Thursday 29 November 2012

The Stamp Basket DT Post - Baby Jesus


Hi Everyone

Remember the video tutorial I posted on Monday, well today I have a card to show you using the image I used in my video.

Here's my video, just in case you missed it!



Here's my card.


The stamp I've used is called Baby Jesus by Wild Rose Studios.  Here's a close-up of the finished image


Items used on this card are all available from The Stamp Basket online store

Craftwork Card Blank
Baby Jesus Stamp by Wild Rose Studio
Papers from Teresa Collins Christmas Cottage Pad
Snowflake Die from Spellbinders Snowflake Pendant Set cut in white card and coloured with Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Wild Honey
Holly Die - Nellie Snellen Holly Branch cut in Rain Forest Bazzill Cardstock and Parakeet Bazzill Cardstock
Rhinestone


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes



Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Monday 26 November 2012

Saturated Canary You Tube Post

Hi

It's my turn to post today on the Saturated Canary You Tube Channel today.

For my video I've created this Wine Bottle Tag



You can find my video HERE

I used Isabella for this project, she is not a Christmas design, but I thought she suited my project perfectly.  I've kept my colour scheme traditionally Christmas!



I coloured her using my Copic Markers.  Here's a close-up


I'm going to enter this project into the following challenges:

Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
One Stitch At A Time - Fabric, Ribbon or Lace (I've used ribbon)
Addicted To Stamps - Christmastime
Sensations Challenge - Traditional Christmas

Here's how the tag looks on a bottle -


Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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The Stamp Basket Video Tutorial


Hi

In this week's Video Tutorial over at The Stamp Basket I show you how I colour pleats and folds with Copic Markers.

The stamp featured in this video is called Baby Jesus from Wild Rose Studio


If you pop back on Thursday, you can see the project I made using the image featured in my video.

Thanks for visiting today.

Hugs
Penni
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Thursday 22 November 2012

Special Offers at The Stamp Basket



I just wanted to let you know about the weekend special at 


They have special offers on Nellie Snellen stamps and dies, and Marianne Design stamps, dies and papers starting Thursday and ending at 9.00a.m. on Tuesday 27 November. Full details are on the The Stamp Basket Blog.

The Stamp Basket DT Post


Hi

On Monday I posted a Video Tutorial that I made for The Stamp Basket showing how a create a fur effect with Copic Markers.  Today, I want to show you the card I made using the image featured in my video.

If you missed my video on Monday, here it is again -


And here's the card I made -


 I love these Christmas Teddies, they're so cute.  Here's a close up of the coloured image


Items used to create this card:

Craftwork Card Blank
Image - Christmas Teddies by Wild Rose Studio
Papers - From Teresa Collins Christmas Cottage Pad
Snowflake Die - Spellbinders Snowflake Pendant
Red Burlap Twine
Star Button
Pearls
Flowers - From my stash


Thanks for visiting today, hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Wednesday 21 November 2012

Midweek Magnolia's Challenge


Hi

This week at Midweek Magnolia's we have a fabulous challenge - I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas.

I decided to do a white on white card.  I've never done one before, but I think it's turned out okay!!!


This Tilda is called "Tilda as Lucia" and I have coloured her using my Copic Markers.  Here's a close-up:


RECIPE:

Stamp: Tilda as Lucia
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black.  Text stamped in Memento London Fog
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Swirl: Marianne Designs
Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug Snowflake
Embellishments: Ribbon, Snowflake Button, Charm and Silver Pearls all from my stash


I'm going to enter this card into the following challenges:

Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge - "Fun with Ribbon" - use Ribbon
Papertake Weekly  - Ribbon and Pearls
365 Cards  Challenge - Ravishing Ribbon
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes


I hope you can join us in our challenge over at Midweek Magnolia's this week, I can't wait to see what you create.

Hugs
Penni
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Monday 19 November 2012

The Stamp Basket Video Tutorial


Hi Everyone

It's Monday again, and that means it's time for another Video Tutorial over at The Stamp Basket.

This week I'm showing how I create a fur effect using Copic Markers.

 

The stamp I've used is called Christmas Teddies.
If you pop back on Thursday, you can see the project I made using this stamp.

Enjoy.

Hugs
Penni
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Sunday 18 November 2012

Relax !


Hi

Today I have a birthday card to show you.  I made it for my father in law.

I used a Digi Image from Just Inklined called It's a Man's World.


I coloured the image using my Copic Markers, here's a close-up


The large R relax sentiment was printed and cut using my Silhouette, I felt it suited the image perfectly.

I'm going to enter this card into the following challenges:

Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenge - Anything Goes
One Stitch at a Time - Use a Digi


Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs
Penni
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Thursday 15 November 2012

The Stamp Basket DT Post

Hi

Today I have a card to show you using the image featured in my Video Tutorial for The Stamp Basket, which I showed you on Monday.  If you missed the video, here it is again.



Here's my card:


And a close-up of the finished image


Items used to make this card - All available from The Stamp Basket Online Store

Image - Bella with Sledge
Sentiment - Merry Christmas
Papers - From Kaisercraft Turtle Dove Paper Pack and Nitwit Joyful Hearts "Holly White"



I'm going to enter this card into the following challenges: 

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - Winter Wonderland
Divas by Design - Anything Goes
Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge - Inspired by a song (my song is O Christmas Tree)

Thanks for visiting today.

Hugs
Penni
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Monday 12 November 2012

The Stamp Basket - Video Tutorial


Hi

It's Monday, and that means it's time for another Video Tutorial over at The Stamp Basket YouTube Channel.  


This week I'm showing how to mask an image to create a background.


The stamp I've used is called Bella with Sledge.
If you pop back on Thursday, you can see the project I made using this stamp.

Enjoy.

Hugs
Penni
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Thursday 8 November 2012

Special Offers at The Stamp Basket



Hi 

I just what to let you know about another fab special offer over at The Stamp Basket

…starting today there are fantastic discounts off all Wild Rose Studio stamps, paper packs and printed panels

…and this offer includes 10% off all special orders too!

So if you’ve been disappointed not to be able to attend the NEC Crafting Fair this weekend, why not avoid the crowds, put the kettle on and shop in comfort at The Stamp Basket online store!!


The Stamp Basket DT Post


Hi

Today I have a project to show you using the image I coloured for the video tutorial I posted on The Stamp Basket Blog on Monday.

If you missed my post on Monday, here's my video ...



And here's what I made with the coloured image...




I made a treat bag using the following items:

Image - Polar Bears by Wild Rose Studio
Paper - From Wild Rose Studio's Annabelle's Christmas Pad
Die - Memory box Crystal Snowflake
Vintage Style Ribbon in Moss
6x6 Clear Cello Card Bag
Sweets


I'm going to enter this card into the following challenge:

Southern Girls Challenge - 46 Days To Go

Thanks for visiting today.  Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Wednesday 7 November 2012

Midweek Magnolia Challenge


Hi

Today over at Midweek Magnolia's we have a great challenge - Walking in a Winter Wonderland.

I still need to make sooooo many Christmas Card, so this has been a great challenge for me !!!!

Here's the card I made:


 I used Snowy Tilda to make this card, I coloured her using my Copic Markers and then added some gems to the snowflake for that bit of sparkly bling!!!!

Here's a close-up:


I'm going to enter this card into the following challenges:

Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenge - Glitter & Bling
One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes
The Ribbon Girl - Add Sparkle
Anything Goes Challenge - Anything Goes
Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes



RECIPE

Image - Snowy Tild
Papers & Card - From my stash
Memory Box Leaping Deer Die
Spellbinders Create a Flake Die
Ribbon and Wooden Snowflake from my stash
Sentiment Stamp from LOTV Christmas Grungy Message



Don't forget to hop on over to The Midweek Magnolia's Challenge Blog and check our the rest of our DT cards.  I'm sure you'll find plenty of inspiration for our challenge.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Monday 5 November 2012

The Stamp Basket YouTube Channel


Hi

I was really honoured to be asked by Janet at The Stamp Basket if I would produce a series of Video Tutorials. Of course, I was happy to oblige and I am really excited to announce the launch of The Stamp Basket YouTube Channel !!!!!

The first video tutorial has gone live this morning.  This is the first of a weekly series of videos featuring some of the new Wild Rose Studio Christmas Stamps and a variety of colouring techniques.

Today's video shows how to use your Grey "C" Copic Markers to colour Polar Bears.



If you visit on Thursday, I have a completed project to show you using the same stamp featured in the video.

Enjoy!

Hugs
Penni
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Friday 2 November 2012

Crafty Tilda


Hi

Today I want to show you a card I've made using Autumn Tilda with Pencils from Magnolia's Turning Leaves Collection.


I coloured Tilda using my Copic Markers, here's a close-up:


RECIPE:

Image - Autumn Tilda with Pencil
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers - From my stash
Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts
Butterflies - From my stash
Ribbon and Pin - The Ribbon Girl
Button & Twine - From my stash
Tim Holtz Alterations On The Edge Die - Distressed Doily


I'm going to enter this card into the following challenges:

Flutter By Wednesday - Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey - Ribbon or Twine
Marvellous Magnolias - Anything Goes
Raise the Bar - Anything Goes


Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs
Penni
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Thursday 1 November 2012

The Stamp Basket DT Post


Hi

For my Stamp Basket DT Post today I decided to make a card using Wild Rose Studio's Baby Jesus Stamp.


I coloured this lovely stamp using my Copic Markers, here's a close-up



Items used on this card:

Baby Jesus Stamp by Wild Rose Studio
Kaisercraft Papers - Turtle Dove and Twig & Berry
Bo Bunny Papers - Father Christmas
Memory Box Crystal Snowflake Die
Clear Rhinestones



I'm going to enter this card into the following challenges:

Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
Christmas Stamping All Year Long - Circle


 Thanks for visiting today.

Hugs
Penni
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