Show your Wings

Good Morning -  The new challenge at The paper shelter challenge blog  has begun and the theme is Things with Wings. I think I must interpret the themes a bit literally but I had wanted an excuse to colour this image for a while so I went for it over the Fairies and Butterflies! This image is called
Lady with Wings 
and I've teamed it up with a stamped greeting from The Paper Shelter. I die cut the image using a Lawn Fawn circular die and the paper is from My Favourite Things.

I know this is a fairly simple card but I really love how its turned out and it was fun to colour with the copics. It doesn't show to well on this card but I added a pale cloud background using the copic and blender pen so it was quite subtle.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you will all join the challenge for a chance to win a voucher to spend on these fab images!!
Liz (:(|)x

Los Mariachis

Morning - today is a new challenge at The Paper Shelter and the theme is Music and dance. I have been waiting for a reason to colour up this image called Los Mariachis  (Not that I need one!) so I did this for my Husbands Birthday (Still seems weird saying that!!) as he had always wanted a Mariachi band to play live for him since we went to Mexico for a holiday. 

 

It also gave me the chance to use my new stamps from My Favourite things - called Sweet Succulents.The greeting is also from the stamp collection. I coloured  the Cactus using pink, green & gold Wink of Stella pens that I used more like watercolours and it worked really well as they really sparkle. The stripe of paper is from Crate Paper - Journey collection. I also used a little gold pen to add some details.

I used these promakers and flexmarkers to colour the image-
Skin - Antique white, blush, soft peach, coral & Spice.
Hats - Chestnut & Raw Sienna
Suits - Emerald & Lush green.
Bow ties - Poppy, Ruby & Burgundy
Hair & Shoes - Warm greys
Instruments - Sandstone & Cinnamon.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Crafty Sentiments - ATG 
Digi Chooseday - ATG 
Craft your passion - ATG
613 Avenue - Green & Gold
A bit more time to craft - ATG
Crafting circle - ATG


We would love to see all your creations for the new challenge at The Paper Shelter. The new theme is Music and Dance.  And just look at what you could win...!

Thanks for stopping by - say hello before you leave!
Liz (:(|)x

Where're we goin?

Hello -
The new challenge begins at The Paper Shelter today and the theme is Holidays. I have wanted to colour this image for a while as I think its really pretty so today you see Where're we goin . 
This is the first time I have coloured an image using Prismacolor pencils and I think I am in love with them! My thought process went a little like this.... Holiday... travel... postcards... luggage tags.... kraft...and the only thing that will colour on Kraft is Pencils. So I jumped right to it and just gave them a go. I'm very happy with the result considering I've never used them before. 

I used patterned paper from Simple Stories Vintage Bliss collection which I trimed the edge from a 6x6 piece and used the spare at the bottom. To cover the gap I used some lace and a strip of watercolor wash paper from My Favourite things. I used the same paper in an embossing folder to create the Postcard. I used the same lace to add detail to the tag and glued a co-ordinating resin flower to cover the join. The heart stickers and Enjoy Tag are from the same Simple storied collection. The final little detail I added was to used a Gold pen to colour the corners of the case and the buckles.

There are great prizes at The Paper Shelter challenge - 

I would like to enter this card into these challenges -
Crazy Challenge  - Lace
Crafting from the Heart -  ATG
Craft your passion - ATG
Crafty Hazelnuts patterned paper - ATG 
Bastel-traum - Journey / Vacation
The Ribbon Girl - ATG 
A Gem of a challenge - Kraft
Creative Corner - ATG
Simply Papercraft - ATG

All from me for today -
Back soon,
Liz (:(|)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

Giraffe - For a Child.

There is a new challenge beginning today at I love Promarkers which is sponsored by Kenny K. The theme is For a Child and I have used an image called Giraffe 

 

I have used My Favourite things paper called Wild Things which is full of animal prints -  I thought this was perfect for the Giraffe. I die cut the image using MFT die-namics wonky rectangel stitched frame and over this I added the grass die cut from Joy of crafts which I cut using two different shades of green and layered together. 

I also used my brand new tree dies from Die-namics called Trees in the forest. I love that stitched edge! I used the same green bazzill shades and kraft card for the trunk. 

I stamped the Big hugs from Lawn fawn Big Scripty words and used the matching dies to cut this out. (It was my birthday so I treated myself to some new bits and bobs.. Oops!!) 

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the image - 

Tree leaves -  Leaf green, Green shoots, Chartreuse & Grass.

Trunk - Cinnamon & Cocoa

Giraffe - Buttercup, Pineapple Crush & Sleigh bells with Raw Sienna & Chestnut.

Nose - Carmine & Pastel pink.

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

Crafting from the heart - ATG. 

Craft your passion - ATG

Elliebelle's Creative Moments - Critters & Creatures.

The Paper Girls - The great outdoors.

Stamping Sensations - Feature a creature.

 

Can't wait to see what you make for this new challenge so don't forget to get your entries in! 

Liz (:(|)x

Jolly Chap with Kenny K

Morning - Time for another new Challenge over at I love Promarkers.
The challenge for this week is sponsored by Kenny K and the theme is "Men at Work"
I have used a image from Kenny K called Jolly Chap and I die cut around him using a new set of dies I got from My Favourite Things Die-Namics called Inside out stitched square dies.

I went with a kraft card background as it seemed more "manly" and made the black and white pop a bit more. The paper with printing on is from Simple Stories - DIY boutique, whilst the diagonal patterned papers are from My Minds Eye Black and Grey Necessities.
I die cut the skyscape from black and gold and slightly offset them to make them look like the light was glowing. I also die cut the Happy from gold card and created a little flag with the gold and patterned paper - which I then put a Gold Freckled Fawn heart on. The black & gold bow was from a pad of bows by Craftwork Cards called Noir De Luxe.

I used these promarkers & flexmarkers -
Skin -  Antique White, Blush, Soft peach, Coral & Spice.
Suit & Hat - Ice Greys
Briefcase - Warm Greys. 
Powder blue to shade the white clothing.
I also added a little gold pen.

I would like enter this card into the following challenges -
A Bit more time to Craft - ATG
Inspiration Destination - ATG
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Use dies & Punches
Through the craft room door - ATG
Crafting from the heart - ATG
Stamps & fun - sketch

Have a good day folks,
Liz (:(|)x

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

Grumpy Monkey

Morning All,
Today's image really speaks for itself and it is called Grumpy Monkey.
I've made this card for the soon to be Father in Laws birthday and we have often said he is like a big Silver Back Gorilla.

I love this Gorilla - he has so much expression in his face. And Guess what - this image is only £1.00 - you can't even get a coffee for that these days!
I cut the panel around him just a little smaller than he is and fussy cut around the over hanging edges. I used loads of different Woodware punches and Marianne Design dies to create all the leaves he is nestled in from different shades of green card.
I tried to keep it manly with lots of Kraft card and wood pattern paper from DCWV collection and had to resist my usual adding of gems and glitter. Although if you look closely there are a few glittery leaves...There has to be a bit of shimmer in the Rain Forest right?
I used a stamp from Stampendous Changito collection to print the leaves across the top and also the banana's.
I die cut Happy using a My Favourite things dies from Celebrate collection with Black card and then stuck the white Doodlebug letters on to spell out Birthday. Finally I added the kraft effect letters from Hobbycraft to say "Dad".

I used all the Ice Grey range of Promarkers to colour the Grumpy Monkey using lots of little dots.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Pink Gem Challenge - Boys Birthday
Allsorts Challenge - Birthday Wishes.
Dis Digi Design - Birthday
Alphabet Challenge - Zoo Animals
Polkadoodles - Lucky Green
Fab n Funky - Male Birthday.
Mod Squad - The Great Outdoors
Crafts Galore - Use Digi or stamp.
Sparkles - something for the males.
Cards for guyz - Going to the Zoo 
Digi Chooseday - Animals or Insects.


Have a good week.
Liz (:(|)x

Relax and Pamper at Bath time.

Hello All,
Now I love a bath (Too much info?)  I can sit in a bath for hours and just keep topping up the water to keep it warm. And like Our Deirdery I will often take a drink with me (Yes...sometimes it is a glass of wine!!Please don't judge me!) It's not a traditional Valentines card but... Bath Time Deirdery from Dr Digi certainly looks relaxed and I love this digi looking all feminine and pink.

The patterned papers are from Polka Dot party collection from Dear Lizzy American Crafts. I added some paper flowers from my stash, the beaded center flowers are from Petaloo Sweet Petite and the resin flowers from Martha Stewart. I used pearl dots in co-ordinating colours from my stash and added the greetings which I just got from Crate Paper Hello Love collection and mounted onto gold mirri. The image was die cut using my new set of Die-namics wonky rectangles and finally I used gold pen on the feet and taps of the bath along with Stardust stickles on the bath foam.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers -
Skin - Antique White, Blush, Soft Peach, Coral & Spice.
Hair & Bath tub - Ice Grey 1 & 2.
Bathcap & Bath mat - Fresh Bloom, Baby Pink, Carmine & Magenta.
Cushion - Pastel Green & Mint Green.
Duck - Lemon, Summer Sun & Orange for the Beak.
Bubbles - Fresh Bloom & Baby Pink.

 I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
In the Pink  -  With love
Crafty Friends -  Girly
Kitty Bee - Love / valentine

Simply Create - love / valentines
Cute Card - Sweet Valentines 
Julia Spiri - Love is in the air.
Through the purple Haze - Share some love.
  

Hope you all get some love this Valentines Day... We don't "do" Valentines... Apparently I get treated like a Princess every day ??!
Liz (:(|)x

Caveman Klob

Morning  - Today's card from me is made with a Dr Digi image called Caveman Klob. 
I've never coloured this one before and it was fun to get the Promarkers on. I stuck with the animal print and went with loads of it!

I love his Neandethal brow - I imagine he is staring off into the distance waiting for the passing beast to club and drag back to his woman! Makes me think he would also be great for a Valentines card!

The paper is from My Favourite Things and is called Wild Things. I used the same green paper with a woodware leave punch to cut out the few branches. I also used an animal print embossing folder from Cuttlebug on the orange card and mounted it on the black bazzill. I did the same with the animal print ribbon that I had in my stash. I carried on the animal print theme and used Amercian Craft thickers "Cheetah" for the numbers 50 and the Happy Birthday is from Pebbles. Finally I added a little green button in the top left corner which was also from my large stash!

I used these promarkers & flexmarkers -
Skin - Antique White, Blush, Soft Peach, Coral & Spice.
Tash & Stone wheel - Blue Grey 1, 3 & 4
Club - Vanilla, Raw Sienna & Cocoa.
Clothes - Bright orange, Burnt Orange, Spice & Cool greys.
Grass - Grass, Moss & Pine

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


I hope you all have a great Sunday and enjoy your week.
Liz (:(|)x

Be a Macaron...

Hello All, I made this card for a friends birthday - its perfect for her as she is a bit crazy! The image and statement are stamps from Stamping Bella called Uptown Girl Monique loves Macarons. (Sorry the pic isn't the best.)

I made this card using the colour scheme for the Stamping Bella Friday challenge but I got kept on late at work yesterday (I love a 17hr shift!) so I didn't get chance to post it on time.
The papers I've used are from My Favourite Things - Smitten collection and I simply mounted them onto red bazzill. I also added a few red gems in the corner and used Star Dust stickles on the Macarons. I die cut the image used some new dies I treated myself to from Die-namics called Wonky Stitched Rectangles... names says exactly what it is!

I used these promarkers & flexmarkers to colour Monique -
Skin - Coral, Soft Peach, Blush & Antique White.
Hair - Buttercup, Raw Sienna, Sleigh Bells & Pineapple Crush.
Macarons - Pastel Green, Oasis & Turquoise.
                   Red, Poppy, Ruby & Burgandy.
                   Baby pink, Cocktail pink & Salmon Pink.
                   Vanilla, Buttercup, Pineapple Crush & Sleigh Bells.
Filling - Cinnanom, Cocoa & Chestnut.
Dress - Warm Greys
Trousers - Oasis
Pumps - Poppy.

I really like the combo of Turquoise and red together - So much so that my craft room is done out in these colours. 
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Through the purple haze - ATG 
Southern Girls Challenge - ATG
Little Miss Muffet Challenge - ATG
Color throwdown - Colour combo.
Naughty or nice - Lets get silly
Open Minded Crafting - Something new.


Thanks for stopping by - Don't forget to leave a comment to let me know you've been.
Liz (:(|)X

My Favourite Things Christmas Cards.

Just catching up with the Christmas cards so I thought I would post one showing all the cards I made using My Favourite Things Stamps. They are all made using the same clean and simple layout. The first three I made using stamps from the Santa's Elves collection. I cut a partial circle using the Friskars circle cutter from My Favourite Things papers - Calm and Cozy

I used Queen & co Washi tapes along the edges of the cards and added some gems on to the cards.  I used star dust stickles on the images to make the fluffy bits sparkle. I stamped the greetings using Versa Mark and adhered the images using 3d foam. On one card I used Doodlebug letters to personalize the card for a cousin.

I used these promarkers & flexmarkers to colour the images -
Clothes & presents -
Lime Zest, Lime Green & Grass.
Grass, Emerald & Pine.
Poppy, Ruby & Cardinal Red.
Powder blue for shading.
Bells & Hair - Canary & Gold. 

These next two cards use stamps from the set called Merry Christmoose. I cut a partial circle using the Friskars circle cutter from My Favourite Things paper - Fresh Squeezed Chevron.
I used Queen & co Washi tapes along the edges of the cards and added some gems on to the cards. I stamped the greetings using Versa Mark and adhered the images using 3d foam.

I used these Promarkers and Flexmarkers to colour the images -
Ice Greys
Lime Zest, Lime Green & Grass,
Powder blue, Sky blue & True blue,
Pastel green, Oasis & Ocean Teal.
Hot pink & Wild Cranberry.

I hope you like these simple cards - they were great for making for all my friends as they were pretty quick to do.
Back soon with the normal posting schedule and maybe some exciting news...
See you soon,
Liz (:(|)x

Alpaca ma Scarf (Love a pun!)

This stamp is from Lawn Fawn and is called Winter Alpaca - I love the pun sentiment that goes with this image! I used paper from the Lawn Fawn Snow Days collection. I cut a partial circle shape with the friskars cutter and glued it to the A6 card base.

I stamped the sentiment on the card at the side of the coloured image which I adhered with 3d foam, along with a couple of presents from the My Favourite things stamps I blogged about earlier.
I used a stripe of Queen & Co Washi tape along the edge of the card along with a few little clear gems.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the image -
Presents - Powder blue & Pastel green
Scarf - Poppy & Cardinal Red.
Alpaca - Powder blue shading, Ice grey 1 & 3 on legs & face.

Happy New Year everyone and normal service will resume shortly!
Liz (:(|)x

You're the Obi Wan. (r)

Stars Wars is every where are the moment - so I thought I'd share this card with you all! This image and greeting is from Whimsy Doodles and is called Obi Wan to Kiss.

 

I used a kraft base - which I often turn to when making cards for men. The red banner is cut from Pebbles Merry Christmas paper. I die cut a Spellbinders Nestibilities scalloped circle and then used a My favourite things die cut to make the holes. I used a corner punch to round the corners of the greeting and glued this one with a little red heart gem. I also used some Marianne Design dies to cut the Mistletoe from Green satin card and added some pearls for the berries.

To colour Obi Wan I used these Promarkers and flexmarkers - 

Skin - Blush & Soft Peach.

Mistletoe - Emerald & Pine.

Hair - Blue greys

Hat - Poppy & Ruby

Robes - Cappuccino & Raw sienna

Coat - Henna & Walnut.

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

Crafty Friends  - ATG 

Thats all for me for now... maybe another post before christmas (I'm off work now so time to play!)

May the Force be with you! 

Liz (:(|)x

Rescue Squad.

Morning!
Sorry I'm a little late posting today - we got a visit from our Godchildren last night so I didn't get chance to get all finished up! (They know me too well and came bearing chocolate & wine - well trained for 3 & 5 yrs old!!)

So without further a do... here is my card using Rescue Squad. 

I kept it all Cool using blues and whites as its a fab image to use for all those difficult men in your life! I stayed with the manly theme and added the Kraft and brown but couldn't resist a few gems and a bit of sparkle.  

The background paper is from Bo Bunny - Powder mountain collection. I mounted the image and paper on Blue bazzill card to make them pop out.  I stamped a greeting from My Favourite things called Toasty Greetings. I mounted that onto a little gold and added a few gems here and there. I glued a die cut icicle edge to the top of the card and a couple of die cut dangling snowflakes with gem centres for some more sparkle. Finally I tied some Doodlebug winter ribbon around the image panel and used a gold pen to add some metallic details to his zip and the tap. 

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the image - 

Dog - Light Fawn, Raw Sienna,Chestnut & Walnut.

Barrel - Tan, Chestnut & Cocoa.

Nose - Coral, Soft Peach, Blush & Antique white. 

Coat - Frozen Lake, Pastel blue & Egyptian Blue trim.

Boots & gloves - Cool grey 2. 

Handles & straps - Cool grey 4 & 5

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

Pink Gem - ATG Christmas

Dis digi challenge - Winter holidays

My Time to craft - Christmas animals.

Suzy Bees - Outdoor scene

Sweet Stamping  - Snow time

52 Christmas card throw down - Use prev 2015 challenge - Ive used #35 shades of blue.

Creative Corner  - Sparkle and shine

Digitally sweet - Winter

Everyone is so busy this time of year so I won't keep you any longer - I know I still have a raft of cards to make (Especially for my family who always seem to get left till last!)

The weather is a bit grizzly so it the perfect excuse to no stray away from my desk... who knows I may even train my dog to bring me a little glass of sherry to keep me going!!

Have a lovely day

Liz (:(|)x

Little Skater

There is a new challenge over at I love Promarkers and the theme this week is Winter. - A really easy theme at this time of year - so I expect you all to join in!! 
I loved colouring up this image from All dressed up called Little Skater.  Think I am slightly obsessed with these images at the minute!!

I actually forgot I had these lovely Filigree card bases from DoCrafts which I bought from Hobbycraft. I glued some Bo Bunny paper  from the Winter Joy collection behind the cut away card and used the colours in the paper to match up the promarkers. I die cut the image using my Friskars circle cutter and mounted it on to silver Mirri card. I used some star dust stickles to make her skirt and the ground shimmer a little, along with some gems stuck into the middle of the snowflakes. Finally I added a round Craftwork Cards Christmas greeting and a small Snowflake which was die cut from the silver mirri card using a die from My Favourite things


I used these Promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the Little Skater - 
Ear Muffs & Skirt - Blue pearl & Bluebell
Scarf - Aquamarine & Oasis
Jumper - Pale Citrus, Lime Zest & Pear Green. 
Hair - Satin, Terracotta, Burnt Sienna & Walnut.
Skin - Spice, Coral, Soft Peach, Blush & Antique white - Baby pink cheeks.
Ground - Powder Blue.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Crazy 4 Challenges - Square. 
Crafty Friends - One for the girls.
Send a smile 4 kids- ATG for kids.
Sweet stamping challenge - Sparkle & shine
Creative corner - Glitz & Glam
Colouring Crazy Challenges - Christmas
Winter Wonderland - add sparkle & shine
Creative Knockouts -  Festive fun

I hope you like her - I'm really pleased with how she has turned out and I love the colours as an alternative to traditional Red & green.
See you 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

Gemma's Birthday

I love this stamp called  Uptown Bentley gets blown away from Stamping Bella.
I made this card for the Boyfs cousin Gemma. I went with all bright summery warm colours to celebrate her birthday.

I love these colours together. Yellow is def my favourite at the mo - Maybe its the summer vibe and the memory of sunshine (Haven't had much of the real thing!)
The ribbon is from The Ribbon Girl and I have this twill in every colour. I love it - I think the width if perfect to make it a feature on the card.
I cut  circle from Echo park paper called Blue Sky using a Fiskars circle cutter. I covered the square card in two different patterned papers from My Favourite things Dots and stripes paper called Sherbet. The Greeting is from Pebbles and the letters spelling out Gemma are from Doodlebug. The gem swirls are from Hobbycraft. I added glaze to the middle balloon and then sprinkled some Cosmic Shimmer it before it set. I attached the image using 3D foam.
 
I used these Promarkers / flexmarkers on this card -
Skin - Soft peach, Blush & Antique white.
Hair - Sleigh Bells, Mustard, Pineapple crush, Buttercup
Dress - Soft Lime, Primrose, Lemon, Canary & Sunflower.
Trim & Shoes - Baby pink , Cerise, Frosted pink, Pink Lobster & Maroon
Balloons - Pinks & Yellow as above. Bright Orange & Mango.
 
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges - 

Crafty Cardmakers - Warm Summer Colours.
Craft-dee Bowz - Handmade bow.
Crafty Boots - Fair & Square. 
Pile it On - Bright colours. 
The Ribbon Girl - Colour Pink 
Allsorts - Favourite Colour

I'm really pleased with how this card turned out - Hope you like her too.
Liz (:(|)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