All dressed up challenge card

This is the first time I have used the blog in a long time, not sure what Im doing yet, but hopefully it will post ok..  I need to link a couple of things and will have to find out how! But at least Ive managed to get the photo up.  I have used Spectrum Noir Pens to colour the image, the papers, Ive no idea about.. theyve been in the box for so long.  The Challenge was Autum Colours/Thank you. and the image is Party Girl from all dressed up. I just love these images, and I want them all... they are available from here..  I have also used Marianne dies for the leaves, and a Martha Stewart punch for the flowers which I also coloured, to compliment the papers.

 

 

 

 

At Last

Hiya Peeps

At last after months of playing silly beggers, Im finally able to get on here. Not sure what was wrong with it. wouldnt let me log in, wouldnt let me post, and kept asking for me mobile phone number.. Lets hope it stays that way. Im slowing playing catch up with all my favourite blogs.

issy

Christmas Card

Inspired by Sue Wilsons (Creative Expressions) use of Rangers Antique Linen Ink. I love the subtleness of this colour (although my naff camera skills dont do the pic any justice at all).

The elements on this card were all made with Nellie Snellen dies and Punches.

issy

The last one

This is the last card for a month or so, as Im on hols.... Ive used a Kanban stamp set for this card... Viv, and Pam brought me this in Farnborough Make it show earlier in the year.. I think you will agree a very versatile set it is too... Coloured the image with promarkers and spectrum noir.. then added a light gold glitter around the shapes. Quite effective... and very glitzy.

issy

Its that stamp again

Ive used that stamp again, and coloured it in Aqua colours, n painted over the dress with H2o's metalic paint. The papers are from Papermania, Color Capsule blue. Spellbinders Parisian die, and added ribbon by threading it around the card.

issy

Just Because

Just because this purple piece of paper has been looking at me for the last week. I thought Id have a play... and just for once Im quite pleased with the result... Spellbinder Parisian die, and circle die, Marriane die, sonic punch for the flowers. The sentiment was printing set New Times Roman. and the 2in Just Rite holder

issy

Inspired

I was inspired by Sue Wilson's use of Yellow, I have quite a lot of yellow card in my stash, and rarely use it. Its a Kanban stamp, coloured with Promarkers, Spellbinder dies, and some of Brenda's roses. plus a little yellow glitter. (I used some glitter from one of those little file's, as I was taking the lid of the file shot out of my hand... glitter everywhere........... including me. Dont yer just hate it when that happens.

issy

Finaly

I think Ive finaly sorted out the problem with this blog. So hopefully no more rougue emails. I just gotta figure out why it wont let me upload, Its probably the settings.

But at least I can post messages to my Favourite blogs

Watch this space

issy

Sir Stampalot March Challenge

Hi all

Its been a long time since Ive been on here Ive forgotten how to do stuff.. My friend Rosie (next door) passed away in January, and for a number of weeks I was helping her out. At least where I could. She had been suffering with congenital heart disease for a number of years. And for the last few years with Heart failure. But she battled on bravely. I miss her though, as I saw her daily, even if she was out with her Daughter during the day, it would always end with a cuppa and a laugh at mine.

I saw the Sir Stampalot challenge, n thought Id have a go, as I love to use my punches. I have used my all time favourite stamp. Duet by Inkadinkado, Nellie Snellen dies. Dps Sissix and Prima. Small flower punch, tiny sun punch, and to very small leaf punches. The sentiment is inside.


Ive managed to load the photo, now all that remains, is do I remember how to do the link...

issy

Cards for men Challenge

Hello again

Its been a long time since I been on here, I had my Grandsons, to look after 2 or 3 times a week during the school holidays, which meant all my craft stuff had to be put away, (from little fingers, The my holiday to Zante for 2 weeks, n then the heating engineer had to come in and fix the heating. Ive finally got my craft stuff out, Ive stamps I brought at Ally Pally not even used them yet... can you believe that.. (not to mention the papers n stuff) I will get to catch up with all my favourite blogs.


Cards for Men Challenge

This time the theme is animals, and Hopejacare is our sponsor, We have a super stamp as the prize (pictured below)




The DT were lucky to be given images to work with, and I chose the Robin, and Claire has very kindly offered this image is free, to all who enter.




This is my card.



Coloured with Promarkers
DPs by Papermania
Holly punch from Xcut
Nestabilies
Sentiment from stash.

issy

Sir Stampalot October challenge

Hi all

Ive been trying to get this on since this morning. for some reason blogger isn't playing ball, isnt that always the way! Its been one of those days, where everything has taken me longer to do than normal! Don't ya just hate them.

I was asked to be Guest designer for this months challenge. Of course I was delighted to accept the challenge.

The Theme:- Autumn breezes, buttons and bows




The prize is a real bumper pack of products for a complete list visit the challenge blog. Sirstampalot and have a look at the Design Team's wonderful work too.


After some deliberation this is what Ive come up with. I ended up with ink all over me and the table as usual but it was worth it. I love the colours of Autumn, I live oposite the woods so I have the pleasure of seeing all the trees turn colour at this time of the year.




Stamps by Kanban, Dp My Minds Eye, Rangers inks, Nellie Snellen punches, tiny buttons and ribbon from stash.

Cards for Men Challenge 20

Hi all
I have had a really good weekend, Viv, and Pam have been here since Thurs... lots of chat, lots of laughs, and a little retail therapy at Ally Pally.. disapointing though. Its classed as the biggest stamp show in England... (NOT) Newbury stamp show is much bigger and lots more exhibits... even Farnborough is as big. Not a lot of bargains either. Lots of people though. but it was a trip out, but I wouldnt go again.


Cards for Men Challenge theme is autumn.. and our sponsor for this challenge is.

Crafts and me

They have lots of lovely stamps so make sure you pay them a visit.

The Prize




Cards for Men Challenge card



I cannot take all the credit for this card, as it was really designed by Viv I just coloured it in and assembled it. It is a take on a card she made at Monks Den.
The stamped image is from Papermania, and Ive coloured parts of him in promarkers, and stamped him again on patterned paper. its a great stamp with lots of possiblities. the grass and the fence were punched out using Martha Steward punches, and the little leaves are large birch leaf by Leone Em. Cardstock from stash.
If you need any inspiration for Autumn cards, check out the rest of the design team as they are a real talented bunch.

issy

Cards for Men Challenge 19

Hi all

Another Monday already, This challenge is all about Transport, and our sponsor for this challenge is Peachy keen stamps

The prize up for grabs is a wonderful set of stamps, specially chosen for us by Peach Keen, to go with our theme. Take a look at these,




Peachy Keen Stamps is a family owned and operated leading clear stamp manufacturer based out of Northeast Wisconsin. Our stamps are made with the highest quality polymer on the market today, giving them their unique peach tint. The whimsical images designed by Kathy Jakopovich coupled with their durability make them a favorite amongst scrapbookers, card makers, and artists alike. These stamps are sold exclusively online at www.peachykeenstamps.com and at independent stamp and scrapbook stores worldwide. Please visit our website for a complete list of retail locations.


My Challenge Card



For this challenge I have used Lilli of the Valley stamps, coloured with Promarkers dps are from Papermania, card candy from Card Craft Plus.

Peachy Keen Challenge

Hi all

Peachykeen stamp challenge

Ive had this stamp for ages, and I have finally got around to using it again.
Peachy Keen stamp challenge is a sketch and colour theme, Melon, Daffodil and Colbalt blue.. just the colour for this adorable little bird. I just love him.

Ive coloured him with Promarkers
dp Kaban
Martha Stewart, and Nellie Snellen Punches
Ribbon, cardstock and buttons from stash



issy

Lili of the valley challenge

Hi all

Well the weekend is nearly over, but at least its been a nice one, Im looking after 3 kittens for the next 10 days as my Daughter and the boys are on holiday.
I let them out in the garden for half an hour, then took me over an hour to get them back in. They can go out one at a time tomorrow (lol) At only 12 weeks old they cant be left out over night.
And I thought it would be easier than looking after the boys!


As I now have quite a few of these gorgeous stamps, I thought Id have a go at the challenges, Plus I needed a Thinking of you card.

Lili of the valley stamp Born to Shop. Coloured with Promarkers
dp, ribbon and diamante from stash
Nellie Snellen dies and punches

issy

Promarker Challenge 67

Hi all

I cant wait to get back to normal, 3 of the boys will be back at school next week, the other two are on hol's from tomorrow. Peace n quiet (bliss) Billy who's eight thinks everyone is deaf! or maybe its what eight year olds do (lol) and Ive actually managed to make a couple of cards this week.



Promarker challenge 67

Both images from here
coloured with Promarkers
Dp from stash
Martha Stewart punch, Nestabilies, and Nellie Snellen dies
Sentiment from Lilli of the Valley

Cards for Men challenge 18

The Challenge this time is "Long Summer Days" and the sponsor is Phindys Place and the prize is $10

Phindy has some awesome images for all occasions, so do take a look.



Phindy's Place Digi Stamps is where you can find hundreds of beautifully drawn and detailed images for all your handmade card, scrapbook and paper crafting projects. Digi stamping is a new endeavor for children's book illustrator Philomena O'Neill and she enjoys drawing charming line images for crafters to color and embellish for their own creative efforts. Philomena likes to think of this as a collaboration between two artists. Please stop by at Phindy's Place, you are going to find images you love!



Ive chosen this image for my card, it reminds me of my Grandson Ade, he's always climbing or hanging upside down, and its what 3yr old do.

Dp from stash, Im not sure where from, Ive coloured the image with Promarkers the other elements were from a sheet that Donna from Donna's Den of craft sent to me, Donna is in fact having a closing down sale, So go check out the bargains.

issy

Promarker Challenge 65

The Promarker challenge this week was a Blue Christmas.. and as I have had this week to myself, I thought Id enter, Ive missed not doing this challenge, and visiting my favourite blogs, Still it wont be long before all my Grandson's are back at school.

I have used a Lilli of the Valley Christmas stamp, (there are some more new ones out today..) I just love them. Coloured with Promarkers
Sentiment also by Lilli of the Valley, and a holly stamp.
dp by Papermania, and ribbon from stash.

issy

Cards for Men challenge 17

Hi all

I know I haven't been to visit any of my favourite blogs for 2 weeks, I've been on Nanna duties, and with 5 boys coming and going I've had to put my stash away from sticky fingers, Ade who is only 3 likes nothing better than play with things he shouldn't. (lol)

Donna set a real challenge for me this time. cause I hate decoupage with a vengeance.

I don't have any decoupage in my stash, I have lots of cds, but guess what... the printer decided to run out of ink.. grrrrrrrr So Ive resulted to using a stamp.

I have this week to myself to play catch up. and hopefully get to play a little too................







Challenge 17 is being sponsored by "Donna of Donna's Den"

Donna's Den of Crafts is a family-run business where we aim to please. We stock a wide range of cardmaking and scrapbooking items from Dovecraft, Joanna Sheen, Crafter's Companion, Spellbinders.....to name but a few. Our prices are reasonable and p&p is only £1. Most in-stock orders are dispatched next working day. Why not pop along and take advantage of a 10% discount for the duration of this challenge. Just enter the code CFM0410 in your shopping basket.

Donna is offering a prize of £10 approx.15$ for this Challenge.

Ive used a Peachy Keen stamp, isn't he cute, after looking at some stunning cards made by my friend "Viv" I knew I just had to have it.. I stamped 4 times and coloured the images with Promakers before cuting and layering them. The card and paper are from my stash, but Ive no idea where from. And the leaves were from a die by Marianne.

issy

Cards for Men challenge 16

Cards For Men - Challlenge 16
The theme for this challenge is "Off on an adventure" and This challenge is being sponsored by the fabulous Sqiggle Stamps we have an fabulous prize of 5 Digi Stamps



About Squiggle Stamps

Squiggle Stamps carry a unique range of cute, quirky and whimsical stamps designed by a talented team of illustrators. Our images are available as both Rubber and Digital Stamps with new designs added regularly. We are lucky to have a wonderful Design Team and you can see all their fabulous creations and take part in monthly prize challenges on the blog at http://www.squigglestamps.blogspot.com/

Im sorry the picture isnt great, For some reason its a little dark, Ive chosen to do a side step card for this one, and used the image twice.
Label's Promarkers, Martha Stewart, Nestabilities, MME papers

issy