Burtonesque Dolls Challenge #3 - Burton Elements

This week The Burtonesque Dolls Challenge has been sponsored by one of my favourite stamp companies - Tickled Pink Stamps! The fact that owner Kellie is a good friend and I'm on her DT doesn't mean I'm biased at all - LOL - and it's GREAT to have fun with 2 of my DTs at the same time!

The challenge this week is to use "Burton Elements" - black flowers and skulls.

I've used the fabulous Ivy from Tickled Pink Stamps and have paired her with some DP I bought from Kristy's Delicious Papercrafting Store - she has a FABULOUS range of paper pads - this one is Bayberry Cottage by Pink Paislee (oops I originally said Queen Bee - thanx for the correction Kristy - LOL). The skull charm and doily are from the TPS store. I made the black flower using my Lauren Meader rose cut file - it's actually made using alternating layers of black and grey - and the grey petals have been sponged with black. I found using just black CS didn't give enough depth to the flower - it just looked a bit like a black ball - LOL.

The other Pink Ladies have been invited to be guests for this challenge so there's bound to be an AMAZING array of fabulous creations with BOTH these fabulous DTs working to inspire you! So don't forget to pop pop on over to The Burtonesque Dolls Blog AND the Tickled Pink Stamps Blog  and check everything out!

Hope you get a chance to join in too!

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Another New Release From Spesch Stamps

This is another of the latest "Wedding" release from Tracey at Spesch Designer Stamps. This image is the second of 2 from this release that will be available in clear polymer in limited numbers as well as being digital. The sentiment is also by Spesch Stamps and has been designed to compliment the images - there are a number of different sentiments in the set. Check out the complete release at the store HERE or at the blog HERE.

For my card I've used some DP from Kaiser and my heart CB embossing folder. The flowers were made using my Nellie Snellen flower punches and some pearls. A touch of lace finishes everything off.

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Spesch Stamps "Wedding" Release

One thing I LOVE about Tracey at Spesch Stamps is that she has realised there just aren't many - if any - engagement images around and she has tried to fill that void. Last month I showed you THIS fabulous image for an engagement and this month Tracey is releasing this one - along with some other FABULOUS images for weddings, bridal showers and pregnancy. Tracey also has a fabulous set of sentiments to go along with these images! Go and check out more of this new release and see what the DT has come up with at the Spesch Stamps Blog and check out the new store HERE - just be aware this site is only new so there may be a few teething problems.

This image is one of 2 from this release that will also be available in limited numbers as a clear polymer stamp - along with Bonnie from an earlier release.

For my card I've used some Basic Grey DP and some chipboard corners which I have sprayed with gold glimmermist. The diamond ring has dazzling diamonds on the "stone" and I've used my gold spica pen for the band.

I'll have another card to show you using an image from this release - I'll be back with that tomorrow.

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Mo Meets Friday Sketchers #101

As soon as I saw this fabulous new image from Mo Manning I knew it was for me - what am I saying - it IS me - LOL. Most mornings I sit in my bathrobe and hop on my green laptop to blog and check emails - and if I'm really lucky my DH makes me a cappucino - BLISS. Even my son asked "Where do you want me to put you?" as he held my coloured image up to clear the table - LOL.

For the layout I've used this week's Friday Sketchers sketch #101 for inspiration and computer generated a sentiment to fit the way I feel - LOL! The DP is Basic Grey. The flowers also make this card eligible for this week's challenge over at Mo's Challenges where thay are asking you to use flowers.

If you love this image as much as I do - pop on over to Mo's store and grab it for yourself!

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It's a Pirate's Life For Me

Recently Mo Manning released some fabulous piratey images - I've used First Mate Kate and some of the background set before - but I have been wanting to colour up Captain Hugh too. I coloured up the kegs and then found out they wouldn't fit into my layout properly - so I cut them down into single elements to create my scene. I've used some crystal effects on the telescope to give it an almost realistic lens. And it looks like Cap'n Hugh has some help with his search with his parrot up in the corner!

I've used some Magnolia DP and a computer generated sentiment.

Check these gorgeous images out - and sooo much more -  at Mo's Online Store - HERE.

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Meet LILITH by Tickled Pink Stamps

Last but certainly by no means least Tickled Pink Stamps would like you to meet Lilith - she's one fabulously quirky gal and will be perfect for soo many occasions - get well cards, sorry I missed your birthday cards, halloween cards - well you get the picture!

For my card I computer generated the sentiment. I used Basic Grey DP and the large flower is made using the "scrunchy flower" technique that's around atm. A fairly simple design but I feel these cuties deserve the spotlight!

Talking of the spotlight - the rest of the DT are featuring Lilith in some AMAZING creations HERE - you'd be crazy not to check them out! And if you leave a comment on the TPS blog you may win Lilith for yourself!

Well we hope you LOVE these 5 gorgeous Lolitas as much as WE do - it's been an exciting ride for us to showcase a new range of stamps! We can't WAIT to see them out there popping up all over blogland!!!

And if you love them ALL as much as we do you have a chance of winning the entire collection if you enter our monthly sketch challenge! Check it out HERE - what ARE you waiting for????

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Burtonesque Dolls Challenge #2 - Burton Chicks

This week's challenge at The Burtonesque Dolls is titled "Burton Chicks" - you have to create a card using any image that would fit in a Tim Burton Movie!

This week our wonderful sponsor is our gorgeous fellow DT member Jen Shults and her Wild Flower Kids Stamps. Jen is kindly donating 5 digi's for this week's challenge winner. This image is one of her newest releases, Iris - isn't she STUNNING!!! I have to thank my lovely friend Jodie for inspiring the colour scheme for the hair - I recently saw a card she had made and just knew it would be right for Iris!

The DP is from Magnolia and I have stamped some Autumn Leaves Flourishes in the corners. Some black lace, black rhinestones and a MS butterfly finish off a fairly simple layout! I've also used some dazzling diamonds on her wings and pendant. Her facial swirls have been covered using my black spica pen for some added drama.

Be sure to pop over the TBD Blog and check out what the rest of the DT have made of this challenge - there's something for everyone who loves fun and funky!

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Breaking News from Tickled Pink Stamps

Due to demand Kellie has decided to list her new Lil Lolita range for pre-sale from 8pm Melbourne time TONIGHT!!! That's only 8 hours away!!! AND to celebrate the launch she's giving 10% off all stamps that are instore - and some will be listed at 20% off!!! Kellie is also selling the Lil Lolita range as set of 5 for AU$49.85 - a saving of AU$3.40 - before the 10% off! Separately they'll sell for AU$10.65 less 10% during the sale.

Kellie has also managed to get approval to sell a much sought after, fabulous range of stamps for the first time in Australia - what are they you ask - it's our little secret for now - but we're soooo excited!

So pop on over to Tickled Pink Stamps Online Store tonight to check out the sale and be one of the first to grab yourself these beauties - and all the other wonderful lace, charms and mesh that Kellie is going to have listed by tonight!

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Meet WILLOW by Tickled Pink Stamps

Today you get to meet Willow - number 4 of the Lolita gals from Tickled Pink Stamps! I just love the dewy eyed look she has - she's sooo feminine. With her beautiful bunch of flowers she would be fabulous for soo many uses. The stamps will be up for pre-order on the very last preview day starting midnight - so only ONE more day!!!!

I've gone with a fairly simple and bright look for Willow. I had her all coloured up exept for the hair - and I decided I liked her hair white - so I just added some shadows in - LOL. Ths DP is from Magnolia and the white rose is from Prima.

Now don't forget to pop in HERE and see the other AMAZING cards the DT have made using this gorgeous young gal! And if you leave a comment on the TPS blog you may win her for yourself!

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Meet LYLAH by Tickled Pink Stamps

Lolita number 3 from Tickled Pink Stamps is the fabulous Lylah. She's all ready to party with her present in tow and her cute party dress on! But look at that face - she's full of mischief too! Another fun image to play with - one I find to be an interesting mix of cute and funky - FABULOUS! Don't forget to check out the rest of the AMAZING DT cards using Lylah HERE and give yourself a chance to win this beauty. And come back tomorrow to meet another gorgeous Lolita! The stamps will be up for pre-order on the very last preview day starting midnight.

For my card I used some Websters paper in the background and cut the black frame with my craft robo. I've used my SU weathered stamp on the teal background to give it some more interest. The black flower was made using Lauren Meader's Rambling Rose cut file and my craft robo. A little scrunching and stickles and it's done.

I haven't made a rectangular card for some time - it was fun to revisit but I'm firmly a square card kinda gal atm - I just couldn't fit the black frame on a square card - LOL.

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