Kei

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I made this card using Kei digital stamp from InStyle Stamps. The challenge is to create a card or project based on the inspirational photo provided. Head on over to InStyle Stamps’ Blog and join us for a festive autumn challenge. I also entered this card into the Simon Says Stamps Holiday Hop.

Hop: Simon Says Stamps – Holiday Hop
Challenge: InStyle Stamps – InSpirational Challenge
Main Stamp: Kei (ISS)
Patterned Paper: unknown scraps
Spellbinders: Nestabilities Scalloped and Inverted Scalloped Circles
Copic Colors:
-skin: E11, E13, E15, R20
-hair: W2, W4, W6, W8, W10
-clothes: YR12, YR16, YR18, E55, E57, E59
-other: YG63, YG67, E57, E55, E59

Did you know? A tropical cyclone is a storm system characterized by a large low-pressure center and numerous thunderstorms that produce strong winds and heavy rain. The term “cyclone” refers to such storms’ cyclonic nature, with counterclockwise rotation in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise rotation in the Southern Hemisphere.
[Tropical Cyclone, Wikipedia.org]

Charlotte Riding on Pigeon

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I made this card using Charlotte Riding on Pigeon from Whiff of Joy. The challenges entered were to create a card or project based on a Birthday theme.

Challenge: Flourishes – FLLCSept10
Challenge: Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge #37
Challenge: Stamps R Us – Challenge #4
Challenge: Incy Wincy Designs – Challenge #58
Main Stamp: Charlotte Riding on Pigeon plus Sentiments (WoJ)
Patterned Paper: unknown scraps
Spellbinders: Nestabilities Labels Two
Copic Colors:
-skin: E000, E00, E11
-hair: E50, E51, E53
-clothes: R32, R35, R37, R39
-pigeon: C0, C1, C3, C5, C7, C9
-other: C0, C1, E13, E17, R32, R35, R37

Did you know? In 1938, the term “googol” was invented by Dr. Kasner’s nine-year-old nephew who was asked to think up a name for a very big number, namely 1 with one hundred zeroes after it. A googol has no particular significance in mathematics, but is useful when comparing or describing very large quantities. Edward Kasner used it to illustrate the difference between an unimaginably large number and infinity, and in this role it is sometimes used in teaching mathematics.
[Googol, Wikipedia.org]

Horus Roasting Marshmallows

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You may have seen this card on The Stamping Bazaar blog but now it’s here too. I made this card using Horus Roasting Marshmallows from The Stamping Bazaar, designed by Marina Neira, and chose a subtle color scheme to feature this adorable camper.


Head on over to The Stamping Bazaar Blog today for digi preview and give away for Suzie with Pie! She an adorable little kangaroo!

Challenge: Lollipop Crafts – Challenge #6
Challenge: Stamp and Create – Challenge #5
Main Stamp: Horus Roasting Marshmallows (TSB)
Patterned Paper: unknown scraps
Dry Embossing: Cuttlebug Embossing Folders Spots & Dots
Copic Colors:
-horus: B41, B21, B24, G20, G21, G24
-other: R29, YR16, Y38, Y35, G20, G21, G24, E55, E57, YG11, YG13, YG17, E40, E44, E43, E47

Did you know? The Vizcaya Bridge is a transporter bridge built in 1893 in the Biscay province of Spain. With a gondola that can transport six cars and dozens of passengers, it was the solution to the problem of connecting the two towns without disrupting the maritime traffic.
[Vizcaya Bridge, Wikipedia.org]

Slimy House and Chomps

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How cool is this house! Make It Crafty has different styles of houses to complement several types of stamps and this one was perfect for my Monster challenge using Chomp. Check out Lollipop Crafts for the details and I hope to see your unique monster creations this week!


This was the first time coloring the Slime House so I used the same colors they show in the store, or at least tried to. The challenges were to make something with just one (only one flower left!) and anything goes.

NEWS: Today is also the debut of my Mum’s new blog! Go check out Grandma’s Pearl and leave her some comments of encouragement and good cheer! She would even be thrilled with a Follower or two. ;-D

Challenge: Lollipop Crafts – Challenge #6
Challenge: Papertake Weekly Challenge – Just The One
Challenge: Be Crafty – Challenge #37
Main Stamp: Slime House (MiC) & Chomps (PMS)
Patterned Paper: Rockstar (DCWV)
Copic Colors: W2, YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97, C1, C3, C5, YG21, YG23, YG25, YG17, G20, G21, G24, G82, E00, E11, E13, E15, E17, E18, Y11, Y15, Y17

Did you know? The four-leaf clover is an uncommon variation of the common, three-leaved clover. But clovers can have more than four leaves and the most ever recorded is twenty-one. Unofficial claims of discovery have ranged as high as twenty-seven.
[Four-leaf Clover, Wikipedia.org]

A Christmas Train

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I made this card using A Christmas Train by Whiff of Joy. The challenge is to create a card or project based on the sketch provided. I mirrored the sketch to balance out the image.


Challenge: Whiff of Joy – Challenge #86
Main Stamp: A Christmas Train (WoJ)
Patterned Paper: Doodlin’ Around (DCWV)
Spellbinders: Contemporary Hearts Pendants
Copic Colors:
-mice: E50, E51, E53, E55, E40, E41, E43, E44
-other: G20, G21, W1, W3, W5, W7, W9, R32, R35, R37, R39, G82, YG45, YG67, Y11, Y15, Y35

Did you know? The book “Actors on Acting” by Helen Chinoy, collections of essays about theatre, have been used widely as college text and remained in print for more than 50 years
[Helen Chinoy, Wikipedia.org]

Lil Lolita Lylah

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Happy Birthday Danni! From the Lollipop Crafts Design Team, we wish you all the best and hope you have a spoiled day! 😀

I made this card using Lil Lolita Lylah from Tickled Pink Stamps. The challenges are to create a card or project based on a Girlie Girl theme, sparkles and anything goes.


Theme: Lillipop Crafts – Happy Birthday Danni!
Challenge: Lil Lolita Boutique – Challenge #13
Challenge: Oh, Alice! – Chapter #29
Challenge: Your Next Stamp – Challenge #24
Challenge: Craft Your Days Away – Challenge #3
Main Stamp: Lil Lolita Lylah (LL&L)
Patterned Paper: Kioshi (BG)
Spellbinders: Nestabilities Dahlia
Copic Colors:
-skin: E000, E00, E11, R20
-hair: E50, E51, E53
-clothes: B21, B23, B26, BV000, BV01, BV02, BV04, BV08, V04, V06
-other: R00, R20, R22

Did you know? The Black-necked Cranes in Bhutan are winter visitors to the Phobjika Valley. On arrival they are seen to circle the Gangteng Monastery three times as if they are paying obeisance to the gods in the monastery and repeat this act while returning to Tibet іn early spring.
[Black-necked Cranes in Bhutan, Wikipedia.org]