Monday, 30 January 2012

Karen's Doodles Challenge#97 DT Card

Morning folks.  Monday again!!!  Can't believe it is the 30th already. Start of another fun packed week for you I hope?   It is time for another super Challenge to start over at KAREN'S DOODLES .  This week the theme is "CUTE AND CUDDLY".

My DT Card.


The image I have used is "Tiger Fun" from THE SHOP. The colouring medium is Promarkers, the balloons have been glazed using Glossy Accents.   The image has been cut using "S4-168 Large Labels" by Spellbinders.  The card blank has been cut of Stardream card from Joanna Sheen using "LF-168 Grand Large Labels" by Spellbinders.  I have used the same die to cut the dp layers.  The dp's are "First Date item#762 Crush" by Michelle Coleman Fancy Pants Designs.  The sentiment is computer generated.  The tassel is from my stash.

 Anyone can enter our challenges but remember only entries using Karen's Doodles images will
be eligible for the first place prize and Card of the Week.
  • 1st Place - 3 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles and Card of the Week Blinkie, awarded to the DT choice of best entry using a Karen's Doodles image
  • 2nd Place - 2 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles
  • 3rd Place - 1 Digi stamp of your choice from Karen's Doodles
Have a great time playing this Challenge and I am sure you will find that KAREN has drawn plenty of cute images for you to use in entering this Challenge.


I am entering this for:-
CRAFTY EMMA'S SHOP CHALLENGES - Ch#70 - Check it out
FAB'nFUNKY CHALLENGES - Ch#105 - It's all in the eyes
LOLLIPOP CRAFTSCh#65 - Anything Goes(just for fun)
ONE STITCH AT A TIME - Ch#98 Use a Digi, Anything Goes
PAPERPLAYTIME - Ch#66 - Anything Goes+Blog Hop

Hugs
Cathy
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Sunday, 22 January 2012

LOTV - Fairy

Morning peeps.  The day here started nice and sunny but has now clouded over.  I am told by one of the other residents that it is a bitter wind out.  She proved it by putting her freezing cold hands on me!!!

My card today is made using a LOTV Stamp.  The colouring medium is Promarkers.  The wings have been glittered using "Egg Medallions" by Art Institute Glitter.  The image has been cut and mounted using "S4-006 Squares" and "S4-127 Classic Scalloped Squares Large" by Spellbinders.  The flowers and leaves have been created using "LR0162 English Rose" die by Marianne Design.  The dp's and lace are from my stash.  The sentiment is a freebie "!ts Your Day" from DIGI DOODLE SHOP.   The butterfly has been cut using "S3-038 Butterflies"  by Spellbinders.

Thank you for looking.

I am entering this for:-
I LOVE PROMARKERS- Ch#100 - Anything Goes
LILI'S LITTLE FAIRIES CHALLENGE - Ch#3 - Lavender and Lace
FLUTTERBY WEDNESDAY - Ch#186 - Open (but use a butterfly/fairy or angel)
DO YOU STACK UP - #55 - Patterned Paper
FAB 'N' FUNKY - Ch#104 - Bingo (Handmade Embellishments/Neglected Stamp/Vintage)

PAPER CRAFTING JOURNEY- Ch#1 Floral
PARTY TIME TUESDAYS - #51 - Happy Birthday
SHELLY'S IMAGES - Show us what you have got.
TOTALLY PAPERCRAFTS- Make Your Own Flowers

Hugs
Cathy
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Saturday, 21 January 2012

Craft Your Day's Away Challenge#37 DT Card

 Morning you lovely people.  It is time to start another great Challenge over at CRAFT YOUR DAY'S AWAY.  The theme this time is "Distressed"  and is the choice of our lovely LESLEY.  Our lovely sponsor this time is:-
                                                                 BUGABOO STAMPS


The DT were given a Digi Image of their choice to work with and I choose "JJ Shopping - So Much Plastic".
                                                           
                                                               My 6 x 6 Square DT Card

I have used the colouring medium Promarkers.  I have also used "Old Paper" Distress Inks around the edges  and Glossy Accents on her glasses lenses.  I have used Tim Holtz distressing tool to do the edges.  The dp's are "Delicate Dots item#170" Fancy Pants Design.  The bow is from my stash.

Have fun while playing this Challenge and good luck.

I am entering this for:-
SHELLY'S IMAGES- Show us what you have got
ONE STITCH AT A TIME - Ch#96 - Anything Goes
I LOVE PROMARKERS- Ch#100 - Anything Goes
DO YOU STACK UP #55 - Patterned Paper
PAPER PLAY CHALLENGES - week#3 - Ribbon Every Which Way

Hugs
Cathy
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Thursday, 19 January 2012

Digi Doodle Shop Challenges#91 DT Card

Morning peeps.  It is Thursday (sorry if you already knew)  Lol!!!  At my age I have to check in the diary.  Lol!!!  It is time for another Challenge to start over at DIGI DOODLE SHOP CHALLENGES.  This week our theme is a colour combo of "BLUE AND BROWN".

My A5 Landscape DT Card


The image I have used this week is "Old Truck1" and can be found:- Shop by Theme - Masculine.  IN THE SHOP.  The colouring medium is Promarkers.  The digi paper is "For Men1" from Bearly Mine.  The sentiment is computer generated.  The Jute ribbon is from my stash.  It started out as cream in colour but I coloured it with Powder Blue Promarker.  The candy is by Craftwork Cards.

Why not pop over to the CHALLENGE BLOG and join us in this great Challenge. The lucky winner will win a $10 gift certificate to spend in THE SHOP . We will also have 2 runners up who will get a badge to wear on their blogs. All 3 winners will also be in the running, if they wish to join us as a Guest Designer, working along side the DT for the following month. Pop over to see my team mates projects and you will be amazed.

We have at the moment until March 1st a 99c category in the Digi Image list.  We also have started a reward points system so check out THE SHOP for further details.

I hope you enjoy this Challenge and good luck.

I am entering this for:-

I LOVE PROMARKERS- Ch#100 - Anything Goes
SHELLY'S IMAGES- Show us what you've got
ONE STITCH AT A TIME - Ch#96 - Mini Collab...Anything Goes
DO YOU STACK UP - #55 - Patterned Paper

Hugs
Cathy
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Monday, 16 January 2012

Karen's Doodles Challenge#96 DT Card

Morning peeps.  Another week flown by.  It is Monday so that means it is time for another Challenge to start over at  KAREN'S DOODLES.  This time we want you to do "PAPER PIECING". 

But before we get on with our Challenge I have exciting news to announce.  We are holding a DT call which will be open for two weeks.  Check over at the CHALLENGE BLOG for details how to enter.  We are also going to be a bi- weekly challenge from now on to give you longer to enter.

My A5 DT Card


My image today is "Springtime" from THE SHOP . The colouring mediums are Promarkers and Sakura Glitter pens.  The dress has been paper pieced and has also been picked out with glitter pens.  The main card is from Kanban and is "Scroll Cards - Gold, product code:587997GD00.  The dp's are "Spring Feast" by Mindy Terasawa - First Edition Paper - Trimcraft FEPAD015.  The sentiment and bow are both from my stash.


Anyone can enter our challenges but remember only entries using Karen's Doodles images will
be eligible for the first place prize and Card of the Week.
  • 1st Place - 3 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles and Card of the Week Blinkie, awarded to the DT choice of best entry using a Karen's Doodles image
  • 2nd Place - 2 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles
  • 3rd Place - 1 Digi stamp of your choice from Karen's Doodles

Have a great time while playing this Challenge and good luck.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx

Sunday, 15 January 2012

Dropping the Shopping

Morning peeps. I am being good, this is my second Christmas card of 2012 already and they are both LOTV images.  This stamp is called "Dropping the Shopping".


I have used my trusted Promarkers to colour the image.  The fur trim has been glittered using "85 Crystal" by Art Institute Glitter.  The snow has been produced using Twinklets "Diamond Dust"  The image has been cut and mounted using "S4-249 Big Scalloped Circles Large" and "S4-114 Standard Circles Large" by Spellbinders.  The dp is a freebie download Digi from Bearlymine called "Xmas Freebie 01.  The sentiment is a freebie download Digi from Digi Doodle Shop Challenges shop called "Warm Wishes", it has been coloured with Promarkers.  The glittered gold jute ribbon I found in my stash, recycled from somewhere because I have never bought any or seen it on sale!!!!  The red lace is from my stash on a card with other red laces but sorry I have no idea who it was bought from, do remember it was on the internet!!!  The roses are from Joanna Sheen, glittered using "Golden Rod" Stickles.

I wish to enter this for :-
ABC CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE - A is for Anything Goes
FAB 'N' FUNKY CHALLENGES - Ch#103 - Recycle it or even them
LOTV THURSDAY CHALLENGE - Ch#2 - Your Favourite LOTV Stamp
MY MUMS CRAFT SHOP- Ch#39 - Here comes the Girls
CRAFTY HAZEL NUTS CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE Ch#55 - Use a digital image and/or paper.
I LOVE PROMARKERS- Ch#99 - Cute and Cuddly
ONE STITCH AT A TIME - Ch#96 - Mini Collab...Anything Goes
CRAFTY EMMA'S STORE CHALLENGE - Ch#68 - Vintage Dahling!


Thank you for looking.

Hugs
Cathy
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Friday, 13 January 2012

Four Challenges - One Card

The sun has been out here today but I think we are in for a sharp frost here tonight.

After talking about the lovely weather I have made a Christmas card today. Lol!!!  I am thinking ahead for next Christmas already before we have had our spring and summer.  The image is "Christmas Candle" from L.O.T.V. The colouring medium is Promarkers. The fur on the hat and ends of the scarf have been glittered with Art Institute 85 Crystal glitter. The snow has been produced using Twinklets Diamond Dust. The two decorative corners have been cut using a Cuttlebug die. The sentiment has been embossed using a Cuttlebug embossing folder. The dp is "Wish Upon" P295 Sparkle by Kaiser Craft. The ribbon and gems are recycled from my Birthday presents wrapping and an old card.



I am entering this for:-
ABC CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE - A is for Anything Goes
FAB 'N' FUNKY CHALLENGES - Ch#103 - Recycle it or even them
LOTV THURSDAY CHALLENGE - Ch#2 - Your Favourite LOTV Stamp
MY MUMS CRAFT SHOP- Ch#39 - Here comes the Girls

oops I didn't think I was going to make this fifth one, hence my title.  Lol!!!  Made it by the skin of my teeth.

CRAFTY HAZEL NUTS CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE Ch#54 - Give it a new lease of life.

Thanks for looking.

Hugs
Cathy
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