Challenges

Welcome to patterned paper at Muse!

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Not sure if I may have just overdone it a little….   well, I did say that I wanted to use some patterned paper and so I did, a LOT of it lol.  I made a real mess creating this and at one point I couldn’t find my baby sheep at all, some hurried cleaning and he was luckily located all happy and ready to sit on the card front.

I can’t wait to see how this inspires you and maybe you can use just a little of your paper stash too!

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Welcome

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All of the deets can  be found here on the Muse blog….     but here’s how it works:

  • Use ANYTHING you want from your stash to create a project inspired by this week’s Muse.
  • In your post, explain how you were inspired and link back to the Muse blog.
  • Provide supportive comments on at least 3 other member’s submissions.
  • Vote for three of your fellow member’s submissions.

Thanks for stopping by,

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Other Supplies:

Time for a ‘Wonderful’ new Challenge at Scrapbook Boutique Bloghop & Giveaway!

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Welcome back, it’s time for the new challenge at Scrapbook Boutique, that means it’s also time for  a blog hop…    so of course more wonderful prizes to be won!  You should have arrived here from  Sue’s amazing blog!

For your chance to WIN a $10 store voucher, just leave a comment at each blog along the hop, you have until midday 17th October (you must have an Australian address to be eligible) and the winner will be announced at the Scrapbook Boutique blog 

And for all the deets on how to join this month’s challenge and have the chance to WIN a $30 gift voucher stop by Scrapbook Boutique blog, you have until the end of October to join us!

Here is the inspiration for this month’s challenge…

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So I totally focused on the colours and the ‘pretty’ feel of these cupcakes.  Seriously, I would have trouble eating these beauties…  well, at I would probably consider it for a few minutes at least before I took my first bite lol.

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Wonderful
Wonderful

From here you are heading to the Scrapbook Boutique Blog, thanks for joining us, it’s been heaps of fun!

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Other Supplies:  Distress Markers – Tattered Rose, Spun Sugar, Seedless Preserves, Shaded Lilac, Gathered Twigs.

Today and Always in Gold!

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Today I have a publication share and with the call being for ‘Gold’ I couldn’t resist.  So a few splats here and there, some sequins and my all time fave butterfly and I was in card heaven.

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Today and Always
Today and Always

Off to get some ice cream now, thought we might as well go to Byron Bay for it and then we can sneak into our favourite art gallery for a peek (doncha just love holidays).   See you again real soon,

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ps sorry about the dark photo, the gold really did sparkle!

Other Supplies:  Cardstock – Gold mirror card.  Gold sequins.

It’s Birthday Celebrations & Anything Goes with Mama Elephant & Me!

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Hi Everyone! Welcome to our October Challenge! A lot is happening in October for Mama Elephant! We are celebrating our 2nd Year Anniversary this month and we are so thankful for everyone who has helped us get this far! There will be a ton of celebrating and things will get crazy!!! So, this month’s challenge we will start the crazy with “ANYTHING GOES!” So go! Go make anything you want and just have fun!

I had so much fun making this card and knew straight away that it was going to be Pandamonium.  But would you believe that it took me literally a day to decide how to do the sentiment on this card….   it really can’t be that difficult lol.

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Do it Good
Do it Good

Here is some basic information for playing along:

  • Your entry must use at least one Mama Elephant stamp
  • Your entry must be based on the challenge/inspiration source provided
  • Your entry must link back to this blog post along with the graphic image
  • Winner gets featured here and a stamp set of choice
  • Deadline is October 28th
  • Link up using the Inlinkz on the bottom
  • Have fun, stamp, stamp, stamp!!!

Don’t forget to head over and visit the other teamies (you can find the links in my sidebar).  Hope you enjoy the celebrations!

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Other Supplies:  Prismacolor Pencils – Warm Grey 20%, Cool Grey 70%.  Kaisercraft Hot Pink Rhinestone.

Triple Challenge! Time for a 10 minute Craft Flash Dash with Micah (bonus video)!

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Slight Oops, before I start, it any of you are wondering where those little Panda’s have gone….   consider it a sneak peek but I promise they will be back next week, just ‘user error’ on the technical front here.  Now back to your usual viewing…

So I’ve been put up for a challenge from MicahsCrafts and if you haven’t met him yet then you really are missing out, he has the funnest Youtube channel and his current self challenge is a 10 minute Craft Flash Dash…     LOVE it!

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

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Friend

I wasn’t too sure if I was up for the challenge, and looking at my card now I would definitely love to tweak it just a little, but that’s the joy of only 10 minutes.  I just love that it stops me from procrastinating for literally hours sometimes lol.  So thanks again for the inspiration Micah!

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Anita’s Card

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I was also inspired by the sweet colours and flowers from Anita’s Muse card this week as well as focusing on Lisa’s Wanna Sketch (Congrats GF, can’t believe it’s No. 20 already)!

Thanks again for visiting, see you again real soon.

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Surf’s Fabulous!

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A quick share today!  I decided to make a card for fun…  and I ‘should‘ be doing other things, how very naughty.  But I’m on holidays and at home with my hubby who has manflu, it’s a very serious condition which requires a lot of attention and ooh’s and aaah’s.   So in the meantime here I am.  I wanted to play at the last Avery Elle challenge but missed it so I was determined to join this one and what a fun sketch it is too.

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Fabulous sunshine
Fabulous sunshine

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Thanks for stopping by, I’m back tomorrow with a special guest appearance, I can’t wait to see you then.

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Other Supplies:   Copics – RV10.  Prismacolor Pencils – Blush Pink, Pink, Warm Grey 20%, Cool Grey 70%, Canary Yellow, Spanish Orange, Sky Blue Light.  Cardstock – SBB Melon.  EK Success – Stacy Claire Boyd – Mango Madness.

Time for a new Challenge at Scrapbook Boutique Bloghop & Giveaway!

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Welcome back, it’s time for the new challenge at Scrapbook Boutique, that means it’s also time for  a blog hop…    so of course more wonderful prizes to be won!  You should have arrived here from  Sue’s amazing blog!

For your chance to WIN a $10 store voucher, just leave a comment at each blog along the hop, you have until midday 17th September (you must have an Australian address to be eligible) and the winner will be announced at the Scrapbook Boutique blog 

And for all the deets on how to join this month’s challenge and have the chance to WIN a $30 gift voucher stop by Scrapbook Boutique blog, you have until the end of September to join us!

Here is the inspiration for this month’s challenge…

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I focused on the colours and  just had to use the fun little fox from Mama Elephant’s Up & Away set!

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Yeah Baby!
Yeah Baby!

From here you are heading to the Scrapbook Boutique Blog, thanks for joining us, it’s been heaps of fun!

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Other Supplies:  Copics – B000,24. R02,22. W0. E25,33,49.

You Make me Smile Big at Muse!

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Hello there, time for some butterfly triangles at Muse today and I had so much fun making this card…   but I also  have a couple of other ideas, what would it look like with all the butterfly triangles popped up?  or I was thinking maybe some glossy accents just over the butterfly itself to add dimension?

I can’t wait to see how this inspires you!

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Butterfly Triangles – Detail
Butterfly Triangles
Butterfly Triangles

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All of the deets can  be found here on the Muse blog….     but here’s how it works:

  • Use ANYTHING you want from your stash to create a project inspired by this week’s Muse.
  • In your post, explain how you were inspired and link back to the Muse blog.
  • Provide supportive comments on at least 3 other member’s submissions.
  • Vote for three of your fellow member’s submissions.

Thanks for stopping by,

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Other Supplies:  Cardstock – Bazzill Turquoise Mist.  Copics – BG10,11,13,15,72,75. T0. YG00,03,17.  I did also add some shimmer with a clear wink of stella pen as an afterthought…  so pretty!

Dad, my hero!

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This is a ‘must have’ set from Paper Smooches, how much fun is this cute little Superman, and so great to colour too.  I was lucky enough to have this card published and now it’s travelling with my Mum to give to Dad today.

Happy Father’s day Dad, I love you!

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dad

Thanks for stopping by,

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Other Supplies:  Cardstock – Canary, Powder, Dandelion.  Copics – E000,00,11,25,29,33,49. B21,24,97. Y11,21. R05,27.

Stretch Your Stamps – Multi-Inking & Gilding”ish’ flowers!

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Back with Day 9 and I’m trying Jennifer’s technique Multi-Inking and Gilding: Floral Builder Stamps.  I used some fine glitter to create my stripes and ‘gilded’ leaves instead of embossing them as I was hoping the glitter would shimmer just that little bit more….   probably didn’t expect it to glitter up this much though, is there anything as too much glitter?

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Get Well Soon – Detail
Get Well Soon
Get Well Soon

Thanks for popping in again.

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Other Supplies:  Kaiser Rhinestones – Champagne. Couture Creations Pearls. Metal Skin – Glitter (Alison Ellis)  Prismacolor Pencils – Parma Violet.

A Graphic Ombre Smile at Stretch Your Stamps!

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mmmmm,  Where am I???  That’s right it’s now Day 8 at Stretch Your Stamps (well for me it is anyway, I had a hiccough with Day 7 and am still at a quandary).  Loving the graphic look and thought I would try Kristina’s Ombre repeat stamping technique.

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Smile
Smile

Okay, what’s next?

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Mirror Stamping at Stretch Your Stamps!

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Bonus day for me at Stretch Your Stamps.  This mirror stamping technique came at the perfect time as I needed a puppy congratulations card for some friends.   They are so excited as they recently adopted 2 new puppies (their beloved family pup died a little while ago), I hope they like it!

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Congratulations
Congratulations

Back to class!

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Other Supplies:  Imaginisce Snag’em Stamps – Dog. Prismacolor Pencils – Black, Warm Grey 20%, 70%, French Grey 50%, Light Peach, Dark Brown, Light Umber.

Over the Edge at Stretch Your Stamps!

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Back with a wonderful over the edge technique that I love from Laura.  I thought it would be fun to try and get some bold colour with watercolours, of course I had to add just a little sparkle in the flower centres but otherwise I kept it pretty clean & simple.

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Smile Big
Smile Big

Back to class for me!

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ps if you are looking to find where I used the patterned paper on my bookmark it’s covering the back.

Other Supplies:  Watercolour Paints. Hole Punch. Black Diamond Stickles.

Layered Patterned Paper Piecing!

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Day 5 and time for me to tackle Layered Patterned Paper Piecing with Dimension, reminds me of the old Paper Tole days.  I’m having a blast hanging out with my parents, just fitting a little card making in around the cuppa’s and shopping expeditions lol.  I’m also getting some design advice from my Mum who is uber talented when it comes to any kind of craft (and I mean any), she is incredible!

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So Sorry
So Sorry

I’m off now to attack Day 6…  wish me luck!

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Other Supplies:  Prismacolor Pencils – Limepeel, Olive Green, Goldenrod, Metallic Gold, French Grey 70%, Peach.

Epic Arched Greetings at Stretch Your Stamps!

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Hi everyone back today with some more homework.  This is from Day 4 and a technique from one of my very good blog friends Marion Vagg.  If you’ve not visited her blog then I suggest you head on over she is uber talented!

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Epic
Epic

Thanks for stopping by!

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Other Supplies:  SBB Cardstock – Melon

Stretch Your Stamps – Altered Messages!

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In class today I’ve had some fun with Jennifer Rzasa’s Altered Messages techique and I thought that Avery Elle’s Handwritten Notes stamp set was perfect…   sooo many options!  Anyhoo I made myself some tall birds because I think those long legs are just too cute and added some glitter for fun.

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Big

See you again real soon,  I’ve got some more homework to do lol.

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Other Supplies:  Copic – Y11,13,21,38. R81,83. B000,02.  Prismacolor Pencils – Light Cerulean Blue, Warm Grey 20%. Cool Grey 70%. MME Enamel Dots.

It’s Amazing at Muse!

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Oh WOW I just adore these two stamp sets from Altenew and I’ve had this idea in my head for what seems like ages.  So I thought I would share it with you at Muse because I cannot wait to see how this inspires you!

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Amazing!
Amazing!

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All of the deets can  be found here on the Muse blog….     but here’s how it works:

  • Use ANYTHING you want from your stash to create a project inspired by this week’s Muse.
  • In your post, explain how you were inspired and link back to the Muse blog.
  • Provide supportive comments on at least 3 other member’s submissions.
  • Vote for three of your fellow member’s submissions.

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Other Supplies:  Prismacolor Pencils – Spring Green, Olive Green, Black.  Black cotton (I had to literally search the house for this…  I finally found some on a bobbin in my sewing machine…..  but first I had to find the sewing machine lol)

Time for a new Challenge at Scrapbook Boutique Bloghop & Giveaway!

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Welcome back, it’s time for the new challenge at Scrapbook Boutique, that means it’s also time for  a blog hop…    so of course more wonderful prizes to be won!  You should have arrived here from  Narelle’s  blog as Sue is off gallivanting around the world somewhere having a blast!

For your chance to WIN a $10 store voucher, just leave a comment at each blog along the hop, you have until midday 17th August (you must have an Australian address to be eligible) and the winner will be announced at the Scrapbook Boutique blog 

And for all the deets on how to join this month’s challenge and have the chance to WIN a $30 gift voucher stop by Scrapbook Boutique blog, you have until the end of August to join us!

Here is the inspiration for this month’s challenge…

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I struggled with this one initially but it all came together when I focused on the layout and colours then used these gorgeous Mama Elephant stamps and dies which are now available at SB, yippeeee!

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Always Been You – Detail
Always Been You
Always Been You

From here you are heading to the Scrapbook Boutique Blog, thanks for joining us, it’s been heaps of fun!

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Other Supplies:  Copics – E25,29. Y38. W0,2.  Prismacolor Pencils – Limpeel, Olive Green, Sand.

Stretch Your (background) Stamps online class!

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This is my first card for the Stretch Your Stamps 2 Online Card Class and oh my the inspiration is amazing!   I just had to make a card based on Shari Carroll’s  video but mine is a ‘little brighter’ lol.

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For You – Detail
For You
For You

I was sooooo lucky to win a place in the class from Laurie and I’m ecstatic….  I will just have to sneak some crafting in around my parent’s visit (wink).

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It’s a Watercolour Birthday challenge over at Mama Elephant and Me!

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It’s time for the new challenge at Mama Elephant and Me!  This month it’s a ‘Watercolour Birthday’  and to me that just screamed flowers, so instead I decided it was time to ink up this fab ferris wheel!

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Time of Your Life
Time of Your Life

We would LOVE you to join us, there is no limit to how many entries although you must use a Mama Elephant stamp to play and best of all the Winner gets a stamp set of their choice.   Just link up your card using the Inlinkz thingy at the Mama Elephant and ME Challenge blog by August 28th.

Don’t forget to head over and visit the other teamies (you can find the links in my sidebar)!  Thanks for stopping by,

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Other Supplies:  Watercolour Paint.