Lazy Cats Cards

WOYWW and Wordless Wednesday

2012-02-01T07:45:00.000Z

A busy work desk

and

A cat in a Big Shot Pro !!!

Sitting Pretty

2012-01-31T20:12:00.000Z

Hi

Today I've made a card using Celebration Tilda from Magnolia Sweet Crazy Love Collection.

I love this image, Tilda is soooo sweet. I coloured her using my Copic Markers.
Here's a close up:

If you want to know how I got Tilda to sit on the bottom to my Nesties circle, you can watch my Video Tutorial HERE

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Magnolia Stamp Lovers - Use Twine
Fussy and Fancy Friday - Use Polka Dots (There are dots on the vellum I've used)
Die Cut Divas - Anything Goes
Creative Craft Challenges - Bingo (I've used the line "Ribbon / Brown / Flowers")
Magnolia Mania Challenge- Anything Goes

RECIPE:

Image: Celebration Tilda
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers, Card and Vellum: From my stash
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon, Charm, Twine and Doily: All from my stash
Tools: Nesties Small, Large and Grand Circles with Sizzix Big Shot Pro. Paper Trimmer

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Candy Winner

2012-01-28T07:53:00.000Z

The winner of Koala Tilda

is....

Becky of Becky's Stempelblog

Congratulations Becky. Please Email me your full postal address and I will get your stamp posted to you.

If Becky hasn't contacted me by Friday 3 February 2012 I will pick another winner.

Thank you to everybody who entered and to my new followers.

Hugs

Penni

Tilda's Gift Box

2012-01-27T19:17:00.000Z

Hi

I have a box to show you today.

I cut the box using a Match Box Sizzix Pro Die. It makes a lovely large match box which is big enough to fit a stamped image on. I used Magnolia's Maid Marian Lady Tilda stamp and coloured her using my Copic Markers. Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this box into the following challenges:

Simply Magnolia - Anything but a card
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - Flowers
Deep Ocean Challenge - Sparkle (if you look closely you'll see I used some Spica Glitter Pens on the bottom of her dress and added some Stickles Glitter Glue to the flowers)
Crafty Creations Challenges - Anything but a card
iCopic Challenge - Use colours from the BV family

RECIPE:

Image: Maid Marian Tilda
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers and Spica Glitter Pens
Paper & Card: From my stash
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon and Tassel: From my stash
Tools: Match Box Sizzix Pro Die with Sizzix Big Shot Pro
Others: Stickles Glitter Glue

So I guess you want to know what's in the box...

Chocolates !!!

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Elisabeth Bell's World January / February Challenge

2012-01-25T16:00:00.079Z

Hi

It's time for another challenge over at the Elisabeth Beth's World Challenge Blog. This month the theme is LOVE, so we want to see hearts, hearts and more hearts!!!

We've got some fabulous prizes on offer.

This month the winner will get their choice of 2 digis from the

Elisabeth Bell's Gallery.

We would also like the winner to join us for our February Challenge as our special guest.

This month as a special sponsorship we have Angie from LOVE TO STAMP.

Angie is offering 3 6 x 6 paper pads.

MME Lime Twist – Life Of The Party

Crate Paper – Emma’s Shoppe

BoBunny – Zoology

Angie has lots of items for your card making and scrapbook needs. Why don't you stop by and see just what she has to offer! Always service with a smile and the shipping is fast. You will love to buy from Angie at the LOVE TO STAMP STORE!!

So, on to my card

The stamp I've used is called A Pen Friend and it is from the Belles n Whistles Sweet Art Girls Collection. I stamped the image using Memento London Fog and coloured it using my Copic Markers, here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges

Cupcake Craft Challenge - All You Need Is Love

Crafty Catz Challenge - Buttons and Bows

Anything Goes Challenge - To The One I Love

7 Kids College Fund Challenge - Love is in the Air
Elphine House Challenge - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

RECIPE:

Image: "A Pen Friend" designed by Elisabeth Bell and available from 7 Kids College Fund

Postcard Stamp: From Whimsy Stamps

Ink: Memento London Fog

Papers & Card: From my stash

Flowers: From Wild Orchid Crafts

Charm, Buttons & Ribbon: From my stash

Linked Hearts: Cut on my Silhouette

Small Silver Balls: Rescued from last year's Christmas Crackers !!!

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you like it.

Hugs

Penni

Wordless Wednesday

2012-01-25T07:00:00.002Z

Off To See The Wizard

2012-01-24T07:00:00.046Z

Hi

I made today's card using Dorothy from Saturated Canary.

I coloured Dorothy using my Copic Markers and added some Red Stickles Glitter Glue for her Ruby Slippers. Here's a close-up.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Saturated Canary Challenge - Punches & Dies
Paper Play Challenge - Ribbon
Lothain Crafts - Die Cuts
Dream Valley Challenges - Animals
Crafty Boots Challenge - Inspired by a song ("We're Off To See The Wizard" from The Wizard of OZ)
2 Sisters Challenge - Embossing

RECIPE:

Image - Dorothy from Saturated Canary
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers & Card - From my stash
Tools - Nesties Grand Circles & Grand Squares and Go Kreate Fancy Labels with Sizzix Big Shot Pro. Brick Embossing Folder. Silhouette Die Cutter (for cutting OZ). Martha Stewart Frond Punch
Embellishments - Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts. Ribbon and Gems from my stash

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Little Rapunzel - Digi Bells DT Post

2012-01-23T07:00:00.006Z

Hi

Today I've made a card using Little Rapunzel from Elisabeth Bell Designs.

I coloured Little Rapunzel with my Copic Markers. Here's a close-up.

I kept this card nice and simple, just using some buttons and ribbon from my stash as embellishments.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - Button & Bows
Addicted to Stamps Challenge - Summer in Winter
4 Crafty Chicks - Summer in January

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

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Colouring Pleats - A Video Tutorial

2012-01-21T07:00:00.062Z

Hi

Today I would like to share with you a video that I have made showing how I colour pleats / folds in clothing.

Here is the card I made using the image from my video:

I made a card with a cross over front and an insert, here's the insert:

I used the following Copic Markers to colour the image:

Skin: E0000, E00, E21 R20
Hair: E50, E31, E37
Shoes: E40, E43, E44
Clothes and Balloon: B0000, B000, B00, B02 and Colourless Blender
(I used the same colours for the smaller image on the insert)

Here's a close up of the finished image:

Items used to create card:

Stamps: Magnolia Tilda with Balloon (Standard Size and Mini)
Papers and Card: From my stash
Tools: Nesties Large Ovals, Nellies Multriframe Hearts and various Magnolia Doo Hickeys
Ink: Ranger Distress Ink in Walnut Stain
Flowers: From Wild Orchid Crafts
Cord: From my stash

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps Challenge - January Blues (Use the Colour Blue)

City Crafter Challenge - Pretty Inside and Out

Wild Orchid Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed my video.

Hugs
Penni
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Digi Bells January Release Blog Hop

2012-01-20T16:00:00.079Z

Hi

It's time for another Digi Release from Elisabeth Bell. We have a gorgeous image to show off this month.

If you've hopped to me from Alethea's Blog 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.

Here's the card I've made using this month's fabulous new release from the super talented Elisabeth Bell.

This image is called CLICK and you can purchase it from Elisabeth Bell Designs.
I coloured the image using my Copic Markers. Here's a close-up

How would you like to win this Digi ? Well, here's how you can.
All you have to do is complete the hop leaving comments on EACH blog. Two winners will be picked at random to win CLICK. You have until 3 February 2012 to complete the hop and the winners will be posted on The Digi Bells Blog on 4 February 2012.
The second way to win is to complete the hop leaving comments as you go and then make a card using ANY Elisabeth Bell image and link it on The Digi Bells Blog. The theme for you card is Anything Goes. You have until 3 February 2012 to leave you link and the winners will be posted on The Digi Bells Blog on 4 February 2012.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

One Stop Craft Challenge - Spots and Ribbon

Your next stop on the hop is Sebrina - Enjoy!!!

Don't forget that we are currently holding a Guest DT Call at The Digi Bells.
You can find all the details HERE.

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs
Penni
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WOYWW and Wordless Wednesday

2012-01-18T07:38:00.000Z

A Birthday Card

2012-01-16T18:51:00.000Z

Hi

Today I have a Birthday Card to show you. I've used one of Krista Smith's fabulous Digi Images from The Saturated Canary Store. I love Krista's images and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I get chosen as one of her Guest Design Team Members at The Saturated Canary Challenge Blog.

This image is called Ellie's Birthday. I coloured her using my Copic Markers, here's a close-up

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

The ABC Challenge - H is for Happy Birthday
Simon Says Challenge - Spots and / or Stripes
Digital Tuesday Challenge - Punch it Out (I used my Martha Stewart Heart Lace Border Punch)
Anything Goes Challenge - Anything Goes

RECIPE:
Image - Ellie's Birthday from Saturated Canary
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers - Imaginisce "All Kinds Of Happy" Collection
Card - From my stash
Tools - Nesties Grand Squares and Grand Ovals with Sizzix Big Shot Pro. Paper Trimmer. Martha Stewart Heart Lace Border Punch)
Embellishments - Ribbon, Buttons, Doily and Ticket all from my stash

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Is it a Bird ? ... Is it a Plane ?

2012-01-15T09:14:00.002Z

Hi

Today's card features Super Hero Edwin - isn't he fabulous. I've had him for a while now, but this is the first time I've used him.

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

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge - Celebration of Nations
Alphabet Challenge - Y is for You Can Choose
Dream Valley Challenge - Anything Goes
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Anything Goes with Blue
Just Some Lines Challenge - Haberdashery Hues
Totally Gorjuss - Be a Star

RECIPE:

Stamp - Super Hero Edwin from Magnolia
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers - Bo Bunny
Button - Bo Bunny
Tools - Nesties Large Rectangle with Sizzix Big Shot. Paper Trimmer

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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PS Don't forget I have a Magnolia Stamp up for grabs.
Check out my Candy Post HERE

Digi Bells Guest DT Call

2012-01-14T10:31:00.000Z

There's a Guest DT Call currently underway at The Digi Bells

You have until 28 January to enter a card / project using any image designed by Elisabeth Bell

The theme is Anything Goes

Click HERE for all the details.

Saturated Canary DT Call

2012-01-12T07:00:00.006Z

Hi

Have you heard? Krista has a DT Call over at The Saturated Canary Challenge Blog. I LOVE Krista's images so I thought I'd give it a go.

Instead of making a card I decided to alter a notebook.

Here's the notebook before:

And here it is after it's transformation:

I used two Saturated Canary images for this project, Ivy and Smitty, which come together as a set.

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

RECIPE:

A4 Notebook
Images: Ivy and Smitty from Saturated Canary
Card: From my stash
Papers: Imaginisce Teacher Pet Collection
Tools: Nesties Grand Rectangles and Grand Circles with Sizzix Big Shot Pro. Paper Trimmer. Silhouette
Embellishments: Button, Twine and Ribbons all from my stash.
I cut the word NOTES using my Silhouette.

I'd love to make it onto Krista's Design Team, so wish me luck!!!

I'm also entering this project into the following challenges:

Anything Goes Challenge - Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenge - Anything Goes
iCopic Weekly Challenge - Use some blue - I used B91, B93, B95 and B99 for Smitty's Jeans and B60 and B63 for Ivy's Skirt
Simon Says... - Spot and or Stripes

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs
Penni
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Pati's Kisses - Digi Bell's DT Post

2012-01-11T07:00:00.031Z

Hi

For my Digi Bell's DT Post today I decided to use Pati's Kisses. It's so hard to choose a favourite image from Elisabeth Bell's Digi Collection, but Pati's Kisses is definitely one of mine.

I coloured the image using my Promarkers. Here's a close-up

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

One Stitch at at Time - Use 3 Embelisshments (I used some ribbon, a button and some twine)
Lothian Crafts Challenge - Die Cuts (I used Nesties Grand Ovals, Grand Squares and Grand Circles all with my Sizzix Big Shot Pro)
CES Challenge - Anything Goes
Passion for Promarkers - Theme "Inspired by a Song" Mine is "Let me be your Teddy Bear" by Elvis

RECIPE

Image: Pati's Kisses Digi Image from Elisabeth Bell Designs
Colouring Medium: Promarkers
Papers & Card: From my stash
Tools: Nesties Grand Ovals, Grand Squares and Grand Circles all with Sizzix Big Shot Pro
Embellishments: Ribbon, Button and Twine all from my stash

Thanks for stopping by today, hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Alice

2012-01-05T20:50:00.000Z

Hi

Today I want to show you a card I've made using a lovely Digi from Saturated Canary

The image is called Alice and I coloured her using my Copic Markers. Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Top Tip Tuesday - Anything Goes
Crafts and Me - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
The Ribbon Carousel - Anything Goes
Saturday Challenge - Anything Goes
Cheery Lynn Designs - Blues

RECIPE:

Digi Image: Alice from Saturated Canary
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers & Card: From my stash
Tools: Cheery Lynn French Pastry Doily, Go Kreate Concentric Tags, Nesties Mega Deckled Rectangles all with Sizzix Big Shot
Embellishments: Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts. Ribbon and Baker's Twine from my stash

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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G'Day !!!

2012-01-01T16:31:00.000Z

Hi

Today I've made a card using a new stamp that I got just before Christmas.

This stamp is called Koala Tilda and she is only available in Australia. I stamped the image using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and coloured it using Prisma Pencils blended with Sansodor.
Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Totally Gorjuss - Happy
Magnolia-licious Highlights - Anything Goes
Crafts and Me - Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks - Something New (I used my new Magnolia stamp)
Paper Sundaes - Something Old, Something New (I used old stash and my new stamp)

RECIPE

Image: Koala Tilda
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Prisma Pencils blended with Sansodor
Papers & Card: Magnolia and my stash
Tools: Nesties Grand Ovals, Marianne Designs Doily Die, Nellies Multiframe Hearts all cut on Sizzix Big Shot Pro.
Embellishments: Buttons, Ribbon and Decorative Metal Corner all from my stash. Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Now I have a little surprise for you - When I bought this stamp from Australia, I loved it sooooo much that I decided to buy two and offer one as Blog Candy. If you'd like a chance to win this gorgeous stamp click HERE and enter my Candy.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs
Penni
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Blog Candy

2012-01-01T15:43:00.002Z

Candy Now Closed

Hi

I hope that you all had a great Christmas and that 2012 will be a fabulous year for you.

I have a little Candy to offer to you that should help your year get off to a great start. It is an Australian Exclusive Magnolia Stamp called "Koala Tilda".

To stand a chance of winning this gorgeous stamp, here's what you have to do

Be a follower of my blog - if you don't already follow, you can add your name to my Followers List which is in my left hand side bar.
Link to this Candy Post on your blog, including the picture above.
Leave me a comment below.

This Candy is open to everyone (I will post worldwide).

The Candy will close at Midnight GMT on Friday 27 January 2012 and the lucky winner will be drawn at random on Saturday 28 January 2012.

Good Luck !!!

Hugs

Penni

My Top 10 of 2011 and Overall Favourite

2011-12-30T15:07:00.001Z

Hi

Today I'd like to share with you my Top 10 creations of 2011 - Not an easy choice !!!

For details of this card click HERE

For details of this project click HERE

For details of this card click HERE

And for my overall favourite project of 2011 I chose .......

For details of this Christmas Decoration click HERE

I'm entering this decoration into the

Stampman's 3rd Annual Best / Favourite Crafting Project Award 2011

To see some other reviews of 2011 please stop by Karin's Blog

Why not join in with her Year in Review Blog Hop ?

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs

Penni

My Last Christmas Decoration of 2011

2011-12-28T07:00:00.007Z

Hi

I hope you have all had a very good Christmas.

Today I want to show you a Wall Hanging I made to decorate our house this Christmas. I started with a plain white wooden heart and ended with this lovely decoration that we will treasure for years to come.

The stamp I've used is called Tilda as Lucia, from Magnolia.

I stamped the image using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink onto Copic Perfect Colouring Paper and coloured it using the following markers:

Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E21, R20
Hair: E50, E31, E55, E57
Dress: B0000, B000, B00, B02, B05
Star: Y38, Y32.
Stick: E13, E18

Here's a close-up of the coloured image

Other Items Used

Papers: From my stash
Sentiment Stamp: Magnolia
Musical Score Stamp: From Whimsy Stamps
Ink: Ranger Distress Ink in Gathered Twigs
Embellishments: Ribbons and Star Pin from my stash. Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts. Stickles Glitter Glue

Here's a close up of the flower embellishments:

I'm entering this ornament into the following challenges:

Paper Cutz Challenge - All Hearts Come Home For Christmas
Allsorts Challenge - Blue and Brown
Anything Goes Challenge - Blue plus one other colour (I chose shades of brown)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Stampavie & More - Hearts

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs
Penni
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Internet Problems

2011-12-27T11:07:00.000Z

I may be MIA for a while as we are currently having problems with our phone lines and internet. We have no landline connection and very intermittent broadband. So, if you don't hear from me for a while you know why - no need to panic LOL!!!

Hugs
Penni
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EBWCB - December Challenge

2011-12-25T17:00:00.037Z

Hi

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

This month we have this fabulous Tic Tac Toe Board for you

I chose to use the line Flowers / Buttons / Sparkle

Here's my card

This image is called Melinda Blowing Kisses and is from the Elisabeth Bell range at Whiff of Joy Stamps.

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

Recipe:

Stamp - Melinda Blowing Kisses
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers & Card - From my stash
Ribbon and Button - From Stampin' Up
Flowers - From Wild Orchid Crafts
Tools - Spellbinders Grand Ovals and Grand Circles

I made the heart using the board from the back of an A4 Note Pad - you can't beat a bit of recycling. I cut it using a Heart Shaped Die and then Sprayed it with pink Glimmer Mist.

So, if you have a bit of spare time over the festive period why not make a card for our challenge. You can use any Elisabeth Bell Image, so there is plenty to choose from. I look forward to seeing your creations.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs
Penni
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The Sizzix Big Sleep Pro !!!!

2011-12-24T16:34:00.000Z

What do you mean, this isn't my new bed ?!?

Rachel, Little Angel - Digi Bells DT Post

2011-12-24T07:00:00.023Z

Hi

Just a quick post today to show you my Digi Bells DT Card.

I used Rachel Little Angel for this one and of course, I coloured her using my Copic Markers. I added some Gold Glamour Dust to her wings.
Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Stampin' For The Weekend - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Bingo (I've used the line Ribbon / Gems / Glitter)
One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes

RECIPE:

Image: Rachel Little Angel from Elisabeth Bell Designs
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers & Card: From my stash
Embellishments: Ribbon, Charm, Adhesive Pearls all from my stash
Flowers: From Wild Orchid Crafts

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you all have an enjoyable Christmas.

Hugs
Penni
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Mmmmm Christmas Cake!!!

2011-12-23T20:20:00.000Z

Hi

Just a quick post to show you my lovely Christmas Cake.

Isn't it fabulous, I wish I could say that it was all my own work, but I can't - My friend's hubby decorated it for me, how lucky am I ?!!!

Thanks for stopping by
Hugs
Penni
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A White Christmas

2011-12-19T19:53:00.001Z

Hi

Today I have another little decoration to show you. I saw this lovely decoration on Kylie's Magnolia Blog and just had to make one myself, it's just so sweet.

The stamp I've used is called Tilda as Lucia.
I coloured Tilda using my Copics and added some Stickles Glitter Glue to her star. Here's a close-up:

RECIPE:
Image: Tilda as Lucia by Magnolia
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Tools: Spellbinder Fleur de Lys Squares with Sizzix Big Shot
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Pearls & Ribbon: From my stash

I'm entering this decoration into the following challenges:

It's a Magnolia Challenge - White
iCopic Challenge - Last Minute Christmas Makes
Dream Valley Challenge - Christmas
Charisma Cardz Challenge - Last Minute Christmas Makes
Alphabet Challenge - W is for White Christmas
7 Kids Challenge - Christmas Ornament

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Digi Bells December Release Blog Hop

2011-12-16T16:00:00.065Z

Hi

It's time for another Digi Bells Release Blog Hop. We have someone very special joining us on our hop this month - Elisabeth Bell herself!!! How fabulous is that?!!!

If you've hopped to me from Eva's Blog then you're on the right track.

Anyway, I guess you want to know what I've made with this month's release ....

This new image is called The Littlest Angel and I'm sure you'll agree that it is absolutely gorgeous!!!

Here's a close-up of The Littlest Angel

So how would you like to win this Digi Image? Well, here's how you can -

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 from all the comments - You have until 30 December 2011 at 9 AM (Arizona Time) to leave comments. The winners will be picked and posted on the Digi Bells Blog on 31 December 2011.

The second way to win will be to do the hop, leave comments and then make a card and post it on the Digi Bells Blog. The theme is " Anything Christmas" and you can use ANY Elisabeth Bell image. This will also end on 30 December 2011 at 9 AM (Arizona Time) and the winner will be posted on the Digi Bells Blog on 31 December 2011.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps - Snowflakes
4 Crafty Chicks - Christmas
2 Sisters - Christmas
Belles n Whistles Challenge - Lets Sparkle

Your next stop on the Hop is Mary Lou - Enjoy!!! And don't forget to leave your good wishes along the way.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs

Penni

Contentment

2011-12-14T07:35:00.000Z

Happy Cats !!!!!

Another Christmas Decoration

2011-12-13T18:30:00.001Z

Hi

I love the last Christmas Decoration I made so much, that I decided to make another one!!!

I used the same plain heart as before.

And this is how it turned out:

This time I used Magnolia's Tilda Hiding Gift Stamp from the recent Sweet Christmas Collection. Of course, I coloured Tilda using my Copics.

Here's a close-up of the flowers

I used a selection of flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and added some Stickles Glitter Glue for some added sparkle. The large "berries" I picked up at our local Garden Centre in their Christmas Decoration Department. I also added a snowflake charm from my stash which I attached using some red and white Baker's Twine.

I'm entering this ornament into the following challenges:

iCopic Weekly Challenge - Holidays
The Official Magnolia Inspiration Challenge - Christmas Decoration
Colour Create Challenge - Red, White and Green
Crafty Ribbons Challenge - Traditional Colours for Christmas
Paper Sundaes Challenge - Anything Colours
Simply Magnolia - Christmas

RECIPE:

Image: Magnolia Sweet Christmas Tilda Hiding Gift
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Ranger Distress Ink in Festive Berries
Papers: Magnolia
Card: From my stash
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon, Charm and Twine: From my stash
Tools: Spellbinders Create a Flake Die and Nellies Multiframe Heart both with Sizzix Big Shot

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Frosty The Snowman

2011-12-10T20:11:00.000Z

Hi

Here's another Christmas Card !!!

This time I've used one of Krista's fabulous images from Saturated Canary.

This image is called A Winter Ragamuffin and I coloured it using my Copics.
Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

ABC Christmas Challenge - Y is for Yippee - Christmas is almost here
By The Cute & Girly - Let it Snow
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
Stampin' for the Weekend - Christmas
ABC Challenge - E is for Embossing
Totally Gorjuss - Anything Goes

RECIPE:
Image: A Winter Ragamuffin from Saturated Canary
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Paper & Card: From my stash
Ribbon and Decorated Brad: From my stash
Tools: Snowflake Embossing Folder

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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A Christmas Ornament

2011-12-07T19:20:00.001Z

Hi

Today I want to show you a Christmas Ornament I've made using Sweet Christmas Tilda by Magnolia.

I started with a plain white wooden heart, which I found at the weekend when we were browsing at our local garden centre. The heart only cost £1.99 and was already painted white and slightly distressed - what a bargain !!!!

So, with some added paper, lace, ribbon, flowers and patience I transformed the heart into this ...

I'm so pleased with how this has turned out - I'm glad I bought more than one heart LOL!!!

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

I'm entering Christmas Ornament into the following challenges:

The Stampman Challenge - Create an Ornament

Magnolia-licious Challenge - Photo Inspiration

Magnolia Down Under - Make a Christmas Decoration

Crafty Boots - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion Challenge - Anything Goes plus Glitter

Bunny Zoe Crafts Challenge - Anything Goes with Pearls

Simon Says ... - Christmas Photo Montage Inspiration

7 Kids College Fund Challenge - Christmas Decorations

RECIPE:

Image: Sweet Christmas Tilda by Magnolia

Sentiment: Vintage Merry Christmas Postmark by Magnolia

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Rich Cocoa. Ranger Distress Ink in Stained Walnut

Papers: Magnolia

Card: From my stash

Tools: Martha Stewart Branch Punch

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts. With some added Stickles Glitter Glue

Embellishments: Charm, Lace, Ribbon, Pearl Ribbon Slider all from my stash

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you like my decoration.

Hugs

Penni

Amber Ink Blog Hop Winner

2011-12-07T07:37:00.000Z

The winner of the Digi from Amber Ink is......

Diane Clark Sutton

Congratulations Diane, you have won the Yoga Shelf on the Elf image I used on my card.

Please email me so I can forward your email address to Amber and she will then send your Digi directly to you.

Hugs

Penni

Amber Ink Blog Hop

2011-12-05T15:00:00.042Z

Welcome to our second annual Amber Ink Holiday blog hop.

This year our alumni are tapping in to their inner elves for some fun and frolic.

We've made our list but you'll probably want to check it twice.

Or check it thrice. We just don't know who'll be naughty or nice.

There are 23 commenting spots to be precise

And 23 prizes to help entice.

So see those badges down below?

Roll the dice. Let elf magic flow…

Hop on Monday

Hop on Tuesday

Prizes on Wednesday

One Grand Prize winner will receive an Elf of the Shelf gift set, so be sure to visit every single elfin spot. The final list will be sent to Santa, so remember… the only person you are really competing with is your elf.

I'm so excited to be involved in the annual Amber Ink Holiday Blog Hop. Amber has designed some fabulous Digi images of The Elf On The Shelf.

Here's what I created with my little elf...

I kept my card nice and simple, colouring my elf with Copic Markers and using papers from my stash.

Here's a close-up:

How would you like to win this digi? Well, to be in with a chance, all you need to do is leave me a comment on this post before midnight tomorrow (6 December) - Simple!!! I will randomly draw and announce one lucky winner on 7 December. NOW CLOSED

A Little Something

2011-12-03T07:00:00.051Z

Hi

Here's another Christmas Card. This time I've used Something For You Tilda from Magnolia's Sweet Christmas Collection.

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

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Stamptacular Sunday - Anything Christmas
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Just Magnolia - Anything Goes
Joanna Sheen Challenge - Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Colour Create - Red, Green and White
Christmas Cards All Year Round - Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps - Christmas Cards
iCopic - Vintage

RECIPE:

Image: Something For You Tilda and Sentiment from Magnolia
Musical Score Stamp: Whimsy Stamps
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers: Basic Grey
Card: From my stash
Tools: Nesties Large Rectangles and Large Scalloped Rectangles, Marianne Designs Lacy Snowflake Doily with Sizzix Big Shot
Embellishments: Ribbon and Wooden Snowflake from my stash

Thanks for stopping my. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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A Sepia Card

2011-12-02T07:00:00.033Z

Hi

A few week's ago I made a video showing how I colour sepia images - if you missed it you can find it HERE. Today I want to show you another sepia card I've made. This time I used one of Krista's fabulous Digis from Saturated Canary.

This image is called Nevaeh. I coloured her using my Copic Markers, here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

iCopic Lover - Vintage
Creative Craft Challenge - Free For All
Creative Card Crew - Monochromatic
Southern Girls Challenge - Ribbon Madness

Recipe:
Image: Nevaeh from Saturated Canary
Musical Notes Stamp: Whimsy Stamps
Papers: Stampin' Up
Card: From my stash
Tools: Marianne Designs Doily Die, Stampin Up Scalloped Edge Punch, Martha Stewart Heart Border Punch, Sizzix Swirl Die
Embellishments: Ribbon, Pin, Decorative Metal Corner, Butterfly all from my stash

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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My Last Christmas Candle (Maybe ...!)

2011-11-27T20:01:00.001Z

Hi

I've got another candle to show you today, it may be my last this year or not LOL!!!

I've used a lovely digi image from Saturated Canary for this one called Christmas Angel, A Ragamuffin

I've kept the added decoration nice and simple, just making a vellum wrap and tying it with some lovely satin ribbon.

I'm entering this candle into the following challenges:

The Ribbon Girls Challenge - Jingle all the way to Christmas
Stamptacular Sunday - Anything Christmas
Saturated Canary - Anything Goes
The Fairytale Challenge - Christmas

Thanks for stopping by, hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Elisabeth Bell's World November / December Challenge

2011-11-25T16:00:00.050Z

Hi

It's time for another challenge over at Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog. This month we have a fabulous Sketch for you.

And here's my card:

The image is from Whiff of Joy and is called Melinda with Cookies, I coloured it using my Copic Markers. Here's a close-up:

RECIPE:

Image - Melinda with Cookies from Whiff of Joy

Sentiment - Whimsy Stamps

Papers and Card - From my stash

Tools - Nesties Labels Eleven, Whimsy Stamps Ticket Die and Cheery Lynn Designs Doily with Sizzix Big Shot. Martha Stewart Frond Punch

Embellishments - Ribbon, Flowers and Gems all from my stash

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Southern Girls Challenge - Embellishment Bingo (I used the line Die Cuts - Gems - Ribbon)
Deep Ocean Challenge - C as ...
Anything Goes Challenge - A Real Sweetie
BnW Challenge - Christmas

So why not hop on over the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog and see what the rest of our talented Design Team have created. Our challenge lasts for a whole month and you can use any stamp or image designed by Elisabeth Bell, so there's not excuse for not joining in !!!

There's an amazing prize on offer for the winner this month too - A a $20.00 Gift card from Michelle's Scrapbooking and More, plus 2 digi's of their choice from the Elisabeth Bell's Design and that's not all, we hope that the winner will join us as a Guest Designer for the next challenge. Now how's that for an amazing prize?

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs

Penni

Mr & Mrs

2011-11-24T07:00:00.060Z

Hi

I've got a couple of altered jars to show you today. I've made these for my boys to take to there school Christmas Fayre for the Jar Tombola. They also make fabulous gifts for friends.

I started with two empty coffee jars. I found some lovely vellum with sparkle snowflakes in my stash, there was enough to make two wraps to go around the jars. I used one of the super Snowmen from Magnolia and coloured them with my Copic Markers. I used some Glamour Dust Glitter to give the snowflake some sparkle. I then embellished the jars with some matching seambinding and a snowflake charm which I attached with Baker's Twine. I filled the jars with mint imperials - they look like snowballs!!!

Here's a close up of the snowmen.

Mr Snowman

Mrs Snowman

For the lids I die cut and layered some snowflakes.

I'm entering these jars into the following challenges:

Party Time Tuesdays - "Snow" us what you've got

Magnolia Mania - A Gift

Lothian Crafts - Christmas

Creative Craft Challenge - Free for All

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - Snowflakes

7 Kids College Fund - Non Traditional Christmas Colours
4 Craft Chicks - Snowflakes

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you like these jars.

Hugs

Penni

A Gift Box

2011-11-23T07:00:00.062Z

Hi

Today, I want to show you a gift box I've made and decorated using a gorgeous image from Elisabeth Bell Designs.

I made the box using my Crafters Companion Ultimate Pro. This is the perfect tool for box making, they are so simple to make, I'd recommend it everytime.
The image is called Eden's 2nd Christmas and I coloured it using my Copic Markers and some Copic Spica Glitter Pens. Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this gift box into the following challenges:

Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Belles 'n' Whistles Challenge - Christmas Challenge
Top Tip Tuesday - More Than One Fold
Ribbon Carousel - Holiday Hoopla
Creative Craft Challenge - Free For All
Bah! Humbug - Gift Bag or Box

RECIPE:

Image: Eden's 2nd Christmas from Elisabeth Bell Designs
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers and Copic Spica Pens
Tools: Crafters Companion Ultimate Pro. Nesties Large and Small Circles and Go Kreate Concentric Tags all with Sizzix Big Shot
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon and Twine: From my stash

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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WOYWW

2011-11-23T06:00:00.005Z

Hi

Time for another WOYWW. I've actually cheated this week - this was my workspace on Saturday.

I guess you're wondering why Orion is sporting such a gorgeous hat...

Well he has now gotten to "that age" and it was time for "that little operation". He has been so funny in his hat - he quickly learnt how to use it as a scoop and would scoop up his toys and anything else he fancied!!! He also loved to spend much of his time having me rub his neck and scratch his ears, which of course I dutifully did!!!

You'll be pleased to know that he has now had his post op check up and his hat has been removed. He's now back to his troublesome self, making mischief with his two buddies.

Anyway, thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs
Penni
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Another Christmas Candle

2011-11-21T22:02:00.000Z

Hi

I've decorated another candle for Christmas. This time I've used a gorgeous Digi image from Saturated Canary called Whispy a Fairy.

I printed the image onto tissue paper and coloured it using my Copic Markers. I kept the rest of the decoration simple, just making a vellum wrap for the bottom and adding some red ribbon and a poinsettia.

I'm entering this candle into the following challenges:

Quirky Crafts - Clean and Simple
One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes
Lothian Crafts - Christmas
Fussy and Fancy - Make a Gift / Anything but a Card
Crafty Ribbons - Anything but a Card
By the Cute & Girly - Christmas Girls

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Digi Bells November Release Blog Hop

2011-11-18T16:00:00.070Z

Hi

It's time for another Digi Bells Release Blog Hop. If you've arrived here from Janneke's Blog then you're on the right track. If not then hop of over to Michele's Blog for the start of our hop.

Elisabeth Bell has designed another fabulous Digi Image for us.
It's called "Creative Genius"

Here's my card:

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

I love the Kitty Kat - it reminds me of Orion!!!

RECIPE:

Image: Creative Genius Digi Image from Elisabeth Bell Designs
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers & Card: Stampin' Up
Embellishments: Flowers, Charm, Ribbon all from my stash. Decorative Metal Corner from Wild Orchid Crafts.

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 December 2 at 9am (Arizona Time) to leave comments. The winners will be picked and posted on The Digi Bells Blog on 3 December.

There's also a second way to win - Complete the hop and leave comments and then make a card, post it on your blog and link it to the Digi Bells Release Post. The theme is ANYTHING GOES" and you can use ANY image designed by Elisabeth Bell. This will also end on 2 December at 9AM (Arizona Time) and the winner will be posted on The Digi Bells Blog on 3 December.

Thanks for stopping by today. Your next stop on Hop is Sebrina - Enjoy!!!

Hugs
Penni
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DT Call at Copic Marker Europe

2011-11-17T19:23:00.000Z

There's a DT Call currently under way at Copic Marker Europe

Click HERE for all the details.

Hugs

Penni

A Card and A Video

2011-11-16T07:00:00.002Z

Hi

Today I want to show you a video I made for Copic Marker Europe showing how I colour images with sepia tones.

When I colour sepia tones I like to use the following Markers:

Faces – E50, E51, E53
Hair – E50, E31, E55
Clothes – E40, E41, E43, E44

Of course, it is also fun to experiment with other E numbered markers to find the shades that you like. This selection is just my favourite.

Here's the card I made using this image:

And a close-up of the image itself:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Totally Tilda - Christmas with No Reds, No Greens and No Blues

Magnolia Stamp Lovers - Christmas

Deep Ocean - Vintage

Creatalicious - Christmas and Sparkles

2 Sisters - Anything Goes
Divas by Design - Monochromatic

RECIPE:

Stamps: Image - Magical Tilda with Wand from Magnolia. Sentiment - Magnolia. Music Background - Whimsy Stamps

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

Papers: From my stash

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts with added Stickles Glitter Glue

Feather, Ribbon, Pearls and Decorative Metal Corner: All from my stash

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed my video.

Hugs

Penni

WOYWW + Kitty Kats

2011-11-16T06:00:00.001Z

Hi

Wednesday again - already !!!

Well, here's my workspace - I've had to cover what I'm working on as it's DT work, but you get the idea. As you can see I'm being closely supervised by the lovely Erin....

... and of course, Orion and Thomas too.

I'm amazed by how big Orion is. Thomas is a 4 year old Bengal and, as you can see, Orion is well on the way to growing much larger than him and he is only 6 months old!!!!

There's never a dull moment with a Maine Coon in the house. Poor William just wanted to read his book, but Orion was having none of it. Of course, being the good mother that I am, I got out the camera ... well wouldn't you ?

I hope you enjoyed a peek into my crazy world!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs
Penni
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A Tasty Read - Digi Bells DT Post

2011-11-15T07:00:00.063Z

Hi

For my Digi Bells DT Post this time I chose to you a fabulous Digi called "A Tasty Read".

Here's my card:

I coloured the image using my Copic Markers and added some Flower Soft for the grass and flowers.
Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Divas by Design - Use Metal
Crafty Catz Challenge - Use a Digi Image
C.R.A.F.T. - Cute
Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Recipe:

Image: A Tasty Read from Elisabeth Bell Designs
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers & Card: From my Stash
Tools: Nesties Large Squares with Sizzix Big Shot. Martha Stewart Frond Punch
Embellishments: Ribbon, Charm and Brads from my stash. Flowers and Decorative Metal Corner from Wild Orchid Crafts. Flower Soft.

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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There's Candy at The Craft Barn !!!

2011-11-13T19:35:00.000Z

WOW!!!!!

You won't want to miss this

This amazing Candy is on offer over at The Craft Barn to celebrate 600 Followers

Click HERE for all the details.

Hugs

Penni

A Simple Candle

2011-11-12T20:19:00.000Z

Hi

Today I want to show you a candle. I've kept it nice and simple, decorating it with just a stamped image and some red ribbon.

The image is Gruffies Box of Ornaments from House Mouse Designs and the ribbon is from my stash.

I'm entering this into the following challenges:

Crafty Ribbons - Anything but a card

2 Sisters - Anything Goes

Stampavie and More - Anything Goes

Totally Gorgeous - Christmas Traditions

Thanks for stopping by today. Thanks for looking.

Hugs

Penni

WOYWW + Kitty Kats

2011-11-09T07:00:00.003Z

Hi

No workspace from me today - just a cute snuggly kitty kat.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs

Penni

Something Different for Christmas

2011-11-07T21:35:00.000Z

Hi

I have a Christmas card to show you today. I made this using one of Krista Smith's fabulous images from Saturated Canary.

This image is called Hot Cocoa and I coloured it using my Copic Markers.
Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Crimbo Crackers - Anything Goes
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
The Cutie Pie Challenge - Use a Charm
Jelly Park Challenge - Non Traditional Christmas Colours
One Stitch At A Time - Use a Digi

RECIPE:

Image: Hot Cocoa - Digi from Saturated Canary
Sentiment: Magnolia
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers & Card: From my stash
Tools: Nesties Large Deckled Mega Rectangles and Cuttlebug Snowflake Embossing Folder both with Sizzix Big Shot
Embellishments: Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts. Brads, Twine, Gems and Charm all from my stash. Stickles Glitter Glue. Silver Spray Glitter

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Console Concentration

2011-11-06T13:23:00.001Z

Hi

Today I want to show you the card I made for my eldest son's birthday.

I found this perfect image at Mo's Digital Pencil called Video Boy.

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

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Simon Says ... - Buttons
Paper Play - Button Up
i Copic Lover - Manly Theme

Recipe:

Image - Video Boy from Mo's Digital Pencil
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers
Papers & Card - From my stash
Button, Twine & Ribbon - From my stash

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Midwinter Tilda

2011-11-03T07:00:00.055Z

Hi

Today I want to show you a card I've made using one of the new Magnolia Stamps from the Sweet Christmas Collection, she's called Midwinter Tilda with Lantern.

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

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Lothian Crafts Challenge - Christmas
Just Magnolia and hAnglar sTanglar - Christmas is Coming
Crimbo Crackers - Anything Goes
Crafty Ribbons - BINGO (I chose the line Punches/Dies - Flowers - Ribbon)
Really Reasonable Ribbon - Christmas
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes (plus a bit of bling)
By The Cute & Girly - Christmas Girls
One Stitch at a Time - Christmas

RECIPE:

Stamps: Midwinter Tilda with Lantern and Sentiment Stamp both by Magnolia
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers: Magnolia
Card: From my stash
Embellishments: Flowers, Holly, Ribbon all from my stash. Stickles Glitter Glue
Tools: Nesties Labels 8 and Small Circles with Sizzix Big Shot. Paper Trimmer.

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Whimsy Stamps Challenge #13

2011-11-02T09:00:00.006Z

Hi

It's time for another challenge over at Whimsy Stamps and this week our theme is Monochrome.

Here's my card:

This image is from Whimsy's Lia Stampz Digi Collection and is called Asha with Friends, the sentiment is one of six sentiment which come free with the image - how great is that!!!

There's always a great prize on offer to the winner of the Whimsy Stamps Challenge - so why not hop on over and join us.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs
Penni
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Copica

2011-11-01T20:18:00.002Z

Hi

Today I've made a card using this gorgeous Digi image from Saturated Canary called Copica. Isn't she great?!!

Of course, I coloured her using my Copic Markers!!!
Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Saturated Canary - As Easy As 1 - 2 - 3
The Ribbon Carousel - Anything Goes
One Stop Craft Challenge - No Sentiments
Die Cut Dreams - So Charming
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

RECIPE:

Image: Copica Digi from Saturated Canary
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers & Card: From my stash
Ribbon, Charm and Button: From my stash

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Quick Candy Winner

2011-10-29T15:43:00.000+01:00

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.

Hugs
Penni
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A Magnolia Christmas Card

2011-10-28T07:33:00.001+01:00

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.

Hugs

Penni

The Paper Shelter Challenge

2011-10-26T09:00:00.031+01:00

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.

Hugs
Penni
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Pati's Kisses - Digi Bell DT Post

2011-10-26T06:00:00.004+01:00

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.

Hugs

Penni

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge

2011-10-25T10:00:00.031+01:00

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.

Hugs
Penni
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Half Price Sale

2011-10-24T09:05:00.000+01:00

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

2011-10-24T08:55:00.001+01:00

Candy Now Closed

Check back later for the winner

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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Penni

Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine Issue 4

2011-10-19T19:33:00.001+01:00

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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Penni
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Whimsy Challenge #11

2011-10-19T09:00:00.008+01:00

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.

Hugs

Penni

WOYWW

2011-10-19T07:32:00.000+01:00

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.

Hugs

Penni

(Not so) Spooky !!!

2011-10-15T12:51:00.001+01:00

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.

Hugs
Penni
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The Digi Bells October Release Blog Hop

2011-10-14T16:00:00.088+01:00

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.

Hugs
Penni
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William's Craft Space .... Ship

2011-10-13T07:00:00.074+01:00

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.

Hugs
Penni
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The Paper Shelter Challenge #35

2011-10-12T09:00:00.044+01:00

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.

Hugs
Penni
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Rachel, Little Angel - Digi Bells DT Post

2011-10-12T07:00:00.018+01:00

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.

Hugs
Penni
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WOYWW - 12.10.11

2011-10-12T06:45:00.007+01:00

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.

Hugs

Penni

New Copic Challenge

2011-10-11T19:12:00.000+01:00

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

Hugs

Penni

Colouring Dark Skin Tones - A Video Tutorial

2011-10-11T07:00:00.007+01:00

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.

Hugs

Penni

Trudy in Pink

2011-10-07T21:45:00.001+01:00

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.

Hugs
Penni
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Whimsy Challenge #9

2011-10-05T09:00:00.044+01:00

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.

Hugs
Penni
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Mouse Quartet

2011-10-03T20:28:00.000+01:00

Hi

Just a quick post this evening to show you a Christmas Card I've made using a super cute House Mouse Stamp called Mouse Quartet.

I coloured the image using my Copic Markers and added plenty of glitter to give it a frosty feel, although it doesn't show very well on the photos!!!

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

House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge - Christmas Sparkle
Cute Card Thursday - Animal Crackers
Christmas Cards All Year Round - Use at least one Halloween colour on your project (orange, green, purple or black)

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs
Penni
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Another Cupcake!!!!

2011-10-02T20:51:00.000+01:00

Hi

Today I want to show you another card I've made using a Cupcake Stamp. This Cupcake is by Alota Rubber Stamps and I love it!!!

I coloured the image using my Copic Markers and Copic Spica Glitter Pens.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Stampalot Challenge - Food Glorious Food
Creatalicious Challenge - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes

RECIPE:

Image: Cupcake by Alota Rubber Stamps
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers and Copic Spica Glitter Pens
Paper: Basic Grey Sweet Threads 6x6 Paper Pad.
Pink Card: From my stash
Tools: Nesties Large Circles and Scalloped Circles with Sizzix Big Shot
Embellishments: Ribbon and heart charm from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Whimsy Stamps October Digi Release Blog Hop

2011-10-01T16:00:00.080+01:00

It's the first of the month and that means it's Digi Release time at Whimsy Stamps and what better way to celebrate than with a blog hop.

If you hopped to me from Sarah's Blog then you're on the right track. If not, then you will want to hop on over to the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Blog - there are prizes to be won, so you won't want to miss anyone out!!!

So, I guess you want to see what I've created ...

The Digi I've used is called Carol and she's been designed by LiaStamps. I teamed the image with this super sentiment from the Carol Sentiments, a collection of 5 sentiments that go perfectly with this image. Both of these new Digis and many more are availabe now at The Whimsy Stamps Store.

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

Other Materials Used:

Papers: Stampin' Up
Card: From my stash
Tools: Scalloped Edger Stamp from Stampin' up. Nesties Labels Eight with Sizzix Big Shot
Flowers & Leaves: Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon: From my stash

So, how can you win one of the images from this new release? - well it's easy peasy!!! All you need to do is leave all the members of the Blog Hop a comment on their Release Post and two winners will be picked at random to win an image of their choice from the new release. Plus one lucky winner will win 5 digis images of their choice from the new release. How fabulous is that?!!! The Hop runs for the whole week, ending on 8 October, so you have plenty of time to visit everyone.

I'm going to enter this card into the challenge over at Simon Says Stamp where this week the theme is Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by today - Your next stop on the hop is Charlene. Don't forget to leave some comments for your chance to win some fabulous digis!!!

Hugs

Penni

The Paper Shelter Challenge #33

2011-09-28T09:00:00.031+01:00

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.

Hugs
Penni
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Mmmm Cupcake!!!

2011-09-27T07:00:00.038+01:00

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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Curly Lock Kiki - Digi Bells DT Post

2011-09-26T16:00:00.038+01:00

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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EBWCB - September Challenge

2011-09-25T10:00:00.053+01:00

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.

Hugs
Penni
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Merry Christmas Tilda

2011-09-25T07:00:00.028+01:00

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

Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine

2011-09-21T18:25:00.000+01:00

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

2011-09-21T09:00:00.049+01:00

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

WOYWW - Crafting with a Maine Coon !!!!

2011-09-21T07:00:00.037+01:00

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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Paper Creations Ink Challenge #9

2011-09-19T05:00:00.040+01:00

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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A Pen Friend

2011-09-18T07:00:00.049+01:00

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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Digi Bells September Release Blog Hop !!!

2011-09-16T16:00:00.080+01:00

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.

Hugs

Penni

Happy Birthday !!!

2011-09-15T20:47:00.000+01:00

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:

Image: Birthday 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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