Inky Impressions - Blog Hop!!

Hi everyone! Welcome to The Inky Impressions blog hop. Today we are showcasing the new release winter stamps and I think you'll agree that they are just FABULOUS!! 

If you've come here from Vicki's  blog then you're on the right track, if not, then you might want to jump back to the Inky Impressions  Blog and follow the links. We don't want you missing out on the fabulous creations prepared by the DT and the guest DT :)

The image I am showcasing is Winter Fashion Marlee, and she's absolutely beautiful!! Such a joy to stamp and to colour.

 I have coloured her with copic sketch markers, listed below. My papers are Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses, they've been layered and matted with pink cardstock. 

The pretty inky dinky drop crystals are also available from Inky Impressions store, as is the sentiment stamp, ribbon and mittens charm.

Well I do hope my card inspires you :) The next and final step on the hop is The Inky Impressions Challenge Blog. Don't forget to leave comment all the Inky DT blogs for the chance to win a bag of goodies from Nicole. 

Copics:

Skin: E21, 51, 00, 000 & 02

Pinks: RV23, 25

Blues: B91, 93, 95

Brown: E44, 43, 42

Hair: E53, 51, 50

I hope you've had fun!! And just in case you lose your way I've listed the hop blogs in order for you :)

Inky Impressions Blog

Tanya 

Marley
Lorraine
Joey

Sammi

Giovanna

 Annette

Alberto

Ria

 Sonja

 Vicki

Sandie {you're here!!}

Inky Impressions Challenge Blog

Have a wonderful day

Sandie

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Ben and Nora - All Dressed Up

Good morning! The kids are finally back in school for the most part, we still have some schools closed in more rural areas, so it's back to routine for me. Today I would like to share another new release from Whiff of Joy.

This fun image is called "Ben and Nora - New Year couple" but could be used for weddings, wedding anniversaries, graduations.. etc, etc.

I went all out with distressing, inking and layering on my papers, which are Kaisercraft 'Seaside', for this card. I also wanted to use bold, fun colours. 

The  border work is done using the French Lilies - Border Die and the swirl peeking out from behind the flower is from Romantic Swirls 2

I also punched some holes using my crop-o-dile and laced some scrappers floss though them.

My flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts - they've been inked and stickled,  the leaves are from Prima and the brads are from Whiff of Joy. 

Thanks for popping in!
Have a wonderful Tuesday
Sandie
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Music Saves My Soul Saturday

MSMS is baaaack!! This week I have chosen a song that has become a favourite for my daughter. Thanks Dee2, we luv it!! :D

Hope you enjoy!!

Don't forget to link up on Marcea's Blog if you play along :)

Sandie

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Stampin' for the Weekend and Whiff of Joy Challenges

Good morning. Today I would like to share a card I made to cover two challenges - Stampin' for the Weekend with a recipe and Whiff of Joy with Christmas, but not red/green. 

I used one of my very favourite Elizabeth Bell Christmas stamps from Whiff of Joy - Willow with Lantern, and coloured her using copic markers.

I am just loving these Annalee papers by Prima. This card is just over 6x6 as I just couldn't cut the paper. I stitched a 4.5 x 4.5" panel into the middle. I distressed a white doily and slipped it behind the image. 

My embellishment are made up of Prima & Wild Orchid Crafts flowers, buttons threaded with scrappers floss, leaves cut from Whiff of Joy's leaves die and luxurious brads.

The sentiment is from Waltzing Mouse's "Compliments of the Season" set.

I am entering this into the ABC DT Challenge - Non Traditional Colours

Copics - 

Skin: E21, 51, 00, 000 & 02

Dress/Shoes: R30, 20, 12, 01

Top/Ribbon/Trim: Y28, 26, 21

Hair: E53, 51, 50

Leaves: G85, 82

Berries: R24

Thanks for popping in. Have a great day

Sandie

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Whiff of Joy - New Releases

Hi everyone!! Well it's still snowing here and the country has descended into chaos. The kids are off school since last Monday, airports are closed and our mail is being delivered on foot, lol. You can tell we are used to this weather, cant you? haha. The big thaw is supposed to happen this weekend so I guess we'd better make the most it. 

Anyhoooo.. have you seen the new releases from Whiff of Joy yet?? Well if you haven't you are in for a treat with their Time for Celebrations stamps. These stamps are so versatile and can be used for any occasion from birthday's to graduations to weddings!! 

On my card today I used Nora with Rose - such a cutie and a joy to colour

My papers are Prima's Annalee collection, just love them!! I coloured Nora using copic markers {listed below}. 

I've added some sparkle in the form of Diamonds glimmer mist and stickles on my flowers. The lace and pin are from my stash. The brads are also by Whiff of Joy and come in such wonderful colours. The pack I've taken these ones from is called Magic Dreams.

Copics:

Skin: E51, 21, 00, 000 & E02{cheeks}

Hair: E44, 43, 42

Dress: R85, 83, 81

Scarf: Y28, 26, 21

Eyes: B14, B0000

Hope you like! 

Have a great weekend

Sandie

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Inky Impressions Challenge - Christmas!!!

Hi!! Today marks my first challenge as a Guest Inkette on Inky Impressions. I am delighted to be on this fabulous team and hope I can provide a little inspiration for my term. 

For the first challenge - Christmas - all of the DT are using the digi "Rachel's Gingerbread Christmas".

I used last year's BG Eskimo Kisses papers  with both red and green cardstock. I coloured my image using copic markers - too many to list, lol. All of my flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. 

I used MS cornice punch to do the border on along the side of my image. The doily, which is slipped behind the image has been inked with distress ink and stickled with star dust -  I love how the stickles takes in the colour of the distress ink.

The ribbon is by East of India, the reindeer charm is one I picked up at the NEC and as always, I've added some pearls :)

This challenge will run for 2 weeks, so you have until noon (eastern time) on December 14th to play along HERE.

I am entering this card into the ABC Christmas Challenge - Yuletide.

Have a wonderful day!

Stay warm

Sandie

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Anyone for Anya and Friends? - A Sketch for You

Morning!! It's another beautiful crisp day out.. so 'crisp' that the dogs eyebrows froze over while out with hubby for a walk this morning, lol. We're at -4.5C at the moment so I'm sensing another crafty day.. or it could be another "stop the kids from killing one another out of boredom" day!!

There are some changes afoot over on the Anyone for Anya? challenge blog, all will be revealed later .. but for now the new challenge is up and we have a great sketch for you to follow. 

My papers are Cosmo Cricket "Mitten Weather" - aren't they just gorgeous??!! I'm really enjoying all the christmas papers this year. I coloured Anya with copic sketch markers and used my trustee star dust stickles for the fur on her clothes. All of my flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and they have been inked with Antique Linen - they've also been stickled to death, just how I like them :D

Copics:

Coat/Boots: BG13, 15, 18

Scarf/Tights: R24, 27, 19

Hair: E44, 43, 42

Skin: E51, 21, 00, 000 & E02{cheeks}

Shading: W1, 3

We are sponsored this week by Harlekino and the prize is this beautiful stamp

Well that's it from me for now. I may be back later with a late Music Saves My Soul choice - if we're going ahead with it this week ;) 

Have a wonderful Sunday

Stay warm!!

Sandie

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