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Friday, September 30, 2016

New Challenge #20 at Morgan's ArtWorld

Hi,
Yes its Friday again, and its that time of the month to
share with you my project.
College is going OK I guess,
I seem to be having a bit of trouble with this subject but
I'm hoping to get my head around it soon.
(Fingers Crossed)
Management Accounting was always my weak point
but I won't let it defeat me!!

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 October's gorgeous image Cameo 17

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Use Kraft

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:-
Cameo 17 Digi Stamp

To begin with I used a Square Kraft Card
(stash)
which I then topped with a Square of Beige Writing.
(A Beautiful Life - Love to Craft)

Next I printed off the Image
on White DC Paper
And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.
Satin
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Blossom
Dusky Rose
Antique Pink
Bright Green
Caramel
Cocoa
Walnut
Burnt Umber
Umber
and I also used a Gold Metallic Gel Pen

Next I cut it out to fit under the Wooden Photo Frame
(A Beautiful Life - Love To Craft)
Befor fixing it in place I sponged around the edges of the Image
using a cobination of
Antique Linen, Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain
Distress Inks.
(Tim Holtz)

To make my Sentiment I used a scrap of Kraft Card
cut to a Rectangle and the edges rounded using 5mm Corner Punch
(X-Cut)
then using Walnut Stain Distress Ink
I used the Art in Beauty Stamp.
(I'm sorry I don't know who's it is!! If anyone can help much appreciated)
Then I added it to the Card using Foam Pads

I hand made a Small Bow using 5mm White/Gold Edged Ribbon
(Boyes Haberdashery)
and added it to the Sentiment Card.

Finally I added 6x 6mm AB Brown Pearls
(stash)
3 to the Top Right and 
3 to the Bottom Left o the Card.

Sunday, September 25, 2016

New Challenge #207 at Glitter N Sparkle

HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
Yes it is Glitter N Sparkle's 4th Birthday today, 
and I would like to let you all know about 
our celebrations for this year.
All the DT will be choosing their favorite project.
(and I am sure that each of them would you to pop along to their blogs,
become a follower and leave them a comment). 

There will also be a Main Prize Winner on the
Glitter 'N' Sparkle Blog,
which will be the overall DT Favorites project.

If you pop along to the Fan Page,
give us a Like and leave a Comment,
there will be a chance to win another Prize there too. 

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Happy Birthday

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

Ike's Art who are offering
a $15 Gift Certificate

Sparkle N Sprinkle who are offering
a $15 Gift Certificate

My Project this
week is:-
Chianti Set Digi Stamp
(One of our sponsors)
To begin with I used 2 White Square Cards
(stash)
which I Glued together in the middle.
I then cut 3 Squares of Black Card
(stash)
for each Panel.
Using 'On Your Birthday Embossing Folder
(Crafter's Companion)
I embossed 3 smaller Squares of 
Navy Blue Card
(stash)

Next I printed off the Images
on White DC Paper
And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.
Sandstone
Caramel
Berry Red
Burgundy
Aubergine
Tea Green
Turquoise
Pear Green
Marsh Green
Olive Green
Ice Grey 1
Cool Grey 5



I then die-cut each image out using a 10 sided Die
(I think its a Sizzex)
And I coloured the edges with my Black Promarker..

I next Stamped out my Sentiments
(sorry not sure who's stamps they are)
using Tuxedo Black Ink.
(Momento)
Which I then cut out and backed onto 
Strips of Black Card

I added Holographic Moss Glitter 
(Glitter Magic)
to the Twirls on the Vines,
and on the Bottle and Glass 
I added Glossy Accents
(Ranger)

Finally I added 6mm AB Deep Red Pearls
(stash)
2 each beside each Image.

Sunday, September 18, 2016

New Challenge #206 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hi,
Yippee,
I'm back at College, but this year I'm doing my course on a night,
so I can 'hopefully' go to work.
And boy am I just loving it.
I find the whole world of Accounting fascinating,
I know there are parts of it I will struggle with and find hard
but over all its just so much fun.

This week I took my inspiration for my Card 
from a lovely little Sketch at Pals Paper Arts

The Theme at
Anything Goes

Our Sponsors this week are:-
Digital Delights who are offering
a $5 Gift Certificate

KennyK Stamps who are offering
3 Images from their store

Pattie's Creations who are offering
3 Images from their store

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

To begin with I used a square Kraft Base Card
(stash)
then I added a square of Blue Squared Paper
(stash)

Next I printed off the Image
on White DC Paper
And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.
Satin
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Dusky Rose
Denim Blue
Cornflower
Midnight Blue
Tan
Cocoa
Burnt Sienna
Walnut
Umber
Shale
Cool Grey 5
Metallic Gold
Metallic Dark Blue

I then cut out the Flag shaped Strip 
from a Scrap of  Wood Effect Brown Card
on to which I placed a small square of Kraft Card
(both from my Scrap Box)

Finally I rolled up a length of Brown Twine
(from my Garden Shed)
to try and make it look like a Lasso.

Sunday, September 11, 2016

New Challenge #205 at Glitter N Sparkle

And Back,
Well that was our Holidays over and done with.
And to let you all know how I did at the Village Fair,
I was very pleased.
I got 1st, 2nd and 3rd for my Cards.
For the Paintings I got 1st (and a Special Award) and 3rd.
My Cross Stitch got 1st, as well as the Christmas Decoration (1st).
My Lemon Drizzle Cake came 3rd and my
Pot of Jam got 1st 
(see told you that the Microwave method is yummy).
And because of all the Craft wins I also got 
2 Trophies to proudly display. 
1 for my Cross Stitch and the other for being the overall Craft Winner.
Yay go me...

Then I come home and its straight in to real life, 
and enrolling in College ready to start my 
Second Year of Accounting.
and also having to deal with the major headache of 
the Job Center, as I am having no luck at finding a Job.
Everyone keeps telling me I have no experience,
but how do I get any if I can't get a job!!!!!!!!

The Theme at
Add Some Metal

Our Sponsors this week are:-
Lacy Sunshine who are offering
3 Images from their store

Make It Crafty who are offering
a $10 Gift Certificate

Scribbles Designs who are offering
a $10 Gift Certificate

My Project this
week is:-
Alice With Cards Digi Stamp
(One of our sponsors)

To begin with I used a rectangle White Base Card
(stash)
Which I covered with Pearlised Blue Flower Card
(stash)

Next I printed off the Image
on White DC Paper
And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.
Ivory
Almond
Satin
Dusky Pink
Sunkissed Pink
Blossom
Red
Poppy
Buttercup
Pastel Yellow
Mustard
Canary
Meadow Green
Leaf Green
Denim Blue
Arctic Blue
Cobalt Blue
True Blue
Indigo Blue
Sandstone
Burnt Sienna
Umber
Ice Grey 1
Warm Grey 3
Warm Grey 4
Cool Grey 5
Black

I then went around the outer edges of the 'Cards' with
Crystal Glamour Dust
(Art Deco)

For the Sentiment I typed it up using Alice in Wonderland Font
(dafont.com)
and printed it off with the Image in a Mid Blue colour.

I then Backed the Image on to a rectangle of Cyan Blue Paper
(stash)
end.

for my 'Add Some Metal' I took a 
Bronze Cards Charm
(Craft Embellishment)
and attached it to a length of 5mm wide Bronze Chain.
(B+Q)

Finally I added 3x 10mm Square AB Blue 
Flower Patterned Rhinestones
(stash)

Sunday, September 04, 2016

New Challenge #204 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hi,
As you all know I have been making and baking 
frantically for the last couple of days.
Today is the Big Day for 
the Village Flower and Produce Show.
I have 5 Cards, 3 Paintings, an A3 Cross Stitch Picture,
 Christmas Decoration, Lemon Drizzle Cake and
a pot of Blackberry + Apple Jam,
all ready and waiting to go across to the Village Hall
ready for judging at 10am.
Fingers Crossed ehh.

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Clean And Simple

Our Sponsors this week are:-
Lemon Shortbread who are offering
3 Images from their store

Oddball Art who are offering
3 Images from their store

The Stamping Boutique who are offering
2 Images from their store
(or 3 Images if TSB or Glitterbabe is used)

My Project this
week is:-
Angel Head Digi Stamp
from Glitterbabe
at The Stamping Boutique
(One of our sponsors)

To begin with  I printed off the Image
straight onto the Square White Base Card

Using my Promarker Pens.
Satin
Buttercup
Powder Blue
 I applied the Pens to a Sponge 
and dabbed them on in the areas I wanted them to go.

Then using my Heatwave Pen 
(We R Memory Keepers)
I used Gold Heatwave Foil and hand drew on the
'Peace' Sentiment.

Sunday, August 28, 2016

New Challenge #203 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hi there,
Well me and my other half are back off to my Parents house
for Chicken sitting again,
(this time because they have gone to Canada).
But we don't mind having 2 nice quiet weeks relaxing at theirs
with the Jacuzzi and Sauna.

The only downside is that the Internet is limited 
and the Mobile Phones don't work.
Sometimes that is all for the good 
especially when you just want to get away from it all.

The Theme at
Back to School

Our Sponsor this week is:-
Crafts and Me who are offering
a £8 Gift Certificate

My Project this
week is:-
Reading Time Digi Stamp
from Teresa Sherman
at Crafts and Me
(One of our sponsors)

To begin with I used rectangle White Base Card
(stash)
on which I rounded the Corners off using an 10mm Corner Punch
(X-Cut)
Then I cut a rectangle of Teal Card
(stash)
and rounded the corners off again.

Next I printed off the Image
on White DC Paper
And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.
Ivory
Almond
Satin
Blush
Pastel Pink
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Pale Pink
Cocktail Pink
Salmon Pink
Dusky Rose
Antique Pink
Ginger
Honeycomb
Spice
Burnt Orange
Sandstone
Caramel
Cinnamon
Apple
Forest Green
Lush Green
Olive Green
Marine
Cool Grey 4
Cool Grey 5
Black

I then cut it out and rounded the corners using a 5mm Corner Punch
(X-Cut)

I also printed off a sheet of 'School Board ' Paper
(Internet)
which I coloured in using Cracked Pistachio Distress Ink.
(Tim Holtz)
I then cut that to a rectangle and rounded the corners using
5mm Corner Punch

For the Sentiment I printed off 'Back To School',
I coloured in the Paper again with
Cracked Pistachio Distress Ink.
And to make the Writing stand out I used 
a White Shake Pen.
(Graph 'It)
Rounding off 2 of the Corners with the 5mm Corner Punch.

Finally I added 2 Black with Writing Candies
(stash)
and a Light Green Building Block Brad.
(stash)

Sunday, August 21, 2016

New Challenge #202 at Glitter N Sparkle

Happy Birthday to ME,
Happy Birthday to me, 
I am an old person,
and I feel like one too.

YES its official I am now old.
I finally hit the big Four O.
Only one problem I just don't really act like it.
I think my mental age got stuck at 25 
and I will not budge off that.

I'm going to stick to the good old adage
'I will neither grow up nor grow old,
I will just age disgracefully with a smile.'

The Theme at
A Sketch

Our Sponsors this week are:-
A Day For Daisies who are offering
a $12 Gift Certificate

Ike's Art who are offering
a $15 Gift Certificate

Spellbinding Stamps who are offering
3 Images from their store

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

To begin with I used Square White Base Card
(stash)
Then to follow the Sketch, I cut out the 
2 Rectangles from Dark Green Card
(stash)

Next I printed off the Image
on White DC Paper
And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.
Satin
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Dusky Rose
Antique Pink
Meadow Green
Bright Green
Pear Green
Moss
Marsh Green
Olive Green
Sandstone
Cinnamon
Cocoa
Shale
Chestnut
Walnut
Henna
Umber
Warm Grey 1
Warm Grey 2
Warm Grey 4
Warm Grey 5
Black

I then cut it into a rectangle to fit the Sketch.
I went around the outside of the Image
to make a rectangle with 
Holographic Moss Green Glitter.
(Glitter Magic)

For the Sentiment I used a Stamp from the
'All Good Things' Wildflower Set
(Sally Mountain - Quick Cards)
and for the Ink I used my Moss Green Promarker Pen,

I chose a Paw Image from Clip Art and printed it out 3 times
cutting them out using a small Circle Die.
(Sizzex)
I then went around the edges with the Moss Promarker Pen
and placed them on with Foam Pads.

Finally I added Glossy Accents
(Ranger)
to both the Girls and the Wolf's Eyes,
and also to the Girls Boots

Sunday, August 14, 2016

New Challenge #201 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hello,
Are there any sane adults out there.....
Yup I think I have officially lost my mind,
don't think I realised how hard boys really are.
Especially when they are on the go all the time.
Every 5 mins its...
can I do this,
can I do that,
I need this,
I want that,
can you fix this,
bandage this,
diagnose that,
then feed, feed, feed...

4 more days then I get my sanity back ..YIPPEEEE

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Anything Goes

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

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

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

My Project this
week is:-
Kidz Pug Digi Stamp
from Bugaboo
(One of our sponsors)

To begin with I used a Sheet of A4 Light Brown Card
(stash)
which I folded in half then cut to make a Square Base Card.
On top of that I cut a square of Dark Brown Card
(stash)
I also made a square of Light Brown Paw Paper
(stash)
I distressed the edge of the paper with Scissors and 
Walnut Stain Distress Ink
(Tim Holtz)

Next I printed off the Image
on White DC Paper,
using my computer I combined the Image 
with some Pug Paper Background
(which I found on the Internet)
And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.
Satin
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Fushia Pink
Pink Carnation

Cerise
Primrose
Pastel Yellow
Mustard
Sandstone
Caramel
Cinnamon
Umber
Denim Blue
Cornflower
Cool Grey 2
Cool Grey 4
Cool Grey 5

I cut out the Image and distressed the Edges same as before,
Then backed it on to a Square of Mid Brown Ribbed Card,
(stash)
which I set at an angle on the Card.

The Happy Birthday and the Paw Prints came from
a A4 Pre-Print Sheet called Dog Pack
(Not sure who's it is)
which I cut out and distressed

I Handmade the Bow from a scrap of Brown Twine
I had in my Garden Shed.

In the corner of the Image square I added a Dog Bone Brad
(stash)
And finally I added 3x 5mm Copper Dotted Rhinestones
(stash)
on the Bottom Right under the Bow.

Sunday, August 07, 2016

New Challenge #200 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hi,
Ok so my Sister-In-Law has gone on her annual Summer Holidays,
and her middle child has decided he didn't want to go.
So yes you guessed it he has kindly decided to stay at mine.......

All I can say is that I am kind of glad the Kelly wanted to go home 
as she was missing her Mum to much.
but really I wish she was still here.

Now all I seem to have is a houseful of teenage boys,
well that's what it feels like with them in and out all the time.
Never been so happy to see my bedtimes,
where I can hide in my room and go slightly mad
LOL.

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Black And White

Our Sponsors this week are:-
Crafty Sentiments who are offering
3 Images from their store

Cute As A Button who are offering
2 Images from their store

Sunsational Stamps who are offering
5/3/1 Images from their store

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

To begin with I used a Handbag Template
(so sorry I'm not sure where it came from)
which I cut out twice from White Card.
(stash)

I then cut out 2 Bag Fronts
of White/Black Floral Paper
(Paper Cellar)
and I cut the Triangle Flap from
Pearlised Black Card.
(Ross Papers)

Next I printed off the Image
on White DC Paper
And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.
Satin
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Antique Pink
Bright Green
Cool Grey 1
Cool Grey 2
Cool Grey 3
Cool Grey 4
Cool Grey 5
Black

Next I Die-Cut 2 Ovals
(X-Cut - XCU129381)
One from White D/C Paper 
and a larger one from Pearlised Black Card.

I then using Tuxedo Black Ink
(stash)
I stamped the Sentiment on to the White Oval,
and on a Scrap of the White D/C Paper
I stamped the 'Shopping Bags'
both from  Winter Cheer - Shop Till You Drop
(SWALK - Crafter's Companion)
Then I fussy cut out the Bags and tucked them under the Image
so it looks like she is carrying them.

Next I added 5mm Black Satin with Silver Heart Ribbon
(Boyes Habedashery)
and placed it along both sides of the 'Handles'.

On the Flap I added 1x 10mm Crystal Dotted Rhinestone,
2x 5mm Crystal Dotted Rhinestones and
4x 5mm Black Dotted Rhinestones
I also added a 10mm Black Dotted Rhinestone 
to the Handle on the Flap side.
(All Gems from my stash)

Finally I added some White Fluffy Stuff
(Woodware)
to the Tops of her Boots.
And I added Glossy Accents
(Ranger)
to her Eyes.

To make the Bag close properly,
I added a Velcro Circle under the Flap.

Friday, August 05, 2016

New Challenge #16 at Morgan's ArtWorld

Hi everyone,
Well were back home and its back to the boring life,
honest all I've seemed to do is wash and dry, wash and dry,
and maybe the occasional bit of ironing .

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 August's gorgeous image Country Border 1

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Use 3 of Something

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:-
Fae 24 Digi Stamp

To begin with I used a White Rectangle Card
(stash)
Which I then topped with Peach Floral Paper.
(stash)

Next I printed off the Image
on White DC Paper
And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.
Ivory
Satin
Blush
Canary
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Honeycomb
Amber
Pumpkin
Mandarin
Bright Orange
Burnt Orange
pale Pink
Dusky Rose
Antique Pink
Berry Red
Lavender
Lilac
Orchid
Pastel Green
Tea Green
Meadow Green
Apple
Leaf Green
Bright Green
Emerald
Forest Green
Lush Green
Pine
Pear Green
Olive Green
Sandstone
Chestnut
Walnut
Shale
Umber
Black
and I also used a White Pen
(Graph'It Shake)

I then cut the Image out and backed it onto a 
Rectangle of Light Green Vellum
(stash)
and placed it in the center of my Card.

Using a Scrap of Light Green Card,
I die-cut out a strip of Trailing Leaves
(Crafts Too)
And for my 'Add 3'
I die-cut out 3 Butterflies
from the Butterfly and Dragonfly Set
(Joanna Sheen Signature Dies)
out of Embossed Copper Paper
(stash)

Nest I added Holographic Moss Green Glitter
 and Iridescent Mint Green Glitter
(Glitter Magic)
to the Dress.
Once it had dried I then added Glossy Accents
(stash)
to the dress to make it stand out.
I also added it to her Lips.

Using Tuxedo Black Ink
(Momento)
I stamped my Sentiments on using the
Life from a Different Angle Set
(Acid Drops And Whatnots - Exclusive to Papercraft Magazines)

Finally I added a 5mm Copper Pitted Rhinestones
(stash)
to the center of each Butterfly.