New Challenge #194 at Glitter N Sparkle - Card 2

And back again,

Here is my second Card for this week.

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

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

from Digital Delights

(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

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

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

from Robyn's Fetish

(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.

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

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

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

from Aurora Wings

(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)

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

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

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

PolkaDoodles

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.

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

Morgan's ArtWorld is:-

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.

New Challenge #190 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hi,

Well as you all know I've been finishing off my College course
and had a few exams over the last couple of weeks
but now I'm finally finished.
I've completed my AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping and Accounting,
and looking forward to September when I start my Level 3.
In the mean time I am now starting to look for work
(which is a scary thought after not being able to work for so long)..

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

Flower Power

Our Sponsors this week are:-

A Day For Daisies who are offering

a $12 Gift Certificate

Bugaboo who are offering

7 Images from their store

Ike's Art who are offering

a $15 Gift Certificate

My Project this

week is:-

Skirt of Flowers Digi Stamp

from A Day For Daisies

(One of our sponsors)

To begin with I used Polkadot Embossed White Rectangle Card Card

(stash)

on which I used a 5mm Corner Punch
(X-Cut)
to round off the corners.

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Satin
Putty
Sunkissed Pink

Primrose

Buttercup
Lemon
Sunflower

Filling her Dress in with Crystal Glamour Dust
(Deco Art)

I then used an Embossing Folder Swirls
(X-Cut XCU515125)
around the Image and trimmed,
and again used the 5mm Corner Punch.
I then backed it with Pearlised Pastel Yellow Card
(Ross Papers)
and trimmed the corners of that as well.

Along the Left Side of the card I used some 
2cm Verigated Glitter Yellow Organza

(Kanban - Glitz Ribbon)

end.

For the Sentiment I used the
'Youth is a Gift' Clear Stamp

(Acid Drops & Whatnots)

with Tuxedo Black Ink
(Momento)
which I placed on the card with a bump in the middle,
so it looks like a ribbon.

Around the Top Right Corner
I placed 1 Medium White Paper Rose
and 2 Small Yellow Paper Roses 

(Craft)

end.

Finally following the Polkadots on the Base Card,
I added 2mm Pastel Yellow Pearls

(Anita's)

along the left side of the Card,
and across the corner on the Bottom Right.

New Challenge #189 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hello,

Well its getting rather stressful now,
I have been revising like mad all week.
I had my penultimate Exam on Wednesday,
then 1 more left before I finish College next week.
Then I will be a Qualified AAT Lvl 2 Accountant.
Then comes the trying to find a job fun .....

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

Anything Goes

Our Sponsors this week are:-

Lacy Sunshine who are offering

3 Images from their store

Sparkle N Sprinkle who are offering

a $15 Gift Certificate

The Stamping Boutique who are offering

2 Images from their store
(3 Images if TSB or Glitterbabe Images are used)

My Project this

week is:-

Bamboo Forest Mystical Fairy Garden Digi Stamp

from Lacy Sunshine

(One of our sponsors)

First I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Ivory

Satin
Almond
Putty
Sunkissed Pink
Lipstick Red
Red
Poppy
Berry Red
Lime Zest
Lime Green
Meadow Green
Leaf Green
Apple Green
Forest Green
Pear Green
Olive Green
Tan
Cinnamon
Cocoa
Chestnut
Cool Grey 1
Cool Grey 3
Cool Grey 5

Black

To try and make her Wings shimmer
I used Pink and Green Pearl Paint.

(stash)

I then placed the Picture in an unused Wooden Picture Frame that I had.

New Challenge #188 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hey there,

Yay, well I don't have a sore head so that is a good start.
It was my Sister-In-Law's Wedding yesterday,
where I was one of her Bridesmaids.
It was a beautiful day and she was a stunning Bride
(OK I might be slightly bias).
I wish Her and her new Husband all the best for the future,
and for their life together.

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

Use Ribbon Or Lace

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

Pattie's Creations who are offering

3 Images from their store

My Project this

week is:-

Jester Digi Stamp

from Cute As A Button

(One of our sponsors)

To begin with I used a White 6x6" Square Card

(stash)

Next I matte and layered up the Card using Kraft Card
(stash)
and Pearlise White Paper.
(Ross Papers)
I then cut a layer of Cream Tree Effect Paper
(The Promise - 1st Edition)
which I distressed the edges of using
Antique Linen and Frayed Burlap Distress Inks.

(Tim Holtz).

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Satin

Putty
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Pale Pink
Dusky Rose
Antique Pink
Sandstone
Tan
Caramel
Chestnut
Henna
Walnut
Pear Green
Olive Green
Cool Grey4
Cool Grey 5
Black
Metallic Copper

I then distressed the corners using the Antique Linen 
Frayed Burlap and Walnut Effect Distress Inks.
(Tim Holtz)
To to the Heart around the Eye
I added Holographic Copper Glitter
and the Bells I added Penny Copper Glitter.
(Both Glitters from Glitter Magic)
Once dried I added Glossy Accents
(Ranger)
to the Bells to make them look more rounded.
Once finished It then matte and layered it 
on both the Pearlise White Card and the Kraft Card.

Next using Dark Brown Card I Die-cut out
and Ornate Swirl
(Marianne Designs)
and 2 Flourish Trims.

(Spellbinders)

Which I placed above and below the Image.

I then wrapped some 4cm Antique Lace
(Grandma's Ribbon Box)
around the Right Edge of the Tree Paper,
 then on top I placed 5mm Beige Satin Ribbon

(stash)

out of which I also made the Bow.

In the Bottom Right Corner I placed 
2 Large and 1 Small Cream Paper Roses.

(Craft)

Finally I added 5 x 5mm Beige Pearls

(stash)

to the top left of the Card.

New Challenge #10 at Morgans Art World

Hi,

Well I'm gearing up all ready for my Sister-In-Law's Wedding tomorrow,
think she's had me pampered to the extreme.
Nails are done, Hair is getting Dyed and Cut today, 
and for the 2nd time ever I am having a Spray Tan 
(the last one was a disaster - gulp).
Even got a nice pair of shiny Metallic Silver Trainers to wear,
hopefully they wont look to daft with a 
Cadbury Purple Bridesmaid Dress!!!

Well here is my Card for this Fortnight....

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 May's gorgeous image Rose Flower

The Theme at

Morgan's ArtWorld is:-

Add Sparkle

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 2 Digi Stamp

To begin with I used Pre-cut White Circle Card

(stash)

I then covered the Base Card with a Pink Glitter Paper Sheet

(Crafts)

which I handcut around the Circle.

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Ivory
Almond
Satin

Putty
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Pale Pink
Blossom
Pink Carnation
Antique Pink
Lavender
Lilac
Orchid
Amethyst
Meadow Green
Leaf Green
Chestnut
Walnut
Umber

I then Die-cut out the Image using 
the largest Circle Die I own.

(Sizzex (8pc))

Next I glittered up the Wings using Chameleon Flakes,
and on the Flowers I used Iridescent Pastel Pink Glitter.

(Both from Glitter Magic)

Once I had placed the Image in the Center of the Card,
I took the 2 Largest Size Circles from the 
Silver Glitter Circle Peel-Offs

(Paper Cellar)

which fitted perfectly around the outside 
of the card and around the Image..

For my Gems I added both AB Pale Pink Pearls and
AB Pale Purple Pearls

(stash)

which I placed around the Image in alternating colours.

Finally I added a handmade Bow using
1cm Light Pink Satin Ribbon,

(Boyes Haberdashery)

and in the center of the Bow 1 added a
1cm Light Pink Circle/Wave Rhinestone.
(stash)

I'd like to enter this Card in the

following Challenges:-

New Challenge #187 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hello All,

Well I'm glad to say the sun has been out occasionally
recently so I managed to get the front garden sorted.
Well OK, I kind of stood around and informed the 
other half he had to do all the weeding and hard stuff.
I did pick the litter up if that counts hehe.

Well next week will probably be a rather hectic one,
as my Partners Sister is getting Married 
and I'm a Bridesmaid.
no doubt I will fill you in after the event next week.

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

One for The Ladies

Our Sponsors this week are:-

All Dressed Up who are offering

2 Images from their store

Oddball Art who are offering

3 Images from their store

The EastWind who are offering

3 Images from their store

My Project this

week is:-

Jessica b. Giggles Digi Stamp

from Oddball Art

(One of our sponsors)

To begin with I used part of a Template from a Box,
'I Support You'

(My Time Made Easy - Lauren Meader)

Of which I just used the Lid Top and the Decorate Inlay Templates.
(But I used a Heart for the Insert cutout rather than the Oval).

Firstly I cut out 2 of the Lid Tops.
1 in White Card and 1 in Pale Pink Card

(both from stash)

I then affixed them together at the Top of the Card 
and made 2x 6.5cm Long Rectangles 
(folded in Half) from the spare White Card
and attached them at the Bottom so the Card could stand up.

Secondly I printed off a copy of the Backing Paper 
which came with the 'I Support You' Pack.
and I used it to cut out the Decorative Inlay Template.
I then went around all the edges with Iridescent Pastel Pink Glitter.
(Glitter Magic)

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Satin
Blush
Putty
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Pale Pink
Dusky Rose
Antique Pink
Carmine

Cyan
Sandstone
Cinnamon
Cocoa

Chestnut

For the Sentiment I used one of the Verses 
which came with the 'I Support You' Pack,
(It is actually the same words that are on the Backing Paper but in a Verse.)
I Cut it out using a Scalloped Oval Die
(X-Cut - XCU503406)
and I went around the edge using my Pale Pink Promarker.
Then I attached it to the Back of the Base Card.

For Decoration I first added a Strip of
22mm Pale Pink with Hearts Satin Ribbon.
On top of that I placed a Handmade Bow,
made from 15mm Cerise Pink Satin Ribbon.

(both from Boyes Haberdashery)

To finish it off I added a medium sized
Pale Pink Paper Rose.

(Papermania)

Finally I added 6mm AB Pale Pink Pearls

(stash)

3 to each of the Card Ribbon Ends.

I'd like to enter this Card in the

following Challenges:-