Something Lurks in the Deep !!

Hello and welcome back to Cards by Kay it is time for a brand new challenge over at Punk You Girl  and this month it is " What Creeps Under the Sea" our fabulous sponsor is Stitchy Bear Stamps and the image I have chosen is called Steampunk Mermaid I have been absolutely busting to do this image for ages so I am super excited !! So here she is

                            Steampunk Mermaid 

  

                                   

I just adore this image and it fits perfectly with my steampunk passion ! 

I have put my card together with the following ingredients:

Chocolate Linen Card 

Paper from Bo Bunny Somewhere in Time Collection on top of that I have layered a felt mat given to me by a very special lady and it was a new toy for my I have never seen it before and I am in love with it, it is from Prima Marketing.

 These particular tiny mulberry flowers are from my stash the border on the bottom if from the Bo Bunny Somewhere in Time Collection also.

The cog border is a die from Memory Box dies my personal favorite ! 

And the small stick on piece in the top corner is also from Prima given to me by the same special lady ! 

I have used the following copic colors to color my image 

Skin E000,00,11,01,02,04

Hair: N1,3,5,7

Metal works: E93,95,97,99

Y21,23,26,28

W0,1,3,5

Arm cuff: BG02,05,07,09

So I hope you like her and I do hope to see you in our latest challenge at Punk You Girl

With " What Creeps Under the Sea " 

Can't wait to see what you create

Hugs

Kay 

 

                          

Love is in the air !

Hello everyone welcome back to Card's by Kay it is release day over at Simply Steampunk Challenges and this month we are doing a re-release of an old favourite the fabulous Romance images by the very talented Abigail Larsen you can get these fantastic images from Simply Betty Stamps Here. For my release day image I have used Gwendolyn and I have made a side stepper card using papers from Graphic 45 Steampunk Spells which you can find out more about here. These images are just gorgeous and it is never too early too get organised for Valentine's Day for that special someone.


                                                               So here is Gwendolyn
                           

 To color Gwen I have used Copic markers in the following colors :
Skin: E21,51,11,04
Hair: E23,25,27
Dress: YR14,15,16,18 and N3,5,7
Stocking and shoes: N1,3,5 YR18
Balloon: RV23,25,29

Little Spook Jude

Hello all and welcome back to Cards by Kay today I am showing another of the Robert's Halloween images from Simply Betty Stamps, this is Spook Jude and he is so cute these images have been a blast to play with and I have had so much fun with them.
                                     

                                        To color this very cute Spook Jude I have used copic colors

                                                               Skin: E000,00,21,13

                                                               Hair: E25,27,29

                                                              Cloak: N1,3,5,7,9 and R35,37,47,59

                                                              Pumpkin: YR:12,14,15,18

I have used papers from Graphic 45 Steampunk Spells and the spider web die is from Memory Box. 

So much fun to color Thanks again Betty !! 

 Thanks for visiting hope to see you again real soon 

                                                    Hugs xx

                                                    Kay    

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 

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.  

  

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 :) 

Steam Punk Smash

Hi everyone welcome back I have a a huge couple of weeks so I have been a little slack with my posting. I have spent the last week in Melbourne at Uni and I have missed my little craft room, but while I was there it was not all work ! I visited a funky little shop called Typo where I found this fantastic album, the pages are brown Kraft paper they have about 120 pages plenty of room for may favourite projects. Hope you like it and thanks for visiting.

The image is from Simply Betty Steampunk range The Evermore Collection and is called Aramantha Reading I have colored her using Copic markers in the following colors
Dress : R29,R35,R37,R46,R59,C1,C2
Skin: E000,E00,E11
Hair: N1,N3,N5,N7,N9
Book: E40,E41,E43
Frame: C1,C3,C5,C7
The back grounds I have used Stampin Up inks Sahara Sand and Midnight Muse.
The papers are from Stampin Up and Jessica Sprague Vintage Blue
And the Chipboard elements are from Make it Crafty
I will be entering this in the Steampunk DT call for Simply Betty Stamps I have a crazy passion for Steampunk images and since finding Simply Betty I have bought nearly all of them. The inspiration that I get from these images is amazing. I would love to be on the Simply Betty team because of the passion I have for the images and most of all the opportunity to meet new friends who are as quirky as I am. It would be an amazing opportunity.

simplysteampunkchallenges.blogspot.com

Rapunzel

Well here she is the last one in Simply Betty's Fairy Tales and Myths set I have to say I have so much fun putting these cards together, the inspiration just kept coming I have really enjoyed these stamps so much.
So to color Rapunzel I have used the following copics
E000,E00,E21,E02
E50,E51,E53,E31
R27,R39,R35,R37,R59
B32,B34,B39
W1,W3,W5
I have also used a black derwent pastel pencil for shading very lightly.
I have also used a chipboard embellishment from Make it Crafty along with my usual embellishments.
I can't pick a favorite out of these but I especially enjoy the challenge of reds sometimes they work and sometimes they don't.
Anyway thanks for visiting hope you have enjoyed this set.

Medusa

Number 5 of the Simply Betty Fairy Tales and Myths set this girl is gorgeous.
I have used the following copic colors
E000,E00,E21,E02
BG93,BG96,BV02
N0,N1,N3,N5,N7
Black copic 0.1 liner
I have only used a couple of simple embellishments on this card buttons,stick on pearls,paper flowers and ribbon.
I have used the spell binders iron work motifs and the card is from the Cor dinations range of Black with the color core.
One to go in this set Rapunzel is next so stay tuned !!

Little Red Riding Hood

I just love this set I am having far too much fun dreaming up ideas for these, this is Little Red Riding Hood from the Simply Betty Fairy Tales and Myths the depth of these illustrations is amazing.
I have colored the image with copic marker
R27,R29,R35,R39,R59,R14
W1,W3,W5,W7,W9
N3,N5,N7
E37,E47,E59,E57
I have also used Pitch Black spica pens for the web
and derwent pastel pencil 53B sepia
other stamps used are from stampin up! , chippie vines are from Make it Crafty.
I have used black lace and ribbon, wax twine buttons,flowers and stick on pearls.
Hope you have enjoyed looking and thanks for visiting !

Cinderella

Number three of the Fairy Tales and Myths range from Simply Betty.
I have colored Cindy with copic markers in the following colors:
B32,B34,B39
C1,C3,C5,C7
E000,E00,E21,E02
E50,E51,E53,E31
N0,N1,N3,N5,N7
The chippie branch is from Make it Craft, and the paper flowers from Create and Play Club Couture Creations, and various other embellishments laces and ribbons.

Momento Mori

Another Digi from Simply Betty Stamps and the Fairy Tales and Myths set. To color the image I have used the following copic colors
E000,E00,E21,E02
BV31,BV23,BV25,BV29
E33,E37,E47,E49,E51
C1,C3,C5,C7
G000,G00,G02
E93,E04
W1,W3,W5,W7
The ribbon buckle chippie is from Make it Crafty and various other paper flowers and embellishments, ribbons and lace and masking tape.

Snow White

This image is from the Simply Betty Stamps digital range of Fairy Tales and Myths, they are gorgeous images to play with you can find them at www.simplybetty.com
I have colored the image using the following copic markers
R27,R29,R35,R37,R59
B32,B34,B39
N0,N1,N3,N5,N7
E000,E00,E21
W1,W3,W5,W7
C1,C3,C5
The chipboard pieces are from Make it Crafty and then various embellishments of ribbon,lace,paper flowers etc.

Steampunk Santa House

This is the Steampunk house and Jolly Santa by Make It Crafty digital stamps. I have used copic markers for the coloring
Steampunk House :
N0,N1,N3,N5,N7,N9
C1,C3,C5,C7
W1,W3,W5,W7
YR04,YR07,R14 - Flame
Y02,Y35,Y38 - Lights
Y28
E31,E33,E35,E37
Santa:
R27,R29,R35,R37,R59
E000,E00,E21,E02
The embellishments are also digital stamps by Make it Crafty and are the steampunk presents and bells. These images are heaps of fun giving christmas cards a different look.