Wednesday 28 September 2011

The Paper Shelter Challenge #33

 
Hi

The theme for this week's challenge over at The Paper Shelter is "For the Girls"

Here's my card:



I used My Little Spoiled image.  I thought she suited this theme perfectly!!!

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


I used papers, flowers and ribbon from my stash.

So, why not hop on over the The Paper Shelter and see what the rest of our talented Design Team have created.  There's always a great prize on offer to the winner of the challenge, so why not join in.  I look forward to seeing what you create.


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Paper Sundaes - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by.

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Penni
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Tuesday 27 September 2011

Mmmm Cupcake!!!

 
Hi

Today I want to show this nice and simple card I've made using the Dot Jumbo Muffin Stamp by Magnolia.


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


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Simon Says ... - Use Dies / Punches
My Partner in Crafting Crime - Sweets and Treats
Die Cut Dreams - Pink Brown and Cream
The Crazy Challenge - 3 Colours of your choice




RECIPE:


Image: Dot Jumbo Muffin by Magnolia
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Tools: Nesties Small Circles, Large Squares and Large Scalloped Squares all with Sizzix Big Shot
Card: From my stash



Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Monday 26 September 2011

Curly Lock Kiki - Digi Bells DT Post

 
Hi

For today Digi Bells DT Card I chose to use Curly Locks Kiki.


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


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Paper Sundaes - Anything Goes
One Stitch at a Time - Favourties (my favourites are the flowers, which are from Wild Orchid Crafts, and of course my Copic Markers)



RECIPE:
Image: Curly Locks Kiki from Elisabeth Bell Designs
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers: Stampin' Up
Card: From my stash
Tools: Embossing Folder.  Nesties Large Squares and Marianne Designs Lace Edger Die both with Sizzix Big Shot.  Martha Stewart Frond Punch
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Strawberry Charm, Ribbon & Doily: All from my stash


Thanks for stopping by, hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Sunday 25 September 2011

EBWCB - September Challenge

 
Hi

It's time for another challengle over at Elisabeth Bells' World Challenge Blog.
This month our theme is Fall / Autumn.

Here's my card:


I used I Love You This Much - a fabulous digi image available from Elisabeth Bell Designs.  I coloured the image using my Copic Markers.  Here's a close-up:


The papers, card, pearls and twine are all from my stash and I used a free leaf stamp which came with my Craft Stamper Magazine for the leaves - I simply stamped it onto different coloured card and cut them out.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Really Reasonable Ribbon - Autumn
Paper Play - Autumn Leaves
Crafty Catz - Autumn
4 Crafty Chicks - Celebrating Fall
Digital Tuesday - People Images
Southern Girl - Anything Goes


I hope you can join us in our challenge this month - hop on over to the Elisabeth Bells' World Challenge Blog and see what the rest of our fabulous Design Team have created, I'm sure you'll find lots of inspiration.  You can use any image designed by Elisabeth Bell, so you have plenty to choose from.  I can't wait to see what you create.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Penni
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Merry Christmas Tilda

 
Hi

For my Copic Marker Europe Card this week I've made a Christmas Card.


I used Pink Tilda with Striped Tights from Magnolia and decided to colour her with a darker skin tone.  Here's a close-up:



I used the following Copic Markers:

Skin: E11, E13, E25, E27 and R85
Hair: E18, E25, E27, E29
Clothes: R22. R24, R27, R29, G14, G17, G28 and Colourless Blender

Other Items Used: 

Sentiment Stamp: Vintage Merry Christmas Post Mark from Magnolia
Ink:  Ranger Distress Inks in Pine Needles and Barn Door
Papers: Basic Grey
Green Card: From my stash
Corrugated Card: From my stash
Tools: Marianne Design Die
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Metal Corner Embellishment: Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon, Ribbon Slider and Charm: From my stash


I'm entering this card into the following challenges: 

Simon Says... - Dies to Die For 
7 Kids College Fund - Holiday Goodness
Hooked on Craft - Ribbon & Lace 
Anything Goes - Anything Goes !!!
Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes 
Stampin' for the Weekend - What a Cutie 
Corrosive Challenges - Dies or Punches 



Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Wednesday 21 September 2011

Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine


Taken from the Whimsy Inspirations Blog 


We are delighted to announce that we are releasing a Whimsy Inspirations Mini Magazine today that focuses on the new release stamps! It features some never-before-seen creations from our wonderful Magazine Staff as well as many of the beautiful creations shared by the Whimsy DT over the past week.  So grab a cup of your favourite beverage, CLICK HERE to open the *free* online  magazine and indulge yourself in a bit of "me time".

Finally, you still have a few more hours to take advantage of the fabulous Whimsy Stamps 10% discount on all new release stamps and die special offer. There is no need to enter any code when checking out as the 10% discount has already been applied. This special discount expires at midnight EST tonight (Wednesday 21 September 2011).

Whimsy Challenge # 7

Hi

It's time for another fabulous challenge over at the Whimsy Stamps inspirations Challenge Blog.  This week our challenge is Polka Dots.

Here's my card:



The digi image is from the Moon Cookie Gallery Digital Collection and is called Charming Cottage and is designed by Natalie Michalski - You can find it at HERE at Whimsy Stamps.   I coloured the image using my Copic Markers, here's a close-up:


I've kept this card nice and simple, using papers and a ribbon from my stash.  

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

Alphabet Challenge - Q is for Quick and Simple 
Anything Goes Challenge - Anything Goes 

I hope you'll join us over at the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Challenge Blog.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs
Penni
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WOYWW - Crafting with a Maine Coon !!!!

 
Hi

Well, Orion has been with us for three weeks now and has definitely settled in.  He loves to eat, play and sleep but most of all he loves to be involved in whatever we are doing, and that includes crafting !!!!

These photos were taken a few days ago.

He has to investigate everything ...






Including my Photo Tent .... 


I think he has had a few tips from Thomas on 
"How to pose for the camera" !!!


He is great friends with Thomas 

And Erin


He also loves chilling in his Crinkle Tunnel 

Well, I hope you've enjoyed seeing the photos.  If you want a peek of some proper crafty workspaces, stop by Julia's blog where you've find a handy list of interesting places!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs
Penni
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Monday 19 September 2011

Paper Creations Ink Challenge #9

 
Hi

Guess who's Guest Designer for Challenge #9 over at Paper Creations Ink?   Yeah it's me !!!!

This week's challenge is Buttons and Bows - I've used an image from DtsArt called Puppy Love - Lara and Pup.

Here's my card:



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





RECIPE:


Image: Puppy Love from DtsArt
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers & Card: From my stash
Embellishments: Buttons, Baker's Twine, Seam Binding, Metal Flower, Brad and Charm all from my stash.

So hop on over to Paper Creations Ink and join in with the challenge, I'm looking forward to seeing your creations.

Hugs
Penni
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Sunday 18 September 2011

A Pen Friend

 
Hi

Today I want to show you a card which I made for Copic Marker Europe.  I used a fabulous image designed by Elisabeth Bell called A Pen Friend.


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


I used the following Copic Markers:

Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E21, E93
Hair: E50, E31, E35, E37
Clothes: YG11, YG13, YG17, R22, R24, C00, C1, C3, Colourless Blender
Ground: W0, W2, YG63, Colourless Blender.

Other Items Used: 

Stamps: A Pen Friend from Belles n Whistles. Vintage Postcard Stamp and "Sent with Love" Sentiment Stamp from Whimsy Stamps
Papers & Card: From my stash
Tools: Nesties Large Rectangles, Magnolia Doo Hickeys, Whimsy Mini Stamp Die and Nellies Multi Frame Heart Die all  with Sizzix Big Shot
Embellishments: Butterfly Charm, Gem Swirl and Doily from my stash.  Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black.  Ranger Distress Ink in Walnut Stain


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

Simon Says - Sing It (Song or Film Title) My song title is Love Letters by Alison Moyet
Paper Play - Punches & Dies
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
Crafts & Me - Add a Heart
City Crafter - I Heart You
By the Cute & Girly - All Things Bright & Beautiful

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Friday 16 September 2011

Digi Bells September Release Blog Hop !!!

 
Hi

It's time for another Digi Bells release!!!  Elizabeth Bell  has designed a super new image called "Lil' Lynda's Piano Forte".

As usual we are having a Blog Hop to promote this new image.  If you hopped to me from Gry then you're on the right track, if not you need to hop on over to Lynda's Blog for the start of our Hop.   

Here's what I've created using Lil' Lynda's Piano Forte


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



Who would like to win this Digi Image?   All you need to do is complete the Blog Hop leaving a comment on each blog and then two winners will be picked at random - You have until 30 September 2011 at 9 AM (Arizona Time) to leave comments. The winners will be picked and posted on the Digi Bells Blog on 1 November 2011.

There's also a second way to win - Complete the hop, leave comments and then make a card, post it on your blog and link it on the Digi Bell Blog.  The theme is "ANYTHING GOES" and you can use ANY Elisabeth Bell image. This will also end on 30 September 2011 at 9 AM (Arizona Time) and the winner will be posted on the Digi Bell's Blog on 1 November 2011.

Your next stop on the hop is Renkata - don't forget to leave your comments for a chance to win this super Digi.  


I'm entering this card into the challenge over at Crafty Boots where this week's theme is Anything Goes. 
 
Thanks for stopping by.

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Penni
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Thursday 15 September 2011

Happy Birthday !!!

 
Hi

Here's another House Mouse creation.


I used my Copic Markers to colour the image.


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

The Crazy Challenge - Birthdays
My Mum's Craft Shop - Happy Birthday
House Mouse & Friends - Birthday


Recipe:

ImageBirthday Cupcake from House Mouse
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Paper: From Imaginisce "All Kinds of Happy" Collection
Card: From my stash
Tools: Nesties Large Rectangles and Large Scalloped Rectangles with Sizzix Big Shot.  Stampin' Up Scalloped Edger Punch.  Martha Stewart Frond Punch.
Embellishments: Flowers, Ribbon, Button & Twine all from my stash


Thanks for stopping by.  Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Wednesday 14 September 2011

The Paper Shelter Challenge - Fairies and Elves

 
Hi

We have a great challenge for you over at The Paper Shelter this week - Faires and Elves.  We all love faires and elves right?!!!

I've used Dew Drops to make my card.


I coloured the image using my Copic Markers.


I'm entering this card into the challenge over at Papertake Weekly, where the theme this week is "Thing with Wings"

RECIPE:


Image: Dew Drop from The Paper Shelter
Paper & Card: From my stash
Tools: Marianne Designs Die, Nesties Circles Die with Sizzix Big Shot.  Martha Stewart Deep Edger Punch, Corner Punch.
Embellishments: Pearls and Seam Binding from my stash



So hop on over to The Paper Shelter Blog and join in with our challenge - I look forward to seeing what you create.

Hugs
Penni
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Tuesday 13 September 2011

Whimsy Digital DT Post

Hi

For my Whimsy DT Post today I want to show you a card I made using a Digital Stamp Designed by Lia Stampz called Tyalisha.


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


The papers, card, buttons, twine and ribbon are all from my stash.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Crafty Catz - Ribbons
Crafty Boots - Anything Goes



Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Monday 12 September 2011

Scrummy Ice Cream !!! - Digi Bells DT Post

   
Hi

For this Digi Bells DT Card I decided to use the Sweet Sundae Digi.


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


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

Cheery Lynn Designs - Anything Goes
Alphabet Challenge - P is for Pretty Pastels
One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes
Die Cut Dreams - Flower Power



RECIPE:
Image: Sweet Sundae from Elisabeth Bell Designs
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers: Stampin' Up
Card: From my stash
Tools: Nesties Large Rectangles and Cheery Lynn French Pastry Doily Die, both with Sizzix Big Shot.  Martha Stewart Branch Punch.
Embellishments: Button, Twine and Ribbon from my stash.  Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts


Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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