Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Week-end Sale

Make sure you pop on over to the Ching-Chou Kuik Etsy Store this week-end.

If you enter the code "Kuik15" you will get 15% off.

If you enter the code "Kuik25" and spend $10 or more you will get an amazing 25% off.

If you enter the code "Kuik35" and spend $15 or more you will get a whopping 35% off.

Hurry on over to the Etsy Store as this offer ends on 15 May 2016.

Please note: this offer is for digital stamps ONLY and not original artwork.

Ching-Chou Kuik's Digital Stamps Inspiration Post - Friday 13 May 2016

It is time for me to show you my Inspiration Post for the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Monthly Challenge Blog.

Before I do I'd like to remind you that our challenge this month is "cats or dogs".

The Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Blog Design Team were challenged to use "pink or blue" this week and I have chosen to use pink.

For this female inspired birthday card I have used the Ching-Chou Kuik image called "Peony".  I have coloured the image in with my Promarkers.  

The backing papers I have used are from a paper pad called "Love Letters" by First Edition.

I have finished the card off with some die-cut flowers, fabric flowers, washi tape, twine, die-cut sentiment and Nuvo pearl drops.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Di's Digi Designs - Flowers everywhere

Sweet Stampin - May flowers
Glitter n Sparkle - One for the ladies

613 Avenue Create - Anything goes with the optional twist of "my sentiments exactly!"

Come and Get It - Card for a woman

Create and Inspire - Anything goes

Crafty Hazelnut Patterned Paper May Challenge - Anything goes
Unicorn Challenge - Spotty dotty
Craft Your Passion - Always anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Artistic Inspirations - Anything goes/twist of use a die-cut
The Crazy Challenge - 3 layers or more

Eureka Stamps - April showers bring May flowers
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything goes
Lemon Shortbread - Anything goes
Creative Moments - Anything goes with the optional twist of black, white and one colour
Crafting for all Seasons - Add some embossing (embossing on all die-cuts)
Inspiration Destination - Anything goes
Penny's Paper Challenge - Anything goes
Crafty Gals Corner - Polka dots or stripes
Simon Says Challenge - Flowers
Word Art Wednesday - Anything goes
Aud Sentiments - Anything goes and sentiment
Star in my Pocket - Birthday
Julia Spiri - Anything goes with the optional twist of unusual hair
Craft Rocket - Flower power
Crafty Catz - Dies and punches
Creative Fingers - Anything goes
Graph'it Challenge - Liquorice/use a die
Art by Miran - Anything goes
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Just us girls
Spellbinding Stamps - Girly

Jade's Sparkling Butterflies Challenge Blog - 12 May 2016 - Lots of layers

It is time for another challenge over at the Jade's Sparkling Butterflies Challenge Blog.  

This fortnight the topic is "LOTS OF LAYERS".

This fortnight we are lucky to have the following sponsor: 

Our sponsor for this fortnight is Nikki from the "Fantasy Art of Nikki Burnette".

For my card I have used the Nikki Burnette image called "Telsa" and I have coloured the image in with my Promarkers and fussy cut around the image.

For the blue background of my card I wet a piece of watercolour card and then sprinkled over Cosmic Shimmer Pixie Powder in White Pearl and Blue Lagoon for some sparkle and shine.  It didn't burst on the card as I thought it would so I had to resort to swizzing it around with a brush instead.  Maybe I just need a bit of practice!!  The other backing papers I have used are scraps from my stash.

I cut a frame and mount with a Spellbinders die and put them both through embossing folders (wood effect and distress effect).  For the mount I then coloured it with a Promarker and then painted over the top with my Imaginations Starlight Pearl Paint for a more muted effect.

I have finished the card off with some spotty ribbon, Visible Image stamped sentiment, die-cut cogs and star brads.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Create and Inspire - Anything goes

Crafting with an Attitude - Anything goes

Simply Papercraft - Anything goes

Glitter n Sparkle - One for the ladies

Love to Create - Anything creative/mixed media goes

613 Avenue Create - Anything goes with the optional twist of "my sentiments exactly!"

Come and Get It - Card for a woman

Paper Creator - Anything goes

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything goes
Creative Ladybirds - Anything goes

A Bit More Time to Craft - Anything goes
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything goes
Craft Your Passion - Always anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Artistic Inspirations - Anything goes/twist of use a die-cut
The Crazy Challenge - 3 layers or more
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything goes
Passion for Promarkers - Sparkle and shine
Lemon Shortbread - Anything goes
Creative Moments - Anything goes with the optional twist of black, white and one colour
Crafting for all Seasons - Add some embossing
Inspiration Destination - Anything goes
Penny's Paper Challenge - Anything goes
Aud Sentiments - Anything goes and sentiment
Julia Spiri - Anything goes with the optional twist of unusual hair

Ching-Chou Kuik - New Releases

 Today sees the arrival in the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store of two new images: 

 The two new images are available in the Etsy Store at a price of $5.70 (original price $8) as a special introductory offer.  The first image is called "Koi" and the second image is called "Sweet Little Red".

Hurry as this offer ends on 16 May 2016.  

Ching-Chou Kuik - New Release and Mother's Day Sale

Today sees the arrival in the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store of a new image: 

Here is the new image called "Spring Delight" and  it is available in the Etsy Store at the special introductory rate of $3.00 (usual price of $4), depending on currency rates.  

Hurry on over and grab a bargain as the special introductory rate ends on 10 May 2016.

Also it is Mother's Day in many countries and to celebrate there is a "HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY SALE" and if you use the code "MOTHER2016" you will get an amazing 25% of all digital stamps in the Etsy Store.  Hurry as this offer also ends on 8 May 2016.  

Please note:  The 25% off relates ONLY to digital images and not original artwork.

Ching-Chou Kuik's Digital Stamps Inspiration Post - Friday 6 May 2016

Here is my weekly inspiration post for the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Monthly Challenge Blog. 

Before I do I'd like to remind you that our challenge this month is "CATS OR DOGS".

For my card I have used the Ching-Chou Kuik image called "Sunflower Night".  I have coloured my image in with my Promarkers and chalked the background.

The printed backing papers, bow and the sunflowers are from my Crafter's Companion Verity Rose CD which I won recently in one of their challenges.

I have finished the card off with faux stitching, stamped sentiment, ribbon, lace, button and pearls.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments - Animals and sentiment

CCC Digi Creations - Let's go green

Paper Creator - Anything goes

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything goes
Creative Ladybirds - Anything goes
A Bit More Time to Craft - Anything goes
Crafty Hazelnut Patterned Paper May Challenge - Anything goes
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything goes

The Ribbon Girl - May Card Challenge

613 Avenue Create - Anything goes with the the option of beach and nautical elements

A Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything goes
Craft Your Passion - Always anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Card Mania - Flowers
Love to Scrap - Make it girly
Eureka Stamps - Feminine cards/Mother's day
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything goes
Passion for Promarkers - Nature
Crafty Sentiments - Anything goes
Unicorn Challenge - Spotty dotty
My Crafting Stories - Flowers
Fab n Funky - 3 or more layers
Create and Inspire - Anything goes
I Love Promarkers - Lace and/or ribbon
Inspiration Destination - Anything goes
Penny's Paper Challenge - Anything goes
Creative Card Crew - Anything goes
Seize the Birthday - Birthday with the additional option of colouring
Crafting with an Attitude - Anything goes
Fussy and Fancy Friday - Birthdays
Simply Papercraft - Anything goes
QKR Stampede - Feminine cards - Mother's day

Ching-Chou Kuik - New Release and Mother's Day Sale

Today sees the arrival in the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store of a new image:

Here is the new image called "Moths" and  it is available in the Etsy Store at the special introductory rate of $3.00 (usual price of $4), depending on currency rates.  

Hurry on over and grab a bargain as the special introductory rate ends on 8 May 2016.

Also it is Mother's Day in many countries and to celebrate there is a "HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY SALE" and if you use the code "MOTHER2016" you will get an amazing 25% of all digital stamps in the Etsy Store.  Hurry as this offer also ends on 8 May 2016.  

Please note:  The 25% off relates ONLY to digital images and not original artwork.

Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps

Here is a weekly reminder to tell you that Ching-Chou Kuik's digital stamps are available from her Etsy Store.  You will see a wonderful array of beautiful images for all occasions and there will be more added on a weekly basis so remember to go and have a look.

Ching-Chou Kuik's Etsy Store can be found HERE.

There is an Inspiration and Monthly Challenge Blog.  Here you will find a challenge topic for each month.  

There will be a Monthly Blog Challenge Winner who will get to pick two digital images as their prize from the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store.  This winner will be picked by Random.org.

There is also a Monthly "Artist's Choice Award" and this means that anyone that has entered the Monthly Blog Challenge using an image from Ching-Chou Kuik's Digital Stamps Etsy Store will be in with a chance of winning 5 digital images of their choice award.  This winner will be picked by Ching-Chou Kuik herself.

The Monthly Blog Challenge Topic for March 2016 is "Easter/Spring colours".

We now have a Guest Designer each month.  If you would like to be a Guest Designer please put “GDT” after your name.  You will be contacted ASAP if you are successful.  If you don’t get in the first time make sure you keep trying!!

Daily you will also find inspiration for Weeks 1, 2 and 3 from the Design Team members Aurora, Dianne, Linda, Lozzy, Sylvia, Vannessa and myself.

For Weeks 4 each day there will be a card/creation showcased that a crafter has entered into the monthly blog challenge or shared on the Facebook Group or entered into the monthly Facebook Challenge.

If you would like to have a look at these images made into cards why don't you join the Ching-Chou Kuik's Digital Stamps Facebook Group.  This Group can be found HERE.

Here you will also find details of the monthly challenge they have. Anyone can also post cards/creations on here that they have made from Ching-Chou Kuik's digital stamps and you will see creations made by the Monthly Challenge Blog Design Team (Aurora, Dianne, Linda, Lozzy, Sylvia, Vannessa and myself) and the Facebook Design team (Bonnie, Ann-Marie, Laura and, Samantha).

Ching-Chou Kuik is now a proud sponsor over at the Passionate Paper Creations and Friends Facebook Group.

Why not pop on over and take a look.

Over at Kit and Clowder you will find details of various on-line classes that you can buy and participate in. Ching-Chou Kuik is one of the sponsors. At the moment the various classes are as follows:

Alcohol Markers - Skin and Hair Technique Class

Alcohol Markers - Clothing Technique Class

Alcohol Markers - Lightsource Technique Class

Alcohol Markers - All About Animals Class

Alcohol Markers - Creative Confidence Class

Alcohol Markers - Whimsical Class

Watercolours - Distress Ink Class

Pencils - Perfecting Pencils Class 

If you want to find out a bit more about colouring techniques pop on over to Kit and Clowder and have a look.

Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps - New Releases and Mother's Day Sale

Today sees the arrival in the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store of two new images:

Here are the two new images called "Carnation of May" and "Golden Promises" and they are available in the Etsy Store at the special introductory rate of $5.70 (usual price of $8).  

Hurry on over and grab a bargain as the special introductory rate ends on 8 May 2016.

Also it is Mother's Day in many countries and to celebrate there is a "HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY SALE" and if you use the code "MOTHER2016" you will get an amazing 25% of all digital stamps in the Etsy Store.  Hurry as this offer also ends on 8 May 2016.  

Please note:  The 25% off relates ONLY to digital images and not original artwork. 

Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Facebook Challenge - May 2016 - Mermaids

It is time for another challenge over at the Ching-Chou Kuik's Digital Stamps Facebook Group.

The challenge for May 2016 is "Mermaids".

I haven't been well and have not crafted for nearly a month.  I still wanted to play along even though I am not on the Facebook Design Team so I have "pinched" something I'd made as an inspiration post for the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge Blog for June.

Here is a mixed media project I have made.  I have used the Ching-Chou Kuik image called "Flow Followers" and I have printed the image straight onto Crafter's Companion kraft card and coloured in with Promarkers.  It's not easy colouring on kraft card but I got there in the end.

For the backdrop of my project I used a piece of cardboard which I first painted with white gesso and then my Imagination Crafts Starlight blue paint.  After that was dry I dragged on white gesso to some of the areas with a sponge.

I have finished this project with some netting (which I added some gesso to in parts), die-cut shells, gorgeous pearl brads from a friend, ribbon and some foliage embellishments (using a Stamps by Chloe foliage stamp stamped with a Versamark ink pad onto acetate, white Frantage added, heat embossed and then cut around).

I am entering this mixed media project into the following challenges: 

Aud Sentiments - Animals and sentiment

Creative Card Crew - Embossing (wet or dry)
The Paper Shelter - Pearls

Craft Your Passion - Always anything goes

Artistic Inspirations - Anything goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Anything goes
Passion for Promarkers - Make it digital (digital image used)
Creative Moments - Anything goes with the optional twist of showers and/or rainbows
The Crafty Addicts - Anything goes/use ribbon
Inspiration Destination - Anything goes
Simon Says Challenge - Anything goes
Crafty Gals Corner - Anything goes
Crafty Catz - Fairies or something enchanting (hope my mermaid is OK)
Creative Fingers - Anything goes
Graph'it Challenge - Shabby Chic
Spellbinding Stamps - Fantasy (mermaid)
Paper Creator - Anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything goes
Creative Ladybirds - Anything goes
A Bit More Time to Craft - Anything goes
Altered Eclectics - Anything goes mixed media
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes with the the option of beach and nautical elements
A Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything goes

Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Inspiration and Challenge Blog - May 2016 Challenge - Cats or dogs

Today sees the start of another challenge over at the Ching-Chou Kuik's Digital Stamps Monthly Challenge Blog.

This month the challenge is "cats or dogs".

To take part you do not have to use a Ching-Chou Kuik digital stamp but we all do love to see them being used.

If you do use a Ching-Chou Kuik image from her Etsy store you can enter the challenge twice, thus giving you two chances of winning.

It also means that you could be "in the running" of winning the Artist Choice Award where Ching-Chou Kuik herself looks at all the entries using an image from her Etsy Store and the winner gets to pick 5 images free from the Etsy Store as their prize.

Here is a sneak peak of my card that you will see on my blog on Friday 6 May 2016.

It would be lovely if you could play along with the challenge this month.