Tuesday 27 October 2009

Scrapmagasinet Challenge - Fall Colours

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I am a little late posting for the Scrapmagasinet Reader challenge this week as I wasn't feeling too good on Monday. Better late than never and luckily I seemed to have fought off the start of a cold. For this challenge we are asking you to use Fall colours on your card. As always we have a great prize and our lucky winner will win the below fun stamp "only one wish this year" and Santa personalised stamp. How fabulous is that!




If you don't have any Scrapmagasinet stamps to play along be sure to check out the great selection of stamps in my store. I currently have single Rakles in my Autumn sale and also grab bags of Rakles at amazing prices!

I thought this Rakle Farmer image would be perfect for this challenge along with the Basic Grey Papers Indian Summer. This stack is very autumnal with gorgeous browns, burgundy's, oranges and pinks and also leaf designs.

I can also enter my card into the Crafty Calendar Challenge. This fun new monthly challenge run by Georgia who is asking you to make a card/project using Autumn colours. Also the Everybody-Art-Challenge this week has an Autumnal challenge :-)


Look forward to seeing your entries!

Hugs,



Card Recipe:
All the products highlighted below are available to purchase in my store

Stamp: Rakle Farmer stamped in Memento ink.
Sentiment:
High Hopes Farm Fresh stamped in Versafine.
Paper: Basic Grey Indian Summer
Embellishments: Peach and Hot Pink Flat backed pearls and Orange Sisal.
Tools: SU Photo Corner Punch.
Other: Edges inked with VersaMagic Chalk in Jumbo Java.

Technique: Prismacolor pencils with sansodor and paper stumps to blend.

A Spoon Full of Sugar- Kitchen/Cooking

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For our challenge this week over at A Spoon Full of Sugar our topic is Kitchen/Cooking. What a great excuse to use more papers from the new Basic Grey Nook and Pantry :-) The sweet image used on my card today is Mimosa Tea. I stock a great selection of these cutie Bildmalarna stamps over in my store.


I used the above great sketch from the Just Magnolia challenge this week. I haven't entered my card as it isn't a Magnolia image ;-) but couldn't resist their pretty sketch!


Our sponsor this week is me :-) This week the lucky winner will receive the below cute Colorful Christmas Paper Kit by My Minds Eye.




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Our wonderful and very talented guest joining us this week is Marcea. Thank you for your gorgeous card Marcea! Be sure to pop over and visit Marcera at her blog and admire her sweet Magnolia card.

Hope you get a chance to play along!

Hugs,



Card Recipe:

Stamp: Bildmalarna Mimosa Tea stamped in Memento ink.
Paper: Basic Grey Nook and Pantry
Embellishments: Beige Lace and Buttons from Citrus Splash collection.
Tools: Wizard and Scalloped Circle and Circle nestabilities.

Technique: Prismacolor pencils with sansodor and paper stumps to blend. A little stickles added to the teapot and cup.


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Monday 26 October 2009

New My Minds Eye

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New My Minds Eye Paper kits now in stock at Bunny Zoe's Crafts. They are yummy and worth checking out!

Sunday 25 October 2009

Angel Wishes


Wow, isn't this card awesome? This was created by my Guest Designer Sandra. I just love the colours Sandra chose and her fabulous colouring. The gorgeous papers are the new Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses. Sandra has used the cute Popcorn the Bear Stamp Angel Wishes. I have a great selection of these cuties over in my store. Be sure to visit Sandra at her blog!

Saturday 24 October 2009

High Hopes Challenge 50 - All about kids

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Our host this week over at the High Hopes challenge is our talented Diva Danielle. Danielle's challenge is called All about kids. She would love to see kid images or cards created with kids in mind. High Hopes have the cutest kid characters!

Remember to enter our challenges you need to use High Hopes Rubber Stamps. If your looking to add some to your collection I have a great selection at Bunny Zoe's Crafts.

The random winner of this weeks challenge will receive the below cute stamp - Heidi and Madison.

For my card I used the sweet image Swinging Shannon. I can't believe this cutie hadn't been inked before. I was dying to use the new Basic Grey Nook and Pantry papers. These are available in handy 6x6 pads over in my store. I stamped Shannon and then cut her out using a circle nestabilities. I didn't ink up the rope which is part of the stamp design so I could add the string for some fun texture. I have added some pretty Lemon Raffia Lace for some added texture. I added half back pearls to the corners of my card in yummy chocolate and cappuccino.

Taking the kids to see Ice Age 3 this morning at kids club. The girls are on holiday now for the next week so need to think of some fun activities to keep them amused.

Have a great Sunday!

Hugs,



Card Recipe:

Stamp: High Hopes Swinging Shannon stamped in Memento ink.
Paper: Basic Grey Nook and Pantry
Embellishments: 4mm flat back pearls and Lemon Rafia Lace.
Tools: Wizard and Scalloped Circle and Circle nestabilities.
Technique:
Prismacolor pencils with sansodor and paper stumps to blend. A little stickles added to Shannons bows.

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Friday 23 October 2009

Super Ryan

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I'm excited to say that the new Wags 'n Whisker Rubber Stamps are now on their way and heading towards England!!! Yay!!! Be first to play with the rubber by pre-ordering yours here.

The image used on my card today is Super Ryan. Isn't he just fabulous for those hard to make boy cards? Ryan is Lacey's 5 year old son who loves his cuddly pal BoBo. You will see BoBo featured in some of the designs. He is supposed to stay home but sometimes manages to sneak out for adventures in the car ;-)

I used the fab sketch this week over at Inspirational Card Sketches.


Thanks Dawn.. it was perfect for my card today!


A couple of days ago I received the above award from CreaRenta. Thank you for thinking of me sweetie :-)

I'm going to be showcasing this weeks DT's cards on the Wags 'n Whiskers blog later today so be sure to pop by and check them out.

Hugs,



Card Recipe:

Stamps: Wags 'n Whiskers Super Ryan
Paper: Basic Grey Lime Rickey
Embellishments: 4mm flat back pearls and Apple Green Jute Ribbon.
Tools: Cricut Expression using George Cartridge to cut the stars. Cuttlebug using Spots and dots to add texture to the stars. SU Modern Label Punch.
Technique:
Prismacolor pencils with sansodor and paper stumps to blend

Tuesday 20 October 2009

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Sketch by Debbie

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For our challenge this week over at A Spoon Full of Sugar we have the great sketch below created by my friend and fellow DT buddy Debbie.

Debbie didn't included any embellishment on the sketch so please feel free to add whatever you wish :-)

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Our wonderful sponsor this week is Elizabeth from Softpencil digital stamps. Elizabeth has very kindly offered the winner a voucher for $15 to spend at her shop. She has also supplied most of our images that the DT have used on their cards this week. The image on my card is called Michu his friend and a paper boat. Isn't it just the cutest! Thank you Elizabeth!

I have coloured my image with Prismacolor pencils with sansodor and paper stump to blend.

Hope you get a chance to play along with us!

Hugs,



Card Recipe:
*Products highlighted below are available to purchase at Bunny Zoe's Crafts :-)

Stamps/Image: Michu his friend and a paper boat.
Sentiment: Pink Cat Studio Lily and Tweet set.
Paper: Basic Grey Lemonade and SU Cardstock.
Embellishments:
4mm flat back pearls, buttons, flowers and ribbon from stash.


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Sunday 18 October 2009

Warm Winter Wishes...

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I'm a little late with my card for our Scrapmagasinet Challenge ;-) The good news is there is still plenty of time to join in our current challenge using Heather's fabulous sketch below.

Don't forget that by entering you will have the chance to win your own personalised stamp! This is such a prize and Lisbet has so many fabulous designs!!! Be sure to check them out here in my store. They make great gifts for your crafty friends too!


The fun image used on my card is Rakle Vinter/Winter. I currently have 25% off all Rakles at Bunny Zoe's Crafts and you will find lots of other goodies too in my Autumn Sale.

The gorgeous papers used on my card are the new Basic Grey Eskimo's kisses. I have coloured my Rakle to match my papers using Prismacolor pencils with sansodor and paper stumps to blend. You knew that ;-) I am just waiting for some paper to arrive then going to give the distress inks a go... Have you seen Jacqui's fabulous tutorials?

See you tomorrow for our next A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge.

Hugs


Card Recipe:
*Products highlighted below are available to purchase at Bunny Zoe's Crafts :-)

Stamps: Rakle Winter. Sentiment from Pink Cat Studio Lily and Tweet set.
Paper: Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses
Embellishments: 4mm flat back pearls and buttons from the Noel Collection.
Tools: Martha Stewart Punch: Artic Snowflake. This punch is due back in stock anyday! Martha Stewart Punch - Edger Embossing Zig Zag.


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Hig Hopes Challenge 49 - Non Traditional Christmas

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Happy Sunday! I am hosting this weeks High Hopes Challenge and this week i'm asking that you create a Christmas card which must not use traditional Christmas colours. So basically keep red and green to the minimum!!!

The random winner of this weeks challenge will receive the below stamps - Findley, Small Christmas hat and sentiment "Christmas Cod". How cute is this set?



If you are looking to purchase High Hopes stamps I have a fabulous selection over in my store - Bunny Zoe's Crafts. I ship worldwide too!!!

Have a great Sunday! Gary and Zoe are off to whack a few balls soon at the driving range. Grocery shopping later as the cupboards are bare and then hopefully a little colouring time later :-)

Hugs,


Card Recipe:
*Products in orange are available to purchase at Bunny Zoe's Crafts :-)

Stamps: High Hopes Bearly Swooshin. Sentiment from Pink Cat Studio set - Lily and Tweet.
Paper: Various scraps
Embellishments: 4mm flat back pearls
Tools: SU Punch Jumbo Snowflake. Martha Stewart Punch: Artic Snowflake, SU Top Note Die, SU Word Window Punch and Cuttlebug.

Technique:Prismacolor pencils with sandor and paper stumps to blend.



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Saturday 17 October 2009

Two fabulous new personalised stamps


Two new personlised stamps by Scrapmagasinet available in my store. It is possible to customize these stamps. Just let me know what text you would like for you very own personal stamp. These stamps make great Christmas presents too for your crafty friends!


Friday 16 October 2009

A good book

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This beautiful stamp used on my card today is from my own company Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamps. It's called "A good book" and is by Artist Crissy Armstrong. I am sure you will know that this girl reading is my 9 year old daughter Zoe. Zoe always has her head in a book! I come down in the morning... she's reading... after school... she's reading... bedtime... she's reading!!! We can't go past Waterstones without popping in to check out the latest books!!!

I also received the below fabulous card for my birthday from my friend Debbie's 11 year old Daughter Hannah. Thank you so much Hannah and it sure put a huge smile on my face!


Don't forget that these wonderful Wags 'n Whisker Rubber stamps are on Pre-order now!!! For details of where to purchase click here.

Have a great weekend and see you Sunday for the next High Hopes challenge.

Hugs,



Card Recipe:
*Products in orange are available to purchase at Bunny Zoe's Crafts :-)

Image: Wags 'n Whiskers - A Good Book
Paper: K & Company Classic K Bailey
Embellishments: Various flowers, 4mm flat back pearls, string, sentiment from a K & Company Scrapbook set.

Technique:Prismacolor pencils with sandor and paper stumps to blend. Edges of Papers aged with VersaMagic chalk in Jumbo Java.

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Thursday 15 October 2009

Itty Bitty Christmas



The new Pink Cat Studio Itty Bitty Christmas are now available to purchase in my store. You have to check out the awesome samples using these cutie stamps over at my friend Mariska's blog. This girl rocks!!!


New Greeting Farm are released today - Mom and Dad, Xmas Sweeties and Signature. These cuties are all in stock now at Bunny Zoe's Crafts and shipping today!!!

Tuesday 13 October 2009

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Sketch by Caryn

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For our challenge this week over at A Spoon Full of Sugar our wonderful designer Caryn has a great sketch for us to follow. Also we have a fab sponsor this week - Mo's Digital Pencil. The precious image used on my card is Em Praying by Mo! Our lucky winner will win a$20 gift certificate to use at her store!!!


Sorry this is such a quick post this evening but I am being pestered by my four year old to get off the computer as she wants to play games on Nick Jr!!!

Hugs,



Card Recipe:
*Products in orange are available to purchase at Bunny Zoe's Crafts :-)

Image: Mo's Digital Pencil - Em Praying
Paper: K & Company Classic K Bailey
Embellishments: Buttons, Beige Lace, 4mm flat back pearls, double daisy spacer, brad and butterfly button.

Technique:Prismacolor pencils with sandor and paper stumps to blend. Edges of Papers aged with VersaMagic chalk in Jumbo Java.

Saturday 10 October 2009

Zoe and Gemma's Snow Fun


I am sure you see Crissy's awesome card yesterday while on our Wags 'n Whiskers hop but I just wanted to show you her wonderful art and colouring again. To see Crissy's full card click here. These were the photo's of Zoe and Gemma's Snow Fun which inspired Crissy to draw this beautiful design. You may also notice that Zoe has her hair down in the photo which is very rare as she normally has it in plaits 24/7. I cried when I see Crissy's original coloured version of this design. Her fabulous attention to detail and how Zoe's coat matched perfectly down to the colours and white piping. You rock Crissy!!!!!



As you know our Kitten Bella features in the Designs Sweet Danni and also Budding artists. I just wanted to share this photo I took yesterday of Zoe with Bella. Bella is now 7 months old and as you can see is growing up fast!


You may remember our bundle of fluff looking like this back in May...


Well I hope you didn't mind me sharing a little insight into one of our gorgeous designs from our first release. For more details on where to purchase Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber stamp please go to the Wags 'n Whisker blog.


Have a great weekend,
Hugs,