Favourite Colours

Hi Crafters, I'm popping in with the details of our latest challenge at Passion for Markers and our lovely Karen has chosen one of my favourite themes - 'Favourite Colours'

Our sponsor is Colour Of Love

And I have used one of Heather's gorgeous stamps for my DT card in my favourite colours of pink and green:

Image - 'Rory's Holly Hocks' - Colour Of Love

Papers - LOTV's 'Perfect Pairs'

I used a brickwork mask from Hunkydory Crafts with some 'Bundled Sage' distress ink for the background and then used 3d foam pads to lift the image a bit

I have used dies from John Next Door's 'Layering Dies' square set

Sentiment - Kanban's 'Holly Hobbie'

Finished off with a bow

Challenges:

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Anything Goes (or a stencilled background)' - I Love Promarkers

'Anything Goes' - Allsorts

'Anything Goes' - We Love Stamping

Thanks for visiting! 

Natxx

Make It Floral

?Hi there, I'm popping in (rather belatedly!) to tell you that we have a new challenge this week at Passion for Promarkers  and this time Elaine would like to see 'Anything Floral' 

Our sponsor is Sheepski Designs

and I have used on of Andrea's lovely digi stamps for my DT card:

I followed a sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2:

Image - 'Freesia Vase' - Sheepski Designs

Paper from LOTV's  'Bonnets &Bowties 8 x 8 pad

I found the cute little wooden tag in The Works and stamped a sentiment onto it

finished off with some resin flowers, pearls and a bow

Challenges:

Sketch #310 - Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

'Anything Goes' - I Love Promarkers

'Anything Goes' - Allsorts

'Anything Goes - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

Thanks for dropping by!

Natxx

Frog Tower

Hi there Crafters, I'm dropping by to tell you that a new challenge is starting today at Passion for Markers  and this time Wendy would like to see projects 'For A Boy'

Our sponsor is RAM Stamps

I have used the cutest frogs image from Rachelle's lovely shop for my DT card:

Image - 'Stacked Frogs' - RAM Stamps coloured with Promarkers

Paper - Etsy

I have used a Lisa Horton's 'Nested Scalloped Slim die to mount the image and a square notched corner for the sentiment (using a Pink Petticoat stamp)

Finished off with some star gems and not a bow in sight! 🤯

Challenges:

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Two Or More Layers' - Dream Valley 2

'Anything Goes - I Love Promarkers

'Anything Goes' - Stamping Sensations

'Birthdays' - Allsorts

'Make It Cute' - We Love Stamping

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Special Occasions

 Hi there Crafters,

I'm here to tell you about our new challenge starting today at Passion for Promarkers - it was my turn again to choose a challenge theme and I have gone with 'Special Occasions' - I would like to see your projects made for special birthdays/anniversaries, christenings, weddings etc

Our sponsor is All Dressed Up Stamps

And I have used one of their fab images on my DT card:

I followed the August sketch at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2:

Image - 'Over The Moon' - ADU Stamps coloured with Promarkers

Papers - 'Rustic Romance' 12 x12 pad from Hobbycraft

I used a 'Congratulations' mini sentiment die from Sue Wilson and a 'Mr & Mrs die to fill the white space - not sure where it's from!

Finished off with some heart gems

Challenges:

Sketch #308 - Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'2 or more papers' - Dream Valley 2

'Anything Goes' - I Love Promarkers

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Be childish!

I'm dropping in to tell you about the new challenge at Passion for Markers  and this week, Kitty would like to see projects 'For A Child'. Our sponsor is

Leann's World 101

Sorry about the naf photo - unless I make a square card, I can never seem to take a good photo!

I used a pop up stepper card blank from Kanban for my DT card:

Image - 'Bear Costume' - Leann's World 101

Paper - 'Joyful Hearts' - Nitwit Collections Essentials

Dies used - Sizzix Thinlets 'Alphabet' for the word 'Today' and Sizzix original thick dies for the '2'

Finished off with a bow, one bear button and a few pink buttons

Challenges:

'Shaped Cards' - Dream Valley 2

'Anything Goes' - Creative Inspirations

'Anything Goes' - Stamping Sensations

'Anything Goes' - Allsorts

'Anything Goes' - We Love Stamping

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Card for Angus

 Hi crafters, I'm popping by to tell you about our latest challenge at Passion for Markers - this time Karen would like to see 'Die-cuts and/or punches' used on your projects. Our sponsor this time is Di's Digi Stamps 

and I have used one of her cute images on my DT card, I was asked to make a card for a little boy who loves all things farm and thought this image was perfect!

Image - 'Cute and cuddly on the farm' - Di's Digis coloured with Promarkers

Paper - Nitwits

I used gold mirri card for  mats and the die-cuts

Dies used: Sizzix Thinlets alphabet, a die from Creative Impressions 'Double Stitched Hexagons' for the main image  and  a number 1 from Sizzix's original thick dies.

Don't forget to check out the inspiration from Team 2 over at Passion for Markers - good luck!

Challenges:

'Masculine' - Krafty Chicks

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Add Flowers at Passion for Markers

Morning crafters, I hope you are all enjoying the sunshine and haven't melted away! I'm dropping in to tell you that a new challenge has just started at Passion for Markers and Elaine would like you to 'Add Flowers' to your projects this time.

Our sponsor is Sheepski Designs 

My DT card:

Image - 'Gerbera Daisy' - Sheepski Designs

Paper - from 'Riverbank Revels' 12x12 pad by Helz Cuppleditch

I used a die from Lisa Horton's 'Nested Scalloped Slims' set for the green mats behind each gerbera

Sentiment - Woodware stamp

Finished off with enamel dots and a bow

Challenges:

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Anything Goes' - Dream Valley 2

'Anything Goes' - I Love Promarkers

'Summer Flowers /Anything Goes' - Stamping Sensations

'Anything Goes' - Allsorts

'Anything Goes - We Love Stamping

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Me again!

 I am back with a second post for today - unheard of for me!

I was lucky enough to win a recent challenge at Sweet Sketch Wednesday2 ( my go-to back up when my mojo has taken unauthorised holiday!) and was asked to be a GDT this month:)

The theme is always a sketch - you have several choices and I have made a card following sketch #307 which I have turned on it's side:

So, do pop over to the SSW2 blog to find all the details 

This little cutie is a dead ringer for my sweet Snowy ( albeit  a much cleaner version, lol!) and is called 'Spring Puppy' from LOTV coloured with Promarkers

Papers  - Sue Wilson's 'Dots 'n' Stripes 8x8 pad

Sentiment - Sue Wilson die

Lace I've had for years!

Fnished off with a butterfly from a Cheery Lynn die and teeny pearls for the body and corner. 

Challenges:

'ATG - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends' 

'ATG' - Dream Valley 2

'ATG' - I Love Promarkers

'Furry Friends' - Stamping Sensations

'ATG' - We Love Stamping

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Fun and sun at the beach!

 It's Tuesday again and you know what that means! Yes, we have a new challenge starting at Passion for Markers. This time Wendy would like your projects to show some 'Beach Vibes'

Very apt at the moment!

So, if you haven't melted away, pop over to the PFM blog to get all the details and I look forward to seeing your entries :)

Our sponsor is Uniko Stamps

And here is my DT card:

Image - 'Fun and Sun' - The Paper Shelter coloured with Promarkers and Spectrum Noir Tri-blends

Papers - Etsy

Finished off with ribbon, a bow and a sweet sentiment

I followed a sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2:

Challenges:

'Anything Goes' - The Paper Shelter

Sketch #305 - SSW2

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Anything Goes' - Dream Valley 2

'Anything Goes' - I Love Promarkers

'Seaside' or ATG' - Allsorts

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Animals at Passion for Markers

 It's Tuesday again and so we have a new challenge at Passion for Markers - it was my turn to pick again (it comes around so quickly!) and I have been super nice to you all and have chosen the easy peasy  theme of 'Animals' 

Our sponsor is All Dressed Up Stamps

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

Image - 'Butterfly Bunny' - ADU coloured with Promarkers and Spectrum Noir Triblends

Papers - 'Perfect Pairs' - LOTV

Sentiment - Kanban's Holly Hobbie

I used a Hobbycraft punch to punch some mini flowers to add to the sentiment 

Finished off with a bow, some teeny pearls for the butterfly bodies and some gems that look like water droplets

Challenges:

'Anything Goes' - ADU Challenges

'Anything Goes' - I Love Promarkers

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

'What Makes You Happy/ Anything Goes' - Allsorts  (colouring animals always makes me happy)

'Nature/Anything Goes' - We Love Stamping

'Our Furry Friends/Anything Goes' - Stamping Sensations

'AnythingGoes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

You'd better shape up!

Hi there crafters, I'm just popping in to tell you all about the new challenge starting today over at Passion for Markers  where Kitty has chosen the theme of 'Let's Get In Shape' - so, NO square or rectangular cards, Kitty would like to see shaped projects.

Our sponsor is LeAnn's World 101

and I have used one of her lovely images for my DT card:

Image - 'Beetle Bug' - LeAnn's World 101

NO designer papers! and not a bow in sight 🤣- just coloured with my Promarkers, a few enamel dots and, although it's hard to see in my photo, I have added glossy accents to the windscreen, windows and headlights

Challenges:

'Anything Goes' - I Love Promarkers

'Anything Goes' - Allsorts

'Anything Goes' - We Love Stamping

'Anything Goes' - Stamping Sensations

Thanks for dropping by!

Natxx

Happy Anniversary to us!

 I know I say it every year, but I cannot believe that it's time again for the big Anniversary challenge at Passion for Markers - we are 16 years old this time!

As usual, the theme is 'Anything Goes' - so grab your markers and get crafting! Don't forget to pop in to the blog and along with some super inspiration from both teams you will find a LONG list of all the sponsors and prizes :)

I chose to use an image  which I haven't used before for my DT card:

Image - 'Dragon Letter' - LOTV

Papers  - 'Dots 'n' Stripes' 8x8 pad from Sue Wilson and turquoise card from Creative Expressions

I didn't have the right colour ribbon, so I used Sue Wilson's 'Classic Itty Bitty 3d bows dies to make a bow and popped it on a strip of the same colored card

Sentiment ' Kanban's Holly Hobbie

Finished off with paper flowers and pearls from The Hobby House.

I have followed another sketch from Sweet ketch Wednesday 2:

Challenges:

Sketch #302 - Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

'Hand-colored image' - Dream Valley

'Anything Goes' - I Love Promarkers

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

'Anything Goes' - Allsorts

Thanks for dropping by!

Natxx

Ready for Spring!

   Good afternoon, I hope you have been able to make the most of the glorious weather we've been having!

I'm popping in to tell you about the new challenge at Passion for Promarkers - Karen has chosen a lovely easy theme this time - 'Favourite Colour Combo' and our sponsor is The Paper Shelter

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

Image (rather aptly named!)- 'So ready for spring' - TPS

Dotty paper, kraft card and handbag charm all from  my crafty stash

I used a Kanban label die for the main image and some pierced flag dies and some stamps from Julie Hickey for the sentiments which I won recently over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

Finished off with some card candi and... shock horror... NO bow!! but I thought this cute charm was perfect to go with this sweet image.

I have followed one of the May sketches from SSW2, but have turned it on it's side:

Challenges:

Sketch #302 - Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

'Anything Goes' - Allsorts

Anything Goes' - We Love Stamping

Anything Goes/Feminine' - Stamping Sensations

Thanks for dropping by!

Natxx

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