Aurora Wings Challenge #71

This month over at Aurora Wings the challenge is to be........

My card has been inspired by the gorgeous Siren image and the myth of the Siren's Song. It may be an obvious choice but then it was also the perfect excuse to colour up this gorgeous image.

I wish you could see the way this sparkles in the light - it adds to the ethereal magic of the image. I sparingly used a glitter gel pen to give her that sparkle.

Don't forget to check out the rest of the AMAZING DT inspiration on our BLOG. We also have a very active Facebook Fan Group with additional contests, challenges and inspiration.  We hope to see you there

Copics Used
Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11
Hair - E09, YR09, YR2, YR01
Mermaid - YG23, YG21, YG17, YR09, YR02, Y15, BG15, BG13, BG11
Sea - B45, B39
Sky - B000, B0000

Voodoo Girls from Simply Betty Stamps

It's getting closer to Halloween and th SBS DT decided to celebrate by showcasing the Voodoo Girls. This is Little Legba Rio and she comes in 2 version - one with the mask like I've used here, or without the mask. I loved playing with this one - she's a little outside of the norm for me.

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11

Eyes - C2, R27, R24, R20

Lips - R27, R20

Hair - Y26, Y21, YR27, E79, E25

Skulls & Bones - 100, E42, E40

Clothes - 100, V09, V06, V05, V04, R27, R24, R22, R20, YG23, YG21, YG17, C4, C2

Roses - R27, R24, R20

Horror Girls from Simply Betty Stamps

It's release day over at Simply Betty Stamps and today there are FOUR new images based on characters from Horror Films - but the twist is they are the Horror Girls. You can find them HERE. I have to admit they are a mix of beauty and horror with Betty's unique drawing style.

I've created 2 cards, the first using the character inspired by Pennywise the Clown and the second one inspired by the evil doll Chucky. The other two Horror Girls are based on Edward Scissorhands and Jason Voorhees from the movie Friday the 13th.

For my Pennywise card I merged the image onto a B&W checkered background before colouring her in. I also added some colour to the background to make it a little more crazy.

My Chucky background includes some stamped blood 'splatter' and a couple of die cut crows to add to the creep factor.

Copics Used

Pennywise Card - C8, C4, C2, C00, E40, E11, E09, E04, E00, E000, R27, R24, R22, YR16, YR09, YR01, B00, YG21

Chucky Card - E11, E09,  E04, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11, YR16, YR09, YG67, YG23, YG17, VO5, VO1, C4, C2, C00, B97, B95, B93, B91, B16, B12, 100, Silver glitter gel pen 

Simply Betty Stamps Progressive Challenge - September 2018

It's time for the Simply Betty Stamps September Progressive Challenge and this month the image was designed to celebrate Betty and her husband Chris' 13th wedding anniversary - you can find it HERE. It's a gorgeous image but since the number 13 is included at the base of the characters I couldn't figure out how I could use it for my own purposes so I cropped it out - I hope Betty forgives me!!!

Here are the rules for this month's challenge....

1. ANYTHING GOES!

2. Please make a full project, must include at least two designer papers. 

3. Please upload to this album September 2018 Progressive Challenge by the deadline.

4. We must have at least 6 non DT member entires for a win!

Deadline: September 30th @ 6PM PST

The shapes for my double easel cards were cut using my Silhouette Cameo, as was the sentiment and borders. 

Copcics Used

Background - R24, YR04, Y15, C4, C2, C0

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11

Lips - R27, R24, R20

Eyeshadow - C4, C2, C0

Woman's Hair - Y26, Y21, YR24, E79, E25

Man's Hair - E49, E44, E43, E42

Woman's Clothes - R27, R24, R22

Man's Clothes - R27, R24, R22, C10, C8, C6, C4, C2, C0

Aurora Wings Challenge #70

It's time for a new challenge over at Aurora Wings Challenges at this time the theme 

is a ...

Check out the gorgeous sketch we had to use for the challenge. Not only is the sketch great but the artwork on it was so fabulous that I was tempted just to colour it up as it was LOL. Instead I chose the adorable Lilac Sprite to colour up. Of course there's also lots of my favourite lime green in the mix - it goes so well with the purples ;)

Don't forget to check out the rest of the AMAZING DT inspiration on our BLOG. We also have a very active Facebook Fan Group with additional contests, challenges and inspiration.  We hope to see you there.  

Copics Used

E49, E44, E43, E42, E40, G28, YG23, YG21, YG17, B79, BV08, V17, V06, V01

Hocus Pocus from Simply Betty Stamps

Today over at Simply Betty Stamps there are EIGHT fabulous new images being released and they are based on the characters from the film Hocus Pocus. I'm using 3 here today, with the Black Kitty being added to the scene in my first card. I've merged them over a digi designer paper with the sentiment after I framed the paper. Such a FUN technique which makes the putting together of the card super easy after colouring.

For my second card I've gone with a more traditional design, layering die cuts, papers and embellishments with the coloured image. I was really happy with how both turned out - but then it's hard not to come up with something gorgeous with these awesome images.

Both witches have the black sections of their dresses drenched in clear Wink of Stella, I wish this photographed well as it's stunning IRL.

Copics Used

Pretty Witch with Spider

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11

Eyes - E35, B37, B06, B04

Lips - R24, R20

Hair - Y26, Y21, YR24, E29, E25

Clothes - B29, B26, B06, B04, B01, C10, C8, C5, C3, C2, clear Wink of Stella

Spider - R27, black glaze pen

Black Kitty -  C10, C8, C6, C4, R20, B02, black glaze pen

Buck Tooth Witch

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11

Eyes - C3, YG21, YG17, YG13

Lips - V06, RV06

Hair - V09, V06, RV06

Clothes - V09, V06, V04, RV06,  C10, C8, C6, C5, C4, C3, C2, clear Wink of Stella

Book - E99, E42, E11, 100, C10, C8, C6, YG17, YG13, Y19, Y15

Aurora Wings Puppy Sprite

Meet the adorable new Puppy Sprite from Aurora Wings and for this weekend only you'll get him FREE in a Gift with Purchase offer - see below. 

I've made a card using two 1.5"x 11" strips for the sides and then I've joined them together with 2 bridges, one is the sentiment and the other is the puppy group and fence. There are also bridges holding the back of the card together but these are placed so that they are hidden by the front elements. Such a fun card to do and it's also a great way of using up long strips of cardstock.

I just had to include my little girl Holly into the playgroup - I'm sure you can spot her if you look - she's a cheeky one just like Holly was when she was a pup. 

Copics Used

Sprite

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11

Puppy Costume - E79, E35, E11, Y21, R20, R11

Puppies - C10, C8, C5, C4, C2, C00, R20, E39, E31, E30

It's Still Pin-Up Time at Simply Betty Stamps

There are some new pin-ups over at Simply Betty Stamps and today I'm showcasing Make-Up Maggie, isn't she just gorgeous! She's the perfect image for that special guy in you life - just wish I could pull off her look LOL.

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11

Lips - R27, R24, R20

Hair - R59, E35, E31, E07

Eyes - C2, YG23, YG21, YG17, E35

Clothes - C10, C8, C6, C4, R89, R27, R24, R20

Make-Up - R20, R11, 100, clear glitter gelly roll pen

Aurora Wings Challenge #69

It's time for a new challenge over at Aurora Wings Challenges at this time the theme is ...

'ANYTHIING GOES'

I always try to think a little out of the box with these challenges and today I've come up with 

 'Mini Sprites Under Glass'

I've made a keychain and fridge magnet using glass 'tiles' to cover over my images. Being able to create fun projects like these is one reason I love digis. You can't re-size a rubber or acrylic stamp to suit your project like you can a digi. 

For the fridge magnet I used Poppy Sprite and for the keychain I used Pierrot Sprite. 

One hint for these - I should have sealed the surface of the image before gluing to the glass to avoid the little bit of colour bleeding I got. It would also have kept the poppy colours a little more separate than they are to give more depth. Ah well - live and learn, I still love them ;)

Don't forget to check out the rest of the AMAZING DT inspiration on our BLOG. We also have a very active Facebook Fan Group with additional contests, challenges and inspiration.  We hope to see you there. 

Copics Used

Pierrot Sprite - E43, E11, E04, E00, E000, R89, R27, R20, R11, YR09, YR04, YG67, YG21, YG17

Poppy Sprite - UG67, YG01, R29, R24, R22, 100, C10, C8, C6, C4, C2, E11, E00, E000

Simply Betty Stamps Progressive Challenge - July 2018

 This month you have a choice of 2 fabulous beachy families to use for the Progressive Challenge, I've used the Gothic Family but there is also the 'regular family' image you can see on the left. They are both on sale HERE and once you've made your choice the challenge is...

1. Add Glitter!!

2. Please make a full project. 

3. Please upload to this album July 2018 Progressive Challenge by the deadline.

Deadline: August 14th @ 6PM PST

For mine to meet the challenge criteria I stamped the lightning in versamark and then added gold embossing powerd before heat setting. I then went over with somme gold glitter stickles for extra sparkle. The daughter's sunglasses also have glittered lenses.

Now, here's a fun twist....THE PRIZE. As the winner of the July Progressive challenge you will be the star for the August Progressive Challenge....this means you get a YOU Digi version of YOU! You choose the theme, you will get to choose the challenge! Is that not fun?!! You, in digi form leading the Progressive Challenge for August! YAY!! 

The background, sentiment and lightning were done using Altenew's Rain, Hail or Shine stamp set.

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R22

Mother & Daughter hair - Y26, Y21, YR24, E29, E25

Father & Son hair - E49, E44, E43, E40

Mother's lips - R24, R20

Mother's eyes - C2, YG67, YG21, YG17

Bathers & Umbrella - 100, YG67, YG23, YG21, YG17, E44, E43, E42, E40, C10, C8, C6, C4, C2,  B97, B95, B91, 

Dad's glasses - 100, white gel pen

Daughter's glasses - 100, clear glitter gel pen

Bucket & Spade - 100, YG67, YG23, YG21, YG17

Sand - Y26, Y23, E44, E43