This card I've made for the challenge over at Stamp with Stampavie where there is a lovely sketch to follow by Mandy.
I've coloured in the cute Sarah Kay image with my promarker pens.
The DP is BasicGrey
The strips of cardstock I created myself by using chalks and a scroll stamp.
The sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps
The flowers I made myself using chalks and dies.
Everything else is from my stash
TFL xx
This week on 'Just Magnolia' there is a fabulous sketch to follow by my fellow DT member for Inky Impressions, Naoual.
The image I've used is 'Tilda Dreamy and I've coloured her in using my promarker pens.
The DP is by Making Memories
The flowers I've made up myself. I promise one of these days I will do a tutorial on how I make up these flowers, but it's a bit hectic here at the moment.
The sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps and everything else is from my stash.
Hope you're all having a fabulous Sunday and TFL
Hugs Michele xx
From the 17th to the 24th May there's a huge party where there will be games and prizes for everyone.
This is my DT card for the Modern Sugar Blvd challenge 2 which starts today. The DT was supplied with 3 digi images to choose from and for this card I chose 2. I think the images went well together. These little cuties will be released today, so click here to get them now.
I've coloured in these cute images with my promarker pens.
The DP is Making Memories
The flowers I made myself apart from the large red one which is a mulberry flower from prima.
Everything else is from my stash.
TFL xx
This week on Friday Sketchers the sketch this week is by Claudia Rosa.
The image I've used is a digital download from Dotties World. I've coloured in George & Dottie using my promarker pens.
The DP is Basic Grey and the cardstock behind George & Dottie I created by using a heart stamp, clear embossing ink pad and chalks.
TFL xx
I've made this card for the 'Cute Daisy May' challenge and there is a fabulous sketch to follow.
The image I've used is from sheet 19 of the Cute Daisy May collections and I've coloured her in using my ProMarker pens.
The DP is DCWV Glitter Spring Stack.
The flowers I made myself by using my scallop circle nesties and x-cut die and then chalked them up.
TFL xx
I've made this card for two challenges. The first one is for A Spoon Full of Sugar where the theme this week is 'Buttons Galore'. And the second challenge is for Cute Card Thursday where the theme is 'Letters or Numbers'.
The digital images I've used is from a collection called 'Babies & Bows' and this is available from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff. I've coloured in the images with my promarker pens.
The DP is from DCWV Spring Glitter Stack collection.
The flower I made myself and everything else is from my stash.
TFL xx
The cards that was entered for our challenge two weeks ago was 'Truly Scumptious' and we can't wait to see what you come up with this time.
For this week's challenge we are sponsored by 'Craft Individuals'. We have another fabulous sketch to follow for you this week and this is by our DT member Dawn. And the extra theme for this week is 'Spots, Circles & Dots'.
For my card I've used the adorable 'Rainy Day Emma' from Whimsy Stamps. I've coloured her in using my promarker pens.
The DP is DCWV Christmas Stack.
The flowers I made myself using my x-cut daisy die and then coloured in using my promarker pens.
Everything else is from my stash.
TFL xx
I've made this card for two challenges. The first one being 'Stamp with Fun' where there is a lovely sketch to follow. And the second challenge is for Pollycraft where the theme this week is 'Flowers'.
The image I've used is a digital download from Pollycraft called Milly and I've coloured her in using my promarker pens.
The DP is a couple of years old now and I think it's from Papermania.
Again the flowers I made myself using my x-cut die, coloured them in using my promarkers and then loads of snipping.
Everything else is from my stash.
TFL xx
I'm entering this card into 3 challenges this week. The first challenge is for Friday Sketchers where there is a lovely sketch to follow by the very talented Carole. The second challenge is for Just Magnolia where the theme this week is 'In Stitches'. And the last challenge is Colour Create where the colour combination is 'Blue & Green'.
The image I've used is of tilda and I've coloured her in using my promarker pens.
The dp is Dovecraft and the two strips of scrap paper I used a couple of stamps. The stitches I created by using my pergamano four pricking tool and then drew in the x stitch.
The flowers I made myself by using plain white cardstock, then coloured them in using my promarker pens. The die I used to cut these out is the daisy from x-cut. I then cut into the petals to create a fringed effect. The flower is from the same die, but I didn't cut into the petals.
TFL xx
This is my DT card for Modern Sugar Blvd 's challenge that has started today. There is a fabulous sketch to follow with the added twist of using the colours pink, lime green and turquoise.
The image I've used is from Modern Sugar Blvd and I've coloured her in using my promarker pens.
The DP is a mixture of freebies and DCWV.
The flowers I made myself by using various dies.
The sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps and the swirly border is a clear stamp (don't know the name I'm afraid).
The ribbon is from my stash.
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TFL xx
YAY after days of rain, today in Ireland is lovely and sunny, so it really puts me in a good mood.
This week on The Sugar Bowl there is a lovely sketch to follow by the very talented Marlene.
The image I've used called 'True Love' by Leanne Ellis. I've coloured in the image using my promarker pens.
The DP is a mixture of Dovecraft and DCWV. The pink strips I created myself by using pink scraps of cardstock and then using some stamps.
The flowers I made myself my using a sizzix die and an x-cut die. Some people have asked if I could do a tutorial on how I make my flowers. I haven't forgotten, I'll try and post one up over the weekend.
Hope you all have a fabulous weekend and TFL xx
Hi there everyone and hope you're all having a lovely Monday.
This week on Dare you to digi stamp there is a fabulous sketch to follow by the very lovely and super talented Sandra Dry.
The image I've used is called the Sketchy Orchid by Lindsay Weirich of Lindsay's Stamp Stuff (Digital Stamps) and I've coloured it in using my promarker pens.
The DP is by Dovecraft
The flowers I made myself by using punches and organza ribbon.
The numbers are made by using my sizzix number die and the butterfly charm is from my stash.
TFL xx
Good afternoon everyone, hope you're having a fantastic Friday.
This week on Just Magnolia there is a lovely elegant sketch to follow and as I had to make a wedding card, I thought that I would combine the two.
The images I've used are of course magnolia and I've coloured them in using my promarker pens.
The DP is BasicGrey
The sentiment is from my pc and everything else is from my stash.
TFL xx
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Good afternoon everyone and hope you're all having a lovely Thursday.
The first challenge that I'm entering this card into is for Mojo Monday where there is a fabulous sketch to follow. The second challenge is for A Spoon Full Of Sugar where the challenge this week is blue and green colour scheme. The third challenge is for Stamptacular Sunday where the theme is 'Charmed, I'm sure'. The last challenge is for Dare You To Digi Stamp where the theme this week is 'Things with wings'. Phew I'm worn out now, LOL.
The image I've used is sooooo new from Modern Sugar Blvd that it won't be released until next week. I've printed the image out with my laser printer and then coloured it in with my promarker pens.
The DP is from DCWV Spring Glitter Stack.
The quote I got off Mr Google and I thought it went really well with the image.
The flowers I made myself by using various punches.
Everything else is from my stash.
TFL xx
And this is the sketch that you have to follow.
The image I've used is from the 'Cutting Cafe' and I've coloured this scrummy cupcake in using my promarkers.
The DP is a digital download and I think that it is called 'Neapolitan'. I know it's a brand of ice-cream lol, but I just thought cupcake when I saw the colours.
The sentiment is also from the 'Cutting Cafe'
The flowers I made myself by using a daisy x-cut die cut and popped some flat backed pearls on them and the cupcake.
I'm looking forward to seeing what delicious cards that you create.
TFL xx
Good afternoon everyone and hope you're all having a lovely Tuesday.
This week on Stamp with Fun there's a lovely sketch to follow by the very lovely and talented Bev.
For this card I used the adorable 'Rainy Day Emma' from Whimsy Stamps and I've coloured her in using my promarker pens.
The DP is the scrummy DCWV Spring Glitter Stack.
The flowers I made myself using various punches and everything else is from my stash.
TFL x
Hi there everyone, hope you've all had a lovely Saturday. The weather here in Ireland was terrible, wind and rain all day.
This card I've made for two challenges. The first challenge is Friday Sketchers where there is a fabulous sketch to follow by Mumur. The second challenge is a colour combo by Just Magnolia which is Pink & Green.
The image is of course from the magnolia range (sorry I don't know her proper name) and I've coloured her using my promarker pens.
The yummy papers are BasicGray 'Sugared'
The flowers I made myself using various punches and everything else is from my stash.
TFL xx
Good afternoon everyone, hope you're all having a lovely Thursday. Unfortunately the weather here in Ireland has changed a little bit and has gone very dull, but thankfully no rain (yet).
There is another new challenge blog out there called 'Just Magnolia' and a couple of my blogging buddies are on the DT and I thought that I would give them some support on their first week. But when I went onto their blog I was blown away by how many people have entered. When I looked the last time Mr Linky was at 325. I think I can safely say that their first week was a HUGE success, lol.
Well enough waffle from me and onto my card.
The sketch is by the very lovely and talented Donalda.
The images I've used are Magnolia (an old one) and WOJ 'Fall Grass'. I did the masking technique with good old post-it-note and I've coloured them in with my promarker pens.
The DP are the yummy 'Sugared' by BasicGrey and the flowers I made myself by using the daisy x-cut die cut and popped a flat backed pearl in the middle.
Everything else is from my stash.
TFL xx
This week on The Sugar Bowl there is a fabulous sketch to follow by Tiets and I just had to enter.
The image I've used for this card is 'True Love' by Leanne Ellis and I've coloured her in using my promarkers.
The DP is BasicGrey 'Sugared' collection.
The sentiment is Whimsy and the flowers I made myself.
TFL xx
Would you like to win this yummy candy, then head over to Modern Sugar Blvd to enter. You have until 25th April.
Good afternoon everyone and hope you are having a lovely relaxing Sunday.
Just thought that I'd remind you about the Grand Opening of Modern Sugar Blvd starts tomorow at noon Mountain Time (6.00 pm GMT). It's going to be a parrrrrty all week long there, so you'd better check back everyday so that you don't miss out on any goodies.
I didn't want to keep you in suspenders for too long, so here is the creations that I've made with these fabulous digi images.
For this card I've used the image called 'Blogging-Gal' from Modern Sugar Blvd. I've coloured the image in using my promarker pens.
The DP I can't remember I'm afraid as I've had it for sooooo long. The chipboard embellies I made myself by using the same brand DP and gluing it onto thick cardboard.
The flower I made myself
For this gift box, I followed the tutorial here
The image is 'Cake-Gal' from Modern Sugar Blvd and I've coloured her in with my promarkers.
The DP is from Making Memories.
The flowers I made myself using various punches and the sentiment is from my PC.
Why don't you go and have a look at what the other DT members have created with these gorgeous images.
Anita, Crystal, Dee, Mandy, Melissa, Sue, Tenia and Wendy
TFL xx
I've been bursting to tell you this but wanted to keep it a secret until nearer the time, but I'm now one of the DT members for a brand new online shop called Modern Sugar Blvd that will be having it's grand opening on 20th April. One of the many goodies that they have is Digital Images. As they haven't gone live yet, I can only show you some sneak peaks of their gorgeous images just to wet your appetite.
Michele x
A friend of mine asked me to make a card from her 3 children to their Nana and I thought that these images were perfect for that.
I'm entering this card into 3 challenges. The first one is for ABC Challenge where the theme this week is J for Jagged Edges. The second challenge A Spoon Full of Sugar and the theme there is to use diecuts or punches. And the last challenge is Sketch Saturday where there is a lovely sketch to follow.
The images I've used are digital stamps from Grab-a-Doodle-Do and I've coloured them in using my promarker pens.
I've used my nesties to cut the shapes out for the frames and the DP is DCWV.
TFL xx
It is now time for stage two of the DT call for Inky Impressions. I received this gorgeous stamped image from Nicole yesterday along with a sketch from SCS SC218 to follow.
I've coloured in this little cutie with my promarker pens and added some white highlights.
The DP is from Making Memories.
All the flowers I made myself by using various punches and everything else is from my stash.
Keep everything crossed for me, as I will need it, there is a lot of very talented crafters applying for this position.
TFL
Michele xx
Firstly, a BIG thank you to everyone who joined in on our last challenge. There was soooo many gorgeous cards entered and I had a great time visiting most of your blogs.
For this weeks challenge, the sketch is by lil ole me and I hope that you can join in. The added extra to this challenge is a nice and easy one where you have to make a card/creation for a child.
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We are also sponsored by the very lovely and talented Denise of Whimsy Stamps this week and I know first hand that these stamps are very high quality and are a dream to ink up.
For my card I've used the adorable 'Baseball Connor' from the 'Whimsy Stamps Kids Collection' and I've coloured him in using my promarkers.
The DP is by Papermania.
The background and the baseball's are handmade.
EDITED TO ADD: As my DT card for TS has gone live, I'm going to enter this into the NEW challenge blog that Whimsy has started up.
TFL
Michele x
Unfortunately the winner of the Whimsy Blog Hop Candy did not claim her prize, so I've had to do another draw.
As chosen by Random.org
Here are your random numbers:
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I've counted it twice and the winner of this candy is Joey of Joeys World of Stuff who said
'WOW!!!! MIchele you have been mega busy these are stunning and so well made, love em. Joey.xxx'
Many congrats Joey. If you could email me your addy, I'll pass it on to Denise and she will send out your prize.
I hope that you all had a lovely Easter weekend. The weather here in Ireland was lovely and mild today and the kids had a great time outside with their new outdoor playcentre.
I'm entering this card into four challenges. The first one is Friday Sketchers where this week there is a lovely sketch to follow by Jacqueline. The next challenge is Stamp Something where the challenge this week is to use different shapes. And the third challenge is for Dare U 2 Digi Stamp, where this week you have to BLING it. And the last challenge is for Cute Card Thursday where you have to use the colours pink & brown.
The image I've used is another fabulous image from the very lovely and talented Chris and I've coloured in the roses using my promarkers.
The DP is actually a download, which I got months ago and I can't remember where I got it from.
My BLING is around the edges of the oval frame and also the scrolls and the flower gem (but you can't really see it in the picture).
TFL xx
Michele xx
Are you having fun doing the Whimsy Blog Hop??. Don't forget that there are a few random candy prizes on offer, so on each DT members site that you visit, you will have to leave a comment to be in with the chance to win. Have you hopped over from Erin's blog??? If you have then you're in the right place, if not, I'm afraid you'll have to start from the beginning, which is Denise's blog.
Sorry a bit of a long post but I've made not one but three creations for this blog hop.
Image is Baseball Connor (Large stamp) from the Whimsy Kids Collection
DP DCWV The Spring Glitter Stack
Stars punched with quickutz
Easter Box - Tutorial can be found here
Image is 'Rainy Day Emma' from the Whimsy Kids Collection
DP DCWV The Spring Glitter Stack
Flowers made myself using various punches/dies
Images are Knight Connor and Pajama Time Emma both from the Whimsy Kids Collection.
The Tower and roof are made from plain blue cardstock, which I sponged using Denim Blue Distress ink
Buttons I made myself by using dies and then embossed them with embossing powder. Punched the holes using my crop-a-dile
To continue with this fun blog hop you now have to hop over to Camilla's blog next to see what gorgeous creation she has made for you!! Remember to be in with the chance of some gorgeous candy you have to keep following the links of the DT members until you reach the end!!! Which is at Denise's Blog
The Whimsy Blog Hop will run until Wednesday 8th April at noon EST and will end at Denise's blog. After that she will draw a random winner that afternoon.
Thanks for playing along and good luck xx
Over on SCS the challenge on Try a New Technique was to create a Flower Pot Pocket card. I loved the ones that I saw in the gallery so I thought that I'd give it a try.
The image I've used is Giggling Tilda and I've coloured her in with my promarkers.
The DP is Dovecraft - A Hint of Pink.
The flowers I made myself using the small scalloped circle nestie's and popped a silver flat-backed pearl in the middle of each flower.
The sentiment is from Whimsy and everything else is from my stash.
TFL xx
The images I've used for this card are both Tilda and I've coloured them in using my promarker pens.
The DP is by Making Memories.
As they are choosing a winner tomorrow, I didn't have time to make my own flowers, so I used my mulberry paper Primas instead.
TFL xx
I know I'm naughty but I'm entering this card into 3 challenges. The first challenge is Stampin Chic where the challenge this week is 'Make Your Own Flower' and you know that I love to make my own flowers. The second challenge Sketch Saturday where there is a lovely sketch to follow by Tracie. And the last challenge is for Secret Crafter where the challenge this week is 'Stripes'.
The image I've used for this card from Stampin Chic and I've coloured her in using my promarker pens.
The DP is 'A Hint of Pink' from Dovecraft.
The flower I made myself using various punches and the rest is from my stash.
TFL xx
A new challenge blog started up on Friday called Dare U Digi Stamps and if you love using Digi Stamps, then this one is for you. A few of my blogging buddies has started up this new challenge site so I thought that I would play along to support them.
There is a lovely sketch to follow and there is a gorgeous prize for the random winner.
The image I've used is one of Chris's called Vicky. I've coloured her in using my promarker pens.
The DP is from Dovecraft (sorry I've lost the name of this one)
The flower I made myself using various punches and everything else is from my stash.
Reminder: Don't forget that at 9.00am EST (2.00pm GMT) that the Whimsy blog hop starts.
TFL xx
Wow thanks everyone who entered last week, we had again another huge response and we had so much fun looking at all your wonderful creations.
Now for this week it's the very lovely and talented Mina's turn to host the challenge. This is the fabulous sketch to follow.
The added extra to the challenge is 'Flower Power', YAY. So get all those flowers out and stick them all over your cards.
For this card I've used the cute Willow with flower basket and I've coloured her using my promarker pens. The DP is Making Memories and the flowers I made up myself by using various punches.
The sponsor for this week is Whiff of Joy. So what are you waiting for, get creating and see you soon :)
Michele xx
