Passion for ProMarkers Challenge & Spesch Designer Stamps New Release

Hi there everyone and thanks for stopping by today. Well it's Tuesday today so that means we have a new challenge for you over at Passion for ProMarkers where this week it's Emmas turn to set the theme and this week she has chosen a 'Give Us A Laugh'.

Our sponsors for this week is The Craft Garden and they are offering one lucky person a £10 gift certificate.

For my card I've followed a fabulous sketch from Sketch Saturday, so I shall enter my card there.

The cute image that I've used for my card is called 'Blowing Candles' from the new digi release from Specsh Designer Stamps and I've used my ProMarkers to colour him in.

The DP is from the Tim Holtz range from the Crafty Alley.

The sentiment I found on the internet and I thought that it went quite well with the image that I used.

And here's another adorable image that has just been released from Spesch Designer Stamps and this one is called 'Birthday Present'.

The gorgeous DP that I've used is from the July kit from Crafty Alley.

I've followed a fabulous sketch from Friday Sketchers, so I shall enter my card there.

Spesch Designer Stamps New Release

Hi there and thanks for stopping by. Today I'd like to show you a card I've made using one of the images from Spesch Designer Stamps which are being released today.

The image I've used for my card is called Dana and she is available as from today.

For my card I've followed a fabulous sketch from Friday Sketchers so I shall enter my card there.

The DP I've used is DCWV Christmas Stack.

The ticket sentiment I made on my computer and the flowers I also made myself.

I'm also going to enter this card into the Winter Wonderland challenge where the theme this week is 'A Traditional Christmas Flower'

Hugs Michele x

Passion for ProMarkers Challenge 55 DT Card

Hi there everyone and thanks for stopping by today. Well it's Tuesday today so that means we have a new challenge for you over at Passion for ProMarkers where this week it's our new DT Member Anja's turn to set the theme and this week she has chosen 'Pink Birthday'

Our sponsor this week is Joanna Sheen and one lucky person will win a £10 gift voucher.

For my card I've used the adorable image Kei with butterfly balloon digital stamp from Spesch Designer Stamps.

The DP is from the June Kit from Crafty Alley

The flowers I made using my slice machine.

I've followed the fabulous sketch from Sketch Saturday so I shall enter my card there.

I hope that you get the chance to join us this week.

Enjoy the rest of your day.

Hugs Michele x

p.s Don't forget about our new monthly challenge over at Crafty Alley Blog where I'm hosting it this month.

Crafty Alley Challenge 3 DT Card & Spesch Designer Stamps New Release

Hi there, I'm back again today to show you some more cards that I've made. Please scroll down to see the new Passion For Promarkers challenge which has started today.

The above card is for the new challenge over at Crafty Alley which I'm hosting this month.

This is the sketch that I've created for you to follow.

This challenge is open for the month of June, so you'll have loads of time to enter.

The adorable image that I've used is one of the images that have been released today from Spesch Designer Stamps.

Most of the items that I've used on my card is from the June kit from Crafty Alley, apart from the image and the flowers.

And here's another card that I've made using another of the images that have been released today from Spesch Designer Stamps.

The DP, metal corners and the metal sentiment badge is from the June Kit from Crafty Alley.

The star I made myself using my slice machine and the poppers are from my sewing box.

I've followed the fabulous sketch from Friday Sketchers so I shall enter my card there.

Spesch Designer Stamps Sneak Peak - Wedding Series

Good evening everyone and thanks for stopping by. Today I'd like to share a sneak peak from the new release of digital stamps from Spesch Designer Stamps.

This image is called 'Wedding' and is available from today from the new online shop Spesch Designer Stamps.

The DP is a mixture of BasicGrey and Papermania and I've inked the edges first with Tea Dye distress inks and then gone over it again with Distress Stickles.

The flowers I made myself using various dies and the sentiment is from my stash.

Please be sure to check out the rest of the DT to see their gorgeous creations

Maria, Kimmi, Fran, Paola, Debbie, Kaylou, Sammi and Shana

Hugs Michele x

Passion for ProMarkers DT Challenge Card

Hi there everyone and thanks for stopping by today. Well it's Tuesday today so that means we have a new challenge for you over at Passion for ProMarkers where this week it's Sues' turn and she has chosen the theme 'Strawberries & Cream'

Our sponsors this week are Letraset and they are giving one lucky person 5 ProMarker pens as the prize.

For my card I've followed a fabulous sketch from Sketch Saturdays so I shall enter my card there.

The adorable image that I've used for my card is called 'Spring Strawberry' from Spesch Designer Stamps and I've used my ProMarkers to colour her in.

The DP is BasicGrey

The flowers I made myself using various dies and materials.

Enjoy the rest of your day.

Hugs Michele xx

Spesch Designer Stamps Blog Hop

To celebrate the launch of the new stamps that are being released today at Spesch Designer Stamps all of the DT have participated in a Blog Hop.

If you are joining in the Blog Hop, have you hopped over from Sammi's, if not I'm afraid you're going to have to go back to the beginning, which is the at Spesch stamps blog.

Don't forget to leave a comment on all of the DT posts for the chance to win the entire collection.

The adorable image that I've used for my card is called Kei Winking and I've coloured her using my ProMarkers.

I've followed the fabulous sketch from Friday Sketchers, so I shall enter my card there. I've also followed the theme from Quixotic Challenges which is 'How Distressing' so I shall enter my card there also.

The flowers I made myself using various dies.

Hope you've enjoyed your stay and if you're following the Blog Hop you're next stop is Kaylou to see what gorgeous creation she has made.

Thanks for dropping by.

Hugs Michele x

Spesch Designer Stamps Mothers Day Release DT Card & Friday Sketchers

Hi there and hope that you're having a fabulous weekend. Today I'd like to show you a card that I've made using the gorgeous new Mothers Day image that has just been released by Specsh Designer Stamps.

For my card I've followed a fabulous sketch from Friday Sketchers so I shall enter my card there.

This gorgeous image can be used not only for Mothers Day but also for a New Baby also. I've coloured the image using my ProMarker pens and if you're interested in how I colour my images, I've done a tutorial here.

The DP is a mixture of Papermania and Dovecraft. I've distressed all edges and then gone around them using Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabber - Pearl.

For around the image I've used clear stamps and ProMarkers to soften the edges a bit.

The flowers I made myself and the butterflies have been punched out using glitter cardstock.

Thanks for stopping by and hope you enjoy the rest of your day.

Hugs Michele x

Double Posting - Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge & Spesch Designs Stamps New Release

Hi there and thanks for stopping by. Well today is Friday so that means we have a new challenge for you at Wags 'n Whiskers challenge. The challenge for this week was chosen by the very lovely and talented Sharon and she has chosen the theme 'Ribbons'. As usual, one lucky winner will receive 1 free Wags 'n Whiskers stamp of YOUR CHOICE!! Just remember that you must use a Wags 'n Whiskers stamp in order to be entered into the drawing.

For my card I've followed a fabulous sketch from Sketch & Stash, so I shall enter my card there.

The adorable image I've used for my card is called 'Let's Go Team' from Wags 'n Whiskers and I've coloured her using my ProMarker pens.

The DP is Making Memories

The flowers I made myself and everything else is from my stash.

The edges have been inked up using Frayed Burlap distress inks which I got from the Crafty Alley

Spesch Designer Stamps New Release

Today I'm excited to announce the release of this gorgeous new digital stamp from Spesch Designer Stamps and this is available from today.

For my card I've followed a fabulous sketch from Sketch Saturday so I shall enter my card there.

For the image I've used my ProMarkers to colour it in.

The DP is DCWV

The flowers I made myself using various dies and the ribbon is from my stash.

More of these gorgeous Wedding series digital stamps will be available soon.

Thanks for stopping by today and hope that you have a fabulous weekend.

Hugs Michele x

Truly Scrumptious Challenge 30 DT Card

Hi there and thanks for stopping by. Well today is Wednesday so that means we have a new challenge for you over at Truly Scrumptious and this week and we have a fabulous sketch for you to follow

And our theme for this week is 'April Showers'. Remember, to be in with a chance to win the prize you must follow the sketch but the theme is optional.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Pink Gem Designs. The lucky winner of this challenge will receive this gorgeous stamps of Milly in the Rain as their prize.

And here is the card that I came up with. I'm going to enter this card into the Stamp Something challenge as the theme this week is 'Stitch Something'

The gorgeous image I've used for my card is called 'Bonnie' from Spesch Designer Stamps and I've coloured her using my ProMarker pens.

The gorgeous DP I got in my April DT Kit from The Crafty Alley which you can buy from here and I've gone round the edges with my sewing machine. I think I'm finally getting the hang of using the sewing machine as I came up with a fairly straight line, LOL.

The lace ribbon is also from the April Kit.

The flowers and butterfly I made myself using various dies and the sentiment is a digital download.

I hope that you get the chance to join us this week.

Hugs Michele xxx

Passion for ProMarkers Challenge 46 & Sketch Saturday

Hi there everyone and thanks for stopping by today. It's Tuesday so that means it time for another challenge at Passion for ProMarkers where this week it's called 'The Young Ones'. We want you to make a card/project for a child.

The sketch I've used for my card is from Sketch Saturday, so I shall enter my card there.

The gorgeous image I've used is called 'Alice' from Specsh Designer Stamps and I've used my ProMarkers to colour her in.

The DP is DCWV - Garden Party Stack and I've inked up the edges using Tea Dye distress ink.

The two blue flowers I made myself and the rosebuds and pearl ended pins are from my DT kit from the Crafty Alley.

I hope that you get the chance to join us this week.

Hugs Michele x

Exciting News, Friday Sketchers Challenge & The Crafty Alley Challenge

Hi there and thanks for stopping by. Well I've been bursting to tell you this, but a few days I got an email from Tracey Feeger from Spesch Designer Stamps asking if I would like to join her DT. Well I thought long and hard (about 3 seconds, LOL) and quickly replied back before she changed her mind.

I couldn't wait to get started on these gorgeous images, so here's the first card that I've made.

This gorgeous digi image is called 'Spring Flower' from Spesch Designer Stamps and I've coloured her using my ProMarker pens.

I've followed a fabulous sketch from Friday Sketchers, so I shall enter my card there.

The gorgeous DP I've used is Cosmo Cricket and this is from my April DT Kit from The Crafty Alley. When my DT kit arrived from the Crafty Alley, I was completely shocked about all the gorgeous goodies that was in there. Here's a picture of what was included

If you fancy getting your hands on this gorgeous kit, well you can but you'd better hurry as there's only 10 available. For the fabulous price of 30 euros you can get all this -

• 6 patterned papers 12x12 - 1 each of Material Girl Calico, Snip Snip & Tailor Made. & 1 each of Early Bird Apron Strings, Brunch & Ribbon Sandwich.
• 2 Border pages 12x12 (1 EB, 1MM)
• 2 Element pages 12x12 (1 EB, 1MM)
• 1 A4 felt sheet
• 1 sticker page (either EB or MM)
• 1 blue Bazzil basic
• 1 yellow Bazzil Bling
• 1 A4 corrugated card
• 2 green A4 linen paper
• 2 orange A4 cardstock
• 5 ribbons (50cm each)
• 3 Fibres (1m each)
• 1 American Crafts layered embellishments
• 1 Set of Chalk Pastels
• 1 set of small wooden Alphabet stamps
• 1 pack of Photo Corners
• 1 pack of Brads
• 1 pack of Bling which includes;Gems, Hearts, Half back Pearls, Half back Green gems, Scissor Charms, paper roses, Small tags, Felt flowers, Pearl ended pins and Buttons.

The ribbon, pearl ended pins and paper rosebuds are also from the kit. The other two flowers I made myself.

The last bit of news I've got for you is that over at the Crafty Alley Design Team blog, we've started up a brand new challenge, so why not pop over there now.

Hugs Michele x