Belated Merry Christmas

Just wanted to wish all my followers (and anyone else who might have wondered by) a very Merry Christmas. I hope you all have/had a lovely Christmastime. I got some new House Mouse stamps so hopefully will make some cards with them this coming week and upload them if my camera stops being so temperamental!

Crackers!

Sorry I haven't been posting lately my camera has been playing up but have managed to get a couple of photos taken this weekend. Here is the first, a Christmas card for my sister. I have followed the sketch from Inspirational Card Sketches.

I have used one of my birthday presents a Lili of the Valley stamp, isn't he gorgeous? I used my Promarkers to colour him in:
Bear - Cool Greys 1-5
Cracker - Soft Green, Pastel Green and Tea Green
Stars - Fuchsia, Carnation Pink and Blossom

Diwali Card

This is the card I made for my bosses for last week's Diwali celebrations

Mum's Birthday Card

This is the card I have made for my mum's birthday at the end of the week. I have followed the sketch from Sketch Saturday

Spider Henry

This is the card I have made for my sister's fiance's birthday. I have followed the layout from this week's Papertake Weekly. I'm also entering the "Spots and Stripes" theme from Allsorts.

As if have used a Whiff of Joy Digital stamp by Alison Acton I'm going to enter Stamps Something's Digi Day challenge

Papers are from the Doodlebug Fourth of July paper kit.

A Bunch of Grapes

This is my Nan's Birthday card, I hope she likes it. I have followed the sketch from Truly Scrumptious

I have used one of the stamps from the Autumn 2009 collection by Whiff of Joy.
Dress - Soft Green, Pastel Green
Apron - Rose Pink, Pink Carnation and Blossom
Grapes - Burgundy, Crimson, Antique Pink and Dusky Rose
Leaves - Grass, Apple and Meadow Green
Hair - Walnut, Burnt Sienna, Cinnamon and Caramel
Skin - Oatmeal, Vanilla, Ivory and Blossom

The papers are freebies from Cardmaking and Papercraft and are from the Spring and Summer collection by My Mind's Eye.

Anniversary Cupcake

This is the card I have made for my sister's fiance to give to her for their anniversary on Friday. The image and colour theme were a request.

I have followed the sketch from Friday Sketchers. Additionally I am entering it into I Love Promarkers who have "Cupcakes" as their theme this week. I am also entering Allsorts as I have used a Punch, Tag and Ribbon on the card for their "Let's Play Bingo" challenge on the card.

I have used one of my favourite stamps from Whiff of Joy by Alison Acton and coloured with my Promarkers:
Henry - Raw Sienna, Mustard, Vanilla, Ivory and Pale Pink
Cupcake Holder and Candle - Grass, Apple and Meadow Green
Cupcake Icing - Walnut, Burnt Sienna, Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Flame - Oatmeal, Lemon, Soft Lime and Primrose

Hug in a Mug

Another Christmas card done. For this card I have followed the sketch from Inspirational Card Sketches. I'm also entering the "Winter Wonderland" theme from this weeks A Spoon Full of Sugar and also the "Three of a Kind" from Papertake Weekly of which I have used three design papers.

I have used Sugar Nellie's Hug in a Mug stamp and coloured her with Promarkers:
Coat and Ear Muffs - Cardinal Red, Rose Pink and Blossom
Trousers and Scarf - Cool Greys 1-5
Mug and Patches - Plum, Amethyst and Orchid
Hair - Raw Sienna, Gold and Mustard
Skin - Oatmeal, Vanilla, Ivory and Blossom

Farmer

This is the card I have made for my Uncle's birthday at the end of the month.

I followed the layout from Whiff of Joy. As it's a "Birthday" card I am entering it into Creative Inspirations. It is also an "Autumnal" card so I'm also entering Charisma Cardz and Stampin for the Weekend. Additionally as I used die cut leaves for the embellishments I'm entering Stamp Something

I have used three Whiff of Joy stamps from the Autumn 2009 collection and coloured them with Promarkers:

Dungarees - Walnut, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Caramel and Tan
Shirt, Hat and Pumpkins - Burnt Orange, Mandarin, Pumpkin, Apricot and Oatmeal
Handkerchief and Leaves - Olive Green, Moss and Pear Green
Mushroom - Raw Sienna, Mustard, Vanilla and Ivory
Skin - Oatmeal, Vanilla, Ivory and Pale Pink

The papers are a mixture of Dovecraft and Basic Grey Archaic

Tightrope

I have made this card for my Docraft's October Friendship swap. I hope Lisa likes it.

I have followed the sketch from Sketch Saturday. I am also entering the "Sparkle and Shine" theme from A Spoon Full of Sugar, as I have glittered the cobweb and part of the sentiment, though it's not very clear in the photo.

I have used Penny Black's Tightrope stamp and coloured it with Promarkers:
Flowers - Carmine, Antique Pink, Dusky Rose and Blossom
Leaves - Pine, Forest Green, Grass and Line Green
Hedgehog - Cool Greys 3-5, Vanilla, Ivory and Pale Pink

The papers are Basic Grey Sultry.

Lollipop's Birthday

This is a card I made for my friend's daughter's birthday. I made it last week so am late uploading so no challenge entries for this one.

Chocolate Cupcake

For this card I followed the sketch from Truly Scrumptious. I am also entering it into a few more challenge blogs they are:
"Chocolate and Green" from Crafty Catz
"Wild Thing" for Totally Gorgeous and
"Anything Goes" over at The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge.

I have used one of my favourite stamps Henry with Cupcake from Whiff of Joy
Henry - Raw Sienna, Mustard, Vanilla, Ivory and Pale Pink
Cupcake Holder and Candle - Grass, Apple and Meadow Green
Cupcake Icing - Walnut, Burnt Sienna, Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Flame - Amber, Tulip Yellow, Lemon and Soft Lime.

I have used a mixture of papers from The Big One by Papermania and Nanna's Kitchen by DCWV

Winter Blues

For this card I have followed the sketch from Sunday Sketch and Stamp. I am also entering the "Punch It" theme from Just Cute Bears as I have used spellbinders snowflake dies.

The paper I have used is from my stash and is several years old. The image is coloured with Promarkers:
Bear - Raw Sienna, Mustard, Vanilla, Ivory and Pale Pink
Coat - Midnight Blue, China Blue and Cornflower
Gloves - Walnut, Burnt Sienna, Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Robin - Burgundy, Berry Red and Red

Friendly Visitor

For this card I have followed the layout for Inspirational Card Sketches. I am also entering the "Autumn" theme from Creative Card Crew and "Fall into Autumn Colours" from A Spoon Full of Sugar. Additionally I am entering the "Tweet and a Flutter" challenge from Cute Card Thursday which needed either a bird or butterfly in the image.

I have used Penny Black's Friendly Surprise stamp and coloured with my Promarkers:
Hedgehog - Walnut, Burnt Sienna, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Caramel, Vanilla, Ivory and Pale Pink
Swing - Raw Sienna, Gold, Mustard and Vanilla
Flowers - Mandarin, Pumpkin, Amber and Gold
Leaves - Olive Green, Moss and Pear Green
Robin - Walnut, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Caramel, Burgundy, Poppy and Red

Santa is Coming

Baking Cupcakes

Such a bad blogger and an Award

Sorry for being such a bad blogger lately. I have this week off so will hopefully catch up with you all then.



Katina gave me this award a couple of weeks ago so I thought I'd better pop it on my blog and say thanks. Will come back next week to pass it on.

See you all soonxxx

Sugar Nellie's Daisy

This card is for my September Docraft's Friendship swap partner I hope she likes it. I have followed the sketch from this fortnight's Sugar Bowl. I have used Daisy by Elizabeth Bell for Sugar Nellie and coloured her with Promarkers:
Trousers and Flowers - Aubergine, Lilac and Lavender
Top - Cyan, Sky Blue, Arctic Blue and Powder Blue
Grass and Patches - Soft Green, Mint Green and Pastel Green
Hair - Walnut, Burnt Sienna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Sandstone
Skin - Oatmeal, Vanilla, Ivory and Pal Pink for cheeks

Baking

I'm entering this card into the sketch challenge over at Stamping with Fun.

For this card I have used my new (and only) Belles and Whistles stamp Tania Baking and I have coloured her with Promarkers:
Trousers and Hair - Walnut, Burnt Sienna, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Caramel and Tan
Top - Midnight Blue, Cornflower, Blue Pearl and Pastel Blue
Apron - Pastel Yellow, Buttercup and Primrose
Apple - Olive Green, Moss and Pear Green
Bowl - Caramel, Sandstone, Tan and Vanilla

Autumn Leaves

This is my entry into this week's challenge over at Passion for Promarkers, which has the sketch and Autumn theme.

The image is Whiff of Joy's Autumn 2009 kit and is coloured with my trusted Promarkers:
Dress - Olive Green, Moss and Pear Green
Skirt - Burnt Orange, Mandarin, Pumpkin and Apricot
Apron - Pastel Yellow, Buttercup and Primrose
Hair and Hat - Walnut, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel

The papers are by My MInd's Eye
Skin - Oatmeal, Vanilla, Ivory and Pale Pink

Santa and his Sack of Presents

I fancied making my second Christmas card of the year today and just love this cute little bear. I have followed the layout from this week's Sketch Saturday. I am additionally entering the "Christmas in August" theme from A Spoon Full of Sugar.

Wedding Card

I was asked by a friend to make her a card for her daughter's wedding. The colour theme for the wedding is Antique Pink and Chocolate Brown. I really hope she likes it.

For the card I have followed the sketch from Sunday Sketch and Stamp. I am also entering the challenge over at Quixotic Paperie as their theme is "Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue", as well as, the "Anything Goes" from Stampin For The Weekend.

I have used A Whiff of Joy Wedding Cake stamp by Elizabeth Bell and coloured it with Promarkers:
Flowers - Antique Pink, Dusky Rose and Pale Pink
Leaves - Grass, Apple and Meadow Green
Cake - Vanilla and Ivory

The papers from my stash and are by Papermania. Oh and thanks Nic for reminding me that I had these papers. It saved me hours of looking through my (small?) collection of papers to find something suitable.

Fairy Princess

I'm really liking this stamp,it's different to my normal Whiff of Joy, Penny Black and Sugar Nellie stamps. For this card I have followed the sketch from Sunday Sketch and Stamp. Additionally I'm entering the "Fairy Tale Something" theme from Stamp Something.

The paper is form Basic Grey's Nook Pantry.

Gretel

This is my friendship swap for my Docrafts' August partner. For the layout I have followed the sketch from Stamp with Fun. As it is a "Cute and Girlie" card I am also entering it in the Creative Card Crew challenge.

I have used my new stamp "Gretel" by C C Designs. I used papers from by My Mind's Eye from Creative Papercraft magazine.

Promarkers used are:
Dress - Pear Green Line Green and Lime Zest
Blouse and Boots - Fuchsia Pink, Pink Carnation and Blossom
Hair - Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Skin - Pastel Pink, Vanilla, Ivory and Pale Pink for the cheeks
Grass - Grass and Lime Green
Wings - Duck Egg and Cool Aqua

A Bunch of Grapes

This is the card I have made for my boss' birthday tomorrow. I have used a Whiff of Joy stamp from the Elizabeth Bell Autumn 2009 collection.

Dress - Soft Green and Tea Green
Apron - Rose Pink, Pink Carnation and Blossom
Grapes - Crimson, Cardinal Red and Antique Pink
Leaves - Grass, Lime Green and Lime Zest
Hair - Black, Cool Greys 3-5

Chocolate and Mint

For this card I have followed the sketch from Friday Sketchers. When I saw the colour combination of "Chocolate and Mint" over at Creative Inspirations I knew I had to made a card.

Additionally I am entering a couple of other challenges Papertake Weekly which has "Cutie Patootie" and "Something Flowery" from Stamp Something.

I have used My Mind's Eye and Basic Grey (Nook's Pantry) paper. The was white but I coloured it with Grass Promarker. The image is by Whiff of Joy and coloured with my trusted Promarkers:

Mouse, Raw Sienna, Gold, Mustard, Vanilla, Ivory and Pale Pink
Cupcake - Walnut, Burnt Sienna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Icing - Grass, Apple and Meadow Green

Baby Max

Another of my colleagues had a baby boy, Max, last week so have made this card to drop off to the proud mum tomorrow.

Promarkers used:
Hammock - Duck Egg and Cool Aqua
Teddy bear - Raw Sienna, Mustard and Vanilla
Hedgehog - Cool Greys 3-5, Pale Pink, Vanilla and Ivory
Flower - Amber, Gold, Yellow and Lemon
Stems - Pine, Forest Green, Grass and Lime Green

Triple Ice Cream

When I came across the theme of "Ice Cream Ice Cream We All Scream Ice Cream" on this week's Stamptacular Sunday Challenge I just had to use my only Magnolia stamp and create a card.

Promarkers I have used are:
Wafer - Caramel, Sandstone, Tan and Vanilla
Vanilla Ice Cream - Pastel Yellow, Buttercup and Primrose
Strawberry Ice Cream - Rose Pink, Cocktail Pink and Blossom
Mint Ice Cream - Grass, Apple and Meadow Green
Chocolate Hearts - Walnut, Burnt Sienna and Cocoa

Pink Santa

This is my first Christmas card of 2010, I wonder if I'll continue to be so organised and complete my Christmas cards before the week before Christmas. I have followed the sketch from this fortnight's Sunday Sketch and Stamp. Additionally a couple of challenges have "Christmas in July" themes this week so I am also entering their challenges: Cute Card Thursday and Just Cute Bears.

As normal I have used my trusted Promarkers to colour the image:
Bear - Raw Sienna, Mustard, Vanilla, Ivory and Pale Pink
Coat - Magnolia, Rose Pink and Blossom and Cool Greys 1-2
Sack - Walnut, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Lantern - Black, Cool grey 3-5, Amber, Yellow, Lemon, Ice Grey 1 and Ivory for candle

Truly Scrumptious

It's that time of the month again for another Docrafts' friendship swap! I have used the sketch from Truly Scrumptious. I have finally overcome a major hurdle for this card and used some of my Basic Grey Sugared design papers. I coloured the Whiff of Joy stamp to coordinate with these papers. I used Promarkers to colour her:

Top- Rose Pink, Cocktail Pink and Blossom
Trousers - Marsh Green, Moss and Pear Green
Sash - Amber, Gold and Mustard
Hair - Burnt |Sienna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Flowers - Burgundy and Crimson

Puddy Cat

This is my sister's birthday card. She loves cat's so bought this stamp and the kitten charm with her in mind. I am entering the card into the following challenges Quixtoic Paperie following their sketch and using an Elizabeth Bell for SCACD stamp. Then the "Birthday" challenge over at Stamp with Fun and the "Metal Mania" theme from Charisma Cardz.

As usual I used my trusted Promarkers to colour the image:
Top - Soft Green and Pastel Green
Shorts - Antique Pink and Cocktail Pink
Hair and Basket - Walnut, Burnt Sienna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Kitten - Terracotta, Raw Sienna, Gold and Mustard

Writing Desk

I have coloured this Whiff of Joy stamp with Promarkers:
Desk and Chair - Teracotta, Raw Sienna, Mustard and Vanilla
Books - Grass, Apple and Meadow Green
Paper - Vanilla and Ivory

Strawberries

I have made this card for my Friendship card swap on the Docrafts forum. I just love this Whiff of Joy stamp.

I have followed the fab sketch from the Whiff of Joy. Additionally I am entering the "Strawberries and Cream" theme from Allsorts.

I have used my Promarkers to colour the image:
Dress - Soft Green and Pastel Greem
Strawberries and Apples - Antique Pink and Cocktail Pink
Leaves - Marsh Green and Pear Green
Hair and Basket - Walnut, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel

Wedding Cake

I have made this card for a friend who is getting married in a few weeks. The colour theme for the wedding is lemon and pink. For the layout I have followed the sketch from Sketch Saturday. I am also entering the "I Do, I Do, I Do" theme over at Stamptacular Sunday.

I have used an ELizbeth Bell stamp from WHiff of Joy and coloured it with Promarkers:
Flowers - Mustard, Canary, Lemon and Soft Lime
Leaves - Grass, Apple and Meadow Green,
Pinks - Rose Pink and Blossom
Cake - Ice Grey 1

Baby Boy

For this card I have followed the sketch from a new challenge I stumbled across The Pixie Cottage. Additionally I am also entering Passion for Promarkers whose theme is "Anything Goes" to celebrate their 1st Birthday. Well done ladies I love your challenge blog.

The papers are DCWV Baby Boy stack, which I bought this week and love them.

I have used a Penny Black stamp and coloured with Promarkers:
Hedgehog - Black, Cool Greys 3-5, Ivory, Pale Pink and Almond
Hammock - Duck Egg and Cool Aqua
Teddy bear - Raw Sienna, Mustard and Vanilla
Flowers - Ginger, Yellow Lemon, Ice Grey 1, Forest, Grass and Lime Green

Charlie 007

I am entering this card into Crafty Catz's "The Boyz are Back" challenge

Birthday Cupcake

This is my attempt at the sketch over at Stamp with Fun. I just love this Whiff of Joy stamp.

Whiff of Joy Henry and Cupcake

This is my entry into this week's Whiff of Joy challenge, which was to follow Jane's sketch.

I have used my new Whiff of Joy Henry stamp and love him he is soo cute.

WOJ Writing Desk

I made this card for my friendship swap over on the Docrafts website. I haven't followed any challenges.

The papers are Basic Grey and My Mind's Eye. The image is coloureed with Promarkers:
Desk and Chair - Raw Sienna, Mustard and Vanilla
Paper - Ivory
Vase, Quill and Books - Cardinal Red and Antique Pink

I am still alive!

It's just that my inspiration seems to have flown out the window. I spent a good few hours this weekend going through my stash trying to make some cards but I just didn't get any inspiration. I did however, take advantage of the Whiff of Joy's Mother's Day special (20% off) and bought a couple of new stamps so fingers crossed I'll have some new cards for you all next week.

Wine Glass Charms

Sorry I have been absent from my blog for a while, but I haven't made any cards for a while as I was asked to make almost 100 wine glass charms for my boss and her friends. Here are photos of one of the sets.

Whiff of Joy Cookies

For this card I have followed the sketch from the Whiff of Joy. Additionally I am entering two other challenge blogs with this card:
"Spots and Dots" from Stamptacular Sunday and
"On the Spot!" from My Time To Craft

The image is coloured with Promarkers:
Top - Soft Green and Pastel Green
Trousers - Purple, Amethyst and Orchid
Apron - Ice Grey 1
Hair - Walnut, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Skin - Vanilla, Ivory and Pastel Pink

Vintage Bookmark

I was asked to make this bookmark for my boss' dad. I have used the colour theme from this week's Creative Inspirations challenge.

I used a See D stamp that I have have for a couple of years but have not used before and coloured the images with Promarkers:
Greens - Olive, Moss Green and Pear Green
Blues - Midnight Blue, China Blue and Blue Pearl
Browns - Walnut, Cocoa and Cinnamon
Pages - Mustard, Vanilla and Ivory
Shadows - Cool Greys 1,3,4 and 5

Couple of Bookmarks

Spring Duckling

This is my April friendship swap over on Docrafts (I got partnered with my sister). I followed the sketch from Friday Sketchers and used the colour theme of "Green, Orange and White" from Crafty Catz. Additionally I am adding it to the "Open" challenge from Papertake Weekly.

I have used Penny Black's Duckling stamp and coloured it with Promarkers:
Duckling - Amber, Mustard, Canary, Tulip Yellow and Powder Blue
Flowers - Amber, Mustard and Canary and Burnt Orange, Orange and Pumpkin
Leaves and Stems - Grass, Lime Green and Lime Zest

Easter Lamb

This is my Easter card for my sister. I meant to enter it into a few challenges but didn't get round to it.

The image is Spring is Sprung by Elizabeth Bell for Sugar Nellie and coloured with Promarkers:
Dress - Cyan and Sky Blue
Apron - Purple, Amethyst and Orchid
Hair - Walnut, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Lamb - Ice Grey 1

Easter Bunnies

This is my Easter card for my nan. I haven't followed any set sketch for it as I couldn't find one that fitted with size of the Penny Black stamp I wanted to use.

I am entering it into the following Easter challenges:
Stamp with Fun
Stampin for the Weekend
Easy Craft Projects.

I am also entering a couple of colour challenges:
Secret Crafter Saturday where the colour theme is Pink and Green with Flowers
Totally Papercrafts which is Pink and Green

I have coloured this lovely PB image with my trusted Promarkers:
Bunnies - Raw Sienna, Mustard, Vanilla, Ivory and Pale Pink
Flowerpots - Henna, Terracotta and Raw Sienna
Flowers - Cardinal Red, Rose Pink and Blossom
Grass - Forest Green, Grass and Leaf Green
Snails - Ice Grey 1

Ice Cream?

I got this stamp for my birthday a few months ago but have not got round to making a card with it but when I saw the colour combination from Colour Create of "Mint, Chocolate and Cream" it shouted out Mint Ice Cream to me. I have used the layout from this week's Create4Fun.

I have used a mixture of papers by My Mind's Eye, Clare Curd's The Big One and Papermania Antique Cream paper pack.

The image is my only Magnolia stamp and I have used the following Promarkers to colour it:
Vanilla Ice Cream - Pastel Yellow, Buttercup and Primrose
Mint Ice Cream - Grass, Apple and Meadow Green
Wafer - Caramel, Tan and Vanilla
Chocolate Hearts - Walnut, Henna and Cocoa