PINK ELEPHANT CHALLENGE #51

The challenge theme over on the Pink Elephant Challenge Blog this week is POLKA DOTS, A BOW AND PINK.
Really enjoyed making this card, especially since I now have all my craft goodies from New Zealand.
My craft room is a disaster area right now - as I only have a desk in there, no shelving, just piles and piles of STUFF all over the floor - but I am so happy to have all my supplies with my again.

Robyns Fetish Wacky Wednesday freebie !!

Every Wednesday there will be new cards to look at on the DT's blogs and a freebie image to download on Robyn's Fetish challenge blog
We have lots of new talented ladies on the Design Team, so please go take a look at their creations and leave some comments ! Links to all their blogs are on my sidebar.

And this weeks Wacky Wednesday freebie is another cutie digi image -dog gonestamprf which you will be able to download from the Challenge blog.  Make sure you go grab that freebie FAST, as the download links for these are available for one week only.

I made a Valentines card for my husband with this image

 The digi image has been coloured in using copics and layered on to a light pink piece of textured  cardstock which I inked around the edges with a pink dye inkpad. This was then layered on to striped background paper ( which I got out of a scrapbooking desktop calendar).  It was then layered onto the darker pink card front .  It probably doesnt show up in the scan but I coloured one full digi image and two other part images and gave the image a 3D effect for the dogs arm and the heart. These extra layers were affixed to the base image, using glue dots. The love and hearts border is from a decoupage sheet and I added the letter U in one of the hearts, using my cuttlebug diecut alphabet.

Be sure to check out all the other fantastic images at the Shop too as at the moment there is a sale on - 30% off all inventory but only from Wednesday 27th January to Sunday 31st January.

WON'T BE ONLINE MUCH FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS

I am moving house this coming weekend so won't be online much in the next couple of weeks.

My husband and I have been in temporary shared accomodation up till now, since we moved from New Zealand in November 2009.

So I cant wait till we move into our own rented townhouse this weekend and then on Monday next week my personal effects (including all my craft stuffs) will be delivered from New Zealand !! It's going to be like Christmas time all over again, unpacking all the boxes!!

WINNER OF MY BLOGVERSARY GOODIES

Thanks to everyone who left a comment on my Blogversary post and for all your lovely wishes. They are all very much appreciated.
Random.org came up with #21 for the winner of some craft goodies from me
And comment #21 was made by CAROLE M
Congratulations Carole - once I receive your mailing details, I will pop some craft goodies into the mail to you.

ROBYNS FETISH WACKY WEDNESDAY AND NEW RELEASE BLOG HOP

Every Wednesday there will be new cards to look at on the DT's blogs and a freebie image to download on Robyn's Fetish challenge blog but this week is a little different - WHAT FUN !!! as this weeks Wacky Wednesday is also a NEW RELEASE Blog hop and the Weekly Challenge all rolled into one!


And this weeks Wacky Wednesday freebie is a surprise digi image - which you will be able to download once you complete the blog hop around the Design Team's blogs. So make sure you go grab that freebie FAST, once you have finished hopping round all the blogs, that Robyn so generously shares each Wednesday as the download links for these are available for one week only.

This weeks Challenge will run from 12:01am USA EST Wednesday, January 13th until 12pm USA EST Wednesday, January 20th.


The challenge is to create a card or paper craft project that has a vintage vibe to it.

You may use any Robyns Fetish image
The winning creation will receive 6 images of their choosing.
Please leave a link to your challenge creation in the comments section on the Challenge blog - linking directly to your creation (not just your blog)

I received such a cute digi stamps to use for my challenge card - felisefancygirlstamprf

And I went with a soft pink colour theme for my vintage vibe. The digi image has been coloured in using Prismacolour pencils and odourless mineral spirits and layered on to a deep pink piece of textured white core cardstock which I tore around the edges to expose some of the white core. The pink card base has a panel of pink floral decorative paper affixed to the left hand side and then the layered image has been affixed to the card front using light pink small brads and a small heart. Heart shaped ribbon across the bottom of the card front and a Birthday Wishes rubon completes the vintage look.

The New Release images over at the Shop are perfect for Valentines Day projects.

Be sure to check out all the other fantastic images there too as at the moment there is a sale on - 30% off all inventory but only from Wednesday 13th January to Sunday 17th January.

Ok it's time to hop your way over to the next DT members blog on the Blog Hop which is

Michelle's blog

ROBYNS FETISH WEEKLY CHALLENGE #14

This weeks Challenge will run from 12:01am USA EST Saturday, January 9th until 12pm USA EST Friday, January 15th.

The challenge is to create a card or paper craft project using the following colours for your image, papers, cardstock and embellishments
The colours are yellow, red, blue, black and white ONLY
You may use any Robyns Fetish image

The winning creation will receive 6 images of their choosing.

Please leave a link to your challenge creation in the comments section on the Challenge blog - linking directly to your creation (not just your blog)

I decided to use the wonderful whimsy image called bee w flower

I only cheated a tiny bit with the colours - used just a teeny tiny bit of green for my flower stem.
Added a fabric flower and red brad as embellishments.

Make sure you go check out the other Design Team members creations (links on the sidebar) and browse through the wonderful images for sale over at the Shop

The Pink Elephant Challenge #48

Its been a while since I had time to play in the Pink Elephant Weekly Challenges but the theme including snowflakes was a good incentive to jump back in and play and make a start on my 2010 Christmas cards at the same time - I am determined to get them back EARLY this year (hmm I seem to recall saying that last year too haha)

The digi image I have used is one by Robin Willis and is available for sale over at the Squigglefly store

WACKY WEDNESDAY FREEBIE 6 JAN

Every Wednesday there will be new cards to look at on the DT's blogs and a freebie image to download on Robyn's Fetish challenge blog

Make sure you go grab that freebie FAST, that Robyn so generously shares each Wednesday as the download links for these are available for one week only.
Heres a preview of this weeks Wacky Wednesday freebie - Gertrude Elephant

and a card I made using this cute digi image. Gertrude is coloured using prisma coloured pencils and odorless mineral spirits and matted on to turquoise cardstock; background is a cuttlebugged flower theme; embellished with some ribbon and a small flower affixed with a silver brad ; the saying is a rubon.

You can find more digital stamps at Robyn's Fetish

MY TWO YEAR BLOGVERSARY!

Today is my TWO YEAR blogversary !! So much has happened both good and not so great over the past two years and I am so blessed to have been able to share it through my blog with you all.

The coming year I know already will be one of lots of changes,including settling in to living in a different country but I am trying to embrace it all and just take in each and every moment of every day!

So look out 2010 - I have hit the ground running and have lots of resolutions I am wanting to stick to - including healthy eating and exercise; getting involved in more art and craft related things and sharing more of my artwork on my blog.

As a thank you to anyone who comes and peeks at my blog - if you leave a comment on this post up until 15th January, I will select one name at random and will mail you off some craft goodies from my stash.

WORDS OF INTENT FOR 2010

Many people choose a word for setting their intention for the New Year...

for 2009 the word I chose was BELIEVE.....

And for 2010 I have chosen two words - JUST BREATHE
I need to learn that I cannot change or control things
- I need to learn to just breathe and trust in my own destiny and just let go !!

DESIGN TEAM CALL

Hi Everyone,
Robyn's Fetish is a digital stamp and sticker company. We are looking to add a few VERY enthusiastic and dynamic crafters to our amazing Design Team to help to promote our fabulous range of products!!
We are looking for members with great coloring skills, team members that are creative and timely, inspiring, friendly, team players and of course to have LOTS OF ENTHUSIASM!!!
As a Design Team member we will require the following from you:
1. Must have own blog that you post to regularly.
2. Participate in weekly challenges, write in detail about the challenge and creation on your blog with a link to the Robyn's Fetish challenge blog.
3. Complete a minimum of 1 card/project per week using RF digital stamps/stickers and post on you blog and online galleries.
4. Actively participate in special group activities such as new release blog hops, Wacky Wednesday Freebies, etc.
5. Add Robyn's Fetish logo, links to your blog as well as links to your fellow Design Team members blogs
6. Actively promote Robyn's Fetish wherever possible.
7. Promote new releases, announcements, contests etc on your blog with a link back to RF Blog.
8. Lots of energy, interest and enthusiasm!

As a member of the Design Team you will receive:
1. An opportunity to play with a generous range of digital stamps & stickers.
2. Will be promoted as a Design Team member on the RF blog and other Design Team members blogs.
3. Your bio will be available on the RF Blog.

The deadline for this call is Saturday, January 16th at midnight. The Design Team term will be 6 months with the ability to re-apply at the end of your term.
To apply to be a Design Team member please email meredith.winston@gmail.com the following details:
1. Name
2. Mailing Address
3. Email Address
4. Blog Address
5. Link to any online galleries
6. A list of the forums you like to visit (we don't need your user name)
7. Any other design team positions both past & present
8. A bit about yourself - your crafting background, where your passions lie, why Robyn's Fetish would be a good fit for you and anything else you'd like us to know!!
9. 3 samples of your work (cards, alterables, atcs, journal art, etc). They can be things you've already made, no need to rush and make anything special. If you have creations with RF images that's great or if you choose to make some with RF images that's also great but definitely not a requirement at all. Just a sampling of what you think is your best work.

We SO look forward to hearing from you!!!
Crafty Hugs!!!
Robyn - Owner
Meredith - Design Team Coordinator

GRAND REOPENING SALE FOR ROBYNS FETISH

Robyns Fetish digi store is open again!!! yup and they are having a big Grand Re-Opening Sale!!!!
30% off everything in the inventory... what you say!! everything!!
All Digital Stamps and stickers and other Hybrid images are all 30% off..
From now until the 11th. of January!!!!!

The shop is finally open again!!! wooohoooo! Click Here and grab some Digital Stamps!
Be watching for some New Challenges, New Freebies and New Images for sale coming soon!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2010

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year and a safe, happy and healthy 2010 !!!


May all your hopes, wishes and dreams come true.