Showing posts with label Guinevere. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Guinevere. Show all posts

Tuesday, 4 October 2011

Tuesday Spotlight

This girl we have in the Spotlight today is very much a Simply Sassy fan♥
I asked her to make a new Sassy project for the Spotlight and she sent me 5!!
And told me I could choose whom of them I wanted for the Spotlight..
Well how could I not choose all? Their gorgeous and so Sassy!
So prepare for a picture heavy spotlight and to be inspired by the gorgeous Sassy project 
Heike has made ♥

Look at this..isn't the most gorgeous Halloween decoration ever..
She has used Best Witches

*Start by telling us a little about you
 I am thirty years old and have been with my partner Ralf for 11 years now. We aren't married yet and we don’t have any children so far. But we do have 2 rabbits and 2 cats, so there is a lot of action around here anyway.
I work for a big IT company and am currently on my way to become a project manager. As I’ve never been the technical and science type, crafting is my way to balance myself and blow off all that creative steam I can’t use at work.

*When did you start card-making and what made you start?
I started card-making in January 2009. I actually never was much of a card-making fan, because I am not a huge fan of the 3D and decoupage style, which is still widely popular over here, but when I discovered some message boards and blogs where people shared their truly amazing works with stamps, I was hooked. Stamping really had everything I was missing with these other styles.
As for the reason why… probably because I like to make the things I give away myself. I have ever since I was a child. So I guess it was just a logical consequence that I would start making my own cards rather sooner than later. 

Gorgeous soft colors using Bad Hare day

*What is your preferred coloring medium?
Definitely Copic Sketch markers. I completed my collection in August and now have access to the full range of colors, which is absolutely amazing. (Though there are still colors that are missing from the range, can you believe that? LOL)
I also like to use my Prismacolor Pencils on Kraft Cardstock. 

Another beautiful Halloween decoration using Witches Cauldron

*What is your fave Simply Sassy stamp?
Now that question is just impossible to answer. I probably could name a favorite for each kit,
but out of all of them? Never.
But some of my favorites are: “Best Witches”, “Witches Cauldron”, “Winking Student”, “All Wrapped Up” and “Butterfly Girl”

*How did you notice the Simply Sassy stamps the first time?
It took me ages. I first discovered them when Kit 6 was released on a friend’s blog. But I was in love right away and have fallen harder and harder ever since. 

Beautiful Autumn card using Apple of my eye

*What is your favourite card-making style?
I guess it’s a quirky style. I like to add lots of embellishments like flowers, punched butterflies, flatback pearls, flourishes and the like.
I also love clean & simple, but I am very bad at this type of card, therefore I just admire others who are amazing at that style. :o) 

Beautiful romantic card using Hippie Love 

*And what would you love to see more of at the Simply Sassy blog?
I love the blog just as it is. Just one thing I’ve been missing for the last several weeks: the tutorials. I really hope they’ll be back soon, because they really were so inspiring and fabulous. :o) 

If that is not all.. I WILL have to show some of the gorgeous Simply Sassy creations from her blog too♥
Well it was hard choosing just a few as there are so many and just as gorgeous but do go visit Heike 
 for more Simply Sassy inspiration..



 Using Amelia

 Using Call me

Thank you so much Heike for the gorgeous Sassy projects you've made for us 
and for letting us Spotlight you ♥ 

Sunday, 3 July 2011

It's always fun to step outside of your comfort zone now and again.

It's always fun to step outside of your comfort zone now and again.. and I certainly have this time round. If you visit my blog often, you'll know that I have a thing for 'accordian' designs. It all started a few weeks ago when I attempted a mini accordian album, I was bitten by the album making bug - and I haven't really let it go since!!

For your Sassy inspiration from me this week I've decided to use up some kraft coloured tags I've had hanging around for forever and make an accordian tag project. I so need to think of a more unique name!! LOL.

I have used two stamps that I don't think I've ever inked up before *hangs head*. Both are from Set 7 the Steampunk stamps released not too long ago. Both are available from Funky Kits.


Now, onto the project..


I have used three tags in total and attached them all together with a piece of double sided paper from the MME Mabel collection - I have used papers from this collection on each tag. I have stamped each tag with a doily stamp from Waltzing Mouse in Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie and Sage Shadow.

The first and last tag showcase each of the stamps. I have coloured both of the images using PMs and Copics and fussy cut them both out. They have been attached to the tags using dimensional adhesive. The middle panel I have left blank, what for - I'm not sure. But I hope I will come up with something in the future.


Here is a close up of Vintage Boutique. When I was colouring her, I asked myself 'why have you left it so long to ink this beaut up?' Geee, it's the same old story! LOL. The gorgeous swirl is a piece of Make it Crafty chipboard which I have painted using some Malted Milk acylic paint from Jenni Bowlin. I have used a MS punch to create some mini flowers and folded a brown Prima flower in half and added a little WOC rose to finish it off.


And a close up of Guinevere which is on top of a more simply layout. I have used both a clay and resin doodad beside her along with a nestie behind her.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Wednesday, 15 June 2011

Guinevere loves to read...

Or, I do at least, lol. Hello everyone! Autumn here and finally reporting back from my home base! Oh, it's wonderful to be home, tho it's only been about 12 hours and I've got a long day a head of me, but it was nice to be back in my own bed. Ok, well, I'll get on with it!
You may have guessed from the title that I've made a bookmark, but mines a little different, so here it is...


I got a few books while I was gone and I'm in desperate need of a bookmark...I hate curling pages, and Guinevere(available at Funky Kits) just seemed like the perfect fit. So, what's different about this you ask?? Well....


It's magnetic! I'm not a big fan of tassels and I have a two year old that is, so I decided to think outside the box a little. Lucky for me I just happened to have some thin magnetic sheets lying around. So, I cut an extra sheet of paper for the back of the bookmark, folded it and stuck magnets to both inside sheets then put it on the back of the bookmark and there you have it! Easy peasy!


Here is what it looks like on the page and as you can see you can fit quite a number in there if you like.

Well, that's it, I spruced up the kraft cardstock with a background making stamp and some butterflies from BoBunny.  Thanks for stopping by and if you haven't yet checked out Anita's beautiful card be sure to do so, its her last week here with us and we've all loved having her and I'm sure you have too!

Have a great day!
xxAutumn 


Sunday, 12 June 2011

Simply Seeing Double

Hi everyone, hope you're enjoying your weekend! Today I'm showing you not one but two Sassy cards with my last set 7 stamps, as later today Lou is having a sneek peak for the new set, which will be released next week :D!


I've enjoyed working with these Steampunk Sassy girls, it's taken me out of my comfort zone and into a somewhat different style of card, and that's never a bad thing is it ;o). For my first card I've used Guinevere, I've kept things quite simple and to give it a vintagey feel I've distressed the edges of the design papers and added some flourishes.





For my second card I've used Boho Chic and an old sketch from Friday Sketchers, which is still one of my faves. Hope you likey!




Materials used:
Stamps: Simply Sassy stamp "Guinevere"; Simply Sassy stamp "Boho Chic"; Stempelglede background stamp; sentiment stamps from My Favorite Things
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock green, purple, kraft; Maja Design design paper
Embellishments: charm; string; Queen & Co pearls; Papertrey Ink ribbon
Tools: QuicKutz antique flourishes, accolade; EK Success retro flower punches; My Favorite Things doily; Heidi Swapp distress tool
Copics: E00, E51, E93, E21; V95, V93, V91; E44, E43, E42, E41; YG63


That's all from me today, have a lovely Sunday and don't forget to check back later to see what Lou has in store!


Hugs,
Erica

Wednesday, 8 June 2011

Pretty in Pink

Hello all you Sassy lovers!  I hope you've had an enjoyable day.  I have something to share that I hope will inspire you to get inky.




I inked up the lovely Guinevere and colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I added a little bit of Glossy Accents to her necklace.  I added some flowers, pearls, and flourishes.  My layout is Kiki's sketch from over at The Sugar Bowl.  There's still plenty of time to enter their challenge and you have a chance of winning 6 Sugar Nellie stamps!  I hope you find time to play along.

If you haven't already checked out Autumn's post from earlier today, please scroll down.  You won't want to miss her beautiful work.  And don't forget that we will have another fabulous tutorial to share with you tomorrow. 

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Stamp:  Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy - Guinevere (available at Funky Kits)
Paper:  My Mind's Eye; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, flowers, QuicKutz flourish die, nestabilities, McGill punch,pearls

Friday, 3 June 2011

Sassy Queen


Happy friday Sassy fans! This is Kathrin and I am sharing a card using

Guinevere

today.

To me she looks like a queen or roman goddess so she needed to shine... I colored her in reds, cream and golden yellows and liked the idea of leaving her hair white.

I used golden embossing powder to add some flourishes around the image and to distress the designer´s papers and also added some golden cord.
The wreath is by Martha Stewart and originally it´s a christmas wreath but it remembered me of those wreath made from olive branches the romans loved to give their gods.

These are the markers I used to color the image:


So, that´s it for today. Wishing all of you a wonderful weekend!

Saturday, 28 May 2011

Sassy Lady

This girl is one Sassy Lady 
You can find Guinevere here at Funkykits 
Have you seen Guinevere over at our artist Krista's blog? She has altered her to a bride.
Take a look here.
I colored this beauty with my copic's and I always use Memento ink-pad  tuxedo black.

The butterfly is a Martha Stewart Punch and the butterfly paper is from Magnolia.
The pearls around the flowers is Liquid pearl.

Hope you all have a Sassy Saturday :) 

Monday, 23 May 2011

Lady Guinevere

Morning Sassy Fans,

Hope everyone had a great weekend, it's my birthday tomorrow, and I'm really looking forward to receiving some handmade cards, woo hoo................don't think I have any pressies to open, but this is what happens when you get older.  Definitely no crafting goodies as everyone thinks I'm bonkers, lol!

For today's post  I have used Guinevere and I have, wait for it....... yes again something different for me, I have coloured her using nothing but my prisma pencils.  I have gone for the distressed theme and used loads of white acrylic paint.  I'm going to let the pictures speak for themselves:-






Ingredients:-

Image is Guinevere available from Funky Kits HERE
Postcard stamp - unknown
Papers by Websters
Lasercut Chipboard Butterfly Flourish available from Make It Crafty HERE
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafats
Butterfly is Tim Holtz
Martha Stewart Frond Punch
Nesties Oval
Victorian Velvet Distress Ink
White Acrylic Paint
Pearls, Lace, cardboard and Muslin cloth from Stash


Friday, 20 May 2011

Having fun with Shrinky Dink!

Hiya Simply Sassy Fans,

Ok, so I'm probably late to the shrinky dink party - but I finally got some and having a TON of FUN with it! Now, I haven't figured out exactly what medium is best used to color on it so my coloring has left a bit to be desired but it's still fun! I love watching it roll and shrink. *giggle*


I wanted to make a charm with Guinevere from the recently released set 7 as soon as I got her! And so I have a fun place to display her I finally altered this notebook so I can write down craft ideas as they come - I don't know about you, but I'm forever saying to myself, ooh, this would be fun to make or I want to try this and then when I actually sit down at my desk to create, I'm like, what do I want to do? Haha - All the ideas are gone by then. So, I figure if I keep this little notebook with me, I can just write down ideas as they come and flip through it when I finally have time to do something.

I wanted to make it pretty and inspiring with all my favorite things so I had to use Guinevere to match the charm along with gorgeous Graphic45 Once Upon A Springtime Collection, OA & Cosmo Cricket stickers as well as Webster's Pages sparklers. I promise I'll use a different stamp next week! haha

Here is the shrinky dink charm next to the full size image so you can get an idea of how tiny it is! Aren't they cute together? I colored them with the same copics (E70, E71, E74, E77, E79) - I was in a monotone mood, I thought it would be fun to color her in a bit of a vintagey vibe.

Have a great weekend!

Hugs,
Carisa