Wednesday, April 30, 2014

The Paper Shelter Challenge #156 - Use That Ribbon!

Congrats to all the previous winners!

It's all about ribbon! We would love
to see what you come up with for this challenge.
I chose this lovely little lady called Spring Attitude.
You can find her here!


I absolutely love this stamp, she was so much
fun to ink up for this inspiration card.


Copic markers I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, R20
Hair: E21, E23, E25
Bench: E70, E71, E74, E77
Shoes: E41, E42, E43, E44, YG00, YG01, YG03
Pants: YG00, YG01, YG03
Top: YG00, YG01, YG03, RV10, RV11
Greenery: G21, G24, G40, G43, G46, RV23, RV25, RV29



Please don't forget that if you use a Paper Shelter design,
you could win a $30.00 voucher {pictured below} to the store.
If you choose to use another, you will have
a chance to win 3 digis of your choice.

Either way I wish you the best of luck.

Don't forget to pop by the store and
see all of the lovely designs.

CHALLENGE RULES

1. You don't need to use a Digi from The Paper Shelter to enter,
but those using a Paper Shelter Digi will be eligible to win a $30
Gift Certificate {pictured below}. Any winner not using a Paper Shelter image will
win 3 Digis of their choice.
2. No back-linking to previous posts
3. You may combine your challenge with any other challenges but you MUST provide 
a link back to our challenge blog in your post.
4. Prize must be claimed by the Saturday after the winner is announced or 
it will be forfeited.
5. Maximum 3 entries (one of them must contain a Paper Shelter image)

**Anyone not following the rules will have the entries deleted**


Tuesday, April 29, 2014

International Nurse's Week

A little sneak peak of whats in store.... =)


Hey there all my crafty friends.
I just want to let you know about something that
is going to be happening on my blog May 6 -12th, 2014.

It is International Nurse's Week and as a lot of you
are aware I work as a full time paediatric nurse. 
I do a lot of crafty stuff in my spare time.

I wanted to celebrate nurse's everywhere by showcasing
some of the cutest nursing stamps that are out there.

Some of the designer's included are:

The Paper Shelter
CC Designs
Tiddly Inks
Some Odd Girl
The Greeting Farm
The Paper Nest

So if you are interested, come along and join the fun. 

Each stamp I use will be available to win, all you have to do is comment!.

I hope you will join me... =)



Monday, April 28, 2014

Boudoir Betty's - All Polished Up Betty

I just love red, white and black together!

There is something so elegant about those colours
and well if I can be honest, sexy too.

This image was so fitting for this colour combination.

My card today is showcasing All Polished Up Betty.

You NEED to visit Simply B Stamps, like seriously!


What do you think of this adorable image?


Copic markers used on Polished Up Betty:

Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20
Hair: C3, C5, C7, C9
Outfit: R35, R37, R39
Eyes: BG10, BG11, BG13


Papers Used: EP "Love Story" and Magic Black
Polkas by Queen & Co.
I added the polka dots of course!

Thanks for visiting and I hope you enjoy!
Please don't forget to drop me a line and leave 
a comment, I would love to hear what you have to say =)



Sunday, April 27, 2014

Boudoir Betty's - Bubble Bath Betty

I just can't say enough about these digital stamps.

The card I am showcasing today is using Bubble Bath Betty.

Please visit Simply B Stamps to check out all of her amazing
digital and rubber stamps.


What do you think? This is also, believe it or not,
my first time inking this type of red hair. It was a little
intimidating and I know that I could improve on it 
but I am happy with it. It just makes her so seductive looking, 
don't you think?


Copic markers I used on this Betty

Skin: E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, R20
Hair: R35, R46, R59
Bubbles: B0000, B000, B00, B01
C0, C1, C2, YG01, YG03, YG05


I absolutely love the way the green background 
makes her eyes pop. It kind of just brings the card together.

I used some dew drops to add 3D dimension to some bubbles.

Paper Used: Fancy Pants "Love Me" and 
MME Lost & Found "Record It"

Hope you enjoyed it.

Please don't be afraid and leave a comment for me. I would 
love to hear what you have to say. 
Thanks for visiting.



Saturday, April 26, 2014

Simply B Stamps - Frilly Betty

I had SO MUCH fun inking this digital stamp up.

I LOVE polka dots, so if I can add them to my
 inked images I am SO going to do it.

This card is showcasing the ever so lovely Frilly Betty...

I think you need you to visit Simply B Stamps and
check out all the greatness.


Is this image not incredible. Not to mention FUN to colour...


Copic markers used on Frilly Betty

Skin: E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, R20
Hair: C3. C5, C7, C9
Dress: C3, C5, C7, C9, R46, R59, R89
Eyes: YG03, YG05


I absolutely adore this card.... it is for sale in my Etsy shop!

Papers Used: Crate Paper "Love Notes"

Don't forget to drop a line and let me know what you
think, I would love to hear what you say =)

Friday, April 25, 2014

Boudoir Betty's - Perfume Betty

These stamps are AMAZING.....

This card is using Perfume Betty.

Isn't she so cute?

You can find her at the Simply B Stamps Shop!


I love this colour combo together....... just makes the card....
well so does the stamp =)


Copic markers used to colour Perfume Betty:

Skin: E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, R20
Hair: E43, E44, E47, E49
Outfit/Hairband: V20, V22, V25, V28
C0, C1, C3, BG10, BG11, BG13, R83, R85


I love these stamps.... they are fabulous.

Join the Simply B Stamps Facebook fan page here!


I used digital paper from Pretty Grafik Design off Etsy.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Boudoir Betty's - Shoe Obsession Betty

I think this is possibly one of my favourites
 by Simply B Stamps.

The card I am showing you today is using the stamp
called Shoe Obsession Betty.

I think I can relate to her addiction.... =)

You can find her here at the


Isn't she just to die for? Absolutely GORGEOUS!


Copic markers I used to ink Shoe Obsession Betty are:

Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20
Hair/Outfit: RV10, RV11, RV13
C3, C5, C7, C9, BG10, BG11, BG13


I love these stamps.... they are fabulous.

Join the Simply B Stamps Facebook fan page here!


I used digital paper from Whilst Digital Stash off Etsy.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Boudoir Betty's - Messed Up Morning Betty =)

So here is another amazing stamp from 
Simply B Stamps. I don't know if you 
have made it over there yet but if not......
YOU NEED TO!

This card I am showing you today is using
Messed Up Morning Betty and you can 
find her at the Simply B Stamps store.


Isn't this fabulous?


Copic markers I used to ink Messed Up Morning Betty are:

Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20
Hair: C3, C5, C7, C9
Shirt/Eyes: BG10, BG11, BG13
Cup/Lips: R35, R37


I love these stamps.... they are fabulous.

Join the Simply B Stamps Facebook fan page here!


I used digital paper from Pretty Grafik Design off Etsy.

I also used my own homemade enamel dots... =)

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Boudoir Betty's - Powder Puff Betty

So I am seriously IN LOVE with these stamps.
They are elegant and sexy all in one.
You can find the whole collection 
Boudoir Betty's at Simply B Stamps!

This one's name is Powder Puff Betty.

Isn't she super adorable?

She will be listed on my Etsy site for sale if interested!


What do you think? Don't you just love?


Copics used to colour Powder Puff:

Skin: E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, R20
Hair: BG10, BG11, BG13
Outfit/Bench: RV93, RV95, RV99
C3, C5


I love these stamps.... they are fabulous.

Join the Simply B Stamps Facebook fan page here!

I used digital paper from Pretty Grafik Design off Etsy.

Monday, April 21, 2014

Simply B Stamps =)

OMG is all I can say about these fascinating digital 
stamps that I came across on Facebook. 
So I am sure you are wondering all about the stamps
that I am talking about right?

Well Simply B Stamps have the most 
incredible digital stamps of the coolest chicks EVER.

I would describe them as pinup girl style with flair.

You can find them all here!

So right now Simply B is having this great little contest 
on her Facebook fan page. She has these cute little images 
called the Boudoir collection.

If you make a card with each of the 6 girls and post the 
cards on Simply B's Facebook page, you have a chance
 to win ALL of the Boudoir collection for the rest of the year...
Say WHAT???? 

You know I am all over that like white on rice.....

The contest has been extended till May 1st, 
so what are you waiting for?

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Guest Designer - Little Blue Button Stamps - Little Miss Bunny

I was asked if I would guest design for
  Little Blue Button Stamps
and of course I said yes, the owner, Olga and I were
on a past design team together.
The card I am going to show you is
using the adorable stamp called Miss Lilly Bunny
You can find her here!

I thought it was perfect for today being that today is Easter Sunday.


What do you think? Is she super cute or what?
Visit the shop and check out all the other adorable images
that Olga has made.


Copics Used

Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20
Hair: E50, E51, E53
Eyes: B00, B01, B02
Dress/Accessories: R30, R32, R35
Basket/Shoes: E41, E42, E43, E44


Thank you for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed this card that I made.

I could not find links for the Petite Large Oval and Scalloped Ovals.

Please see below for all the links to items used.

Don't forget to visit Little Blue Button Stamps and see
 all the cute images Olga has designed.

Don't be afraid and leave a comment, I love hearing what you
have to say =)


Wednesday, April 16, 2014

The Paper Shelter Challenge #154 - Spring is Here!


Welcome to The Paper Shelter's "Spring is Here" challenge.
We are so looking forward to all of your 
submissions and seeing your creativity. 
My inspiration card that I am showing you 
today uses the cutest stamp called Teddy Picking Flowers. 
You can find it here!


Don't you just love this stamp? The little flowers just 
remind me so much of spring....
I tried to make them a little 3D by popping them up.
I added some texture to the bear by colouring it like I normally
would and then I did some crazy dotting with the blender pen, letting it dry and
doing more layers just over and over until I was happy with it.
I also added some Diamond Stickles to the flowers to add some shine!


Copic Markers

Bear: E40, E41, E42, E43, E44, RV10, RV11, O
Flowers: RV10, RV11, V25, V91, BG10, BG11, BG13
G21, G24, Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17
Bee: Y11, Y13, 110, B0000


I hope you enjoyed this card. I really enjoyed making it!

Please don't forget that if you use a Paper Shelter design,
you could win a $30.00 voucher {pictured below} to the store.
If you choose to use another, you will have
a chance to win 3 digis of your choice.

Either way I wish you the best of luck.

Don't forget to pop by the store and
see all of the lovely designs.

CHALLENGE RULES

1. You don't need to use a Digi from The Paper Shelter to enter,
but those using a Paper Shelter Digi will be eligible to win a $30
Gift Certificate {pictured below}. Any winner not using a Paper Shelter image will
win 3 Digis of their choice.
2. No back-linking to previous posts
3. You may combine your challenge with any other challenges but you MUST provide 
a link back to our challenge blog in your post.
4. Prize must be claimed by the Saturday after the winner is announced or 
it will be forfeited.
5. Maximum 3 entries (one of them must contain a Paper Shelter image)

**Anyone not following the rules will have the entries deleted**


Sunday, April 13, 2014

Guest Designer - PND - Dress Up Ellie

Greetings Everyone!
I was thrilled when Christine from The Paper Nest Dolls asked if 
I would like to be a guest designer for the month of April.
As you may be aware,
Christine gave me my first opportunity to 
be on a design team and I spent almost a year doing it.

She asked me if I would like to colour
a really special image for you.
Oddly enough, I did the original one many moons ago. She has 
been working on the new and improved versions of the stamps 
she originally drew. The card I am going to
be showing you today is using Dress Up Ellie.
You can find her here!

I chose an unusual colour combo, not something I have really
done before, but I had all these paper packs that
had this specific combo. So I thought why not?


What do you think? I actually like these 2 colours together.
She is so sweet, I loved this image back then and
I still think she is amazing!


Copic Markers

Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20
Hair: E30, E31
Dress/Hat: BG10, BG11, BG13
Accessories: YR12, YR14, YR18



I hope you enjoyed this card I made.
Don't forget to stop by The Paper Nest Dolls.
She offers rubber stamps as well as some digital stamps.
Super cute!

I would love to hear your comments so please leave them below.

Stuff I could not find links for were
Authentique "Gathering"
Making Memories "Just Chilling"
Orange Ribbon
Little Yellow Bicycle "Birthday" sentiments