Crafting Musketeers Challenge Blog....My Design Team Card

Hello lovelies!

 

Well it is that time of the month where we have another fabulous challenge over at the

 

CRAFTING MUSKETEERS 

 

It is one of my favourite themes this month...

 

'Vintage'

 

As I am the sponsor too for this months challenge I just wanted to tell you a little about

 

'Pink Delight Craft'.

 

 I created my blog to share my love of crafting with everyone. I have always been creative my job as a hairstylist is creative. I have been crafting for around 8 years or so and absolutely love card making.

 How did I choose my blog name? Pink is my favourite colour and it is a Delight to Craft! I am delighted to be a part of the Crafting Musketeers Design Team and to also be the sponsor for this month's 'Vintage' Challenge.

 

Here is the prize for this month's 'Vintage' Challenge...

 

 

Make sure you enter your gorgeous creations to be in with a chance of winning these beautiful goodies!

 

Here is my 'Vintage' Card...

 

 

I love lace and anything vintage, so I think this card fits perfectly with the theme. The butterfly, leaves and ornate corners that I have used are all from

 

DAWN TILL DUSK CRAFT SUPPLIES

 

Hop over and take a look at the selection of metal embellishments!

 

Myself and the rest of the design team look forward to seeing your creations for this theme so hop over to the

 

CRAFTING MUSKETEERS CHALLENGE BLOG

 

Good luck!

 

Have fun and happy crafting,

lots of love

Nicola

XXX

 

 

 

 



Joanna Sheen Challenge....My Design Team Card...

Hello lovelies!

 

We have another fantastic challenge over at the

 

JOANNA SHEEN CHALLENGE BLOG 

 

I love the theme for this particular challenge as it is using my favourite colour!

 

The theme this time is...

 

'Pretty In Pink'.

 

For my card I have used the

 

Shirley Barber CD 

 

which comes with a Project Book.

 

You can buy this over at the

 

JOANNA SHEEN WEBSITE

 

Here is my 'Pretty In Pink' card...

 

 

I love these flowers they are beautiful. I added extra sparkle with some Stickles Glitter Glue in Diamond.

 

We would love to see your gorgeous creations for this theme, so hop over to the

 

JOANNA SHEEN CHALLENGE BLOG

 

to see the rest of the design team inspiration.

 

Have fun and happy crafting,

lots of love

Nicola

XXX

 



VISIBLE IMAGE - AUGUST CHALLENGE...MY DT POST...

Hello lovelies!

Welcome to the

VISIBLE IMAGE AUGUST CHALLENGE

We have a great theme again this month...

'ANYTHING GOES WITH A VISIBLE IMAGE STAMP '

PLEASE NOTE FOR THE CHALLENGE YOU MUST USE A VISIBLE IMAGE STAMP!

I have made my card using the gorgeous

CLARA

 

 

Other materials used to make my card...

 

~ Letraset Flexmarkers in shades: Skin: Antique White ~ Dusky Pink ~ Pale Pink ~ Pastel Pink

Hair: Linen ~ Sandstone ~ Nutmeg ~ Cappuccino

Eyes: Cloud Blue ~ Sea Mist

Rest of Clara: Shocking Pink ~ Sorbet ~ Wild Orchid ~ Pink Pearl ~ Pale Blossom ~ Blue Grey 2 ~ Blue Grey 4

~ Memento Ink Tuxedo Black

~ Tim Holtz Distress Ink Dusty Concord

~ White 8"x8" scalloped card blank

~ Spellbinders Nestabilities Fleur De Lis Rectangles

~ Joy Vintage Border Die

~ Creata Paper Pad

~ Organza Ribbon

~ Sizzix Medallions Die

~ 2 purple gem brads

~ 2 word grommets

~ Purple self adhesive pearls

~ Collal glue

~ Silicon Glue

~ Double sided tape

~ foam pads

 

To make the card...

 

~ Create the easel by scoring half way across the front panel of the card blank.

~ Stamp Clara with the Tuxedo black ink and colour.

~ Use the Fleur De Lis Rectangle to die cut Clara.

~ Matt onto pink spotty paper.

~ Ink the edges of pink spotty paper and matt using Collal glue onto the easel and the base of the card.

~ Trim purple paper to fit across the spotty panel on the easel, ink edges with Dusty Concord. Wrap a length of organza ribbon across the front, securing the ends with the double sided tape. Attach this to the spotty paper with the tape. Add a bow with the silicon glue.

~ Die cut the vintage border die using purple paper and glue to the card as shown.

~ Use foam pads to attach the Clara panel to the easel front.

~ Trim purple paper matt onto the pink spotty paper on the base, ink the edges first, then attach.

~ Die cut the medallions, add a brad through each grommet, secure into the medallion centres and attach to the card as shown.

~ To finish add the purple pearls as shown.

 

I love using CLARA she looks gorgeous in many colour ways!

 

 

We would love to see your entries for the VISIBLE IMAGE AUGUST CHALLENGE you could be in with a chance of winning £10 to spend on some gorgeous VISIBLE IMAGE STAMPS  I love using them the quality is brilliant and you get clean, crisp results every time!



 

Don't forget VISIBLE IMAGE  also have a group on Facebook which you can join by clicking HERE  It's a fun group with lots of inspiration to see using the stamps, and you will also see creations from myself and the rest of the design team.

 

 

I will look forward to seeing your challenge entries...good luck you never know you might end up being the winner!

I am entering my card into the following challenges...

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge 194 - Pastel Colours 
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes 
Paper Crafting Journey - Punches and/or Die Cuts Challenge 
Sarah Hurley Challenge 83 - Texture & Dimension
Addicted To Stamps & More Challenge 56 - Anything Goes
Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes
Divas By Design - Favourite Colour Combo - Pink & Purple My Two Favourite's
 

 

Thank you for stopping by,

till next time...

 

Happy Stamping,

Lots of love

Nicola XXX

Crafting Musketeers Challenge - My DT Card & DT CALL...

Hello lovelies!

Well August has certainly arrived quickly, which means it's time for another challenge over at the

CRAFTING MUSKETEERS

Before I share the challenge theme for this month...have you checked to see if your the winner or Top 3 from the last challenge? If not hop over here to see...WINNER AND TOP THREE 
Congratulations to you all, gorgeous projects!

Exciting news too...we have a Design Team Call...to apply you must enter the August challenge and make sure you add 'DT' to your name and tell us a little about yourself on your blog post. For the full details hop over to the

CRAFTING MUSKETEERS DESIGN TEAM CALL 

We are a very friendly team who enjoy working together. If you want to be part of this friendly design team make sure you apply! You never know it could be you...Good Luck everyone!

Now, onto this month's challenge...

THE CRAFTING MUSKETEERS - CHALLENGE 4

which is sponsored by

DELICIOUS DOODLES

and you could be in with a chance of winning 4 digis.

The theme this month is to follow this  'Sketch'
 

 

 

For my card I have used the gorgeous digi from Delicious Doodles

 

KISSING BUTTERFLIES

 

 

 

I have coloured the digi with Letraset Promarkers in shades...

Skin: Almond ~ Putty ~ Sunkissed Pink ~ Coral

~ Hair: Sandstone ~ Caramel ~ Cocoa ~ Raw Sienna

~ Clothes and Butterflies: Dusky Rose ~ Antique Pink ~ Rose Pink ~ Pink Carnation ~ Cocktail Pink

Outline: Apricot

 

The papers are from Creata, the butterflies are die-cut using my Big Shot machine.

 

I love this image, butterflies are a favourite of mine so this was just perfect!

 

We look forward to seeing your entries for this month's challenge, and don't forget to add 'DT' to your entry if you want to apply for the Design Team.

 

I am entering this card into the following challenges...

 

Delicious Doodles challenge 47 - Anything Goes

Fashionista Challenge 18 - Wings

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

That Craft Place - It's A Girl Thing 

A Little Bit Crafty - Summer Sun

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

 

Thanks for stopping by today, I always appreciate your lovely visits!

 

Have fun and happy crafting,

lots of love

Nicola

XXX



VISIBLE IMAGE - MY FRIDAY DESIGN TEAM POST

Hello lovelies,

 

 another Friday is here again and into August too!

 

So that means it is time for me to share a creation with you all using the fantastic stamps from

 

VISIBLE IMAGE 

 

The creation I am sharing with you today is one of my samples that I made for

 

CREATE & CRAFT TV 

 

and I have used the

 

EDWARD IS IMMORTAL SET   

   

 

 

Other materials needed to make this card...

 

~ Letraset Promarkers in shades: Skin- Almond ~ Putty ~ Sunkissed Pink ~ Coral

Eyes: Olive Green ~ Umber

Hair: Cool Grey 3 ~ Cool Grey 4 ~ Cool Grey 5

Clothes: Pear Green ~ Moss ~ Olive Green ~ Marsh Green ~ Lime Green ~ Meadow Green

Outline: Warm Grey 2

~ White bleed proof card

~ Memento Ink Tuxedo Black

~ Tim Holtz Distress Embossing Ink

~ Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Walnut Stain ~ Peeled Paint ~ Antique Linen

~ Blending Tools

~ Water Spritzer

~ 8"x8" white square card blank

~ WOW Embossing Glitter Black Russian

~ 2 Black Sparkle Brads

~ Gold Pigment Powder

~ Double sided tape

~ Silicon Glue

~ Heat Gun

~ Metal embellishment

 

How to make...

 

~ Stamp Edward onto the white bleed proof card, colour with your chosen medium. Fussy cut out.

~ Use your blending tool and the Peeled Paint ink to create an inked border on the card blank.

~ Trim a square of white card just slightly smaller than the card blank so you have a narrow border. Use the Walnut Stain ink and blending tool to create a border on this card as before. Matt onto the card blank with double sided tape.

~ Trim another square of white card slightly smaller than the previous one. Use the Peeled Paint and Antique Linen inks and your blending tool to create a background. Add some gold pigment powder to water and  spritz lightly use your heat gun to dry.

~ Stamp the branches from the set onto the spritzed background using your embossing ink. Sprinkle with the embossing powder and heat until melted.

~ Stamp the bats randomly with black ink as shown. Stamp one bat onto white card, fussy cut and use silicon glue to add to the background. Attach this panel to the card blank using double sided tape.

~ Create a background panel as before with the inks and spritzing with the pigment powder and water. Dry with your heat gun and stamp the 'immortal is forever'. Add a black sparkle brad at each side. Use silicon glue to attach as shown.

~ To finish use silicon glue to add Edward and the metal embellishment.

 

I love this set, it can be used for so many different projects!

 

VISIBLE IMAGE  

stamps are excellent quality and you get lovely, crisp even results every time!

 

Hop over to the VISIBLE IMAGE WEBSITE  to see all the other fantastic stamps available to buy.

 

 

 



 

Don't forget VISIBLE IMAGE  also have a group on Facebook which you can join by clicking HERE  It's a fun group with lots of inspiration to see using the stamps, and you will also see creations from myself and the rest of the design team.

 

 The VISIBLE IMAGE AUGUST CHALLENGE  will start on the 4th August. You could be in with a chance of winning £10 to spend on some gorgeous VISIBLE IMAGE STAMPS  I love using them.

 

PLEASE NOTE FOR THE CHALLENGE YOU MUST USE AN ACTUAL STAMP! NO DIGIS ALLOWED! 

 

I am entering this project into the following challenges...

 

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge - 182 Anything with Inks or Paints

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

 

Thank you for stopping by today and I look forward to your next visit!

 

Happy Stamping,

lots of love

Nicola XXX

Joanna Sheen Challenge Blog...My DT Post...

Hello lovelies...well I am so happy to announce that I am now on the design team for the fabulous

JOANNA SHEEN CHALLENGE BLOG

I was really happy to accept the offer as  I am a fan of Joanna Sheen and enjoy using the House Mouse designs and much more.

The theme for this challenge is...

BOYS WILL BE BOYS 

So we would love to see your male creation's.

For my project I have used a digi stamp from the

HOUSE-MOUSE TRIPLE CD COLLECTION 

I love the image I have used as it's fun and perfect for a man, I also had some mini playing cards in my crafty stash so I knew these would be perfect to go with this image...
 

 

I have coloured the image using Letraset Promarkers in shades...

 

Putty ~ Almond ~ Pale Pink ~ Ice Grey 1 ~ Warm Grey 2 ~ Warm Grey 3 ~ Pastel Beige ~ Vanilla ~ Blush ~ Satin ~ Saffron ~ Ivory ~ Tan ~ Oatmeal ~ Sandstone ~ Caramel ~ Burnt Sienna ~ Umber ~ Honeycomb ~ Ginger ~ Apricot ~ Terracotta ~ Poppy ~ Olive Green ~ Marsh Green

 

I have used an 8" by 8" card blank and decorative papers that I have matted and layered. I thought raffia fitted the image perfectly.

 

This is just perfect for any man, it shows a fun get together.

 

To buy the Joanna Sheen House-Mouse Triple CD just click

HERE

 

You will love it, so many different images to choose from, lots of gorgeous colours too.

 

Also on Facebook you can join the I {heart} Joanna Sheen Group  which is a very friendly group for all fans of Joanna Sheen. Lot's of inspiration.

 

I have absolutely loved  colouring this image for this months challenge, so don't forget to hop over to the

 

JOANNA SHEEN CHALLENGE BLOG 

 

to see all of the design team inspiration and to add your creations too. It would be really lovely if you used a Joanna Sheen image...I know you will love them.

 

I am entering this card into the following challenges...

 

Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes

Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge - Birthdays

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Bearly Mine Challenge 96 - Anything Goes

Digi Galore Challenge - One For The Boys

Crafty Boots Challenge - Animals

Creative Creations Challenge 15 - Anything Goes

 

Thanks for stopping by today,

Have fun and happy crafting.

Lots of love and kisses

Nicola

XXX

 

 



VISIBLE IMAGE - MY FRIDAY DESIGN TEAM POST ...

Hello lovelies,

 

wow another Friday is here again!

 

So, you all know what that means...it is time for me to share another creation with you all using the fantastic stamps from

 

VISIBLE IMAGE 

 

My creation I am sharing with you today is one of my samples that I made for

 

CREATE & CRAFT TV 

 

and I have used the

 

CHANDELIER SET 

 

 

Other materials needed...

~ Tim Holtz Distress Inks Spiced Marmalade - Shabby Shutters - Scattered Straw

~ 8"x8" square white card blank

~ White A4 card

~ 4 gem brads

~ 4 pearl brads

~ Ink blending tool

~ Double sided tape

~ Orange Organza Ribbon

 

How to make...

 

~ Use the inks to stamp the chandeliers in a repeat pattern onto the A4 card. Stamp the text stamp as shown.  Trim to fit the card blank so it leaves a narrow border. Use the loop on the text stamp to stamp a border as shown.

~ Add the brads to each Chandelier hanger. Ink the edges and used double sided tape to attach it to the card blank.

~ Ink the edges of the card blank and wrap organza ribbon as shown and finish with a bow.

 

I love this stamp set, it could be used for any occasion.

 

VISIBLE IMAGE  

stamps are excellent quality and you get lovely, crisp even results every time!

 

Hop over to the VISIBLE IMAGE WEBSITE  to see all the other fantastic stamps available to buy.

 

 



 

Don't forget VISIBLE IMAGE  also have a group on Facebook which you can join by clicking HERE  It's a fun group with lots of inspiration to see using the stamps, and you will also see creations from myself and the rest of the design team.

 

Also we would love to see your entries for the VISIBLE IMAGE JULY CHALLENGE you could be in with a chance of winning £10 to spend on some gorgeous VISIBLE IMAGE STAMPS  I love using them.

 

PLEASE NOTE FOR THE CHALLENGE YOU MUST USE AN ACTUAL STAMP! NO DIGIS ALLOWED!

 

I am entering this card into the following challenges...

 

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes 

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

 

Thank you for stopping by today and I look forward to your next visit!

 

Happy Stamping,

lots of love

Nicola XXX