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!

Triple The Sketch And Shimmerz

A challenge card for you today! Finally I've managed to do a card for a challenge. The challenge is over at Triple The Sketch and the DTs from Triple The Sketch and Shimmerz have been playing along. Here is the sketch:


You can do anything you want - really, anything! You should see what all the girls have been doing - some amazing cards and fabulous LOs.

So here is mine...You might remember this teaser sneak peak I showed you with the shiny, Shimmerz apple?



Well here is the full item :)


Everyone can play along, just pop along to this post to link your make, you have until Thursday but have a look at all the posts for the week (starting Friday 28th August) to see all the wonderful makes - fabulous inspiration! I can't wait to see your take on the sketch :)

Have a Apple-ful UK Bank-holiday Monday
Kim

Materials:
Stamp - October Afternoon
Ink/colouring - Marvey Le Plume; Shimmerz Paints Celery and Fire Engine Red
Papers - October Afternoon
Usual Suspects - Double Sided tape; Silicone glue; Scissors; Paper trimmer
Other - Sewing machine; Computer and Printer; Border punch

SALE! SALE! SALE!

Yep - you heard me right - Quixotic Paperie has a SALE on! Now Elaine has called it an 'End of Summer Sale' but I'm not ready to let Summer go just yet so I'm just saying there is a SALE on! LOL! Tee Hee!

Also I thought I would just let you know that the beautiful Elizabeth Bell stamps from SCACD are in the store now.




Before I go I have some yummy Halloween and Christmas papers and stamps to show you soon - I can not wait.

Have a Summery Evening
(yeah - it is freezing here but I live in hope!)
Kim

Queen Bee

Something a little different for today, not a card but a picture made from printable fabric.

I had great fun designing the background in Photoshop Elements and then printing it out on printable linen from Craft Computer Paper. I've used hand embroidery, machine embroidery and quilting techniques to finish this picture.


The fabric for the Yo Yo flowers and fence were also designed in Photoshop and then printed on different printable fabrics. The wonderful big button is a vintage button from the lovely Siri - thank you Siri!


The Fimo crown was made using a mould and finished with a touch of gold. The mini-frame is from K&Co - I didn't make it :)


The bees were a little bit of Turkey Rug stitch and the wings were wire on organza hand stitching and then the bees were applied to the picture with a little bit of stump work.


There is nothing like learning as you go along -as many of these techniques are new to me, so I was tickled pink to get a Highly Commended from Crafty Computer Paper for my attempt :)

Have a Bee Buzzy Day
Kim

Sending A Smile

Hey All, How are you doing this Friday?

I have a smile for you today :) A good luck card for someone changing their life and starting in a new direction! So a bright, bold and cheery card to help them on their way I thought!




Right, I'm off to eat some pickles then make some cards :)

Have a Bright, Bold and Cheery Friday
Kim

Materials:
Papers -GCD Studios
Usual Suspects - Paper trimmer; Double sided tape; Silicone glue
Other - Martha Stewart punch; Cuttlebug; blossom die; Raffia; Vellum; Crop-a-dile; eyelet; Sewing machine; Fabric brad; Alpha; Shaped Scissors

Shimmerz Meets Cornish Heritage Stamps

Just a quickie to let you know about a fun swap going on at Shimmerz Paints and Cornish Heritage Farm this week, starting today and ending on Thursday. The DTs from Shimmerz Paints and Cornish Heritage Farms have made some beautiful projects, well worth checking out!

Have A Shimmerz-y Cornish Heritage Farm Evening :)
Kim

Reminder And Some Yummy New Things

If you haven't applied already you still have time to get your application in for the Quixotic Paperie Design Team Call. Elaine is looking for one new full member and some guest DT members and the deadline is the 29th August 5pm (GMT). The full details are on her blog but to enter you should send:

1. 3 photos of your favourite cards or other papercrafting projects (you don’t have to be a cardmakers, scrapbookers and others are also welcome).
2. A little information about yourself, including your location and why you would like to work with Quixotic Paperie. Also include details of any current DT positions you hold.
3. A link to your blog, and also to any other online galleries (Splitcoast Stampers, Papercraft Planet etc).
4. Your preference - Permanent DT postion or Guest.

Please send applications to quixoticcreations@googlemail.com

Don't forget to spread the news on your blog!

Meanwhile have a look at these scrummy new goodies in the shop now:










Elaine has a selection of the new Nesties in stock AND they are on special introduction offer until the 4th September!

She also has these lovely My Mind's Eye papers new AND on special offer...


Then there are these fabulous My Mind's Eye Holiday Season papers also new AND on special offer!




Don't you just love them? Also new to the shop are the Rangers Liquid Pearls in lots of yummy colours. How can you resist? I know I can't LOL!

Have A Special Offer Tuesday
Kim