Nativity scene

Hi everyone!  It's Mary J here with my last card for Quixotic Inspiration this year as Quixotic Paperie is closed for the Christmas period from midnight tonight - so you still have time to place an order for dispatch on 16 December - get there quick!

So of course I had to make a Christmas card because I still have a few more to make for this year - and there's me thinking I was organised for it!!

This little cutie is called Reason for the Season by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD.  I matched her up with Memory Box papers (Elaine is out of this one now but the others are just as gorgeous!) and that gorgeous Holly Vine border die cut by Memory Box and Marianne D Creatable Snowflake dies, finished off with 4mm flat backed pearls. 

Well, that is it from me this year - I'll see you back here in 2012 with more Quixotic Paperie gorgossity!

Merry Christmas and  a Happy New Year!

Bookworm

Hey guys, its me, Lou. Sorry for such a late post. I'm typing this just now as I eat my bacon, egg and cheese bagel.. after I managed to drag myself out of bed from the most delicious lie in ever. Best get a move on though, I gotta get ready for work soon! :)

I made this little corner bookmark last night.. in the dead of the night, after my mother had my traipsing around Asda at 11 o'clock for our Christmas shopping!! Really?! Really. I coulda cried! I haven't been in the house long enough to make anything substantial over the past few days.

I've used one of my most FAVE sentiment stamps from Paper Makeup - EVA. I keep coming up with projects just so I can use it again. :) Heehee.

Paper Makeup Stamps - Read a Book Sentiment.

 I have stamped the sentiment in Rich Cocoa ink from Memento.

That's all from me until the New Year me thinks. So MERRY CHRISTMAS to you all, and ALL THE BEST FOR THE NEW YEAR!!

Take it easy and enjoy the holidays. 

Gorjuss Moleskines

Hi everyone, it's Sandie here today with a little something to share in the hopes that you'll find some inspiration ;) 

I recently purchased some moleskine cahier journals to alter as a gifts. I stamped Gorjuss - Toadstools on the front of each journal with Momento Tuxedo Black ink and coloured them with Copic Markers. I was afraid the copic ink would seep through the kraft but it didn't.

Then I stamped each of their names underneath the image and added 3 flat backed pearls and some ribbon to embellish. 

This is my last post before Christmas so I would just like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays and a heathly, happy & prosperous New Year. 

Sandie

xx

A Christmas Elf

Hi ladies, today I have this tent card to share and the tutorial can be found here. The lovely image is a Make it Crafty - Christmas Elf  ''Tinkles'', paper from Maja Design, for the background I've used a gorgeous Inkadinkado stamp and the Christmas balls are made using Die-namics. For the finishing touch I've used Make it Crafty ''Snowflake Stars''-Lasercut Chipboard.

That's all from me for today, thank you for stopping by and have a great week.

Hugs,

Alina

Some Of Our Favourites...Christmas 2

Christmas 2 - sounds like a sequel to a movie doesn't it? Well it isn't, it is the Quixotic Paperie Design Team Showcase of some recent Christmas makes to keep you all in the festive mood! Well after Christmas shopping yesterday I bet you can do with some festive mood restoring can't you?

Well sit back for your festive reboot!

So how about these amazing gift boxes from Alina? You can see the original post here with a link to the gift box tutorial.

Graphic 45 papers- ''Christmas Emporium'', Wooden Shapes -Reindeer Leaping and Snowman,  Make it Crafty Lasercut Chipboard -Snowflakes Stars, 

How about some elf cuteness with Sandie's Christmas make using Make It Crafty Floppy?

Crate and October Afternoon paper, chipboard snowflakes

One from me (Kim Dellow) this time using The Octopode Factory Santa Claus

Prima Alla paper pad, Bazzill Kraft card 

Next up is another elfy make this time from Mary J with Make It Crafty Scruffy

 Bazzill Basics Smoothie Kraft cardstock, Everybody Loves Christmas kit collection,  Sew Easy Tool with the Cross Piercer Head,   Memory Box Frosty Border die 

The next yummy make is from Lou Mac and uses Kraftin' Kimmies Stamp Merry

Basic Grey - Nordic Holiday.

Ok so you might think that we are all elf obsessed here at Quixotic Paperie! Here is an Elfy make from Sheila using The Make It Crafty Snow Elf.

Make it Colour blending card,  Make it Crafty Snowflake chippies

So you should be well and completely Christmas-fied by now!

Have a lovely Sunday, not long now...

Kim

Back From Christmas Shopping?

Hi Guys, it is Kim Dellow here to share some of my favourite items in Quixotic Paperie and to give you a well deserved break from the 'fun' of Christmas shopping.

Cup of tea at the ready? Check! Cozy slippers on? Check! Biscuits? Check! 

Right we are off!

Well you know that there are still some special offers on stamps with 15% Off  The Greeting Farm, and Elizabeth Bell for SCACD.  

There is also 15% off the Stempelglede stamps including this gorgeous Christmas set - Vintage Christmas - which is one of my all time favourites.

What about some finishing pieces for the decorations like this wonderful Make It Crafty laser cut chipboard Gingerbread Decorations Kit - Love!

But don't forget to buy the base house to go with it though! 

Ok so you might want to get something that isn't Christmas themed for a change? Let's have a look at what else is a recent addition in the shop.

Well there are the lovely Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps of course, like the fabulous Priscilla here:

The Alota Stamps range has a new addition - this fabulous chair which is so useful for so many stamps.

In fact this is such a useful stamp that you will see it in an article in the latest issue of Papercrafts Essentials (Issue 75) - Tee Hee! Keep your eyes out for that!

I was wondering if this cute little lady - The Collector - from the Gorjuss range would also fit this chair? I'm not sure of the sizes but she would look super cute if she does fit, what do you think?

Have you seen this handmade themed sentiment set from Paper Make-Up Stamps yet?



Bet you can guess which of these sentiments is my favourite? LOL! It's probably yours too if I know us 'Mad Crafters'!

Well that is probably enough temptation from me - don't want to be blamed for your shopping spree now do I? LOL! 

Have a good old browse and let me know what your favourites are from Quixotic Paperie! I'm SO nosy! But you better be quick as the shop will be closing for Christmas on Thursday 15th December.

Your Enabling Christmas Elf.

Kim

November-December Sketch Challenge Showcase and Random Winner

We had some amazing entries again for the November-December Sketch Challenge, thank you all so much for entering. 

The Quixotic Paperie Design Team have put their noodles (aka heads) together and picked three of their favourites from the entries to showcase here on the blog - thanks DT! So I shall kick straight off with the showcase.

In no particular order:

We have a lovely Chrimbo card from Nicole

Another super cute winter card from Suzi

And Andie entered this gorgeous feminine card

Wow girls your work is stunning!

*****

Now to the random winner of the gift certificate.

Nicole from Nicolchens Kleine Bastelwelt

Hey who said you can't be showcased AND a random winner!
Double congrats Nicole!

Please get in touch with Elaine at 

The sketch challenge will be taking a bit of a bloggy break until January so don't forget to check back in the New Year!

"Miso" wanna see you!

Mary J here with a card using one of the Stamping Bella Uptown Girls stamps called Sushi Girls Chelsea & Lauren...

I had to have this stamp!  It reminds me of when one of my favourite friends and I go for one of our sushi lunches.  My friend definitely looks as sophicated as these gals - me not so much!  And look at those legs - yowsa!  I matched the image and sentiment up with papers from the Cosmo Cricket Upcycle and Bazzill Basics kraft cardstock for the base.

Come back on Saturday to see the winners for this month's sketch challenge!

Wish Big

Wednesday! :) My day to share a little Quixotic inspiration with you all. Sorry I missed you last week, time just ran away with me. Gosh. The run up to Christmas is non-stop! Anywho, I have something very un-Christmas-y, for ya today. I also have a little confession.. I forgot to use this months sketch. *slaps wrists* I do have a good reason though.. I was no where near the laptop when I created this card. I just wanted alone time with my pens and papers. Can you blame a girl? :)

I used the gorgeous Blush Bonnie from The Greeting Farm. It just so happens that this stamp is on sale right now, so if you haven't got yours yet, nows the time!! When I first seen the Blush Society release from TGF, I nearly died. I put it off for ages, but I'm so glad I gave in and bought Bonnie. :) 

I've coloured her skin and hair using Copics and the rest of her clothing using ProMarkers. Her dress is.. pink!! To match my patterned papers from My Minds Eye. Madison Avenue 6x6 pad.

The patterned paper I've used for the base of my design looked a little bare, so I added some pink scrolls using the Stempelglede Grunge Scroll stamp. Love this for little details. :) I also stamped the cardbase too. I've added some pink twine to the ribbon and down the right hand side - holding the lace in place. There are loads of different twines from WRMK and Divine Twine to choose from over at Quixotic Paperie.

I think that just about covers it from me. :) Enjoy your Wednesday, whatever you're doing.

Batty about Halloween??

Hi everyone! It's Tuesday and therefore my turn to share a little something I've made in the hopes that you'll find some inspiration ;) 

 

I know, I know.. Halloween is long gone by but but I didn't get a chance to use this cutie by Kraftin' Kimmie -  Batty and Catty - so before we see the end of 2011 I had to ink her up... and now I'm ahead for next year's Halloween, lol. 

 

My papers are Pink Paislee Hocus Pocus and they are currently at a fantastic sale price so now is your time to stock up! I simply cut three 1.5x4.25" strips of matching papers and adhered them to black cardstock.

I have stamped my image onto Make it Colour blending card with Momento tuxedo black and coloured with Copic markers - Skin: E000, 00, 01, 11. R20. Hair: E21, 23, 25. Dress: G20 21, 24. Cat: W00, 01, 03, 05. 07. Pumpkin: YR01, 14, 18. Ground: E30, 31, 33

 

The fabby sentiment comes with the image, which is a BIG plus in my book :D I cut it out using Labels 18 Nestabilities and inked the edge with Brushed Cordoroy distress ink.

 

To embellish I added some flat back pearls.

I hope you like!

Sandie

xx

New home

Hi ladies, today I have this card to share, I've made it for friends who bought their first house a few weeks ago. The image is the ''Mushroom House'' from Make it Crafty, coloured with Derwent pencils and the flowers are made using Marianne D Creatables -Open Flowers Trendy.

That's all from me for today, thank you for stopping by, have a great week and please meet me next Sunday same time, same place. And please don't forget our second sketch challenge, for the chance to win a £ 15,00 prize at Quixotic Paperie, you still have 4 days to play!

Hugs,
Alina

Paper Holly

Hey all, it is Kim Dellow here with another Christmas make. 

This one uses paper from Prima Marketing and is called Alla Prima, you can get it over at Quixotic Paperie.

Check out the new items in the shop and don't forget to check out our sketch challenge as well, you have until the 8th December to enter!

* SIMPLY GORJUSS - NEW RUBBER & A6 CLEAR SETS *
* KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS NOV RELEASE *
* BELLES 'N WHISTLES NEW RELEASE *
* CARMEN MEDLIN FOR SCACD STAMPS RELEASE *
* THE GREETING FARM NOV RELEASE *
* MEMORY BOX DIES *
* VICTORIA CASE FOR SCACD NEW RELEASE *
* KRAFTIN' KIMMIE OCTOBER RELEASE *
* ARTISTIC OUTPOST NEW SETS *
* MAKE IT CRAFTY CHRISTMAS STAMPS *
* AUTHENTIQUE FREEBIRD 6x6 PADS *
* ECHO PARK TIMES & SEASONS 6x6 & 12x12 *
* STAMPING BELLA - NEW MO MANNING & UPTOWN GIRLS *
* CRAFT STAMPER NOV ISSUE *
* WHIMSY STAMPS - SYLVIA ZET WEE STAMPS *
* PAPER MAKEUP STAMPS LATEST RELEASE *
*WHIMSY STAMPS RESTOCKS & LATEST RELEASE*
*MAKE IT CRAFTY CHRISTMAS CHIPBOARD*

Hope you are all having a good Saturday.

Kim

Pinch, punch, it's the first day of the month!

Which means only 24 days to go before it's Christmas!!  And it's Thursday which means it's Mary J here using more of those gorgeous Quixotic Paperie goodies!  I am so in love with the Make It Crafty Elf Collection that I just had to make another card with it, this time using Floppy...

I used Echo Park papers from the Everybody Loves Christmas kit collection and Bazzill Basics Smoothie Kraft cardstock for the card base.  For embellishing I used a snowflake from the Marianne D Creatables Swedish Ice Star set and tied some lovely Cherry Red Divine Twine through the button.  You can get a Big Button Pack for just £5.99 - there is bound to the perfect button in this huge pack!

Okay, that's it from me today!  Don't forget to check out all of the lovely new stock!

* SIMPLY GORJUSS - NEW RUBBER & A6 CLEAR SETS *
* KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS NOV RELEASE *
* BELLES 'N WHISTLES NEW RELEASE *
* CARMEN MEDLIN FOR SCACD STAMPS RELEASE *
* THE GREETING FARM NOV RELEASE *
* MEMORY BOX DIES *
* VICTORIA CASE FOR SCACD NEW RELEASE *
* KRAFTIN' KIMMIE OCTOBER RELEASE *
* ARTISTIC OUTPOST NEW SETS *
* MAKE IT CRAFTY CHRISTMAS STAMPS *