Butterfly wishes

I had great fun last week, inking different papers, and decided to make some cards with some of them this is the first. The stamp is from Card Creations, and the flowers were made using some of Nellie Snellen punches, I sprayed the flowers with spray and shine, and glittered them with Glamour dust.

Iam entering it the following challenges

Stamp something
Project Tuesday
The secret crafter

Sir Stampalot July Challenge

Hi All

I haven't deserted you all, just had some problems getting the new Laptop to do what I want it to do!! Give me windows 98 any day... Every time I turn it on it comes up with another silly question.. I do wish they wouldn't load stuff on that's not really needed.

I won the last Sir Stampalot challenge, and Wow, what a prize, Loads of punches, anyone that knows me knows that I love my punches. they get used for all sorts of things.. so they will be well used. When they arrived I couldn't wait to open them all up and try each one.. so I downed tools and did just that.. I went past lunch time without even realizing..(lol) and the dreaded housework still not finished.
So thank you everyone, it really did make my day






Sir Stampalot July challenge

The Challenge this month is Lazy Hazy days of Summer.

Lots of scope for this challenge, but what to choose? In the end I went for what summer means to me... Trees in full leaf, flowers in full bloom, Butterflies, Sun and Showers... but how to interpret that?

Ive chosen some green card stock, and inked it up with Adirondack ink in Lettuce, and stamped over it with Ranger's green peeled paint ink, using some tapestry stamps.
Found a picture on one of my crafting cds, which I printed out in two different sizes, Cut them with Nestabilities. and placed one on the face of the card and the other Ive used a the stopper of the easel card. I used a Penny Black sentiment stamp.

issy

Promarker Challenge 59

Hi all

Ive finally got the new laptop working as it should apart from the printer, which needs the driver file updating from the internet.. and as I dont know what Im doing I gotta wait for me no2 son to fix it..
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Promarker challenge 59

Its Emma's turn to set the theme this week, and she would like you to give her a laugh..

I had to think about this one, and eventually came up with a card that lots of women will understand..

I created the background by using Brenda Pinnick papers, one of which I tore to create the hills, and used my new grass (Martha Stewart) punch for the last layer. I stamped the trees, and foilage, using stamps from Stampscapes and added a few little birds. The golfing image and caddy are by Personal impressions, and the Visa sentiment was created on the PC. all were coloured with Promarkers.

I used Red, Cyan, Cool Aqua, Daffodil, Satin, Gold and True Blue, Tan and Cocoa for the golfers trousers, Skin tones blush, coral, and sunkissed pink.

issy

Cards for Men challenge

Hi all

I'm sorry I haven't visited any of the blogs I follow for a few days, me laptop died on me and Ive had to buy a new one... There were problems with some of the programs I use, as they are not supported by windows 7. I had to get my son to come and load them on for me... but they appear to be working ok now..



This weeks challenge is being sponsored by Prairie Fairy Designs

This is the info that Roberta sent to us.

Hello! I am Roberta from Prairie Fairy Designs. I am a new digital stamp company featuring artwork not only created by me but also my two kids, ages 8 and 11. They are featured on the site as the Fairy Princess and the Prairie Prince.

I have been an artist for as long as I can remember and have always loved to create. Two years ago my sister-in-law invited me to a rubber stamp party. I laughed and said "Maybe I will buy something if I can use it to stamp on canvases.". Needless to say, I was hooked! Two years later and a lot of learning about computers, I have finally accomplished my goal.

While digital stamping is relatively new in the papercrafting scene, it is what I believe to be such an amazing tool. Printed images have such clarity and vibrancy and gone is the need to re stamp an image because you didn't press hard enough or maybe you pressed too hard! They are also a lot easier to store and they can be reprinted over and over again. The fact that you can rotate and flip files, print them off the size of a postage stamp or as large as a scrapbook page makes them such a versatile medium. It is my sincere hope that I can help anyone who has hesitations about using digital images to embrace these amazing creative tools. If you have any questions about going digital, check out the site and the blog for more information. So head on over to Prairie fairy designs and check it out!

I originally chose the image Polar pals, but the finished card and the image was a little too girly, so Ive re-done the dt card using the Moose.. Ive coloured him with Promarkers, and all the dps are from my stash, Ive no idea where from. The card candy is from Craftwork cards and the Holly sprig is by Anna Griffin.

issy

Promarker challenge 57

Promarker Challenge 57.

The challenge this week is set by Debs, who wants to see your favorite things, a real toughie.. it took a while to find something a bit different from the norm, but as one of my favorite things is Lladro porcelain. I decided to go with this, so I hope it applies. The Lladro figurines of Giesha girl and the Cranes are my most favorite pieces. I have a set of cranes, and if ever I win the lottery I will buy the Geisha girl.....too Until then I will covet it from a shop window.

Giesha image available from here

Coloured with promarkers Cerise, Hot pink, Baby and Pale pink, Olive, Pear. Maroon,
Marine, Duck egg, Coral, oatmeal and blush.

Embelishment.....Japanese hair ornament, was made by stamping out two different sentiment coins,(Ive no idea where these stamps are from as they have been in my stash for years) coloured them, Then I made paper beads and glued them to cocktail sticks.

Bling from stash

dps are from the Pink and Blue capsule collection from Papermania.

issy

Cards for Men Challenge

Another Monday morning.. I dont mind em now I dont have to go to work. Its a nice sunny one too. Unfortunately I have a job to do today... Clean behind the cooker... how on earth does it get in such a mess? Then paint it, as I have a new cooker being delivered this week..

oh think of all the crafty goodies I could have got with that money, plus the fact Id rather be crafting than cleanin n painting anyway. Im depressed now.. n I'll probably sulk all day... (lol)

Cards for men, have a Design Team call, Donna is looking for 3 people to join the design team, as the blog has grown over the last year. Please do visit the Cards for men blog if you are interested.

Cards for Men DT card



The Sponsor for this challenge is Meljen Designs. Who is very generously offering 4 Digi stamps as the prize

Meljen's Designs
is a digital stamp company owned and illustrated by Melissa Jenkins. She illustrates whimsical, fun digital images inspired by her kids and family. The Meljen's Designs store officially launched on April 1 and it is steadily growing. The new store offers instant downloads, organized categories, and a search feature. We have new releases along with a new challenge every Thursday freebies every Mondays and a monthly Guest Designer. A great place to visit for inspiration. Please visit the store to find more of Melissa's wonderful images!


We have a sketch for you to follow for this challenge.





I have chosen Sick little bear for my DT card, isnt he cute

Sick little bear image is coloured with Promarkers.
Dp is MME
Sentiment from Lilli of the valley
Medicine bottle computer generated, then coloured with Promarkers

issy

Promarker challenge 56

Hi all

Has'nt been a glorious day? Weve had wall to wall sunshine all day, which means I have to water the tubs and baskets again this evening.

Promarker challenge 56

Debbi has set the challenge this week, and she has chosen a male themed card with a sketch. Sadly this will be her last one... Thank you Debbie for all your lovely comments you have made on my blog, Im sure your'e gonna be missed.

Ive played about with bits of paper for hours, (well it seemed like it) but have settled for a simple effect.

The images is from the Boy oh Boy set, from Charmed cards and crafts Coloured with Promarkers Crimson, Red, Gold, Daffodil, Black, Ice grey, Cool Grey 3, Coral, Oatmeal, and Blush.
Ive used Bazzil card stock, and Ryman's ulta smooth white paper.
The sentiment and footballs are computer generated.

issy

Promarker Challenge 55

Morning all

Its a dull morning here, but no rain so Ive had to water the baskets and tubs... Im off to see my youngest 3 Grandsons this afternoon, which I will enjoy.

Passion for Promarker challenge 55

Has been sent by Anja, and the theme is Pink.

I have used all shades of pink but Im not too sure if Ive achieved what I wanted. (lol) I guess we all suffer self doubt... sometimes, I wanted a real Hindu feel, but was limited to the backing papers I have. In the end I settled for Papermania, Pink capsule collection. I cut four strips of 1/4 in card, to form the half frame.

The image is Aashi wearing a Sari from Mo Manning Coloured with Promarkers,
Skin.................Dusky pink, and Cinnamon
Sari.................Cerise, Baby pink
Elephan..............Ice grey 2, Hot pink
Hair................ Ice grey 2 and Black
dp Papermania Pink capsule collection
Plus card stock, gems,flowers, ect from stash.
Highlighted the Sari in silver stickles

issy

Sir Stampalot monthly challenge

I felt right at home with this challenge, as I love my punches, and don't use them as much as I used too. I'm sorry the photo isn't very clear.. me n camera's don't mix.

The challenge for June

The Sirstampalot challenge this month was Punches, I decided to do a wedding card and box

The box

I cut out a large oval and glued it to the centre of the box, then cut 1/4 inch strips to form the trellis, and punched out the hearts to decorate the edge of the oval. Made the flowers from various punches and placed them around the box.

The card

I punched the edges two pieces of cream pearlised paper, using a Martha Stewart edge punch. Added the ribbon down the side, and stamped the sentiment, from SU


The Punches

Punches


issy

Cards for men challenge 12

Hi all
This weeks Cards for Men Challenge is for a Fathers day card.. and our sponsor is Pink gem designs

The prize is a fabulous Dina Dragon stamp



This is what our sponsor has told us about Pink gem designs.
We design & stock a wide range of cute & whimsical clear polymer craft stamps and downloadable digi stamps, and aslo stock other crafting essentials including acrylic blocks, inks, Promarker pens, nestabilities, stamping packs and embellishments.

Image is from Lili of the Valley coloured with promarkers
Paper is MME and Paper Cellar
Nestabilities
Faux button and string
Computer generated sentiment.