Mari Ko Creations New Release 15th November 2017

Welcome to a little inspiration for the recent Mari Ko Creations digital stamp release.  Mari has put together another 12 images to add to her Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/CreationsbyMariK?ref=l2-shopheader-name. Some of these images will be great for CAS Christmas cards.  I have played with Little Snowman Gets Silly and Evie and Pablo Christmas.  The red doily I actually made, my first experiment with moulds, bit of a learning curb but enjoyable.  I love the idea of making some of my own embellies, although I should just use what I have in my stash first, lol.  If you aren't a member of Mari's Facebook Group, please check it out too https://www.facebook.com/groups/109728339790268/ and join up.  You will get a lot of inspiration from Mari; she is a fantastic colourist and papercrafter who is now delving into the digital stamp industry. I am privileged to be working with her on her DT Team.  While you are on the group page or on Etsy check out the Thankful Heart digi https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/556082170/thank-you-heart-digital-stamp-set-300?ref=shop_home_active_1 on special at the moment for the current challenge https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/556082170/thank-you-heart-digital-stamp-set-300?ref=shop_home_active_1.  This is a beautiful image that deserves to be in your collection and a great one to start off your experience of challenges with Mari.  Thank you for stopping by and hope to see you over at Mari Ko Creations on Facebook.

Scrapper's Delights New Release

Scrapper's Delights' November new release is Nurse Digi Set 1 and Nurse Digi Set 2.  Both feature those hard-working women, in uniform dresses or pants.  Here I am having a play with Nurse Digi Set 2.  I decided to make a thank you card for the nurses after a hospital visit. There are always thank you cards in the wards from patients. 

 The new release is here http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6&zenid=10ff1c6963a28dae5fb5ca768d8aa3be. Check them out now!

I have entered the following challenges:

http://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2017/11/world-wide-open-design-team-challenge.html



Oddball Art Blog Challenge October/November 2017

Sorry Lizzy, I know the optional theme was Cemeteries, but I have already entered one with that theme, and wanted to use a couple of your other digis that I have had printed out for a while. I have used one of the ripped frames https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/293895567/instant-download-ripped-paper-frames?ga_search_query=torn&ref=shop_items_search_1  along with  Zeddy the Zebra https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/231966656/digi-stamp-digital-instant-download?ga_search_query=zebra&ref=shop_items_search_1
 I have "Copiced" Zeddy (or what is left of him after merging with the ripped paper frame and I also changed the colour of the frame as I wanted to make a baby card.  The chipboard words came from Zoe at Make It Crafty, my favourite chipboard store http://www.makeitcrafty.com/

Gerda Steiner Designs November Progressive Challenge

November's progressive image compliments of Gerda, is Balancing Holiday Mouse.  What a lovely image to use for Christmas cards, clean and simple gets loads made in no time.  Balancing Holiday Mouse can be purchased here https://www.gsd-stamps.com/products/balancing-holiday-mouse

I have entered this here https://www.gsd-stamps.com/blogs/news/novembers-challenge





Scrapper's Delights Thrifty Thursday 16th November 2017

Christmas would not be Christmas without reindeers, so for my Thrifty Thursday inspiration, coloured with Copics of course.  I decided to use a shimmery mauve cardstock for a change from the usual Christmas colours and because purple and mauve are my favourite colours.  I have chosen Deer 5 to play with.  He can be found here http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=1046.  I have combined him with our globe digi available here http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=89_97&products_id=729. It is easy to combine Scrapper's Delights Christmas images to create beautiful scenes. Be sure to keep an eye out at the shop http://scrappersdelights.com/store/ for any specials on Christmas/Winter digis so you can finish your Christmas card list and tags.  

Bugaboo Stamps "Santa Called"

I love Bugaboo's Stella stamps and when I saw this one coloured by someone on Facebook, I just knew I had to source it.  I knew it was a Bugaboo image, but I couldn't find it on the website.  After emailing Jodie, I found out it was one she had not transferred over from the old site and she put it on the new site straightaway.  What a great sentiment comes with it! 


http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com.au/2017/11/new-challenge-at-bugaboo-november.html

https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/festive-fridays-challenge-3-november-2017?commentId=6356543%3AComment%3A1333347&groupId=6356543%3AGroup%3A835714

Scrapper's Delights November Progressive Challenge

November's Progressive Challenge is Deer 6,  part of Scrapper's Delights' new release which was showcased on the Kit and Clowder Facebook Group last weekend.  You may have been lucky enough to pick this cute little deer up there.  For my card, I have used one of Scrapper's Delights Winter Background Toppers

http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=89_97&products_id=808. These background toppers are great to design a quick scene.  I have printed Deer 6 out as different sizes and flipped one of them, colouring them with Copics of course.  I came up with the sentiment myself. It is getting close to sending out those Christmas cards so have a think about using this little deer with or without some of our toppers.  The store link is here http://scrappersdelights.com/store/

I am entering the following challenges with this card:

http://asnowflakespromise.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/challenge-45.html

https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/challenge-18-anything-christmas-goes.html

https://themerrychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/2017/11/challenge-41-anything-goes-christmas.html

http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com.au/2017/11/challenge-43-christmas-is-coming.html

Createful Heart Digis & Design 1900's Wedding Couple - 31st October 2017

My inspiration for Challenge #5 over at Createful Heart Digis & Design https://createfulheartcards.blogspot.com.au/ comes in the form of 1900's Wedding Couple https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/556209247/1900s-wedding-couple-vintage-stamp?ref=shop_home_active_15. I have made an Anniversary card with a vintage theme.  I hope it comes across that way anyhow.  I have distressed the edges of my design paper, added an embossed piece of cardstock that was embossed and inked.  I have coloured the image with Copics, added a brad that has the same pattern on it as the design paper and my embellishments include a resin border from The Resin Rainbow https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/theresinrainbow?ref=l2-shopheader-name&section_id=16222515 and some flowers and pearls from my stash also.  I hope you like my inspiration for this month and don't forget our fortnightly challenges over on our blog https://createfulheartcards.blogspot.com.au/

If you haven't heard of Createful Heart Digis & Design, please check us out at the Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/Createfulheartdigis?ref=l2-shopheader-name and at our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1802862793362586/

I am entering the following with this card:

https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums/forum/topics/twisted-thursday-challenge-nov-2-9-optional-twist-hope-love

http://asnowflakespromise.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/challenge-45.html
http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2017/11/1st-november-2017-classic-design-team.html
http://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/world-wide-open-design-team-challenge.html

The Outlawz Challenges - October 2017 Progressive Challenge "The General Store"

This month's progressive challenge image is courtesy of Mary at Createful Heart Digis & Design.  The image is called "The General Store" and is available from Mary's Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/540302250/the-general-store-vintage-image-stamp?ref=shop_home_active_24.  I decided to do a general card to be used for whatever you want, for a friend, a new acquaintance or even a thank you.  The sentiment I found could cover quite a few different scenarios.  I mounted the image with blue cardstock and the card base is from a pack of pre-printed card bases  purchased from Kmart only yesterday. The pack has vintage themes, so will come in very handy for future vintage images from Createful Heart.

Imagine that Digistamp October 2017 Link-up

For this month's link-up at Imagine that Digistamp, I have chosen to make a Sympathy card with the image "Poppy" and the sentiment from the Matt 5-4 Image both available at the shop https://www.imaginethatdigistamp.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html. If you're quick you can pick the Matt 5-4 image up for free as it is still in the freebies category. 

Gerda Steiner October 2017 Progressive Challenge

This month Gerda has kindly given us "Raccoon" to play with and what a cutie he is!  I have coloured him with Copics and my background stamp of tree stumps was the perfect backdrop.  Thanks for dropping by and as usual a big thank you to Gerda for her progressive challenge each month.

Creepy Cute Halloween Candy & Bone

Oddball Art Stamps by Lizzy Love has kindly given us this digi to work with in October.  I decided to make yet another treat bag just in case I get some callers for lollies at Halloween or maybe my grandchildren will be going trick or treat, will have to check.  I showcased this in the Oddball Facebook Group and I will also enter their blog challenge with it.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/OddballArtStamps/

http://oddballstamps.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/oddball-art-blog-challenge.html

Digistamps4Joy "Happy Birthday"

October's progressive challenge for Digistamps4Joy Facebook Group is this fantastic digi "Happy Birthday".  I have used a pastel card with designer paper, but I have also printed the digi directly onto some digi paper and printed an extra copy of the digi so I can foam mount some of the elements - two balloons and three letters.  I hope you like the sentiment also.  Thank you for stopping by.  I have entered the following:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.940513022756659&type=3 Progressive challenge

https://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/challenge-141-anything-goes-optional.html

https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums/forum/topics/thursday-challenge-oct-26th-nov-1st-anything-goes



Ericraft Stamps "Scaredy Jacks"

I couldn't resist making another treat bag with this new digi in the Etsy shop now https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/563671281/digital-stamp-scaredy-jacks-300dpi-jpeg?ref=shop_home_active_2 and guess what it is a special price for Halloween.  I do not send Halloween cards, but I thought some of these treat bags would come in handy if a little one comes knocking on my door.  I could give them a bag with some lollies already in it, although last year I did not get one knocker!  Be sure to check out the whole Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/EricraftShop?ref=l2-shopheader-name because Scaredy Jacks is NOT the only image discounted.  I guess the next time I post for Ericraft Stamps it will be for Christmas inspiration, so don't be a stranger!

Ericraft Stamps New Release October 2017

This is one of the latest releases from Ericraft Stamps, "Rachel to the Sea".  She can be found here https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/548136748/digital-stamp-rachel-to-the-sea-300dpi?ref=shop_home_active_3 at a reduced price but be quick. This is such a lovely scene, cre
ated by Erica, based on a photo of her daughter, that I just had to find a suitable quote to go with it.  As you can see I need some practice on the ocean, but I really enjoyed colouring this piece of serenity. 


I have entered the following challenges:
http://asnowflakespromise.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/challenge-45.html
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/ttcrd-anything-goes-challenge-17th.html
http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/tuesday-throwdown-tt365.html

Scrapper's Delights Thrifty Thursday - 19th October 2017

October's theme is Halloween with most digi companies I might add, so of course, Scrapper's Delights is focussing on the Halloween section of the shop http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=89_157&sort=20a&page=1

You will also find some great images and backgrounds in the Gothic section and if you are lucky enough you will pick up some discounted prices there too.  I have used on my treat bag Bat Women 1

 http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=89_157&products_id=626 and the background I have mounted her on is http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=89_107&products_id=793. There are a few toppers in that bundle so it is definitely a great deal and especially good when it is discounted for Halloween.  Thank you for stopping by and Happy Halloween!

I am entering:

http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/challenge-166-halloween.html

http://cardz4guyz.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/dchallenge-180-boo-halloween-or-autumn.html



https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/its-halloween-time-at-tiots.html
http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/191-halloween-sentiment.html
http://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/cookie-challenge-80.html

Tiddly Inks Theme #3

I think I have made it in time with my third entry to Tiddly Inks 2:3 challenge.  This theme is Anything Goes and seeing we are in October and on the home stretch to Christmas 2017, I have chosen to design a Chrissie card. I have used Christmas Cutie - Emma available here https://www.tiddlyinks.com/digital-stamps/christmas-cutie-emma-digital-stamp/  Last week I bought a Kaisercraft Mint Wishes 6 x 6 pad because it caught my eye as it did not have red in it for Christmas. I do love red, but occasionally it is nice to use a different set of colours for Christmas.  Of course I had to buy the diecuts that matched. The round sentiment was in that pack and the little blue flower is from my never-ending stash.  I have really enjoyed this challenge at https://blog.tiddlyinks.com/2017/10/23-challenge-a-50-gift-certificate-and-more-up-for-grabs.html/comment-page-1#comment-7164

Whenever I make a Christmas card I always put it on the Kerst/Christmas Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.1910729115611650&type=3

and also https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/festive-friday-s-challenge-october-13-2017 if Festive Fridays has a Christmas theme.

Tiddly Inks Take 2

I told you I would be back.  This time with Theme #2 - Girly Girl of the 2:3 Challenge for Tiddly Inks. https://blog.tiddlyinks.com/2017/10/23-challenge-a-50-gift-certificate-and-more-up-for-grabs.html/comment-page-1#comment-7141 For this birthday card I have used Fairy Flower for You https://www.tiddlyinks.com/whats-new/flower-fairy-for-you-2-versions/ I die cut a small doily out of glitter card, a couple of hearts from The Resin Rainbow https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/theresinrainbow?ref=shop_sugg and some Make It Crafty Chipboard http://www.makeitcrafty.com/

I am really enjoying this challenge.  I have had quite a few Tiddly Inks digital stamps for a while and probably like many of you reading my blog, do not use them enough. If you want to get into the blog challenges on Tiddly Inks, check out the blog here https://blog.tiddlyinks.com/2017/10/23-challenge-a-50-gift-certificate-and-more-up-for-grabs.html/comment-page-1#comment-7141. 

I am also going to enter this card at https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/challenge-7-use-some-pink.html because it just happens to have some pink on it.



Tiddly Inks 2:3 Challenge - October 2017

I have decided to take the plunge and enter this challenge.  Here is my first creation for the first Theme #1 Floral.  If anyone wants to take the plunge with me, there is still a few days to enter.  My goal is to get the three themes completed - hope I make it.  To join in go to this link https://blog.tiddlyinks.com/2017/10/23-challenge-a-50-gift-certificate-and-more-up-for-grabs.html and be sure to read the instructions.

By the way if you like the Tiddly Inks image I have used, you will find it here https://www.tiddlyinks.com/digital-stamps/shy-violet-digital-stamp/

I have also entered this card in The Outlawz Challenges - Monday Greetings - WOW!! - GCC100917

Ericraft Stamps "Sir Guinea Pig"

Sir Guinea Pig has graced us with his presence at the Ericraft Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/548134920/digital-stamp-sir-guinea-pig-300dpi-jpeg?ref=shop_home_active_2 and if you love guinea pigs as I do (they have been a family pet for generations in my family including myself, my children and my grandchildren) you won't be able to resist him and check out the price, he is discounted at the moment.  He looks pretty steampunk to me, so I have added some cogs (what is steampunk without cogs?). I have made him into a birthday card and I am thinking the card might be use for my grandson'sw birthday next year.  Easy just add a number and it becomes a perfect age card.  Thank you for stopping by and don't forget grab Sir Guinea Pig before the price changes!

I am entering the following challenges with this card:

http://lostcoastportaltocreativity.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/31-days-of-halloween-day-2-challenge-41.html

http://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/challenge-56-animal-antics.html