Inkspirations colour challenge # 9

It has been a while since I have completed a challenge and was over at Keesh's and just new straight away what I could do with these colours.



I wanted something bright, fun and playful as kittens are, the way I want to remember our Claws who we lost last week.


Lots of circles have been used to go with the stamp set circle circus. Here is a full shot of the 12 x 12 page of Claws.

The first photo would have to be my most favourite one of Claws, this is how he always slept during the day, just too cute!! I have a matching page with more photos that I intend to finish on the weekend.

So until then, take care

xoxox

Scrapin Mel.....

Keesh's Challenge # 6

Back again for another one of Keesh's challenges. They are a little bit addictive and I am really enjoying these. Your should really head over to Keesh's place http://www.makeeshabyl.com.au/index.php/2009/03/20/inkspirations-sketch-challenge-6/ and check out the other masterpieces from other follow bloggers for some inspiration. So here is the challenge.

And this is my attempt

A close up of the flower I created


Had better go and get some rest, as ordered by the doctor. I have been sick lately and was discharged from hospital yesterday. Nothing too serious, just a gall bladder infection. So until next time.....

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Another Challenge

Hello, back again with another challenge......

I love the colours for this challenge.

I have used the paisley background stamp for this card. I inked up the stamp and then added colour over the top of the ink with the markers. Once I was happy with the areas that I coloured, I lightly sprayed the stamp with water and stamped up. When dry I tore one third off and attached to the card.

Some wide ribbon was used to create the layered bow. The left over card stock from the background stamp was attached to the flap of an envelope and then I scalloped the edge to pretty up.

Recipe: wide certainly celery ribbon; whisper white & not quite navy card stock; river rock ink pad, not quiet navy & certainly celery markers; for you sediment & paisley background stamp.

Guest what I received yesterday? The new catalogues that will be available very soon - April 1. Talk about drool! I wish I could show you guys. There are so many new products and the new stamps are all pre-cut hooray no more cutting.

The new embellishments are to die for, new brads & buttons will be on my wish list for sure. Anyway, until next time.....
xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Inkspirations colour challenge # 5

I have had a lot of fun completing this challenge. When I make cards I like to also stamp up an envelope so that I am not suddenly looking for an envelope and realise that I have already used them all. So my first pic is of the envelope closed....


I have used a crimper for the bottom 3/4 of the envelope after I stamped on it in real red & blue bayou. The top third has been inked over gently with Soft Sky, scalloped cut edge and some real red ribbon....

The whisper white card stock was stamped in real red & blue bayou, before the card stock was crimped. I use textured soft sky card stock for the base of the card, and added blue bayou card, real red ribbon, hodge podge & gingham red ribbon.....

This pic shows the co-ordinating set together. I was so happy with how they turned out.....

Lastly a close up of the envelope open....

So until next time,

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

What a challenge!!!!

I thought that I might give Keesh's Challenge #4 a go. I will have to learn how to link her challenge to this. So this is what I have come up with, an 8 x 8 page and little gift bag......

I have used an old photo (Courtney is second from left) that was given to me from one of Courtney's Yr 5/6 teachers from a Wakakirri performance. I think that I had as much fun helping with the props, costumes and makeup as all the children that performed did. They came third and won other prizes too that were given out throughout the night.

I used bashful blue, barely banana, whisper white card stock, spring showers designer paper and co-ordinating stamp set, looks like spring(bush fire appeal set), brocade blue wide ribbon, clear square button that I inked on and rich regal brads.

I was on such a roll, I though I should do another one. So here it is.....

These little bags are so quick and easy to do. All you need is an envelope and the large tag punch to create this, oh and the scallop punch if you like. Then decorate as desired. I might have to try a tutorial later with the directions.

Hope you like my challenge entries. I will have to try some more soon.

Until next time......

xoxox

Scrapin Mel