I know lots of you have made it over to my new blog but if you haven't then now is a great time to do it as there are only 3 days left to enter my candy draw!
Check it out at Paper Firefly.
Hope to see you there!
Hugs,
Kat xx
Sunday, 6 July 2014
Wednesday, 25 June 2014
I've moved!
Hello lovely people,
I just thought I'd pop in with a reminder that I am now posting over at
If you haven't been to visit yet then you have missed a shabby chic Saturated Canary card and a Criss Cross Tilda card... and more importantly my candy giveaway!
What are you waiting for?!
Big hugs,
Kat xx
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
Time for a change
Hello lovely people,
Today sees the start of something new for me and as part of that I am switching to a new blog address!
Hugest of thanks to all those who follow me and leave me such lovely comments and I do hope you will all come and join me on my new adventure at Paper Firefly!
Today sees the start of something new for me and as part of that I am switching to a new blog address!
Hugest of thanks to all those who follow me and leave me such lovely comments and I do hope you will all come and join me on my new adventure at Paper Firefly!
Big hugs,
Kat xx
Saturday, 14 June 2014
A birthday hop
Hello lovely people,
This was a card that just came together so easily; it helps when you have such gorgeous artwork to play with!
I hope you are all enjoying some sunshine and have a lovely weekend whatever you are up to :-)
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
We have a new challenge at All Dressed Up combined with a special surprise birthday blog hop!
Today is the very
talented Wendy’s birthday; for those who don’t know Wendy is the owner and
artist behind All Dressed Up.
All the team would
like to wish Wendy a very happy birthday and thank her for her amazing images,
and for everything she does.
We normally have our
new challenge on the 15th, but as today is Wendy’s birthday we
wanted to do a surprise birthday blog hop, along with our challenge.
Firstly the
challenge, where the theme is 'Anything Goes' as long as it features one of
our images or digital papers. Here is my card for the
challenge;
This was a card that just came together so easily; it helps when you have such gorgeous artwork to play with!
Card recipe;
DP:Vintage Autumn and Frost Basics - Maja Design (available from Live and Love Crafts)
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Die cuts: Filigree corner - La La Land Crafts
Copic colours;
Skin: E000/00/21/11/04 & R20
Hair: E21/25/29
Hat: E40/41/42/43
Dress / flowers: RV91/93/95
Flower centres: YR30/31
Bows: G40/YG61/63
Bird: E44/47
This is such an easy
theme and we cannot wait to see all your fantastic entries, the winner will
receive 3 images of their choice from the Store :-)
Onto the blog hop and below is a list of the Dressy Girls for you to hop around….we have a very big
team here so you have until 1st
July midnight GMT to hop round them all.
At the end of the hop
two random Dressy Girls will pick someone who has visited and commented on
their hop card to receive 2 images of their choice from the Store.
Happy hopping!
Kat (you are here!)
The challenge and hop will run until Midnight GMT 1st July and the winners of the hop and challenge will be announced on
3rd July on the All Dressed Up blog.
**PLEASE NOTE ANY ENTRIES NOT USING AN ALL DRESSED UP
IMAGE OR PAPER WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CHALLENGE**
We cannot wait to see all your creations, why not stop by
our Facebook Group and share them there too.
I hope you are all enjoying some sunshine and have a lovely weekend whatever you are up to :-)
Hugs,
Kat xx
Thursday, 12 June 2014
Flower fairy
Hello lovely people,
It's time for a new challenge at In The Pink and our theme this month is...
So we want to see all those beautiful floral creations...in PINK of course!
Apologies for the wonkiest photo ever, it was just one of those days! I have crammed in the flowers though, on the image, the DP and some lovely 3D flowers too :-)
I have had some hessian ribbon for a little while now and decided it was time to use it, and I do love it teamed with the seam binding and twine - both rustic and pretty.
I have just started the skin and hair colouring class at Kit and Clowder and whilst I have a long way to go I feel I have made some improvements already...like the hair on this little lady...what do you reckon?
This is just one of the many gorgeous new fairy stamps at LOTV; I could so have bought them all but had to resist!
If you haven't already done so then do pop over to In The Pink and check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of the Pink Ladies.
Please also go and leave some love for our very special Pink Lady Christine C who is very sadly leaving the Pink Palace this week; you will be much missed Christine.
However, we do have a new Pink Lady as well so please go and give a warm welcome to Stacey, and check out her gorgeous first creation :-)
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
It's time for a new challenge at In The Pink and our theme this month is...
FLOWER GARDEN
So we want to see all those beautiful floral creations...in PINK of course!
Apologies for the wonkiest photo ever, it was just one of those days! I have crammed in the flowers though, on the image, the DP and some lovely 3D flowers too :-)
I have had some hessian ribbon for a little while now and decided it was time to use it, and I do love it teamed with the seam binding and twine - both rustic and pretty.
I have just started the skin and hair colouring class at Kit and Clowder and whilst I have a long way to go I feel I have made some improvements already...like the hair on this little lady...what do you reckon?
This is just one of the many gorgeous new fairy stamps at LOTV; I could so have bought them all but had to resist!
Card recipe;
Image: Petal - LOTV
DP: Yours truly - Pebbles
Hessian / twine: The Ribbon Girl
Seam binding (pink tulip) / flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Image: Petal - LOTV
DP: Yours truly - Pebbles
Hessian / twine: The Ribbon Girl
Seam binding (pink tulip) / flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Copic colours;
Skin: E000/00/21/11/04 & R20
Hair: E21/25/29
Dress: RV32/81/83/85
Wings / stockings: RV000/00/32
Shoes: T0/2/4
Flower: E40/RV000/00/32 and R32/81/83
Leaf: G16/19/28
Skin: E000/00/21/11/04 & R20
Hair: E21/25/29
Dress: RV32/81/83/85
Wings / stockings: RV000/00/32
Shoes: T0/2/4
Flower: E40/RV000/00/32 and R32/81/83
Leaf: G16/19/28
If you haven't already done so then do pop over to In The Pink and check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of the Pink Ladies.
Please also go and leave some love for our very special Pink Lady Christine C who is very sadly leaving the Pink Palace this week; you will be much missed Christine.
However, we do have a new Pink Lady as well so please go and give a warm welcome to Stacey, and check out her gorgeous first creation :-)
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
Hugs,
Kat xx
Challenges I am entering;
1. The Ribbon Girl (lovely Lili - girlie)
2. A Gem of a Challenge (use gingham ribbon/DP)
3. A Creative Romance (anything goes +/- birthday)
1. The Ribbon Girl (lovely Lili - girlie)
2. A Gem of a Challenge (use gingham ribbon/DP)
3. A Creative Romance (anything goes +/- birthday)
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
Time for cake
Hello lovely people,
It's time for a new challenge at Top Tip Tuesday and our theme this time is...
We are sponsored by Shape EZ who are offering our prize winner 2 Shape EZ templates of your choice.
I have used one of the templates from Shape EZ, which come as both jpg/png files for cutting out by hand and svg files for electronic die cutting machines. I had to go for the cutting by hand option and yes, it was a little fiddly but worth it for such a lovely shaped design.
Just as I was about to start making this card I was asked for a special 40th birthday card and thought this fab cupcake was perfect for it, hence the numbers!
I loved going through all my pretty embellishments to add detail and particularly love how the ribbon/twine/flower/tag combo works :-)
Oh, and after making this card I remembered that I have a lovely cupcake shape on one of my Cricut cartridges... I might do it that way next time!
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
It's time for a new challenge at Top Tip Tuesday and our theme this time is...
SHAPED CARDS
We are sponsored by Shape EZ who are offering our prize winner 2 Shape EZ templates of your choice.
I have used one of the templates from Shape EZ, which come as both jpg/png files for cutting out by hand and svg files for electronic die cutting machines. I had to go for the cutting by hand option and yes, it was a little fiddly but worth it for such a lovely shaped design.
Just as I was about to start making this card I was asked for a special 40th birthday card and thought this fab cupcake was perfect for it, hence the numbers!
I loved going through all my pretty embellishments to add detail and particularly love how the ribbon/twine/flower/tag combo works :-)
Oh, and after making this card I remembered that I have a lovely cupcake shape on one of my Cricut cartridges... I might do it that way next time!
Card recipe;
DP: freebie with a magazine
Lace: from Live and Love Crafts but no longer available
Seam binding / twine: The Ribbon Girl
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Numbers: cut on my Cricut
Tag: set 24, sentiment tags - LOTV
Pearls: from stash
I hope you will pop over to Top Tip Tuesday and check out the fabulous creations and of course, the top tips from the rest of the team.Lace: from Live and Love Crafts but no longer available
Seam binding / twine: The Ribbon Girl
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Numbers: cut on my Cricut
Tag: set 24, sentiment tags - LOTV
Pearls: from stash
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
Hugs,
Kat xx
Challenges I am entering;
Friday, 6 June 2014
Cheeky monkey
Hello lovely people,
Woohoo, it's new release time at All Dressed Up and we have a fabulous selection of images for you. Just take a look...
I've got a bit of a stationary theme going on with my card; I started with the paperclip... and then the brad seemed like the perfect way to add the tags... and then I wanted to attach the twine without wrapping it round the panel so out came the stapler!
I chose to use Cheeky Monkey to continue with my challenge to myself to make more masculine cards... and because he is super cute!
Do drop in at All Dressed Up to see what the rest of the Dressy Girls have created; they are all stunning! While you're there, check our our current 'Bling it up' challenge and we'd love to see you join in for a chance of winning 3 images of your choice!
Don't forget to swing by our Facebook Group to share your creations and chat to fellow All Dressed Up lovers :-)
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
Challenges I am entering;
1. Simon Says Stamp (Father's Day or masculine)
2. Divas by Design (red, white and blue)
Woohoo, it's new release time at All Dressed Up and we have a fabulous selection of images for you. Just take a look...
3 Little Summer Girls
Best Teacher Ever
Cheeky Monkey
Prom Princess
I've got a bit of a stationary theme going on with my card; I started with the paperclip... and then the brad seemed like the perfect way to add the tags... and then I wanted to attach the twine without wrapping it round the panel so out came the stapler!
I chose to use Cheeky Monkey to continue with my challenge to myself to make more masculine cards... and because he is super cute!
Card recipe;
Image: Cheeky Monkey - All Dressed Up
DP: By the sea - Maja Design
Tags: set 24 - Sentiment tags - LOTV
Twine: from The Ribbon Girl
Brad: from stash
Copic colours;
Body: E41/42/43 & E43/44/47 for tummy/nose
Inside ears: R000/00/01
Skateboard / hat: W3/R27/46/89 & B34/37 & W5/7/9 for wheels
Ground: W0/1/2/3/4
Image: Cheeky Monkey - All Dressed Up
DP: By the sea - Maja Design
Tags: set 24 - Sentiment tags - LOTV
Twine: from The Ribbon Girl
Brad: from stash
Copic colours;
Body: E41/42/43 & E43/44/47 for tummy/nose
Inside ears: R000/00/01
Skateboard / hat: W3/R27/46/89 & B34/37 & W5/7/9 for wheels
Ground: W0/1/2/3/4
Do drop in at All Dressed Up to see what the rest of the Dressy Girls have created; they are all stunning! While you're there, check our our current 'Bling it up' challenge and we'd love to see you join in for a chance of winning 3 images of your choice!
Don't forget to swing by our Facebook Group to share your creations and chat to fellow All Dressed Up lovers :-)
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
Hugs,
Kat xx
Challenges I am entering;
1. Simon Says Stamp (Father's Day or masculine)
2. Divas by Design (red, white and blue)
Thursday, 5 June 2014
Balloons
Hello lovely people,
Here we go again with a new challenge at Crafty Little Fairies and our theme this month is...
I took advantage of the lovely birthday discount recently to stock up on LOTV stamps, a mixture of old and new. Today I have used an older stamp but I thought it was a very versatile design and I've teamed it with some of the fab LOTV papers. Oh, and the sentiment is from a LOTV set I got in my little spending spree as well :-)
I think I've got the theme covered with spots and stripes on the DP and the image!
If you pop over to Crafty Little Fairies you can check out the fabulous creations from my teamies.
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
Here we go again with a new challenge at Crafty Little Fairies and our theme this month is...
SPOTS &/OR STRIPES
We are thrilled to have FIVE fabulous sponsors this month:
I took advantage of the lovely birthday discount recently to stock up on LOTV stamps, a mixture of old and new. Today I have used an older stamp but I thought it was a very versatile design and I've teamed it with some of the fab LOTV papers. Oh, and the sentiment is from a LOTV set I got in my little spending spree as well :-)
I think I've got the theme covered with spots and stripes on the DP and the image!
Card recipe;
Image: Patchwork bunch of balloons - LOTV
DP: Petal Fresh - LOTV
Sentiment: set 7, for you circular sentiments - LOTV
Dies: leaf and swirl - Magnolia Doohickey
Seam binding / twine: The Ribbon Girl
Image: Patchwork bunch of balloons - LOTV
DP: Petal Fresh - LOTV
Sentiment: set 7, for you circular sentiments - LOTV
Dies: leaf and swirl - Magnolia Doohickey
Seam binding / twine: The Ribbon Girl
Copic colours;
Fur: E40/41/42/43
Pads on feet: R000/30
Nose: E43/44
Balloons: YG61/63/G24 & B91/93/95 & W00/0/1
Fur: E40/41/42/43
Pads on feet: R000/30
Nose: E43/44
Balloons: YG61/63/G24 & B91/93/95 & W00/0/1
If you pop over to Crafty Little Fairies you can check out the fabulous creations from my teamies.
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
Hugs,
Kat xx
Challenges I am entering;
1. Papertake Weekly (amnything goes +/- summer)
1. Papertake Weekly (amnything goes +/- summer)
Sunday, 1 June 2014
Scrap n' Art with All Dressed Up
Hello lovely people,
I just LOVE this little lady's gorgeous huge sun hat although it was a little bit of a challenge to colour! I cut out an extra flower for her hat and popped it up on a 3D pad, then added liquid pearls to the middle of the flowers in the basket.
I've used my fave twine and flowers combo to embellish; I'm still loving the 3D flowers right now!
One more shot from the side so you can see the stepper design I used;
I am back from my holiday now and feeling very refreshed but that will probably only last until I get into work on Monday morning and see my inbox!
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
Thank you for stopping by and I have a very special project to share today as one of my cards has been published in the latest issue of the Scrap n' Art online magazine.
Scrap n' Art is an electronic magazine packed with articles, tutorials and inspiration all the paper crafter and has a reader base of over 20,000.
Wendy Burns and three brand new, exclusive All Dressed Up images are being featured in the current issue plus several of the design team have submitted projects.
The three exclusive digis are:
Love My Teddy
Princess for a Day
Too Good to Eat
These three digital images are currently available only by subscribing to Scrap n' Art. Your subscription entitles you to a monthly magazine for $24/year or you can try it for $5 for one month and you can access tutorials, inspiration, editorials and downloads.
For my card, I used another cute image currently available in the All Dressed Up Etsy store called Little Flower Girl. I went for a taste of summer with this design, choosing bright colours and florals.
I just LOVE this little lady's gorgeous huge sun hat although it was a little bit of a challenge to colour! I cut out an extra flower for her hat and popped it up on a 3D pad, then added liquid pearls to the middle of the flowers in the basket.
I've used my fave twine and flowers combo to embellish; I'm still loving the 3D flowers right now!
One more shot from the side so you can see the stepper design I used;
Card recipe;
DP: Park Bench - Echo Park
Dies: leaf and swirl - Magnolia Doohickey, butterfly set - Impression Obsession
Edge punch: Scallop dot - Martha Stewart
Flowers: all from Wild Orchid Crafts
Copic colours;
Skin: E0000/50/000/51/21 & R30
Hair: E41/Y21/E42/E43
Dress / hair bows: BG10/11/13
Bag / ground: W0/2/3/4
flowers / hat / bow on bag: Y15/19/YR14
Leaves: G46
Bird: E42/43
I am back from my holiday now and feeling very refreshed but that will probably only last until I get into work on Monday morning and see my inbox!
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
Hugs,
Kat xx
Thursday, 29 May 2014
Sew shabby
Hello lovely people,
Well, we haven't seen much sunshine so far for our cottage holiday in Dorset but have still enjoyed some lovely walks and a visit to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, which were beautiful.
Now it is of course time for a new challenge at In The Pink and our theme this time is...
I have been enjoying making cards with a slightly shabby chic feel lately and the one I am sharing today was actually requested by my hairdresser for her Mum's special birthday.
It is very similar to a layout I did recently and it was so good I just had to use it again, but this time with a sewing machine image from Pink Petticoat. It's a sweet and simple design but perfect for dressing up with lots of pretty embellishments.
And how timely that one of the magazines I subscribe to had a free gift of sewing themed charms so I added one on here!
I added extra prettiness to the digi image with liquid pearl dots on the flower centres and Frantage round the edge.
I've popped a little tag behind the image with the special greeting on it; it's a cute way to add an interactive touch I think.
If you haven't already done so then do pop over to In The Pink and check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of the Pink Ladies.
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
Well, we haven't seen much sunshine so far for our cottage holiday in Dorset but have still enjoyed some lovely walks and a visit to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, which were beautiful.
Now it is of course time for a new challenge at In The Pink and our theme this time is...
VINTAGE / SHABBY CHIC
I have been enjoying making cards with a slightly shabby chic feel lately and the one I am sharing today was actually requested by my hairdresser for her Mum's special birthday.
It is very similar to a layout I did recently and it was so good I just had to use it again, but this time with a sewing machine image from Pink Petticoat. It's a sweet and simple design but perfect for dressing up with lots of pretty embellishments.
And how timely that one of the magazines I subscribe to had a free gift of sewing themed charms so I added one on here!
I added extra prettiness to the digi image with liquid pearl dots on the flower centres and Frantage round the edge.
I've popped a little tag behind the image with the special greeting on it; it's a cute way to add an interactive touch I think.
Card recipe;
Image: Material Girl (daisies) - Pink Petticoat
DP: Vintage summer basics - Maja Design
Corner swirl stamps: set 68 - Corners - LOTV
Frantage: Shabby white by Stampendous - from Live & Love Crafts
Lace: Hermione - The Ribbon Girl
Seam binding / all flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Pearl head pins: The Ribbon Girl
Image: Material Girl (daisies) - Pink Petticoat
DP: Vintage summer basics - Maja Design
Corner swirl stamps: set 68 - Corners - LOTV
Frantage: Shabby white by Stampendous - from Live & Love Crafts
Lace: Hermione - The Ribbon Girl
Seam binding / all flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Pearl head pins: The Ribbon Girl
Copic colours;
Sewing machine body: W00/0/1
Flowers: RV91/93/95 & BG93 for leaves
Sewing machine body: W00/0/1
Flowers: RV91/93/95 & BG93 for leaves
If you haven't already done so then do pop over to In The Pink and check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of the Pink Ladies.
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
Hugs,
Kat xx
Challenges I am entering;
1. Bunny Zoe (flowers and charms)
2. Live and Love Crafts (inspirational collage)
3. Inky Chicks (use a metal embellishment)
4. A Creative Romance (girly cards)
5. Simon Says Stamp (anything goes)
1. Bunny Zoe (flowers and charms)
2. Live and Love Crafts (inspirational collage)
3. Inky Chicks (use a metal embellishment)
4. A Creative Romance (girly cards)
5. Simon Says Stamp (anything goes)
Tuesday, 27 May 2014
Monochrome rocks!
Hello lovely people,
I'm currently on holiday with Dr Hubby and all his family at a cottage in Devon; the weather is a bit variable but we're still having lots of fun :-)
So, while I enjoy another cream tea (probably - we've had 2 already!) I will let you know about the new challenge at Top Tip Tuesday where our theme this time is...
If you're not sure what this means, we want to see shades of just ONE colour on your creation, apart from skin/hair tones if you wish.
We are sponsored by the fabulous Kenny K where you can find a great range of funky images for girls and boys!
I went for a classic greyscale; I really wanted to add a stripe of colour to her hair but resisted to make sure I kept to the monochrome theme... maybe next time!
Can you believe that I have never coloured one of these images before? I was really excited to get a free image to use for the challenge and this was such fun to colour.
I hope you will pop over to Top Tip Tuesday and check out the fabulous creations and of course, the top tips from the rest of the team.
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
I'm currently on holiday with Dr Hubby and all his family at a cottage in Devon; the weather is a bit variable but we're still having lots of fun :-)
So, while I enjoy another cream tea (probably - we've had 2 already!) I will let you know about the new challenge at Top Tip Tuesday where our theme this time is...
MONOCHROME
If you're not sure what this means, we want to see shades of just ONE colour on your creation, apart from skin/hair tones if you wish.
We are sponsored by the fabulous Kenny K where you can find a great range of funky images for girls and boys!
I went for a classic greyscale; I really wanted to add a stripe of colour to her hair but resisted to make sure I kept to the monochrome theme... maybe next time!
Can you believe that I have never coloured one of these images before? I was really excited to get a free image to use for the challenge and this was such fun to colour.
Card recipe;
Image: Vikki Lee Vicious - Kenny K
DP: Enchanted - Bo Bunny & Flea Market - Crate Paper
Dies: Cosmic star set - Memory box
Seam binding: The Ribbon Girl
Image: Vikki Lee Vicious - Kenny K
DP: Enchanted - Bo Bunny & Flea Market - Crate Paper
Dies: Cosmic star set - Memory box
Seam binding: The Ribbon Girl
Copic colours;
Skin: T0/1/2
Hair: T6/8/10/100
Corset: T5/7/9
Skirt: T3/5/7
Tights: T0/1/2 & T3/4
Choker: T0/7/9
Boots: T6/8/10 & 0
Guitar: T0/1/2 & blender
Skin: T0/1/2
Hair: T6/8/10/100
Corset: T5/7/9
Skirt: T3/5/7
Tights: T0/1/2 & T3/4
Choker: T0/7/9
Boots: T6/8/10 & 0
Guitar: T0/1/2 & blender
I hope you will pop over to Top Tip Tuesday and check out the fabulous creations and of course, the top tips from the rest of the team.
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
Hugs,
Kat xx
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
Garden fun
Hello lovely people,
Oh my word, that weekend went so fast and now it's almost halfway through the week! It was such a fabulous weekend with almost wall to wall sunshine here in Gloucestershire :-D
Dr Hubby and I did lots of gardening and popped out for a little spin in our Caterham Seven with the roof off; it was glorious!
After all that I didn't actually spend that much time in my craft room but I do have a card to share that I made for a special friend who also enjoys being in the garden.
This is the second outing for this image and this time I cut it down slightly to work better with my intended layout.
I very nearly didn't put flowers on this one but in the end I couldn't resist adding a few as they are so pretty!
The sun seems to have gone on a little holiday now but I don't mind a little rain to water my garden... then more sunshine please! I hope you all have a lovely week whatever you are up to.
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
Oh my word, that weekend went so fast and now it's almost halfway through the week! It was such a fabulous weekend with almost wall to wall sunshine here in Gloucestershire :-D
Dr Hubby and I did lots of gardening and popped out for a little spin in our Caterham Seven with the roof off; it was glorious!
After all that I didn't actually spend that much time in my craft room but I do have a card to share that I made for a special friend who also enjoys being in the garden.
This is the second outing for this image and this time I cut it down slightly to work better with my intended layout.
I very nearly didn't put flowers on this one but in the end I couldn't resist adding a few as they are so pretty!
Card recipe;
Image: Pippa loves to plant - Stamping Bella
DP:Vintage autumn basics - Maja Design
Sentiment: Mini clear stamps - Kaisercraft
Twine: The Ribbon Girl
Flowers: all Wild Orchid Crafts
Sentiment: Mini clear stamps - Kaisercraft
Twine: The Ribbon Girl
Flowers: all Wild Orchid Crafts
Copic colours;
Skin: E0000/50/000/51/21 & R30
Hair: E50/YR31/Y21/E34/E35
Shorts / headscarf: B91/93/95
Top: B41/91
Apron: E40/41/42
Gloves: E42/43/44
Pink flowers / butterfly: R56/59/89
Blue flowers: B41/91/93/95
Leaves: combos of BG90/93/96/99
Pots: E40/41/42 & E42/43/44 & W0/1/3
Trowel: W0/1/3 & E42/43/44
Watering can: W00-7
The sun seems to have gone on a little holiday now but I don't mind a little rain to water my garden... then more sunshine please! I hope you all have a lovely week whatever you are up to.
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
Hugs,
Kat xx
Thursday, 15 May 2014
Not much of a challenge?!
Hello lovely people,
Here is my final card for the day and if you are after my card for In The Pink or A Little Bit Crafty then you need to scroll down a bit!
It's new challenge time at All Dressed Up and this time our theme is...
So, you can see why I said it wasn't much of a challenge for me as all my cards have stitching on them! I tried out another way to use my large shaped dies and it turned out pretty well. Oh look, there's that swirl die again!
I have used a new image called Twinkle Toes and given how much I loved the first All Dressed Up image I ever saw which was Abi Ballerina, it's no surprise this was a big hit with me!
Do pop over to All Dressed Up to see what the creations from the rest of the Dressy Girls; they are all stunning! We'd love to see you join in our challenge for a chance of winning 3 images of your choice!
Don't forget to swing by our Facebook Group to share your creations and chat to fellow All Dressed Up lovers :-)
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
Here is my final card for the day and if you are after my card for In The Pink or A Little Bit Crafty then you need to scroll down a bit!
It's new challenge time at All Dressed Up and this time our theme is...
STITCHING
So, you can see why I said it wasn't much of a challenge for me as all my cards have stitching on them! I tried out another way to use my large shaped dies and it turned out pretty well. Oh look, there's that swirl die again!
I have used a new image called Twinkle Toes and given how much I loved the first All Dressed Up image I ever saw which was Abi Ballerina, it's no surprise this was a big hit with me!
Card recipe;
Image: Twinkle Toes - freebie to All Dressed Up Facebook group members
DP: Sofiero - Maja Design
Dies: leaf and swirl - Magnolia, Precious stars & cosmic star set - Memory Box
Lace: Danielle - The Ribbon Girl
Swirl stamp detail: Corners - LOTV
Copic colours;
Skin: E0000/50/000/51/21 & R30
Hair: E41/42/43/44
Dress / shoes: RF32/81/83/85
Bow: G40/YG61/G21
Wings: RV0000/000/32
Flowers: R83/85
Image: Twinkle Toes - freebie to All Dressed Up Facebook group members
DP: Sofiero - Maja Design
Dies: leaf and swirl - Magnolia, Precious stars & cosmic star set - Memory Box
Lace: Danielle - The Ribbon Girl
Swirl stamp detail: Corners - LOTV
Copic colours;
Skin: E0000/50/000/51/21 & R30
Hair: E41/42/43/44
Dress / shoes: RF32/81/83/85
Bow: G40/YG61/G21
Wings: RV0000/000/32
Flowers: R83/85
Do pop over to All Dressed Up to see what the creations from the rest of the Dressy Girls; they are all stunning! We'd love to see you join in our challenge for a chance of winning 3 images of your choice!
Don't forget to swing by our Facebook Group to share your creations and chat to fellow All Dressed Up lovers :-)
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
Hugs,
Shabby Tilda
Hello lovely people,
I am back with my second card of the day and it's a mid-way reminder for the current challenge at A Little Bit Crafty. If you are looking for my card for In The Pink then just scroll down :-)
So, just to remind you, this month's theme is...
This Tilda stamp recently 'appeared' in my craft room so I thought I'd show her a little ink! I am quite liking the shabby chic look of late so I have distressed and inked the edges of the DP.
Strangely considering the challenge theme I didn't add any extra flowers as I liked the clean layered look.
I tried to keep the colouring soft to match the DP and added teeny dots of liquid pearls to the bunch of flowers.
If you pop over to A Little Bit Crafty you can check out the fabulous creations from the DT. This is my last guest DT card for them so thanks for having me along ladies :-)
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
I am back with my second card of the day and it's a mid-way reminder for the current challenge at A Little Bit Crafty. If you are looking for my card for In The Pink then just scroll down :-)
So, just to remind you, this month's theme is...
FLOWER POWER
This Tilda stamp recently 'appeared' in my craft room so I thought I'd show her a little ink! I am quite liking the shabby chic look of late so I have distressed and inked the edges of the DP.
Strangely considering the challenge theme I didn't add any extra flowers as I liked the clean layered look.
I tried to keep the colouring soft to match the DP and added teeny dots of liquid pearls to the bunch of flowers.
Card recipe;
Image: For you Tilda - Magnolia
DP: Vintage Spring basics - Maja Design
Seam binding / twine: from The Ribbon Girl
Dies: Leaf and swirl, Tilda lace - Magnolia
Sentiment: Happy circular sentiments - LOTV
Dies: Leaf and swirl, Tilda lace - Magnolia
Sentiment: Happy circular sentiments - LOTV
Copic colours;
Skin: E0000/50/000/51/21
Hair: E23/25/27
Outfit: Booo/41/91/93
Shoes: W0/1/2/3 & W3/5/7
Flowers / heart: RV91/93/95
Leaves: G40/YG61/G21
Ground: W0/1/2/3/4
Outfit: Booo/41/91/93
Shoes: W0/1/2/3 & W3/5/7
Flowers / heart: RV91/93/95
Leaves: G40/YG61/G21
Ground: W0/1/2/3/4
If you pop over to A Little Bit Crafty you can check out the fabulous creations from the DT. This is my last guest DT card for them so thanks for having me along ladies :-)
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
Hugs,
Kat xx
Challenges I am entering;
1. Sweet Magnolia (include a sentiment)
2. Tilda's Town (fave colouring medium - Copics!)
3. Simon Says Stamp (die crazy)
4. Simply Magnolia (anything goes)
1. Sweet Magnolia (include a sentiment)
2. Tilda's Town (fave colouring medium - Copics!)
3. Simon Says Stamp (die crazy)
4. Simply Magnolia (anything goes)
New arrival
Hello lovely people,
I hope you are ready for a very busy day on my blog as I will be bringing you THREE cards today! I have tried to vary the styles so you don't get too bored!
I'm starting with my card for our new challenge at In The Pink and the theme this month is...
So we want to see you use a sentiment as the main focus of your card and LOTS of pink of course!
New baby cards always seem to be popular and armed with my new paper pad from Pebbles this card just came together really easily. I absolutely adore this DP and am really wishing I had bought 2 pads as it is soooo lovely!
These big sentiment stamps from LOTV are my 'go to' for sentiment based cards and of course I couldn't resist adding some pretty flowers and even tucked in a couple of buttons... just because!
If you haven't already been for a visit then do pop over to In The Pink and check out the beautiful sentimental creations from the rest of the Pink Ladies.
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
I hope you are ready for a very busy day on my blog as I will be bringing you THREE cards today! I have tried to vary the styles so you don't get too bored!
I'm starting with my card for our new challenge at In The Pink and the theme this month is...
SIMPLY SENTIMENTAL
So we want to see you use a sentiment as the main focus of your card and LOTS of pink of course!
New baby cards always seem to be popular and armed with my new paper pad from Pebbles this card just came together really easily. I absolutely adore this DP and am really wishing I had bought 2 pads as it is soooo lovely!
These big sentiment stamps from LOTV are my 'go to' for sentiment based cards and of course I couldn't resist adding some pretty flowers and even tucked in a couple of buttons... just because!
Card recipe;
Image: Statements - congratulations - LOTV
DP: Special Delivery - Pebbles (available from Sarah's Cards)
Seam binding: Pink tulip - Wild Orchid Crafts
Flowers: all from Wild Orchid Crafts
Image: Statements - congratulations - LOTV
DP: Special Delivery - Pebbles (available from Sarah's Cards)
Seam binding: Pink tulip - Wild Orchid Crafts
Flowers: all from Wild Orchid Crafts
If you haven't already been for a visit then do pop over to In The Pink and check out the beautiful sentimental creations from the rest of the Pink Ladies.
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
Hugs,
Kat xx
Challenges I am entering;
1. A Gem of a Challenge (fave colour combo = pink/green/brown)
1. A Gem of a Challenge (fave colour combo = pink/green/brown)
Tuesday, 13 May 2014
Take note
Hello lovely people,
I am so excited that I can finally announce that I am now part of the Top Tip Tuesday DT; check out my gorgeous badge...
So, today is my first challenge with the team and our theme is...
We are very kindly sponsored by Bugaboo so I used one of their cute images to make a little post-it note holder.
It's a really simple design using nice thick Kraft card for the cover and I popped a square of the spotty card inside to make it look nice inside and out!
I hope you will pop over to Top Tip Tuesday and check out the fabulous creations and of course, the top tips from the rest of the team. I hope you can join in for a chance to win 7 free digi stamps of your choice from Bugaboo :-)
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
I am so excited that I can finally announce that I am now part of the Top Tip Tuesday DT; check out my gorgeous badge...
So, today is my first challenge with the team and our theme is...
HERE COMES SUMMER
We are very kindly sponsored by Bugaboo so I used one of their cute images to make a little post-it note holder.
Card recipe;
Image: Ladybug hello - Bugaboo
DP: Dottie card set 1 - Anna Marie Designs
Twine: Ivory button twine - The Ribbon Girl
Image: Ladybug hello - Bugaboo
DP: Dottie card set 1 - Anna Marie Designs
Twine: Ivory button twine - The Ribbon Girl
Copic colours;
Ladybird: R27/29/46 & N8/9/10
Butterfly: Y15/17/19 & YR16
Ladybird: R27/29/46 & N8/9/10
Butterfly: Y15/17/19 & YR16
I hope you will pop over to Top Tip Tuesday and check out the fabulous creations and of course, the top tips from the rest of the team. I hope you can join in for a chance to win 7 free digi stamps of your choice from Bugaboo :-)
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
Hugs,
Kat xx
Tuesday, 6 May 2014
Flower girl
Hello lovely people,
Woohoo, it's new release time at All Dressed Up and once again we have an amazing selection of images for you. Just take a look at these cute wedding themed images...
Card recipe;
Image; My Little Flower Girl - All Dressed Up
DP: Front Porch - Pebbles (from Sarah's Cards)
Edge: Scallop dot edge punch - Martha Stewart
Tag: Sentiment tags (set 24) - LOTV
Twine: The Ribbon Girl
Copic colours;
Skin: E0000/50/000/51/21 & R30
Hair: E34/35/37
Dress: YR30/E81/E41
Ribbon / roses: R46/39/89
Leaves: YG93/95
Do pop over to All Dressed Up to see what the rest of the Dressy Girls have created; they are all stunning! While you're there, check our our current 'It's a guy thing' challenge and we'd love to see you join in for a chance of winning 3 images of your choice!
Don't forget to swing by our Facebook Group to share your creations and chat to fellow All Dressed Up lovers :-)
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
Woohoo, it's new release time at All Dressed Up and once again we have an amazing selection of images for you. Just take a look at these cute wedding themed images...
Just Married
Mirror Mirror
My Little Flower Girl
To Have and to Hold
I know these are all going to be very popular with wedding season coming up but I think the little flower girl also works well for a more generic card, as you can see...
I have had a hard time finding the right Copics for colouring cream but this combo worked quite well and I love the deep red against it. This feels like a really happy card to me :-)
Card recipe;
Image; My Little Flower Girl - All Dressed Up
DP: Front Porch - Pebbles (from Sarah's Cards)
Edge: Scallop dot edge punch - Martha Stewart
Tag: Sentiment tags (set 24) - LOTV
Twine: The Ribbon Girl
Copic colours;
Skin: E0000/50/000/51/21 & R30
Hair: E34/35/37
Dress: YR30/E81/E41
Ribbon / roses: R46/39/89
Leaves: YG93/95
Do pop over to All Dressed Up to see what the rest of the Dressy Girls have created; they are all stunning! While you're there, check our our current 'It's a guy thing' challenge and we'd love to see you join in for a chance of winning 3 images of your choice!
Don't forget to swing by our Facebook Group to share your creations and chat to fellow All Dressed Up lovers :-)
Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,
Hugs,
Kat xx
Challenges I am entering;