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Friday, January 27, 2017

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.

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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)

Sunday, January 22, 2017

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

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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.

Sunday, January 15, 2017

New Challenge #222 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hi again,
Well life is muddling along ok I guess
for the moment.

Still job hunting with no success,
as everyone wants experience or AAT Level 4
GRRRRR.

Home front is going ok as well.
The Teenager is kind of behaving for the moment,
Partner is enjoying his new job,
he got transferred to a driving job after Xmas
which I think is much better for his hand
after his horrific accident at the
beginning of December.
And I am still going strong with my studies.

Coming up next month is my eldest Step-Daughters Birthday
hence todays Card

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Colour - Use Gold/Silver

Our Sponsor this week is:-
KennyK Stamps who are offering
3 Images from their store
KennyK-Stamps-BADGE-IRockWITH-green

My Project this
week is:-
Vikki Lee Vicious Digi Stamp

To begin with I used an A4 Sheet of Red Card,
(stash)
Which I folded in half to make the Base Card.
I then added a Rectangle of  Black Card
(stash)
I then took a Rectangle of Metallic Silver Card
(stash)
and embossed it using a Musical Notes Embossing folder.
(sorry I'm not sure who's it is)

Next I printed off the Image
on White DC Paper
And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.
Satin
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Lipstick Red
Poppy
Berry Red
Bright Green
Cool Grey 1
Cool Grey 2
Cool Grey 3
Cool Grey 4
Cool Grey 5
Black
Metallic Silver
I then Fussy cut the Image out with a 1mm border.

I next made a small Rectangle of the Red Card
and Layered it with the Black Card
and added the Image onto it.

Using Metallic Silver Peel-Offs
(The Range)
I added the Musical Notations 
and the Microphone.

Also using Glitter Silver Peel-Offs
(The Range)
I added the 'Happy Birthdy'.

To her Bodice and the Guitar
I added Crystal Glamour Dust
(Art Deco)

To her Boots and Lips I added
Glossy Accents
(Range)

Finally I added a strip of  Beige Piano Keys Ribbon
(Boyes Haberdashery)
across the bottom left of the card
around the Black.

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

January'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 January's gorgeous images:-
 Goddess 46

Fae 12

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

Sunday, January 08, 2017

New Challenge #221 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hi,
Well its definitely been an interesting time,
here at Chez Moi.
My partners Niece has moved in with me 
and now I have the joys of dealing with
a 16 year old teenager.
And as everyone knows when they get to that age 
they think that they know everything.

I'm not pulling my hair out yet 
but I cant see it being long lol.

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Anything Goes

Our Sponsor this week is:-
Spellbinding Stamps who are offering
3 Images from their store

My Project this
week is:-
Mina Digi Stamp

To begin with I used 6" White Square Base Card
(stash)
To which I layered a Square of Marble Green Paper
(stash)

Next I printed off the Image
on White DC Paper
And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.
Ivory
Lemon
Canary
Yellow
Satin
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Blossom
Rose Pink
Poppy
Lilac
Orchid
Amethyst
Purple
Plum
Walnut
Shale
Lime Green
Leaf Green
Grass
Moss
Bright Green
Tea Green
Pastel Blue
Cool Aqua
Turquoise
Marine
Royal Blue
Cool Grey 1
Metallic Silver
I then Fussy cut out the Image.

To make the Image look like it was on the Sea I cut a 
Square Frame out using Leather Effect Royal Blue Card
and a slightly Smaller one using Red Card.
(both from my stash)
I then added a square of Holographic Bubble Vellum
(stash)
under the frames
(to look like waves).

I then wrapped 2 pieces of Nautical White/Red/Blue Ribbon
around the top left and bottom right 
corners of the frame.
(Boyes Haberdashery)

To the Mermaids Bra and Tail I added
Iridescent Mint Green Glitter
(Glitter Magic)

Finally I added Glossy Accents
(Ranger)
to the Silver Anchor on the Image.

Sunday, January 01, 2017

New Challenge #220 at Glitter N Sparkle

HAPPY NEW YEAR,
and I wish you all the most joyous 
2017.

Well after a lovely time away,
(despite my parents getting stuck in Norway,
where it took them 4 days to get home
 due to the weather being so bad,
their Flights were being cancelled all the time.)
we are all back home where we belong.

But I think the best news, we as a family have had,
is my Brothers news.
He and his wife are expecting,
and yes to make it more fun they are having
un-identical TWINS.
(hence this weeks project)
I am wishing them both and my nephew
all the best in the coming months,
and I can't wait to meet my new
Nephew and Niece.

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New Beginnings

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

My Project this
week is:-

To begin with I used 6" Square White Card
(stash)
To which I added a slightly smaller square of  Pearlised Purple Card
(Ross Papers)
I then placed a layer of
Cream Pastel Flower Backing Paper.
(Ross Papers)
I also made 2 Rectangle Panels for the Card 
from the Pearlised Purple and 
Cream Flower Paper.
One smallish Rectangle 
and one more like a Strip 
to go across the Middle of the Card

Next I printed off the Image
on White DC Paper
And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.
Ivory
Satin
Primrose
Lemon
Yellow
Sunflower
Gold
Amber
Pale Pink
Baby Pink
Sunkissed Pink
Dusky Rose
Meadow Green
Apple
Pastel Blue
I cut the Image out into a Square
and Backed it on to some more
of the Pearlised Purple Card

Next I took the 'Twins' Sentiment
(Mink Designs)
and Cut it out around the outside Circle.
I then Backed it onto a Die-cut Circle
(Sizzex)
of the Pearlised Purple.
I added 2 Light Pink Pearls and
2 Light Blue Pearls 
(Anita's)
to the Sentiment

Finally I added Purple Jellies
(stash)
to the Top left and Bottom Right
of the Base Card.

Sunday, December 18, 2016

New Challenge #219 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hello,
Well its getting close to that time of year,
and me and my Partner have gone 'up North'
to my Parents house for the holiday season.
Though at the moment this consists of being at theirs
and Animal sitting (Dog and Hens),
while they are off on a Cruise around Norway
seeing the Northern Lights
(lucky them).
But at least we get to have a nice relaxing time
away from home.

This will be my last post for this year everyone,
so I'm wishing you all a
Very Happy Holidays,
and I'll see you all in the New Year.

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Xmas With Glitter

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

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

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

Sparkle N Sprinkle who are offering
a $15 Gift Certificate

My Project this
week is:-
Nativity Digi Stamp
from Ike's Art
(One of our sponsors)
To begin with I used A5 White Rectangle Base Card
(stash)
Which I then Layered with a slightly smaller
Pearlised Gold Card
(stash)

Next I printed off the Image
on White DC Paper
And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.
Ivory
Primrose
Soft Lime
Buttercup
Sunflower
Satin
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Dusky Rose
Cardinal Red
Burgundy
Tan
Caramel
Terracotta
Cocoa
Chestnut
Henna
Walnut
Emerald
Lush Green
Pine
Pastel Blue
Cool Aqua
Duck Egg
Arctic Blue
Sky Blue
Cyan
Cool Grey 1
Cool Grey 2
Cool Grey 4
Cool Grey 5
I then cut the Image into a Rectangle Shape.

I added Iridescent Mint Green Glitter to 
Joseph's Hood,
Iridescent Ice Blue Glitter to May's Dress,
Holographic Gold Glitter to the Straw
and Holographic Black Glitter to the Bull's Horn.
(All Glitter from Glitter Magic)

Finally I added Black Peel Off Strips
(stash)
around the Image Rectangle.

Friday, December 16, 2016

New Inspiration Post (Challenge #25) at Morgan's ArtWorld

Hi everyone,
Yup its that time of month again.
This will be my last post for Morgan's Art World this year.

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 December's gorgeous image Christmas Duckie

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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:-
Fae 21 Digi Stamp

To begin with I used a Sheet of A4 Cream Card
(stash)
For all of this Card I used the Essential Oval Card Die Set
(Tattered Lace)
I then die-cut out all the Backing Papers using the Die Set.
I used Rustic Polkadot Paper
(stash)
and Gold Glitter Paper.
(which is actually some scraps of Wallpaper)

Next I printed off the Image
on White DC Paper
And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.
Satin
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Meadow Green
Pear Green
Moss
Olive Green
Dusky Rose
Antique Pink
Amber
Honeycomb
Raw Sienna
Burnt Sienna
Spice
Oatmeal
Primrose
Buttercup
Sandstone
Mandarin
Orange
Terracotta
I die-cut it out using the Die from the Set

I added Moss Green Glitter
(Glitter Magic)
to the Image.

Next using Metallic Gold Card I die-cut out 
a Butterfly
(Butterfly and Dragonfly Set - Joanna Sheen )
And on my Scan and Cut
(Brother)
I cut out 2 Sentiments.
 'Just To Say',
and a 'Thank you'

I handmade the Bow using Holographic Gold Ribbon
(Boyes Haberdashery)

Finally I added 10mm and 6mm White Flower Pearls
(stash)
to the Card.

Sunday, December 11, 2016

New Challenge #218 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hi,
Its amazing how life can go from one extreme to the next in seconds.
Well I've spent quite a lot of time over the last 2 weeks 
in and out of Hospital supporting my Other Half.

He phone me just before the beginning of last weekend 
to inform me that he was in hospital after a accident at work.
It doesn't seem much but he had sliced straight through his hand.
And cut his muscles and we also thought his tendons as well.
He's now had his Operation and is home feeling rather sorry for himself,
and I'm having to look after him,
(doing all the little things you do with out thinking).
All I can say is good job it wasn't his dominant hand
or he would have been totally helpless

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Anything Goes

Our Sponsors this week are:-
Arti Doodles who are offering
4 Images from their store

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

Polka Doodles who are offering
a $15 Gift Certificate

My Project this
week is:-
Noel Christmas Mouse Digi Stamp
(One of our sponsors)

To begin with I used 8x8 Square White Base Card
(stash)
Which I fully covered with a Pearlised Deep Red Card
(Ross Papers)
Next I covered that with a slightly Smaller Square of
Blue/Red Christmas Writing Backing Paper.
I then cut an even smaller square of
Polkadot Backing Paper and set it on an slant
(the Backing papers are Christmas ones I was given)

Next I printed off the Image
on White DC Paper
And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.
Pastel Pink
Sunkissed Pink
Poppy
Berry Red
Blush
Sandstone
Caramel
Cinnamon
Cocoa
Henna
Lush Green
Holly
Pastel Blue
Cool Aqua
Black
Metallic Silver
Next I used the 'Let It Snow' Stamp Set
(Simply Cards and Papercraft)
and using the Watermark Ink
(Versamark)
and Silver Tinsel Embossing Powder
(WOW)
I added the snowflakes to the Blue Bauble.
I also added some Crystal Glamour Dust
(Deco Art)
to the Rim and the Bobble on the Santa Hat.

I then cut the Image out in a Rectangle 
and went around the edge of it 
using my Berry Red Promarker Pen.
I also added a sheen to the Image rectangle by
lightly spraying on some
Pearl Diamond Spray and Sparkle
(Crafter's Companion)
I then set it straight on the Card 
and raised it up a little with Foam Pads.

I then Die-cut out 3 Snowflakes 
(I'm not sure who's they are as I've lost my little piece of info paper out of my Die holder)
2 Small and 1 Large.
I then covered them all in Crystal Glamour Dust
and added then around the Image.

Finally I added some 6mm Red Dotted Rhinestones
(stash)
to the Card.

Sunday, November 27, 2016

New Challenge #216 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hello,
What an exciting week its been.
Yes I have finally had my 1st Job Interview,
and oh my it was terrifying.
But I think I did ok and I survived 
and now its just the waiting game
to see if I was successful.

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Blue And White

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

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 if TSB or Glitterbabe Image is used)

My Project this
week is:-
Snow White Bird Digi Stamp
(One of our sponsors)

To begin with I used a Pre-made Blue Glitter Edged Square Card
(stash)

Next I printed off the Image
on White DC Paper
And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.
Satin
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Lipstick Red
Poppy
Cocoa
Cool Aqua
Cyan
Azure
True Blue
Royal Blue
Ice Grey 2
Ice Grey 4
Ice Grey 5
Black

I then Cut the Image out in a square slightly Smaller
than the Glitter Border on the Base Card.
But taking care to cut around the Bottom of the Skirt 
so that it falls beneath the Square.

I then added Crystal Glamour Dust
(Art Deco)
to the Skirt to make it the Glittery White.

I added 6mm AB Light Blue Pearls
(stash)
2 to the top right and
2 to the bottom left on the Image base Square.

Finally I added a little Handmade Bow,
5mm Light Blue Satin Ribbon
(Boyes Haberdashery)
to the top left of the Image Square.