Dinosaur Bag with Shrink Plastic Stars

Hi all,  where did the week go again!!!  Looks like this one is going to fly by as fast to!

We had a fun packed weekend, went to St Andrews Market and then on to Eltham to look at a press machine Saturday, then on Sunday I got to play and went to the Copic Project Certification in Melbourne, what fun we had, it was great to catch up with Mandi and some girls I had met at the Copic Standard Certification.

Now our challenge over at the Mad for Markers Challenge Blog is to create a Male Creation using some of your brown copics!  Now I have used Oliver (Sammi is now stocking The Greeting Farm Stamps) and made a Dinosaur Bag for Morgan's Dinosaurs, now I should have sort the dinosaurs out before I made the bag lol!  As they seemed to have grown!  So you could say it is a sleeping bag as a few heads will be popping out!

I have stamped the image onto the calico then coloured in with copics, for the writing, I wrote the outline with the mulitliner 0.3 then coloured in using various colours of brown copics, then stitched it up with my sewing machine.

The stars have been made using shrink plastic, which was coloured using E35, then used a CM star punch and the SU Crop a dile for the hole in the centre (ish).  Then used my heat gun to shrink them, this is the first time I have used shrink plastic and at the same time made some Inky embellishments too.  I had split the string, so I could thread it through the holes and used string for the tie at the top.

Copics

B21, 24, 91, 95
C1, 2, 7
E000, 00, 13, 25, 31, 33, 35, 37, 47, 50, 99
W00, 1, 3
YG63 and 0

Sammi over at the Mad for Markers Store now has the full selection of Sketch and ciaos in stock, as well as TGF stamps and various Xpress It products.

Challenges

Creatalicious Challenge #19 - To create something for a male add three stars and use the colour brown
Charisma Cardz Challenges #9 - Four Legged Friends (hope dinosaurs count lol!)
Make It Monday Linky Party #27 - Michelle's blog where you can share your creation with other crafters



Thank you for visiting, happy crafting, take careX:)

Inky Impressions Easel Card Challenge

Hi all, for our new Inky Impressions Challenge  we would like you to make an easel card, now you know how much I love my Easel cards, decided I needed to have a go at a side/twist easel.

I have used the cute Inky Image 'Lili's Stuffed Bunny', which was one of my first images I bought, at the start of  my Inky obsession lol!  Now not sure if I have the twist right but this is my version lol! 

Now this is very, very ribbony and flowery for me and so not sure I have got the mix right!  Now if you look closely at the butterfly buttons their embroidery thread antenna have stickles on the ends, DD said this helped them look more like butterflies lol!  The papers are Kaisercraft La-Di-Da Collection, love the colours.  The little butterflies are from my MS border punch and a cute little bunny charm.  No guesses who wants this card for her 14th Birthday lol!

 A closer look at Glimmer Misted Lili with her Bunny, also got the sewing machine out and stitched around the outer edges, used some green dewdrops on the flowers.

A photo of the side  view stamped the inside using a SU stamp

The flowers are all hand stitched, my poor thumb got stabbed a few times! Have used a sparkly button and brads for centres, some of the brads are coloured using Copics.  Finally used my SU leaves sizzlits Little Leaves die

Challenges

Make It Monday Linky Party #26 -Michelle's blog where you can share your creation with other crafters

Allsorts Challenge Blog Week 92  - Make your own flowers

Southern Girls Challenge #13 - Brads, Gems or Dew drops

Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Ribbons and Buttons
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - Let's Get all Cute

Stamps R Us Challenge - For the Girls
By the Cute and Girly Challenge - Springtime

Creative Inspirations Wednesday Challenge #101 - In the Garden
Sunday Stitching Crissy Challenge #15 - Stitching
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes plus optional extra something old

Thank you for visiting, happy crafting, take careX:)

The Greeting Farm meets Mad for Markers

Hi all, we have some exciting news for all you Australian/New Zealand  TGF fans, Sammi is now stocking TGF stamps in her Mad for Markers Store.

Our new challenge over at the Mad for Markers Challenge Blog is to create a Male Card using some of your brown copics!  So I have used Pirate Ian and created this little fun easel card. 

A closer look at the buttons and the Happy Birthday ribbon which was orignally cream coloured I used B24 and coloured it to match my blue colours. 

Sammi over at the Mad for Markers Store now has the full selection of Sketch and ciaos in stock for a faster delivery service,as well as various Xpress It sticky tapes, Xpress Blend It Paper, Flourish with bling embellishments, TGF Stamps.  Posting to New Zealand and Australia. We the DT look forward to seeing your male brown creations, don't forget to stop over at the blog each day for more inspiration from the DT.

Copics

B21, 24, 26
C00, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9
E00, 11, 31, 33, 35, 51, 55, 57, 59
W5, 7, 9
Y26 and 0

Challenge

Outlawtz Monday Birthday Challenge - Birthday Sentiment and twist is ribbon or string and at least one circle

Prairie Fairy Challenge #47 - 'Inspired by a Song'  Looove The Pirates of the Carribean, the theme tune is 'A Pirate's Life for Me' Lyrics by Xavier Atencio and music by George Bruns.

Thank you for visiting, happy crafting, take careX:)

Door Hanger using Sammi's Copic Fairy

Hi all, Our talented DT Boss Lady Sammi has been doodling and gave us this cute 'Copic Fairy' to play with, now I was just imagining how nice it would be to craft in peace and quiet (which doesn't happen often enough lol!) and the idea was born to make a door hanger.  Just might be good enough to put on the door for our 'Colour Copic Confence 2011' held in October at Sydney full details here.  We sure would love to see you.

Used my MS Butterfly punches, and coloured the clear rhinestones with BV08, YG09, YR16, now these are not in the photo as I added the rhinestones on later!  (Morgan would like a little mention as he helped colour and pass them to me for sticking on!).  SU punches for handle hole.  Have used spicas in various places (outer edge of wings, hair band, boots and SU dazzling diamond glitter for the wings.

A closer look at the various glitters, rhinestones and sparkly fairy ribbon

Copics used, thought I would have a go with a photo, as always wanted to do this lol!  But think I will stick to a list in future, as it is couldn't get them all the right way round!

The Mad for Markers Store now has the full selection of Sketch and ciaos in stock for a faster delivery service, there are various Xpress It sticky tapes, Xpress Blend It Paper, Flourish with bling embellishments. Posting to New Zealand and Australia.  In March Sammi will also be stocking 'The Greeting Farm Stamps' and 'LaLa Land Stamps'.

We the DT look forward to seeing your amazing creations, don't forget to stop over at the blog each day for more crazy hair colouring inspiration from the DT.

Challenges

One Stitch at a Time Challenge #50 - Anything but Square
Make It Monday Linky Party #25 - Just a fun place to share your creations over at Michelle's place
Delicious Doodles Challenge #13 - Glitz, Glam, Shimmer and Bling
Flutterby Wednesday Challenge #142 - Rainbow colours + Butterfly, Fairy or Angel
Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge #48 - Punches
Shelly's Images TTT Challenge - 'Show us what you Got!'

Thank you for visiting, happy crafting, take careX:)

Three of my beautiful blogging buddies are giving away gorgeous sweet non fattening candy

Hi all

Just had to let you know about Cheryl's sweet candy connected to Bec's Store sweet candy you can win the new release Gorgeous Blue Butterfly images see here for full details.  Don't forget to check out the stunning creations the DT have made with the first of this new Sweet release!

This is my new blogging buddy Sara and she has this gorgeous candy and some cute bunny cards to show with gorgeous ribbon detail

Have been busy at work today and just catching up on my blogging, but just had to share these goodies with you.

Thank you for visiting, hope you are all well, happy crafting, take careX:)

Inky Impressions DT Call

Hi all

Hope you are all well!  We are are good and well and got more rain, our water tanks don't know what it is to be empty this summer lol!  We spread grass seed out on Wednesday night and the rain came again and washed into nice little piles lol!  The birds are having a wonderful feast!  Had a dry couple of days and raining again tonight at least it is warm rain, not like back in England!

Anyway



Where does the time go! Only seems five minutes since I realised one of my crafting dreams and joined this wonderful team and became an Inkette.

Have had a wonderful time working with a fantastic bunch of amazing talentedcreators as well as working with my favourate rubber stamp image!  But the time has come for a new DT.

The Inky Impressions Challenge Blog are looking for a few designers.

Have you ever thought of being on a design team?

Do you enjoy crafting with fun and fresh digital images and paper craft lines?

Are you a person who loves to interact with others, sharing ideas, encouraging creativity and inspiring new levels of excellence?

Well, if you answered "YES" to any of these questions…we are interested in YOU!

We welcome you to apply for the design team using the guidelines listed below. Please read the information carefully and give it some consideration. We are looking for designers with all levels of skill and craft abilities. So…what are you waiting for? Submit your DT application today!

Submission deadline by March 8th, 2011

Announcement of team on blog March 28th, 2011

Term Date: April 1st, 2011 - July 31st, 2011

Inky Impressions Designer Requirements:

* Responsible for at least four (4) cards per month

* Participates in at least one other challenge outside of Inky.

* Participates in new release blog hops as applicable

* Is responsible for meeting deadlines and having projects posted in the yahoo group in a timely manner

* Encourages creativity and fosters positive communications via blog posts and feedback on challenge entries

* Must do a special project such as a tutorial/ technique and Anything but a Card at some point during your term (can be combined with your inspirational post)

* Must provide a minimum of two inspirational posts each month

* MUST be able to take quality photographs of your work.

* Spreads information via blogs, social sites (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, etc) or any other social networking site where it is acceptable to do so. Especially regarding new releases, special sales events at the Inky Impressions and Challenge Blog.

* Communicate any absences or inabilities to complete your projects to the DTC/SR. Designer and Owner prior to the post it affects. (i.e. illness, vacations, etc.)

* Must send at least one (1) card/creation per month to the Owner to be used at conventions/shows.

* Term is four months. We strive to keep this a fun, friendly, supportive and positive site. We encourage you to participate in group conversations and enjoy your experience.

Benefits You Will Receive:

* Photo and Bio on our Challenge and Inspiration Blog with an active link to your blog

* Design Team Member Button to use on your blog and / or site

* You will receive 5 images and 2 sentiments to use during your term. Projects created with these items are to be used to promote the store and challenge blog (items are to be linked back to the store in your blog posts) but are yours to keep

* The opportunity to build your craft resume’ while showcasing your work and inspiring others

* 20% DT discount on purchases made at the store .

Submission Process:

· Complete the following questions and email to: inkyimpressionsdt@hotmail.com

· Put 'DT' CALL in the subject line of your email

· Attach 2-3 projects that best represent your work and style

1. Include: Name, Mailing address, Phone number, Email address

2. Attach Craft Resume’ (if you have one)

3. Provide link to your blog

4. Provide direct links to any online galleries you are a member of

5. Include answers to the following questions:

v Why are you interested in joining the Inky Impressions Design Team?

v Are you currently designing for another website/company? If so, who?

Thank you for visiting, happy crafting, wishing you all a wonderful weekend, take careX:)

Spots and Stripes over at the Inky Impressions Challenge Blog

Hi all

It is time for Inky Impressions Challenge 9  where we challenge you to have 'Spots and Stripes', on your creation!  This week I have used 'Lili's Cleaning Day' and the sentiment ' I'd rather be Stamping!' I am fairly sure many of you would agree with this lol!  Coloured her with my copics and sprayed her with glimmermist after adding Special effects on the eyes and hoover/vacuum.  Kindyglitz the edges just for a little added sparkle.

A closer look at the heart charm, brad and Inky Dinky Drop

Crafting goodies used


Inky Impressions - Lili's Cleaning Day, Sentiment, Brads, Inky Dinky Drops and Heart Charm
Papers - Kaiserkraft Hippy Girl Collection
Cardstock SU Rose Red

Don't forget to pop over to the  Inky Impressions Challenge Blog and see what Spotty and Stripey creations the Inkettes have for you.

Challenges

Midnight Madness Sketch #91
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Putting on the Glitz
Really Reasonable Ribbon's Challenge #18 - Spring (I went with Spring Cleaning lol)
By The Cute and Girly - Red is all around us

Thank you for visiting, happy crafting, take careX:)

Penny with Sunflower

 Hi all

Just a very quick post, first apologies for being AWOL in blog land, been flat out at work and just too tired for blogging in fact been hitting the bed at 10pm which is very early for me.  So will catch up with you all soon!

Now my DH gave me a pass out this morning which expires soon lol!  So I could colour up one of my favourate images Penny from Spesch Stamps, been messing a little with colours and used E33, YR00, YR12 for her hair, not as crazy hair colours as last week, you still have time to enter our Crazy Hair Colouring Challenge over at the Mad for Markers Challenge Blog

Had a go with the flower soft not to sure if I like it or not, always looks wonderful on other crafters creations.  Sponged around the edges and background with Lavender Lace and Apricot

Copics

Skin - E000, E00, R20, Eyes B24, Eyeshadow BV02

Hair - E33, YR00, YR12
Clothes - BV000, BV01, BV02, YR0000, YR00, YR02
Sunflower - E33, E35, E37, Y11, Y13, Y15, Y19
and 0

Sammi over at the Mad for Markers Store now has the full selection of Sketch and ciaos in stock for a faster delivery service, there are various Xpress It sticky tapes, Xpress Blend It Paper, Flourish with bling embellishments. Posting to New Zealand and Australia. We the DT look forward to seeing your amazing creations, don't forget to stop over at the blog each day for more crazy hair colouring inspiration from the DT. 

Challenge

CMC Copic Challenge Group - Flowers

Thanks for visiting, hope you are all well, happy crafting, take careX:)

Tutorial - Spellbinder Nestabilities Dahlia Easel Card

Hi all

This is my first attempt at a tutorial for making a creation for my DT positions, finally got it done Alicia, I have made a tutorial using the Spellbinder Nestabilities Dahlia to make an Easel Card.

First choose your papers and Spellbinder

Cut three of the largest Nestie in White card and choice of bottom layer and two of the second largest nestie for the top layer

 After cutting match the designer paper shape to the white cardstock (they are not symetrical as I discovered the first time I made a blossom easel card) as you can see in the left of the photo you can see white edges

 I the turn the shapes over and mark them with pencil so I can match up much easier later

 I have used X-Press It Double sided High Tack Tape, now place on the top side of the white card that is going to have the designer paper stuck to it, when placing make sure you have it in the right place as once stuck it is stuck!

 You now need to score the centre of one of the Dahlia making sure your mark is matching the Dahlia you are going to stick to.

Turn over and use the Sticky tape on the top half of the Dahlia that matches the back of the front of the card (next photo)

 Then stick the second layer onto the Dahlia that is to have the image on
EDITED to answer Tina's question,
you then stick this to the Dahlia shape above making sure your markings to match up
which is what you can see from the side in the photo below

 You then need to score the back as shown so you can stick the joining piece to the base

Now I don't stick the second layer on the base if I am using brads, to use as stop for the easel, work out where the brads need to be, place them, then stick the second layer down on the base, I have also kindyglitzed around the edges.  (As you can see started added embellishments and then remembered I hadn't taken a photo lol)

Next add your image and I have chosen to use the Gorgeous 'Angelica Heart Socks' which Nicole has on offer for only USD $10.50 this month, plus if you are a member of the Inky yahoo group, you get an additional 10% off.

A closer look at Angelica, popped her hair band up (a little tip I try and colour the pop up stickers with the colour I am using so they don't stand out).  Special effects on her hearts (on the head band), ear rings, those gorgeous eyes, bracelet, handbag and cute boots.  Used Spicas Lavender and lilac for the headband and hearts and cardigan

Hope I have made sense, if anything is not clear please ask.

Copics


Hair - E31, E33, E35, E53
Clothes - V01, V12, V15, V17
Skin - E000, E00, E11, R20
Spicas - Lavender and Lilac
Challenges (sorry for the long post)

Flutter By Wednesday Challenge #141 - At least three hearts, plus a Butterfly, Fairy or Angel
Creative Card Crew Challenge - For a Loved one
Copic Creations Challenge #43 - We're Cool
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #97 - Hearts gone Wild
Sundays with Crissy February Challenge - Love
Copic Oz Challenge - Love
Stamping with the Dragon Challenge - Anything Goes
Creative Cowgirls Challenge #6 - Valentines or Love
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Have a Heart

Thank you for visiting, happy crafting, take careX:)

The Outlawtz First Online Party

Hi all

Just to let you know about this wonderful new challenge site The Outlawtz!  They are having a party to celebrate their new challenge site set up by a group of talented crafters, there are seven different challenges , one each day of the week (edited missed one)

There are an AMAZING 22 prizes up for grabs, so what you waiting for pop on over to The Outlawtz



Thanks for visiting, happy crafting, take careX:)