Wedding turned Christmas

I've used an unusual stamp for a Christmas card here.  My hubby wanted a van card for a friend, I couldn't find one so I "converted" the digi stamp Just Married from All Dressed Up for him - LOL!!

The image has been coloured with Copics and I've doodled a stitched border round it.  I've borrowed a layout from Sue Hastead (Tanglemouse Cards) that I saw and really liked.  Nearly got it wrong on the diagonal cut about the birds though ooops!

My design papers are all from First Edition and I've added a few green enamel dots to finish (Sue used yellow ones)

Hope you like the card I created today and thank you Sue for the inspiration!

Andrea x

Break Time

I'm sharing my latest creation using Taking a Break today which I created for the new challenge in the SheepSki Designs Facebook Group.  The challenge runs from 20 December to 19 January and the optional twist this time is anything SheepSki (Anything Goes in other words!).

I've coloured the image with Copics, framed it with some black and red card and added a woodchip sentiment from Make It Crafty which I also coloured with Copics.

Have a fantastic Christmas everyone, hope its a happy and peaceful one

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges

 Crafter's Castle - Anything Goes

Sasayaki Glitter - Happy Holidays

Crafting by Designs - Holiday Anything Goes

Through the Purple Haze - Tis the Season

Winter Wonderland - End of Year Anything Christmas Goes

Try It On Tuesday's - Guess Who's Coming - its Santa

Crafty Creations - Anything Goes

Sweet Stampin - Last Minute Christmas

Sparkles - Santa Claus is coming to Town

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Holly Angel Freebie At Kit & Clowder

Today is Advent Calendar Day for SheepSki Designs with Kit & Clowder.  There's a special discount code which will get you 30% off my images, look out for the announcement, and my shop link is here ;)

This little cutie is my Holly Angel, created especially for the event.

I've coloured it with Copics and a black polychromos pencil.  I've also added some DecoArt glitter to the hair.

Keeping it simple to showcase the image for you, I've used some black card for framing and some green glitter paper.  Two tiny silver charms and a wooden Noel sentiment to finish.

Hope you enjoy colouring my little angel

Andrea x

I's like to enter this card into the following challenges

Crafter's Cafe - Use Glitter and / or Christmas

Worldwide Open Design Team - Challenge 12

Crafty Friends - Add a Charm

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes

CRAFT - Anything Goes

The Cutie Pie Challenge - Add a Little Sparkle

Love to Craft - Anything Goes

Sparkle n Sprinkle - Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes

Fab n Funky - Cute Christmas

Christmas Post

Wow last challenge of the year with Fussy & Fancy Fridays - where does the time go.  Our whole team is joining in the inspiration for this challenge, the theme is Christmas/New Year.

Seen as I'm behind on Christmas card making I'm added another one to my collection.  I coloured the image ages ago while I was starting to learn to colour with my Copics.  The image then cut with a die.

I've used an image called Hedgehogs Christmas Post from Di's Digi Designs for my inspiration.  You can see I've added some glitter to the snowflakes, this was done with some DecoArt glitter.

Here I've taken a close up of the floral section using beautiful embellies from The Ribbon Girl.  If you want any of these you'd better pop over their shop real quick as they're closing down and have special offers on!!  I've used a white daisy, a red rose, red rose buds, tiny red berries, red berries, beaded stemen, holly leaves and white rose leaves.  The red faux silk ribbon bow was hand tied.

I've used some black card to separate and frame the layers.  My design papers are from Lemoncraft.  My final embellishment are some black gems.

Hope we seen you at the challenge

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges

Di's Digi Design - For a Child

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Challenge 21

Crafty Calendar - It's Christmas Time

Christmas Cards all Year Round - Anything Goes

Christmas at Sweet Stampin - December

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Crafty Cardmakers - Christmas

Scrapping4Fun - Christmas 

The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/Theme It's Christmas

Creative Inspirations - Feeling Festive

Candle Glow

This is our last challenge at Outlawz Sketch for the year.  For this month we're all picking our favourite sketch for you to use.

This is the sketch I've chosen.  It's perfect for showcasing your coloured images and CAS cards.

My inspiration for you today is using Christmas Candle.  I have a discount code you can use in the shop to get 10% off, just quote SKIANDREA10 at checkout.  I've coloured the image with Copics and a black polychromos pencil.  I've done it as a night scene trying to get some glow from the candle.

The image has been been framed with black card leaving a white border.  The Season's Greetings was created at the time of printing.  Unfortunately its got a little lost with the colouring - ooops

Thanks for popping by we hope to see you at the challenge

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges

Creatalicious - Anything Goes

Morgan's ArtWorld - Anything Goes

Do Al(l) Kreatives - Christmas or New Year

DigiStamps4Joy - Anything Goes optional Christmas

Your Scrapbook Place - December

Card Mania - Christmas

The Sketchy Challenges - Christmas

Love to Scrap - Season's Greetings

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes

Allsorts - Christmas Flowers

A little bauble shine

It's our new release inspiration day at All Dressed Up.  I'm using Christmas Baubles today which I've done in a CAS style to showcase the image.  You can find it here in Wendy's shop.

I've done the image in monochrome using green, I don't usually use green on it's own but I'm so loving how this came out!

There's some embossing enamel scattered around to add some interest.  I've also used a few enamel dots in similar colours to the image.

Framed with black card and green glittery paper - that's me for today.  If you'd like to see some more inspiration with the new images for this month check out the blog and the Facebook group

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges

Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes

Crafty Creations - Anything Goes

Do Al(l) Kreatives - Christmas of New Year

DigiStamps4Joy - Anything Goes optional Christmas

Card Mania - Christmas

Crafty Friends - Christmas

Sparkle n Sprinkle - Anything Goes

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

CRAFT - Christmas the Last Stretch

Pearly Sparkles - Merry Christmas

A Favourite Sketch

For December at Outlawz Sketch we're picking our favourite sketches.

For my inspiration for you today I'm sharing an image I've coloured by Molly Harrison.  The background and fairy colouring are from a Kit & Clowder monthly colouring class for Copic Markers.  I'm learning all the time and improving so much with the help of the lovely Alyce's classes.  You can find them in the link here

So as I've said I've coloured this with Copics.  In the class Alyce takes you through creating a cloud stencil and how to apply this to your background.  I've also used a black polychromos pencil and a white gel pen.

I love being able to colour images like this and then showcase them.  The sketch I've chosen is perfect for this.

We're all picking our favourite sketches so you will have seven sketches to choose from this week.

I've used black card for framing.  My design paper is from Hobbycraft called Watercolour Dreams.  I've used some black card for the banners which were cut suing a Fantasy Die.  At the top of the banners are some purple gems.

I've skipped the middle section from the sketch and used black ric-rak ribbon down the sides of the image which I got from The Ribbon Girl.

The sentiment is from Make It Crafty and has been colour with Copics as well.

Hope you like my inspiration for today, thanks for stopping by and we hope to see you at the challenge

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges

Worldwide Open Design Team - Challenge 11

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes

Allsorts - Fairies, Fantasy, Magical

Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes

Dragonfly Dreams - Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown - Anything Goes

Love to Craft - Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

Crafty Creations - Anything Goes

Mogan's ArtWorld - Challenge 12

A Little Sparkle

My card I'm sharing with you tonight has dual purpose.  No 1 it's the freebie that's on offer as part of the Kit & Clowder Advent Event.  And second I've used it for my inspiration for the new Facebook Challenge at All Dressed Up which starts today.

The image I've used is called Season to Sparkle, you can find the image here and have a browse at Wendy's amazing shop too :)

I've coloured the image with Copics and a black polychromos pencil.

Creating a simple card I've scattered some embossing enamel around the image which also contains some blue glitter.  The blue glitter paper I got from Hobbycraft ages ago.  I've finished the card off with a simple Christmas sentiment which is a chippy from Make It Crafty.

Don't forget we also have a blog challenge at All Dressed Up which you can check out here.

Thanks for popping by today and taking a look

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes

Creative Craft Cottage - Christmas Is Coming

Crafting with Friends - Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafty Creations - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes

Creative Crafters - Anything Goes

Sweet Stampers - Christmas

Polar Gift Bag

We've a new Anything Goes Challenge starting at The Ribbon Girl today, here are the lovely prizes you can win from them this time!

Prize: £10 voucher from Polkadoodles

 

2nd prize is a selection of pink/lilac flowers/ribbons/lace from The Ribbon Girl

Here's my list of gorgeous Ribbon Girl Goodies I used for this bag.

16mm 'Allison' Lace, 75mm 'Abigail' Lace, 55mm 'Emma' Lace, Gold / Ivory Chevron Ribbon, 6mm Ivory Pearl Trim, Poinsettia Gold Shimmer, 40mm White Daisy, Rose Leaf White, Beaded Stamen Mocha, Beaded Stamen White

I've used some other items which I'll add in below as well

In addition to the chevron ribbon and pearl string from The Ribbon Girl you can see a heart paper doily layered in with my design papers.  The Christmas sentiment is from Make It Crafty.  I've left it natural to blend in with the theme of the card.

This section shows a close up of the flower arrangement on the bag and some of the lace.  Lace is merged into the layers of design papers as well as being a feature on the top layer.  I've also used some pearl gems.

This beautiful little polar bear image is a topper from Marianne Design I won as part of a prize at Kerst / Christmas on Facebook the link is here.

This the final picture showing an angled shot of the gift bag, it's going to be part of a special gift for a very special person :)

Thanks for popping by for a look today.  Hope you check out The Ribbon Girl blog and Facebook group where we share more inspiration.

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this bag into the following challenges

Not Just Cards - Anything Goes

The Cutie Pie Challenge - Winter Layers

Christmas at Sweet Stampin - Anything Goes

Worldwide Open Design Team - Challenge 11

AUD Sentiments - Christmas or Winter Sentiment

Crafty Cardmakers - Anything But a Card

Try It On Tuesday's - Winter Wonderland

Crafting by Designs - Get Ready for Christmas

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes optional twist Too Cute

Giraffe Lights

We're sponsored this month by DigiStamps4Joy at Outlawz Sketch.  My inspiration this week is using a little cutie called Giraffe Christmas Lights.  I've coloured the image with Copics then hand cut and oval.

The edges of the image have been distressed, I've added a little white embossing enamel and frames it with some black card cut with a Spellbinders die.

This is our sketch for this week.

I've kinda flipped it over and on its side.  My design papers are from Maja Design and First Edition.

I've added a section of snowflake and heart ribbon I've had in my stash forever.  The winter wishes sentiment is a wooden one I got from Hobby Craft. 

The other embellies are from The Ribbon Girl and the links are here.  White Tiny Pom Pom Trim, Snowy Artificial Pine Cones, Coffee Small Blossoms, Holley Leaves White

Yay Christmas is coming!

Thanks for popping by and taking a look today, we hope to see you at the challenge

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges

Addicted to Stamps - Anything Goes optional use Ribbon

Unicorn Challenge - Use a Sentiment

Creative Craft Cottage - Christmas is Coming

ABC Christmas - W for Wishes  X for Xmas

Sweet Stampers - Christmas

Christmas at Sweet Stampin - November Challenge 

Creative Crafters - Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

Worldwide Open Design Team - Challenge 11

Incy Wincy - Square Cards

Mr Snowman

And now I have a song going through my head......

This image is from DigiStamps4Joy - it's called Mr Snowman.  DigiStamps4Joy are our sponsors at Outlawz Sketch this month.

The image has been coloured with Copics, cut out with a Spellbinders die and then I've used another one to cut the design paper that frames the image.

Here's our sketch for this week

My designs papers are a bit of a mix from Lili of the Valley, Maja Designs and Docrafts.

The final touch I added were the four wooden glittery snowflakes at the corners, you can find these in Hobbycraft.

Thanks for taking a look today, we hope to see you at the challenge

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges

Just Keep On Crating - Anything Goes

Do Al(l) Kreatives - Men's World

Mix It Up - Aperture

Lets Craft & Create - Anything Goes

Sweet Stampers - Christmas

The Cutie Pie Challenge - Winter Layers

Crafty Cardmakers - Lots of Layers

Creatalicious - Anything Goes with optional layer it up

Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes

DigiStamps4Joy - Anything Goes

Winter Skater

I'm joining my lovely Facebook DT ladies this month for their inspiration for the new challenge at SheepSki Designs.  The challenge on Facebook is always ANYTHING GOES as long as you use one of my images.  We also have optional themes if you want something to focus on.  This month the optional theme is BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE.

You won't find this image in my shop yet.  We're playing a game in my Facebook Group to name her.  The person who names her will win a prize and enough of you enter I'll also draw some random winners.  HOWEVER, if you want to see what images I have in my shop you can see them here and get 10%discount off them all by quoting SKIANDREA10 at checkout.

I've coloured the image with Copics and a black polychromos pencil.  The Season's Greetings sentiment was created at the time I printed the image.  I've scattered three types of embossing enamel around the image to add a sparkly winter look (not that you can see the blue glitter very well in these photos).

She's framed with some black card and red design paper from Lemoncraft.

Thanks for popping by today!

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges

Classic Design Team - Challenge 11

CCC Digi Creations - Winter Time

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes optional twist Winter/Christmas

Creative Inspirations - November Chill

Creative Craft Cottage - Christmas Is Coming

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes

Allsorts - CAS Christmas

Artistic Inspiration - Anything Goes

Crafty Creations - Anything Goes

Love to Craft - Anything Goes

A Mermaids Tail

For my inspiration this time at Fussy and Fancy Fridays I've used Magical Friendship from Tiddly Inks.  Our them for the next two weeks is ANYTHING GOES so it's given me the perfect opportunity to use this stamp that I've have for ages and done nothing with.

The image was coloured with Copics and a white gel pen, the background created by drawing in the clouds freehand.  In this photo you can also see the Hello sentiment from Make It Crafty which I coloured with Copics.

The embellishemts you can see a close up of in these two photos are from The Ribbon Girl

Cheesecloth White, Blue Ruffle Edge Sheer Ribbon, Ballerina Blossom Ivory White, Deep Lilac Wild Rose, Vintage Open Lilac Rose, 10mm Lilac Open Roses, Rose Leaf White, 40mm Daisy White, 10mm Baby Blue Open Roses, Aqua Heart Pin, Ivory Teardrop Pearlised Pin, Mermaid Tail Aqua / Silver

I've also used some white forget me nots.

At the top of the card you can see some 6mm FB Ivory Pearl Trim also from The Ribbon Girl.

The design papers from Lemoncraft and the image have been distressed with a Tonic Solutions tool.  I've also used a few pearl gems.

Thanks for popping by today, looking forward to seeing what you make for the challenge

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges

Tiddly Inks - Devine Dimension

Morgan's ArtWorld - Anything Goes

The Sketchy Challenges - Anything Goes

Addicted To Stamps - Anything Goes option use Ribbon

Dragonfly Dreams - Anything Goes

Unicorn Challenge - Use a Sentiment

Classic Design Team - Challenge 11

Crafting by Designs - Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments - Ribbons and Bows

Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes

Dear Santa......

Today I'm sharing my inspiration using Santa's Letter from Digistamps4Joy our sponsors for Outlawz Sketch this month

The images has been coloured with Copics and then fussy cut.  Behind it is black card cut with a Spellbinders die.

This is our sketch for this week

My design paper is from Lemoncraft and I've used some more black card.

There's a strip of snowball ribbon (not sure what it's called) with another skinny ribbon over the top which I got from Crafty Ribbons.

The glittery wooden snowflake embellishments can be found at Hobby Craft in their Christmas selection.

Hope you like my inspiration for today and we see you at the challenge

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges

A Perfect Time to Craft - Challenge 11

DigiStamps4Joy - Anything Goes optional Ribbon or Lace

Your Scrapbook Place - November

Fabrika Fantasy - Christmas or Winter

Craft Rocket - Christmas Is Coming

Digi Doodle Studios - Christmas/Winter

Oddball Art - Anything Goes

Crafter's Castle - Anything Goes optional Holidays

Incy Wincy - Christmas

Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes

Best Friends

Today I have the honour of joining Try It On Tuesday's as their guest designer.  Their theme for the challenge is Friends and Family.  I've had this image from House Mouse stamped up for ages and through it would be perfect for a winter and friends themed card. 

The image is called Warm Reception.  It's been coloured with Copics,  a white gel pen and a black polychromos pencil.  For the wintery snow I've used some embossing enamel.

Backed with some black card to frame it, I've used a single chevron piece of design paper.  The tiny red banners were cut using a Fantasy die and the Best Friends Sentiment is a wood chip one from Scrapiniec.

Thanks for popping by for a look today

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges

Creative Sketchy Girls - Winter Card

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Challenge 20

Creative Inspirations - November Chill

Moving Along with the Times - Winter Animals

Scrapping4Fun - Winter

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes

House Mouse - Anything Goes

Love to Scrap - Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes