20.08.2010

Passion for AquaMarkers

20.08.2010 by 11 Comments

A quick post from me this morning to share this wee card I made as part of my August Featured Stamper slot over on Passion for Papertrey.  I absolutely adore this set which is called In Bloom, it’s so amazing to colour and layer up for a 3D effect (not that I’ve done that on this card!!).  It also allowed me to use my new Aqua ProMarkers – which are AMAZING!!  I used Twilight Blue on the flowers and added a little Aquamarine here and there.  If you  keep an eye over on the Passion for ProMarkers blog you will be seeing us DT girls using the Aquamarkers a lot in the coming weeks.  If you fancy using them yourself then I reccommend the 12 pack of colours available from Letraset (you will be blown away by the speed of delivery too) – with the blending and mixing possibilities you can create just about any colour and shade you want – they are fabulous. 

Anyhoo, here’s the card!

You’ll also notice I have used Fancy Flourishes from Papertrey Ink on the background stamped in Enchanted Evening and Aqua Mist.

Right, as we’re going on holiday to Angelsey tommorrow I had better get off this blog and get organised!!

Have a great weekend everyone.
Caryn xxx

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13.08.2010

Inspired by… a label!!

13.08.2010 by 16 Comments

Whilst doing a spot of clothes shopping last week I couldn’t help but notice the tags on the girls clothes in John Lewis.  Well, as I sat down at my desk last night I caught a glimpse of one of the tags that had been discarded on the floor by one of the girls and was immediately inspired.  The colours just screamed Melon Berry and Dark Chocolate to me so away I went to get my Butterfly Dreams and Fancy Flourishes stamp sets from Papertrey Ink.

And here is what I came up with.  Girly or what?  I went over the swirls with a quickie glue pen and prisma glitter just to add some sparkle and the ribbon is Dark Chocolate satin.  
I am definitely going to look for inspiration in this way again – the card just came together so easily!
Have a great day all.

Caryn xxx

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13.08.2010

A little whimsical tree!

13.08.2010 by 7 Comments

I adore the Wonderfully Whimsical set from PTI – and this tree is probably my favourite image from it.  I apologise for the poor photo – I was really struggling to get a good picture today.  I coloured the tree and little hill with my latest plaything – AQUA ProMarkers – OMG, I LOVE them.  As a wee perk of being on the Passion for ProMarkers DT we were all sent a free box of Aqua’s to play with from Simon at Letraset.  I think I could be a convert.  I went over the tree and flowers with crystal effects to give it a little bit of texture and then stamped the Happy Birthday from Butterfly Dreams.
Here’s a close up!!

I have been very decadent tonight and have crafted for about 4 hours – when did I last get to do that??  Of course, the downside is it’s now 2.30am – but I have two cards made that I will share with you as soon as I get a chance – and some daylight!!

Hugs,
Caryn xxx

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