December Challenge @Make it Colourful

Hi all,

Here is my inspiration card for the December challenge over at 'Make it Colourful' . It was time to pull up my big girl pants for this one, but don't let that put you off give it a go you might be very surprised at the results :)

Whimsical Snowman Digi 

I used yellow, green and pink pigment ink and yellow, green and pink chalks to achieve this result.

I also did another two images whilst practicing for this challenge.

Australian Outback Collection

I used Copic Markers for this one using the colourless blended to take away the sky colour then added in some yellow, green and pink markers.

Eiffel Tower Digi

With this one I also used Copic markers in a wavy pattern attempting to blend the different colours.

I hope you are inspired to give this challenge a go :)

Andrea xx

Santa's Puppy

Hello :)

Here's a quick card I made for my Dad for Christmas, he loves dogs and I love this image 'Santa's Puppy' from Crissy Armstrong and Whimsy Stamps, unfortunately as it is a digi it is no longer available :( but I still wanted to share as I am happy with how the card turned out.

Coloured with Copic Markers

Puppy - E41, 42, 43, 44, 49, 04

Hat & Bow - R24, 27, 59. C1, 3. 

Bye for now :)

Andrea xx

DoveArt Studios Robin on a Branch

Hello :)

I'm here today to share this card I made using the beautiful Robin on a Branch it's such a peaceful stamp and after a few rough days this was exactly what I needed to help me relax. I hope it also brings you peace.

I coloured this stamp using Copic Markers - 

Breast - R02, 08, 29

Wings - N6, 8

Flowers - R20, W4, 6

Branch - E44

Leaves - YG01, 03, 17.

The background was done using Chalks. 

Andrea xx

Elvette - Santa's List.

Good Evening friends :)

Tonight I am sharing another little Christmas Elf from Make it Crafty this time it's Elvette with Santa's List. I thought I would try to do a darker skin tone with Elvette this time and I'm quite pleased with the result. I printed her too big for a card so she has a new home in my colouring journal.

Surprisingly colouring the paper scroll is what I found the trickiest and something I need to practice some more,

I wasn't sure what kind of background to do for her, then Zoe suggested I put her on a roof with a night sky so I have attempted to colour 'slate roof tiles', a brick chimney and a night sky I hope you can see that that is what it is lol.

Thanks for stopping by

Andrea xx.

Doodle Dragon Studio - Beary Sweet

Hello :)

Just popping in to show one of my latest Christmas Cards 

Beary Sweet

He/She is just so darn cute you just want to squeeze him/her.

Coloured with Copics

Bear - E21, 23, 25, 29

Hat - R24, 27, 59, C1, 3.

Nose - N5, 7, 9.

Ground - BG70, BV20, 23. 

I used the fabulous new dies from C.C. Designs.

Big Scalloped Squares Die

Square #1 Die

The sentiment comes with the stamp.

Paper and Ribbon from my stash.

Thanks for dropping by

Andrea xx

Geeky Family Christmas!

Hello :)
I'm here today to share with you my inspiration card for the 'Make it Colourful Challenge' 'Christmas Colours' #27. I used one of the new Geeky Love images for this card.

Geeky Family Christmas Surprise!

This is how it looked before I drew in the floor and wall and added shadows after being inspired by two of Zoe's periscopes, check them out HERE and HERE

This card is all about the colouring, no fancy embellishments here lol. I used both Copic's and Kaszazz Alcohol Markers, lots of them ;)

Sophie AKA Mum - Skin - E000, 00, 01, 04. Hair - Y21, 23, E13, 15. PJ's - R20, RV21, C1, 3, 6.

Calvin AKA Dad - Skin - E000, 00, 01, 04. Hair - E53, 55, 57. Clothes - BG45, 49.

Rascal AKA Baby - Skin - E000, 00, 01, 04. Hair - E51, 53. Clothes - C0, 1, V25.

Chair - A657, 646, 2955, E43, 44.

Cushion - W1, 2, 4, 6.

Christmas Tree - YG03, 17, 67, E44, 47, E95, 97, 99.

Tinsel, Ribbon & Star - Y13, A1205, 7406, 122.

Baubles & Gifts - R24, 27, 59.

Floor - W4, 5, BV20, 23, E71.

Wall - W0, 1.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope to see your entries in the challenge :)

Andrea xx

Make it Colourful Challenge #27

It's time for the November Challenge :)

Can't wait to see you get your 'Christmas On'

Andrea xx

Fairy Silverflame

Hello :)

I'm excited to share this card with you today because I was terrified to colour one of these new Christmas Fairies from Make it Crafty but with encouragement from the design team I gave it a go and I am pleased with the results :)

Here is 'Fairy Silverflame'  & 'Alpha Mini Caps Chippies'

I fussy cut her out and placed her on the night scene I created using a roll of sticky tape to trace a moon and a little house's on a hill die, then coloured the sky.

Using Copic and Kaszazz Alcohol Markers.

Skin - YR0000, 000, 00, 01.

Hair - All that HAIR! W2, 4, 6, 8.

Eyes - YG17.

Dress & Hat - R24, 27, 59.

Fluffy Bits - C1, 3.

Holly - G5, 7, 9, R24, 27, white gel pen.

Wings & Shoes - Y21, A1205, 7406, 122.

Sky - B24, 26, 29, colourless blender for stars.

Moon - Y000, W0, 2.

Gold gel pen on the little houses.

Thanks for stopping by

Andrea xx

Christmas Elf Fun!

G'day all, have you seen the new releases from Make it Crafty?

You need to check out the Christmas Fairies and the gorgeous Christmas Christmas Elves, HERE

I chose to colour 'Elvette - Gift Box' today, she is so sweet.

You will notice when you get these new digi images that the eyes are vacant so you need colour in how you think they should look and although that sounds scary it really isn't too hard and Zoe recently did a periscope to show everyone just how to do them so here is a LINK for you to follow and learn :)

I coloured this cute image with both Copic's and Kaszazz Alcohol Markers.

Skin - E000, 00. 01, 11, 93.

Hair - Y21, 23, E13, 15.

Eye - YG01, 03, 17, 0.3 black multiliner, white gel pen

Dress - R24, 27, 59.

Stockings - YG01, 03, 17, C1, 3.

Top - C1, 3

Box - R24, 27.

Ribbon - Y23, A1205, 7406, 122.

Shadows - W4, 5.

Bye for now

Andrea xx

Fantail Goldfish Shaker Card

Hello :)

I loved colouring this gorgeous 'Fantail Goldfish' from DoveArt Studios and thought it would be fun to make it into a shaker card, with tiny blue glass beads to represent the water so he can have a swim lol.

I coloured the goldfish with Copic's and Kaszazz Alcohol Markers.

Goldfish - Y21, 30, 35. A1205, A7406.

Bubbles - W1, 0.

Dies are new dies from C.C. Designs - Big Scalloped Squares and Squares #1

The sentiment is an older digi from Tiddly Inks.  

Andrea xx

Green Fairy & Blue Fairy

Hello friends,

I had some spare time and was keen to colour a couple of the brand new fairies from Krista Smith and  'A Very Fairy Door'.
I had an idea in my head for this project but sometimes what is in my head just doesn't work out in reality and this was one of those times.
Never mind I still enjoyed colouring and creating this card :)

I also used 'Love Heart' digi image and 'Fairy' rubber stamp from Make it Crafty.

Images coloured with Copic's.

Green Fairy - 

Skin - E000, 00, 01, 11, 71.

Hair - Y21, 23, E13, 15.

Wings - YG0000, 000, 01, 03.

Pants & Shirt - YG03, 05, 17.

Top & Pocket - YG93, 95, 97.

Shoes & Belt - W0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8.

Blue Fairy 

Skin - E000, 00, 01, 11, 71.

Hair - E43, 44, 47.

Wings - B0000, 000, 00.

Pants - B93, 95, 97

Top - B02, 04, 06.

Shoes - N5, 7, 10.

Heart

RV21 & 23, Colourless Blender, C1, 3, 5.

Thanks for stopping by

Andrea xx

Golf Dragon and Oh Putz!

G'day all :)

I'm re-visiting another two fun rubber stamps today from 'Doodle Dragon Design'.
My Dad and Step Dad are both keen golfers so these are perfect for their up coming Birthdays.

'Golf Dragon'

and 'Oh Putz'

Golf Dragon - BG11, 72, C0, 1, 3.

Shirt, Hat & Shoes - W0, 1, 2.

Pants & Bow Tie - W4, 5, 6. 

Golf Club - C0, 1, 3, N4, 7.

Balls - C0, 1, 3, N7,

Shadows - C5. 

Oh Putz - YR61, 65, C0, 1, 3. 

Golf Club - C0, 1, 3, N4, 7.

Ball - C0, 1, 3.

Sand - Y32, E31.

Shadows - N4, W2.

Both stamps are available to purchase from C.C.Designs.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed your stay :)

Andrea xx

Giraffe Party - 2

Hello :)

I first coloured up 'Giraffe Party' from 'Doodle Dragon Studio' when it was first released on the 28th Nov 2014 and today I thought I would do it again, this time for a little girls card :)

  

She's such a cutie and versatile too! 

I coloured 'Giraffe Party' with Copic's -  Body - Y21 & Y35. Spots - YR12 & YR14. Mane, Tail, Hooves - E71 & E74. Cake - E50, 51 & 53. Icing - RV21 & RV23 and Clear Wink of Stella. Party Hat - RV21, 23 & YG03, 17.  Grass - G21, 02, 12. Candle - C0, 1, Y15, 17, YR04. Shadows - W2, 4. 

Papers - Doddlebug Design Inc.

Dies - Birthday Eli Outline Die, Make a Card #5, Make a Card #4, Balloons Die. 

I hope you like my card :)

Thanks for stopping by

Andrea xx

DoveArt Studios Star Background And Unicorn

Hello :) Who's excited about the new release? Me me me! 13 new stamps and I love them all :)

I shared these card's during the New Release Hop but didn't list the colours so I have them for you today.

Star Background and Unicorn

Coloured with both Copic's and Kaszazz Alcohol Markers - 

Star Background - N10 & Black Wink of Stella, I only coloured the stars.

Unicorn - N5,8, A1205, A7406, A122. 

I wanted to make the Unicorn stand out so I went for dramatic colours, I think it worked ;) 

Moose Scene

Coloured with Copic's -

Moose - E40, 41, 43, 44, 47,49. Pine Tree - BG72,75,78. Dead Tree - W1, 3, 5. Bush YG41, 45. Mountains - BV20, 23, 25. Grasses - G12, YG45, G28. Sky - B32, 34, C1.

I had a go at hand drawing/colouring the mountains and sky and I'm pretty happy with it :) these are both gorgeous stamps, I can't wait to colour some more soon. 

Andrea xx 

Zip # 3

I'm back :)

Today's project is the third and final (for now lol) 'ZIP' colouring and this time I have used 'Forever Love' for a creepy Halloweeny feel,

I hope you have enjoyed these 3 'Zip' projects because I have had so much fun creating them :)

'Forever Love'

• Jennifer Dove drew the Zip and allowed me to use it, it is not yet available for the public but we will be sure to let you all know when it does become available, I know you are all keen :)

Andrea xx

Zip #2

Hello again,

I'm back with Zip #2 featuring the cropped mouth of 'Michelle' who is only available with the purchase of the BEST Skin tutorial on the market 'Colouring Faces' .

Thanks to Jennifer Dove for allowing me to use her 'ZIP' image.

Zip it!

Perhaps not my best colouring but boy it was fun :D

Andrea xx

Run Brian Run!

Hello Crafter's

I have a fun project to share today, Jennifer Dove generously allowed me the use of her 'Zip' image to create a few zippy projects, my imagination was running wild :) This is one of my crazy creations.

'Brian Jogging' digi image and Jennifers 'Zip'

I hope you got a giggle from this it was fun to make :) I'll be back in a day or so with another 'Zippy' image.

Andrea xx

DoveArt Studio's NEW Release HOP!!

Hop WINNERS!

Thank each and every one of you for the wonderful comments along the hop. Each one of the Design Team members appreciate you taking the time out of your life to hop and comment on their hard work. So, much love right back to you!! We have picked two winners by random. Please contact me with your mailing address ladies and you will receive a rubber stamp from this release. Thank you all for playing along!

Winners are: Kathy S and Lynn Hardy

Kathy SOctober 17, 2015 at 4:30 AM
"Yet another masterpiece Jennifer. Super hard to pick a favorite but I have to say I really loved the horse, the cactus, and Eli. Thanks for the hop."

Lynn HardyOctober 16, 2015 at 9:44 AM

"Another gorgeous card! My husband is a keen fisherman and would just love this! My favourite stamps from this release are beach serenity, big mouth bass, cactus cluster and the boat dock scene."

Email me at Jennifer@DoveArtStudios.com

- Jennifer Dove

It's time for our NEW RELEASE from CCDesigns and DoveArt Studios.

Featuring 13 NEW stamps from

DoveArt Studios Collection

We are very excited about each of these new stamps and we know you will want them all!!!

We want to give you a chance to win several of these new stamps so let's get ready to HOP!

Let's begin with our Release HOP!

Each of our Design Team members will be sharing their inspiration with gorgeous projects that feature every one of these new stamps!

I have created two projects for this release using three new stamps: STAR BACKGROUND, UNICORN and MOOSE SCENE

Here is how you play:

1.  Visit each design team member's blog (Blog roll below).  If you are starting on my blog be sure and hop back to the beginning so you can see all the new stamps and have a better chance of winning. 

2.  Leave a comment on each blog.

3. When you reach the end of the hop, you will be at DoveArt Studios blog.  There you will leave the name, or names of your favorite stamps in the release.  

We hope you enjoy!!  Let's Hop!

Jennifer Dove
Andrea - me :)
Zoe
Nic
Rhea
Faye
Dorinda
Cassandra
DoveArt Studios

Be sure and leave some love!

Andrea xx

Bright Colours!

Hello lovely people :)

It's challenge time again and this months fun challenge is 'Bright Colours' and there is nothing more fun than bright colours to brighten your day :)

Chasing Nova,  Shady Spot and Spring in Air Digital Sentiment

I have used Copic Markers and Kaszazz Alcohol Markers.

Chasing Nova - Skin - E000, 00, 01, BV20. Hair - E13, 15, Y32, 35. Eyes - B01, 04, 63. Dress & Shoes - R24, 27, 39, Y04, 08, 19. Butterflies - V01, 04, 06. Y04, 08, 19. B01, 04. A230, 199, 201.

Shady Spot - Grass & Leaves - YG05, 07, 17, 25, 67. Tree Trunks - E43, 44, 47. Sky - B21. Rocks - W3, 5, 7.

I cut the scene out with a stitched circle die from ByDIEzyne Dies and framed it with two double scallop doily dies from Whimsy Stamps adding two little flower dies from C.C. Designs in the bottom corner to finish it off.

Thanks for popping in

Andrea xx

Make it Colourful October Challenge!

Come and join the FUN!! Make it Colourful challenge #26 

Kili Tingatinga Art

Hello friends,
Today I bring you a very special project which I am so proud to have played a small part in. The poster I have coloured is a line art based on the work of Mzuganu from Dar es Salaam Tanzania, Kili Tingatinga Art have newly released 'Kili Kolours' a range of adult and children's colouring A3 Posters and Card Packs and for this release I was asked to colour one of these amazing works of art, I only hope I have done it justice :)

'On the Other Side of the Fence' 

The original art work can be found HERE

I spent so many happy hours colouring this beauty that I thought it only fitting to frame it and display it on my entry wall so everyone who visits can see it. 

I used Copic Markers and Polychromos Pencils and as you can imagine there was a few to many to list, sorry. 

To visit their Facebook Page click HERE

Here is some information about Kili Tingatinga Art

Kili Tingatinga Art founder Yael Maree has seen first-hand the devastation wrought by poverty during her travels to third-world countries, including Tanzania in 2009. Yael's time in the region impacted her deeply, but rather than return to Australia and live life as per usual, she decided to create a tangible fair-trade business that would provide financial independence and a sense of achievement for Tingatinga artist.

Tingatinga artist are highly skilled craftsmen and women who are passionate about their art and take great pride in their work. With Kili Tingatinga Art placing their works on the global stage, these exceptionally talented artists ae finding the recognition they deserve and the financial independence they need. 

Through the sales of their art work over the last two years we have done just that, but it never feels like we do enough, and if you have ever encountered the real face of poverty you will understand why we say this.

Early next year Yael hopes to be able to establish a scholarship program where with funds from sales we will be able to send a selected Tingatinga child to school and help them to receive the education they deserve and in order to do that we need to expand and grow and take the Tingatinga range to the next level, and so with this new product release Yael hopes to do just that with the beautiful new range of colouring posters. 

Thanks for stopping by

Andrea xx

Engagement Card

Hello, I'm here today to show you this engagement card I made for my nephew and his beautiful fiancé.

I chose to use 'Penny and Scott Kissing' it's so lovely

I kept it clean and simple, I will hand deliver this at their engagement party this weekend :) I hope the like it.

I coloured the happy couple with copic's.

Scott - Hair - E40, 41, 43. Skin - E00, 01, 11. Scarf - B41, 95, 97. Jacket - BV20, 23, 25.

Penny - Hair - W3, 5, 7. Skin - E00, 01, 11. Hat & Jacket - BG45, 49, Y26, 28.

Thanks for stopping by

Andrea xx

Tangled - Doodle Dragon

G'day all :)

Today I would like to share with you a very simple card using the very cute 'Tangled' from Doodle Dragon Studio, he is available HERE in rubber. 

I coloured him with Copics

Moose - E43, 44, 47

Hooves - N5, 7, 10

Globes - R24, G07, Y18

Shadow - W3

Thanks for stopping by

Andrea xx

Crackered Elf - Make it Crafty

G'day all, I'm here today with a very cheeky Christmas card :)

I have used 'Crackered Elf' digital image for this card, it is also available in a rubber stamp. I tried out the 'No Line' technique again today with this one and I think it's becoming easier to do :)

There are three different cheeky elf images in store and the are all adorable, you can find them HERE

I coloured the image with Copic Markers, Polychromos Pencils and Kaszazz Alcohol Markers.

Skin - Y0000, 000, 00, 01

Hat's/Cracker/ Trim - R24, 27, 39, Cadmium Red pencil

Feathers/Cracker - Y13, A1205, A7406, A122

Clothes - YG05, 07, 09, Permanent Green pencil

Shoes - N5, 8, 10

Shadows - BV20, Warm Grey IV pencil.

That's it from me today, have a great day :)

Andrea xx

Beautiful Winter Cardinals

Hello all :)

I just finished making this card and had to blog it straight away because I'm so happy with how it turned out :) the 'Winter Cardinals' were an absolute delight to colour and I just happened to have some beautiful patterned papers to match, usually I struggle with paper choices.

I used Copic Markers to colour 'Winter Cardinals' 

Male Cardinal - R24, 27, 39, N6, 10

Female Cardinal - YR20, 61, 65, R02, 08, W3, N5.

Pine Needles - G46, 99

Background - BG70, 72

Glue and Glitter for the snow.

Happy Crafting

Andrea xx

Creepy Shades of Black

Shades of Black is this months challenge at both Make it Colourful and here in the CAS section, this is my take on the theme :)

Halloween Zombie and Grunge Frame 5 x 7

Buttons and Grunge Frame 6 x 6

I chose to do two images from the 'Halloween' section of the Make it Crafty Store.

When I saw the challenge was 'Shades of Black' my first thought was the dark side having been watching the television series 'Criminal Minds' at the time and my second thought was to use monochromatic colours so I have included both.

For Halloween Zombie I used Copic Markers Cool Grey's C1, 3, 5, 7 & 9. I started with C1 covering the image then gradually built up the colours to create the depth and shadows.

With Buttons I also used Copic Markers, this time using the Neutral Grey's N1, 3, 5, 7 & 9. Using the same procedure of starting with the lightest colour N1 and building up the shades and adding some texture with the dots in some places.

I hope to see everyone having a go this months with your take on 'Shades of Grey'.

Till next time

Andrea xx