New Challenge #8 at Morgan's ArtWorld

Hello ,

Well its time again,
and some may have noticed 
that I have been absent for a while.
This is due to my life going 
through a big change at the moment.
I'm having a mini Sabbatical while
I concentrate on doing my exams,
for my AAT Level 3 which are next month.
And at the same time I am trying to find a job.
I have an Interview on Monday next week
so please all keep your fingers crossed for me.

Now I'm not sure if you have also noticed but
Morgan's ArtWorld have also undergone a little change.
Yes we have decided that every Challenge 
will be an Anything Goes.

(yay)

The Theme at

Morgan's ArtWorld is:-

Anything Goes

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:-

Flower 3 Digi Stamp

To begin with I used A 6x6 Square White Base Card

(stash)

Which I then layered with a Square of Pale Lemon Glitter Card

(stash)

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Lemon
Canary
Meadow Green
Leaf Green

Apple

Salmon Pink
Orchid
Amethyst

I then fussy cut the Flower out 
ready to set on to my Backing.

To make the Backing I was trying a new 
Technique I am just attempting to learn.
(This is only my second attempt)

I used Canary, Apple and Amethyst Promarkers.
and on one side of a Square of Acetate
scribbled patches of pen colour all over.
Then using a Cotton pad and some 
Acetate free Nailpolish Remover.
I gently scrunched and dabbed it around in the Inks
to make then meld together and cause a marble effect.
I then dried the Acetate off and added it to my Base Card.
(make sure to use high-tack clear drying glue)

Finally I added a Gold Glitter Sparkle
'Best Wishes' and Butterfly Peel-offs.

(stash)

April's New Releases - Morgan's ArtWorld

Hello Again.

It must be the 10th again,

and you know what that means!!

We have the 'New Release' of gorgeous Images 

from Morgan Fitzsimons.

Here are April's gorgeous images:-

 Kitten Queen 4

Kitten Queen 12

You can also come and join us over at 
Morgan's Art World Challenge Blog and

Morgan's ArtWorld Facebook Group.

New Challenge #232 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hello,

Well things are definitely getting busier for me,
but that is all for the good. 
Still holding out for that job to finally appear but 
in the meantime I'm going good and strong on the
training front.

Just for you all out there I thought I would let you know that
Glitter 'N' Sparkle
are having a DT Call if any of you are interested in applying.
~~~ HERE ~~~

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

Mothers Day/For A Female

Our Sponsor this week is:-

Sami Stamps who are offering

a $12 Gift Certificate

My Project this

week is:-

Bubble Bath Fairy Digi Stamp

To begin with I used a Pre-cut Circle White Base Card

(stash)

As I am making this an Easel Card I cut a Circle 
for the Backing the same size as the Base Card.

I then covered it with Purple/Green Marble Effect Card.

(stash)

I also cut out another Circle which I cut 
in half to use for the Bottom.

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Satin

Sunkissed Pink

Coral
Primrose
Lemon
Canary
Lime Zest
Tea Green
Pastel Blue
Blue Pearl

I then Die-cut the Image out making sure to 
keep the Bubble on the edge
(Sizzex)

I then cut out a larger circle of Green Glitter Paper

(Glitter Sheets - Poundland)

I added the Image to the Glitter Sheet with some 
1mm Foam Pads.
And I added that to the Backing Circle with
3mm Foam Pads to give the Card some depth.

For my Sentiment I set it up on my 
Computer using various Fonts,

and I then Printed it straight off 
on to the Card half for the Bottom.

I then added a strip of Green Rope Chain Ribbon

(stash)

across the top of the half circle.
I then attached it to the Bottom of the Card
with 3mm Foam Pads.

I then added Glossy Accents

(Ranger)

to some of the Bubbles to make them Shine.

Finally I added some Crystal Glamour Dust

(Deco Art)

to the Fairies Wings and Eyelash.
I also sprinkled a little onto the Bubbles
(while the Glossy accents was still wet)
just to give them a shimmer.

New Challenge #6 at Morgan's ArtWorld

Hi everyone,

Yes its Friday again and that means my new Post is due.
Our fearless leader Cathie over at Morgan's ArtWorld is 
(I think) unwell at the moment so the 
Blogs have all gone out late today.

The Theme at

Morgan's ArtWorld is:-

Anything Goes

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:-

Bride 1 Digi Stamp

To begin with I used a sheet of Hint of Gold Centura Pearl Card

(Crafters Companion)

Which I folded in half to make the base Card

I then added a layer of Black Card

(stash)

Again using Hint of Gold Centura Pearl Card,
I Die-Cut it out using the New York Collection Die

(Sue Wilson)

And using Black Card for the Insert

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Ivory

Blush

Satin
Primrose
Sunkissed Pink
Blossom
Dusky Rose
Orchid
Caramel
Cocoa
Chestnut
Meadow Green
Leaf Green
Apple
Metallic Gold

I used Spectrum Noir Sparkle
Crystal Clear
on the Image's Wedding Dress.
I also Added Cyrstal Glamour Dust
(Art Deco)
to the Veil.

To decorate the Card I also Die-Cut out
2 Orange Blossom Leaves

(Creative Expressions - Sue Wilson)

and a Flower Die
(sorry not sure who's it is)

from the Hint of Gold Card.
I added a 10mm Pearl Flower 

(stash)

to the Center of the Flower

Using Antique Cream 2cm Lace,

(Boyes Haberdashery)

I twisted it to made a frame around the Card,
Using 1cm Pearl Ribbon Sliders to tie the corners.
I also Handmade a Bow from the Cream Lace.
I anchored the side Strands of the Lace using 
2 Plastic Purple Flowers

(stash)

New Challenge #231 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hi there,

Well things have been very hard for the last few weeks,
but hopefully they are starting to settle down again.
Not only major Drama on the home front,
but I have been laid up ill for the last 2 weeks.
Thought I was just a basic Cold,
but UGGG, it got me good,
every inch of me feels like its been battered and bruised.

But now I'm back (ish) 
and happy to be crafting again.
I know can you imagine it,
so ill I haven't crafted for 2 weeks.

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

Anything Goes

Our Sponsor this week is:-

Ppinky Dolls who are offering

3 Images from their store

My Project this

week is:-

Kawaii Betty Digi Stamp

To begin with I used a Pre-cut White Base Card

(stash)

I then covered the inside Back with a 
piece of  Dark Cerise Card
(stash)
I also used the 'Flower' Template to cut out a
piece of Gold Metallic Card
(stash)
which is attached to the inside Front.

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Almond

Satin

Putty
Blush
Blossom
Pink Carnation
Rose Pink
Cerise
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Sandstone
Caramel
Cocoa
Cyan
Warm Grey 1
Metallic Gold

I also used a White Shake'it Pen

(Graph' It )

to highlight the Dots on the Head Bows.

I then Die-cut the Image out
using a medium Circle Die.

(Sizzex)

I decided the Front of the Card 
looked plain being just White.
So using Pink Ink
(Versa Colour - 33)

I sponged it all over the Front of the Card.
I also used the Pink Ink to 
edge the Image Circle.

I then added my Sentiment,
using the Clear Stamp,
'Some Bunny Loves You..'

(Daisy and Dandelion)

and Tuxedo Black Ink
(Momento)

Finally I added 1mm Seed Pearls

(stash)

to the Pearl Rope on the Little Girls Head.

March's New Releases - Morgans ArtWorld

Hello Again.

It must be the 10th again,

and you know what that means!!

We have the 'New Release' of gorgeous Images 

from Morgan Fitzsimons.

Here are March's gorgeous images:-

 Cameo 7

Cameo 18

You can also come and join us over at 
Morgan's Art World Challenge Blog and

Morgan's ArtWorld Facebook Group.

New Challenge #4 at Morgan's ArtWorld

And I'm Back,

Well I'm sure you have noticed but I have 
had a mini Sabbatical from Crafting.

Just been trying to get myself all sorted,
as I was feeling very Swan like.
You know that feeling where it all looks 
serene and peaceful on top,
but down below its all frantic paddling and chaos.
But now I feel like got everything back in its proper place
and balance has been achieved.

I will be back as normal in March 
xxx

Well its coming up that time of year 
where it seems like Birthday after Birthday,
so this is my Card I have made for 
a very Special Lady in my life.

The Theme at

Morgan's ArtWorld is:-

For The Ladies

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 6 Digi Stamp

To begin with I used Pre-cut White Flower Card

(stash)

Which I layered up with Pink UV Design Backing Paper

(The Promise - First Edition)

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Satin

Blush

Almond
Sunkissed Pink
Blossom
Coral
Dusky Rose
Antique Pink
Pink Carnation
Hot Pink
Lipstick Red
Lavender
Orchid
Amethyst
Purple
Aubergine
Soft Lime
Yellow
Sunflower
Gold
Meadow Green
Apple
Leaf Green
Bright Green
Forest Green
Tan
Caramel
Chestnut
Black

I then fussy cut the Image out
with a 1mm border.
I also added Glossy Accents
(Ranger)
To her Eye, Lips and Nails.

I then Die-cut a Backing Frame
using Majestic Labels Eight

(Spellbinders Nestabilities - S5-208)

Using White Glitter Card

(Papercellar)

I then made a Posy of Flowers
using Purple/White Glitter Flowers 
and some Plastic Spray Flowers

(all from my stash)

Under which I added some Die-cut Leaves
(not sure whose they are)
cut from some scraps of  Green Card.

I also added a Metallic Butterfly which 
I came across in my Odds and Ends Bag

For My Sentiment I stamped it 
from the 'Youth is a Gift of Nature' Set

(Aciddrops And Whatnots - free from Papercraft Essentials)

using Tuxedo Black Ink
(Memento)
Adding a small Pink Paper Rose
(stash)

in the middle of the Sentiment Stamping.

Finally I added 4x 10mm Pink Square Rhinestones

(stash)

February's New Releases - Morgan's ArtWorld

Hello Again.

It must be the 10th again,

and you know what that means!!

We have the 'New Release' of gorgeous Images 

from Morgan Fitzsimons.

Here are February's gorgeous images:-
 Fae 6

Oberon and Titania

You can also come and join us over at 
Morgan's Art World Challenge Blog and

Morgan's ArtWorld Facebook Group.

New Challenge #2 at Morgan's ArtWorld

Its Friday again,

and yes that means that its time for my 
1st post for this year for Morgan's Artworld.

And I'm really happy as I have passed my 
Indirect Tax Exam with flying colours.
So that's one more Accounting notch on my CV.

The Theme at

Morgan's ArtWorld is:-

Add Ribbon

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:-

Ballerina Digi Stamp

To begin with I used Pre-Embossed Pearlised Mauve Card

(stash)

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Ivory

Satin

Almond
Sunkissed Pink
Mustard
Blossom
Fuchsia Pink
Orchid
Meadow Green
Leaf Green
Caramel
and using my Spectrum Noir Glitter Pens
Crystal Clear
Spun Gold

I then cut it to a rectangle to fit the 
middle of the Base Card.

Using the Fuchsia Pink, Leaf Green and
Caramel Promarker Pens,
I added hints of colour to the 
Pre-Embossed Flowers, Leaves and Stalks
on the Base Card.

Down the edges of the Image Rectangle I added 
5mm Pastel Green Ribbon
and across the top of the Image Rectangle
I added 10mm Glitter Purple Ribbon

(both Ribbons from Boyes Haberdashery)

I also handmade a little Bow
using the Pastel Green Ribbon

For the Sentiment I stamped the
'Especially For You' sentiment

(The Stained Glass Collection - Kate Knight)

using Tuxedo Black Ink.

(Momento)

I also colored in the stamped Rose and Leaves
with the Fuchsia Pink and Leaf Green
Promarker Pens.

Finally I added 3 x 
6mm Pale Pink Dotted Rhinestones.

(stash)

New Challenge #223 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hi again,

Well its that time again and I'm starting to panic.
I have my next Accounting Exam
for Indirect Tax this week.
And all I get from everyone is you know this
and your going to ace it your so good.
the pressure is on now.

I know that I have been doing really well in my Exams to date,
but that is all down to me doing the revision I need.
I want to do well and succeed so I try my hardest to aim for 100%.

So I guess there is nothing for it but to
REVISE
 REVISE
REVISE

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

Four Legged Friends

Our Sponsor this week is:-

Fabrika Fantasy who are offering

3 Images from their store

My Project this

week is:-

Fairy-tale Princess Digi Stamp

To begin with I used a Square Glitter Edged Purple Base Card

(stash)

To which I added a Smaller Square of  Purple Linen Paper.

(Tilly Daydream - Docrafts)

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Satin

Sunkissed Pink

Coral
Antique Pink
Orchid
Lila
Purple
Maethyst
Plum
Bright Green
Caramel
Cinnamon
Chestnut
Warm Grey 3
Warm Grey 5
Black
Metallic Gold
And using my New Spectrum Noir Glitter Pens
Crystal Clear

Fig

Spun Gold

I then fussy cut the Image out with a 1mm border.

Nest I Die-cut out a Circle

(Sizzex)

using Pearlised Purple Card.
(Ross Papers)

And Placed it in the Center of my Base Card,
with the Image offset on the right of it with Foam Pads.

On the Circle I stamped my Birthday Sentiment
taken from the Hummingbird Collection.

(Apple Blossom - free from Simply Cards and Papercraft)

Using Tuxedo Black Ink

(Momento)

I went around the Edge of the Circle using
5mm Glitter Edged Purple Flower Rhinestones.
And I also added to the top right and bottom left
7mm AB Clear Rhinetones

(both Gems from my stash)

Finally I added a handmade Bow
using 5mm Purple Satin Ribbon

(Boyes Haberdashery)

and added a Purple Flower Rhinestone 
to the Center of it.