Mega Christmas challenge at PFM

 Well, here we are yet again - it's time for our fantastic Christmas challenge at Passion for Markers.

We are at the half way point, the inspiration cards from the Team 1 Girls have been on the blog for the last week and now it's the turn of us Team 2 girls to inspire you. You still have loads of time to enter - don't forget to visit the PFM blog to see what fabulous prizes are up for grabs! Good luck everyone!

I have used several die-cuts on my DT card - 

The cute little robin,  'Jolly' and sentiment are all part of the 'Robin' Christmas Peek-A-Boo' stamp and die set from Crafter's Companion

I think the Santa sleigh was a magazine freebie

I embossed the white background using the 'Frosty Swirls' embossing folder from   Creative Expressions

Green paper - LOTV

Finished off with some punched snowflakes, red gems and a bow

Challenges:

'Christmas' - Incy Wincy

'ATG' - I Love Promarkers

Thanks for visiting and Merry Christmas!

Natx

Happy Halloween card

 We have another fun challenge for you all at Passion for Markers this week and Linda would like to see projects that are 'Anything Other than Christmas'

Our sponsor is Dr Digi's HOS and I have used one of their images to make a Halloween card - not the sort of card I usually make, but I love this fun image, so here it is warts and all (my card, not Wilma lol!) my bright green promarker decided to die on me mid card, so my colouring's a bit patchy!

Image - 'Witchy Wilma' - Dr Digi HOS coloured with Promarkers and Spectrum Noir Tri-blends

Paper is from an old LOTV pad

Finished off with some cobwebs cut using a Joanna Sheen die and some green gems

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Perfect Walk

 Hi everyone, I'm back to tell you about our latest challenge at Passion for Markers

and this time Kitty would like you to use 'Fall/Autumn Colours' on your projects please.

Our sponsor is All Dressed Up and the DT got to play with this cute little image - don't forget to pop in to the blog to see some lovely inspiration from Team 2

Image - 'Perfect Walk' - ADU Stamps

Papers & sentiment - The Paper Boutique 12x12 pad 'Autumn Song'

Finished off with a bow and some large gold pearls

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

A Cheerful Snowman!

 Well, it's Tuesday again - it comes round so fast! And that means we have a new challenge at Passion for Markers and this time, Karen would like to see some doodles on your projects.

The DT got to play with an image from our sponsor - The Paper Shelter and we chose this cute snowman, as usual it amazed me how the same image can be used so many different ways so do pop in to the blog to see what the other girls have come up with!

I wasn't happy with my doodling in the corners and so, I added some more to his hat - much better!

Image - 'A cheerful Snowman' - The Paper Shelter

Sripey paper and sentiment - LOTV

Embossed white card - Kanban

Sparkly snowflakes cut with a Marianne Designs die and cute Christmas hanging ornament cut from a Printable Heaven die

Finished off with some stickles and a bow

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Spring daffs

 I'm back with this week's challenge at Passion for Markers which is 'Anything Floral'

I used an image from our sponsor Pattie's Creations (on Etsy) on my DT card and have gone for a fairly CAS design this time:

Image - 'Potted spring daffodils' - Pattie's Creations

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

Sentiment - Kanban's 'Holly Hobbie'

Finished off with card candi and a bow

Challenges:

'Add a sentiment' - Allsorts

Thanks for dropping by

Natxx

Birdhouse

 I'm back with another challenge at Passion for Markers, this time I have chosen the theme of 'Hobbies/Pastimes'

The DT were genourously allowed an image from our sponsor and with either gardening or bird-watching in mind, I chose 'Birdhouse'

Image - 'Birdhouse' - Crafty Sentiments Designs coloured with Spectrum Noir Tri-blends

Wood effect paper - 'Garden Of Love' 12 x 12 paper pad from Crafter's Companion

Sentiment - Kanban's 'Holly Hobbie'

Dies used - birds & mini birdhouse - Marianne Designs and Spellbinders' 'Floral Ovals'

Finished off with some cloud die-cuts and a bow from my stash

Challenges:

'Spots Or Stripes' - Creative Inspirations

'Gardener's Delight' - Allsorts

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Butterflies

 After watching the Queen getting a lovely send-off, I realised that I hadn't created a post for tomorrow's challenge at Passion for Markers - so here it is! 

Warning - butterfly overload!

We would like you to 'Use A Rubber Stamp' on your projects this time, something I much prefer to do as my ink always seem to smudge when I colour digital stamps!

I have used an 'oldie', but a 'goodie' from LOTV on my DT card

Image -  'James - Butterflies' - LOTV coloured with Promarkers and Hunkydory Tri-Blends

Blue checked paper - ~Phill Martin's 'Frosted Essentials' 8x8 premium inserts paper pad

The frame, blue butterflies and sentiment are all from the 'Butterfly Ballet' die set from The Paper Boutique

Finished off with a bow and Hunkydory gems

Challenges: 

'ATG with dies' - Happy Little Stamper

Thanks for popping in!

Natxx

Tres Chic

 I'm here with another challenge from Passion for Markers and we have something a little different for you - Linda would like to see your take on her theme of 'A Night On The Town'

Don't forget to pop in to the blog to see some fantastic inspiration from the Team 2 girls. The DT were allowed some images from our sponsor - Sheepski Designs and here is my DT card:

Image - '50s Chic' - Sheepski Designs

Sentiment - High Heels' - Hero Arts

Backing card - Kanban's 'Birthday Celebrations'

Dies used: Spellbinders 'Modern Stationery', 'Standard Circles' and 'Scalloped Circles', bow die from Sue Wilson's 'Finishing Touches' and handbag and shoes which I have to confess were an Etsy purchase, so not sure from which company!

Finished off with pearls from Hunkydory and a rhinestone from Hobby House

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Walkies!

 I'm back to tell you about this week's challenge at Passion for Markers and this time we want to see 'Cute Animals' on your projects please

Di's Digis is our sponsor and she has tonnes of cute animal images to choose from, but in the end, as an owner of a very cute l'il Westie, I just had to opt for this image which I flipped and coloured one in blue and one in pink (Spectrum Noir Tri-blend markers). I made them into a 'Triple floating diamond card' - following Sam Calcott's YouTube video

Unfortunately there haven't been too many walkies  for us recently due to the heat! We are waiting for some cooler weather and then I think there will be some marathon walks in order!

The finished card was a bit tricky to photograph - sorry about the background of the back of my house!

Image - 'Westie walkies' - Di's Digis

Papers - Etsy

Finished off with bows and a doggy charm

Challenges:

'ATG' - Carlin's Kaartenparadis

'ATG' - Creative Inspirations

Thanks for visiting!

Natxx

Hummingbird in turquoise

We have a new challenge this week at Passion for Markers and Karen would like us to 'Say it with Flowers' 

We are being sponsored by Leann's World 101 and I have used one of their images for my DT card which is a little outside of my comfort zone of 'cute' but the image is so pretty, I hope I have done it justice (not a particularly 'real life' colour scheme, but one of my favourites)

Image - 'Sweet Nectar' - Leann's World 101

Papers - 'Perfect Partners' (mint and white) - The Paper Boutique

Turquoise card - Creative Expressions 'Foundation Card'

Sentiment - Kanban's 'Holly Hobbie'

Dies used: corner die from Sue Wilson's 'Austrian Collection' and Craft Too's 'Square Notched Corners'

Finished off with some white card candi from Craftwork Cards and a bow from my stash

Challenges:

'Summer' - C. R. A. F. T.

'ATG' - Creative Inspirations

Thanks for dropping in!

Natxx