New Challenge Blog

I'm so very excited to announce that today sees the launch of the Crafters Companion monthly challenge blog.  Anyone can enter, as long as you use products that are on the Crafter's Companion website – stamps (SCACD, Penny Black, Popcorn, Cute Companions, Joanna Sheen, etc, etc, etc) or any image from any of their CD’s.  Sara is putting up a fab prize - and it’s a surprise collection that has not even been released yet, so be one of the first to get your hands on it

The first challenge is a sketch that has been designed by our lovely Leann, there is also the added option to use the Theme of FLORAL.

Here's my card for this challenge, featuring the gorgeous Souffle the Duck  He's coloured with my Copics (I love my Copics :) ).  The papers are DCWV from the Whimsy collection.  The puff bow is tied on the bow maker on the Ultimate Pro.  I love the waythat simple satin ribbon can make such an impact on the front of the card.

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:

Stamp something - birthday recipe, designer paper, ribbon, bow and a tag

My Time to Craft - wild thing, anything that lives or grows in the wild

I'd also like to offer a little blog candy for anyone tha visits this post over the month of June.  Up for grabs is the new Popcorn Kids CD and 4 sets of matching rubberstamps.  Just leave a comment and I'll announce a winner at the beginning of July.

I hope you can join us over at the challenge blog as we're looking forward to seeing enerybody's work.

Beatrix Potter Launch Day

Woo hoo, I love being in the office on launch day.  There's such a buzz about the place.  All the final preparations have been made and Sara and Leann are off to the TV studios for the launch show at 9pm tonight.
With the help of 2 of design team (thanks Jacqui and Debbie) we finished the display boards at silly o'clock last night.  I had been out for dinner first, so don't feel too sorry for me!

So in anticipation of the launch here's a couple more cards to share.  I love simple cards and both of these fall into that category.

I love this backing paper on the Tom Kitten card.  It's printed directly onto snow white pearlescent card stock to make the base card.  The panels are form the sentiments section and just inked and then popped onto some punched oval scallops.

Mrs Tiggy-winkle is adorable and these delicate backing papers and the simplicity of the card suit her so well.

Beatrix Potter - Sneak Peak 2

I've had some more fun with the new Beatrix Potter products from Crafter's Companion.  This time I made a set of 6 Thank You cards with matching envelopes (look at Peter Rabbit on the envelopes - he's adorable) and a gift box.  I love making sets and giving them away as presents.

It's satisfying to make too, as I cut all the parts out and then just popped them together.  The little frame is cut with the Slice.

The bows are made from paper!  You make them the same way you would with ribbon.  Make a loop and attach the ends to each other and tie around a button to pinch the bow in the middle.

Beatrix Potter Launch - Sneak Peek

Yay - Beatrix Potter from Crafter's Companion launch day is nearly here.  I've known about this for a while but had to keep it a secret until now.  I can't say what exactly is launching but I can tell you it's totally gorgeous. 
This card is my first sneak peek of what's to come.
I love it all, it's so gentle and elegant.  I accented the frame with glossy accents to make it really pop and give it even more dimension.
To find out more about the launch pop over to Crafters Companion or tune into the launch show on Ideal World on Tuesday 16th at 9.00 pm.