Not So Sweet

Hi, A quick post tonight to show a layout recently shown on Scrappy-Go-Lucky. As soon as we saw the new cartridge, "Rock Princess", Tracey and I knew it was perfect to use with these photos. We were on our way to a "Pink 'n Punk" party.

We've used DoubleMates cardstock "Pretty in Pink" and "Heritage". The papers and bling are from Kaiser (as is Tracey's nose stud LOL). To match the green perfectly, the rhinestones are all coloured with Copic Markers. The sweet banner below (and all layers) are cut at 2 1/2".

We wanted to make use of as many of these wild sentiments as possible.

With the exception of "Bad to the Bone" which was cut at 1.5", and "Beautiful but Dangerous" which was cut at 1.7", all sentiments and layers are cut at 1". The pink cuts are all glittered generously with Pink Soda to really make them stand out.

We loved the way these words are "Sugar and Spice" at the same time.

We had a lot of fun creating this layout. Hope you like it.

Till next time,
Luv, Tereesa & Tracey.

Card - Road Trip

Hi, I hope everyone has had a great weekend. With Spring in the air (apart from all this rain), and because a few friends of mine have just embarked on a road trip, I thought I'd show you another card made for Scrappy-Go-Lucky using Summer Vacation. You should head over to their blog. There is a prize of AU$100 up for grabs to be spent in the SGL store. It's easy to enter, but you'll have to be quick - the comp. closes in 24 hours - 12 midnight Monday Perth time.

For this card I chose a modern Winnebago - then added a touch of sixties flower power. The van is cut at 2 3/4".

For the background, using the Cri-Kits gel pens, a subtle background of maps, signs, and arrows is drawn in gold glitter.

To add definition to the van and words, Cricut Ink Markers were used to draw the images first. Then, without unloading the mat, hit "Load Paper" again, replace the marker with the blade-housing, "Repeat Last", then cut. The same technique can be used with the Cri-Kits Gel Pens for a more subtle outline.

I used some scrunched up stripey paper for curtains .....

and old x-rays make perfect tinted windows.

I inked around the edge to give some definition and shadow, and drew in lines for door frames, etc. I then added some ink and glaze on the tyres - and of course some glitter.

This cute little bike is from "Everyday Paper Dolls" (page 57). It is cut at 1" and adhered to the background..

The van is then attached using foam dots.
Enjoy....
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

Retirement Card

Hi, Today I'd like to share with you a card designed for Scrappy-Go-Lucky."Summer Vacation" was released a few months ago, but as we're coming into the warmer weather, I thought it'd be good to go back and have a look. As many retirees now travel the world, the different images come together to make a nice retirement card.

Unless you have Design Studio with the Hide Contour Feature, and as there is no shadow feature on this cartridge, it is impossible to cut the suitcase without the straps and corner cuts. I really wanted this as a feature on the card, so I cut it out of the paper as below. (It is cut at 2").

I then lined up the area on the mat, and using the Cri-Kits gel pens, drew the message on the dark blue layer of the card. The retirement message is 1" and has been put together using the lovely "Gypsy Font". (Pack your bags is 1 1/4", and is from "Summer Vacation"). Both fit in the same size suitcase.

I inked around the edges, added a little more detail, some brads, and put it together...

These modes of transport were all cut between 1/2" and 1", and all have a touch of silver on them.

They are adhered to vanilla cardstock with a little inking.

The bus and ship are on separate pieces of card and attached using foam dots for dimension.

A few more brads with some ribbon to finish. Hope you like it.

Great news - Scrappy-Go-Lucky are now offering free shipping in Australia, and have some great specials on their Cricut Expression machines - so make sure you check it out.

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.