GD Spot @ Deep Ocean Challenge

A few weeks ago, I was asked by my lovely friend, Alberto, if I would like to be GD for this fortnights challenge over at Deep Ocean. How could I say no?! Some AHmazing talent on that DT, they always provide such awesome inspiration.

This fornight they have a very simple challenge

'HEART'

How you interpret that is up to you - I can't wait to see what you all come up with. It could be a shaped card or loads of heart embellishments. A heart centre piece such as a shaker box or little heart details in the forms of stamps or chipboard pieces. Just a few little ideas for ya! The choice is yours!!

Here is what I came up with..

As for the 'HEART' on my project.. There are a few hearts on the Some Odd Girl image itself, alongside that I have added a green heart stick pin through my seam binding and some sentiments which include little hearts on the letters. Finally I have stamped opposite corners of my patterned paper with a little heart from another Some Odd Girl set in Frayed Burlap DI. I think that just about covers it.

I always try to paper piece the socks on my SOG images, I think it helps tie the whole card together and ensures your image coordinates well with the patterned paper you've used. I love Kaylee's expression in this image and her stripey arm warmers are just the best! Such a fun image to colour.

Here is a close up of the embellishments and sentiments. I love to add bows to my cards using my bow easy tool. I think I have a ribbon addiction and own FAR too much! All flowers are from Wild Orchid crafts and everything else is from The Ribbon Girl.

Here is a quick shot of the inside of my card - decorated to match the front. Quick and easy way to use scraps.

I would like to enter this card into these challenges:

× Do it with Digis - Buttons

× Card Makin' Manas - Pink

× Polka Doodle - Spots and Dots

× StuckOnUSketches - Die Cut Challenge 'Sky'
× Crafty Sentiments - Ribbon and Bows

Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzil - Kraft; Papercuts - Dark Brown

Patterned Paper: Echo Park - Victoria Gardens

Stamps/Digi: Some Odd Girl Digi - Love Letter Kaylee; Some Odd Girl - Photo Kaylee; Whimsy Stamps - Everyday Mini Postage Stamp Sentiments

Ink: DI - Frayed Burlap; SU! Soft Suede, Rose Red

Dies: Nesties - Labels Fourteen; Whimsy Stamps - Mini Postage Die

Tools: Fiskars - Scallop Border punch; Bow Easy

Embellishments: WOC - baby blue aster daisy, 2 tone pale blue sweetheart blossom, 10mm 2 tone green rose, 10mm mint aqua rose; The Ribbon Girl - Iced Lime seam binding, small aqua polka dot button, aqua bakers twine

Colour: Copics: Skin E00, 11, R30 Hair E30, 31, 35 ProMarkers: Shirt Cool Aqua, Duck Egg, Demin Blue Skirt Baby Pink, Cocktail Pink, Salmon Pink Arm Warmers Soft Green, Mint Green, Green, Baby Pink, Cocktail Pink, Salmon Pink Shoes Cocoa, Walnut Letter Pastel Beige, Salmon Pink

Misc: brown fineliner

Tickled Pink Stamp Challenges #30 - Anything But a Square

Time for another Tickled Pink Challenge guys! ;) I'm settling into this roll well and am SO chuffed that Kellie asked me to stay. This would have been my official last post.. but not anymore *big grin* I've got tonnes more to come.

This week we want to see..

ANYTHING BUT A SQUARE

Fun, right?! Sometimes we get into a rut and always create square/rectangle card designs. Well it's time to break out of your comfort zone - I can't wait to see the sort of fun shapes you guys come up with.

I decided to have a flick through my nesties and I come across a rather unloved set - Labels 10 - which I thought would be the perfect shape for a little easel card.

I have used some delicious blue cardstock from Papercuts for my cardbase and cut three shapes from the nesties for the base of my easel card. I have doodled all edges using a brown fineliner.

All patterned paper is from MME and has been paired up with aqua embellishments from The Ribbon Girl and Prima. Gotta love aqua!! I tried to keep the card simple as it is relatively small.

I have used Prima pearls to decorate the front as well as create a wedge to prop (not sure of the technical term? Wedge?! LOL!!) my easel card up when it is open. I'll have to keep checking whether they're stuck strong - I've read a lot lately about pearls and other self adhesive embellishments falling off of cards and stuff lately!

This side shot shows the dimension on the card front and the burnt edges of my seam binding. I love the effect this gives. I burn all the edges of my ribbon to seal it from fraying and the seam binding always burns to create a lovely effect. Gotta be careful the flame don't travel all the way up the ribbon though! ;)

I would like to enter this card into these challenges:

× 2 Sisters - Anything Goes

× Just some Lines - Easel Cards

× Daisy Doodles - Anything Goes with a Digi

× Kaboodle Doodles - Real of Faux Stitching
× Make it Monday - Anything Goes
× Corrosive Challenge - All About the Kids

Supplies:
Cardstock: Papecuts - Blue

Patterned Paper: MME Stella and Rose - Hattie

Stamps/Digi: Tickled Pink Stamps Digi - Lil Pinkette Tom Boyz - Truckie Bobbie; Whimsy Stamps - Everyday Mini Postage Stamp Sentiments

Ink: SU! Soft Suede

Dies: Nesties - Labels Ten; Whimsy Stamps - Mini Postage Stamp die

Embellishments: The Ribbon Girl - Paradise Aqua seam binding, small aqua polka dot button, aqua bakers twine; blue Prima pearls/gem

Colour: Copics: Skin E00, 11, R30 Hair E30, 31, 35 ProMarkers: Shirt and Trainers Cool Aqua, Duck Egg, Denim Blue Trousers Blue Pearl, Cornflower, China Blue Cap Cornflower, China Blue, Buttercup, Mustard Truck Buttercup, Mustard, Pastel Beige, Khaki

Misc: brown fineliner

Tickled Pink Stamp Challenges #28 - Cute + Butterfly

Time for a new challenge over at Tickled Pink Stamps this week.. and we have a real girly one for ya..

Cute + Butterfly

As simple as that. ;) When I think of 'cute' I automatically think of Cherrie - so naturally I had to get her coloured up. I used Cherrie with Rose and she is available, as always, from the Tickled Pink Stamps Store. I decided to take a break from cards this week and make a couple of bookmarks. I recently got an order from a lady who had seen a bookmark of mine on my facebook page ~ Cartolinas from Lou Mac ~ and was interested in having a couple the same made. I set to work and made a few minor changes, after all.. my work is meant to by OOAK.

Here is what I came up with..

I used some Bazzill Kraft as my bookmark bases and cut some triangles from Sassafras Indie Girl collection using my Slice to make some bunting which I finished off with some natural twine and some Candy Cane Stickles. I recycled some corrugated cardboard to create a 'fence', which I glimmered up using some Glimmer Mist and added some Chestnut Roan chalk ink on the ridges.

I used my MS border punch to create a two tone grass effect and rolled my own flowers. I added some gems to the centre and punched some leaves using a Woodware punch. At the very bottom of each bookmark is a length of gorgeous pointy lace (that's what I'm calling it) to mirror the bunting. It also adds a bit of texture which can never be a bad thing! :)

Finally I added Cherrie, she has been coloured using Copics and PMs and fussy cut out - knew I couldn't stay away from it for long.. I then took some scraps of blue SU! cardstock and punched some butterflies using another MS punch. I think that just about covers it!!

I can't wait to see which image you guys use this time round!! Everyones interpretation of 'cute' is going to be way different, right? Pop on over to the Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge blog to see what the other awesome ladies have come up with this week!!

I would like to enter these bookmarks into these challenges:

× Kaboodle Doodle - Use Those Scissors

× KB Challenges - Something Cute

× The Kraft Journal - Something Borrowed or Something Blue (my BLUE butterflies)

× Come and Get it - Colour Combo

× One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes

× Dream Valley - Summer Theme

×

Thank you for stopping by today, I look forward to seeing you over at TPS!!

Simply Sassy Fond Farewell

*que sad face and pet lip*

Well, the time has come. The ship has sailed. The.. plan has run its course.. YOU KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!

This is my last post for Simply Sassy - which was inevitable.. but seriously.. the time has F-L-O-W-N!! I know they say time flies when you're having fun.. but this has gone WAY too fast!!

But let's move on to my project - it's making me a little teary. I decided to create a farewell card, you know. It's sort of suiting, right?

I used a stamp that has gone uninked for some time now.. MISSING YOU from Set 7.. which you can buy from Funky Kits. I have coloured her skin and hair using Copics and the rest of the image has been coloured using ProMarkers.  

I have used patterned papers from Basic Grey Sweet Threads collection alongside some Prima Flowers and lime green seam binding from The Ribbon Girl. I added a handmade clay button and a sentiment using some Studio G Alpha stamps in Soft Suede ink which carries on inside.

"Keep in touch.. I'll miss you".. I certainly will. I'll miss working alongside such a talented and friendly bunch of ladies who all work so perfectly together as a team. The inspiration I have gained from them along the way has been mind blowing!! I will still be stopping by the Sassy blog regularly and paying all the girls visits to their personal blogs without a shadow of a doubt!!

I will continue working with these amazing stamps whenever I get the opportunity. I'm ashamed to say some in my collection still haven't been inked up!! *blush* but I hope to combat that ASAP!! Throughout the two releases and my shared spot with Carisa, I have learnt such a lot about making an image work and the versatility of rubber. Stamps can be used on so many surfaces and in so many different ways.

It has been an honour to work alongside this bunch and post my creations on such a well known blog! Thank you for this opportunity!! :)

Enough of the chat now - you get the idea. I'm sad to leave, but I've had an AHmazing time!!

I would like to enter this card into these challenges:

× Aud Sentiments - Sentiment with at least two words

× Art Impressions - Use something from your stash (pearls which I've been holding on to forEVA because they're the last I had!)

× Colour Create - Fuschia, Green and White

× Stamp Insanity - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by. *waves goodbye to the Sugar Addits* I'll still be around though - I promise!! Over & Out.

Tickled Pink Stamp Challenges #27 - Doily

Afternoon {Pink} Fans, it's time for a new challenge over at TPS Challenges, but first, let me thank everyone who joined in with last weeks 'Flowers' challenge - it was such fun seeing all of your projects. Congratulations to the winner and the top 5, nice job!!

I know I had a blast producing my card, it was one of my faves I have made for Tickled Pink - it helps that I REALLY love working with the Pinkettes. I'm hoping if Kellie is reading this she might take the hint *wink, wink* I'm naughty, aren't I?! But as they saying up north goes.. "Shy bairns get nowt!" LOL!!

I digress, this week over at TPS we want to see those..

DOILIES

You got it, it could be a die cut, a stamp, a crochet doily.. we want to see what creativity you've got going on. Perhaps you could use a doily in a different way and create a card base? Let us see what you've got!!

For my project I have used a cute little image from the BRAND NEW Lil' Little line..

MEET LIL' LITTLE LILITH

The look on her face is priceless. It's like she's saying "Just another day of being awesome.." HA! I've gone with a turquoise theme with just a few other colours, like the kraft, gray and brown. I think it works. I just wish I could create creases in clothes a little better.. gosh!! I've coloured her hair and skin using Copics and the rest of the image with ProMarkers.

I have created two doilies using vellum. I have placed the largest to the top of the card and the smaller one is hidden behind the big bow. I have edged both with some Frayed Burlap DI to help them stand out. I've added a clay doodad alongside some WOC flowers and the spirals. Blue liquid pearls and some faux stitching are standard.

I have added a gorgeous big bow of turquoise twill ribbon from The Ribbon Girl. Just underneath is a little Tiny Tag from PTI with the sentiment 'Wish' - although I don't think Lilith has to wish for much - it seems to me like she has it all! ;)

As always I have decorated the inside of the card to match. It's a good way to use up those extra pieces of patterned paper too - and I don't know about you, but I hate waste!

That's all I got for ya today - head on over to the TPS Challenge blog to see what the other amazing ladies have got for ya!! You will be blown away - as always.

I would like to enter this card into these challenges:
× Creative Belli - Handmade Embellishments (My little blue button! :))
× Divas By Design - Die Cuts
× Little Darlings - Favourite Colours (Blue, Brown + Kraft)
× Scrapalicious - Turquoise
× Simon Says Stamp - Stitching (Faux)
× Creative Craft Challenges - Pretty Blossoms

Supplies

Cardstock: Bazzill - Kraft; SU! Vellum

Patterned paper: Bo Bunny - Gabriella

Stamps/Images: Tickled Pink Digi - Lil Little Lilith; PTI - Tiny Tags

Ink: SU! Tempting Turquoise, Soft Suede
Embellishments: WOC Flowers; homemade clay doodad;
Tools: PTI - Tiny Tag die
Misc: brown fineliner; Blue liquid pearls

Accordian Tags

It's always fun to step outside of your comfort zone now and again.. and I certainly have this time round. If you visit my blog often, you'll know that I have a thing for 'accordian' designs. It all started a few weeks ago when I attempted a mini accordian album, I was bitten by the album making bug - and I haven't really let it go since!!

For your Sassy inspiration from me this week I've decided to use up some kraft coloured tags I've had hanging around for forever and make an accordian tag project. I so need to think of a more unique name!! LOL.

I have used two stamps that I don't think I've ever inked up before *hangs head*. Both are from Set 7 the Steampunk stamps released not too long ago. Both are available from Funky Kits.

Guinevere

Vintage Boutique

Now, onto the project..

I have used three tags in total and attached them all together with a piece of double sided paper from the MME Mabel collection - I have used papers from this collection on each tag. I have stamped each tag with a doily stamp from Waltzing Mouse in Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie and Sage Shadow.

The first and last tag showcase each of the stamps. I have coloured both of the images using PMs and Copics and fussy cut them both out. They have been attached to the tags using dimensional adhesive. The middle panel I have left blank, what for - I'm not sure. But I hope I will come up with something in the future.

Here is a close up of Vintage Boutique. When I was colouring her, I asked myself  'why have you left it so long to ink this beaut up?' Geee, it's the same old story! LOL. The gorgeous swirl is a piece of Make it Crafty chipboard which I have painted using some Malted Milk acylic paint from Jenni Bowlin. I have used a MS punch to create some mini flowers and folded a brown Prima flower in half and added a little WOC rose to finish it off.

And a close up of Guinevere which is on top of a more simply layout. I have used both a clay and resin doodad beside her along with a nestie behind her.

I would like to enter this project into these challenges:
× Scrap Creations - Anything but a Card
× Crazy Challenges - Beautiful Women
× Catch the Bug - Anything Goes
× The Emerald Fairie - All Things Girly

Thanks for stopping by today. Oh, and I would like to say a big HELLO *waves* to my new followers!! :)

Tickled Pink Stamp Challenges #26 - Flowers

Hey {PINK} Fans!! How has your week been so far?! Only one more day until the weekend! Yippee. The sun has been shining here ALL week - but I bet my bottom dollar that come the weekend he will have disappeared. Complaining - I am not. I despise the heat, it makes me feel all stuffy and tired!! Roll on Autumn is what I say!! ;)

Speaking of Autumn I have used quite muted, 'rustic' colours on my card today, I think.. for this weeks challenge over at Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge Blog..

..::FLOWERS::..

Eaaasy peasy!! Right?! You know I'm in love with Wild Orchid Crafts flowers, so this card came together so easily. I have used some oooold papers from MME - Oh La La for Him and paired them up with some More Mustard cardstock from SU! I've created a little tag using some of the patterned paper and adhered the papers at jaunty angles - something which was pretty hard for me, but I love the results.

Does this picture look blurry to you?! Gahhh!! BLOGGER!! :@

I have coloured Lil' Pinkette Tom Boy - Pippa with PMs and Copics. This cutie (.. I know, she wouldn't appriciate me calling her that!! LOL).. is available HERE.. from the TPS Store. Have you noticed.. .. are you noticing..?! I HAVEN'T fussy cut her out!! HELLO?! I think I have finally broke the cycle.. for now anyway! LOL.

I have distressed all of my edges with Frayed Burlap DI and added some details around the image part with a Stempelglede stamp, again in Frayed Burlap. I have gone around all edges with a brown fineliner and added some faux stitching. Both of these details help tie everything together - me thinks.

As for the embellishments, I have used a mix of Mocha Cherry Blossoms and 10mm (green) and 15mm (yellow) roses in coordinating colours from WOC as well as an olive green clay doodad and a flower charm. Plenty flowers for ya?! ;) My sentiment has been created on a Tiny Tag from PTI and tied to the larger tag with some natural twine. I've added a few liquid pearls here and there - simply because I can't get enough of them lately!! Oh, and I added a little bit of pom pom trim.. to.. represent the cheerleaders going wild when she scores a home run.. right?! ;)

I would like to enter this card into these challenges:

× Karens Doodles - For a Teen

× Digital Tuesday - Flower Power

× Deep Ocean - Flowers

× Top Tip Tuesday - Using something beginning with 'T' - Twine, Trim and Tag

× Just Some Lines - Spotty and Dotty
× Simon Says Stamp and Show - Show a Word

 

I hope to see you over at the Challenge Blog, please take a looksie what the other amazing ladies have created for you to get those creative juices flowing!!

Looking back at this card, I wish I had given the whole 'cloud background' thing a go. Next time, yeah. It ain't like there is a shortage of tutorials out there, but if you have any tips - please.. throw them my way! :)

SOS Challenge #6 Scrap Attack

Well, it's time for more goodbyes I'm afraid. This post is my last as Guest Designer over at SOS! Challenge Blog!! I've had a BLAST working along side these ladies - and their challenges are just so unique in blog land!! If you haven't checked them out yet see HERE.

The challenge this week is:

Scrap Attack or Recycle Something

How fun, right?! I have incorporated a bit of both in my card. I've used loads of scraps from Basic Greys Origin collection, along with some Whisper White and Early Espresso cardstock from Stampin' Up.

Can you guess what I've used to stamp my cardbase?! Yup, some super big bubble wrap. I used chalk ink, as I found that gave the best coverage. I love the whole earthy feel of this card!! My little doily motif and sentiment are both from WM sets.

I hope you've enjoyed my last project for SOS! Challenge Blog - and I hope it has inspired you to join in! I can't wait to see you over there!!

Thanks guys! Over and Out!!

Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge #25 Ribbons & Lace

I did have this scheduled for 15:00, but low and behold.. blogger didn't post it. Can anything else go wrong today?!

Hey all, how has your week been so far?! Gosh, it has been all systems go here lately, I don't know whether I'm coming or going. I really need to sort myself out and start scheduling my time properly again. Here comes the diary. Ever since I finished uni I'm all of a tizz with myself, half the time I don't know what day it is!

Anywho, today over at Tickled Pink Stamps Challenges we want to see some pretty 'RIBBONS AND LACE'

Now it doesn't get much easier than that, does it?! I have gone for an.. elegant?! card this time round, with a clean uncoloured image - Lil' Victorian Steampunk Evie. This is the reason I LOVE digis - you can make them aaany size you want and focus on one area of the image.

I have used Basic Black from SU! for my cardbase and embossed a piece of River Rock cardstock from SU! with the 'Snow Cap' embossing folder from Sizzix for BG. I know I've said before, this is a Christmas folder, but I LOVE the texture it gives, and it's sooo not Christmassy!!

I have used both oval and labels fourteen nesties to create my focal point with the image. A metal tag from TH tied with black bakers twine and some gorgeous lace, seam binding and hat pins from The Ribbon Girl finish up this card!!

I would like to enter this card into these challenges:

× Scrapbook Sisters - Anything Goes
× YNSC - B + W + 1 More
× A Spoonful of Sugar - Anything Goes
× Everybody Art Challenge - Anything Goes
× House of Gilli - Ribbons & Bows

Be sure to stop by the TPS Challenge blog and see what the other uber talented ladies have come up with!! xo Lou.

Merry Christmas Sassy Fans

Hey there, how has your Sunday been so far?! It has been dull and miserable here all day. I'm sooo tired today, I didn't get to sleep til after 2:30am last night after I had tossed and turned. I might have mentioned I've started reading a new book - oh how I've missed reading. It's called Blood Harvest by S. J. Bolton and it's a horror/ghost (not 100% sure yet..), what else!? I love it, but boy does it make me look over my shoulder more than I should! LOL. Anywho, you may be wondering about the title of the post?!

Well, as most of you know it was the launch of the Simply Sassy Christmas Blog Hop yesterday morning, if you haven't joined in on the hop yet see this post HERE and get on your way!! Comment on all DT blogs and you will be in with a chance of winning all 6 stamps from this set!!

For my Sunday inspiration for you Sassy Fans I have used a stamp from the latest release.. Secret Santa, she is available HERE at Funky Kits along with the other 5 new Sassys.

I stepped waaay, waaaay out of my comfort zone for this card. I decided to create a 'Centre Step Card', Soo impressive but soo easy to construct. I think I need to work on how I decorate each of the panels though, as the card looks a little plain to me.

I have coloured her hair and skin using Copics and her clothes etc using PM's - you know the deal by now, right? I have used paper from Basic Grey - Eskimo Kisses collection along with some Garden Green cardstock from SU! to mat. I have used a stamp from Paper Makeup Stamps for the sentiment along the bottom strip.

To embellish I have used one of my own clay rose doodads along with some roses from WOC. The gorgeous pink twill stripe ribbon is from The Ribbon Girl. Each time I finish up a card and I look back on it, I always think, damnnn, I wish I had added a charm. I have like 5000 and I always forget to use them *hits self on forehead*

You know what I've just noticed?! This is another pink and green Christmas card I've made. Gosh. For someone who isn't massive on pink I ain't doing too bad, am I?!

Thanks for stopping by today - me thinks I will enter this into the Simply Sassy FB challenge - more than one fold! That worked out okay, heehee. Now I just gotta find an envelope this will fit into!! I feel another envelobox project coming on! LOL.

I'm off to read a little more of my book ;) then get creating a few cards from my GDT spot over at SOS! Challenges.. which finishes soon! :(

Over & Out, xo Lou.

SOS! Challenge #4

So did anyone cave in and buy any of the new release from LOTV?! Goshh, I was up til after 1 and I found it SO hard to resist. I kept going back to the website all of the time.. but I held out. I was a good girl. I didn't let myself down. *Phew* Noooo moreeee imaaaagessss!! Okay, maybe just the new SOG ones.. ;).. I digress.. this isn't what you're here for..

It's time for my second post as Guest Designer over at SOS! Challenge Blog.

This week we've got a bit of a recipe going on.. we want to see:

.. any or all of these: Stickles, Ocean/Nautical theme, sailboats, seam binding ribbon, or anything from companies that start with S- Stampavie, Stampin' Up, SEI, Sassafrass etc.

As for 'S's: I used SU! cardstock, stamps, punches, ribbon, ink, markers; Sassafras - Indie Girl patterned paper; Spellbinders nestabilities; Stempelglede stamps - Grunge collection; Set of cards and tags. I think that just about covers it. I had real fun with this challenge - it made me route through my stash for all of those S things.

These little cuties are 3" square and are the perfect size for that little 'notelet' to pop into people's packages and stuff. Really handy. I created the mini tags just for something extra!

I would like to enter this set of cards into these challenges:
× Kaboodle Doodles - Floral Showcase
× Make it Monday - Anything Goes
× Come and Get It Challenges - Colour ~Brown, Green and Blue~ [I hope my Kraft counts as Brown?!]

Be sure to head on over to the SOS! Challenge blog to see the amazing creations the other ladies have come up with! It was a blast browsing through everyones creations last week and I can't wait to see what you all come up with this time round! xo Lou.

5th Avenue Beauty!!

[I apologise if the pictures are a little blurry - it must be some issue with Blogger because they ain't blurry at my end! Typical!]

Hey Sassy fans!! Thanks for stopping by today.. I know my post is a little early.. by like a day.. I'm just helping MT out and stepping in for her while she sorts her home life out. She will be back with us all very shortly - but I'm sure she would appriciate well wishes over on her blog HERE.

Here is one GLAMorous lady!! 5th Avenue available HERE from Funky Kits. I have paired her with some gorgeous papers from MME - such unique colour combos, orange and teal/ turquoise, sooo delish!! I have matted the base paper onto some More Mustard cardstock from SU! and layered everything onto a Naturals Ivory, again from SU!

Is she not just gorgeous?! I have coloured her with PM's and fussy cut her out. I have layered her onto two labels four die cuts to make her stand out a bit more against some of the busy patterned paper.

The cute little tag and sentiment is from a die and stamp set from PTI, they are the perfect size for cards and they're so blidy cyooot! I cut a bunch out in SU! Crumb Cake cardstock and always have them on hand.

This is the inside of the card. It was a 21st birthday card for one of my old school friends, so I made it a little more special. I cut a little envelope using another PTI die to add some money and die cut another label four to write the sentiment. Such a shame my horrid handwriting spoils the inside! LOL.



I would like to enter this card into these challenges:

× Top Tip Tuesday - Challenge 36 Wrap It Up With Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by, xo Lou.

Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge #20 - Distressing

Afternoon everyone, how has your day been? This is a scheduled post – so by the time you’re reading this.. I’ll be heading home from my second last ever uni exam. Ever. Wow. *pats on back* LOL.

Anywho, that isn’t what you’re here for. The challenge this week over at Ticked Pink Stamps is ‘Distressing’. Take that how you wish – I have interpreted it as paper distressing.. as in roughing up the edges of my paper, only in small amounts. :)

I have used the gorgeous Lil’ Birthday Kellita, I LOVE her hair!! Mine used to be that long at one point! :( Until I made the stupid decision to get it all chopped. Silly Me! I have coloured her using PM’s – this image totally highlights the gaps in my blue PM’s! LOL. Never mind, try and look beyond the colouring. Can you see my two little portions of distressing? On the patterned paper behind Kellita I have distressed the edges and created two little tears on opposite sides which I have rolled over. I stamped my sentiment onto some kraft cardstock using Blue Bayou ink and distressed the edges of that too. All distressing has been created using the Tonic Paper Distresser – invaluable little tool, although it creates a lot of mess which makes me nose stuffy!! Boo!!

I have used one of my all-time fave patterned papers (at the moment..) MME and some Baja Breeze cardstock from SU! which coordinates PERECTLY! The card base has been stamped with the Music Notes standard wheel from SU! in Crumb Cake ink. The blue resin flower is from Lisa’s Gifts and Jewellery, the flower and pearls are from Prima and the ribbon is from SU!

I’m still on a blue and brown kick, and I think due to some of the new patterned paper collections I’ve bought, this kick is going to last a while. But I’m not complaining, I LOVE the combo! :)

I hope to see you over at TPS sharing your distressed creation! xo Lou.

Oh La La - You Amaze Me*

If you are looking for the Simply Sassy Blog Hop post, click HERE.

Hello Sassy Ladies! I hope you have enjoyed your weekend!! I had my first of three exams on Friday.. yikes. I cannot WAIT until the 27th of May and then I'll be freeee!! Aside from job hunting my time will be all mine so I can craft til my heart's content. Anywho, enough of all that waffle, that isn't why you're here..

Here is Oh La La, isn't she adorable? Jeez.. I gotta stop saying that.. I say that about them ALL!! She is available from Funky Kits HERE, her pretty rose and all.

This is a pretty simple card - in the sense there aren't many layers, or embellishments. It wasn't labour intensive at all, but I really love the effect.

I started with a light grey cardbase using textured card from American Crafts. I then went ahead and stamped a flourish-ish (what would you call it..?!) image from a SU! set in Versamark and heat embossed with clear embossing power. One of my fave techniques, I don't know why I don't do it more - the results are always gorgeous. I then took a design card from a sheet of patterned paper in My Minds Eye MeadowLark collection pack. I thought the sentiment complimented the image perfectly. I matted it onto some PTI Pure Poppy cardstock, distressed the edges and stitched around it. I rounded all corners - simply because that is 'my thing' with my WRMK Corner Chomper!

Next up, I coloured (or is it shaded when it's black and grey?!) the image using my C Grey ProMarkers - a bit of a change from my normal lead pencil and Sansodor, but I kinda like it. I then took some liquid pearls and went over the buttons on her boots - very cute.

Last up.. the very few embellishments I used. Some white seam binding and red bakers twine from The Ribbon Girl tied in a fancy bow and a lovely heart charm dangling from them. Then a lovely two tone mini rose from Wild Orchid Crafts which I have covered in Frosted Lace Stickles for a little something extra.

Thanks for stopping by today!! xo Lou.