Won’t You Take Me to Funkytown

It seems the birthdays never stop, this card is for a young friend who is a bit of a tomboy.  It features a KennyK image, Tomboy Trouble.

I always seem to come in just under the wire with my Through the Purple Haze challenge entries and this week is no different, apart from a busy week at work I also found the theme quite challenging.  It was ‘funky’, not sure if I got it right, I’m not sure I’ve ever been funky in my life!

I followed a sketch at Delightful Inspirations, I did add a twist of turning it into an easel card and used birthday themed embellies rather than the hearts on the sketch.  It would have been good if I’d had blue and red Mizuhiki but I had to go with what I had, the colours are a bit to pastel but c’est la vie.

The Mizuhiki did make a nice bow though and there are a number of Jessie James buttons so I’m also entering this at the current challenge at Stamping with the Dragon.  I’ve got a digi stamp on it and it is mostly definitely for a birthday so I’m also entering it over at Dutch Dare Card Challenges and Happy Campers Challenges.

Ingredients:

Copics

Skin E50, E51, E53, (cheeks E11)

Eyes B91, B93, B95

Lips RV23, RV25, RV29

Hair RV21, RV23, RV25, RV29

T-Shirt & Socks T6, T8, T10, 100

Shorts B91, B93, B95, B97, B99

Boots & Braces R37, R89, RV29, RV69, Spica Gold

Dies

Spellbinders Nestabilities Grand Circles

Embellishments

Bella BLVD All American – Just Write Journaling Stickers

Jesse James Dress It Up – Birthday & Birthday Candle

Mizuhiki

Papers

Bella BLVD All American – Borders & Cute Cuts

Kaisercraft Cardstock – Black

Stamps

KennyK Tomboy Trouble

Challenges

Delightful Inspiration {from the heart} – I {Heart} Card Sketches #32

Dutch Dare Card Challenges #232 – Birthday Wishes

Happy Campers Challenge # 21 – Use a Stamp

Stamping with the Dragon – Buttons and Bows

Through the Purple Haze #7 – Funky

Update: How awesome, I was picked as the winner of the Funky challenge!

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Just a Little Love Bite, My Dear, Nothing More

There’s an awesome new release of Steampunks over at Simply B Stamps from the hand of Abigail Larson.  They feature Betty’s family and are ready for you to start your Halloween projects, meet Christian Count Drac from A Robert’s Halloween collection.

As this is a release day image I’ve placed him on a Kraft album page and he will go into my keepsake box.  I have a huge stash of Halloween papers and this one, from We R Memory Keepers was just perfect, I cropped it down to have half the moon and some bats and stars showing.

Go check out what the rest of the talented DT gals have done with others in the collection at the Simply Steampunk Challenges blog.

Ingredients:

Copics

Skin E30, E40, E50, N0

Eyes Spica Pitch Black

Lips R46, R59

Hair, Cape (outside), Shoes & Trousers T6, T8, T10, 100

Cape (inside) & Vest V01, V12, V15, V17, V09, Spica Lavender

Cravat R81, R85, R89

Shirt RV91, RV93, RV95, RV99

Embellishments

Chipboard Label from stash

Prima Say It in Crystals

Papers

Kaisercraft Cardstock – Black

We R Memory Keepers Black Widow – Nightfall

Stamps

Simply B Stamps Christian Count Drac

Challenges

Alphabet Challenge – N for Newest Stamp or Decoupage
Update – Got a top 3 pick from the Alphabet Challenge!

Kraftyhands Challenge – Anything Goes

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Heartfelt Wishes

It’s my niece’s birthday shortly and this sweet little image, You Are On My Mind, from Tiddly Inks made for the perfect card.

I’ve teamed her with some Steampunk Fantasy 2 papers from Bearly Mine Designs and also followed a sketch from their challenge blog.  This week’s challenge at Through the Purple Haze is Bingo and I chose ribbon, three papers and pearls.  As I’ve got Steampunk elements and it is a girly card I’m also entering this at Left of Center’s current challenge.

Ingredients:

Copics

Skin E50, E51, E53, (cheeks E11)

Hair E25, E27, E29, YR12

Top T2, T3, T4, T5

Skirt B24, B26, B28, B29, T2, T4, T5

Shoes T6, T8, T10, 100, 0

Hearts R24, R29, R37, R46, R59

Dies

Spellbinders Nestabilities Marvellous Squares

Embellishments

Kaisercraft Paper Blooms – Sunset

Prima Say It In Pearls – Light Brown

Webster’s Pages Velvet Ribbon

Papers

Bearly Mine Designs Steampunk Fantasy 2

Core’dinations Cardstock – Grey

Kaisercraft Cardstock – Black

Stamps

Tiddly Inks You Are On My Mind

Challenges

Bearly Mine Challenges’ #100 – Monthly Sketch

Left of Center #13 – LOC or Girly

Through the Purple Haze #6 – Bingo (ribbon, 3 papers, pearls)

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Call Off the Jam

Get ready to jam with the gorgeous Bonnie Skullbabe from Simply B Stamps.

Bonnie was a freebie as part of the roller derby ‘jam’ between Simply B Stamps and the Stamping Chef, she’s now available for purchase.  The challenge included two awesome roller derby chicks and two sets of rules, for Bonnie Skullbabe it was a colour combo of hot pink, lime green, and black.

To make up my card I also followed a sketch from Delightful Inspiration {from the heart}.  And, as I’ve used a number of dies and punches I’m also entering this in the current challenge at Penny’s Paper-Crafting Challenge.

I also made a card with the other roller derby babe, KittyPaw Vultura, check it out here. 

Ingredients:
Copics 
Skin E50, E51, E53, (cheeks E11)
Eyes V12, V15, V17, 0
Lips RV13, RV14, RV17
Hair RV02, RV04, RV06, RV09
Uniform & Helmet T6, T8, T10, 100, YG01, YG03, YG23, YG25, Spica Gold, Spica Melon 
Dies & Punches 
Martha Stewart Edge Punch – Skulls and Crossbones Trim
Spellbinders Nestabilities – Standard Circles
Spellbinders Shapeabilities – Sprightly Sprockets 
Papers 
Creative Memories Candy Shoppe 
Kaisercraft Cardstock – Black 
Stamps 
Simply B Stamps Bonnie Skullbabe 
Challenges

Delightful Inspiration {from the heart} – I {heart} card sketches no. 31

Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge #141 – Dies and/or punches
The Vulture Knockouts vs. The Skullhead Babes – Colour Combo

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Cherry Popper

Are you ready to jam with the awesome KittyPaw Vultura from the Stamping Chef?

This beauty was a freebie as part of the roller derby ‘jam’ between the Stamping Chef and Simply B Stamps, she’s now available for purchase.  The challenge features two gorgeous roller derby babes and two different rules, for KittyPaw Vultura a recipe was provided; one ribbon, two buttons and three background papers.

To make up my card I also followed a sketch from Feeling Sketchy Challenges.  And, as roller derby is all about girls having fun I’m also entering this over at Scrap-Creations Challenge for their girls just want to have fun challenge.

Come back tomorrow to see Simply B Stamps’ jammer in action!

Ingredients:

Copics

Skin E50, E51, E53, (cheeks E11)

Eyes V12, V15, V17, 0

Hair B24, B26, B28, B29

Lips, Uniform & Helmet R24, R29, R37, R46, R59, Y23, Y26, Y28, Spica Gold, Spica Lipstick

Dies

Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Large

Embellishments

Glazed Buttons from Stash
Green Tara Mesh Ribbon – Black
Michel’s Blue Ribbon from Swap

Papers

Bearly Mine Designs Steampunk Fantasy 2

Hot Off the Press Steampunk

Kaisercraft Cardstock – Black

Stamps

The Stamping Chef KittyPaw Vultura

Challenges

Feeling Sketchy Challenge #67

Scrap-Creations Challenge – Girls just want to have fun!

The Vulture Knockouts vs. The Skullhead Babes – Recipe 1 ribbon, 2 buttons 3 pieces of background paper

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Won't You Share My Umbrella

Today I’m sharing another one of the beautiful Steampunk Zodiac images from Simply B Stamps, this one is Aquarius.

To make up my card I followed a sketch at Crafting Life’s Pieces.  I made the background paper by taking some quotes from my favourite book, Persuasion, and using the Jane Austen font to print them in a soft copper colour on a piece of aged looking paper.

I also made the umbrella using the Tim Holtz Mini Bird and Cage die; I got the idea from my awesome teamie, Jenny (go check out her fabby umbrella and blog).  I used some mesh ribbon and fabric for the ‘skin’, made the spine a bit fancy with some pearls and the handle is a piece of Mizuhiki (Japanese paper cord).

Ingredients:

Copics

Skin E50, E51, E53, (cheeks E11)

Eyes E23

Lips R37, R46, R59

Hair E21, E23, E25, E27, E28

Dress BG01, BG02, BG05, BG07, BG09

Bolero, Gloves & Umbrella C00, C1, C3, C5

Umbrella handle E30, E31

Dies

Sizzix Tim Holtz Mini Bird and Cage

Spellbinders Nestabilities 5x7 Matting Basics

Embellishments

Green Tara Lace

Green Tara Mesh Ribbon – Teal

Mizuhiki

Pearls from stash

Papers

7 Gypsies Camden

Fab Scraps Shabby Chic – Romance

Kaisercraft Cardstock – Black

Stamps

Simply B Stamps Steampunk Zodiac Aquarius

Challenges

A Gem of a Challenge #93 – Punch it Out

Crafting Life’s Pieces #61 – Sketch

Our Creative Corner – Words, Words, Words

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