Oh,you beautiful doll!

At Craft Your Passion this week we’re inviting you to ‘Bling On Your Love’.We’d love to see your creations including Bling and Red or Hearts.We have two fabulous sponsors,Glitterbabe’s Art and The Ribbon Girl.To play along visit the challenge site for full details.Don’t foget to check out the wonderful DT’s work while you’re there!

For my card I’ve used ‘Doll with heart’ from Glitterbabe.Isn’t she such a cutie!She’s been coloured with Promarkers and to give her heart some sparkle I coloured it with a Copic Atyou Spica pen. Well,I couldn’t not with an image from Glitterbabe,could I?I also added bling around the scallops.I layered two papers,having punched the edges first,but I didn’t stick them down fully as I wanted a frilly effect.A We R Memory Keepers Gromlet was attached through one of the punched holes to finish.I’ve got a ton of them I bought as a TSV on QVC an age ago and I really ought to use them more often.If you can’t quite make it out it says ‘made with love’.

Supplies : 

Image : Glitterbabe’s Art

Mediums : Promarkers,Red Copic Atyou Spica

Papers : MakingMemories

Tools : X-Cut guillotine,Martha Stewart Dotted Scallop Edge Punch,Nestabilities Standard Circle Large and Classic Scalloped Circle Large,Sizzix Sizzlits Photo Corners #2,Big Shot,Crop-A-Dile Big Bite,Gel Picker from Pizzazz Aplenty

Embellishments : Gems from Crafts Too Cool Series Acrylic Stones Gem Wheel,We R Memory Keepers Gromlet

Some challenges this card is for :

Passion for ProMarkers : Let It Shine (hope this still counts as I’ve a different pen too.If not I don’t mind you telling me.I won’t be offended)

Bunny Zoe’s : Love is in the air!

Aud Sentiments : Love  theme ( the sentiment is on the Gromlet)

The Sisterhood of Crafters : Anything Goes

Charisma Cardz : Valentine’s /Love

Crafty Sentiments : Favourite Things (Cute image,Promarkers,Atyou Spica,Martha Stewart Punches,Nesties,Scallops,Flowers,Bling,Grossgrain Ribbon and my Gel Picker – I have a LOT of favourites,LOL!)

Delightful Challenges : Have a Heart

Do You Stack Up ? Patterned Paper

Guylou’s Inimitability : Red

Meljen’s Designs : Put Your Heart On It!

Paperplay : Layer It Up

The Rubber Cafe : Sparkle and Glitter

Some Odd Girl : Scallops Galore!

Crafty Catz : Flowers

Fun at Fairy Knoll : Flowers

Simply Create : Give Your Heart Away

Totally Papercrafts : One for the Kiddies

Craft Your Days Away : Love

CES : Bold and Bright

Stamp,Scrap and Doodle : Get Punchy

Totally Gorjuss : As You Like It

2 Sisters : Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

I Did It : The Red Challenge

Pile It On : Punch It

TFL

Lisa x

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Swirly and Pearly

At Digi Doodle Shop’s Best the theme is ‘Swirls’.So to be in with the chance of winning a generous $10 Gift Certificate to spend at Digi Doodle Shop please click on the link for details on how to play.While you’re there draw some inspiration from the beautiful DT creations.

For my card I’ve used the gorgeous Fairy 1 from Digi Doodle Shop.She’s been coloured with Promarkers.I didn’t want to complicate things colourwise so I even blended the colour on her wings using the same ones as her skin tones and dress.I also refrained from using glitter as I wanted to give her a more ‘grown up’ look.After digging around in my punches I pulled out this rather elegant one.I haven’t used in aaaages.It was one of the first border punches I bought but it doesn’t have a name on it so I have the foggiest who made it.The swirl is cut from a Sizzix Bigz Die.I have to admit there are two on it and this is the first time I’ve used this one.Because the card was a bit too pink I used Distress Inks to tone it down.I also took the whiteness off the piece the image is on using Distress Ink and Memento Ink.I used some shell pink pearls to finish.

Supplies :

Image : Fairy 1 from Digi Doodle Shop

Sentiment : Personal Impressions Mixed Sentiments clear stamp set

Mediums : Promarkers,Distress Inks in Spun Sugar,Victorian Velvet,Antique Linen,Rhubarb Stalk Memento Dew Drop Ink Pad

Card & Paper : DP K & Co,Papermania Textured Capsule A4 Colossal Pack,Papermania 12 x 12 Textured Card

Tools : X-Cut guillotine,Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Rectangle Large,Nellie’s Multi Frame Dies Ovals 2,Sizzix Bigz Swirls 2,Big Shot,Border punch name and manufacturer unknown

Embellishments : 4 mm  flat backed pearls

Some challenges this card is for :

Wags ‘n’ Whiskers : Fairy Special Challenge

Paper Cutz : Your Choice

Fairy Fun Friday : Happy Birthday

Simply Create : Use Your Punches

The Stamp Man : Distressing

Wee Memories : Free Your Creativity

CES : Angels and Fairies

Paper Sundaes : Distressing

The Crafty Pad : Something Girly

OSAAT : As You Like It

Gingerloft : Things that fly

Tuesday Throwdown : Distressing

Fab ‘n’ Funky : Delight in your digi

The Sistehood of Crafters : Anything Goes

TFL

Lisa x

The Cutest Cowboy in the West

At AiFactory Challenges we’d like to see your creations ‘For the Boys’..You don’t need a AIFactory image to join in but there are some freebies if you’d like one of their images.You have until Wednesday 2nd February11:59 EST to upload your project.If you’re uploading your project from an online gallery please tag your project with AIF065 so that we can find it easily and  leave you a comment.So stop by the challenge site to check out full details.Don’t forget to take a look at the wonderful DT creations while you’re there!

I’ve used the cute cowboy and sheriff’s badge from the Little Cowboy Digital Stamp set.I’ve coloured them both with Promarkers.I decided to make one of these shaped cards as I’ve not made one in quite a while.The quirky shape adds some interest as I like to keep my boy/men cards fairly simple.My new Martha Stewart Double Loop Weave Deep Edger Punch that I picked up for the bargainous price of £9.99 from my local craft warehouse makes it’s debut here.I was thinking lassos – or maybe it’s just me!I stamped the sentiment using alphabet stamps.So there you have it!

Supplies :

Image : Little Cowboy Digital Stamp from AiFactory

Sentiment : Alphabet stamps from  Crafter’s Companion 3 Birds Cleary Hand Stamped box

Medium : Promarkers,Stormy Sky and Peeled Paint Distress Ink

Papers : K & Co

Tools : X-Cut guillotine,Nellie’s Multi Frame Dies Ovals 2,Big Shot,Martha Stewart Double Loop Weave Deep Edger Punch,Decoupage scissors

Here are some challenges this card is for :

Stamp Something : Cute Somethings

Paper Cutz : Your Choice

Fairy Fun Friday : Happy Birthday

Simply Create : Use Your Punches

The Stamp Man : Distressing

Allsorts : Male/Boy

Paper Sundaes : Distressing

I Did It Creations : Card for a child

OSAAT : As you like it

Creative Stamp Friends : Shapes

Die Cut Dreams : Use digital and rubber stamp together

Cards For Men : Let’s Party

Tuesday Throwdown : Distressing

Fab ‘n’ Funky : Delight in your Digi

The Sisterhood of Crafters : Anything Goes

TFL

Lisa x

Hatbox of delights

The challenge at Craft Your Passion this week is to use only two designer papers on your project.We have the fabulous Daisy Doodles as our sponsor this week.So head on over to play and check out the rules.Please take a look at the beautiful DT work while you’re there.

For my card I’ve used the beautiful Hatbox from Daisy Doodles.Rather than reach for the usual Promarkers I decided to paper piece the image.Altho’ I did manage to sneak a little in to create a shadow under the box – lol.I curved and shaped the papers and used silicone glue to give dimension.The flower,taken from the image printed onto plain white card,has been coloured with Copic Atyou Spica pens to give a glittery effect.I used my brand new Martha Stewart Cherish Punch Around The Page set for the first time and I LOVE it!!I attached the punched panel to a card base cut at just under 4″,to stop it being seen through the holes,that way I could still add an insert like a regular card – and so that it would stand up!I created a tag using the same Nesties the image is layered onto and tied it on through one of the holes.I found these pearls in my stash and thought they’d be the perfect colour to finish the card.

Supplies:

Image : Hatbox from Daisy Doodles

Sentiment : Personal Impressions Mixed Sentiments

Mediums : Promarker,Copic Atyou Spica pens,Memento Dew Drop Ink Pad in Rose Bud

Papers & Card :DP Freebie My Minds Eye paper pad from past issue of Cardmaking and Papercraft magazine,Papermania Textured Capsule A4 Colossal Pack,Anita’s White 5 x 5 Card Blank

Tools : X-Cut guillotine,Martha Stewart Cherish Punch Around The Page,Nestabilities Labels 3,Big Shot,Crop-A-Dile

Embellishments :  Pearls from Bunny Zoe’s Crafts,We R Memory Keepers Eyelet,Ribbon cut from the piece that holds clothes on the hanger

Here are some challenges this card is for :

Die Cut Dreams : Use a digi and a rubber stamp together

Top Tip Tuesday : All Sentimental

Papertake Weekly : Ribbons and Pearls

Belli Challenge : The letter P (pearls,patterned paper and pink)

Penny’s : Anything Goes

Simon Says : Bingo (Gems,Glitter/Glimmer,Ribbon – if pearls don’t count as gems feel free to tell me and delete my entry,I won’t be offended)

The Creative Cottage : Shaped Cards

Inky Impressions : Tag It

Paper Pretties : Paper Piecing

Glitterbabe’s : Anything Goes

Delightful Challenges : Celebration

Do You Stack Up : Pink

Paper Cutz : Your Choice

Prairie Fairy : Happy Birthday

Raise The Bar : N.E.W. (Nestie,Embellishments/White)

Simply Create : Use Your Punches

Tellen’s Place : Polka Dots

Wee Memories : Free Your Creativity

The Corrosive : Reuse,Reduce,Recycle (the ribbbon)

The Crafty Pad : Something Girly

OSAAT : As You Like It

TFL

Lisa x

Bunnies in Spring

Anything Goes at Digi Doodle Shop’s Best this week.A nice,easy challenge!Please visit the challenge blog to see full details on how to play.One lucky winner will get a $10 Gift Certificate to spend at Digi Doodle Shop!With so many fabulous images you’ll be spoilt for choice.Take a look at the beautiful DT creations too.

Here I’ve used Spring Time Bunnies and coloured them with Promarkers.The edges have been inked with Distress Ink and I created a sky effect using a stippling brush.Having spent a fortune on a Grand Calibur and some Grand Nestabilities dies I decided to make a shaped easel card.This was so much fun.I only had scraps of the deeper purple shade card so I cut two smaller pieces and filled the gap with some ribbon.I had enough left over to make a half shape which was perfect to prop the top part up. To add more dimension I cut a frame rather than just mat the image.The only downside with the Calibur is that you can’t use a magnetic mat to hold your Nesties in place 😦 You have to use tape to hold them in place.Not sure if this was an oversight by Spellbinders as the mat was a really great idea.Anyway I chose this sentiment as I thought Spring is such a wonderful season and we should take the time to appreciate it.

Supplies :

Image : Spring Time Bunnies

Sentiment : From Crafter’s Companion 3 Birds Cleary Hand Stamped box

Mediums : Promarkers including Blender to shade the fence,Tumbled Glass and Peeled Paint Distress Ink

Papers & Card : DP K & Co,Papermania 12x 12 Textured Card

Tools : Spellbinders Grand Calibur,Grand Nestabilities Labels 1,Nestabilities Labels 1,X -Cut guillotine,Siesta Small Corner Rounder Punch

Embellishments : Paper flowers,brads and grossgrain ribbon from my stash

Here are some challenges this card is for :

Stamp Something: Anything Goes

Fairy Tale : Flowers

Tellen’s Place : Ribbon

2 Sisters : Flowers

Wee Memories : Ribbon

Quirky Crafts : In the Spring Garden

Wild Orchid : Let’s get sentimental

Die Cut Dreams : Use a Digital Stamp with a Rubber Stamp

Karber Weekly : Ribbon

Stamps R Us : Shaped Cards

Pear Tree Designs : Free for all

Top Tip Tuesday : All Sentimental

Penny’s : Anything Goes

Simon Says : Bingo – Brads,flowers,ribbon

Cooking It Up With Katie : Use Some Cute Green Brads 

Creative Cottage : Shaped Cards

TFL

Lisa x

So tweet,tweet

The  challenge this week is Button Up (use buttons) at Craft Your Passion.So it’s time to raid your button stash!If you’d like to play along please head on over for details.Don’t forget to take a look at the DT and GDT’s beautiful creations.

We have a fab sponsor too,Purple Panda.Us DT were lucky to receive an image and for my card I’ve used the sweet Baby and Fruitloop.They’ve been coloured with Promarkers and the edges have been inked with Distress Inks.I’ve also created a sky using a stiff bristled brush to stipple some more Distress Ink.The shape has been created with my new toy.I treated myself to a Spellbinders Grand Calibur and some Grand Nestabilities – I deserve it!!I’ve folded a Labels 4 die in half to create my base but I had to chop the tip off the bottom to get it to stand up tho’.I decided not to use any DP for a change.I had a rummage through my buttons and also managed to find some grey embroidery thread.I dug out the sentiment stamp and punched it out.It does have a border around it but because I wanted to mount it onto some card I cut it smaller.

I’m also blogging for the first time on my new computer.It was about time our Jurassic PC was put out to grass.I’m pretty impressed but it’s going to take some time getting used to methinks.I’m also missing a lot of stuff from my old one still but I’m sure I’ll get there eventually – well, I hope!!

Supplies :

Image : Baby and Fruitloop by Purple Panda

Sentiment : So Tweet by Imaginisce

Mediums : Promarkers,Tumbled Glass,Peeled Paint and Shabby Shutters Distress Ink

Card : Papermania 12 x12 Textured Card

Tools : Grand Nestabilities Label 4,Nestabilities Standard Circles,Grand Calibur,1 1/2″ circle punch

Embellishments : Buttons and thread from my stash

Here are some challenges this card is for :

Digi Stamps 4 Joy : Button Up

CCEE : Let’s Go Wild

Do You Stack Up : Distress It

Stampin’ B’s : Use a Die Cut

Aud Sentiments : Use 2 Words

Stamp Something : Anything Goes

Crafty Ann’s : Ring in the new but don’t ring out the old (New – image,Grand Calibur and Grand Nestabilities,shaped card.Old – card,buttons,thread ,Promarkers,sentiment)

Stamp,Scrap & Doodle Saturdays : Anything Goes

CES : No Designer Paper

Aly’s Sunday Challenge : Things With Wings

Crafty Pad : Something new (Grand Calibur,Grand Nestabilities)

OSAAT : New (Grand Calibur,Grand Nestabilities)

Stamps R Us : Shaped Card

 

 

TFL

Lisa x

Merry and Very Bright!

Wow!This card came as a bit of a shock on completion being a stickler for traditional colours for the past five Christmas’s.Having said I actually like taking such a bold direction.Hope you agree!

This is actually the third Christmas card I’ve made this year (I’m still sticking to the same layout).I’m so determined not to leave it to the last minute this year.I don’t do resolutions   but I do make promises to myself – I don’t feel so guilty if I don’t stick to them!

Anyway back to the card.I’ve used Christmas Trevor by C C Designs and coloured him mainly with Promarkers.I was so taken with his antlers I didn’t notice ’til he arrived at my house how tiny and fiddly the details on his jumper were … oops.But I hit upon the idea of using my fine nibbed Copic Atyou Spica pens.Problem solved!I’ve die cut him using the Out-of-the-Box technique to let his legs swing free.I have to admit the yellow card was a little brighter than I wanted and I was hoping to find some green card the colour of the background of the spotty papers at my local craft warehouse but that wasn’t to be.Nevermind,I think this makes for a card full of Christmas cheer!!

Supplies:

Image : Christmas Trevor by C C Designs

Sentiment :  Freebie Christmas Digi Ticket Stamps from The Beary Scrap Blog

Mediums : Promarkers,Copic Atyou Spica pens,Memento Dew Drop Ink Pad in Desert Sand

Paper & Card : DP Dovecraft Christmas Fancy,Yellow pearlescent card from stash,kraft from stash

Tools : X-Cut guillotine,Martha Stewart Dotted Scallop Slim Edge Punch,Nellie’s Muti Frame Dies Ovals 2,Big Shot,Woodware Inverted Corner Punch

Embellishments :Christmas Fancy Glitter Chipboards, Christmas Fancy Trees Glittered Ribbon Stickers

Here are some challenges this card is for :

Pollycraft : New Things (stamp,papers,embellishments)

Pear Tree Designs : Circles

Creative Stamp Friends : Winter

Top Tip Tuesday : Anything Goes

Incy Wincy : Go Dotty

ABC Christmas : Anything Goes

Really Reasonable Ribbon : Something New + Ribbon 

Winter Wonderland : Let’s Go Dotty

Creative Inspirations : Something New (stamp,papers,embellishments)

Craft Your Days Away : Anything Goes

Christmas Card Challenges : Snowman/Snowmen (not mandatory)

Papers Sundaes : Circles

I Love Promarkers : Punches

Inky Impressions : Winter Wonderland Card

Aud Sentiments : Only two words

Meljens : Square or Round Card

PaperPlay : Cutie Patootie

Stampin’ B’s : Use a die cut

StampInsanity : Let It ALL Hang Out!

Stamp n Doodle : Winter in the Woods

TFL
Lisa x

Looking Rosy

This weeks challenge at Digi Doodle Shop’s Best is Pink and Green.These must be the most predominant colours on your card/project.So for full details on how to play drop in on the challenge blog and while you’re there take a look at the wonderful DT work.You could be in the running to win a generous $10 Gift Certificate to spend at Digi Doodle Shop!

For my card I’ve the beautiful Roses from Digi Doodle Shop.They’ve been coloured with Promarkers and I’ve used the Out-of-the-Box technique to die cut them.I roughed up the edges with a Tim Holtz Paper Distresser and used Distress Inks on the edges of the all papers and card.I added a tab from the same set as the papers and applied  some pearls to it.I tied a bow from some recycled ribbon from some clothing to finish.

Supplies :

Image : Roses from Digi Doodle Shop

Mediums : Promarkers,Distress Inks in Spun Sugar ,Victorian Velvet and Peeled Paint

Paper and Card : DP and tab K & Co,Papermania Textured 12 x 12 card 

Tools : X-Cut guillotine,Martha Stewart Score Board,Nestabilities Large Standard Circles and Large Classic Scalloped Circles,Big Shot,Tim Holtz Paper Distresser

Embellishments :Flat Backed Pearls from Bunny Zoe’s Craft,Recycled ribbon from my stash

Here are some challenges for this card:

Top Tip Tuesday : Anything Goes 

The Pixie Cottage : Sketch and/or Your Favorite Colouring Medium (just eh challenge ,no sketch)

Stamp Something : January Digi Day

If The Shoe Fits … Scrap It! : Ribbons and bows

Crazy 4 Challenges :

Craft Your Days Away : Anything Goes

Karber Weekly : Digi + Pearls

Paper Crafting Journey : Let’s Get Digital

Kaboodle Doodles : Do it with Digis

TFL

Lisa x

Tutu Cute!

It’s Anything Goes at AiFactory Challenges this time.This challenge will run for two weeks instead of the usual one.You don’t need a AIFactory image to join in but there are some freebies if you’d like one of their images.You have until Wednesday 26th January 11:59 EST to upload your project.If you’re uploading your project from an online gallery please tag your project with AIF064 so that we can find it easily and  leave you a comment.So stop by the challenge site to check out full details.Don’t forget to take a look at the wonderful DT creations while you’re there!

I’ve used the delighful Ballerina Digital Stamps Set for my card.I can see this being a great addition to scrapbook pages for the little ballerina in your life too.I’ve taken three elements from the kit.The ballerina,wand and ballet slippers.I’ve also tried something new.Instead of reaching for the usual Promakers I’ve coloured her in Paint,as I don’t have a fancy graphics programme on my antiquated computer.I cut the wand out and placed it in her hand.The ballet slippers have been hung on a brad.Of course being a girly card I had to add Stickles and bling!!

 

Supplies :

Images : Ballerina Digital Stamps Set from AiFactory

Sentiment : Personal Impressions Mixed Sentiments

Mediums : Image coloured in Paint,Rose Bud Memento Dew Drop Ink Pad,Diamond Stickles

Papers & Card: DP K & Co,Papermania Textured Capsule A4 Colossal Pack

Tools : X-Cut guillotine,Siesta Small Corner Rounder Punch,Nestabilities Classic Rectangle Large and Classic Scalloped Rectangle Large,Crafts Too Daisy embossing folder,Big Shot,Decoupage scissors,Gel Picker from Pizzazz Aplenty

Embellishments : Raffia lace ribbon,Papermania Reds and Pinks Brads,Crafts Too Cool Series Acrylic Stones Gem Wheel

Here are some challenges this card is for :

Ooh La La : Bling It On

Top Tip Tuesday : Anything Goes

Stamp Something : January Digi Day

Paper Cutz :Metal

Card Makin’ Mamas : Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Fun At Fairy Knoll : All That Glitters

2 Sisters : Gettin’ Girly

One Stop Craft : Card for a child

Craft Your Days Away : Anything Goes

Woodware USA : Hearts

Stampavie and More :Sparkling

The Sisterhood  of Crafters : Birthday

The Crafty Pad : Birthday Creation

Gingerloft : Celebrations

Pile It On : Cute Children

By The Cute and Girly : Bling It On!

TFL

Lisa x

A Sugarplum Christmas

Yay!I’ve made a second Christmas card!

For my card I’ve used the sweet Santa Emma from C C Designs.She’s been coloured with Promarkers and I’ve added some Polar White Flower Soft on the trims of her clothing to give a furry effect.I’ve die cut her using the Out-of-the-Box technique to allow her feet to dangle.I got to use my new Martha Stewart edge punch that I managed to pick up for the bargainous £7.99 from my local craft warehouse.I usually go for traditional colours when making  Christmas cards but thought I’d be more adventurous and give some different colour combos a whirl this year!

The design is based on this card but because this stamp is bigger I’ve started with a 6″ x 6″ base.I was so relieved to find some  finally back in stock at my local craft warehouse. I’ve making my own and really didn’t fancy doing so for all my Christmas cards!!

Supplies :

Image : Santa Emma by C C Designs

Sentiment : Freebie Christmas Digi Ticket Stamps from The Beary Scrap Blog

Mediums : Promarkers,Memento Dew Drop Ink Pads in Tuxedo Black and Desert Sand,Polar White Flower Soft,Diamond Stickles

Paper & Card : DP Christmas Fancy by Dovecraft,Pale blue textured pearlised card(tho’ it hasn’t shown in the pic) from stash,kraft from stash

Tools : X-Cut guillotine,Martha Stewart Aspen Snowflake Edge Punch,Nellie’s Multi Frame Dies Eastern Rounds,Big Shot,Decoupage scissors,Crop-A-Dile,Woodware Inverted Corner Punch (these last 2 helped shape the piece the ticket is on)

Embellishments : Christmas Fancy Glitter Chipboards,Christmas Fancy Trees Glittered Ribbon Stickers

Here are some challenges this card is for :

Pollycraft : New Things (stamp,papers,punch,embellisments)

Stamp With Fun : Snow

Creative Stamp Friends : Winter

Papertake Weekly : Cold and Frosty Morning

ABC Christmas : Anything Goes Christmas

 Scrapbook Sisters : Anything Goes

Rainbow Lady’s : It’s all new to me (stamp,papers,punch,embellisments)

Fun At Fairy Knoll : All that glitters

Creative Inpirations : Something New

My Sheri Crafts : Winter

Die Cut Dreams Christmas Club : Punch Out Your Sentiment

Sweet Stampin’ : Try Something Different (colours)

Really Reasonable Ribbon : Something New + A Ribbon

Craft Your Days Away : Anything Goes

Anyone For Anya : Photo Inspiration 

Christmas Card Challenges : Snowman/Snowmen (not mandatory)

Alota Rubber Stamps : Stamp,Ribbon,Bow

TFL

Lisa x