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Sunday, May 29, 2016

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)..

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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
(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.


Sunday, May 22, 2016

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 .....

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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
(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.

Sunday, May 15, 2016

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.

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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
(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.

Friday, May 13, 2016

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


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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:-

Sunday, May 08, 2016

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.

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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
(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:-

Sunday, May 01, 2016

New Challenge #186 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hi,
Well its been a good week,
if not a bit wet and cold outside.
Really hope that the weather picks up soon,
as its getting to dreary to do anything exciting.

I would really like to thank Sue from Ike's Art this week,
for stepping in as a Sponsor for us on such short notice.
It is really appreciated Sue by me and all the Girls.

This week I am using 2 of the Images from a Set
which I won a few weeks ago.
So glad that I could use them for this Challenge.
I know a certain Male who will enjoy this Birthday Card.

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Shaped Cards

Our Sponsor this week is:-
Ike's Art who are offering
a $15 Gift Certificate

My Project this
week is:-
'Hanz So Hunky' and 'Sleya'
(from the Sexy Star Wars) Digi Stamps
from Ike's Art

To begin with I used a Pre-Cut White Base Card
(stash)

Next I chose a picture off the Internet,
Forest Backgrounds #1
(paper4pc.com)
Which I printed off twice
on White DC Paper.

On one of the Forest Pictures I digitally added
the Sexy Star War Figures
And coloured them in using my Promarker Pens.
Satin
Putty
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Dusky Rose
Antique Pink
Caramel
Cinnamon
Chestnut
Henna
Walnut
Burnt Sienna
Umber
Shale
Petrol Blue
Ice Grey 1
Ice Grey 2
Ice Grey 3
Ice Grey 4
Ice Grey 5
Cool Grey 5
Black
Metallic Silver
I also used an Electric Blue Gel Pen.

I cut the Images out using the 
Shape of the Card as a Template.
On the Second Background I lined up where the
front of the Card was going and then cut out 
the Side Pieces so that they lined up with it.
(so when you look at the Card they flow into each other.

I then added Glossy Accents
(Ranger)
to both pairs of Boots, the Light Sabre,
Sleya's Belt and Hanz's Belt Buckle.

Finally I added Silver Bobble Peel-Off  Strips
(stash)
around the edge of all the Pictures.

I'd like to enter this Card in the
following Challenges:-

A Bit More Time To Craft - #19 - ATG
Cardz 4 Guyz - Wood In The Design
Craft Your Passion - #310 - ATG
Crafts Galore Encore - May - ATG
Crafty Gals - #69 - ATG
Creative Ladybirds Creations - #15 - ATG
Digitally Sweet - #150 - Birthday Card
Passion For Promarkers - #343 - Make It Digital