Make It Monday #13

Hi

I hope those of  you who have been receiving heavy snowfalls are keeping safe and warm!!

We, on the other hand have a short but welcome repreive from the monsoonal rains.

It was another fabulous week for the Make It Monday Linky Party with a few new faces and lots of different styles, all of them brilliant. You are such a caring and sharing lot, it's wonderful. I still think that if we could just a get a few of the world's leaders in to paper craft and blogging then the world would be a lot more warm and fuzzy, don't you agree??

This week's featured blogger as chosen by random.org is..................................

True Random Number Generator

Min: 1

Max: 16

Result:

14

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which is.........

Jackie from Days In The Life Of

With this beautiful card

Can this lady colour or what?!!

I'm loving the gorgeous papers she has used and the layout out is just fantastic!

Jackie's blog is a real treat for the eyes and a bounty of inspiration. If you take your time and browse around you will see that she is currently on and has also previously been on numerous design teams and has used a huge selection of images and styles for the various challenges she participates in. You wil definitely not be short on inspiration after a visit to Jackie's blog so pop on over and say hi from me while you're there.

The Make It Monday linky party is open again (see top of my blog).

Its a great way to show case your favourite card or project to new people. You can even revive an old post. So come along link up and check out the other submissions and remember is all about just sharing the creativity and you may even find yourself making some new blog buddies.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle :-)

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #21 - In the Pink & Competition Winners

This is a long post with two cards, one for Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #21 and one for  the release of Kenny K's Sizzling new images - Krash Kittenz.

 To see the winners of the NAME THOSE KITTENZ competition head on over to Donna's blog.

Hi

I hope some of you somewhere are keeping dry cause it's getting down right soggy here as our wet season swings in to gear.

It's been fabulous weather for crafting though and I have been particularly industrious this week and have two cards for you today!! Now that's something that doesn't happen often around here lol!

The new challenge for this week over at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog is - In The Pink

For my card I have used "Devilish Donna" one of my absolute favourite images to colour.

I even took a leaf out of my blogging buddy Mary J's book and tried my hand at decorating the inside of this card too.

I'm really happy with how it came up except I definitly need more sponging practice. Thanks for the inspiration Mary J! I also felt that this card is just crying out for some real stitching but alas me and sewing machines.............. well, maybe that is a challenge I will set for myself during the upcoming six weeks school holidays.

I have used Rose Red cardstock from Stampin' Up! and double sided designer paper from kaisercraft called Hustle.

Image is printed on Neenah Solar White Super Smooth Classic Crest paper and has been coloured with Copics.

Skin E000, E00, E11 and R20

Hair, clothes, boots, flowers and rhinestones R81, R83 and R85

Eyes B93, B97 and Y13

Papers have been distressed with Stampin' Up Rose Red ink.

Now on the the NEW RELEASE of Kenny K's KRASH KITTENZ.

Kenny K has release a new set of images and they are SIZZLING!!

for my card I have used "Jessi Jane" and I have merged her with Kenny's "Xmas Accessories".

Sentiment was computer generated.

The papers are Christmas papers I had in my stash but I can't tell you where they are from sorry.

Image is printed on Neenah Solar White Super Smooth Classic Crest paper and coloured with Copics.

Skin - E000, E00, E11 and R20

Hair, Clothes and Boots - E25, E29 and E53

Eyes - B93 and Y13

Presents - R22, R24, R27, R29, R46, YG91 and YG93

I have used E29 to colour white Gross Grain Ribbon to match.

Now head on over to Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog and check out Team A's sizzling cards for this week's challenge.

Remember to be in the running to win some of Kenny K's images you need to use a Kenny K image on your card.

You can see the new fast and furious and super sexy KRASH KITTENZ over at Kenny's shop.

Whew, sorry for the big super long post!!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle :-)

Colour me untraditional - Mad For Markers

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Hi Copic fans!!

Thursday again that means it's my turn to inspire you to reach for your Copics and create yourself something fabulous.

The current challenge over on the Mad For Markers Challenge Blog is to create a Christmas Card - using copics to colour with non-traditional Christmas colours.

I am so excited to see so many fabulous cards already submitted. You guys are amazing!! If you haven't already been over to check them out you should and there is still plenty of time for you to get your markers out and join in the fun.

For my card this week I have gone with one of Kenny K's fantastic images "Mistletoe"

Now, I'm pretty sure these papers are from Stampin' Up but I can't tell you what they are. But I'm sure when my wonderful Mum reads this post she will let me know.

But the basic colour combo I have used is Brown, Blue an Green (there's a bit of orange in there too :-D )

I've used a my Peach Spica Pen to add a little shimmer to the trim of her jacket and boots. Here's a photo to hopefully show it up a bit better.

Copics I have used for this image are:

Skin - E000, E00, E11 and R20

Hair - Y26, Y21, C1 and C3

Clothes and Boots - B91, B93, B97, (E53, E25 and Peach Spica Pen for trim)

Holly - B93, Y13 and R46

Head on over to the Mad For Markers Challenge Blog to get your daily dose of inspiration and to link up your Non Traditional Christmas card. I can't wait to see it!!

For all your Copic and related supplies head on over to Mad For Markers online store.

Mad For Markers post to Australia and New Zealand and stock a large range of Copic Markers, Blending Card, Masking Paper etc.

You can also check out the store blog and challenge blog for tips, tutorials and inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by

Michelle :-)

Make It Monday #12

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Hi

How was your weekend? I hope you all had fabulous time. Mine was busy. I had a big garage sale on Sunday (well technically it wasn't a garage sale  as I held it at the local Markets) to sell off the last of our baby stuff. While I sold heaps, I still seem to have heaps left so I guess I will organise another one in a week or two's time.

With the weekend over and Monday here again the Make It Monday linky party is open once again. One thing I am noticing with the Make It Monday weekly linky party is that it is really highlighting to me how quickly the weeks are passing! Here were are at #12 already. It's so nice to see so many of you joining in each week.  You sure are a creative bunch!!

This week's Make It Monday featured blogger as chosen by random.org is......................

True Random Number Generator

Min: 1

Max: 12

Result:

5

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which is.........

Lisa Jane from Mess2Magic

with these gorgeous Christmas Candles

Lisa and her Partner have been working away madly like little Christmas Elves making loads of stunning cards and candles etc for a local Fayre.

Not suprisingly these candles were a smashing hit.

Lisa has a blog full of creative projects and I know if you spend a little time browsing around you're going to come away all inspired. So hop on over there now and say hi from me too.

Then come back here and link up your creation to Make It Monday (see top of my blog).

 Its a great way to show case your favourite card or project to new people. You can even revive an old post. So come along link up and check out the other submissions and remember is all about just sharing the creativity and you may even find yourself making some new blog buddies.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle :-)

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #20 - TAG IT

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Hi

Hope you are all having a fabulous weekend. Bit on the soggy side here  and a few thunder and lightening storms just to keep it interesting. Great crafting weather ( as long as the power stays on anyway). So I think I'm going to make this a super quick post.

It's time again for another challenge over at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog. This week Team B is on the job and we challenge you to TAG IT this week. We want to see you make a tag or use a tag somewhere on your creation.

For my card today I have used Kenny's "Soccer" image

Head on over to Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog to see the rest of the teams fantastic cards. Remember to be in the running to win some of Kenny's digi's you must use one of his images on your creation.

Also over on Donna's blog there is still time to put your hat in the ring for Kenny's Design Team Call.

Here's what Donna has to say -

The first 6 month DT Term is coming to an end at the end of December and some of our lovely team members will be leaving us........so it's time to look for some new members to start in the new year.

If you'd like to enter to be a Kenny K Krafty Girl and work with some of the most amazing digi images, please enter your name below with Inlinkz and write a post on your blog about the DT call showing us what you consider to be at least 2 of your best cards.

We're looking for people with a well maintained blog where you post regularly and will actively promote Kenny's digi images by entering challenges as well as participating in our weekly challenge. You will be on a team that does a challenge every other week

you will be expected to comment on entrants cards for the challenge you are participating in

What you will receive in return is access to Kenny's previous digi's and any new releases that come out.

This DT call will end on November 30th.

All succesful applicants will be contacted within the first week of December...good luck

Thanks for stopping by today

Michelle :-)

Mad For Markers New Challenge

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Hi there Copic fans!

Whoo Hoo, it's a new challenge over at Mad For Markers and a timely one for me might I add.  I sure needed a prod to get me working on some Christmas cards and with the new Mad For Markers challenge being Christmas Cards in Non Traditional Colours (using Copics of course) I'm well and truly motivated now.

For my card I have gone with PINK, GREEN and CREAM.

I have used the stamp set "Doodled Christmas" from Kaiser

My Mum sent me up some leaves that she had puched or die cut I'm not sure but there were all in different colours but the backs of them were white. So I just flipped them over and coloured them with Copics. I also coloured the clear rhinestones so that they would match too.

Copic colours used are:

R81, R83, R85 for the Baubles and Rhinestones

YG93 for the leaves

Head on over to the Mad For Markers Challenge Blog to get your daily dose of ispiration and to link up your Non Traditional Christmas card. I can't wait to see it!!

For all your Copic and related supplies head on over to Mad For Markers online store.

Mad For Markers post to Australia and New Zealand and stock a large range of Copic Markers, Blending Card, Masking Paper etc.

You can also check out the store blog and challenge blog for tips, tutorials and inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by

Michelle :-)

Teacher's Gift Request

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Hi

I hope you are all having or have had (depending on your geographical location) a good day.
Mine was not so crash hot.

I had been feeling a little off colour yesterday but woke up today with a really horrible tummy bug. My DH was up and gone to work early and wouldn't be home till late and I was in no condition to drive the boys to school today so the three of them were home with me.To really make sure the day went as badly as possible,  today was the day the electricity was scheduled to be off from 8:30am to 5pm for maintenance. So the poor boys couldn't even watch tv or play on the computer to entertain themselves. Stinking hot and humid here as well and no aircon, so all in all, a fabulous day, NOT!

Anyway, enough whinging! On to a little gift set I wanted to share with you.

I made this calendar stand last week for a friend who had requested something suitable for her daughter's male teacher.

A frame stand is made from cardstock and designer paper. I have given it a coat of Modge Podge for strength and durability.

I still have about eight more gifts sets to make for my kids teachers so I better get more organised!

Atleast I am feeling a bit better this evening so I should be right for tomorrow.

Another bit of good news is that my Dad has finally (after four weeks in the hospital stroke ward) been transferred to a rehab centre. It is closer to their home so it makes it easier for my Mum and apparently she can take Dad's dog (who he loves to death) in to see him. That will give him a real boost.

Just a reminder too that the Make It Monday linky party is open at the top of my blog.

You have plenty of time to dig through your blog archives and find a fabulous project that you want to dust off and show off to everyone, or you could link up your most recent.

There is no theme, anything goes. It's all about sharing the creativity and gaining some inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle :-)

Make It Monday #11

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Hi

Happy Monday to you! Got a busy week planned?? I know I have. I was thinking just this morning how I remember thinking I was soooo busy and had no time to do anything when my first child was born. Now there are three of them with three different school/kindy/social schedules to keep up with! Yes it's busy, but it's also fun.  I wouldn't swap it  for the world.

Well first on my to do list today is the new Make It Monday for this week. Last week was a quiet one but still they were all projects full of creative inspiration.

This week's Make It Monday featured blogger (as chosen by random.org) is

True Random Number Generator

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Result:

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which is.........

Charlene from Paper and Ink Playground

with this clever (not to mention gorgeous!) gift card holder

 

Charlene has provided a link on her blog to the site she has posted the tutorials for this and a couple of other gift card holders.

Charlene is such a talented lady, she creates the most stylish and sophisticated creations and also posts a Foodie Friday post each week which will have you salivating all over your keyboard for sure.

Make yourself a cuppa and allow yourself a bit of time to browse through her blog for a while. You will find yourself oohing and aahing over her stunning gifts sets.

The Make It Monday linky party is open again (see top of my blog). Its a great way to show case your favourite card or project to new people. You can even revive an old post. So come along link up and check out the other submissions and remember is all about just sharing the creativity and you may even find yourself making some new blog buddies.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle :-)

 
 

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #19 - Sparkle & Spots

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Hi

Well Sunday again, what a crazy, busy week it has been. I'm guessing you are all busy too, gearing up for Christmas.

It is challenge time again over at Kenny K's Krafty Girls Challenge Blog and it's Team B's turn this week. Challenge is - Sparkle and Spots.

I decided to make a masculine card this week (I need to break out of my comfort zone once in a while).

I have used "Lady Raven" from Kenny K.

Papers are Christmas papers that came free in a magazine last year.

I'll be honest and say there isn't a whole lot of sparkle on my card, but the silver eyelets are nice and shiney so I reckon that counts lol.

Head on over to Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog now and check out the rest of the DT's stunning creations.

Just a reminder too that the

Name Those Kittenz Competition is still running

Don't forget for your chance to win one of these fabulous new Kittenz and a choice of two other digi's from Kenny K, head on over here and enter to win.

Remember there will be 12 Winners.......competition ends Nov 21st.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle :-)

Acrylic Post It Note Stand

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Hi there Copic fans!!

I'm so excited, Its my first Mad For Markers Thursday post. 

Our current challenge over at the Mad For Markers Challenge Blog is - Anything But A Card.

Now seeing as how I am on a count down to the end of the school year (only 22 more school days to go) I am madly trying to get all my teachers gifts and cards made in time. Between my three boys I have over a dozen to gift sets to make! So this current challenge is just perfect for me.

Today I am sharing my Acrylic Post It Note Stand.

These are just so super easy to make. All you need is one of those cheap Acrylic photo stands and your half way done!

The image and sentiment are from the Stampin Up! set "For Father" which is retired now I believe.

Here's a close up of the image

Here's a list of the Copic colours I have used:

Apples - R22, R24, R27, R29, Y13, B91 and B93

Crate - E53, E25 and C29

Crate Label - R29, Y13, B91, B93, E25, E53, Y21, Y26, YR61 and YG 93

Hat - B91, B93 and B97

Gloves - YG 91 and YG93

Shading - N1

Head on over to the Mad For Markers Challenge Blog and check out the inspirational creations that have been linked up to this months - Anything But A Card challenge.

For all your Copic and related supplies head on over to Mad For Markers online store.

Mad For Markers post to Australia and New Zealand and stock a large range of Copic Markers, Blending Card, Masking Paper etc.
You can also check out the store blog and challenge blog  for tips, tutorials and inspiration.
Thanks for stopping by
Michelle :-)

Make It Monday #10 - a little different this time

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Hi

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend. We certainly did, the weather was fine and we spent a considerable amount of time in the pool.

I told my boys this morning that they have only five weeks left of school which equates to 25 more school days. Then it dawned on me that I better get my finger out and get to work on making Teacher gifts.  I have made a start but I still have about 12 gifts and cards to make. YIKES!

Last weeks Make It Monday linky party was the biggest week so far with lots of new faces. I am really pleased that you are all enjoying the opportunity to show off your creations and visit the other blogs and leaving such lovely comments for each other.

This week I thought I would do something a little different.

You can still link up any creation you like be it old or new, but I thought that if any of you have any Teacher's Gift ideas that you might like to link those up to give me some inspiration.

And remember you can link up as many times as you like each week.

This week's Make It Monday featured blogger (as chosen by random.org) is

True Random Number Generator


Min: 1
Max: 16
Result:
5
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which is.........
Lorrinda from Isn't That Sweet

with this incredibly beautiful and creative project



Now I like to visit Lorrinda's blog regularly because she is always posting the most stunning creations be they cards or 3D projects.

This particular project though really caught my eye. It is such a great idea. So simple yet so effective. Have a look at it all lit up.



Lorrinda has even kindly posted a little tutorial on how to make your own Wine Glass Candle Lampshade here.

So make yourself a cuppa and pop on over to Isn't That Sweet and have a good look around. I bet you find more than a handful of inspirational ideas that will get you itching to head to your own creative space and get started. Please be sure to leave her a comment and say hi from me while you're there.

The Make It Monday linky party is open again (see top of my blog). Its a great way to show case your favourite card or project to new people. You can even revive an old post. So come along link up and check out the other submissions and remember is all about just sharing the creativity and you may even find yourself making some new blog buddies.
Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle :-)

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #18 - Don't Be Square and a COMPETITION

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Hi everyone I hope you have all had a fabulous week.

It's Sunday again so that means it's time for another Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge.

This week Team A are on the job and the challenge is - Don't Be Square

Kenny also has a competition running to Name his new images - more of that in a bit.

I decided to play along with Kenny's challenge this week to create a card that wasn't square. My card started out as one of those spring cards but I decorated the diamond too heavily and it wouldn't stand up so I decided to "modify" it.

Here's what I ended up with

Image is "Miss Thang" from Kenny K

There is a space to write your message on the back and you could wrap a small gift to place inside .

or you could just fold it down flat to put in a standard 15cm x 15cm square envelope.

Now head on over to Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog and check out Team A's incredibly creative work and get all inspired to make your own card to enter the challenge. Remember to be in the running to win the free digis you need to use one of Kenny's images.

Now, on to the Competition Kenny has running.

NAME THOSE KITTENZ

Kenny's has some new exciting ( if a little bit naughty lol) images but they need a name.

Kenny will be choosing the names he likes best and there will be 12 winners. Yes that's right, 12 chances to win. What's the prize you ask????

Each winner will win the Krash Kitten that they've named plus an additional two digi images of their choice.

Head on over to Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog for more details.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle :-)

Lucky me!!

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Hi

I hope you have all been having a fabulous week. Mine has been very busy, getting back in to routine after having been away down south for a week.

When I went to the post office on Monday I had a wonderful surprise waiting for me.  I received the stamp I had won from the recent Ladybug Crafts Ink blog hop. It's just so nice to get parcels isn't it ?!

Well, I couldn't wait to ink it up and make a sweet little card.

This adorable image is called "Wagon Full Of Cupcakes". Thanks so much Kerry, I love it!!

I am entering this card in to Ladybugcraftink's first challenge -sketch

Image has been stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black ink on to X-Press It blending card.

I have used the following Copics:

Skin -E000, E00, E11 and R20

Hair and Wagon - E25, E53

Clothes and Cupcakes - R81, R83, R85, Y11, Y13, YR61, YR65, YR68, R22, R24,R27 and R29

Shading - N1

For the orange icing and red cherries I have given them a little shine with a #15 Peach Spica pen.

For all your Copic and related supplies head on over to Mad For Markers online store.

Mad For Markers post to Australia and New Zealand and stock a large range of Copic Markers, Blending Card, Masking Paper etc.

You can also check out the store blog and challenge blog for tips, tutorials and inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by

Michelle :-)

Make It Monday #9

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Hi

Click here if you are looking for the Mad For Markers Blog Hop.
 Here I am a day late with my Make It Monday post, sorry about that!! But the Make It Monday linky party is open again.

It's been quite a busy week, catching up on everything after my trip away but I'm beginning to feel that I am back on track. I'm a bit concerned , I have to say, that it is November already!! I really should start thinking about getting organised for Christmas. So far I've done.............nothing!

It was lovely to see all the creativity being linked up again last week. There is no end to the inspiration to be found out there in blog land. I have enjoyed browsing through the blogs that link up and looking at all their older posts.

This weeks featured blogger chosen by random.org is........................

True Random Number Generator
Min: 1

Max: 13
Result:

4
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Which is...........

Barbara from - Barbara's World Of Whimcees

With her Owl-O-Ween poster of 2010



I love the story behind this fantastic Halloween scene Barbara has created.
 
Each year on October 1st Barbara creates a Halloween decoration on the door to her apartment and adds characters to it until Halloween Eve. This year it is a "Owl-O-Ween Forest" and she has added little owls in costume each day. Each owl has been created by hand! This lovely lady has more creativity in her little finger than I have in my whole body!! Barbara's talent is not limited to papercraft though, when you browse through her blog you will find the most incredible dolls and bears too.

Please pop on over to Barbara's blog and have a really good browse around, I know you will be impressed by her creativity as I am each time I visit.

The Make It Monday linky party is open again (see top of my blog). Its a great way to show case your favourite card or project to new people. You can even revive an old post. So come along link up and check out the other submissions and remember is all about just sharing the creativity and you may even find yourself making some new blog buddies.


Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle :-)

First ever Mad For Markers Blog Hop - and some exciting news!!

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Hi

*Make It Monday Featured Blogger will be posted tomorrow (Tuesday) due to blog hop*

OOh I'm so excited!! I have been busting to share this news with you all.

Some of you that are regular visitors to my blog may remember that I decided to try out for the Mad For Markers DT call a while back. Well, I'm over the moon because I'm in!!

I'm really looking forward to getting to know my new teamies and sharing my love of Copics with you all.

And just to start things off with a bang, I'm happy to be part of  Mad For Markers first ever blog hop.

If you have come here from Sheree's blog then you are on the right track… if not then please hop on over to http://www.madformarkers.blogspot.com/ to start this fun hop.

Here is what they had to say over at Mad For Markers this morning:


Firstly we would like to say a HUGE THANKS to the departing Design team ladies… Sue, Louise and Tracy have been wonderful members of the Mad for Markers Design team and it’s with sadness that we say farewell! Please pop by their blogs and give them some love and lots of Thanks for all the gorgeous inspiration they’ve shared with us all using Copic markers!

 And we would like to give a very warm welcome to the new team and are so very excited to have them on board…. You are going to love seeing their work which of course you will see as you are hopping…. you can also take a little detour to read more about the new team HERE

 Another little bit of news is that we now have a separate challenge blog – as of today (you will finish the hop there!) We have lots of FUN things in store for you on the existing store blog (stay tuned) and we have some great challenges lined up for you on the new Mad for Markers challenge blog ... with daily inspiration coming from our wonderful new team!

 See bottom of this post for the full blog hop list and please be sure to leave all the Girls some love along the way and become a follower of the new challenge blog to be in the running to win a Prize Pack, which consists of 3 Copics, 1 multiliner, a small pack of Neenah and XPress It blending card, plus a small sheet of X Press It Mask It Paper. There will also be a couple of random winners chosen along the way.


So, now with the formalities out of the way, here's my project I am sharing with you today…

I haven't made one of these jewellery / keepsake boxes for ages. It was fun though making something other than a card for a change.

It's a shame the bow looks so shoddy hey, lol :-)

Image is called "Tea Party" is from Mo's Digital Pencil

The colours I have used are:

Skin - E000, E00, E11 and R20
Hair - E53, E25 and E29
Clothes and flower - R81, R83 and R85
flower leaves - Y21 and B93

Thanks for hopping by - now please hop on over to Emma's blog.



BLOG HOP order

Mad for Markers blog

Cassandra - http://cassiesscraps.blogspot.com/

Marcia (TSS) - http://marciapringle.blogspot.com/
Alicia - http://alicia-timetocreate.blogspot.com/

Annette - http://mypommiepurplepatch.blogspot.com/

Suzanne - http://justlovestamping.blogspot.com/

Sheree - http://sheree412.blogspot.com/

Michelle - http://michelle-pinkpaperparadise.blogspot.com/   (That's me!)

Emma - http://craftymummy2five.blogspot.com/

Melissa - http://melsartjourney.blogspot.com/

Tracey - http://booyagirl.blogspot.com/

Mel B - http://youandmeplustwo.blogspot.com/

Linda - http://lindasplaceofcraft.blogspot.com/

Rach - http://thewrightscrap.blogspot.com/

Sammi – http://www.stuffbysammi.blogspot.com/

Mad for Markers challenge blog


Michelle :-)