Back To School

Hi

It's been a while since any of my House Mouse Stamps have seen any ink, but today I found some time to get some ink on one!  Edward, my eldest son, starts comprehensive school next week, so I made a Back to School card for him.

I used this cute stamp is called Class Clown.  He's such a cutie and one of the favourites in my House Mouse Collection.

I coloured him with my Copic Markers.  Here's a close-up:

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

Paper Crafting Journey- Anything Goes
Crafting Belli- Back to School
Papercraft Star - Back to School
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Ribbon Carousel - Back to School
House Mouse & Friends - Back to School

I've also made this little backpack for him.  I found to template and instructions HERE on Splitcoast Stampers  I'm going to pop in a few treats for him.

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

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Penni
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"What's Cooking?" at Midweek Magnolias!

Hi Everyone

Our theme this week at Midweek Magnolia's is "What's Cooking?"

I used three Magnolia Stamps to create my card -

Chef Tilda, Pasta Edwin and Dot Jumbo Muffin

Here's my card:

With the use of some low tack tape and clever positioning, I managed to remove all traces of pasta from Pasta Edwin!!!.   I coloured my image using Copic Markers, here's a close-up:

I used some papers from my stash for this card, and I thought that Cheery Lynn's Mega Doily fitted perfectly with the food theme.  The sentiment is from Stampin' Up.  The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the ribbon is from my stash.

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

Cheery Lynn Designs - Anything Goes
Dutch Magnolia's Challenge - Bingo (I used the line Tilda en Edwin - Bloemen - Lint / Kant)
Challenges 4 Everyone - Anything Goes
Just Magnolia & hAngler sTangler - Show me a heart (there is a tiny heart on the tag below the flowers!)

So, hop on over to the Midweek Magnolia's Blog and check out what the rest of our talented Design Team have created.  I'm sure you'll find plenty of inspiration for our challenge!!!

Thanks for stopping by today.

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Penni
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Elisabeth Bells World Challenge

Hi

It's time for another challenge over at Elisabeth Bells World.

This month our challenge is to make a Christmas Card without using a Christmas image, remember though that you must use an Elisabeth Bell image.

This month we are sponsered by Crafts and Me - the winner will receive £10 to spend on any Elisabeth Bell stamps in their shop.  Plus, as always, the winner will also get their choice of 2 images from the Elisabeth Bell Gallery

Anyway, back to my card, I chose to use Melinda Blowing Kisses.

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

I found some Christmas papers in my stash.  The die cut is Heart Snowflake by Marianne Designs, which I think goes perfectly with Melinda.  I also added a bit of "Christmas Magic" by filling a Tim Holtz Tiny Vial with some Gold Glamour Dust, sealing the cork with gold wax and attaching it with a big bow.  The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the silver balls are salvaged from last year's Christmas Crackers!

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

Challenge Up Your Life - Christmas in Summer

C.RA.F.T. Challenge - Fairies

In the Pink - Things with Wings

Belli Challenge - Winged Things

Thanks for stopping by today. 

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Penni

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My Memories Suite Giveaway

Hi

Don't forget I have a great giveaway HERE.

You could win a copy of the My Memories Suite Software worth $39.97 USD

Click HERE for all the details - make sure you scroll down to the bottom of the post for the giveaway details.

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Penni
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Digi Bells August 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 Mary Lou 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

Pumpkin Fairy Ellora

Here's my card:

I decided to use her to make a pretty fairy card instead of a traditional Halloween card. 

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.

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

Fab n Funky Challenges - Angels and Fairies
Creative Belli Challenge - Winged Things
Simon Says - Animal Antics

Your next stop on the hop is The Digi Bells Blog - ENJOY !!!

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Penni
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PS - I am currently hosting a giveaway HERE on my blog for one lucky person to win a copy  My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbooking Software.  Please feel free to enter. 

Midweek Magnolias - Week 24 "Weddings"

Hi Everyone

We have a great challenge for your this week at Midweek Magnolias - WEDDINGS.  Who doesn't love a good wedding?!!!

Here's my card

 I used two Magnolia Stamps, Bride Tilda and Edwin as Groom and masked them so that Tilda is standing just slightly in front of Edwin.  I coloured them using my Copic Markers.

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

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes
One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes

So, hop on over to the Midweek Magnolias Challenge Blog and see what the rest of our super talented Design Team have created, I'm sure you'll find plenty of inspiration for our challenge.  I can't wait to see your entries.

Thanks for stopping by today.

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Penni
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PS - I am currently hosting a giveaway HERE on my blog for one lucky person to win a copy  My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbooking Software.  Please feel free to enter. 

Birthday Wishes

Hi

I've got a Birthday Card to show you today.

I used Magnolia's Tilda a Gift for You stamp and coloured it using my Copic markers, here's a close-up:

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

Allsorts Challenge - Going Round in Circles

Lovely hAngler and Sweet Magnolia - Flowers

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday - Tag You're It 

Mad for Markers - Anything Goes 

RECIPE:

Image - Tilda with a Gift for You 

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black

Colouring Medium - Copic Markers

Papers & Card - From my stash 

Embellishments - Magnolia Tag Die Cut, Marianne Designs Fence Die Cut, Marianne Designs Lacy Circle Frame. 

Flowers - From Wild Orchid Crafts 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

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Penni

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PS - I have a Software Giveaway HERE - please feel free to stop by and enter

My Memories Giveaway

I don't know about you, but one of the biggest problems that I have these days is my digital camera! It is so easy to use that I take pictures of anything and everything. During a recent family day out to the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Experience at Leavesden Studios the four of us managed to take almost 800 photos between us !!! The pictures don't take up any storage space and they're free to view (no expensive processing costs).

However, there is no way that I have got the time or the funds to get all of these images printed out. Even if I did, isolated photos can be boring to others and require you to explain what each of them is about. A good digital scrapbooking software package is the only way to do this properly and should be part of everybody's creative tool box.

So imagine how thrilled I was when the people at My Memories invited me to review My Memories Suite, a Digital Scrapbooking software suite that is so easy to use that anybody can create stunning digital scrapbook layouts in minutes. Look what Simon managed in less time than it takes for me to find buttons in my stash !!!

Edward and William meet Mandeville

The software gives you the ability to create layouts and pages from scratch using a huge assortment of easy-to-use tools. But there is much more than this available...

My Memories Suite comes pre-installed with a large variety of designer templates - all that you have to do is insert your digital photos. You can also add text, embellishments and even extra pages to build up a complete digital scrapbook of memories that can be shared with others.

And there is no need to stop there. If you want to keep adding to your scrapbook at a later date, this is possible. Just add extra pages and continue along memory lane for as long as you like. The following pages show a starting point for a scrapbook for Orion - I am certain that I will find more pictures as time goes on and I will expand on this simple beginning.

Special Offer For Lazy Cats Cards Readers

If you want to get your hands on a copy of this fantastic software so that you can share your memories with friends and family members, My Memories are offering you a fantastic deal that includes $20 USD in DISCOUNTS !!!

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Free Prize Software !!!

Even better than the above offer is your chance to win a FREE COPY of the My Memories Suite Software, Version 3, valued at $39.97 USD. One lucky person can win a Promo code for a free download version of the My Memories Suite Software, Version 3. This competition is open to all, but there are a few simple rules which have to be followed!

• You must be a follower of Lazy Cats Cards. If you are not already a follower, then new followers will be accepted.
• Visit My Memories to have a look at the Digital Scrapbooking Kits that are available before returning to Lazy Cats Cards and leaving a comment which tells me which kit has inspired you the most and why.
• Put a link on your blog site to this post, using the banner above.
• Only one entry per person - duplicate entries will be deleted and not entered in to the draw.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• The closing date for this competition is 8:00pm BST (GMT +1) on Friday 31st August 2012.
• Any entries received after this time will not be entered into the draw.
• The winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator and announced on the Lazy Cats Cards blog before Monday 3rd September 2012.
• Failure of the chosen winner to respond within 1 week of the announcement will void the prize and a further draw will take place.
• The prize offered is sponsored by My Memories and they are responsible for issuing the Free Software Download Code.
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DISCLAIMER : I received a download copy of the software from My Memories for review purposes. I have received no financial reward or benefit from My Memories and was not required or requested to post a positive review of the software or its associated products. The opinions contained above are entirely those of Lazy Cats Cards.

Little Lamb - Digi Bells DT Post

Hi

For my Digi Bells DT Post today, I chose to use Little Lamb.

I love this cute image, the little lamb is sooo adorable.  I coloured the image using my Copic Markers, here's a close-up:

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

Divas by Design - Flowers
Great Impressions - Take a Walk on the Wild Side (feature an animal in your creation)

RECIPE:

Image - Little Lamb by Elisabeth Bell Designs
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers & Card - From my stash
Senitment - Waltzing Mouse Stamps
Embellishments - Ribbon, Flowers, and Doily from my stash

Thanks for stopping by today.

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Penni
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Tourist

Hi Everyone

Today I want to show you a card I made using Kirsta's Tourist Digi from Saturated Canary.

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

What do you think of her hair?!!!

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

Paper Playtime - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes
One Stitch at a Time - Use a Digi

Thanks for stopping by today.
Hope you like it.

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Penni
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Midweek Magnolia Challenge - Week #22

Hi Everyone

We have a fabulous challenge this week at Midweek Magnolias.

To coincide with a little sporting event we're hosting in the UK at the moment, our theme for this week's challenge is "The Olympics" - You can either make something with a sporting theme or use the colours of you country's flag, or both of course!!!

Here's my card:

I used Gymnastics Tilda with Ribbon from the Winner Takes All collection and coloured her using my Copic Markers.  Here's a close-up:

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

Crazy Amigo Challenge - Use Dies or Punches (I used a Nesties Circle Dies for the Olympic Rings)
Die Cut Diva - Anything Goes
365 Cards - Olympic Rings
Scrappy Frogs - Red, White & Blue
The Squirrel and the Fox - Make it Sporty

The papers and little bows are from Papermania's Portobello Road Collection and I cut the Olympic Rings using Nestie Circles.

I hope you can join us in our challenge this week - We've have three prizes on offer, Gold, Silver and Bronze!!!  I can't wait to see what everyone creates.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Penni
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