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Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Inspiration Post - Monday 20 December 2021

Today is the day for me to show you another creation for the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Facebook Group.

Our challenge this month is:

"'TIS THE SEASON" eg Christmas or Winter".

Here is my inspiration post with that theme.

For my final Ching-Chou Kuik Design Team card for 2021 I have used the Ching-Chou Kuik image called "Poinsettia Fairy - Greyscale".  I have coloured my image in with Promarkers and highlighted areas with my Sakura stardust clear pen.

The backing papers are from stash.

I have finished my card off with some satin ribbon, poinsettia and a LOTV sentiment.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Morgan's Artworld - Anything goes
Classic Design Challenge - Anything goes
Cute as Button - Anything goes
QKR Stampede - Anything goes
Love to Craft - Anything goes
Mix it Up - Anything goes with the option of black, white and one other colour
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything goes
A Bit More Time to Craft Extra - Anything goes
I Love Promarkers - Anything goes with the option of add a flower
Paper Funday - Anything goes with the optional twist of holidays
Crafty Creations - Anything goes
Crafty Hazelnut Patterned Paper December Challenge - Anything goes
Creative Inspirations - Christmas time!
Creatalicious Challenge - Anything goes with the option of non-traditional Christmas colours
Alphabet Challenge - R is for red
Through the Purple Haze - Anything goes with the option of red, green and silver
Winter Wonderland - Anything goes Christmas
Crafty Calendar - Christmas
Sweet Stampin - Anything Christmas
CD Sunday Plus - Anything goes with a CD, USB or digital (digital image used)
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything goes
Let's Craft and Create - Anything goes with the option of a vintage feel
Stamping Sensations - Choose a theme and stamp with it (I have chosen and I have used a digital image)
We Love Stamping - Anything goes with the option of CAS (digital image used)
More Mixed Media - Anything goes with the option to use white
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes with the option of any holiday (Christmas)
Crafting Happiness - Anything goes
Jan's Digital Stamps - Anything goes
Dragonfly Dreams - Anything goes
The Corrosive Challenge - Anything goes
The Crafter's Castle - Anything goes
Creative Moments - Anything goes
Lemon Shortbread - Anything goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything goes
Passion for Markers - Anything goes
Crafty Gals Corner - Merry and bright
Penny's Paper Challenge - Anything goes
Di's Digi Designs - Christmas/Winter holidays
Ally's Angels - Anything goes
Creative Fingers - Anything goes
A Bit More Time to Craft - Anything goes
Crafty Sentiments - Anything goes
Digi Choosday - Anything goes
Colour Crazy - Anything goes
Polkadoodles - Anything goes

Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Inspiration Post - Monday 13 December 2021

Today is the day for me to show you another creation for the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Facebook Group.

Our challenge this month is:

"'TIS THE SEASON" eg Christmas or Winter".

Here is my inspiration post with that theme.

For my Christmas card I have used the Ching-Chou Kuik image called "Lily in Christmas".  I have coloured the image in with Promarkers and highlighted areas with my Sakura stardust clear pen and white gel pen.

The backing papers are from my stash.  All of the backing papers and image I have inked around the edge with Tim Holtz's Peeled Paint distress ink.

I have finished the card off quite simply with three handmade poinsettias and a foiled sentiment.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments - Christmas/Winter/New Year and sentiment
Morgan's Artworld - Anything goes
Classic Design Challenge - Anything goes
Cute as Button - Anything goes
QKR Stampede - Anything goes
I Love Promarkers - Anything goes with the option of Christmas
Alphabet Challenge - R is for red
Through the Purple Haze - Anything goes with the option of red, green and silver
Sweet Stampin - Anything Christmas
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything goes
Let's Craft and Create - Anything goes with the option of a vintage feel
Stamping Sensations - Choose a theme and stamp with it (I have chosen and I have used a digital image)
We Love Stamping - Anything goes with the option of CAS (digital image used)
More Mixed Media - Anything goes with the option to use white
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes with the option of any holiday (Christmas)
Crafting Happiness - Anything goes
Jan's Digital Stamps - Anything goes
Lemon Shortbread - Anything goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything goes
Passion for Markers - Anything goes
Crafty Sentiments - Anything goes
Digi Choosday - Anything goes
Crafty Gals Corner - Merry and bright
Penny's Paper Challenge - Anything goes
Crafty Catz - Anything goes with the optional twist of Christmas celebrations
Colour Crazy - Anything goes
Polkadoodles - Anything goes
Crafty Hazelnut Christmas - Anything goes Christmas with the optional twist of clean and easy
Di's Digi Designs - Christmas/winter holidays
Ally's Angels - Anything goes
Creative Fingers - Anything goes
Crafty Hazelnut Christmas - Anything goes with the option of clean and quick

With Love at Christmas

Here are two Christmas cards I have made using a kit from CraftsUPrint by Gillian Hutchinson called "Christmas Dogs Bumper Kit Four".  I have used the Pug and Westie image but in the set there is also a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Cocker Spaniel.

For both cards I have printer the topper sheet off twice so I could do a little bit of decoupage and also I printed off matching inserts.  The backing papers are from my stash.  I have had to keep the embellishments simple as they needed posting so I have used Viva Decor pearl drops and sentiments from the kit.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Paper Funday - Anything goes with the optional twist of holidays
Crafty Creations - Anything goes
Crafty Hazelnut Patterned Paper December Challenge - Anything goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes with the option of any holiday (Christmas)
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything goes
Digi Choosday - Anything goes
Ally's Angels - Anything goes
Creative Fingers - Anything goes
My Time to Craft - Winter animals
Crafty Hazelnut Christmas - Anything goes with the option of clean and quick
Allsorts - Wings and/or tails
Word Art Wednesday - Anything goes
Critter Crazy Challenge - Anything goes with a critter
Penny's Paper Challenge - Anything goes
Crafty Catz - Anything goes with the optional twist of Christmas celebrations

New Release in the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store

Here is an image that has just been released in the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store:
This image is called "Kimono in December".

You will receive two different black-and-white versions.
This image is available at a special introductory price of $3.00 (original price of $4.00).

Hurry as this offer ends on 15 December 2021.

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Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Inspiration Post - Monday 6 December 2021

Today is the day for me to show you another creation for the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Facebook Group.
Our challenge this month is:

"'TIS THE SEASON" eg Christmas or Winter".

Here is my inspiration post with that theme.
For my Christmas card I have printed the Ching-Chou Kuik image called "Aurora Woods" onto Crafters Companion kraft card.  I have coloured my image in with Promarkers and highlighted areas with my white gel pen and Sakura stardust clear pen.

The backing papers I had in my stash and I have inked around them and the image with Tim Holtz's Vintage Photo distress ink.

I have finished the card off with two ribbons, die-cut sentiment and two Hobbycraft wooden deer.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

We Love to Create - Anything goes
Di's Digis - Use a digi
Creative Fingers - Anything goes
CD Sunday Plus - Anything goes with a CD, USB or digital (digital image used)
Creatalicious Challenge - Anything goes with the option of Christmas
Digi Choosday - Anything goes
Cardz 4 Galz - It's snowtime!
Aud Sentiments - Christmas/Winter/New Year and sentiment
Morgan's Artworld - Anything goes
Classic Design Challenge - Anything goes
Cute as Button - Anything goes
QKR Stampede - Anything goes
Love to Craft - Anything goes
Mix it Up - Anything goes with the option of black, white and one other colour
Sparkles Challenge - Non-traditional Christmas colours
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything goes
A Bit More Time to Craft Extra - Anything goes
I Love Promarkers - Anything goes with the option of Christmas
Paper Funday - Anything goes with the optional twist of holidays
Crafty Creations - Anything goes
Crafty Hazelnut Patterned Paper December Challenge - Anything goes
Creative Inspirations - Christmas time!
Creatalicious Challenge - Anything goes with the option of Christmas
Simon Says - Happy Holidays/Christmas
Fab n Funky - Anything goes Christmas
Krafty Chicks - Stamp act
Crafty Catz - Anything goes with the option of fancy folds
Colour Crazy - Anything goes
Polkadoodles - Anything goes
Through the Purple Haze - Anything goes with the option of red, green and silver
Winter Wonderland - Anything goes Christmas
Crafty Calendar - Christmas
Crafty Hazelnut Christmas - Anything goes with the option of things with wings
Gem of a Challenge - Anything goes
Sweet Stampin - Anything Christmas
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything goes
Let's Craft and Create - Anything goes with the option of a vintage feel
Stamping Sensations - Choose a theme and stamp with it (I have chosen and I have used a digital image)
We Love Stamping - Anything goes with the option of CAS (digital image used)
More Mixed Media - Anything goes with the option to use white
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes with the option of any holiday (Christmas)
Crafting Happiness - Anything goes
Jan's Digital Stamps - Anything goes
Dragonfly Dreams - Anything goes
The Corrosive Challenge - Anything goes

New Release in the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store

Here is an image that has just been released in the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store:

This image is called "Autumn Leaves".

You will receive a black-and-white image and a partially coloured image by Ching-Chou Kuik herself.

This image is available at a special introductory price of $3.00 (original price of $4.00).

Hurry as this offer ends on 20 November 2021.

Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Inspiration Post - Monday 15 November 2021

Today is the day for me to show you another creation for the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Facebook Group.

Our challenge this month is:

"REMEMBRANCE or THANKSGIVING or THINKING OF YOU or THANK YOU".

This week thought the Design Team were challenged to "SHABBY CHIC or DISTRESSED".

Here is my inspiration post with that theme.

For my shabby chic style card I have used the Ching-Chou Kuik image called "Moth and Fern".

I have coloured my image in with Promarkers and highlighted areas with my white Posca pen.

The papers are from my stash and I have cut with my Tim Holtz deckle edged guillotine and inked around the edges of the papers, image, die-cut butterfly, die-cut butterfly doily and sentiment with Tim Holtz's Tea Dye distress ink.

I have finished my card off with a sentiment, die-cut butterfly, die-cut butterfly border and some gems.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Jan's Digi Stamps - Anything goes
Crafty Hazelnut Patterned Paper - November Challenge - Anything goes
A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything goes
Crafty Animals - Anything goes with an animal
Cute as Button - Anything goes
Morgan's Artworld - Anything goes
Classic Design Challenge - Anything goes
Alphabet Challenge - P is for patterned paper
Let's Craft and Create - Anything goes wit the option of enTWINEd!
More Mixed Media Challenge - Anything goes with the option of using black
Through the Purple Haze - Anything goes with the option of for men
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything goes
CD Sunday Plus - Anything goes with a CD/digital/USB
Creative Moments - Anything goes
Crafter's Castle - Anything goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes with the option of with thanks/thankfulness
The Corrosive Challenge - Anything goes
Lemon Shortbread - Anything goes
Passion for Markers - 3 of a kind (3 gems)
Crafty Sentiments - Anything goes
Digi Choosday - Anything goes
Creative Fingers - Anything goes
Ally's Angels - Anything goes
Crafty Catz - Anything goes with the option of sparkle and shine
Colour Crazy Challenge - Anything goes
Polkadoodles Challenge - Anything goes
Creatalicious Challenge - Anything goes with the option of using ribbon or twine
QKR Stampede - Anything goes

To the Happy Couple

It has been a busy time recently with going away for 2.5 weeks on holiday to three different areas of the UK with our touring caravan to see family and friends, my husband's Long Service Award Dinner (for 30 years' service with his company) and our eldest son got married.  It was a lovely day for them.  I knew I had to make a special card but my health is not "playing ball" at the moment so it took weeks to plan/make this card.

I recently bought Debbi Moore's Art Deco match-it pad and matching die-set so I could use the images and dies for my card for the two grooms and the corner dies.  They got a puppy recently called Benji but sadly he could not come to the event so I retrieved a photo of him, shrunk it down and added him to the card and matching box.

I utilised a verse that I got a long time ago when I first started crafting but thought it was a beautiful addition to the card.

My stopper for the easel card is a gorgeous Prima flower and gem display which I won in a challenge earlier this year.  I had to save it for a special card so our son's wedding card was perfect to use it on.

As my card was a "little" chunky I made up an 8x8 box that I bought some years ago and decorated it in-keeping with the card and added Benji to the box as well.

I am entering this card and matching box into the following challenges:

Mix it Up - Anything goes with the option of a 3D project
Through the Purple Haze - Anything goes with the option of for men
Creative Moments - Anything goes
Crafter's Castle - Anything goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes with the option of with thanks/thankfulness
The Corrosive Challenge - Anything goes
Digi Choosday - Anything goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything goes
Penny's Paper Challenge - Anything goes
Creative Fingers - Anything goes
Ally's Angels - Anything goes
Crafty Catz - Anything goes with the option of sparkle and shine
Polkadoodles Challenge - Anything goes
More Mixed Media Challenge - Anything goes with the option of using black
CD Sunday Plus - Anything goes with a CD/digital/USB

Happy Anniversary

For my anniversary card I have used a Debbi Moore Art Deco match-it pad and matching die.  I also used it for a recent wedding card but it's amazing to see how the cards differ even with using the same images.

I have used one of the scenes from the match-it pad for the images to go on and the backing papers have come from one of my Debbi Moore CDs but for the life of me I cannot remember which one!!

I have finished the card off with some ribbon and some large gems.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Love to Scrap - Anything goes
Love to Craft - Anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything goes
Crafty Creations - Anything goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes with the option of with thanks/thankfulness
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything goes
Penny's Paper Challenge - Anything goes
Creative Fingers - Anything goes
Ally's Angels - Anything goes
Crafty Catz - Anything goes with the option of sparkle and shine
Alphabet Challenge - P is for patterned paper
Let's Craft and Create - Anything goes with the option of enTWINEd!
Word Art Wednesday - Anything goes

Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Inspiration Post - Monday 8 November 2021

Today is the day for me to show you another creation for the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Facebook Group.

Our challenge this month is:

"REMEMBRANCE or THANKSGIVING or THINKING OF YOU or THANK YOU".

This week thought the Design Team were challenged to "LOVELY LACE".

Here is my inspiration post with that theme.

For my bright and cheery card I have used the Ching-Chou Kuik image called "Peony in May".

I have coloured my image in with Promarkers.  It took quite a long time with all the detail but so worth it.  I have highlighted areas with my Sakura stardust clear pen.

The backing papers are from my stash and from Hobbycraft.

I have used a large width lace for my card as I thought it went well with the papers and the image.

I have finished my card off with a sentiment and some gems.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Creatalicious Challenge - Anything goes with the option of stars
We Love to Create - Anything goes
Creative Fingers - Anything goes
Incy Wincy - All creatures great and small and/or spotted paper
Mix it Up - Anything goes with the option of a 3D project
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything goes
Jan's Digi Stamps - Anything goes
Crafty Hazelnut Patterned Paper - November Challenge - Anything goes
A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything goes
QKR Stampede - Anything goes
Crafty Animals - Anything goes with an animal
Cute as Button - Anything goes
Morgan's Artworld - Anything goes
Classic Design Challenge - Anything goes
Passion for Markers - 3 or more papers (flowery paper, paisley paper and finally an orange with gold flecks paper)
Digi Choosday - Anything goes
Krafty Chicks - Stamp act
As You Like It - Favourite circle embellishment (I use lots of circle embellishments in the form of pearls, sequins, buttons, card candi but my favourite are circular gems to use as it adds a pop of bling to a card with sparkly gems)
I Love Promarkers - Anything goes with the option to make it funny
The Paper Funday Challenge - Anything goes with the optional twist of Thanks/Thankful/Grateful
Crafty Creations - Anything goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything goes
Alphabet Challenge - P is for patterned paper
Let's Craft and Create - Anything goes wit the option of enTWINEd!
More Mixed Media Challenge - Anything goes with the option of using black
Through the Purple Haze - Anything goes with the option of for men
Crafty Catz - Anything goes with the option to add a tag
Colour Crazy Challenge - Anything goes
Polkadoodles - Anything goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything goes
CD Sunday Plus - Anything goes with a CD/digital/USB
Creative Moments - Anything goes
Crafter's Castle - Anything goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes with the option of with thanks/thankfulness
The Corrosive Challenge - Anything goes

Season's Greetings

Here is a Christmas card that I made a while back but had not posted on my blog.

This is a traditional Christmas card.  For the backing papers and the phrase banner I have used my Debbi Moore Nativity CD that I go back to time-and-time again.  I used a piece of copper card and put through a Crafter's Companion distress embossing folder for some texture.

The die-cut images were from a Nativity set from Crafter's Companion.  I cut out all the images in black and then brushed around with a copper gilding polish.

As I wanted the made scene to be the focal of the card I have just finished off with some gems for the three wise men's gifts and another sentiment I had in my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Crafty Creations - Anything goes

Creative Moments - Anything goes
Fan n Funky - Christmas is getting closer

Digi Choosday - Anything goes

CD Sunday Plus - Anything goes (CD used for the backing papers)

Make my Monday Challenge - E(scape) it!
Word Art Wednesday - Anything goes
Pearly Sparkles - Anything goes
Creative Inspirations - Wonderful Winter/Feeling Festive
Unicorn Challenge - Christmas/Winter
A Bit More Time to Craft Extra - Anything goes
Love to Scrap - Anything goes
Love to Craft - Anything goes
Creatalicious Challenge - Anything goes with the option of stars

Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Inspiration Post - Monday 1 November 2021

Today is the day for me to show you another creation for the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Facebook Group.

Our challenge this month is:

"REMEMBRANCE or THANKSGIVING or THINKING OF YOU or THANK YOU".

Here is my inspiration post with that theme.

For my card I have used the Ching-Chou Kuik image called "Field of Poppies - Greyscale".

I have coloured the image in with Promarkers and inked around the edge with Tim Holtz's Vintage Photo distress ink.

The backing papers are from Polkadoodles and Debbi Moore CDs.  I used a piece of scrap kraft card and inked along both sides of the border with a Stamp Addicts poppy stamp.

I have finished the card off quite simply with a stamped sentiment, organza bow and a gem.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Creatalicious Challenge - Anything goes with the option of stars
We Love to Create - Anything goes
Creative Fingers - Anything goes
Crafty Catz - Anything goes
Colour Crazy - Anything goes
Polkadoodles - Anything goes
Allsorts - Add a sentiment
Krafty Chicks - All occasions
Penny's Paper - Anything goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything goes
Simon Says - Anything goes
Fab n Funky - Embellish it
Passion for Markers - Flower power
Crafty Sentiments - Anything goes
Digi Choosday - Anything goes
A Bit More Time to Craft Extra - Anything goes
Love to Scrap - Anything goes
Love to Craft - Anything goes
Mix it Up - Anything goes with the option of a 3D project
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything goes
Jan's Digi Stamps - Anything goes
Crafty Hazelnut Patterned Paper - November Challenge - Anything goes
A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything goes
QKR Stampede - Anything goes
Cute as Button - Anything goes
Morgan's Artworld - Anything goes
Classic Design Challenge - Anything goes

New Releases in the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store

I have been away for just over two weeks.  Some amazing new images have though been released in the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store:

This cute little dragon is called "Little Dragon".  He's obviously been busy carving out his pumpkins ready for today!!

This image is called "Softy Wave".

 In this set you will get a black-and-white image and a partially coloured image by Ching-Chou Kuik herself.

Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Inspiration Post - Monday 18 October 2021

Today is the day for me to show you another creation for the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Facebook Group.

Our challenge this month is:

"BOO-TIFUL HALLOWEEN or PUMPKINS or HALLOWEEN COLOURS eg BLACK, ORANGE, PURPLE AND GREEN".

Here is my inspiration post with that theme.

For my Halloween card I have used the Ching-Chou Kuik image called "Autumn Moon".  I have coloured my image in with Promarkers.  I have used a texture stamp and a splat stamp on the back ground.

The backing papers are from my stash/scraps left over from Halloween cards last year.  

I have finished my card off with some Polkadoodles digital sentiments and some die-cut witches.