Feminine Charms

Hi Everyone, Well, it's really been a long leave of absence for me from my blog, but I'm happy to be back. I've been kept busy taking care of things with Alyssa, but am hoping to post regularly again. I've still been creating projects for Scrappy-Go-Lucky, so head over there if you've missed anything.

 

I had a spare hook on my bedroom wall, and used the gorgeous Feminine Charms stamp set by Flourishes to create this canvas.

 

The frame is Cheery Lynn die Enchanted Forest (cut in half diagonally) ...

A double layer of crocheted edging makes a soft frame. The dark layer was not quite the right colour, so I used my Copics to change it.

 

The new Mirrored Sheets by Tim Holtz - it's like a real mirror as you can see from my camera's reflection.

How cool are these flowers ...

 

Paper flowers dipped in UTEE using the Ranger Melting Pot come out looking like porcelain flowers.

I hope you've all enjoyed my first project back.
I'm entering it in the following challenges:
CopicOz Think Pink Challenge - create a pink project using Copics
AH Designs Colour Challenge with a Twist - create using colour combo incorporating burlap
The Shabby Tea Room Vintage Charm Challenge - create using colour combo, flower and a charm

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Enjoy your weekend, Tereesa :-)

Starlight Fairy

Hi, A couple of weeks ago, for some reason, I decided that I should make a yellow card - certainly not a colour I usually use. So, using this gorgeous Whoopsi Daisy digi stamp, this is what I came up with for the CopicOz Challenge - a little Magic.

I've added stickles to her wings, and used a Spica gold glitter pen to highlight her hair and the edge of the star. The following Copics were used to colour the image.

Skin: E50, E51

Hair: E33, E35, E37

Dress: Y06, Y08

Wings and Star: Y0000, Y00

I used Y00 to colour the white ribbon used in this flower (instructions on how to make these gorgeous ribbon flowers can be found here).

Of course, I just had to use my glow-in-the-dark glitter again... it's so much fun.

Mandy from Scrappy-Go-Lucky is now putting together "Mail-out Copic Kits" for those wanting to get started with Copics, but not sure where to start. The first kit is available here and includes everything you need to get started.


I've also entered this card in the Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - Glitz & Glitter.
Wish me luck.
 
Till next time,
Luv, Tereesa.

Cherish Every Day

Hi, After holding a stamping class today, I realised I haven't actually done a lot of stamping lately. When Tracey put me onto a new card challenge blog at Scrapbook City, I decided to put this together.

These gorgeous flowers are from the Lite cartridge "Bloom". They're cut at .5" / .6" / 1" / 1.5".

The stamp set and papers are all from Stampin' Up. Isn't this little girl a cutie?

Don't forget to have a look at the new fortnightly "Whip It Up Wednesday" challenge at Scrappy-Go-Lucky. The current challenge finishes in 6 days, and on offer is 6 Ciao Copic Markers of your choice, plus a sheet of Ching-Chou Kuik's Fantasy Art Collection.

Till next time.

Luv, Tereesa.

Friendship Fairy

Hi, Last week a friend of mine was feeling a little overwhelmed by everything going on in her life. I decided to make her this card to let her how much I appreciate her, and that the strength of a friendship can overcome many things.

This lovely fairy design is from Whoopsi Daisy, and I have coloured her with my Copics. I found the gorgeous flower stems in a discount store a few months ago and have been looking for the perfect project to put them with.

I've had so much fun recently entering challenges that I've decided to enter her into the following:
     Whoopsi Daisy - paper piecing
     Cuttlebug Spot - Pink (love / hope / strength / faith)
     Stamp Scrap & Doodle - open challenge
     Cuttlebug Challenge - breast cancer awareness
     Magical Monday - back to nature (I've chosen Spring flowers)

And remember - it's always important to let those close to you know how you feel about them.

Till next time,
Luv, Tereesa.

Dandelion Dreams

Hi, I'm slowly getting my coloured fairies all made into cards. I didn't realise how much colouring I had actually done, but I really love working with these gorgeous fairies. This is one of my favourites with the whispy dandelions and soft tones. I've only added a few embellishments so the image stands out. The sentiment is from Stampin' Up.

Of course I've added some glitter to her wings, and used a Spica pen to add just a touch of sparkle to the dandelions and cat's fur.

I've entered this card into the Sweet Pea Stampers "Charmed I'm Sure" Challenge; as well as the challenge at Crafty Sentiments Blogspot - we need to use a border punch.

Till next time,
 Luv, Tereesa

Autumn Under the Sea

Hi, I have made it my goal to use every colour in my Copics pen collection. I found a fun challenge site called the iCopic Lover Challenge which puts different colour combos together. This weeks colours are orange, brown and yellow. Although these are colours I'm definitely not used to working with, I'm quite happy with how this turned out.

Here is a close-up of the mermaid. Although it doesn't show in the photo, I've added glossy accents to her tail to make it look wet.

I've also entered this card in the Magical Monday Challenge - another fun site. Their challenge this week is magical underwater. As well as the Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Autumn Colours.

Till next time,
Luv, Tereesa.

Bride with Buttons & Bows

Hi, The Cuttlebug Challenge for this week is to design a card using an image, a bow and at least 2 buttons. Whoopsi Daisy is sponsoring this challenge with their digital images, and as I love colouring, I thought I'd check them out. I couldn't resist this one - isn't she just gorgeous.

I've used the copics to colour her, and chose a pale pink for her dress rather than the traditional white. I couldn't find the right ribbon in my stash, so I layered a thin satin ribbon over a wider organza.

The "Roses" Cuttlebug folder is used for the background, and the edge is punched with the SU Scallop Trim punches. The flowers are inked around the edges, glitter added (of course), and layered. The buttons are then set in the centre.

I've also entered this card in the Whoopsie Daisy September challenge......create a card with all things flowery.

Hope you like it.

Till next time,

Luv, Tereesa.

Card - Amethyst Mist

Hi, As I haven't been able to do much over the last couple of weeks, I've been spending a lot of time colouring. I mainly used the Copics, but then decided to do some images using Watercolour Crayons. The crayons are used on this card, and as I love all the Sweet Pea stamps, I thought I'd enter it into the "In A Sweet Pea Dream" challenge.

Here is a close-up of the colouring. It is very similar to the Copics, although much softer.

To show you the difference, I've coloured the same image twice - the left with the Watercolour Crayons, the right with the Copics. I've tried to match the colours to give a similar effect.

This is a Stampin' Up image - again the Watercolouring is on the left, and the Copics on the right.

I hope this gives you another technique to try when colouring your images. I'll have some more to show you over the next few days.

Till next time,
Luv, Tereesa.