Passion For Markers Challenge #787 - Make It Bloom

 Hi Crafters,

It's lovely to see you here again this week to check out my latest DT card for the new challenge at Passion For Markers starting today.

This week our theme is

MAKE IT BLOOM

We would love to see your creations with a coloured image using your Markers and following the theme. It can be any type of project and you can enter as many times as you wish for a chance to win a fabulous prize from our sponsor this week. More details later in my post but first, here is my card...

Recipe

Image - BUGPUPBLOCKS from Bugaboo Stamps

(sorry this image is no longer available as the creator has stopped trading but I have so many lovely digital images from this designer that I just had to use one)

Coloured with Promarkers and Copics

Design Paper - Craft Creations

LOTV Label Stamp

Tonic Studio Scalloped Square Dies

Gingham Ribbon and Flowers from Stash

Our sponsor this week is

Clearly Besotted Stamps

who are offering a £15 Voucher to the lucky winner!

A fabulous prize so come and join in with us over on the challenge blog - HERE.

Apologies for being a very bad blogger this year, my mental and physical health have taken a battering so I am sorry if I haven't visited you and commented when you have taken the time to comment here, it is very appreciated and I will try my best to visit in the coming weeks.

Take care,

Lorraine

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Allsorts Challenge #721 - ATG/opt. Rain

 Hi Crafters,

It's lovely to see you here again, it's Saturday and you know what that means, another fabulous new challenge at Allsorts. Check out the prizes on offer to the lucky winners for this months challenges in my post below.

Our optional theme this week is

RAIN

I found this a difficult challenge to begin with as I don't seem to have many stamps on this theme and the ones I did have were already represented by other Teamies, then I remembered a Memory Box die in my stash called 'A Little Rain' - it cuts out the rain drops into your card. I coupled it with a cute Bugaboo image (sadly no longer trading) and the card came together.

Recipe

Image  - Umbrella Mouse by Bugaboo Stamps

Coloured with Promarkers

Background - Distress Oxide Inks

A Little Rain Die - Memory Box

Computer generated sentiment

Challenges I'd like to enter:

to be added

Prizes from Oakwood, Highlight Crafts, AALL and Create and Craft Stash, these links take you to their individual websites and you can read more about each on our Patrons’ page here. Winners will be announced on Friday 31st March.

Please take a look at the other projects created by the Design Team HERE for some inspiration and we'd love to see you joining in with us.

Bye for now,

Lorraine

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Spring Colours at Passion For Markers

 Hi Crafters,

We are starting a new challenge at Passion For Markers today and we'd love to see your creations using 

SPRING COLOURS

Recipe

Image - Flower Jar by Bugaboo Stamps

Coloured with Promarkers & Copics

Creative Expressions Noble Collection Postage Stamp Frame Die

Creative Expressions Distressed Lines Embossing Folder

Marianne Designs Banner Die

Grosgrain Ribbon & Enamel Dots

Papermania Sentiment Stamp

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Can You Handle The Pressure - ATG Embossed opt. Rainbows

Just Us Girls - #670 Rainbow

The Cutie Pie Challenge - #180 Beginning with B (Blooms)

Make My Monday - #196 Spring Colours

Park Hopping My Happy Place ATG

Our sponsor for this challenge is Dies To Die For

who are offering a £15 Voucher for the lucky winner!

What a fabulous prize! Just create a new project, use your Markers, follow the theme and link to the challenge, it's that simple.

Good luck!

Lorraine

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Passion For Markers Challenge #654 - Things with Wings

 Hi Crafters,

It's been a busy time for me and I'm sorry I haven't visited your blogs recently but hopefully you will understand. I really miss using Bloglovin too, it was my go-to for seeing your blog posts all in one place and although I switched over to Feedly when Bloglovin started having some issues, I don't seem to get on as well with that site. Often the posts are delayed and show up in the feed the next day. I have tried using my reading list on Blogger but not all of your blogs are there. If any of you have any better suggestions please let me know in the comments.

I digress, I'm actually here to share my latest DT inspiration for the new challenge at Passion For Markers which starts today. We have a fab prize from Colour of Love of 3 digi images so why not come and join us with our THINGS WITH WINGS challenge this week?

I am using one of my favourite digi stamps from Bugaboo Stamps ( I still can't get over the fact that they are no longer trading as I loved their quirky images) I have loads of them so you will be seeing many more in upcoming posts. :o)

Coloured with Promarkers this fun 'Penguin Joy' image really makes me smile. I've used some silver glitter card to cut out the star frame and the background paper is a digital download from Crafters Companion.

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Make My Monday - #181 Christmas in August

Colour Crazy Challenge - #32 ATG Colouring Challenge

Creative Inspirations - August ATG

Crafty Calendar - August ATG

Take a look at the other ladies creations here, they are fabulous - very inspirational and perfect to get your creative juices going so that you can join in with us.

Looking forward to seeing what you make.

Bye for now,

Lorraine

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Passion For Markers Challenge #614 - Dies & or Punches

 Hi Crafters,

Thank you for visiting today.

We have a new challenge for you at Passion For Markers this week...

DIES &/OR PUNCHES

 so get out your dies, punches and colouring markers and come and join in the fun!

Here's what I created using this cute Unicorn image from Bugaboo Stamps, which sadly is now closed. I have lots of their images, they are a real favourite of mine.

Recipe

Image - 'Bugsweetunicorn' from Bugaboo Stamps

Coloured with Promarkers 

Paper - Hunkydory Garden Treasures Pad

Marianne Designs Mini Butterfly Die

Duo Dies Large Nesting Oval Dies

Whimsy Stamps Quick Strips Dies Set WSD330

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends - #168 ATG

Colour Crazy Challenge - #41 Colouring Challenge

Moving Along With The times - #135 Bingo

(Image - Patterned Paper - Glitter)

613 Avenue Create - #10 ATG

Cute Card Thursday - #693 ATG

Ally's Angels - #51 ATG

We have a fabulous £15 voucher from Dies To Die For

Please remember to follow the theme and use your markers on your project and if you could tell us in your post where you have used them that would be great for when the design team come to visit you.

I hope you have a great day...

Lorraine

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Passion For Markers Challenge #600 - Dies/Punches

 Hi Crafters,

It was my turn to choose the theme at Passion For Markers this week and I would like you to use your

DIES and/or PUNCHES

and create a project using your Markers of course.

Recipe

Image - Bugaboo Stamps 'Bugbratboybugs

Coloured with Promarkers

Papers - Craft Creations 'Spring Feeling' 12 x 12 paper pad

Dies - Paper Discovery Card Builder Squares, Tonic Scalloped Ovals, Whimsy Shapeology Quick Strips, Dovecraft Nesting Stars.

Stamps - LOTV set 102 Block Sentiments,

Distress Inks around the edge of the image oval

Challenges I'd like to enter:

I Love Promarkers - #439 ATG opt. Get Well

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - #500 ATG

Colour Crazy Challenge - #27 ATG Colouring Challenge

Seize the Birthday - 218 Framed

Dream Valley Challenge - #251 All Occasions

Our sponsor this week is

Dies To Die For

who are offering the lucky winner a £15 Voucher!

The design team are eager to see what you create for our challenge this week and will be visiting your blogs soon...

So what are you waiting for?

Get those markers, dies and punches out and start creating!

Bye for now,

Lorraine

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Passion For Markers Challenge #598 - Clean & Simple

 Hi Crafters,

How cute is this little mouse from Bugaboo Stamps!

They are our sponsors this week at Passion For Markers?

We are looking for all your CLEAN & SIMPLE creations for this challenge.

Here is mine...

Told ya' he was cute!

Recipe

Image - 'Mouse Candle' Bugaboo Stamps

Coloured with Promarkers & Spectrum Noir Triblends

Paper - CraftsUprint

Dies - MFT Die-namics Stitched Scalloped Basic Edge, Sue Wilson Stitched Square and Dixie Craft Sentiment die

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Colour Crazy Challenge - #25 ATG Colouring Challenge

Creative Fingers - #211 ATG

Sweet Stampin' - Something Beginning with 'B' (Birthday, Blue,)

Cute Card Thursday - #689 ATG

Crafty Gals Corner - #220  One for the Boys

Sweet Stampers - #57 Birthday

For full details of our rules please visit the blog here and check out the other creations from the rest of the design team too.

Have a great day,

Lorraine

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Passion For Markers Challenge #585 - Something Beginning with 'B'

 Hi Crafters,

It's time for a new challenge at Passion For Markers

This weeks theme is Something Beginning with 'B'

I've chosen 'Bird' for my 'B' word and here is my card.

Recipe

Image - 'Hey Chickie' Bugaboo Stamps

Coloured with Promarkers

Wire Frame Die by Amy Designs

Gingham Paper from my stash

Sequins

Challenges I'd like to enter:

SSS Monday Challenge - Easter/Spring

Make My Monday - #145 Easter or Spring Card

SSS Wednesday Challenge - Spring/Easter Mood Board

Little Red Wagon - #594 Add A Heart

Cute Card Thursday - #679 Easter

Aud Sentiments - #271 Animals + A Sentiment

Colour Crazy Challenge - #12 ATG Colouring Challenge

Our sponsor this week is

Bugaboo Stamps

who are offering a $12 voucher for their online store.

To be in with a chance of winning this fabulous prize be sure to use your Markers on your project and tell us in your post where you have used them. Please link your post to the challenge blog and follow the theme. 

Why not pop over to the challenge blog and check out the rest of the Design Team makes HERE.

Have fun folks!

Lorraine

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Passion For Promarkers Challenge #543 - Spots & or Stripes

Hi Crafters,

It's our Anniversary challenge at Passion For Promarkers, we have lots of sponsors and lots of prizes up for grabs so get those markers out and colour!

(Winsor Newton Pro, Flex, Brush, Tria, Aqua or Metallic markers)

You can submit any type of project it doesn't have to be a card but please tell us in your post what product you have used ie. 'coloured with Promarkers' etc.

Here is my card, I've challenged myself yet again to create a clean and simple design, I think I'm feeling less daunted by them now.

Recipe
Image - Girlballoon by Bugaboo Stamps
Coloured with Promarkers
Paper - Digital Download - CraftsUprint
MFT Scalloped Edge Die
Fuzzy Lemon Designs Sentiment Die
Gems

Challenges I'd like to enter:

I Love Promarkers - #410 ATG

Fab n Funky - #481 Hand Coloured Image

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - #471 ATG

Cardz 4 Galz - #121 Birthday

Cute Card Thursday - #634 Birthdays

Aud Sentiments - #251 ATG + Sentiment

Colour Crazy Challenge - #19 ATG Colouring Challenge

A Bit More Time To Craft - #116 ATG

Creative Inspirations - Fabulously Feminine

Our sponsors this week are -

Dr Digi's House of Stamps - 2 Digi Images

Dies To Die For - £20 Voucher

LeAnnes World 101 - 2 Digi's

Uniko Stamps - 1 Stamp Set (must be in stock)

Cowling & Wilcox - 12 pack of Brushmarkers

Di's Digi Stamps - $6 Voucher

If you would like more inspiration please visit the challenge blog HERE to take a look at the creations from the rest of the design team.

Thank you for joining me today, I hope you are keeping well and safe at this terrible time of uncertainty.

Bye for now,

Lorraine

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Passion For Promarkers Challenge #538 - Clean & Simple

Hi Crafters,

It's Tuesday already ~ just have to keep reminding myself of the day.

Hopefully you still have some Easter Eggs left and haven't eaten them all :oD

On to our new challenge at Passion For Promarkers which happens to be my challenge theme this time, I thought I'd give myself a real challenge of 'CLEAN & SIMPLE' as I find these types of cards the most difficult for me to achieve. I'm not comfortable with leaving 'white space' on my cards so this really took me out of my comfort zone.

Recipe

Image - Puppygirlz by Bugaboo Stamps

Coloured with Promarkers

MFT Stitched Scalloped Basic Edge Die

Stitched Rectangle Die

Polkadoodles Fabulous Mitred Things Die (sentiment banner)

Sentiment Stamp - Papermania

Gems

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge #468 - ATG

Alphabet Challenge - A is for ATG

Addicted To CAS - #183 Animal

Moving Along with the Times - #117 Diamante Embellishments

Unicorn Challenge - #53 Furry Friends

Sweet Stampers - #43 CAS

Our fabulous sponsor this week is

Di's Digi Stamps

and they are offering a $6 Voucher to the lucky winner.

To be in with a chance of winning there are a few simple rules to follow:

Use your Winsor Newton Pro, Flex, Brush, Tria, Aqua or Metallic markers,

tell us in your post where you have used them and link your post back to our challenge blog.

Follow the theme.

Simples!

Have a fun day,

Lorraine

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Passion For Promarker Challenge #530 - Use 3 of Something

Hi Crafters,

I have used 3 Design Papers and 3 Enamel Dots for our fun challenge this week at Passion For Promarkers.

Recipe

Image - Dollar Candle Cake - Bugaboo Stamps

Coloured with Promarkers

Papers - Craft Sensations Paper Pad - Roses

Kraft Card

Postage Stamp Die

Cottage Cutz Stitched Rectangle Dies

Apple Blossom Sentiment Stamp

Enamel Dots

Challenges I'd like to enter:

SSS Wednesday Challenge - Two or More Patterned Papers

Alphabet Challenge - W - Anything you Wish

Allsorts Challenge - # 559 Dies and or Punches

Unicorn Challenge - #51 ATG

Brown Sugar - #298 ATG

Crafty Calendar - Use Die Cuts and or Punches

Ally's Angels - #31 ATG

Our sponsor this week is

Dies To Die For

The fabulous prize is a £15 voucher for their shop!

Now you don't want to miss this opportunity do you, so get out your Winsor Newton Pro, Flex, Brush, Tria, Aqua and Metallic Markers, colour up a fun image and follow the theme for a chance to win.

The design team will be visiting your blogs to see your lovely creations soon.

Bye for now,

Lorraine

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Passion for Promarkers Challenge #511 - Use 3 of Something

Hi Crafters,

I'm back today with another shaker card.

This one is for the new challenge at Passion For Promarkers.

I chose the theme this week of 

USE 3 OF SOMETHING

I've used 'Birthday Ewe Trio' from Bugaboo Stamps and coloured them with my Promarkers.

To create the grassy border I've used several brands of  dies, Magnolia Doohickey, Cheery Lynn and Creative Expressions, then

a Sue Wilson Stitched frame die and lots of sequins in the shaker.

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends - #114 ATG

A Bit More time To Craft - #100 ATG

Ally's Angels - #26 ATG

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Bling It On

Moving Along with the Times - #106 Use Acetate

We'd love to see what you make for our challenge this week using 3 of something. Please remember to use your Winsor Newton Pro, Flex, Brush, Tria, Aqua or Metallic markers on your project to be in with a chance of winning the fab prize of a $12 gift code from our sponsor...

Bugaboo Stamps

Well that's it from me today, thanks for calling by and I'll see you tomorrow.

Lorraine

xXx

Passion For Promarker Challenge #507 - Add A Charm

Hi Crafters,

Tuesdays seem to come around quickly!

It's time for another new challenge at Passion For Promarkers.

Come and join us for this weeks theme which is...

ADD A CHARM

Recipe

Image - BUGPUPBLOCKS - Bugaboo Stamps

Coloured with Promarkers

Papers - Old LOTV pad

Crafters Companion Corner Dies

Whimsy Stamps - Notables 2 Die

Stampin' Up Label Punch

EK Success Paw Punch

Sentiment Stamp - Papermania

Ribbon & Dog Bowl Charm - Stash

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Alphabet Challenge - K is for Kind Thoughts

Crafty Friends - #116 Lace/Ribbon

Not Just Cards - #70 ATG

Our sponsor this week is...

Colour of Love Digi's

Who are offering 3 digi images to the lucky winner, so to be in with a chance at this fabulous prize just follow these few simple rules ~ 

Create a new project, card, tag, atc, scrapbook page etc.

Use your Winsor Newton (formerly Letraset) Pro, Flex, Aqua, Tria or Metallic Markers.

Tell us in your post where on your project you have used them.

Link your post to our challenge blog.

And most importantly...have FUN!

Check out the great cards that the rest of the Design Team have created this week HERE.

Lorraine

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Christmas Card Club Challenge #17 - Use 2 or More Patterned Papers

Hi Crafters,

Hope you're enjoying your weekend.

I've had an early start today as I'm hopefully selling some things at a car boot sale by the time you read this. It's surprising how much stuff we accumulate over time and it's beginning to take over every nook and cranny so we've had a sort out. Wish me luck!

Anyway, the reason you are here is to see my Christmas card for the Club this week so here it is...

Recipe

Image - Winterpengtrio - Bugaboo Stamps

Coloured with Polychromo Pencils

Papers - Docrafts Letter To Santa Collection &

Scrap box piece

Memory Box Snowflake Ribbon Die

Apple Blossom Sentiment Die

Challenges I'd like to enter:

CHNC Every Saturday - #451 ATG Christmas

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #443 ATG

Aud Sentiments - #233 Animals + Sentiment

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #524 Christmas

Crimbo Crackers - #191 ATG

ABC Christmas - P is for Penguins

This is the first time I've used my Polychromo pencils since buying them a couple of months ago. I kept putting off making a start, I think I was a little apprehensive as to how I was going to get on with them after using my Promarkers for so many years. I enjoyed learning the new techniques required for shading and laying down the colours though. I'll certainly be using them again soon.

Thanks for joining me today, please visit the other ladies blogs in the group for their fabulous Christmas card inspiration. Links in the side bar.

Lorraine

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Passion For Promarkers Challenge #497 - Make It Pink

Hi Crafters,

It's lovely to see you here today.

I do try and visit you as much as I can but I know I've been rather remiss in that department lately but I'm working on it :o)

So back to the reason I'm here, today there is a new challenge starting at Passion for Promarkers and we would like to see your projects following the theme of...

MAKE IT PINK

Here's my very PINK card 

Recipe

Image - 'bbratbugs' by Bugaboo Stamps

Coloured with Promarkers

Candy Striped Paper - Craft Sensations Paper Pad called Pink Lady

Scalloped frame dies

Dixi Craft sentiment die

Challenges I'd like to enter:

The Crafters Cafe -#220 Feminine +or Embossed
Love To Craft - #35 ATG
Sweet Stampers - #33 ATG
Ally's Angels - #23 ATG
Cute Card Thursday - #585 ATG
Crafty Catz - #465 ATG

Cowling & Wilcox are our sponsors this time and are giving a 6 pack of Neon Markers to the lucky winner.

To be in with a chance to win this prize you can create any project but you must follow the theme and use your Winsor Newton Pro, Flex, Brush, Aqua, Tria or Metallic markers. Please tell us in your post where you have used them.

Well that's it from me today, I hope to see you again soon.

Lorraine

xXx

Passion For Promarkers Anniversary Challenge #445 - Birthday Creations

Hi Crafters,

It's our 9th Birthday at Passion For Promarkers!
We are celebrating with a mega bundle of sponsors and prizes with our theme this time of...

BIRTHDAY CREATIONS!

Recipe

Image - BUGSWEET UNICORN - Bugaboo Stamps

Coloured with Promarkers

Background made using Distress Oxides and Glitter Spray

Star Embossing Folder

Sentiment Stamp - Making Cards Magazine Freebie

Wink of Stella clear pen

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends - #82 ATG
Crafting From The Heart - #207 ATG
Crafty Cardmakers - #212 Things with Wings
I Love Promarkers - #359 ATG
Allsorts Challenge - #468 Happy Birthday
Crafty Girls Creations - #47 ATG
Creative Inspirations - #289 CAS or F&F
Crafty Calendar Challenge - Things With Wings
Sweet Stampers - #20 Birthday

Sponsors


£10 Voucher


$12 voucher


1 Stamp Set


$12 voucher


6 pack of ProMarkers


2 Digi Images


£15 voucher


Please head over to the challenge blog HERE to see the fabulous inspiration from both Design Teams.
We look forward to seeing what you create for our special Birthday Challenge using your Winsor Newton markers this week.

Lorraine
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Passion For Promarkers Challenge #444 Gems/Pearls

Hi Crafters,

The weeks are flying by and it's time to share my Design Team inspiration card with you for the new challenge at Passion For Promarkers.

A nice and easy challenge for you to play with this time as we would like to see...

GEMS / PEARLS

...on your project. Now it can be anything you like eg. scrapbook layout, card, gift bag, 3D project etc. as long as you use your Winsor Newton Promarkers, Flexmarkers, Tria markers, Aqua markers or Metallic markers and follow the theme. Please tell us in your post where you have used your markers to help the DT when we visit to comment thanks.

I have coloured this lovely image creating a Get Well card, I've left the front clean and simple to emphasise the pretty image. There are black dots on the image following the lines of the leaves and I have used these to add my pearls for the theme.

Recipe

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - BUG4BLTULIPBUGS

Coloured with Promarkers/Flexmarkers

Tonic Scalloped Square Die

Pearls 

Challenges I'd like to enter:

to be added

Our Sponsor this week is

Ppinkydolls

and they are offering 3 digital images to the winner.

Thanks for visiting, see you soon,

Lorraine 

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Passion For Promarkers Challenge #438 - Animals

Hi Crafters,

I hope you enjoyed your Easter break even though the weather was rubbish, hopefully it will improve so the children can get out and about before they have to return to school again.

It is time for another new challenge at Passion For Promarkers so here is my design team inspiration card using this fabulous image from Bugaboo Stamps.

I thought I'd use another DL card only in a portrait orientation this time.

Recipe

Image - BUGGIRAFFE3 - Bugaboo Stamps

Coloured with  my Promarkers

Background Embossing Folder - Design Objectives

(highlighted with a little distress ink)

Stampin' Up Star Punch

Apple Blossom Sentiment Stamp and Banner Die

Tonic Studio Scalloped Square Die

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Incy Wincy Designs - Nature and all of it's Beauty

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - A Trio of Something

Crafty Creations - #363 ATG

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - ATG

Crafty Catz - #410 ATG / Use Old Stash
Crafty Friends - #80 ATG
Crafty Girls Creations - #46 ATG

Our sponsor this week is 

Crafty Sentiments Designs

who are offering 3 digi images to the lucky winner.

To be in with a chance at winning the prize you must use your Winsor Newton - Promarkers, Flexmarkers, Brushmarkers, Tria, Aqua or Metallic markers and follow the theme. You can enter any project, it doesn't have to be a card, as long as you tell us where on your project you have used your markers.

Have fun people!

I'll see you soon,

Lorraine

xXx

Passion For Promarkers Challenge #434 - Only Girls Allowed

Hi Crafters,

I'm a little late with my DT post for the new challenge at Passion For Promarkers so I hope the rest of my teamies will forgive me :)

Our theme this week is...

ONLY GIRLS ALLOWED

(make something for a Girl/Woman)

Recipe

Image - BUGKIDZHEART from Bugaboo Stamps

Coloured with my Promarkers

Papers - DCWV - Violet Leaf mat stack and 6 x 6 paper pad

Flowers, Ribbon and Gems from stash

Happy Birthday Circle Die

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Aud Sentiment - #198 ATG + Sentiment

Digi Doodle Studio - #3 Feminine Fancy

Crafty Girls Creations - #45 ATG

Craft-Dee Bowz - March Challenge

Unicorn Challenge - #30 Make it Girly

Incy Wincy Designs - Ultraviolet

Crafting From The Heart - #197 ATG

Crafty Cardmakers - #206 Floral Delight

I Love Promarkers - #354 For a Girl

Creative Moments - #138 ATG/For a Woman, Girl, Child

Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge - Girl Power
Catch The Bug Challenge - ATG

We are sponsored this week by

Ppinkydolls

Their prize is for 3 Digi Images for the lucky winner.

To be in with a chance at winning the prize you must use your Winsor Newton - Promarkers, Flexmarkers, Brushmarkers, Tria, Aqua or Metallic markers and follow the theme. You can enter any project, it doesn't have to be a card, as long as you tell us where on your project you have used your markers.

Please pop over to the Challenge Blog for more inspiration from the rest of the design team.

Well that's all from me today, see you soon,

Lorraine 

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