Hot Holiday Wishes

This image is probably more relevant to the temperatures we have here for Christmas.  For us, Christmas is in the middle of summer - although I have to admit we don't have the temperature extremes that other countries have!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
QKR Stampede - Paper Piecing
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/qkr-stampede-challenge-197-paper-piecing.html
CHNC - Use a sentiment
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/chnc-challenge-287-use-sentiment.html
CHNC Patterned Paper - June Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-june.html
The Corrosive Challenge - Lots of Layers
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/june-challenge-6-lots-of-layers.html

I have used three papers from Bearly Mine Designs.  The mage is from QKR Stampede - I paper pieced some of it with 2 of the Bearly Mine Designs papers and then added some further colour using copic markers.  The sentiment is from a paper pad by Kaisercraft - the colour works well with the papers.  I used some pearlised paper for matting the image.

If you can't stand the heat......

... don't light the candles.  I love this sentiment - and I thought this was a perfect image for it!

I have had both the paper and the image printed out since early June - and only just managed to find the time to create with them!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Anything Goes
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/june-challenge.html
Creative Ladybirds - Anything Goes
http://creativeladybirdscreations.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/challenge-16.html
CHNC Patterned Paper - June Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-june.html

I have used a paper, sentiment and an image from Beccy's Place.  I coloured the image with copic markers and cut the sentiment into pennant shapes.  I also used some web ribbon and some yellow pearlised paper (matting).

Summer Memories

Unfortunately at the moment that is all that summer is - a distant memory.  We have had yet another day of rain - and at times today I heard thunderclaps as well. 

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Outlawz Friday Challenge - National Sunglasses Day
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/festive-fridays-challenge-june-24th-to-july-1st
Catch The Bug - Colour Challenge
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/color-challenge-at-bugaboo.html
Crafting with Friends - Anything Goes
http://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/challenge-23.html

I have used a blue card blank this time.  The paper and sentiment are from a paper pad by Kaisercraft called "Sandy Toes".  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers to match the colour palette at Catch The Bug.  I added some peelcraft stickers along the edges of the paper, matted with some pearlescent paper and added a starfish embellishment.

Life is Better in the Summer

I'd have to agree with that!  We are stuck in the middle of winter at the moment - but I'm really looking forward to summer weather again.

I wasn't sure whether a seahorse counted as an animal - definitions of what is an animal differ from person to person.  I went with the idea that it is!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Outlawz Thursday Challenge - Show some water
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums/forum/topics/twisted-thursday-for-june-23-june-29-optional-twist-show-us-some
CHNC Patterned Paper - June Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-june.html
CRAFT Challenge - Animals (does a seahorse count as an animal?)
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/challenge-369-23rd-of-june-animals.html

I have used a paper and two toppers from a paper pad by Kaisercraft called "Sandy Toes".  The image is from Ppinky Dolls and is coloured with copic markers.  I matted with some aqua coloured cardstock.  I also added some glitter domes to the water themed topper.

Aries

I decided to create a CAS card this time - I wanted to keep the fading out of the colours on the background paper which I felt I would lose if I added too much on top.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Animals
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/challenge-369-23rd-of-june-animals.html
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/challenge-204-anything-goes.html
CHNC Patterned Paper - June Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-june.html

I have used a aper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from Sassy Studio Designs and is coloured with copic markers.  I also used some organza ribbon and a little pre-made bow.

Granny's Chair

What a hectic month this has been!  I finally completed my card using the Freebie image by Beccy's Place which is part of the Freebie challenge at The Outlawz.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Beccy's Place - Anything Goes
http://beccysplace.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/june-challenge.html
The Outlawz Freebie Challenge - Gran's Chair Summer
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/freebie-progressive-challenge/forum/topics/progressive-freebie-challenge-june-1st

I have ued a paper from Beccy's Place for the background.  I added some vintage looking lace.  The image is from Beccy's Place and is coloured with copic markers.  I also added a flower embellishment (which I pulled apart and reconstructed as it wasn't centered) and also some cream coloured pearls from Rosie's Studio.

Relaxing at the Beach

That is something I wish I could be doing - but definitely not the weather for it.  Today is another miserable wet winter's day!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Fresh Brewed Designs - Life's A Beach
http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/freshly-brewed-challenge-june-201618.html
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/AG-NO-91.html


I have made this card into an almost one layer card - I just added a contrast strip of beach themed paper at the bottom!  The image is from Fresh Brewed Designs and is coloured with copic markers B000, Y06, Y02, BG01, BG000, C0, E53, YG000, YR23, R59, E00, BG15, BG13, E31, Y28.  The contrast strip of paper (with the torn edge) is from a paper pad by Kaisercraft called "Sandy Toes".

Birthday Girl

Time for another birthday card:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Paper Shelter - Birthday Girl
http://thepapershelter.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/challenge-254-birthday-girl.html


I have used 2 papers from a paper pad.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and coloured with copic markers and then glittered with Stickles.  I inked the edge of the digital sentiment and added some pearls to the diecuts for both the sentiment and image 

Christmas Pickle

A bit of a cute and fun christmas card this time:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge - Sketch
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/wednesday-sketch/forum/topics/wednesday-sketch-challenge-june-22

I have used 2 papers from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Drawn With Character and coloured with copic markers.  I added some Peelcraft Stickers and some reindeer embellishments to the contrast paper - I added some pearls to the embellishments to give the reindeer eyes and a nose.  Matting is green cardstock.

Enjoying The Sun

That is one thing I won't be doing today!  It has been pouring rain since before I even got up this morning - and hasn't really let up at all.  I was tempted to stay in bed - but had a few things I had to get done.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Little Scraps of Heaven - Sunny Turtle
http://lshdesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/weekly-challengesunny-turtle.html
CHNC Patterned Paper - June Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-june.html

I have used three papers and a digi image from Little Scraps of Heaven for this card.  One of the papers was a plain one so I have used that one for the matting.  The image has been coloured with copic markers and a bit of shine added to his sunnies with some Glossy Accents.

Triple Treat

I have worked with a set of images that enabled me to split into three circles:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
From The Heart Sketches - Sketch + Twist
http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2016/06/20/i-heart-sketches-with-a-twist-157/
Show Us Your Pussies - Furrything Goes
http://showusyourpussies.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/show-us-your-pussies-cats-challenges-7.html
CRAFT Challenge - Animals
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/challenge-369-23rd-of-june-animals.html

I have used some glitter cardstock from American Crafts for the background.  The centre strip is from  paper by Lily Bee Designs.  I bordered this with some PeelOff Stickers.  The images are from From The Heart Stamps and have been coloured with copic markers W3, W0, RV10, BG15, RV23, C2 and I also used some Stickles - Frosted Lace. 

Here is the sketch and twist that I followed:

Don't talk to me......

....til I've had my coffee!

I'm not one of those people who needs a coffee first thing in the morning - but I know alot of people who could relate to this sentiment.  I'm more of a Hot Chocolate person myself!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/tuesday-morning-sketches-357.html

I have used a paper from Lily Bee Designs which I edged with some Peelcraft stickers.  I am thrilled with the difference that the Peelcraft stickers made to the overall look of the card.  The image and sentiment are from Oddball Art Company.  I also added some aqua coloured glitter domes.

Wedding Congratulations

I ended up having to change the sentiment I was going to use on my card as my printer just ran out of black ink so a digital sentiment was not possible. It is well before the shops open for the day and it is pouring with rain at the moment anyway!  I found an acrylic stamp that I could use instead.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Eureka Stamps - Wedding Cards
http://eurekastamps.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/eureka-stamps-challenge-197-here-comes.html
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/AG-NO-91.html
Show Us Your Pussies - Furrything Goes
http://showusyourpussies.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/show-us-your-pussies-cats-challenges-7.html
CRAFT Challenge - Animals
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/challenge-369-23rd-of-june-animals.html

I have used a lace patterned paper from a wedding themed paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  I added some white lace over the top.  The image is from Eureka Stamps and has been coloured with copic markers.  I used a Spellbinder die to cut the image.  The sentiment is an acrylic stamp from Clear Impressions.