Basic Grey Challenges & CES Challenges

Good morning! My post is a little bit late today as I'm having broadband issues again.. I think the weather is affecting my signal. We have our winter wonderland back again and it's just lovely to look at. I'm sure not everyone shares my enthusiasm for the snow though, lol. 

I have a couple of cards to share today but first some happy news :D... 

I received a very unexpected email this week, inviting me to join in with the girls on Basic Grey Challenges as GDT member. I'm not sure why, as I never use Basic Grey,.. HA, as if!!! I am thrilled to have been asked and am looking forward to working with these fabulous ladies for the next few weeks!

The theme for this fortnight is DOTS or SPOTS! and the prize for this challenge is $25 store voucher for the Simon Says Stamp Store.

I used BG Marjolaine papers, love them!! My image is called Angel Charlotte and she's from Whiff of Joy. I've coloured her with copic markers, trimmed her out and mounted her on pop dots. 

 There is also a DT call open for the next 2 challenges so  if you are interested in joining the Basic Grey team you have a month to apply. Details on the blog.

Papers: BG Marjolaine

Image: Angel Charlotte
Tools: Nostalgia Border Die

Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts
Cornflower Blue Scrappers Floss & tag from my stash
Pearl Brads
Copics: E21, E51, E00, E02. BG05, BG07, BG0000. YG21, YG23, YG25. Y21, Y26, Y28. E41, E43, E44

Challenges:
Charisma Cardz (3 entries) – birthdays and celebrations
Moving Along With The Times (3 entries) – use old stash along with new stash {Old = stamp. New = pearl brads}
Creative Cottage (2 weeks) - something new
Fab 'n' Funky - anything goes
Little Red Wagon - use a doily
Stars and Stamps - NO GLITTER, thinking of you
Flourishes - Flowers
Claudia & Co – use a tag

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CES Challenges

Our theme this week on CES Challenges is All Creatures Great and Small. We want you to use any type of creature on your project. 


I used an extremely cute image from Wild Rose Studios called Fergus. 

Again, I used BG papers - this time "Olivia". I coloured Fergus with copics and used the MS Cornice punch on each side of the image. I love the 'frame' effect it gives. When the card was finished I thought it looked a little bit plain so I made some photo corners and it finished it off nicely :)

 Papers: Basic Grey Olivia
Image: Fergus with Bouquet
Tool: MS Cornice Punch, MS Deep Edge Trellis Punch
Ribbon - American Crafts
Pearl Topped Pins
Copics: RV91, RV93, RV95. R30, R32. E93, E95. YG03, YG05, YG06, YG11.

Challenges:
Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes- Optional: Lace
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Delicious Doodles - try something new or use something new
Cute Card Thursday - use some old stash {unopened ribbon - have it for about 2yrs}

 Well that's all from me for now. Apologies for such a long post, I'm a bit chatty today, lol.
Don't forget to visit my teamies' blogs as they work so hard to bring you plenty of inspiration.

Oh.. and I will be sharing some layouts on my Scrappy Blog tomorrow. I was among some very lucky ladies who were fortunate enough to be asked to contribute to the Sketches2Scrapbook iPhone/iPad/iTouch App :)

Have a wonderful weekend!
Sandie

Wild Rose Studio Blog Hop

Uuuuber quick post as I'm skirting in on the dying hour of the Wild Rose Studio Blog Hop. (seems I missed it anyway, lol. Inlinkz collection was closed early.. only me, eh?!! )

There is a great sketch by Dawny P to follow. I do have a couple of sweet Wild Rose stamps but I really didnt' have time to look for them so I used this WOJ stamp instead. She's another favourite from last year. 

The papers are My Mind's Eye "I believe" and my flowers are all from Wild Orchid Crafts. I used MS embossed snowflake punch for the border

Copics used:
Reindeer: E45, 43, 42
Reds: R29, 27, 24
Greens: G85, 42, 21
Skin: E51, 52, 00, 000 & 02{blush}

Have a wonderful day!!

Sandie

CES Challenges - Floral Frenzy

I'm running a little late this morning - hubby is in the UK, the little ones are full of big demands and something is affecting my laptop!! I'm not sure if it's slow internet speed or there is a conflict going on within the laptop but it's painful to even get Picasa to work. I tried to add pictures last night but that ended in a very frustrated Sandie.. anyway, it's all good for now (touching wood!!) ...

This week over on CES Challenges the theme is FLORAL FRENZY!! Woot!! Who doesn't love flowers??!! 

I was given some very cute Wild Rose Studio papers in my DT kit and I love making Christmas cards in non tradtional colours. I matched the papers with purple cardstock.

My image is from Lili of the Valley and is coloured using copic markers AND promarkers - yes, I delved into the world of Promarkers - not sure how much I like them yet, they feel so different to use, but I needed purple in a hurry one day last week and our local bookstore sells them. We'll see.... lol. 

I've added loads of sparkle to the image too and will enter this into both the Lili of the Valley challenge, which is a sketch by the wonderfully talented Bev, & Wild Orchid challenges with 'Make it Sparkle"

Well that's it from me for today, I hope you like :) Please be sure to visit my teamies' blogs to see their Floral Frenzy projects. 

Have a great Saturday & happy crafting

Sandie

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Crafty Emma's Store - Challenge #1 - Anything Goes

Hi everyone! Today sees the start of a great new challenge blog Crafty Emma's Store (C.E.S.) Challenges. And to start us off we have an open theme - Anything Goes.

I made my card using the sketch on Friday Sketchers and am entering into their challenge :)

My papers are from Pink Paislee's Bow & Arrow range - and are fantastic for Christmas cards. They've got the whole candy cane look going for them. The cute image is called Milton with Stocking - from Wild Rose Studio and has been coloured using copic markers. I've added stickles to the white areas of the Christmas Stocking.

Ribbon, Dew Drops and Charms are also available @ Crafty Emma's Store

The prize for this challenge is a gorgeous 12x12 paper collection by My Mind's Eye - Oh La, La from Crafty Emma's Store.

Copics:

Bear - E 30, E31, E33 & E35, R30(ears)

Stocking - R24, R27, R29

Ribbons: Y15, Y17

Leaves: G21, G24, G82

Stickles - Star Dust