Papertake Weekly Challenge

Hello. It's time to share this weeks DT card for 

Papertake Weekly.

And this week we have a sketch challenge...

 

 ..you can use this one or pick out another from the huge choice here. Just let us know the number of the sketch you used in your blog post.

This week we are sponsored by Simon Says Stamp, a $20 voucher for one lucky winner!

For my card I used one of the new Festive Bobbi images from The DigiStamp Boutique. I used Prismacolor pencils to colour and the die is 'star flourish' from Memory Box

For all the details on how to enter, for some gorgeous inspiration from my teamies and to find out who is last weeks lucky winner visit the  Papertake Weekly Challenge.

See you there!

 

Dictionary Challenge...

...and it's the letter T. I have chosen T for tulip. Tulip wasn't my first choice for T. I had decided on thistle and it has now been finally confirmed, once and for all that I cannot draw! Hubby said 'is it an artichoke'? Hmph! I thought maybe it would look better coloured in and with lots of doodles round it - no!

So here we are with a good old Penny Black stamp which has been watercoloured. Not arty at all, but more my style (or at least the style I can pull off on a good day).

 

Star Pupil

Hello. Today I'm sharing a card made with the newest addition to The DigiStamp Boutique - Maisey. Perfect for a first day at school or well done card! Also available is Max a handsome little boy version.

I coloured little Maisey with copics and the papers are Surprise! by BoBunny. 

OK, short and sweet today. I have three magazine commissions lined up, one with a very tight deadline. Not complaining though, I love working on my mag stuff.

 

Papertake Weekly

Hello, it's time for another Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

And this week it's...

  Die-ing for a Punch!

 

We are sponsored by the fabulous... 

Ribbon Girl

For my card I used two small snowflake punches and a Die-namics 'bow' die. 

 

For all the details on how to enter, for some gorgeous inspiration from my teamies and to find out who is last weeks lucky winner visit the Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

See you there! 

 

Belle from The DigiStamp Boutique

Here is a gorgeous reason to make a start on your Christmas cards! Meet Belle from The DigiStamp Boutique. I really wish you could see how much she sparkles in real life, but try as I might my camera will not pick it up.

Belle comes in a set of two images.....

...on special offer until the end of July.

 

cluck clock

Hello. I have another page in my dictionary to share today. It's for the alpha/dictionary challenge and this time round the letter is Y with the added extra of using the colour yellow.

I have chosen Y for year....

I've had these Ding & Dong stamps by PaperArtsy for ages and to be honest I didn't really know what to do with them. I just knew that I liked their quirkiness! So when I read the definition of year -  'unit of time marked by the revolution of the earth in its orbit round the sun' I thought this strange looking bird clock would be perfect.

 

Special Friend

Hello, it's time for another Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

And this week it's...

  Buttons and Bows

We are sponsored by the fabulous... 

Ribbon Girl

For my card I used a Penny Black stamp 'wooly dames' coloured with Inktense watercolour pencils. The papers are from an American Crafts pad 'Lucky Charm'.

 

 For all the details on how to enter, for some gorgeous inspiration from my teamies and to find out who is last weeks lucky winner visit the Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

See you there!

 

Monday's News

Hello. Woohoo for my first piece of news today. My B for balloons entry made it onto the Wall of Fame. I'm so chuffed. This fortnights letter is Y with an extra twist to use yellow. My dictionary is out and my thinking cap is on. You can read all about this great challenge here.

Get Stamping 3 is now on the shelves. I made cards for this issue using Prismacolor Pencils and some really cool Chocolate Baroque stamps. There is also a bonus card and step by step instructions online here.

 

And finally, I treated myself to this Blueprints 3 die set. Great service from Tracy at Dies to Die For.

See you tomorrow for Papertake Weekly Challenge.
 

Cute Panda

Hello. There are new images just in over at The DigiStamp Boutique. Really useful if you are short on time and need a card in a hurry! Just a lttle bit of shading and a tiny bit of colour and job done. I made a little tag to match my card...

The Panda set is on special offer throughout July - go nab yourself a bargain!

 

happy birthday

Hello. Isn't this weather fab? Although I have to admit that yesterday was a bit too warm for me and I was wilting a little! Today is a good bit fresher, but I hear the heat is to return tomorrow - really shouldn't complain!

I have a bright summery card to share today. The image is from Jellypark and I coloured with Prisma Pencils. I am entering the Jellypark Challenge - summer.

 

thank you

 

Hello, it's time for another Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

And this week it's...

 

Old, New, Borrowed or Blue

 

We are sponsored this week by the fabulous...

 

Whiff of Joy

 

For my card I used a Penny Black stamp 'garden assistant' and coloured with watercolour pencils.

 

 For all the details on how to enter, for some gorgeous inspiration from my teamies and to find out who is last weeks lucky winner visit the Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

See you there!

 

Monday's News

Hello. A little bit later than usual - soaking up some of this glorious sunshine! I've been away a few days to our regular cottage in Cumbria. We love it there, so does the dog - he gets spoiled rotten and gets given a sausage/toast/scone in every tea room! Just before my little holiday I found this book in Waterstones, perfect to take away with me. If you love doodling and colouring I can highly recommend it!

The latest issue of Creative Cardmaking is on the shelves. I have an article on watercolouring using Penny Black stamps and pencils. So if you are after a great crafty read why not treat yourself?

See you tomorrow, it's Papertake Weekly Challenge time!

 

fun birthday

Hello. I have a very summery boys card to show you today. I used Dan and turtle from The DigiStamp Boutique. I coloured with copic markers and the papers are by BoBunny.

Don't forget that there are freebies to be won if you enter the Boutique's customer competition. All the info' you need is here.
 

Hedgie happy birthday

Hello, it's time for another Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

And this week it's...

 

Anything Goes

optional extra - animals!

 

We are sponsored this week by the fabulous 

Lili of the Valley. 

For my card I used a Penny Black stamp 'Buzz in the Air' and coloured with watercolour pencils.

 

 For all the details on how to enter, for some gorgeous inspiration from my teamies and to find out who is last weeks lucky winner visit the Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

See you there!

 

Monday's News

Here is what winged it's way into the crafty room this week. Sn@p - the simple version of scrapbooking! Great choice and brilliant service from Angel Crafts (thanks for the little free gift).

I would love to have time to do full on scrapbooking but I don't. So this is the answer. The binder has plastic wallets divided into different sizes and you simply slot in your photograph (or whatever) and choose some of the pre-printed journalling cards etc for the other slots.

I have already printed off some snaps which don't deserve to just live in the computer! Can't wait to get started.