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Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Passion for Markers Summer in Full Bloom



I love this image from Alex Syberia Designs and perfect for this week's challenge at Passion for Markers - Summer In Full  Bloom  - chosen by our lovely Lorraine.- and sponsored by Alex Syberia Designs.  The image is called Be You.



A couple Marianne Products managed to sneak their way including this new Stamp Edged set - details below:

Marianne Products Used

Stamp Edged Die Frame Set - COL1532 - NEW!
Fishtail Tags - COL1507.

The papers are an old set from Basic Grey - Kissing Booth.

Do come and join in this blooming lovely challenge - remember you must use markers of some kind and tell us what they are, otherwise you may not be eligible for the prize draw.  And you could win a £10 voucher to spend in Alex's store here, so come and play along.







Saturday, 22 July 2023

Marianne Inspiration blog post

This is my card up on the Marianne Inspiration blog today using the fabulous new Phlox stamp, released this month.  You can find a full walk through of my make here on the blog.  And a list of all the Marianne goodies used below.

Marianne Products Used

Tiny’s Fern Mask Stencil – PS8144 - NEW!
Tiny’s Phlox Flower Stamp – TC0915 - NEW!
Silhouette Art Stamps CS1117 and CS1118e
Marleen’s Wishes Sentiment Stamps – CS1079
Fishtail Banner Dies – COL1507

Hugs,  Juliexx


Friday, 21 July 2023

Lavinia Zen Tree and new addition to the family tree!!



This is the birthday card for our lovely Holly back in May, and following a tutorial from Tracey at Lavinia Stamps  using the Zen tree and liquid pearls.  I made the background papers with Distress Oxides.

Very simple in many ways but loved the process.

My Holly and her Harry are also adding to the family tree (geddit!) with a baby brother or sister for Violet due at the end of December - almost half way!!

Happy News


Hugs, Juliexx

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Stamps By Chloe new Premium Magazine



The latest Premium Magazine from Practical Publishing was released a week or so ago and these are my cards using the stunning stamps and dies that formed part of the product set that comes free with the magazine.  I just love these daisy dies, well and the whole concept of the set.  





If you can't find the magazine in your local newsagent you can get it here at Craft Stash.


Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Passion for Markers Go Wild

 

We have a great new challenge  starting today over at a Passion for Markers - Go Wild - chosen by the lovely Lisa !  So, it can be wild colours, wild animals, wild nature, or wild sentiments!!  And, as we are being sponsored by Polkadoodles, this 'wild' image from them, Sticks and Bones, seemed to be the perfect image.

The papers are DCWV,  and the sentiments are from a Crafty Impressions, and a few Marianne products below:

Cheetah mask stencil - PS8069
Leaves - LR0228
Banner Tags - CS1008
Text Labels - CR1605



Polkadoodles are offering the lucky winner 3 digi images of their choice from their online store.  

Check out the fab makes with some Polkadoodle images here on the challenge blog. 


Come and join in our fun challenge - more details here - just remember you MUST use markers and point out which ones you've used.

Happy Colouring! 

Juliexx


Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Passion for Markers Holidays Challenge



Good morning bloggers!

  It's my turn in the hostess chair (sadly no cocktail in hand!) over at Passion for Markers this week and I've chosen a theme of holidays.  It can be any sort of holiday - summer, Christmas, adventure - whatever sort of holiday you like!

The papers I've used are from a really old Recollections 12x12 pad and I've used a gorgeous new die set from Marianne Designs  with this fab deckle edge - it's called Stamp Frames COL1532.  I then added a postcard stamp sentiment form Tim Holtz and the Wish you were Here is another Marianne item from the Wishes sentiment set , CS1079

The DT have been lucky to be able to choose an image from our sponsors this week, Leann's World  101, and I've used this gorgeous image called Martini.
 Leann’s World 101 and they are offering one lucky winner 2 digi images of their choice from. their online store.  

As always, you can use any type of marker, just remember to state which ones you've used.  You can join in the challenge here at Passion for Markers - you can also see all the fab makes of my teamies.
I'm already looking forward to seeing all your holiday creations this week - have fun!

Juliexx





Monday, 26 June 2023

First Christmas Card with July release Marianne products



Woohoo my first Christmas card of 2023 - well, for my own personal cards!  I absolutely  love this Winter Rectangle die which is part of the July release from Marianne Dies.  I've used it with Colour Core paper and sanded it gently to reveal the white core.  It was a great card to make - quite simple but I love the snowman die and stamp too - will be making a few more of these, I think.  Full list of products below.

Marianne Products Used

Winter Rectangle Die - CR1629 - NEW!
Snowman Stamp and Die Set - CS1139  - NEW!
Stamp Frame Die Set - COL 1532 - NEW!
Happy Holidays Sentiment Set - CS1009
Tree Die - LR0136

Juliexx

Friday, 16 June 2023

Passion for Markers Clean and Simple



Hi folks

I'm a little late in sharing my card for our latest challenge at Passion for Markers - I'm down in Norwich at the minute helping my sisters look after our very poorly Dad.

Anyhoo, this is my card for our current Clean and Simple themed challenge over at Passion for Markers here.  I've used one of our sponsor images, Valentine, from Sheepski Designs, and you can see more fab creations using Sheepski images from my teamies over on PFM HQ.



Our generous sponsor this week is Sheepski Designs and they are offering one lucky winner 3 digi images of their choice from their online store.  Most of the DT have used images from Sheepski Designs on their creations this week.


The distressed edge DL frame is from Marianne Designs (CR1569) and the sentiment is an older Stampin Up one.

I do hope you will find some time to create something for the challenge, and I look forward to seeing what you create.

Hugs, Juliexx
















Saturday, 10 June 2023

Beach Buddies - new June release products from Marianne Designs



I've used these two gorgeous gnomies enjoying the sun for my card today, they're from this month's release from Marianne Designs, all  your deets below. It's also up on the Marianne Inspiration blog today here - where you can find, well, lots of inspiration from the Marianne DT.

Marianne Products Used

Beach Girl Gnome Stamp and Die set – CS1134 - NEW!
Beach Boy Gnome Stamp and Die set – CS1133 - NEW!
Square Rope Frame Die – LR0812 - NEW!
Palm Tree dies– LR0814 - NEW!
Ice Cream Stamp and Die set - HT1656
Hammock Die – LR0718
Summer Vibes Papers – PK9179
Hello Sailor Sentiment stamps – CS1007

Thursday, 8 June 2023

Stamps By Me Premium Magazine


























Aren't these just the prettiest papers and stamps!!  They're from the latest Stamps By Me Premium Magazine released at the end of May.  It's such a lovely collection to work with.  I've interspersed my photos with those from the publication - I just love how they stage everything so perfectly!

You can find the magazine here at Craft Stash for online ordering if your local newsagent doesn't stock it.













Saturday, 3 June 2023

A Day at the Beach with new Marianne products!


I loved composing this scene with some new Marianne beach themed products, and using some background papers that I'd made with Distress sprays.  Full list of products below.  You can also find making instructions on the Marianne Inspiration blog here.

Marianne Products Used

Beach Umbrella Die and Stamp set – CS1132 - NEW!
Lighthouse – LR0808 - NEW!
Wave Borders – LR0807 - NEW!
Signpost – LR0535
Birds – LR0721
Shells – CR1363
Hello Sailor Sentiment stamps – CS1007

Hope the good weather is continuing where you are - it's been fantastic here.

Juliexx



Wednesday, 31 May 2023

Passion for Markers Make it Square



Hey folks.  Today I'm sharing my DT card for Passion for Markers for our Make It Square challenge that started yesterday.  It's a fabulous challenge as chosen by our lovely Marlene, and, as we're being sponsored by Rachelle Anne Miller Stamps, we've been lucky enough to work with a couple of her new images.  Check out the fab makes of my teamies here over at PFM HQ.


It seemed a perfect match of these new papers from Marianne Designs with their spotty theme to match her dress.  Details below.

Marianne Products Used

Square Frame Set - LR0767
Summer Vibes A4 papers - PK9179


The lucky winner of the challenge will be able to choose two digi images of their choice from Rachel's online store so get colouring and get playing!!

Hugs, Juliexx



Wednesday, 24 May 2023

Marianne Designs Meercat Family with a Jigsaw Jungle background



I used the foam stamping technique again with this card, this time using the gorgeous Succulent Squares die to create the 'stamp image'.  I used a variety of green inks to make the background and then cut them into jigsaw pieces with the new die set from Marianne Designs.  It's fabulous, as you can make your jigsaw as large or small as you like using just the three die pieces in the set.

I also love the Meercat stamp and die set which suits the sentiment perfectly, I think.  Anyway, full list of Marianne goodies below.


Marianne Products Used

Jigsaw Die Set - CR1625 - NEW!
Driftwood Notice Board Die - NEW!
Succulents Square Die - CR1621
Meercats Stamp and Die Set - EC0183
Tree Trunk Die - LR0630
Tree Log Die - LR0680
Sentiment - Group Hugs - CS1011
Text Label Die - CR1605

Thanks for popping by!

Juliexx

Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Passion For Markers Mega Anniversary Challenge



It's a special day today in the Passions for Markers calendar - 14 years since the challenge started!  To mark the anniversary we have lots of special prizes from our Sponsors and a fabulous theme of Anything Goes!  

Here's a list of our brilliant sponsors and their prizes:

Dies to Die For are offering a £20.00 voucher

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Leann’s World 101 are offering one lucky winner 2 digi images

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All Dressed Up stamps are offering 2 digi images

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Uniko Stamps are offering 1 stamp set (which must be in stock)

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Polkadoodles are offering 3 digi images

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Colour of Love digis are offering 3 digi images

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Sheepski Designs are offering 3 digi images

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Lili of the Valley are offering 4 digi images

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Alex Syberia is offering a £10 voucher (valid on digital products only)



Both Teams have come together for the challenge and you can check out their gorgeous makes here.  We hope you'll be inspired to come and join in the challenge, just remember to please let us know what type of markers you have used to be in with a chance of one of these super prizes.

A list of the products I used is below.


Papers - Victoria and Albert Museum Collection
Image - A Day for Daisies
Stitched Frames - MFT
Flowers - Marianne Designs - CR1436
Tag - Marleen's Banners - Marianne Designs- CS1058

The sentiment is a really old one and I don't have the packaging anymore.