Mermaid Kisses and Birthday Wishes

Yes, I'm a little late for the challenge this week,
sending apologies to Julie and the Penny's Design Team.

It's time for a new challenge with us on the

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog

Penny's Challenge 466

As always, the challenge is Anything Goes.

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The sponsor for this challenge is:

MoonFlower Digital Stamps

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Today I have used the Lilly Mermaid digital stamp from MoonFlower Digital Stamps, our generous sponsor for this challenge, to make a birthday card.



I opened the Lilly Mermaid digital stamp in Silhouette Studio along with a rope frame (cut file details & links below) and sized them to fit on a 6 1/4" square card.  The image is 4" tall.  I printed the image on X-Press It blending card, heat set and coloured with Copic markers, adding some sand to the bottom of the image and pale blue to the background.  I used white gel pen to add some dimension to the pearls in the image and give the white some extra pop.  I cut the rope frame and trimmed the image panel to fit behind it, adhering the layers together with liquid adhesive.  I trimmed to matting panels to size and layered them together, securing with liquid adhesive.  Lucky last came a cluster of paper flowers and strands of pearls, all adhered in place with liquid adhesive.

   

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NOW it's YOUR turn!

I hope that I have inspired you to get creative
and look forward to seeing your projects fill the gallery for
Penny's Challenge 466
on the
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog

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*** INGREDIENTS ***
MoonFlower Digital Stamps - digital stamp - Lilly Mermaid

X-Press It A4 Blending Card

Copic markers - skin - E0000-000-00-02 + V12-06
Copic markers - eyes - B02-04
Copic markers - hair - V000-01-12-06 + RV66
Copic markers - tail - BG10-11-23-49
Copic markers - shell bra & shells - RV04-06-09
Copic markers - rock - E71-74-77
Copic markers - seaweed & coral - G12-14-08 + R22-24-27
Copic markers - sea creatures - YR04-07 + Y00-04-06-18
Copic markers - water - B0000-000
Copic markers - sand - W0-1-3-5-7 + E11-13-15
Silhouette Cameo
Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #30735
Rope Frames Oval by Snapdragon Snippets
Kaisercraft weave cardstock - rope frame - Biscuit + Chestnut
Kaisercraft - 12x12 patterned paper - Paisley Days Collection - Retro
Kaisercraft weave cardstock - Scuba + Caribbean + Peppermint
Kaisercraft - paper blooms - Fuchsia
bubbles - Stardust Stickles
pearls (in image) - white gel pen
pearl strands
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers, flowers & pearls

Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Adhesive - to adhere the frame & image panel

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Sending a big Thank You to MoonFlower Digital Stamps for supplying the digital stamp I used today and for being a sponsor for Challenge 466 on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.

    

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:

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A Gem Of A Challenge - Wk 5 Anything Goes
A Perfect Time To Craft - March Challenge – Anything Goes
AAA Birthday Card Challenge - Game #11 – Flowers

Alphabet Challenge Blog - X is for X-tra Embellishments
As You Like It Challenge - Favourite Flower (and why)
My favourite flower is the rose, even I can grow them and they reward me with beautiful fragrant blooms, even through the hottest of summers.  The biggest challenge is the possums, who find the buds a "MUST HAVE" delicacy.
Cheerful Sketches - March Challenge

Colour Crazy Challenge - Week 7 – Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - Challenge #495 – Anything Goes optional twist: Pretty Papers
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Challenge #180 – Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Challenge 624 – Anything Goes
Digi Choosday Craft Challenge - Week 8 – Anything Goes
Dragonfly Dreams Challenge - March – Make It Feminine
Incy Wincy Designs - March 2nd to 16th – Hand Coloured Images
Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenge Blog - Challenge #9 – Anything Goes
Make My Monday - Challenge #117 – In The Pink
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge - Wk9 – Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog - Simon Says: Something Feminine
The Paper Shelter - Challenge #417 – Let It Be Spring
Lilly is enjoying roses and Springtime under the sea
Through The Craft Room Door - TTCRD Anything Goes 3rd Mar

"happy happy" Birthday To You

Today I am thrilled to be

Guest Designer

on the

Rabisco Challenge Blog

for the mid-challenge reminder post for the
February 2020 - Challenge #02

click on the image below to go the the first post

   

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The sponsors for this challenge are:

   
Bugaboo Stamps     Oddball Art Co.

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Today I have used the Kidz Daisy digital stamp from Bugaboo Stamps,
one of our generous sponsors, to make a pair of birthday cards.
As Bugaboo Stamps is one of the sponsors, I decided to be inspired by the current challenges on their Catch The Bug Challenge Blog, where I have used both the sketch for Stella Says Sketch 804 and the February BINGO Challenge (images and links below).



This post is to focus on my "happy happy" birthday card.



You read all about my other "happy birthday" card HERE
or by clicking on the photo below


  I sized image to fit in a 3" circle, printed on X-Press It blending card, heat set, die cut, then coloured with Copic markers.  As I was making two cards, I decided to flip the image and make the second card opposite to the first, along with a different sentiment.  I used two birthday sentiments (details & links below) and instead of cutting them, I printed them on a textured cardstock panel for what was going to be 5" x 7" cards.  I die cut matting circle and scalloped layers for the image panels.  I punched, curled and layered lots of flowers, adding a black pearl to the centre of each one.  I sized a digital floral patterned paper (details & link below) and printed it on textured cardstock and trimmed panels down to size (2 1/2" x 5 1/2").  I used a border punch to make the contrasting scallop panels.

This card used the "flipped" Kidz Daisy digital stamp
I hope it makes you feel "happy happy"

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NOW it's YOUR turn!

I hope that I have inspired you to get creative
and look forward to seeing your projects fill the gallery for

February 2020 - Challenge #02

on the Rabisco Challenge Blog

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*** INGREDIENTS ***
Bugaboo Stamps - digital stamp - Kidz Daisy

X-Press It A5 Blending Card

Copic markers - skin - E0000-000-00-02
Copic markers - hair - E30-31-33-35
Copic markers - clothes - RV63-66 + G12-14-07
Copic markers - shoes - E51-53-55
Copic markers - flowers - RV63-66
Copic markers - leaves / stems - G12-14-07
Copic markers - ladybugs - R24-27 + N3-5-7
Kaisercraft weave cardstock - Unicorn + Jewel + Wildberry + Snow + Coal
A Bit More Time To Craft - digital paper - Flower Fun
Fiskars - border punch - scallop
Fiskars - assorted flower punches
black pearls - flower centres
black & white twine

Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #83343
Happy Happy Birthday Phrase by Kolette Hall
Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #71251
Happy Birthday by Patty Young Designs
Sizzix Big Shot
Kaisercraft - decorative dies - nesting circles
Kaisercraft - decorative dies - nesting scallop circles
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers

Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Adhesive - to adhere the sentiment

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Sending a big Thank You to Bugaboo Stamps for supplying the digital stamp I used today and to Claudia for inviting me to be Guest Designer on the Rabisco Challenge Blog.

    

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges (alphabetical order):

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A Gem Of A Challenge - Wk 4 – Anything Goes
A Perfect Time To Craft - February Challenge – Anything Goes
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - Challenge #245 – Anything Goes
Please ignore the post date, card finished and photos added 11.30pm 21st Feb
Catch The Bug Challenge Blog - February B-I-N-G-O Challenge
I have used twine + Bugaboo image + pearls

Catch The Bug Challenge Blog - Stella Says Sketch 804
I have flipped the sketch to make my card

Classic Design Challenge Blog - Challenge #2 – February 
Digi Choosday Craft Challenge - Week 7 – Anything Goes
Incy Wincy Designs - Feb 17th to 29th – Anything Goes
Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenge Blog - Challenge #8 – Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge - Wk7 – Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog - Simon Says: Frame It
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog - Simon Says: Add A Sentiment
Through The Craft Room Door - TTCRD Anything Goes 18th Feb
Tuesday Throwdown - Challenge #451 – Use Your Favorite Color
purple & green are one of my favourite colour combos

Guest Designing for the Rabisco Challenge Blog

"life" gets in the way of even the best laid plans ...
and today I am sending apologies to Claudia and the
Design Team on the Rabisco Challenge Blog  

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Today I am thrilled to be

Guest Designer

on the

Rabisco Challenge Blog

for the mid-challenge reminder post for the
February 2020 - Challenge #02

click on the image below to go the the first post

   

~~~*~~~*~~~

The sponsors for this challenge are:

   
Bugaboo Stamps     Oddball Art Co.

~~~*~~~*~~~

Today I have used the Kidz Daisy digital stamp from Bugaboo Stamps,
one of our generous sponsors, to make a pair of birthday cards.
As Bugaboo Stamps is one of the sponsors, I decided to be inspired by the current challenges on their Catch The Bug Challenge Blog, where I have used both the sketch for Stella Says Sketch 804 and the February BINGO Challenge (images and links below).  I sized image to fit in a 3" circle, printed on X-Press It blending card, heat set, die cut, then coloured with Copic markers.  As I was making two cards, I decided to flip the image and make the second card opposite to the first, along with a different sentiment.  I used two birthday sentiments (details & links below) and instead of cutting them, I printed them on a textured cardstock panel for what was going to be 5" x 7" cards.  I die cut matting circle and scalloped layers for the image panels.  I punched, curled and layered lots of flowers, adding a black pearl to the centre of each one.  I sized a digital floral patterned paper (details & link below) and printed it on textured cardstock and trimmed panels down to size (2 1/2" x 5 1/2").  I used a border punch to make the contrasting scallop panels.

Here is the card made using the Kidz Daisy digital stamp
... three photos because the card makes me feel happy and I hope it does the same for you

Here is the card using the "flipped" Kidz Daisy digital stamp
... three photos because the card makes me feel happy and I hope it does the same for you

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NOW it's YOUR turn!

I hope that I have inspired you to get creative
and look forward to seeing your projects fill the gallery for

February 2020 - Challenge #02

on the Rabisco Challenge Blog

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*** INGREDIENTS ***
Bugaboo Stamps - digital stamp - Kidz Daisy

X-Press It A5 Blending Card

Copic markers - skin - E0000-000-00-02
Copic markers - hair - E30-31-33-35
Copic markers - clothes - RV63-66 + G12-14-07
Copic markers - shoes - E51-53-55
Copic markers - flowers - RV63-66
Copic markers - leaves / stems - G12-14-07
Copic markers - ladybugs - R24-27 + N3-5-7
Kaisercraft weave cardstock - Unicorn + Jewel + Wildberry + Snow + Coal
A Bit More Time To Craft - digital paper - Flower Fun
Fiskars - border punch - scallop
Fiskars - assorted flower punches
black pearls - flower centres
black & white twine

Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #83343
Happy Happy Birthday Phrase by Kolette Hall
Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #71251
Happy Birthday by Patty Young Designs
Sizzix Big Shot
Kaisercraft - decorative dies - nesting circles
Kaisercraft - decorative dies - nesting scallop circles
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers

Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Adhesive - to adhere the sentiment

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Sending a big Thank You to Bugaboo Stamps for supplying the digital stamp I used today and to Claudia for inviting me to be Guest Designer on the Rabisco Challenge Blog.

    

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges (alphabetical order):

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AAA Birthday Card Challenge - Game #10 – Cute

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - Challenge #245 – Anything Goes
Please ignore the post date, card finished and photos added 11.30pm 21st Feb
Cardz 4 Galz - Challege #115 – Black and Bling
I have used a black bling, black layers, black twine and a black sentiment
Catch The Bug Challenge Blog - February B-I-N-G-O Challenge
I have used twine + Bugaboo image + pearls

Catch The Bug Challenge Blog - Stella Says Sketch 804


Colour Crazy Challenge - Week 7 – Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog - February Anything Goes #72
Crafty Calendar Challenge - February Challenge – Use Die Cuts / Punches
Crafty Catz - Challenge #494 – Anything Goes – optional twist: Food

Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog - Favorite Color Combo Challenge
I have lots of favourite colour combos, purple and green are my all-time favourite,
I always enjoy having some bold black and white for a fresh contrast too
Creatalicious Challenges - Challenge 181 – Anything Goes optional Embossing
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Challenge #180 – Anything Goes
Cut It Up Challenge Blog - Challenge 194 – Your Favorite Color
Purple is my favourite colour
Cute As A Button Challenge Blog - Challenge #53 – Anything Goes
optional twist: Penny For Your Thoughts (Use A Sentiment)
Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog - February Challenge – Hearts & Flowers
Incy Wincy Designs - Feb 17th to 29th – Anything Goes
Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenge Blog - Challenge #8 – Anything Goes
SheepSki Designs Challenges - Challenge #35 – Hearts and/or Flowers
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog - Simon Says: Frame It
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog - Simon Says: Add A Sentiment
Stampers Delights - February Challenge - Anything Goes
The Corrosive Challenge Blog - Challenge #2 – Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Challenge #451 – Use Your Favorite Color
purple & green are one of my favourite colour combos

A Gift For You

*** updated 11.45pm 21st February ***
My tags are finished and I now have some photos to share.
Sending apologies to Lou and the rest of the Southern Girls Design Team.

It's time for another challenge with us at the Southern Girls.

This fortnight Team Lou have created projects to inspire you for the new challenge

Anything Goes with Team Lou

Our generous sponsors for this challenge are:

Avery Elle

Krafters Cart

Stampers Delights

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Today I have used the Chibi A Gift 4 U Boy digital stamp by Stampers Delights, one of our generous sponsors this fortnight, to make a birthday gift card tag.

I opened the Chibi A Gift 4 U Boy digital stamp and cut file (details & link below) and sized the image to fit on the front of the tag (instead of the Christmas Tree).   I printed the image on X-Press It blending card, heat set, cut with my Silhouette Cameo, then coloured with Copic markers.  I typed the sentiment in a fun font, (details & link below) curved it to fit within the top layer of the banner cut file, printed then cut with my Cameo.  I cut the base and layered sentiment then adhered the layers using liquid adhesive and finished it off with several strands of twine.

"life" gets in the way of even the best laid plans

*** updated 11.45pm 21st February ***

My tags are finished and I now have some photos to share.
Sending apologies to Lou and the rest of the Southern Girls Design Team.

My hands are not co-operating very well at the moment, so I started colouring two image panels to make sure that I ended up with a "mistake free" project to share.  Luckily both panels were completed without any "oops", so of course I had to make a second gift card tag.

   

Here is the light blue tag with the pale orange accents.

Here is the bright blue tag with bright orange accents.

The tags have a pretty front panel and there are notches inside (left) to tuck a gift card.  I created a second panel to mat inside the tag, so that I can write a sentiment.

Did you notice that I used the name of the digital image as my sentiment?

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NOW it's YOUR turn!

I hope that I have inspired you to get creative
and look forward to seeing your projects fill the gallery for

Anything Goes with Team Lou

on the
Southern Girls Challenge Blog

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*** INGREDIENTS ***

Stampers Delights - digital stamp - Chibi A Gift 4 U Boy
X-Press It A4 Blending Card

Copic markers - skin - E0000-000-00-02
Copic markers - hair - E30-31-33-35
Copic markers - eye - YG03-25-67
Copic markers - top - YG61-63
Copic markers - pants - B91-93
Copic markers - shoes - R24 + YR16 + C0-1
Copic markers - stack of gifts - YR14-16 + R22-24
Copic markers - shadow - W0-1-3
textured cardstock

Silhouette Cameo
Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #52968
3D Chevron Tree Gift Card Tag by Jamie Lane Designs
(note: I replaced the tree with the digital image)
Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #261611
ZP Macaroni Salad by ScrapNfonts
assorted twine
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers

Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Adhesive - to adhere the sentiment banner

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Sending a big Thank You to Stampers Delights for sponsoring our

Anything Goes with Team Lou at the Southern Girls.

I hope I have inspired you to get creative and look forward to seeing your work shared in the challenge gallery.  Remember we are not just a card blog, we love to see scrapbook layouts, artjournal pages and all types of papercraft.

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:

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A Gem Of A Challenge - Wk 4 – Anything Goes
A Perfect Time To Craft - February Challenge – Anything Goes
AAA Birthday Card Challenge - Game #10 – Cute

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - Challenge #245 – Anything Goes
Please ignore the post date, card finished and photos added 11.30pm 21st Feb
Classic Design Challenge Blog - Challenge #2 – February 

Colour Crazy Challenge - Week 6 – Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog - February Anything Goes #72
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog - Favorite Color Combo Challenge
I have lots of favourite colour combos, today is blue and orange, so cheery together
Creatalicious Challenges - Challenge 181 – Anything Goes optional Embossing
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Challenge #180 – Anything Goes
Please ignore the post date, card finished and photos added 11.30pm 21st Feb
Digi Choosday Craft Challenge - Week 6 – Anything Goes

Fab ‘n’ Funky Challenges - Challenge #469 – For A Child

Incy Wincy Designs - Feb 17th to 29th – Anything Goes
Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenge Blog - Challenge #8 – Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge - Wk7 – Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog - Simon Says: Add A Sentiment
Stampers Delights - February Challenge - Anything Goes
The Corrosive Challenge Blog - Challenge #2 – Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter - Challenge #415 – For The Boys
Time Out Challenges - Challenge #155 – Inspired By Words