Fave digi/stamp

 Hi crafters,

It's my turn to host the challenge this week at Passion for Markers and I've chosen the fab theme of 'Fave digi or stamp'.  So I would love to see your creations using your favourite image - as easy as that!

We have a brand new sponsor this week, Connie Fong and they are offering the lucky winner a choice of 3 digis from their online store.  They have some gorgeous images to choose from so you'll be spoilt for choice!

I've used one of their images on my card and this one is called 'Bell Rose'.

I've coloured her with my promarkers and added some glitter here and there.  I used a layout from a recent workshop and found some co-ordinating papers.  I made an envelope and added a stamped text card.  I stencilled the background and used the text stamp on the background as well.  I inked all the edges with some brown distress ink and added some flowers by the sentiment which is also from Connie Fong.  You can find them here.  Some glittered butterflies were the finishing touch to my card along with some pearls.

I hope you can find time to join in with my challenge this week.  Remember, you can use any of your markers but don't forget to follow the theme to be in with a chance of winning this fab prize!

I look forward to visiting your blogs and seeing your gorgeous creations!

Hugs, Karen xx

Add a Heart

 Hi crafters,

Elaine is in the hot seat this week at Passion for Markers and she has given us the fab theme of 'Add a Heart' for the brand new challenge!

We are kindly sponsored by Leann's World 101 and they are offering the lucky winner a choice of 2 digis as the prize this week.  They have some gorgeous images on their website so you'll have a great time choosing your prize!

I have used one of their images on my card this week and this one is called ''heart fairy'

I coloured her with my promarkers and lots of glitter was added to her wings (of course!).  I got my sewing machine out and added some stitching to all my papers!  Not that you can see it very well though!

  I inked the edges of all my papers and die cuts and added some die cut flowers as well.  I added a banner with a stamped sentiment and some heart die cuts in the corner of the card.  Some pearls here and there were the finishing touch!

I hope you are able to join in with this week's fab challenge and remember, you can use any of your markers.  Just make sure you follow the theme to be in with a chance of winning this great prize!

Hugs, Karen x

For a child

Hi crafters,

This week's challenge at Passion for Markers has been set by our lovely Nat and she would love to see your creations 'For a child'.   

We are kindly sponsored by Dr Digi's HOS and they are offering the lucky winner a choice of 2 digis from their online store.  They have a fab choice of digis and all the design team have used one of their images on their cards for some inspiration!

I have used this one called 'Alistair the Alligator' for my card this week and he's just fab!

I coloured him with my promarkers to match my backing papers and he was such fun to colour!  I've used a layout from a workshop and added a few details here and there.  All the papers have been inked with distress inks and I did some stenciling behind Alistair as well!  I did the sentiment on my computer and added a bit of grass to ground him!  

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

See you soon,

Karen x

Sketch

Hi crafters,

Happy New Year to you all and I hope you had a lovely break over Christmas!

It's time for a brand new challenge at Passion for Markers and this week, we have a great sketch for you to follow.  We are kindly sponsored by Polkadoodles and they are offering the lucky winner a choice of 3 digis from their online store.

I've used one of their images on my card and this one is called 'Spring Bunch Gnome'

She was such a fun image to colour with my promarkers and I also added some white highlights here and there.  I followed the sketch exactly and chose co-ordinating papers to match my colour scheme.  I added some card candy and some pearls as the finishing touches.

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

DT Call - We also have a DT call this week which is very exciting!  We need a new member for our Design Team so if you would like to be considered, please add 'DT' after your name.  It's a great opportunity and you'll find all the information you need at Passion for Markers.

See you soon,

Karen xx

'Use Die-Cuts' - Mega Christmas Challenge

 Hi crafters,

The Mega Christmas Challenge continues over at Passion for Markers and the theme is 'Use die-cuts'.  We have multiple sponsors for this challenge and the prizes are amazing:

Crafty Sentiments - 3 digis

Polkadoodles - 3 digis

Leann's World 101 - 2 digis

All Dressed Up - 2 digis

Colour of Love - 3 digis

Dies to Die For - £20.00 voucher

Sheepski Designs - 3 images

Uniko - 1 stamp set

Di's Digi Stamps - $6.00 voucher

Team 2 are sharing their cards this week for some inspiration and be sure to check the blog to see what Team 1 created as well!

This is the card I have made for the challenge:

I used a layout from a recent workshop and made a Graduation card for my son's girlfriend. I found some sparkly papers in my stash and cut them into strips before attaching to my card. The image was coloured with my promarkers with a bit of glitter here and there! I added a die-cut circle as well as a die-cut border and also added some ribbon. A few enamel dots were the finishing touch!

I'm sure you'll agree that these prizes are absolutely amazing so I really hope you can find some crafty time to join in with this Mega 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 a prize. Also, only 3 entries per person.

Good luck!

See you soon,

Karen x

Use Die-cuts

Hi crafters,

It's the start of the Mega Christmas Challenge over at Passion for Markers and the theme is 'Use die-cuts'.  We have multiple sponsors for this challenge and the prizes are amazing:

Crafty Sentiments - 3 digis

Polkadoodles - 3 digis

Leann's World 101 - 2 digis

All Dressed Up - 2 digis

Colour of Love - 3 digis

Dies to Die For - £20.00 voucher

Sheepski Designs - 3 images

Uniko - 1 stamp set

Di's Digi Stamps - $6.00 voucher

I'm sure you'll agree that these prizes are absolutely amazing so I really hope you can find some crafty time to join in with this Mega Challenge. Pop over to see what Team 1 have been up to for some inspiration and then Team 2 will be showing their cards in 2 weeks' time.

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 a prize. Also, only 3 entries per person.

Good luck!

See you soon,

Karen x

'Anything other than Christmas'

 Hi crafters,

There's a brand new challenge over at Passion for Markers and this week, our lovely Linda would love to see your cards on the theme of 'Anything other than Christmas'.  A great chance to get those new year birthday cards ready! 

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

The Design Team were lucky enough to use one of their images for our cards this week and I've used an image called 'Bathtime Deirdery'

I coloured the image with my promarkers and added lots of glitter!  I fussy cut her out and popped her onto some embossed card.  I found some paper I thought looked like wallpaper and added diecut borders and corners, as well as some paper flowers.  The edges were all inked and I also diecut some rubber ducks for embellishments!!

I hope you can find some crafty time to join in with this week's challenge.  Don't forget, you can use any of your markers but be sure to follow the theme to be in with a chance of winning this fab prize!

Good luck!

Hugs, Karen x