Inkspired Blog Hop - Indescribable Gift

Inkspired Blog Hop #9

You may have just hopped here from Lisa, welcome to our ninth team blog hop. 

Here is this weeks sketch inspiration:

This is my first card for 2015. I was fortunate enough to get to my craft room with Mehgan on the last night before she travelled home to the US, so all of the design work was a team effort..thanks Mehgan for choosing the colours, the stamp set, the DSP and the rounded corners...ok, so I should take no credit for this card...I did make it! :)

I am in L.O.V.E with the latest Occasions Catalogue, it's so yummy. This stamp set is called Indescribable Gift and I have coloured it using the Blendabilites alcohol markers. 

The next member on this blog hop Maree.

If you would like to purchase the items used for this card be sure to click on the item below and you will be directed to my online store.

Indescribable Gift Clear Stamp Set

$27.95

And Many More Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$46.95

Pink Pirouette Assortment Stampin' Blendabilities Markers

$20.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Melon Mambo Assortment

$20.95

Gold Soiree Specialty Designer Series Paper

$21.95

Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch

$27.95

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Rustic Wondrous Wreath

 Merry Monday #133

Rustic Christmas

Many of you know I love Christmas and generally I'm more of a traditional girl, rich greens and bright reds, however this year, (if you haven't noticed!) I'm really loving the more natural, rustic look, with a touch of gold and a hit of sparkle. 

So why make a card and not play along to a challenge right?! Over at  Merry Monday the challenge is to create a Christmas card using creams, tans and browns. 

Here's my creation:

I cut some of the dark brown leaves out and glued just the corner, applied Crystal Effects and raised them a little after they dried. In 'real life' it gives the card a little more dimension. 

I coloured the pearls with the dark brown Blendabilities Alcohol Marker. Also, the little heart in swings, adding just a little bit more 'cuteness' - well that's what I'm calling it! 

Thanks for stopping by,

Lou xo

Below is a list of the main products I've used. If you reside in Australia you can click on the image a purchase directly from my shop. 

Wondrous Wreath Photopolymer Stamp Set

$44.95

Wonderful Wreath Framelits Dies

$42.95

Wonderous Wreath Photopolymer Bundle

$74.50

Crystal Effects

$10.95

Gold Stampin' Glitter

$6.95

Gold Glimmer Paper

$8.95

Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments

$8.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Skin Tone Assortment

$39.95

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.95

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.95

Linen Thread

$7.95

Teeny Tiny Sentiments Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$50.95

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Just Add Ink - Holiday Home

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Home Sweet Home

I am a home body. I love being home and making it a little bit of my own, where my family can be themselves and friends are welcome to help themselves to a cuppa....so long as they make me one! 

I made this card for my friend Kabrina who isn't moving home, but is in the process of renovating and creating her little peace of paradise. I am so excited as she is also getting a massive craft room! 

The challenge over at Just Add Ink is a colour challenge.

I know there's not much black. I did try with a different background paper, but just kept gravitating back to those gorgeous spots! 

Be sure to check out the other talented Design Team Members this week, I am always blown away with their creations!

Thanks for stopping by,
Lou xo

Holiday Home Photopolymer Stamp Set

$15.95

Flower Pot Designer Series Paper

$10.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment

$11.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Coastal Cabana Assortment

$11.95

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$5.95

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Linking Cards to Challenges

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Sweet Little Babushka

I made this card for my God-Daughter who turned six this week. It's hard to believe that six years have passed since she was born and I am so blessed to be her God-Mother.

I am also playing along to the Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge this week:

I used the stamp set Today & Everyday on page 168 and coloured with the new Blendabilities.

Stamp Set: Today & Everyday

Accessories: Blendabilities, 2 1/2'' Circle Punch, Cotton Ribbon

Designer Series Paper: Flowerpot

Colour Combination: Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight,  Melon Mambo

Correctly Linking Cards to Challenges

I have had a few team members ask on how to correctly link cards to challenge blogs.

Here's some things to remember:   

1. Mention and link the challenge in your blog post

2. Explain how your creation fits into the challenge

3. Link ONLY the blog post and not your whole blog

I created a quick video for my team and I thought I would also share it with you. (Sorry about my head cold! It's winter in Australia and you can probably hear it in my voice! )

Thanks for stopping by,
Lou xo

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