Winter Kisses

Here is the new Rubber Stamp from Sherry called Winter Kisses. Isn't she just adorable. If you pop on over to A Random Fan she is available for purchase from Sherry's store. Have a look at what the other girls have done with this image also. Very talented bunch of ladies.

My Little Ballerina - Monochromatic

Over at A RANDOM FAN this week, we have a Monochromatic challenge for you to play along with. Here is my card using, yet again, Concord Crush and Wisteria Wonder. I have used Sherry's Digital image called My Little Ballerina. I really love this stamp. So, head on over to the Random Fan site, play along with the latest challenge, and who knows, this little cutie may just end up in your shopping cart for FREE.

Sketch Saturday featuring A Random Fan

I made this card for the Sketch Saturday challenge and totally forgot to email it through! Wow, my head had been everywhere else lately. So here is the card I made. I think I will have to upload it directly to the Sketch Saturday blog now.

New release at A Random Fan

Sherry has done it again! Have a look at this amazing Rubber Stamp, now available for purchase, and, I might say, just in time for those Christmas cards that are needing to be made. Pop on over to A Random Fan blog (there is a link on the sidebar) and grab yourself an amazing image.

Brights Challenge

A RANDOM FAN

Everyone probably knows that colours affect your mood.  At ARF, our characters are always happy so we want to  make our challenge #14 theme Bright Colours to bring the happy feelings. Over at A Random Fan this week, we have a brights Challenge for you to play with! Create a project using a random Fan image to be in the running for some great prizes. My image this week, is called Soul Sister.

Another Copic Marker page

This week over at A Random Fan, we have an ANYTHING GOES CHALLENGE. I love these challenges, because it means I can show you yet another page of my Copic Binder book that I am working on. So here is the page I finished for this challenge.

                                   

I will be using these pages for the card and projects I am making. I have a section to practise my colouring, (using a Random Fan Digi, of course), a space for the markers I use, a tiny place for the card stock and finally an area that I can draw a little sketch. If you look at the card in the post below this one, you will see where the card, colours, image and sketch came from! So that's pretty much it!

Pop on over to the random fan site, and check out the other amazing creations.

Morning Sunshine

Just have a look at this amazing image from Sherry this week called Morning Sunshine!

This is a rubber stamp from  A Random Fan

And is only available for a short time only! Pop on over and grab yourself this amazing stamp. While you're having a look at Sherry's awesome images, have a look at what Laura and Jen have created with the same stamp. They are so very talented.

My first tutorial on A Random Fan

Check out my tutorial on 3d digital stamps.

a random fan

A Random Fan - Share a Latte

this week over at A Random Fan we have a springy, pastel challenge for you.

Create a card or project, using Pastel colours to be in the running for some awesome digital stamps.

I used the stamp called Share a Latte, and used (mostly) discontinued papers from Stampin Up.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

How amazingly cute is this little fellow. Absolutely gorgeous, and fun to colour too.

I coloured up this little guy for the challenge this week over at www.arandomfandt.blogspot.com.

I have a lot of paper stacks everywhere in my craft room, so I have decided that I really should try and use some of them up on the cards, and this paper here seemed to fit perfectly with this little image. Head on over to the challenge blog where you can see some other amazing cards by the Designer Team. 

Don't forget, all of these images are available for purchase on the blog.

Birthday Challenge

Here is my take on the Birthday Challenge over at www.arandomfandt.blogspot.com this week. This digital stamp reminded me of France, so I coloured her, what I thought were appropriate colours for a little French birthday. Luckily, I know some people in France, so this little card may find itself on the other side of the world in a few months. I am sure I have, but have I told you how much in love I am with Sherry's digital stamps. Amazing. Pop on over to the DT blog and have a look at some amazing cards by the other Design Team members. Grab some inspiration, and play along.

Bee-Happy

Over at A Random Fan this week, we have a new section of challenges, made just for you Sketch lovers. I, know that I will be using this amazing sketch again. I love it. So gather your Random digital stamps, your card making supplies and come and have a play. You will not regret it.

My First Spotlight Card

Faux Stitching Technique

As it is my turn to be the Spotlight Designer this week over at 

www.arandomfandt.blogspot.com. 

I have decided to share one of my favourite techniques called Faux Stitching. Although this is not a NEW technique, it is one that I fall back on a lot. If things get a little confusing, I have inserted the link to Splitcoast Stampers, where I first learnt this technique.

Paper piercing pad or mousepad

Paper piercing template or Plastic Ruler

Paper piercing tool or Darning Needle works just as well

Marker or gel pens

Cardstock

Step-by-Step

Step 1

Place cardstock piece on top of the paper piercing pad.

Next, place the clear paper piercing template over the cardstock piece to be stitched.Use the paper piercing tool to poke holes in cardstock, using the piercing template or ruler as a guide.

Step 2

Use a marker or gel pen to connect the pierced holes in your cardstock. This will form stitch marks. Make sure to pause at each hole so the hole is highlighted with marker. This helps to form a more realistic stitched look.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/faux_stitching/#ixzz2u07c4FTT

Bedtime Stories - Sketch Challenge

Over at www.arandomfandt.blogspot.com we have a little sketch challenge for you to try. I must admit, following a sketch makes card making so much easier for me, as I tend to move things around a lot, before sticking them down. Although, I have been known to pull cards apart after I have stuck them down to move things around. For this challenge I have used A Random Fan digital stamp called Bedtime Stories. She is so cute. I have used some colours that I do not usual use when it comes to card making. I thought I would venture outside the square a little.

Party Animal

It has been so long since I have played with either of these challenge blogs. Actually, I can not remember the last time. So, having said that, I thought that this little fellow from A Random Fan - Party Animal would be perfect for the sketch and colours.

http://www.fridaymashup.com

http://www.palspaperarts.com

Love is in the Air

Here is my card for the new challenge over at A Random Fan this week. We are focusing on Hugs and Kisses - Valentine theme this week. I have used Gemmas' Secret Crush. Which is available on the blog.

The supplies I have used for this card are all Stampin Up, unless stated.

Card stock : Close to Cocoa, Whisper White, Red Riding Hood, Pink Pirouette

Large Heart punch.

Copic Sketch markers for the colouring &

my old faithful Brother Sewing Machine

Check out what the other girls have come up with on the blog. Have a go at making something yourself and post it on the challenge. You could have a chance to win some of Sherrys' amazing images. 

My First DT Challenge for A Random Fan

So, here it is. The very first Challenge from A Random Fan Challenge Blog. The challenge is Digital Stamp. Pop on over to Sherry's site and grab yourself a digi, colour it in, and send it off. It's that easy. Oh, and if you win the challenge, there are heaps of awesome Digital Stamps for grabs.

Card Information

Pretty in Pink - Designer paper, Card Stock, Ribbon and Button - SU

Wisteria Wonder - Designer Paper and Card Stock - SU 

Whisper White Card Stock - SU

Label Punch - SU

Hearts Trio Punch - Old SU

Pearls - SU

Copic Markers for image

DIGITAL STAMP - Winter Kiss

Challenge Information

Our challenges are run with the following rules:
Bi-weekly challenge – runs for 10 daysStarts:  Tuesday at 12:00 a.m. (pst)Ends:  The following Friday at 12:00 p.m.


Follow the current challenge guidelines.
Only current projects will be accepted.  No back linking.
Entries must have a hand colored image on them.  Sentiment only cards will be removed.
You may use any image you desire.  Be sure to use a direct link to your project using Inlinkz, not your entire blog. 
You may combine up to 5 other challenges.
If you have word verification on your blog we may not be able to leave a comment.
You need to link your blog post back to our challenge post. 
We reserve the right to delete projects that do not follow the listed rules

The winner will be announced on Monday and will receive 3 free digis.  You need to contact Sherry at   sherrytdesigns at gmail dot com with your digital requests in order to claim your prize.

New Design Team Member

Well, it certainly has been a great start to the year. I was selected to become a Design Team Member for   A Random Fan. Sherry has the most amazingly cute images. Stay tuned as we are just about to release the brand new site, with the first ever Challenge. Sit tight, and in a few hours, all will be revealed.