Lucky Cat

Again I thought I would try something new for this card so I created my own background using pastels. I then used Sheena "A Little bit Oriental" lantern stamps and heat embossed them on to the background. Next I distressed inked the sentiment using Tim Holtz seedless preserves & worn lipstick. The digi was coloured with ProMarkers then I used Glossy Accents & some glitter to give the fish a wet look. I finished it off with some gold Stickles.

Paper - Core-dinations & Be Inspired
Embellishments - Sheena "A Little bit Oriental", Glossy Accents & Stickles
Sentiment -Desert Diva
Image - Japanese Good Luck Cat Digi FREE from Crafty Moments coloured with ProMarkers

I'm entering my card in the following challenges:
Paperminutes - #397 eye catching backgrounds
Passion for ProMarkers - #311 animals
Addicted to Stamps - #159 clean and simple
Creative Knockouts - #104 anything goes
Fussy and Fancy Challenge Blog - #146 Birthdays
Simply Create Too - #93 its a special occasion
Simply Papercraft Challenges - #12 anything goes
Through the Craft Room Door - anything goes

Flirty 30's

I've always loved Jessica Rabbit and when I saw that Jade Draggone had made her into a lineart I just had to colour her! I mounted her on some black glitter card stock that I die cut using Spellbinders Triple Tear. To finish the card I added some beautiful flowers that I recycled from a flower garland.

Paper - HOTP
Embellishments - Recycled flowers from a headband
Sentiment - Me
Image -Jade Dragonne coloured with ProMarkers

I'm entering my card in the following challenges:
613 Avenue Create - #139 anything goes optional twist girls night out
Robyns Fetish - #238 Use a digi
The Corrosive Challenge - #231 utterly feminine
Craft Your Passion - #276 always anything goes
Incy Wincy Designs - Birthday Wishes
Melonhedz Friends - Hand coloured image
The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog - #90 cute & girly
Not Just Cards -#23 anything goes
Stamp and Create - One for the girls
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge Blog - make it girly

Decorating Dad

A very male card for the DIY dads. I decided that I wanted the sentiment to burst out of the wallpaper so this gave the card dimension. To do this I cut my paper into strips and curled it around a pencil in varying places.

I added some extra rolls of wallpaper at the bottom.

Glossy Accents was used to make his glasses look real and also for the wallpaper paste in the tin and on the roller.

Paper - Free members gift from Create & Craft
Sentiment - Craftwork Cards
Image - Dunderton Decorators LTD coloured with ProMarkers from Doctor Digi

I'm entering my card in the following challenges:
Digi Choosday - #33 All about the men
Sweet Stamps Challenge Blog - #235 Masculine card
Ooh La La Creations - #187 One for the boys
I Love ProMarkers - #238 - Anything goes
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge Blog - #241 Anything goes
Create and Inspire - #27 Anything goes
Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog - Anything goes
Craft Your Passion - #275 Anything goes
613 Avenue Create - #137 Anything goes
Scrapper's Delights Challenge Blog - #47 Anything goes

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