Wednesday, 25 December 2019

Raining pink hearts

So this was so much fun to colour and make in girly pink :)

I'm using Puddles of Kitty Love from Knitty Kitty Digis today, they're sponsoring us at Outlawz Sketch this month.

AND if you haven't noticed it's Christmas Day today so I hope you all have a great one!


I've coloured the image with Copics then cut it out with a Spellbinders die.  The edges have been distressed with a Tonic Solutions tool.

Behind the image the design paper has been cut in a scalloped circle with another Spellbinders die.

Here's our sketch for the next two weeks.


My design papers from Lemoncraft have also been distressed with the Tonic Solutions tool.  The paper flowers are a selection from my stash and I've also used some pearls.



The sentiment you can see here in one from Make It Crafty and was the last thing I added.

Thanks for popping by today, we hope to see you at the challenge
Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges
Do Al(l) Kreatives - Shabby Chic / Vintage
Crafty Animals - Anything Goes
LeAnns World - Anything Goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Creations in Pink - Anything Goes
The Creative Crafters - Anything Goes
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
Scrapy Land - Anything Goes
The Colour Crazy Craft - Challenge 50
The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes 

Tuesday, 24 December 2019

Christmas Garden Party

Ever wondered what those cheeky gnomes in your garden could be doing when your back's turned?  They may just be having a party and taking selfies!!



The first time I coloured this image I did it in monochrome.  My hubby didn't want to give it away for Christmas, but we did in the end.  So I thought I'd do one just for him in traditional Christmas colours.  Inspired by all those brilliant creative people out there who have shared their colourings I decided to do mine with multi coloured and patterned hats :)

Thank you so much everyone for the idea!



I coloured the image with Copics then framed it and the card with black card.  My design paper to match the image is from First Edition.

The sentiment is from Scrapiniec and I've added a few wooden snowflakes.

Happy Christmas to you all I hope you have a wonderful time <3

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges
Scrapping4Fun - Christmas
Incy Wincy - Happiness
Creative Inspirations - Festive Fun
Creative Moments - Anything Goes
Rabisco - December
The Cutie Pie challenge - Christmas Cuties
World Wide Open Design Team - Challenge 12
Sweet Stampers - Anything Goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

Sunday, 22 December 2019

Ballerinas



I've gone for a fairly neutral colour scheme as though the ballerinas dresses are a silvery grey colour.  I've done this using Copics.

Wanting a classy looking card I've used some silver and white design paper from First Edition to match the image colour.


For some interest I've layered some banners in similar colours (First Edition design papers again), then added a couple of sequin sand gems.

Hope you like my inspiration for today.  You can see more new release inspiration from the Dressy Girls here in the Facebook Group or here on the challenge blog.

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges
Allsorts - Anything Goes
QKR Stampede - Anything Goes
Fab n Funky - Sequins
A Perfect Time to Craft - Challenge 12
WorldWide Open Design Team - Challenge 12
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes
Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes
Arty Divas - Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Anything Goes
The Creative Crafters - Anything Goes

Saturday, 21 December 2019

Brassy bells


I've coloured the image with Copics and added a few sparkly yellow enamel dots for interest.



The design paper is from First Edition and I've also used some red satin ribbon from my stash hand tying a bow.

A Merry Christmas sentiment from Scrapiniec is the final addition.

I've created this for the SheepSki Designs Facebook challenge where our them is Anything Goes with one of our images, the optional twist is FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL.  The challenge runs until          19 January 2020 so plenty of time to enter :)

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges
Little Red Wagon - Any Winter Holiday Goes
The Dream Factory - Niko
Aud Sentiments - Christmas / Winter
Crafty Gals Corner - Tis the Season
The Sketchy Challenges - Christmas
Dream Valley - Christmas
Crafting with an Attitude - Anything Goes
Winter Wonderland - Anything Christmas
Ally'c Angels - Anything Goes

Monday, 16 December 2019

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

So this is little Rudolf all on his own,  Helen one of my DT asked me if I could do him without the gnome, it was a great suggestions coz he's so adorable :)

This one was a quick easy card to do, great really coz I'm running out of time fast to get any cards done in time now.  I coloured him with Copics the fussy cut him out.

I've scattered loads of embossing enamel around on Kraft card to make it look like it's snowing which I then heated before adding the Kraft to my card.  The bottom section is design paper from First Edition.


The only other thing I've added is a large Merry Christmas sentiment from Make It Crafty coloured with red Copics on the background part.

Thanks for popping by today <3
Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges
QKR Stampede - Anything Goes
Classic Design Team - Challenge 12
A Place to Start - Happy Holidays
Crafting by Designs - Anything Goes
Time Out - Merry and Cheerful
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes
Christmas at Sweet Stampin - Critters
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Anything Christmas
Cardz 4 Galz - Cute Christmas


Wednesday, 11 December 2019

All cuddled up for Christmas

Wow can you believe it's nearly half way through December already!   I just need to make a few final quick Christmas cards if I can find time :)

Today is our new Sketch Challenge day at Outlawz, our sponsor for this month is Knitty Kitty Digis.


I'm using CatNap for my inspiration today and have managed to go all Christmas with the image hee hee....

I coloured it with Copics going for a monochrome look, I just did one tiny pop of pink on the cats nose.

The images was cut out with a Spellbinder die and distressed with Vintage Photo ink fro Time Hotlz.  I've then cut some design paper from Lili of the Valley using another scalloped Spellbinders die.

Here's our sketch for the next two weeks.


My tree design papers is from Lili of the Valley.  I've added a wooden tree embellishment and some Scrapberry gems in chocolate brown.



The banner I printed and then cut out diagonally to go across the card.  Once taped on I drew on the paw prints :)

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
Crafty friends - Christmas
Crafty Animals - Anything Goes
Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes
Your Scrapbook Place - Anything Goes 
2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Anything Goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes
Crafter's Castle - Anything Goes
Incy Wincy - Christmas Without Red or Green
Arty Diva's - Anything Goes

Tuesday, 10 December 2019

Moon light

Little love birds sitting int he moonlight on a snowy hill, of course you don't have to colour this image with a night sky background - that's just me I'm a little obsessed with them at the moment.

You can find this image Cool Couple in the shop here, where you can get 10% off by quoting SKIANDREA10 at checkout.


I'm showcasing the image today so I printed it large, then coloured with with Copics.  The magical starry background was created using a sponge and I've also added some embossing enamel.


Behind the image is a piece of silver glitter paper.  I've used a tiny silver start charm and a wooden sentiment from Hobby Craft.

Thanks for popping by for a look today
Andrea x

PS don't forget to look out for the Kit & Clowder Advent freebie events, we're sponsoring day 6, you can get 30% off shop images until the end of December

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges
Try It on Tuesday's - Christmas is Coming
Classic Design Team - Challenge 12
Crafty Card Makers - Christmas
Crafting with an Attitude - Anything Goes
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge 48
Lets Craft & Create - Anything Goes optional Let it Snow
Morgan's ArtWorld - Challenge 12
Dream Valley - Christmas