Hammock days

Morning  Its new challenge day at The Paper Shelter and this weeks theme is Birthday cards. I played with new image called Hammock Days. 

I made this one hoping the weather forecast of Sun may come true!! 

I have used paper from Doodlebug and die cut the image using a My Favourite things double stitched oval. I also added some die cut leaves cut with a Sizzix die on satin green card. The greeting is a sticker from Pebbles

I used Copics to colour the image and just played with the colours to try and match the paper.
Y21, Y35 & Y38
B00 & BG15
BV02, V17 & V09
RV04 & RV06
YG23 & YG 17

I hope you like her and you will get time to join in the new challenge as I know you are all making brithday cards every week!!
Thanks for stopping by - Liz (:(|)x

Retro Roller skating - wired for sound.

So I was late creating this card today as I was playing around with Video tech & editing trying to do a tutorial for the Dr... (I will get there so stand by for a future project... teaser!!)
I have used Wired for Sound and just knew I had to do her with this paper from Crate Paper - Oh Darling collection. I love the Retro Roller skates and I used to have a pair just like them with a big pink stopper! There is actually a Roller Rink in our town so I think its cool again - but I've never been!

I used the same paper collection to die cut the oval using a My Favourite things die and also the flag. I mirrored this shape in matting the greeting which is from Pebbles onto Grey Bazzill. The circles are a sizzix die which I used on pink satin card. I used some twine to attach a Roller skate charm to the die. 

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers -
Top - Honeydew, Mint Green, Grass & Meadow Gree,
Hair - Buttercup, Pineapple crush, Mustard & Sleigh Bells.
Skin - Usual
Warm Grey 3,4 &5
Hot Pink, Carmine & Cocktail pink.

Well - sorry for being late! Hope she was worth the wait!!
See you all again soon!
Liz (:(|)x

Sweet tooth Hedgehog.

Morning - today is the start of a new challenge at I love promarkers and the theme is Special occasions.
We are sponsored this time by Fabrika Fantasy and I used an image called Sweet Tooth Hedgehog

The background paper is from American Crafts Mayberry collection and I used this to die cut the greeting using a Lawn Fawn die. I die cut the frame using a My Favourite Things and then added some We Are Memory Keeper Acetate. I used a Sizzix die to create the strawberry .

I used these promarkers & flexmarkers to colour the image -
Cocoa, Sandstone, Raw Sienna, & Cinnamon
Lemon & gold
Buttercup, Sleigh Bells, Mustard & Pineapple Crush
Grass, Pine Green & Forest Green
Lime Green & Lime Zest
Poppy, Ruby & Burgundy
Oasis & Turquoise

Hope you like my card and looking forward to seeing what you create!
Liz (:(|)x

Fun and Sun

Fun and Sun from the Paper Shelter 
Using the theme ribbon & buttons.

The power of Deirdery

Morning All -  well I have made this card to summons the sun... like a metaphorical rain dance in reverse!!  
So lets all draw on the spirit of Deirdery's Day Off and colour her to bring back the sun for just a couple more days ... On the plus side - we don't need to water the veg patch! And I can't say the grey sky has stopped me indulging in a glass or two of cold cocktails!!

Have you seen our competion... Our Dr Digi is celebrating its 5th birthday and all you need to do is create a birthday card. So add your card to the pinned post at the top of the facebook page  and win some fab prizes!!!! Can't wait to see them!

So quick card recipe for you -
Papers - Doodlebug clouds, Carta Bella Beacj days for the sea and My Favourite things Watercolor Wash Brights. I used a My Favourite Things scalloped stitched basic edge dies to cut the waves and a Sizzix die to cut the palm tree from scraps of paper. The letter stickers are from Hobbycraft and i used a white pen to add the dots to her swimsuit. I also used glaze on the jug and glass.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour Deirdery -
Skin - Usual
Umbrella - Cocktail pink. Carmine and Magenta.
Swim Suit - Lime Zest, Lime Green and pear grean
Hair - Buttercup, Pineapple crush, Mustard and Sleigh bells.
Towel - Oasis and Turquoise.
Juice - Lemon and Gold
Powder blue to shade the sun lounger.





Well all for me for now -
Have a good day... Liz (:(|)x

Strawberry Patch - May New Release Images.

Afternoon - Have you seen the gorgeous new images at All Dressed Up? If not get yourself over to the Challenge blog or facebook to see them all in wonderful creations or the Etsy shop to get your crafty mitts on these beauties. Make sure you share your makes with us over at Facebook and don't forget to enter them into our challenge.

This new image is called Strawberry Patch

The background paper is foiled strawberries on kraft paper which I got in a pad called Papercraft designs from Pound world! I created the mat layers from Green American Crafts card and a strawberry patterned card which is all flittered. This was from a pad I got for The Range by a make called Decotime. So this is quite the bargain make!! I used a My Favourite things inside outside stitched frame die to create the layers and also die cut a strawberry using a Sizzix die. I used onxy liquid pearls to create the pips and a little white pen on the image to highlight the strawberries.
The greeting sticker is from Jillibean soup labels from the Coconut lime collections.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the image -
Skin - Antique White, Blush, Soft Peach, Coral & Spice.
Hat -  Light Fawn, Sandstone, Cinnamon & Chestnut.
Grass - Lime Zest, Lime Green & Leaf Green.
Leaves -  Lush and Pine Green
Top - Lemon, Summer sun & Gold.
Strawberries & Shoes - Red & Ruby
Jeans - Powder Blue & Cornflower.
Warm Greys 5 & 2

Hope you like what I've done with this image and looking forward to all the inspiration from seeing your creations with these new images.
Liz (:(|)x

Shabbier Chicier??

So here is Part II - a bit shabbier!! This is also for the new challenge at I love Promarkers. For those who haven't seen my previous post -The sponsor is Fabrika Fantasy  and the image I have used is called  Summer Fairy.

To make this card I used My Minds Eye Pretty little things paper to cover the base card and added some lace across the middle. I die cut a frame from gold card with a sizzix die and added the coloured image behind it. I coloured the butterflies with promarkers and attached these along with a greeting from My Minds Eye Blue Necessities.

I used these promarkers and Flexmarkers -
Skin - Usual
Hair -  Eggnog, Buttercup, Saffron, Tan
Fruit - Mango, Saffron, Buttercup, Lilac & wild orchid, Burgundy & Cardinal red.
Leaves - Meadow green, apple cider & Olive Green.
Wood - Raw Sienna & Henna.
Top - April shower, Pastel blue & Twilight sky
Butterflies - Azure, Oasis & Reef blue.

Thanks for stopping by today,
see you again soon.
Liz (:(|)x

Wise Dragon

Morning - Today sees the start of a new challenge at I love promarkers and the theme is Spots and / or stripes. The sponsor and generous prize provider is Fabrika Fantasy  and I have used an image called Wise Dragon. 

I kept the layout simple and cut four identical panels from My Favourite things Just delightful Painted prints citrus collection. I drew around these with a thin black marker pen. I die cut the image using a sizzix tag die and mounted this onto black card. I used some matching twine that was in my stash! I thought the whole tag could be removed from the card and used as a bookmark. The stamped creating was from My Favourite Things - Magical Unicorn Stamps.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers to colour the image -
Dragon - Lime Zest, Lime Green, Pear Green & Peacock.
Books - Gold & Summer sun, Orange, Sky Blue & Indigo blue, Pages - Pastel Beige.
Warm Grey 1,3,4 & 5.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Aurora Wings - Fantasy
Cards in envy - for the kids
Connie Can Crop - Bookworm
Crafty Hazelnuts patterned Paper - ATG with patterned paper.
Dragons Lair - Books or paper

All for now from me - Be back later,
Liz (:(|)x

You're my Number One.

Dr Digi and I love promarkers Pride and Joy

It's Weekend Wanda!

 It's Weekend and here is Weekend Wanda  from Dr dig.
Why do weekends take so long to come round and then go so quickly!! They just fly by.  I did get a bit of a lie in yesterday morning but then got up and did a 10k run (Still keeping my New Years Resolutions but we are only 2 weeks in!!)
Anyways the point to me telling you that was I then got home and was so tired I sat in my dressing gown for an hour before getting the energy to dress!! So Weekend Wanda (Minus the rollers) is pretty much how I looked in the afternoon. (Although I hope I don't have such as big chin!!) Anyone else get home and put the PJ's on straight away?? I think I would live in mine if I could - they are just sooo comfy.

To make this card I cut a diagonal panel from My Minds Eye - My Story collection. I love this paper and the foil detail. I used a sizzix boarder die to cut the panel from Pink Satin card and some gold trimmed black ribbon to cover the join and to make a bow. I added a couple of shimmering pink gems from Hobbycraft and put Stardust stickles over the trim of the dressing gown to make it look fluffy and textured. Finally I put some glaze on Wanda glasses and drink.

I used these Promarkers & flexmarkers - 

Skin - Spice, Coral, Soft Peach, Blush & Antique White with Baby pink cheeks. 

Dressing gown -  Pale Blossom, Baby Pink, Rose Pink & Cerise.

Trim - Cerise, Hot Pink & Vermillion.

Eyes & Rollers - Cloud Blue

Hair - Sleigh bells & Buttercup.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Allsorts challenge - Girly & Sparkle.
Simply papercrafts - ATG 
Crafty Girls creations - ATG
In the pink - ATG
Through the purple haze - ATG
Craft-dee Bowz - ATG Hand tied bow 
Glitter n sparkle - Tic Tac Toe (Gem, Digi &Ribbon)


So I hope you are getting chance to have a relaxed... ok... I really mean.. a Lazy Sunday. I won't be... lots of wedding planning stuff to do - so no lounging around for me but I do get a roast dinner at the end of the day!
Have a good one - whatever you end up doing.
Liz (:(|)x

Good times with All dressed up digital stamps.

Evening - I've made this card for the Pink Challenge over at All Dressed up Facebook page. I love these images. You know when I started crafting years ago - there was little choice of images and papers... now its a multi million pound industry, with so many really talented designers who draw these images! Wendys images for All Dressed Up are definatley a perfect example! I struggle to pick which one I will use next. And there is currently a design team call but I expect this will be very popular and stacked with amazing creations.

I am pretty fickle about papers - every new pack is my favourite but I love this paper with the bright colours and gold foiling. It is from My Minds Eye and called Everyone has a story to tell. I die cut the frame from gold card using a sizzix frame, behind the frame I glued some flittered velum. The greeting is from Pink Paislee - Hello Sunshine Stickers. I tied together three small flowers with some pink ribbon with gold edge to co-ordinate and glue them in the bottom corner. 

I fussy cut around the image which is called Party Frock and then used 3d foam to attach her to the card.

I coloured her with these promarkers & flexmarkers -
Skin - Antique white, blush, soft peach, coral & spice.
Hair - Buttercup, pineapple crush, sleigh bells & raw sienna.
Dress - Tea Rose, Salmon pink, Carmine, Hot Pink, Vermillion.

I would like to enter this card into the following blog -
All dressed up facebook challenge - Pink
As you like it Challenge - Favourite paper 
In the Pink - ATG
OLLCB - Girlie 
Gem of a challenge - Female Birthday. 
Just us Girls - Metallic trend 

I think I'm getting back into my routine so Ill see you back here soon!
Take Care,
Liz (:(|)x 

Spells for beginners.

Morning All, its Wednesday so its time for a new challenge over at I Love Promarkers.
This weeks theme is ANYTHING GOES so no excuses not to play along and even better you could win some Dr Digi images - which you all know I love!

 

The image I've used is called Spells for Beginners. I was inspired to use the Kraft and gold from the Tag You're it challenge and, somewhat unusually for me, I have used quite muted and pastel tones.

The Gold velum is from Allison Kreft and both the Dotty and striped papers in the pale pink and grey are from My Minds Eye Chalk Studio. I used a sizzix tag die to cut both the papers and then used a diamante brad to hold the Green chevron ribbon in place.
I have used a rub on greeting to say Happy Birthday which is from Pebbles. The other touches of gold are a thin washi tape which I bought from Hobbycraft.
To add a little bit more detail - I put some glaze on the ball at the top of his staff which I then sprinkled with Cosmic shimmer to make it glisten. I also used a little gold pen to add shine to his spell book.

I used these promarkers & Flexmarkers to colour the image -
Skin - Antique White, Blush, Soft Peach, Coral & Spice.
Beard -  Warm Greys
Eyes - Frozen Lake
Book & Ball - Aniseed, Lime Zest & Pear Green
Belt & Hat detail - Cerise, Baby pink & Antique Pink. 
Cloak & Staff - Tan, March Hare & Raw Sienna

 
I'd like to enter this card into these challenges - 
Tag You're it - Inspiration (2w)
A gem of a challenge - spots & stripes. (2w)
Crazy 4 Challenges - Costumes (M)
Disdigidesign - To cute to spook (2w)

Hope you like my Wizard and don't forget to get your creations entered into the challenge!
Take Care,
Liz (:(|)x

  

Looking Pretty Bird!

Here's my latest card for I love Promarkers. This week the challenge theme is Things with wings and the Sponsor is QKR Stampede.
I've used a digi image called  Looking Pretty  and you can find her by clicking on the link. I wanted to make her bright and pretty despite her stubbly chubby legs!!

I used Doodlebug Tangerine glitter paper and mounted some dark blue almost purple paper from The Paper company for the background. I die cut the Frame from silver mirri card using a Sizzix die and used this to frame the saying "What makes you different, makes you beautiful." This was from a digi set from Pink Petticoat. I added three prima pearls in co-ordinating three colours of the Bird along with some gem Swirls to add some extra glamour. I also used a silver pen and a little star dust Stickles to highlight bits of the birds feathers. I also added a little glaze on her beak to make it shine.

I coloured the image using these promarkers & Flexmarkers -
Legs & Beak - Buttercup, Tulip & Canary.
Feathers - Baby pink, Cerise, Carmine & Magenta.
Tail feathers - Gold, Bright Orange & Orange.

I'm pleased with how she has turned out - It reminds me of the Song "Shake your Tail Feathers!" Makes me want to shimmy around!!

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges -
Cuttlebug Mania - Sentimental journey. 
Papertake Weekly - Trio Tastic.
Top Tip Tuesday - Name That Tune.
Pinspirational - Everything is better in Pink.
Shabby Tea rooms - Picture inspiration.
CAGIC - Animals.
Inkspirational - Wild.
Graph'it - Pink & Pretty.
Polka Doodles - Frame it.

All for now - See you all back here soon!
Liz (:(|)x

Hula Girl Mae.

Hello - Its bonus post day... Two posts on one day - Blimey where did that come from. Actually the earlier Dr Digi post I wrote last night as I've learnt how to Schedule posts!! As I work shifts, it makes life so much easier.  

The image is from Some Odd Girl and is a digi stamp called Hula Girl Mae. I made her for the Weeks Special challenges over at Some Odd Girl community. I love these images and they were what got me addicted to digis - realising how easy they were and the choice of them is huge. I love being able to resize them and use parts of them - they are so versatile.

I made this card using a kraft base. The beach scene background is from Simple Stories - Goodday Sunshine as are the heart stickers and the Sunshine label. I used yellow gems from Hobbycraft to highlight the sun! I cut the Tree using a Sizzix die from more Simple Stories paper and the leaves are from Doodlebug.

I used these promarkers and flexmarkers on Mae -
Skin - Antique White, Blush, Soft Peach, Coral & Spice.
Eyes - Pastel Green & Frosted Jade.
Hair - Burgandy, Light fawn, Nutmeg, Henna, Saddle Brown & Rosewood.
Flower - Canary & Magenta.
Skirt - Lime Zest, Lime Green, Pear & Moss.
Tasles - Frosted Jade & Turquoise. 
Ankle - Grass & Lush Green.
Garland - Poppy & Canary.


Chocolate, coffee & Cards - Summer Fun.
Crazy 4 Challenges - Summer & Sun
Just us girls - Summer
Kraftin Kimmie - Summer
Fussy and Fancy -  Fun in the Sun
Cute card Thursday - Summer Colours.
Crafty Girls - Summer fun
Freshly brewed - Fun in the Sun
Digi Choosday - Kraft
Artbymiran - ATG

Got a bit of Blog admin to do - So I will be around blogland for a little while if you want to say Hi!
Liz (:(|)x

I'm so very ready for Summer!

I am willing the Sun to come out by creating this card! I am ready for Summer & the veg plot is def ready for Summer - enough of the rain already!

So I'll keep making bright and sunny cards in the hope that the weather warms up very soon.

I made this card using Dr Digi image - A Dunderton Abroad. I wanted to go with his tropical shirt and suitcase somewhere exotic. It as either that or I went retro British and had him on a traditional Pier - Maybe I'll do that next time. This Image reminded me of my Dad with his socks and sandals - think I'll use it for his Fathers Day Card!

For this card I used Simple Stories "Goodday Sunshine"collection. The Sentiment sheet is cut from a 12x12 paper and mounted on white to make it stand out a little. The sticker top right is from the embellishment collection. I die cut the Palm Tree using a Sizzix die and more papers from the collection. I used Promarker in bright green to add some texture to the leaves. I added some gems in cor-ordinating colours as I thought it needed something else but didn't know what to go with. I thought these gems would evoke the idea of the sand and sea. I added some glaze on to the Sunglasses and the camera lens. 

I used these promarkers to colour the digi image - 

Shorts & tash -  Warm Grey 1,3 & 5

Skin - Spice, Coral, Soft Peach, Blush & Antique White. 

Sunglasses - Ice grey 1 & 5, Black & Egyptian blue. 

Socks - Saffron, Halloween & Orange. 

Sandals & Case - Tan, Nutmeg, Saddle Brown & Cocoa.

Shirt  - Frosted Jade, Island Lagoon & Marine / Halloween & Orange / Leaf Green & Bright green. 

Head Scarf - Leaf green, Bright Green & Honeydew.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
ABC Challenge  - J is for Jewels.
Brown Sugar - Fathers Day.
Crafting Musketeers - Use a die cut.
Craft your passion - ATG
Crafts Galore - ATG
Scribble & Scrap - ATG
The Crafting Cafe - Around the world.
Use your Stuff - Sunshine
PINspirational - Photo.

Thanks for popping in - leave a comment to say a Cheery Hello,
Liz (:(|)x

Cake - I love the cake!

This card is for my second post as part of Dr Digi Design Team. You can find the image here...
Its simply called Cake and Candles. It is a brand new release and it is one of those essential images that you can use over and over again. And even better its only £1.00! It could be coloured or paper pieced to match any of your background papers or made huge to be the cards itself... umm I like that idea - think I'll try that myself! There are loads of great images and 4 new ones this week for you to create with... I want them all!!

Card recipe -
Doodblebug papers - The flowery glittery red paper is called Sweet Cakes - appropriate huh?!
Cake - Sleigh bells, Sunflower, Tulip, Buttercup, Ivory.
Jam - Sunset red, Molten red & Ruby.
Icing - Carmine & Baby Pink covered with Pink chunky doodlebugs glitter.
Flames - Orange and Yellow stickles.
Candles - Green & Lush Green.

I added a section of yellow ribbon to conceal the join between the two papers and die cut white and Black paper using Spellbinders dies. I used 3d foam to attach it to the die cuts and give it dimension.
The greeting is a stamp from Sizzix which I used the stickles on again- as a final touch I added a  pink heart button.

I am entering this card into the following challenges -

www.papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes

www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk Challenge 256 Anything Goes.

www.whimsyinspires.blogspot.co.uk - Challenge 81 die cut
www.promarkerchallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Birthday
www,digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk - Use A die. 



All for now - hope you like and I'll be back soon as Ive just bought myself a whole heap of new papers and crafty stuff that I MUST be playing with!!