Blue Balloons

Good Morning - The new challenge has begun over at I love promarkers 
and the theme is Monochrome so I have stuck with the colour blue. The sponsor is Little Miss Muffet and I've used an image called Celebrate Balloons

I used Royal blue, True Blue and  Sky blue promarkers to colour the image. The striped paper is from Doodlebug and the cloud paper from Echo park. I used a My Favourite things scalloped edge die and added a few pearls. The greeting is a stamp from Mama Elephant.

I hope you will all join us in this new challenge - can't wait to see what you make.
All from me for now,
Liz (:(|)x

How you doin?

Morning - the new challenge is beginning at The Paper Shelter and the theme is all about love which being so close to Valentines Day is very appropriate isn't it.
I have used this fab image called How you doin?
I printed it on to Kraft card so I could use my Prismacolor pencils on the image.

I cut the paper panels from Echo Parks spots and dots collection and mounted them on white and I used a My Favourite Things die to cut a frame from the white also. I added some pink heart ribbon from American Crafts and made a little bow which I sealed with a pink resin flower.

I finally added some white pen details to the image and I'm please with how it has come out.

So now its your turn to show us your cards and creations - There is a fab prize to win - Just think how many digis that will buy you !!

I would like to enter this card into these challenges -

Have a good day and I hope you get some time to craft and colour!

Liz (:(|)x

Some Bunny Loves You.

Hello -  Hopping by to show you my latest card for Dr Digi using the Cuddly Critters again. This one is called Rabbit. I'm trying to practice my fur colouring as its a bit of a sticking point for me so I coloured this little chap up with Prismacolor pencils on a Kraft card base. I also treated myself to a new white pen and wow - its brilliant!!
I thought would add a cute little sentiment and then I could use this as Valentines card... wonder who will be the (un)lucky recipient???

I used Echo Park Dot and Stripes collection paper and just cut little flags. And Lawn Fawn Harolds ABC to stamp the greeting.
My new with pen added the dots in his eyes, nose and a little on his teeth. The pen is a 0.7mm from Posca and its not a roller ball end so doesn't get clogged up by the waxiness of the pencils.

I used these pencils -
White, Cloud blue PC1023, PC904 - for white shading.
Fur - PC 1060, 1063, & 1065 which are  20% / 50% & 70% Cool grey .
I used Pink PC 929 & Blush pink PC 928 on his nose and ears.
For the grass I used various greens including PC 989 Chartreuse, PC913 Spring Green, PC912 Apple Green, PC 909 Grass Green.

Thanks for Hopping by!!
See you soon,
Liz (:(|)x

When Pigs Fly.

Hello- The DT are back from a little summer break over at The Paper shelter -  New challenge starts today over on the blog #305and the theme is Punches and dies

I've used this funny image called When Pigs fly 

I cut a square card into a round card base and die cut the tree boarder using a Lawn Fawn die on some glazed bazzill. I glued some cloud patterened paper from Echo Park Summer days collection and then cut them all to shape to match the round base.
I used punches to make the cloud from swiss dot bazzil and glued these so they overhang the edge of the card. I coloured the pig and bird with promarkers and then used an acetate strip to attach the pig to appear to fly and move around. I covered his wings with Spectrum Noir sparkle pen in clear.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the images -
Pig - Pastel Pink & Antique pink with Warm grey hooves and shading on his wings.
Bird - Warm Grey 1,2,3 & 5 with a Gold beak.

It was quite a quick and simple on to make so give it a try.
And dont forget you can win this great prize -}

See you all again soon, 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

Sizzlin BBQ Bill

Happy Fathers Day !
I hope your all allowing your Dad's to display there talents at burning meat on the BBQ this weekend. So for My Dr Digi card today I have used BBQ Bill.
Also the Sun has been shining today and its been hot so everyone has been bbq-ing!

The papers I have used are from Echo Park I love Summer collection along with the Sizzlin' sticker. The Dad stickers are from My Minds Eye and the flowery paper is from Simple Stories Good day Sunshine. I die cut the trees from Kraft card and velvet green card from Doodlebug. The little tree die is from My favourite things as is the stitched wavy boarder die. The only other thing I added was Silver pen to the Bbq legs and the fork for the metallic elements.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour BBQ Bill -
Skin - Usual
BBQ - Ice grey 1, 3 & 5
Top - Powder blue, sky blue, azure blue, True blue & Royal blue.
Shorts - Turqoise, Marine & Oasis.
Sausage - Cinnamon, Sandstone & Raw Sienna.

Hope all you Dads have a lovely day and get to enojy more sunshine!
See you soon,
Liz (:(|)x

Aviator Scottie

Morning - We have new challenge starting this morning over at I love Promarkers and this fortnight the theme is Transport. Our sponsor who is providing the prize is Digital Delights
and I have used an image called Aviator Scottie

I cut the front from a square card blank and attached a front panel of acetate. I covered the whole back panel with patterned airplane paper from Echo Park Little Boy collection. I due cut the cloud shape and the bottom panel using My Favourite things dies and glued them to the acetate. I attached a large Airplane sticker from the Echo Park collection. I added some twine tied around the top and secured in a little bow. Finally I die cut the Happy Birthday from blue mirri using a Lawn Fawn die. 

I coloured the image using these promarkers and flexmarkers =
Skin - Usual
Hat - Azure, True blue & Royal Blue.
Scarf - Red & Burgundy
Coat & Boots - Cinnamon & Raw Sienna.
Googles, Trousers & gloves -Blue Greys
Collar & cuffs -  Champagne, Vanilla & Linen.
Hair - Cinnamon & Chestnut Hair.

I hope you will all play along with our challenge - love to see what you make for this theme!
Liz (:(|)x

Need a personalised Teacher Card?

Hi All - I'm currently making a few cards for Thank you's as its nearly the end of term. These can be personalised with names for the favourite teacher too. This one uses a stamp from Stamping Bella Uptown girl range called Tessie the Teacher.

 

I covered the card base with paper from Simple Stories Snap collection and then added a strip of the books which is from Echo Park Teachers pet collection. I die cut a panel from Blackboard paper from My Minds Eye All things chalk 6x6 paper pad using a My Favourite things wonky stitched die. I used versamark to stamp the greeting and then heat embossed it with white powder from Papermania. 

I used a little strip of Doodlebug washi tape and finally added the paper clip around which I tied a little ribbon.  I cut around the image and used 3d foam to attach it to the card after I added a little glaze to her glasses and the cup. 

I used these promarkers and Flexmarkers to colour Tessie - 

Skin -  Spice, Coral, Soft peach, Blush & Antique White. Cerise pink cheeks. 

Globe - Cloud blue, Sky blue & Azure. Meadow green, Grass & Emerald. 

Desk - Sandstone, Cinnamon & Cocoa

Skirt - Ice greys and black top. 

Apple & Book - Red, Poppy & Burgandy

Cardy - Soft Lime, Lemon & Canary with Orange and gold pockets.

Cup - Cerise & Cocktail pink

Books & Paper  - Champagne. 

Hair - Walnut, Burnt Sienna, Cocoa & Terracotta

Just drop me a note - here or on facebook -  if you would like any personalised card - not just teachers.

Li z(:(|)x

All dressed Up - Best Teacher Ever,

Evening folks. I am currently sat writing this with a belly full of food after eating some Pork, Cranberry and Rosemary Sausages with Mash, Gravy and Peas!! Just had to share that!! Its our village festival this weekend so I ventured to the Farmers market and got those bad boys!! They are huge too - I only managed one. So now I am washing my dinner down with a glass of red wine whilst I indulge my second favourite past time - Crafting! (First is eating... Ha!)

Today is the start of a new challenge at All Dressed Up - You can enter with any All Dressed up image for a chance to win. I have used an image called Best Teacher Ever.

 

 The background paper is from Simple Stories Snap 6x6 pad. I die cut the star paper from Echo Park Techer's Pet collection using a large stitched circle die. I cut around the image and attached him to the card with 3D foam. I used a little gaze on his eyes and used wooden textured paper on the desk. Finally I added the Thank You greeting from Pebbles. 

I am going to make a few Teacher Thank you cards and so left the bottom fairly empty so it could be personalised with the teachers name.

I used these promarkers and Flexmarkers - 

Skin - Coral, Soft peach, Blush & Antique White with Baby pink cheeks. 

Hat & Shirt - Cool Greys.

Eyes & cup - Powder & Sky blue.

Tie - Canary yellow.

Apples - Red, Poppy, Ruby & Burgandy.

Desk - Champagne & Tan. 

I hope you like this and if anyone wants a personalised card with a name on - give me a shout. Leave  comment here or on my facebook page. 

Thanks 

Liz (:(|)x

Iron Dan

Hello - this is my latest creation for Dr Digi and I've used an image called Iron Dan.  
I really liked colouring this one in for some reason and used paper from My Minds Eye necessities to match his boxers!  

I kept the yellow colour by adding the striped paper from Echo Park dots and stripes collection and then used red Bazzill to die cut the Star using a nestibilities die. The greeting tag I die cut from Lawn Fawn Wonky stitched rectangle die and then added a Happy Birthday greeting from Kaisercraft. Finally I added some homemade enamel dots to add a little extra detail and used the Lawn Fawn edge dies to go around the edge before I glued everything together.

I used these promarkers & Flexmarkers to colour Iron Dan -
Skin- Antique white, blush, soft peach, coral & Spice.
Red, Poppy, Ruby & Burgandy
Gold & Summer Sun.
Powder blue on socks & eyes & power button.
Boxers - Cool grey 4 & 5
Instructions - Morning Mist & Sand dune.

I hope you like him.  I'm really pleased with how this has turned out and think it works great with the Kraft background.
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Allsorts Challenge - April fools / Humour
Crafty Calendar - Anything goes.
Brown Sugar - ATG
Crafting with friends - ATG
Morgans artworld - For men
The Stamping Boutique - Masculine.
Juliaspiri challenge - Film

See you all soon,
Liz (:(|)x

Go for it Duck.

Happy Easter Sunday. The card I've made for today is using Scaredy Duck. I thought I would try and combine the current Animal challenge with something kind of Eastery (Is that a word??) So I went for a kind of chick! I got a little carried away with all the sequins & Glitter in the shaker card but I think he deserves a little excess for his bravery. 

 

I made the shaker section using my new Lawn Fawn Large stitched circles dies which I love!  I cut the frame from Doodlebug paper and the background from Echo Park Splash collections. I used Doodlebug glitter and sequins to fill the disc which I sealed with 3d foam around the acetate frame.

I covered a round card base with another Echo park pattern from the collection and glued the shaker card on top. Once I had coloured Scardey Duck in using my promarkers I cut closely around him and stuck him to the top with 3D foam. I added glaze to his beak and feet along with the rubber ring which I also scattered a little cosmic shimmer glitter on to try and make it appear wet. 

Finally I used black glitter letter from Hobbycraft to spell out the greeting. 

I used these Promarkers and Flexmarkers to colour the image - 

Duck - Soft Lime, Lemon, Yellow & a touch of Gold. 

Beak & Feet - Gold & Bright Orange. 

Rubber ring - Powder Blue & Sky Blue, Pastel Green & Ocean Teal. 

If you click on the picture above you can see the latest challenge at Dr Digi which is Animals and win yourself some free digis! And there are so many cool ones to choose from...  So don't forget to get your entries in. 

All for now - Hope you've not eaten too many Easter eggs and are having a lovely Bank Holiday weekend. 

Liz (:(|)x

Rocky the Black eyed boxer.

This,  Ladies & Gents, is Rocky. He is another great image from Dr Digi.

I am about a week late posting this as I made it for my Brother In Laws Birthday last Sunday but also there was the big Boxing match in America - so it would have been very topical. Boys seem to love boxing - I don't really get it.
But here he is Rocky for you on this weeks card. I kept this card simple in design and colour as I think the Image alone is enough.

Card recipe -
I printed Rocky off  fairly big and coloured him in using Promarkers and Flexmarkers. I attached a strip of the big bold dot paper from my stash of Echo Park Dots & Stripes. I also added some Black Bazzill card to the card base and then added the Rocky piece to the base using large 3d foam pads. I used a Pebbles "Happy Birthday" and some washi tape  I bought from Tesco! I attached some Doodlebug enamel dots in purple to co-ordinate with Rocky's black eye. Once I had coloured his gloves I covered them with Glaze.

Promarkers & Flex markers used -
Skin - Spice, Coral, Soft Peach, Blush & Antique white. Violet & Bluebell for his shiner!
Gloves & Shorts - Burgundy, Cardinal red, Ruby, Poppy, Red & Lipstick Red.
Belt & Boots - Cool Grey 1 to 5 & Black.

I want to enter this card into these challenges -
Lil patch of crafty friends  AATG 
Picture and Scrap  - Mens cards.
Art by Miran challenge- ATG
SOS - Big & bold.
Top Tip Tuesday Challenge - Duo - Boys & Boxing. **TIP - Leave Promarkers for a few mins to dry before adding Glaze or it will run**  
Digichoosday Blogspot -  ATG.
Sugar & Betty challenge  - ATG
Sister Act Card challenge -  ATG
Not Just Cards Challenges ATG
Through the craft room door - ATG
Hiding in my Craft Room - Use scraps.


Hope you all have a great week - See you all on Wednesday
Liz (:(|)x

Mother's Day.

Mother's Day always demands some special cards - and I think each one should be unique. So here is this years selection ...

I made this one using Stamping Bella with Echo Park "Here & Now" paper. I edged the paper with peel offs (Retro - not used Peel offs for Donkeys years.) Whilst on the peel off roll... I used Peel off letters also, along with some sparkly Black letter stickers from Hobbycraft. I also added some black gem swirls from Hobbycraft too. I used a little glaze on the drinks cup and some stickles for the shopping bags which I paper pieced together to get different textures and colours. I added a little ribbon to finish it off and kept it fairly simple.

This card uses a brand New Tiddly Inks image - called Wynn - Have a Heart, coloured as always with Promarkers. The paper is from collection of "Valentine" from Recollection. I used a coordinating page and die cut a doillie to keep the theme of paper cuts going. I glazed and added some glitter to the little hearts. The greeting is from Craftworks card which I colour matched to the background. I added some glittery Martha Stewart flowers and a few flat backed pearls to give some extra sparkle.
The Promarkers I used are  -
Hair - Spice (Very darkest shadow), Pineapple Crush, Buttercup, Vanilla, 
Skin -Spice, Coral, Soft Peach, Blush, Antique White.
Dress - Carmine, Magenta & Baby Pink.

 

I made this card for My Mum & kept it simple. The stamp is from Stamping Bella.  

I paper pieced the dress, apron & Washing basket from a 6x6 pad from Echo Park "Here & Now"collection. I added some shadowing with Promarkers.  I used the same paper to mat the image and added just a few gems.

The Promarkers I used are  -
Hair - Cocoa, Henna and Cinnamon.  
Skin -Spice, Coral, Soft Peach, Blush, Antique White.
Ironing board - Icicle blue & Powder Blue.
I also used Buttercup, Vanilla and Ivory to create the background haze.

This one was made for the future Mother in Law with the brief from the other half being bright, flowers and embellishments -Think I covered all these! The image is from Tiddly Inks & is coloured with Promarkers - 

Skin - Coral, Soft Peach, Blush, Antique White.

Hair - Warm grey 1, 3 & 5. 

Her shoes & the leaves are Mint & soft green and her dress is wild Orchid and Lavender.

The flowers are Azure, Wild Orchid, Lavender, Blue Pearl and the big yellow one is Sunflower, Canary, Lemon 

The papers are from a 6X6 pad I've had for a while from S.E.I called Sunny Day and I used 3 different patterns , which I mounted on black to make it pop.

I added a selection of flowers - the big yellow is from Prima, the smaller paper flowers are from Petaloo and I added a couple of co-ordinating resin flowers and gems.

By the way I don't have 4 Mums! Just the one...Hope you like them all and that the Mums they were made for loved them too. 

I would like to enter these cards into the following challenges - 

www.promarkerchallenge.blogspot.co.uk

www.mojomonday.blogspot.co.uk  

www.papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk

www.whimsyinspires.blogspot.co.uk

www.pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk

www.scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk

Cheeky Bingo.

I've recently been using Die cut tickets and Bingo cards a lot! They are great for Birthdays by highlighting the age. So I thought I'd post a couple of examples here for you guys to see -

The images are from The Greeting Farm. This one is called Cheeky Rockabilly. 

The papers are from Echo Park - This and That Grateful range.

I used Spellbinders to cut the small die that highlights the 30 with some gems. I made some paper bunting and also added some natural coloured lace. The image is coloured with Promarkers as always! 

This Greeting Farm image is called Cheeky mate. I love this image - I think they are all fun and live up to the name. I love the retro look of them. This card I kept to a naval colour scheme of red , white and blue. The paper is from Doodlebug and the scalloped circle from Spellbinders. I used a red and white stripey ribbon and some Peel offs - including the greeting which I coloured with Promarkers. I think my peel off collection gets neglected these day and we need to start a campaign to bring them back!! 

I actually made this card a while ago but forgot to post it and as its also uses TGF Cheeky Rockabilly - I thought I'd be a bit cheeky and stick it in here to show it off! I really like the colours and tried to keep it bright and funky but a bit different with the grey background. I added some gem swirls and a resin bird. The Happy Birthday is from Craftwork Cards. The mirror frame is from Sizzix and the paper flowers are finished with some colourful resin flowers. 

Best of the Boys.

Thought I would write a post to feature a few of my favourite Boys cards. I find them quite difficult to do as I can add all my usual flowers, glitter and gems. As for the "grungy" look - I just cannot do it! I like things bright and clean...

Also if you are sending a card to a man from a lady should the card have an image of a female or a male... so if I was sending my boy a Valentines card should it have a "Me" like image as its me sending him my love or an image of him.... Opinions please??

Stamped image is from Waltzing Mouse for a 60th birthday. Still managed to get a few gems on this one but kept them black so kind of Masculine! 

I made this one for my Dad - Often my family get left till last minute as I'm busy with everything else but at the time my Dad was coming to mow our lawns and help sort out the garden in the new house - so this image was perfect. I used Glossy accents on the front of the lawn mower to make is shiny. 

This a Some Odd Girl image that I loved colouring with my promarkers. The background paper is one from my digi stash from Pink Petticoat. Think the simple background is really effective. 

I can't remember who I made this for... maybe a commission. It uses Echo Park background papers and a magnolia stamp on a valley fold card. Edwin is coloured with promarkers - not a gem in sight but there is some glitter on the cloud! 

These tools were cut by hand by me and then shaded to give them some dimension. The tool box is made from ribbed paper to give it a rugged look. I got the idea from this out of one of the crafting magazines that I used to subscribe to - I don't tend to buy them now as having them digitally is soooo much easier.

This was a commission for an 18th birthday for a gadget & computer addict!I found the image from a digital stamp website - sorry I can't remember which one (Mental note to self - Keep notes! ) I also tried to keep the colours simple as I don't think an 18 year old boy can be impressed with a card - ever!

 Well - that is enough from me for now. 

Hope you like them... x 

Happy New Year Monkey Mates (:(|)x

It's 2013! I suspect it won't be much different to 2012 but only time will tell what this new year has in store for me and the Monkeys. I've really enjoyed doing my cards lately and have started to enter them into challenges so thought I would show you what I have been upto.

So here is the Some Odd Girl challenge - This is the sketch that the card has to be based on and it must use an image from http://www.someoddgirlblog.com/2013/01/january-challenge/. (If you haven't visited yet.... go now! The images are brilliant! Tell the Girls I sent you...)

And here are the cards I made based on this sketch - need to decide which one to enter now...

This is a Some Odd Girl image, coloured with Promarkers and my new flex markers that I got for Christmas. It is embellished with lace, diamante swirls and resin flowers (Which are my favourite things at the mo!) These lovelies are from ... The papers are from Echo Park and I also used a Spellbinders die cut to make the frame. 

This is another SOG image which I cut the dress slightly to make her look like she was holding the wooden birdcage which I've covered in Stickles. The Background paper is Carta Bella, embellished with more pink resin flowers and gems.

This final card is also a SOG image and I made it for a friends birthday. I added some twine to look like the guitar wire. The background I cut for several different papers from My Minds Eye and then sewed them together. Shocker - no resin flowers or gems!! Just mirri card stars (Got to get a bit of bling in somewhere!! Hard to do whilst trying to keep a card Manly...

So which do you think I should enter into the challenge....