Little Girls Tea Party

Morning - today is that start of a new challenge at I love Promarkers.  The sponsor is Little Miss Muffet and the theme is Girls Birthday. I have used an image called Swings and Slides Tea for Three

I used a MFT wonky stitched rectangle die to cut the image and mounted this onto black card. I die cut several Lawn Fawn Big Scripty word dies from black and glued them together - I die cut the patterned top layer from the same Lawn Fawn Perfectly plaid paper that I covered the card with.
I glued a green stripy button to the card and used some twine to tie a charm to the card. Finally I added some co-ordinating Doodlebug Enamel dots and a resin butterfly.

I used these promarkers  and flexmarkers to colour the image -
Skin - Usual
Hair -Buttercup, Pineapple crush, Sleigh Bells & Raw Sienna.
Grass & Lush Green
Cloud Blue sky.
Carmine, Baby Pink & Cocktail Pink,
Orchid, Spring Lilac & Purple,
Sky Blue & True Blue,
Poppy
Burnt Sienne
Warm Grey 2, 3, 4 & 5

I hope you like this card and how I have used the image. Now lets see your creations over at the challenge.
Liz (:(|)x

Will you be Mine?

Morning - It's so nearly Valentines day so I thought I would make a manly card that wasn't too lovely or slushy and Deep Sea Doug from Dr Digi was the ideal image.

Hubby and I had date night last night and went for dinner and cocktails until we were so full we could barely walk home!! It wasn't because it was nearly Valentines day but our first weekend off together for a while so we had it booked in for ages... Romantic hey??!

So how do you think I have done? Even though there is pink - it isn't too girlie! This paper from a 12 x 12 Reflections pad called Today, Tomorrow and Forever matched perfectly the colours I used on the image (Incidentally I got this pad from TK Maxx and its is identical to a My Minds Eye 6X6 Pad... ?) I die cut the anchors using a Lawn fawn die from silver mirri and a gold textured card and couldn't decide which one to use so I used both!! I punched a hole in them and tied some twine around them to dangle which I attached on the inside.

I die cut around the image with  My favourite things wonky stitched rectangle die and mounted it on to black card. Finally I added a few co-ordinating sequins and some silver pen to add a little extra detail.

 I used these promarkers & flexmarkers to colour the image -
Skin - usual
Helmet & hair - Cool greys
Words - Pastel pink, Antique pink & Red Sweater.
Suit - Sea Mist, Pastel green, Aquamarine & Soft Green
Mine - Dove Grey, Stone wash, Blue Lake & Hearthstone.

That's all from me for now - Hope you all have a love filled Valentines Day - how ever and whom ever you spend it with,

Liz (:(|)x

Beach Boy from Tiddly Inks

Hello - Here is my card using Tiddly inks image called My Beach Boy. I loved colouring this image as it just screams being bright and cheery! I thought the image really didnt need to much extra and just to let it be centre stage!

 I cut two panels from patterned paper -  My Favourite things - Just delightful dots & stripes & Amy Tangerine Stitched meadow. I mounted both on black card and then die cut the Beach boy using a My Favourite things wonky stitched rectangle die. The Happy birthday was die cut using a Paper smooches die on blue card and finally I added a couple of co-ordinating buttons. 

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the image-

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

Hair -  Cinnamon, Cocoa, Burnt Sienna & Henna. 

Vest - Frosted Jade, Island Lagoon & Turquoise. Lemon & Canary

Shorts - Poppy, Ruby & Burgundy.

Bucket & Spade - Sky, True Blue & Royal blue

Crab - Gold, Bright orange & orange

Dog - Warm Grey 3 & 4 

Sand - Saffron, Buttercup, Mustard & Sleigh Bells. 

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

Tiddly Inks - Summer Challenge

Freshly Brewed - Birthdays 

I think the very making of this card brought out the sunshine... fingers crossed it stays for a while... and No - it is never too hot for me!! 

Liz (:(|)x

 

Life is better in Flip Flops.

Morning - Today's Dr Digi post is featuring Surfin Santa but I have decided a Santa is for life and not just for Christmas (By the way 169 sleeps until the big day...) I am still waiting for Summer to arrive nevermind Christmas and remain hopeful that a Beach will be on the agenda at some point and not just coloured in my imagination!

 

I cut all the flags from Echo Park I Love Summer collection and mounted the Flip flop sticker onto Black card and mounted them on 3D before I cut the edge of the card around them. 

I used a My Favourite things wonky stitched rectangle die to cut around my image and before I glued this in place I used letters to stamp my greeting.  

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the surfing dude - 

Shorts - Oasis, Frosted Jade & Island Lagoon

Flip Flops - True Blue & Sky Blue

Sand - Vanilla, pinapple crush, Mustard and Sleigh bells. 

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

Hair - Ice Grey 2 & 4. 

Surf board - Lemon & Canary with Grey shadow. 

Edged in Powder blue.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Paper creators - Just for men.
Julia Spiri - Beach / sea
Daring Cardmakers - Summer Party
Kitty Bee - Summer Fun
Crafting with Dragonflies - Summer Fun

Have a great day,
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