Happy Birthday at Muse and a Farewell

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It is my week at the Muse Card Club and sadly, it will be my last Muse card. I have thoroughly enjoyed my 2.5 years of being a Muse and working with a fabulous team (both past and present). But alas, I feel it is time for me pass the Muse baton on to someone else. Who is that someone? Well you will just have to wait for that announcement in the coming weeks.

So, onto my card. A bright and happy birthday card using some My Favorite Things products. The subtle background chevrons were created with a metal die, but I used a rubber embossing mat, instead of a cutting plate. This is a great way to get more use out of your wafer thin dies. The balloons have some subtle Copic marker shading to add a little bit of dimension.

Happy Birthday | Marion Vagg

Happy Birthday detail | Marion Vagg

I hope that you will find some time to play along with Muse this week. For the full Muse challenge guidelines go here.

Supplies

Stamps: MFT DC Banner Greetings stamp set

Card: X-Press It Blending card, Hero Arts layering papers – Pool, Azure, Blush, Black

Ink: VersaFine – Onyx Black

Other Supplies: Die-Namics Chevron Stripes, Die-Namics Balloon Stax, Cuttlebug, Spellbinders tan embossing mat, Silver Embroidery floss, Foam squares, Copic Markers

Thank you Ardyth and all the girls who are and have been on the DT, I have had a lot of fun. Who knows, I may even find some time to play along myself!

Thanks for stopping by,

Marion

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From our Home to Yours – Jane’s Doodles

Hi, I hope you have had a great week. I’ve just come back from a weekend away at my parent’s farm. I also got to attend my 20 year high school reunion! Wow, what a blast from the past, but it was great catching up people I haven’t seen in 20 years – I’m feeling rather old right at this moment!
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Anyway, it’s my turn over on the Jane’s Doodles blog again today. Being winter here in Australia, this little snow man was begging to be coloured and placed into a snowy scene. It’s cold here now – so thankful for our wood fire! The idea of a cold Christmas is just so foreign to me, but I do like the idea of it! However, the closest I am going to get to a wintery Christmas, is to have it in June!

The diagonal stripes in the background were created with texture paste, coloured with some Peacock Feathers Distress ink. I think it creates a chilly background perfect for my snowman. He is coloured with Copic Markers.

JD Snowman | Marion Vagg

It’s a bit hard to tell, but I’ve added some glitter to his hat.

JD Snowman - detail | Marion Vagg

Supplies

Stamps: Jane’s Doodles Winter Wishes stamp set, Jane’s Doodles Mr and Mrs Claus stamp set

Card: X-Press It Blending card stock, SSS card stock – teal (not sure of its correct name!)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Versamark ink, Distress Ink – Peacock Feathers

Other Supplies: Hero Arts white embossing powder, Heat tool, Anti-static powder pillow, Copic Markers, Foam dimensionals, Ranger Distress Glitter, Liquid adhesive, MFT On the Diagonal Stencil, Dream weaver Texture Paste, Palette knife


Thanks for stopping by today,

Marion

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For You – Penny Black

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Hello. Today I am sharing a very feminine card using some sweet Penny Black products. I love these adorable little birds from the Woodland Friends Stamp set, which I coloured with Copic markers.

For You PB | Marion Vagg

Penny Black products used:
Woodland Friends Stamp set 30-278
Textures Stamp set 30-240
For You Creative Die 51-105

Supplies

Stamps: Penny Black Woodland Friends stamp set, Penny Black Textures stamp set

Card: X-Press It Blending card, Pink Card stock

Ink: Memento – Tuxedo Black, Angel Pink

Other Supplies: Copic Markers (RV10,RV11, RV32, RV34, N0, C3, C4, C7, YG03, YG17, BG10, Y15, YR12, R05, R14), Foam Dimensionals, Silver Thread, Striped Pattern Paper

Make sure you head over to the Simplicity at its Best blog for more CAS inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marion

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Thank you – Jane’s Doodles

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I’m dropping in quickly with a couple of cards that went up on the Jane’s Doodles blog this week. CAS and very simple to make. The flowers and leaves are from the Smile stamp set. The sentiment is from an old Jane’s Doodle set, which I believe has been discontinued.

Thankful - JD | Marion Vagg

Thankful - detail | Marion Vagg

Thank you - JD | Marion Vagg

 

Supplies

Stamps: Jane’s Doodles Smile stamp set, Jane’s Doodles Blessing sentiment stamp set (discontinued)

Card: SSS Wood grain cardstock, SSS Fog card stock, X-Press It Blending card stock

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black ink

Other Supplies: Copic Markers, Zig Wink of Stella glitter brush pen, Annabelle stamps clear sprinkles, Foam dimensionals, Spellbinders circle dies, Cuttlebug, Liquid Adhesive


Thanks for visiting,

Marion

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Enjoy Your Day – Penny Black

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Hello. Today I am sharing a card using some cute Penny Black products. This scene was created with the woodland Friends stamp set. I used Copic markers and it was lots of fun to colour 🙂

PB Woodland Friends | Marion Vagg

Penny Black products used:
Woodland Friends 30-278
Heartfelt 30-286

Supplies

Stamps: Penny Black Woodland Friends stamp set, penny Black Heartfelt stamp set

Card: X-Press It Blending card, SSS Audrey Blue card stock

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaFine Onyx Black ink

Other Supplies: Copic Markers, White Gel Pen, Copic Multi liner – 0.3, Zig Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Pen

Make sure you head over to the Simplicity at its Best blog for more CAS inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marion

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