Quick Candy Winner

Hi Everyone

The winner of my Quick Candy is .......................

...................... No 17 - Lorraine of Lorraine's Creations

Congratulations Lorraine!! Please email me your full postal address so that I can get your candy sent to you.

If I have not heard from you by Midnight on Wednesday 2 November I'm afraid that I will have to draw another winner.

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A Magnolia Christmas Card

 
Hi 

I've made this card for my post at Copic Marker Europe using one of the new Magnolia Christmas Stamps - Tilda with Hellebores

I coloured Tilda using these markers:

Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E21, R20, R22

Hair: E50, E31, E55

Dress: B0000, B000, B00

Flowers: RV0000. RV00, G13

I also added some Stickles Glitter Glue to the lace on Tilda's Dress and her flowers. 

Here's a close-up: 

I'm entering this card into the following challenges: 


Simon Says ... - Anything Goes 
Marianne's Design Divas - Dying to Die Cut
Totally Gorjuss - Christmas Pastels
The Ribbon Girls - Jingle all the way to Christmas 
Hanna & Friends - Glitter
Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes
Crimbo Crackers - Anything Goes

RECIPE:

Image: Tilda with Hellebores from Magnolia Sweet Christmas Collection

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Colouring Medium: Copics as listed above

Paper: Magnolia

Card: From my stash

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Other: Marianne Die, Magnolia Doo Hickey Dies, Ribbon from my stash. 

If you haven't visited the Copic Marker Europe Blog before, then you really should, it's packed with inspiration, photo tutorials and video tutorials - We also have a monthly challenge too - I'm sure you won't be disappointed!

Thanks for stopping by today.

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Penni

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The Paper Shelter Challenge

 
Hi

It's Wednesday and that means it's time for another challenge over at The Paper Shelter Blog.  This week our theme is Anything Goes !

Here's my card

The image I've used is called Trattoria Chef and I coloured him using my Copic Markers.
Here's a close-up:

RECIPE: 


Image: Trattoria Chef from The Paper Shelter
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Paper & Card: Stampin' Up
Embellishments: From my stash

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

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Penni
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Pati's Kisses - Digi Bell DT Post

Hi

For my Digi Bells DT Post today I chose to use Pati's Kisses - I love this cute little image.

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

RECIPE:

Image: Pati's Kisses Digi Image from Elisabeth Bell Designs 

Colouring Medium: Copic Markers

Papers & Card: Stampin' Up 

Tools: Nesties Small, Large and Scalloped Rectangles with Sizzix Big Shot.  Paper Trimmer.  Martha Stewart Frond Punch

Embellishments: Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.  Button, Twine, Pearls, Ribbon and Ribbon Slider all from my stash.

I'm entering this card into the following challenge: 

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

If you're interested in becoming a Guest Designer for the Digi Bells, we are currently have a Guest DT Call - You can find all the details HERE

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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Penni

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Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge

 
Hi

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

This month our challenge is ..... the 4 Ps - Pink Purple Pearls and Pretties !!!

Here's my card:

The image I've used is called Flowers for Mom.  I coloured the image using my Copic Markers and added some Flower Soft for the flowers.

Here's a close up:

RECIPE: 

Image: Elisabeth Bell for SCACD - Flowers for Mom
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Paper and Card - Stampin' Up
Embellishments: Doily, Ribbon, Rose, Pearls and Pearl Pin all from my stash

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes

Don't forget to hop on over to the Elisabeth Bells World Challenge Blog and see what the rest of the Design Team have created.  Our challenge lasts for a whole month, so there's plenty of time to play !!!

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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Penni
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Half Price Sale

 Everything on my For Sale page is half marked price (excluding P&P) until Midnight GMT Friday 28 October 2011 

All items are available on a first come first served basis, so don't waste too much time thinking about it ... you might miss out.  

And don't forget to scroll to the end - there's plenty on offer!!! 

Quick Candy

Candy Now Closed 

Check back later for the winner 

Hi 

I have a little bit of Candy for you 

Tilda with Arm Full of Tulips Stamp 

Magnolia Ink - Chocolate Dreams Issue

Both items are brand new and never opened

Please leave me a comment below

You do not have to be a follower to win this candy

Open to everyone - I will post worldwide.

Closes Friday 28 October 2011  Midnight GMT

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Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine Issue 4

Hi 


I just wanted to let you know that the next issue of the Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Magazine is available to read FREE online.  It's jam packed with some great new cards, projects and tutorials, so grab yourself a cuppa and enjoy!!! 


Let me know if you find the card that my son, William, made!!! 


You can the see magazine HERE


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Whimsy Challenge #11

 
Hi

It's Wednesday again and that means another Whimsy Inspiration Challenge.  This week, our challenge is Make Your Own Flowers.

I decided to make some poinsettias using a Marianne Design Die and teamed them with this super Digi Sentiment designed by Ann of Raindrop Echo Designs - you can find the Sentiment Stamp HERE at Whimsy Stamps.

Here's my card:

The red and green card is from my stash and the DP is by Basic Grey.  

I'm entering this card into the following challenges: 

Lexi's Creations - Just a Sentiment

Crafting When We Can - It's Christmas...Almost 

Marianne's Design Divas - Dying to Diecut

I hope you can join us this week at the Whimsy Inspiration Challenge.  I look forward to see what you create. 

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Penni

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WOYWW

This is what I found on my work desk today 

And here's a selection of from the last few days!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

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Penni

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(Not so) Spooky !!!

    

Looking for my Digi Bells October Release Blog Hop Post?

 You can find it HERE

Hi

Today I have a Halloween Card to show you.

I used Magnolia's "Tilda with Broom" Stamp, coloured her using my Copic Markers and then masked her and stamped a cobweb effect using a stamp from  Tim Holtz Ultimate Grunge Background Stamps Set  with Memento London Fog Ink.

Here's a close-up of Tilda:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

The ABC Challenge - B is for Boo
One Stop Craft Challenge - Halloween
Craft Your Days Away - Halloween Colours
iCopic - Masking
Diva by Design - Button Up
7 Kids College Fund - Happy Halloween
Simon Says Stamp - Halloween or Goth
Totally Tilda - Halloween Tilda
Totally Gorjuss - Bingo (I've used the line "Pearls - Buttons - Stars")
Shopping our Stash - Boo Are You !!Spooky or Orange & Black Combo

RECIPE:


Image: Tilda with Broom by Magnolia
Background Stamp: From Tim Holtz Ultimate Grunge Background Stamp Set
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and London Fog.  Ranger Distress Ink in Ripe Persimmon
Papers & Card: From my stash
Embellishments: Buttons, Twine, Ribbon, Brad and Black Pearls from my stash
Tools: Paper Trimmer.  Go Create Concentric Tags and Nesties Large & Small Octagons with Sizzix Big Shot

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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Penni
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The Digi Bells October Release Blog Hop

  
Hi


It's time for another Digi Bells release!!!! 


As usual, the Digi Bells are celebrating this release with a blog hop.  If you've hopped to me from Janneke's blog then you're on the right track.  If not, then hop on over to Janiel's Blog for the start of the hop.


Elisabeth has designed a gorgeous new image for us this month called Janiel's Harvest - I love this image and I'm sure you will too. 


Here's my card: 

I coloured the image using my Copic Markers and added some Flower Soft for a bit of texture.


Here's a close-up: 

RECIPE:

Image: Janiel's Harvest from Elisabeth Bell Designs 

Colouring Medium: Copic Markers 

Papers & Card: From my stash

Embellishments: Ribbon, Buttons, Leaf Charm, Metal Flower, Metal Corner all from my stash 

Would you 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 28 October 2011 at 9 AM (Arizona Time) to leave comments. The winners will be picked and posted on the Digi Bells Blog on 29 October 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 "FALL FUN" and you can use ANY Elisabeth Bell image. This will also end on 28 October 2011 at 9 AM (Arizona Time) and the winner will be posted on the Digi Bell's Blog on 29 October 2011.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges: 

Hanna & Friends - Fall or Halloween 

Divas by Design - Buttons 

Fab n Funky - Fall Colours 

Stampavie & More - Autumn

You next stop on the hop is  Sebrina.  Enjoy!!!

Thanks for stopping by.


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William's Craft Space .... Ship

 
Hi  Everyone

I don't have a card to show you today, but I do want to show you a fabulous project that William (aged 9) has made for school.  

He came home from school a couple of weeks ago and said that, as part of the Space Project he was doing, he had to build a rocket or a spaceship - oh yes, and he added that he wanted his to fly!!!!  OMG PANIC PANIC - how on "Earth" are we (meaning William and his dad!) going to build a spaceship that flies?!?! 

Well, with a little help from dad, a good hunt on the internet and a rummage through my craft stash this is what they came up with - Blue Peter (a British kid's programme which has been making models of almost everything using only old washing up liquid bottles and sticky backed plastic for the past 50 years !!) has got nothing on us LOL !!!

It took a couple of weekends to construct using paper, card, double sided tape, papier mache, a wire coat hanger, Duct tape, paint, glitter, grit, fishing line and plenty of glue.

He is really pleased with the result of all his hard work, and I am really proud of him.

I'm sure he'd love to know what you think.  

Thanks for stopping by today.

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The Paper Shelter Challenge #35

 
Hi

It's time for another challenge over at The Paper Shelter.  Our theme this week is "We Love Animals".

I chose to use Walking with my Buddy.

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

RECIPE: 

Image: Walking with my Buddy from The Paper Shelter
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers & Card: Stampin' Up
Tools: Nesties Small and Large Squares, Large Scalloped Squares, Small and Large Circles all with Sizzix Big Shot
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Others: Ribbon, Button and Twine from my stash.  Tim Holtz Adage Ticket.

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

Thanks for stopping by today.

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Penni
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Rachel, Little Angel - Digi Bells DT Post

 
Hi

For my Digi Bells DT card this time I decided to use Rachel, Little Angel - she's so sweet.

I coloured her using my Copic Markers and added some Glamour Dust Glitter to her wings.  Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

By the Cute and Girly - Anything Goes
One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes
One Stop Craft Challenge - Anything Goes
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Anything Goes as long as it Sparkles
Ribbon Carousel Challenge - Sparkle and Bling
Charmed Cards and Crafts Mega Candy - Anything featuring a coloured image

RECIPE:

Image: Rachel. Little Angel from Elisabeth Bell Designs
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers & Card: Stampin' Up
Tools: Nesties Circles Die and Marianne Designs Die, Embossing Folder with Sizzix Big Shot.  Martha Stewart Frond Punch.  Corner Rounding Punch
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Others: Ribbon and Pearls from my stash.  DecoArt Glamour Dust

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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WOYWW - 12.10.11

WOYWW and WORDLESS WEDNESDAY
   
Well, I wonder what's on my work desk today .....

It's Orion - he's only just 5 months old and he's sooooo big.

This is Orion on the top level of his scratch post - he's not got a lot of room up there!!! 

Here's a picture of William with Erin - how sweet!! 

"Bunk Cats" 

I'm at a loss to even begin to think why this happened LOL!!!

If you want to take a look at some other - more crafty - work desk Julia has a Linky List on her blog. 

Thanks for stopping by today. 

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Penni

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New Copic Challenge

   

How would you like the chance to 

win 

3 Copic Sketch Markers?  

All you need to do is enter the new Copic Marker Europe Challenge.  

This month the challenge is to colour an image with dark skin tones. 

I have a tutorial on my blog HERE, or you can also see it over at Copic Marker Europe. 

You can find full details of our challenge HERE 

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Colouring Dark Skin Tones - A Video Tutorial

   

Hi

Today I would like to show you a video I've made showing how I colour darker skin tones. 

There are a few different colour combinations you can use, but my favourite is:

E11, E13, E25 E27 and R85 for the cheeks.

Thank you for watching my video, I hope you found it helpful.

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Penni

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Trudy in Pink

 
Hi

Just a quick post to show you this simple card I've made using Barefoot Trudy from Mo's Digital Pencil.

I coloured Trudy using my Copic Markers and added some pink glitter to the trim on her dress for a bit of extra sparkle.
Here's a close-up:

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

The Crazy Challenge - Think Pink
The ABC Challenge - Anything Goes
Simon Says... - Sparkle & Bling
One Stitch at a Time - Use a Digi

The papers are from my stash.  The button, twine and gems are also from my stash and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Thanks for stopping by today.

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Whimsy Challenge #9

 
Hi

It's Wednesday and that means it's Challenge Time over at the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Challenge Blog.
This week the challenge is to use Button or Bows, Lace or Ribbons and the colour black.
I went the whole hog and use it all LOL!!!
Here's my card:

This digi is called Sugar Pie Honey Bunch and is from Crissy's Digi Collection.

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

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

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
The Ribbon Carousel - Anything Goes

RECIPE:


Image: Sugar Pie Honey Bunch Digi from Whimsy Stamps
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Card & Paper: From my stash
Tools: Nesties Small Squares, Large Squares and Scalloped Squares all with Sizzix Big Shot.  Stampin' Up Edger Punch.
Embellishments: Doily, Buttons, Ribbon, Lace and Twine all from my stash

I hope you can join us this week at the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Challenge, I look forward to seeing what you create.

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