One I found

 

On a normal Saturday there should be a Penny Black Challenge DT Card posted here, but this week has been so hetic  with so many new releases and commissions coming up I just have not had time to do either my PB card or my Just Magnolia Challenge card, luckily I had this card I made a week ago and forgot to post so at least I have something to show you today.

 

This is one of a batch of cards I am trying to get made for the Grandchildren to give to their teachers at Christmas, I have used the Lili of the Valley stamp Angel Gabriel.  The scrumptious papers are again for the Nitwits Collection Joyful Hearts, my best Christmas buy this year.  The snowflakes have been punched with Martha Stewart Punches.  The Angel Charm is from the Hobby House.

 

  

The Copics Used if I can remember correctly are:

Fleash: E21, E00, E000

Hair, E53, E51, E53 and Brown Pencil

Angels Dress: R81, RV000, RV0000

Shepherd: B01, B000, B0000

Hat and Socks: E71, E70, E40

 

OMG my Copics and Prisma Tutorial for Colouring James the Bear has been featured on the

 Stempeleinmalens Blog 

this week, thank you very much Jay Jay and  Girls for considering this tutorial good enough for  your fabulous Magazine Blog its a great honour

 

Have a lovely weekend

Hugs

Jacqui xx

Lili of the Valley Challenge

Well I have scheduled this post as I could not go to bed until the last of the Chilean Miners was safe, what a fantastic day it has been, I cried every time  a miner appeared,  what a wonderful job the Rescue Team have done and for a change its nice to be able to congratulate a Government.  I just hope that now they are all safe that the media give them time to re-adjust and to spend time with their loved ones.  God Bless them all.

 

Its time for Lili of the Valley Challenge again and this week we have a fab sketch by Bev and a £10 voucher to spend on the website from Lisa and Laila at Lili of the Valley for one lucky winner.

 

I have used Lili of the Valley Snow Bears for this card and have coloured them with Copics, then added Glamour Dust (using Quickie Glue Pen).  The papers are again from Nitwits Collection Joyful Hearts and Joyful Hearts too.  The Snowflakes have been punched with Martha Stewart Punch and Ribbon is from Stash.

 

Thanks for looking and have a good day

Hugs Jacqui xxx 

Quixotic Paperie Elizabeth Bell SCACD Winter Window Spotlight Blog Hop

 

Welcome to the Quixotic Paperie Elisabeth Bell SCACD Winter Window Spotlight Blog hop.

If you have landed here from Kim Costello’s then you are hoping in the right direction. If not then hop over to Elaine's blog Quixotic Cards to begin.

We have an extra special blog hop for you today. The Quixotic Paperie DT plus our very special guest the talented Kim Gruetzmacher (from Crafts By Kim and member of the Susana's Custom Art and Card Design Design Team) have all been playing with the lovely new Elisabeth Bell SCACD Winter Window Stamp to give you lots of ideas for your Winter makes.

But the reason why this is an extra special blog hop is that it is an introduction to our new once a month Quixotic Paperie Challenge which this month is:

Christmas Is Coming

Make a Christmas card and/or gift and join in the challenge see Quixotic Inspirations for all the details.

 

For my Quixotic Paperie Elisabeth Bell SCACD Winter Window Card, I have used Copics and Prisma Pencils to colour the image as usual with lots of added Glitter.  The Plaid Backing Papers from Basic Grey Jovial Pad, Swirls from Marianne D Creatables Frames/Swirls and Tim Holtzs Idea-Ology Adage Ticket are all available from Quixotic Paperie .   The Flowers leaves and Glittered star are all from last years Prima Flowers release, I am so glad I bought 2 of each of this collection.

 

 

For UK/ EU customers this beautiful stamp is available at Quixotic Paperie. If you're in the US/Canada you can buy it direct from Susana's Custom Art and Card Design.

You next port of call is    Kim Dellow,s

Thanks very much for hoping by and enjoy the rest of the inspiration. Don't forget to join in on our new challenge...there is a fabulous prize up for grabs!

Hugs Jacqui x

A Spoonfull of Sugar

 

 

Our Challenge this week on A Spoonfull of Sugar has been chosen by Moi and it is called: Winter Wonderland So grab those Snow scenes, Fairy's, Elves, Etc and come and join us.

 

There is a real look of wonder in the faces of these 2 little sweethearts as they gaze at the stars, is it just me or has this year seen the release of some of the best Christmas stamps and images ever.  This stamp called “Starry Night” is from the Crissy Armstrong Collection for Whimsey Stamps and is available in the UK from Quixotic Paperie, I have used Copics to colour the image and added lots of Stardust Stickles.  The papers are from Nitwit Downloads Collection “Joyful Hearts”.  The snowflakes have been punched with Martha Stewart Punches and I have added lots of Glamour Dust to these.  The Charm and spacers are from The Hobby House.

The Copics used are:

Hat and Scarf: R81, RV000, RV0000, Penquin C8, C6. CV5, C2, C0, B01, B00, B000, and C2 to outline the bear and penguins tummy .

Have a good day

Hugs

Jacqui x

Another Kenny K

 

I am just loving these new Kenny K Christmas Images, having 4 sons I can see these be received with delight  by them all.  Its time we had some  images that really appeal to men, although I know a few girls who would love these too.

 

I had a bit of a play and experiment with this one but think I went a bit over the top with the embellies.  The paper is from Imaginise and was the last square left from the 12” sheet.  There is a white feather behind the frame which has been die cut with Marianne D Creatables Frames & Swirl  available from Crafters Companion, the swirls are part of the same die set.  the rather too large bow is made with Candy Apple tulle from Quixotic Paperie.  The Poinsettias and open aster are from Wild Orchid Craft. 

I have used the same Red, Grey and Flesh colours as the previous card.

 

 

Have a good week everyone and thanks for looking

Hugs

Jacquix

Kenny K Challenge

 

This is my last week as GDT for Kenny K's Krafty Girlz challenge,  I have so enjoyed having these fabulous unusual images to play with and when I received the New Christmas release wow I was just stunned they are brilliant, so thanks to all the girls on the DT team and especially Donna for having me as a GDT.   to celebrate the release of these new images this weeks challenge is "Make it Christmas".

 

 

I have coloured the image with copics as usual, and have used papers from the Basic Grey “Jovial” paper pad available from Quixotic Paperie, the diecut shapes at the bottom and top of the page were created with a Sizzix On the Edge Die from Crafters Companion.  Ribbon and Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.  The sentiment is from a Tim Holtzs Ticket Pad.

 

The Copics used are:

Flesh E,21, E00, E000, Dress and Presents  R27, R17, R05, R02,  Boots: C06, C03, C01,  Green Presents: G05, YG07

Have a good Sunday

Hugs Jacqui x

Penny Black Saturday Challenge & A Sarah Kay Card

 

This week's challenge on PENNY BLACK CHALLENGE is  2 OR MORE PENNY BLACK IMAGES on your project....so it's time to look out those Penny Blacks and get inking.

 

 

These 2 Penny Black Images look as if they were made to go together, I love the look on that little meeces face  he seems to be thinking “A Typical Cat”.  I have used Copics to colour the image.   Being as the images were quite busy it was quite difficult to find backing paper to match, so I decided to go for the simple stripe that was laying on my desk from a card made earlier this week and a plain embossed white card.   All the delicious flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

 

Copics Used:

Fur: E53, E51. E50 (outlined with Medium Brown Pencil)

Holly, Scarf: YG21, YG07, G05

Hat, Ribbon: R27, R05, R02

 

 

I have had my new Sarah Kay Christmas Release stamps on my desk for about 2 weeks and have only had time to colour up one before now, I had a couple of hours spare last night and just had to have a go at colouring another one.

 

Crafters Companion have the whole range of Stampavie Christmas Stamps in stock including Sarah Kay and Penny Johnson, you know me I had to have them all, this one is called Rose Cuddling the Winter Bunny she has been coloured with Copics.  The papers are from Basic Grey Jovial Pad from Quixotic Paperie, the Swirl edging is cut with a Sizzix On the Edge Die from Crafters Companion.  The flowers are made using Sizzix Tim Holtzs Alterations Tattered Floral Die, I have added Jazz Bedazzles to the middle of the flowers.  Ribbon is from Wild Orchid Crafts and Charm from The Hobby House.

 

 

Copics Used:

Flesh: E21, E00, E000

Hair, E53, E51, E50

Coat and Hat: R27, R17, R05, R02

Trousers: YG95, YG93, YG91, E40

Boots: YG97, G99, YG95

Fence: E71, E70, E40

 

Have a good weekend

Hugs

Jacqui x

Whimsey – Meljens Designs Blog Hop

Welcome to the Whimsey Stamps – Meljen Design Blog Hop, you should of arrived here from Patricias Blog, if you haven’t   then why not join in this great Blog Hop celebrating the release of the Meljen Designs  Christmas Stamp there are lots of prizes along the way with a fantastic chance for the final prize on denises Blog which is the last stop on the hop and a chance to get a sneak peek at these Stunning and Cute new designs,  the hop starts at Chris Olsens blog.


When my dear friend Denise, owner of Whimsey Stamps,  asked me to take part in this hop I had to say yes and boy was I glad I did when I received this fabulous Stamp I am in love with this cute Fairy Bunny, it just makes me smile looking at it.



Copics have been used to colour the image and the backing paper is a Nitwits Download, the heart has been punched with the Martha Stewart Hearty Punch then Distress and Glittered around the edge.  The sentiment is a Magnolia Stamp.

Each of these new stamps will be for sale as a preorder beginning at Noon EST on Friday the 8th and will remain on preorder until the stamps arrive. Stamps will begin shipping out at the end of Oct.

Your next stop on the Blog Hop is Deb's Blog, just click on the link to get there and best of luck,

Hugs Jacqui xx

Just Magnolia Challenge

 

This week our challenge on Just Magnolia Challenge is 2 x 2.  So we want to see things in pairs – 2 papers, 2 ribbons, 2 charms, 2 embellishments etc.
You can combine our challenge with any other challenges of your choice as long as the main image on your creation is a Magnolia stamp you will qualify to be in the draw for the fab prize.

 

 

I went a bit mad with the 2x2 theme here, 2 hearts, 2 ribbons, 2 bows, 2 figures, 2 15mm Roses, 2 Mint 10mm Roses, 2 Pink 10mm Roses,  2 swrils and 2 backing papers, I think thats all. 

 

The papers are from The Prima Pad “Fairy Floral” from Quixotic Paperie, Marianne Design Swirls Diecut also from Quixotic Paperie, The flowers are of course from Wild Orchid Crafts , and the Hearts ate Sizzix Die.  I have used Copics to colour Tilda and Edwin (Colours below).

 

Copic Colours Used:

Flesh E21, E00, E000

Hair E53, E51, E50

Dress R81, RV000, RV0000

Trousers: G02, Goo, G0000

Jumper Ro2, Ro1, R00

Thanks for looking

Hugs Jacqui xx

Autumn is Here on LOTV

We are very topical on Lili of the Valley Challenge this week we have the Topic of Autumn for you, we would like to see your creations using Autumn Colours. 

 

I have paper from the fabulous Prima Pad from  Charmed Cards and Crafts I thought it looked like a flower meadow in Autumn and suited the theme perfectly, I have used Fairy Tiptoe from Lili of The Valley and coloured her in Autumn Copic Colours (see below) , for a change the flowers were actually not from a Craft shop, I picked them up last year in a Pound Shop!!!, the butterfly is punched with the Large Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, and the lush ribbon is from my odds and ends box.

 

Copics:

Flesh: E21, E00, E000

Hair: E53, E51, E50

Bodice: E70, E40

Skirt & Wings : R02, R01, R00

Leaves: YG95, YG91, E40

 

 

We were sent our DT package from Wild Orchid Crafts and inside was the most stunning Poppies, in red and white, these are now on sale on the website Ohh they are fabulous and I just had to ake a card using them.

 

I have used another Lili of the Valley Fairy here this one is Bouquet, The papers are Marianne Designs Scandinavian Christmas from Bunny Zoes Crafts the sentiment is by Penny Black.  The Lace is from Wild Orchid Crafts.

 

Copics used:

Flesh: E21, E00, E000

Hair: E53, E51, E50

Flowers and Wings: R02, R01, R00

Have a good day

Hugs

Jacqui xxx

Waiting for Santa

Opened the curtains this morning and what a miserable sight greeted me, Grey Skies, Winds and Rain, Rain, Rain,   I am so pleased I am working indoors.   I cannot believe it is already Wednesday, this year has just flown by.

 

When I saw the e-mail from Nikki at Bunny Zoes Crafts showing the new Bildamalarna Christmas Images I just had to have them, this is Mimosa with Stocking Cap, the papers are all from half a double side sheet of Imaginise Swirly Snowflakes paper.   The flower and leaves are again from last years Prima release.  The Sentiment is a Magnolia Stamp.  I will be entering this card for teh Sketch Saturday Challenge where once again they have a fab sketch, and brilliant DT cards

 

 

 

Copics used: E27, E00, E000, R39, R37, RV34, YG91, E40

Hugs

Jacqui x 

Christmas Magic

 

Had this all scheduled and ready to go at 9 this moning, but scheduled it for 5th November what a dope.

Thank you everyone who joined us at A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge last week so many  amazing entries, this week we have another terrific challenge for you, “SPARKLE AND SHINE”, so hope you can join us again.

 

 

 

There were so many colour mixes to use on this stunning Chrissy Armstrong Carousel Horse by Whimsey Stamp “Jingle Bell Ride” I had a hard choice which to use, but being me Pink Won.   This beautiful stamp is available from Quixotic Paperie but I don’t think it will stay in stock long.

 

The papers were free with a Magazine last month and fitted this card perfectly, The Organza flowers are from a collection by Prima released last year. The 20mm Open Rose and Cherry Blossom are from Wild Orchid Craft.

 

 

Copics used: C02, C01, C00, R83, R81, RV000, Bv02, Bv00, BV000 

Have a good day

Jacqui xx

GDT for Kenny K Challenge

 

Very late with this one, I am afraid, but I took advantage of having a Mum Free day, and have been catching up on sleep.  The Lovely Donna asked me to be Guest DT for Kenny K Challenge a few weeks back and I had to say yes as I love these Quirky images so thanks very much Donna xx,  the Theme for this one is Bling it on.

 

 

I couldn’t really get a gopod picture of this one and the background looks as if it really clashes with the image, which it doesn’t in real life.  I have used Copics to colour the image, but as I did it ages ago I have lost the bit of paper with the copic colours on, sorry.  The paper is by Bo Bunny and has lots of Glitter on it, its lush, I have also used the same paper to make the flower , For added bling I have used a Whole!!!! prima embellie, I never use a whole one I usually cut them up (I am a bit tight!!).  The mauve in her hair is coloured with Smooch ink, I love it!!

 

Once again sorry I am late with this post

Hugs

Jacqui x

Bag it Up

Penny Black Saturday Challenge

Not many words for you today,  I am still feeling tired,  even though I spent most of yesterday asleep, Mum has been having restless nights for the last week and I am up most of the night.  The other night she decided to make some toast at 3am then just went to bed and left the toast under the grill of course we ended up with the Smoke Alarm going off which then sets the lifeline off,  so I had to quickly make phone calls as the Fire Brigade would come automatically if the fire alarm on the Life Line goes off!!!. So Lots of Piccies and not many words as I say.


On PENNY BLACK CHALLENGE this week our challenge for you is to make anything but a square, so lets see you creations with different shapes.  I have decided to go with a little bag for a baby gift.  I have used a Penny Black Transparent set, and stamped the two little hedgies on wheels twice for the Flap, they are coloured  in the same colour as the main image but the flash on the camera caught them and I cannot get the colour to show properly.

Hugs
Jacqui xxx

YooHoooo!!!!

Have I got some exciting new to share with you the lovely Elaine from Quixotic Paperie   e-mailed me last week and asked me if I would like to join her DT, as you can image I was so excited at the prospect of working with the Fabulous Stamps, Images, papers and wonderfully embellies that Quixotic Paperie stock  it took me all of 2 seconds to say yes.  As you know I have been trying to cut down on my DT positions but this was just one I could not resist.  Cannot wait to get my DT pack and start working with it.  Look out for lots of cards using Elaines products.  Thanks Elaine for asking and I am so looking forward to working with such an awesome DT.

To See todays Just Magnolis and Crafters Companion Monthly Challenge DT cards please scroll down

Two Challenges

Just Magnolia Challenge

It’s the first Friday of the month so time for our Special Monthly Challenge  on  Just Magnolia Challenge  which as always is sponsored by Heidi and her team from Simon Says Stamp with a $30 voucher, and she even pays the shipping!  With over 100,000 items in stock, Simon is proud to offer the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards, Altered Art, and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world!

From last month we are now running the Special Monthly Challenges with the theme -"Anything Goes".   You can combine our challenge with any other challenges of your choice as long as the main image on your creation is a Magnolia stamp you will qualify to be in the draw for the fab prize.

 

I decided to go for something different this week, not realising how difficult it would be to photograph.

 

I bought a make your own crackers kit lat year and had one left over  so decided to use it for this challenge, it also gave me an excuse to use one of the Tiny Tildas I bought last year from Magnolia at the NEC.

 

 

The paper is a sheet by Best Collections that I bought from Oyster Craft, it was hard to cut it into strips as it is one of my strokables, I used the Martha Stewart Star Border punch on all 3 strips, then added Lovely Grey Ribbon from Wild Orchid Crafts.

 

 

I tied the ends with more grey Ribbon from WOC and added punched Holly Leaves and  Cherry Blossom, Curly Wild Rose and 10mm Roses also from WOC.

 

 

My second card is another DT card this time for Crafters Companion Monthly Challenge  where this month we have a fabulous Sketch by Bev with the added option of  UNTRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS.  Don’t forget toy DO NOT HAVE TO USE CRAFTERS COMPANION PRIDUCTS TO ENTER THIS CHALLENGE SO WHY NOT POP OVER HERE TO COME AND JOIN US.

 

 

I couldn’t resist using one of the awesome images from Crafter Companion’s Jayne Nestorenko Adorables Collection, The backing papers are from the CD that accompanies the Stamps, the backing papers on this CD are going to be so useful for all my Christmas projects they are stunning and with the Colourizer feature you can print them in any colour you choose.

 

The Sentiment is also from Waiting Stamp Plate.  I have used the backing papers to also punch the Martha Stewart Snowflakes with I have glittered with Glamour Dust.

 

I feel really rough today, so I am going to take it easy and may  even try to get a sleep

Hugs

Jacqui xxx