Exciting News !!!!

Hi Everyone 

I have some fabulous news to share with you today. 

I've been chosen to be on Krista's new YouTube DT at Saturated Canary!!!!

How amazing!!!! 

I'm thrilled to be a member of this new Team and can't wait to start filming.

  

I have lots of ideas buzzing around in my head, but if you have any techniques or projects that you would like me to cover, please Email me - I really want to try and cover topics that you want to see!!! 

Hugs

Penni

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Nice Day for a Wedding

Hi

I have a wedding card to show you this evening.  I've used Tilda and Edwin for this one.

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

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

Twin Touch Markers and More - Photo Inspiration (I used the colours inspiration)
4 Crafty Chicks - Weddings
Crafts and Me - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Magnolia Down Under - Fun with Paper Doilies

RECIPE:

Stamps: Tilda as Bridge and Groom Edwin from Magnolia.  Love & Cherish Bingo Cards by Kaiser Craft.  Congratulations Sentiment by Waltzing Mouse Stamps
Papers and Card: From my stash
Ribbon: From The Ribbon Girl
Flowers, Charm, Doily and Feathers: From my stash
Tools: Spellbinders Nesties Squares and Spellbinders Fancy Tags with Sizzix Big Shot

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs
Penni
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EBWCB - July / August Challenge

Hi Everyone

It's time for another challenge over at Elisabeth Bell's World.  This month our theme is "Summer" and we are being sponsored by Whimsy Stamps

Here's my card

What better image to use than the new digi release from Elisabeth Bell Designs - Summer Daze !!!
I coloured the image using my Copic Markers, here's a close-up:

To complete my card I used papers and ribbon from my stash and flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.  I used a die cut butterfly behind the flowers as leaves, I think it looks quite effective, here's a close-up:

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

Creative Craft Challenges 2 - Summertime
Everybody Art Challenge - Summer

So why not hop on over the Elisabeth Bells World Challenge Blog and join in with our challenge this month, you can enter using any image designed by Elisabeth Bell, so you have plenty to choose from.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs
Penni
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Digi Bells DT Post - Click!

Hi

For my Digi Bells DT Card today, I chose to use CLICK !  

I love this cute image, especially the little kitten!!!
I coloured Click ! using my Copic Markers, here's a close-up:

I added the camera, which is an Alota Stamp, and some of Tim Holtz Film Strip.  The papers, card, ribbon, camera charm and flowers are all from my stash.

 
Don't forget we have a Guest DT Call open at the moment over at the Digi Bells Blog.  You can find all the details HERE.


Thanks for stopping by today.


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Penni
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Digi Bells July Release Blog Hop

Hi

It's time for another Digi release from Elisabeth Bell.    As usual, the Digi Bells are holding a great blog hop to celebrate, with a chance to win a Digi Image along the way.  If you hopped to me  from Lynda then you're on the right track.  If not, then hop on over to The Digi Bells DT Blog for the start of the hop.

Elisabeth has really spoilt us again this month, with this gorgeous image

Summer Daze

Here's what I've made

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

As usual, you have the opportunity to win this fabulous image.

All you have to do is complete the hop and leave comments on each blog.  Two winners will be picked at random and announced on the Digi Bells Blog next week.

Your next stop on the hop is Wendy - ENJOY !!!

Also, don't forget that The Digi Bells have a Guest Design Team Call open at the moment.  You can find all the details HERE.

Hugs
Penni
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Midweek Magnolias Challenge #20

 
Hi

Its time for another challenge over at Midweek Magnolias.  This week our theme is "Elegance".
Here's what I've made.

I've altered / recycled an empty chocolate box - It was a beautiful sturdy glossy black box, far too nice to just throw out, so it found it's way to my craft area to await transformation!!!

I used Havanna Tilda and, using the masking technique, sat her on the New Year's Glass - I think she looks pretty elegant sat there, don't you?  

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

Love to Create Challenge - Use 3 of something (I've used 3 flowers)

Total Papercraft Challenge - Lots of Layers

Delightful Challenge - Bling and Bows (I used Pearls and a Bow)

Lovely hAngler and Sweet Magnolia - Anything Goes

Alphabet Challenge - L is for Lace

Papertake Weekly - All Things Girlie

Creative Inspirations - Altered Art / Anything but a Card

RECIPE:

Empty Box

Stamps: Magnoilia Havanna Tilda and New Year's Glass

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Colouring Medium: Copic Markers 

Papers & Card: From my stash

Tools: Heart Die, Magnolia Doo Hickey Tag

Embellishments: Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl, Lace and Pearls from my stash.  Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you can stop by The Midweek Magnolias' Blog and see how the rest of our team have interpreted this week's theme.  I'm sure you'll find plenty of inspiration for our challenge. 

Hugs

Penni

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Sailor Edwin

Hi

Today I want to show you the card I've made for William's Birthday.  I can't beleive that my youngest will be 10 on Wednesday - where did the last 10 years go? !!!

I used Edwin with Binoculars and Pier Background for this card, colouring them both with my Copic Markers.  Here's a close-up

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

Magnolia-Licious - Inspiration / Colour challenge
ABC DT Challenge - Colour Challenge
Speed Fox and Friends Challenge - Masculine Birthday
Wags n Whiskers Challenge - Red, White & Blue
Tilda's Town Challenge - Card for a Man or Boy

RECIPE:

Stamps - Edwin with Binoculars and Pier Background

Colouring Medium - Copic Markers

Papers - Magnolia

Card - From my stash

Sentiment Bunting - Whimsy Stamps and Whimsy Dies, strung with Baking Twine 

Ribbon and Charm - From my stash

Ships Wheel - Cut on my Silhouette

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it. 

Hugs

Penni

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Nevaeh

Hi

I've made a card using Nevaeh from Saturated Canary today, I love Krista's images so much!!

Doesn't she look lovely in purple?!!  I coloured her using my Copic Markers - Here's a close-up:

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

That Craft Place Challenge - Anything Goes

Totally Papercraft Challenge - Lots of Layers

Southern Girls Challenge - Pearls

Crafty Creations Challenge - Free for All

RECIPE

Image - Nevaeh from Saturated Canary

Postcard Stamp - From Kaiser Craft

Colouring Medium - Copic Markers

Papers - DCVW Latte Collection

Card - From my stash

Embellishments - Flowers, Ribbon, Bird, and Pearl Button all from my stash 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Having a Crafty Nap !!!

Orion loves to sleep when I'm crafting !!!

I love his fluffy tummy LOL!!!

Have a nice Wedneday!!!
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Sweet Sundae - Digi Bells DT Post

Hi

I've used Sweet Sundae to make my Digi Bells card for you today - one of my all time favourites of Elisabeth Bell's images.

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

I cut around the image using my Silhouette, making sure I left the Copyright mark in place.  This is quite simple to do, and I hope to find time to make a video tutorial soon.

The papers I used are from DCWV Latte Lounge Stack, I used card and ribbon from my stash and added a cherry charm and some flowers to finish, the sentiment is from Stampin Up.

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

Tammy's Scrapin Corner- Anything Goes
Artist Impressions Challenge - Use a Metal Accent (my charm is metal)
Chocolate Coffee and Cards - Anything Goes

We current have a Guest DT Call over at Digi Bells, you can find all the details HERE.

Thanks for stopping by today, hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Midweek Magnolia Challenge

Hi

We're celebrating Birthdays this week at Midweek Magnolias - a great theme don't you think?!!!

Here's my card:

I used Princess Welcome Tilda and coloured her using my Copic Markers - I really enjoyed colouring her, I think she looks lovely in the colour combo.

Here's a close-up:

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

Bunny Zoe Crafts - Girls Girls Girls
MakerPOP - Colouring Fur or Hair
Touch Twin Markers and More - Photo Inspiration
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Anything Goes
Just Magnolia & hAnglar sTanglar  - Banners

RECIPE

Image - Princess Welcome Tilda
Sentiment - From Waltzing Mouse Stamps
Papers & Card - From my stash
Tools - Spellbinders Nesties Squares & Lacey Squares, Spellbinders Fancy Tags all with Sizzix Big Shot.  Stampin' Up Scalloped Edger Punch
Embellishments - Ribbon and Gems from my stash.  Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

  
I hope you like this Birthday Card - don't forget to visit the Midweek Magnolia Challenge Blog this week and see what our fabulous team have created.  I hope you can join in with our challenge too, I look forward to seeing what you create.

Hugs
Penni
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