What To Do If An Elephant Jumps In Your Paddling Pool

And I just can not tell you how many times that has happened to me!

Hello there all, hope you are having a good Sunday. The card for you today uses the super fab Paper Make-up Stamp Ed Swimming which just makes me smile when I see him!

I just love the Monster stamps from Paper Make-up you can see them over at Quixotic Paperie. Oh and that yummy big button is also from Quixotic Paperie, I've got a real thing about big buttons at the moment!

Have a Splashing Sunday
Kim

Materials:
Stamp - Paper Makeup Stamp
Colouring - PrismaColor Pencils; Derwent pencils; Sansodor
Paper - Cosmo Cricket Get Happy
Usual Suspects - Paper trimmer; double-sided tape; silicone glue
Other - Ribbon; Shimmerz; Button; Fibre; Cuttlebug; Embossing folder

And The Winner IS.....

Thanks everyone for taking part in my candy, I loved all your comments and your amazing blogs. I've used Random.org to pick me a winner....

And The Winner IS......

Tanjascraps!

Wahoo! Congratulations and send me an email (address in the sidebar) with your mailing address and I will send your winnings onto you.

Remember that the Quixotic Paperie Blog Hop Candy is still open!

Autumn Leaves

Autumn has arrived here in London and I have an Autumnal card for you with a boy twist :) I've used the lovely Whiff Of Joy Oakley With Wooden Sign stamp and cheated a bit because he is actually from the Summer 2009 Kit...but I wont tell anyone if you don't?

The papers are K&Co Ancestry with a touch of distressing here and there helped with a Cuttlebug embossing folder. I've also used some fibres which I think I might actually have got from ripping up an old piece of fabric LOL!



I used a mix of Prismacolor, Koh-I-Noor and Derwent pencils to colour him.


Then added a bit of detail to the woodware punch and embossed leaves with my Shimmerz Paints Spiced Cider Blingz and Choc-o-lot. The apple charm is from Quixotic Paperie.

Elaine had the brilliant idea of colouring the charms with Shimmerz paints (Clever!). I've also used a bit of Rub and Buff on the charm which has given it a bit of a rough texture don't you think?


But before I go just thought I would mention that the Pre-order for the Autumn Belles and Whistles Stamps opens tomorrow at Quixotic Paperie and they are beautiful. So to celebrate, starting today for a limited time only there is 20% off of the current Belles and Whistles stock!

But not only that, there are the new lines of Prima bits and pieces in store now - pearls, flowers, the new economy line all just gorgeous, you will just want! I know I do! LOL!

Have an Autumn Gorgeous Day
Kim

Materials:
Stamp - Whiff Of Joy
Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black
Colouring - Prismacolor; Koh-I-Noor; Derwent; Sansodor
Paper - K&Co Ancestry
Usual Suspects - Double Sided tape; Silicone glue; Paper trimmer
Other - Cuttlebug; Embossing folder; Nesties; Fibre; Eyelets; Crop-a-dile; Shimmerz Paints Choc-o-lot and Spiced Cider; Rub and Buff; Charm; Woodware leaf emboss and punch

Some Piccies From Ireland

Last weekend David and myself went to visit Family in Ireland and boy were we lucky with the weather. It was glorious! Now Ireland is not known for being green for nothing! Rain is the normal state of play, but we had the most amazing sunshine. I even managed to pick up a tan!

Here are some piccies from our visit...

They are all taken in the grounds of Kylemore Abbey.

Cute Christmas Stamps

Oh look at these cuties! I love that ickle Kitty :) So cute. These are the new Gillian F. Roberts stamps just in at Quixotic Paperie I just had to show you :)

Quixotic Paperie First Mini Challenge

Welcome to the first Quixotic Paperie DT Mini-challenge and a chance to win some yummy challenge candy (scroll down).

The First Quixotic Paperie DT Mini-challenge was to use the beautiful Paper MakeUp Stamp Shaela Fairy and sentiment in a project and here is my make:

I've used the gorgeous K&Co Que Sera Sera papers, with Shaela.


Shaela is coloured with PrismaColor pencils and sansodor.


I've added a Petaloo Dahlia painted with Shimmerz Paints Spiced Cider Blingz and Sunflower. The little pearl drop flourish can be achieved with pearl glue like the Rangers Liquid Pearls.



So how to win Candy?

Leave a comment on this and each of the Quixotic DT blog mini-challenge posts to be in with a chance to win:

1 x Shaela Fairy & Sentiment stamp
1 x Shimmerz Pixie Dust
1 x Pack of Mixed Charms

One person will be picked from one of the comments from one of the DT's blogs (but we ain't telling you from which blog yet!), the draw closes at 1pm BST (GMT+1h) on Wednesday 23rd September and the winner will be annouced on Elaine's blog later that day.


The other Talented Quixotic Paperie DT Members to visit:

Elaine (The Boss) At Quixotic Paperie
Carole at Stardust, Gem and Ribbbon
Jo at Rambling Boots
Judy at Judy's Crafty Moments
Rowena at CraftyPagan

Happy Mini-Challenge Hopping
Kim

Blog Candy

**CANDY IS NOW CLOSED**

Wahooo! Some Candy for you!

I have a paper and stamp candy for all you craft folks worldwide!

In The Candy:
One yummy Sugar Nellie Elizabeth Bell Fingers Crossed stamp
A mixed bundle of 6x6 inch sheets of designer paper 60 in total (Two each of some and some are double sided. Including Basic Grey, DCWV, K&Co, Papermania, GCD Studios)

So if you want a chance to win, then link to the candy on your blog and leave me a message on this post.

Of course as you are here feel free to become a follower if you like what you see but it is not compulsory :)

Candy will be open until 12pm BST (GMT+1h) 19th September 2009

Whiff Of Joy Guest Designer Call

Hey Guys, I'm sure many of you know that Katharina over at Whiff Of Joy has a Guest Designer Call until the 19th September? Thought I would throw my name into the hat! There are already over 100 entries! Oh Boy!

So here is a make for you using the gorgeous Shy Willow, one of my favs from the Summer 2009 kit. The papers are My Mind's Eye Laundry Line range from Quixotic Paperie and I might have added some hand-stitching to the card - you know how I like stitching ;)


Lovely Willow is coloured with Prismacolor pencils and sansodor.

Have a Shy Wednesday
Kim

Materials:
Stamp - Shy Willow Whiff Of Joy
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring - Prismacolor pencils; Sansodor
Papers - My Mind's Eye Laundry Line
Usual Suspects - Paper trimmer; double sided tape; silicone glue; scissors
Other - Embroidery thread; Flower punches and templates; Martha Sterwart Border punch

New Shimmerz.....Pass It On!

21st September is the day to put in your diaries for some Vintage colours coming your way as well as some exciting news from Shimmerz Paints.

What's New?

Hello all, Quick post to show you some cute newbies over at Quixotic Paperie....

Look at this sweet Christmas stamp -Awww! So cute! So this is one of the gorgeous new Sarah Kay Stamps Elaine has just got in.



And then here is one of the super cute Helz Cuppleditch stamps new in.


Time for a cup of tea and a bit of a browse I think.....

Have Super Cute Stamp Monday
Kim

Reasons To Be Joyful One, Two, Three

Well it is sunny and I'm just about to have some Dim Sum for lunch! That makes me happy!

Another Shimmerz Paints and Paper Popsicles swap card for you today. You might spot a bit of stitching with my sewing machine and....


Some yummy Shimmerz Fire Engine Red Paint on the SEI rub-on. The paper is Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday paper and a yummy fabric brad.

Have a Joyful Sunday
Kim

At A Snail's Pace...

Good Morning. I don't know why, but I woke up at 5.40am this morning so I reckon that to today is going to be somewhat leisurely!

Wanted to show you all a card I did for the Shimmerz Paints and Paper Popsicle swap recently. If you missed it (the swap that is!) you can drop by the Shimmerz blog to see all the wonderful DT makes.


And I did add a bit of sparkle to the little snail and the notepaper with Shimmerz Under The Sea Blingz


While we is on the subject of Shimmerz :) I've got a little hints and tips guide up at Quixotic Paperie for using Spritz. (If you click on the photo below you can see the sparkle on the lace).

Have a Snail's Pace Saturday
Kim zzzzzzzz

Wanna a Scare?

Halloween...Now I am not good with scaring things but I have been know to go Trick or Treating ;) Well any excuse to get big bags of sweeties I say!

The challenge this week over at the Cupcake Craft Challenges blog is a recipe:

3 Buttons, 2 Papers, 1 Ribbon

And *Shock*Horror* I've got it right! (I usually miss something out on recipe challenges - Tee Hee!)

The prize is a fabulous £10 to spend over at Quixotic Paperie - Wahoo! (Mmm - I wander if I change my name I could sneak my entry in?)

So some details for the card! The paper is from the My Mind's Eye Boo To You paper stack and the cute Witchy Owl, spider, web and broom are all from the Hero Arts Owl-Oween Stamp Set. I've used my Prismacolor pencils to colour the Owl in.



But you might see a touch of Shimmerz Paints Coal on the hat and clock! Oh that is so one of my fav Shimmerz colours!


A little bit of sewing, add some buttons, some distressed ribbon and a little bat and hey-presto a scary card :)

Elaine has been very busy loading some new products into the shop so here are a couple of teasers from the Halloween section:


And what a fab stamp from Alota! Also whilst you are there check out the very cute oven stamp - would look yummy with the new season Magnolias.....:)

Have a Scare-free Friday
Kim

Materials:
Stamp - Hero Arts Owl-Oween
Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black
Paper - My Mind's Eye Boo To You
Colouring - PrismaColor pencils; Sansodor; Shimmerz Coal
Usual Suspects - Paper Trimmer; Double Sided tape; Silicone glue
Other - Ribbon; Sewing machine; Buttons; Fibres

And You Make Me Smile

A smile for you all today in the form of this flowery greeting card and my new set of Label nine Nesties from Quixotic Paperie - I know I was a naughty girl but can I help it if Elaine keeps tempting me with the yummy things in her store? LOL!

I've layered up the flowers to give a bit of dimension and of course got me sewing machine out :)

Have a very Smiley Day
Kim

Materials:
Stamp - Woodware sentiment
Ink - Versafine Onyx Black
Papers - K&Co Amy Butler
Usual suspects - Silicone glue; scissors; double sided tape
Other - Martha Stewart border punch; Sewing machine; Cuttlebug; Spellbinder Nestibilities Labels Nine; Kraft card

Paper Popsicles And Shimmerz Swap

A bright card for a not very bright day. I don't know what it is like where you are but here it is Grim!

This week we are having a swap over at Shimmerz Paints with Paper Popsicles and I have some cards to show you and if you pop over to the Shimmerz Blog you will see more wonderful makes from the fabulous DT.




Shimmerz Blingz Spiced Cider and Sunflower Paint

Have a Cheeky Wednesday
Kim

Materials:
Papers - Pebbles; Little Yellow Bicycle
Usual Suspects - Double-sided tape; silicone glue
Other - Shimmerz Paints - Sunflower, Spiced Cider Blingz; Gem brad; Bubble trim; sewing machine

Quixotic Paperie New DT Members

Just a quickie :) to let you know the new additions to the Quixotic Paperie DT joining Elaine, Carole and myself! OMG I'm so excited!

Elaine had an amazing response to her DT call......all so talented and wonderful you just want everyone to win!

The permanent spot became two permanent spots and go to:

Rowena and Judy

And there will be six guest DTs over the coming months:

** Jo ** Martine ** Kathy ** Rosette ** Dawn ** Kim **

Big Congratulations and I can not wait to work with you all!