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Sunday, June 26, 2016

New Challenge #194 at Glitter N Sparkle - Card 2

And back again,
Here is my second Card for this week.

The Theme at
Tag It!

Our Sponsors this week are:-
Bugaboo who are offering
7 Images from their store

Digital Delights who are offering
a $5 Gift Certificate


Robyn's Fetish who are offering
3 Images from their store

SLS Lines who are offering
3 Images from their store

My Project this
week is:-
Button's Clown Notice Board and
Popcorn Monkey Digi Stamps
(One of our sponsors)

To begin with I took a Square Glitter Edge Blue Card
(stash)
for the Base Card.

Next I printed off both the Images
on White DC Paper
And coloured them in using my Promarker Pens.
Satin
Primrose
Buttercup
Canary
Tan
Cinnamon
Cocoa
Chestnut
Bright Orange
Coral
Dusky Rose
Poppy
Apple
Azure
Royal Blue
Warm Grey 1
Black

I then used the No. 3 Clear Stamp
(DoCrafts - PMA907402)
and stamped it twice using Tuxedo Black Ink
(Momento)
and Royal Blue Ink,
(Dovecrafts)
next to the Popcorn Monkey Image.

for the other Image I 
fussy cut out the Clown Notice Board
 and then using Royal Blue Ink
I stamped on a 'Happy Birthday Ticket' Stamp
(AHB Designs.com - Crafts-Beautiful)
then coloured in the Stars with 
Canary, Poppy and Azure Pens,
and around the Ticket area I coloured it in with Satin.

To attach the Clown Notice Board
to the Card as a Tag,
I punched a hole through the Clowns Flower
on his Hat.
I then threaded through a 5mm Red Satin Ribbon
(Boyes Haberdashery)
Which I affixed to the Left side of the Card.

Finally I added 3 Buttons,
2 Blue and 1 Red Mini Plastic Buttons
(stash)
to the top Right of the Card.

New Challenge #194 at Glitter N Sparkle - Card 1

Its Summer,
Well if its not official its sure hot enough.
And when its like this I just love doing
all kinds of homey things.
So this week I have been Jam making,
I will probably be having a few baking days
over the next few weeks,
especially when I can go out into the Garden
and pick all the ingredients fresh.
I also found a wonderful new (easy)
Jam recipe using the Microwave.....
and yes it is very effective and more importantly
YUMMY....

The Theme at
Tag It!

Our Sponsors this week are:-
Bugaboo who are offering
7 Images from their store

Digital Delights who are offering
a $5 Gift Certificate


Robyn's Fetish who are offering

3 Images from their store

SLS Lines who are offering
3 Images from their store

My Project this
week is:-
Jar Digi Stamp
(One of our sponsors)

First I printed off the Image
on White DC Paper
And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.
Poppy
Burgandy
Aubergine
Pastel Beige
Khaki
Cool Grey 1
Cool Grey 4

I hand wrote in the Label using
a Black Gel Pen.
(This is my Homemade Cherry Jam)

I then backed the Image onto 
a piece of Black Card to keep it ridged,
(Scrapbox)
once it had dried I then Cut out the Image.

To make the Tag look like a Pot of Jam,
I used Glossy Accents
(Ranger)
on the 'Jar' part of the Image.

Finally I attached it to a length of 
1cm Red Satin Ribbon
(Boyes Haberdashery)
which I then used to tie the Tag around the 
Jam Jar.

Sunday, June 19, 2016

New Challenge #193 at Glitter N Sparkle

Phew,
Well this House Clearing is hard work.
I've sorted loads out but the only thing is
its now all piled up in the Spare Room,
which is now so full I can't even get into it.
some of the stuff is to good just be thrown away in a skip,
so now I need to sort it out into piles again.
Binning, Selling and Charity.

This week I thought I would try something different colour wise,
I have chosen to use Oranges, Peaches and Yellows, 
which I very rarely use.

The Theme at
Anything Goes

Our Sole Sponsor this week is:-
Aurora Wings who is offering
a $15 Gift Certificate

My Project this
week is:-
Diamonds Digi Stamp
(One of our sponsors)

To begin with I used Rectangle White Base Card
(stash)
Which I layered up with Rust Card.
(stash)

Next I printed off the Image
on White DC Paper
And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.
Satin
Vanilla
Blush
Putty
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Lemon
Canary
Saffron
Apricot
Honeycomb
Ginger
Pumpkin
Burnt Orange
Spice
Meadow Green
Grass
Pear Green
Marsh Green
Olive Green
Metallic Silver

Once coloured I then cut the Image out and
rounded off the Corners using 10mm Corner Punch
(X-Cut)
Because the Image is in a kind of L-Shape
I thought I would use the Space on the Right for a Sentiment.
For that I used one from the'Wild Flower Set'
(Sally Mountain - Quick Cards)
Stamped using Sienna Ink
(Antique Page)

I then cut a Rectangle of Saffron Yellow Paper
(stash)
and using 'Garden Party' Edge Embossing Folder
(Jennifer Ellory - Cardmaking & Papercraft)
I embossed and then stained with the Sienna Ink
down the right edge of the Paper.

Next I handmade a Bow for the top right gap of the Image using 
1cm White/Gold Satin + Organza Ribbon
(Boyes Haberdashery)
which I topped with a 
10mm Orange Wave Circle Rhinestone
(stash)

Finally I added Crystal Glamour Dust
(Deco Art)
to the Diamond Drop Headdress, Earrings 
and the Loose Blossoms.
To her Lips I added some Glossy Accents.
(Ranger)

Sunday, June 12, 2016

New Challenge #192 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hello back again,
Think I have managed to de-stress now.
All I have lined up to do now is clear the house out,
(and I have trouble throwing things away).
But I need to have a ruthless clear out 
ready for the start of the Summer Holidays 
as my Step-Daughter is coming for the duration.
It is going to be so much fun,
and her Dad and I have got a few things planned
to keep her occupied.

Anyway this week is all about those Special Men in your life.
It doesn't always have to be your Father,
it could be your Step-Dad, or a Grandfather,
or even that Special Person who has given 
you guidance as you grow up.

This one is for my Father.
(and for once I know he will get it in time).

The Theme at
Father's Day

Our Sponsors this week are:-
Ike's Art who are offering
a $15 Gift Certificate

Morgan's ArtWorld who are offering
3 Images from their store

a $15 Gift Certificate

My Project this
week is:-
Sherlock Digi Stamp
from Ike's Art
(One of our sponsors)

To begin with I used a Rectangle White Base Card.
(stash)
Then cut a Smaller Rectangle of Mid Brown Paper
(stash)
which I then Embossed using the
'Brick Wall' Folder
(Stampin' Up)
I then scuffed it up to give the 'Wall' some distinction,
using Antique Linen Distress Ink,
Vintage Photo Distress Ink,
Walnut Stain Distress Ink
and Black Soot Distress Ink.
(Tim Holtz)

Next I printed off the Image
on White DC Paper
And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.
Ivory
Satin
Putty
Sunkissed Pink
Dusky Rose
Sandstone
Caramel
Cinnamon
Chestnut
Walnut
Burnt Sienna
Shale
Olive Green
Cyan
Ice Grey 4
Ice Grey 5
Cool Grey 5
Black

I then put it through my Brother Scan & Cut
so that I could cut it out with the White Outline.
I then distressed around the Image
 using Vintage Photo Distress Ink.
Also using the Scan and Cut 
I cut out the 'Happy Father's Day'
out of Dark Brown Card.
(stash)

For the Quote, I found it on the Internet
(not to sure where)
which I printed off then distressed and curled
the Corners with a pair of scissors.
I also added some extra Vintage Photo Distress Ink 
and Walnut Stain Distress Ink
to the Curled Corners.

Finally I added a Silver/Dark Brown 
Pocket Watch Embellishment
(Craft)
to the top right corner.

Friday, June 10, 2016

New Challenge #12 at Morgan's ArtWorld

Hi everyone,
Yes its that time of month again.
Well things have been getting rather exciting around here,
talk about family drama, sometimes I feel like
the Soaps on TV have nothing on real life.
I bet there are loads of us who feel that way.

This Card I have done especially for my Dad 
who's Birthday is coming up soon.
I have tried to colour the Canal Boat
in the same colours as the one that my Parents own.

Don't forget, if you come join us over at 
Morgan's ArtWorld Facebook Group
every month you will have the chance to receive free Images.
This is June's gorgeous image The Bride

The Theme at
Happy Birthday

Please come join in with us HERE.

This week we are showcasing
Morgan Fitzsimon's Images,
Please visit the SHOP.

My Project this
week is:-
Country Scene 4 Digi Stamp

To begin with I used a rectangle White Velvet Effect Base Card
(stash)
I then layered it up using Light Blue Card and  Navy Blue Card
(both from stash)

Next I printed off the Image
on White DC Paper
And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.
Ivory
Satin
Primrose
Canary
Red
Poppy
Pastel Green
Meadow Green
Leaf Green
Apple
Grass
Forest Green
Emerald
Lush Green
Pine
Holly
Pear Green
Marsh Green
Olive Green
Tea Green
Grey Green
Arctic Blue
Sky Blue
Azure
Royal Blue
Indigo Blue
Sandstone
Caramel
Burnt Sienna
Walnut
Burgundy
Shale
Umber
Cool Grey 1
Cool Grey 2
Cool Grey 3
Cool Grey 4
Cool Grey 5
Ice Grey 3
Ice Grey 4
Ice Grey 5
Black
Metallic Gold
Metallic Copper

I printed off the Sentiment, and coloured in the 'DAD' with
Arctic Blue Promarker Pen. 
I then backed it on to the Navy Blue Card and Pale Blue Card.

Finally I wrapped 10mm Navy Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon 
(Boyes Haberdashery)
around the right side of the Pale Blue Card.