Little May - Free Julia Spiri Image

Read All About Her, Read All About Her

The February edition of  Making Cards Magazine has a great feature on the lovely Julia Spiri AND this darling Little May is a freebie for all readers and you lovelies can also get it by subscribing to the newsletter on the Julia's challenge blog http://juliaspirichallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/p/blog-page_7…

Here's Little May all coloured up with copics. You can see more inspiration on the blog and Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/stampsbyjuliaspiri/?fref=ts

Skin E04, E00, E000, E21, E11, R20

Hair E53, E43, E53,E50

Dress B02, B12, B03, B00, R27

Background and rocking chair from My Craft Artist

https://www.facebook.com/MakingCards/

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Valentina - Love is in the air

It's time for another new release from the lovely Julia Spiri, this is the new ' Love is in the Air ' collection. You can find it here at the store.https://www.etsy.com/listing/265482794/
I'm using the adorable Valentina, getting ready for Valentines to to shoot her arrow and capture someones heart.

Coloured with copics
Skin E04, E00, E000, E11, E21, R20
Hair C5, C3. C1, BV31
Dress R32, R20, R11
Tree E15, E18, E51

Heart dies from Tonic
Papers from My Craft Studio
Leaf die cuts from Joy craft
Flowers, yep you guessed it from my crafty stash






Entered into challenges
http://2craftygirlschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/challenge-11.html
http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/favourite-one-or-multi-layer.html
http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/challenge-348-28th-of-january.html
http://crafty-girls-creations.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/challenge-13.html
http://www.southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/anything-goes-team-lou.html

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/

and a little bit of blingy heart!!

Bear Hugs

Sharing today's DT project for Polkadoodles from the new Octavia Frosted Winter Collection.
I've chosen to use Bear Hugs and paper and scene from the collection. I love this image with that beautiful cuddly bear.
http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/bear-hugs-octavia-frosted-winter-digital-craft-download/

Coloured with Lyra Rembrandt Polycolour pencils
Skin 89, 82, 32, 31,white
Hair 80, 82, 85, white
Outfit 28, 27, 29, white
Scarf 51, 53, 54, white
Polar bear 96, 84, 95, 08, white

Flowers from my crafty stash
Die cuts from Joy Craft and trees from Cottage Cutz.

Scrappers Delights Free image - Spread your Wings

Well the Scrapper's Delights Fan Group has just gone over the 2K milestone YEAH!

So as a celebration Janice is offering a free fairy image that members can request and use in our challenges this month both on Facebook or the Challenge Blog.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/376140345820051/?fref=ts
http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/

The Facebook Challenge will run until 31st January. There will be a winner randomly chosen and they will get 3 images of their choice.

The free fairy image is Spread your Wings and here's and example of her that I coloured.

Coloured with copics:

Skin E21, E11, E00, E000, R20

Hair BG05, BG01, BG000

Dress E15, Y17, Y15, Y11

Wings BG05, BG01, Y11

I added some sparly glitter pen to her dress and wings.

I created the background in my Craft Artist using the Water Garden digi kit and one of the materials which I added some fish to so she is my underwater fairy. I added the PNG image of my fairy printed it all out and coloured her in.

Paris - All Dressed Up

Hi everyone,

Well we're certainly have a bit of a freezing cold snap here in the UK, car doors are frozen shut, dog walking is interesting!! and husbands with bald heads keep wearing hats in the house !!

So this brought to mind a little Paris in the springtime and what better than a beautiful image from All Dressed Up to make you cheery and fell as warm as toast.

I've chosen to use Paris. You can find this lovely and so many more by the so talented Wendy Burns in the store https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/alldressedupstamps

Coloured with copics
Skin E11, E21, E00, E000, R20
Hair E57, E43, E53, E50
Dress R59, R27, R35, R32 and a little white paint pen
Jacket BG05, BG01, BG00
Eifel Tower E44, E43, E53, E00

Papers from Creata.
Embossing folder from Embossilicous
Die cut leaves Joy Craft
Flowers from my crafty stash

Entered into challenge
http://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/challenge-47-and-dt-call.html

Looking for You

Today see's the start of a new challenge over at Crafting for All Seasons. Lets see your lovely creations and you can win great prizes from our sponsors PPinky Dolls and Stitchy Bear Stamps.
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.uk/. The theme is Anything Goes.
I've chosen to use Looking for You from PPinky Dolls she's so sweet just want to give her a hug. You can find and other great images over the Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ppinkydollsart?section_id=13880735

Coloured with copics
Skin E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, R20
Hair E15,  E17, E11
Dress E15, YR07, YR02, YR000, G14, YG11
Stool C1, C3, C5

Papers and flowers from my crafty stash.
Die cut from Creative Expressions.










Entered into challenges
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/AG-NO-69.html
http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/2016/01/wonderful-wednesday.html
http://inkychicks.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/challenge-61-anything-goes.html

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

Gypsy Flower

Its time for a new challenge over at The Crafty Addicts. As always Anything Goes with an optinal theme of elegance. This fortnight our sponsor is Moonflower Digi Stamps, such beautiful images by Andreia.
I've chosen to use Gypsy Flower and you can find her here at the store. https://my.digitalgoodsstore.com/moonflowerdigistamps
Come and join our challenge and win prizes from our great sponsor http://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.co.uk/

Coloured with copics
Skin E04, E000, E00, E11, E21, R20
Hair E57, E43, E53, E50
Dress R89, R85, R83, R81 and acrylic paint pen
Leaves G14, G07, YG63

Papers from Nit Wit.
Background die cut from Creative Expressions Sue Wilson Collection.
Flowers and ribon from my crafty stash.

Entered into challenges
http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/thank-you-heart-anything-goes-challenge.html
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/fabnfunky-challenges-challenge-288.html
http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/iic-282-all-about-borders-new-release.html

Gigi Bellydancer

Today is the lovely Andreais choice for my DT project for Moonflower Digi Stamps and this little cutie is Gigi Bellydancer. You can grab her here at the store.
https://my.digitalgoodsstore.com/product/nwtgo

Coloured with copics
Skin E000, E00, E04, E21, E11, R20
Hair E57, E43, E53, E50
Dress BG05, BG01, BG000, Y17 sparkle pen

Paper and flowers from my crafty stash
Die cut from Tonic Studios and Cottage Cutz

Entered into challenges
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.nl/2016/01/challenge-7-anything-goes.html
http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/ttcrd-anything-goes-challenge-week-of.html
http://www.unicornchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/challenge-5-get-your-glad-rags-on.html

Ice Fishing

My DT project today for Polkadoodles. Here's some more from the Octavia Winter collection.
This one is called  Ice Fishing. She looks so warm and snuggly even by that icey fishing hole. You can find her in the shop http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/ice-fishing-octavia-frosted-winter-digital-craft-download/

Coloured with copics
Skin E000, E00, E11, E21, E04, R20
Hair E15, E18, E13
Coat and Hat E57, E43. E50, E53
Bird C7, C5, C3, C1, YR04, Y08
Gloves YR04, Y17
Box C5, C3, C1
Snow B12, BG000, BG10

I've used a background from the collection and added the uncoloured stamp in My Craft Artist before colouring it up. I added some trees from the embellies section on the CD and die cut icicles from Joy Crafts and a snowflake border from Creative expressions.






Entered into challenges
http://asnowflakespromise.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/challenge-14.html
http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/winter-glitter-sparkles.html
http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/freshly-brewed-challenge-favorite.html

Venetian Girl

Hi everyone, sharing another lovely from the new Julia Spiri Venetian Collection.
This is Venetian Girl, and always she's adorable.
You can find her here at the store along with lots of other beautiful images. https://www.etsy.com/listing/263308194/

Coloured with copics
Hair E57, E43, E53, E50
Dress B29, B88, B24, B12, B000
Kitty C5, C3, C1
Reds R27, R32, R20

Papers from Debbi Moore Old Venice CD
Flowers and feather from my crafty stash.












Entered into challenges
http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.ca/2016/01/challenge-49-anything-goes.html
http://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/challenge-12.html
http://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/happy-2016-and-welcome-to-challenge-10.html
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/challenge-100-winners-98.html
http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com.au/2016/01/challenge-1-anything-goes.html




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/

The 12 Months of Christmas Sketch Challenge

Hi everyone, its time for a reminder of the challenge over at The 12 months of Christmas linkup blogspot.
It is the start of a brand new year and the perfect time to have a Sketch Challenge.  I don't know about you, but when your mojo is waning, and sometimes even when it is not, it's great to draw inspiration from a great sketch.  

Come and show us those lovely Christmas creations for a chance to win digi stamps and papers!
http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.ca/

Our sponsors are Ikes Art you can find their great images here www.ikesart.com
I've chosen to use Kat Tree. This little  kitty is in need of some help with that tree!

Coloured with copics
Kitty W1, W3, W5, BV20, BV00
Tree G99, G94, G21, YG03
Mice E57, E43, E53
Bear E35, E01. E13

I used Lisa's papers of Decosse's Dynamite Doodles, such great colours and designs.

I've used the Sketch to create my overall design.

Main Blog:       http://suzy-ikesworld.blogspot.com

Challenge Blog:  http://ikesworldchallengeblog.blogspot.com

http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.ca/

Entered into challenges

http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/glitter-and-shine-challenge-15th.html

http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/a-is-for-anything-goes.html

http://7kidschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/challenge-143-anything-goes.html

http://showusyourpussies.blogspot.gr/2016/01/show-us-your-pussies-cats-only.html

Venetian Butterfly

Hi everyone, today see's the launch of a new Julia Spiri Collection, the Venetian Collection.
This little beauty is Venetian Butterfly, she's adorable.
You can find her here at the store along with so many other lovelies. https://www.etsy.com/listing/263308194/
wink emoticon

Coloured with copics
Hair C1, C3, C5
Dress W9, W7, W7, W3, W1 Y21, Y28, Y00, Y000
Gold pen

Papers from Debbi Moore Old Venice CD
Flowersand feather from my crafty stash.







Entered into challenges
http://creativecornerchallenges.blogspot.de/2016/01/team-jess-feathers-no-sponsor.html
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/qkr-stampede-challenge-174-lots-of.html
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/challenge-21.html
http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/challenge-169-anything-goes.html
http://crafty-girls-creations.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/challenge-12.html



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/

Polar Family

My DT project today for Polkadoodles. Here's some more from the Octavia Winter collection.
This one is called Polar family , aaaah aren't they so cute. You can find these little sweeties in the shop http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/polar-family-octavia-frosted-winter-digital-craft-download/

Coloured with copics
Skin E000, E00, E11, E21, E04, R20
Hair E57, E43, E53,
Coat and Hat BG49, B05, B02, B00, B16, BG10, G00
Bears E43, E53, E50, W3

I've used a frame from the collection and changed the colour in My Craft Artist. I then added a scalloped die cut circle to the back, then finished it off with a piece of ribbon and some flowers from my crafty stash.











Entered into challenges
http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/challenge-147.html
http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/challenge-294-always-anything-goes.html
http://melonheadzfriends.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/snowsnowflakes-challenge.html

Fairy Wishes

Hi everyone, we have a brand new challenge starting today for a month over at The Crafty Addicts Facebook Group. Would love you to enter your projects its Anything goes with an option of things with wings. We have 2 great sponsors A Day for Daises and Morgans Artworld. You can find the challenge right here https://www.facebook.com/groups/493361277491306/?fref=ts

I've used Fairy Wishes from Morgans Art World just love her.http://faeentertainment.ecrater.com/

Coloured with copics
Skin E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20
Hair E57, E53, E50, E43
Wings RV34, RV000, RV00
Dress RV95, RV93, RV91, RV000

Paper and flowers from my crafty stash
Die cut from Tonic Studios











Entered into challenges
http://karleighsuechallenge.blogspot.ca/2016/01/challenge-8-anything-goes.html
http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/january-2016-challenge.html
http://thepapernestdollschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/new-challenge-01.html

http://adayfordaisies.com/stamps/

Scrappers Delight - Introduction

Hi everyone, I'm so pleased to announce my  DT position on the Thrifty Thursday team over at Scappers Delight and  I am being featured today over on the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/376140345820051/?fref=ts

So what is Thrifty Thursday all about? We will be having a forthnightly promotion of some of Janice's gorgeous images and they will be at only $1, wow how brilliant is that and every two weeks.

Here's my introduction project using Crafty Honeys Markers. So love her and so apt for all us colourists out there. You can find her here at the store http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_3_75&products_id=674

Coloured with copics
Skin E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20
Hair E57, E53, E50, E43
Outfit BG05, BG01, BG000, B24, R27, R35, R22,
Boots C3, C1

I created the background in my craft artisit using an image of some coloured pencils.

Gina Antoinette

Today I get to choose an image for my DT project for Moonflower Digi Stamps and I've chosen to use Gina Antoinette. You can grab her here at the store.
https://my.digitalgoodsstore.com/product/cpd9e

Coloured with copics
Skin E000, E00, E04, E21, E11, R20
Hair C1, C3, C5
Dress R85, R83, R81, YG67, YG63, YG03, G000

Papers from Wild Rose Studios
Die cut border from Creative Expressions Sue Wilson Caribbean Island collection
Flowers from my crafty stash










Entered into challenges
http://www.2creativechicks.com/2016/01/2-creative-chicks-showcase-6-top-chick.html
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/happy-new-year.html
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-january.html

Katarina

There's a new challenge starting today over at Crafting with an Attitude. Come and show us your lovely work would love to see it. http://craftingwithanattitude.blogspot.co.uk/
We have a new sponsor who has some stunning images to work with they are ArtiDoodles
take a look at their etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ArtiDoodles

I've chosen to use this gorgeous image Katarina couldn't resist the pussy cat!

Coloured with copics
Skin E000, E00, E11, E21, E04, R20
Dress and cloak BG000, BG05, BG01
Kitty W25, E29, YR02

Background made using pan pastel and a stencil from Clarity Stamp
Flowers from my crafty stash
Die cut from X Cut.










Entered into challenges
http://karleighsuechallenge.blogspot.ca/2016/01/challenge-8-anything-goes.html
http://southernchipboard.blogspot.ca/2016/01/january-winter-challenge.html
http://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/01/1st-january-2016-world-wide-open-design.html

Butterfly Rose Girl

Hello everyone, today there's a new challenge starting over at Crafting for All Seasons come any shows us your creations to win digi images from our sponsor Bugaboo Stamps.
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.uk/
The theme is Monochromatic and I've chosen to use Butterfly Rose Girl and a purple theme. You can find her and other great images over at the store  http://www.bugaboostamps.com/Digi-Singles_c_66.html

Coloured with copics
Skin E000, E00, E11, E21, E04, R20
Hair V06, V04, V0, V000
Dress and flowers V17. V04, V12
Background B93, BV000, VR02

Papers and flowers from my crafty stash.










Entered into challenges
http://7kidschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/challenge-142-anything-goes.html
http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/january-anything-goes.html
http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/new-year-and-new-challenge-fbd201601.html

Rory Accepts Her Award

Hi everyone, its time for a new challenge over at The Crafty Addicts. We've made a few changes to and the challenges will now run every two weeks instead of monthly so more chances to win great prizes. http://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.co.uk/
This fornight our sponsors are Lacy Sunshine and Morgan's Art World.
As always we have an Anything Goes theme with the option of Celebrations.
I've chosen to use Rory from Lacy Sunshine, she's having a wee celebration accepting her award.

Coloured with copics
Skin E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, R20
Hair E57, E43, E51, E53
Dress C5, R59, R35, R32, R27

Background created in My Craft Artist.

http://lacysunshine.weebly.com/

http://faeentertainment.ecrater.com/

Winter Time

Happy New Year everyone. My DT project today for Polkadoodles. Here's a little more from the Octavia Winter collection.This one is called  Winter Time. You can find her in the shop http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/winter-time-octavia-frosted-winter-digital-craft-download/

Coloured with copics
Skin E000, E00, E11, E21, E04, R20
Hair E57, E43, E53, E50
Dress and bow V09, V06, V01, V000, V95, RV93, RV91
Clock E15, E18, E13, Y11

I made the background in My Craft Artist using a backing paper from the CD and added the embellishments from the CD to including the doorway, presents, stockings and flowers giving them some depth using the drop shadow tool. I then add the png image of the girl printed it out and coloured her in. Printed some of the flowers to and cut them and out decoupaged them by hand, still remebered how to do that !!!.




Entered into challenges
http://2craftygirlschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/challenge-9.html
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/challenge-93.html
http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/challenge-293-always-anything-goes.html
http://karleighsuechallenge.blogspot.ca/2016/01/challenge-8-anything-goes.html

Cupid Pin up

Hi everyone, today there's a new challenge starting over at Where the HeArt is. The theme is anything goes and our sponsors are Sassy Studio Designs and Lacy Sunshine.
Come on and show us your creations great digi to be won.
I've chosen to use Cupid Pin Up from Sassy as we heading towards that Valentines time.

Coloured with copics
Skin E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20
Hair E15, YR23, Y11
Tights and wings RV32, RV21, RV11
Dress R59, R27, R35, R32
I also addded a little Spectrum Noir Glitter clear glitter
pen to the wings and tights

Paper from My craft studio and die cut heart from X cuts
Feather and flower from my crafty stash.

http://lacysunshine.weebly.com

http://buysassystudiodesigns.blogspot.co.uk

Teddy Bear Heart

There's a new challenge starting today over at Our Crafty Corner. Come and show us your lovely work would love to see it. http://our-crafty-corner.blogspot.co.uk/
Our sponsor is the Stamping Boutique and I've chosen to get ready for Valentines day and show a bit of teddy bear love. You can find lots of great images like this over at their store - http://www.thestampingboutique.com/category_1/Digital-stamps..htm

Coloured with copics
Bear E29, E25, E21
Hearts R59, R35, R27. R32
Truck E15, YR18. YR14
Dress E15, Y17, Y15, Y11

Papers and flowers from my crafty stash
Die cut from X Cut.