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

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

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)

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

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

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

from Spellbinding Stamps

(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

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

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

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.

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.

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

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

from Crafty Sentiments

(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.

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

The Theme at

Morgan's ArtWorld is:-

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.

New Challenge #199 at Glitter N Sparkle

Back again,

Well we have been having some fun this week.
I enrolled Kelly in some Rock Climbing lessons,
which she is totally loving.
We have also been designing and making our own T-shirts,
which though fun can take time especially 
when you have to let it dry between each colour.

My mum also got her involved in Jam making.....
and she has made her very own 'Raspberry and Gooseberry Jam'
-Yummy.

It has been a very Crafty/Homemaking week,
with lots of long Dog Walks on the Moor.
Enjoying getting out and about without
Computers and Phones.

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

Include A Butterfly

Our Sponsors this week are:-

All Dressed Up who are offering

2 Images from their store

Bugaboo who are offering

7 Images from their store

The EastWind who are offering

3 Images from their store

My Project this

week is:-

Festival Lily Digi Stamp

from All Dressed Up

(One of our sponsors)

To begin with I used Square White Base Card

(stash)

I then cut out a Square of Pink/Orange Flower Paper
(stash)

and a Smaller Square of Yellow Swirl 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
Cerise
Purple
Plum
Yellow
Mustard
Bright Green
Moss
Arctic Blue
Cyan
Sandstone
Caramel
Cinnamon
Cocoa

I then Diecut the Image out using
Labels 42 - Square

(Spellbinders)

end.

Using Iridescent Light Blue Paper

(stash)

I Die-Cut out 2 Butterflies from the 
Butterflies and Dragonflies Set
(Joanna Sheen - Signature Dies)

Lastly I added diagonally across the Card

a Metallic Rainbow Ric-Rac Ribbon

(Boyes Haberdashery)

New Challenge #198 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hello,

Well I found away to keep the little one entertained,
we have gone up to my Parents.
We came up yesterday and have a whole load of fun things to do.

Though after 1 week she is really missing her mum and sister,
dont think she is going to manage the whole of the summer holidays.

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

Summer Sunshine

Our Sponsors this week are:-

Ike's Art who are offering

a $15 Gift Certificate

Limited Runs who are offering

3 Images from their store

Ppinky Dolls who are offering

3 Images from their store

My Project this

week is:-

A Love Song for You Digi Stamp

from Oddball Art

(One of our sponsors)

To begin with I used Square White Base Card

(stash)

Next I cut a slightly smaller square of Green Paper
(stash)

I then cut an medium abstract Square of Yellow Flower Paper

(stash)

and a small square of Yellow Card.
(stash)

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Satin

Sunkissed Pink

Coral
Red
Poppy
Lemon
Canary
Mustard
Tulip Yellow
Meadow Green
Leaf Green
Bright Green
Powder Blue
Sky Blue
Tan
Sandstone
Caramel
Burnt Sienna
Shale
Warm Grey 3
Warm Grey 4
Cool Grey 2
Cool Grey 3

I then added Strips of 1cm Yellow Satin Ribbon

(Boyes Haberdashery)

across all the corners of the Green Paper.

I also Handmade a Bow from 
5mm Yellow/Green Striped Ribbon

(Boyes Haberdashery)

end.

Finally I added 3 x 6mm AB Yellow Pearls

(stash)

across the Top Right Corner.

New Challenge #197 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hello,

I just want to wish my Dad a very Happy Birthday this week.

Also its that time Summer Holidays have arrived,
Kids broke up on Friday and the youngest has now descended
on us for the duration.
Now I need to find things to do to keep a 12 year old entertained!

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

Anything Goes

Our Sponsor this week is:-

Crafts and Me who are offering

a £8 Gift Certificate

My Project this

week is:-

Art Deco Clara Digi Stamp

from Crafts and Me

(One of our sponsors)

To begin with I used Large White Square Card

(stash)

from which I rounded off the Corners using
10mm Corner Punch
(X-Cut)

Next I cut out a Square of Light Blue Card

(stash)

which I Embossed using the
'Garden Party' Embossing Folder.
(Jennifer Ellory - Cardmaking + Papercraft)

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in with my new 
Scribblicious Pencil Set

I then off-set the Image and Die-Cut it out
using Scalloped Oval

(X-Cut - XCU503406)

Using Tuxedo Black Ink

(Momento)

I stamped a Thank You sentiment.
from the Cavendish Ladies - Putting on the Ritz.
(Kanban)

Across the middle of the Embossed Paper
I added a Blue Ribbon with Black Pattern

(Boyes Haberdashery)

Finally I added 3 x 6mm AB Light Blue Pearls

(stash)

on the Oval.

New Challenge #196 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hi,

Yup we have been home all of 2 days 
and all that lovely holiday feeling has gone already.
So how are all you Parents feeling on your last week of freedom.

YES I'm sorry its true

The SUMMER HOLIDAYS are nearly upon us.
ARGGGGGGG...........

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

Easel Card

Our Sponsors this week are:-

Kitty Bee who are offering

1 Image from their store

Oddball Art who are offering

3 Images from their store

The Stamping Boutique who are offering

2 Images from their store
(3 Images of  TSB or Glitterbabe Image is used)

My Project this

week is:-

Mermaid Dawn Digi Stamp

from The Stamping Boutique

(One of our sponsors)

For my Base Card I used a pre-made Circle Easel Card

(stash)

I then cut 2 Circles of Blue Glitter Card

(stash)

and cut the top 1/3rd off one of them.

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Satin

Putty

Coral
Mandarin
Canary
Pear Green
Moss
Olive Green
Pastel Blue
Blue Pearl
Sky Blue
Cyan
Aegean
Cool Grey 2

I then fussy cut out the Image 
around the Circle and the Mermaid
and then backed it on to a circle of
Variegated Blue/Yellow Vellum

(stash)

I then went around all of the 
'Water Space' of the Image,
and filled it with Iridescent Ice Blue Glitter.
(Glitter Magic)

Before sticking the Image on the Card,
 I covered the Base/Blue Card with Silver Glitter Net,
(stash)

which I cut to fit the shape of the Base Card.

For the Sentiment I cut out a circle of Plain White D/C Paper

(stash)

of which I cut the Top off.
Using Tuxedo Black Ink,
(Momento)
I used the 'Birthday Splash' and the 'Finial'
Clear Vinyl Stamps
(Acid Drops + Whatnots)
Then placed it on top of the Cut Blue Circle
which I placed on the bottom part of the Easel Card,
and raised it up with tabs.

To make the card look more underwater,
I added some Green Foam-bobble Flower Stalks

(Poundland)

and some Seashells.
(Craft)

Finally I handmade a Bow using
1cm Blue/Silver Ribbon

(Boyes Haberdashery)

and added it to the Corner of the Sentiment.

New Challenge #14 at Morgan's ArtWorld

Hello again,

and with this being a Friday you all know what that means.
Yes its MAW time.
Well I am feeling so relaxed and destressed,
escaping for a while from the strains of life has been wonderful.
Though its back home today, to normality.
Wonder how long this relaxed feeling will last!! 

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 July's gorgeous image The Jaguar

The Theme at

Morgan's ArtWorld is:-

Animals

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:-

Aeshna + the Unicorn Digi Stamp

To begin with I used a Square Kraft Card

(stash)

on to which I added a square of Light Green Vellum.
(stash)
I then added a smaller Square of Beige Written Paper

(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
Putty
Ivory

Blush
Primrose
Lemon
Tulip Yellow
Yellow

Sunkissed Pink
Dusky Rose
Lilac
Orchid
Amethyst
Meadow Green
Leaf Green
Forest Green
Pine
Walnut
Cool Grey 1

Using Circle Dies

(Sizzex)

I cut out the Image.
Using the next size up I cut out 
Imitation Corrugated Brown Paper
(A Beautiful Life - Love To Craft)

Behind the 2 Circles arcoss the Card 
I put some 4.5cm Antique Pink Lace

(Boyes Haberdashery)

Next using Bright Green Paper
(stash)
I die-cut out Floral Flourishes Swirl No.4
(Joy Crafts)
I then added 2 Paper Foam Flowers
(stash)
on which I coloured the tips with my 
Dusky Rose and Amethyst Promarker Pens.
I also added 1 Accordion Flower.
(A Beautiful Life - Love To Craft)

Finally I handmade the Bow from
1cm Beige Stiched Linen Ribbon

(Boyes Haberdashery)

and placed it in the 
Top Right Corner of the Card.