Rock Star

For this card I used the same papers as my GDT card so it matched. I cut out the beautiful digi using fancy labels die from Sizzix, before distressing the edges using Tim Holtz Peacock Feathers distress ink pad. Finally I added Spellbinders Contemporary Circles die cut in mixed colours to match the backing paper and mounted the sentiment in the middle.

Paper - HOTP
Sentiment - Craftwork Cards
Image - Rockin' Heavy Metal Jude from Simply B Stamps coloured with ProMarkers

I'm entering my card in the following challenges:
Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge Blog - #92 anything goes with a twist ... celebration
Scrapper's Delights - #47 anything goes
Brown Sugar Challenge Blog - #158 anything goes
Creative Finger Challenge Blog - #89 anything goes
Simply Papercraft - #10 anything goes
Crafting For All Seasons - #107 bright and beautiful
Addicted to Stamps - #156 anything goes
Craft Your Passion - #273 always anything goes

4 Crafty Chicks GDT card - Anything Goes / Crazy Egg Challenge

Today is my final week as July guest designer over at 4 Crafty Chicks and I've had a great time designing alongside some very talented ladies for the challenges. I coloured up another fantastic digi from Simply Betty Stamps before cutting her out using Sizzix fancy labels. I then distressed the edges of the image and sentiment using Tim Holtz worn lipstick distress ink.

For the flowers I used Heartfelt creations 'tattered blossoms' dies and stamps on lime & orange card. I also added a layer of matching HOTP paper so they matched the background perfectly.

Paper - HOTP
Embellishments - Handmade flowers using heartfelt creations tattered blossoms dies and stamps
Sentiment - Craftwork Cards
Image - Material Girl Rio from Simply Betty Stamps and coloured with ProMarkers

I'm entering my card in the following challenges:
I love ProMarkers - #280 3 or more layers
Create and Inspire - #26 anything goes
Creative Inspirations - #323 flowers
Simon Wednesday Challenge - anything goes

4 Crafty Chicks GDT card - Sun, Sea and Sand

Today is my fourth week as July guest designer over at 4 Crafty Chicks. Our challenge is Sun, Sea & Sand. I chose to focus on the sea. I adore this digi from Simply B Stamps and knew she was perfect for this card! I coloured her with ProMarkers before distressing the edges with a mix of Tim Holtz worn lipstick & seedless preserves.

 I added some glitter to her tail using Hunkydory parma violet diamond sparkles and some waterfall stickles to the bubbles.

 I cut a slit in the top of the card to tread the pink wool through and finally added some sea embellishments from Hobby House.

Paper - Craftwork Cards
Embellishments - shell mix metal charms from Hobby House
Image - Octivia limited digi from Simply B Stamps coloured with ProMarkers

I'm entering my card in the following challenges:
Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - #289 Beach
A Gem of a Challenge - #149 Birthday Wishes
Brown Sugar Challenge Blog - #155 Girly
Digi Design Challenge Blog - Hand coloured image
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Anything goes with a twist ... a day at the beach
Crafty Cardmakers and More - #143 Water
Sparkle N Sprinkle - July anything goes
Robyns Fetish Challenge Blog - #273 Under the Sea
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Sparkle and shine
Natalie and Amy - #34 Sumertime

1st Birthday Boy

I love this image from Bugaboo digital stamps and thought it was perfect for a boys card. I coloured the edges of the card using Tim Holtz peacock feathers distress ink and the edge of the image with a mix of peacock feathers and faded jeans.

Paper - HOTP
Sentiment - Tattered lace oriental letters die & Dees Deelights
Image - One of my challenge wins - Birthday monsters from Bugaboo coloured with ProMarkers

I'm entering my card in the following challenges:
Catch the Bug - BINGO
Open Minded Crafting Challenges - #41 Kids want to have fun
My Sheri Crafts - #161 Child's Birthday
Send a Smile 4 Kids - Bright colours
A Gem of a Challenge - #149 Birthday Wishes
Digi Design Challenge Blog - Hand coloured image
Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog - #322 Lets colour
Wags 'n Whiskers - Birthday
Scrapper's Delights - #46

4 Crafty Chicks GDT card - Clean and Simple

Today is my third week as July guest designer over at 4 Crafty Chicks. I was lucky enough to win this digi from Scribbles Designs and love how simple and straight to the point it is. I coloured the cake with Pro Markers and layered it on corresponding turquoise card stock.

Embellishments - A tiny dab of gold stickles glitter on the flame
Sentiment/Image - Birthday Wishes from Scribbles Designs coloured with Pro Markers

I'm entering my card in the following challenges:
CASology - #155 Cupcake
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - #236 Anything goes
Melonheadz friends - Celebrations
House of Cards - Food
The Shabby Tea Room - #255 Sweet a sunshine
Stampin' Celebration - #sc108

4 Crafty Chicks GDT card - Christmas in July

Today is my second week as July guest designer over at 4 Crafty Chicks. This card came out better than I imagined! Firstly I found and coloured this beautiful digi from Mo's Digital Pencil and die cut it and the sentiment using Spellbinders Nestabilities labels 32. I then distressed the edges using Tim Holtz Old Paper ink pad. The wise men are die cuts from Joanna Sheen's signature dies range which I simply cut from black card to give a silhouette effect. Finally I matted and layered on some Hot off the Press stared paper.

Paper - HOTP
Sentiment - Desert Diva
Image - In the manger from Mo's Digital Pencil coloured with ProMarkers

I'm entering my card in the following challenges:
Crafty Calendar Challenge - Christmas in July
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - #236 Include a sentiment
Quirky Crafts Challenge Blog - #14 Quirky Christmas in July
Melonheadz Friends - Celebrations
That's Crafty Challenge Blog - Wish upon a star
Digi Designs Challenge Blog - Celebrations
Kitty Bee Designs - #51 Christmas in July
Mo's Digital Challenge - #253 Anything Mo goes
CHNC extra for July

4 Crafty Chicks GDT card - No Stamping

Today is my first week as GDT over at 4 Crafty Chicks. Something a little out of my comfort zone of colouring with a challenge of "No Stamping"

For this challenge I took my Tattered Lace Happy Birthday die as it was a large sentiment for the centre of my card. I chose purple, and black as my colour scheme and added white to it with the paper from gorjuss. I mounted my die cut on black glittered card stock and finished the card with some glittered flowers and some 3D butterflies. 

Paper - Papermania capsule collection glittered card, Gorjuss & more papers and card from my stash
Embellishments - Papermania capsule collection blisters & butterfly stickers from fly stickers
Sentiment/Image - Tattered Lace Die

I'm entering my card in the following challenges:
Die Cuttin Divas - #222 Anything goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - #234 Anything goes
Create and Inspire - #25 Anything goes
Cuttlebug Mania - Sentimental journey
Glitter n Sparkle Challenge Blog - #143 Sentimental
The Corrosive Challenge Blog - #227 Leave a little sparkle