the image:

Hope you like her! She was fun to colour.

Pink Power

2011-10-16T10:14:00.000-07:00

It's time to 'Show your Stuff' at Create with TLC. The challenge was to make a card with items posted in the past 2 weeks.

I just loved this little bird the moment I saw her, so I had to make this card. I used a background of rose paper, punched the corners, coloured the edges and the little bird & ribbon. I did some layering and added some glitter & bling.

And a close-up:

Hope you like her!

Windblown...

2011-10-12T13:59:00.000-07:00

Another mystical advertisement from CSDesigns, this time 'The Crypt'.

My card tells a little story. The flyer was found blown against a fence. It was a little torn, a little crumpled, a little smudged...was it blood...or just mud?

Do visit Art with no Boundaries for some more fabulously creepy creations.

I'll continue my little story later in the week, so pop in again.

Classified!

2011-10-10T13:29:00.000-07:00

Week two of Mystical/Halloween at Art with no Boundaries!

The talented Chris of CSDesigns has created a new batch of fabulously creepy, scary, mystical images, many of them adverts for weird and wonderful things....

I've used Stylish Witch Salon Advert for my first creation:

I went through my newspaper's classified section to find an ad of similar size, copied it. The original ad was cut out after adding the circle. I layered my image onto black card stock, added some chalk and red pen and distressing...

List of Supplies
CSDesign Image printed on white 160g paper
Paper used: Newspaper (Local), white 160g, Black card & cardstock.
Red & black fineliner, mustard & red chalk
Cutter & scissors, cutting board, double-sided tape

The list was added to show that you can make a card with the simplest of tools and supplies and a bit of imagination.

I think this will make a cool invitation to a pamper party or a bachelorette's party. What do you think?

Scary Metal

2011-10-05T10:15:00.000-07:00

Today I'm sharing another card using Psychosis, an image from CSDesigns.

I used wrapping paper with a stripy design, tore it in strips and glued it to my card. I then distressed it a bit. The roses were rolled with metallic paper and I added some brads to complete the theme.

And here is a close-up of the roses:

Hope you like my card!

Do hop over to Art with no Boundaries for some more scary cards...and don't forget to leave some love!

I'm entering my card in the following Challenges :

http://doyoustackup.blogspot.com/2011/09/dysu-challenge-39-swirls.html My rolled roses do look like swirls...or spirals :) Well, they look like the swirls on the inspiration cake!
http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/2011/10/tuesday-throwdown-69.html The theme is Halloween
http://comeandgetitchallenges.blogspot.com/2011/10/happy-halloween-challenge.html

http://forevernightchallenges.blogspot.com/2011/09/freaky-friday-challenge-11.html
http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/2011/10/were-back-challenge-53-anything-goes.html
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/2011/10/make-it-monday-57.html

It's October!

2011-10-04T12:12:00.000-07:00

It's that time of the year when scary things are creeping out of the woodwork.

Halloween is not celebrated here in South Africa, but in the spirit of the season (pun intended) I have created a few cards using one of the new Halloween Images from CSDesigns.

Here is the first card using Psychosis:

And here is a scary close-up:

Hope you are not too scared to come back tomorrow to see what else I have created.

And don't forget to join us at Art with No Boundaries for the month of October!

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
http://comeandgetitchallenges.blogspot.com/2011/10/happy-halloween-challenge.html
http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/2011/10/tuesday-throwdown-69.html Halloween is the theme.
http://forevernightchallenges.blogspot.com/2011/09/freaky-friday-challenge-11.html

http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/2011/10/were-back-challenge-53-anything-goes.html
http://stampwithfun.blogspot.com/2011/10/challenge131.html Halloween
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/2011/10/make-it-monday-57.html

Sunflower and butterfly

2011-09-30T16:10:00.000-07:00

I love sunflowers and butterflies and this wonderful digi by Justinklined combines both.

Here is my fourth entry in the CDAC Progressive Freebie Challenge Round #3:

I kept it simple but just had to 3D the butterfly:

Hope you like it!

Purple Tag

2011-09-30T16:03:00.000-07:00

This time I made a tag for my third entry in the CDAC Progressive Freebie Challenge Round #3.

I used the little lady by Liastampz. The tag reminds of the Red Hat Society and the autumn of life. Sounds much more colourful than the winter of life!

Here is a close-up:

Hope you like her!

Autumn Fairy

2011-09-30T15:56:00.000-07:00

I used the Autumn Fairy by Gurukitty Designs for my second card in the CDAC Progressive Freebie Challenge Round #3.

My choice of colours were browns and some purples. I added a bit of glitter foil and some bling.

A close-up to show the glitter bits.

Hope you like her!

Duo Challenge September

2011-09-29T12:34:00.000-07:00

Rather late than never, my little gift box for the September Duo Challenge #9:

My box was made with Scrapbook paper & decorated with organza ribbon and a flower made with a cut-out motif, cardstock and a blingy brad.

This is a lovely box for those small gifts.

A close-up of the simple flower and double bow:

Round 3 - Autumn

2011-09-28T14:18:00.000-07:00

My first card for the CDAC Progressive Challenge Round 3.

I used the bowl of apples by Glitterbabes. I love apples and these looked juicy.

I kept the colours simple, basically primary colours with a bit of brown for the wood. My autumn lettering is my own, foiled with red & bronze. The woven ribbon adds a bit of texture and continues the rustic feel.

A close up of my bowl of apples:

And my writing:

Hope you like it!

The Red Leaf

2011-09-26T10:32:00.000-07:00

Second week of the Autmn/Fall challenge at Art with no Boundaries.
My card has another of Fall sentiment by CSDesigns as main focus. Although it has more than 1 layer, it is a clean and simple card, red and white with a touch of black. I punched leaves from the same red paper as my center panel and also some white ones from cardstock.

It is also a card to pay tribute to the fabulous talent of Chris, the artist behind CSDesigns, who lives in Canada. Hope you like it, Chris!

My layout was inspired by Unscripted Sketches #125.

Autumn Leaves

2011-09-20T14:43:00.000-07:00

It's time again for a new challenge at Art with No Boundaries.

The theme is Fall or Autumn.

I made this card using a new sentiment by CSDesigns especially for fall. My layout was inspired by Unscripted Sketches #124.

And here is a close-up:

I love paper punching and here you can see when I start, it's difficult to stop...

I also did a bit of foiling and added some chalk, another favourite.

Hope you like my autumn card. Autumn is really my favourite season!

The following fun challenges caught my attention:
http://doitwithdigischallenge.blogspot.com/2011/09/challenge-17-lots-of-layers.html
http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2011/09/anything-goes-louis-armstrong-wonderful.html - I love Autumn and I love leaves which makes my world wonderful!
http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/2011/09/tuesday-throwdown-67.html - The theme is fall
http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/2011/09/challenge-85-lots-of-layers.html
http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/2011/09/monday-challenge-26-fall-leaves.html - I have a few leaves here....
http://ooh-la-la-creationschallenges.blogspot.com/2011/09/challenge-89.html - Punches or dies
http://spcolorcombos.thescrapmaster.com/2011/09/sp-color-combo-118.html

Number Three

2011-09-13T15:22:00.000-07:00

There is a big prize up for grabs at the birthday party at Annabelle Stamps. You have to take part in all 3 challenges to be eligible for the major prize.

The third challenge is : 2 B's on the card...2 embellies starting with B: I have 2 beads and 2 butterflies. I used the Birthday Digi again in another colour.

Here is a close-up:

Second Card

2011-09-13T15:13:00.000-07:00

The second challenge for the birthday party at Annabelle Stamps is blooms.

I decided to keep it simple and just use my Birthday digi which are blooms:

Hope you like it!

First card for Annabelle

2011-09-13T15:08:00.000-07:00

It's birthday time at Annabelle's Stamps and it's challenge time too.

The first challenge is :

1. Use a new stamp - I used my Birthday digi freebie

2. Die cuts/Punches - I punched the corners and cut the flower and layered it

3. Bling - I added 3 blingy thingies and my Gelly roll add extra bling to the flower

And here is my card:

And here is a close-up of the punching & bling:

Hope you like it!

Another Back to School

2011-09-13T14:57:00.000-07:00

Another card using the round 2 freebies for the CDAC Progressive Challenge.

I used the girl by Tortagialla and an alphabet stamp set by Hampton Art. After I cut and coloured her, I layered a few different papers and added her. My Gelly Roll pen added a final touch to her glasses and top.

Hope you like her!

Anything goes week 2

2011-09-12T10:00:00.000-07:00

It's the second week of Anything Goes at Art with No Boundaries. I decided to play with my Solitaire Leather and Rivets, but I went blingy.

I like the mix of fuchsia and black with a touch of silver and white almost as much as I like red and black:

Here is a close-up for you to enjoy all the bling I've added!

Hope you like it! A little different than my usual style.

I've entered my card in following fun challenge:

http://totallystampalicious.blogspot.com/2011/09/anything-goes.html

Vote for Table Mountain!

2011-09-11T05:20:00.000-07:00

I'm adding this post because I love my city with it's beautiful mountain.

It may not be craft related, but it is part of my life.

Do visit the site and help choose the new 7 wonders of the World.

11 November 2011 the results will be announced.

Just click on the postcard to cast your vote:

Do come back to visit again and have a look at my creations!

A card for all Seasons

2011-09-10T11:27:00.000-07:00

Nana Vic's generously supplied a fabulous Seasons freebie on CDAC for the Vickie Quickie Challenge.

I decided to cut up the images and layer them on different shades of green to add one of the elements in the Desert Islands Craft Challenge (no9). The image already has a nature theme (no 7), and I added some extra leaves. I 'lifted' my 2 favourite seasons with foam tape to add extra dimension (no5). Although not quite Kraft, the card can go through for no 1 as well.

Hope you like my creation!

I'm joining a few other challenges too:
http://funwithshapesandmore.blogspot.com/2011/09/challenge-91-egal-was.html
http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2011/09/challenge-127-skys-limit.html

Masquerade in Blue

2011-09-09T16:43:00.000-07:00

I couldn't resist making another ATC using one of my Blog Hop Freebies from Sassy Design Studios. This time around I chose Masquerade 4 and dressed her in blue. I added some silwer, some glitter and a touch of bling. And some Gelly Roll accents.

Looks like she is ready to party!

I'm entering my ATC in the fun challenge at ATC Sisterhood. It is shades of Blue. I have some silver & white too, so I hope it is ok.

Sassy Pink Masquerade

2011-09-09T16:35:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday there was a blog Hop at Sassy Studio Designs. On each of the blogs there was a fabulous freebie and a few extras during the day long party! The last part of the party was a challenge to create a project with one of the 7 sassy images. The theme is 'Masquerade Ball' and we have to add bling, feathers or sequins (or all 3).

Well, here is my first ATC using Masquerade 3. I coloured her dress with pink and added bling. I also added some shiny paper and some more bling. And my gelly roll....

The background paper has images of buildings on it. Doesn't she look ready to paint the town pink?

Twinkle Little Star

2011-09-05T09:54:00.000-07:00

Time for the new challenge at Art with No Boundaries!

This time I'm going CAS! I've used one of the CSDesigns Sentiments and added silver and blue. A few punched stars complete the picture:

I hope you like it!

I've decided to join a few fun challenges:
http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.com/2011/09/anything-goes.html
http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/2011/08/anything-goes.html

http://funwithshapesandmore.blogspot.com/2011/09/challenge-91-egal-was.html
http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2011/09/pio-36-b-is-for-buttons-bows-brads.html (Blue)
http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2011/09/challenge-127-skys-limit.html

CDAC Progressive Round 2

2011-09-04T13:15:00.000-07:00

It's round 2 of the CDAC Progressive challenge and we received our next fabulous freebies, all five of them.

I've completed my first project for this round. I decided to make a corner bookmark:

I used the little bookworm from Jensdigistamps.

Hope you like it!

Simon Says Anything Goes

2011-09-04T13:05:00.000-07:00

My project for the Simon Says Stamp-tember Challenge is an Autumn Tag.

The theme is 'Anything Goes'. Hop on over, there might still be time left to do the blog hop and stand in line for some fabulous treasures.

The sentiment is from Sherlock's Home. I lighty chalked the sentiment and coloured the leaves with chalk as well.
The background leaf is a Poetic Print from Hero Arts.
A Marvy Punch was used to punch the leaves from different papers and paint chips.

I'm adding my tag to the following fun challenges:
http://pictureandscrap.blogspot.com/2011/09/utfordring-15.html
http://desertislandcraftschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/08/challenge-15.html (no 7,8,9,5 & 1)

Travel around the world!

2011-08-29T12:28:00.000-07:00

Visiting the blogs of some of my fellow South-Africans brought me across a real fun challenge blog:

They supply you with a template that you must use to enter the challenge with. The template fits the theme. This time round the theme is travel and the template is for a cabin case. I just love the template. I used the map scan of Cape Town, added some digital stamps from Nicecrane and PSX.

Here is what I created:

Inside I used one of the lovely sentiments from CSDesigns:

Here is a combination of the outside and inside:

PS. Thanks Ursula! I saw your entry and couldn't resist visiting the Duo-challenge blog!

I'm entering it in the following fun challenges:

http://artwithnoboundaries.blogspot.com/2011/08/art-with-no-boundaries-ocean-theme-week.html

http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2011/08/simon-says-stamp-and-show-some-travel.html
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/2011/08/make-it-monday-52.html

http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2011/08/week-146-anything-but-square.html
http://daisydoodlescreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2011/08/challenge-41.html

Fan Card 2

2011-08-28T11:06:00.000-07:00

Here is my second project for the CDAC Progressive Freebie Challenge:

I've use the Priscillastyles Fan again. Here is a close-up:

I coloured, cut out and added some lace at the top, and don't forget the blingy brad.

There is still time to enter!

Fan card 1

2011-08-28T10:59:00.000-07:00

Here is my first project for the CDAC Progressive Freebie Challenge :

I'm using the Priscillastyles Fan. Here is a close-up.

I enlarged the fan to almost fill the page. I then coloured it with my aqua-pencils and blended it. I cut it out, folded it and added a blingy brad.

Hurry on over, there is still time to enter!

Thank You Michelle Perkett

2011-08-28T10:48:00.000-07:00

It is the last challenge on the Michelle Perkett Challenge Blog

I've decided to make a little ATC tag using my other favourite image: Arthur.

This tag is to say thank you to Michelle Perkett for her generosity and the fabulous inspiration I always got on her blog. I have a wishlist of images I still want to acquire so I hope she'll be around for a long time :)

I've combined Arthur with the challenge freebie.

Here he is:

And here he says thank you:

Hope you like him :)

Thank You Michelle Perkett Mermaids!

2011-08-28T10:38:00.000-07:00

The day has come to say thank you to the fabulous mermaids on the Michelle Perkett challenge blog.

This is the last challenge and the theme is fittingly 'Thank You'.

With my card I want to say thank you for the wonderful inspiration that was always there on the blog.

Also thank you for featuring me as Guest Designer.

I decided to use one of my favourite images to say thank you : Rose :

She is combined with the lovely 'thank you ' freebie, an image I can see much use for in the future.

I'm sure we'll see some more of the mermaids on other sites, I'm so glad that my paths crossed yours.

Party Time!

2011-08-26T00:40:00.000-07:00

It's party time over at Annabelle's.

They are celebrating their 2nd Birthday and are inviting us all to join their fabulous party in September.

I don't want to miss out on a party, and I'm sure you don't want to either. So here is the directions to the party:

As with all good parties, there are gifts at this party too! So hurry over, join them and follow the instructions to get a chance to get one of the gifts! I just did!

See you at the party!

Ocean Week 2

2011-08-25T21:43:00.000-07:00

It is the second week of Art with no Boundaries and the Design Team came up with a new crop of fabulous cards.

The challenges run over 2 weeks so the theme is still
Ocean, Aquatic, Nautical.

I chose to work with one of the new sentiments from CSDesigns.

I decided on a more masculine look. My image is a scanned map from an old map book and a picture of a ship. I combined the 2 images in Fireworks and made the ship more transparent. The sentiment was coloured and lightly sponged. The image and sentiment was layered onto cardstock. A piece of rough rope was added, after it was knotted.

CSDesigns sentiments are pieces of art and it is so much fun to use them on my cards, either as the focus point or accompanying one of the fabulous CSdesign images. They also compliment any other image you may decide to use. I think this card showcase the versatility of the designs, from CAS to cute to arty and everything inbetween.

But don't let me keep you, do visit Art with no Boundaries and show us your fabulous Aquatic creation. Remember, it can be anything that fits into the theme, using any image. The important thing is to join us, have fun, visit the other entries, leave love, meet new friends, become a follower. Wow, all in one sentence!

I am joining the following fun challeges:

http://simplylessismoore.blogspot.com/2011/08/week-29-theme.html
http://doyoustackup.blogspot.com/2011/08/dysu-challenge-34-boy-or-man.html

Wish me luck!!

Art with no boundaries is here!

2011-08-16T13:50:00.000-07:00

The new blog has arrived! Art with no Boundaries is here! And what a beauty!

The first themed challenge is: The Ocean, Aquatic, Nautical

It was chosen to tie in with the release of some fabulous new 'Aquatic' designs from Chris at CSDesigns.

When I think of the ocean, I think of the the waves, coming and going, tranquility. That is what my Loreley Shells and Sand portrays :

Please come and join us! You don't have to use a CSDesigns image to play, you are only limited by your own imagination! If you made it, you can share it.

Visit all the other lovely creations, share some friendship and become a follower. All the info is on the blog. It is really easy.

I cannot wait to see the interesting works of art that you will share!

Do visit me again, I have some more fun aquatic creations that are waiting to be shared!

Monday is NEW Challenge Day at CS Designs

2011-08-14T14:51:00.000-07:00

Monday 15 August is the launch of the Brand New Challenge Blog at CS Designs.

Come and join in the fun on Monday!

Challenges will be Themed and a new challenge will be launched every fortnight.

Projects will be limited only by your imagination, and if you made it/created it, you can share it.

The main aim will be sharing creativity, friendship and inspiration.

Hope that you will join us tomorrow!

Tag along!

2011-08-11T09:29:00.000-07:00

I had an idea for a card with a tag, but in the end I just finished the tag.
CSDesigns has launched all these lovely 'home' sentiments and I'm using one on my tag:

Hope you like it!
Back to the drawing board with the card idea.

Another Friend for Arthur.

2011-08-11T08:00:00.000-07:00

I couldn't resist adding another friend to Arthur's circle and here is Arthur Snow (my idea for a fun name).

He's all dressed up for his dinner party with his friends.

Arthur was a cute freebie on Michelle Perkett's Blog.

Arthur's Friends

2011-08-11T07:00:00.000-07:00

I promised that I'll show you Arthur's friends and here is Arthur Noel:

The name was my idea, his real name is Arthur.

He's all dressed up for Christmas. It looks like he enjoys getting around.

Arthur was a cute freebie on Michelle Perkett's Blog.

Another Home card!

2011-08-10T09:19:00.000-07:00

I've made a card with the new sentiment from CSDesigns.
The flowers were made last year for some Christmas cards.

Hope you like it!

New Sentiments

2011-08-09T12:52:00.000-07:00

CS Designs has launched a new set of sentiments.

As part of the design team, we could play with them before the launch.

You have already seen one here.

My creation with another of the fabulous set is a wall hanging for a new home:

I kept it simple with earthy autumn colours and some fabulous trim I found at the haberdashery department of my favourite fabric shop. I also added some velvet ribbon. The frame is made out of balsa wood that I stained with a stamppad. Some chalk was added to the sentiment to tone down the white of the paper.

Hope you like it!

Home is where the Heart is

2011-08-02T10:38:00.000-07:00

Time for a sentiment from CSDesigns.
Here is my card from the outside:

And now, for the reveal:

Black, red and white is my favourite colour combo. This time I added some silver. I've used the Twirly Heart from CSDesigns together with the Hearts to Build a Home Sentiment.

My leafing pen decided to not play along, so now the effect is not what I had in mind. Will have to make another with real silver leaf to get the effect I was looking for....

Hope you like it. I am going to enter it in a few challenges.

Blossom's Cool Party

2011-07-31T07:26:00.000-07:00

Blossom is on her way to a cool Party.

The challenge at Stamping Boutique was to use only cool colours, and Blossom said she was cool with it.

Well here she is, just in time for the party...uhmm challenge:

Here is a close-up of Blossom:

I hope you like her in her party outfit.

You can get your own Blossom from CSDesigns.

MPS Blog Hop

2011-07-30T02:48:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my blog and thanks for joining in the Michelle Perkett "Getting Ready for the Holidays" Blog Hop.

My project is an ATC with the cute Arthur:

I hope you like my little Arthur and will come back again to meet some of his friends that are still getting dressed....

An ATC is generally quick to make, you need minimum supplies and you can even use your scraps. It is versatile and can be used as is or as a card topper.

Make a few with a Christmas theme when you have a moment and then just mat them onto bigger cards or tags, and voila, many cards with little effort!

Here is the Blog Hop List: Mari is next:

Michelle Perkett – http://www.michelleperkett.blogspot.com/

Pauline - http://www.paulineguttrey.blogspot.com/

Irene – http://www.itsallinthecards.blogspot.com/

Karen - http://www.karensdigi.blogspot.com/

Barbara – http://www.my-crafty-world.blogspot.com/

Sharon – http://www.sharonshowcase.blogspot.com/

Rhonda – http://www.bluepoohbear753.blogspot.com/

Abby – http://www.abbyscreations.blogspot.com/

Shelley – http://www.shelleyscreations.blogspot.com/

Mama Bear – http://www.mamabearstonichscraftspot.com/

Andrea – http://www.andreasscraps.com/

Jenn – http://www.stampinangeljenn.blogspot.com/

Lydia – http://www.scrappenbylydia.blogspot.com/

Maria – http://www.joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/

Wendy – http://www.wendypslittlecorneroftheworld.blogspot.com/

Anne – http://www.annescardchallenges.blogspot.com/

Michelle H – http://www.scrapweaver.blogspot.com/

Aqualeiga – http://www.aqualeigasescape.blogspot.com/

Rene - That's here!! – http://www.craftlane.blogspot.com/

Mari - NEXT!– http://www.trailsofpaper.blogspot.com/

Challenge blog – http://www.michelleperkettstudio.blogspot.com/

Enjoy the rest of the Hop!!

Inspired by a Song

2011-07-25T12:44:00.000-07:00

The challenge at Michelle Perkett Studio is Inspired by a Song.
I used the little owl Arthur and some paper hearts that I distressed to create my card. I added an orange bow and a few rhinestones and some Stardust Gelly roll.

And here is a close-up of Arthur in his cute waistcoat:

My song: 'Owl always love you' from the Bodyguard (I will always love you)

It is still one of my all time favourites!

Hope you like my quirky idea.
Now I will have to think up something else using Arthur for the Blog Hop!

Happy Birthday TLC on CDAC

2011-07-24T14:07:00.000-07:00

TLC is celebrating their first birthday on CDAC.

Paulette generously supplied images to help us join in the festivities by making a card.

The challenge is to supply our own sentiment.

I decided to go vintage with my card:

I used chalk and soft pastel to give colour to my picture and sentiment. I also added some more definition with my brown and gold stamp pads. The doilie was also chalked and layered onto some gold tissue paper. Three rhinestones add some glamour to the card.

Here is a close-up of the sentiment out of my pen.

Hope you like my creation!

Recycled Christmas

2011-07-20T13:41:00.000-07:00

This week the theme at CSDesigns is 'Recycled Christmas Challenge'.
Recycling is one of the things I feel quite strongly about, and to find a way to use it in my crafts, opens up new possibilities.

The rule is : Recycle something from an old Christmas item, part of a card, paper,etc. I had trouble to find an old card, most of the cards I had were handmade beauties from friends. But I found one, still in its gold envelope! The big star on it, was too difficult to work with, although I'm still going to find a way....

I decided to go rustic. The texture print on the green matched the leather look brown card I had. I cut strips and edged them with a gold stamp pad. The gold stars were punched from the envelope. I used the Text Christmas Tree Ornament, that I edged in green and lightly chalked to fit in with the other colours. Ok, I confess, I added some Stardust Gelly roll to the tree. You cannot have Christmas without a bit of glitter.

Here is my take on some recycling:

And here is a close-up of my tree:

Hope you like my rustic card and that you will also recycle something and create something new.

I am going to enter my card in a few fun challenges. Here is my list:

http://creativeinspirationschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/07/challenge-64.html
http://digistamps4joy.blogspot.com/2011/07/challenge-23-christmas-in-july.html
http://simplycreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2011/07/48-christmas-time.html
http://natalduranteoanotodo.blogspot.com/2011/07/desafio-29-challenge-29-free-christmas.html

Christmas in July

2011-07-12T13:33:00.000-07:00

Red and Green is the colours of the challenge over at CSDesigns.
The new designs in the store is showcased by the designers so do go and visit for some more inspiration and join us in the challenge.

I used the Round Text Christmas Ornament to make my card. I used textured paper and added a touch of glitter to finish it all off.

Here is a closer look at the pretty ornament printed in green and layered on green that was fussy cut.

I want to enter my card in the following fun challenges:
http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2011/07/christmas-in-july.html
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2011/07/challenge-106-christmas-in-july.html

Anything but a card!

2011-07-11T10:33:00.000-07:00

Michelle Perkett has a challenge asking for anything but a card!

I decorated a little gift bag that can be filled with some homemade biscuits. The image I used was a freebie from Michelle Perkett. She has some more lovely images in her shop.

I'm adding my bag in a few fun challenges:

http://digidoodleshopsbest.blogspot.com/2011/07/challenge-66-butterflies.html
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/07/week-111-free-easy-july.html
http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/2011/07/something-with-bugs-or-butterflies_08.html
http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/2011/07/challenge-27-all-about-flowers.html

Patriotic

2011-07-09T12:09:00.000-07:00

I've made another card with my lovely Solitaire Lace and Jewels from CSDesigns.
When I entered my Red, White and Blue card in challenges, there were a few that had a Patriotic challenge, so I felt I had to do something that feels patriotic for me.

Not all the people that knows me, knows that I am a very big sport fan. I love most kinds of sports. That is one thing I can say about South Africans, we are sport crazy. Our flag is a fabulous mix of colours and the colours of our National Teams are Green and Gold. Those are the colours I used. I added some beads which is part of the national dress of many of the people of South Africa, and also because I love beads.

I hope you like my card!

And here is a closer look:

I'm entering my card in the following fun challenges:

http://comeandgetitchallenges.blogspot.com/2011/07/patriotic-theme.html
http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/07/your-flag-colors-challenge-25.html
http://cookingitupwithkatie.blogspot.com/2011/06/cooking-it-up-68-colors-of-your-flag-or.html
http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/2011/06/oldie-but-goodie-22.html
http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/2011/07/inspire-me-fridays-14-linky-party.html
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/2011/07/make-it-monday-44.html
http://kbchallenges.blogspot.com/2011/07/challenge-20.html
http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.com/2011/07/bearly-mine-challenge-no-14-anything.html

Red, White and Blue

2011-07-05T15:13:00.000-07:00

CSDesigns has a Red White and Blue challenge on the Challenge Blog.

For my first project as Guest Designer for the month of July, I used the exquisite Solitare Lace and Jewels to create my Red, White and Blue card.

The image was coloured using Watercolour pencils and then blended with Artists White Spirits. This was then matted on Blue and Red cardstock and fixed to a white card. I diverted from my usual almost CAS cards and added a feather and some crumpled organza ribbon, and last but not least a touch of glitter with my new Stardust Gelly Roll Pen...what a fun pen to use:

I am adding a close-up of my card:

http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2011/07/seasonal-celebration.html

http://funatfairyknoll.blogspot.com/2011/06/red-white-and-blue.html
http://stampinsanity.com/2011/07/sisc66-67-anything-goes-3-2-1-its-a-recipe/
http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/2011/07/speedy-cats-friends-challenge-week.html

Enjoy!

WINGS at Michelle Perkett

2011-06-26T12:30:00.000-07:00

The theme for this week's challenge at Michelle Perkett is Wings.

My project is something I started during the realease week party on PCP.

I printed my lovely Peace angel on glossy paper twice, a mirror image the second time, as well as the Blessings sentiment that was a party freebie.

Both images were cut out and the sentiment as well. This I then stuck back to back witha ribbon tag and extensions to create a tag. Some glitter was added for a bit of detail.

Here she is at a different angle for you to better see what I have done.

Hope you like it!

Bugaboo is on FB

2011-06-25T11:36:00.000-07:00

Another Bugaboo freebie is up for grabs on FB.
Visit their page here.

Pop in later to see what I have done with it!

Flowers Galore at Michelle Perkett

2011-06-20T13:16:00.000-07:00

Time for another challenge at Michelle Perkett!

The theme is Flowers Galore!

I used some wrapping paper as backing. The image was a Michelle Perkett freebie. I fussy cut, coloured, layered and decorated with punched flowers. And off course, I added some glitter! The sentiment is part of the image.

Hope you like it!

Digi Blog Candy at Create with TLC!

2011-06-19T00:37:00.000-07:00

There is some fabulous Digital Blog candy up for crabs at Create with TLC.

Become a follower of the blog (if you aren't already).

Post the TLC Logo below on your blog with a link back to the TLC blog ... telling about the give away...

Go back and enter your name and blog to the linklist.
Random Winners will be selected on Sunday afternoon for three SETS of their choice.

Added Bonus....It started out with one winner.....for every TEN people that play along Paulette will add another winner......so if 100 people sign up ... there will be TEN WINNERS~!...so get the word out there...the more that sign up the more chances of winning...MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW ALLLL DIRECTIONS...Make sure you are letting people know about the blog candy...the more that sign up the better your odds of winning.

It ended today 19 June! Congratulations to the winners!

Michelle Perkett release her Angels!

2011-06-18T01:06:00.000-07:00

Michelle Perkett released a lovely collection of angels.

To celebrate all this there has been a party going since last Sunday over on Paper Craft Planet in her group.

On Sunday, we filled in a crossword puzzle and then had 1 hour to create a card with a Michelle Perkett sentiment.

1 hour!!

That is quite fast for me, I take one hour to decide which image to use....

I had some images and sentiments already printed out which made it so much easier to decide what to do!

Colouring?? Fastest, I decided will be chalks or pastels.....

The sentiment and image was fussy cut and this is what I came up with in UNDER an hour:

I still photographed it and posted it, under the hour...

Just shows what can be done.

Image is the fabulous Summer. The sentiment Imagine was a freebie.
Forgot to tell you that I added some glitter too....

But wait, that's not all, my card WON!

I could choose one of the angels. I chose the lovely, serene Peace.

There will be projects posted during the weekend to show what I made with her.

Pop on over and go and join in the fun!

Father's Day Challenge at Michelle Perkett

2011-06-13T13:35:00.000-07:00

This time of the week again for me.

The Father's Day Challenge at Michelle Perkett is Father's Day with Brown/Neutral colours.

It is my dad's birthday on the 21st of June and we have always combined his birthday with Father's day. That is my reason for a birthday theme card. He loves chocolate and the only cake I can bake is cupcakes. So I made a cupcake card. Hope you like it!

The image from Michelle Perkett was a Valentine's Day Freebie. I didn't use the sentiment that came with it.

I used my pencils, puff paint, Liquid Pearls and Stickles glitter to decorate the cupcakes.

Bingo Challenge at Michelle Perkett!

2011-06-06T13:39:00.000-07:00

This week challenge at Michelle Perkett is : Bingo
Here is the grid:

The idea is to choose one line and use those elements on a card. You also have to use a Michelle Perkett image!

I decided on the middle horizontal row : Scallops, ribbon & flowers. The image I chose is my favourite oh so cute Rose that I received as a freebie.
I used a shiny textured card as base. The image was coloured and fussy-cut, the scallops were done by scissors & I added the ribbon & flowers to finish the Bingo line. Believe it or not, there is NO glitter on the card!
Hope you like it!

Make your own Pattern Paper at Michelle Perkett

2011-05-30T11:31:00.000-07:00

Monday and another card for a Michelle Perkett Challenge, the 4th one for May! Maybe one day I'll finish it sooner....

The challenge : Make your own pattern paper and use a Michelle Perkett image.

I used a butterfly I received as a freebie some time ago. The butterfly was used to create the paper. It was then printed in grayscale. I decided to stay with the simple colourscheme and added a touch of green & silver, glitterpaint and bling. My card:

The 'create' is a part of the image and this is an inspiration to myself and all of you who visit my blog.

Here is a close-up of the butterfly.

SSC Blog Hop on the Go!!

2011-05-25T06:55:00.000-07:00

It's that time of the month again! Blog Hop Time over at Simply Scrapping!
You can join us here.

The tecnique this month is masking.

You have seen my example card:

I have also made a card using a simple masking technique:

The tutorial of this simple technique (masking101) will be here later this week, so do pop in again.

Thanks for hopping by.

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #102!

2011-05-24T13:38:00.000-07:00

Here is Sketch #102 over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday:

And here is my take on the sketch:

The first thing I had to do to make my card was to find my oval cutter. Then I had to figure out how it worked...haven't used it for about a decade, I guess...Well, I eventually figured it out.

I decided to go with an oversized oval, to almost over-emphasize my theme 'Queen for a day'. The sentiment is from Create with TLC, the frame is from Bird's Cards, the crown from Melonheadz and the fabulous chair you can find here. The papers are from a no-name pack, I added some rhinestones, ribbon and Gold Stickles for extra bling.

Say it with Die-Cuts at Michelle Perkett

2011-05-23T13:08:00.000-07:00

The challenge at Michelle Perkett Studio this week is 'Say it with Die-Cuts'. The only other rule is to use a Michelle Perkett image.

I don't have a die-cutter but I do have punches and more than 1 pair of scissors. My card shows my 2 small flower punches and a free cut palm tree:

The image I used was Leilani that was offered as a freebie some time ago. The 'Aloha' is inside the card. I coloured her and fussy cut her out. Then I used foam tape to add her to the colour-sponged card.

The final touches were added with some Stickles glitter in a few colours. I hope you like my touch of innovation.

Forgot to add that there is a prize up for grabs if you enter in all the challenges this month!

Stitching and Sewing Challenge at HLSC

2011-05-22T13:13:00.000-07:00

My project for the HLSC Challenge #22 is something I wanted to try for quite some time: A shoe.

My first effort is maybe not so perfect yet. I made it a little smaller than the original. I added a Happileigh Scrappin Freebie that fits with the theme, and on the shoe. I then added some 'stitching' with a fabulous pink gel pen on the black. Some faux stitching was added inside the shoe with a black fineliner.

The original tutorial can be viewed here. Yes, I still have some way to go, but I think it's cool for a first try.

Shaker Box Card Challenge at Guylou

2011-05-19T13:26:00.000-07:00

Guylou has a shakerbox card challenge on her blog.

Here is my card:

I used William and Kate that you can get here. I only coloured the tiara, and jewellery with Platinum Stickles. The sentiment I used is from Sentiments4You. I punched some flowers from shiny paper and added that with pearly beads in the shaker box. I decorated the shaker box with ribbon, punched flowers & pearls.
The static of the acetate makes the flowers 'stick' to it which I think makes an interesting decoration to the image.

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #101 with Sassy Cheryl's

2011-05-17T14:01:00.000-07:00

Here is Sketch no 101 at Sweet Sketch Wednesday:

And here is my card:

I called the card "I did it!"
The image is a freebie from Sassy Cheryl's.

The DP is from a no-name stack I bought. I added some paper lace I made. The faux stitching goes with the buttons and the littly butterfly was added for fun & repition of the blue.

A 15cm Square card is not the usual size I make, but I am starting to have fun with it. Will have to see what pop up next....

Mermaids Galore at Michelle Perkett Studio

2011-05-16T09:47:00.000-07:00

It's time for the next challenge at Micelle Perkett Studio : Mermaids Galore!
The beautiful Summer decided that she wants to explore the life of a mermaid. And this is how her exploration turned out:

The sentiment is from Michelle Perkett that was offered as a freebie. I used the shells from the freebie mermaidborder, also from Michelle Perkett to create the decorations. A little bit of glitter here and there, and Voila! my Summer Mermaid....

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #100!

2011-05-09T13:30:00.000-07:00

The #100 sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday that I followed:

The image is from A Day for Daisies and all the paper are from Pink Petticoat.

A Day for Daisies is the sponsor for the challenge.

Mother's Day Europe at Michelle Perkett

2011-05-09T13:27:00.000-07:00

My entry for the challenge over at Michelle Perkett : Mother's Day Europe.

I used the oh so cute Rose that Michelle generously gave as a Mother's Day freebie at Paper Craft Planet

I added some paper lace & handmade paper roses & swirls. Don't forget the touch of glitter added in the rose centers.

HLSC Mother's Day Challenge

2011-05-08T13:52:00.000-07:00

Happileigh Scrappin' has a challenge for a creation for Mother's Day.
I've kept it simple with this Mother's Day card:

The image is from Happileigh Scrappin', the writing is my own, the paper is Pink Petticoat Vintage Rose Collection, and I've added some Stickles for a touch of glamour & bling.

I've Won at Just Some Lines

2011-05-08T05:29:00.000-07:00

I've won a fabulous collection of wedding images at Just Some Lines!!

Visit the Just Some Lines Shop! You can even get a freebie or 2 or buy your own fabulous wedding images!

Watch this space for projects using my images!

Creative Khaki Colour Challenge

2011-05-05T15:34:00.000-07:00

The colour challenge at Guylou asks for the following combo:

The project must also include an unconventional item, something that you'll find around the house.

Here is my card:

My unconventional item is the flowers made out of a Woolies plastic shopping bag. Printed on the bag : "Please recycle me." Don't you think this is a lovely way to do just that?? I've got some red ones too....

My image is from Guylou's Inimitability Shop.

Digistamps4Joy Challenge

2011-05-03T10:35:00.000-07:00

Digistamps4Joy has a challenge : Swirls and Pearls

Here is my entry:

The glitter has not even dried when I took the photo, but my time is limited!

The image is from Digistamps4Joy.

I coloured it, layered it, and added the ribbons, roses & pearls.

Turquoise & Brown Challenge at Michelle Perkett Studio

2011-05-02T05:47:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry for the challenge over at Michelle Perkett Studio:

You have to use an MPS image and turquoise and brown.

One lucky winner will receive an image of their choice from Michelle's Shop.

Blossom took first place!!

2011-04-30T05:31:00.000-07:00

I've won top spot at the CSDesigns Easter Parade!

You can see my winning entry here.

I received some lovely images from the CSDesigns store.

Do take some time and visit them. I'm sure you'll find something to your liking!

Just Some Lines Challenge

2011-04-28T13:44:00.000-07:00

There is a challenge on at Just Some Lines with a wedding theme. It runs until the 4th of May. Any image can be used, but using a JSL image gives you 2 entries in the random draw! Here is my creation:

I looked through all my JSL images and I decided to use the Modern Flowers. I adhered the printed flowers to the top of the card, added some silver organza ribbon and a rhinestone heart buckle, and then finished it of with a sentiment by Hero Arts stamped in grey. And last, but not least, I added some Stickles in the flowers and little dots.

Hope you like my CAS wedding card, just in time for the Royal Wedding tomorrow!