Saturday, 19 July 2014

Sweet Stampin' Challenge

It's Saturday again and time for another new challenge at

This weeks theme from Team Abi is
Your Favourite Stamp

Our sponsor this week is

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and the prize is a £10 voucher
Well choosing one favourite stamp must be a challenge in itself for most crafters.I had trouble choosing just one,so went for one of a few favourites.
This is Hippie Chick from Sugar Nellie from the Simply Sassy range that Krista Smith designed.
I've cut the circle aperture out the front of the card and framed it with daisies using my trusty X-Cut Daisy punches.The image is mounted inside the card.


Image - Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy Hippie Chick
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers,Wink Of Stella
Papers - Papermania Wild Rose
Dies - Spellbinders Classic Circles
Punches - X-Cut Daisy,Mini Daisy
Pearls from stash

Don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards on the blog by the Design Team

Cass xxx

Wednesday, 16 July 2014

Teacher's Cards

I really meant to post these before now as the schools have been on holiday for 3 weeks here now.Anyway,better late than never. Seems every year I make more and more cards for Louis teachers. Class teacher,classroom assistant and deputy head teacher.






Images - Bugaboo Deacon School Sign It & School Sign It 2, Sassy Cheryl Noah's Swinging Star
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers - MME Boy Crazy & School Daze
Dies - MFT Pierced Rectangles,Whimsy Banner Pennants
Chalkboard ATC card
Punch - EK Success Notebook Border 
Ribbon - Dovecraft Measuring Tape
Twill,paperclip and dew drops from stash

TFL
Cass xxx

Sunday, 13 July 2014

Memory Book

I was asked by one of the teachers in Louis school if I'd make a memory book as the headteacher was retiring after 24 years at the school.I've made a few before for teachers leaving so I pretty much stick to the same style as it works.I've used the gorgeous Papermania Eau De Nil papers as there are plenty to choose from.I even used frantage which I NEVER have any luck with.It worked! I do warn you there are loads of pictures.














Hope I haven't bored you yet! I made loads of tags so the staff could all write a personal message on them and pockets for them to slide into.
I hope she liked it!


Tools - Bind It All
Papers - Papermania Eau De Nil
Punch - Martha Stewart Doily Lace & PATP  Cherish
Dies - Spellbinders Elegant Ovals,Romantic
Sweet Dixie Oval Frames,
                Sue Wilson Spanish CollectionCorner,Border&Tag,
Memory Box Chloe Stem,Lavish Branch
Poppy Stamps Vintage Birdcage
Cuttlebug Corner
Letters - American Crafts Thickers
Ribbon - Papermania Eau De Nil
Frantage,Flowers,Seam Binding from stash

Thanks for looking
Cass xxx

Wednesday, 9 July 2014

Pretty Little Princess

As I'm a huge Sugar Nellie fan I had to get the new range of stamps from them.Although they aren't actually Sugar Nellie stamps they are by one of the artists who draws for them.They are called Scrapberry stamps and this one is called Little Princess.

Little Princess

Close Up


Image - Scrapberry Stamps Little Princess at Sugar Nellie
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers,Wink Of Stella
Papers - Papermania Forever Friends New Arrival
Dies - Spellbinders Grand Decorative Ovals,Scallop Circles,Classic Circles
Sentiment - LOTV
Flowers - Prima
Seam Binding and Pearls from stash

Challenge I'm entering

TFL
Cass xx

Saturday, 5 July 2014

Sweet Stampin' Challenge

It's Saturday and time for another new challenge at 

This weeks theme from Team Abi is
Perfect In Pink

Our sponsor this week is
Wild Orchid Crafts

My card this week is VERY pink.I've used this lovely image called Kendall from
Marika Collins at Whimsy Stamps.I've cut a circle aperture out of the card where the Precious Heart is hanging.


 
Image - Kendall by Marika Collins at Whimsy Stamps
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers,Wink Of Stella
Papers - Best Creations
Dies - Spellbinders circles,Sweet Dixie Intricate Oval Frames,Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Doily Circles,Memory Box Precious Hearts
Flowers - Prima,WOC
Ribbon,pearls,button and twine from stash

Remember you must use a digi or rubber/clear stamp and don't forget to pop by the challenge blog to see what all the other Team Abi girls have been creating.

Cass xx

Tuesday, 1 July 2014

Wedding Card

This is a wedding card I made for a friends wedding we went to on 21st of June.It was in the beautiful Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow city centre.

Grand Central Hotel
I prefer not to put coloured images on wedding cards unless someone specifically asks for it.I much prefer a more classic style.I've made the wedding sentiment the main focus and used the beautiful Little Birdie flowers which are available from Craft World but only in store.

Wedding Card


Inside

Papers - Best Creations
Dies - Spellbinders Grand Decorative Ovals,D-Lites Corner Sprigs,Marianne Champagne Glass,Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Doilies,Cuttlebug Corner, Go Kreate Tags
Flowers - Little Birdie

Thanks For Looking
Cass xx

Thursday, 26 June 2014

21st Birthday Card

One of the PSA's in Louis school asked if I'd make a 21st birthday card for her son.She said he liked computers and was also in the BB. I used the super Mo Manning image called Computer Guy and added the BB logo as a screen saver on one of the PC's.


Mo Manning Computer Guy

Close Up


Inside





Image - Mo Manning Computer Guy
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers - BoBunny
Dies - MFT Jumbo Fishtails,MFT Masculine Graphic Tee Stamp And Die-Namic Set,MFT Pierced Rectangles,Cheery Lynn Lace Corner Deco G,SU Tab Punch
Buttons and twine from stash

Challenges I'm Entering


Thanks For Looking
Cass xx












Tuesday, 24 June 2014

Teachers Card

Well it's more of a retirement card. The headteacher at Louis school is retiring so it's a thank you/retirement card. I decided to make another faux book as it would be perfect for holding a book token. The sunflower is made using the Spellbinders create a flower dies.






Image - Crafty Sentiments Henry
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers - Little Yellow Bicycle
Dies - Spellbinders Create A Sunflower, Joy Crafts Pocket,MFT Pierced Rectangles,Go Kreate Tags
Sentiment - LOTV
Dewdrops

Thanks for looking
Cass xx
 

Saturday, 21 June 2014

Sweet Stampin' Challenge

It's Saturday and time for a new challenge at

This is my first post as a member of the Design Team and I'm excited to be joining such a fab group of girls.Thanks to Abi and Fi for choosing me.

This weeks theme from Team Abi is
Paper Piecing

Our sponsor this week is a $20 voucher from
Stamp and Create

I've used this fantastic image from Sassy Studio called Let It Go
and she's based on Elsa from Frozen. I loved the movie!

Sassy Studio - Let It Go
I've paper pieced her dress with pale blue Centura Pearl card and her cape with snowflake embossed vellum.I then attacked it with lots of glitter to make her sparkle.The rest is coloured with Copic Markers.

Image - Sassy Studio Let It Go
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
PP - Disney,Papermania snowflake vellum,pale blue Centura Pearl
Punches - Martha Stewart snowflake border
Dies - Spellbinders Grand Decorative Circles,Sweet Dixie Snowflake
Ribbon and snowflake button from stash

Remember to check out the Sweet Stampin' blog to see what the other Team Abi girls have been creating.

TFL
 Cass xx

Wednesday, 4 June 2014

Abi Ballerina

This is my first card made using an All Dressed Up image,even though I've bought a few.This one is actually a freebie from their Facebook page. I absolutely love the new Papermania Eau De Nil papers and have been itching to use them,so thought this lovely little ballerina would be perfect for them. I've coloured her with the BG copic markers and as always blinged her tutu with my Wink Of Stella glitter pen.

All Dressed Up - Abi Ballerina

Close Up

Image - All Dressed Up Abi Ballerina
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers,Wink Of Stella
Papers - Papermania Eau De Nil
Dies - Lifestyle Crafts Doily Circles,Poppystamps Lorelai Outline  Leaf
Ribbon - Creative Expressions
Flowers - Prima,WOC
Embossing Folder - Die'sire  Floral Frenzy

I'm entering the following challenges

Thanks For Looking
Cass xx

Saturday, 31 May 2014

Cheeky Bubbles Chester

I've had this card 80% finished for the last week or so and finally got it finished.Mainly because I started another 2 male cards and was still in male mode.This'll be the 4th male card.....go me!!
I've used the Little Miss Muffet digi called Bubbles Chester who I just love.He's such a cute wee chap.
Little Miss Muffet Stamps - Bubbles Chester

Close Up
I know he's a lot darker than most I've seen coloured,but I was trying to make him real chimp colour and they're dark.


Image - Little Miss Muffet Stamps Bubbles Chester
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers - BoBunny
Dies - Go Kreate Large Circles,Spellbinders Circles,Sizzix Circle Border
Dewdrops and Glossy Accents

I'm entering this in the following challenges

Thanks for looking
Cass xx

Thursday, 29 May 2014

Sugar Bowl GD

A few weeks ago I won The Sugar Bowl challenge and the lovely Fiona asked if I'd like to be Guest Designer for this challenge. I was delighted to take part as I've been a Sugar Nellie fan practically since they started.I'm using the Diane Duda image To The Moon which is available from the shop. Usually I steer clear of male cards,but I really loved this image and really enjoyed making this card. I've went overboard with my Wink Of Stella glitter pen which is my new favourite.You can't make much of it out but I used it round the edge of the card,on the punched stars and on the rocket. As always the Sugar Bowl Sweeties have done a fantastic job.

Diane Duda - To The Moon

Close Up

Image - Sugar Nellie Diane Duda To The Moon
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers,Wink Of Stella
Papers - Best Creations Robot
Sentiment - Printed on Safmat
Star Punch
Dewdrops

Thanks for looking
Cass xx

Friday, 23 May 2014

Martini Anyone?

Today I'm using another fab image from Simply Betty Stamps called Martini Melissa. I adore these stamps as it lets me practise my hair colouring,which tends to be a bit hit and miss.I've teamed her up with these gorgeous MME papers called Cambridge Court.As always I've blinged her up with my Wink Of Stella pen.

Simply Betty - Martini Melissa

Close Up


Image - Simply Betty Martini Melissa
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers,Wink Of Stella
Papers - MME Kate & Co Cambridge Court
Dies - Spellbinders A2 Scalloped Border Set 1,Lea'bilities Border/Corner Curve
Flowers - Prima
Ribbon - Heidi Grace
Gems from stash

Thanks for looking
Cass xx

Wednesday, 21 May 2014

Simply Betty May Flowers Contest

Betty over at Simply Betty Stamps is running a Facebook Contest using this fab new image called May Flowers Betty.You have to colour her in only two colours. I've used my Copics E11-E18 and YR07-YR15.The prize is to win 6 months of colouring classes. How good is that?

Simply Betty - May Flowers

Close Up


Image - Simply Betty May Flowers
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers (E11,E13,E15,E18) (YR15,YR07,YR09) Wink Of Stella
Papers - Basic Grey and K&Co
Dies - Sweet Dixie Intricate Oval Frame,Spellbinders Grand Ovals
Flower - Prima
Seam Binding,Pearls,Dew Drops,Glossy Accents from stash

Thanks for looking
Cass xx

Monday, 19 May 2014

Princess And A Cat

That was the brief I was given for making this 21st birthday card.She likes princesses and cats,so this image from Saturated Canary was perfect. I decorated the inside and made a matching box. I embossed the white card with the embossing folder,then cut up squares of patterned paper and stuck them down and then ran it through the embossing folder again to get the patchwork effect. It was quite easy to line up again as it has a stitched effect.

Saturated Canary - The Seasons,Springtime II

Inside

Box


Image - Saturated Canary The Seasons,Springtime II
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Embossing Folder - Die'sire Embossalicious Floral Stitch and Chantilly Frame(inside)
Punch - EK Success Flower
Dies - MFT pierced rectangles,Whimsy flourish,Memory Box Precious Hearts,Cheery Lynn corner (inside)

I'm entering the following challenge



Friday, 16 May 2014

Bookworm Jess

Back into my comfort zone with stamping and colouring with my Copics. Phewwwww. I saw this image and really loved it.It's from Jess College Fund and is called Bookworm Jess.

Bookworm Jess

Close Up

Image - Jess College Fund Bookworm Jess
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers - Hobbyhouse
Kraft cardstock
Punch - SU tab
Flowers,twine and card candy from stash

I'm entering this into the following challenges

Wednesday, 14 May 2014

Craftworld Demo Cards

If you read my post from earlier in the week,you'll know I was demonstrating Tattered Lace dies at Craftworld at the weekend.I'd given you some sneaky peeks of 4 of the cards,so here they are in full. These really were out of my comfort zone as it's not a stamped and coloured image like my usual cards,but I gave it my best shot.

Cherished Locket and Lock from Lock and Key

Chantilly Bow

Cross

Alphabet Bunting

Lots of the dies sold out so someone must have liked the samples....lol.Thanks to everyone who popped by to say hello too.