Sunday, May 30, 2010

Faeaway Card


Here is another card I finished yesterday for Bizzy Bec's May Challenge. You have until tomorrow to submit your entry. The challenge is open to all of Bec's customers and you have to do is use embellishments and bling. How easy it that?

The flowers, leaf punch, bling, decorative pin, spellbinder die and doilies are all available from Bizzy Bec's Online Store (here).

I hope you're all having a relaxing weekend.

Hugs xo Jackie

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Lil Lolita DT Challenge


The gorgeous Kellie from Tickled Pink Stamps, has set her DT girls a challenge, to use ribbons and any of her gorgeous Lil Lolita stamps.

I chose the precious Evie. Kellie has all of these sweeties just waiting to find new homes. Head on over to the Tickled Pink Stamps store and get yours while they are still on sale at 10% off.

Kellie also has an exciting new challenge blog starting up soon. If you are like me and can't get enough of the amazing Lil Lolita's, then this is for you. Pop over to the Lil Lolita Boutique Challenge for more information.

Well I'm off to bed. I have the dreaded flu that seems to be going around at the moment.

Thanks for visiting, hugs Jackie

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Mad For Markers Challenge


This fortnights challenge at Mad for Markers is Feathering. This photo doesn't show it clearly, but I promise you there is feathering on her wings and dress and a little on her hair. If you click on the photo, you will see it clearer. I coloured the image with copic markers on Neenah paper. These are all available from Sammi in her Mad for Markers store (here). Sammi also has a wonderful video tutorial on feathering, you can find it (here).

Colours used:
skin: E000, E00, E11 and R20
dress: G000 and B000
hair: RV000, RV10 and RV11
wings: B000, B00 and G00

Be sure to enter our challenge as Sammi has the most amazing prize for the lucky winner.

A Copic basic set of 12 ciao markers AND a pack of X-press IT blending card. See what I mean. You wouldn't want to miss out on that!

Have a great day, hugs Jackie

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

The Burtonesque Dolls Challenge #4


This weeks challenge theme is "An Affair To Remember". Your challenge for The Burtonesque Dolls, is to create a card or project inspired by Tim Burtons amazing movie The Corpse Bride! This is one of my all time favourite Burton films.

Our sponsor for this week is the Busy Beauties Boutique. They have so many amazing digi images, something for everyone. This is my take on the challenge I used the gorgeous new image of Emily the bride. You can find her over at the Busy Beauties Boutique (here).

The lucky winner of this weeks challenge will receive 5 yes 5 images of their choice, from the Busy Beauties Boutique. Pop over to the Burtonesque Dolls Blog and check out what the dolls have come up with this week.

Thanks for taking the time to visit and for leaving your encouraging comments, they mean the world to me.

Hugs xo Jackie

Monday, May 24, 2010

Joy fold Card

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Just a super quick post today. Here is a card I made a little while ago, but had misplaced it. If you saw the state of my craft room, then you'd understand. LOL.. I made it while I was staying with my BFF Kylie. She's known as the Joy Fold Queen. Miss you!

Colours used:
shirt, dress and hairband: BG 72, BG75 and BG78
hearts: R37 and R39
pants and peticote: E70, E71, E74 and E77
shoes and hair: E44, E47 and E49
skin: E000, E00, E11 and R20

Have a great day, hugs Jackie


Saturday, May 22, 2010

Simply Betty Stamps

Please scroll down for my first post of the day.

Simply Betty Stamps pre-orders has just opened. Betty's stamps are funky and fun and are just a little dark. Right up my alley. Betty is an amazing artist and has taken inspiration for the stamps from her two children Christian and Rio and also one of herself. They really are amazing. Hop on over to Betty's blog (here) for more information. The stamps will be shipped June 1st. All stamps are deeply etched rubber on cling foam.

Have a great weekend, hugs xo Jackie

Tickled Pink DT Challenge


This week the gorgeous Kellie from Tickled Pink Stamps, has asked her DT members to create a card using on of her amazing new Lil Lolita range of stamps and to use the colour pink with brown/black and cream/white. I chose to use the beautiful Ivy. This is what I came up with. Head on over to the Tickled Pink Stamps and check out what's in store. Kellie has all the Lil Lolita range of stamps ready to send out to you right now.

I will be back later on today with some exciting news.

Have a great day, hugs xo Jackie

Friday, May 21, 2010

Creatalicious Challenge # 10


Here is my entry into the Creatalicious Challenge. This months challenge is "Asian Themed".

I coloured Sookie from Stitchy Bear with copic markers and the dp is Tea Party at Elsie's from Kaisercraft. The pearls are from Bizzy Becs.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Hugs xo Jackie

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Busy Beauties Blog Hop


Hi ladies. The Design Team from The Burtonesque Dolls have been invited to join in the fun with this months Busy Beauties Blog Hop. The extremely talented BBB illustrator, Thomas Goins has created some incredibly macabre new images, inspired by Tim Burtons classic The Corpse Bride. (Another one of my all time favourite Burton films). We are so excited as next week Busy Beauties are going to be sponsoring TBD Challenge. The image I used is the gorgeous Victorian Marionette. This image and many more, are available now at the Busy Beauties Boutique. Honestly, there are so many fantastic digis to choose from, there is something there for everyone.

Be sure to hop along and leave comments for each card as there will be 2 secret Dolls or Beauties along the way, who will pick 2 winners. These lucky winners will receive 5 Busy Beauties images of their choice. So be sure to leave some love.

If you have come here from LORIE'S BLOG, then you are on the right track. If not, head back to the beginning at the Busy Beauties Creation Station and start the hop there. The DT girls have some amazing creations and you wont want to miss any of them.

At the end of the hop, the new challenge at the Busy Beauties Creation Station is ready for you. It's a wonderful sketch challenge, provided by the gorgeous Catherine, who just so happens to be a DT member for both TBD and BB. You have until 2nd of June to enter the challenge.

Thanks for taking the time to visit. To continue on the hop, head on over to GRACE'S BLOG to see her gorgeous creation.

Hugs xo Jackie

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

The Burtonesque Dolls Challenge #3


Hi dolls and welcome to this weeks challenge for The Burtonesque Dolls. This week, we are tapping into our dark side mwhaa ha ha... and the challenge is to use BLACK FLOWERS and SKULLS on your project. Typical Burton style.

Our sponsor for this weeks challenge is TICKLED PINK STAMPS. The stamps that the dolls have used for this challenge are all available from the gorgeous Kellie over at TICKLED PINK STAMPS. I used Lilith and she is just one of 5 stunning images in the Lil Lolita range. You can also see these images in cards I posted last week.

Head on over to The Burtonesque Dolls Challenge Blog and check out the amazing creations our DT members have come up with.

Take care xo Jackie

Monday, May 17, 2010

Pretty in Pink


Just thought I'd show you a card I made last week, for no reason in particular. For the life of me, I can't remember where I found her, but I have had her for quite sometime now. I coloured her with copic markers and the beautiful dp is some that I recently purchased from my local craft store.

Colours used:
skin: E000, E00, E11 and R20
candle: E50, E51, E55, Y000 and YR02
shells: E02 and E04
book: E21, E37 and G82
hair: R81, R83 and R85

Have a great day, hug xo Jackie

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Ballerina Tilda

Happy Sunday to you all.

Here is another DT card I have made for Bizzy Becs Monthly Challenge. This gorgeous image is Ballerina Tilda. I coloured her with copic markers. The dp is from Grace Taylor and the butterflies are a Martha Stewart punch. I cut Tilda out with spellbinder dies which I purchased from Bec's store. The Ballerina Tilda, digi tag, flowers and pearls are also available Becs store. Don't forget to enter Bizzy Bec's Monthly Challenge and be in with a chance to win her amazing prize.

Hope you're all having a wonderful weekend.

Hugs xo Jackie

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Cutthroat Lizzie


This is my new Kraftin' Kimmie stamp and her name is Cutthroat Lizzie. She is available now over at Tickled Pink Stamps and she is on sale. Gotta love a sale... Head over to the store and check out all the other fantastic Kraftin Kimmie Stamps and of course the gorgeous Lil Lolita stamps that I showcased last week.

The dp is from a Magnolia Paper pack, also available at Tickled Pink Stamps.

Hope you're all having a wonderful weekend.

Hugs xo Jackie

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Mad for Markers Post


Please scroll down for my first post of the day.

Here is my card I made for the Mad for Markers Blog. This little sweeties name is Bella and she is available from Stitchy Bear. I coloured her on Neenah Solar White paper with my copic markers. All of these are available from the gorgeous Sammi over at her store Mad for Markers (here). Also while you're there, check out the fantastic tutorials our talented design team members have done.

Colours used:

skin: E000, E00, E11 and R20
hair: C5, C7 and C9
clothes: V93, V95 and V99
wings: G82, G94 and G99

Thanks so much for taking the time to visit and for leaving all your wonderful comments. I really do appreciate each and every one of them.

Have a great day, hugs xo Jackie

Introducing Lilith


Last but definitely not least, I would like to introduce you to Lilith. Isn't she just gorgeous??? She is our final stamp from the Lil Lolita range.

Well now you've been introduced to all these gorgeous girls. Don't you just love them all? They will all be available soon at Tickled Pink Stamps (here). Don't forget, head on over to the Tickled Pink Monthly Challenge blog (here), leave a comment and be in the running to win one of these stunning stamps.

It has been an absolute pleasure and honour to be a part of this fantastic new release for Tickled Pink Stamps. Thank you so very much Kellie, for allowing me to be a part of your wonderful team of amazing women.

Hugs xo Jackie

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

The Burtonesque Dolls Challenge #2



The theme for this weeks challenge is "BURTON CHICKS". the challenge is to create a card, page layout etc, with a "chick" from any Tim Burton film.

Our sponsor for this weeks challenge is The Wildflower Patch Designs.


I have used Thistle for my card. You will find her and many more fabulous images over at The Wildflower Patch Designs (here). Be sure to enter our challenge (here) as the lucky winner will receive 5 free digis from The Wildflower Patch.

Keep you eyes peeled over at The Burtonesque Dolls Blog as our top doll Betty will soon be releasing her own line of stamps. They are very funky and quirky. Very Burtonesque.. Betty has a preview of them now. Pop on over and leave her your encouragement.

Have a great day xo Jackie

Exciting News over at Tickled Pink Stamps

The gorgeous Kellie, owner of Tickled Pink Stamps, has decided to list her amazing new Lil Lolita range of stamps for presale from 8pm AEST TONIGHT. Whooo hooo....

Also, to celebrate the launch, Kellie's taking 10% off all stamps in store. There will be some with a 20% discount also.

The cost of the 5 Lil Lolita range of stamps is $49.85 AUD, that's a saving of $3.40 AUD and don't forget you will also get another 10% off. To purchase them singularly, they will be $10.65 AUD before your 10% discount.

You wont want to miss out on this.

hugs xo Jackie


Introducing Willow


Don't you just love her? Introducing the sweet little Willow. She is one of the 5 stunning new stamps that will be available soon at Tickled Pink Stamps (here).

To be in the running to win one of these amazing stamps, you know the deal... head on over to Tickled Pink Monthly Challenge blog (here), leave some love and you're then in with a chance.

See you tomorrow for our last little lady in this amazing set. She is definitely worth the wait.

Hugs xo Jackie

Monday, May 10, 2010

Introducing Lylah


Introducing the gorgeous Lylah from Tickled Pink Stamps. She and four other stamps, make up the new Lil Lolita range, available soon at Tickled Pink Stamps (here).

Remember to head on over to the Tickled Pink Monthly Challenge blog (here), leave a comment and be in the draw to win one of these gorgeous stamps. Also, leave some love for the talented DT members who have created some amazing cards to inspire you.

See you back here tomorrow for our 4th release. She's a real sweetie pie.

hugs xo Jackie

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Introducing Evie


Here is the second image from the Lil Lolita range of stamps, available soon at Tickled Pink Stamps (here). This little sweeties name is Evie. I coloured her with copics and the dp is available from Tickled Pink Stamps (here).

Don't forget to pop on over to the Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge blog (here) and leave a comment, for you chance to win one of these gorgeous stamps. Also, check out what wonderful creation the other DT members have come up with. They are all stunning.

See you back here tomorrow, for the next release.

Hugs xo Jackie

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Introducing Ivy from Tickled Pink Stamp


Well the day has finally arrived. I would like to introduce you all to Ivy. She is just one of five stunning stamps in the Lil Lolita range coming soon only to Tickled Pink Stamps (here).

Each day, for the next five days, we will be releasing another one of these gorgeous images. So pop on over to the Tickled Pink Challenge Blog (here) and see what all the other talented design team members have created.

To celebrate the lauch of the Lil Lolita range of stamps, Kellie is giving away prizes. Just leave a comment each day to be in the running to win one of these gorgeous stamps.

Come back tomorrow and be introduced to the next amazing image. You wont want to miss it!

Take care, hugs xo Jackie

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Bizzy Becs


Have you entered Bizzy Becs May competition yet? Anyone who is a customer of Bec's can enter (here). The theme is "Embellishments and Bling" and there is an amazing prize for the challenge winner. $50 worth of stamps and embellishments. Head over there and check out the amazing cards the rest of the DT members have created.

Tilda was coloured with copic markers, the dp is from my stash and all the embellishments are from Bec.

Thanks for taking the time to visit. Hugs xo Jackie


Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Tickled Pink Stamps Countdown

At midnight this Friday, there will be a lot of exciting things happening at the Tickled Pink Stamp store (here) and challenge blog (here).
Here is my snippet of whats in store for you...


Also we have some great news for our overseas friends. Kellie is now shipping her stamps internationally. Be sure to pop over to the Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge blog (here), become a follower, add our badge to your side bar and then put your name into Mr Linky for a chance to win something amazing.


I'm telling you, you wont want to miss this...

Have a great day, hugs xo Jackie

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

The Burtonesque Doll Challenge #1. STRIPES



Welcome to our first Burtonesque doll challenge. Our challenge for this week is to create a card with stripes on it. They can be any colour, small, large, zigzagged, warped etc.

Our sponsor for this weeks challenge is STAMP INSANITY. I used the gorgeous Nicholette digi image, which can be found here in store.

Be sure to pop over to our blog and enter our challenge. While you're there, check out the amazing creations from our design team dolls.

ingredients:
Nicholette was coloured with copic markers
dress & boots: C5, C5, C7 and C9
skin: E000, E00 and R20
hair, umbrella etc: RV10, RV11 and RV13
black glitter
pirate princess dp from Rusty Pickle
spellbinder die curved rectangles
flowers etc from my stash

Have a great day and thanks for taking the time to visit

hugs xo Jackie





Monday, May 3, 2010

Embellishments and Bling

Exciting news. Bizzy Bec's online store competition is now OPEN for all Bizzy Bec's customers only. If you have purchased from the store before, then you are able to enter. This is Bec's way of giving back to her loyal customers. The theme for this competiton is "Embelishments and Bling" and will be open until the end of May. Here is the amazing prize for the lucky winner.

The bling embellishments are donated by our wonderful sponsor Flourish with a bling and the gorgeous Sweet Pea stamps are donated by our one and only Bec.

To enter this competition, head over to Bizzy Becs store, go down the left column until you find "competitions" and enter there. Leave your details in Mr Linky and your done. If you don't have a blog, that's no problem, just email Bec your entry. While you're there, check out the gorgeous card the other DT members have created.
Also see the full range of Sweet Pea stamps and Flourish with a bling embellishments that are available now and are due to arrive mid May.

Here is the card I made for this challenge.The papers, tags, flowers, leaves and pearls are all purchased from Bec's store.


Take care xo Jackie