ILPM's #175

For this weeks challenge over on I ♥ ProMarkers, we want you to take inspiration from a photo for your entries.  Our sponsor is the fab Polka Doodles with a great CD as a prize.

Here's the photo.

And here's my DT card.

The image is one I've had for a long time, I'm sure it's from the Scrap Book Society.  The BP is from Nitwits, the flowers were cut with a mix of dies and cutter, the border is a Cheery Lynn Die.

And the usual closeup..... lol.

ILPM's #171 - All Stitched Up

This weeks challenge over on I ♥ ProMarkers has just started and our theme is 'All Stitched Up'.  Our sponsor is Letraset with a prize of a pack of ProMarkers.

Here's my DT card.

I used a digi image by Sherri Baldy for this one, the first time I've used one of her Besties image.  They're so cute and fab to colour.  The BP is from Nitwits, I dragged my sewing machine out to do the stitching along each egde, the fence piece was cut on my Cameo and the leaf dies are a mix of Marianne and Memory Box dies. The doily die is by Cheery Lynn.

A closer look at the cute image.
I'd like to enter this card into the present challenge on  Besties Challenge, where the current theme is
 'Sew or Add Buttons', I've included both in on this card.

Just Inklined

Time for another card using one of the many fab images from Just Inklined.  This one is called 'Magnolia'.

You can buy and download this image HERE.  I used ProMarkers to colour the image, BP is from Paper Mania 'Rose Garden' paper pack, the corner dies are Cheery Lynn and the others are Spellbinders.

A closer look at the image.

Stepping Out

Time for me to show you a card featuring a digi image from Just Inklined.

I choose this image because I thought it would be a bit of a challenge for me, as I always tend to go with flowers or cute.  I really enjoyed colouring this image.

I used Distress Inks to colour the image, the BP's are from a Debbi Moore CD and I used a Cheery Lynn die to cut the lace border.

The usual closer look at the image.

DT Card for Just Inklined

This image is a digi called Knitting Basket and you can buy and download it HERE at Just Inklined.

I coloured the image with ProMarkers, the BP is from Nitwits and dies used are, main image Spellbinders, border Cheery Lynn.

A closer look at the image.

Winter Wonderland - Picture Inspiration

For this weeks challenge over on Winter Wonderland we have a photo for you to take inspiration from in creating a card.  This weeks sponsor is Crafters Companion who are offering a £10 voucher to the lucky winner.

Here's the inspirational photo.

And here's my DT card.

I took inspiration from the Poinsettias for my card which were cut with a Spellbinders die, the holly leaves were cut with a Cheery Lynn die as was the sentiment.  The embossing was done using a Spellbinders A4 embossing folder.

Hell For Leather by Just Inklined

Time for me to show you a card using an image from Just Inklined.

This image is called Hell For Leather which you can buy and download HERE.

I coloured the image with Spectrum Noirs, the corner is a die is by Cheery Lynn.  I used a Spellbinders A4 M Bossability folder.

A closer look at the image.

ILPM's #162

Time for a new challenge over on I ♥ ProMarkers.  This weeks theme is 'Use Your Favourite Colours'.

This weeks sponsor is the fab Lili of the Valley which a prize of a £10 to spend in their online store.

Here's my DT card.

This image is of course a stamp from our sponsor and it's the first time it's been inked!  Cute isn't it?

The BP is a download from Nitwits, the border die is by Cheery Lynn and the main image dies are both Spellbinders.

A closer look at the image.

Open Rose Vase from Just Inklined

Time for another card featuring a digi image from Just Inklined.  This image is called Open Rose Vase and is available to buy and download HERE.

The flower digi stamps from Just Inklined are my favourites, can you tell...... lol.  I coloured this image is Spectrum Noirs, the BP is from an Etsy seller, 'bydigitalpaper' and it's called Romantic Paper Roses, I love it!  I used Spellbinder and Cheery Lynn dies, pearls from DMD.

Side view.

Closer look at the image.

ILPM's Challenge #148

This week see the last challenge of the year over at I ♥ ProMarkers, we'll be back with lots more challenges and new sponsors for 2013, on January 2nd.

Our theme for this one is 'Anything But Square', so let's see lots of shaped cards!  Sponsoring us for this one is Marianne Design with a prize of 2 fab dies.

This challenge will run for 2 weeks.

Here's my DT card.

I love this shape card and used a digi image from Crafts & Me.  The BP is from the Dreamcatcher pad by First Edition Papers.  The swirly dies are by Mariannes and the border dies by Cheery Lynn.

Side View.

Closer look at the image.

Sorry I forgot to make a note of the colours used... :-/

Holly & Dove by Just Inklined

It's Saturday and time for a new card using an image from Just Inklined.

This lovely image is called Holly & Dove, which you can buy and download HERE.  I used ProMarkers to colour the image and the Tied Together embossing folder by Couture Creations.  The die used is from Cheery Lynn, ribbon and gems from my stash, I stamped the sentiment and cut it out by hand.

A closer look at the image.

Here's the colours I used, as my friend Judy asked about.... lol.

Lime Zest, Tria Marker in G136 which is the same as Marsh Green, & Pine

Lipstick Red, Red, & Crimson

Mustard 

Icicle

Time to Hop at Just Inklined

Time for another hop over on Just Inklined and it's my first time to host, and I chose the theme of 'All That Glitters'.

Here's my card.

This image is called Christmas Cottage and you can buy and download it HERE.  I uced ProMarkers to colour the image and the glitter is the usual Chameleon from DMD.  The icicle die is from Mariannes, and the  border die is by Spellbinders, the greeting is a Cheery Lynn die.

A closer look at the image.

There are 2 spot prizes up for grabs, chosen from everyone who leave comment on the DT blogs.

If you're following the you start here and your next stop is Joyce.

Here's the full list to keep you on track.

Karen L (you're here)

Joyce

Gaynor

Karen J

Dawn

Tammy

Tangii

Jak

Jane

Lori

ILPM's - Anything Goes

The theme for this weeks challenge over on I ♥ ProMarkers is the  very popular 'Anything Goes'.  We have a new sponsor for this one, Dr Digi! with a prize of 2 digi images up for grabs.

Here's my DT card.

I bought this image a while ago, and never got round to using it.  So when I was asked to make a card for a friends wife, I knew this was just the image I wanted.  The image is from Just Inklined, the flowers are a mixture from WOC and my stash.  The Holly leaves were cut with a die from Cheery Lynn, I used the Tied Together embossing folder for the top half and my Houghie boards for the bottom half.  The sentiment is computer generated. 

A closer look at the image.

 And the flowers.

Father Christmas from Just Inklined

It's Saturday and that's my day for showing you an image from Just Inklined.

I'm still making Christmas cards so thought I'd colour Santa.

  

I used ProMarkers to colour this image, though there's very little to colour really.  Added the usual bit of sparkle in the fur on his hat.  I used dies from Cheery Lynn for the corners and Spellbinders for all the others.  The embossing fold is Tied Together by Couture Creations and the pearls are from Mei Flower.

A closer look at the image.

Christmas Poinsettia from Just Inklined

Time for me to show you another card using an image from Just Inklined.

 This image is called Christmas Poinsettia which you can buy and download HERE.  I used ProMarkers to colour the image, the paper is also from Just Inklined.  I used dies from Mariannes (corner) and Cheery Lynn (borders).  The sentiment is from Digi Doodle Shop (no longer open) and the pearls from Mei Flower.

A closer look at the image.

Just Inklined

Saturday again (don't they come round fast.... lol) so that means it's time for another card for Just Inklined.

 This image is called Gatepost Robin and is available to buy and download HERE.  I used ProMarkers to colour the image, and the dies used are spellbinder - borders and image and Cheery Lynn for the holly.  Not sure who the embossing folder is by, there's no name on it.

I love using pearl card, but it's a pain to get a decent photo of..... lol.

A closer look at the image.

Winter Wonderland - One For The Boys

Time for a new challenge over on Winter Wonderland where the theme is 'One For The Boys', so we'd like to see a male figure on your Christmas cards for this one.

Here's my DT card.

I wanted a change from colouring so I dug out my Joanna Sheen CD's and found this image on the Vintage Christmas disc.  Now I'm not sure if this CD is still available as I've had it for quite a few years now.... lol.  The dies used are Spellbinders - border, poinsettia and ovals, Memory Box - gold swirly bits and Cheery Lynn for the sentiment.  I used an embossing folder by Couture Creations called Washed Away.

Just Inklined Blog Hop

It's the first Monday of the month so that means it's time for a blog hop over on Just Inklined.

This months host is Lori and her theme is Handmade Flowers & Lace.

Here's my DT card.

I've these stamps for about a month now and have been itching to use them...... just never had the time!  This set is called 'Poinsettia Farm' which you can buy HERE at Just Inklined.  

I used ProMarkers to colour the image, glitter is the usual chameleon glitter from Debbi Moore Designs.  I used a Cuttlebug folder for the embossing and the flower was cut using Spellbinders dies as was the lace and the holly leaves, a Cheery Lynn die.

Don't forget there are 2 spot prizes up for grabs, the winner will be chosen from those who leave comments on the DT blogs.

If you're following the hop in the right order, you arrived here from LORI, and now you need to hop to JOYCE.

Incase you get lost, here the correct order for you to hop.

Lori

Karen L

Joyce

Gaynor

Karen J

Dawn

Tammy

Tangii

Jak

Tracy

Jane

ILPM's #140 Christmas is Coming!

Yep, it is coming whether we like it or not..... lol.  So for this weeks challenge over on I ♥ ProMarkers we would like to see Christmas cards.  

We have a fab new sponsor for this one, Marianne Designs and they have a great prize on offer too, 2 stamps and some foliage dies, pop over to the challenge blog to see a picture of the prize.

Here's my DT card.

 This is a digi image from Mo's which I bought last year and never used, no idea why as it's just so sweet.  The papers are from Just Inklined, the flowers were cut with a Marianne die, and the holly leaves a Cheery Lynn die, and the sentiment is from Cuddly Buddly and the glitter is Chameleon glitter from Debbi Moore Designs.

A closer look at the image.

ILPM's #139 - Anything Goes

This weeks challenge over on I ♥ ProMarkers is the ever popular 'Anything Goes'.  Our sponsor is Letraset .

And the prize is a pack of ProMarkers.

Here's my DT card.

The image is from  Di's Digis, to cut the corners I used a Cheery Lynn die, and Spellbinders for the image, and the pearls are from Mei Flower.