The Stamp Fairy Challenge....

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Hello everyone! This is my last card as Guest DT for The Stamp Fairy Challenge Blog, and their challenge this week is a sketch! Head to the blog to check it out!!!

I will have 3 posts for Mondays, so please be sure to scroll down to see them ALL!!!! THANKS so much!!!!


I have used MUFFINS SUMMERDAZE 5 - doesn't she look relaxed and comfy, ready to enjoy a day in the sun???





The paper I have used is Pretty in Pink (SU) and the DP is from my stash, and for the life of me, cannot find which pack it comes from - I think it is Paper Mania but not sure! She is coloured with Copics and the ribbon is from my stash.

I hope you will head to the blog and see the incredible samples the DT have created and check out The Stamp Fairy images! So many cute ones being released every week!!!!
Check back next week for another great challenge.

Thanks for stopping by!
Have a GREAT week!!
Chris

Karen's Doodles Challenge - Buttons & Bows

This week's challenge at Karen's Doodles is to use buttons & bows on your creations!

I have used DRAGON BIRTHDAY and coloured her with Copics. The CS is Lavender Lace (SU) and the DP, ribbon, flowers, and buttons are from my stash.

Head on over to the Challenge Blog and check out the rest of the DTs creations!!!

I hope you will join us this week!

The challenge is now open to everyone whether they use a KD image or not. However, only those using KD images will be entered to win the Top Card of the Week prize. So now there is NO excuse not to join us!!!!

You can win the following prizes:

1st Place - 3 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles and Card of the Week Blinkie, awarded to the best entry

2nd Place - 2 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles

3rd Place - 1 Digi stamp of your choice from Karen's Doodles


THEN, head to the Doodle Diva Gallery and enter your card there for a chance to be showcased in our gallery slideshows!

Have a great week!!
Chris

I'm home!!!

G'Day Mates!!!! I am home from my vacation to Australia!!! I'm not even sure I can begin to describe the things I've done and seen in the 3 short weeks! It was definitely NOT enough to see the whole country, but I got a GREAT taste of what Oz has to offer!!! Well worth the long trip!!!! Here are a few pics until I get more off my camera!!! ENJOY!!!

Me holding a Estuarine Crocodile (Saltwater croc) named Toby:

Me at the Penguin Parade on Phillips Island:

Me holding Fred:

Me rejoicing I made it to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge without dying of fear! LOL

Me snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef with Wally, a Maori Wasse fish:

That's all for now! Will post more soon! I need to go nap!!! Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Hugs,
Chris

Simon Says......Christmas in August

Hello everyone! Happy Wednesday!!!

This week our challenge for you is CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST!

If you head to the CHALLENGE BLOG, you can see the fabulous Design Teams creations!
Simon Says Stamp Superstore has everything you need for ALL your projects so go check them out!!

Here is my card for this weeks challenge:

The Cardstock is Riding Hood Red (SU) and the DP is from my stash....I'm not sure which pack but I THINK it is Basic Grey?!?!!? SORRY!!!! My image is REINDEER TILDA. You can get this all at Simon Says Superstore The Nestabilities and Copics that I used to colour it are also from Simon Says Stamp!

Simon Says Stamp has SO much to offer, it's incredible!!! Every day new items are arriving and it is so much fun to see all the new stuff coming through!! Go have a peek if you haven't already!!!

Remember, if you join us this week, you get a chance to win a $50 SPREE from SIMON SAYS STAMP SUPERSTORE!!!! Wooooooooo hoooooooooooo!!!! So, what are you waiting for?? Go check out the DT samples and come play with us!!!!!

I hope you will join us this week!! Good luck!!!
Chris

The Stamp Fairy Challenge... Colour Throwdown - PURPLE, PINK and TURQUOISE

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Hello everyone! This is for The Stamp Fairy Challenge Blog, and their challenge this week is a Colour Throwdown - use PURPLE, PINK and TURQUOISE in your creations!

I will have 3 posts for Mondays, so please be sure to scroll down to see them ALL!!!! THANKS so much!!!!


I have used LENNY BUBBLES - cute eh?? Go check them all out, Lenny is a sweetheart!!!

The paper I have used is Lavender Lace & Tempting Turquoise (SU) and the DP is from my stash......there are pinks in that paper, I promise!! LOL! He is coloured with Koh-i-noor pencils and Gamsol and the ribbon is from my stash. I added stickles to the bubbles to match the sparkly blue paper too! At first I didn't like this card, but the more I look at it, the more I like it!!! The sentiment is from a Simon Says Stamp exclusive set.

I hope you will head to the blog and see the incredible samples the DT have created and check out The Stamp Fairy images! So many cute ones being released every week!!!!
Check back next week for another great challenge.

Thanks for stopping by!
Have a GREAT week!!
Chris

Karen's Doodles challenge - RECYCLE

This week's challenge at Karen's Doodles is to RECYCLE! Use something on your card or project that has had a use before this! I have used a button that was on one of my favourite shirts. I finally had to get rid of it, because it was so thin and frayed!! LOL BUT I kept the buttons!!!!

I coloured her with Copics. The CS is Pretty in Pink (SU) and the DP (TAC), ribbon, flowers, and button are from my stash. I have added stickles to her flip flops, her dress & her hat!

Head on over to the Challenge Blog and check out the rest of the DTs creations!!!

I hope you will join us this week!

The challenge is now open to everyone whether they use a KD image or not. However, only those using KD images will be entered to win the Top Card of the Week prize. So now there is NO excuse not to join us!!!!

You can win the following prizes:

1st Place - 3 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles and Card of the Week Blinkie, awarded to the best entry

2nd Place - 2 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles

3rd Place - 1 Digi stamp of your choice from Karen's Doodles


THEN, head to the Doodle Diva Gallery and enter your card there for a chance to be showcased in our gallery slideshows!

Have a great week!!
Chris

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GERDA!!!!!

I just wanted to wish my friend & The Stamp Fairy owner & creator a VERY Happy Birthday!!! The team has put on a VERY fun Birthday Blog Hop in honour of GERDA, so head to the Challenge blog to check it out! There are prizes to be won and many GREAT cards to share!!! I hope you will join us!!!

I unfortunately cannot join in this time (much to my sadness) because I am in Australia playing around in the Outback!!!! BUT, I hope Gerda has a WONDERFUL day full of friends, fun, love and laughter!!!!

Hugs,
Chris

Simon Says.....Make a SHAPED card

Hello everyone! Happy Wednesday!!!

This week our challenge for you is to make a SHAPED card. The Design Team are showcasing SPELLBINDERS, so if you head to the CHALLENGE BLOG, you can see the fabulous Design Teams creations using the fabulous products from Spellbinders!!!

Simon Says Stamp Superstore has everything you need for ALL your projects so go check them out!!

Here is my card for this weeks challenge:

I have used BIG SCALLOPED CIRCLE NESTABILITIES for the base of my card. The Cardstock is Regal Rose (SU) and the DP is from my stash. My image is a House Mouse stamp called MUDPIE MUNCH. You can get ALL of the House Mouse, Happy Hoppers & Gruffies stamps at Simon Says Superstore. The Nestabilities and CHALKS that I used to colour it are also from Simon Says Stamp! The rhinestones are ALSO from Simon Says Stamp!

Simon Says Stamp has SO much to offer, it's incredible!!! Every day new items are arriving and it is so much fun to see all the new stuff coming through!! Go have a peek if you haven't already!!!

Remember, if you join us this week, you get a chance to win a $50 SPREE from SIMON SAYS STAMP SUPERSTORE!!!! Wooooooooo hoooooooooooo!!!! So, what are you waiting for?? Go check out the DT samples and come play with us!!!!!

I hope you will join us this week!! Good luck!!!
Chris

The Stamp Fairy Challenge....Christmas in July

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Hello everyone! This is for The Stamp Fairy Challenge Blog, and their challenge this week is CHRISTMAS IN JULY and make an EASEL card (OOPS, I didn't read properly & didn't make an easel card BUT thought I'd share this with you anyway! IF you want to see the REAL DEAL (people who actually FOLLOW the challenge), then head to the challenge blog to see the rest of the DTs work!

I will have 3 posts for Mondays, so please be sure to scroll down to see them ALL!!!! THANKS so much!!!!


I have used Donny Ice Skating - I think he is adorable, skating around like that! The entire collection is SWEET beyond imagination, so go check it out!!!!



The paper I have used is Soft Sky (SU) and the DP is from Basic Grey. He is coloured with Copics and the pearls are from my stash. The snowflakes and the icicles are made with my MS punches. The sentiment is from an SU set.

I hope you will head to the blog and see the incredible samples the DT have created and check out The Stamp Fairy images! So many cute ones being released every week!!!!
Check back next week for another great challenge.

Thanks for stopping by!
Have a GREAT week!!
Chris

Karen's Doodles Challenge....BINGO

This week's challenge at Karen's Doodles is to use the Bingo card and choose 3 things in a row. I'm still baffled as to why they call it a Bingo card, but everyone in Blogland does, so I will too! It seems more to me like a TIC TAC TOE board!!! LOL Anyway, here is my card for this challenge:

I used BUTTONS, RIBBON & FLOWERS.

I have used TISSUE PLEASE and I coloured her with Copics. The CS is Really Rust (SU) and the DP is Basic Grey and some DCWV from my stash. The ribbon is SU and the flowers and button are from my stash too! The sentiment is from a Gina K set.

Head on over to the Challenge Blog and check out the rest of the DTs creations!!!

I hope you will join us this week!

The challenge is now open to everyone whether they use a KD image or not. However, only those using KD images will be entered to win the Top Card of the Week prize. So now there is NO excuse not to join us!!!!

You can win the following prizes:

1st Place - 3 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles and Card of the Week Blinkie, awarded to the best entry

2nd Place - 2 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles

3rd Place - 1 Digi stamp of your choice from Karen's Doodles


THEN, head to the Doodle Diva Gallery and enter your card there for a chance to be showcased in our gallery slideshows!

Have a great week!!
Chris