Ebony–Make it Crafty and Some News

I know you probably thought you were in for a long winter when I started to post Christmas cards and I can just see you all scrambling to get out the winter duvet but STOP! here is a summer scene to warm the cockles of your hearts again.

Ebony at the beach is a digi stamp from Make it Crafty 

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers I used the Martha Stewart flourish punch (dicontinued now) to edge the image and another craft punch for the borders some lace from Dainty Paperie  and some vintage binding tape as ribbon, the designer papers are from Stampin Up.

News Flash……

I have set Chris away with a blog for his models, at present he is building a Cargo Ship which is looking pretty damned good. He has lots to learn as he has never blogged before but he did manage his first posting, he has loads of pictures needing adding to his blog and many which I haven’t yet shown but I know he would be thrilled if you left him a comment or two for encouragement and followed him through this. you can visit him here at The Making of Wynyard Lane

Poinsettia

Now it would have been such a shame not to make this into a card whilst I was in the Christmas spirit, the Poinsettia is a digital stamp from Stamping Sketcher here and if I’m totally honest it took me a couple of days to colour it, partially because I was boggle eyed with it and partially because I got bored using the red and green colours.

Having said all of that I am totally pleased with the outcome.

The background red card was stamped with a holly sprig and heat embossed with detail gold embossing powder. The digi stamp was coloured with copics then sprayed with Crafters Companion iridescent spray glitter, matting a laying of gold and black card, some pearls and a ribbon to finish.

Santa’s Hat and a One Dollar Digi Stamp

I know is another Christmas card but it’s all Mo Mannings fault, she just keeps drawing these darn cute images that I just can’t resist, I may need to send her off to the corner until the end of August.

Santa’s Hat from Mo’s Digital Pencil available as either a boy of a girl and yes I had to have both.

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers and the hat fur sprinkled with crushed glass glitter.

I used two snowflake dies, one from Cuttlebug which is also embossed and one is a whimsy die, I added berries' and beads and pretty little leaves “Ooo that rhymes” and used some pretty designer papers and a ribbon to finish.

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Now how about a fabulous digi stamp for only $1, Mo has been at it again creating a stamp for a worthy cause.

Just click on the image to purchase it from Mo

Dollar Donation Digi -- Bronte Kisses.
In honor of Molly, Bronte, and all our beloved pets -- those here and those departed.
All proceeds for sales of this stamp (including three "doggie" quotes) while it's $1 will go to Pet Orphans of Southern California: http://www.petorphans.org/

Trudy’s With Gift

A new release from Mo Manning Trudy’s With Gift available from Mo’s Digital pencil Soon

Such a pretty little thing, her dress comes separate with little tabs over the top so she’s be perfect for paper dolls with the children, gosh I used to love them and remember playing for hours colouring in and cutting out different outfits when i was a child.

Coloured with Promarkers by letraset, designers papers by Bo Bunny and Stampin Up, buttons and ribbon then dainty dots from Dainty Paperie 

Beautiful Bluebells

A fine and subtle spirit dwells in every little flower,
Each one its own sweet feeling breathes with more or less of power.
There is a silent eloquence in every wild bluebell
That fills my softened heart with bliss that words could never tell.

Oh I dearly love Bluebells, I love the ways they grow together to form the most beautiful blue blanket.

Bluebell digi image by Sketching Stamper, designer papers by Kaiser craft, coloured with copic markers, a bit of ribbon a bit of lace a couple of pearls and rose bud bent to look like Bluebells and a bit of love to bring it all together.

Geeky Kind of Love

This image totally cracks me up, I love the way she is so embarrassed and blushing at the kiss she has been given.

Geeky-Love is by Make it Crafty and is a digi stamp.

Coloured with copic markers and teamed with Bo Bunny and Stampin Up designer papers, a pearl heart button a sheer ribbon and a few rose buds.

North Pole Employee No. 5533

 

I know I can hear you all gasp from here but a crafters gotta do what a crafters gotta do lol!

NP Employee No. 5533 by Mo’s Digital Pencil 

This is just 1 of a pair of employee elves.

Coloured with Copic Markers and die cut with Spellbinders nestabilities Circles

Papers – Stampin Up

Ribbon & Bells from my friend Elaine Hughes

Stamp – Mo Manning

Just Inklined to Hop–Red White and Blue–July 4th Independence Day

The theme for this month is red, white and blue (celebration) the project must have these colours anywhere and anyhow and if you wish be for a celebration (not compulsory) Chosen by our host this month who is Toni and that is where the Blog hop starts.

Happy Independence Day

There will be 2 spot prizes from 2 mystery blogs all you need to do is leave a comment to be in for a chance of a spot prize

For my project this month I choose One Small Step, very apt I thought and as it is coming up to Grandson Jacks 2nd Birthday it was the perfect card for him.

I decided I could do any other today than the Star Spangled Banner it being July 4th.

Next up is our Guest Designer Tammy and she has been working with us for a month now and has created some fabulous cards so hop on over and remember to leave comments at all of the DT blogs.

Here is the order of the Hop just in case you get lost along the way.

Toni
Karen
Heidy
Joyce
Jeni
Jak (You are here)
Tammy

Promarker Master Class

Class now Filled

I just popped in to let you know that I have 1 place left on my Promarker Master class to be held on  20th August at Imag-e-nation in Tyne and Wear I thought I would pop in on here just in case you fancied coming along.

It will run from 10am until 3pm lunch and refreshments will be provided.

We will not be making a card, I want to fit as much technique in as possible.

The class will focus on blending skills, colouring skin, colouring hair, shading and shadows and background work.

6 Promarkers and a technique DVD will be included in the cost of the lesson. I was going to do some information sheets but I think sometimes visual is much better to learn from and the DVD will enable people to watch at their leisure and practice.

Contact me at jakheath@gmail.com for more information.

Tomorrow Morning I will be doing a Blog Hop with Just Inklined, stop by for some fabulous inspiration.

Poppies

SUMMER set lip to earth's bosom bare,
And left the flush'd print in a poppy there;
Like a yawn of fire from the grass it came,
And the fanning wind puff'd it to flapping flame

Coloured with copic markers, card aribrushed in the same colours then debossed using the Cuttlebug Stylised Flowers embossing folder, lace and pearl pin from Dainty Paperie, ribbon and sentiment stamp from Papertrey Ink. poppy digi stamp from Sketching Stamper

Sharing in your Sorrow

I’ve had this idea in my head for a couple of days, looking for the image that would fit the card, I knew how the finished layout would look but couldn’t fit the image, then whilst tidying my craft room I came across the stamp set Hopeful Thoughts from Stampin Up

It has been a while since I had stamped and embossed so I really enjoyed doing this, not a Copic or Promarker in sight.

Tip Toe Through the Tulips With Me

Are you singing along? I’m hoping one of the artists at Just Inklined reads this as he’ll be singing it all day long if he does.

Tulip Jug by Just Inklined  coloured with Promarkers by Letraset I used the funky fold card I dont know who made the original template for the card but if you google it you’ll find loads.

Card from the front.

Card from the side

Summer

Oh this was a devil to photograph, the butterflies that look black on the acetate are actually silver foiling but I’m sure you’ll get the gist of it.

The image is called Summer and is a digital Stamp by Funky Kits.

Coloured with Copic Markers and cut out with the long rectangle nestabilities by spellbinders and the dots are Dainty Dots from Dainty Paperie

Dainty Paperie Winner

After an early start this I have to admit falling asleep after dinner and forgetting to do the draw until now.

The lovely Ang at Dainty Paperie has offered up a wonderful package for our winner and here it is.

Ohh you are going to love these.

I will also send you my card

And the winner is

Number 245 which is James

James please send me your snail mail address and I will ensure your prize gets to you, Congratulations.

A Fishy Tale

Not really a fishy tale but this is what I got up to at the unearthly time of 05:30 am this morning, far too hot to sleep last night so I think by the end of the day I’m going to be needing match sticks to keep my eyes open.

Siren Lorelei is a digi stamp by Make it Crafty isn’t she a doll?

oh yes the card, I nearly forgot.

Get Well Soon–Gripper Stebson

You know how it is, you need a mans get well card and you don’t want it to be like all of the usual flowery gardener wishy washy ones as you know he needs a smile.

So meet Gipper Stebson, I have to say this one would also be perfect for any occasion as it would suit my Father in Law to the ground, he would sit glued to his chair on a Saturday afternoon clenching onto the chair arm shouting at the TV whilst watching the wrestling, in fact Sky TV run the old stuff last year and when they didn’t continue with it he was shouting that he was going to cancel the Sky subscription ha ha.

Gripper Stebson is a new release from Just Inklined and can be purchased here

ATG Gun Winner

We have a winner.

Firstly I wanted to thank each and every one of you that entered and that supports my blog, it keeps me sane you know.

I used the random generator to choose a winner and I have to say that I think I may know the lady that has won, but I couldn’t be certain until they get in touch to claim their prize and what a prize it is, it’s my can’t do without craft tool.

Number 277 is Marjorie Watson

Marjorie drop me an email with your snail mail address and I will get it popped in the post for you.