Animal Magic at The Paper Shelter.

Morning All -
Today is the start of a new challenge over at The Paper Shelter. The theme is Animal magic and I knew I had to use this image called Tucan. How cool is he??!

I used a black card base and covered this with a White zigzag die cut panel using My Favourite things Die-namics. I knotted a strip of Blue ribbon and glued this down the edge. I placed the coloured image over the zigzags and then added the die cut leaves which I cut using my Silhouette. I used star dust stickles on the leaves and beak to make them glisten a little.
I finally added a white peel off greeting and a few co-ordinating coloured gems.

I used these promarkers & Flexmarkers to colour the image -
Birds body - Black & Ice Greys
Beak - Gold, Pumpkin, Mandarin & Orange, Sky blue, Azure & Prusian, Vermillion & Maroon.
Leaves - Lime zest, Lime Green, Grass & Emerald
Branch - Raw Sienna & Cocoa.
All edged in Cloud Blue.

Love to see all your entries over on The Paper Shelter challenge and remember it doesn't have to be one of there images to play or win!

I would like to enter this card into the following Challenges -
Ellibelle's Creatures and critters - Animals
Craftin Desert Diva - Natures Wonders
Eureka Stamps - Tic Tac Toe - Die Cut, Rhinestones & Ribbon
Cardz 4 Guyz - Birds of a Feather
Passion for Promarkers - Dies or punches
Tuesday throwdown - Create your own background


Take Care,
Liz (:(|)x

Lets Make a Memory Today

There is a new challenge over at I love Promarkers and it is to use something new. I'm sure you all got new crafty things for Christmas and can't wait to show off what you have made with them.
I got some Prisma colour pencils which I need to practice with to understand how to use them properly but I also got a stash of new 6x6 paper pads - which were bought from TK Maxx of all places.

 The I love Promarkers challenge is changing a little as each challenge will now run for two weeks but with new inspiration from the Design team each week. This new challenge is sponsored by The Paper Shelter and I have used this image called Seeking Inspiration
I used my new paper with the frame background as inspiration as it reminded me of an art gallery wall.  This was from an American Crafts Dear Lizzie pad called Polka Dot Party. I cut the sentiment panel from another new pap from Pebbles called Happy Days. I used eyelets and a brad to make this look like a hanging picture with twine that I actually cut from a clothes label!! (Recycle & reuse!!)

I raided my scraps box and found the perfect red heart paper and also the Happy Birthday in blue satin card which I had cut previously using my Silhouette. Finally I added the enamel dots from Doodlebug in co-ordinating colours.

I used these promarkers & flexmarkers-
Skin - Antique white, blush, soft peach & coral. Baby pink cheeks,
Hair - Walnut, Burnt Umber, Terracotta & Cinnamon.
Wood - Raw Sienna & Saddle brown
Paints - Purple, True blue, Ocean teal & Lime Green
Beret & trousers - Cool greys 1, 3, 4 & 5
Powder blue shading.
I also used a silver pen on the brushes and a little poppy on the necklace and lips.

I would like to enter this card into these challenges -
Deep Ocean Challenge - ATG
Lemon Shortbread - ATG
TTCRD - ATG
Craft your passion - ATG
Get Creative - Something New.
Whoopsi Daisy - Something New

Well everything is back to normal now and routine is back...
 Liz (:(|)x

New Home

Today is the new challenge from I Love Promarkers and the theme is New Home. The sponsor is  Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps  and I have used an image called mushroom town

To make this card I took a card and folder the top in half to make it a mountain fold. I printed and coloured the image and then die cut it with a scalloped Nestibility. I trimmed the bottom section and tied a ribbon around the base and knotted this through a tag. I used Peel offs to put the greeting on the tag and added a few red gems to match the dots on the Mushrooms.
I used gnome paper from Pebbles and mounted this in red card bazzill card.  I used a die-namics die to cut some grass and then my Silhoutte to cut a Mushroom shape. I added this to the card with 3D foam so it sat above  a little and held the fold in place. Finally I added some stickles to the tops of the Mushrooms and in the holes of the die cut.

To colour the image I used promarkers & flexmarkers -
Top of Toadstool - Red, poppy, Ruby & Cardinal
Bottom of Toadstool - March Hare & Tawny Owl.
Doors - Raw sienns, Henna & Cocoa
Sky & Windows - Powder blue
Grass - Grass, Emerald & Honeydew.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Ribbon Girl - use any image
Allsorts - Use 3 dies

Made for Halloween

Morning All - I know officially Halloween was last night but as I missed posting last week - I thought I would post my Scary creation today... after all it was only a few hours ago!
This is an image called Made for each other from Dr Digi.

I've wanted to colour this image up for a bit and how great would it be on an Anniversary card or engagement card! Cos if I'm honest I don't really do Halloween - I prefer Bonfire night but I do like any excuse for a party!!

Apologies for not being around last weekend - I went to London to see my Uni girls. It was great to catch up and my friend lives right opposite a wall that has two Banksy's painted on it. They are brilliant and I am fascinated by the mystery that surrounds him.  I love London... for a weekend... especially around Borough Market where she lives but its too busy for me. So I am happy to be home and normal service is resumed!!

The papers are all from Doodlebug and the spooky house is cut using my Silhouette. Its pretty cool how detailed it can do. I used some silver pen to colour the monsters bolts and screws and also added some glaze to her lips, nails and hair.
The image is coloured using these Promarkers & Flexmarkers -
Monster - Aniseed, Lime Zest, Lime Green & Pear green.
Suit - Cool greys
Top - Honeycomb, Orange & Bright Orange.
Dress - Lavender, Purple, Purple Velvet, Imperial Purple.
Skin - Blue Grey 1, 2 & 4
Hair - Cool greys & Solstice blue.
Nails & lips - Poppy

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Crafts 4 eternity  - Orange, black & purple
Thats crafty - Halloween
Creative Knockouts - Halloween

Right troops - hope you've not eaten too many treats and have a good day,
Liz (:(|)x

Blunder Woman.

Dr Digi image called Blunder Woman. I think this would be a great Mothers day card or just one to cheer up and support a friend.
It makes me think of Bella Emburg in the Russ Abbott show that used to be on TV - am I showing my age?? To mention age - It was my Birthday yesterday - hence why this post is a little late as I didn't get chance to do it in advance. I was busy gossiping and catching up with my friends and eating and drinking with the family - What else do I need!

For this card I used the Dr Digi image coloured with Promarkers. I also added some glaze to the gloves and boots. The papers are all from Doodlebug Stars and Stripes collection- which I cut into graded Banners. I think I'm going to need to buy another pad of this paper as it is my fav at the mo - I've been doing lots of RED, WHITE AND BLUE.
I wasn't sure what greeting to go with but cut the My Hero from Black and gold card using my Silhouette. I added three gold stars which are also from Doodlebug and some matching gold ribbon that was from my stash. The image I stuck on with 3d foam pads to give her some depth.

The Promarkers used are -
Skin - Antique White, Blush, Soft peach, Coral & Spice.
Hair - Warm Greys
Clothes-
Blue stripes - True blue, Egyptian blue, Royal Blue & Indigo Blue.
Red stripes - Red, Poppy, Ruby, Cardinal red  & Burgandy
Trim - Gold & Summer Sun
Skirt - Surf Blue, Storm Blue & Duck egg blue.

I would like to enter this card into the following Challenges...
613 Avenue - #125 -Recipe - Digi image, die cut, glossy accent, Enamel star dots, Square card.
Art By Miran - Challenge 32 -ATG
Allsorts Challenge - 312.
Brown Sugar - 147 - Favourite Combo.
Craft your passion -AATG
Creative Corner - ATG
Digi Choosday - Add a bow.
Ladybug Crafts - Favourite colours.
Lil patch of Craft - AATG
Robyns Fetish - ATG.
The paper Nest Dolls - ATG. 

All for now - Kettles boiling and I need a brew!
Take care,
Liz x

Mothers day Cards

Sorry the light is a bit dodgy on this photos but I really wanted to show up the sparkle so had to use the lamp. I LOVE the Doodlebug glitter used on her tail. It is made up of tiny little discs so is perfect for scales! The image is from Tiddly Inks -This is the first time I've coloured her up but will defo be using her much more often! I've also been using my Silhouette Cameo... the background is a digital cut wave pattern and so is the seaweed boarder. I've added a load of gems and some foam Thickers letters.

This is SOG Super Mae - I made this for a young teenage boy to give to his mum for Mothers Day. I used die-namics City scape and the hearts background. Both images were coloured with Promarkers and the greeting was created with letters from Doodlebug.

This card uses my latest Stamping Bella Uptown girl stamp coloured (as always ) with my Promarkers. I added a couple of Prima flowers but kept it fairly simple as the background is so busy. I cut the frame and letters using the Silhouette - I'm getting the hang of the machine now.

This was the card I made for my Mum - we have a pooch like this called Bertie. 

I used the Silhouette to cut this silhouette of the dog and used the letters I had cut from the other card to add on this one. I then just added a couple of gems. 

 I had to put a picture of him in too! This is him peering through some stair railings. He is a Cairn Terrier and has a lovely gentle nature.