Fitztown Fall Colours

Over at Fitztown the current challenge is Fall Colors. Here in Australia we are in Spring so talking about Fall seems a little bit strange, but I will admit I love the combinations of the rich reds, burnt oranges, mustard yellows and any tone of brown which just says Autumn no matter where you are.

 I was also inspired by a recent article in Quick Card Magazine for this layout (the one with the Christmas Tiddly Inks Stamps as a free gift)

Card Tip:

I have fussy cut my rose images,quite often they recommend you go around the edge with a black marker so the white of the paper doesn't show, in this instance I went around with a copic marker to match the colours used and found this to be better, no fear of accidental black lines on your image and your edges are still softened.

Card Ingredients:

Card Stock: Cream card stock for 5.5" square card base, all other colours are from the DCWR neutrals card stock pack.

Stamps:

Fitztown Floral 6,Papertrey Ink doodle-do stamp set for sentiment

Ink:
Versafine Onxy black ink

Markers:

               Rose 1: R22+R24+R27+R29

               Rose 2: Y21+Y15+Y17
               Rose 3: Bic Markers summer melon, peach parfait,
               sunset orange, harvest orange.    

Embossing Folders: Kasazz scrollwork, Cuttlebug victoria,divine swirls.

Other: Wink of Stella Clear Pen, Kaisercraft Green Organza Ribbon.

Challenge List:

Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge - anything goes/twist first day of fall

Krafty Hands Challenge-autumn colours - Winner

DL Art Thankful Thursday#140-fall

Crafty Sentiments-autumn colours

4 Crafty Chicks Challenge#212-fall colours

Cute Card Thursday Challenge#339-awesome autumn

Delightful Sketches Challenge-all fall down

Milk Coffee Challenge-colors of autumn

Crafting for all Seasons Challenge#86-colours of autumn

Creative Moments of Craft Challenge#51-anything goes/fall colours

Hobby Book Designer Challenge-embossing

Penny's Challenge#195-embossing

Little Bugaboo Boy

My daughter has started school this year which means there will be so many more party invites which leads to more birthday cards for children being added to my list. This one is for one of her BFFs who happens to be a boy, so I thought this Bugaboo image would suit perfectly.

Card Tip:

Bakers twine and buttons are a great embellishment when you don't want ribbons and bows.

Card Ingredients:

Card Stock:

standard size blue card base from stash, orange and blue card stock from stash

Papers:

patterned paper from stash

Stamps:
Bugaboo Michael Sitter, Papertrey Ink borders and corners mini stamp set for sentiment.

Ink:
Memento tuxedo black ink.

Markers:

                   Skin: E000+E00+E11+R20

                   Hair: E33+E35+E37

                   Shirt: YG03+YG06+YG09

                   Pants: B24+B26+B29+Bic Markit rambunctious
                   red on patch

                   Shoes: C01+C03+C05

Dies:

Simon Says Stamps small banner.

Other:

Bakers Twine, blue heart button, blue and green sequins.

Challenge List:

Inky Chicks #34-happy birthday
Crafty Sentiments-anything-goes
Fan Tastic Tuesday Challenge#46
Loves Rubber Stamps Challenges#114-buttons bows
Through the Craft Room Door Challenge
Cards in Envy-happy birthday to you challenge
Cheerful Stamp Pad-guys like getting cards too
Crafting From the Heart Challenge#29
Craft Creations - anything goes
Crazy Challenge#176-die cuts and punchs
Inky Impressions Challenges#170-anything goes
Pennys Challenge#188
The Sisterhood of Crafters-die cuts and or punches
Kraftin Kimmie Stamps-august

Firsts

I have a couple of firsts to announce today. You will probably notice I have a new badge on my sidebar, I have been accepted as the newest member of the Perfectly Rustic Design Team -Wooo Hoooo. My first inspiration card will be for the first year anniversary so stay tuned for that one.
The other firsts are related to my card, My mum is turning 60 which is pretty monumental so I thought she needed a card that was pretty special. I saw this image and thought my mum would love it. Its called Women with Gardenia and Pearls and it is my first Aurora Wings image I have used. This is also the first spring card I have attempted.
 

Card Tip:

Spring Cards look amazing and are really easy to make. Here is the  tutorial and video tutorial I followed: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/spring_card/  most cards use the measurements of 5 ¼" x 10½", but my initial measurements were 7" x 14".

Card Ingredients:

Card Stock:
Quill A3 blue cardstock for base, Kaszazz grape card stock
Stamps:
Aurora Wings  Women with Gardenia and Pearls
SimonSaysStamps Happy stampset,Papertrey Ink doodlie-do stamp set
Ink:

Memento tuxedo black ink, distress ink dusty concord.

Markers:
Copics - Skin: E000+E00+E21+R20
                Lips:R83
                Eyes:B23
                Hair: E53+E55+E57
                Flowers: V12+V15+V17 V04+V06+V09
                Leaves:YG03+YG06+YG09
                Bubbles and Beads:BG15
Dies:

Garden Favourites quilled creations dies, small roses, Spellbinders grommet tag

Other:

White ribbon, assorted gems,brads, material flowers, Christina Re border punch,purple ribbon,Stardust clear gitter pen.
 

Challenge List:

CCC Digi Creations Challenge#3-digiflowers

2 Sisters Challenge#177-make your own embellishment.
Di's Digi Designs Challenge-lots of layers
Snarky Stampers Challenge#10-g is for glitter
Catch the Bug June Challenge-bingo - glitter, starts with R(roses), brads.

Creatalicious Challenges#64-happy birthday
Imagination Crafts June Challenge-all that glitters
Craftitude Challenges#67-use flowers
Craft for the Craic - something summery or with flowers
Blog Quick Quotes Friday Challenge#40
Wags n Whiskers Challenge#131-fancy folds