Diecut Divas Farewell to April

Well its goodbye to another month and goodbye to another Diecut Diva's Sponsor with my final project using Hero Arts Stamps.

Card Tip:

For this design I have used the negative die cut as a stencil to create this eye catching heart full of flowers.

Card Ingredients:

Card Stock: white card stock for base, pink card stock from stash.

Stamps: Sizzix and Hero Arts Floral framelit set, Quietfire Designs ten tiny tags sentiments.

Ink: Simon Says Stamp hydrangea, sunshine, doll pink, Hero Arts cornflower blue, Versafine black onyx ink.
Dies: Simon Says Stamp small folded banner die.

Diecut Divas April Challenge

Its a new challenge at Diecut Divas which means a new theme and a new sponsor. Our sponsor this month is Hero Arts and our theme is In the Garden, so get inspired by anything in your garden, flowers, bugs, birds or if its my garden it would be weeds. Here is my project showcasing a Hero Arts and Sizzix stamp and framelits set.

Card Ingredients:

Card Stock: Quill white card stock made into a top folding A2 card.

Stamps: Hero Arts and Sizzix Framelets floral, Quietfire Designs ten tiny tag sentiments.

Ink: Memento sweet plum ink, perfect pearls ink and powder in grape fizz and forever green.

Dies:Spellbinders mega oval large, Couture Creations scalloped circles, Tim Holtz/Ranger embossing diffuser, Cuttlebug victoria embossing folder.

Other: Kaisercraft organza purple ribbon,small purple gems.

Challenge List:

Mod Squad Challenge-tick tack toe, flower or butterflies+diecut or punch+ dimension
Deep Ocean Challenge#100-easter/spring
Diecuttin Divas Challenge#209-anything goes with a diecut
Through the Craft Room Door-anything goes
Artistic Inspirations Challenges#128-anything goes with a twist of flowers
Cards in Envy Challenge-spring is in air
Crafty Card Makers Challenge#135-spring has sprung
Outlawz Saturday Paper A La Mode Challenge-monochromatic
Wags n Whiskers Rubber Stamps Challenge#150-monochromatic - Winner

Craft-Deebowz Challenge-anything goes with a handmade bow

Anything Goes in January at Diecut Divas

Welcome to 2015 and a brand new challenge over at Diecut Divas, its Anything Goes.

We have an amazing sponsor this month with Elizabeth Craft Designs. Last year they released a whole stack of accordion dies designed by Karen Burniston and we have been lucky enough to have a play. Here is my first project.

Card Ingredients:

Card Stock: white, green and sparkly tan card stock from my stash.

Papers: kaisercraft      6x6 paper pad.

Stamps: Hero Arts Floral Stamp, Gina K Designs seasonal labels for scrolls.

Ink: Versamark ink with Allison Ellison embossing powder in , Wow embossing powder in , Colorbox gold pigment ink, Ranger clear embossing powder, Memento ink in 

Dies: Sizzix matching framelits, Spellbinders Nestabilities standard circles large, couture creations scalloped circles, Elizabeth Craft Designs accordion circle die, happy birthday, square with circle frame edges, Cuttlebug divine swirls.

Aurora for a 21st card

From the first moment I saw this image I loved it. I have not seen a bad rendition of this ever but I was still worried about doing it justice with my colouring skills. Well I will say I am deliriously happy with how it has turned out. 

 I decided that it needed to be shared so I turned it into a twisted easel 21st birthday card - yes the addiction continues, and here it is.

Card Tip:

Don't be afraid to mix up your dies and stamps to create the end result, for the banner above I have used a die for the happy birthday, a die for the 2 and 1 and a stamp for the st. 

Card Ingredients:

Card Stock:

Kasazz essentials bling in opal for the card base, pink and white and pink glitter card stock from my stash.

Papers:

DCWV blossoms and butterflies 12x12 pack

Stamps:
The East Wind Aurora, AmyRStamps happy birthday.

Ink:
Hero Arts neon pink

Markers:

               Skin: E000+E00+E21+E11+E04+R20

               Lips: RV32+RV23+RV85
               Eyes:B21+B23+white gel pen

               Hair: E33+E35+E37+E39
               Top and Bow: BG000+BG01+BG05
               Flowers: V01+V04+V06+V09+V25, Y21+Y15+Y17,
               R81+R83+R85,V12+V15+V17, R22+R24+R27, 
               BG000+BG01+BG05

               Leaves:YG03+YG06+YG06

Dies:

Impression Obsessions DIE148-L, Mpress curved rectangles, Elizabeth Craft Designs happy birthday,Cuttlebug typewriter, Papertrey Ink modern numbers.

Other:

Assort gems pearls, wink of stella, pink ribbon.

Challenge List:

Wedodoobadoo Challenge#14-something feminine
The East Wind Challenge#14-birthday princess
Crafty Bloggers Network September Challenge-anything goes
Stamplorations September Challenge-stamps & markers
Imagination- Crafts Challenges September Challenge-anything goes
Glitter n Sparkle Challenge#101-use a digi
DLart September Linky Challenge
Crafty Sentiments Challenge-anything goes
Cards Galore Challenge#9-make a card
Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge - anything goes with the twist - make it sparkle
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper September Challenge
Creaine Challenge- think pink
Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge#50-any digi goes
Eclecticellapu - ladies birthday
Lia Stampz Challenge#72-feminine/girly
Paradise of Stamps Challenge#1
Robyns Fetish Challenge - anything goes
That Craft Place Challenge-summery colours
Ribbon Girls Card Challenge-just add ribbon
Through the Purple Haze Challenges#58-clear and bright

The last lovely lady is my mother in law.

Card Tip:

Always keep an eye out for cheaper alternatives, sequins are so popular but I picked these up on a throw out table at my local sewing shop.

Card Ingredients:

Card Stock:
5"x 7" white card base +Creative green and navy card stock, Quill white card stock.
Papers:

My Minds Eye Unforgettable 6x6 paper pad.

Stamps:
Elizabeth O Dulemba Coloring Page Mother and Child, Papertrey Ink Fillable Frames #4 Mini Stamp Set for Sentiment

Ink:
Memento paris dusk

Markers:
Copics - Skin: E00 + E02 
                Hair: E50 + E53 + E57 
                Mother's Dress: BG10 + BG13 + BG15
                Flowers: R20 + RV23
                Tree: E33
Bic Markit - Child's Dress: oceanview blue + blue skies blue + lime sorbet + key lime
                       Flowers:  polynesian purple +playful purple + pink flamingo over copic colour
                       Tree: lime sorbet underneath the copic colour.
                       Moon: lemon bliss 
Dies / Embossing Folders:

Spellbinders Standard Circle Large + Spellbinders Scalloped Circle, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots,Sizzix with Hero Arts stamp and emboss flourish folder set

Other:

Kaisercraft Grosgrain Green Ribbon, assorted sequins, Wink of Stella clear pen.

Challenge List:

Tuesday Morning Sketches #248

Color Throw Down.#291

Artistic Inspirations Challenge #90 All For Mom / Anything Goes
Card Mania Challenges #46 Emboss It
Craft Deebowz May challenge - Anything Goes include a Handmade Bow
Craft Spot By Kimberly Challenge #136 Mothers Day or Spring
Inky Chicks Challenge #28 From the Heart
The Pink Elephant Challenge #249 Mothers Day
Cuttin and Stampin Challenges 14-18-Traditional Mothers Day
Tuesday Throw Down#194 Special Lady
Nutcrafters Challenge#67 Bingo - Girly Image + Paper Punch or Die Cuts + Gems, Glitter or Bling.
CCEE Stampers #CCEE1419 Bare Feet
Outlawz Challenges Saturday Paper a la Mode All About Family