WOYWW + Kitty Kats

  
Hi

It's been a while since I showed off my Work Desk - this is probably why!!!!

To be honest I did take this photo a couple of days ago, but you get the idea !!!

So, I guess there are a few of you are wondering how my Kitty Kats are doing.

Well, Thomas is as handsome as ever.  Every time I get out my photo tent he is in it like a shot - I think he fancies himself as a bit of a model LOL!!!

And here's Erin, it's difficult to get photo of her as she is usually zooming around the house at full speed !!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs

Penni

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Amber Ink Project No 2

  
Hi

For my second Amber Ink Project I decided to keep things simple.

 The image is from the Hope, Popcorn and Wine Digi Set. 

I love the Digi Sets from Amber Ink, this set has a total of 22 Digi Stamps - Yes I did say 22 !!!  I only used one of the images to make this card, but I could have added all sorts of little bits and bobs, from Chocolate to Wine Bottles and Sentiments too.     

Here's a close up of the image.  Of course, I coloured it using my Copic Markers.  I also added some Glossy Accents to the wine glass.  

I'm going to enter this card into the following challenge: 

Dream Valley Challenge - Ribbons

RECIPE:

Image: From Hope, Popcorn & Wine Digi Set by Amber Ink
Card: From my stash
Tools: Nesties Mega Deckled Rectangles, Stampin' Up Corner Rounder Punch, Paper Trimmer
Ribbon & Gems: From my stash

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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How to Die Cut with Overhanging Images - A Video Tutorial

Hi

Following THIS post, where I made Tilda sit on the bottom edge of my Nestie, I had a few Emails asking how I acheived this effect. 

So, instead of answering them individually, I decided to make a Video Tutorial. 

Before you watch I must issue the following warnings:

1. I have never made a video before
2. I left Simon to do all the editing and I therefore take no responsiblity for any captions LOL!!!

Enjoy

I hope that you were able to follow this tutorial, but if you still have any questions regarding the technique please Email me using the Email Button at the top of this page. 

If you have any questions or comments regarding the making of the video, please Email "HubbyTech Ink" (aka Simon) using the same Email Button - I don't do Technical !!!

Thanks for watching, I look forward to hearing your comments.

Hugs
Penni
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Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge

  
Hi

It's time for another challenge over at the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog.

This month we have this fabulous sketch to follow:

Here's my card:

I used an Elisabeth Bell for SCACD stamp called Winter Flower Cheer and coloured it using my Copic Markers. 

Here's a close up:

I'm entering this card into the challenge over at SCACD Friend with Heart Challenge where the theme is Anything Goes.

RECIPE:

Stamp: Elsabeth Bell for SCACD "Winter Flower Cheer"

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Colouring Medium: Copic Markers

Papers: From my stash

Tools: Nesties Rectangles and Marianne Designs Creatables Frame Die with Sizzix Big Shot

Ribbon & Brads: From my stash 

Don't forget to stop by the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog to see the rest of the talented Design Team's creations and join in with this month's challenge. 

Thanks for stopping by. 

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My Girl Lollipop !!!

 
Hi

I have a CAS card to show you today.

I used Magnolia's Tilda with Lollipop stamp for this one and of course, coloured her using my Copic Markers.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks - Clean and Simple
Charisma Cardz - White plus one other colour (skin and hair accepted)
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge - Use Red
Scrapbook Sisters - Card Challenge No 41, Anything Goes
Moving Along with the Times - Clean and Simple

RECIPE:

Image: Magnolia Tilda with Lollipop
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Card: From my stash

Tools: Nesties Circles and Scalloped Circles and Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder all with Sizzix Big Shot

Ribbon: From my stash

Just before you go, I thought you might like to see this super photo I took of Thomas a few weeks back.

Isn't he handsome!!!

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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Amber Ink Project No 1

  
Hi

Well, here I am with my first project for Amber Ink !!!

For our first project, we were asked to make cards following this week's sketch over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday, using images & papers from Amber Ink of course!!!

Here's my card (beware, it's a bright one!!!)

I used images from the Hostess With The Mostess Digi Set.  I coloured the image with my Copic Markers, here's a close-up:

RECIPE:

Image: Hostess With The Mostess from Amber Ink
Papers: Digi Papers from Amber Ink - Olive You Tiny and Clutter Dots Green

Card: From my stash

Tools: Tim Holtz Tattered Florals Die.  Paper Trimmer.  Martha Stewart Valentine Lace Edger Punch
Embellishments: Ribbon, Brads and Spacers from my stash

Well, I hope you like my first project for Amber Ink !!!

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Sunshine Molly

  
Hi

Today I've made a card using a new stamp I bought at the Stamp Magic Show at Doncaster. 

The stamp is from the Molly Blooms Collection, she's called Sunshine Molly.  I hadn't seen Molly Bloom stamps before I went to the Show, but I loved them so much I bought loads of them, so look out for cards made with these stamps popping up here from time to time. 

Anyway, I coloured Sunshine Molly using my Copic Markers, here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

A Spoonful of Sugar - Ribbons and Bows

Addicted To Stamps Challenge - Summertime

Anything Goes Challenge - Here Comes Summer

RECIPE:

Stamp: Molly Blooms Sunshine Molly from WhichCraft
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Colouring Medium: Copic Markers

Papers & Card: Stampin' Up

Tools: Cheery Lynn Doily Die, Nesties Large Rectangles with Sizzix Big Shot

Ribbon: From my stash

Buttons: From Stampin' Up

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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Some Exciting News !!!!

   

Hi Everyone

Today I have some exciting news to share.  A few days ago I was contacted by Amber Ink asking if I would be an Amber Ink Torchbear for June - Nancy had nominated me to take over from her, how fantastic is that?

Thanks so much Nancy, I'm honoured !!!

Of course, I accepted immediately and so now I am officially Amber Ink's Pink Torchbearer for the next month.

The other talented ladies who will also be carrying a torch for Amber Ink this month are:

Carrying the Brown Torch is Nina Maksimainen

Carrying the Blue Torch is Lee Anne Verret

Carrying the Purple Torch is Cammi Boddie

And

Carrying the Orange Torch is Lynette Brown


Look out for my first Amber Ink post tomorrow and in the meantime, why not pay a visit to my fellow Torchbearers and the Amber Inklings Blog. 

Thanks for stopping by.

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Digi Bells DT Post - Pat-a-Cake

   
Hi

For my Digi Bells posting today I decided to use a cute image called Pat-a-Cake.

 I coloured the image with my Copic Markers.  Here's a close up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Quirky Crafts Challenge - Recipe Theme Box
Crafts and Me Challenges - Bling It On!

Totally Gorjuss Challenge - Pearls & Swirls

RECIPE:

Image: Pat-a-Cake Digi from Elisabeth Bell Designs
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers

Papers: From my stash

Tools: Nesties Octagons & Squares with Sizzix Big Shot.  Paper Trimmer.  Stampin' Up Corner Rounder Punch, Martha Stewart Doily Edge Punch

Embellishments: Flowers, Ribbon, Frill and Pearl Swirls all from my stash

Don't forget our June Release Blog Hop - you can find all the details HERE.

Thanks for stopping by today.

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Relaxing !!!

  
Hi

At last today I found some time to make a Fathers' Day Card for my FIL - talk about leaving things until the last minute !!!!

I used this cute stamp from LOTV called Lazy Afternoon and coloured it using Copic Markers.

Here's a close-up: 

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

2 Sisters Challenge - For a Guy
Cupcake Crafts Challenge - Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy
Dream Valley Challenges - Fathers' Day
Lothian Crafts - For a Man
Papertake Weekly - Dads & Lads

Stamptacular Sunday - Dads or Grads

RECIPE:

Image: Lazy Afternoon From LOTV

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Colouring Medium: Copic Markers and Chalks

Papers: From DCWV "The Green Stack"

Tools: Nesties Large Circles with Sizzix Big Shot, Paper Trimmer, Crop a Dile Big Bite

Embellishments: Ribbon from my stash.  Button and Paper Clip from Stampin' Up.  Tim Holtz Adage Ticket 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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The Digi Bells June Release Blog Hop

  
Hi Everyone

It's time for The Digi Bells' June Release Whoo hoo!!!!

To celebrate the release we're having a Digi Bells Blog Hop - If you've hopped to me from Joe-Ann's Blog then you're on the right track. If not then you need to hop to Michele's Blog for the start of the Hop.

Elisabeth has designed another super image for this month's release. It's called "Curly Locks Kiki" and you can find it in the Digi Design Section of Elisabeth Bell's Web Site.

Here's the card I've made using Curly Locks Kiki:

I love this image, it's soooo pretty.  Here's a close-up:

RECIPE:

Image: Curly Locks Kiki available from Elisabeth Bell Designs
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers: From my stash
Embellishments: Ribbons, Flowers, Pearls and Pins all from my stash
Tools: Nesties Large Circles with Sizzix Big Shot.  Paper Trimmer

Would you like to win Curly Locks Kiki? 

Of course you would, well here's how you can...

Visit each DT Member on the Blog Hop and leave comments on EACH blog.
Lynda will pick 2 blogs at random and the winners that will be picked from the comments.
The winners will be picked on 1 July and announced on the Digi Bells Blog on 2 July.

A second way to win is to do the hop, leave comments and then make a Happy Birthday Card and post it on the Digi Bell Blog. You can use ANY Elisabeth Bell image from any company that she designs for to make your card.

This will also end on 1 July at 9 PM Arizona Time and the winner will be posted on the Digi Bell's Blog the next morning.

The next DT Member to visit on the Hop today is Wendy - Don't forget to comment for your chance to win this beautiful Digi Image. 

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Stamp Something - Pretty Papers
Southern Girls Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by today. 

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Sweet Sundae

   
Hi

I've made today's card using a super cute Digi Image from Elisabeth Bell Designs.

  I coloured the image using my Copic Markers, here's a close-up. 

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

The Crazy Challenge - Monochromatic

iCopic Weekly Challenge - Brown Only Challenge

Hooked On Craft Challenge - Anything Goes
Bearly Mine Challenges - Anything Goes

RECIPE:

Image: Sweet Sundae from Elisabeth Bell Designs
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers: Stampin' Up
Button & Ribbon: Stampin' Up
Tools: Nesties Deckled Mega Rectangle with Sizzix Big Shot.  Martha Stewart Lattice Arch Punch

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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