Santorro Poppy Girl

I bought some Santorro stamps a while ago from a craft fair so decided to actually use them, shock horror!

I coloured her to match the tones in the Prima papers and cut her out using this lovely dainty pique edge cut out corner die from Marianne. It's a lovely set with a number of dies graduating in size so very versatile.The round flourish die is also a new one - full details below.

Marianne Products Used

Round Flourish Die - LR0530

Pique Edge Frame Die- CR1438

Leaf flourish Die  - LR0150

That's all for now folks, hope it's called down where you are as it has here - and we're getting a bit of rain which is much needed!

Hugs, Juliexx

Pedalling Friends!

This is the gorgeous Tandem from Mo's Digital Pencil and I'm not sure how I've missed the image in Mo's store before.  I love their faces - they look as though they're having so much fun, although I'm sure the mouse in the front is doing all the pedalling!  The sentiment comes with too!

My papers are Basic Grey, such a shame they stopped trading.  The lacy edged frame and the strawberry dies are Marianne - details below:

Lacy edge Frame - Anja's Squares - LR0242

Strawberry Die - LR0510 

I'm helping Holly again today on her plastic free pop-up shop, Goodness and Grain, so have an early start!

Enjoy your weekend!

Hugs, Juliexx

Dies and Punches Challenge at Passion for Promarkers

Today's challenge starting today at Passion for Promarkers wants to see Dies and/or Punches being used which is kinda great as we all tend to use at least one right!  

I've used this cute digi image from Digi Stamp Boutique who can now be found under the Lili of the Valley umbrella. 

 I decided to make four cards for stash as it's quite a simple image to colour and I thought it would be good to show her in a few colourways.

For my dies I've used a stitched rectangle die  and a sunflower die from Marianne, details below, and the fence is a Tim Holtz die. Oh and the green papers used in the bottom card are Marianne too. The rest are Basic Grey.

Marianne Products Used

Basic Shapes Stitched Rectangle - CR1390

Sunflower Die - LR0361

Green Floral Paper from Country Style Pad - PK9130

The sentiment comes with the image!

And a bad group photo - say cheese!

Our prize for this week's  challenge is a set of Promarkers so come and join in the challenge!  If you'd like some inspiration hop on over here to the challenge blog to see the fab cards from my teamies.

Fairy Tabia from Mo's Digital Pencil

I was reminded of this image the other day when  I was out in the garden blowing bubbles with Violet. And of course, I had to make her a curly blonde as our little V has such lovely curls!!  The image is Fairy Tabia from Mo's Digital Pencil and she could be going soon so grab her here while you can!

The little lace circle die is Mariane as is the dotty embossing folder, details below.

Dotty Design Embossing Folder - DR3419

Lace edge Circle Die - CR1331

I love the little bubble die too  from Memory Box and the sentiment is from Clearly Besotted.

I'm helping Holly with her Goodness and Grain plastic free shopping market this morning - wish me luck!!

Hugs, Juliexx

Marianne Design new July products - Pretty!!

 Today's card is currently showing on the Marianne Design Blog here showcasing some gorgeous new products from Marianne this month including the corner dies and suitcase dies - aren't they just fantastic!!

I also love these corner dies which make a fabulous frame.  I listed all the Marianne products I've used below but hop on over to the Marianne blog for details of how I made my card.

Dress Die - COL1402

Corner Dies - LR0538

Suitcases Dies - LR0512

Hand Mirror Die - LR0321

Papers - Soft Pastels - PK9157

            - Sweet Romance - PK9153

Sentiment - KJ1704

Off on a walk today, hubby keeps talking about 4 Wainrights!!

Hugs, Juliexx

Lili of The Valley Wedding

I made this card a while ago using one of the images from the Lili of the Valley Wedding Art Pad- uncoloured version.  Shame they don't do these anymore, they're so easy to use!  I coloured the image with my Promarkers and then framed it in a favourite Marianne frame - full details below

 I think the papers are from Lemon craft as is the rose badge, the rolled and lace flowers are from stash.

Marianne Goodies used

Lattice Frame Die - LR0483

Flourishes - LR0271

Sentiment from Wedding Sentiments stamp set - CS0999

I also made a matching box with some old Martha Stewart punches - just for a change!

I've not felt like crafting for a while really so I'm hopping into my craft room now to try and get my mojo moving!!

Hugs, Juliexx

Big Splodge stamp

Quickly sharing a card using this fabulous splodgy stamp from Visible Image- it works so well with your distress oxides.  The Fairy on the Toadstool is also  Visible Image with a few flora stamps from Lavinia Stamps thrown in,  The sentiment is from Stampin Up.

Have a great weekend everyone. 

Juliexx

Passion for Promarkers Hip to Be Square Challenge

Morning Blogland!  It's a little cooler here in Cumbria which makes a nice change but still no rain and we need it!! (Can't believe I'm saying that!)

Today's card is for the new challenge starting today at Passion for Promarkers with a great theme of Hip to Be Square as chosen by our lovely Lisa- so anything on your card that shows a square or even just a square card!!  I needed to add to my stock of male cards so made this using a fabulous image from Mo's Digital Pencil - He's Still Got It! And he comes with the sentiment!

I've used the Basic Shapes Wonky Squares Die from Marianne Designs and my papers are also Marianne - full deets below:

Basic Shapes Wonky Squares Die - CR1375

Sea Breeze Papers (Blue cross hatch) - PK9156

Dark Vintage Papers  (Happy Birthday) - PK9082

Just for Men - (Moustache) - PK9129

The wooden shapes and sequins are from my stash.

Our generous sponsor this week is Uniko stamps and they are offering one lucky winner 1 stamp set (which must be in stock) from their online store.

Don't forget to check out the fabulous makes from my teamies here at PFP HQ.

Happy Tuesday!!

Hugs, Juliexx

Going Up Boy

Today's card is made with Going Up Boy from Mo's Digital Pencil - it also comes in a girl version here.

I think it maybe one of Mo's retiring images but looks like it's still up in the shop so grab it quick!!

I made my tent with papers from Marianne Designs and I added the pelmet using a die that comes with a Marianne Die set for curtains - details below.

Marianne Aqua Papers - PK9147

Marianne Sea Breeze Papers - PK9156

Curtain Die set - LR0502

The sentiment is from Paper Trey Ink

Lili of The Valley Polka Dots Baby

I couldn't resist this new digi image from Lili of The Valley when it came out recently!   He/She is called Polka Dots and is such a sweetie.  I know loads of littluns who have had a snuggle bunny too so extra cute!!

I've coloured the image with my Promarkers and added some white gel pen to the polka dotsto make them pop.

My papers are First Edition, the sentiment is Inkadinkadoo.  The little babygros are Memory Box but can't remember who the animal border die is by!  Of course, I do know that that Baby Fawn is Marianne - COL1401.

We have our Violet this afternoon for Nanny and Grandad time, so need to do a few jobs first.

At least it's Friday- happy weekend everyone!

Hugs, Juliexx

Passion for Promarkers - Weather Challenge

Well, who would have thought we'd be in the middle of a heatwave when I chose our Weather themed challenge for Passion for Promarkers many months ago! I thought my card would be more representative of the weather for June!

Anyway, I've used an exploding box die from Marianne Designs for my card, along with the fabulous Splash from Mo's Digital Pencil.  I used her as she reminded me of our little Violet who loves jumping in a muddy puddle!!  Not just any old puddle, a muddy puddle!  (I think it's from Peppa Pig!!)

The papers are from Tonic Studios and the Umbrella is a Memory Box die - everything else is from Marianne - full list below.  I also added some glossy accents to her her coat, boots and hat! Oh and I do love the splash die which comes with a dolphin and a ball!

Marianne Products Used:

Exploding Box Die set (includes balloon dies) - CR1433

Splashes Die - LR0332

Trees Die - LR0370

Fir Tree Die -LR0378

Tree Line Die - LR0524

Clouds and Sun Dies from Trifold set - CR1402

Sentiment Stamp - KJ1714

Our sponsors this  week are Di's Digi Stamps with a $12 voucher up for grabs - yummy!!

Don't forget to check out the awesome makes of my fabulous teamies at Passion for Promarkers  and then come and join in the challenge - I cannot wait to see your makes!

Hugs, Juliexxx

Mo's Suso

This has to be one of my favourite images from Mo's Digital Pencil - Suso - I love the expression on her face!  She also reminds me of our little Violet who loves talking to ants and woodlice telling them they're her best friends (just before she squashes them!!).

I let Suso as she is called do the talking here and didn't use any dies or embellies really apart from the papers and cut out bits that were part of the pad.  The sentiment is great and comes with the image.

Think it's going to be a scorcher here today - we have the gorgeous Violet for  a bit this morning, and then I might go to Woolfest here in Cockermouth in the afternoon!!

Enjoy your Weekend!

Hugs, Juliexx

Marianne New June 18 products

Today's card is one I made for the Marianne Inspiration Blog (which you can find here) using the latest June releases, along with a few older dies.

I have to say, I love the fence die - such a great style and I'm sure I'll use it loads.  I also love the signpost and again will get lots of use from it.  A full list of all the products I've used are below.

Sea Breeze Papers - PK9156 NEW

Silence 2 Decoupage Sheet - EWK1257

Sign Post - LR0535 NEW

Fence - CR1441 NEW

Wave border - CR1442 NEW

Beach Sentiment Stamp Set - CS1007 NEW

Shell Embossing Folder - DF3448

Adirondack Chair - LR0424

Shells- CR1363

Bendy Card Frame Die Set - CR1402

There is a more detailed breakdown of how I made the card on the Marianne site, although it's in Dutch so you may need to translate!!

Hugs, Juliexx

Our Fabulous Holly!

Our Holly was 30 last month - eek- and she has recently started a pop-up market stall with her friend, selling pantry staples and cleaning products that aren't wrapped in plastic.  So you take all your jars, containers and bottles and they refill them for you so you're not adding to the plastic pollution!  

So, I made this card using a load of dies and things I've had in my stash for ages but have barely used!!  Hubby made a few comments!!

The large sentiment is from Lili of The Valley, the Scales are Sizzix, and the small jars stamp, dies and sentiment combos are from PaperTrey Ink - Holly's business is called Goodness and Grain so I altered the sentiment on the small jar below!!  

The little plastic jar above ( not that it reflects their ethos!!) is from Jolee and the paper is from October Afternoon.

That's all for today, folks!

Hugs, Juliexx

Kate from Mo's Digital Pencil

This has to be one of the simplest cards I've made in ages.  I love the paper so much that I didn't want to cover it with lots of layers and dies. and I think the image looks just perfect without any added fuss.  She is the gorgeous Kate from Mo's Digital Pencil, who by the way has a 35% off sale on a whole load of images that are being retired, so don't miss out - check them out here!!

The flowers and leaves stamps and dies below were a recent freebie from Simply Cards and Papercraft magazine,

We have our gorgeous Violet for a bit this morning, love her!!

Hugs, Juliexx