Sunday 31 January 2010

Daisy



I have used the sketch from Craft Catz for this card. I can also enter the "Feminine" theme from Creative Inspirations, the "Blooming Gorgeous" theme over at Cute Card Thursday and the "Freestyle" from A Spoon Full of Sugar

I have used Daisy by Elizabeth Bell for Sugar Nellie and coloured her with Promarkers:
Trousers - Cool Grey 5, Aubergine
Top - Amethyst and Orchid
Hair - Black and Cool Greys 3-5
Grass - Green

Baby Girl



For this card I have followed the sketch from Craft 4 Eternity and the "Baby" theme from both Stamp with Fun and Simon Says. It was also quite a simple and quick card to make so I am entering it into the Forever Friends Challenges.

Pastel Green and Blossom



For this card I have followed the sketch from Papertake Weekly and have used the colour theme of "Pastel Green and Blossom" from Passion for Promarkers. I can additionally enter this card into a couple of other challenges, the "Scallops" theme over at Sweet Stampin and the "Summer in Winter" theme from Dutch Dare

I have used a Whiff of Joy stamp and coloured her with Promarkers:
Top - Blossom with Rose Pink for highlights
Trousers - Pastel Green with Soft Green for highlights
Hair and Basket - Walnut, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel

Sunday 24 January 2010

Inspirational Card Sketches



I have wanted this stamp for months and finally bought it last d so had to use it this weekend. I have followed the layout from Inspirational Card Sketches.

Daisy by Sugar Nellie is coloured with Promarkers:
Trousers - Walnut, Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Tan
Top - Maroon and Cardinal Red
Hair - Walnut, Henna, Cocoa and Cinnamon
Flowers - Pastel Yellow, Buttercup and Primrose
Grass and Leaves - Grass, Apple and Meadow Green

Mojo Monday



This is my card for the Mojo Monday Challenge. I have used Sugar Nellie's Chick a Dee by Elizabeth Bell (I love her stamps if you hadn't guessed) and coloured her with Promarkers:
Dress - Duck Egg and Cool Aqua
Apron - Maroon, Rose Pink and Blossom
Chick - Canary, Tulip Yellow and Lemon
Hair - Black and Cool Grey 5

Spring is Sprung



I have followed the sketch from Sunday Sketch and Stamp blog for this card. For the colour theme I have gone with "Fruity" from this week's Charisma Cardz

The stamp I have used Suger Nellie's Spring is Sprung have coloured her with Promarkers:

Dress - Forest Green, Grass and Lime Green
Apron - Canary, Tulip Yellow, Yellow and Lemon
Bows - Mandarin, Pumpkin, Apricot and Oatmeal
Skin - Vanilla, Ivory and Pastel Pink

Saturday 23 January 2010

Hug in a Mug!



For this card I have used the layout from the Stamp with Fun challenge blog. I can also enter the Colour Create with a "Kraft, Blue and White" colour theme (I used Kraft for the matting). I have also fulfilled the "Winter" theme over at Fussy and Fancy.

I have used Hug in a Mug by Elizabeth Bell from Sugar Nellie and coloured her with Promarkers:
Coat - Midnight Blue, China Blue and Blue Pearl
Trousers - Cinnamon and Tan
Hair, Boots and Scarf - Walnut, Henna and Cocoa

Summer Breeze



For this card I have followed the sketch over at Pink Elephant. Additionally I can enter it into the "Girls Girls Girls" from Passion for Promarkers and the "Punch It!" challenges from Simon Says and Creative Card Crew (I have used my new Martha Stewart punch for the this).

I have used Summer Breeze Willow by Elizabeth Bell for Whiff of Joy and coloured her with Promarkers:
Dress - Pastel Pink, Buttercup and Primrose
Apples - Antique Pink, Coral and Pastel Pink
Trousers and Hair - Walnut, Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel

New Job



I made this card using the sketch from last week's Papertake Weekly challenge, for my sister who starts a new job this Monday. Good luck Nic!!

I have coloured the Forever Friends bear with Promarkers:

Bear - Raw Sienna, Mustard, Vanilla and Ivory
Champagne - Canary, Tulip Yellow and Lemon

Monday 18 January 2010

Passion for Promarkers and Whiff of Joy



For this card I have followed the "Cool Aqua and Cocoa" colour theme over at Passion for Promarkers and the sketch from Whiff of Joy

I have used Promarkers to colour:

Trousers, Top and Hair - Walnut, Cocoa and Caramel
Umbrella and Top - Duck Egg and Cool Aqua

Sunday 10 January 2010

Cookies and Cupcakes



For this card I have used Willow with Cookies from Whiff of Joy and followed the sketch from Stampavie and More.

I have coloured the image with Promarkers:
Top - Grass, Apple and Meadow Green
Trousers - Maroon, Rose Pink and Blossom
Apron - Pastel Yellow, Buttercup and Primrose

Whiff of Joy



This is my entry into the Whiff of Joy "Red and Aqua" challenge. I have followed the sketch from Truly Scrumptious.

I have coloured the image (from Whiff of Joy) with Promarkers:
Top - Burgundy, Crimson, Berry Red and Red
Trousers - Cyan and Sky Blue
Basket - Walnut, Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Hair - Cool Greys 3-5

I made this card for my swap partner over on Docrafts. I hope she likes it.

Mojo and Charisma Card



For this card I have followed the sketch from Mojo Monday along with the colour theme of "Pink, Brown, Toffee and Cream" from Charisma Cardz. I have also distressed the edge of the stamped image with ink and so can enter the challenge from Creative Card Crew

I have used my new Forever Friends stamp and the papers are from the For You Forever Friends paper pack. I have coloured the image with Promarkers:
Bear - Raw Sienna, Mustard, Vanilla, Ivory and Pale Pink
Coat and Robin - Walnut, Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Robin - Crimson, Berry Red and Red
Mug - Pastel Yellow, Buttercup and Primrose
Gloves and Scarf - Maroon, Rose Pink and Blossom

Wednesday 6 January 2010

Fancy a Hot Chocolate?



I have followed the sketch from Stamp with Fun. Additionally I can enter this card into three other challenges: The "Blue and Brown" theme over at My Time to Craft, the "Hot Chocolate" theme from Simon Says Stamp and Quixotic Paperie. Finally the last challenge I'm am entering is the "Winter Birthday" theme over at Pollycraft.

I have used one of my favourite Whiff of Joy stamps and have coloured her with Promarkers:
Jumper - China Blue, Cornflower and Blue Pearl
Trousers and Hair - Walnut, Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Mug - Pastel Yellow, Buttercup and Primrose
Skin - Vanilla, Ivory and Pastel Pink

Thanks to the snow I only worked half a day today so I thought I would make a card on my surprise afternoon off. Dreading the snow/ice/slush tomorrow though!

Sunday 3 January 2010

Sketch Saturday



This is my attempt at this week's Sketch Saturday. I have also used the theme from December's challenge over at I Love Promarkers of "Spots and Stripes".

I have used Whiff of Joy's Summer Breeze and coloured her with Promarkers:
Apples - Crimson, Berry Red, Red and Pastel Pink
Dress - Apple and Meadow Green
Trousers and Hair - Walnut, Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Ice Cream - Caramel, Sandstone, Vanilla (cone); Apple and Meadow Green (ice cream); Berry Red, Red and Pastel Pink and Forest Green and Lime Green (cherry)

Lemon and Lime



For this card I have followed the colour theme of Lemon and Lime from Colour Create. I have followed the sketch from Pink Elephant.

The papers I have used are Basic Grey's Nook Pantry and the stamp is Emma by SCACD and is coloured with Promarkers:
Top - Mustard, Canary, Tulip Yellow and Lemon
Shorts - Forest Green, Grass and Lime Green
Hair and Basket - Wlanut, Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Cat - Raw Sienna, Mustard and Vanilla
Skin - Vanilla, Ivory and Pastel Pink

Winter Birthday



For this card, which I have made for a Winter Birthday I have used the sketch from Papertake Weekly. Additionally I can enter this card into the "Celebrations" theme over at Charisma Cardz and Cupcake. As I have used one of my new Forever Friends stamps that I bought in the sale from Glitterpot I can enter the Stamp Something Challenge.

Bear - Raw Sienna, Mustard, Vanilla, Ivory and Pale Pink
Coat - Burgundy, Crimson and Ruby
Gloves - Walnut, Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Carmel
Robin - Henna, Cocoa and Carmel, Burgundy, Crimson and Ruby
Robin's Scarf -China Blue, Cornflower and Blue Pearl
Mug - Ice Grey 1

New Baby Card



For this card I followed the sketch from this week's Mojo Monday challenge. On top of that I have followed the "New Beginnings" theme from three challenges: Fussy and Fancy, Stampin for the Weekend and Secret Crafter Saturday

I have used a Penny Black stamp and coloured with Promarkers:
Hammock - Maroon, Rose Pink and Blossom
Hedgehog - Cool Greys 3-5, Vanilla, Ivory and Pastel Pink
Teddy Bear - Raw Sienna, Mustard and Ivory
Daisy - Mustard, Canary and Lemon, Forest Green, Grass and Lime Green, Ice Grey 1

Friday 1 January 2010

Happy New Year

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year!

I hope that 2010 brings you lots of health and happiness. I can't wait to see what you all create in 2010!

Once again:
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Quixotic New Year Candy


Quixotic Paperie have an amazing candy on offer and the prize is a Mystrey Pack worth £40. All (it took me ages!) you have to do is choose your favourite card of the year from your own creations and then link it back to Quixotic Paperie Blog Challenge


I really like this card, I like the mix of the blue, green and brown and the Whiff of Joy's stamps are one of my favourite brands (if not the top) of stamps at the moment.