Birthdays at Passion for Markers

 Another Tuesday means another challenge at Passion for Markers and this time Elaine would like to see projects for 'Birthdays'- nice and easy, we look forward to seeing all your fabulous makes

Our sponsor is Sheepski Designs

I found a tutorial on Youtube for this shaped card which took my fancy and here is my take on it using a sponsor image. I wasn't overly happy with my photo as my colours look very washed out - they are much brighter in real life!

Image - 'Dahlias' - Sheepski Designs

Papers from Teresa Collins 8 x 8 pad for Creative Expressions

Sentiment cut using a die by Sue Wilson

Finished off witrh a bow and some enamel dots

Challenges:

'Anything Goes' - Digi Choosday

Thanks foir visiting!

Natxx

Happy Easter!

 Easter is looming, although I wasn't sure when - as it moves every year!

Wendy from team 2 has chosen 'Easter' as her theme at Passion for Markers this week where our sponsor is Di's DigiStamps and I have used one of her cute images for my DT easel  card:

Image - 'Bunnies Easter Surprise' - Di's Digis coloured with Promarkers

The cute chick paper is from 'Riverbank Revels' 12x12 pad from Helz Cuppleditch

I used Sue Wilson's 'Double-stitched Ovals and 'Looped Ovals'

 Finished off with an  LOTVsentiment and a bow

Challenges:

'Happy Easter' - Creative Inspirations

Thanks for visiting and hope you have a wonderful Easter!

Natxx

My challenge at Passion for Markers

 Yes, as usual, time seems to have flown and it's my turn again to choose a challenge theme at PFM

I make a lot of birthday cards as they are in demand more than for other occasions, but, every now and then I get asked for a card for a different occasion and I have to say sorry, no can do and so, this year I am determined to have a box full of Anniversary, Get Well Soon, Wedding etc cards -and so, you've probably guessed where I am going with this! I would like to see cards/projects for 'Anything But A Birthday'

Our sponsor is Uniko Stamps

And here is my DT card - I decided on an Anniversary card as I have had this cute image for ages and never inked it up!

Image - from LOTV's A5 'Romance' stamp set

Papers from ArtStudio's 6 x6 pad

Sentiment - LOTV

I used a die from Hunkydory for the Hearts 

I followed a sketch from SSW2 :

Challenges:

Sketch #298 - Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 

'Anything Goes' - Creative Inspirations

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Sentimentally Yours

 We have a new challenge starting today at Passion for Promarkers - this time Kitty would like you to 'Add A Sentiment' to your projects

Our sponsor is Leann's World 101

Don't forget to drop in to the PFM blog for some lovely inspiration from the Team 2  DT

For my card I made a fold back card and I followed a sketch from  Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2:

My card:

Image - 'Abigail' - Leann's World 101 coloured with Promarkers

Papers are all from my stash

I used Sue Wilson's 'Jasmine Flower' die 

And finished off with some enamel dots and a bow

Challenges:

March Sketch - Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

'Feminine' - Allsorts

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Don't be Square

 I have been enjoying crafting in glorious sunshine in my little corner of Kent - I hope the sun is shining wherever you are and that you can do some crafting for our new challenge over at Passion for Markers where Karen has chosen the theme of 'Anything But Square', our sponsor is Polkadoodles

and I have used one of their cute images for a rocker card this time:

Image - 'Flower Fairy Winnie Daisy' - Polkadoodles coloured with Spectrum Noirs and Promarkers

Turquoise card is from Creative Expression's 'Foundation' collection

Patterned paper - LOTV 8x8 paper pad

Flowers and gems from my stash and a sweet little sentiment tag I found in my bit box!

Finished off with a bow

Challenges:

'Anything Goes' - Polkadoodles

'Anything Goes' - We Love Stamping

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Never Too Soon

 Morning Crafters!

As my title says - it's never too soon to start your Christmas cards and so I knew the perfect image to use for our latest challenge at Passion for Markers where the theme is ,'Include gems or pearls' our sponsor is LOTV

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

Image - 'Merry Christmouse' - LOTV

Paper from LOTV's 'Festive Trimmimgs' 8x8 pad

Die-cut sentiment from Sue Wilson

Finished off with a bow and - of course some pearls

Challenges:

Sketch #296 - Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

Anything Goes' - We Love Stamping

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

LOVE

This week at Passion for Markers Wendy would like to see projects 'All About Love' 

Our sponsor is the wonderful All Dressed Up Stamps

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

Image - 'Heartbunny' - ADU Stamps

Papers - 'With Love' 6x6 paper pad from Artstudio

I used a heart banner die from The Works for some extra Love!

Finished off with a sentiment from Sweet Dixie, lace and a bow

I followed another sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday2:

Challenges:

Sketch at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

'Romance' - Allsorts

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Pink It Up!

We have a new challenge starting today at Passion for Markers and this week it   was my turn to choose a theme and so I would like you to use your  'Favourite Colours' on your projects please - nice and easy! Our sponsor is Colour Of Love

I made some mistakes with my DT card this time - note to self- do not insist on using a Promarker that is going dry as your colouring comes out very 'flat'! And, you would have thought that almost 11 years after my stroke that I would have found a better way of sticking ribbon on with one hand! - hence a very wonky ribbon 😞

Oh well, here it is, warts and all:

I followed a sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2:

Image - 'Sleepytime Danni' - Colour Of Love

Paper - 'Silky Roses' 6x6 pad from The Works 

Dies used: 'Postage Frames' from John Next Door

Pearls and ribbon/bow from stash

Challenges:

Sketch - Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Insects

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas

I can't believe it's already time for the first challenge of 2025 at Passion for Markers! We have an unusual theme this time from our lovely Linda - she would like you to 'Include An Insect' 

I found a really sweet image that I thought was perfect for this challenge and here is my DT card:

Image - 'Ladybug Girl' - Whimsy Stamps

Papers (quite old) from my stash

I used Sue Wilson's 'Double Stitched Ovals and 'Looped Ovals' dies to frame  the image

Finished off with a bow and some cute wooden ladybugs

I followed a sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2:

Challenges:

Sketch #295 - SSW2

'Something Old or Something New' - Creative Inspirations (old papers)

'Anything Goes' - Allsorts

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

It's Christmas Time!

 Yes, it's almost here! Are you all organised? I was way on schedule until I came down with the head cold from hell and now need to re-focus and get better in a hurry to finish up in time for the big day.

I don't remember ever feeling as poorly as I do with this cold, maybe it's just a nasty one or now I'm older I'm finding it harder to deal with? My chest has been so wheezy and rattled so much you would think I have Jacob Marley stuffed down my bra! 😂

Now onto the latest challenge at Passion for Markers and it's our Mega Christmas one - so multitudes of sponsors and loads of prizes are on offer , please check the PFM blog to see all the details and some fab inspiration from the Team 2 girls and check back in a couple of weeks when Team 1 will be showcasing their makes The theme is easy peasy - 'Anything Goes'

My DT card is a bit of an LOTV love fest:

Images from LOTV A5 polymer 'Cute Festive Gnomes set

Papers - LOTV

Sentiments and bow made using dies from Sue Wilson

Finished off with some festive glitter and a big gem

I followed one of the December sketches from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

Challenges:

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 - sketch

Allsorts - 'It's beginning to  look a lot like Christmas'

We Love Stamping - 'Winter'

Thanks for dropping by and I wish you a very 

Merry Christmas

and a Happy New Year

Natxx