Snowflake Wishes Fairy

Morning All :)

Way back when, I used to be on the design team at Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog. A few weeks ago, Abi asked me if I would guest Design for her last challenge... Sparkle and Glitz. Well, who can resist a bit of glitter? Be sure to pop over for more inspiration and to join in.

This gorgeous girl is from the latest release at Whimsy Stamps. UK Peeps, you will be able to get her at Dies to Die For shortly.

I'm out and about this weekend, I will be demonstrating with Copics for Dies to Die For at Sincerely Yours in Leigh on Sunday, if you are local, come and say hi.

Copics Used... 
Background; RV17, RV66, V17, V09, B79, BV08
Skin; E000, E00, E01, E71
Hair; E50, E41, E42, E43
Wings; E000, E00, B60, B66
Fur; C0, C1, C3
Gold; Y26, YR27
Red; R43, R35, R37, R39, RV69

Supplies...
Make it Colour Blending Card 
Whimsy Stamps Snowflake Wishes Fairy Rubber Stamp
Whimsy Stamps Layered Snowflake Die
Mama Elephant Jingle Greetings Clear Stamp Set

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Edna loves Martini

Hi Everyone :)

 This week at Stamping Bella we're giving Edna some love. Now, you know I love Edna and I think Edna Loves Martini is one of my absolute favourites, so I thought I'd give her a Christmas twist.

I'm out and about this weekend, I will be demonstrating with Copics for Dies to Die For at Sincerely Yours in Leigh on Sunday, if you are local, come and say hi.

Copics Used... 
Skin; E0000, E000, E00, E70 
Hair; C3, C5, C7, C9
Glass; BG70, B41 
Olive; YG01, YG13
Wings; RV0000, RV000, RV10
Dress; RV10, R81, R83, E70

Supplies...
Make it Colour Blending Card 
Stamping Bella Edna Loves martini Rubber Stamp
My Favorite Things Candy Land Paper Pad
Die-Namics Stitched Scallop Basic Edges 2 Die Set
Stamping Bella Merry Sentiment Die Set
Whimsy Stamps Everyday Scripted Sentiments Clear Stamp Set

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The Walrus, the Polar Bear and the Penguin

Hi There :)

I love these three. Aren't they adorable? This week at Stamping Bella, we are featuring some of the 'older' stamps. I coloured The Walrus, the Polar Bear and the Penguin at a show a few weeks ago and had to make a card for them to live on. Such cuties!

UK Peeps, you can get these goodies at Dies to Die For.

Copics Used... 
There is an element of guesswork here, I was at a show when I coloured this!
Sky; B37, B39
Walrus; E70, E71, E74
Polar Bear; E50, E41, E42
Penguin; BV23, BV25, BV29
White; C0, C1, C3
Orange; Y35, YR15, YR16
Black; C3, C5, C7

Supplies...
Make it Colour Blending Card 
Stamping Bella The Walrus, the Polar Bear and the Penguin Rubber Stamp 
My Favorite Things Plaid Patterns Merry & Bright Paper Pad
Whimsy Stamps Winter Wishes Enamel Dots

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Fairy Gifts For You

Hey Peeps :)

I thought I'd share another card I made for a recent issue of Making Cards Magazine. I was given this photo to use as inspiration...

... which immediately made me think of this Marina Fedotova fairy, called Fairy Gifts For You. So pretty!

 Copics Used... 
Skin/ Wings; E50, E00, E21, E71 
Hair; C3, C5, C7, C9
Grounding; W0, W1, W3
Yellow; Y17, YR24, YR27
Green; G21, G24, G46, G28
Red; R35, R37, R39, RV69

Supplies...
Make it Colour Blending Card 
Whimsy Stamps Fairy Gifts For You Rubber Stamp
My Favorite Things Birthday Blowout Paper Pad
Die-Namics Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangle Stax Die Set

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Cookies for Santa

Morning Everyone :)

It's time for the Whimsy Release for this month!

I wanna be this guy! Bathing in hot choklit... Mmmmmmmmm. He's called Cookies for Santa. And that's all I have to say about that because all I can think of is cookies and hot choklit...

Now, this guy. He's from a set called Favorite Flake. I love him, he looks so happy. I mean who wouldn't be happy eating snowflakes? Right?!

UK Peeps you will be able to get this release from Dies to Die For.

Copics Used... 
Hat Fur; N0, N1, N3 
Gingerbread; E31, E33, E35, E37, N5
Cocoa; E71, E74, E77, E79
Bow Tie/ Scarf; YG01, YG23, YG17, YG67
Mug/ Saucer/ Hat; R22, R14, R17, R46, R59
Unicorn; RV0000, RV000, RV00, E70
Unicorn Mane; RV63, RV55, RV17

Supplies...
Make it Colour Blending Card 
Whimsy Stamps Cookies for Santa Rubber Stamp
Lawn Fawn Really Rainbow Christmas Paper Pad
Whimsy Stamps Christmas Cheer Enamel Dots
Whimsy Stamps Favorite Flake Clear Stamp Set

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Oddball Wizard

Afternoon All :)

Friday again! Time for some delicious inspiration over at Stamping Bella. This week we're featuring stamps from the latest release so I decided to play with Oddball Wizard. LOVE his cloak!

UK Peeps you can get your Bella fix at Dies to Die For.

Copics Used... 
Background; Various Inks in Y38, W1, W3, W5
Skin; E000, E41, YG91, E71
Eyes; C0, C1, C3
Beard/ Skull; E40, W1, E41, W3
Cane; E84, E87, W7 
Bag; E31, E33, E35, W5
Gold; Y26, YR24, E33
Purple; V17, BV08, V09

Supplies...
Stamping Bella Oddball Wizard Rubber Stamp
Stamping Bella Oddball Wizard Die
Make it Crafty Scribble Circle Stars Frame

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Tiny Townie Garden Girl Chrysanthemum

Hi Everyone :)

Well. This is a little different for me, isn't it?! I wanted to use 'Halloween' colours and make something non-halloweeny. This is what I came up with. The background is Copic Various Ink on glossy cardstock. I love it when a plan comes together.

Be sure to stop by at Stamping Bella to see lots of scrumptiousness with Tiny Townies.

UK Peeps you can get these goodies at Dies to Die For.

Copic Various Inks Used... 
Y38, YR15, YR16

Supplies...
Stamping Bella Tiny Townie Garden Girl Chrysanthemum Rubber Stamp
Stamping Bella Tiny Townie Garden Girl Chrysanthemum Die
Stamping Bella Mwah Dies
My Favorite Things Black & White Stripes Paper Pad
Die-Namics Stitched Rectangle Scallop Edge Frame Die Set

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Virgo

Hiya :)

A quicky from me today as I am busy getting ready for two weekends full of classes. But, I wanted to share a card I made for a friend, using Stamping Bella Virgo. I wanted to give her a sparkly dress...

Copics Used... 
Skin; E000, E00, E01, E70
Hair; E33, E34, E57, E59
Dress; BV01, BV02, BV13, BV17, BV08, BV29, Black Multiliner, White Gel Pen

Supplies...
Make it Colour Blending Card 
Stamping Bella Virgo Rubber Stamp
Stamping Bella Birthday Sentiments Rubber Stamp Set
My Favorite Things Hearts & Stripes Paper Pad
Whimsy Stamps Wavy Edgers Die Set

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Hello Friend

Morning All :)

Today I'm sharing a card I made for a recent edition of Making Cards Magazine. I was given this photo to use as inspiration...

... which immediately made me think of this fairy, from Whimsy Stamps, called Hello Friend. So pretty!

UK Peeps, you can get these goodies from Dies to Die For.

Copics Used... 
Skin; E0000, E000, E00, V20
Hair; E11, E13, E23, E57
Green; YG00, YG01, YG23, YG63
Light Yellow; Y000, Y00, Y11
Yellow; Y11, Y04, Y13

Supplies...
Make it Colour Blending Card 
Whimsy Stamps Hello Friend Rubber Stamp
Whimsy Stamps Wavy Edgers Die Set
Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid Spring Petite Paper Pad

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Bundled Up

Hi Peeps :)

Oh my word! There are some lovely products in the latest Whimsy Stamps Release. I created this card with stamps form the Bundled Up Stamp Set (by Deb Davis.) and teamed it up with Wavy Edgers Dies. Sorted!

UK Peeps, you will be able to get this release from Dies to Die For.

Copics Used... 
Background; BV11, V25, V28, Colourless Blender Various Ink
Skin; E000, E00, E21
Hair; N3, N5, N7
Pink; RV63, RV55, RV17
Turquoise; BG11, BG53, BG57
Purple; BV11, V25, V28

Supplies...
Make it Colour Blending Card 
Whimsy Stamps Bundled Up Clear Stamp Set
Whimsy Stamps Wavy Edgers Die Set

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Tiny Townie Garden Girl Marigold

Afternoon All :)

Over at Stamping Bella today, we are featuring Tiny Townie Garden Girl Marigold. If you buy her from Stamping Bella direct this month, you get 20% off too.

UK Peeps, you can get your Bella Fix at Dies to Die For.

Copics Used... 
Skin; E50, E51, E21, E71
Hair; C3, C5,C7, C9
Yellow; Y11, Y13, Y17
Pink; RV63, RV55, RV17

Supplies...
Make it Colour Blending Card 
Stamping Bella Tiny Townie Garden Girl Marigold Rubber Stamp
Stamping Bella Smile Sentiment Die Set
My Favorite Things Dots & Stripes Sorbet Paper Pad
My Favorite Things Dots & Stripes Sorbet Paper Pad

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Snowman Joy

Alrighty then :)

So, it's October! That means it's time for a new release from Whimsy Stamps. This cutie is Snowman Joy. I just love his scarf, it looks so cozy!

UK Peeps, you will be able to get this release from Dies to Die For.

I used this image for a quick tutorial on colouring a basic glow over at Copic marker Europe.

 Copics Used... 
Sky; B0000, B000, B00, Colourless Blender
Yellow Glow; Y000, Y00, Y04, Colourless Blender
Flame; Y04, Y17, YR04
Snow; B0000, N0, N1, N3
Hat/ Lantern; N3, N5, N7
Lantern Cane; N1, N3
Yellow; Y04, Y13, Y17
Orange; Y17, YR04, E07

Turquoise; BG53, BG57

Green; YG23, YG17
Pink; RV55, RV17
Red; R43, R35, R37 
Supplies...
Make it Colour Blending Card 
Whimsy Stamps Snowman Joy Rubber Stamp
Whimsy Stamps Evergreen Trees Die Set
Lawn Fawn Really Rainbow Christmas Paper Pad

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Oddball Witch

Hi There :)

Well Friday sneaked up on me a little this week! But Friday it is, so it's time for a little Stamping Bella Love. This week, I'm playing with Oddball Witch. I just love her sentiment. And she begged me for green hair. Anyone remember Grotbags from The Pink Windmill?

Copics Used... 
Skin; E0000, E41, YG91
Hair; YG03, YG17, YG63, YG67
White; C0, C1, C3
Black; C3, C5, C7
Brown; E31, E33, E35
Purple; V15, V17, V09

Supplies...
Make it Colour Blending Card 
Stamping Bella Oddball Witch Rubber Stamp
My Favorite Things Sweet Celebration Paper Pad
Whimsy Stamps Summer Breeze Enamel Dots

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Smile

Hey Peeps :)

This week we are showcasing Unicorns over at Stamping Bella and I thought I'd share a card I recently made for a friend.

Did you know all unicorns start off white? They then turn the colour of their favourite flavour Opal Fruits. Oh, I'm showing my age there, what are Opal Fruits now? Starburst? Anyway, now you know. Be careful how many purple sweets you eat!

I'm out teaching this weekend at Otley. Dies to Die For will be providing their fab shop, so if you are local, pop in. You don't need to be booked on a class to shop and entrance is free.

Copics Used... 
Turquoise; BG0000, BG10, BG11, BG53, BG57 
Pink; RV000, RV00, RV10, R81, R83, R85
Green; YG0000, YG00, YG01, YG63  
Orange; Y15, Y17, YR04

Supplies...
Make it Colour Blending Card 
Stamping Bella Set of Unicorns Rubber Stamps
Stamping Bella Smile Die Set
My Favorite Things Sweet Celebration Paper Pad

Thanks so much for stopping by... Have a great day.  

Fishing Squidgy

Hi Everyone :)

 See, I told you I had a bit of a boys gone fishing thing going on. Colouring one image reminded me I wanted to colour the other!

This week at Stamping Bella, we're revisiting some of the 'older' images... this is Fishing Squidgy. I love the little frog in his pocket. What little boy doesn't have this  kind of bestie?

UK Peeps, you can get your mitts on Stamping Bella goodies at Dies to Die For.

 Copics Used... 
Skin; E50, E00, E01, E70
Hair; C5, C7, C9 
Hat; E41, E42, E43, W5
Stick; E84, E87, W7
Leaves; YG01, YG03, YG17
Fish; C0, C1, C3, B60, RV10, YG01, BV20
White; C0, C1, C3
Blue; B34, B37, B39
Red; R14, R17, R29

Supplies...
Make it Colour Blending Card 
Stamping Bella Fishing Squidgy Rubber Stamp
Stamping Bella Besties Die Set
My Favorite Things Birthday Blowout Paper Pad

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Gone Fishing

Morning :)

I had a bit of a boys gone fishing splurge the other day. This is not hugely noticeable today, but when I post tomorrow...

First I thought I'd dig out an 'oldie'. This is Gone Fishing from Lili of the Valley. I do love their cute boys. 

Copics Used... 
Sky; B000 Various ink, C00, Colourless Blender, Cloud Stencil
Skin; E000, E00, E01, BV20
Hair/ Earth; E42, E43, E44, W5, W7
Silver; C1, C3, C5
Blue; B911, B93, B95
Green; YG01, YG03, YG63, YG67
Red; R14, R29
Hat Stripes; YR14, E47, E09, White Gel Pen

  

Supplies...
Make it Colour Blending Card 
Lili of the Valley Gone Fishing Digi Stamp
Echo Park Dots & Stripes
My Favorite Things Mini Cloud Stencil
Lawn Fawn So Much to Say Sentiment Stamp Set

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Teddy Bear Hugs

Hey Peeps :)

Oh my word! This stamp is gorgeous! Teddy Bear Hugs is from the latest Whimsy Stamps release and I love her, don't you? I've paired her with one of my fave sentiment sets from Whimsy, Happy Headlines and some Fadoodles.

UK Peeps, you can get all your Whimsy Goodies at Dies to Die For.

Copics Used... 
Skin; E0000, E000, E00, BV20, R30, R20
Hair; E97, YR14, YR27, E09
Bear; E51, E43, E43, BV20
White; W00, W1, W3 
Pink; RV63, RV55, RV17
Blue; B91, B93, B95, B97

Supplies...
Make it Colour Blending Card 
Whimsy Stamps Teddy Bear Hugs Rubber Stamp
My Favorite Things Hearts & Stripes Paper Pad
Whimsy Stamps Happy Headlines Sentiment Set
Whimsy Stamps FaDoodles Clear Stamp Set

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Kitty n Pumpkin

Alrighty then :)

Have you checked out the release from Whimsy Stamps this month? Oh. My. Word. Cuteness. Nuff said. Look at this adorable little kitten and tell me you don't want to take it home!

UK Peeps, you will be able to get this release at Dies to Die For.

Copics Used... 
Kitten; W0, W1, W3. W5 
Kitten Ears/ Nose; R00, R30, W1
Orange; YR07, YR18, E09, W7
Black; W5, W7, W9
Green; G02, YG09, G45
BLUE; B37, B39, C9

Supplies...
Make it Colour Blending Card 
Whimsy Stamps Kitty n Pumpkin Rubber Stamp
Lawn Fawn Sweater Weather Paper Pad

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Stamping Bella September 2018 Release... Oddballs

Hi Everyone :)

I'm back with some more rather fabulous stamps from the latest Stamping Bella Sneak Peeks. You can get your mitts on the whole release from Stamping Bella direct on 05 September. UK Peeps, it will be arriving at Dies to Die For shortly after.

This little chap is Oddball Elf...

 Copics Used... 
Skin; E000, E00, E01, E71, R20 
Hair/ Shoes/ Belt; C5, C7, C9
Eyes/ White; C00, C1, C3
Gold; Y26, YR27  
Turquoise; BG11, BG53, BG57
Green; YG01, YG03, YG17
Red; R43, R35, R37, R39

Ready for another? This is Oddball Snowman...

Copics Used... 
Snow; B0000, BG000, C1, C3
White fluff; C00, C1, C3
Black; C5, C7, C9
Brown; E84, E87, W7
Green; YG01, YG03, YG17, YG67
Orange; Y38, YR15, YR16
Turquoise; BG11, BG53, BG57

Supplies...
Make it Colour Blending Card 
Stamping Bella Oddball Elf Rubber Stamp
Stamping Bella Oddball Snowman Rubber Stamp
My Favorite Things Plaid Patterns Merry & Bright Paper Pad

Thanks so much for stopping by... Have a great day.