Pumpkin Mice

We have a new challenge starting today at Passion for Markers and Elaine wants you  to 'Use  Your Scraps' please - I'm sure we all have lots of those! 

Our sponsor is Di's Digis

My DT card:

Image - 'Pumpkin Mice' - Di's Digistamps

As the papers are from my scrap box, I have no ides where they came from!

Sentiment - Kanban's Holly Hobbie

I used the 'Dainty Squares' dies from Chloe's Creative Cards

Finished off with grey (although they look blue!) enamel dots and a bow

I used a sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 for some inspiration:

Challenges:

Sketch #338 - Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Anything Goes' - I Love Promarkers

'Anything Goes' - Allsorts

'Anything Goes' - We Love Stamping

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Favourite Stamp at PFM

It only seems like 5 minutes ago I was moaning about the heat - now it's rain, rain and more rain! but it's perfect weather for cosying up in the craft room to create a new DT vard for our lateset challenge at Passion for Markers 

This time Karen would like you to use your 'Favourite Digi or Stamp'

Our sponsor is All Dressed Up Stamps

and I have used one of their fab digi-stamps on my card - the photo's not great and I hope the butterfly charm doesn't look out of place - I had to add it to cover up an ink smudge! 

Image - 'Whimsical Day' - ADU Stamps

Papers - 'Tea Party' 8 x8 pad from Dovecraft

Sentiment stamped from Susan Hardy's 'Beauty In Bloom' set

Finished off with a bow and some flowers from my stash

Challenges

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Favourite Colours' - I Love Promarkers -  (my favourite colour combo is pink and green)

'Anything Goes' - Creative Inspirations

'Anything Goes' - All Dressed Up

'Feminine' - Allsorts

'Anything Goes' - We Love Stamping

Thanks for visiting

Don't get washed away!

Natxx

Birthdays at PFM

Wow, was it actually ever hot this year? The weather in Kent has really turned and today it was back to a big jumper and socks for me! 😢 Well at least I didn't have to worry about getting my latest DT card all sweaty and stuck to me - we have a new challenge starting today over at Passion for Markers and, this time, Elaine has chosen the theme of 'Birthdays' 

Our sponsor is Dies to die for

My DT card:

Image - 'TP Dudley' - Whimsy Stamps

Papers - LOTV's 8 x 8 pad 'Perfect Pair'

Sentiment = Kanban's Holly  Hobbie

I'm not sure where the die is from 

Finished off with a bow and card candi

I have followed a sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

Challenges:

October Sketch # 337 - Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Anything Goes' - Creative Inspirations

'Anything Goes' - Allsorts

'Anything Goes' - We Love Stamping

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Sparkle!

 I wish this year would slow down - it seems like the kids have only just gone back to school and suddenly the dreaded 'C' word is being thrown around - I am so not ready for that!

We have a new challenge starting today at Passion for Markers and this time Wendy would like you to 'Add some sparkle' to your projects - don't forget to pop in to the blog to get all the details and to see the DT's inspiration

Our sponsor is All Dressed Up

My DT card:

Image - 'Winter Heart' - ADU stamps

Papers are all from LOTV's 'Snow Princess' 8x8 paper pad

I have used snowflake dies from Marianne Designs and I think the poinsettia dies are from Britannia Dies - all cut from glitter card

Finished off with pearls from The Hobby House and some 'diamond snow' glitter on her boots for extra sparkle

I have just realised I forgot to add a bow!

I have followed a sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2:

Challenges:

Sketch #334 - Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Anything Goes' - All Dressed Up

'Anything Goes' - Allsorts

'Anything Goes' - We Love Stamping

Make It Manly

We have a new challenge starting today at Passion for Markers  and this time it was my turn to choose a theme (that seems to come around so quick!) and despite always struggling before with male cards I decided to get out of my comfort zone and go with 'Masculine'

Our sponsor is Polkadoodles

I have used one of their images for my DT card:

Image - 'Gamer Little Dude' and papers - Polkadoodles

Enamel dots from my stash

I used some 'Curved Border dies from Spellbinders for the image and sentiment

I have followed a sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2:

Challenges:

Sketch #235 - Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 

'Anything Goes' - Polkadoodles

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Anything Goes' - C. R. A. F. T.

Stitching

Can you believe it's already September! The year is racing away and it's Tuesday again which means there is a new challenge starting today at Passion for Markers   and Kitty would like to see some 'Stitching' on your projects - real or faux it's up to you:)

Our sponsor is Di's Digistamps

I opted for the easy route on my DT card and have used dies with stitched edges and I have used a digital stamp from Di's shop on Etsy:

Image - 'Hot chocolate and cookies - Di's Digistamps

Kraft card for mats and paper from LOTV's 'Perfect Pair' 8x8 pad

the hexagons were cut using Sue Wilson's 'Double Stitched Octagons' and the tag was made using dies from Craft Addiction Uk's 'Mini Birthday Tags' set

Finished off with a bow

Challenges:

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Anything Goes' - Creative Inspirations

'All Creatures Great & Small' - Allsorts

Thanks for dropping by!

Natxx

Floral Vibes

We have a new challenge at Passion for Markers and this time Karen would like to see 'Floral Vibes' on your projects 

Our sponsor is Sheepski Designs

The DT got to play with some of Andrea's pretty floral images - here is my DT card:

Image - 'Buttercups' - Sheepski Designs

Papers are from various pads in my stash

I have used  a 'Fanciful Flourish and an 'Exotic Butterfly die from Cheery Lynn as well as a 'Floral Oval' die from Spellbinders

Finished off with some glass 'water droplets' and mini pearls

Challenges:

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Anything Goes' - Creative Inspirations

'Summer Blooms' - We Love Stamping

Thanks for dropping by!

Natxx

Mad cat lady!

 We have a new challenge starting today at Passion for Markers and Elaine would like you to use your 'Fave Embellishments' on your projects

Our sponsor is Dr Digi House of Stamps

I have used one of their images on my DT card which really tickled my fancy as I have a friend who is forever adopting stray cats! 

My card:

Image - 'Adoption Day' - Dr Digi

Papers - Sue Wilson's 'Dots 'n' Stripes' 8 x 8 pad

I used a circle stepper card from Katy Sue and dies from Craft Addiction Uk's 'Scallopstacked Circles' die set

Finished off with some of my favourite embellishments - card candi and of course a bow!

Challenges;

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Under The Sea at PFM

 We have another challenge starting today at Passion for Markers and this time Wendy would like you to make projects for the theme of 'Under The Sea'

Our sponsor is Leann's World 101

My mojo is on it's hols at the moment and so I followed a sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

Image - 'Thessa' - Leann's World 101

The papers are from Hunkydory

All the shells and cute little starfish and oysters (complete with pearls) are from Temu

Ribbon, bow, sentiment and glitter card all from my stash

I used 'Diamond Sprinkles' glitter from Creative Expressions on her body and for once, it shows up on the photo!

Challenges:

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

Retro Sketch #165 - Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 

'At The Seaside/Anything Goes' - Allsorts

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Candles!

 Morning Crafters, I'm here to tell you about the latest challenge at Passion for Markers which starts today and it was my turn to choose a theme - I have gone for another favourite of mine and (I think) a nice easy one - 'Animals'

Please drop into the blog for more info and some stunning inspiration from the Team 2 girls

Our sponsor is Di's Digistamps

I won a fantastic prize at Allsorts recently which was a voucher to spend in Buddly Crafts where (among other things!) I picked up this cute Penny Black stamp - I just love the sentiment that came with it and have used it on my DT card:

Papers are from various Hunkydory kits - I thought the candle one was very appropriate!

All layers matted onto Kraft card - my favourite colour at the moment

The circle and square were cut from dies in Craft Addiction Uk's Scallopstacked sets and the sentiment was cut using Hunkydory's Moonstone 'Fancy Label' nesting dies

Finished off with a bow and some enamel dots

I followed a sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 - my favourite place for layout inspiration:)

Challenges:

Sketch #330 - Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Anything Goes' - We Love Stamping

'Anything Goes' - Penny Black Saturday

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Moo!

Well, summer appears to be here, with a vengance - I hope you are all staying as cool as possible! I am popping in to tell you about the latest challenge starting today at Passion for Markers - this time Kitty would like you to 'Use Flowers' on your projects.

Our sponsor is Polkadoodles

and I have used one of their lovely images on my DT card:

Image - 'Gifts for Moo' - Polkadoodles coloured with Promarkers

Paper - LOTV 8 x 8 pad 'Bonnets & Bowties

Sentiment - Kanban's 'Hollie Hobby'

Flowers from Temu

I have used John Next Door's 'Postage Frames' dies

All layered onto Kraft card and finished with a bow

Challenges:

'Anything Goes' - Polkadoodles

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Anything Goes' - Allsorts

'Anything Goes' - We Love Stamping

Thanks for visiting and stay cool and safe :)

Natxx

Relax - It's Your Birthday!

 Hi Crafters, I am popping by to let you know about the new challenge that begins today over at Passion for Markers and this time Karen would like you to use your 'Favourite Colour Combo' 

Our sponsor is 

I have used a very old image from Penny Black Stamps which I have had for ever, but never used - how rude! 😀:

Image - 'Dog on back' - Penny Black coloured with Promarkers

Paper - 'Tea House' 8x8 pad by Dovecraft

All the dies I have used are from Craft Addiction UK

Finished with a bow and some green gems

Challenges:

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Anything Goes (from the garden)' - Allsorts

'Anything Goes' - We Love Stamping

Anything Goes/Use patterned papers - Penny Black Saturday

Thanks for dropping in! 

Natxx

Happy Birthday!

Ok, so how many of you are enjoying this weather? I had hoped that I wouldn't suffer from the heat as badly this year after losing 4 stone, however I suppose as a menopausal woman that was wishful thinking! So, I thought I would do some crafting to distract myself, but after a couple of hours of sticking to everything I picked up 😡I gave up, but I did manage to make my DT card for the new challenge at Passion for Markers. 

Elaine has chosen the easy peasy theme of Happy Birthday, so get out your markers and have a play 

Our sponsor is The Paper Shelter who have sadly closed their store now , so we are offering a prize of the same image that the DT have all used for their DT cards - here's mine: 

Image - 'A curious cake' - TPS

Purple paper - from The Paper Boutique's 'Happy Gnomes' 8 x 8 paper pad by Beverley Eden

Turquoise paper - LOTV's 'Snow Princess' 8 x 8 paper pad

The kraft card circle was cut with a die from Craft Addiction UK's 'Scallopstack Circle Frames' set

I raised the sentiment on 3d foam and finished off with a bow and some gems

Challenges:

'Anything Goes' - Creative Inspirations

'Anything Goes' - Allsorts

Thanks for visiting - and - stay cool (if you can 😅)

Natxx

Anniversary Challenge

Today is the start of our new challenge at Passion for Promarkers and as we are 17 years old 😮 this week's theme is 'Anything Goes'

Please pop into the blog to see what wonderful goodies are up for grabs from our lovely sponsors and to see some fab inspiration from both Design Teams

There has been a distinct lack of LOTV images on my blog lately and so to remedy that - here is  one of my favourites on my DT card:

Image - from LOTV's sketch pad set 2 'Jack, Patch & Puss'

Dotty paper - Sue Wilson's 'Dots 'n' Stripes 8 x 8 pad

Patterned paper - 'Lucky Me' 6 x 8 pad by Doodlebug Design Inc

Sentiment, balloons and party hat cut with dies from 'Mini Birthday Tags' by Craft Addiction UK

Finished off with a bow and some enamel dots

I have followed a sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2:

Challenges:

Sketch #327 - Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Anything Goes' - Creative Inspirations

'All Creatures Great & Small - We Love Stamping

Swinging It

Well, here we are again - another Tuesday, another challenge at Passion for Markers and this time Wendy wants to see Furry Friends/Animals on your projects.

Our sponsor is Di's Digistamps

My DT card:

I have used this cute image from LOTV, but, unfortunately, as it came from one of their sketch pads, I don't know it's name - coloured with Promarkers

Papers - 'Pastel Days' 12x12 pad from The Works

Sentiment - LOTV

Finished off with a bow and some gems

Challenges:

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Summertime' - I Love Promarkers

'All Creatures Great & Small' - We Love Stamping

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Going dotty

I can't believe it's already my turn again to choose the theme for our current challenge at Passion for Markers - it comes around so quick! But come around it has and although I've chosen a theme I've chosen before - it's a nice easy one! I would like to see Dots and/or Stripes on your projects please - don't forget to pop to the blog for all the info and fab inspiration from Team 2

Our sponsor is Polkadoodles

and I have used a Polkadoodles image on my DT card:

Image - 'Hega Hippo Bedtime' - Polkadoodles

Papers - 'Lucky Me' paper pad by Doodlebug Designs

Sentiment from Hollie Hobby - Kanban

I have used a 'Scallopsquare Frame die from Craft Addiction UK for my image and one of their 'Birthday Tags' for the Happy Birthday sentiment which I have managed to cut off on  my photo!

Finished off with a bow and some enamel dots

Challenges:

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Anything Goes' - Allsorts

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Don't Be Square

 Wow, it's a balmy 21 degrees here in Kent today and what a joy to see the sun -natural light makes such a difference to my card-making!

I'm popping by to remind you that we have a new challenge starting today at Passion for Promarkers and this time Kitty would like you to make projects that are 'Not Square Or Rectangle'

Our sponsor is Sheepski Designs

and I have used one of the fun and cute images from their shop for my DT card:

Image - 'Garden Party' - Sheepski Designs

Paper from 12 x 12 paper pad 'Traditional Christmas' from The Works

I used dies from Creative Expression's 'Double stitched Octagons for the card blank and mats and layers and the cute kraft tags are from Craft Addiction Uk

Finished off with a bow and mini gems

Challenges: 

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Anything Goes' - Allsorts

'G and H' - Christmas Cards All Year Round  - I hope this card fits the bill - I thought that 'G' could be for green and 'H' for hats and for Ho Ho Ho

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Think Pink!

I hope the sun is shining wherever you are, it's a beautiful day here, spring seems to definitely have sprung - at last!

We have a new challenge at Passion for Markers and our lovely Karen would like you to 'Think Pink' for this one - nice and easy and sooo up my street 

Our sponser is Colour Of Love 

and  I have followed  a sketch  from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2:

I have used one of Heather's gorgeous digi stamps for my DT card:

Image - 'Rory's Celebration Sundae' - Colour Of Love coloured with Spectrum Noir Tri-Blends

Papers - 'Pastel Days' - 12 x 12 pad from The Works

Some sentiments typed on my pc

Finished off with some gems

and I have only just realised I have forgotten the bow!! 😒

Challenges;

Sketch #144 - Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'For The Girls' - I Love Promarkers

'Anything Goes' - Allsorts

'Anything Goes' - We Love Stamping

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Make it manly

I'm just dropping by to remind you that we have a new challenge starting today at Passion for Markers  and Elaine has chosen the theme of 'Anything Masculine' - 

our sponsor is Dr Digi's HOS where you can find lots of fab masculine images and I have used one on my DT card:

Image - 'Aubrey Bumblethorpe' - Dr Digi

Paper from my stash

Finished off with some cute buttons and a vertical Birthday die-cut and glossy accents on his specs which you can actually see in the photo - wonders will never cease! 😊

I saw this card fold on the Hunkydory Facebook page and just had to try it out!

Challenges:

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

Anything Goes' - Allsorts

'Anything Goes' - We Love Stamping

Thanks for visiting!

Natx