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Happy Birthday ....

2011-04-17T00:05:00.011+01:00

... to a Very Special Blogging Friend. Hope you have a Fabulous Day.

I'm entering this card into this week's Just Magnolia & hAnglar & StAnglar Birthday Challenge.

I'm also going to enter it into this week's Sugar Creek Hollow Monochromatic Challenge, Secret Crafter's Stitching Challenge, and The Cute & Girly "Cute & Girly"

Image : Tilda with Hawaiian Flower from Butterfly Dreams Collection

& Tiny Tag Sentiment from Stamping All Day

Colouring Medium : Copic Sketch Markers

DP : Papermania Tools : Martha Stewart Punch

Embellishments : Prima Flowers & Papermania Brads

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Oh Baubles ... Christmas in Spring

2011-03-30T14:34:00.009+01:00

This has to be one of the cutest Whiff of Joy stamps - Henry Mouse with Christmas Bauble. He was a little neglected last year but, as I intend to have all my Christmas cards done by October, I'm sure you will be seeing him again! The old sewing machine as also made another appearance. I think the stitching is a little straighter than my previous attempt!!

I'm entering this card into the following challenges: Winter Wonderland "Oh Baubles", For Fun "Christmas", Secret Crafter "Christmas in Spring" & CHNC "Square Card".

Image : WOJ Henry Mouse with Bauble Colouring Medium : Copic Sketch Markers DP : Dovecraft Winter Wonderland & White Pearlescent Cardstock from stash Tools : Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder & Marianne Creatables Snowflake Die Embellishments : Papermania Brads, and ribbon and metal bauble from stash

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

My Favourite Tilda - Ever!

2011-03-27T14:52:00.017+01:00

This has to be my favourite Tilda ever, she's from the Butterfly Dreams Collection, and she's just so cute. I'm going to enter her into the following challenges : Papertake Weekly Challenge where the theme is It's a Mum/Girl Thing, and Just Magnolia Bingo - Gems, Flowers, Ribbon.

Image : Tilda with Hawaiian Flower Colouring Medium : Copic Sketch Markers DP : First Edition Paper Love Letters & Bazzill Bling Tools : Martha Stewart Punch & Marianne Creatables Swirl Die Embellishments : Prima Flowers, Gems & Ribbon from stash

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Favourite Colour Combo

2011-03-23T13:42:00.007Z

Favourite colour combo - well for me it has to be blue, doesn't it! So this card is just right for this week's Just Magnolia challenge. And I think the Butterfly Dreams Collection is the cutest yet. Image : Tilda in Lace Jeans from Magnolia's Butterfly Dreams Collection Colouring Medium : Copic Sketch Markers DP : K&Co Tools : Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Swirling Lace and Marianne Creatables Die Embellishments : Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Thanks for stopping by. Berni

Another Christmas Card

2011-03-22T14:32:00.010Z

I just love these cute LOTV bears, they are such a dream to colour. I'm entering this card into Winter Wonderland's Challenge where the theme is embossing and CHNC seasonal silver, a little or a lot, challenge.

Image : LOTV James Bear
Colouring Medium : Copic Sketch Markers
Tools : Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Embellishments : Metal Silver Snowflake & Flowersoft

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Anything Goes - Your Choice

2011-03-22T11:46:00.005Z

I struggled to find a challenge for this cute Fizzy Moon Bear as I missed the recent "Thank You" challenges so without the "Thanks a Bunch" sentiment I'm going to enter him into Paper Cutz

challenge which this week is "Your Choice"

Image : Fizzy Moon
Colouring Medium : Copic Sketch Markers
DP : First Edition Papers "Love Letters" by Mindy Terasawa & Bazzill Bling

Thanks for stopping by

Berni

Tag It With A Shape

2011-03-15T19:21:00.007Z

No square or rectangular allowed in this week's Winter Wonderland "Tag It With A Shape" challenge and here's my entry. Love this cute "Sneaky Tilda" from the Christmas 2010 Collection.

Image : Swirl & Sneaky Tilda from Magnolia's Christmas Collection
Medium : Copic Sketch Markers
Tools : Nestabilities

EDIT : I won Winter Wonderland's "Tag It With A Shape" Challenge

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Tilda with Big Ribbon

2011-03-13T16:56:00.006Z

I think Magnolia's You Are So Special 2011 Collection is probably the best yet so I just had to ink up Tilda with Big Ribbon as soon as I got her. I'm going to enter her into this week's Magnolia & hAnglar & stAnglar Challenge where I have followed Bev's wonderful sketch.

Card Details

Image : Tilda with Big Ribbon from Magnolia's You Are So Special 2011 Collection
Colouring Medium : Copic Sketch Markers
DP : Papermania's Rose Garden & Bazzil Bling
Tools : Nestabilities, Marianne Creatables & Martha Stewart Border Punch
Embellishments : Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & Prima

*****

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Kenny K

2011-03-11T17:44:00.008Z

This week's Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge is a sketch and here's my take on it.

Image : Kenny K Digital Download "All That"

Medium : Copic Sketch Markers

DP : Making Memories & Bazzill Bling

Embellishments : Prima Flowers & Papermania Brads

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Embossing & Embellishments

2011-03-09T22:57:00.005Z

This week's ABC Christmas Challenge is "E" for Embossing and Embellishments and here's my card. This card also qualifies for Winter Wonderland's Challenge which is "Snowflakes" and Hazel's CHNC challenge which is "Embossing"

Image : LOTV

Medium : Copic Sketch Markers

Tools : Cuttlebug Embossing Folder & MS Snowflake Punch

Embellishments : Snowflakes, Brads and Rhinestones

EDIT: I made the Top 3 at Winter Wonderland's Snowflake Challenge!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Download Diva

2011-03-05T15:35:00.005Z

This week's Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge is a sketch by Rach and here's my take on it.

Image : Kenny K's Digital Download "Download Diva"
Medium : Copic Sketch Markers
DP : Papermania & Dovecraft

I'm also entering this card in Stamp Something Challenge, which this week is Something Digi.

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Pearls & Lace

2011-03-01T16:51:00.006Z

This week's Penny Black Saturday Challenge is "Pearls & Lace" and here's my card. I have used my all time favourite Penny Black image - "You're The Bestest".

Image : PB "You're the Bestest"
Medium : Copic Sketch Markers
DP : Nitwits Digital Download - Petal Pixie
Tools & Embellishments : Nestabilities & MS Punch, Lace & Pearls from stash

This card also qualifies today's for Penny Black Allsorts Challenge which is "Welcome Spring" and Stamping for the Weekend which is "Spring Time".

EDIT : I made Stamping for the Weekend's Top 3 with this card

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Something Funky

2011-02-20T17:52:00.010Z

I've made this card for this week's Stamp Something Challenge which is Something Funky. I'm also entering it into Totally Paper Crafts Challenge which is Do It With Digi's and Creative Craft Challenge which is Card for a Teen.

Image : Kenny K's Digital Download "Uptown Angel"
Colouring Medium : Copic Sketch Markers
Tools : SU Border Punch from Monica
DP : Bazzill Bling & Designer Digitals "Smiling at Me"
Embellishments : Prima Flowers

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

No Embellishments!

2011-02-09T13:49:00.003Z

This week's Charisma Cardz Challenge is No Embellishments and here's my entry.

Image : Crafter's Companion Popcorn the Bear

Medium : Copic Sketch Markers

DP : Bazzill Bling & Pink Petticoat Download

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Clean & Simple

2011-02-07T13:21:00.005Z

I'm entering this card into ABC Christmas Challenge which this week is "C for Clean & Simple" and I've followed a nice clean and simple sketch too.

Image : LOTV

Paper : Designer Digitals December Fades

Colouring Medium : Copic Sketch Markers

Tools : Nestabilities & Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Simply Adorable Grace

2011-01-26T11:33:00.007Z

This Simply Adorable stamp is Grace from Sugar Nellie and I'm entering this card into the following challenges: Winter Wonderland's challenge which is Pink & Purple, and Stamp Something which is Something Cute.

Image - Sugar Nellie's Simply Adorable Grace

Papers - DCWV Christmas

Medium - Copic Sketch Markers

Tools - Nestabilities & MS Snowflake Punch

Embellishments - Prima

Berni

Santa Sharing Secrets

2010-12-15T11:18:00.009Z

I have kept this card fairly simple as I have used it for this year's Christmas card and I still have quite a few to make! I wasn't going to enter it into any challenges but it qualifies for Stamp with Fun and Dutch Dare where the theme is Christmas.

Image - Giordano "Santa Sharing Secrets"
Sentiment - LOTV

Paper - Nitwits Digital Download

Medium - Copic Sketch Markers

Embellishments - Cuttlebug Embossing Snowflake
Reindeer Charm from my stash

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Clean & Simples

2010-09-11T20:40:00.008+01:00

I have made this card for the Crafty Cardmakers challenge, which is Clean & Simple.

I have used a Designer Digitals download and printed directly onto white cardstock, and popped a cute LOTV image on it.

Image : LOTV Jenny Bear

Sentiment : Clever Cuts

Colouring Medium : Copic Sketch Markers, Glitter & Flowersoft

Digital Download : December Fades by Designer Digitals

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Something Cute

2010-09-09T15:07:00.007+01:00

I'm going to enter this card for this week's Stamp Something Challenge, which is Cute Somethings.

Image - LOTV James Bear

Sentiment - Clever Cuts

Medium - Copic Sketch Markers

Paper - Dovecraft Winter Wonderland & Bazzill Bling

Tools - Nestabilities & Snowflake Cuttlebug

Punch - Martha Stewart Snowflake

Embellishments - Papermania Brads

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Summer Lovin' Penny Black

2010-08-30T09:21:00.006+01:00

This week's Penny Black Challenge is Summer Lovin' and here's my entry.

Image - PB "Furry Embrace"
Colouring Medium - Copic Sketch Markers
Designer Paper - Papermania "Rose Garden"
Tools - MS Valentine Heart Punch
Embellishments - Flowers from Prima & Wild Orchid Crafts

Thanks for looking.

Berni

LOTV Challenge

2010-08-27T19:19:00.004+01:00

This week's Lili of the Valley Challenge is going dotty for circles, and here's my entry.

James Bear with Box of Crackers has been coloured as usual with Copics. The dotty pearlescent paper is from Craftwork Cards and the Christmas sentiment is, I think, from Clever Cuts. I have used two MS punches - arctic snowflake and embossed snowflake.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

James Bear

2010-08-24T22:53:00.004+01:00

This week's LOTV Challenge is a fab sketch by Bev and here's my card.

James Bear in the Snow has been stamped and coloured with Copics. The DP is Basic Grey and My Mind's Eye and the sentiment ribbon is from Ribbon Oasis. Flower Soft for the snow. Brads are Papermania, snowflake punch from Martha Stewart and the rest is from my stash.

Thank for looking.

Berni

Anything Goes

2010-08-23T08:29:00.006+01:00

I am going to enter this card into this week's Paper Cutz Challenge where the theme is Anything Goes.

The image is my favourite Penny Black "You are the Bestest", coloured with Copics and mounted onto Bazzill Bling card. The tiny sentiment stamp is from Stamping All Day. The flowers are Prima and the rest is from my stash.

This card also qualifies for this month's Stamping for the Weekend challenge.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Penny Black Saturday Challenge

2010-08-19T11:38:00.005+01:00

This week's Penny Black Challenge is Feeling Fruity and here's my card.

This cute Penny Black stamp has been coloured with Copics, the DP is DCWV Sweet Stack. I have used one of the ribbons from Fantastic Ribbons which I won in a recent PB Challenge. The flowers are Prima and the brads from Papermania, the strawberry charm is from my stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Charisma Cardz Challenge - Teddy Bears

2010-08-09T21:16:00.007+01:00

This week's Charisma Cardz Challenge is Teddy Bears and here's my entry.

Popcorn the Bear from the Romance Collection has been coloured with Copics. The DP is DCWV and Bazzill Bling, and the punch from Martha Stewart. The flowers, gems and bow are from my stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Penny Black meets Stamp Something

2010-08-04T19:53:00.005+01:00

This week's Penny Black Challenge is a recipe, READY, STEADY, COOK, and the ingredients are 1 circle, 2 papers and 3 flowers.

"Under the Mistletoe" has been coloured as usual with Copics, the DP is Bazzil Bling and DCWV Christmas Stack. The Christmas flowers and gems are from my stash.

This card also qualifies for Stamp Somethings Challenge which this week is Christmas in July Somethings.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Something Different

2010-07-14T16:53:00.004+01:00

Well it is something different for me - a digital download from Kenny K's Digi Stamps.

I am entering this card into the first Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge which is Pastels. The fabulous image is Download Diva and she has been coloured as usual with Copics. The papers are also digital downloads from Pink Petticoat and Designer Digitals. The tiny sentiment tag is from Nicky at Stamping All Day. The flowers and brads are Papermania, and everything else is from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

You're the Bestest

2010-06-27T11:18:00.003+01:00

This week's Penny Black Saturday Challenge is Paper Patch and here's my card.

You're the Bestest is my favourite Penny Black stamp. It has been coloured with Copics and mounted onto Bazzill Bling card. The DP is Papermania's Blueberry Hill, the flowers are Prima and the rest is from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Princess Tilda

2010-05-14T12:53:00.005+01:00

This has to be my favourite Magnolia stamp - Princess Tilda. I'm entering this card into Crafting Life's Pieces Challenge, where I have followed Chelsea's sketch, and this week's Just Magnolia's Challenge, which is One for the Girls.

Princess Tilda has, as usual, been coloured with Copics. The DP is Making Memories, daisy punch from Martha Stewart and the flowers and gems from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Stamp Something meets Crafting Life's Pieces

2010-04-06T14:43:00.006+01:00

I've made this card for two challenges - Stamp Something which this week is Pink Somethings, and this month's Crafting Life's Pieces challenge, which is my take on Chelsea's sketch.

I've stamped Willow Shopping from Whiff of Joy's City Girl Collection and coloured her with Copics. The DP is DCWV and Bazzill Bling. The ribbon and flower were part of my prize from Chelsea's November Crafting Life's Pieces challenge, and the tiny sentiment tag is from Nicky at Stamping All Day

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Penny Black Saturday Challenge #95 & A Blog Award

2010-04-03T19:56:00.015+01:00

This week's Penny Black Saturday Challenge is Check it Out and here's my card.

Bunny Kiss has been stamped and coloured with Copics. The check DP is Papermania Blueberry Hill, the flowers from Prima and the pearls from K&Co. The Easter sentiment has been computer generated.

I have received this wonderful Blog Award from Fiona, who tells me that the translation is "This Blog is Enchanting". Thank you so much for thinking of me, I really do appreciate it.

I now have to send the award to 12 more fabulous bloggers including Fiona, so here goes:

Mandy
Chelsea
Debby
Kim
Jacqui
Cynthia
Andrea
Shelley
Sheila
Jane

Michele
&
Fiona

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Stamp Something Challenge

2010-03-28T12:19:00.005+01:00

This week's Stamp Something Challenge is Doodle Something and here's my card.

The image is Tina Wenke's Mouse in a Cup from Stampavie which has been coloured with Copics. The DP is Papermania's Blueberry Hill and Bazzil Bling, the flowers from Prima, and ribbon, spacer and brads from my stash.
Thanks for looking.
Berni

Stamp Something Challenge

2010-03-11T15:36:00.003Z

This week's Stamp Something Challenge is Something Girly and here's my card.

Whiff of Joy's City Girl image has been stamped and coloured with Copics and I have added some crystal rhinestones for a little bit of bling. The tiny tag sentiment is from Nicky at Stamping All Day. The DP is My Mind's Eye and Papermania, the flowers are Prima and the rest is from my stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Penny Black Saturday Challenge #90

2010-02-27T16:36:00.004Z

This week's Penny Black Challenge is a sketch, and here's my entry.

Penny Black's "It's Amore" has been stamped and coloured with Copics. The DP is My Mind's Eye, the pearls from K&Co and the roses from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Penny Black Saturday Challenge #88

2010-02-14T15:34:00.006Z

Here's my card for this week's Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Happy Valentine's.

PB image "Sweet Love" has been stamped and coloured with Copics and mounted onto deep red hammered cardstock. Valentine papers from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Crafting Life's Pieces (CLP) Challenge

2009-12-12T08:21:00.005Z

Here's my card for this week's Crafting Life's Pieces challenge.

I have stamped Li'Li with Roses from Inky Impressions and have coloured her with Copics. The DP is from Papermania, the flowers from Prima and Doily Punch from Martha Stewart. The lace, spacer and brad from my stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

I'm so excited

2009-12-06T21:34:00.007Z

I can't believe I've won Chelsea's November Challenge at Crafting Life's Pieces and this is the wonderful banner she has created just for me.

And this is what I've won.

Thank you so much Chelsea, it's fabulous.

Berni

Crafting Life's Pieces (CLP) meets Stamp Something Challenge

2009-12-05T09:08:00.006Z

Here's my entry for this week's Crafting Life's Pieces Challenge, where I've followed Chelsea's sketch. I'm also going to enter it for Stamp Something where this week's challenge is Glitzy somethings.

My favourite Henry Mouse with Bauble from Whiff of Joy has been stamped and coloured with Copics. White cardstock has been run through a Cuttlebug Snowflake Embossing Folder and mounted onto blue pearlescent cardstock, the DP is Dovecraft. The tiny white snowflakes, adorned with aqua crystals, and the larger silver crystals are all from my stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Penny Black Saturday Challenge

2009-12-02T16:59:00.003Z

Here's my entry for this week's Penny Black Saturday Challenge which is a sketch by Beth. Apologies for the poor photo quality, the light has not been good today.

PB stamp "Fantasy" has been stamped and heat embossed and mounted onto black pearlescent cardstock and white cardstock has been run through my Snowflakes Cuttlebug Embossing Folder. The Christmas sentiment is also PB. The deer punch is Martha Stewart and the tiny red gems from my stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Crafting Life's Pieces (CLP) Challenge

2009-11-28T17:29:00.003Z

Here's my card for this week's Crafting Life's Pieces Challenge.

Sugar Nellie's "Penpal" has been stamped and coloured with Copics and mounted onto blue Bazzill Bling cardstock. The DP is DCWV Luxury Pack and cerise Bazzill Bling, punched with my MS Valentine punch. The flowers were a gift from the wonderful Stephanie and the heart charm from my stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Elzybells Challenge #32 - Seeing Stars

2009-11-26T08:38:00.007Z

I'm entering this card for this week's Elzybells Challenge which is "Seeing Stars".

Penguin Snowflake and Cool Christmas, both from Elzybells Art Stamps have been coloured with Copics and Distressed Ink. The cardstock has been run through Snowflakes and Swiss Dots Embossing Folders. I've added some Flower Soft too. The tiny gems, crystal stars and brad are all from Papermania. Ribbon and charms from stash.

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Crafting Life's Pieces (CLP) Challenge

2009-11-19T08:28:00.005Z

Here's my entry for this week's Crafting Life Pieces Challenge.

I have used Snowman with Birdhouse from Serendipity and coloured with Copics and Distressed Ink. The Christmas sentiment stamp is from Elzybells Art Stamps. DP is Dovecraft, large die cut snowflakes from Cuttlebug, and ribbon, brads and snowflake charm fr0m stash.

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Crafting Life's Pieces (CLP) Challenge

2009-11-13T13:35:00.004Z

Here's my card for this week's Crafting Life's Pieces (CLP) Challenge.

Tilda has been stamped and coloured with Copics, and wall effect drawn freehand. The DP and snowflakes are Dovecraft, the gems and ribbon from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Inky Impressions Challenge

2009-11-10T09:33:00.008Z

This week's Inky Impressions Challenge is a colour combination and here's my card.

Both stamps are from Inky Impressions. LiLi Cowgirl has been stamped and coloured with Copics. The DP is DCWV Sweet Pack and Bazzill Bling. Charm and ribbon from stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Crafting Life's Pieces (CLP) Challenge

2009-11-07T12:33:00.003Z

Here's my take on Chelsea's sketch for this week's Crafting Life's Pieces Challenge.

Whiff of Joy's Henry Mouse has been stamped and coloured with Copics. The DP is from Craftwork cards, the flowers are Prima Christmas Bauble, Martha Stewart Snowflake Punch and Inky Dinky Drops from Inky Impressions

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Penny Black Saturday Challenge

2009-11-06T09:02:00.004Z

This week's Penny Black Saturday Challenge is White on White and here's my card.

Penny Black's "Snowy" has been stamped and coloured with Copics and the sentiment stamp is from Cuddly Buddly. Flower Soft and Glamour Dust have been added for effect. The background was achieved with two Cuttlebug embossing folders - Snowflakes and Swiss Dots. Ribbon, gems and snowflake charm from my stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Stamp Something Challenge

2009-10-31T08:51:00.007Z

This week's Stamp Something Challenge is cute and fuzzy something - I hope this counts!! Popcorn the Bear has been stamped and coloured with Copics and the sentiment is from Nicky at Stamping All Day (see sidebar for link). The DP and pearl brads are from Papermania, Doily Punch from Martha Stewart, the flowers Prima and the spacers from my stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

I made Stamp Something Top 5 with this card

Penny Black Saturday Challenge

2009-10-29T15:01:00.009Z

This week's Penny Black Saturday Challenge is Halloween and I have made this card and gift box for a special little girl.

Both Penny Black images have been stamped and coloured with Copics and mounted onto Bazzill Bling and pearlescent cardstock. The DP is a download from Designer Digitals. The Halloween sentiment has been computer generated.

The ribbon is from Hobbycraft and the pumkin charm from my stash.
Thanks for looking.
Berni

Inky Impressions Challenge #19

2009-10-28T20:52:00.004Z

This week's Inky Impressions Challenge is to use an Inky Impression stamp or digital image to create a card or project without using any Designer Paper and to ADD Real or Faux Stitching.

Inky Impressions Fairy LiLi has been coloured with Copics and the faux stitching has been created with a glitter gel pen. The fabulous ribbon was sent to me by Nicole (Inky's Mama) when I purchased this stamp. The sentiment is computer generated, the flowers are Prima and the spacer and fairy charm from my stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Stamp Something Challenge

2009-10-28T15:22:00.006Z

This week's Stamp Something Challenge is Halloween and here's my entry.

Penny Black's Halloween Ride has been coloured with Copics and mounted on Bazzill Bling and pearlescent cardstock. The DP is a digital download from Designer Digitals and the "Spooky" sentiment is computer generated. The Prima flowers have been coloured with Copics and the charm is from my stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Whiff of Joy Challenge #52

2009-10-24T23:26:00.007+01:00

This week's Whiff of Joy Challenge is a wonderful sketch by Heather and here's my card.

Melinda Blowing Kisses has been coloured with Copics and mounted onto Bazzill Bling cardstock.

The DP is Papermania Blueberry Hill and the Pink Swirls is a download from Pink Petticoat. The flowers are Prima, the pearl brad is from Papermania, the spacer from Whiff of Joy, and the ribbon from Ribbon Oasis.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Crafting Life's Pieces (CLP) Challenge

2009-10-24T15:40:00.006+01:00

Here's my take on Chelsea's sketch for this week's Crafting Life Pieces Challenge.

Ribbon Girl from Gurlee Girl Stamps has been coloured with Copics and mounted onto Bazzill Bling cardstock. The DP is from DCWV and Dovecraft. My favourite Martha Stewart Doily Punch has been used again! Gems and ribbon from stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Henry Mouse

2009-10-21T17:18:00.009+01:00

I think I'm addicted to Henry Mouse from Whiff of Joy as I've made this card with no particular challenge in mind.

Henry has been coloured with Copics and I've added lots of Glamour Dust and Flower Soft. The DP is Dovecraft and the snowflakes from Cuttlebug and Martha Stewart.

Thanks for looking.
Berni

Penny Black Saturday Challenge #71

2009-10-20T21:51:00.006+01:00

Here's my card for this week's Penny Black Challenge.

Penny Black's Kitty Witch has been coloured with copic and mounted onto Gemstone cardstock. The Halloween DP is a digital download from Digital Scrapbooking has been printed onto pearlesent paper, the orange ribbon from stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Crafting Life's Pieces (CLP) Challenge

2009-10-16T16:41:00.005+01:00

Here's my take on Chelsea's fab sketch for this week's Crafting Life Pieces Challenge.

Henry Mouse from Whiff of Joy has been coloured with Copics with some added Flower Soft and Glamour Dust. The Christmas sentiment is from Elzybells Art Stamps and the paper is a digital download from Cuddly Buddly. Cuttlebug Snowflake Die Cut and Martha Stewart Snowflake punch complete the card.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Crafting Life's Pieces (CLP) Challenge

2009-10-10T13:57:00.007+01:00

Here's my take on Chelsea's sketch for this week's Crafting Life's Pieces Challenge.

The image from Susana's Custom Art & Card Design is Elisabeth Bell's "Emma" and I have coloured her with Copics. I have used Nestabilities Labels and Curved Rectangles and run the Circles through a Swirls Cuttlebug Embossing Folder. The DP is Making Memories, the punches from Martha Stewart and the flowers and brads from Prima.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Whiff of Joy Challenge

2009-10-09T18:04:00.011+01:00

Here's my take on the latest Whiff of Joy Challenge, where I have followed Rachel's fab sketch.

My favourite Henry Mouse with Bauble from Whiff of Joy has been coloured with Copics, mounted onto pearlescent cardstock, and a little bit of Glamour Dust and Flower Soft added for a Christmas effect. White pearlesent cardstock has been run through Cuttlebug Snowflake Folder and the soft blue DP is last year's Wonderland from Dovecraft. Snowflake punch from Martha Stewart.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Tilda & Friends ATC Challenge

2009-10-08T16:26:00.004+01:00

This week's Tilda & Friends ATC Challenge is Favourites - and here's mine!!

Tilda has been stamped and coloured with Copics and mounted onto DCWV Sweet Stack card.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Penny Black Saturday Challenge #69

2009-10-03T17:51:00.006+01:00

This week's Penny Black Saturday Challenge is Autumn Breezes, and here's my card.

Stamped and coloured with Copics and mounted onto mustard pearlescent cardstock. The tiny sentiment stamp is from Nicky at Stamping All Day. The DP is K&Co and flowers are Prima. Ribbon and brads from stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Crafting Life's Pieces (CLP) Challenge

2009-10-02T17:21:00.004+01:00

This week's Crafting Life's Pieces (CLP) Challenge is a Contest Challenge and here's my take on Chelsea's sketch.

The stamped image is Henry Mouse with Bauble from Whiff of Joy and I've coloured him with Copics and added some Flower Soft to his hat. I've also added some Glamour Dust to the bauble. The DP is Dovecraft and the Snowflake Punch from Martha Stewart. Ribbon and metal snowflake from stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Inky Impressions Challenge #17

2009-10-01T11:52:00.010+01:00

This week's Inky Impressions Challenge is to use an II stamp/image and make a gift.

I adapted a Splitcoaststampers gift box template to fit my gift - a gift for me because it's my birthday today - and I have used the wonderful LiLi with Flowers and coloured her with Copics. The tiny sentiment stamp is from Nicky at Stamping All Day. The DP is K&Co and the Doily Punch is Martha Stewart.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Tilda & Friends ATC Challenge

2009-09-30T15:15:00.005+01:00

This week's ATC challenge on Tilda & Friends is Punch It - and here's my ATC.

Tilda has been stamped and coloured with Copics. The DP is Making Memories and the punch from Martha Stewart.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Penny Black Saturday Challenge #68

2009-09-27T14:20:00.008+01:00

This week's challenge is a colour combo - Chocolate, Lemon & Pink. "You're the Bestest" is my favourite PB stamp so I've kept my entry simple.

The image has been stamped and coloured with Copics, and mounted onto pink Bazzill Bling. The flowers are Prima, the brads are Papermania, and the ribbon is from a box of chocolates!

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Tilda & Friends ATC Challenge

2009-09-23T16:32:00.008+01:00

This is my first entry for the Tilda & Friends ATC Challenge, which this week is a colour combination of Turquoise & Pink.

Tilda has been coloured with Copics, mounted on turquoise pearlescent cardstock, the DP is DCWV Sweet Pack. Gems from stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Papertake Weekly Challenge

2009-09-23T08:28:00.004+01:00

This week's Papertake Weekly Challenge is being sponsored by Digital Delights and here's my entry.

Popcorn the Bear has been coloured with Copics and mounted onto red pearlescent cardstock. DP is DCWV Christmas Stack and metal snowflake and gem from stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Sketch Saturday Challenge #69

2009-09-21T15:16:00.007+01:00

This week's Sketch Saturday Challenge is being sponsored by Bunny Zoe's Crafts and here's my take on the sketch.

The cute image is from Elzybells Art Stamps and has been coloured with Copics and I have used some Liquid Applique for the fur. Pearlescent cardstock has been run through Cuttlebug Embossing Folders and I've used a Martha Stewart Punch for the larger snowflakes. Ribbon, metal snowflakes and gems from stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Penny Black Saturday Challenge #67

2009-09-20T12:40:00.004+01:00

This week's Penny Black Saturday Challenge is Lace & Pearls.

I have stamped and embossed PB Sweet Love and coloured with Copics. I have used a Corner Adorner Heart Punch and embellished with K&Co pearls.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Sugar Bowl Challenge #19

2009-09-19T13:46:00.008+01:00

This week's Sugar Bowl Challenge is a sketch by Marlene and a colour combo of Pink and Brown - here's my entry.

Manga Girl from Sugar Nellie has been coloured with Copics, DP is K&Co, pearl brads from Papermania and flowers from Prima.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Stamp Something Challenge

2009-09-19T10:58:00.006+01:00

This week's Stamp Something Challenge is favourite colours or papers and my favourite colour is blue!

Tilda has been coloured with Copics and mounted onto Papermania's Venetian Skies (another favourite) and Bazzill Bling. The tiny sentiment stamp is from Nicky at Stamping All Day. The flowers are cut with Cricut Expression, and the blue mulbery roses and bow are from my stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Just Magnolia Challenge #23

2009-09-18T16:09:00.007+01:00

This week's Just Magnolia Challenge is a fab sketch by Bev and here's my entry.

Tilda with Tag has been coloured with Copics and mounted onto several layers of Papermania Venetian Skies paper and cardstock. The tiny tag stamp is from Nicky at Stamping All Day
Thanks for looking.
Berni

Crafting Life's Pieces (CLP) Challenge #2

2009-09-18T07:02:00.009+01:00

I have followed Chelsea's fun sketch for this week's Crafting Life's Pieces Challenge.

I have coloured Winter Mimi from Pink Gem Designs with Copics and added some Glamour Dust for a little sparkle. The sentiment is from Elzybells Art Stamps. I've run some vellum through a Swiss Dots Embossing Folder and added a large die cut snowflake. Pearl brad from Papermania, ribbon and Christmas charm from stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Just Magnolia Challenge

2009-09-15T17:25:00.005+01:00

This week's Just Magnolia Challenge is embossing and here's my card.

Tilda has been heat embossed and coloured with Copics and I have used a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder for dry embossing. The paper is Papermania Blueberry Hill, the flowers are Cricut cut, and the mulberry roses and ribbon from stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Sketch Saturday Challenge #68

2009-09-14T16:09:00.009+01:00

This week's Sketch Saturday Challenge is being sponsored by Simon Says Stamp! and Heidi is once again offering another $25 gift certificate to spend on SSS goodies.

Ice Skating Mimi from Pink Gem Designs has been coloured with Copics and sprinkled with Glamour Dust. The sentiment stamp is from Nicky at Stamping All Day. Snowflakes have been cut with punches from Martha Stewart and Dovecraft. Ribbon and gems from stash.
Thanks for looking.

Berni

Inky Impressions Challenge #14

2009-09-12T13:57:00.014+01:00

This week's Inky Impressions Challenge is to make a card using Nicole's (Mama Inky) favourite colour combination of pink and brown.

I have used Li'Li Birthday Cake and coloured her with copics. The DP is DCWV and Bazzill Bling, the flowers Prima and pearl brads Papermania. My favourite MS Doily Punch also makes an appearance. The tiny Happy Birthday sentiment stamp is from Stamping All Day.

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

First Crafting Life's Pieces (CLP) Challenge

2009-09-10T17:16:00.008+01:00

This is the very first Crafting Life's Pieces Challenge and this is my card following Chelsea's sketch. I have stamped Gurlee Girl Avie and coloured her with Copics. The DP is Making Memories and DCWV, and Doily Punch is Martha Stewart. The small cherry charm is from my stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Roses on Paper Challenge #20

2009-09-10T16:13:00.008+01:00

This week's Roses on Paper Challenge is a Lavender, Soft Blue & Cream colour combination Challenge, and here's my card.

I have used cute Li'l Miss Poppy from Belles 'n Whistles and coloured her with Copics. The DP is Papermania Blueberry Hill, so to is the pearl brad and flowers. The tiny Happy Birthday sentiment is from Nicky at Stamping All Day. I have also used my MS Doily Punch. Ribbon and charm from stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Sketch Saturday Challenge #67

2009-09-07T11:25:00.008+01:00

This week's Sketch Saturday Challenge which is being sponsored by La Boite a Scrap - offers the lucky winner 20 Euros - and here's my take on the sketch.

I have used Emma from Elisabeth Bell at SCACD and coloured her with Copics. The DP is Papermania Blueberry Hill and Bazzill Bling. Ribbon and flower from stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Inky Impressions Challenge #13

2009-09-05T14:46:00.012+01:00

September is Nicole's (Mama Inky's) birthday month so this week's challenge is a birthday themed card.

I have used two Inky Impressions stamps - LiLi's Secret and Aww .. Shucks sentiment, stamped with Memento Ink and coloured with Copics. The DP is K&Co and Making Memories, flowers from Prima and pearl brad from Papermania. Ribbon and spacer from stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Penny Black Saturday Challenge #65

2009-09-05T10:35:00.007+01:00

This week's Penny Black Saturday Challenge is Hearts Desire.

I've used one of my favourite PB stamps - It's Amore - and coloured with Copics. The paper is a download from Pink Petticoat, the flowers from Prima and ribbon and tiny heart charm from stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Just Magnolia Challenge #21

2009-09-04T15:58:00.009+01:00

This week's Just Magnolia Challenge is a sketch by Mina, and here's my entry. Tilda with Sleigh has been stamped and embossed and coloured with Copics. The DP is Dovecraft Blue Christmas and have used my Martha Stewart Snowflake Punch again. I've also used Cuttlebug's Snowflake Embossing Folder. Pearl brad from Papermania and ribbon, metal snowflakes and charm from stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Whiff of Joy Challenge #45

2009-08-31T07:36:00.003+01:00

This week's Whiff of Joy Challenge is Bling and here's my card. I have used my favourite image - Lizzy with Muff - coloured her with Copics and have added tiny aqua crystals to the oval nestie. The papers are DCWV and the snowflake punch is Martha Stewart. Pearl aqua brads from Papermania and the rest from stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Sketch Saturday Challenge #66

2009-08-30T15:50:00.012+01:00

Here's my take on this week's Sketch Saturday Challenge. I have stamped and embossed Avie from Gurlee Girl and coloured her with Copics. The DP is from DCWV Luxury & Sweet packs, and the small sentiment stamp is from Stamping All Day.The flowers are cut from matching paper using Cricut Expression and the pink mulberry roses are from stash.

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Sugar Bowl Challenge #18

2009-08-30T06:56:00.008+01:00

Here's my entry for this week's Sugar Bowl Challenge - Buttons. Sugar Nellie's Pen Pal has been coloured, as usual, with Copics. The DP is Dovecraft and I have used some Bazzill Bling. The heart punch is Martha Stewart and the flowers from Prima. Buttons and ribbon from stash.

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Just Magnolia Challenge

2009-08-28T14:33:00.003+01:00

Here's my entry for this week's Just Magnolia Challenge - Ribbon & Bows. Cute little Tilda has been stamped and embossed, and coloured with Copics. The DP is DCWV, flowers from Prima and pearl and crystal brads from Papermania. The ribbon is from Hobbycraft.

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Inky Impressions Challenge #12

2009-08-26T22:43:00.009+01:00

Here's my card for this week's Inky Impressions Challenge. This time I've used the really cute LiLi Birthday Cake stamp and coloured her as usual with Copics. The DP is from K&Co, the flowers, brads and gems from Papermania.

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Papertake Weekly Challenge

2009-08-26T08:27:00.021+01:00

Here's my card for this week's Papertake Weekly challenge. This cute Christmas stamp is Winter Milly from Pink Gem Designs. I have coloured her with Copics and embossed her clothing to create a furry effect. I've also added a little Glamour Dust to the log! The sentiment stamp is from Stamping All Day.

The snowflake punch is Martha Stewart and the pearl brads from Papermania, the rest is from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by.

Berni

Sketch Saturday Challenge #65

2009-08-25T09:54:00.008+01:00

Here's my entry for this week's Sketch Saturday Challenge. Yes, I know, another Christmas card, but if I don't start now, I never will! The Whipper Snapper image "Waiting for Santa" has been stamped and embossed, and coloured with Copics. The sentiment stamp is from Elzybells and cut with Nestabilities. The Christmas DP is Dovecraft, and I've managed to use a new MS Embossed Snowflake Punch on some light textured cardstock. The Christmas ribbon is from Ribbon Oasis and the tiny crystals from my stash.

Thanks for looking and for any comments, which are much appreciated.

Berni

Anyone for Anya? Challenge

2009-08-23T18:15:00.011+01:00

Here's my card for the first Anyone for Anya? challenge - Sugar & Spice, & All Things Nice. Miss Anya has been stamped and embossed, and coloured with Copics. The DP is, I think, K & Co., the small tag stamp is from Nicky at Stamping All Day, and I had to use a MS Doily Punch for this challenge! Ribbon and gems from stash.

Thanks for looking and any comments are appreciated.

Berni

Sketch Saturday Challenge #64

2009-08-21T19:49:00.008+01:00

Here's my take on this week's Sketch Saturday Challenge. The image, sentiment and snowflake background are from Elzybells, coloured with Copics and I've added a little Snow Writer for good measure. The large snowflakes are cut from Cuttlebug die and the charms from stash.

Thanks for looking and for any comments, which are much appreciated.

Berni

Penny Black Saturday Challenge

2009-08-20T20:43:00.009+01:00

Here's my entry for this week's Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Blue, Cream & Tan. The image is It's Amore and has been heat embossed, and coloured with Copics and Prisma pencils, the only way I could achieve a shade of tan! The DP is DCWV Luxury Pack, Prima flowers and the sentiment from SU. I even managed to use my new Martha Stewart Valentine Punch.

Thanks for looking and any comments are much appreciated.

Berni

Inky Impressions Challenge #11

2009-08-19T19:25:00.011+01:00

Here's my entry for this weeks Inky Impressions Challenge - Paper Piecing.

I have used this cute free digistamp from Inky Impressions, paper pieced her dress and coloured with Copics and Prisma pencils. The papers are Making Memories, the flowers are Prima, and the charm and brad from stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Happy Birthday Penn

2009-08-18T11:57:00.007+01:00

Here's a card I made for a very special friend, who is celebrating a BIG birthday! Tilda with Hat from Magnolia has been stamped and embossed and coloured with Copics. The swirly background is a download from Pink Petticoat, the flowers from Prima, and the charm and ribbon from my stash.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Inky Impressions #10 Challenge

2009-08-15T15:29:00.019+01:00

Here's my entry for this week's Inky Impressions Challenge - Tag, You're It.

LiLi's Secret from Inky Impressions has been coloured with copics and the DP is from Dovecraft.

Thanks for looking.

Berni

Sketch Saturday Challenge #63

2009-08-13T17:05:00.025+01:00

Thank you for visiting my very first post.

I've had blog envy for ages and finally took the plunge to create my very own blog. There are so many wonderful and inspirational blogs out there, but mine is not one, but maybe, just maybe - one day.

So here's my very first card for Sketch Saturday Challenge.

The image is Sugar Nellie Manga Girl and has been coloured with Copics. The DP are Papermania and the flowers are Prima.

Thanks for stopping by and any comments are much appreciated.

Berni