Friday, March 31, 2017

4 Seasons Girls

Hi Everyone,

I am so happy to have joined 30 Day Colour Challenge.
It is something I have always wanted to do.
This is my final card for this challenge.


Ingredients:
Stamp:  4 Seasons Girls
Medium:  Copic Marker
Sentiment:  MIC
Die:  MFT
Background:  Distress Oxide Inks
Other:  Beads from Studio Katia


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Helga

Hi Everyone,

 the Digi Choosday Craft Challenge Design Team.
This challenge is weekly, so you will see these gorgeous images quite a lot on my blog.


The theme for this Challenge is:
Anything Goes however the DT has been asked to use the Design Sheets.


So pop on over to the blog and have a look around.
We would love to see what you create.


Ingredients
Designer Sheets:  Helga
Patterned Paper:  Kaisercraft
Die:  MFT
Other:  Glass Beads, Glossy Accents


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Floral Spray

Hi Everyone,

I had a lovely day today sharing my passion for colour.
Fingers crossed everyone enjoyed it as much as I did.

For today's inspiration I have used a new stamp from Paper Rose.


Ingredients
Stamp:  Floral Spray
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  Thanks Mum


Until next time
 Melissa
xxxxx

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Bunny and Butterfly

Hi Everyone,

I have loved this stamp every since it's release.
I was lucky to purchase it at the craft show and couldn't wait to colour it.
I have decided to use it for today's inspiration.


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  Hero Arts Stamp
Butterflies:  MIC
Other:  Glossy Accents & Glitter


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Amelia Contemplating

Hi Everyone,

It is time for a brand new challenge over on the Digi Choosday Crafty Challenge blog.

This week's challenge is .....
Not a card/Mother's Day

I decided to create a tag for this challenge.


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  Thanks Mum by Paper Rose
Paper:  Pebbles
Butterflies:  MIC
Flowers:  I am Roses
Ribbon:  Seam Binding


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Monday, March 20, 2017

Hip Hip Hooray

Hi Everyone,

For today's inspiration I have made a shaker card.  I really enjoyed creating this and will definitely be making more in the future.


Ingredient
Stamp:  Hip Hip Hooray
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  Cut on the Silhouette Cameo
Background:  MFT Stamp, Embossing and Distress Inks
Gems:  Queen & Co Diamonds


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Sunday, March 19, 2017

TeddyBo

Hi Everyone,

I am back with another TeddyBo Card for you.
This image is from the Bo March Subscription.



Ingredients
Image:  TeddyBo
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  Wood Veneer Words
Paper:  Doodlebug


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Saturday, March 18, 2017

Fish Trio

Hi Everyone,

Today I would like to wish my amazing Hubby a Very Happy 17th Anniversary.
We have been through so much but I would not have wanted life any other way.
Looking forward to the years ahead.


For today's inspiration I have used new stamps from Paper Rose.


Ingredients:
Background:  Brusho's


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Friday, March 17, 2017

TeddyBo

Hi Everyone,

Today was the first day all week where we haven't had rain.
Mind you, I love the rain but it was nice to have a break from it.

For today's inspiration I have used a new image from TeddyBo.


Ingredients
Image:  TeddyBo
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  MIC
Paper:  Kaisercraft
Beads:  Studio Katia


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Hippo Day

Hi Everyone,

For today's inspiration I have used a gorgeous stamp from Paper Rose.


Ingredients
Stamp:  Hippo Day
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  Alphabet Die
Background:  Brusho's


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Alien Invasion

Hi Everyone,

I have been playing with my new dies and stamps and must admit, I am having an awesome time.

The card for today's inspiration started on Saturday night with the need to us one of my new dies.  I wanted to put it on a background of Brusho's.


Ingredients
Stamp:  Alien Invasion
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  Stamp Set
Background:  Brusho's and Star Stack Die


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Helga Sitting Pretty

Hi Everyone,

It is time for a new challenge over on the Digi Choosday Craft Challenge Blog.

The theme for this week is....
Use lots of Greens
(we are celebrating St Patrick's Day)


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  MIC
Card:  Doodlebug
Other:  Swarovski Crystal


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Monday, March 13, 2017

Day 13 ..... The Chick and the Bunny, Wobble

Hi Everyone,

Today I am sharing another Stamping Bella stamp (link below).
I love how this stamp can be used for an Easter card, but also for other occasions.


Ingredients:
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  Inky Antics
Die:  MFT
Background:  Schminke Watercolours
Paper:  Doodlebug
Twine:  Stash


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Sunday, March 12, 2017

Day 12 ..... Sleepy Bunny, Wobble

Hi Everyone,

I had a wonderful crafty day yesterday.
It started with a Copic Class followed by a craft night with friends.
It was a great day.

For today's inspiration I am sharing a card using an adorable stamp from Stamping Bella (link below).


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  Inky Antics
Dies:  MFT
Background:  Distress Inks
Beads:  Studio Katia


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx


Saturday, March 11, 2017

Day 11 ..... Bunny with Carrot

Hi Everyone,

So today is Day 11 of The Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge.
I love that, so far, I have created and shared something each day.
I love the challenge and hope to continue until the end.

For today's card I have used an image from Gerda Steiner Designs (link below).


Ingredients:
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  MIC
Dies:  Create a smile and MFT
Splats:  MFT
Beads:  Studio Katia
Other:  Glossy Accents


Until next time
Melissa

Friday, March 10, 2017

Day 10 ..... Precious Moments

Hi Everyone,

Life is just too short.
Remember to tell your Family and Friends that you love them and hold them close.
A neighbour lost their son today and it has hit really hard just how precious life is.
I am thinking of them and my heart is breaking for them.

So for today's inspiration I have used a 'Precious Moments' image.


Ingredients
Image:  Precious Moments
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  Kaisercraft and wooden word (stash)
Beads:  Studio Katia
Other:  Glitter Pen (CTMH), Glossy Accents


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Hippo Bird Day

Hi Everyone,

For today's inspiration I thought I would a brand new stamp I bought at the craft show on the weekend.


Ingredients
Stamp:  Hippo Bird Day
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  Paper Rose
Dies:  Paper Rose
Sequins:  Pretty Pink Posh


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Day 8 ..... Be your own kind of Beautiful

Hi Everyone,

Today is Day 8 of 'The Daily Marker 30 Challenge'.
For today's card I have used a new image from Sassy Cheryl Stamps (link below).


Ingredients
Medium:  Copic Markers
Background:  Schminke Watercolours
Paper:  Doodlebug
Butterflies:  MIC
Enamel Dots:  Doodlebug


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Exciting News ......

Hi Everyone,

I am so excited to announce I have been asked to join the Digi Choosday Craft Challenge Design Team.
This challenge is weekly, so you will see these gorgeous images quite a lot on my blog.


Sooooo........here is my first challenge card.
The theme for this Challenge is:
Ribbon or Lace.


So pop on over to the blog and have a look around.
We would love to see what you create.



 Ingredients
Image:  Maddie give us a twirl
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  MIC
Paper:  Doodlebug
Ribbon:  Green Tara
Embellishments:  Stash


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Monday, March 6, 2017

Day 6 ..... Christmas Bear

Hi Everyone,

Today I am sharing an adorable Stamp from Paper Rose.
This is a new Australian Company which supplies Dies and Stamps.
This Stamp is called 'Christmas Bear', however I have created a non Christmas card with this cutie.


Ingredients
Stamp:  Christmas Bear
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  Cut on the Silhouette Cameo
Card:  Doodlebug
Glass Beads:  Studio Katia


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Sunday, March 5, 2017

Day 5 ..... TeddyBo 1

Hi Everyone,

Have you heard that TeddyBo Stamps is back!!!
Details can be found on the here.

For today's card I have used the adorable TeddyBo 1.


Ingredients
Image:  TeddyBo 1
Sentiment:  MIC
Card:  Francheville
Enamel Dots:  Doodlebug


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Saturday, March 4, 2017

Day 4 ..... Snuggle Bunnies

Hi Everyone,

Back again today with Day 4 of 'The Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge'.
I must admit I have loved creating something everyday.
'Me' time is always good.


Ingredients:
Stamps & Sentiment:  Snuggle Bunnies
Medium:  Copic Markers
Paper & Die:  MFT
Background:  Stencil and Embossing Paste
Ribbon:  Seam binding coloured with Copic Markers


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Friday, March 3, 2017

Day 3 ..... Precious Moments

Hi Everyone,

Today was the perfect weather to stay home and colour.
I absolutely love hearing the rain while I colour.

This is today's card for 'The Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge'.


Image:  Precious Moments
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  MFT (Stamp and Die)
Paper:  Doodlebug
Sequins:  Pretty Pink Posh


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Day 2 ....

Hi Everyone,


I have used a digital image for this card.



Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Alien Invasion

 Hi Everyone,

Well today is the start of 'The Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge'.
This challenge is colouring each day for the month of March.
I am going to see how I go.
I look forward to sharing my challenge with you each day (hopefully).


Ingredients
Stamps:  Alien Invasion
Background:  Copic Markers
Beads:  Studio Katia


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx

Balloon Bear

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used the adorable 'Balloon Bear' from Gerda Steiner Designs (link below).


Ingredients
Image:  Balloon Bear
Medium:  Copic Markers
Sentiment:  Mama Elephant & MIC
Other:  Glossy Accents, Glitter


Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx