Tea & Biscuits for Dad.

Morning - Today's card is made for the latest Dr Digi challenge to celebrate the 4th Birthday! I have used Feet up and a Cuppa 

and some of the fab Biscuit background papers but better than that you can buy these as a Tea time Set and all for a bargain price.  

If you use one of the Tea images (and there are loads of them...) to enter the challenge you could win one of the fab Mugs - Its being called a Mug-a-thon!!

To make this card I cut a panel from the Biscuit paper and mounted this onto black and Kraft card. I used a Lawn fawn die to cut the wonky stitched panel and mounted this on Black also. I stamped a Lawn Fawn greeting across the bottom to say "Happy Father's Day" and glued a Wooden Tea Cup to the end. I coloured the image and used 3d foam to attach it, which I also did with the die cut letters from Papermania.

I used these promarkers & flexmarkers to colour the image -
Skin - Antique White, Blush, Soft Peach, Coral & Spice.
Top & Slippers - Khaki & Pesto
Chair - Vanilla, Pastel Yellow & Starfish.
Hair - Cool Greys 1, 2, 3 & 4
Waist coat - Crimson, Cardinal Red & Burgandy
Trousers - Rock Pool & Capri Blue

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Crafty Calendar - June Fathers day
Sweet Stampin - Fathers day
Creative Corner - Just for men
Dragons Lair - One for the Guys.
Polkadoodles - One for the boys 

Thanks for popping by... Back soon,
Liz (:(|)x

Sweet treats with love

This weeks challenge at I love Promarkers is sponsored by Just Inklined and I picked this lovely image called Be Mine to go with the theme of Food & Drink.

I kept this card clean and simple - I made the image the feature by printing it quite big. I tied a big bow from Doodlebug ribbon to match the image's bow. I mounted the image on to patterned paper from Heidi Swapp - Favourite things collection. I added some doodlebug sequins and crystal gems to add a bit of sparkle and a greeting using a Peel off.

I used these promarkers -
Ice grey 1 & 2 to Shade the bag
Honeydew & Pastel Green
Pale Pink, Baby Pink & Carmine
Soft Lime
Aquamarine.

I also used a Staedtler 0.3mm fine liner pen in pink to add the writing on the love hearts and also to draw a boarder edge to the card.

I'd Like to enter this card into the following challenges -

The Ribbon Girl  - ATG
Cupcake Inspirations -  Photo Inspiration
Allsorts challenge - Ribbon & bows.
Lacy Sunshine - TicTacToe.
Cute Card Thursday - Food & Drink.

Alphabet challenge - S for sweet treats.

Fabnfunky -CAS

Hope you like my card and get chance to play along this week - everyones busy making Christmas cards... lots of them feature festive food & drink so get entering...
Liz (:(|)x

Running t-shirt

There is a new challenge starting over at I Love Promarkers and this week the challenge is to make something which IS NOT a card but still using Promarkers to add the colour.

Sometime ago I was signed up (i.e. by someone else ... not me...) to do a 10k obstacle endurance race. I had planned to make us "team" t-shirts and bought a couple of plain white cheap t-shirts from Tesco (2 for £7 - Bargain and they seem pretty good quality too!)  Luckily as the race got nearer... we got the news it had been cancelled. Obviously I was gutted - honestly!!

So when this challenge came up I decided it was time to make the t-shirt. The image I decided to use is called Jogger Mae from Some Odd Girl.  I picked her as she looks a little like me...
I do run, well I Jog, a few times a week so I will be able to wear the top when I go out but I swear I have never worn shorts as short as Mae.

Step 1 - I used Heat transfer paper that I bought from Amazon. It was really simple to do. I printed the image onto the special paper and then cut really close around the edge of the image.

Step 2 - is to iron the image on to the T-shirt. To do this - you have to use a really hot iron with no steam at all. So I turned the iron on and left it to dry all the water away. I put a cotton tea towel between the image and iron just to make sure I didn't burn it. It took a while for the image to transfer and I just had to keep trying a little corner to check. But if it hadn't - I simply kept ironing.

Step 3 - Once it had cooled down I peeled the paper away and then went about colouring the image with Promarkers.
I did try to colour an image prior to ironing on to the t-shirt but the ink removed the transfer material.
Once the Image was on the fabric - the transfer material creates the barrier that stops the alcohol markers from bleeding into the cotton. The ink doesn't blend as well as on paper so I didn't use as many different colours to shade the image. The ink also went a bit tacky and took a little longer to dry than on paper. 

I coloured Mae in the same colour pro/flexmarkers that I wear... yep my Trainers are Pink & Orange!
Skin - Antique white, Blush, Soft peach & Coral
Hair - Chestnut, Walnut, Cinnamon, Cocoa & Raw Sienna.
Pink bits on Top and trainers - Carmine, Magenta & Hot Pink
Orange bits - Halloween, Bright orange & Orange.

I'd like to enter this creation into the following challenges -
Not just Cards challenge



I hope you like this idea - Take a look a the other creations on at the challenge. Just makes you think of all the other ways Promarkers can be used.
See you soon,
Liz (:(|)x

Love from Pig

Hello - Thought I would do a quick post for this card that I made recently for the Boyf's birthday.

His pet name for me is Pig (in an affection way like Babe the pig in the film - not in the fat greedy way??! Although I do like to trough down on cake and chocolate!)

This image was perfect for his card and is called Birthday Pig with Balloon from Gerda Steiner Designs. This image was free and there are several others that are on offer also but they are all such lovely crisp images - I know I am going to become a regular customer!

The striped background paper is from My Minds Eye - Black & Grey necessities and the blue spot is washi tape from Queen & co. I hand cut a tag from Kraft card and tied some black ribbon through the punched hole. After I had coloured the image I added some glaze to the balloon and sprinkled some cosmic shimmer glitter into it. I then used 3D foam to attach the image to the tag and used Peels off & Doodlebug letters to create the sentiment. I also added an enamel Heart from Hobbycraft and a few co-ordinating enamel dots.

I coloured Pig in with Baby pink, Cocktail pink & Salmon pink pro/flexmarkers.
I used Powder blue, Sky & Azure on the balloon and Turquoise, lime & canary on his hat.
I also used a little warm grey to add some shading.

It's a simple card but really please with how effective it has turned out and will def be using more of these fab images.

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

Just us girls - photo inspiration - black stripes
Tuesday Throwdown - CAS 

Through the craft room door - ATG 
Craft your passion -ATG 
Di's Digi designs challenge - animals acting like humans.
Craft-dee bowz - handmade bow. 
Chocolate coffee & cake - celebration

Right off to get some food...
See you all soon,
Liz (:(|)x

Mag's Birthday

This weeks challenge at I love Promarkers is asking for cards made with the Men in mind.

I've made this card using an image from Walting Mouse stamps - Half Pint Heroes
and made it for my friends Birthday on behalf of his new daughter Darcey. It was his first birthday as a Daddy! Darcey and I had a chat and she wanted it to be bold with blue and red. Her Daddy loves cars and bikes so I went with the car stamp.

The papers I've used are from Doodlebug - Kraft in colour which I mounted onto red Card and Red swiss dot paper which I used with a star punch and then mounted onto black. I stuck the stars on with 3D foam to make them stand out a little. I also attached some red chevron ribbon from The Ribbon Girl.
I stamped and coloured the image and then I used a corner rounder punch and did the same once I had mounted it onto the black card. I also added a few Blue papermania gems and I die cut the Silver Happy Birthday from Mirri card using a die from Paper smooches. I used lots of bits and scraps - I hoard!!So these little pieces are great for using up my stash.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the image in -
Man - Soft peach, blush & antique white with cocktail pink cheeks.
Hair - Raw Sienna
Car - Poppy, Red & Cardinal red.
Lights - Bright orange & Canary
Wheels & hood -Warm greys
I edged the image with Powder blue and also used some silver pen to add details and a white gel pen to add highlights.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Cards for guys - things beginning with M - Motor! 
Creative card crew - Masculine 
Without words - dot the boys 
Always playing with paper - Birthday. 
Craft your passion - ATG 
Come and get it - Use your stash.

Lots of creativity at the mo so I may be back before Sunday with another post... we will see how we get on!
Leave a comment to say Hi if you pop in...
Liz (:(|)x

Autumn Leaves

Morning - This post is my latest creation for the DT at I love Promarkers. The theme this week is
Autumn and I have used this image from Tiddly Inks called Wryn's Leaves.

I love the Autumn colours - although not quite my usual bright schemes - they are still so colourful. I have used 3 different sheets of paper and they are all from Simple Stories collection, ironically called I Heart Summer - they are very warm shades but still perfect for Autumn.
I die cut 3 leaves from some different colour paper scraps and I used a little hole punch to tie them together with twine, which I then tied in a bow on the button (As always from my stash of buttons & ribbon). The greeting is from Jillibean Soup and was a perfect colour match. I also added a few enamel dots from My Minds Eye Jubilee collection. I hand cut the wave and used a corner rounder (is that a word??) on the image panel and based Kraft card.

I used these promarkers and Flexmarkers to colour Wryn -
Skin - Antique white, Blush, Soft Peach, Coral & Spice.
Hair - Chestnut & Raw Sienna.
Leaves - Grass & Forest, Summer Sun & Sleigh Bells, Honeycomb & Spice, Lime Zest & Lime Green, Pesto & Olive, Maroon & Burgundy.
Pile of leaves - Mixture of the above colours as well as Soft Khaki.
Background - Khaki, Icicle & Ivory.
Dog - Warm Greys.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Make the day Special -  Colour choice 1
Clear it out - Autumn / stash - Leaves.
Creative Card Crew - Fall. 
Dream Valley - Autumn colours.

Our Crafty corner - Autumn Colour.

The Kraft Journal - Take your pick. 
Digidesigns - Fabulous Fall.
Inkspirational - Colours - Orange & Green.
That's Crafty - Lovely Leaves.


Speak soon lovelies, Thanks for stopping by...
Liz (:(|)x

Bite me Vlad.

This is Vlad from Dr Digi. Halloween is only round the corner and there are loads of fab images at Dr Digi that are perfect for the spooky season...  I didn't use my usual skin combo on him as I wanted him to look - well... grey and dead!!

I was originally going to use him for a birthday card with some kind of pun about Counting and birthdays but struggled to word it so maybe I'll will figure that out for another time. But Vlad would be great not only for Halloween cards but also valentines and birthdays.
My other half had the bright idea of using Red nail varnish to make the drops of blood and I think they are pretty effective.  (Although I think my hand cut bats leave a little to be desired... maybe I'll perfect those too!) I die cut a circle from black card stock and placed gold card behind it to appear like the moon. I used some Glittery Doodlebug card stock down the sides.
I used some letters from Doodlebug on mounted these on to white card to make the greeting.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour Vlad -
Skin -  Antique White & Ice Greys
Sash - Poppy, Ruby & Cardinal Red.
Cape - Purple Velvet & Imperial Purple
Cape & Suit - Cool grey 5,4,3 & Black.
Hair - Black & Egyptian blue.
Icicle to shade shirt.
Gold pen on medal and button.


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

Half Pint Heroines Balloon

I forgot to blog this card... been a hectic week at work and think I've just crashed out when I've got in so not really done much blogging recently but now I'm on catch up... And I've got a lovely new laptop to play with! (Although its taking some getting used too!)

I made this card for the Balloon theme challenge over at I love promarkers 
I've had these stamps for a while but forget I have them and they are really versatile. This is from a collection from Waltzing Mouse Stamps - Half Pint Heroines.  

The papers are from My Favourite things and they are currently ... my favourite! The pad is called Dots and stripes Sorbet. The greeting is from Pebbles and all the flowers are from Prima flowers and from my huge stash.
(Which reminds me I've just bought a trouser hanger to put my ribbon reels on... I'll post a picture if it works??!)
The gems are Jade from Papermania and I used a punch which rounds the corners and did this on the black mount card also.

I used these promarkers & flexmarkers -
Skin - Soft peach, Blush & Antique white.
Balloon - Cerise, Frosted Pink & Lobster & Soft Lime, Tulip & Sunflower.
Hair & Basket - Apricot, Nutmeg, Raw sienna & Cocoa.
Bags - Oasis & Turqoise. 
Powder blue for the outline and background.

 I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Tuesday Morning Sketches - Layout  
Through the purple haze - Flowers.  
A gem of a challenge - One for the girls. 

Right folks - all from me. Time for bed  - Up early again in the morning. (ie 5.30am! boo!)
Take care,
Liz (:(|)x

Beach Bum Bob

Sorry I'm late with this post - Its been up on the Dr Digi page since Sunday but I had a crazy morning... This is what I wrote  -

Morning All - Wow I would love to be relaxing somewhere with a cocktail right now... Really rubbish morning so far! I've been working late so was trying to get this post up for your this morning as soon as I woke but my laptop has decided to die on me! Ever tried to do a blog post via an ipad??

Anyway to cut a long story short.... I'm now rushing!! But hopefully you will be able to see the Fabulous Beach Bum Bob below.... I am so very ready for a holiday by the sea in some tropical paradise...

Our Bob still has his party shirt on despite the fact hes stranded... nothing will get him down!
Check him and his mates out over at the shop at Dr Digi

I used 3 different papers from Kaisercraft Say Aloha collection and cut around the flowers from one sheet to create the front, which I raised slightly with 3D foam. Even the greeting is from the paper pack. I love using packs which have everything all co-ordinating! The flamingo paper clip is from Tesco! 

I coloured Bob using Promarkers and Flexmarkers -
Skin - Antique White, Blush, Soft Peach, Coral & Spice.
Shorts - Soft Khaki & Khaki.
Hair - Warm grey 2 & 4
Bag & Hat -  Saffron & Raw Sienna.
Shirt - Baby pink, Cerise & Magenta.
Coconut - Henna & Saddle Brown.
I edged around Bob with Powder blue to make him standout a bit.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Heart 2 Heart - Good day Sunshine.
Digi Choosday - For the Men.
Crafty Boots - Fair & Square. 

Have a great week people and fingers crossed the sun currently coming though my windows stays with us long enough to get our cocktails like Bob!
Liz (:(|)x

Nice List - Christmas in July!

I have been resisting all the talk of Christmas in the crafty world but... I've finally succumbed! I can only apologise! But it is only 152 days away - yep I'm Sorry again!

So here is Father Christmas from Dr Digi and the image is called Naughty or Nice.

I have left a space where I will use letter stickers to add someones name to the front before I send this card... so my friends and family still have time to earn the place on my nice list. (And I am definitely open to bribery!)

I've made this card using paper from Simple Stories - December Documented range. I mounted it onto Bazzill Swiss dot card in red. I used a Martha Stewart punch to create the zigzag edge and glued on to it some Christmas ribbon from Hobbycraft. I added some Doodlebug red enamel dots and also some green homemade dots. I have used 3D foam to make Father Christmas stand out a little.

Father Christmas has been coloured with Promarkers and Flexmarkers -
Skin - Antique white, Blush, Soft Peach, Coral & Spice.
Trousers - Red, Poppy, Ruby & Cardinal.
Shirt - Warm greys.
List - Satin, Tan & Antique white
Boots & Braces - Ice Greys
Eyes - Powder blue.
I also used a little gold pen to highlight buttons and I added some Frosted Lace stickles to Father Christmas' beard and hair.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Crafty Calender - Christmas in July.
My Time to Craft - Christmas in July.
Inkspirational - Kraft.
Whimsy Stamps - Christmas in July.
Freshly made Sketches - 196
Cardz 4 guys - Christmas in July.
Cute as a Button - Challenge 11 Christmas in July.
Paper Creator - Challenge 40 - Christmas.
PINspirational - Christmas in July. 

Carousel Horse.

This is my latest DT card for the I Love Promarkers Challenge Blog. The image is from The Stamping Boutique and is called Carousel Horse.

The papers are all from My Minds Eye collection called Find your wings and Fly. The "so sweet" sticker is also from the same range. I die cut the image using a spellbinders nestabilities die and I added some aqua ribbon and pink ribbon tied through the holes - both are from my ribbon stash (Which is huge and I'll show you a picture one day - they are all organised in jars by colour!)
The enamel dots I made from Perle beads and the Button is from Do Crafts. I mounted the image on 3d foam to give it some dimension and you can't really see it here on the picture but I also added a little Star dust stickles to the dots around the image.

The promarkers and flexmarkers I've used are -
Horse -Warm grey 1, 3 & 4
Maine - Pale Pink, Salmon Pink & Antique pink.
Saddle - Aquqmarine & Oasis
Pole - Soft Lime, Buttercup & Pineapple Crush.
Ribbon - Magenta & Cerise.

Hope you like it - Its a really versatile image and could be used for so many different occassions.
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Sister Act Card - ATG
Art By Miran - ATG
Challenge up your life - Use a digi
Doodle Pantry -  ATG.
CCC Digi creations - Layers. 
Crafty Hazelnut - Patterned paper.
Paper Sweeties - Colour inspiration.
Through the purple haze -  Use bright colours.

All for now - See you soon
Liz (:(|)x

Retro Selfie

Hi All - bit late with this post as it has already gone live on the I LOVE PROMARKERS blog, but thats what happens when you work shifts I suppose -you have to be a bit flexible! 

I made this card for my latest DT post - the new challenge is Paper Piecing and it is sponsored by  Kenny K.. The image Ive used is called Retro Selfie 

You can find her by clicking on the link. I think she is a great image as Vintage is very "in" right now and so is the Selfie - so to combine the two is a bit of genius!! 

 

 

To make this card I printed and coloured the image with Promarkers (Listed below...) The paper I have used is all from my stash of October Afternoon - the flowers and the demin effect. I looked at a few designs using this and they were coloured like a dress with a belt but I never saw that -I always saw a separate top and shorts / skirt... What do you think?   

I printed the image out the same size on to the demin effect paper and cut out the bits that I then pieced on to this image. 

The film strip is a die from Tim Holtz which I cut from a really think matt black card which is lovely (Had to go through cutter a few times to cut right through...) 

The ribbon is as always from my stash... I don't keep the reel so I never know where its from - I just have them all in colour co-ordinated jars! I also tie'd a small camera charm with thin black ribbon. 

The greeting and Numbers are die cuts from the Memory Box and the yellow gems are from Hobbycraft. 

The Promarkers & Flexmarkers used are - 

Skin - Antique White, Blush, Soft Peach, Coral, Spice.Cocktail pink & Antique pink on her cheeks

Eyes - Capri & Powder Bue, & Lips are lipstick red.

Hair & Shoes - Raw Sienna, Sleigh Bells, Pineapple Crush, Summer Sun & Eggnog.

Stool - Lipstick red & Poppy

Camera - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Sleigh bells & Pineapple Crush.

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

Simple Papercraft - ATG

Sister Act - ATG

Thats Crafty Challenge - Numbers

CCEE Stampers - Paper Piecing.

Clear it out - Use your stash

Papertake Weekly -ATG

Why not make a card and enter the challenge at I Love Promarkers...Be great to see you and there are Prizes to win each week! 

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

Enjoy Retirement.

I made this card as a special request for a Retirement card. I used an image called Deirdery's Day Off from Dr Digi. I love the humour in these images but still wanted it quite feminine.

I stuck to two patterned papers from My Minds Eye - Now & Then Collection onto a sheet the same size as the the card and attached a strip of co-ordinating Bazzill Swiss Dot. I then Die cut the circle from Spellbinders which I stuck on top of the coloured image using 3d foam so it was raised. I also drew around the die to get a slightly larger frame which I cut by hand. I paper pieced the Sunshade and towel and added glaze to her glasses, jug and Cocktail.
I used a Die-namics die to cut the Banner and added Websters pages letter stickers to spell out "Retirement" - Luckily there were just enough flags! I cut "Enjoy" from glitter paper using my Cameo machine - Which I really need to use more to its full potential!
Finally I added a ribbon bow tied with a button and twine, along with some pink gems to add the Bling.

Deirdery is coloured with the following Promarkers and Flex markers -
Skin - Spice, Coral, Soft Peach, Blush, Antique White
Hair - Baby Pink, Cerise, Lipstick Red.
Swim suit - Honeydew, Pastel Green, Frosted Jade,
Sun lounger - Cocoa, Caramel, Cinnamon.
The drink is coloured with Soft Lime, Yellow & Mustard. I then went over the top with Frozen Lake to add the Glass effect.
I also used some Warm Grey 3 to add shadow to the paper piecing.

I would like to enter this card into the following Challenge -
Sugar & Betty challenge  - ATG
Ants in my pantry - ATG
CCC Challenge - Card Recipe.
Craft your passion -ATG
 Whimsy Inspires -  Colour an image.
Scribble and scrap craft - ATG

Mystic Mabel predicts...

Morning All - Here is my latest post for Dr Digi's House of Stamps.
This is Mystic Mabel and you can find her here... She is expecting you to visit!

Card Recipe -
The Stripped paper is from Echo Park - Country Drive collection & the Cloud paper is from Doodlebug. I created the greeting using letter stickers from Websters Pages and they are a great easy size to use. The Gem swirls are from a pack I got at Create and Craft. The aperture was cut using a Spellbinders Die and I used 3D foam to give the card and Image some dimension.

I coloured Mabel with Promarkers & Flexmarkers as always -
Head Scarf - Plum, Mulberry, Boysenberry & Orchid.
Earings - Buttercup, Sunflower & Sleigh Bells.
Top - Magenta, Carmine, Baby Pink, Muted Pink - with Ice Grey 5 & 3 to the shade the inside of the sleeves.
Hair - Black, Henna, Burnt Umber & Saddle Brown. 

Table cloth - Honeydew, Pastel Green, Mint Green. The topper is Pastel Blue and Bluebell with trims of the yellows and pinks.

I'm really pleased with how the Crystal Ball has turned out. I coloured behind it and them covered it with Glaze which I sprinkled Cosmic Shimmer glitter into whilst it was still wet.

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges -

ABC Challenge - H is for Happy Birthday.
Craft your Passion - Anything Goes. 
Digitally Sweet challenge 133 - Anything goes.
Thanks for stopping by - But Mabel already told me you would! (:(|)x

When DT worlds collide...

Previous visitors to my blog will know my very exiciting recent membership to Design teams for I LOVE PROMARKERS & Dr Digi's House of Stamps.
Well spookily for this weeks challenge (#265) over at I LOVE PROMARKERS the sponsor is Dr Digi. The theme this week is "Many Happy Returns" - easy right? And the winner will get a chance to pick 2 Digi's for free.

Here is the card I made for the Challenge using Dr Digi image Martini Bianca, which you can buy here.

Card Recipe -
The Zigzag paper is from Pink Paisley and has a glaze to the black. The red paper is from Bazzill. I also used liquid glaze on the glass to make it reflect the light, along with on her Shoes and Lips.
I added Black and Red Gems to give it a little more sparkle.
I used a round base card for a change and I Die cut the edge with "Good Times" from My Favourite Things Die-namics "Celebrate".

Colour Mapping - Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Skin - Spice, Coral, Soft Peach, Blush, Antique White & Baby Pink - cheeks.
Stockings - Warm Greys - Warm Grey 5 to create the lines. 
Ears - Carmine & Baby pink, Touch of grey for shading.
Shoes - Red, Poppy & Ruby
Hair - Vanilla, Pineapple Crush & Sleigh Bells.
Glass - Arctic Blue & Powder Blue (Eye shadow also)

Love to see you all on both Blogs and have a look at the wickedly funny images over at Dr Digi.
Back soon , (:(|)x

Design Teams like Buses!

I give this post that title very tongue in cheek as I am absolutely astonished that a few days after my invite to be part of the Dr Digi team - I was also selected to be part of the I LOVE PROMARKERS design team. What are the chance of that??!! I applied to be part of this team as I have others before and never been successful - so I really didn't expect to be chosen.

Today  my first card has gone on the I LOVE PROMARKERS blog. Its a challenge blog and this weeks theme is "INK IT UP". The challenge lasts for a week and anyone can play along... go take a look at the inspiration from all the Design Team, grab you pens and get creating!  

Card Recipe  -
Papers & Greeting sticker - Simple Stories DIY Boutique range. 
Stamp - Stamping Bella Uptown Girl - Farah loves flashdance.
Doodlebug Sprinkles, Glaze on the Bubblegum and Radio, Stickles on the skirt for some razzamatazz!

Colour Mapping - Promarkers & Flexmarkers.
Hair -Canary & Sleigh Bells.
Skirt & Shoes - Bright Green, Lime Green & Lime Twist
Top - Azure, Sky Blue & Arctic Blue.
Leg Warmers & Hair Bow - Shocking Pink, Carmine, Baby Pink & bit of Vermilion.
Skin - Spice, Coral, Soft Peach, Blush, Antique White, Baby Pink - Cheeks.
Radio - Cool Greys.
Hope you like this card and I look forward to seeing your entries on the challenge...There are prizes and everything!!
(:(|)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....