The Little elephants Standing in a Row

I decided to colour in three little elephants using three different tones of grey in copics.

I had just bought three in the N series and was disappointed that it appeared to be so

close to the C but having coloured the three elephants each with 1 + 3 + 5 in C W and N

I can distinctly see the difference so I am happier now.  Texture added by using the '0' marker to remove dots of colour.

Now onto another card using that Hero Art Stamp from last post. This time

coloured with Y000 Y02 Y06 Y08 and C greys. 

A few enamel dots just because I like using them and gold foiled washi

in zig zag on the side. Flower layer attached with a layer of bright yellow

fun foam behind it.

Finished off with this really pretty diecut XOXO from Stamplorations.

I just downloaded the latest version of Photoshop where I usually reduce the photo

size for the Web and found out that it had been quite a while since updating and they have changed

how you do things. Why must they fix what isn't broken, I hate it. Now I have to learn how to use

it to its best.

Okay I admit the crooked photo is mine and not the fault of the program. But my

photo has pixilated on the colours -aaaarrrr

I love this card, it was so simple and looks stunning, but it just doesn't show up here.

Close up should be showing you all the sparkle on the word but you can barely see it.

The watercolour paper is a Canvas paper, so looks and feels like Canvas but cuts like

paper. I just did strips of colour, all are Distress Ink colours, squished onto my workman

then added with a paint brush.

After it had dried I die cut with the word 'Magical' die from Stamplorations.

I then cut it another two times out of yellow fun foam, boy that saves time.

Glued everything back in place and added a few sparkly dots as I had some

purple ink spots that just wouldn't come off.

I thought I would also share this wonderful card I gave my husband

for our 20th Wedding Anniversary. Lucky he gets my humour though he disputes

the singlet as he is a T-shirt man.

Challenges

The Daily Marker 30 Day Colouring Challenge Day 9, 10, 11 & 12

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #232 Make your Mark

XOXO card yellow flower coloured with copics

CAS Watercolour March Challenge

Magical Card which has all the colours of spring.

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Make Your Own Background

I hope my hand painted rainbow of colours is what falls under 'background'

if not let me know and I will remove the link.

Magical

A Blog Named Hero March Challenge

XOXO Card with foiled washi

and enamel dots to bling it up.

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: For A Special Lady/Girl

XOXO Card with Hero Art Flower

HLS March CAS Challenge

Magical card

HLS March Anything Goes With Dies

Magical Card

Thanks so much for coming to visit and I hope you come again soon.

Celebrate Card using an old Hero Art Stamp

I think we all have those times, that you look at a card when its completed and think 'love it'.

Well this card is one of those. I love this Hero Art Stamp, even though I have had it for quite a few years now I still get it out often. I needed up removing the wood so I could store with my 'flower' stamps and not forget it.

I stamped onto Linen Cardstock, as I love the look but wasn't sure it would cope

with the Copics, but as you can see. It coped perfectly. Love it and now I need to stamp

a dozen more and do a colour series. Its stunning with the copics against this

type of card stock. I coloured the leaves grey so the blue would stand out more.

I then realised I had stamped off centre so had to trim the piece down to balance it out

so it was no longer a one layer, too narrow for my likes. I added to a card base

after I had added this amazing tiled look washi tape each side. Makes me think pool,

summer days, finished off with the silver mirror card 'Celebrate' diecut and a few

little sparkly blue enamel dots.

Blue copics used if you are interested B000 B00 B12 and B05 in that order. Greys are

N1 N2 N3 which in my mind look the same as C1 C3 C5. I only just purchased them and wish I had bought more colours instead as I cant see the difference. (not just on the wee leaves I have also been colouring some animals and can't see that I needed them).

Anyway, thats it for today, thank you so much for coming to visit and I hope you come again soon.

Challenges : 

The Daily Marker 30 Day Colouring Challenge Day 8

Penny Black and More : March 2017 Anything Goes

Stamplorations CAS Challenge March

With the twist Sky Blue

Seize The Birthday : Anything Goes Challenge

Being Unique

 I made this one layer card, coloured my cute little image

from Sassy Cheryl, stamped my sentiment then ran my

hand over the card without checking it first. Rotten

mark too big for an enamel dot or two. I really didnt want to cute up the

card so I improvised -the patterned paper cut at an angle.

Doesn't he have the cutest face and those bunny ears. And a free

loader up on his ear. A little ladybug.

Thought I would use the bunny pattern paper so I could

use this as an Easter Card for a special friend.

Setting this to post while I am away so if there are any challenges

to add it to I will do so later.

Thanks so much for coming to have a look and I hope you come again soon.

I would also like to thank my latest follower 'Sue from Oregon' you just helped me

reach 100 followers through Blogger -wahooooo.

Challenges :

The Daily Marker 30 Day Colouring Challenge Day 7

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #467 Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart Challenge #149 Anything Goes

With Sympathy Card

I so wanted to do a watercolour card or two for a few challenges. But it hasn't worked

out that way. I got home from being away and just have time to do my second idea.

Using a stencil from Winnie and Walter with Distress Ink blending.

After adding the stencil on top of the card base I taped off a triangular area

and blended with a wee bit of blue and more green. Once I was happy with

the look I used my Gold Gel pen and drew around the leaves leaving some areas

bare. When I took the stencil away I wasn't happy and I tried a number of

ideas. I didn't want to cut or layer but it needed something. I then decided to 

attach the stencil again and without adding any ink to the foam tool I added

a few extra leaves in a very pale blend. Now I was happy.

Added the 'with sympathy' die cut with that fantastic adhesive sheet

on the back and a few clear drops ( I love those drops).

Finished in plenty of time for

Challenges:

Muse Card Challenge @205 Inspiration Photo

I love Michelle Lupton's style. Have followed her

blog for years. So much inspiration and as you can see this

is why I wanted to do watercolour but I certainly felt the

inspiration for my card, the leaves, gold outline, freefall

look and the white area for the sentiment.

Less Is More Challenge #318 Mainly Teal

The Daily Marker 30 Day Colouring Challenge Day 6

 Thanks so much for coming to visit and I hope you come again soon.

Teal thank you Card and a crafty share.

I am not sure if I am happy with this card but will post as is

for now. I wanted to join in the Challenge Less Is More but am wondering

if it looks too busy. The background is watercolored teal with lots of

shimmer in the water. 

I then added the teal stripped acetate which was my first choice

and maybe I should have just backed to white cardstock. Watercoloured

this wonderful flower from Ellen Hudson using blues and purples. White embossed

and die cut and some leaves added, also watercoloured.

Added the die cut 'thank you' from Penny black and finished.

The Daily Marker 30 Day Colouring Challenge Day 5

Addicted to Stamps and More #231 Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create : Challenge #19 Optional Twist Must Use Rubber

I mentioned the other day that I had found this fantastic craft find. Its from 'Ultimate

Crafts' apparently based in the UK.

This is the roll but of course you cant compare cause I didnt think to put a roll of say washi tape beside it to compare size BUT I can tell you it is 25m x 12 cm or translated 81ft x 4.72inches. That

is a lot of tape peoples when you compare to the times you purchase  a few sheets in a pack

from other companies. Here in Australia I bought it at a craft shop and it was $19.95 which is

a bargain that works out at 24cents a foot.

Now you should be able to get this overseas much cheaper as our dollar is very low.

I added a strip to a piece of gold mirror card stock and just pressed flat.

When ready to cut just add your die cut to the gold mirror side and put through.

I didnt feel any added pressure as it is designed as thin for use with diecuts.

Here you can see the two thanks words, front and back. When you want to use just

peel off the white gloss paper and it will stick where ever you want it to go.

Another advantage is I am finding my dots for comma's and 'i' remain here for me to grab. 

I like that. Here's the link to Ultimate Crafts in the UK but I couldn't find on the website. All my searches were turning up Australian companies so you will have to do your own search. Good luck

Thanks so much for coming to visit and I hope you come again soon.

I am setting this to post while away so will add links to challenges later.

The Flower Challenge #6 Anything Goes

It's time for another challenge. This month the challenge is one of

my favourites: Anything Goes. As long as the main feature of the card

is a flower. Please remember it is a Flower Challenge, other than

that any colour, style, design, idea its up to you.

I have used one of the stamps from a set from Penny Black

Check it out, love these sets with a variety of stamps and got it

from a destash page on Facebook 1/2 price never used - wahoo.

I coloured with copics, added a bit of sparkle on some of the petals and

the water.  Die cut a frame (MFT die) then put it back in place, taped behind

with masking tape so I could do some ombre blending, Worn Lipstick, Spun sugar

going to white. Splashed on a bit of water.

The card base is covered in a 'V' pattern washi tape that is probably twice as

wide as the most commonly used and is a rose gold. I put it on the card base

and matched the 'V' so it looks zig zig, not that you can see much but I like the look

behind the pink frame. A few rose gold gems and die cut 'Happy Birthday'.

I used this amazing tape to attach the die cut, no glue, no fiddling but I'll tell you about

that next post and share a picture of what I used. Made attaching my die cut words so easy as usually I have smears I have to hide or try and clear off.

Now you need to go check out The Flower Challenge

and see the amazing cards made by the rest of the Design Team.

There is so much talent and inspiration there, you can click on

any of the Design Teams names to be taken to their post for more information.

The Challenge goes till the 25th March so plenty of time to enter a card or two.

Thank you so much for coming to visit and I hope you come again soon.

'1st Birthday' and 'Live like it's Spring everyday'

 It's not often that I already have a number of challenges in mind when I post

a card, usually I have to hunt a bit.

Not this time 2 cards and plenty of Challenges in mind.

This first one I played around with my new box die from Craftin' Desert Diva I loved it. 

What I really loved is the fact that they demonstrate 3 different ways to use the die on 

YouTube. I cut the die shape out twice, once on pattern side and once on the plain kraft side

so I could fold the box and have the same gold lines inside and outside.

I have done it so there is a slight opening giving the 3D effect and put one of

my little Fairies in it. She's jumping up out of the box to say 'Happy Birthday'.

I coloured her with Copics and a little bit of glitter pen but you cant see the glitter here.

Before I attached the box and stamped the sentiment I added this wonderful fine

washi tape that is one row of continuous hearts. I added three rows, then attached

the die cut and then stamped the sentiment.

This next card is made from two of the partial side dies I have in  set. I then watercoloured a piece of Tim Holtz watercolour paper. I used Distress Inks and water to get a nice mix going. I added 

pink, orange, red, yellow, blue and green but ended up liking the sections with the  warm colours.

I cut the pieces out to fit behind and show the colours I liked best.

After I finished attaching and turned the card over I had of course added

a mark there and there (yep where I put the enamel dots :)

Finished off with a lovely Spring sentiment.

Love how this looks and a great way to use up watercolour pieces

that just don't work out to be used as a whole piece.

Challenges:

Less Is More Challenge #317 Sketch 19

!st Birthday card.

HLS CAS Challenge - March Die Cuts

1st Birthday

HLS Anything Goes With Dies - March

1st Birthday

Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes

1st Birthday

CAS Watercolour  March- Spring

Live like it's Spring everyday

AAA Cards CAS Game #84 - Watercolour

Live Like it's Spring everyday

The Daily Marker  30 Day Colouring Challenge Day 2

1st Birthday

The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge Day 3

Will add t'Live like it's Spring everyday'

 through Instagram

Thanks so much for coming to have a look and I hope you come again soon.

30 Day Colouring Challenge Day 1

This is the 7th Colouring Challenge.

I don't think I have gone in all but I have certainly entered all since I started my blog 2 years ago. I totally enjoy the Challenge as its a way to build up my coloured image stock, to get inspiration

from Kathy and others who post their art on her blog and since last year when I started using Instagram, I have been inspired by many more artistic people.

There is no card with this post, I have just posted the coloured image as

I am trying to decide how to use her. I loved colouring this image.

This is a digital download from Aurora Wings on Easy

Watch out if you like Fantasy images with beautiful faces

this artist is so talented and its hard to stop on one. I have coloured her before but

this version I am particularly happy with. My flowers are looking better and

I just love those green eyes.

Coloured with copics flowers R81 R83 R85 which have become my

favourite colour mix at the moment. If you want any of the other colours let me

know, I will have to look for the piece I wrote it on.

Anyway this is for Day 1.

If you are interested in getting involved then go to Kathy's Blog The Daily Marker

where she explains what is involved. Its not about making a card everyday, its about giving yourself a short time to just sit and relax and do some colouring. Any type of colouring on any type of

medium. Its about relaxing and enjoying, seeing what others are doing and being inspired.

Most days Kathy does a video or photos and explains her colouring technique. She has

started this challenge using good old Sharpies and showing what a fantastic job you

can do using Sharpies. Doesn't mean you have to go buy Sharpies to follow, its about sharing ideas. Kathy is an amazing colourist and has inspired me for many years.

Each time the Challenge starts I try to post every day and love going to the gallery and seeing what others are doing and learning as I go. There are children now joining the challenge as well and some of the most amazing artists as well.

You can share a card you have made that day for a challenge or share what ever you have coloured, painted, blended etc even if its only partly done.

You don't have to post from a blog, you can post from Flickr; Instagram and Facebook. When sharing on Instagram add @kathyc and #thedailymarker30day

Hopefully I have shared enough here to get you interested in checking it out and joining in the fun. Thanks so much for coming to visit and I hope you come again soon.

PS There are also prizes given during the challenge but you need to go to The Daily Marker to find out more.