No Red or Green To Be Seen!

I have used mainly creams and browns with some touches of yellow and pink for this card:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
QKR Stampede - Critters
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/qkr-stampede-challenge-127-critters.html
CHNC - Include a creature
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/chnc-challenge-217-feature-creature.html
Completely Christmas - No Red or Green
http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/21-february-challenge-51-atg-with-twist.html


I have used a paper from a Christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft.  I coloured the word Christmas with copic marker RV21.  The image is from QKR Stampede and has been colorued with copic markers E53, E51, R000, RV06, YR23.  I die-cut using a Spellbinders die.  I also added a brad and some pearls from Rosie's Studio.

Gift Bag

I decided to create a simple gift bag.  I didn't want it too fussy as the paper I used for it is fairly lightweight.

I would like to enter my gift bag into these challenges:
Brown Sugar - Bag or Box or Tags
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/challenge-134-boxes-bags-or-tags.html
Lacy Sunshine - Things with Wings
http://lacysunshinechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/challenge-52-things-with-wings.html

I have used some lightweight cardstock from Rosie's Studio to make the bag.  I used the gift box creator from WR Memory Keepers.  The image is from Lacy Sunshine and has been coloured with copic markers R59, R46, E00 E35, E31, G28, G21, R22, R20.  I added some butterfly stickers and drew flight trails with Distress marker - Picket Fence.

Distressing time at Incy Wincy Designs

It's time for a new challenge at Incy Wincy Designs and this week we are looking for distressing on your cards.  You can find the details of the challenge here - along with some inspiration from the Design Team.

This week we are sponsored by Aurora Wings:

I have used Baby Owl Trio from Aurora Wings.

I'm not sure how obvious my distressing is from this photo.  I tore the edge of the paper on the left hand side and I also distressed the edges of the image using a combination of scissors and Distress Ink.

I have also used papers from Kiasercraft along with a layered flower and pearl and some bakers twine.

Birds of a Feather

I highlighted the bird in this image by raising it up using mount tape:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Eureka Stamps - Birds of a Feather
http://eurekastamps.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/eureka-stamps-challenge-128-birds-of.html


I have used a paper from Kaisercraft for the background.  The image is from Eureka Stamps and is coloured with copic markers.  I kept the card CAS just adding some matting and some rhinestones.

Always and Forever

Yet another image that I printed out for a different challenge - around the time I was having internet and digital camera issues!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
QKR Stampede - Lovely Lace
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/qkr-stampede-challenge-126-lovely-lace.html

The paper and sentiment are from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from QKR Stampede.  The lace is from Sullivans.  I have also used some heart shaped rhinestones.

Loving My Kitty

My daughter is one who loves her kitty - and I know she isn't alone in that!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Meljens Designs - Loving You
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/challenge-247-loving-you.html
Chocolate Coffee and Cards Challenge - Love is in the Air
http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/challenge-84-love-is-in-air.html
Glitter n Sparkles - Gems and Glitter
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/challenge-124.html

I used a paper from a paper pad called "Romantica" by Rosie's Studio.  I embellished the paper by adding some rhinestones to the "tag" and some glitter to the flowers.  The image is from Meljens Designs and has been coloured with copic markers.  I added a heart embellishment - and couldn't resist filling the centre with Stickles!

Heartfelt Christmas Wishes

I had an image printed out for a challenge but didn't get it completed in time so decided I would use it now - with a bit of a twist.  February is a month where hearts are everywhere so I decided to add a heart embellishment to this Christmas card.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Brown Sugar - Use bow and die
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/challenge-133-use-bow-and-die-cut.html
Glitter n Sparkle - Gems and Glitter
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/challenge-124.html
CHNC - Hearts
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/chnc-challenge-216-love-andor-hearts.html
Clear It Out Challenge - Holiday + Gold/Yellow
http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.ca/2015/02/its-challenge-time_17.html
Fitztown - Have  A Heart
http://fitztownchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/february-68-have-heart.html

I have used a gold foil paper from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Fitztown and has been coloured with copic markers with the addition of some Stickles.  I added a corner pattern using some yellow gems.  The heart is a die-cut from Marianne's Designs.  I also tied a bow using some copper coloured organza ribbon.  The die I used on the image is from Spellbinders.

Scribbles Designs - Clean and Simple

I am a couple of days late in posting - but there is still plenty of time to join in with the challenge.  The theme at Scribbles Designs this week is Clean and Simple.  I love Clean and Simple so I enjoyed creating this card for inspiration using Tea and Tea Cup and Words 3 from Scribbles Designs.

I used a paper from Rosie's Studio that matched the spots on the tea cup (and then coloured the tea cup to match!).  Matting is cardstock from Rosie's studio.  I also added three pearls.

Incy Wincy Designs - White on White with a TOUCH of Colour

I'm late with my post this week but you still have time to join in with the challenge at Incy Wincy Designs this week.  Our theme is White on White with just a touch of colour.   I have used an image called Swirly Bird from Milk Coffee.

I have used a cut and emboss folder from Marianne Designs for the background.  The image has a touch of yellow on the leaves.  I also backed the cut out piece with some yellow glitter cardstock.  I added some white fancy ribbon and some white pearls as accents.

12 Months of Christmas - Challenge 2 - midway

Wow - we are already half way through the second month of the year!  That means it is time for a reminder post for the challenge at 12 Months of Christmas which you can find here,  The optional theme for this months challenge is "I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus".

I have used an image called Ooh La La  from this month's sponsor Ikes Art.along with papers from two of this months featured paper sets.

I would also like to enter my card into these challenges:
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/ag-no-20.html
CHNC - Patterned Paper - February
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/crafterhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

Christmas Trees

Back to Christmas Cards - again!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Lia Stampz - Colour Palette
http://liastampz.blogspot.co.nz/2015/01/challenge-82-color-scheme.html
Sentimental Sundays - Seeing Red - A little or a lot (a little in the berries)