Spring .. and Christmas is fast approaching!

Hello there :)  Are you enjoying Spring?  I got so excited yesterday as it was a gorgeous day and while I was weeding around our fruit trees I found some tiny little apricots starting to grow!  WOW!

I love spring .... but it always seems that as soon as spring is here that people start telling you how many weeks are left until Christmas ... arrggghhh!

So here is my card for you today ..... A Christmas card in spring colours ....

  I have coloured the super adorable Sunny Christmas Marci .. and you can find her in the Mad For Markers store .. here.

As you can see I have used lots of colours.  Here is the list :-
YG00, YG03, YG11, YG23
Y02
G07
E000, E00, E11, E13, E15, E37
YR20, YR23
Y38
R22, R24, R29, R81, R83, R85

I have used some lovely paper from the Kaisercraft Christmas Carnival Collection 6x6 Paper Pad and of course some spica pens.  I have embossed some Christmas baubles to tie it all in together.

Its great to see so many gorgeous entries in the Mad For Markers G and YG challenge ... you can check them out here.

Thanks for stopping by ... see you again soon.

xoxox Carly

Things With Wings at Crafting For All Seasons

Hoooooot Hoooooot

Welcome!  Over at Crafting For All Seasons our current challenge is Things With Wings.  We are being sponsored by Tiffany's Doodles who will be giving our winner $10 to spend in her store!

Well there are lots of things with wings .... so many choices!  So I went with my Grandmother's favourite .. an owl.

This was a super quick card to make as I used a lovely die from Cottage Cutz called Owl.  Super fun to make!

Be sure to check out the rest of the Design Teams project over on the Challenge Blog.  I look forward to seeing your creation ... with wings.

xoxoxox
Carly

Anything goes at Creative Craft Challenges

Sunshine .... not here ... butterflies ... haven't seen any .... bright summery colours ... nope .... sigh ...
so I made my own!

Our latest challenge over at Creative Craft Challenges is ... ANYTHING GOES.  We are being sponsored by Bugaboo and Crafty Ribbons.

For my little project I have used these gorgeous butterflies from Bugaboo called Chubby Butterfly No. 1 and Chubby Butterfly No. 2

 I used a lovely embossing folder on the front of the card to give some texture and some strips of patterned paper down the side to break up the white.  Then I used a die cut to put a hole in the middle!  and then used the same die to do the 'insert' for inside the card.  The sentiment is from Stampin Up.

 Now talk about cute!  While I was trying to take photos my 3 year old daughter thought she would help by holding the card shut for me .... awwwwww .... how cute are those little hands!!

This is the inside of the card ....

Thanks for stopping by.  Don't forget to check out the rest of the projects by the DT and then get your project in for the chance to win a prize!

xoxoxo Carly

Tickled Pink is sponsoring Cupcake Craft Challenges

This week Tickled Pink Stamps is proudly sponsoring Cupcake Craft Challenges where the theme is "Script and Gold".

For my project I have used the gorgeous image from the Around The World range ... Lil Spanish Lolita.

 I love colouring with red ... I find it is so effective!

I have only used a little bit of gold and then for my 'script' I have used an embossing folder.

Thanks for stopping by .... and don't forget to Dance and Sing like nobody is watching ... its the perfect pick me up :)

xoxoxo Carly

Birthday Candy!

Hello lovely followers .....

Don't forget my Birthday candy!!!  Scroll down a couple of posts .... :)

Enjoy your day ... I've been working night shifts so haven't been able to get any colouring done :(  Tonight!!!!  yippeeeeee yep I can colour tonight.

xoxoxo Carly

Mad For Markers Spring Growth

Great to see some gorgeous entries over at Mad For Markers using Gs and YGs .... ooohhhh it puts a smile on my face to see such gorgeous creations.

I have coloured this cute little digi image from Some Odd Girl ... you can find clear stamps over at the Mad For Markers Store.

I have coloured her using the following colours:-

YG21, YG23, YG25 & G07

R22, R24, R27, R59

E000, E00 & E02, R20 for skin

E33, E35 for hair

Big Hugs ..... and spring blossoms to you ...

xoxoxo Carly

My 1 Year Card Making/Blogging Birthday!

Happy Blog Birthday to me ...... Happy Blog Birthday to me ........

Ok ... well its a little late .. but hey any excuse for a celebration.  Hmmm what shall we do ... cake?  You bet! and perhaps a little give away?  Ok ... sounds good to me!

My very first Blog Post and project made with a Digi Stamp and Copic Markers was on 23rd June 2011.  You can see it here.  I entered into my very first challenge ... a Tickled Pink Christmas Challenge.

Of course I became totally hooked!  and now after more than a year I'm still colouring, creating and loving it!

I am still in love with Tickled Pink Stamps and have discovered so many more artists and stores out there that I adore!  This is an addictive craft!  but oh so good for the soul :)

The lovely Kellie over at Tickled Pink Stamps has been very generous in offering a little giveaway to help me celebrate!  Thank you so much Kellie!  The winner of my little 'competition' will receive 4 digis of their choice from the Tickled Pink Store.

All you have to do to to be in the draw for this wonderful prize is .....

* leave me a comment with a link to your first ever blog post 

and what you love most about papercraft

* you must be a follower of my blog to be eligible for the prize

Thank you for your support, lovely comments and inspiration over the past 12 months (and a bit).  I will draw a random winner on Tuesday 18th September.

xoxoxo Carly

Washi Tape comp at Deer & Fawn Designs

WIN 20 Rolls of Washi Tape...

WIN 20 Rolls of Washi Tape......

Here is what you have to do...
1. Like the post over on Facebook page
2. Add it to your blog with a link to the Facebook page

3. Get your friends to like Deer & Fawn Designs Facebook page and leave a comment here (Facebook page) to say you sent them
4. Become a follower of the Deer & Fawn Designs blog and leave a comment on the blog on the giveaway post to say who sent you
5. The more people that you send the more tickets you get into the draw to win
So get liking and getting your friends to like and comment
You have until the 1st October 2012 to enter

 

 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Deer-Fawn-Designs/396966483693695

Now don't forget to mention that I sent you .... as this is how I earn tickets into the draw.  I have still yet to try this tape and have not even purchased any yet ... so would LOVE to win this!

Wish me luck and good luck to you if you enter too!  I hope one of us wins it :)

xoxox Carly

Spring .... gorgeous colours!

So its Spring!  Apparently!  Not here in Victoria ... here it is COLD and WINDY! But it is lovely to see the blossoms on the trees and the gorgeous leaves peeping out from their bare branches.

I love that fresh little bit of green coming through.  What a marvellous thing to see.

In celebration of Spring Growth we have been using Copic Markers in G's and YG's this month over at Mad For Markers.  

I have coloured this gorgeous Digi image from Some Odd Girl in the colours I am currently seeing in my garden.  I decided she was the perfect image for spring.  You can find gorgeous images from Some Odd Girl in Clear Stamps and Stamp Sets .. here.

Now is the perfect time to head on over to the store ... because ... there is a sale on Copics!

The colours I have used are:-

YG21, YG23, YG25     for leaf, clothes and eyes

V12, V15      for skirt

E000, E00, E02 & R20      for skin

Y38 and YR23    for hair

Looking forward to seeing your Spring creation using G's and YG's ....  got to be in it to win it!

xoxoxxo Carly

Tickled Pink Stamps is Sponsoring Do You Stack Up

This week the Pink Ladies decided to have a little fun and create something - we don't get the chance as often as we like these days! The gals have done some truly gorgeous work and if you want to check out their projects in more detail head on over to their blogs.

We also wanted to let you know that the store is having some major technical issues at the moment and is currently closed - we hope to get it sorted out for you ASAP. 

For my card I have used Lil Futuristic Stefan from the Tickled Pink Store.

I have tried to create a Masculine card.  Please excuse the dark pictures ... we have not had sunshine here in days.  And unfortunately the whole household has been sick with that dreaded cold and cough thing thats getting around so I only created this at the last minute .... ooopppsss.

I coloured the image using copics and used some glitter glue on his space suit.  

Some torn paper ...... and done ..... I'm actually quite happy with the result ... especially since I've coughed constantly whilst making it :(

Thanks for stopping by.

Until next time :)

xoxoxox Carly

Crafting For All Seasons Challenge #35

Hello there :)  I'm so happy with the card I have to show you today.  I have created it for the current challenge over at Crafting For All Seasons    #35 School Days/For a Child ... and for a special little girl's 4th Birthday card. 

Our sponsors for this fortnights challenge are:-

Bugaboo stamps

Digi Doodle Shop 

and they are offering some lovely prizes!  I would love to see you win and I can't wait to see your project!

For my project I have used this delightful image from Digi Doodle Shop called Tu Tu Shy.  I fell in love with this image as soon as I saw it and new I wanted to colour it for this gorgeous girl who is turning 4 very soon.

This image was an absolute delight to colour!  and I'm thrilled with how she turned out.  I used the following Copic Markers W1, W3, W5, R83, R85, R20 and B000.

Thank you so much for stopping by ..... 

xoxoxo Carly

 

Whimsy Digi Release - Day 4

Hello and welcome to Day 4 of our September Digital Stamp Release Showcase! 

On Saturday (1st September) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new digital designs, From then until 4th September the Whimsy Digital DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on 5th August.

 To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Carly Wilson (you are here now)

Jackie Randolph

Shannah Bartle

Wendy Keenan

Charlene Brown

Kelly Mannix

Tammy Davison

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites. 

xoxoxoxo Carly

DT call over at Creative Craft Challenges!

Hello there :)  How has your day been?  We had a lovely sunny (but windy) day here and got lots done in the garden.

Talking about getting things done .... would you love to be on the Creative Craft Challenges Design Team??
Well if so head on over .... here .... and find out how you can apply!

Come on ... give it a go!

Can't wait to see you there!

xoxox Carly

Digi Release at Whimsy - Day 3

Hello and welcome to Day 3 of our September Digital Stamp Release Showcase! 

On Saturday (1st September) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new digital designs, From then until 4th September the Whimsy Digital DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on 5th August.

 To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Carly Wilson (that's me)

Doreen Obrien

Jackie Randolph

Joann Burton

Michelle Oatman

Nicole Gent

Sarah McLaughlin

Shannah Bartle

Wendy Keenan

Candy Geeter

Kelly Mannix

Rosica Ivanova

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the Whimsy blog tomorrow for more new release creations! 

xoxoxo Carly

Candy alert! over at Pinkpuds

Hello my lovely Blog friends ... just wanted to share this with you ......

Over at Pinkpuds there is this lovely candy ..... good luck!  But I hope I win LOL!

xoxoxo Carly

Whimsy Stamps September Digital Release Day 2

Hello and welcome to Day 2 of our September Digital Stamp Release Showcase! 

On Saturday (1st September) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new digital designs, From then until 4th September the Whimsy Digital DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on 5th August.

I have used both a new image and some digi paper available from the Whimsy store.

 To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Day 2
Charlene Brown

Candy Geeter

Tammy Davison 

Joann Burton 

Jackie Randolph 

Shannah Bartle 

Wendy Keenan 

Carly Wilson (that's me)

Rosica Ivanova 

Michelle Oatman

Kelly Mannix

Nicole Gent 

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the Whimsy blog tomorrow for more new release creations! 

xoxxxo Carly

Whimsy September Digital Stamp Release Day 1

Hello and welcome to Day 1 of our September Digital Stamp Release Showcase!

On Saturday (1^st September) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new Digital designs from 

Moon Cookie Gallery

 Stamp Art Designs by Kathryn

Dana's Digi's

Crissy's Digis

Lia Stampz

Michele R Designs

 From now until 4^th September the Whimsy Stamps Digital DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on 5^th September

I love this new image ... how relaxed and happy does he seem!!  

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the

 Whimsy blog tomorrow for more new release creations!

Sarah McLaughlin 

 Digital DesigneTammy Ortiz -Digital Designer

Joann Burton 

Jackie Randolph 

Shannah Bartle

Wendy Keenan

Doreen OBrien

Carly Wilson (that's me)

Michelle Oatman

Nicole Gent 

Thanks for stopping by .... see you here again tomorrow for another new image.

xoxox Carly

Cheeky Monkey

Hello ..... :)

Nothing like a cheerful card to help bring a smile to a face that has been a bit down lately.  And I'm hoping that this is just what this card will do.

I have used a cute little image from Bugaboo stamps called Mini Set Monkey Blocks.  I can think of so many uses for this fabulous image set!  I'm planning to use it for a Father's Day card too.

I think this image would be gorgeous for kids cards, adults cards, masculine, feminine ... ooohhh the possibilities!

Over at Crafting For All Seasons we are being sponsored by Bugaboo for our next challenge coming up early in September.... so be sure to head on over and check out the awesome projects from the DT.

xoxoxox Carly

Mad For Markers - Use Gs and YGs

September!!!!!  Oh my goodness where has the year gone!  Another month over and spring is in the air.

At Mad For Markers we are challenging you to show us projects using the G and YG colour groups from your Copic Markers.

 For my card I have used a digi image from Some Odd Girl called Guitar Kody.  You can find Some Odd Girl images in Clear Stamps and Stamp Sets over at the Mad For Markers Store .. here.

The colours I have used are:-
Hair - E33, 35, 37 & 29
Skin - E000, 00
Clothes - YG00, 03, 23, 25, 67
Shoes - E41, 43 (and greens)
On the guitar I have used spica pen just to make it pop a little more.  I also used Spica pen on the sentiment.

Can't wait to see your entries over at the Mad For Markers challenge blog.

xoxoxoxox Carly