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Bellariffic Friday Goes Back To School

*** Please click the link or scroll down to see my KRAFTIN’ KIMMIE STAMPS PREVIEW DAY 2 POST ***

It’s Bellariffic Friday again! And am I ever happy to see Friday this week.

Lindabella had the bright idea of making this week’s theme “Back to School”, and yeah, I was one of the whiners. I don’t really have any school themed stamps in my Stamping Bella collection, so I ummed and ahhed for a while over which stamp to use! In the end, I went with one of my favourite stamps – YOU ARE UNIQUE – well, part of it! I love cutting this one up (see my Mini Cards Post)

Isn’t she just the cutest?!

I coloured her with Copic Markers and paired her up with Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety paper (Cosmo Cricket 6×6 Mini Decks are available in the UK at Quixotic Paperie).

That’s it from me for today! Make sure you check out BLOGGABELLA to see what the other Babes and the Sistahood have been up to!

NEXT WEEK’S BELLARIFFIC FRIDAY THEME: It’s a sketch!!! Just create a card following the sketch below, using stamps from Stamping Bella and email it over to Em by Thursday evening! You could be in with the chance of winning some Bella Bucks, and who couldn’t use some of those?

Posted in Bellariffic Friday, Challenges, Colouring Mediums, Copic Markers, Cosmo Cricket, Design Team Work, Papers etc, Quixotic Paperie, Stamping Bella, Themes.

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By Elaine – September 10, 2010

Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Sept Previews Day 2: Raychel

The Krafty Girls are having lots of fun this week, bringing you another round of Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps release previews.

*** The new release will be available on Sunday 12th September 2010.
You can grab the stamps direct from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps in Canada, or if you’re in the UK/Europe you will find them at Quixotic Paperie! ***

Today I’d like to introduce you to RAYCHEL. She’s another one of my favourites from the new release, well, who am I kidding, I love them all! Again, I love the hair – Annie always gives us such fantastic characters to colour. If it isn’t the hair, it’s the dresses, or both.

Coloured with Copics!

Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20, R21 Hair: E30, E34, E35, E57, E59 Outfit: 100, C5, C7, C9, R81, R83, R85, R89 Background: E50, E53, W00, W1, W2, W3

That gorgeous background paper is from the Memory Box 6×6 pack – Rhubarb Tart. Yum! Ribbons from stash. Bow tied using the Bow-Easy template with a Prima Gem Centre in the middle! I cut out the image layer and mat using my much neglected Nesties.

Pop back tomorrow to check out another preview! In the meantime you can see which other Krafty Girls have previews for you by visiting the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps blog!

I’ll be back later with my Bellariffic Friday card!

Posted in Bow-Easy™, Cheeky/Pin-Up Girls, Colouring Mediums, Copic Markers, Design Team Work, Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, Love, Memory Box, Nestabilities, Papers etc, Quixotic Paperie, Stamp Companies, Techniques, Themes.

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By Elaine – September 10, 2010

Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Sept Previews Day 1: Betty

Time for another round of Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps release previews, and these are every bit as fabulous as those that have gone before!!

Annie Rodrigue has created some super sexy pin-up girls that are absolutely fun to colour!

*** The new release will be available on Sunday 12th September 2010.
You can grab the stamps direct from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps in Canada, or if you’re in the UK/Europe you will find them at Quixotic Paperie! ***

Meet BETTY. She’s one of my favourites from the new release! Love that hair.

Coloured with Copics, of course!

Skin: E000, E00, E11, R20, R21 Hair: E50, Y21, Y26, Y28 Outfit: BG10, BG11, BG13, R81, R83, R85, R89 Background: B0000, B00, W00, W1, W2, W3

The yummy papers are from the new Echo Park Everybody Loves Christmas collection kit, now in stock at Quixotic Paperie! I added a little sparkle to the image using the Sakura Clear Stardust Pen and the bow was of course tied using the Bow-Easy template!

Pop back tomorrow to check out another preview! In the meantime you can see which other Krafty Girls have previews for you by visiting the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps blog!

QUIXOTIC PAPERIE UPDATE: There are lots of gorgeous new products now in stock at Quixotic Paperie! Crate Paper 6×6 Pads, Echo Park Christmas Collection Kits, CC Designs September Release, Paper Makeup Stamps September Release. Check out all the new stash under New Products at www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk

Posted in Bow-Easy™, Cheeky/Pin-Up Girls, Colouring Mediums, Copic Markers, Design Team Work, Echo Park, Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, Papers etc, Quixotic Paperie, Stamp Companies, Techniques.

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By Elaine – September 9, 2010

Paper Makeup Stamps Release Hop – Kat

I am thrilled to join in with the latest Paper Makeup Stamps release hop today! The designs from Paper Makeup Stamps are among my favourites; I fell in love with the gorgeous fairies and brilliant monster designs as soon as I saw them (which is why I stock them at Quixotic Paperie), so when Katie asked me to join in with the fun, it was an easy decision!!

You should have hopped over here from LISA’S BLOG. If not, you’ll want to go back to the beginning at the Paper Makeup Stamps blog and enjoy all the fabulous inspiration along the hop, plus, if you follow the whole hop you could win the whole new release – yep, one lucky winner could win the lot, so make sure you check out the post on the Paper Makeup Stamps blog to get all the details!

Plus, along the hop you will find letters at each stop! Do the hop in order and you will get a phrase! You can use this phrase at Paper Makeup Stamps in the US to enjoy a discount on the stamps!

For my card today I used one of the beautiful new fairies – KAT (Kat will be available in the UK tonight along with the rest of the Paper Makeup Stamps range at Quixotic Paperie).

Gorgeous, isn’t she? And a perfect match for the yummy Echo Park Sweet Summertime papers. The crystal swirls were created using 3mm and 4mm clear crystals and a Bazzill Basics Jewel Template!

Coloured with Copics.

If you’re in the US you will be able to grab the stamps direct from Paper Makeup Stamps as of tonight! If you’re in the UK/Europe then you will find them in the Paper Makeup Stamps section at Quixotic Paperie tonight!

Before I go, I do have a letter for you! That letter is E .

Your next stop on the hop is RANDEE’S BLOG. Enjoy!

Posted in Bazzill Jewel Templates, Colouring Mediums, Copic Markers, Design Team Work, Echo Park, Paper Makeup Stamps, Papers etc, Quixotic Paperie, Spring/Summer, Stamp Companies, Techniques, Themes.

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By Elaine – September 7, 2010

Elaine’s Sweet Selection Candy Winner!

This should have been posted on Sunday, but I spent the weekend nursing a nasty headache, and then playing catch up. Fun! The fun continues today – I’m off to the dentist. Super!!

On a happier note, the winner of my latest Elaine’s Sweet Selection candy draw is….

* HEIKE *

Congratulations!! Drop me an email with your details and I will get your goodies sent out!

There will be another candy draw coming up this week, so watch this space!! I will be back later on with my card for a Paper Makeup Stamps blog hop!!

Posted in Blog Candy.

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By Elaine – September 7, 2010

Bellariffic Friday – Batty For You!

It’s Bellariffic Friday!! And this week is the first with our fab new line up! Can’t wait to see what the rest of the Babes have to show today!

The theme this week was ANIMALS! So, as I am feeling all Halloween at the moment, I inked up the brilliant BATTIFUL DARLING. And, if you’re quick, you can grab this one as part of the current Tantalizing Toosday offers - it’s a STEAL!!!

The “moon” was created using a circle Nestabilities die and the Copic Airbrushing System. I popped it up on foam pads, then cut out the bat and popped him up on foam pads too. I used the fabulous Echo Park Happy Halloween papers and alpha stickers. LOVE. (Echo Park Happy Halloween and other collection kits are available in the UK at Quixotic Paperie).

Coloured with Copic Markers: W1, W2, W3, W5, W7, W8, 100, R21

Next week’s Bellariffic Theme is: BACK TO SCHOOL! Create a back to school themed card/project, using stamps from Stamping Bella and email it over to Em by Thursday evening! You could be in with the chance of winning some Bella Bucks, and who couldn’t use some of those?

Posted in Bellariffic Friday, Challenges, Colouring Mediums, Copic Markers, Design Team Work, Echo Park, Halloween, Love, Nature, Nestabilities, Papers etc, Quixotic Paperie, Stamp Companies, Stamping Bella, Techniques, Themes.

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By Elaine – September 3, 2010

Quixotic Challenge #39: Simonne’s Colour Challenge

*** Click the link to enter my latest ELAINE’S SWEET SELECTION CANDY DRAW! ***

Time for another Quixotic Challenge! This week Simonne has set us a fab colour challenge! Create something using BLACK, WHITE AND ONE OTHER COLOUR! Your creation could be a card or other crafty project, as long as it follows the rules posted over in the sidebar of the challenge blog!

For my card I have used one of the fab Victoria Case for SCACD Winter Wonderland images – Winter. I love these, and didn’t get time to use them last year. Expect to see more of these over the next few months as I start working my way through my Christmas card list!

The yummy paper is from the Basic Grey – Jovial 6×6 Pad. LOVE it. This particular design makes me feel all warm and cosy, as when I was little my parents had a blanket that looked like this.

The image was coloured with Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E11, R20, R21 Eyes: B0000, B52 Hair: C3, C5, C8, 100
Outfit: C3, C5, C7, C8, 100, B63, R22, R24, R27, R29 Dog: W1, W2, W3, W5, C5, C7, 100, R20, R22

I added some Viva Decor Glitter Liner in Holo-Iridescent to make the snow all sparkly. I couldn’t find my Polar White FlowerSoft, so I added some Doodlebug Flocking to the trim on her coat. The bow was of course, tied using the Bow-Easy!

If you are in the US, you can buy all the Victoria Case for SCACD stamps direct from Susana’s Custom Art & Card Design, along with Copic Markers, Basic Grey 6×6 pads, the Bow-Easy, FlowerSoft and Viva Decor products!

Posted in Basic Grey, Bow-Easy™, Challenges, Christmas, Colouring Mediums, Copic Markers, Design Team Work, Dogs, Papers etc, Quixotic Challenges, Quixotic Paperie, SCACD, Stamp Companies, Susana's Custom Art & Card Design, Techniques, Themes, Winter.

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By Elaine – September 1, 2010

Elaine’s Sweet Selection Blog Candy!

*** DRAW NOW CLOSED. ***

I’m back with some more sweet candy for you! This week I’m enlisting the help of Mr Linky, so all you need to do is add your details to Mr Linky to join in! You will find Mr Linky at the bottom of this post!

Here’s what you could win! The latest Magnolia Ink magazine and a super cute Bon Voyage Tilda stamp!

Please do spread the word on your blogs, the more the merrier!

I will draw a winner on Sunday 5th September 2010, so you have till then to enter!

I’ll be back later on with my Quixotic Challenge card!

QUIXOTIC PAPERIE UPDATE: The latest release from The Greeting Farm is now in stock! Check out all the latest goodies by visiting the “New Products” section at www.quixoticpaperie.co.uk To keep up with all the news at Quixotic Paperie, check out the Quixotic Paperie Store Blog and visit us on Facebook!

Posted in Blog Candy.

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By Elaine – September 1, 2010

Mo Manning for Stamping Bella: Game On & A Candy Winner!

Ok, so this should actually have been blogged on Sunday. Somehow the weekend didn’t quite go according to plan and I totally lost track of time! I spent much of it playing with spreadsheets. I did manage some colouring though!

Firstly, I have a winner to announce for my latest Elaine’s Sweet Selection candy draw! The winner of the Magnolia stamp and papers/embellishments pack is….

* WYNNETH *

Congratulations Wynneth! Drop me an email with your details and some sweet candy will be winging its way to you!

There will be some more sweet candy posted shortly, so keep your eyes peeled!

Now, before I show you my card for today (and remember, lets pretend its still Sunday!), I have some BELLARIFFIC news to share! The Stamping Bella DT call is now closed, and the new babes have been chosen. There are THREE fantastic and wonderfully creative babes joining the group, so Bellariffic Fridays are going to be even more exciting from here on! A big welcome to WENDY BOND, CATHY GRODEN and PAULINE GODFREY. Do pop by their blogs and say hello!

So, finally, my card! Today I’ve used one of the awesome male images from the Mo Manning for Stamping Bella line – GAME ON (Game On and other Mo Manning for Stamping Bella images are all available in the UK at Quixotic Paperie).

Perfect for most of the men in my life!

Coloured with Copic Markers.

Skin: E000, E00, E11, Hair: E44, E47 Outfit: BG10, BG11, BG13, BG15, YR61, YR65, YR68, C1, C3, C5
Chair etc: E30, E31, E34, E35, Y21, Y26, Y28 Background Shading: YR0000, YR21, E50, E53

The papers are Cosmo Cricket Joy Ride (Joy Ride and other Cosmo Cricket Mini Decks are available in the UK at Quixotic Paperie).

You can now check out another set of TANTALIZING TOOSDAY offers over at Stamping Bella! Pop on over and see what DA BELLA has for you this time!

ALSO – this week’s Bellariffic Friday theme is ANIMALS! Use any Stamping Bella animal stamp and email it to DA BELLA by Thursday evening to be in with the chance of winning some Bella Bucks!

Phew. That’s it from me for now! Time to go back to playing catch up! Will return later with some new candy and then my Quixotic Challenge card!

Posted in Blog Candy, Colouring Mediums, Copic Markers, Cosmo Cricket, Design Team Work, Gaming, Male Cards, Mo Manning - Digital Pencil Too, Papers etc, Quixotic Paperie, Stamp Companies, Stamping Bella, Themes.

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By Elaine – September 1, 2010

Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Challenge #43: Pearly Whites

*** Click the link for my SKETCH SATURDAY GDT POST ***

This week’s Kraftin Kimmie Stamps challenge has been set by the fabulous Jeanne Streiff!

Jeanne would like to see pearls and white on your creations! Join in with us, using a Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamp on your creation and you could win the fab stamp Jeanne has used today!

I’ve used the sweet little bear accessory stamp that comes with the fabulous Kraftin’ Kimmie Goldilocks stamp (Goldilocks and the other Kraftin Kimmie Stamps are available in the UK at Quixotic Paperie).

Coloured with Copics:

Bear: E50, E53, E34, W2, W5, W8 Background: E40, E41, E42, RV91, RV95

The beautiful designer paper is from the Memory Box Gossamer 6×6 pack. The pearls in the corners are 8mm flatback pearls in white. The bow was tied using the Bow-Easy template. All of which are available here in the UK from Quixotic Paperie.

That’s it from me! Make sure you pop over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Challenge Blog and check out the other Krafty Girls’ creations this week! And we’d love to see you joining in!

Posted in Bow-Easy™, Challenges, Colouring Mediums, Copic Markers, Design Team Work, Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge, Memory Box, Papers etc, Quixotic Paperie, Stamp Companies, Techniques, Teddy Bears, Themes.