Lovely Summer

Today i am showing you my entry for the Simply Betty Stamps Facebook Fan Page Challenge, this is Summer isn't she fantastic she is so much fun to play with I have done her up in a box photo frame and I am really pleased with how she has come up. The challenge was too create your own background I have made up a cloud template and using a sponge dauber I have sponged around it with Stampin Up Bashful Blue
So here she is
 

I have colored Summer with Copic and Kaszazz markers in the following colors
    Skin: E000,00,21,13
    Hair:E33,35,37,47
   Eyes and Lips: YG61,63 E02,04
   Skirt: R81,83,85
Wings: Kaszazz Yellows in A7404,A7406,A7408
I have decorated the inside of the frame with papers from Jessica Sprague What a Hoot Collection
and used flowers and Butterflies from my stash. Thanks for visiting hope you like Summer
Hugs
Kay

Time to Play

Hello everyone and welcome back to Cards by Kay today I am sharing with you all some exciting news. Print Blocks Australia has taken over a little craft company I consult for called Create and Play the exciting part about this is I now have access to literally hundreds of your favorite craft supplies. Brands we know and love such as Graphic 45 , Martha Stewart,Doodlebug Designs,EK Success, Gorjuss, Petaloo, Teresa Collins, Courture Creations, Maya road and many many more you can find them all HERE find something you like you can just leave me a comment here and I will contact you straight away, with details on how to order. Here is a little taste of some of the fantastic products available
       

 Halloween in Wonderland 

By Graphic 45

Metal film canister with Kraft Album 

 Hope you are as excited as I am thanks for visiting hope to see you again real soon
Hugs
Kay xx

Kay Showing #3 Simply Steampunk Challenges

Ok so welcome back to Cards by Kay today I am showing the last image of Simply Betty's Robert's Family Portraits, and of course it is the ever cute Jude and ain't he adorable. You can find Jude
                                                        Here

                                    

I  have used Copic markers and alcohol markers by Kaszazz for this image 

 the copic colors used are 

Skin: E00,11,13,000,02

Hair: N3,5,7

Shirt: C1,3,5,7

Ghost: C1,2,3 and B21

Background: C1,3,5

Kaszazz markers 

Vest: A579 Mint,A377 Spinach, A383 Leaf. These markers are similar to copics but not refillable 

The background paper is from Jessica Sprague October 31st collection, various embellishments from Stampin Up and Kaszazz.

Thanks for visiting and playing along with us at Simply Steampunk Challenges this month I hope you not only enjoyed the projects but found some inspiration long the way. See you next month :)

Queen to all Alice

Today I have a Extra showing  for you for Simply Steampunk Challenges.My  showing is from a brand new line called Curious Collection featuring Alice a little wicked. My image is called  Queen to All these images are fab so much fun to play with and the possibilities are endless. Hope you like her !

I have made this one into a twisted easel card Jennifer D style you can find all the instruction for this one on her blog here

Now I have as always used Copic markers in the following colors

Skin: E000,00,21,13

Hair: E53,55,59

Dress:BG02,05,07 and C1,2,3,5

Hearts and cogs: R35,37,47,59 Y28, W1,3,5 and C1,3,5

The card is Bazzill and Stampin Up and the paper is from Jessica Sprague by Samantha Walker available as a digital download here, I have used various embellishments from my stash in the forms of flowers cogs and laser cut chipboard shapes. and the butterfly is a punch by Christina Re. So head on over to Simply Betty Stamps here and check out the rest of the set. 

So thanks for visiting hope you enjoyed the new images from Simply Betty. 

Kay Showinng #2 Simply Steampunk Challenges

Today I am showing Christian from The Roberts Family Portraits over at Simply Betty Stamps. I think he looks quite handsome with his dark hair and rugged good looks.

                                     

                            You can find Christian Here 

                   

                            I have of course used copic markers in the following colors

                             Skin: E00,E11,E000,E13

                             Hair: N3,N5,N7

                             Shirt: W1,W3,W5

               In keeping with our challenge theme I have used a clock from Kaszazz, the sprockets are from the spellbinders die Sprightly Sprockets and the background paper is from Stampin Up! 

  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are enjoying the projects the DT team are presenting with the Roberts Family Portraits. 

 I have also entered this in the Crazy Amigo Challenge  Men's card 

Punk You Girl Lenore Waiting

Mid-way reminder for Punk You Girl . Today I am showing Lenore waiting for Punk You Girl this is our first ever challenge on a brand new challenge blog so help us celebrate and have a look through the fantastic blogs from the design teams.

Our sponsor for our first challenge is the amazing Ikes images which you can find HERE

 My 2 images are from Ikes Lenore and Gothic Window I have merged the 2 images together .

                                  

Our theme this month is anything goes a chance I guess to have a look at the different styles we all use to put our projects together. 

   I have used copic markers in the following colors 

          Lenore : E000,00,02

                        RV29

                        E33,37,47

                        V01,04,06,06

         Raven: N3,5,7

         Window : E33,35,57

                         R29,35,37,46

                         N3,5,7

I have also used various flowers and swirl dies and lace from my stash. Te background paper is by Samantha Walker available in digital form from Jessica Spraghue. Thanks for stopping by and make sure you visit the other amazing blogs from the DT girls they all rock ! Links to them are in my side bar. 

See you again soon. xx    

Poe

My second challenge image for Punk You Girl is Poe this image is also from our sponsor Ikes images
                                            available HERE

                                   

I have colored Poe with copics in the following colors

  Skin: E21,11,51,13

Hair: N3,5,7

Jacket: B93,95,97,99

Shirt: C1,2,3

Candles: E40,41,43,Y06,YR04,Y28

I have used papers by Stampin Up Blueberry Crisp the gargolye corners are a digital stamp from Delicious Doodles.

 Thank you to our sponser Ikes Images for supporting us on our first challenge and get involved because Ikes are offering up a fantastic prize, all the details found on the Punk You Girls blog HERE

Thanks for visiting and good luck with the challenge.  

  

Sweet Rio

Today I am showing Rio from the set of The Roberts Family Portraits isn't she sweet  !

                                    

                                             For a little closer look 

                                    

                                              And one more 

                                    

                          I have colored Rio using the following copic markers 

                                         Skin: E21,11,51,04

                                         Hair: N3,5,7

                                         Eyes: C1,C2, W1,3,5

                                         Lips: RV29

                                         Bow and top: BG01,02,05,07

The frame around Rio is from Make it Crafty, the swirls are a die cut, the spider web is a stamp from Kaszazz the clock face is also from Kaszazz, the other embellishments are from my stash of spiders,skulls and flowers. The background paper is from Fancy Pants design which is available from Jessica sprague in digital form. Thanks for visiting me today and I would love to know what you think of my latest creation. Don't forget to keep an eye on the other DT girls blogs links you can find in the side bar 

                           

       

Mrs Roberts

Hello and welcome back today I am showing my challenge day image for Simply Steampunk Challenges over at Simply Betty Stamps this month our challenge for you is to use a time piece somewhere on your project . So get your steampunk on and get involved it is alot of fun come join us at Simply Steampunk Challenges. So here is what I made with the image of Mrs Roberts check out that beautiful long black flowing hair.
                                       

These images are available now over at Simply Betty Stamps you can find them Here

I have used another small painting canvas for this one my background papers and card are from Stampin Up 

the chipboard clock in the bottom corner is from Make it Crafty and I have used various flowers, lace and butterfly from my stash, the gargoyle corners are from Delicious Doodles and you can find their images Here their images are also available for sale on the blog.

I have used the following colors on the image 

N3,5,7

E21,11,51,04

RV29

Background 

W1,2,3,5

B21,24,28

Don't forget to check out the other girls amazing blogs you can find all their blogs via the links below, thank you so much for visiting hope to see you again soon.xx

SSC

Corinne 

Aletha

Donna

Emily

Jenny

Lisa

Louise

Milo

Anna

Guest DT Irene

               

Skull Appreciation

I don't know about you but the humble human skull is rejected rather than revered. It is a beautiful piece especially when it comes to art, this post is part of another hop from Smeared and Smudged titled " Skull Appreciation Day Hop "
                                             

For my project I have used skull background paper from Stampin Up spellebinders flourish die 

and copic markers in the following colors

W1,2,3

R81,83,85

Don't forget to visit all the other fantastic blogs along this hop there are some amazing projects to see 

You will find the entire Blog roll on my side bar :) 

Skully Bookmark

Hello and welcome back to Cards by Kay today I am showing you a little project I made with an awesome image from Silly Dilly Stamps you can find their blog Here and all their images are available for purchase on the blog. So here is my creation using Sugar Skulls Stack
                                         

I have colored the skulls with my copic markers in following colors

W1,3,5

C1,3,5

YG61,63,67

RV23,25,29

R81,83,85

I have used Kidy Glitz and stickles to decorate and some fibers for the corner just a simple project and I managed this one with a broken finger so I am pretty happy with it. I would love to know what you think so please leave some love before you go see you soon.xx 

Blending Card

Hi all I am aware that some of you are having difficulty getting hold of blending card for you alcohol markers. I sell it.  So if you would like a any just leave me a comment with you email and I will get in touch with you, I will post anywhere with very reasonable rates, so if you would like a price first comment on where you are and I will let you know. I have packs of 25,50 and 100 available also for a reasonable price. Please contact me if you would like more info.
Have a great day
Hugs
Kay xx