The Paper Shelter Challenge - Anything Goes

 
Hi

This week over at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog the theme is "Anything Goes".

For my card I've used "Walk Like An Egyptian" Digi and coloured it using my Copic Markers and Spica Glitter Pens.  Here's a close-up:

I used a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder on some Coordinations Whitewash Card Stock to give some added texture.  The ribbon and buttons are from my stash.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Totally Gorjuss - As You Like It
Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes

So, hop on over to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog and see what the rest of our talented Design Team have created and join in with our challenge.  As always, there's a fabulous prize on offer to our Challenge winner - A $15 Gift Certificate to spend at The Paper Shelter Store, how fabulous is that!!!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs
Penni
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WOYWW + Kitty Kats

Hi

Today's desk looks pretty much the same as last week, but with the addition of a snoozing Thomas.

Thomas likes to check out every space available when it comes to looking for places to snooze, as you can see from the photos below, he'll give anything a try!!!

This photo was taken last week during hubby's marathon tidy up session - Thomas really will try out any space available LOL!!! 

So, if you want to have a look around some other fabulous work desks then hop on over to Julia's Blog where you'll find a list of lots of fab places to visit. 

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs

Penni

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EBWCB - August Challenge

Hi

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

This month we have a Bingo Challenge.  You can choose any line vertical, horizontal or diagonal.  

I chose Buttons, Flowers and Brads, here's my card:

The image I've used is called A Tasty Read, it's a Digi Image available from Elisabeth Bell Designs.
I coloured the image using my Copic Markers, here's a close up.

I used papers from the Basic Grey Sweet Threads 6x6 paper pad and the buttons are from the matching button pack.  The brads, flowers, twine and card are all from my stash.  I also added some Stickles Glitter Glue to the flowers for an added bit of sparkle.

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

Papertake Weekly - Use Dies
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Flower Power
Charisma Cardz - Glitter it

So, why not hop on over to the Elisabeth Bell Challenge World Blog and see what the rest of the Design Team have come up with.  The challenge lasts for a whole month, so there's plenty of time for you to get creating and join us for a game of Bingo !!!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs
Penni
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Penni's "Rubbish" Candy

Hello Everybody ... guess who's back ?!?

It's hard to believe how busy I've been recently, but I'm going to tell you all anyway because I am trying to justify my existence and I like a bit of sympathy and praise (not much of that around here !!!)

It all started a couple of days ago when I came downstairs ...

...OMG !!! Penni's craft 'area' seemed to have taken over most of our downstairs floorspace ...

... there was nothing to do except roll my sleeves up and start tidying...

... making sure, of course, that everything was filed and stored away in an appropriate place ...

The final result was quite impressive, even if I say so myself !!

As a result of all this hard work on my part, our local refuse collectors have gone on strike unless they get a pay rise. Consequently, I have got 1 bag of 'rubbish' remaining which I am prepared to post to one of you if you want it. In order to 'win' this assortment of apparently useful things you need to do the following please:

1. Leave a comment on Penni's blog. There's only 1 bag of rubbish, so there is no point leaving more than 1 comment. Your first comment is the one that will be counted.
2. Leave a link on your blog site linking back to this post so that other people can come and admire my hard work ... oh yes, and possibly win a bag of 'rubbish' candy.
3. Be patient ... the winner will be announced on Friday 2nd September GMT, so no entries will be accepted after Thursday 1st September GMT

If anybody needs to know what is inside the rubbish bag ...

... there's lots of rubber stamping things, ribbon stuff, some bags of bits, stickers, brads and other 'useful' items. Penni seemed quite sad to see this stuff going into a bag, so I guess it's worth having if you know what to do with it.

Good Luck.

Stay Happy !!

Simon.

Hanging the Star

 
Hi

Just a quick post today to show you a card I've made using a cute image from Mo's Digital Pencil called Hanging the Star.

As usual, I coloured the image using my Copic Markers.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

The Ribbon Girl - Use Ribbon
DP2 Challenge - Feeling Blue

RECIPE:


Image: Hanging the Star from Mo's Digital Pencil
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers & Card: From my stash
Tools: Nesties Labels 8 with Sizzix Big Shot, Stampin' Up Scalloped Edger Punch, Martha Stewart Branch Punch
Embellishments: Flowers and Ribbon from my stash

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Ribbon Hair Tilda - CME DT Post

Hi

If you're looking for my Digi Bells Blog Hop Post you can find it HERE

This is my second card for Copic Marker Europe and I decided to colour an image with a darker skin tone.  I chose Ribbon Hair Tilda from the Magnolia "You Are So Special" Collection.

I stamped the image onto Copic Perfect Colouring Paper using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.

Here's a close up:

And here are the Markers I used:

Skin: E11, E13, E25
Hair: E18, E25, E29
Dress: C00, C0, C1
Flower: R22, R24, YR16, Y38
Leaves: G02, G05
Gift: R22, R24, C0,C1

Stamp: Ribbon Hair Tilda from Magnolia
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers: October Afternoon
Card: Stampin' Up
Embellishments: Ribbon, Button and Twine from my stash
Tools: Spellbinders Nestibilities Large Circles and Large Scalloped Circles with Sizzix Big Shot, Paper Trimmer.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs
Penni
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Patti's Kisses - Digi Bells DT Card

Hi

If you're looking for my Digi Bells Blog Hop Post, you an find it HERE

Today I want to show you a card I've made using a super image designed by Elisabeth Bell called Patti's Kisses, you can find her HERE at Elisabeth Bell Designs.

Isn't this image adorable, I love her.

I coloured the image using my Copic Markers and added some Stickles Glitter Glue to the trim on her top for a lacy look.  Here's a close-up:

RECIPE:

Image: Patti's Kisses from Elisabeth Bell Designs
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers: From Basic Grey Sweet Threads 6x6 Paper Pad
Card: Stampin' Up
Embellishments: Ribbon, Charm, Pearls, and Doily all from my stash.  Tim Holtz Adage Ticket - ADORE.  Small " Special Child" Ticket from Crafty Individuals Stamp Set.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Papertake Weekly - Bingo
Die Cut Dreams - Colour Challenge
4 Crafty Chicks - Use Metal

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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REDUCED

Hi

I have just reduced the price of all the items on my "For Sale" Page.  So if you're looking for a bargain click HERE

Hugs
Penni
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The Digi Bells August Release Blog Hop

 
Hi

So, are you all ready for another Digi Bells Release?  Stupid question - Of course you are !!!

If you've hopped to me from Mary Lou, then you're on the right track, if not then you need to hop on over to Linda's Blog for the start of the hop.

Well, Elisabeth Bell has designed another fabulous image and as always, it is a pleasure to be able to showcase it for you today.  The image is called "Lots Of Love" and here's my card.

I coloured the image with my Copic Markers and added some Flower Soft for the flowers.

Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Paper, Creations, Ink - Show Us Your Flowers
One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes
Fussy and Fancy - Use A Lot


RECIPE:

Image: Lots of Love Digi available from Elisabeth Bell Designs
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers and Card: Stampin' Up
Tools: Nellies Muliframe Hearts with Sizzix Bit Shot.  Paper Trimmer.  Stampin' Up Corner Rounder Punch. Marths Stewart Frond Punch
Embellishments: Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Pearls, Ribbon and Doily from my stash


So, who'd like to win this Digi?  


Well, here's how you can:

All you have to do is visit the DT Members taking part in the Blog Hop and leave comments on EACH blog.
Two winners will be picked at random from the comments.
You have until 2 September 2011 at 9 am (Arizona Time) to leave comments.
The winners will be picked and posted to the Digi Bells Blog on 3 September 2011.

The second way to win is to follow the Hop leave, comments, then make a card and post it on the Digi Bell Blog.  The theme is "Made with Love" and you can use ANY Elisabeth Bell image.
Again you have until 2 September at 9 am (Arizona Time) and the winner will be posted on the Digi Bells Blog the next morning.

You're next stop on the hop is Janneke - Enjoy!!!

Hugs
Penni
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Whimsy Stamps DT Call

 
Hi

Did you know that there's a DT Call over at Whimsy Stamps?

I love the products at Whimsy Stamps so I thought I'd give it a go.

You have to share three of your best creations - it's so difficult to choose.  They don't have to be made using Whimsy Stamps so,  if you don't have any of their products, you can still give it a go.

Here are my three:

Well, thanks for looking and please wish me luck.

Hugs
Penni
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WOYWW 17.08.11

If you're looking for my Paper Shelter Post you can find it HERE

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Well, it's a while since I posted my workspace, so I thought I give you a little peek.

Before I could get crafting today, I had to move Thomas out of the way!!!!

I'm crafting on the dining table again - partly for more space and partly because my usual craft desk is piled high with stuff I need to find a home for!!!! I'm busy today making gifts for my boys to take to their teachers when they go back to school.  I'm making some Post It Notes Holders - 6 in total!!!

Of course, we can't have favourites, so here's a picture of Erin, she's 15 months only now but still very petite next to Thomas.  She won't stop growing until she is about 3 years old, so there's plenty of time for her to catch up with him.  She's a lovely cat, very affectionate and very cheeky LOL!!!

Thanks for stopping by today.  Don't forget to stop by Julia's Blog for a list of all the WOYWWers today.

Hugs
Penni
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The Paper Shelter - 1-2-3 It's A Recipe!!!

 
Hi

For this week's challenge over at The Paper Shelter Blog we have a Recipe for you -

1 Embellishment
2 Images
3 Papers

Here's my card.

You may have noticed that I haven't actually done any colouring on this card.  When you buy an image from The Paper Shelter, not only to you get your image in standard black and white line art, but you also get an image in pre-coloured format too - How fabulous is that !!!

The images I've used are called Yummy and The Final Touch.
Here's a close up of the image, you will see that it did enhance the pre-coloured image by addiing some Spica Glitter Pens to the Ice Cream and the Cherries - or at least I hope you can, Spica Glitter isn't easy to photograph well LOL!!!

I'm entering this card into this week's Simon Says Stamp Challenge where the theme is Food & Drink.

As always, there's a fabulous prize on offer to this week's winner.

So, hop on over to The Paper Shelter Blog and join in with our challenge.  I can't wait to see what you create.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs
Penni
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A Male Themed Card

 
Hi

Just a quick post today.

I made this card using a fab image from LOTV.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Cards for Men Challenge - Anything Goes
Lothian Crafts - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks - Twine

RECIPE:
Image: Dad's the Word from LOTV
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers & Card: From my stash
Tools: Nesties Large Rectangles and Sizzix Big Shot, Paper Trimmer, Paper Crimper
Embellishments: Brads, Charm and Twine from my stash

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Magnolia Stamps For Sale

Hi

I have just added some Magnolia Stamps to my For Sale Page.

Also, there are still some Stampin' Up Sets available - you just need to keep scrolling down the page !!!

Hugs
Penni
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A bit of Kenny K

Hi

My card today feature a Kenny K stamp called Club Kid.

The image is coloured using my PrismaColor Pencils, they don't see the light of day very much !!!
Here's a close-up:

I kept this card nice and simple, using some papers  and card from my stash, a stamp from the Friendship Ticket Stamp Set from Whimsy Stamps cut with the matching die.  The ribbon and mini paperclip are from my stash.

I'm entering this card into the challenge over at the Whimsy Inspiration Challenge Blog where the theme is Ribbons and Bows.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Sweet Sundae - Digi Bells Post

 
Hi

For my Digi Bells Post today I have used one of my favourite images from Elisabeth Bell's Digi Collection called Sweet Sundae.

This is an 8 x 8 card, and I increased the size of the image quite a bit, however it is still a good quality image and is nice and crisp.

As usual, I coloured the image using my Copic Markers.

Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Stampin' for the Weekend - Spots and Dots
Stamp Something Challenge - August Digi Day
Hooked on Crafts Challenge - Sweet Treats
Copic Oz - Its all about Hair

RECIPE:

Image: Sweet Sundae from Elisabeth Bell's Digi Collection
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers & Card: Stampin' Up
Tools: Martha Stewart Frond Punch, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Up Scalloped Edger Punch
Embellishments: Pearls, Ribbon and Flowers from my stash

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Belles 'n Whistles "All Customer Blog Hop"

Welcome

to the

Belles ‘n Whistles

“All Customer Blog Hop”

We are so excited to be a part of this special release. Along this hop you will find those new releases. And we, as customers of Belles ‘n Whistles, get to play along using any of our favorite BnW Stamps… 

Today we are celebrating the rebirth of the darling SweetArt girls designed by none other than Artist Elisabeth Bell.  Belles ‘n Whistles now has a total of 17 SweetArt girls in their store.

If you have just popped in, it would be great if you started in the beginning, and hopped along with us. You will find the master list of participants over on the Belles ‘n Whistles Inspirational Blog. To keep things easy, please follow that list and leave a comment on each blog. Do you know why? Because YOU could win a stamp from Belles ‘n Whistles, just for leaving some love along the way. There will be FIVE winners chosen randomly from comments that have been left along the way. No one knows who’s blog the winners will come from.

So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, tea, or Lemonade and enjoy all the fun and exciting things we, the Belles ‘n Whistles Customers, have to share with you today.

Here's my contribution:

The stamp I used for this card is called A Pen Friend. 

I coloured it using my Copic Markers, here's a close-up:

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

Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes in August
ABC Challenge - A is for Auburn
2 Sisters Challenge - Colour Challenge

RECIPE:

Image: Belle's n Whistles A Pen Friend
Other Stamp: Whimsy Stamps Postcard
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Cocoa Bean.  Ranger Distress Ink in Antique Linen and Walnut Stain
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers: From my stash
Green and Dark Pink Card: Stampin Up
Tools: Nesties Large Rectangles and Large Scalloped Rectangles and Marianne Designs Hearts with Sizzix Big Shot
Embellishments: Doily, Ribbon, Pearls and Wooden Laser Cut Flower from my stash.  Tim Holtz Adage Ticket.  Mini Bulldog Clip from Stampin' Up

Thanks for visiting today, I hope you liked my card. 

Your next stop on the Hop is Lorraine.  Enjoy the rest of the Hop.

Hugs
Penni
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PS 
Before you continue on the Hop, please take a look at my youngest son's first attempt at throwing a pot., I know he'd love you to see it.  You can find the post HERE.