Collective Haul Simon Says Stamp, Concord & 9th and more

Hey Everyone,

I have a collective haul to share with you all today.   These are things that I have purchased over the summer but have not had a chance to share with you all yet.

Here are the links to the stores mentioned above

Concord &9th

Simon Says Stamp

Molly's Square

Blitsy  - By using this link you are helping me get Blitsy rewards if you place an order within 24 hours of signing up, you will get one too!

I love hearing from you, let me know what your favourite last purchase was in the comments below.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sharon P

30 Day Colouring Challenge

I have been participating in the 30 Day Colouring Challenge    over on Kathy Racoosin's site the Daily Marker.  If you don't know who Kathy is and you love to colour then you need to check out her site, she is amazing!


This is her fourth challenge and the first time I have participated.  The idea is that you colour something everyday.  You don't need to make a card or a project, just colour!  I am proud to say I have managed a little everyday.  Getting it posted is a bit harder and this is actually from yesterday's post where Stamping Bella was featured.

 This is make a wish Hoppy Poppy and I cut her out wth the We R Memory Keepers Instagram line- Albums made easy.  Sorry guys I got this off Peachy Cheap a daily deal site so don't know where you can get it.  Isn't she adorable! Just look at those little puckered cheeks!  I can't stand it!

Let me know if you are participating in the challenge and leave your blog address so I can check out your works of art!

Happy Colouring!

Sharon

30 Day Colouring Challenge

Hi Everyone,

I have been participating in 30 Day Colouring Challenge  the  over on Kathy Racoosin's site the Daily Marker.  If you don't know who Kathy is and you love to colour then you need to check out her site, she is amazing!

This is her fourth challenge and the first time I have participated.  The idea is that you colour something everyday.  You don't need to make a card or a project, just colour!  I am proud to say I have managed a little everyday.  Getting it posted is a bit harder and this is actually from yesterday's post where Stamping Bella was featured.

Online Card Classes - Watercolour for Card Makers Day 2

Hi Guys,

Second post for me today but it is the last day to submit our attempts at Online Card Classes

Day 2 was about using your brush and creating flowers.  I have to say it was a lot of fun, very freeing and while my attempts are not great, I think they do look like flowers. 

These are 2 different panels I made to be used on cards

This one was an attempt at a composition, I need to add more to it but this is how far I am with it so far

Super fun class, I highly recommend it!  Don't be critical of yourself and use those creations Dawn teaches you to paint!

If you have taken any or plan to take the course, leave a comment below and tell me which ones you have taken or are going to sign up for.

Thanks for hanging out with me!\\

Sharon

Online Card Classes - Watercolour for Card Makers

Hi Everyone,

I have been taking another class over at Online Card Classes.  This one was watercolour for Card Makers: Intermediate and Wow it has been great; to date it is the best class I have taken!  It was taught by Dawn Woleslagle who is an amazing water colour artist!  Anyway you can sign up any time, it is no longer live but it is self paced.  Day One had us practicing repetitive blending of colours.  I had no pears, as Dawn used in class so traced my balloon dies and water coloured them.  Neither are great, but hey you gotta start somewhere right! 

Anyway here is my first attempt!

 Attempt 2 was a little better

Here they are together, I feel like I definitely improved in the second image

I will do a second post directly following this one with day 2...Flowers!

Thanks for stopping by!

Sharon

Haul Video Stamp TV kit, Amazon and Review of Cheery Lynn Dies

Hi Guys,

I'm back with a haul video for you.  I recently became a Prime member at Amazon Canada and have to say I am loving it!  It is a great option for any of my Canadian friends for some great crafty deals, especially with the exchange rate right now.  I also show you the new Sparkling Christmas Stamp TV kit, wait 'till you see the stamps in this one!  Gorgeous!  Finally, I do a little review of the Allison Ribbon Dies, Gina can't keep them in stock and I now see what all the hype is about!

Here is the video

Gina and her team do great card videos and there are always challenges on the site and tons of helpful information.  You can see it all Here.

I love card kits and most offer great value.  Leave a comment below if you have a favourite or if you have ever purchased a Stamp TV kit.

That's it for me guys, thanks for stopping by!

Sharon

Christmas Card and Gina K Callenge

Hi Everyone,

I am still happily making fall cards, one of my favourite seasons for card making, second only to my absolute favourite Christmas!  I made this card for a challenge over at Stamp TV where you had to mask a border.

This is an older set from a stamp tv kit called City of David and remains one of my favourite.  I masked off the area and sponged on Gina K Inks, Ocean Mist and Blue Raspberry.  I used Liquidex white embossing paste over Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow stencil.  I stamped the Wise Men and sentiment with Ocean Mist and then used clear Wink of Stella over them.  The card base is also GK 140lb white.

Have you all started your Christmas cards, if so what is your favourite stamp set, leave a comment and let me know!

That's it for me, thanks for stopping by!

Sharon