BasicGrey Challenges: Challenge 31 ~ Autumn/Harvest Time

So, I'm very late posting my BasicGrey team make,

my computer is banjaxed, the other day my darling 2 yr old, Maoleidigh, decided to tip a huge glass of water over my keyboard with lots of "shocked" shouty noises (you know those non swear words) and after a frantic contorted hairdryer action...  all the very important keys still don't type... seriously couldn't even type my name, sign onto blogger. anything!

I'm on my Fiance's laptop now, managed to track down a new keyboard to replace mine and fingers crossed that's all the damage done, not sure I can fix all the other bits and bobs... so I still have to try and edit my photos on my broken computer because OH doesn't have anything cool like that on his and then transfer them through this one. Phew exhausted!!!

The Theme this week over at Basic Grey Challenges is

Autumn Harvest Time

I have stamped the laves and heat embossed with clear powder, inked  with distress inks to create a resist.

The leaves are die cut, as is the label for the sentiment, a couple of basic grey buttons and twine!

 
If you get the chance why not stop by the rest of the teams fabulous autumnal creations :)

Jo

Lou

Gio

Heather

 Sandra

 Tara W

 Chris

Thanks so much for stopping by hope you have a creative day
BiG HuGs Kim :)

Quixotic & SCACD Winter Window Spotlight Blog Hop!!!

Welcome to the Quixotic Paperie Elisabeth Bell SCACD Winter Window Spotlight Blog hop.

If you have landed here from Rowena Barnard then you are definitely hopping in the right direction. If not then hop over to Elaine's blog to begin.

We have an extra special blog hop for you today. The Quixotic Paperie DT plus our very special guest the talented Kim Gruetzmacher (from Crafts By Kim and member of the Susana's Custom Art and Card Design Design Team) have all been playing with the lovely new Elisabeth Bell SCACD Winter Window Stamp to give you lots of ideas for your Winter makes.

But the reason why this is an extra special blog hop is that it is an introduction to our new once a month Quixotic Paperie Challenge which this month is...

Christmas Is Coming

Make a Christmas card and/or gift and join in the challenge see Quixotic Inspirations for all the details.

For my Quixotic Paperie Elisabeth Bell SCACD Winter Window

I have stamped then coloured using copic markers, I've fussy cut out and applied viva decor pearl onto the snow mounds atop the window and shutters. For the icicles I have squeezed on a little of viva decor glitter pen (hope you can see it in one of the pics). The shutters I have folded out from the main window.

I have based my card on Mercy's fabulous Tuesday sketch challenge #95 although I have turned it on it's end... a little creative license tee hee!

Supplies: Patterned Paper: Cosmo cricket:  mitten weather; Kraft cardstock;

Stamps: Elisabeth Bell SCACD Winter Window

Ink: Memento: black; copics makers(as pictured);

Dies: Spellbinders: scallop borders; Sizzix: flower;

Other: natural twine; Viva Decor: glitter liner; pearl pen; buttons; 3D foam;

For UK/ EU customers this beautiful stamp is available at Quixotic Paperie. If you're in the US/Canada you can buy it direct from Susana's Custom Art and Card Design.

You next port of call is wonderful talented Jacqui Dennis Thanks so much for hopping by and enjoy the rest of the inspiration. Don't forget to join in on our new challenge...there is a fabulous prize up for grabs!

and if you get a little distracted along the way here's the blog hop order...

 Elaine Hughes

 Kim Gruetzmacher

 Judy Laing

 Rowena Barnard

Kim Costello <~ you're here :)

Jacqui Dennis

 Kim Dellow

 Quixotic Inspirations

Have lots of fun and a wonderfully creative day,
BiG HuGs Kim :)

Simon Says Stamp & Show your.... METAL!

It's Monday and this week
Simon Says Stamp and Show your...

METAL!

A few things inspired my piece, I have some metal vintage clock work bits which reminded me of mechanics, Tim Burton's film nine and the whole steampunk genre.

So I have tried to create faux metal with scraps, yes all the grungepaper scraps from die cutting... pieces form Caged bird die has some fabulous negative shapes, as does the elegant flourishes and there's a piece from the centre of heart wings. I took a picture to show that they were indeed scraps LOL!!! 

I HAD to use some of Wendy's Art Parts... the back panel I have adhered a scrap of diet coke can...I had my OH bring me an empty from work usually I don't drink fizzy drinks (unless it's the type in bottles LOL!) The front frame I have inked with distress inks, it takes the colour soooo well yum!

I then placed, planned and layered each piece before inking with Distress inks (I was going for a copper colour but think it's a bit more rusty then I first envisaged!!!) attached a few mini fastener's they're just perfect for this and sanded all the edges to give an aged metal look.

 After adhering each piece with faux rivets and holes I brushed on a little gold and copper perfect pearls Not that you can see it in any of the pictures... Then, I attached a metal corner and D ring for hanging!!!

I hope you are inspired and check out the rest of the teams stunning metal creations!

THE director ~ Linda Elbourne ~ Dan ~ Katie Davis ~ Kim Costello <~ You're already here ~ Linda Coughlin ~ Lori Hassler ~ Lynne Forsythe ~ Nancy Crissinger ~ Nancy Wethington ~ Terry Wietsma-Girbes

Thanks for stopping by have a wonderfully creative day BiG HuGs Kim :)

Claudia & Company October Challenge

Welcome to Claudia and Company Challenge #5 and this month we have
a little Recipe: The Color ORANGE, BUTTONS and RIBBON...

 I opted for the adorable Cowboy McCoy and I wanted to try a watercolour effect using my copics,
not sure if it works, but certainly fun trying :)

I have stamped onto watercolour paper and coloured in copics. The edges have been distressed and I've tinted with a little distress ink too! Now, for the zigzag I have peirced the paper using the WRMK sew easy embosser thingy although it came out quite thin on this thick paper I still managed to hand stitch with some orange thread.

 Supplies: Patterned Paper: WRMK textured cardstock; watercolor paper;
Stamps: C&Co puddle jumper: Cowboy McCoy;
Ink: Memento: black; Copic: markers(as pictured);
Ranger: distress inks: antique linen;
Other: WRMK sew easy; orange embroidery thread; BG: buttons; wooden button; natural webbing ribbon; 3D foam;

Hope you have fun looking at the ladies wonderful creations too
Lori
Tori
Krista
Kim <~you're here ;)
Tracy
Kadie
Risa
Sandra
Sheri
Jessica Diedrich - Our wonderful October Guest Designer
Claudia

With October being Breast cancer awareness month, the wonderful generous Claudia has offered to donate (to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation) $1.00 for every single Claudia and Company rubber stamp sold through Die Cuts R Us during the month of October; and $2.00 for every set sold.

Thanks so much for stopping by, hope you have a wonderful weekend,

BiG HuGs Kim :)

Simon Says Stamp & Show us your Numbers!!!

This week over at Simon Says Stamp and Show our theme to inspire is... NUMBERS!

And we have a wonderful prize... of a $25 gift voucher..... donated by our wonderful site sponsor Simon Says Stamp

Please forgive my extreme lateness in posting my make I have been unwell all weekend and with the little ones on tow I'm sooooo slow at managing anything routinely!!!

After pondering what I could do to incorporate numbers I started to see them in numerous stamps and items! Lots of Wendy's Vecchi Stamps include numbers... like her Dimensional Rose art which is the background under the clear embossed leaves.

Nature's art sentiment says the number one by one which has been stamped onto a ticket which also has numbers LOL! Even the wonderful butterfly from Botanical art has numbers in its pattern.

Then to include even more numbers I covered grungepaper with Tim Holtz tissue tape and stamped flowers from live and make art in coffee archival ink before cutting and inking with distress ink. Then finished off with a bingo game piece <~ more numbers)

I hope you are inspired and check out the rest of the teams stunning creations!

THE director... Linda Elbourne ~ http://www.acraftingjourney.blogspot.com/

Dan ~ http://dan99.blogspot.com/
Katie Davis ~ http://chantillyrosecrafts.blogspot.com/
Kim Costello ~ You're already here
Linda Coughlin ~ http://thefunkiejunkie.blogspot.com/
Lori Hassler ~ http://www.ibeenthinkinboutinkin.blogspot.com/
Lynne Forsythe ~ http://lynneforsythe.blogspot.com/
Nancy Crissinger ~ http://whatsnextnancy.blogspot.com/
Nancy Wethington ~ http://art-from-the-heart.typepad.com/
Terry Wietsma-Girbes ~ http://www.cardscreativity.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by BiG HuGs Kim :)

Celebrate World Card Making Day...

 with a Festival of Favourites! 

The Quixotic Paperie DT thought it would be fun to mark this year's World Card Making Day with a mini blog hop looking at our favourite Quixotic Paperie DT projects, products from the shop and card making tips, so grab a cuppa and join us! 

We would love to hear about your favourite projects, products from Quixotic Paperie or your favourite tips so feel free to share! 

One of my favourite Quixotic Paperie make's would be:

There's more details about the project here,

Supplies: Patterned Paper: the girls' paperie ~ paper girl

Stamps: whimsy stamps ~ moonlit ride and accessories

Ink: Memento: black; Ranger ~ distress inks;

Dies: Spellbinders circles; tags;

Other: Viva Decor: holo iridescent glitter liner; 4mm flat back mixed pearls; hemp twine; 3D foam;

My favourite Quixotic Paperie Products:

Would have to be any of the Kraftin Kimmie Stamps: Moonlight Whispers...

 LOVE them, they're quirky and fun to colour...

Also adore the Viva Decor products too...

My favourite tips:

You have to try everything!!!
There's really no mistakes ~ only happy accidents :)

There are more favourites to see at the following wonderful blogs!

Elaine - Quixotic Cards

Emma - Something Sweet

Rowena - Crafty Pagan

Judy - Judy's Crafty Moments

Kim Costello - PaperBabe <~ you are here!

Kim Dellow - Crafty Makes 

Enjoy the hop and don't forget to share your favourites on your blog (link back to us so that we can see them) or in the comments as you hop around!

HAPPY WORLD CARD MAKING DAY!!! BiG HuGs Kim :)

Claudia & Company ~ October Release Hop

Welcome to the Claudia and Company October Release...

First let me introduce Cowboy McCoy....

You may have seen a few sneak peeks of this little guy already, a new Puddle Jumper by the talented Lori.

He is available to buy today from Die Cuts R Us with the rest of the October releases.

So I teamed him with this yummy October afternoon papers can just imagine him playing in the field beside a fab red wood barn... are you there? LOL!

Supplies: Patterned Paper: October Afternoon: seaside; Kraft;

Stamps: C&Co puddle jumper: Cowboy McCoy;

Ink: Memento: black; Copic: markers*(as pictured);

Ranger: distress inks: frayed burlap; antique linen;

Dies: Sizzix: stars; Spellbinders nestabilities: rectangles;

Other: Cosmo cricket: tiny type; 3D foam;

Now for the next fabby image meet...

Mr Smiles...

This cutie has been designed by Jane's Doodles

For a bit of fun texture I have covered cardstock with liquid applique and heated to create a suede effect impossible to photograph of course, so hope you can see it!

The teeth I have coloured with sakura white pen goes on easily and the eyes I stamped separately and paper pieced them. With the remaining blue suede I stamped and cut the fun arrows pointing directly to the smile sentiment also included on the Mr Smiles set!!!

Hope he helps you smile too...

Supplies: Patterned Paper: Sassafras: monstrosity;

Stamps: C&Co Jane's Doodles: Mr Smiles;

Ink: Memento: black; Copic: markers; Sakura: white; black;

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilties: Labels;

Other: liquid applique; Viva Decor: pearl paint; 3D foam;

Thanks so much for stopping by today hope you have lots of fun and Smiles on the blog hop...

Here's the Blog Hop Order:

Claudia and Company Blog

Lori
Tori
Krista
Kim <~you're here ;)
Tracy
Kadie
Risa
Sandra
Sheri
Jessica Diedrich - Our wonderful October Guest Designer
Claudia

With October being Breast cancer awareness month, the wonderful generous Claudia has offered to donate (to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation) $1.00 for every single Claudia and Company rubber stamp sold through Die Cuts R Us during the month of October; and $2.00 for every set sold.

Also the Cowboy McCoy card was inspired loosely by Mercy's fantastic Tuesday Sketch #93

and MrSmiles card I followed the wonderful sketch over at papertake weekly...

Have a wonderful creative day, I will have a couple of posts tomorrow and it's world card making day tooo!

BiG HuGs Kim :)