Santa Tag

This week at Incy Wincy we are sponsored by Pink Gem Designs and you can win 3 of their digi's or a set of 3 !!! I've used their santa freebie for our wonderful sketch this week.

So here's my BIG tag for a Christmas Present. 

Challenges
Incy Wincy - SketchColour Me Creative - Touch of RedCSAYL - Anything GoesCraftymess-AnythingMake it Monday - Anything Goes

Make it Monday - Anything
Recipe - Digi Pink Gem Designs, Stamp - Studio G, Confetti Stars, Papers- K&Co, Cardstock,

Punches - Stampin Up, MS Coloured with Touch Markers,Sakura Gel Pen, Ribbon from stash

May Art's/Helmars Glue "Ink it"Challenge

May Arts Ribbon and Helmar's Glue Challenge this month was to use there ribbon and

"INK IT CHALLENGE" They had 25 spots open for those to use 4-5 of these ribbons I choose the suede leaves,mini pom poms, canvas and net ribbon from May Arts Ribbons. My idea was a mini Box with a pincushion on top to have beside my sewing machine and I could also toss in little things inside my bobbins work perfectly. So I took a little Pre-made box which I picked up at Micheals and made a felt pillow and stuffed it full of felt so my pins have something to go in. With my base all done now I can decorate it all up so it can hold all my little things plus this can double as a cute homemade gift box.

So Here's all my Steps that I've gone Though

1. I've glued on the little felt pillow I created on my sewing machine and glued it on using Helmar's 450 Quick Dry Glue

2. Suede Leaves Ribbon (it's so soft I just wanna rub it all day) Cut them individually

then each one hand coloured with Shinhan Touch Markers

 3. You'll notice that I did colour both sides, I left one light for you

to see that you should colour both sides up. Don't worry about the

bad sewing job that won't be seen it's just to hold the shape of my flower

4. Added in More Shades of darker yellow and little orange

in lines coming out from the center this was done once the flower was attached

5. Now take the Mini Pom Pom Ribbon and roll them up tight forming a circle

try to keep all the Mini Pom Pom Ribbon so the Pom Poms are on top using the lower half of the ribbon to glue together using Helmar's 450 Quick Dry Glue and it is perfect for this.

6. Colouring in the Center with a browns and deep reds to give the effect

of shades. Colour the flower using Inks and Markers to create a varied effect I did this by just pressing the whole flower center into the lightest ink pad which it didn't cover perfectly but I wanted it to be varied then I just tapped it on darker colours and dabbed in my markers to add even more depth.
7. Now using the Canvas Ribbon and the Net Ribbon I've decorated the whole box with it.This box was perfect for the ribbons too matching the width of them the Net Ribbon runs above and below the Canvas Ribbon one I've glued it all down with Helmars Quick Dry Glue . I've Hand stamped the Canvas ribbon with an Inkadinkao Stamp and hand painted the edges using Tim Holtz Distress Inks.
Using the Helmar's Glue on the net ribbon is amazing it holds it down just perfectly
With no fuss and you can't even see it WOW !! but you know it's there lol

8. Humm Something is missing

Ahh I know this flower needs leaves and a little bee buzzing

Next I cut out some leaves with the Net ribbon then placed them

on top of my Tim Holtz Pad (Peeled Paint) with a little sponge tapped

both sides till they where a nice dark green then attached them under the flower

using Helmer's Quick Dry Glue again  

 the bee I had to sew on in place so he wouldn't fly away

So here it is all finished May Arts Ink It Challenge Project

may this inspire you to create a new pincushion

Thanks to May Arts and Helmar for this wonderful challenge

I had a lot of fun creating this and here they are together

 

Now if you have the time go check out

what everyone else has done and Vote for your Fave :)

 thanks for looking

hugs Nikki

Zombie Time

Here's one of the new digi's from Limited Runs a Eerie little zombie isn't he cute. I've kept everything Monochromatic which makes colouring him a little easier as everything has to do with shadows I still have to figure out what to put in the tag but eventually I write something in, most likey when I decide who gets it :)

Challenges

Touch Markers - Fall project in monochromatic
Stampin for the Weekend - Something spooky
Crafts and Me - Anything Goes

Recipe Digi -Limited Runs "Zombie Boy", Papers & Stickers -Chillingsworth Manor Paper Set

Basic Grey Brad, Bling From Stash, Touch Markers used WG1,WG2,WG3,CG3. Flowers K and Company,Forever in Time

Thanks for looking

hugs Nikki

Trick or Treat

Here are 2 new Halloween images from Limited Runs Pumpkin Boy And Pumpkin Girl  aren't they cute. I love Halloween and these little pumpkin kids are adorable to colour in plus I see at least one pumpkin a year usually they are being carried but I love how these guys turned out so enjoy.

Challenges-
Card making Mama's - HalloweenPoodles Parlour - HalloweenAud's Halloween SentimentCraft Us Crazy - Children & FallDutch Dare -Photo Inspiration abovePaper Pretties - HalloweenCupcake Craft - Autumn/winter coloursHooked on Crafts - Halloween

Recipe - Digi-Limited Runs ,Papers Tim Holtz Basic Grey,Dies- Memory Box & Spellbinder, Sticker die cut hand coloured , Touch Markers , Tim Holtz Distress inks

Thanks for looking

hugs Nikki

Beary Christmas

Traditional Christmas using LOTV James the Bear he's so cute and I love colouring him in expect to see more of him :)

Challenges -
Lili Little Fairies -Christmas Holly Jolly -Christmas Simon Says - Dies/Punches 

 

Recipe - Stamps LOTV,Recollections, Papers Daisy D and Scraps, Punches Stampin up

Coloured with Touch Markers , Inks Tim Holtz Versafine, Bling from stash

 

Thanks for looking

Hugs Nikki

Little Hello

Well here's a little card I just finished and I like the CAS look to it and Pink and Browns just go together perfectly but I must admit I'm getting close to my pink quota for the month lol

5 so far Wow that's alot for me. Have a fantastic day !!!!

Challenges

Design to Color - Bingo - One Word Sentiment,Pink,Die Cut,Everyday Occassion,Brown 2/14
Simon Says Stamps - Dies or Punches 10/17
LUFP - Anything Pink

Recipe -Stamps - Studio G,Friskars,Wild Rose"Milton and Lily", Papers- The Paper Co,Cardstock, Die Cut Sizzix Tags, Brad From Stash, Inks Versfine,Photo Color, Coloured with Touch Markers

 

Thanks for looking

hugs Nikki C

LUFP Card # 4

My Last Link up for Pink Card that is going in the post this week
Plus Pink Xmas Cards really stand out against all that green and red

 

Challenges- LUFP- Anything PinkInspire Me Fridays - AnythingJingle Belles - Pink ChristmasOur Craft Lounge - Pink

 

Recipe - Stamps-LOTV,Studio G. Punches - MS,Stampin Up.

Papers - Basic Grey,K&Co,Recollections. Ribbon from Micheals, Bling From Stash

Touch Markers,Sukura Gel. Ink Versafine,Tim Holtz.

 Thanks for looking

hugs Nikki

LUFP- Card #3

Well here is one more card for Link up For Pink

This card I've used a foil kit and added in some pink foil lines on the Basic Grey paper

it just needed some more sparkle and I finally had a good reason to use this Pink foil up

and I love that it's not perfect but boy is it shiny. Who ever get this card I hope they like it :)

LUFP - Anything PinkDrunken Stampers Think PinkBlockheads - Precious Metals Flourishes - Think PinkSentimental Sundays - Anything Make it Monday - Anything

Recipe - Stamps Trimcraft,Hero Arts. Papers-Basic Grey & Card Stock

Flowers Prima ,Forever in Time. Punch Stampin Up, Embossing -Sizzix,

Foil on Card - We R Memories, Bling Brads from stash,

Touch Markers - 7,138,18,29,17,31,103,48,163.

Ink - Vivid, Ribbon from Micheals, Derwent Watercolour pencil green,

Sakura Sparkle Gel Pen.

Thank you for looking

hugs Nikki

LUFP - Card 2

 

Sexy Little Happy Holiday Card for Link up for Pink Challenge. I've even added in some flower soft to the flowers to give it a little snowy effect So this is #2 that is going in the

post I'm gonna try and make a couple more today to if I can find the time.

 

Challenges

LUFP - Anything PinkDrunken Stampers - Think PinkJelly Park- Pink it UpJingle Belles - Pink ChristmasOur Craft Lounge - Go PinkSimon Says - World Card Making Day - Anything Won

Recipe

Digi - Kenny K, Stamp Studio G, Papers & Brad - Recollections, Dies - MFT,Whimsy.
Punch -EK Success, Clear Flat Back Drops,Flower Soft, Sakura Gel,Touch Markers

Colours - 17,107,136,27,138,103,BG1

 

Thanks for looking

hugs Nikki

LUFP - Card 1

I've decided to make a few Cards for Link up For Pink and I plan on sending them for them to use too seeing it's such a fantastic Cause !!!

Challenges

LUFP - Link PartyDream Valley - Go PinkA Gem of a Challenge - For the GirlDelicious Doodles - FlowersCatch the Bug - Anything Simon Says -Anything

Recipe - Stamps - Tickled Pink,Hero Arts, Flowers - Prima,Forever in Time,Micheals

Punches EK Succes, Stampin Up. Recollections Brads,Touch Markers, Ribbons from Stash

Papers Recollections & cardstock.

Thanks For Looking

Hugs Nikki

Warm Holiday Cheer

This is what I've been working on and HAPPY CARD MAKING DAY EVERYONE I love blues and Browns I've been working on my collection and I'm also going to be listing some of my cards for sale to so if you see something you like and I still have it I'll sell it off on an average I'd say most cards for $4.00 but then again, I make em because I love to :)

 

 

Challenges:

Simon Says - World Card Making Day - Anything
Holly Jolly - Glitter and Bling

Recipe - Digi - Mayzy Arts, Stamp Inkadinkado, Papers- Basic Grey,K&Co,Tim Holtz,Ribbon from Micheals, Punches- Sizzix, EKSuccess,Spellbinders,Stampin Up, Touch Markers, Sakura Gel Marker,Bling from Stash, Inks Tim Holtz, Studio G, Plaid

thanks for looking

hugs Nikki

Fall Birthday Wishes

I'm getting low on Birthday cards YIKES .. and I'm only 1/2 way thru my Xmas Cards Yikes Again !!! so here's a Birthday card for my stash I am so loving the Bright Oranges and Dark Brown Contrast

 

Challenges-
Mervi's Candy Challenge - Anything GoesCrafty Creations - Fall Colours  Sisterhood of Crafters - BirthdayWhimsy Inspiration - AnythinCrafty Sentiments - BirthdayLoves Rubber Stamps - Fall ColoursCard Mania - Handmade FlowersMake it Monday - Anything

The Crazy Challenge- Handmade Flowers

Recipe

Stamps - Make it Crafty, Studio G, Dies MFT,Making Memories, Ribbons and Lace From Stash, Button - Tim Holtz, Papermania Bling, Papers - Basic Grey, The Paper Company,
Inks Tim Holtz, Coloured with Touch Markers.

 

Thanks for looking

hugs Nikki

Snowy Christmas

One More Christmas Card down and this time I've tried using everyday papers and embossed them like Crazy to give a more Christmasy Effect. I just love how the tag turned out with its snowy edges

Challenges

Stamp and Create - Winter Wonderland 10/31
Amusing - No Digi's and Anything Goes
Sentimental Sun - 3-different embossing powders, 2 Snowmen, 1 Die Cut 10/7
Just Keep on Creating - Christmas 12/1
Created with Love - Christmas
Fashionista -Christmas Challenge

 

Recipe Stamps-Motivet,Studio G,MSE,Clear Dollar,
Punches - MFT, Recollections Brads,
Embossing - Stampin Up, Winter White,Clear,Silver,
Markers - Touch,Sharpies,Sakura Gel Marker
Papers - Basic Grey, Tim Holtz, GCD

Thanks for looking

hugs Nikki

Simple Christmas

Sometimes we just want to make our paper Festive and that's what I've done I've stamped on it december 25 and tinted it all green and aged it all up. I'm big on tinting everything to match humm not one thing on this card hasn't been altered by me. Now does this fall into Clean and Simple or is it a Dirty and Simple lol

Challenges -
Dutch Dare - Clean and SimplFab and Funky - F= FlowerJust Keep on Creating - Christmas
Through the Craft room Door Anything

Papers- Anna Griffen,GCD. Stamps-Studio G, Punches Stampin Up. Dies - TLC.

Flower Crimson Cloud Die Cut. Inks Studio G,Tim Holtz. Sewn with Green Red Silk Thread

Bling from my Stash I just love this bling !!!

 

Thanks for looking

hugs Nikki

Bears Bears Bears

This week we are sponsored by the stamp fairy and this little digi at one time had a rose "Linda Spring" behind her back but I cut it off. Now she's perfect for an xmas card and I love how this turned out I've been trying to use other papers beside Christmas papers and by adding the trees and snowflake ribbon it just made it into xmas easy peasy.... Plus Christmas is just around the corner and I have so many more to make :)

Challenges - Incy Wincy - BearsJingle Belles - SnowCreative Inspirations Paint - AnythingCRAFT - Make your own EmbellishmentsMoving along with the times - spash of redMake it Monday - Anything

Recipe - Digi- Stamp Fairy,Stamp Studio G, Ribbon from Micheals, Die Cuts - Sizzix,Spellbinders,Recollections Brads, paper - Basic Grey  & Card Stock,Touch Markers, MS- Flocking

 

Thanks for looking

hugs Nikki