A Notebook

Hi

Today I want to show you a notebook I've made using my Cinch.

It measures 8 x 8 inches and has plain pages inside, so it could be used for anything - notes, sketches, ideas, clippings.  I also added some pockets for keepsakes.

The image is by Krista Smith at Saturated Canary and is called Copica.  I coloured the image using my Copic Markers, here's a close-up:

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

Fab n Funky Challenge - Add Ribbon or Lace
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes

The papers are from  K & Company, the striped ribbon, clip and buttons are from Stampin' Up, the doily is from my stash and the ribbons tied to the O Wires are also from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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Penni
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Spreading Winter Sparkles

Hi

Today I want to show you my favourite Christmas card of this year.

I used a super cute image from Mo Manning called Winter Fairy Halla.  I coloured the image using my Copic Markers.
Here's a close-up:

It used the following markers to colour this image:

Skin - E0000, E000, E00, E21 E02
Hair - E30, E31, E34, E37
Clothes - E40, E42, E47, B21, B23, B24, B26, B28
Wings - B21, B01, B00, B000

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

Copic Marker Europe - A Christmas Card
Wild Orchid Challenge - Christmas Friendship
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes

I'm also going to enter this card into the DP2 Challenge - "Favorite Mo Card".  This is definitely my favourite Mo card of this year!!!!

RECIPE:

Image - Winter Fairy Halla
Sentiment - From LOTV Christmas Grungy Message Set
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers - From Bo Bunny Powder Mountain Collection
Card - From my stash
Flowers - From Wild Orchid Crafts
Snowflake Die Cut - Cut using die from Marianne Designs Norwegian Ice Star Die Set
Rhinestone Sparklers
Berry Pins
Ribbon - From my stash

Thanks for stopping by today.

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Penni
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Midweek Magnolias Challenge

Hi Everyone

This week over at Midweek Magnolias our challenge is "Home For Christmas".

I decided to use Edwin for my card this week

 He's not quite home yet, but he's on his way home with a sack full of presents!!!

I coloured these images using my Copic Markers, here's some close-ups:

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

Ribbon Carousel Challenge - Holiday Spirit
Die Cuttin Divas - More Holiday Spirit
Creative Challenges 2 - Non Traditional Christmas

I hope you can join in with our challenge this week over at Midweek Magnolias, and don't forget to check out what the rest of the Design Team have created - you'll find loads of inspiration for our challenge.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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Penni
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The Stamp Basket DT Post

Hi

Well, it's not long now until Christmas - do you have all your cards ready?    I still have a few to make!!!

For my DT Post for The Stamp Basket today I've made a Christmas card using one of my favourite Wild Rose Studio Stamps called "Annabelle with Gifts".

 
I coloured the image using my Copic Markers and added some Stickles Glitter Glue to the trim of Annabelle's coat and hat and some blue chalk for the background.  Here's a close-up...

RECIPE

Craftwork Card
Wild Rose Studio Stamp - Annabelle with Gifts
Vintage Style Ribbon
Nitwits Papers
Whiff of Joy Sentiment Banner Stamp cut with die from Whiff of Joy Cute Banner Trio Die Set
Button from Lilac Button Mix
Flowers, Leaves and Rose Cabochon all from my stash
Spellbinders Large Scalloped Rectangles
Stampin' Up Scalloped Border Punch

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

Fussy and Fancy Friday - I Love Christmas
Lollipop Crafts - Happy Holidays
Simon Says Stamp - What's Your Favourite

Thanks for stopping by today, hope you like it.

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Penni
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The Stamp Basket DT Post

Hi Everyone

For my Stamp Basket Post today I've used a Whiff of Joy Stamp.

This stamp is called Elf Maya and Kitty writing Santa's List.  I love the little Kitty, it reminds me of Orion !!!
I coloured it using Copic Markers, here's a close-up.

Items used to make this card are: 
Follow the Links to The Stamp Basket Online Store - Don't forget there are loads of pre Christmas offer on at the moment over at The Stamp Basket.  

Craftwork Straight Edge Card Blank
Whiff of Joy Stamp - Elf Maya & Kitty writing Santa's List
Papers from Teresa Collins Christmas Cottage Paper Pad, Kaiser Craft Turtle Dove Paper Pad,
Kraft Card
Memory Box Leaping Deer Die
Red Berrisford's Satin Ribbon
Button from Christmas Button Mix
Sentiment from Whimsy Holiday Notables 2 Set cut using Whimsy Notables 2 Die
Green Safety Pin, Flower, Twine and Red Pearl from my stash

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

Aud's Sentiments Challenge - Anything Goes
Penny's Papercraft Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like my card.  

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Penni
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Midweek Magnolia's - Christmas Surprise

Hi Everyone

This week's challenge over at Midweek Magnolia's is Christmas Surprise.  We are looking for projects that hold a secret surprise - it could be a pop up, a hidden tag, or even a secret gift!

I've made a card with a hidden message ...

I used Edwin's Package for this card and coloured him using my Copic Markers.
Here's a close-up:

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

Deep Ocean Challenge - So this is Christmas
Anything Goes Challenge - Tags
Everybody Art Challenge - Christmas
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
The Ribbon Carousel - Holiday Spirit

And of course you want to know where my hidden message is...

... It's on the tag.

So time to hop on over the Midweek Magnolia's and check out all the creations from the rest of the Midweek Magnolia Team - they really have created some beautiful Christmas Surprises!

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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Penni
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Colouring with Distress Markers

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Recently I decided to challenge myself and try out a new colouring medium.  So, with that in mind I purchased some Distress Markers and set to work.  Here's my first creation using an image coloured with said Distress Markers !!!!

And here's a close up of the coloured image (I added some Stickles Glitter Glue to the snowflakes).

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

Totally Gorgeous - Anything Goes with Glitter
No Matter Which Challenge - Christmas
Dutch Magnolia Chickies - Christmas Card
Allsorts Challenge - Advent
Addicted to Stamps Challenge - Christmastime

RECIPE

Image - Tilda with Ribbon Heart Scarf
Ink - Stazon
Colouring Medium - Distress Markers
Believe Bingo Card Stamp - Kaiser Craft
Papers - From GCD Joyful Peace Paper Pad
Charm, Ribbon and Brad - All from my stash
Tim Holtz Alterations "Snow Flurries" On The Edge Die
Stickles Glitter Glue

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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Penni
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The Stamp Basket DT Post - Baby Jesus

Hi Everyone

Remember the video tutorial I posted on Monday, well today I have a card to show you using the image I used in my video.

Here's my video, just in case you missed it!

Here's my card.

The stamp I've used is called Baby Jesus by Wild Rose Studios.  Here's a close-up of the finished image

Items used on this card are all available from The Stamp Basket online store

Craftwork Card Blank
Baby Jesus Stamp by Wild Rose Studio
Papers from Teresa Collins Christmas Cottage Pad
Snowflake Die from Spellbinders Snowflake Pendant Set cut in white card and coloured with Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Wild Honey
Holly Die - Nellie Snellen Holly Branch cut in Rain Forest Bazzill Cardstock and Parakeet Bazzill Cardstock
Rhinestone

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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Penni
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Saturated Canary You Tube Post

Hi

It's my turn to post today on the Saturated Canary You Tube Channel today.

For my video I've created this Wine Bottle Tag

You can find my video HERE

I used Isabella for this project, she is not a Christmas design, but I thought she suited my project perfectly.  I've kept my colour scheme traditionally Christmas!

I coloured her using my Copic Markers.  Here's a close-up

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

Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
One Stitch At A Time - Fabric, Ribbon or Lace (I've used ribbon)
Addicted To Stamps - Christmastime
Sensations Challenge - Traditional Christmas

Here's how the tag looks on a bottle -

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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Penni
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The Stamp Basket Video Tutorial

Hi

In this week's Video Tutorial over at The Stamp Basket I show you how I colour pleats and folds with Copic Markers.

The stamp featured in this video is called Baby Jesus from Wild Rose Studio

If you pop back on Thursday, you can see the project I made using the image featured in my video.

Thanks for visiting today.

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Penni
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Special Offers at The Stamp Basket

I just wanted to let you know about the weekend special at 

The Stamp Basket.  

They have special offers on Nellie Snellen stamps and dies, and Marianne Design stamps, dies and papers starting Thursday and ending at 9.00a.m. on Tuesday 27 November. Full details are on the The Stamp Basket Blog.

The Stamp Basket DT Post

Hi

On Monday I posted a Video Tutorial that I made for The Stamp Basket showing how a create a fur effect with Copic Markers.  Today, I want to show you the card I made using the image featured in my video.

If you missed my video on Monday, here it is again -

And here's the card I made -

 I love these Christmas Teddies, they're so cute.  Here's a close up of the coloured image

Items used to create this card:

Craftwork Card Blank
Image - Christmas Teddies by Wild Rose Studio
Papers - From Teresa Collins Christmas Cottage Pad
Snowflake Die - Spellbinders Snowflake Pendant
Red Burlap Twine
Star Button
Pearls
Flowers - From my stash

Thanks for visiting today, hope you like it.

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Penni
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Midweek Magnolia's Challenge

Hi

This week at Midweek Magnolia's we have a fabulous challenge - I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas.

I decided to do a white on white card.  I've never done one before, but I think it's turned out okay!!!

This Tilda is called "Tilda as Lucia" and I have coloured her using my Copic Markers.  Here's a close-up:

RECIPE:

Stamp: Tilda as Lucia
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black.  Text stamped in Memento London Fog
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Swirl: Marianne Designs
Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug Snowflake
Embellishments: Ribbon, Snowflake Button, Charm and Silver Pearls all from my stash

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

Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge - "Fun with Ribbon" - use Ribbon
Papertake Weekly  - Ribbon and Pearls
365 Cards  Challenge - Ravishing Ribbon
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes

I hope you can join us in our challenge over at Midweek Magnolia's this week, I can't wait to see what you create.

Hugs
Penni
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The Stamp Basket Video Tutorial

Hi Everyone

It's Monday again, and that means it's time for another Video Tutorial over at The Stamp Basket.

This week I'm showing how I create a fur effect using Copic Markers.

 

The stamp I've used is called Christmas Teddies.
If you pop back on Thursday, you can see the project I made using this stamp.

Enjoy.

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Penni
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Relax !

Hi

Today I have a birthday card to show you.  I made it for my father in law.

I used a Digi Image from Just Inklined called It's a Man's World.

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

The large R relax sentiment was printed and cut using my Silhouette, I felt it suited the image perfectly.

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

Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenge - Anything Goes
One Stitch at a Time - Use a Digi

Thanks for stopping by today.

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Penni
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The Stamp Basket DT Post

Hi

Today I have a card to show you using the image featured in my Video Tutorial for The Stamp Basket, which I showed you on Monday.  If you missed the video, here it is again.

Here's my card:

And a close-up of the finished image

Items used to make this card - All available from The Stamp Basket Online Store

Image - Bella with Sledge
Sentiment - Merry Christmas
Papers - From Kaisercraft Turtle Dove Paper Pack and Nitwit Joyful Hearts "Holly White"

Peg

Berisford Satin Ribbon in Red

Memory Box Corner Bow Die

Craftwork Cards Scalloped Edge Base Card

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

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - Winter Wonderland

Divas by Design - Anything Goes
Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge - Inspired by a song (my song is O Christmas Tree)

Thanks for visiting today.

Hugs

Penni

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The Stamp Basket - Video Tutorial

Hi

It's Monday, and that means it's time for another Video Tutorial over at The Stamp Basket YouTube Channel.  


This week I'm showing how to mask an image to create a background.

The stamp I've used is called Bella with Sledge.
If you pop back on Thursday, you can see the project I made using this stamp.

Enjoy.

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Penni
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Special Offers at The Stamp Basket

Hi 

I just what to let you know about another fab special offer over at The Stamp Basket…

…starting today there are fantastic discounts off all Wild Rose Studio stamps, paper packs and printed panels

…and this offer includes 10% off all special orders too!

So if you’ve been disappointed not to be able to attend the NEC Crafting Fair this weekend, why not avoid the crowds, put the kettle on and shop in comfort at The Stamp Basket online store!!

The Stamp Basket DT Post

Hi

Today I have a project to show you using the image I coloured for the video tutorial I posted on The Stamp Basket Blog on Monday.

If you missed my post on Monday, here's my video ...

And here's what I made with the coloured image...

I made a treat bag using the following items:

Image - Polar Bears by Wild Rose Studio
Paper - From Wild Rose Studio's Annabelle's Christmas Pad
Die - Memory box Crystal Snowflake
Vintage Style Ribbon in Moss
6x6 Clear Cello Card Bag
Sweets


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

Southern Girls Challenge - 46 Days To Go

Thanks for visiting today.  Hope you like it.

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Penni
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