CTMH *squeal*

Ok, so my exciting news is this...  I have signed up to be a CTMH (that's Close to My Heart) consultant!  CTMH have a fantastic range of papers, stamps and accessories to create with.  One of the things I love are the kits that they put together (Workshop on the Go), with all co-ordinated products and even layout designs.  I have no photo's yet, but I will put some up tomorrow.

CKCB August 2014

We had a few options to choose from this month as we are counterfeiting Studio Calico's Penny Arcade.  I liked the look of the Card Kit, but I didn't really have any papers to use for this kit.

This is the card kit:

http://www.studiocalico.com/kits/penny-arcade-card-kit

Starting with the Cardstock:

Craftables White
Craftables Baby Pink
Craftables Cameo Cream
Rosies Studio Kraft
Rosies Studio Dark Grey






Then my embellishments:

Coral Pink Polka Dot Washi Tape
American Craft Glitter Tape
American Craft Chevron Black and White
American Craft Black and White Bakers Twine
CTMH Gold Shimmer Trim






and the little bits:

Red Die Cut Doily (Coutoure Creations Die)
Various Buttons
Punched Stars Gold Cardstock
Die Cut Cloud Stencil
Kindy Glitz/Stickles Variety




and all my counterfeited Papers (I did a 6 x 6 pad)

I used Gold Cardstock and then stamped CTMH Oodles of Doodles circle in Versamark then heat embossed White ZING powder

I used White Craftables Cardstock Cut to size, then black pen dots, coloured roughly with Spectrum Noir CR3. CR5 and CR7

I used Dafodil Yellow Craftables Cardstock cut to size, then 2cm strips of Trophee Chamois stuck down in 2cm intervals

I used Rosies Studio pale blue cardstock cut to size, then Versamagic White Cloud Chalk ink rubbed in cloudlike shapes.  Then using black pen drew eyes and mouth.  Then with my little pinky, I stamped Momento Rose Bud ink to make the cheeks.

I used Kraft Craftables Cardstock cut to size, then used a Spellbinder scallop border die to cut Trophee white linen cardstock.

I used Craftables Riverstone Cardstock cut to size, then stamped feathers in Black Versafine ink onto White Craftables Cardstock and fussy cut them to stick randomly on the cardstock.  The thinner feather is from Amy Tangerine and the other is from a magazine







I went through my stamps to choose some for the kit, but couldn't decide, so will just use what ones I need/want to use through the month!

Julies Birthday 2014

It's always funny trying to come up with a different card for someone, especially when they make cards too! I had heaps of fun colouring this Lili of the Valley stamp, and layered up papers.  The tricky part is on the inside....

Richard Birthday Card 2014

I was really happy to have a go with a cityscape die, and used it to make a card for Richards birthday.  I inked the clouds onto the background, and then added 4 cityscapes in white, light grey, dark grey and black.  I loved how it looked, but it needed a little something extra, so Jack asked me to put in a plane...  This is what I came up with.

Jessica's 8th birthday Card

I wanted to something special for Jessica, she is an amazing girl who is very creative and loves making cards.  So when Christy at TiddlyInks sent an email to let everyone know that she was having a sale on her acrylic stamps, I ordered the "Wrynn - Hanging Around" that I wanted and a few fairies and dragons.  I had to use the "Fairy Happy Day" stamp for Jessica because it is so cute, and I know she appreciates the fact I have made it just for her.

I used Momento to stamp up the fairy, and the impression was crisp and clear right from the first stamp.  I added extra colour into the daisies rather than leaving them white, and found the design of the fairy fabulous to colour!  She just came to life very easily.  I decided to make it a pink card because I wanted to use the pretty pink flowers, and colour matched my paper and cardstock accordingly.  Jessica is a Kindy Glitz kind of girl, so I used it on the daisies and her magical wings!

I had so much fun making this card, and cant wait to try out the other stamps that I ordered!  If you like the image, you can purchase directly from the artist at:  http://www.tiddlyinks.com/ but remember that at the moment it is only digital stamps available until September.

I also used some of the paper to make a gift bag to co-ordinate with the card!

Happy Birthday Jess, I hope that you like your card, as much as I did making it!

CKCB - July Kit 2014

What a great kit to start back with!  I just loved the colours, and had fun rummaging through my stash!

The original kit is by Noel Mignon:  Balboa Kit.  It has loads of papers and embellishments, with bright colours and chalkboard accents:



Here is my counterfeit:

Cardstock:

I have added black so that I can make some chalkboard embellishments. I have no idea which company produced the cardstock, but I am inclined to say that they are Rosies Studio.  I dont really like yellow, so I have excluded this from my version of the kit!

Papers:

Going from left to right:

Kaisercraft Childs Play "jump rope" (B side)
Bella At Last "Wild thing" (B side)
Kaisercraft Pina Colada Collection "Sugar Syrup"  (B Side)
Sugar and Spice Gelato "Hot Pink Stripe"
Kaisercraft Airy Fairy Collection "Fantasy" (B Side)
Kaisercraft Pina Colasa Collection "Palm Beach" (B Side)
Dear Lizzy 5th & Frolic Collection "2nd & Oak"
MME Bright Dots Paper Pad
MME Bright Dots Paper Pad
Dear Lizzy 5th & Frolic Collection"Cartwheel Court"  (B Side)
MME Bright Dots Paper Pad

Embellishments:

American Crafts Thickers - Daiquiri

Dear Lizzy Rubons

Liquid Pearls (baby Blue) and
KindyGlitz (Crystalina)

Rosies Studio Pearls

WeR, Rosies Studio and KMart Washi

Papervine Blue/White Twine
Celebrate Cerise satin organza ribbon
American Crafts Pink/White Twine
American Crafts Aqua/White Satin Ribbon

Kaisercraft Epoxy Brads

Speach Bubble, Polaroid and Banner
Frame Stamps (Various)

Basic Grey Mint Julep
Die Cut & Transperencies

Basic Grey Mint Julep
Chipboard Stickers

Heidi Swapp Mini Stencils
"Patterns"

This is my kit at the moment.  Of course, I will be counterfeiting some of the other papers and embellishments, and will add them in when I have made them!

The lovely ladies over at the Counterfeit Kit Challenge are ALWAYS looking for new talent, so please have a look at:  Counterfeit Kit Challenge and join in.

Now to get that first challenge done! xxx

I admit it....

I have been a bit slack lately!  I didn't realise how long it had been since I have posted a blog...  Life has a way of getting away sometimes, and I would love to say that I have still been crafting and just not posting - but the reality is that I haven't really been doing much on the creative side of things.  In April, I started working again.  It's only part time, but losing those few hours really impacted on my creativity!  I refuse to use this as an excuse though, so I am jumping back in - BOOTS and all!  xxx