William Potter

Hi to all of you Crafty people out there in BlogLand.

Simon here once again. I've been isolated in my secure box for some time now, but this week I was allowed out so that I could take the rest of the family for  '... a fun day out!' Fun is relative - getting out into society is quite a treat for me, but Penni and the boys wanted more than that!!

We went to the Potteries near to Stoke-on-Trent and visited some of the local working museums. Whilst there we saw several demonstrations, including one on how to produce pots on a potter's wheel. William (age 9, I think?!?) decided that he wanted to have a go - the video below (filmed by Edward and edited by me) shows the result. I recommend that you turn up your sound / speakers before viewing for maximum effect!!

Please be aware that William didn't even know what a potter's wheel was before we got there and so I don't think that he did too badly. What do you think?

Oh well - it's time for me to get back in my box. There will be plenty of time for me to contemplate my next little outing into the exciting world of 'reality'.

Keep Smiling - it confuses everyone!!!!

Stay Happy.

Simon.

A House Mouse Card for Copic Marker Europe

Hi

This is the first card I've made for Copic Marker Europe. 

I decided to use a House Mouse image. I love these stamps, the images are so cute and fabulous to colour with your Copic Markers.

The image is stamped onto Copic Perfect Colouring Paper with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and, of course, is coloured using Copic Markers.

Here's a close-up of the main images:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge - Free n Easy
Hooked on Craft - Cute and Cuddly
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Stamping for the Weekend - Paws for Thought

I used quite a few markers for this card.

Mice: E0000, E000, E00, E31, E33, E35, E40, E51, E55, E57, E93 E95, W0, W1, W3
Jelly Beans: YG11, YG13, Y11, Y17, R22, R24, R27, YR00, YR04, RV00, RV02, BV0000, BV02, Colourless Blender
Jar: B0000, B00
Floor: YG91 and Colourless Blender

RECIPE:

Stamps: House Mouse "Jelly Bean Heist" and "Mudpie Holds Jelly Beans". Whimsy Stamp Ticket Sentiment
Dies: Nellies Multiframe Hearts. Whimsy Stamps Ticket Die
Punch: Martha Stewart
Papers: October Afternoon"Cookie Jar" and "Sunday Dishes". We R Memory Keepers "Promenade"
Flowers: From Wild Orchid Crafts
Others: Doily, Ribbon, Button and Twine all from my stash

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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The Paper Shelter Challenge - Flowers Flowers Flowers

  
Hi

Today is my first post for The Paper Shelter and the theme for this week's challenge is Flower Flowers Flowers. 

Here's my card:

The image I used is called Let's Make A Picnic and I coloured the image using my Copic Markers. 
Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Die Cut Dreams - Holiday Fun
Stamp Something - Summer Fun Somethings


RECIPE:

Image: Let's Make A Picnic from The Paper Shelter
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers: From Birthday Cupcake Paper Pack 
Tools: Nesties Large Rectangles and Large Circles with Sizzix Big Shot.  Martha Stewart Frond Punch
Embellishments: Flowers and Pearls from my stash

So, now it's time to hop on over to The Paper Shelter Blog and see what the rest of our talented Design Team have created.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs
Penni
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A Woman's Work .....

 
Hi

Today I've made a card using an image designed by Elisabeth Bell.  The image is a Belles 'n Whistles stamp called Belle Vacuuming.

I stamped the image onto Copic Perfect Colouring Paper using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and coloured it using my Copic Markers. 

Here's a close-up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Belles n Whistles Challenge Blog - So Girly
Allsorts Challenge Blog - Free n Easy
Anything Goes Challenge Blog - Pick of the Bunch (Flowers)

RECIPE:

Image: Belles n Whistles "Belle Vacuuming" Designed by Elisabeth Bell
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers: Flower Paper from Basic Grey Sweet Threads 6x6 Paper Pad.  Hearts Paper from my stash
Blue Card: Stampin' Up
Tools: Martha Stewart Branch Punch.  Nesties Large Rectangles and Large Scalloped Rectangles with Sizzix Big Shot.  Paper Trimmer
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Others: Button, Twine, Ribbon and Green Card all from my stash

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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COPIC CANDY !!!!

There's Candy up for grabs over at Copic Marker Europe

Click HERE for all the details

Stampin Up Stamp Sets For Sale

Hi

I have just added some Stampin' Up Stamp Sets to my "For Sale" page. 
You can find them HERE or by clicking the For Sale tab at the top of my blog.

Hugs
Penni
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Especially For You

Hi

Today's card features one of my favourite Magnolia stamps - Tilda with Balloon. 

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

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge - Free n' Easy
Copic Oz - It's all about the hair
Crafts and Me - Ribbon
Just Magnolia - Buttons, Blooms and Bows
Magnolia Mania - Ribbon or Lace

RECIPE:

Stamps: Magnolia Tilda with Bloom and Whimsy Stamps Music Notes and Postage Stamp Sentiments
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers & Card: From my stash
Tools: Nesties Mega Deckled Rectangles and Large Circles, Whimsy Stamps Postage Stamp Die all with Sizzix Big Shot.  Martha Stewart Punch.  Paper Trimmer
Embellishments: Flowers, Doily and Seam Binding from my stash.  Button from Stampin' Up.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Keeping Cool !!!

   
Hi

For today's card I used this super cute image by CC Designs called Swiss Pixie Ice Cream Birgitta.   You can get this cute image either as a rubber stamp or a Digi from All The Scraps. 

 Of course, I coloured Birgitta using my Copic Markers. 

Here's a close up:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Fussy and Fancy Friday - Summer

Paper Sundaes - Beachy or Summer

Really Reasonable Ribbon Ramblings - Cool It

Bunny Zoe Crafts - Fun in the Sun  

RECIPE:

Image:  CC Designs Swiss Pixie Ice Cream Birgitta Digi Image
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers: From Basic Grey Sweet Threads 6x6 Paper Pad
Tools: Nesties Large Rectangles and Cheery Lynn Doily Die both with Sizzix Big Shot
Embellishments:  Ribbon, Ribbon Slider, Button, Twine and Gems all from my stash

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hope you like it.

Hugs
Penni
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Passing the Torch

  
Hi

Well, I've had a fabulous time as Pink Torchbearer for Amber Ink, but now it's time for me to pass the torch on. Before I do, I'd just like to show you a collage of all the projects I've made as a Torchbearer.

If you haven't visited the Amber Ink Store then you really should.  There's a wide range of Digi Images, iPapers and also Clear Stamps to choose from - You'll be spoilt for choice. 

So, now it's gives me great pleasure to pass on the Pink Torch to The Paper Princess at Create with Joy, make sure you stop my and say Hi !!!

Hugs
Penni
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