AC - Merry Creepmas - 12DOC ....

.... Morning!  I'm running a bit late with this card, I should have finished it yesterday, but we were out at a photoshoot and by the time we got home and finished watched some TV, I was just too tired.  So I completed it this morning!  It's Day 4 of the 12 Days of Creepmas sponsored by Smeared Ink and I've got a fun, in a creepy sort of way, card to share with you:

Stamps: Rick St Dennis Digi - Creepmas Tree Monster, Stampin# Up! - Wonderland; WMS - Alpine Christmas
Inks: Stampin' Up! - Cucumber Crush, Pistachio Pudding
Dies: Die-namics - Zig-Zag Stitched Rectangles Stax #5
Accessories: White Lustre Card; Kaisercraft DP - Holly Jolly; Copic Markers; Glitter; Glossy Accents; Wink of Stella - Clear

This one is a really quick and simple card.  I stamped this fabulous tree on white card, coloured his with Copic markers and cut it out with a die.  I added sparkle to the baubles using a clear Wink of Stella brush.  I used some glitter on his Santa hat and added glossy accents to his eyes.  I stamped a flurry of pale green snowflakes all round him.  I cut a panel of design paper and adhered that the the card.  I attached the die cut image and finished with a customised sentiment (also from the Kaisercraft paper pack).  On the inside I cut a mat layer of design paper and added a tag greeting on the white panel along with a few more snowflakes.

As I've got a lovely flurry of snowflakes falling on this card, I'm going to submit to Inkspirational - INK#97 where the cue word is FLAKE and also to The Paper Players - PP#274 where the theme is LET IT SNOW.  I took a close up of the tree so that you can see the glossy accents on his eyes - he's crazy.  You can find this fab Creepmas Tree Monster at Rick's Zibbet shop and he's currently on sale too!!!   Here's the 12 Days of Creepmas Blog Hop list:

Fiona
Black Dragon
Susan R
Jessica
Suzi
Airless Chambers
Deborah
Susan S
Val
Sarah
Kat
Leigh
Lady Brayton
Sue

That's it for now - see you soon.

AC - Naughty or Nice - 12 DOC ....

..... Hello and welcome to the 12 Days of Creepmas.  What's that, I can hear some of you ask?  Well, Creepmas is a friendly push back at the retail companies in America and the UK who decide that it's okay to put out Christmas decorations, presents, etc before Halloween has even finished!!!  So this is for those of us (and the number is increasing) who really enjoy our Halloween and quite like to play with Christmas too!  The 12 Days of Creepmas Blog Hop is run by Smeared Ink and there's a list of everyone playing along at the bottom of this post.  Do drop by and say Hi!

I have the great honour of being the first of Rick St Dennis's EDT to host our post at Airless Chambers.  I've made a very non-traditional Christmas card:

Stamps: Rick St Dennis Digi - Creepmas Costume; Dylusions - Christmas Words; Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz - Crazy Talk, Crazy Things
Inks: Stampin' Up! - Night of Navy, Bermuda Bay; Memento - Tuxedo Black
Dies: Spellbinders - Sm Deckled Mega Rectangles (S5-014) #4, Sm Mega Rectangles (S4-144) #4
Accessories: White Lustre Card; Gold Mirri Card; Copic Markers; Wink of Stella - Clear, Gold

I absolutely love this guy - I think he's very confused as to whether it's Halloween or Christmas.  I used the colours from this week's Cupcake Inspirations Challenge - CIC#338.  I found a new challenge yesterday, The Challenge - TC#53 - I don't know how I missed it, but I did.  This week the team would like a non-traditional Christmas Card - yep!!!

I printed the image on white card, coloured it with Copic markers, added some sparkle - gold and clear - to the Christmas ornaments, his crown and to the frills on his costume.  I layered the finished image on some gold mirri card and attached it to the card.  I found a sentiment that works with the image - he's not sure whether he's naughty or nice!!  On the inside I cut a mat layer of gold card and on the white panel added a pumpkin and Santa hat along with a message.

Rick has a fabulous selection of Creepmas images at both his Zibbet and Esty shops, and if you like this guy, you'll find him at Rick's Esty shop.  And now - here's the full list of all those participating in this year's 12 Days of Creepmas Blog Hop:

Fiona
Black Dragon
Susan R
Rebecca
Jessica
Suzi
Airless Chambers
Deborah
Susan S
Val
Sarah
Kat
Leigh
Lady Brayton
Sue

That's all for now - see you again soon.

SNG - Give Thanks ....

.... Hello again!  It's my turn to host a project over at Sparkle and Glitter where we showcase Rick's fabulous digital images.  I've made a fun card for Thanksgiving:

Stamps: Rick St Dennis Digi - Patriotic Turtle; Stampin' Up! - For All Things
Inks: SU - Early Espresso
Accessories: White Lustre Card; SU DP - Crushed Curry; Copic Markers

This is the Patriotic Turtle and would normally be coloured in red, blue and white for the 4th July celebrations, but I think that coloured in autumnal shades he works perfectly for a Thanksgiving Turtle.  I've used the colours from Colour Q - cQc#318 and and it also fits with our theme of Thanksgiving/Thanks over at The Male Room - TMR#24-15.

I printed the turtle on white card, coloured it with Copic markers and cut it out.  I cut a panel of design paper slightly smaller than the card and adhered it flat to the card base.  I added the finished turtle and finished the front with a suitable greeting.  On the inside I cut another mat of design paper and on the white panel added some acorns.

You can find the Patriotic Turtle and his friends at Rick's Zibbet shop.  Not only are there turtles, but there's lots of images for Creepmas (check back in December for more of that) and also for Christmas!

I think that really is all for today - I'm off back to my craft room to make some more cards which will be on show tomorrow and over the weekend.  See you soon.

AC - Trick or Treat ....

.... Good morning!  I hope that wherever you are, you're safe and warm.  Winter arrived in Northville yesterday - we had about 3" of snow - I know that's not much by comparison with some, but it's more than enough.

Anyway, moving on, it's my turn to host a post at Airless Chambers, where we share some of Rick St Dennis's darker images.  I managed to get a bit of time in my craft room yesterday evening to finish a card that I started on Friday when it was still warm and sunny!  I've decided that it's not too early to make a start on next year's Halloween collection:

Stamps: Rick St Dennis Digi - Smiley Bill the Monster Clown; Winnie & Walter - Moonlight
Inks: Stampin' Up! - Soft Sky, Rich Razzleberry, Tangerine Tango; Versamark
Accessories: White Lustre Card; SU Card - Tangerine Tango; Graphic 45 DP - Rare Oddities; Copic Markers; Wink of Stella - Clear; White and Clear Embossing Powders

I know that many people like clowns and actually enjoy watching them.  But I really, really don't like them much - and when they look like Smiley Bill here, I like them even less!  I think he makes a wonderful zombie clown!  I printed him on white card, coloured him with Copic markers, cut him out and added a subtle shimmer to all his greenish skin.  I used tangerine card to make the base and stamped some spiders webs at the corners, embossing them with clear powder to give a tone-on-tone effect.  I cut a piece of purple design paper, stamped on some more spiders webs and embossed them with white powder.  I adhered the panel to the card, attached the clown and finished with a simple sentiment.  I also added a couple of little spiders in the webs.  On the inside I cut a panel of white card, stamped on a greeting and added a few more spiders webs.

I used the colours from this week's Colour Q challenge - cQc#317, as I think they're just perfect for a Halloween card!

If you want to get a head start on next year's Halloween cards, then may I suggest a visit to Rick's Zibbet shop where he has hundreds of images from cute to down right scary!!

I'm not planning on going out at all today - well, I'll have to clear the drive, but apart from that I'm staying indoors and playing in my craft room.  Be safe.  Thanks so much for dropping by, see you soon.

SNG - Merry Christmas ...

....  Morning!  It's a beautiful morning here in Northville - a marked contrast to the grey and rain that we had yesterday.  I've not been in my craft room much this week - well that's not entirely true, I did do some tidying up earlier, but today is the first time I've made a card all week!

Stamps: Rick St Dennis Digi: Christmas Party Hat; Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz Crazy Talk
Inks: Versafine - Onyx Black
Dies: PTI - Wet Paint Holiday; Lawn Fawn - Stitched Hillside Borders
Accessories: White Lustre Card; Kaisercraft DP - Home for Christmas; Green Mirri Card; Copic Markers; Wink of Stella - Clear

I'm submitting this card to Muse: Christmas Visions - MCV#29, where I've CASEd Betty's beautiful card.  I've used the colours, the foliage is in my background paper and this lovely hat, and the layout.

I think that by now you all know that I just love Rick's wonderfully elegant Hat Ladies.  This lady is perfect for a Christmas card with the roses and holly in her fabulous hat.  I printed her on white card, coloured with Copic markers, cut her out and added sparkle to the fur and feathers with a clear Wink of Stella Brush.  I used a border die to cut the curve on the design paper and adhered it flat to the card.  I found some really dark green textured mirri card in my stash and die cut the word "Christmas" from it.  I stamped the word "Merry" in black, using my stamp-a-ma-jig to position it.  On the inside I cut a mat from another piece of the design paper, and on the white card I added a border and a greeting.  The only stamping I did on this card is the word Merry!!!

You can find this elegant Hat Lady at Rick's Zibbet shop, along with lots of her friends.  Rick has over 1,200 images at his shop ranging from the elegant ladies, through cute little mice, to fun Halloween, and on through to quite scary Halloween and Creepmas images!  Not only can you get single digital images, but Rick has also produced several colouring books.  If you like rhinestones, furs, elegant ladies - then have a look at Chapeaux a la Mode, it's full of wonderful images and super quotes.  If you fancy something a little more on the dark side, then you'll like Rick's latest addition - Creepy Creepmas.  Hopefully, my copy should arrive today!

Now, I've got to get back into my craft room as I've a few more projects to make.  So, that's all for now.  As always, thank you so much for stopping by and for leaving comments - I really do appreciate it.  Bye for now!

SNG - Birthday Boy ....

Hello!  It's rather chilly here in Northville - autumn has arrived with a vengeance.  Yesterday was very grey and windy - so much so that I put the heating on!  It was also World Cardmaking Day yesterday and I spent the day playing - lots of fun.  Today, I'm the host over at Sparkle and Glitter and I'm sharing a sweet birthday card that I made using the fab Birthday Turtle:

Stamps: Rick St Dennis Digi - A Tortuga for Frings Turtle; Uniko - Label Love Birthday
Inks: Versafine - Onyx Black; Stampin' Up! - Soft Sky, Night of Navy
Dies: Die-namics - Double Stitched Square Stax #2 and #5
Accessories: White Lustre Card; SU Card - Night of Navy, Soft Sky; Gold Holographic Mirri Card; Copic Markers; Wink of Stella - Clear, Gold

I used this turtle last week to make a feminine style card. This time I've made a guy card with the turtle.  I printed him on white card, coloured him, cut him out and edged him with black.  I cut off the bow and tassels  on the hat which gives the image a more masculine feel.  I used my Gold Wink of Stella brush on the bow and his cake - the ink is translucent which allows the details to show through.  I've used the colours from this week's CAS Colours & Sketches - CASC&S#144.  I cut a panel of gold holographic card - it's got birthday balloons to match the turtle - and adhered it to the card.  I cut some square in blue and added a birthday greeting to the white square.  I ran the turtle through my Xyron to make it self-adhesive and attached it to the card.  On the inside I used some more of the gold mirri card for a mat layer and added some more balloons and a birthday greeting to the white panel.

If you like this fun turtle you can find him over at Rick St Dennis's Zibbet shop - not only will you find A Tortuga for Frings Turtle, but you'll also find lots of his pals!

I hope you're all having a good weekend - that's all for today - at least I think it is!!  See you soon.

SNG - Happy Birthday ....

..... Morning!  It's my turn to host a post over at Sparkle and Glitter - where the EDT share Rick's wonderful images in a variety of projects.  Last Sunday I shared a Hanukkah card that I'd made using a turtle image by Rick and I posted it on my Facebook page too.  Charmaine left me a lovely comment and then asked whether Rick had a Birthday Turtle.  So I asked for one, and here's my first card using this sweet little turtle:

Stamps: Rick St Dennis Digi - A Tortuga for Frings Turtle; Stampin' Up! - Occasional Greetings, Raining Flowers
Inks: SU - Riding Hood Red, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Lucky Limeade; Memento - Tuxedo Black
Dies: Spellbinders - Fleur de Lis Squares (S4-318) #4, Squares Sm (S4-128) #7
Accessories: White Lustre Card; SU Card - Riding Hood Red; SU DP - Riding Hood Red; Copic Markers; Wink of Stella - Clear

I was absolutely thrilled that Rick drew this turtle espcially for me.  I had to play with it immediately.  I've used the colours from this week's Colour Q - cQc#310 - I think they're just right for a birthday card.  I printed the turtle on white card, coloured her with Copic markers and cut her out with a square die.  I finished the image by grounding her on a hill and adding lots of sparkle with a clear Wink of Stella brush.  I layered the image on my favourite ornate frame and adhered it flat to the card.  I finished the front by stamping a birthday greeting on each side.  On the inside I cut a mat layer of design paper and added a simple flower to the white panel.

I also took a close up picture of all the fabulous sparkle - it really does shimmer in the sunlight.

I can't quite believe just how fast this week has gone by.  It's been busy!  And that's all for now.  See you tomorrow.

SNG - Happy Hanukkah ...

....  Morning!  It's my turn to post at Sparkle and Glitter, where we share Rick St Dennis's wonderful digital images and the projects that the Elite Design Team make with them.  I think you know that along with Rick's lovely Hat Ladies, I'm rather fond of his wonderful Turtles and have made a few cards featuring them - see below.  Today I've made a card to celebrate Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights.  Here's my card:

Stamps: Rick St Dennis Digi - Channukah Turtle
Dies: Lil Inkers - Dual Stitched Squares #2 and #4
Accessories: White Lustre Card; Silver Mirri Card; Dawn Bibby Design Paper; Copic Markers; Wink of Stella - Clear; Sakura Stardust - Silver

The new challenge over at Jingle Belles - JB:15:20 is to celebrate one of the non-Christmas winter holidays , for example Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, New Year, Kwanzaa and there are more.   Now I've had this guy for a while and finally got to colour him in.  I printed him on white card, coloured him with Copic markers added some clear sparkle to the candles and silver to the Menorah.  I used a stitched die cut to cut him out, edged the panel with some blue and layered it on silver mirri card.  I decided not to add a sentiment to the front of the card.  On the inside I cut a panel of blue striped design paper.  I printed the sentiment on the computer, cut it out with a stitched die and then inlaid it on the white panel.

I took a close up of the Menorah to show the sparkle .  I'm really pleased how this one turned out.

I mentioned that I'm rather fond of the turtles - well, here they are:

Halloween Turtle, Valentine Turtle and Christmas Turtle

 Artemis, the Sunday Painter, Easter Turtle and Rare Turtle

Steampunk Turtle

I think these guys are just fabulous - you can find them all at Rick's Zibbet shop and if you click on the link you find full details of each of the cards when they were first posted.  There are two more turtle images that I've yet to colour - and you'll see them soon!

I'm off to the regular monthly meeting of Scrappy Chic Kitchen Roll Stampers group today.  The club got together after Dyan Reaveley came to Scrappy Chic in March this year.  We all enjoyed it so much that we decided to have regular meetings.  This month is special as we're making a Tag Book for Dyan - she's coming to see us all again in October!  That's all for now - see you soon.