Bertha Bumblethorpe

I needed a card for a housekeeper and thought Bertha from Just Inklined would be ideal. She looks nothing like Bertha so I just hope she sees the funny side! lol
You can get Bertha from here

Coloured with Promarkers as usual:
Skin: Blush, Oatmeal and Apricot
Clothes: Tea Green, Grey Green, Baby Pink and Cocktail Pink
Laundry Basket: Cool Aqua and Duck Egg

Friday at last .. enjoy your weekend xx

Oriental Poppy

Another fantastic floral digi stamp from Just Inklined which can be purchased here.

I used my new nesties on this (can't remember what they're called) and used my Scorpal to emboss the criss cross pattern.

Promarkers used are:
Poppies: Poppy, Crimson and Burgundy
Leaves: Meadow Green, Apple Green, Leaf Green and Forest Green

Have a nice day xx

Pink and Black

Here's another little beauty from Just Inklined. I just love the flower images and I'm just on with colouring another one in so watch this space.

Promarkers used are:
Roses: Pale Pink, Baby Pink and Rose Pink
Leaves: Lime Zest, Lime Green, Pear Green and Moss

If I don't see you before have a lovely weekend xx

Becca Take Two

Here's Becca again from Just Inklined but looking slightly more feminine this time in her purple ensemble surrounded by flowers!! lol

The Promarkers used on Becca are:
Hair: Primrose, Buttercup and Mustard
Skin: Blush, Sunkissed Pink and Coral
Clothes: Orchid, Purple and Aubergine
Buttercup and Mustard

See you soon xx

Dick Van Duck Graduate

Here he is Mr Clever Dick himself .. sorry I meant Clever Duck!! lol
Another brilliant image from Just Inklined

Promarkers used on Dick Van Duck are:
Body & Head: Tulip Yellow, Sunflower and Gold
Beak and Feet: Soft Peach, Peach and Bright Orange
Gown and Mortar Board: Cool Grey 3, 4 and 5
Accessories: Cool Aqua, Duck Egg and Turquoise

Hope you all have a lovely weekend xx

For Mark

Never a nice card to have to make but I was asked to make a special one for a special young lad who tragically lost his life at the weekend.

R.I.P Mark xx

Kenny K challenge card

I don't often enter challenges, but as I have quite a few of these fantastic images from Kenny K I couldn't really not enter could I? The theme is PASTELS which is another plus for me as I don't particularly do bold, bright colours.

The Promarkers I used are:
Skin: Ivory, Blush and Dusky Pink
Hair: Oatmeal, Apricot, Honeycomb and Walnut
Clothes: Cool Aqua, Duck Egg, Turquoise,
Baby Pink and Cocktail Pink

That's all for now folks!! xx

Am I excited or am I excited!!!

Oh yes I'm excited!!! I'm part of a brand spanking new venture called "Just Inklined" that has it's very own range of digi stamps. It has it's own blog with all the fantastic images available plus a gallery of cards which will give you some inspiration and ideas on how to use them.

For my first card let me introduce Becca, she's a bit of a tomboy and loves a game of footy now and then!!

Promarkers used:
Hair: Almond, Cinnamon, Cocoa and Chestnut
Skin: Blush, Sunkissed Pink and Coral
Clothes: Blue Pearl, Cornflower and China Blue

And here's my second card. He's called Dick Van Duck Party and what a happy chappy he looks!! The life and soul of everyone's party!! lol

Promarkers used:
Face and Body: Tulip Yellow, Sunflower and Gold
Beak and Feet: Soft Peach, Peach and Bright Orange
Hat, Bow and Whistle: Meadow Green, Apple and Leaf Green

So what are you waiting for .. get yourself over to "Just Inklined" and fill your boots and baskets with the amazing digi images waiting there, plus the chance to become a guest designer by entering the monthly challenge.

Wacky Wheelz

From Boy Racers to Hot Wheel Grandpa's these are going to make card making life so easy, Just Passed, Anniversary, Husband , Son, Boyfriend, Uncle,Paramour, Toy Boy or Sugar Daddy, there will be a car that will fit every occasion.

Now I wouldn't mind being sent the Purple one, I think us girls could easily claim that one for a Just Passed occasion.
Click the image to see the rest in the range.
These will be in a craft shop near you very very soon.

Click here to find your nearest Stockist

Queens Cutie by Kenny K

Seems like everybody's using Kenny K's images so not wanting to be left out I bought some for myself. I love 'em!!!

I used Martha Stewart heart punch, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder and the backing paper is from the Forever Friends "Pink Parfait" range.

Promarkers used are:

Skin: Blush, Oatmeal and Apricot
Sleeves and Jeans: Powder Blue, Arctic Blue, Azure and True Blue
Top: Baby Pink and Cocktail Pink
Hair & Shoes: Sandstone, Caramel and Cocoa
Soles: Cool Grey 1, 2 and 3

Have a nice day xx

New baby boy

This is for a new baby that is due in a couple of days.
Let's hope it's definitely a boy and called Kyron Jaidan!! lol

Done a bit of decoupage on the stork (Barbara Clooney image I've had forever), and finished off with usual pearls and ribbon.