Princess in Castle

Hi everyone, here's a little Fairytale magic today from the lovely Julia Spiri. She is Princess in Castle and how adorable is she. You can find her in the shop https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/230600268/instant-download-digital-digi-stamps?ref=shop_home_active_2 together with lots of other stunning images to colour.

Coloured with copics
Skin E000, E00, E11, E21, R20
Hair E57, E43, E53, E50
Dress G12, YG63, YG41
Bricks C7, C5, C3, C1

I used some background paper from the Silent Night pad from First Edition and a stencil from Noor designs with a little silver buff it to create the bricks behind the little Princess.
Butterfly paper from my crafty stash.
Flowers from my crafty stash and die cut from Spellbinders.

Mirror, Mirror

There's a brand new challenge starting over at Crafting for All Seasons.
 http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.uk/ . Sponsored by All Dressed Up who will be giving away 2 digi images. https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/alldressedupstamps.
Would love to see your creations.

Here's a little inspiration called Mirror Mirror.

Coloured with copics:
Skin E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20
Hair E57, E53, E43, E50
Pink top R85, R83, R81
Trousers B000, BG01, BG05
Dressing table V15, V12, V01
Mirror C3, C1, C0













Entered into challenges
http://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com.au/2015/10/challenge-43.html
http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/lots-of-layers-is-new-try-it-on.html

Frosted Spines - Polkadoodles

Sharing today's DT project for Polkadoodles from the new Octavia Frosted Winter Collection. AND what a awesome collection it is.
So many wonderful digi stamps and great papers and embellies.
I've chosen to use Frosted spines so cute you can find it here at
http://polkadoodles.co.uk/frosted-spines-octavia-frosted-winter-digital-craft-download/

Coloured with copics
Skin
E000, E00, E11, E21, E04, R20
Hair C7, C5, C3, C1
Coat B97, B95, B93
Scarf RV99, RV93, RV91
Hedgehog E29, E35, E02

I printed out the frame and front trees and cut them out to give a 3D effect, these together with the papers are all from the collection
Die cuts from Joy crafts. Small white trees from Cottage Cutz.




Entered into challenges
http://stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/264-blau-wei-blue-white.html
http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-25-october.html
http://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/ltscb-64-anything-goes.html

Serenity Earthstar

My DT project today for Polkadoodles this was one of the samples I made for Nikky's Create and Craft TV show. Here's a little sweetheart from the beautiful Serenity Collection  She's called  Serenity Earthstar. I just love this lovely fairy, so want that hair. You can find her in the shop http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/serenity-earthstar-digital-craft-stamp-download/

Coloured with copics
Skin E000, E00, E11, E21, E04, R20
Hair Y08, Y21, Y11, R85, R83, R81
Dress R95, R83, R81
Wings V01, V000 and a clear glitter jelly roll pen

I've used a background from the Octavia Winter collection and added the uncoloured stamp in My Craft Artist before colouring it up. I've added some of the beautiful pink backing paper from the Serenity collection papers and placed some butterlfu acetate over the top.
I die cut the top of the card with a Diesire die from Crafters Companion and added some little vine borders to the side, these are from Memory Box.
Flowers from my crafty stash.






Entered into challenges
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-17-use-your-favourite-colour.html
http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-156-too-cute-to-spook.html

Winter Elf

Hi everyone.
There's  a new collection released today from the wonderful drawing pen of Julia Spiri. Its from the brand spanking new Winter collection and she is called Winter Elf.
You can find it here at Julia's shop https://www.etsy.com/listing/252605322

Couldn't resist the blue hair, have a blue hair think going on at the moment and it so suits little elves.!! I love to use bright colours they are so vibrant, so the red cloak seemed to go well with her blue hair.

Coloured with copics
Skin E04, E11, E21, E00, E000,
Hair and Dress BG09, BG05, BG0, BG000
white acylic paint pen
Cloak R59, R46, R29, R22
Tree E5, E43, E95, E50
Clouds C1, BG000


Die cuts from Creative Expressions and Joy crafts for snowflakes.
Paper from My Craft Studio made into a stepper card. Gems from my crafty stash.






Why not join Julia's Facebook Group to and see more of her lovely images and projects
https://www.facebook.com/yuliaspiri?fref=ts
Don't forget to check out the challenge blog to and enter your own lovely creations
http://juliaspirichallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
And check out Julia on Pinterest
https://www.pinterest.com/fotosgraciosas/julia-spiri-challenge-blog-and-dt-nrt-cards/

Challenges entered
http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/favourite-brights-or-pastels-why.html
http://crafty-girls-creations.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-7.html
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-396-anything-goes.html
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/page/october-inlinkz-1
http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/get-ready-for-christmas-october-edition.html
http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/die-lirious-and-punchy.html
http://mywhimsicallittleworldchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/2015/10/challenge-4-anything-goes.html

Design Team Call

There's a Design Team call over at Crafting for All Seasons. 

Take a look a great team to be in. http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.uk/

Arctic Unicorn

Sharing today's DT project for Polkadoodles from the new Octavia Frosted Winter Collection.
Having another go with my new Lyra Rembrandt Polycolour pencils, loving them
I've chosen to use  Arctic Unicorn and papers from the collection, together with some flowers from my crafty stash.
http://polkadoodles.co.uk/arctic-unicorn-octavia-frosted-winter-digital-craft-download/

Coloured with Lyra Rembrandt Polycolour pencils
Unicorn 97, 96, 95 white
Mane 28, 29, 30, 48, 46, 47
















Entered into challenges
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-82.html
http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-284-always-anything-goes.html
http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-25-october.html

I was a DT favourite at Crafting from the Heart

Vampire Countess

There's so much spookiness about at the moment, you can tell Halloween is just around the corner. This is one of the new releases from Moonflower Digi Stamp Vampire Countess. She's so beautiful for a vamp, love that dress. You can find her here at the store
https://my.digitalgoodsstore.com/product/pxdap

Coloured with copics
Skin C3, C1, C0
Hair W7, W5, W1, black
Cloak C7, C5, C3, C1, W9
Dress E08, R46, R35, R02
Bats C7, C5, C1, black

Frame and coffin from Jems designs.
Feather, lace and flowers from my crafty stash.










Entered into challenges
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-october.html
http://cmdchallenge.blogspot.ca/2015/10/challenge-26.html
http://paradiseofstamps.blogspot.fr/2015/10/challenge-28-halloween-or-fall.html
http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-73-pearls-andor-lace.html

Whale of a Time

Now I told you she'd be back. Sharing today my Polkadoodles DT project using, yes you guessed it the Octavia Winter Collection.
This time I've used Whale of a Time, you can grab this fab digi over at http://polkadoodles.co.uk/whale-of-a-time-octavia-frosted-winter-digital-craft-download/

Coloured with copics
Skin E000, E00, E11, E21, E04, R20
Hair C5, C3
Coat E35, E13, E02, Y17, E53
Seal and Dolphin C7, C5, C3, C0
Boat R05, E08, R02
Sea B02, B00, C0

I've used two of the papers from the collection for the backing papers and the die cuts are from Joy craft.







Entered into challenges
http://www.2creativechicks.com/2015/10/2-creative-chicks-showcase-3-mid-posting.html
http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/october-challenge-with-faery-ink.html
http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/sisters-of-craft-october-anything-goes.html

A Time for Giving

There's a new challenge right now over the 12 Months of Christmas Link Up  Blog.
 http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.co.uk/. 
This month the theme is a Time for Giving - Card for a child.
Christmas is most definitely a time of giving and who better deserving of our thoughtfulness than the children of the world.  Whether children in our own lives or those that are strangers, there is nothing better than looking upon the face of a child opening a Christmas gift.  Second to that is seeing how excited a child can be when they receive their own special card meant especially for him or her.

In order to have a chance to win the prize from our wonderful guest sponsor this month, we want to see a Christmas or other holiday card meant for a child between the ages of 0 & 12.  
You don't need to follow the theme to earn a free paper each month, and have your name thrown into the year end draw for some extra digital goodies.  You only need to follow the theme if you want a chance to win this month's sponsored prize of a $10 gift certificate to the Imagine That! Digis by Kris store.

Why not consider donating your card and maybe a few extra to your local hospital or shelter?!  Help make a child's day a special one this Christmas. 
For my DT project I've used the Snowman Trio, they are so cute and great fun to colour.

Coloured with copics
Snowmen B02, B12, B000, C01, C03, C0
Tree G07, G14, YG22
Scarves G07, G14, YG23 R59, R46, R29, 
Hats T59, R46, R29 V12, V01, V04, V15
Coat R85, R83, R81

Die cuts from Joy craft and paper from the wonderful Lisa at Decosse's Dynamite Doodles.

http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.co.uk/

Store- http://www.imaginethatdigistamp.com/index.html

Entered into challenges
http://modsquadchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/winter-die.html
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/u-is-for-unusual-christmas-colours.html
http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/2015/10/wonderful-wednesday.html

Moonflower Digi Stamps Blog Hop Winner

Hi Everyone

The lucky winner from my part of the Moonflower Birthday blog hop is

Kate Meads who has won the Elf Maiden.

Congratulations Kate!!

To receive your award please contact Andreai  at moonflowerdigistamp@hotmail.com

You have seven (7) days to claim your prize. 

If you do already have the stamp you can change it for another one if required. 

Trick or Treat Bag

There's a new challenge starting over at Crafting for All Seasons. The theme is Bags and Boxes. Come and join us and win some great prizes. http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.uk/
Our wonderful sponsor is Oddball Art and you can find some great images from there in their Etsy shop.
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/OddballArtCo
I've used Clarissa Creepy Cute Big Eyed Girl N Pumpkin for my DT project.

Coloured with copics
Skin C3, C1, C0, R20
Hair G07, YG04, YG03, V01
Pumpkin YR18, YR14, Y02, R02
Dress V06, V04, V01

Die cuts from Cheery Lyn Designs- Web and spider and Spellbinders - Pumpkins.
Embellies from Jollees Boutique
Papers from My Craft Artist and the lovely Tracey Wray.
I added some glossy accents to her glasses and some glue to the wed to make it look sticky!!








Entered into challenge
Oddball Art Facebook Challenge
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.1388889781409528&type=1
http://themaleroomchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-21-theme.html

Spooky Dracula and Spooky Mummy

Sharing today's DT project for Polkadoodles from the Halloween Collection. Its a great collection of cute spookiness. I've chosen to use Spooky Dracula and Spooky Mummy, they're so cute and really make me smile. Imagine these pair turning up at your door on trick or treat night!!
You can find them here at
http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/downloads-printables-store/halloween/?sort=featured&page=1
http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/spooky-mummy-mono-halloween-digital-stamp-download/

Coloured with Lyra Rembrandt polycolour pencils
Skin 97, 96, 95 white
Hair 76, 80, 82
Cloak
Purple 36, 37, 39, 99, white
Green 37, 38, 39, white
Red, 26, 17
Pumpkin 15,  8, 97,
Bandages 2, 96, 97, 95

Papers and sentiment from the collection
Spiders web from Cheery Lyn
Pumpkin die from Spellbinders.




Entered into challenges
http://cardz4guyz.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-92-you-rock.html
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/two-by-two.html
http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/its-frightening-halloween-at-try-it-on.html
http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/ttcrd-challenge-october-13-19-2015.html

Spooky Witch

Sharing today's DT project for Polkadoodles from the Halloween Collection. Its a great collection of cute spookiness. I've chosen to use Spooky Witch, off on a night of trick or treat.
You can find her here at
http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/spooky-witch-mono-halloween-digital-stamp-download/

Coloured with Lyra Rembrandt polycolour pencils
Skin 91, 85, 32, 31, white
Hair 68, 71, 70
Dress 9, 13, 8
Hat and Cloak 37, 38, 39, white
Pumpkin 15, 13, 9, 8, 97, 96
Boots, 96, 97, 95

Papers from the collection.
Trick or teat bag from Jolees Boutique
Spiders web from Cheery Lyn.
Pumpkin die from Spellbinders.
Ribbon, flowers and hat charm from my crafty stash.

Entered into challenges
http://creativecornerchallenges.blogspot.de/2015/10/team-mel-halloween-sponsored-by-bugaboo.html
http://destempelwinkelstampers.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/de-stempelwinkel-stampers-challenge-18.html
http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.ca/2015/10/rrr-challenge-127-halloween-with-ribbon.html

The Grape and Hair

Hi everyone, a new DT spot for me today and this is my first project using the beautiful images from Julia Spiri.
This is a new collection released today, you can find it here at Julia's shop
 https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/250568289/30-off-the-full-set-of-5-digital-stamps  and the image I've used is right here https://www.etsy.com/listing/250568289/
I'm using the Grape and Hair, it's so cute, look at those little snails, so much attention to detail.

Coloured with copics
Skin E04, E11, E21, E00, E000,
Hair E57, E53, E43, E50
Grapes V09, V04, V01
Leaves YG67, YG63, YG03
Dress R22, R02

Die cuts from Memory box and butterfly from Spellbinders. Embossing folder Sheena Douglass.
I've used one of my favourite colours in the die cuts and its also goes with the grapes. Double whammie!!









Why not join Julia's Facebook Group to and see more of her lovely images and projects
https://www.facebook.com/yuliaspiri?fref=ts
Don't forget to check out the challenge blog to and enter your own lovely creations
http://juliaspirichallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
And check out Julia on Pinterest
https://www.pinterest.com/fotosgraciosas/julia-spiri-challenge-blog-and-dt-nrt-cards/

Entered into challenges
http://crafty-girls-creations.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-6.html
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/page/october-inlinkz-1
http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-122-anything-goes.html
http://drsdesignsblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-195-spooky-or-cutesy.html
http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/monochrome-or-colour-why.html

Crystal Ball Witch

Hi everyone, a little bit of Halloween for you today from Moonflower Digi stamps. I've chosen to use for my DT choice project Crystal Ball Witch, she's not too scary!! You can find her here at the store
https://my.digitalgoodsstore.com/product/zhcsk

Coloured with copics
Skin E11, E000, E04, E11, E21, R20
Hair G07, YG23, YG06, Y11
Dress C7, C5, C3, C1, C0
Ball Y21, Y11
Bodice YR18, YR14, R02, Y11

Owl die cut from Cottage Cutz. Spiders web from Cheery Lyn.
Papers from Tracy Wrays's Trick or Treat collection.
Flowers, lace, ribbon and feather from my crafty stash.









Entered into challenges
http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/challenge-141.html
http://craft-deebowz.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/october-challenge.html
http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-25-halloween-winners-of-ch-24.html

Sugi - Winter Princess

Its time for our third challenge over at The Crafty Addicts. As always Anything Goes with an optional theme of Autumn colours. http://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.co.uk/
Our wonderful sponsors this month are Morgans Art World and Lacy Sunshine.
I've chosen to use Sugi Winter Princess from Lacy Sunshire with an autumnal twist.

Coloured with copics:
Skin E000, E00, E11, E21, E04, R20
Hair E57, E43, E53, E50
Dress E37, E35, E31, E11, Y17
Cloak YR18, YR14, Y16, YR04, YR20

Die cut from Diesire. Papers and flowers from my craft stash.

The Crafty Addicts now also have a great Facebook page love you to come and join us and post your wonderful creations.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/493361277491306/?fref=ts

http://lacysunshine.weebly.com/

http://faeentertainment.ecrater.com/c/1952423/art-stamps-by-morgan-fitzsimons

Entered into challenges

http://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com.es/2015/10/reto-04-todo-vale.html

http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-80.html

http://melonheadzfriends.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/fall-is-in-air-challenge.html

Octavia Best Friends

My DT project today for Polkadoodles. I have taken a little and I mean little break from the Octavia Winter Collection, but she'll be back, and moved to the Octavia Collection that started it all off.
I have used Octavia Best Friends you can find her here in the shop http://polkadoodles.co.uk/octavia-best-friends-digital-stamp-download/

I have incorporated some of my learning from the Kit and Clowder Create and Learn background booklet to make the clouds and the grass.

Coloured with copics
Skin E000, E00, E11, E21, E04, R20
Hair (my favourite combo) E57, E43, E53, E50
Dress RV34, RV23, RV02, R81
Clouds C0, C3
Grass G99, G21, YG67, YG63, Y17, RV06, YG11, white pen.

Die cut from memory box, papers form Nit Wits and flowers from my crafty stash.










Entered into challenges
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-144-anything-goes-or-use-pink.html
http://lacysunshine.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/color-your-world-team-b-inspiration.html
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/2015/10/challenge-19.html

Eleanor and Pickles Ve Vant Candy

Its time for our second monthly challenge over at Our Crafty Corner and it's Anything Goes or an optional theme of Getting Ready for Halloween. Join us for the challenge lots of great prizes to be won.http://our-crafty-corner.blogspot.co.uk/
I chosen to use an image from one of our sponsors, Lacy Sunshine. Introducing you to Eleanor and Pickles Ve Vant Candy all dressed up as vampires for a bit of trick and treating. So cute.
You can grab these and other spooky or not so spooky images over at http://lacysunshine.weebly.com/

Coloured with copics:
Hair and frog G07, G14, YG06, Y02
Pumpkin YR07, YR04, YR02, Y02
Cloaks V09, V06, V04
Dress C7, C5, C3, C0

Die cuts: Spider and web from Cheery Lyn, Door from Tonic Studios, Pumpkins from Spellbinders.
Papers from the Lovely Tracey Wray designed for artbymiran.
I used some glossy accents on her glasses.

 Our other sponsor for this challenge is Stitchy bear

 http://stitchybearstamps.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=11

Sassy Witch

Its time for the second challenge over at Where the HeArt is challenge blog, and here's my DT inspiration for that scary time of the year.
I've chosen The Wicked Witch from Sassy Studio Designs one of our fab sponsors. Have a go at the challenge you can enter a card or a mixed media project and our theme this month is use stencils. Great prizes to be won from Sassy and Bugaboo.


I've coloured her with copic.
Skin E35, E33, E31, E00
Dress V09, V06, V04, V01, V00
Bodice and boots Yg63, Yg67, YG03

I used the orange backing paper from the lovely Tracy Wray's recent Halloween papers and Pumpkin die cuts from Spellbinders and Owls from Cottage Cutz. I used some copper texture paste to create the window which is a stencil from Imagination crafts onto one of their backing papers.










Entered into challenge
http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/challenge-25-october.html#comment-form
http://crafty-girls-creations.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/challenge-5.html

Oddella Bow

Sharing today's DT project for Polkadoodles from the Ickyink Collection. Its a great collection not to scary. I've chosen to use Odella Bow, she's getting ready for a night of Trick or Treating.
You can find her here at
http://polkadoodles.co.uk/oddella-bow-ickyink-art-alternative-digistamp-craft-download/

Coloured with copics
Skin E000, E00, E11, E21, E04, R20
Hair YG06, YG23, Y11, R85, R83, R81
Dress YR18, YR14,Y11, R02, YG06, YG23

Papers from Craft Artist. Spiders web die from Cheery Lynn. Ghost charm, flowers and ribbon from my crafty stash.

Happy Birthday Moonflower Blog Hop

It’s birthday time!!  Moonflower is a whole year old already and we’re blog hopping to celebrate!

It’s been an amazing year, with many incredible images drawn by Andreia, and brought to life by the very talented design team, and so we decided it would be fun to showcase some of them with a birthday blog hop.

Blogging is all about networking and sharing our love of crafts so we’d love you to play along, leave a little love on each blog you hop to and if you like what you see hit the ‘follow’ button, and we can follow you in return of course! The winners will be announced on the blogs so you don’t want to miss out as it could be you!

We are pleased to be sponsored by Donna Marie for this hop. She is an amazing colourist and has written a fabulous ebook with many hints and tips about colouring. One lucky hopper will win a copy of her book, plus 2 MoonFlower digi stamps of their choosing, and a 25% discount voucher for the store. Check out her Facebook page to see her amazing work.

In addition to the main prize, one lucky person who has left a comment will be selected from each blog included in the hop, and will win the image that the DT member has used.

You should have hopped to me from Marina.

If you get lost here is the list of blogs to hop to. Visit each one in turn and leave a comment to be in with a chance to win.

   MoonFlower 

Lynda 

Dianne 

Rae Anne

Winnie

Christine 

Jackie R

Marina  

Helen

Jackie C 

Shannon 

Bonnie 

As well as the blog hop there is lots of fun happening this weekend over at our Facebook Fan Page so please pop along and join in the celebrations and have a go at maybe winning some great prizes. We would love to see you there. 

Happy hopping!

The MoonFlower Team 

xx

Reindeer Games

Hi everyone, there's a new challenge starting today over at Crafting with An Attitude, http://craftingwithanattitude.blogspot.co.uk/.
The theme as always is Anything Goes and our lovely sponsors are Poppyseed who are offering an amazing $15 voucher as the prize.- https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/poppyseedgraphics
Here's my little Christmas inspiration using Reindeer Games.

Coloured with copics
Reindeer W7, W5, W3, W1 E15, E18, E21
Baubles R46, Y15, G14

Die cuts are all from Joy Crafts and the paper is printed from a digi kit in My craft artist.

Entered into challenges
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/anything-goes-challenge-no-53.html
http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/festive-decor.html