Ching Chou Kuik Inspiration!

Hello There!!

If you check out the Ching Chou Kuik FB Group, you'll see that I've shared an inspiration piece over there today as it is my turn on the DT rotation. The 2nd and 3rd Monday of every month you can see an inspirational piece from me!

The image I used is called Spring Dreaming and you can find this image and MANY other fabulous images of at the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy shop.

Here is what I created:

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!

Ching Chou Kuik FB Challenge ~ Elements

Hello There!!

It's the first of the month which means, it's time for new monthly challenge over at the Ching Chou Kuik FB Page!

This month's challenge is The 4 Elements!

This image is called Time Flies and you can find this image and MANY other fabulous images of at the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy shop. 

Here is what I created with this image:

I used the "Earth" element to inspire this project.

Here's some information you might like to know about the challenge:

Rules:
- 2 submissions limit per person
- Create a paper crafts using CHING CHOU KUIK DIGITAL IMAGE of your choice. 

Winners and Prizes:
1. One "Artist's Choice" award, to be chosen by Ching-Chou Kuik. 
5 free digital Stamps of winner’s choice from Ching-Chou Kuik’s Etsy Store and a blog badge

2. Top 3 winners to be selected by Ching-Chou Kuik.
3 free digital Stamps of winner’s choice from Ching-Chou Kuik’s Etsy Store and a blog badge.

Please come back to the group on 1 May 2016 to see who the lucky winners of the this challenge!

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful week!

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration!

Hello There!!

If you check out the Ching Chou Kuik FB Group, you'll see that I've shared an inspiration piece over there today as it is my turn on the DT rotation. The 2nd and 3rd Monday of every month you can see an inspirational piece from me!

The image I used is called Love in Spring and you can find this image and MANY other fabulous images of at the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy shop.

Here is what I created:

I originally bought this image to enter a contest at Kit and Clowder, but never ended up having the time to do it. Ever since then I've been wanting to color this beauty up and I finally had the chance!

Copic Colors Used - In order from lightest to darkest:

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000

Hair: E49, D47, E44, E43

Eyes: B04, B02, B00

Lips: R89

Birds: YG17,YG15, YG03, YR24, YR18, YR12

Shirt: R89, R85, R83

Berries: R59, R27

Wings: G19, YG17, YG13, YG03

Flowers 

Orange: YR09, YR04, YR02

Yellow: YR24, YR23, YR21

Purple: V06, V01

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration

Hello There!!

If you check out the Ching Chou Kuik FB Group, you'll see that I've shared an inspiration piece over there today as it is my turn on the DT rotation. The 2nd and 3rd Monday of every month you can see an inspirational piece from me!

The image I used is called So Long Yesterday and you can find this image and MANY other fabulous images of at the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy shop.

Here is what I created:

I've had this image for quite sometime, but have been slightly intimidated by all that flowing hair. I finally decided to tackle it and this is the result! 

Copic Colors Used - In order from lightest to darkest:

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000

Hair: W9, W7, W5, W3

Dress: BV04, BV01, BV00

Eyes: B02, B000

Leaves: YG17, YG11

Butterflies: BV08, BV02, + Wink of Stella

Flowers: BV02 + Blender

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!

Ching-Chou Kuik Monthly Challenge ~ Romance

Hello There!!

It's the first of the month which means, it's time for new monthly challenge over at the Ching Chou Kuik FB Page!

This month's challenge is Romance!

This image is called Time Flies and you can find this image and MANY other fabulous images of at the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy shop. 

Here is what I created with this image:

This was a fun card to make. I like how all the hears on the side came out. 

Copic Colors - Listed from Darkest to Lightest

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E,11, E04

Hair: E33, E43, E441, R24, R22

Dress & Roses: C9, R59, R29, R27, R24

Eyes: YG17, YG11, E25, YR23

Ribbon: E15, Y17, Y15, Y11

Leaves: C9, C7, C5

Here's some information you might like to know about the challenge:

Rules:
- 2 submissions limit per person
- Create a paper crafts using CHING CHOU KUIK DIGITAL IMAGE of your choice. 

Winners and Prizes:
1. One "Artist's Choice" award, to be chosen by Ching-Chou Kuik. 
5 free digital Stamps of winner’s choice from Ching-Chou Kuik’s Etsy Store and a blog badge

2. Top 3 winners to be selected by Ching-Chou Kuik.
3 free digital Stamps of winner’s choice from Ching-Chou Kuik’s Etsy Store and a blog badge.

Please come back to the group on 1 March 2016 to see who the lucky winners of the this challenge!

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful week!

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration!

Hello There!!

If you check out the Ching Chou Kuik FB Group, you'll see that I've shared an inspiration piece over there today as it is my turn on the DT rotation. The 2nd and 3rd Monday of every month you can see an inspirational piece from me!

The image I used is called On the Moon and you can find this image and MANY other fabulous images of at the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy shop.

Here is what I created:

I don't often make tags, but this beauty inspired me! I used alcohol to create the drops in the purple background. I only had white tulle, so I add some metallic slate Perfect Pearls spray, and a little black acrylic paint. Let it dry and VIOLA - Black tulle. I have to mention that I got Ken Olive's Best Craft Mat for Christmas - and it is AMAZING! If you've been on the fence about it, BUY it! Clean up is easy, it holds everything in place. I just LOVE IT! I used it when fiddling around with the Tulle for this project.

Copic Colors Used - In order from lightest to darkest:

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000

Hair: W9, W7, W5, V99, V17, V01, YR24, YR23, YR21

Dress: V99, V09, V17, V15, V01

Wings: V99, V17, V15, V01

Moon: E15, YR24, YR23, YR20, YR000, Y000

Lips: E04

Eyes: BV23

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration!

Hello There!!

If you check out the Ching Chou Kuik FB Group, you'll see that I've shared an inspiration piece over there today as it is my turn on the DT rotation. The 2nd and 3rd Monday of every month you can see an inspirational piece from me!

The image I used is called Blue Sea Illusion and you can find this image and MANY other fabulous images of at the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy shop.

Here is what I created:

I know the title of the image is "blue" sea illusion - but for whatever reason I pictured her in bright jade green colors with hints of purple. So that is what I did! I love how this came out. The Silhouette store has a really nice side step card template with the little flourish on top, and it makes it SO much easier than trying to fold, cut, and measure manually. Who has time for that?!

Copic Colors Used - In order from lightest to darkest:

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000

Hair: E29, E25, E21

Dress: G19, G14, G12

Eyes: E29, E25, Y17

Lips: R59, E04
Butterflies: V99, V25, V22, V20, G14, E15 ( Body)

Leaves: G14

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!

Ching-Chou Kuik's Birthday Blog Hop!

Hello there!

Today it is the birthday of Ching-Chou Kuik.  I am lucky enough to be on the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Facebook Design Team and get to work with her amazing images.

As a birthday tribute we have decided to have a Blog Hop in her honour.

For this blog hop - I used Polar Snow and created the following card:

To take part in the Blog Hop you need to visit the blogs in the list below and you will see somewhere in the post a letter/letters of the alphabet which you need to make a note of.  When you arrive at the end of the Blog Hop at the Challenge Blog you need to work out what words the letters you have collected make and write a message in the comments box.  Don’t forget to leave a message on each blog you visit as there will be some extra prizes along the way.

The order for the Blog Hop is as follows:

Ann-Marie

Bonnie

Dianne

Kym

Linda

Lozzy

YOU ARE HERE >>Samantha <<YOU ARE HERE

Sylvia

Vannessa

Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Inspiration and Challenge Blog.

You will have arrived at my blog from LOZZY’S BLOG.

Here is the card/creation that I have made to celebrate Ching-Chou Kuik’s birthday:

Now that you have visited my blog the next blog for you to visit is:  SYLVIA’S BLOG.  The special letter that you will collect from my blog is the letter: 

S

Many thanks for taking part in the Blog Hop and a very happy birthday to Ching-Chou Kuik.

Ching-Chou Kuik Facebook Monthly Challenge ~ Celebrate!

Hello There!!

It's the first of the month which means, it's time for new monthly challenge over at the Ching Chou Kuik FB Page!

This month's challenge is Celebrate!

This image is called Time Flies and you can find this image and MANY other fabulous images of at the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy shop. 

Here is what I created with this image:

My (crafting) New Year's Resolution is to branch out of my creative shell a little bit!! I did pretty good last year, and started doing mixed media which is A TON OF FUN! So this card is using colors I wouldn't ordinarily use. I always seem to be drawn to black, or pink! So I went with blue and yellow! I love how this card came out - I hope you do too. Another crafting resolution is to start posting what Copic's I've used for the images! I get a few questions here and there about what colors I used, so here ya go. :)

Copic Colors - Listed from Darkest to Lightest

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E,11, E04

Hair: W9, W7, W5,W3

Dress: B04, B00

Eyes: B06, B01

Lips: R59, R29, R22

Ribbon: E15, Y17, Y15, Y11

Clock: C2, C0, Blender + Gold Gel Pen

Leaves: G19, YG09, YG03

Here's some information you might like to know about the challenge:

Rules:
- 2 submissions limit per person
- Create a paper crafts using CHING CHOU KUIK DIGITAL IMAGE of your choice. 

Winners and Prizes:
1. One "Artist's Choice" award, to be chosen by Ching-Chou Kuik. 
5 free digital Stamps of winner’s choice from Ching-Chou Kuik’s Etsy Store and a blog badge

2. Top 3 winners to be selected by Ching-Chou Kuik.
3 free digital Stamps of winner’s choice from Ching-Chou Kuik’s Etsy Store and a blog badge.

Please come back to the group on 1 February 2016 to see who the lucky winners of the this challenge!

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful week!

Ching- Chou Kuik Inspiration ~ Flame in Black

Hello There!!

If you check out the Ching Chou Kuik FB Group, you'll see that I've shared an inspiration piece over there today as it is my turn on the DT rotation. The 2nd and 3rd Monday of every month you can see an inspirational piece from me!

Here is what I created:

This image is called Flame in Black and you can find this image and MANY other fabulous images of at the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy shop. 

A little darker than my normal stuff, but I saw this image and really wanted to try it!

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!

Ching Chou Kuik Inspiration ~ Bon Voyage My Love

Hello There!!

If you check out the Ching Chou Kuik FB Group, you'll see that I've shared an inspiration piece over there today as it is my turn on the DT rotation. The 2nd and 3rd Monday of every month you can see an inspirational piece from me!

Here is what I created:

This image is called Bon Voyage My Love and you can find this image and MANY other fabulous images of at the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy shop. 

Well, as you probably know by now, I love all things sea, and nautical so this card's design came to me with ease. I LOVE how it turned out. 

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!

Ching-Chou Kuik - Mini Challenge ~ SPOOKY

Hello There!!

PSST! There is a mini challenge over at the Ching Chou Kuik FB Page!

Here's what you need to know!

Rules:
- 2 submissions limit per person
- Create a paper crafts using CHING CHOU KUIK DIGITAL IMAGE of your choice. It does not have to be a Halloween image, you just need to follow the 'Spooky' theme.
- Your project must be a new project, not previously shared here or on other social media sites. 
- Your project must be uploaded to this album before the end of the challenge to be eligible for a prize. You do not need to post separately to the main wall. Once you've uploaded your project, please comment on your photo to bring it to the main wall. 
- Have fun! 

Winners and Prizes:
1. One "Artist's Choice" award, to be chosen by Ching-Chou Kuik. The winner of this challenge will receive the next NEW DIGI RELEASE by Ching Chou Kuik. That's right - the winner will recieve the next 2 newest digis!

2. Everyone who plays along (and has followed the rules above) will receive one digi of their choice, just for playing along. Once you've uploaded your project(s) to this album, please message Bonnie Taylor with your email and the digi of your choice from the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy shop. 

Please come back to this group on November 1, 2015 to see who the lucky winner of the this challenge is!

I do hope you'll all play along! Looking forward to seeing your 'Spooky' projects!

This image is called Spooky Blue and you can find this image and MANY other fabulous images of at the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy shop. 

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful week!

Ching Chou Kuik FB Monthly Challenge ~ Full Moons & Witches

Hello There!!

It's the first of the month which means, it's time for new monthly challenge over at the Ching Chou Kuik FB Page!

This month's challenge is Full Moons & Witches - which is right in time for Halloween! I went for a non-traditional set of colors for this card and I'm not sure If I 100% like it yet - it is growing on me though. What do you all think?

This image is called Night at the Pumpkin Patch and you can find this image and MANY other fabulous images of at the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy shop. 

Here's some information you might like to know about the challenge:

Rules:
- 2 submissions limit per person
- Create a paper crafts using CHING CHOU KUIK DIGITAL IMAGE of your choice. 

Winners and Prizes:
1. One "Artist's Choice" award, to be chosen by Ching-Chou Kuik. 
5 free digital Stamps of winner’s choice from Ching-Chou Kuik’s Etsy Store and a blog badge

2. Top 3 winners to be selected by Ching-Chou Kuik.
3 free digital Stamps of winner’s choice from Ching-Chou Kuik’s Etsy Store and a blog badge.

Please come back to the group on 1 November 2015 to see who the lucky winners of the this challenge!

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful week!

Ching Chou Kuik DT Inspiration

Hello There!!

If you check out the Ching Chou Kuik FB Group, you'll see that I've shared an inspiration piece over there today as it is my turn on the DT rotation. The 2nd and 3rd Monday of every month you can see an inspirational piece from me!

Here is what I created:

This image is called Bunch of Love and you can find this image and MANY other fabulous images of at the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy shop. 

I went a little CAS with it, but I'm really pleased with the end result. I think it's simple but pretty! 

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the weekend!

Ching-Chou Kuik DT Call

Hello there Blogger Friends!

I just saw in the Ching-Chou Kuik FB Group, that she is hosting a DT call!!

I have only had the opportunity to play with a few of her wonderful images, but each one is such a delight to color! So I figured I would try out for the DT Call!

Here are some of my projects featuring some of Ching-Chou Kuik's images:

This one features Deep Sea Sirene which is available through Sweet Pea Stamps. I made a mixed media project with this beautiful image - the full tutorial for creating this beauty is here.

 This was the first image I ever had a chance to color by Ching Chou Kuik and it's called Green Moth Maiden, I ended up making a Art Journal page with this lovely image.

I also just purchased Love in Spring so that I can play along in the Kit & Clowder Facebook Challenge so I'll add that one here soon too ;)

AND

I'm working my way through the June Create & Learn Classes which features Hi Deer and Red Panda so I'll post those soon as well. 

-A little bit about me -

I've been crafting ever since I was a little girl. Whenever there were arts and crafts involved I had to be there! As far a cardmaking, scrapbooking, and such I've been doing that the last 6 years. I've started trying my hand at some other things as well such as mixed media, and art journalling.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs,

Samantha