Wednesday, 29 April 2009

Another Gorjuss Girl.....

I must admit I really love these images even though they've got no mouths...lol.This is number 3 for me and I bought the gorgeous new Blueberry Hill Papers from Papermania which are beautiful so decided to use them.I also decided to use some vellum which I've had for ages and never knew what to do with.
I'm off to crack on with a scrapbook page for my class on Monday night.I want to get it done so I can enjoy the holiday weekend without rushing at the last minute (like usual...lol)

Image - Gorjuss Girl Coloured with Copics
Cardstock - Core'dinations
Papers - Papermania Blueberry Hill
Nestabilities - Scalloped Ovals
Punchs - Heart and Border from Hobbycraft
Pearls - Kaiser
Flowers - Prima and Hobbycraft
Sentiment - Clare Curd
Ribbons from stash

TFL
Cass xxx

Just in case anyone is interested,Cultpens are now stocking the Copic Atyou Spica pens.

Monday, 27 April 2009

Copic Colour Challenge #10

Well I decided to enter the Copic Colour Challenge again as I need to practise more with my Copics.I really struggled with the colours as what image to use and the Prussian Blue (B39) was very dark.I think I managed to sneak a little bit down the side of the vase.The card is quite CAS for me as I like to add lots of embellishments but thought it suited the image to keep it simple.The stamp was a bit of a pain too as it's not very detailed with the flowers so you've got to add the flower definition yourself.It probably lends itself better to being watercoloured.These are the colours we had to use.

This is my card


Stamped Image - Hampton Arts Stamps Mara-Mi Bouquet coloured with Copics
Cardstock - SU Rose Red,Papermania Cream
Ribbon - SU Very Vanilla and Regal Rose
Punch - SU Scallop Border,Carl Craft Corner
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Swiss Dots
Nestabilities - Circles
Sentiment - Clare Curd
White Gel Pen

Wednesday, 22 April 2009

Gorjuss Girl # 2

Well I've been tearing my hair out for the last few days trying to get my camera to work to get a photo of this card.It still keeps shutting down when you click to take the pic.I've tried new batteries and took them out and warmed them up and it's still lucky to take one picture.I think a new one is called for.Anyway I finally managed to get one and only one of this card.I coloured this with my Copics before I had read Rach's tutorial so don't look too hard at it....lol.I've distressed the edges of the cardstock and papers with my BG toolkit and inked with Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink as well as round the image and ticket. (It's not showing very well as it was quite bright for a change!)

Image - Gorjuss Girl coloured with Copics
Cardstock - Core'dinations
Papers - 7Gypsies Savannah
Nestabilities - Octagons
Sentiment - Tim Holtz Adage Ticket
Stamp - Studio G swirl
Card Candy - Craftwork Cards
Flowers - Prima Artful Collage
Pearl Brads - Papermania
Leaf Ribbon is from a local craft shop and lace and butterfly from my stash.

TFL
Cass xxx

Monday, 20 April 2009

Lovely Award.....

........from the equally lovely Vicki.I'm chuffed to bits to receive this.Pop over to Vicki's little Oasis and see her gorgeous cards.I'm supposed to pass this on to 10 others.I know lots of people already have it.So I'm passing it on to everyone who pops by my blog.I appreciate every one of you.

Hugs
Cass xxx

Saturday, 18 April 2009

Copic Colour Challenge #9

The Copic Colour Challenge this week was to use the following colours.


Well I've never ever done a challenge before and so I'm right in at the deep end with this one using Copics,as I've only had mine a few weeks and still getting to grips with them.I suppose this is the best way to learn though.I'd have never ever used these colours together but was surprised how lovely they went together.I'm not particularly happy with the colouring of this image as I found it a bit fiddly,but it's done now.

Image - Gardenia Greenthumb from Stamping Bella coloured with Copics
Cardstock - SU Bravo Burgundy
Paper - K&Co Que Sera Sera Floral Collage and Crate
Ribbon - SU Old Olive
Nestabilities - Labels 3 and Ribbon Tags Trio
Sentiment - Studio G
Flowers - Prima and Doodlebug (coloured with Copics as I didn't have matching shades)
Pearls - Kanban
Punch - MS Doily Lace
Flowerpot button and Frosted Lace Stickles(on her wings)

TFL
Cass xxx

Wednesday, 15 April 2009

Gorjuss Girl And Copics

Here's my first Gorjuss Girl.I held off buying them because I've got a thing about no mouths (like Magnolias) but I made an exception with these as they've kind of grown on me (unlike Tildas!...lol)
I've got to thank the fabulous Rach for her Copic tutorial on her blog,which you can find HERE. She made the tutorial so easy to follow and look so easy,even though it's not.I learned more from her tutorial in a few hours than I did in a few weeks reading others. I'm happier with the colouring of this although I still need loads of practise.

Image - Gorjuss Girl coloured with Copics
Cardstock - SU Chocolate Chip and Bashful Blue
Papers - SU designer Series in Choc Chip and Bashful Blue
Sentiment - Clare Curd
Petite Oval Nestabilities
Flowers - Papermania
Pearls - Kanban
Eyelets - Papermania
Ribbon,buttons and cording from stash.

I took Louis through to Edinburgh on the 'big' train yesterday and we popped up to the castle for a bit and then had a wee walk down the Royal Mile.It was absolutely FREEZING and we were lucky if we heard another Scottish/British accent.It was heaving with tourists.My camera wasn't working very well (I think the batteries were too cold...lol) so only got a few pics.Here's one of Louis anyway (posing as usual).
TFL
Cass xxx

Thursday, 9 April 2009

Daisy With Her Pram

Found a little time to have a play with a few new stamps I got.Daisy with her pram by Sugar Nellie.I've also let loose my first Copic coloured image.My practice one was sent to the lovely Kerry for her birthday.
I've been busy trying to keep Louis amused as the weather has been lousy,so haven't had time to do much crafting or blog hopping.Hopefully tonight I'm going to have a good catchup with everyone.

Image - Sugar Nellie Daisy With Her Pram Coloured with Copics
Cardstock - Core'dinations
Papers - BG Porcelain
Punch - SU Tab
Sentiment - Woodware
Dies - Sizzix Swirls
Flowers - Prima Hydrangeas
Baubles - Stamping Bella
Lace ribbon and brads from stash.

TFL

Cass xxx