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Thursday 14 June 2012

Kraftin' Kimmie GDT & Paper Play DT Cards

Hello peeps,
Today I have a double post to save me a bit of time after having one of those nights where I could not sleep and was still awake when night became day, I then must have nodded off and didn't wake up until 10.15am so feel like I'm chasing my tail now lol.

First up, today I am joining those Krafty girls again as a guest designer for day 2 of June's new release Kraftin' Kimmie stamps, and today we are sharing examples of my personal favourites Lu Lu & she's now got a little sister Libby by Cheryl Alger.

Be sure to check out what the rest of the Krafty Girls have come up with - you can find the full list HERE and one lucky commentator will win the full set of these adorable girlies.
Ingredients -
Image -Kraftin' Kimmie
Medium - Copics
Papers - Magnolia & Eline's House, Marianne Designs
Flowers - Wild Orchid
Pearls - Melissa Frances
Tools - MS Cherish PATP, classic 3-in-1 butterfly punch & frond leaf punch, Cheery Lynn large butterfly.

The Copic colours I've used are -
skin - E11, E00, E000, R20, E93 hair - E44, E43, E41 Lu Lu's clothes & shoes - B95, B93, B91 / C3, C1, C00 Libby's clothes & shoes - RV52, RV00, RV0000 / B23, B21, B0000 hat - E55, E53, E51 / R83 / RV52, RV00, RV0000
I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Crafty Creations - how charming, Creative Card Crew - song inspired (Sisters, Sisters), My Time To Craft - hats or handbags, Bunny Zoe's Crafts - girls, girls, girls, Cheery Lynn Designs - roses, Make It Monday - anything goes, Simon Says Stamp & Show - anything goes, Crazy Challenge - recipe, Cutie Pie Challenge - stitching, 2 Sisters - sketch
The reason for my double post is today is also new challenge day at
& this week our challenge is 
Ingredients -
Images - Magnolia, Bronte & Summer background
Medium - Copics
Papers - Craft Creations (I think!)
Twine - Hemptique

I will pop back later and link products.
I made this card for the young man hubby keyworks, he's nice and easy to make cards for as his main loves are horses and football and he always tells me exactly what he wants on his card months before his birthday lol.
The Copic colours I've used are for Bronte are - E19, E17, E15, E13, E11 / E55, E53, E51, E50
I'm entering this card in the following challenges -
Little Red Wagon - boy's birthday,  Penny's Paper-Crafty - Fathers Day/man card, Craft Room Challenge - furry four legged family, LEJ Designs - daddy dearest/male project, Forever Friends - anything goes, Tammy's Scrappin' Corner - for the boys, The Pink Elephant - masculine,There's Magic In The Air - one for the boys,  Dream Valley - for that special guy, The Crafty Pad - lets hear it for the boys, Fun With Shapes & More - Summer,  Simply Create Too - Fathers Day/Male card
That's me done peeps, I need more coffee and to try and sort my head out lol, thanks for stopping by

78 comments:

  1. Fabulous cards :) I love the softness of the Lulu and Libby card, great elements. And great coloring on the birthday card :)

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  2. Fantastic cards your colouring is amazing and the layouts are fantastic. Caroline xxx

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  3. Stunning Lulu and Libby card and i love the image not seen that before and all your gorgeous embellishments I am always a bit wary of putting a lot of flowers on mine never seem to look right
    carol x

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  4. Awww how fun Mandy, both cards are absolutely adorable.. sorry to hear about your night. Hope you can have a good rest soon xxx

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  5. You always make such amazing cards. I love the punched edges that you do on so many of them. These are two great cards.

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  6. Wow Mandy both cards are gorgeous and beautiful
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  7. Mandy, your cards are as gorgeous as ever! I adore the first image. SO darn cute!

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  8. adorable card design, love the soft colors and all the details. Love the horse card too, so cute.

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  9. Hi Mandy,
    Stunning card,love the image and all your pretty details :) x

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  10. Both fabulous cards Mandy. Love both images.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  11. WOW, absolutely gorgeous. I LOVE the soft colours you used on Lulu and Libby's card :) Your other card is fabulous as well...your colouring is fantastic.

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  12. your cards are a work of art, so gorgeous...love your coloring and added details!

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  13. Fabby creations, Both so cute. Super duper colouring as always! Jen x

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  14. WOWZERS!!! love both of your cards!! your KK card is amazing with all those flowers on it!!! I have always loved that magnolia horse! Great Father's Day card!!!

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  15. Just gorgeous! You are truly a master of embellishments!

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  16. Fantastic cards Mandy. Jeanette

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  17. Both cards are absolutely fabulous:)x

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  18. Fab colouring as ever on both your cards and love the combo of elements too.
    Tine :)

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  19. What beautiful embellishments on the Kimmie stamp card! Lovely!

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  20. What awsome cards! I love the soft blues!!!

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  21. wow love your sister card just stunning the horse card is very nice to.

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  22. oh mandy oh mandy....(here i go again with the barry manilow thing that song will be in my head now all night lol!!!)...just adore your cards wow there superb love the top one soooooo cute infact too flippin cute..gorgeous work as always hugs sassyxxxxx

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  23. Hi Mandy, wowie, love those cards, especially the 1st one!! Hugs, Frea

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  24. Absolutely adorable! I love the soft colors and design on the Lulu card and the horse card is so cute, too!

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  25. These are both gorgeous for sure. I really love them.

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  26. Stunning cards Mandy, love your colouring, it's just gorgeous xxx

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  27. Wow, wow, wow .... both of these take my breath away. Love them Mandy.

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  28. They both are beautiful!!! The image on the first one is soooo funny, really nice!!!

    gr. arjette.

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  29. Wow your Lulu and Libby card is amazing. I love the soft colours you've chosen to use Mandy. Totally gorgeous card. *as usual*

    Thanks for the opportunity to win the Lulu and Libby set.

    Cheers,
    Kasey ~ in Oz

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  30. Hey Miss Mandy!!!! Your cards are exqusite!! You know I adore your work, and I'm so happy to see you joining us at Kraftin' Kimmie to help us celebrate the new release! Your design work always leaves me in awe! Truly stunning creations, both of them!
    hugs, Sharon

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  31. Love both of these cards. Tinaxx

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  32. Great cards! Love the sweet colors on Lulu.

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  33. Stunning cards! Your coloring and layouts are awesome!

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  34. Wow!! Both of this cards are awesome! I love the papers and flowers and all the feminine touches on the first card. I love the images and how you coloured them on the second card. You sure are talented Mandy!
    Hugs

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  35. Love the distressed edges and the white on white of the KKS card!

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  36. Stunning and wow such an inspiration glad to have found your blog x

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  37. These are amazing as always Mandy! I love the delicate colours on the first one and that image is absolutely adorable :)

    That horse! He's gorgeous! I love his facial expression hehe :D so beautifully coloured too.

    Tags xx

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  38. Two wonderful cards. All of the details and soft colours on the Lulu card is gorgeous.

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  39. Mandy, what a beautiful card and an adorable image. Lovely design. Good luck and thanks for joining in on the fun at Cheery Lynn Designs challenge blog.

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  40. Both cards are so favolous, I'm thrilled.
    Hugs
    Melodie

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  41. Both area just fab creations hun, but the first one is so sweet love the soft colours & embellishments you have used!

    Thank you for sharing with us at My Time To Craft, good luck!
    Hugs Shell xx

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  42. Two gorgeous card Mandy, love the softness of the Krafty Girls card and those beautiful flowers :)

    Sharon x

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  43. Mandy these are both so stunning. I love all of your details and your cards are always so elegant :)

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  44. Both cards are absolutely fabulous. Really gorgeous. Hugs, Nicole

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  45. Two lovely cards Mandy, your first card is so lovely in those colors and your coloring is fabulous. Thanks for sharing it with us at Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge.
    hugs
    Donna xx

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  46. what beautiful cards I saw it over at MIMI love the colours and the composition and attention to detail of both is so beautiful. you are very very talented thank you for sharing your work as its inspirational to newbies like myself x

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  47. Both cards are awesome Mandy. Thank you for joining us at Creative card Crew this fortnight and good luck.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  48. Beautiful cards Mandy, those sassy cheryl images make me smile! :)

    Thanks so much for joining us at Cheery Lynn Designs this week,

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  49. Oh WOW Mandy !! The horse image is wonderful !! Really love your fab stitching !! Glad you joined us this week at The Crafty Pad !!

    good luck

    hugs Diane xx

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  50. wow both cards are gorgeous, love the delicate colours of the first one and different elements used.
    The pony for fathers day is fab and a lovely change from more traditional ones.

    caroline woodhall

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  51. Cute horse! Thanks for joining us in FF challenge and good luck!

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  52. Very cute and beautifully coloured father's day card. Thank you for sharing with us at Craft-Room Challenge XOXO Zoe

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  53. Very cute! You are cards are just stunning! I love all your work. I am a subscriber!!! Thanks so much for joining us at Tammy's Scrapin Corner.

    Hugz
    Kim

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  54. Cute, love the image & the colours you've used!
    Thanks for playing in the Let's Hear It For The Boys Challenge at The Crafty Pad this week!
    Check back on Thursday to see if you're a lucky winner or one of our top picks!
    Good Luck
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  55. Great card - love the horse image and the details you've added to it.

    Thanks for joining us at Pennys and hope to see you again for our next challenge!

    Helen x

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  56. Such a pretty card and the sentiment is just perfect. Thank you for sharing.

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  57. Lovely card and a cute image which you have coloured beautifully. Thanks for joining us at FOREVER FRIENDS 'Anything Goes' challenge. Good luck and hope you can join us again.
    Diane (DT) x

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  58. Wonderful cards...love the soft colours.

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  59. love the soft colours on your cards.

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  60. wow mandy ....2 stunning creations...love them both
    thanks for joining us at MIM and good luck

    tracey x
    Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!

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  61. Oh my these are both just stunning! I so love the 2nd card and your coloring on both of them is just spot on! Thanks for playing with us at The Crafty Pad :)

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  62. Hi Mandy, stunning cards Love the colour schemes. Thank you for joining us at Cheery Lynn this week. Good luck in the draw
    Hugs
    Tamara

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  63. Wow, such a gorgeous cards. Thanks for joining us at the Cutie Pies this time. Hugs Lisa xx

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  64. Hi Mandy, two wonderful cards - love the first one for it's softness but the masculine card is perfect for our challenge at Dream Valley this time. Thanks for sharing with us.

    Sarah

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  65. Your card is so adorable, thanks, for joining us over at Paper Cupcakes.

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  66. Hey there,

    thanks so much for joining the Creative Card Crew on this week's Challenge "Inspired by a Song"!

    Make sure to check back to see who'll be drawn as Top Three and who'll be our Winner.

    Hugs and good luck, Elisa (DT)

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  67. Both cards are absolutely adorable!!!! Thank you for playing along with us at Cheery Lynn Designs!

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  68. Thanks for Entering the Challenge
    At Tammy's Scrapin Corner.
    I hope to see you enter next week!!
    Hugs Owner Tammy Ortiz

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  69. I just love this horse :-) thanks for sharing with us at craft room challenge, Debi x

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  70. Both absolutely stunning, I love the images, papers and layouts on both, really gorgeous. Thank you for joining in with the LEJ Designs challenge
    Lindsay xx

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  71. 2 fab cards but the first is just beautiful Mandy! LOVE the image - and all the gorgeous flowers and the soft subtle pretty pretty hues! Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Creations Challenges! bx

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  72. Great little horsie card!
    Thanks for playing at LRW!

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  73. Gorgeous card as always Mandy. Thank you for joining in with the cutie pie challenge.
    Becky xx

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  74. A lovely Fathers Day card, the image is great. Thank you for joining us at Craft-Room Challenge.
    xxx Hazel.

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  75. Love both these cards!!

    Thank you for joining us at Dream Valley this fortnight.

    Carrie x

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  76. Beautiful as always Mandy. Love those pastel colours, you do it so well. Thanks for joining us at BunnyZoe. Hugs Tracy x

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Thanks so much for hopping over to visit & taking the time to leave a comment
Mandy xx

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