To My Wife at Christmas

This is a card I made using Stamping Bella Uptown Girl called Savannah has a star.

I covered a base card with the wood effect paper from My Minds Eye collection called Necessities. The top patterned paper is from Simple Stories collection called Claus & co. I used red mirri card to cover the join between the two which I cut using some fancy edge scissors. I added red glitter letters from Hobby craft to spell out "to my wife". I used some gold edge ribbon from Crafty ribbon (Which I got using a voucher I won on a challenge!) and made a little bow. I used some old school peel offs which I coloured red with my Promarkers and places them inside the die cut silver card star, which I attached to the end of the ribbon. I used gold pen on the strings of beads and silver on the star. I also used some glaze on the champagne glass and on the baubles to make them shine.

I used these promarkers and Flexmarkers to colour the image -
Skin - Antique White, Blush, Soft Peach, Coral & Spice.
Tree - Aniseed, Lime Green, Pear & Moss
Hair - Sandstone, Cinnamon, Cocoa & Henna
Baubles - Red, Poppy & Burgandy
Drink - Vanilla & Buttercup.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Inky Impressions- to someone special 
Color Throwdown - christmas colours 
Bunny Zoe - Sparkle 
Melonheadz friends - Christmas 

All for now - still a few Christmas cards to post but I might do a bumper "all the other cards at once" post ... Hope you are still having a lovely holiday and not too worn out!
Liz (:(|)x

Darcey's first Christmas.

I made this card for a friends little girl who was born in May. She is at a great age and will love her first Christmas with all the sparkle and lights.
The image is so cute and from Mo's Digital pencil called Beary Merry Christmas.

I wanted to keep the colours quite simple and so I teamed the image with a piece of paper from an Echo park collection called Keepin Cozy. I hand cut a wavy edge and mounted it onto red bazzill and simply followed the edge. I used a Lawn Fawn die cut for the Christmas and the other letters are from Doodlebug. I added a few clear gems from Papermania and a little star dust stickles on the fluff of the hat. (I've just noticed I haven't coloured the Bears Bow??! - How did I miss that?)

I used these promarkers & flexmarkers to colour the image -
Skin - Antique White, Blush, Soft Peach & Coral with Baby pink.
Clothes & hat - Poppy, Ruby & Cardinal red - touch of powder blue for shading.
Hair - Walnut
Bear - Warm greys with baby pink ears and pads.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Mos Digitial pencil - Traditional / non trad christmas.
A snowflakes promise - Winter / christmas
Holly Jolly Christmas - ATG.
Passion for promarkers - Mega Christmas challenge.
Where the heart is - Christmas colours.
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - Christmas Time 
Inky Impressions- to someone special 

Hope you are all having a lovely christmas,
Liz (:(|)x

Amy & Simon's Christmas Card

 It is time for me to show you the cards I've made for my Family - now they have all been received.
This image is a stamp from Stamping Bella called Merry Everything

  

I'm really pleased with how this has turned out. Its not a traditional christmas card but I like the modern feel of it. The base card is covered with paper from Websters Pages - All that Glitters collection.  I die cut the image using a Nestabilities die and also the teal paper from Doodlebug Frosty friends collection. I also used the Lawn Fawn die to cut the greeting from blue mirri card which I co-ordinated with the blue ribbon. I spelt out the names with American Crafts Thickers called Sunny. I used a little Star dust stickles to make the snow glitter. I coloured the base of the snow dome with a silver pen.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the image -
Hat & scarf - Ocean Teal & Oasis,
Gloves - Sky Blue, True Blue & Egyptian blue.
Penguins - Cool Grey 5,4 & 3
Noses - Orange & Bright Orange
Wood - Sandstone & Raw Sienna.
Shading on snow and dome - Powder blue.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Craft-dee Bowz - ATG
Crafty Boots - Snow & Sparkle
Di's Digi design - Anything Christmas Challenge.
Holly Jolly Christmas - atg
Passion for Promarkers - Mega Christmas Challenge.

Merry Christmas,
Liz (:(|)x

You're the Obi Wan. (r)

Stars Wars is every where are the moment - so I thought I'd share this card with you all! This image and greeting is from Whimsy Doodles and is called Obi Wan to Kiss.

 

I used a kraft base - which I often turn to when making cards for men. The red banner is cut from Pebbles Merry Christmas paper. I die cut a Spellbinders Nestibilities scalloped circle and then used a My favourite things die cut to make the holes. I used a corner punch to round the corners of the greeting and glued this one with a little red heart gem. I also used some Marianne Design dies to cut the Mistletoe from Green satin card and added some pearls for the berries.

To colour Obi Wan I used these Promarkers and flexmarkers - 

Skin - Blush & Soft Peach.

Mistletoe - Emerald & Pine.

Hair - Blue greys

Hat - Poppy & Ruby

Robes - Cappuccino & Raw sienna

Coat - Henna & Walnut.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -

Crafty Friends  - ATG 

Thats all for me for now... maybe another post before christmas (I'm off work now so time to play!)

May the Force be with you! 

Liz (:(|)x

Northern Lights Polar Bear

Morning - Today's card I have made using an image from Tiddly Inks called Winterlight Wishes.

I have made a card similar to this recently with this  Bo Bunny background paper which reminded me of the Northern Lights so was perfect for this image!

The card is a pre-cut Filigree base from Docrafts called the 12 Days of Christmas. I glued the Bo bunny background paper behind base. I attached the coloured image to the base and glue some co-ordinated ribbon across the bottom. I used peel off letters to spell out Mummy and a peel off boarder to shape around the centre which says Merry Christmas. I added loads of bling using gems in the middle of the snowflakes and stickles around the Polar bear to shimmer like Ice.

I used these promarkers and Flexmarkers to colour the image -
Bear - Frozen Lake & Pastel Blue
Skin - Coral, Soft peach, Blush, Antique white & Baby Pink.
Hair & Fox- Raw Sienna & Chestnut with white pen tips.
Hat - Pale Citrus, Lime Zest & Lime green
Coat - Blue Pearl & Bluebell
Boots - Aquamarine & Oasis.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Tiddly Inks - holly & jolly
A gem of a challenge - Christmas
Crafty Calendar - Let it snow 
Crafty friends - ATG.
Sweet stamping - Merry Christmas 
Inky Impressions - Non tradtional Christmas colours. 

Liz (:(|)x

Vintage Christmas - Holy Night

Todays new challenge over at I love Promarkers is Vintage / retro Christmas and the sponsor is The Paper Shelter. I have used an image called Holy Night.

This card is actually pretty simple. I covered the card base with Bo Bunny winter paper which has a lovely shimmer and glitter to the snowflakes. I used a Die cut snowflake boarder which I put some coordinating dark purple ribbon from American Crafts behind it. I also fixed a Craftworks card greeting into the die cut and used Crystal Stickers Glitter domes in the middle of the snowflakes and spread around to add some detail. I also used a silver pen and some diamond stickles to add detail to the clothing.

I used these Promarkers & flexmarkers to colour this image -
Skin - Spice, Coral, Soft Peach, Blush, Antique white & Baby Pink.
Hair - Satin, Terracotta, Burnt Sienna & Walnut.
Underjacket - Winter berry, Sugar plum & slate.
Top - Heather, Amethyst & Plum Preserve.
Cuffs and Hat band - Oasis & Cool Aqua.
 
Deer - Sandstone, Cinnamon, Cocoa & Umber.
Antlers - Henna & Walnut.
Chest - Satin & Sandstone
Holly wreath - Holly, Grass & Lush green with Ruby Berries.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
The Paper shelter -ATG

Hope your all well underway with your Christmas preparations and feeling all festive,
Liz (:(|)x

Happy Christmas Little Star.

This is another image from All dressed up Stamps which you can buy on Etsy. This one is called Happy Christmas Little Star. I've made this card especially for my Goddaughter Lucy.

The background paper is from Websters pages collection called All that Glitters. I used letters from Doodlebug to add her name. I cut out the star and mounted it onto Gold Mirri and then attached it to the card with 3d foam to look like it was dangling on the end of the ribbon. I also made a small ribbon bow from ribbon I got from The Crafty Ribbon shop (I got a voucher for being picked as a winner on a card challenge!) I used gold pen to add detail to the presents and her little hair clips along with some Star Dust Stickles on her skirt and wings.

I used these promarkers & Flexmarkers to colour the image - 
Skin - Antique White, Blush, Soft Peach, Coral & Spice with Baby Pink cheeks.
Hair - Satin, Terracotta, Burnt Sienna & Walnut.
Top - Bluebell & Blue pearl
Skirt - Pink Lobster, Rose Pink & Pink mittens.
Wings - Pink Mittens.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
All dressed up - Challenge 46
Crafty Friends - Challenge 20 
Sweet stamping - Christmas presents.
Crafty Catz - Sparkle & shine. 
Graph'it markers - Gold or silver. 
Really reasonable ribbon - Sparkle & shine   
Happy Little Stampers - Christmas Star


Liz (:(|)x

A star is born.

Hello - here is the card I made for our Godson Zac who has recently turned 3yrs old. He loves dressing up! I have used another image from All dressed up stamps called A star is born.

The wood grain background is from My Minds Eye Necessities collection - Wood and I used a little from Simple Stories Claus & Co collection for the top star panel. I used the colours from this patterned paper to colour the image. I teamed this up with some Silver mirri which I cut using some fancy blade scissors. I also mounted the Star sentiment onto Silver mirri which I then stuck on to the card using 3d foam on the end of some green ribbon some it look suspended. I also tied a little bow with the ribbon and glued it to the top. I used some Doodlebug star sprinkles to add some extra detail and I spelt out Zac using glittery Thickers from American crafts.

I used these promarkers & flexmarkers to colour the image -
Skin - Antique White, Blush, Soft Peach, Coral & Spice with Baby Pink cheeks.
Head dress - Ruby, Red Sweater & Burgundy
Sheep - Cool Greys.
Staff - Raw Sienna & Chestnut.
Tunic - Khaki, Pesto & Herb Green
Sleeves - Tan and Warm Grey 3.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
All dressed up - Challenge 46
Crafty Friends - Challenge 20 
Fantasy Stampers - CAS 
Crafty Catz - Sparkle & shine. 
Graph'it markers - Gold or silver. 
Really reasonable ribbon - Sparkle & shine  
Happy Little Stampers - Christmas Star

Hope you like him - I think he is cute!!
Liz (:(|)x

We Three Kings.

Morning everyone. It's my turn to showcase another image from Dr Digi and today I have used We three Kings. This is such a fun image to colour and use on a card. You don't tend to get Carol singers anymore which is a bit of a shame as its such a Christmas tradition and I love a good sing somg.

I kept with the musicial theme and used various themed papers - all from an old pad of American Crafts. I used a tag die to cut the snowflake paper which I had stamped with the saying from KaiserCraft. I used some green ribbon from my stash to attach to the tag. 

I used these promarkers & flexmarkers to colour the image -

Skin - Spice, Coral, Soft Peach, Blush & Antique white. Baby Pink cheeks. 

Books, Bear hat & deer stalker hat - Raw Sienna & Cocoa. 

Cardinal red, Ruby & Poppy

Rock Pool & Denim blue

Pine & Emerald green. 

Sorry its a quick post but I have soooo much to do... and I've still not made the family cards!! 

Hope your all well and have a great day. 

Liz  (:(|)x

I'm Dreaming of a Wide Christmas

There is a new Challenge over at I love Promarkers and the theme is Anything Goes so you can enter all those fab Christmas Cards I know you have all been busy making!

The sponsor this week is Dr Digi. I have used a fab and cheeky image called I'm Dreaming of a Wide Christmas.

The chalkboard saying is cut from a panel of paper by Simple Stories December Documented collection. I mounted it onto Red & Gold Mirri to frame it. I used Silicon glue to stick it to the background paper as often other glues won't stick on top of glittered card stock. The gold glittery background is from Kaisercraft and is called "All that Glitters."

I used gold pen and gold stickles on the image so it all co-ordinated together.  I used Marianne Mistletoe Dies which I used to cut out some lovely satin green card and used Papermania White gems for the Mistletoe berries. Finally I used a little glaze on her glasses and a little star dust stickles on the fluff of her hat.

I used these promarkers & Flexmarkers to colour the image - 

Skin - Antique white, blush, soft peach, coral & Spice. 

Basques & Hat - Poppy, Ruby & Cardinal Red.

Boots - Black & Warm greys

Hair, Stocking & gloves - Warm Greys 1to 5. 

Mistletoe - Emerald & Pine. 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges - 

That Craft Place - Christmas 
Soss - Naughty Christmas
The Crafters Cafe - Die cuts.
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas  - ATG
Crafty Hazelnut Patterned Paper- ATG
Whimsy Doodles - Naughty or nice.
 

Have a great day everyone, 

Liz (:(|)x

Rescue Squad.

Morning!
Sorry I'm a little late posting today - we got a visit from our Godchildren last night so I didn't get chance to get all finished up! (They know me too well and came bearing chocolate & wine - well trained for 3 & 5 yrs old!!)

So without further a do... here is my card using Rescue Squad. 

I kept it all Cool using blues and whites as its a fab image to use for all those difficult men in your life! I stayed with the manly theme and added the Kraft and brown but couldn't resist a few gems and a bit of sparkle.  

The background paper is from Bo Bunny - Powder mountain collection. I mounted the image and paper on Blue bazzill card to make them pop out.  I stamped a greeting from My Favourite things called Toasty Greetings. I mounted that onto a little gold and added a few gems here and there. I glued a die cut icicle edge to the top of the card and a couple of die cut dangling snowflakes with gem centres for some more sparkle. Finally I tied some Doodlebug winter ribbon around the image panel and used a gold pen to add some metallic details to his zip and the tap. 

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the image - 

Dog - Light Fawn, Raw Sienna,Chestnut & Walnut.

Barrel - Tan, Chestnut & Cocoa.

Nose - Coral, Soft Peach, Blush & Antique white. 

Coat - Frozen Lake, Pastel blue & Egyptian Blue trim.

Boots & gloves - Cool grey 2. 

Handles & straps - Cool grey 4 & 5

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges - 

Pink Gem - ATG Christmas

Dis digi challenge - Winter holidays

My Time to craft - Christmas animals.

Suzy Bees - Outdoor scene

Sweet Stamping  - Snow time

52 Christmas card throw down - Use prev 2015 challenge - Ive used #35 shades of blue.

Creative Corner  - Sparkle and shine

Digitally sweet - Winter

Everyone is so busy this time of year so I won't keep you any longer - I know I still have a raft of cards to make (Especially for my family who always seem to get left till last!)

The weather is a bit grizzly so it the perfect excuse to no stray away from my desk... who knows I may even train my dog to bring me a little glass of sherry to keep me going!!

Have a lovely day

Liz (:(|)x

Little Skater

There is a new challenge over at I love Promarkers and the theme this week is Winter. - A really easy theme at this time of year - so I expect you all to join in!! 
I loved colouring up this image from All dressed up called Little Skater.  Think I am slightly obsessed with these images at the minute!!

I actually forgot I had these lovely Filigree card bases from DoCrafts which I bought from Hobbycraft. I glued some Bo Bunny paper  from the Winter Joy collection behind the cut away card and used the colours in the paper to match up the promarkers. I die cut the image using my Friskars circle cutter and mounted it on to silver Mirri card. I used some star dust stickles to make her skirt and the ground shimmer a little, along with some gems stuck into the middle of the snowflakes. Finally I added a round Craftwork Cards Christmas greeting and a small Snowflake which was die cut from the silver mirri card using a die from My Favourite things


I used these Promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the Little Skater - 
Ear Muffs & Skirt - Blue pearl & Bluebell
Scarf - Aquamarine & Oasis
Jumper - Pale Citrus, Lime Zest & Pear Green. 
Hair - Satin, Terracotta, Burnt Sienna & Walnut.
Skin - Spice, Coral, Soft Peach, Blush & Antique white - Baby pink cheeks.
Ground - Powder Blue.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Crazy 4 Challenges - Square. 
Crafty Friends - One for the girls.
Send a smile 4 kids- ATG for kids.
Sweet stamping challenge - Sparkle & shine
Creative corner - Glitz & Glam
Colouring Crazy Challenges - Christmas
Winter Wonderland - add sparkle & shine
Creative Knockouts -  Festive fun

I hope you like her - I'm really pleased with how she has turned out and I love the colours as an alternative to traditional Red & green.
See you soon,
Liz (:(|)x