Happy Little Stampers July CAS Challenge

Welcome back everyone!

It's another exciting day for Happy Little Stampers. Our CAS Challenge kicks off for the month and will all our new designers! Please pop on over to the challenge blog to say hi.

Easy, huh? Just include stamping on your Clean and Simple project.

For my background, I have used Acrylic Block Stamping.

(You can see my video for this technique HERE)

I've used a mixture of pink, orange and yellow distress inks. Why? Because these colours are Loll's favourites and this is the card I sent her for her birthday ;)

The die has been popped up with little foam squares (thanks so much Joyce for this die!!).

Check out the amazing inspiration that has been created for you over at the challenge blog.

Thanks so much for looking xx

HLS June CAS Reminder

Hi there everyone.

A quick post from me to remind you that our challenges over at Happy Little Stampers are still up and running for the month. 

Our CAS challenge this month is

Here is my card -

To create this card, I sprinkled brushos onto my craft mat then sprayed them with water. I randomly smooshed the little die cut pieces in the colour. Once dry, I assembled all those little negative bits back into place.

Don't forget we also have our SKETCH challenge HERE

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges 

Addicted to Stamps and More! - It's our 3rd Birthday and the theme is Clean and Simple!

Lil' Inker June Monthly Meet Up Challenge

Thanks so much for looking xx

Happy Birthday Balloons

Happy Sunday!

Yesterday I had a chance to play with some new PTI goodies that arrived on Friday. I bought a few stamp sets and a couple of die sets.

The challenge at Colour Q helped get me started with this fun birthday card -

I've used my little balloon dies from Lil' Inkers. I didn't quite have the colours I needed in my card stock stash so I sponged ink over white card stock instead.

The alphabet dies are from PTI as is the stamp from the Big Birthday set. I liked the effect of the negative space in the balloons.

Now looking at my card, perhaps I should have created some little balloon strings. Nevermind :)

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges

Simply Papercraft - CAS

Thanks so much for looking xx

ATCAS #61 - SHOWERS

Happy Saturday!!

Gee the time is going fast. Today starts a brand new challenge over at Addicted to CAS. The very talented Shana is our hostess for this fortnight and here is the code word she has chosen for us -

I had lots of ideas for this one but my card came from something that nearly went in the bin!

Here is my card -

I was practising with my Brushos after embossing the butterfly from Inspired by Stamping. Actually I had a number of things going on the one piece of watercolour paper and when I had finished I tossed it to the side and forgot about it.

I happened back into my craft room and picked up the now dry piece and went to throw it in the bin. Something made me look at the 'mess' I had created a little differently. I die cut around the butterfly using a Stitched rectangle die from Lil' Inkers and realised that my butterfly looked to be sitting on a window with rain coming down the glass. Well, that's my interpretation and I'm sticking with it, lol. So, I added a few raindrops from PTI and there you have it. 

This time I had used my brushos with a brush. I sprinkled some crystals onto my craft mat and then sprayed a tiny amount of water to get them activated. Then I could pick up the colour with my brush and start colouring.

Now, we have an amazing sponsor for you this fortnight -

Check out the challenge blog for more details regarding the prize!

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges -

Inky Impressions - Spring is in the Air

Mod Squad - Butterfly Focal

Deep Ocean Challenge - Things with Wings

Thanks so much for looking xx

Skies are definitely Grey!

Happy Saturday!

If you haven't heard we are having wild weather here in Queensland due to a Category 5 tropical cyclone that hit the coast yesterday. I was woken up at 3.30am yesterday morning due to the wind and rain - it was pretty scary. I'm about 1000km away from where the cyclone was due to make landfall so I can't even begin to imagine what it was like up there. Thank goodness there are no reports of lives lost but there is a lot of damage to a number of communities and my thoughts and prayers go out to them.

As the cyclone moved south and downgraded to a tropical low, the weather is deteriorating as the day goes on. We are starting to flood a little and the wind rain is relentless. 

At the same time there was a Category 4 cyclone hitting the top end of Australia. Mother nature at its best...

So, what's a girl to do when holed up at home? Retreat to the craft room!

Today I made a card that was totally inspired by the weather.

I have used my stitched rectangle, rainbow and cloud die from Lil' Inkers as well as the sentiment. I created my grass with my hillside border dies from Lawn Fawn.

My raindrops are from PTI

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges

Lil' Inker Designs - Monthly Meet Up Challenge

Fan-tastic Tuesday Challenge - AG with a twist: Use Dies

Crafting for all Seasons - Dies and/or Punches

Sister Act Card Challenge - AG

Thanks so much for looking xx

Stretch Those Dies Part 2

Yes, a second post for me today :) I wanted to create another card like the one I posted earlier but this time I used different dies for my rainbow.

I have the Lawn Fawn Joy to the Woods stamps and dies and the birch tree die was perfect for creating my rainbow!

The sentiment is from the Lawn Fawn Life is Good set.

I once again followed the sketch from ShowCASe your Style (It is a loose interpretation this time)

I would like to enter my card into these challenges -

Splitcoast Stampers - CAS311 - Rainbow

Thanks so much for looking xx

Stretch those Dies!

Good morning everyone. I would like to show you a card that I made last night. I actually had one of those lightbulb moments. I had looked at the sketch over at ShowCASe your Style for a few days and really wasn't sure what to do and then an idea just came to me so off I went into the craft room.

Here is my card

My first idea didn't work out. I created my rainbow using watercolours but didn't like the end result. I wished I had a die that would just cut strips for me but I didn't have that either and then I remembered I had a Window Box die that would do the trick. I cut out my pieces from different coloured paper and mounted them on my light blue panel and then assembled the rest of the card.

The Stitched Rectangle die is from Lil' Inkers as is the sentiment. I used my Stitched Hillside Border die from Lawn Fawn to create my gap.

The little raindrops are from PTI.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes with optional colour twist

Challenge Up Your Life - Rainbow

The Corrosive Challenge - Add a Splash of Colour
Lil' Inker Designs - Monthly Meet up Challenge

Thanks so much for looking xx

Life is Good, Shaker Card and Say What?

Happy Saturday everyone. How are you in your part of the world?

Today I have been busy in my craft room and I would like to share about 4 different cards with you. So, this post will be a long one with quite a few photos.

Card #1

Created with Lawn Fawn's Life is Good stamps and Dies, Lil' Inker Stitched Sun Die and sentiment by Whimsy Stamps 'Say What?' set. Coloured with Spectrum Noir markers.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -

Casology - Hot

Card #2

Created using the Whimsy Stamps 'Say What?' set with coordinating dies

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -

Die Cut Divas - Words, Quotes and Sentiments

Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Goes

Card #3

Created with the PTI Sprinkles and Shaker kit

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges

Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Birthdays

Card #4

Created with Lawn Fawn's Life is Good stamps and dies and Lil' Inker stitched dies. Coloured with Spectrum Noir markers.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -

4 Crafty Chicks - Hand coloured image

Stampin' Royalty - To Die For

Thanks so much for coming by today xx

ATCAS #56 Hugs and Kisses

Hello! How are you?

Over at Addicted to CAS we have a brand new code word for you to play along with. Deepti, the ever talented card maker, is your hostess this week.

A great code word for the upcoming Valentines Day or just to make a card for someone who is sick or needs some cuddles. 

Here is my DT card -

A very simple and quick card to create. I die cut the xoxo from the SU! Thinlits Circle Card pack. I popped them up with little foam pieces for dimension onto a die cut panel using my Lil' Inker Stitched Rectangle die. 

We have tons of inspiration for you over at the challenge blog including our Guest Designer, Julia, who has joined us for the month of January. Thanks so much for your amazing cards!

Our sponsors for this challenge are Eureka Stamps and Scribbles Designs who are each offering 3 digis to our winner. Thanks so much!

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges -

Time Out - Valentines (no optional hearts this time)

Stampin' Royalty - Love/Valentines

Miriam's Crafting Blog - Mostly White

Thanks so much for looking xx

We are back at ATCAS!

Hooray!! ATCAS is back for 2015! We have a wonderful code word for you this challenge which was chosen for you by the super talented Jaydee.

You can use the code word and interpret it to your liking just remember to keep your project Clean and Simple!

Here is my card -

This is a one layer and super CAS card. I have simply stamped the words from my Lil' Inker Snarky Sentiments set. The little pair of scissors are from a SU set called Tote-ally Tess.

I made a second card playing on the code word a little. I used an Inspired by Stamping sentiment from their Everyday Greetings set. Stars and friends are part of my world :)

The stars are Stitched dies from Lil' Inker as is the rectangle die.

I would like to enter this card into the challenge at 

Less Is More - Friends

I am so excited to announce that our sponsor for this challenge is Create A Smile (CAS!!!!!) which is owned by our ex-teamie Christine. I am so happy to have Christine on board at ATCAS. Welcome!

Christine is offering our winner one stamp set of their choice!!

A big welcome to our Guest Designer for January - Julia from Create with Me!

We also have some new faces at ATCAS. Don't forget to pop on over to the challenge blog and see the amazing creations by all of the Design Team!

Today is also a very special day for me - my son, Aidan, turned 20. We have been out at lunch overlooking the water with friends and family. Happy Birthday, son!!! xx (sobbing quietly because I no longer have a teenager...)

Thanks so much for looking xx

ATSM is back!

Woo hoo! ATSM is back for 2015 and we are kicking it off with a 

MAKE YOUR MARK

challenge. Get out your markers, pencils, paints, sponges or anything that will make a mark on your project!

Here is my DT card -

Using Lawn Fawns 'Life is Good', I have used a watercolour piece of card stock for my base. I used a paint brush to add my colours. I then popped on a previously coloured lighthouse on top.

I'm not really sure that combining the watercolouring and marker colouring actually works for me but it will have to do :)


If you are interested in how I coloured my lighthouse, you can see my video tutorial below



We have a fabulous new sponsor for ATSM!



The prize up for grabs is a $20 gift certificate to their store. Thanks girls!!

Off you go to the challenge blog and have a look at the amazing inspiration by the DT. I am really excited for the new girls who have just started :)



Thanks so much for looking xx

New Goodies!!

Hello!

I hope you are all well. 

I was very excited to open up a parcel yesterday that contained my new goodies from Lawn Fawn. Stitched Hillside Border dies, Joy to the Woods stamps and coordinating dies.

As soon as I received my package, I wanted to create something for Darnell's new NBUS challenge and then used the mood board over at Lawnscaping to give me inspiration.

Here is my card -

Side Note: You are probably wondering why an Aussie girl would like to make snow scenes using birch trees, foxes and cardinals? Well, for me it's nice to dream of cooler weather at Christmas time and I have fun using these little images even though they aren't related to an Australian Christmas. PLUS! I have friends overseas who will get cards like this and quite relative to their own climate.

I've used vellum before when making a shaker card and I have seen vellum used a LOT when checking out Lawn Fawn cards. It makes sense to - by using vellum in the forest scene, you can create a nice subtle background with a bit of field of depth. 

I've coloured my images in with my Spectrum Noir markers. My green ornaments have been covered with an obscene amount of glossy accents!

I also have a new resolution for 2015 being to decorate the inside of my cards. I'm soooo lazy when it comes to doing that. It's a shame because I go to so much trouble for the front of the card so why not got that little bit extra and make the inside a little prettier?

I had a lot of fun making this. It was quite fiddly and had stacks of die cuts to use but I really did enjoy it.

TIP : While placing my birch tree dies in and behind my vellum and snow drifts, I took a photo with my phone when I was happy with the placement. Then I could refer back to the photo when it came time to glue everything down and especially if I had inadvertently moved something.

Here are the challenges that I would like to enter my card into -

Dies R Us - Anything Goes with a twist - Use something new

Thanks so much for looking xx

G'day!

G'day everyone. How are you today. Well, after a couple of days of much needed rain and cooler temperatures, the heat and humidity are back with a vengeance, blah!

I received some happy mail yesterday even though I was hoping it would come before Christmas so they could go under the tree. Two little Lawn Fawn stamps with dies. I had a little play overnight and here is what I came up with.

This little birdie is from the Winter Sparrows set. I decided that by adding the little music notes, I could change the earmuffs into headphones and have this little fella jiving away to some tunes.

I have coloured him with my Spectrum Noir markers and then die cut him and the branch

The stitched rectangle dies are from Lil' Inkers.

The G'day stamp is from a Inspired by Stamping set called Teeny Tiny Greetings.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges -

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes

(I missed out on the last challenge which was a sketch)

I have recently joined up at Kit and Clowder and aim to do some of the colouring courses that Alyce has on offer. She is amazing (and an Aussie girl ;) )

Thank so much for looking xx