Simon Says - Photo Inspiration

Good morning, just how autumnal is at this week, I can't believe the difference a few days can make!!! 

Heidi and the team have another fab $25 for you to spend online at SImon Says Stamp Superstore ..... thanks so much :o)

Looks like we timed our challenge perfectly this week on Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog... we have a photo inspiration challenge

So take your inspiration in any way you choose AND use autimn colours ...... I opted for the leaves and the rich colours, love these warm shades.

Yes, I am still being so incredibly good sticking with my easels, lol ..... I am mega impressed with myself let me tell you!!!

It is so long since I used Melinda from A Whiff of Joy, she is one of my all time favourite images.

Challenges

Friday Sketchers - sketch #121

Crazy 4 Challenges - Bling

Stamptacular Sunday - Season's Change

Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes

Materials

Stamp: Melinda blowing kisses

Sentiment: See D's

Ink: Copics Markers, Momento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad

Paper: Basic Grey 'Indian Summer' 6x6 pad (I love this pad)

Embellies: Basic Grey 'Bling It' Rhinestones, Ribbon from stash, Roses from stash but lots available here, Stardust stickles

Tools: Spellbinders 'Fancy Tags', Fiskars corner punch, 

Have a wonderful day whatever you do. I am excited because I am having a catch up with my wonderful buddy Emma today - a bite of lunch, some crafty shopping and maybe, just maybe a Starbucks squeezed in there too, lol xxx

2 projects and not a piece of paper in sight!

Hi, how is your weekend so far? I hope it is relaxing for you and that you are having a nice relaxing, stress free time. Last week Ipromised to share with you all a project that I had been working on and I have finally got around to getting my photos taken etc. This is very different for me ..... no paper in sight! I decided to make a 'bag for life' for my 2 nieces and I had a great time making them. They are really easy to make and all you need is some fab products from Photo Paper Direct , a printer and an iron.

I chose a digi image I wanted to use and then set to work colouring it. Please excuse the rubbish pictures - I couldn't wait another day to get the photos and the colours are much brighter IRL. Now, what you must remember to do is to flip your image (yes, I forgot, lol), creating a mirror image before printing it out onto some T-Shirt transfer paper . You then just arrange your design onto a printable cotton bag and then iron it on .... easy peasy! You could really go to town decorating these bags with buttons, ribbon and all sorts .... there are no limits at all.


I have used an adorable digi image from CC Designs for Emily, isn't she pretty. What is really important though when using images is to check the angel policy very carefully. Please, please respect the artist's wishes and do not use the images unless you are certain it is ok to do so.



I had a series of very lovely emails with the fabulous Mo Manning and I am ever so grateful she agreed to allow me to use one of her images for my project. So remember to always ask if in doubt and gives these talented artists the respect they so deserve! Thankyou Mo!

Challenges

By the Cute & Girly - Spring is in the air (Emily's bag)
Cupcake Craft - Flower Power (Emily's bag)
Die Cut Dreams - No flowers allowed (Hannah's bag)
Stamp with Fun - Spring (Emily's bag)
Flutter By Wednesday-Open Challenge (Emily's bag)
Dare U 2 Digi- No patterned paper (both bags)
Totally Papercrafts - Things with Wings(Emily's bag)
Scrappy Frogs - Challenge yourself- (both bags)
Secret Crafter - Anything Goes (both bags)



And that's your lot!!! I think I will get back to my bits of paper and glue again but wow, what a great fun thing to do. Hope you enjoyed looking. I can't wait to give the girls these tomorrow - I hope they like them!

I would just like to wish all the UK mums a Happy Mother's Day for tomorrow - hope you get spolied rotten!