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

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

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

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

Golden Angel

Showcasing my latest DT inspiration for The Ribbon Girl Challenges for you today I've created a golden black winter themed card.

First of all let me tempt you with the goodies on offer this time for the prizes.....

Polkadoodles are sponsoring us

AND of course there's a selection to win from The Ribbon Girl's themselves!

Ok now for my inspiration......

Here's a close up section of the products I've used with the links to the shop items :) 20mm Ivory Rose, Small Blossom Coffee Two Tone, Beaded Stamen Mocha, 25mm Hessian Ribbon, Gold/Ivory 15mm Chevron Ribbon

Below is a different view so you can see the 3-D effect a bit more

The small wooden glittery snowflake you can see here I found in Hobbycraft in their Christmas selection.  There are a few more of these which you can see in the final picture of the whole card.  I've also added another larger plain wooden snowflake (also from Hobbycraft).

The image is called Mika, you can find her here in my Etsy shop.  I've printed her on Kraft and coloured her with polychromos pencils.  The edges of the image have been distressed with a Tonic solutions tool and some Vintage Photo ink from Tim Holtz.  Scattered around the image you can see two different embossing enamels.

My design papers are from First Edition and Dovecraft.  I've also used some black card.

Finally a wooden Winter Wishes sentiment which was bought as part of a set, also from Hobbycraft.

Thanks for popping by today for a look
Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges
Cardz 4 Galz - Lets Go Digital
Creative Sketchy Girls - Winter Card
Christmas at Sweet Stampin - October
The Cutie Pie Challenge - Going Girly
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes optional twist use something wooden
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes
Creative Moments - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes
The Creative Crafters - Anything Goes

Lil Flump Easel

The Challenge has just started at The Ribbon Girl for the October Anything Goes Challenge.  I'm sharing my card here - more details below.

The prize for the Challenge this month is.....

Prize:

£10 voucher from Polkadoodles

2nd prize is a selection of products from The Ribbon Girl

Mary has used some of these production on her beautiful creation this month.

The image I've used is one of my own called Ready for Christmas - you can find it here in my Etsy show where you can get 10% off all my images by quoting SKIANDREA10 at checkout.

I've coloured the image with Copics and a white gel pen for the shine in the bauble.  The image has been distressed with Black Soot ink from Tim Holtz and I've sprinkled embossing enamel around the edges too.  Behind the image is a section of the papers cut with a Spellbinders die.

My design papers are a combination of UHK Gallery, First Edition, Maja Design and LemonCraft.

Here's a close up of the inside of the easel card.  The back section has labels cut with a Spellbinders die.  The front section has some Isabelle White lace and pearl string from The Ribbon Girl.  Full details of the products are at the bottom of the post.

I've actually got myself a bow tie tool now - yay makes it much easier.  The red ribbon has a snowflake and glitter button attached with some twine.  Towards the left of the card you can see some more of the twine, holly leaves, roses, daisy and along the bottom below the image is the Rosa Bianca Lace.

I finished the card off with a few pearls and a XOXO sentiment from Make It Crafty coloured with Copics.

53mm Isabelle White Guipure Lace, 15mm Rosa Bianca Guipure Lace, 6mm Pearl White Trim, 38mm Red Faux Silk Ribbon, White Snowflake Button 25mm, Star Button Clear with Glitter, Bakers Divine Twine Cherry Red, 40mm White Daisy, 20mm Paper Rose Red, Holly Leaves Mid-Green 40mm

Hope you like my inspiration for the challenge and we see you there

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges
Creative Craft Cottage - Ribbon and / or Lace
Brown Sugar - All Creatures Great and Small
Addicted to Stamps - Christmas Comes Early
Sunny Day Crafting - Sept / Oct Challenge
Sparkles - Dies or Punches
Worldwide Open Design Team - Challenge 9
Christmas at Sweet Stampin - September
Winter Wonderland - Anything Christmas Goes
QKR Stampede - Anything Goes
Dream Valley - Pearls or Gems

Mostly White

So this one was a real challenge for me :)

I find white on white or mostly white cards really hard to make.  So whilst it's not completely pure white, it's a close as I could get it.

This card was made for the DT inspiration over at Fussy and Fancy Fridays for our current challenge.

I've taken a couple of angled shots so you can see the dimension to the card.

As you can see my design papers from Lemoncraft have been distressed with a Tonic Solutions tool.  I've used dies, lots and lots of dies.  They're all from Fantasy apart from the circular one which is made up from two Spellbinders dies.

The sentiment was printed on some design paper which I then cut out in a banner shape and taped it so the centre was raised.

At the end of the banner are a few pearls.  I've also used some at the top right of the card.

Behind the circular die cut is a doily, the tiny white hearts you can see are the cut outs from the heart die.

The flowers that can be found at the Ribbon Girl are the Sweet heart blossoms, the magnolia, beaded stamen and white rose leaves.

You can also find my pop of colour, the butterfly beads at the Ribbon Girl.

Thanks for popping by today to take a look, hope to see you at the challenge.

Andrea x

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

Worldwide Open Designs Team - Challenge 9

Mix It Up - Layering

Crafty Gals Corner - 3+ Layers

Sparkles - Dies or Punches

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters - Anything Goes

Crafting with Friends - Anything Goes

Holly Hocks

This beautiful little image of Holly Hocks is from Anne's Digital Art, our sponsor at Outlawz Sketch this month.

I've coloured the image with Copics, a white gel pen and a black liner pen.

The image has been and cut in an oval shape, then the background paper cut out with a Spellbinders die.  The design papers are from Lemoncraft.  All these have had the edges distressed with Walnut Stain from Tim Holtz.

Here's our sketch for this week.

The section of lace behind the image is from the Ribbon Girl.  Scattered around the image is a sequin and a few Rhine stones.

My final touch was to add the sparkly blue enamel dots and a wood chip butterfly.

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

Andrea x

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

DigiStamps4Joy - Anything Goes optional Flower Frenzie

Classic Design Team - Challenge 9

Creative Craft Cottage - Ribbon and / or Lace

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes 

Tuesday Throwdown - Add Some Texture

Crating from the Heart - Anything Goes

A Perfect Time to Craft - Challenge 9

Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes

Crafty Creations - Anything Goes

Playing with flowers, tulle and lace

So I'm sharing a little something from my play time last night, I had to wait for all the glue to dry before I could take the pictures tonight and add the last bits on.  These goodies are mainly from The Ribbon Girl.  I'll give you the links in a bit.

I love these roses and I've never had them in green before.  With those and the white leaves I started having a rummage around my design papers for teal papers.  Overjoyed I found some.

I've taken a few photos at different angles so you can see the 3-d effect of the flowers / card/

Showing a close up of the flower section also with resin flowers, ric-rac and frilled tule

Here you can see the sentiment I cut out of the design papers which says "The flower of friendship grows."  The design papers have all been distressed with a Tonic Solutions tool.  They're from 13 Arts and Studio Light.  I've also used some white card which has been die cut into leave with a Fantasy Die.  The main square shaped fancy die is a Spellbinders one.

You can also see a bee charm I won as part of a prize from The Trinket Parlour.

On the left underneath the die you can also see some lace I've used from The Ribbon Girl.

I've also used some green shimmery gel dots and a few cream pearls to finish off.

Thanks for popping by for a look today

Andrea x

Aqua Tulle                           Ric Rac  

  

Rose Buds                           Rose Leaves

Resin Flowers                      Ivory Lace

Beaded Stamen                       White Comos

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

Creative Craft Cottage - Ribbon and / or Lace

Creatalicious - Anything Goes optional Pastel Colours

Mix It Up - Anything Goes + Layering

Unicorn Challenge - Add a Charm

Fab n Funky - BINGO (Die cuts / Flowers / Lace)

Lets Craft & Create - Anything Goes option Best Friends

Scrapy Land - Anything Goes

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes

Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes

Crafting by Designs - Anything Goes

Lily Tag

I've created a Lily Flower tag for my inspiration today AND I'm sharing the happy news that I've joined the lovely Ribbon Girls Design Team :)

The Ribbon Girls have started their challenges again.  They're Anything Goes and run for two weeks from the 1st of the month.  They also have a Facebook Group if you don't already know, where you can see their inspiration that's not on the blog.

Here are the prizes on offer for this challenge

£10 voucher from Polkadoodles

A selection of products from The Ribbon Girl

Now for my inspiration

The lace, pearls, pins, flowers and ribbons call all be found here in their shop.  The list of actual products I've used can be found here on The Ribbon Girl blog.

The tag has been cut using a Marianne Designs die.  I've layered some design papers front and back from Lemoncraft, some are torn strips on the front.

Here's a closeup on the products I've used on the tag from The Ribbon Girl.  There's a double layer of lace, a flat back pear string, some lilies, a couple of pins and a woodchip sentiment.

The image I've used for this tag is called Lilly Jug.  You can find it here in my Etsy shop where you can get 10% off all my images by quoting SKIANDREA10 at checkout.

I've coloured the image with Copics, a white gel pen and a black polychromos pencil.

The ribbons for the tag are seam binding and beautiful flowered organza.

I've also used a section of Dusty Attic Honeycomb and some white gesso.

Here's a final pic for you with a few of the products.

Thanks for popping by to take a look

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this tag into the following challenges.

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

Not Just Cards - Anything Goes

World Wide Open Designs Team - Challenge 8

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Bloomin' Flowers

Crafty Creations - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes

Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

Create & Makes - Anything Goes