Animals

 Hi crafters,

We have a brand new challenge over at Passion for Markers and this week, our lovely Nat has given us the fab theme of 'Animals'.

We are kindly sponsored by ADU Stamps and they are offering the lucky winner a choice of 2 digi images form their online store.

I've used one of their gorgeous images on my card this week and this one is called 'Two little mice'.

I colored the image with my promarkers and added some white highlights here and there.  I found some matching papers and used one of my fav embossing folders on the centre panel.   I stamped the sentiment and inked all edges with some distress inks.

I hope you'll be able to join in with this fun and easy challenge this week.  Remember, you can use any of your markers but make sure you follow the theme to be in with a chance of winning this great prize!

Hugs, 

Karen x

'Let's get in shape'

Hi crafters,

There's a brand new challenge over at Passion for Markers and this week, our lovely Kitty has given us the fab theme of 'Let's get in shape'.  Kitty would love to see your different shaped cards this week - no rectangle or square cards. It's a great challenge as I know I get stuck in a rut with my square cards!

We are kindly sponsored by Leann's World 101 and they are offering the lucky winner a choice of 2 digi images from their online store.

I've used one of their images on my card this week and this one is called 'Beetle Bug'.

I diecut the card shape and coloured the image with my promarkers.  I added lots of embellishments including stars, cogs, banners as well as a tag shape.  I inked all the edges with distress inks and added a computer generated sentiment.  

I hope you are able to join in with this week's challenge!  Don't forget, you can use any of your markers but make sure you follow the theme to be in with a chance of winning this great prize!

Hugs, Karen x

Anything Goes

 Hi crafters,

We have a very special challenge over at Passion for Markers this week as it's our 16th Anniversary. 

As it's a special challenge we have a really easy theme for you of "anything goes".  As the title suggests you can make anything you like this week as long you colour with markers.  We are hoping to see lots of entries but please note that as we have extra prizes up for grabs this week we are only accepting a maximum of 3 entries per person for this one challenge only.  Remember the only rule is colour your image with your markers and have fun!

Dies to Die For are offering a £20.00 voucher

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Polkadoodles are offering 3 digi images

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Colour of Love digis are offering 3 digi images

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Sheepski Designs are offering 3 digi images

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All Dressed Up stamps are offering 2 digi images

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Leann’s World 101 are offering one lucky winner 2 digi images

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Di's Digi Stamps are offering one lucky winner a £6.00 voucher

I've used a cute LOTV image on my card this week.  My father-in-law loves tractors and so this image was perfect!  I coloured the image with my promarkers and coloured it in the same colours as a tractor he once owned!

I added glossy accents to the headlights and also added highlights with a white gel pen.

Some enamel dots, a sentiment and twine were the finishing touches to my card!

Please remember for this challenge we will only accept 3 cards/projects per person.  Also just for this one week we will not be choosing a Top 5 Passionista as we have lots of extra winners, however this will go back to normal next week.

Have fun!

Hugs, Karen x

Fave Colour Combo

 Hi crafters,

I'm in the hot seat this week over at Passion for Markers and for this week's challenge, I would love to see your creations using your fave colour combinations.  

We are kindly sponsored by The Paper Shelter and they are offering the lucky winner a choice of 3 digi images from their online stores.

All the Design Team have used one of their gorgeous images on their cards this week and I've used this 

one called 'Hammock Days'.

I coloured the image with my promarkers and used colours to match my papers!  I added some leaf diecuts to hold up the hammock and added a fence diecut to create a little garden scene!  I diecut some flowers and coloured them in the same green, orange and pink colour combo which is my favourite at the moment!

Some enamel dots and a sentiment finished off the card!

I hope you can join in with this nice and easy challenge!  I'm looking forward to trying some new colour combos after seeing your gorgeous creations.  Don't forget, you can use any of your markers but make sure you follow the theme to be in with a chance of winning this fab prize|!

See you soon.

Hugs, Karen x

Birthdays

 Hi crafters,

There's a brand new challenge over at Passion for Markers and this week, our lovely Elaine has given us the nice and easy theme of 'Birthdays'.

We are kindly sponsored by Sheepski Designs and they are offering the lucky winner a choice of 3 digi images from their online store.

I used one of their fab images on my card this week and this one is called 'fuchsias'.

I coloured the gorgeous flowers with my promarkers and added white highlights here and there.  I added some splatters to the card in the same colours and added a layer of embossed card underneath.  I mounted both pieces onto some black card and stamped this gorgeous sentiment onto a banner shape.  I finished the card with a button and some gems.

I hope you are able to join in with this fab challenge this week.  Don't forget, you can use any of your markers but make sure you follow the theme to be in with a chance of winning this great prize!

Hugs,

Karen x

Easter

 Hi Crafters,

There's a brand new challenge over at Passion for Markers and this week, our lovely Wendy is in the hot seat and she has given us the fab theme of 'Easter'.  

We are kindly sponsored by Di's Digi Stamps who are offering the lucky winner a £6.00 voucher to spend in their online store.

I made this cute Easter card using an image from LOTV and I coloured it with my promarkers.  

 I used some papers from my stash and I think this layout might be quite handy for using up those scraps of paper we collect!  

I added a scalloped die cut and the sentiment is from LOTV as well.  The inside of the card says 'at easter time'.

I hope you all have a lovely Easter and are able to find some crafty time to join in with this week's challenge.  Don't forget, you can use any of your markers.  Just make sure to follow the theme to be in with a chance of winning this fab prize!

See you soon!

Hugs, Karen x

Anything but Birthday

Hi crafters,

It's time for a brand new challenge over at Passion for Markers and this week, our lovely Nat has given us the fab theme of 'Anything but Birthday'.  It can be anything from Anniversary to new baby card - you choose!

We are kindly sponsored by Uniko Stamps who are offering the lucky winner 1 product of winner's choice.

 I have made an Anniversary card for my husband using a gorgeous LOTV image called "Little Ted Together".

I coloured the image with my promarkers and added highlights here and there with a white gel pen.  I found some coordinating papers in my stash and printed a circular LOTV sentiment too.  I finished my card off with some twine and diecut hearts!

I hope you can find some crafty time to join in with this week's challenge.  Remember, you can use any of your markers but make sure you follow the theme to be in with a chance of winning this fab prize!

I look forward to seeing your gorgeous creations!

Hugs, Karen x

Add a Sentiment

 Hi crafters,

There's a brand new challenge over at Passion for Markers and this week, our lovely Kitty has chosen the fab theme of 'Add a Sentiment'. 

We are kindly sponsored by Leann's World 101 and they are offering the lucky winner a choice of 2 digi images from their online store

I've used one of their images on my card this week and this one is called 'Abigail' - isn't she sweet!

I coloured her with my promarkers and paper pieced the dress, adding some shading here and there.  I added some doodling and diecut some flags from the same papers.  The sentiment was printed on card and I fussy cut the image.  

I hope you can join in with this nice and easy challenge!  Remember, you can use any of your markers but make sure you follow the theme to be in with a chance of winning this great prize!

See you soon!

Hugs, Karen x

Anything but Square

 Hi crafters,

I'm in the hot seat this week and I've chosen the theme for this week's challenge at Passion for Markers.

I would love to see your creations 'Anything but Square' this week.  We are kindly sponsored by Polkadoodles and they are offering the lucky winner a choice of 3 digi images from their online store.

I've used one of their gorgeous images on my card this week and this one is called 'anniversary - Winnie celebrations 1'.

I coloured the image with my promarkers and added some white gel pen highlights.  I cut the card to create this fold shape and added some matching papers to the folds.  I stencilled a background behind the image and also added a diecut champagne glass!  A sentiment and some black pearls were the finishing touches to my card!

I hope you can find some crafty time to join in with my challenge this week!  Remember, you can use any of your markers but you must follow the theme to be in with a chance of winning this fab prize!

I look forward to seeing your gorgeous creations.

Hugs, Karen x

Include gems or pearls

 Hi crafters,

Our lovely Elaine has chosen the theme for this week's challenge at Passion for Markers and Elaine would love to see your creations including gems or pearls - nice and easy!

We are kindly sponsored by LOTV and they are offering the lucky winner a choice of 4 digi images from their online store.  All their images are just gorgeous and you will certainly be spoilt for choice with this fab prize!

I've used one of their fab images on my card this week and this one is called 'Jasmine Coffee'.

I coloured the image with my promarkers and inked the edges with some distress inks.  I found some matching papers and I've used a layout from an old workshop.  I diecut some flowers and leaves and added some pearls to the centres. 

I hope you can join in with this week's challenge.  Don't forget you can use any of your markers but you must follow the theme to be in with a chance of winning this great prize.

See you soon,

Karen x

'All about love'

 Hi crafters,

The new challenge this week at Passion for Markers has been set by our lovely Wendy and she would love to see your creations on the theme of 'All about love'.

We are kindly sponsored by All Dressed up Stamps and they are offering the lucky winner a choice of 2 digi images from their online store.

I have used one of their gorgeous images on my card this week and this one is called 'Busy Little Bee'.

I coloured the image with my promarkers and fussy cut her out.  I found some co-ordinating papers and added a diecut flower and button in the corner.  I added an LOTV sentiment and did some doodling on the dotty paper!  I also added lots of glitter to her wings but you can't see it in the photo!!

I hope you can join in with this fab challenge.  Remember, you can use any of your markers but make sure you follow the theme to be in with a chance of winning this great prize!

See you soon,

Karen x

Favourite Colours

 Hi crafters, 

Our lovely Nat has given us a fab new theme for this week's challenge at Passion for Markers.  She would love to see your creations using your favourite colours and we are kindly sponsored by Colour of Love who are offering the winner a choice of 3 digi images from their online store.

Their images are absolutely gorgeous and I've used this one called 'Rory's Orchids'.

I've coloured the image with my promarkers and added some white highlights here and there!  These images are just so beautiful to colour and I used my new favourite colours of yellow and orange!

I inked all the edges with distress inks and added a couple of sweet LOTV tags for the sentiment.  This card is for my niece who's working in America for 12 months.  We are missing her so much so I'll post this to her with a few treats!!

I hope you're able to join in with this fun challenge this week.  Remember, you can use any of your markers but make sure you follow the theme to be in with a chance of winning this awesome prize.

I look forward to seeing your gorgeous creations!

Hugs, Karen x

 

Nat - Team 2

Favourite colours

Colour of Love Digis - 3 digi images

'Include an insect'

 Hi Crafters,

A very Happy New Year to you all!  Hope you all had a relaxing and peaceful Christmas and are ready for a brand new challenge over at Passion for Markers.  

This week's theme has been set by our lovely Linda and she would love to see your creations which includes an insect.  We are kindly sponsored by Clearly Besotted Stamps and they are offering the lucky winner a £15.00 voucher to spend in their online store.

I've made a Birthday card for my nephew using an LOTV image called 'Just Chilling'.  He loves fishing so I thought this was perfect for him! 

 

I coloured the image with my promarkers and inked all the edges with distress inks.  I found some coordinating papers in my stash - something I need to do more of this year!!  I added the dragonfly insect and embossed some brown card with a bubbles folder - and then covered it with more layers!!

The sentiment was done on the computer to personalize it!

I hope you'll be able to join in with this fun challenge.  Remember you can use any of your markers but make sure you follow the theme to be in with a chance of winning this great prize.

I look forward to visiting your blogs soon!

Hugs, Karen x

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