Scrapbook Boutique July Challenge

Good Morning, hope you are gearing up for a fabulous day, as we are at 

Scrapbook Boutique!

Today is the beginning of another Inspiration Challenge and blog hop 

Photo Courtesy of Pinterest

Making a card or project using  inspiration from the picture and make it 

{One for the Boys}

If you are following along with the blog hop you would have arrived from Narelle's blog- I bet you are inspired, if you get lost, you can always head to the SB blog and start from there!

The Blog Hop  prize is the Penny Black- Big Wish

You just need to leave a comment on each of the DT gals blogs  and a final one on SB Blog,  the  random winner will be drawn from there!

The hop will be open for 1 week, closing midday Tuesday the 17th of July, the winner will be announced on the SB blog on Wednesday the 18th of June.

 Unfortunately the blog hop prize (as is the inspiration challenge) only open to anyone with an Australian mailing address.

We also have for you, our regular monthly inspiration challenge!

Make a creation  using the gorgeous  photo as inspiration, and  you could be the winner of the $30 gift voucher to Scrapbook Boutique
The Challenge will close on the 31st of June at 12midnight, the winner will be announced on the 1st of August

It was fun to make a boys card for a change, it was a great feeling to do something a little different, and who doesn't love a hedgie!!
 I have also taken inspiration from this weeks Retro Sketch #19

Copics:

E000, E00, E02, R01, B91, B93, B95, B97, B99, C00, C0, C1, C3, C5, C7

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To continue on with the hop, your next stop is the wonderfully talented,  Sue's blog, enjoy her stunning creation!

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ABSC035 Sketch Challenge- Lil' Monster's Balloon

Just look at this beauty that Andrea has put together for this months Sketch Challenge at AnnaBelle Stamps!

If you would like to play along just head over to the AnnaBelle Blog and you know the BEST part.......... you have an entire month to join in the fun!!!

All of your fabulous creations are entered in the monthly prize of a gift voucher to spend at AnnaBelle Stamps- hands up if you could use more stamping goodies!!!!!!

 I made this for my nephew Nate, it is not his birthday until March but like to be organised- when possible!!
A BIG thanks to Iwona for generously sharing her fabulous stamps- mwah!
Here is my take on the sketch,

I have used Copic blending solution and a cloth nappy to give him a mottled effect.

The Recipe:

Stamps: Lil' Monster's Balloon, Background by Design- Numbers

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, Xpress it blending cardstock, Stampers Select White

Paper: SU DS paper

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Not Quite Navy,  Memento Tuxedo Black,
Copics: BG0000, BG10, BG11, E53, E55, YG91, YG93, YG97, YR00, YR02, YR04, YR09, blending solution
Accessories: Nesties Pinking circles and circles, Banner Die (PTI), Die-namics Banner strip die and alphabet set (MFT), Die-Namics Note book edge (MFT) , Dimensional Magic, Silver Mini's

Make sure you stop by all the Belles and Bella's blogs to check out their take on the sketch- you will find the links in the side bar on the left

Thanks for  stopping by

Happy stamping

Sue

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birthday quickie

My second post for the day, woo hoo!!!

I made this one for my Boss who turned 40 this week, I loved the one I made for my brother, so why waste time creating another design (made a few minor adjustments)- lol!!

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Xpress-it blending cardstock, Going gray Stampers Select White (PTI)

Paper: Bitty Box Basics (PTI), SU DS paper- hostess pack

Stamps: My Guy Ian (TGF), Bling'Bers (MFT)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Early Espresso

Accessories: Double Ended Banners (PTI),Copics, Black Spica Pen, Muted Silver Snaps, Circle Punch (SU), Circle Nesties, Dimensional Magic

Thanks for stopping by

Happy Crafting

Sue

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Happy Birthday Superstar Brother! SSS87

I was looking for a sketch to use for my brother's birthday card and found this one from The Sweet Stop on Miss Chupa's blog, perfect!!!  After a busy few days, I needed some help and needed something really quick!

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Xpress-it blending cardstock, Early Espresso, Stampers Select White (PTI)

Paper: Bitty Box Basics (PTI)

Stamps: My Guy Ian (TGF), Bling'Bers (MFT)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Early Espresso

Accessories: Double Ended Banners (PTI), Die-namics Star Boarder (MFT), Copics, Black Spica Pen, Silver Snaps, Circle Punch (SU), Circle Nesties, Dimensional Magic

Thanks for stopping by

Happy Crafting

Sue

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It is what it is!!

Back with another card for Scrapbook Boutique

I have used Copic blending solution on an old face washer and dabbed it on the dragon body to give the effect of scales, unfortunately it didn’t give a spectacular effect but does look a little mottled!

Dimensional magic is used on the eyes and the bow on the present- which has been cut out and raised.

Cardstock: Xpress it blending cardstock for Copics, Olive, Navy

Paper: Basic Grey Oliver 6 x 6 paper pad

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Stamps: C.C.Designs Sweet November Baby Trick Or Treat Dragon Stamp, sugarplums Presents, Hero Arts Clear- Huge hugs,

Copics: YG93, YG95, YG97, B0000, B91, B93, B95, B97, E50, E51, E25, E29, Blending solution

Accessories: Dienamics- clouds, Nesties Circles, Dimensional magic, buttons

thanks for stopping by

happy crafting

Sue

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Simply Saturday - SS250910

I am back with a card I made for DH's birthday yesterday.  I have made it using watercolour pencils for the background for Simply Saturday - SS250910 and used the sketch from Mojo Monday 157.  I had so much fun making this background,scribbling with a pencil over a stencil,  reminiscent of kindergarten times, a long long time ago-lol!!!!!!

 The Recipe:

Cardstock: Xpress-it blending cardstock, Ridinghood red, More mustard

Checked paper (from the stash)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Ridinghood red

Stamps: Enjoy the ride (PTI), On your birthday (SU)

Accessories: Red Bakers Twine (PTI), buttons, Die (PTI), Mat stack 4 (PTI), cuttlebug Embossing folder- Typeset, Watercolour pencil, rhinestones, Circle punches (SU), Die-namics notebook edge die

Thanks for stopping by
Happy Crafting
Sue
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Curtain Call Colour Challenge #43

Afternoon all!  Welcome back for another wonderful week at Curtain Call.  I am very excited to be sharing this weeks colour palette with you, a really bright and happy selection!  Without further ado here are the colours for Act #43 this week...........

If you would like to play along, head over to Stacey's Stamping Stage and link your creation in with Mr Linky! Stacey will be awarding one creation with "The Lead" and 5 creations for the "Top 5 show stopper", qualifying to adorn your blog with these stunning badges and share the news with all!!

As always, if you would like some inspiration to get you started with these colours you can head over to the Design Team members blogs to check out their impressive creations and our illustrious leader Stacey, will have a beautiful creation to get you going too!

Remember our guest designer for the month of august, the Amazing Teresa Kline from 'Enjoy the VA Sunshine', a visit will guarantee an amazing creation!

Amy White at Devlinwhite Designs

Andrea Roose at Andrea's Scrap- und Stampel Blog

Iwona Palamountain (Chupa) at Random Acts of Creativity

Julie Smith at Paper and Such

Lea Lawson at Lea's Cupcakes & Sunshine

Marisa Ritzen at Rosemary Reflections

Melissa Hubert at My Paper Obsession

Shelley Germann at Stampin' Garden

Our Special Guest Designer for August- Teresa Kline at Enjoy the VA Sunshine

Stacey Schafer at Stacey's Stamping Stage

ME.......

These colours are just so bold and vibrant I just couldn't resist CASing my own card from last year, I actually made 3 cards with various different mixes of the colours, I have 2 to show you today the other one was given away last night!!

 
 

The recipe:

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Kiwi kiss, Pacific Point and Tangerine Tango

Stamps: Party Hearty (SU)

Ink: Kiwi kiss, Pacific Point and Tangerine Tango
Accessories: Kiwi kiss and Tangerine Tango ribbon, Carl circle punches 3/4" & 7/8",

Thanks for stopping by for another addition

Happy Stamping

Sue

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Curtain Call Colour Challenge: Act #40

Oh my another week has just flashed by!!  I can't believe that it is time for another CCCC, is it just me or is time flying by as we get older??  When I was little, weeks seemed to take forevvvvvvvvvver to roll past,  but as an adult I seem to blink and the week is gone!!   Are we just so busy these days to notice the time???

Anyhoo, without further ado!  Act #40 brings Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White and Basic Black, another fresh and fun combo from Stacey!  When I originally looked at the colours and the picture I was thinking of a beach theme, but alas my initial thoughts and the final creation look totally different!!

If you would like to play along, head over to Stacey's Stamping Stage and link your creation in with Mr Linky! Stacey will be awarding one creation with "The Lead" and 5 creations for the "Top 5 show stopper", qualifying to adorn your blog with the badges and share the news with all!!

As always, if you would like some inspiration to get you started with these colours you can head over to the Design Team members blogs to check out their impressive creations and our illustrious leader Stacey, will have a beautiful creation to get you going too!

Remember we also have the very talented Silke joining us for the month of July, another impressive place to visit!

Amy White at Devlinwhite Designs

Andrea Roose at Andrea's Scrap- und Stampel Blog

Iwona Palamountain (Chupa) at Random Acts of Creativity

Julie Smith at Paper and Such

Lea Lawson at Lea's Cupcakes & Sunshine

Marisa Ritzen at Rosemary Reflections

Melissa Hubert at My Paper Obsession

Shelley Germann at Stampin' Garden

Our Special Guest Designer for July- Silke Ledlow at My Life

Stacey Schafer at Stacey's Stamping Stage

ME.......

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Real Red, Tempting turquoise, Basic Black and Stamper's select White (PTI)

Stamps: Recollections Clear Robot stamps, Polka Dot Basics (PTI)

Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Real Red, Tempting turquoise, Memento Tuxedo Black

Copics: YG03, 23, 25, r24, 27, 29, B02, 04, 06, 110

Accessories: Nestabilities Circles, Rick Rack boarder (PTI), Twine (PTI), button, Crystal Effects (SU) , stitched ribbon

Thanks for stopping by

See you again in the blink of an eye

Sue

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