Baking Ginger

Wow it's been such a long time since I created a card... although very rusty I had so much fun colouring this sweet new stamp High Hopes Baking Ginger by the fabulous Artist Dustin Pike. I really must get back to creating a little more regularly!

My card was created using Debbie's great sketch over at our our Bunny Zoe's Craft Challenge blog. Don't forget that each month one lucky player has the chance to win a £25 Gift Certificate!

Ginger was coloured with Prismacolor Pencils using paper stumps and Odourless White Spirit to blend. The cute paper is from the Whiff of Joy Winter Pretties Paper Pad (her little dress was paper pieced with some leftover scraps). Other items used... 4mm flat backed Pearls, 4mm Heart Pearls, Tangerine Pom Pom Ribbon and dark pink raffia lace.

Be sure to pop on over to the High Hopes blog to join in their fun Blog Hop... and check out all the wonderful samples from the awesome Diva's for the new release today!

All the new stamps are now available to purchase at Bunny Zoe's Crafts.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Princess Blog Hop

Today is our Wags 'n Whiskers blog hop and digital release!!! If you haven't arrived here from the lovely Chris's blog be sure to hop on over to the Wags 'n Whisker blog to start from the very beginning! While you are at each stop, make sure to leave a comment because there is candy along the way!! But you won't know where, so leave a comment on each stop...just in case!

The adorable image on my card is called Beary Sweet and is by our wonderful artist Emma Metcalf. It's been such a long time since I created my last card... my colouring is a little rusty! I have coloured with a mixture of Copic markers with a little prisma pencil. The gorgeous papers are Cherry Cupcake by Wild Rose Studio. I have also used the pretty Martha Stewart punch Edger Heart Lace, 3mm Flat back Pearls and stardust stickles. The base of my card is Bazzil Kraft cardstock.

Our Princess Digi release will be available to purchase today HERE at 12pm GMT.

Thank you to our awesome designers and friends for all the wonderful creations for this release.

Ok... I won't keep you any longer! Your next stop is Joy.

Have great weekend!

Hugs,

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Tags

Well it's been a little while since I had some creation time but I managed to have a little play during half-term for our challenge today over at A Spoon Full of Sugar. This week the lovely Ingrid is asking you to create a tag... or to incorporate a tag somewhere on your card.

I used the adorable High Hopes stamp Peeking Kitty with sentiment "Cat's Meow". For a change I dusted off my Prismacolor pencils and used paper stumps and odourless white spirit to blend. I stamped kitty twice and the second time just coloured her paws so I could cut them out and pop them back on after adding the fence. The fence was cut using Martha Stewart punch edger fence. The pretty die cut behind the image is Marianne D Creatable Doily. I also added a little jute for added texture. The jute is now available in 7 colours over in my store. To finish I added a little stardust stickles to birdie's flower.

My tag also fits the current High Hopes Challenge where Debby is asking you to create for a females birthday. Still lots of time to play along!

As well as tons of inspiration from the High Hopes designers be sure to check out the awesome tutorials... this week Karen is showing you how to create a Paper Toil Flower.

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Hugs,

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Photo Inspiration

This week over at a A Spoon Full of Sugar I am hosting our challenge and have the below photo inspiration for you. Hope the bright zesty colours don't scare you too much! lol With the cold weather (here in the UK anyway) I thought a little warmth was needed! There is tons of fabulous inspiration from the DT and our wonderful guest Shirley aka Nannieflash for you over at the challenge blog.

I can't remember the last time I used a Hanglar and just adore these sweet images. The papers are Kaisercraft Candy Lane and I have also used the dp to paper piece her little dress and bag. I have coloured with Copic Ciao's... did you know there are 36 new colours? I have also used Orange Organza ribbon and 4mm & 8mm flat back pearls.

I have also used the great sketch by Jorunn over at Friday Sketchers.

Hope you can play along with us this week my store Bunny Zoe's Crafts is our sponsor and one lucky player will win a gift certificate to spend in the store! What could you buy.... check out our NEWEST ARRIVALS:

*NEW February The Greeting Farm
*PRE-ORDER 6 *NEW Magnolia DooHickey Dies
36 *NEW Copic Ciao Colours!!!
*NEW Sew Easy Tool and Accessories
*NEW Ranger Color Wash Spray
*NEW C.C. Dies - NOW SHIPPING!!!
*NEW Bildmalarna Little Winged Friends
Tickled Pink Valentines Release
16 NEW January Stamps Kraftin' Kimmie
*NEW MagnoliaInk Magazine - Will you be my Valentine?
*NEW Marianne D Dies - Cages, Birds & Branches
*NEW Dutch Magazine Cards Only Issue 17 - Winter Special
*NEW Nellie's C Hoppie and Schoffie Clear Stamps
*NEW Magnolia You Are So Special Collection
*NEW Wags 'n Whiskers Pin ups

Have a wonderful week!

Hugs

High Hopes 100th Challenge Blog Hop

It’s time for High Hopes' 100th Challenge!! To celebrate, we have a Blog Hop complete with lots of prizes!

As you hop from stop to stop, make sure to leave comments because there is candy along the way.

You should have arrived from Niki Estes fabulous blog.

If you haven't, you will want to start at the top at the High Hopes Blog so you don't miss any stops along the way.

Did I mention the prizes?

The 1st prize is $100 retail value of unmounted or cling mounted High Hopes stamps!! WOW!!

The 2nd prize is $50 retail value of unmounted or cling mounted High Hopes stamps!!

And the 3rd and 4th prize is each

$25 retail value of unmounted or cling mounted High Hopes stamps!!

That's a lot of stamps at stake!!

In order to have a chance to win, you must leave a comment on each blog along the hop!!

The hop will remain open 12:00pm (noon) EST/5:00pm GMT Monday, Jan 17th

And the winner will be announced next Tuesday.

You may also notice that we have a few special guests joining us for this challenge!! A few of our Original Divas have returned for this special event. Make sure to say "hi"!!

Here is a little about my card. I have been dying to ink up this fabulous Dustin Pike image Xavier & Oliver... I have given Oliver rosey cheeks so think my sweet bear should be called Olivia! Xavier and Olivia ;-) have been coloured with copic markers with a little Prismacolor pencil and sansodor to blend. The cute sentiment is also High Hopes. I thought these papers from MME State of the Heart went perfectly with this image. The Iloveyou was also cut out from the papers. Other products used: Martha Stewart Doily Heart Edger Punch, Heart Pins and flat back pearls.

I won't keep you any longer... from here you will hop to the super talented Sirpa

I can't wait to see what everyone has created also!!! Have fun!!!

Hugs,

Wags 'n Whiskers Pin Ups Blog Hop

Today is our Wags 'n Whiskers blog hop and release!!! If you haven't arrived here from the very talented Karen's blog be sure to go over to the Wags 'n Whisker blog to start from the very beginning!

The hottie on my card today is called August. Wow do I wish I looked that good in a bathing suit! Oh that reminds me... must start my diet very soon once all the Christmas Choccie's are out the way! August is coloured with Copic Markers with a little Prismacolor pencil and sansodor. The papers are Kaisercraft Hippy Girl. The tag is one of the die cuts from this paper pad. Other products used - Martha Stewart Heart Lace Edge Punch, Nestabilities Classic Long Rectangles Large and flat back pearls.

Our Pin ups release will be available to purchase today at 12pm GMT via our stores and from our retailers. I am sure over the last few days you have seen some fantastic sample cards with these sexy ladies from our talented team.

Ok... I won't keep you any longer! Your next stop is the wonderful Angelique.

Have great week!

Hugs,