Sugar Bowl Card

This is my entry into the Sugar Bowl I have followed the sketch by Lilain and the added extra was to use your favourite colour (purple).

I have used Papermania papers and Foxy by Sugar Nellie and coloured with Promarkers:
Hat, Coat and Boots - Amethyst and Orchid
Dress and Flower - Sky Blue and Powder Blue
Hair - Cool Greys 1-5
Fox - Cool Greys 1-3 and Ice Grey 1 for the tip of the tail

Turkey Thanks

For this card I have followed the sketch from A Spoon Full of Sugar as well as the "Thank You" theme from Papertake Weekly (oops I'm slightly too late to enter it!)

Reindeer Doggie

Just thought I would share with you all a photo of our dog.

Passion for Promarkers

This is my entry into the Passion for Promarkers challenge which was a Christmas theme but NOT a card.

I have used Little Snowy by Penny Black and coloured with the necessary Promarkers:
Snow - Lavendar and Cool Aqua
Hat and Scarf - Abergine, Amethyst, Lilac and Lavendar
Stocking - Maroon, Rose Pink and Blossom

A Couple of Bookmarks

I made some bookmarks as little extra pressies for the people at work and can enter them into the Secret Saturday Challenge of Last Minute Gifts.

I have used Fingers Crossed stamp by Sugar Nellie and coloured with Promarkers. For the darker skin tone I used Vanilla with Caramel for the highlights.

Merry Christmas

Hi everyone I've just quickly popped on to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. I hope you are all having a good day.

Sketch Saturday

For this card I have followed the layout from this week's Sketch Saturday This card can also be entered into a couple of other challenges: Papertake Weekly which required a card to NOT use Red and Green and the NON-Tradional Christmas Colours over at Creative Inspirations

I have used Penny Black's Snowy stamp and coloured him with Promarkers:
Hat - Abergibe, Lilac and Lavendar
Scarf - Maroon, Rose Pink and Blossom
Snowy - Cool Aqua, Lavendar, Rose Pink, Blossom and Almond

Stamp with Fun

I made this card fr my mum for Christmas and followed the sketch from Stamp with Fun I can also enter it into the Stampavie and More which has a "Red and Green" theme this week

Another Christmas card

I followed a challenge sketch for this card but can't remember which one and think I have missed it anyway. I can however, enter this card into the "Snow" theme over at Secret Craft Saturday

I have used a Penny Black stamp for this card and coloured with Promarkers:
Snowman - Cool Aqua and Lavendar; Rose Pink and Blossom for nose and Almond for cheeks
Hat and Scarf - China Blue, Cornflower, Blue Pearl and Soft Green and Pastel Green
Hedgehog - Cool Greys 3-5, Vanilla, Ivory and Pastel Pink

Mojo Monday

I have made this card for my Friendship swap over on Docrafts. I used the layout form this week's Mojo Monday

The image is from Whiff of Joy and is coloured with Promarkers:
Jumper - Dusky Rose
Trousers and Hair - Walnut, Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Mug and Socks - Pastel Yellow, Buttercup and Primrose
Skin - Vanilla, Ivory and Pastel Pink

Sunday Sketch and Stamp

I made this card for my Uncle. I followed the sketch from Sunday Sketch and Stamp

I have used Charlie 007 from Whiff of Joy and coloured with Promarkers:
Suit - Cool Greys 1-5
Tie - Midnight Blue and Cornflower

Friday Sketchers Chirstmas

I have followed the sketch from this week's Friday Sketchers Challenge blog.

I have used Forever Friends stamp that came free with the November-December issue of Creativity from Docrafts. I have coloured him with Promerkers:
Bear - Raw Siennea, Mustard, Vanilla, Ivory and Blossom
Robin - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Sandstone, Crimson, Berry Red and Red

Charisma and Simon Says

I have used the "Summertime" theme from Charisma Cardz and the "So Charming" theme from Simon Says Stamp

30th Strawberry Easel Card

This is the card I made for Nic for her birthday. I followed the colour theme from an earlier card I had made as she loved that soo much. I think she was thrilled with this card.

30th Birthday Card

I made this card for my sister's fiancee to give to her for her birthday. I made it following a sketch but was too slow in uploading it.

(I will add details later)

Boohoo I go home tomorrow but I want to stay with her for longer, where did the week go?

Penny Black Christmas

This is the first time for months I have gotten round to entering the Penny Black Challenge but now that my Christmas card making is well on it's way (I love Penny Blacks for Christmas) I thought I had to enter.

(Card details will follow later)

One Stop Challenge Card

I made this card following the sketch from One Stop Craft Challenge I can also add this to the challenge over at Charisma Cards

(I will pop back later to add the details)

Friday Sketchers

This is my attempts at the Friday Sketchers Challenge.

(I will add the details later when I have more time)

Whiff of Joy Challenge

This is my take on this week's sketch over at Whiff of Joy. As necessary I have used a Whiff of Joy stamp by Elizabeth Bell and coloured with promarkers:

Top - Aubergine, Lilac and Lavender
Trousers and Hair - Cool Greys 1-5
Basket - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Sash - Pastel Yellow, Buttercup and Primrose

One Card Two Challenges

This is my take on the monthly sketch from I Love Promarkers and the "Thank You" theme from Stamp Something.

I have used this lovely Whiff of Joy stamp by Elizabeth Bell and coloured with Promarkers:
Jumper - Maroon, Rose Pink and Blossom
Trousers and Hair - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Mug and Socks - Pastel Yellow, Buttercup and Primrose
Skin - Ivory, Vanilla and Pale Pink

Mojo Monday Challenge Card

I loved this sketch over at Mojo Monday and so I had to use it when using these Whiff of Joy stamps (Summer Breeze and Ice Cream) that I won in Tasha's Blog Candy.

I have Coloured with Promarkers:
Apples - Crimson, Berry Red, Red and Pastel Pink
Dress, Apple and Meadow Green
Trousers and Hair - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Ice Cream - Caramel, Sandstone, Vanilla (cone); Pastel Yellow, Buttercup and Primrose (ice cream); Red and Pastel Pink (cherry)

What a Turkey!

I have used the sketch from Sunday Sketch and Stamp Challenge (Have just found out that I won last fortnight's challenge and I'm over the moon!). I have also included the Turkey Time theme from Stamptacular Sunday Challenge.

I have used the Willow with Turkey stamp from Whiff of Joy for this card and have coloured with Promarkers:
Top - Mustard, Canary, Yellow and Lemon
Apron - Forest Green, Grass and Lime Green
Trousers and Hair - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Skin - Ivory, Vanilla and Pastel Pink
Turkey - Terracotta, Raw Sienna, Ruby and Sandstone

30th Birthday

For this card I have followed the Stamp Something I can also enter this into a few more challenges the Big Birthday theme from Stampin for the Weekend and the Doodles theme from Creative Card Crew.

I have used one of my favourite Gorgeous Girls by Sugar Nellie and have coloured her with Promarkers:
Dress and Tights, Amethyst, Lilac and Lavender
Hair and Tights - Cool Greys 1-5
Skin - Vanilla and Ivory and Pastel Pink

Friendship Card Swap

This is for my friendship swap partner over on Docrafts. I have used a Whiff of Joy stamp so I could enter this week's Whiff of Joy Orange, Brown and Ivory Challenge. I have followed the layout from Crafty Catz Challenge Blog. Additionally I can also enter this card into the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge of Four Seasons theme (I have chosen an Autumn theme).

The image is rather predictably coloured with Promarkers:
Dress and Hair - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Skirt, Shoes and leaves - Mandarin, Pumpkin, Honeycomb and Apricot
Apron - Pastel Yellow, Butterscotch and Primrose

Passion for Promarkers Christmas

This is my take on the sketch for this week's Passion for Promarkers Challenge.

I have used Penny Black's Little Snowy stamp and as necessary for this challenge coloured with Promarkers:
Snow - Cool Aqua and Lavender
Hat and Scarf - Maroon, Rose Pink and Blossom
Stocking - Aubergine, Amethyst and Orchid

Grass and Canary Card

For this card I have followed the sketch from Crafty Catz (oops last week's one! (I should have know really as I used it last week too)) and the recipe of 1 ribbon, 2 papers and 3 embellishments from Stamp Something I also used the colour theme of Grass and Canary from Passion For Promarkers.

I have used the Citrus Tree stamp again and coloured it with Promarkers:
Lemons - CANARY and Lemon
Leaves - GRASS and Lime Green
Tree Trunk - Henna, Cocoa and Cinnamon
Plant Pot - Terracotta and Raw Sienna

Cupcake Charlie

This is my entry into this week's Cupcake Sketch challenge.

I have used Basic Grey papers and the Charlie 007 stamp from Whiff of Joy. I have coloured the image with Promarkers:
Suit - Cool Greys 1-5
Shoes - Black and Cool Greys 4 and 5
Shirt - Ice Gray 1 and Blender
Bow tie - Forest Green, Grass and Lime Green
Hair - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Skin - Vanilla and Ivory
Champagne - Canary, Yellow and Lemon

Hot Chocolate Anyone?

I have used the Red, Cream and One Other colour theme from Whiff of Joy and have followed the fab sketch from Dutch Dare for this card. I thought I would struggle with the colour theme but once I decided to use that stamp found the rest of the card came together quite easily. Oops almost forgot I can also enter this in the "No Backing Paper" challenge at Charisma Cards.

Image is from Whiff of Joy and coloured with Promarkers:
Jumper - Crimson, Ruby, Berry Red and Red
Trousers and Hair - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Mug and Socks - Pastel Yellow, Buttercup and Primrose

Sugar Bowl Challenge

This is my Sugar Bowl card. The optional extra was to add lace. I don't have any lace and so I have substituted that for the ribbon.

The image is Fingers Crossed by Sugar Nellie and is coloured with Promarkers:
Trousers and Hair - Cool Greys 1-5
Top - Maroon, Rose Pink and Blossom
Apron - Mandarin, Pumpkin and Apricot
Scarf and Shoes - Canary, Yellow and Lemon

Lemon Tree

I decided to make a lemon tree card from this Whiff of Joy stamp as I loved colouring it in (though it can take a while). For the card I followed the layout from Crafty Catz.

Coloured with Promarkers:
Lemons - Mustard, Canary, Yellow and Lemon
Leaves - Forest Green, Grass and Lime Green
Trunk - Henna, Cocoa and Cinnamon
Pot - Terracotta and Spice (used by mistake)

Inspirational Card Sketches Challenge

This is my attempt at the sketch over at Inspirational Card Sketches. I have also used the "Animal" theme from Passion for Promarkers.

Image is a Penny Black and coloured with Promarkers:
Hedgehog - Cool Greys 3-5
Hat - Crimson, Berry Red and Red
Present and Skates - Forest Green, Grass and Lime Green
Tag - Lime Zest

Forever Friends Bear

I got this stamp free with the latest issue of DoCraft's Creativity magazine and just fell in love with it. I have followed the Truly Scrumptious layout and the Christmas theme from the Forever Friends challenge blog.

I coloured the image with my Promarkers:
Bear - Raw Sienna, Mustard, Vanilla, Ivory and Blossom for cheeks
Bear's Hat - Crimson, Berry Red, Red and Pastel Pink
Robin - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Sandstone
Robin's Hat - Forest Green, Grass and Lime Green

A couple of Bookmarks

I have made these to give my mum and nan with their birthday cards as they both like to read.

I have used Willow with Hot Chocolate from Whiff of Joy and coloured with Promarkers:

I Love Promarkers Monthly Challenge

My attempt at the monthly I Love Promarkers Challenge.

I have used Willow with Cookies by Whiff of Joy (I'm still loving this stamp!) and coloured with Promarkers:

Top and Bow - Maroon, Rose Pink and Blossom
Trousers, Hair and Cookies - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Apron and Slippers - Pastel Yellow, Buttercup and Primrose

Whiff of Joy Challenge

This is my Whiff of Joy card.

I have used my Whiff of Joy Willow with Flower Basket stamp and coloured with Promarkers:

Top - Purple, Lilac and Lavender
Trousers and Hair - Cool Greys 1-5
Bows - Marine, Turquoise and Leaf Green
Basket - Terracotta and Raw Sienna
Shoes - Aubergine and Amethyst
Flowers - Orchid

Citrus Tree

I can enter this card into two challenges. I have followed the layout from A Spoon Full of Sugar and the colour theme of Orange and one other Colour (I went with Lime Green) from Secret Crafter Saturday.

I have used the Citrus Tree stamp from Whiff of Joy and coloured with (no prizes for guessing!) Promarkers:

Oranges - Mandarin, Pumpkin, Honeycomb and Apricot
Leaves - Forest Green, Grass and Lime Green
Plant Pot - Terracotta and Raw Sienna
Tree Trunk - Henna and Cocoa
Compost - Forest Green and Cinnamon

Sunday Sketch and Stamp Challenge

This is my attempt at the Sunday Sketch and Stamp challenge.

I have used Charlie 007 from Whiff of Joy and coloured with Promarkers:
Suit - Cool Greys 1.5
Shirt - Ice Grey 1 and Blender
Bow Tie - Ruby and Berry Red
Hair - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Champagne - Canary, Yellow and Lemon

I have covered the champagne flute in 3D Gloss.

Friday Sketchers Card

I coloured this image in quite a while ago but and knew I was going to use it for my Nan's card but wasn't sure what card to make with it. But seeing as it is almost her birthday thought I had better make it into card. I followed the sketch from Friday Sketchers.

The image is Picking Apples by Elizabeth Bell for Sugar Nellie. As per usual I have used Promarkers to colour it but can't remember which ones exactly sorry! But think it's something like:
Dungarees and Hat - Apple and Meadow Green
Top - Lemon and Soft Lime
Ribbon - Rose Pink

I have put 3D clear gloss over the apples but you can't really tell.

Anyone for Cookies?

This is one of my favourite stamps but I have only just bought it, so had to use it this weekend! I can enter this card into three different challenges. I followed the sketch from Creat4Fun the "Family" theme from Creative Inspirations and finally the "Die Cut" (Flower, letters and Nestabilities) from Whiff of Joy.

I made this card for my mum who's birthday is in a couple of weeks.

The stamp is from Whiff of Joy and coloured with Promarkers:
Top - Maroon, Rose Pink and Blossom
Trousers - China Blue, Cornflower and Blue Pearl
Apron - Pastel Yellow, Buttercup and Primrose
Bow and Slippers - Aubergine, Amethyst, Orchid and Lilac
Hair and Cookies - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Skin - Vanilla, Ivory and Pastel Pink

Willow with Hot Chocolate

I have incorporated two challenges with this card. The layout from Simon Says Stamp and no surprises the Fall/Autumn theme from The Pink Elephant.

The stamp is another Whiff of Joy and coloured with Promarkers:
Jumper - Mandarin, Orange, Pumpkin, Honeycomb and Apricot
Trousers and Hair - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Mug and Socks - Grass, Lime Green and Lime Zest

Spring Life

For this card I have followed the lovely sketch over at Stamp with Fun.

I have used Willow with Flower Basket from Whiff of Joy and coloured with Promarkers:
Top - Mustard, Canary, Yellow and Lemon
Trousers - Maroon, Rose Pink and Blossom
Ribbon - Mandarin, Pumpkin and Apricot
Hair - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Skin - Vanilla, Ivory and Pastel Pink

Strawberries

This is my take on the Passion for Promarkers sketch for this week. I used my new Whiff of Joy stamp, Willow with Strawberry Basket. As necessary for this challenge I used Promarkers to colour her.

Strawberries and Apples - Crimson, Ruby, Berry Red, Red and Pastel Pink
Leaves - Forest Green, Grass, Leaf Green and Lime Green
Dress - Lime Zest and Soft Lime
Hair and Basket - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Skin - Vanilla and Ivory with Pastel Pink for cheeks

Anniversary Card

I have made this card for my sister's fiancee to give to her next week. I followed the sketch from I{heart}2Stamp and the scallops theme from Creative Card Crew.

The image is from Whiff of Joy and coloured with Promarkers:
Henry Mouse - Raw Sianna, Mustard, Vanilla, Ivory and Blossom
Heart - Cyan

Yet Another Autumnal Card

I have followed the layout from Sunday Sketch and Stamp, the colour theme of "Brown, Orange and Leaf Green" over at Stampin for the Weekend and lastly the Autumnal theme from Secret Crafter Saturday.

Image is Whiff of Joy and coloured with my favourite pens Promarkers:

Trousers and Hair - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Apron - Mandarin, Orange, Pumpkin, Honeycomb and Apricot
Top - Forest Green, Grass and Leaf Green
Turkey - Ruby, Terracotta and Raw Sienna and Sandstone for the legs

The background paper is from Papermania and had yellow and green flowers so I coloured the yellow ones with my Orange Promarker to make it fit in with the colour theme better.

Four in One

I have included four challenge in this card. The layout is from Mojo Monday, the recipe of 3 shapes (square, rectangle and oval from) Passion for Promarkers. The colour theme of Brown and one extra from Stamp Something and the Birthday theme from One Stop Craft.

Image is from Whiff of Joy and coloured with Promarkers:

Dungarees - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Top, Shoes and Hat - China Blue, Cornflower and Pearl Blue
Hankies - Apple and Meadow Green

Micey Nice Cherries

For this card I have used the layout from PaperPlay Challenges and used the colour theme of Red, Yellow, Black and White from Colour Create although I haven't included the optional extras of flowers and checks.

The image is a Penny Black from the Mice clear stamp set. Colour medium used was Promarkers:

Mice - Cool Greys 1-5
owl - Mustard, Canary, Yellow and Lemon
Cherries - Crimson, Ruby, Berry Red, Red and Pastel Pink
Wooden Spoon - Terracotta, Raw Sienna and Spice
Leaves - Forest Green, Grass and Lime Green
Cherry Stalks - Henna, Cocoa and Cinnamon

Suager Bowl No.21

It's Tiets' sketch this time over at Sugar Bowl. I enjoyed making this card. I have used DCWV Spring Stack papers and coloured with Promarkers:

Dress - Blossom and Rose Pink
Shirt - Mustard, Canary, Yellow and Lemon
Tights - Forest Green and Line Green
Hair and Shoes - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Swing and Rope - Terracotta, Raw Sienna and Spice

Sketch Saturday Challenge

This is my card for this week's Sketch Saturday Challenge. This is only the second time I have used this stamp so thought it was about time she made it to a card.

As usual I have coloured her with Promarkers:

Dress - Purple, Lavender and Lilac
Tights - Pastel Blue, Rose Pink and Blossom
Hair and Bird - Cool Greys 1-5

I'm a winner!

I can't believe it but I have won Tasha's Whiff of Joy Summer Breeze blog Candy.

Thanks a lot Tasha for running this candy.

Debz

Katharina's Whiff of Joy Candy

Katharina the owner of Whiff of Joy is celebrating the release of the Winter Stamp Kit by Elizabeth Bell by offering a lucky winner the chance to win one of the sets.



Pre-orders for this kit are running from 1st to 23rd October.

Truly Scrumptious Challenge

My Truly Scrumptious Card using their layout. I forgot to add doodling before I took the photo so will try to update it later. I have added 3D gloss to the apples.

Image is Picking Apples by Sugar Nellie. No surprises that I have used Promarkers to colour the image:

Dungarees and Bow - Mustard, Canary, Yellow and Lemon
Top and Bows - Mandarin, Pumpkin and Apricot
Hat - Blue Pearl, Pastel Blue and Powder Blue
Apples - Crimson, Berry Red, Red and Pastel Pink with some Apple
Hair and Basket - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Leaves - Forest Green, Grass, Lime Green and Lime Zest
Flowers - Rose Pink and Blossom

First Christmas card for my blog

This is my first Christmas card for this blog! It has Incorporated quite a few challenges. The main two are the Green and Red theme over at Simon Says Stamp and embossing over at the ABC Challenge.

The Christmas theme is also over at A Spoon Full of Sugar and the "Snow Buddies" theme at My Time to Craft.

The white trim on the hats and snow has been glittered which fits the Creative Card Crew "All that Sparkles" and the Snowflakes and Sparkle at PollyCraft.

Image is a Penny Black and coloured with Promarkers:
Hats - Crimson, Ruby, Berry Rad and Red
Sledge - Forest Green and Grass
Hedgehogs - Cool Greys 3-5