Mum's Birthday.

Morning - Today's card is one I have made for my Mum's birthday using Dr Digi image called Salon Deirdrey. Mum asked for a voucher for the Hairdressers for her birthday so once again Dr Digi came to the rescue with this perfect image for me to create with. I am so grateful there are talented people out there to draw the pictures that I get to play with!!

I used paper from My Favourite Things Smitten pad and used a MFT puffy clouds die to cut the edges. I joined them together using acetate and them attached my image panel. The image was die cut with MFT inside outside stitched frame die and mounted onto silver mirri. I also used silver pen on the chair legs but you cna't really tell!!
I added a clear Happy Birthday sticker on some orange card and some Doodlebug letters to spell out Mum. I also used a white POSCA pen (Which I think is brilliant by the way!!) to add some details to the images. The rest of the image I coloured with my new copics... which I am in love with!!
Although I still used my promarkers for the skin... I still need more practice with the copics skin pens.

I used these copics -
Chairs - BG10, BG23, BG49
Cushion - B000, B23, B24, B28
Dress - RV10, RV21, RV14
Hairdryers - Y21, Y35, YR16
Dog & Deirdery's hair - E31, E35, E37

So it's not actually my Mums Birthday till tomorrow but we are going out for dinner today and so the card and gift voucher will be handed over later... hopefully she won't see this until then??!

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Allsorts - spots and stripes 


Right - All from me for now. Have a lovely day,
Liz (:(|)x

Happy Hour Horace forced to be Festive.

Hello - A little earlier I posted this card over on the Dr Digi facebook page.
I've combined Happy Hour Horace with the hat from Double Bass Doug and forced him to celebrate christmas. I know a few people like Horrace!!

I covered the base card with patterned paper from Pebbles and mounted the image panel onto black card. I used a saying sticker from Kaisercraft which I thought was ironic!! I also used some glaze on the glass.

I used these promarkers to colour him -
Skin - Usual
Suit -  Warm Greys,
Hat - Poppy, Ruby & Burgundy with Lime Green & Emerald with gold & canary bell.
Glass - Powder blue, linen froth, Raw Sienna & Mustard.

I hope Horace brings you some joy!
Liz (:(|)x

Christmas Chris is eating again!

Do you have those Go-to images when mojo has taken a little break and you just dont't know what do ? Well this is one of mine... I have so many ideas of things to do with  Christmas Chris that I can always rely on some creativity. My crafting goes through phases as well and right now I am definitely favouring a clean and simple layout.
Well its raining here so I think I will be printing out a few more of the Go-to Dr Digi images to play with. 

The paper is from Doodlebug Santa Express and I die cut the panel using My Favourite things scalloped edge die - in fact these are all my regular and fav products! I attached the white panel with 3d foam and tied some twine around it which I knotted with a little bow and glued a little chipboard star from Make it Crafty. The greeting is from Kaisercraft Clear stickers collection.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour Christmas Chris -
Skin - Usual with cocktail pink cheeks and ears.
Onesie - Tan, Cinnamon, Cocoa & Henna. 
Belly & Antlers - Light Fawn and Saffron
Nose - Poppy, Ruby & Burgundy

All for now - I'm off to stare at all my papers and images and hope more inspiration presents itself!!
Liz (:(|)x

Wild Onesie Wynona

Morning - I had fun making this one! This is Onesie Wynona and I just knew I had to use this paper with her! I reckon she'd be a right Cougar..Lol!
These days I would happily spend my nights in my Onesie rather than going out for a night and I do love a singsong!

The paper is from Kaisercraft Say Ahola and it has a texture with the black markings being glossy. This actually made it really hard to shade but think shows up enough to give her some definition. I used My favourite things letter dies with the same paper to die cut Wild and stamped the greeting either side. The stamps are also from MFT and called Essential sentiments.
 I used a My Favourite things Scalloped stitched edge die on the card front and also on pink mirri card.
I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the image -
Skin - Antique white, Blush, Soft Peach, Coral & Spice
Baby Pink, Carmine & Hot Pink
Warm greys 1 to 5

Have a lovely Sunday - Hope your not all getting battered too much by Storm Brian!
Liz (:(|)x

Birthday Monsters

Today is the start of a new challenge at I love Promarkers and our theme is Birthdays -Easy right!! So no excuses not to get your entries in!! We are sponsored by Bugaboo and I've used this fab image called Birthday Monsters 

 

All the patterned papers are from Doodlebug Hip Hip Hooray collection.  The image was cut out with a Lawn fawn circle die which I trimed down to the stitched detail so I could mat it onto the orange die cut. I cut the tag by hand and punched a hole to feed the ribbon through which I tied with some twine. I used glaze and cosmic shimmer on the balloons and added some googly eyes to the monsters, The greeting is a clear sticker from Kaisercraft and the other letters are from Doodlebug. I used a little silver and white pen to add details and finally a few little stars scattered around.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the image - 

Aquamarine, Oasis & Frosted Jade.

True Blue, Royal Blue, Egyptian Blue & Sky Blue 

Canary, Gold & Mandarin

Lime Zest, Lime Twist, Lime Green & Pear Green 

Hope you like this colourful card

Liz (:(|)x

Elliot & Elvis posing in print.

Morning - this is Elliot and Elvis. They are Elves! And they feature in the current article in Making Cards that includes a Doctor Digi discount code! Did you know its only 91 days till Christmas? It will be here in no time so use this to get organized with your Christmas cards.

I used a Square Card blank to make a mountain folder card and covered it in papers from Doodlebug North Pole paper & Kraft in colour collection. Across the front I added a strip of green ribbon and some matte enamel sprinkles from Doodlebug. 

I used promarkers &  Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle pen to colour a Make It Crafty layered sentiment Merry and teamed this with a Kaiser Craft Clear Stickers – Merry Christmas.I die cut the image panel using My Favourite Things Double stitched Oval die and mounted this onto Black card. I also used a little gold & white pen to add some details.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the image -

Skin – Antique White, Blush, Soft Peach, Coral & Spice, with Baby Pink Cheeks.

Trousers & Gloves – Grass, Forest Green & Pine.

Tops – Lime Zest, Lime Green & Pear Green.

Bow, Waistcoats & Hats – Poppy, Ruby & Burgundy.

Shoes – Warm greys.

That's all for me... got to make the most for the next 91 days!!
Liz (:(|)x

Feeing spoilt - Kit & Clowder event

Hello - We have a special event happening this weekend along side the party at Kit & Clowder. 

And part of this event is that this image is being given away for FREE!!! She is just gorgeous and called Feeling Spoilt. 
You can see all the details of the event at the Facebook page

I made this card for my Friends 40th and used a little die cut to cut the numbers from the patterend paper. The paper is from Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm pad and I used a My Favourite things scalloped edge die to cut the paper. I added some twine around the top and tied a bow which I glued in place and sealing with a little red heart from Hobbycraft.

The happy Birthday sticker is Kaiser craft .

I used these promarkers to colour the image -
Skin - Antique white, blush, soft peach, coral & Satin.
Hair - Sleigh Bells, Raw Sienna, Pineapple crush & Buttercup
Dress - Sky Blue, True Blue, Royal blue & Egyptian Blue.
Cocktail pink present and drink
Poppy & Leaf green rose.

Hope you are all enjoying the party !
Liz (:(|)x

Feeling spoilt with All Dressed Up New Challenge.

There is a new challenge starting at All dressed up challenge blog and I have used this image called Feeling Spoilt.  Well with all the stunning images at All Dressed Up - how could I not feel Spoilt! I am so lucky to have access to all the gorgeousness that Wendy creates! 

I used a My Favourite things scalloped stitched edge die to cut away the corner of the base card and layered some blue striped paper behind it which is from Doodlebug Kraft in Colour paper pad. I used a black promarker to colour the wooden chandelier which is chipboard from Wycinanka. I then used some Liquid pearls to add detail along with some gems. I then cut this down and glued to the corresponding section of the card. Across the image I added the greeting which is from Kaisercraft Clear stickers collection. Finally I added some small red hearts which I got from Hobbycraft.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the image -
Skin - Antique White, Blush, Soft Peach, Cor
al & Spice with cocktail pink cheeks.
Hair - Cool Grey 2, 4 & 5
Flower & Gift - Poppy & Burgundy & Leaf green.
Table -Powder blue
Drink - Cocktail Pink
Dress -Sky Blue, True Blue, Royal Blue & Egyptian Blue.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Lemon Shortbread Challenge - ATG
My creative scoop - Colour inspiration
Stamping Sensations - ATG
A gem of a challenge - Birthday Wishes
Addicted to CAS - One layer

I'm really pleased with how she turned out and think I prefer a CAS card at the moment rather than lots of layers - I'm just not very good at them!!
Liz (:(|)x

All Dressed Up August New Release - Surf's Up!

Its that time of the month we over at the All Dressed Up Challenge Blog we show you all the latest new release images and once again Wendy has created some fabulous digis.
You can see them all on the blog and see the full catalogue at the All Dressed Up Etsy shop.
I've played with an image called Surfs Up

I created the band by cutting a section from a separate card and covered it with paper from Bella Blvd Campout collection. I used a My Favourite Things stitched wonky edge die cut to create a wave type edge. I used a different patttern to create the fish stripe below the wave. I also covered the top half of the card with My Favourite Things watercolour wash.
I coloured the image with promarkers and cut around them. I printed the second one out in reverse and removed the letters in Paint programme as they were back to front.
I attached the Sharks using 3d foam with the larger one hanging over the fold.
I used Kaisercraft clear sticker for Happy Birthday and I added the letters to spell out Dude which are from Echo Park I love Summer collection.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the image -
Crab - Canary, Gold, Bright Orange & Orange.
Powder blue & Warm Grey 1 for shading
Surf Board - Lemon & Canary & Lime Zest, Lime Twist & Lime Green.
Sharks - Cool Aqua, Oasis & Frosted Jade.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Crazy 4 Challenges - Summer Fun
Dis Digi Design - Just add water
Crafty Calender - shaped cards
Sweet Stampin - Summer Fun
Alphabet Challenge - K for Kinetic - The surf board appears to move as you open the card.
The Crafters Cafe Challenge - More than one fold
Lets Craft and Create challenge - Hey Dude

I hope you like my card and the other new release images - Make sure you go and take a lot as the fab DT creations.

Liz (:(|)x

Skater Stanley

The current challenge at I love promarkers is the theme of "One for the Boys" and we are sponsored by Dr Digi House of Stamps so I have used Skater Stanley. 
I teamed him up with Doodlebug papers and a fancy My Favourite things boarded die.
I have also used a Dr Digi funny sentiment that I think goes perfectly with this image!

Sorry Its a quick post from me ... Trying to catch up after a busy week.
This challenge will run a little longer than normal to give us DT as bit of a holiday so lots of time to get your creations in and win some fab digis!

Liz (:(|)x

Quirky Parrot

Good Morning  -  We are celebrating over at I Love Promarkers as it is the 8th Birthday!

We also have a new challenge starting with an Anything Goes Theme sponsored by Ikes Art. I have used an image called Quirky Parrot.

All the patterned papers are from Kaisercraft Say Aloha collection. I die cut the bottom panel using a  My Favourite Things scalloped stitched edge die and layered some black ribbon behind the greeting to continue the black in the greeting panel.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the Parrot -
Soft Lime, Lime Zest, Lime Twist, Lime Green & Pear Green.
Powder Blue shading on the white areas.
Baby Pink, Cocktail Pink & Carmine
Buttercup & Canary
Cool Grey 5,4 & 3
Sandstone, Cocoa, Cinnamon & Raw Sienna.

We would love to see your creations at the challenge blog - 
Liz (:(|)x

Martin's 50th Birthday card.

Morning Dr Digi patients.
I have been wanting to colour this image up for ages but if I'm honest I was a little daunted by it. But it was great to play with and use all the primary bright colours! The image is called Biffo and he also comes in a coloured version.
I made this card for my Brother in laws 50th Birthday. We bought him a metal detector!! What do you get for the person who has literally everything... He was really pleased with and we may get a share in the fortune he discovers!!

I printed the image quite big and let BIFFO take center stage! I used a My Favourite things dies called Scalloped stitched edge boarder 2 (Catchy hey??) on the image panel and also on some Grey American Crafts card. I used 3d foam to raise the panel and placed enamel dots from Doodlebug in various spots around the card. The Happy Birthday is a clear sticker from Kaiser craft and the 50th are Doodlebug letter stickers and they are both so useful.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the image -
Skin - Usual
Hair, Nose and Shoes -Poppy, Ruby & Burgundy

Suit - Cool Greys 1-5
Shirt - Celestial Blue, True Blue, Egyptian Blue & Indigo Blue. Little powder blue for shading white areas.
Balloon - Lemon, Canary & Summer Sun
Balloon Dog - Meadow Green, Grass & Emerald.

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

I'm pleased with how Biffo had turned out and he is perfect for any birthday card!!
Liz (:(|)x

Happy Birthday Dad.

Morning - March is both Dads birthdays so I get to think of more ideas for the men. Today I am showing you the card I made for Bens dad's birthday. We have been teasing him that he is becoming a grumpy old man so Happy Hour Horace from Dr Digi was perfect. 

I played with my Prismacolour pencils to make this card after printing the image onto Kraft card base. The only other thing I added was a Happy Birthday clear sticker greeting from Kaisercraft and some large letters from Doodlebug to spell out "Dad". 

I didn't record what colour pencils I used as I was just playing around with them but pretty pleased with the colour coverage - I just need to perfect my blending a bit more I think. I need to do the Kit & Clowder pencil class. 

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

Less is More - One layer card(17/3)

The Crafty Addicts - Cas (month)

Cardz 4 Guyz - CAS (13/3)

Colour inspiration Monday - (13/3) 

 

Thanks for popping in - Don't forget to say Hi - AND we still have the little competition running at Dr Digi Facebook page.... 

Liz (:(|)x

Spring clean Sonia.

Morning - I hope you have all popped over to the Dr Digi facebook page and joined our little competition to win some freebies... if not get yourself there now... you just have to like and share the pinned post for a chance to win!!

Today I am sharing a card with you today that I made for a friends Mother in law who loves cleaning!! This image is from Dr Digi and called Spring Clean Sonia
So cleaning...? Personally I don't do much of it but luckily the other half does get some odd enjoyment from it. (Im too busy crafting!!) Are you planning a big spring cleaning frenzy??

I used a My Favourite things die cut to make the banner from mirri card and used Doodlebug letters to spell out the  name. I cut a section of paper from My Minds Eye The Sweetest Thing collection and then glued a stripe of ribbon and the banner over the top. I used promarkers to colour the Make It Crafty die cut happy and glued the two layers together. I cut a section from a Happy Birthday clear sticker from Kaisercraft and added this to the ribbon.. Finally I added a row of gems across the top and a few scattered around the image.

I used these promarkers and Flexmarkers to colour the image -
Skin -  Antique White, Blush, Soft Peach, Coral & Spice with Baby Pink cheeks and Powder Blue eyes.
Hair & mop - Chestnut, Raw Sienna, Caramel & Cinnamon.
Bucket, Apron & shoes - Blue greys
Gloves -Lemon, Canary & Summer Sun
Skirt - Fresh Bloom, Tropical Orchid, Wild Cranberry & Maroon.
Top - Pink Mittens, Baby Pink & Carmine
Bucket head & cloth -  Vanilla, Champagne & Linen

Thanks for stopping by... forget the spring clean... just go an play with your crafty stash and claim you are "sorting" it!!
Liz (:(|)x

You have Mail

Hello - have you had any happy mail lately? How many Valentines cards did you get? We don't "do" Valentines in our house... (Apparently I get treated like a Princess everyday??) But I do enjoy making Valentines card and there are so many great images at The Paper Shelter to chose from.

For the latest challenge #281 at The Paper Shelter the theme is Be My Valentine and I have used an image called You Have Mail.

I printed and coloured the image which I then die cut using MFT Inside outside stitched square die. I mounted this onto striped paper fromDoodlebug Stars & Stripes collection. I tied some Papermania twine around the edge and tied a bow which I secured with glue and a little wooden heart. I backed a  Wycinanka envelope and hearts onto red heart paper from Taylored Expressions - formula for love  pad and positioned this in the corner. I cut a Kaisercraft clear sticker greeting so I could place it better on the card and added a little red heart from Hobbycraft.  Finally I stamped the little postage mark in the top corner.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the image - 

Skin - Antique White, Blush, Soft Peach, Coral, Spice - Baby pink cheeks and Powder blue eyes, 

Hair - Sandstone, Tan, Cinnamon & Henna

Post box - Red, Poppy, Ruby, Cardinal Red, Burgundy.

Inside box & shoes - Cool Grey 2,3,4 & 5

Bag -Sandstone & Tan.

Uniform - Egyptian Blue, Indigo Blue & Midnight Blue

Thanks for popping by and leaving some love at this Romantic time!
Liz (:(|)x

Sparkly Flamingo

OOPS I'm a bit late with this post... sorry and don't tell the bosses over at I love Promarkers!! Where the new challenge has gone live. The theme is No Patterened papers which I don't mind admitting was really hard for me! Thats really my thing - I have always wanted to create my own backgrounds with inks and stencils etc but just never seen to find the time. Plus I have such a huge stash of paper - 12x12 and 6x6 (But hush... Don't tell the other half I admitted that as I always NEED more!!)

So the challenge is sponsored by Digital Delights  and I have used an image called Festive flamingo. Which just has to be pink!! 

I wish I could remember where the background die cut was from but I really can't and it doesn't say on it!! I coloured the bulbs and added some silver to make them shine. I glued this onto the sparkly Doodlebug glitter card and at the bottom some silver mirri to look like ice or a frozen lake. I mounted all this onto black card and then attached the fairy lights embellishment banner from Hobbycraft. I used the greeting from Kaiser craft and added some diamond stickles.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the image - 

Hat - Poppy, Burgundy & Cardinal

Skates - Cool grey 3,4,& 5 -with black.

Beak - Canary & gold

Wing - Magenta & Mulberry

Bird - Rose Peach & Carmine

Powder blue shading and True blue, Emerald,canary & poppy lights. 

Hope you like my sparkly pink flamingo. 

See you soon, Liz (:(|)x

The Most Adorable Jellyfishes.

Hello - Here is my newest DT card for the current challenge at The Paper Shelter using this fab image called The Most Adorable Jellyfishes. 
The theme is Punches and Dies so I went to town building my little underwater scene for my Jellies. 

The paper is from a collection called Mermaid tails from Kaisercraft and it is actually more blue than my picture which seems to make it look quite grey! The dies and punches are from a selection of Sizzix, Marianne Designs, Friskars but my favourite is the Anchor dies from Lawn Fawn which I cut from Silver Mirri card and tied with some twine. All the coral and seaweed was cut from Doodlebut glitter card.

 

I decided to use a round card base so it matched the bubbles. I coloured the image and then handcut around it. I cut a strip of acetate and attached one end to the Jellyfish so they appear to be floating. Finally I added a little Diamond stickles to the jellyfish and a few dots on the base card to sparkle like water. 

It was a really lovely image to colour and I used these promarkers and flexmarkers -
Bubbles - Powder blue, Sky blue & touch of lilac.
Big Jelly - Soft Lime, Lime Zest, Lime Twist, Lime Green & Pear green.
Little Jelly - Pink Mittens, Baby Pink & Cerise. Touch of Lilac.
Fishes - Gold & Canary.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges - 
Crafty Sentiments -  Use A die
Deep Ocean Challenge - Seaside / beach.
Craft your passion - ATG
Ellibelle's Creative moments - Critters & Creatures
The paper nest dolls -ATG
Dream Factory -finding Nemo.

I hope you like my card and I can't wait to see your entries into the challenge - Remember you can win a great prize!
Liz (:(|)x

Fathers Day.

Hi - I didn't get round to blogging my card for Dr Digi last week so this week you have two in quick succession !! The first one I made for my Dad for Fathers Day. I've been on afternoons you see this week and so haven't really had chance to catch up with the blog. But Dad did get his card on time, along with some Guniness Sausages I bought him! (I know how to spoil him!!)

I used Kaisercraft crossword paper for the background and a strip of MFT Just delightful paper - both of which were mounted onto bazzill. I used a Papermania letter die to cut the letters and a friskar cutter to cut around the image and frame. 

The image I have used is called Weekend Walter and he is one of my favourite Dr Digi images and the one that got me hooked on them in the first place! 

 

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers - 

Skin - Antique White, blush, soft peach, coral, spice.

Slippers - Aniseed, Green shoots, Grass & Forest green.

Newspaper -  Warm grey 2 & 4

Dressing gown -Red, Poppy, Cardinal Red & Burgandy.

Pants - Petrol Blue, Reef Blue, Powder Blue & Grey green. 

I hope you like this card and I will be back in a few hours with another Dr Digi Dt card. 

Hope your having a lovely weekend!!!

Liz (:(|)x

Capture the Magic

There is a new challenge at The Paper Shelter and the theme is Flower Power. I have used Capture the Moment  and combined her with lots of flowers on the patterned paper and embellishments.
This is a great challenge to join as you can enter with any image to win a huge prize voucher of $30! 

The background spotty paper is from My Favourite things Dots & Stripes sorbet and the flittered flower paper is from The Range. I used the puffy cloud edge die to make the edge and covered the join with some ribbon. I can't remember where the flower embellishments came from - sorry! but they matched the colours perfectly and I've had them in my stash for ages! I added a few gems and also a clear sticker greeting from Kaisercraft.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the image -
Skin - Antique White, Blush, Soft Peach, Coral, Spice and Baby pink
Hair - Baby pink, Cocktail pink, Cerise & Cool grey 1
Top - Soft peach, Rose peach, Mango & Halloween.
Skirt - Winter berry & slate
Hat / Bag -  Primrose, Buttercup, Pineapple Crush.
Pastel green, Oasis & Frosted Jade
Lime & Pear Green
Camera - Cool grey 1, 2 & 4

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Crafting for all Season - make it girlie
Crafty Gals Corner - Use yellow - Ray of Sunshine
Inky Impressions - Die cut and flowers
Digi choosday - Summer

Thanks for visiting - looking forward to seeing your entries.
Liz (:(|)x

Tin man is all Heart.

Hello - There is a new challenge starting today over at I love Promarkers and the theme is "Two colours only". The sponsor is Dr Digi and I have used an image called Tin Man as this lends itself to a limited colour scheme - I have used Red & Greys.

 I created the selection of pattern papers from My Minds Eye - Black & Grey necessities and Doodlebug Stars & Stripes. I added a stripe of red glitter peel off and some heart ribbon. I used three red heart shaped gems from Hobbycraft and finally added a greeting sticker from Kaisercraft. I used a little bit of silver pen to highlight the Tin Man.

I used these promarkers & Flexmarkers -
Cool greys 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Axe - Ice Grey 1, 2 & 5 with Poppy, Ruby & Burgandy.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Inky Impressions - All about boys.
The male room - Magic / fantasy
Crafty Hazelnuts pattern paper - ATG
Doodle pantry - ATG
Scrap n challenge - ATG


I hope you like my Tin Man - I definitely think he has a heart!
Liz (:(|)x