That dress!

Here is my entry for the Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge where the theme is Dresses/Dress Forms.

I used the Vintage Dress from Michelle Perkett's Studio who is also the sponsor this week. My colours : Red, Black & White with a touch of Silver.

Thank You Michelle Perkett

It is the last challenge on the Michelle Perkett Challenge Blog 

I've decided to make a little ATC tag using my other favourite image: Arthur.

This tag is to say thank you to Michelle Perkett for her generosity and the fabulous inspiration I always got on her blog. I have a wishlist of images I still want to acquire so I hope she'll be around for a long time :)

I've combined Arthur with the challenge freebie.

Here he is:

And here he says thank you:

Hope you like him :)

Thank You Michelle Perkett Mermaids!

The day has come to say thank you to the fabulous mermaids on the Michelle Perkett challenge blog.

This is the last challenge and the theme is fittingly 'Thank You'.

With my card I want to say thank you for the wonderful inspiration that was always there on the blog.

Also thank you for featuring me as Guest Designer.

I decided to use one of my favourite images to say thank you : Rose :

She is combined with the lovely 'thank you ' freebie, an image I can see much use for in the future.

I'm sure we'll see some more of the mermaids on other sites, I'm so glad that my paths crossed yours.

Another Friend for Arthur.

I couldn't resist adding another friend to Arthur's circle and here is Arthur Snow (my idea for a fun name).

He's all dressed up for his dinner party with his friends.

Arthur was a cute freebie on Michelle Perkett's Blog.

Arthur's Friends

I promised that I'll show you Arthur's friends and here is Arthur Noel:

The name was my idea, his real name is Arthur. 

He's all dressed up for Christmas. It looks like he enjoys getting around.

Arthur was a cute freebie on Michelle Perkett's Blog.

MPS Blog Hop

Welcome to my blog and thanks for joining in the Michelle Perkett "Getting Ready for the Holidays" Blog Hop.

 My project is an ATC with the cute Arthur:

I hope you like my little Arthur and will come back again to meet some of his friends that are still getting dressed....

An ATC is generally quick to make, you need minimum supplies and you can even use your scraps. It is versatile and can be used as is or as a card topper.

Make a few with a Christmas theme when you have a moment and then just mat them onto bigger cards or tags, and voila, many cards with little effort!

Here is the Blog Hop List: Mari is next:

Michelle Perkett – http://www.michelleperkett.blogspot.com/

 Pauline - http://www.paulineguttrey.blogspot.com/

 Irene – http://www.itsallinthecards.blogspot.com/

Karen - http://www.karensdigi.blogspot.com/

Barbara – http://www.my-crafty-world.blogspot.com/

Sharon  – http://www.sharonshowcase.blogspot.com/

Rhonda – http://www.bluepoohbear753.blogspot.com/

Abby – http://www.abbyscreations.blogspot.com/

Shelley – http://www.shelleyscreations.blogspot.com/

Mama Bear – http://www.mamabearstonichscraftspot.com/

Andrea – http://www.andreasscraps.com/

Jenn – http://www.stampinangeljenn.blogspot.com/

Lydia – http://www.scrappenbylydia.blogspot.com/

Maria – http://www.joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/

Wendy – http://www.wendypslittlecorneroftheworld.blogspot.com/

Anne – http://www.annescardchallenges.blogspot.com/

Michelle H – http://www.scrapweaver.blogspot.com/

Aqualeiga – http://www.aqualeigasescape.blogspot.com/

Rene - That's here!!  – http://www.craftlane.blogspot.com/

Mari - NEXT!– http://www.trailsofpaper.blogspot.com/

Challenge blog – http://www.michelleperkettstudio.blogspot.com/

Enjoy the rest of the Hop!! 

Inspired by a Song

The challenge at Michelle Perkett Studio is Inspired by a Song.
I used the little owl Arthur and some paper hearts that I distressed to create my card. I added an orange bow and a few rhinestones and some Stardust Gelly roll.

And here is a close-up of Arthur in his cute waistcoat:

My song: 'Owl always love you' from the Bodyguard (I will always love you)

It is still one of my all time favourites!

Hope you like my quirky idea.
Now I will have to think up something else using Arthur for the Blog Hop!

Anything but a card!

Michelle Perkett has a challenge asking for anything but a card!

I decorated a little gift bag that can be filled with some homemade biscuits. The image I used was a freebie from Michelle Perkett. She has some more lovely images in her shop.

I'm adding my bag in a few fun challenges:

 http://digidoodleshopsbest.blogspot.com/2011/07/challenge-66-butterflies.html
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/07/week-111-free-easy-july.html 
http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/2011/07/something-with-bugs-or-butterflies_08.html
http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/2011/07/challenge-27-all-about-flowers.html 

WINGS at Michelle Perkett

The theme for this week's challenge at Michelle Perkett is Wings.

My project is something I started during the realease week party on PCP.

I printed my lovely Peace angel on glossy paper twice, a mirror image the second time, as well as the Blessings sentiment that was a party freebie.

Both images were cut out and the sentiment as well. This I then stuck back to back witha  ribbon tag and extensions to create a tag. Some glitter was added for a bit of detail. 

Here she is at a different angle for you to better see what I have done.

Hope you like it!

Flowers Galore at Michelle Perkett

Time for another challenge at Michelle Perkett!

The theme is Flowers Galore!

I used some wrapping paper as backing. The image was a Michelle Perkett freebie. I fussy cut, coloured, layered and decorated with punched flowers. And off course, I added some glitter! The sentiment is part of the image.

Hope you like it!

Michelle Perkett release her Angels!

Michelle Perkett released a lovely collection of angels.

To celebrate all this there has been a party going since last Sunday over on Paper Craft Planet in her group.

On Sunday, we filled in a crossword puzzle and then had 1 hour to create a card with a Michelle Perkett sentiment.

1 hour!! 

That is quite fast for me, I take one hour to decide which image to use....

I had some images and sentiments already printed out which made it so much easier to decide what to do!

Colouring?? Fastest, I decided will be chalks or pastels.....

The sentiment and image was fussy cut and this is what I came up with in UNDER an hour:

I still photographed it and posted it, under the hour...

Just shows what can be done.

Image is the fabulous Summer. The sentiment Imagine was a freebie.
Forgot to tell you that I added some glitter too....

But wait, that's not all, my card WON!

I could choose one of the angels. I chose the lovely, serene Peace.

There will be projects posted during the weekend to show what I made with her.

Pop on over and go and join in the fun!

Father's Day Challenge at Michelle Perkett

This time of the week again for me.

The Father's Day Challenge at Michelle Perkett is Father's Day with Brown/Neutral colours.

It is my dad's birthday on the 21st of June and we have always combined his birthday with Father's day. That is my reason for a birthday theme card. He loves chocolate and the only cake I can bake is cupcakes. So I made a cupcake card. Hope you like it!

The image from Michelle Perkett was a Valentine's Day Freebie. I didn't use the sentiment that came with it.

I used my pencils, puff paint, Liquid Pearls and Stickles glitter to decorate the cupcakes.

Bingo Challenge at Michelle Perkett!

This week challenge at Michelle Perkett is : Bingo
Here is the grid:

The idea is to choose one line and use those elements on a card. You also have to use a Michelle Perkett image!

I decided on the middle horizontal row : Scallops, ribbon & flowers. The image I chose is my favourite oh so cute Rose that I received as a freebie. 
I used a shiny textured card as base. The image was coloured and fussy-cut, the scallops were done by scissors & I added the ribbon & flowers to finish the Bingo line. Believe it or not, there is NO glitter on the card!
Hope you like it!

Make your own Pattern Paper at Michelle Perkett

Monday and another card for a Michelle Perkett Challenge, the 4th one for May! Maybe one day I'll finish it sooner....

The challenge : Make your own pattern paper and use a Michelle Perkett image.

I used a butterfly I received as a freebie some time ago. The butterfly was used to create the paper. It was then printed in grayscale. I decided to stay with the simple colourscheme and added a touch of green & silver, glitterpaint and bling. My card:

The 'create' is a part of the image and this is an inspiration to myself and all of you who visit my blog.

Here is a close-up of the butterfly.

Say it with Die-Cuts at Michelle Perkett

The challenge at Michelle Perkett Studio this week is 'Say it with Die-Cuts'. The only other rule is to use a Michelle Perkett image.

I don't have a die-cutter but I do have punches and more than 1 pair of scissors. My card shows my 2 small flower punches and a free cut palm tree:

The image I used was Leilani that was offered as a freebie some time ago. The 'Aloha' is inside the card. I coloured her and fussy cut her out. Then I used foam tape to add her to the colour-sponged card. 

The final touches were added with some Stickles glitter in a few colours. I hope you like my touch of innovation.

Forgot to add that there is a prize up for grabs if you enter in all the challenges this month!

Mermaids Galore at Michelle Perkett Studio

It's time for the next challenge at Micelle Perkett Studio : Mermaids Galore!
The beautiful Summer decided that she wants to explore the life of a mermaid. And this is how her exploration turned out:

The sentiment is from Michelle Perkett that was offered as a freebie. I used the shells from the freebie mermaidborder, also from Michelle Perkett to create the decorations. A little bit of glitter here and there, and Voila! my Summer Mermaid....

Mother's Day Europe at Michelle Perkett

   

My entry for the challenge over at Michelle Perkett : Mother's Day Europe.

I used the oh so cute Rose that Michelle generously gave as a Mother's Day freebie at Paper Craft Planet

I added some paper lace & handmade paper roses & swirls. Don't forget the touch of glitter added in the rose centers.