31 August 2010

Passion for ProMarkers Challenge DT Card

Hi there everyone and thanks for stopping by today. Well it's Tuesday today so that means we have a new challenge for you over at Passion for ProMarkers where this it’s Denise’s turn and she has chosen ‘Teddy Bears Picnic’ (use an image with a teddy).

Our sponsor for this week is Joanna Sheen and one lucky winner will receive a £10 voucher.

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And here’s the card that I came up with.

The adorable image is ‘Cuthbert Skiing’ from Pollycraft and I’ve coloured him using my AquaMarkers from Letraset.

The DP is a mixture of Dovecraft and Tim Holtz Ideaology Lost & Found which I got from the Crafty Alley.

The snowflakes I made myself using the Spellbinders Create A Flake 1 Dies which I sprayed with adhesive glue and then sprinkled white and silver glitter.

Challenges I’m entering this card into are :-

Sketch Saturday – Sketch

I hope that you get the chance to join us this week.

Hugs Michele x

29 August 2010

Whiff of Joy DT – Sneak Peak

Hi there and thanks for stopping by. Today I have another sneak peek for you from the gorgeous new Christmas Collection that will be available from 1st September at Whiff of Joy.

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This adorable image I have used for my card is Henry Christmas Mouse and I’ve coloured him using my AquaMarkers from Letraset. I have inked around the edges using Faded Jeans distress ink.

The DP is Dovecraft (I think) from a few Christmases ago.

The snowflakes I made myself using my Spellbinders Create A Flake 1 dies and then spraying with adhesive glue and then sprinkled silver and white glitter.

Challenges that I'll be entering this card into :-

Crafty Emmas Store Challenges - Anything Goes

ABC Challenge - B is for Blue

Hope you like the sneak peak and don’t forget to have a look at the other DT members to see what gorgeous creations that they have come up with.

Hugs Michele x

25 August 2010

Whiff of Joy Challenge DT Card, Sneak Preview & A DT Call

Hi there everyone and thanks for stopping by. Well today is Wednesday, so that means we have a new challenge for your over at Whiff of Joy Challenge blog. This week we have a fabulous sketch for you to follow.

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Here’s the card that I’ve created following the sketch below

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The adorable image that I’ve used for my card is from the new range of Christmas stamps created by Alison Acton called ‘Sammy’s First Christmas’ and this will be available from Whiff of Joy from 1st September 2010. I’ve coloured in Sammy using my ProMarker pens and if you would like to know how I’ve coloured him in, I’ve done a tutorial over at the Whiff of Joy Inspirations Blog.

The DP that I’ve used is DCWV Christmas Stack that I’ve had for ages now and I’ve distressed the edges and added silver glitter to the edges.

The snowflakes I’ve made using the Spellbinders Create a Flake 1 dies and then stuck some gems in the middle.

The sentiment is also included in the ‘Sammy’s First Christmas’ stamp.

Also over at Whiff of Joy Challenge Blog we're holding a DT call with this fortnight's challenge. To find out more details, please head over to the challenge blog now.

I hope that you get the chance to join us this week.

Hugs Michele x

24 August 2010

Passion for ProMarkers

Hi there everyone and thanks for stopping by today. Well it's Tuesday today so that means we have a new challenge for you over at Passion for ProMarkers where this it’s Debs turn and she has come up with a fabulous sketch for you to follow along with the theme of Autumn.

Our sponsors for this week is Stampeeze and they will be giving one lucky winner a £10.00 voucher.

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Here’s my card that I’ve created using Deb’s sketch

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The adorable image that I’ve used for my card is Hannah from the new fairy range of stamps from Wags n’ Whiskers and I’ve coloured her using my AquaMarkers from Letraset.

The DP that I’ve used is from the August Kit from the Crafty Alley and I’ve inked up the edges using clear embossing and then sprinkled Gold Glitter embossing powder and set it with my heat gun.

The flowers I made myself using various dies.

I hope that you get the chance to join us this week.

Hugs Michele x

20 August 2010

Wags n Whiskers Blog Hop

To celebrate the launch of the new Fairy stamps that are being released today at Wags n Whiskers all of the DT have participated in a Blog Hop.

Wait until you see these gorgeous images, you are going to love them. The images are simply beautiful and the quality & detail is exceptional!

If you are joining in the Blog Hop, have you hopped over from Sharon’s blog, if not I'm afraid you're going to have to go back to the beginning, which is the at Wags 'n Whiskers blog.

Make sure you leave a comment on each of the blogs along the way as there will be 3 random blogs chosen amongst us. The 3 chosen blogs will then pick a winner. The winner can then choose 2 stamps of their choice. So 3 prizes of 2 stamps.

The Blog Hop will remain open until Monday 12pm GMT/7AM EST and if you can't wait to get your hands on any of these gorgeous images, they will be available to purchase today from 12pm GMT/7am EST.

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And this is the card that I’ve created. The gorgeous image that I’ve used is Lacey and I’ve coloured her using my AquaMarker pens from Letraset.

The DP that I’ve used is from the August Kit from the Crafty Alley.

The flowers I made myself using my slice machine.

I’ll be entering this card into the Cute Card Thursday challenge where there is a fabulous sketch to follow.

Well you’re at the end of the blog hop, so please head back to the Wags n Whiskers blog  to comment on your favourite design.

Hope you’ve enjoyed the blog hop.

Hugs Michele x

19 August 2010

Wags n Whiskers Sneak Peak Day 2

Hi there and thanks for stopping by. Today I’d like to show you another card that I’ve made for the Wags n Whiskers Sneak Peaks using the gorgeous fairy images that our wonderful artist Cris de Lara has created. The images are so versatile and would be great for Christmas, Birthday cards and scrapbook pages.

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The gorgeous image that I’ve used is called Angelica and she will be available from tomorrow from Wags n Whiskers and I’ve coloured her using my ProMarkers.

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The DP that I’ve used is from the July Kit from the Crafty Alley.

The flowers I created myself using various dies.

Don’t forget that we will also be holding a blog hop tomorrow and you can find all the details at the Wags n Whiskers blog.

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Challenges that I’ll be entering this card into are :-

Papertake Weekly – Sketch

Paper Sundaes – Recipe Challenge (4 flowers, 3 buttons, and 2 designer papers)

Hope to see you tomorrow for the blog hop.

Hugs Michele x

18 August 2010

Truly Scrumptious Challenge DT Card & Wags n Whiskers Sneak Peak

Hi there and thanks for stopping by. Well today is Wednesday so that means we have a new challenge for you over at Truly Scrumptious and this week we have another fabulous sketch for you to follow with the optional extra of using buttons, bows & brads. You can use one of these items or all three.

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And here’s the card that I made following the sketch below :-

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The beautiful image that I’ve used is called Nichola and she will be available to buy as of Friday from Wags n Whiskers. I’ve coloured Nichola using my AquaMarker pens from Letraset.

The DP that I’ve used is from the August Kit from the Crafty Alley.

The roses I made myself using my slice machine and the large fabric flower is from the August Kit from the Crafty Alley along with the button that I’ve glued to the lace ribbon.

Don’t forget to pop back again tomorrow when I’ll be showing you another sneak peak of the gorgeous fairy images from Wags n Whiskers.

Challenges I’m entering this card into :-

Stamp Something – Fairy Tale Endings

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge – Buttons & Bows

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs Michele x

17 August 2010

Passion for ProMarkers Challenge DT Card

Hi there everyone and thanks for stopping by today. Well it's Tuesday today so that means we have a new challenge for you over at Passion for ProMarkers where this it’s Anja’s turn to set the challenge and for this week she chosen Winterblue Christmas.

Our sponsor for this week is Secret Crafter and they are offering the lucky winner a £10 Voucher.

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The image I’ve used for my card is the adorable Willow with Santas Stocking from Whiff of Joy and I’ve used my AquaMarkers to colour her in.

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The DP I’ve had for such a long time and I think it might be DCWV.

The snowflakes I’ve made using the Spellbinders Shapeabilities Create A Flake 1 die which is available from the Crafty Alley using plain white cardstock. Then I sprayed adhesive glue to each flake and sprinkled over silver and white glitter and then glued a blue gem into the middle.

The flowers I made myself using the Spellbinders Nested Pointsettia which is also available from the Crafty Alley.

Challenges that I’ll be entering this card into :-

Sketch Saturday – Sketch (which I’ve rotated to fit the image)

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Christmas in August

I hope that you get the chance to join us this week.

Hugs Michele x

16 August 2010

Pollycraft Challenge DT Card

Hi there and thanks for stopping by. Well today is Monday so that means that we have a new challenge for you over at Pollycraft and this week it’s my turn and I’ve chosen the theme ‘In Stitches’ add real or faux stitches to your projects.

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Our sponsor this week is Gotta Craft and the prize on offer for one lucky winner is:-

A CC Designs Stamp

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The image I’ve used is called Luna Bitterfrost – Frosty from Pollycraft and I’ve used my AquaMarkers from Letraset to colour it in.

The DP is DCWV – Christmas Stack which I’ve had for aaaaaaaaages now.

The flowers I made myself using various die cutters.

Challenges that I’ll be entering this card into :-

Friday Sketchers – Sketch

I hope that you get the chance to join us this week.

Hugs Michele x

11 August 2010

Whiff of Joy Challenge DT Card

Hi there everyone and thanks for stopping by. Well today is Wednesday, so that means we have a new challenge for your over at Whiff of Joy Challenge blog. This week we would like you to make something for the home – a door hanger.

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And this is what I came up with a door hanger for a nursery. I’ve used the gorgeous Willow Holding Baby image from Whiff of Joy and I’ve used my AquaMarkers from Letraset to colour it in.

The door hanger I made myself using old cereal boxes glued together and then painted it with Dried Marigold Distress Crackle Paint which is available from the August Kit from the Crafty Alley.

The DP is also from the August Kit from the Crafty Alley along with the butterfly, brass button and the key embellishment.

The roses I made myself using my slice machine and the ticket sentiment I created myself on my pc.

Challenges that I’m entering this door hanger into :-

Friday Sketchers – Sketch

Papertake Weekly - Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed & Something Blue

I hope that you get the chance to join us this week.

Hugs Michele x

10 August 2010

Passion for ProMarkers Challenge DT Card

Hi there everyone and thanks for stopping by today. Well it's Tuesday today so that means we have a new challenge for you over at Passion for ProMarkers where this it’s Andie’s turn and she has chosen the theme ‘Music’.

Our sponsor for this week is Whiff of Joy and one lucky person will win a stamp of their choice.

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For my card I’ve used the gorgeous ‘Dancing Willow’ from the City Girl range of stamps from Whiff of Joy and I’ve used my AquaMarkers from Letraset to colour her in.

The DP that I’ve used is from the August Kit from the Crafty Alley along with the butterfly.

The flowers I made myself using various punches and the ticket sentiment I created on my pc.

I’m entering this card into the following challenges :-

Cupcake Craft Challenge – Lace

Stamp Something – Photo Inspiration

Sketch Saturday – Sketch

Creative Card Crew - Let's Get Cute and Girlie

Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog - Pretty in Pink

Hope you enjoy your day

Hugs Michele x

06 August 2010

Wags n Whiskers Challenge DT Card

Hi there and thanks for stopping by. Well today is Friday so that means we have a new challenge for you at Wags 'n Whiskers. This week's challenge is hosted by the very lovely and talented Chris and she has chosen Triple Play - use three of something three techniques (sewing, dry embossing, water coloring), three stamps, three embellishments, three embossing folders, anything with 3. As usual, one lucky winner will receive 1 free Wags 'n Whiskers stamp of YOUR CHOICE!! Just remember that you must use a Wags 'n Whiskers stamp in order to be entered into the drawing.

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The image that I’ve used for my card is the adorable ‘He Loves Me’ and I’ve used my AquaMarkers from Letraset to colour it in.

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The DP is from the August Kit from the Crafty Alley.

The flowers I made myself using my slice machine and everything else is from my stash.

Challenges that I’m entering this card into is :-

Sketch and Stash – Sketch (DP are new)

Cupcake Craft Challenge – Distressing

Bunny Zoe Crafts – Summer Days

I hope that you get the chance to join us this week and don’t forget that if you don’t own any of these adorable stamps they are also available to download in digi format from here.

04 August 2010

Truly Scrumptious DT Challenge Card

Hi there and thanks for stopping by. Well today is Wednesday so that means we have a new challenge for you over at Truly Scrumptious and this week we have a fabulous sketch for you to follow that has been created by the boss lady herself Sharon.

And the optional extra for this week is ‘Golden Oldie’ – use one of your stamps that you’ve not used for a while.

And our sponsor for this week is Digital Delights from Louby Lou and the lucky winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to spend in the digital download store.

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So I dug deep into my box of stamps and I came up with this one. This is one of my first ever stamps that I bought when I started cardmaking about 3 years ago now and she’s still one of my favourites. The image is of course ‘Melinda Blowing Kisses’ from Whiff of Joy and I’ve coloured her using my new AquaMarker pens from Letraset.

The DP that I’ve used is from the new August kit that is available now from the Crafty Alley along with the green butterfly.

The large flower is from a previous kit from the Crafty Alley and the green roses I made myself using my slice machine.

I hope that you get the chance to join us this week.

Hugs Michele x

03 August 2010

Whiff of Joy DT Card & Passion for ProMarkers DT Card

Hi there everyone and thanks for stopping by today. Well it's Tuesday today so that means we have a new challenge for you over at Passion for ProMarkers where this it’s Tracy’s turn and she has created a fabulous sketch for you to follow.

Our sponsor for this week is Joanna Sheen and she is giving one lucky winner a £10 voucher

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And here’s the sketch that Tracy has created

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The gorgeous image that I’ve used for my card is from the City Girl Collection from Whiff of Joy and this one is called ‘Willow Dressing Up’ and I’ve coloured her using my new AquaMarker pens from Letraset. I’m not totally happy with the way the colouring turned out on this but as it’s only my second attempt at using the AquaMarkers, it’s not too bad.

The DP that I’ve used is from the August kit from the Crafty Alley.

The large flower I’ve used is from a previous kit from the Crafty Alley and the roses I made myself using my slice machine.

I hope that you get the chance to join us this week.

Hugs Michele x

02 August 2010

Pollycraft Challenge DT Card – Fit for a Princess

Hi there and thanks for stopping by. Well today is Monday so that means that we have a new challenge for you over at Pollycraft and this week we have a fabulous theme for you to follow by Ria and she has chosen ‘Fit for a Princess’

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Our sponsor for this week is Tracy from The Creative Cottage and she is giving one lucky person to choose two digi kits

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For my card I’ve used the adorable Cherry Kisses – Princess from Pollycraft and I’ve coloured her using my AquaMarker pens from Letraset.

The DP I’ve used is from the August Kit from the Crafty Alley.

The flowers I made myself using various punches.

The metal embellishment and butterfly is also from the August kit from the Crafty Alley.

I’ve followed a fabulous sketch from Friday Sketchers so I shall enter my card there.

I hope that you get the chance to join us this week.

Hugs Michele x