Boys Will Be Boys

Shock Horror!! I managed to get a bit of colouring done this year already - and this is the first chance I've had to play with the new flexmarkers that were released at the end of 2012.
I've also used a very apt rub-on from one of the packs of Letraset Wordset Transfers which are at special clearance prices. 

Image: Boys Will Be Boys digi stamp from Sugar Nellie, coloured with promarkers and flexmarkers (see below next pic for colours)
papers are all Making Memories - Just Chillin Boy
Letraset Transfers - For Men (black)

I've used a very simple style of colouring, because I think it suits the image.
I've used my usual skin combo of Burnt Orange, Coral, Sunkissed Pink and Blush promarkers thenSoft Green promarker for the lighter strips of his jumper and Verdigris flexmarker for shading, Pesto and Herb Green flexmarkers for the other stripes. I used Cadet Blue, Celestial Blue and Stonewash flexmarkers for his trousers, Chilli Red and Red Rooster flexmarkers for his tongue, Burnt Umber promarker and Burnt Sienna flexmarker for his hair and Caribbean Blue flexmarker to outline everything.

For the first time in ages I have a baby card to make, Faithy's best friend at school got a new baby brother just before Christmas, so I need to get cracking with a card and finish off the crocheted blanket I'm making before Friday as we're popping over to meet him. In fact it's been quite a while since I've had a baby bosie, let's hope it's not catching lol
Debz x

Digistamp Boutique GDT - Offer of the Month

Hiya, it feels like I've been away for ages, hope you all had a fab Easter, and hope you weren't sick from all the chocolate you've been scoffing lol

Well, I haven't been completely idle while on holiday last week - I did manage to find some time in the evenings to colour in a few images ready to make cards on my return. These images are all from the April Offer of the Month over at Digistamp Boutique. Sadly this is my last month as GDT, but I've thoroughly enjoyed working with Sally-Ann and her fabulous images, and also with her super DT.

If you fancy having a wee splurge on these gorgeous images, then pop over to Digistamp Boutique today - there's 10% off, but it ends today, so be quick.

As if you needed any further incentive to treat yourself to some of Sally-Ann's images, she has also restarted the Offer of the Month competition - you'll find all the details on the DSB blog.

First up is Marty Mouse...

Image: Marty and Present from DSB, coloured with promarkers

the checked paper is Making Memories Just Chillin Boy and the argyle paper is Basic Grey Lemonade, cardstock is core'dinations, ribbon from stash, greeting is Hero Arts, and I used a MS border punch on one of the layers

Here's Marty's close-up...

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges...

Our Creative Corner - buttons (I also used last weeks sketch)

Bee Crafty - Birthday

Papertake Weekly - Open Theme

Charisma Cards - Animal Magic

Totally Papercrafts - Let's Go Digital

Next Up is the ever so pretty Matilda Mouse...

Image: Ballet Matilda from DSB, coloured with promarkers

Papers are all Making Memories Just Chillin Girl, card is core'dinations, greetings are both Daisy & Dandelion. I have used a MS around the page corner punch and an EK Success retro flower punch

Small pink flowers are Doodlebug and Pearls from Hobbycraft

Here's Matilda's close-up

I'd like to enter Ballet Matilda into the following challenges:

Paper Play Challenge - sketch

Pollycraft Challenge - Anything Goes

Kaboodle Doodles - Digi Girl

Stamptacular Sunday - Sugar & Spice and Everything Nice

Stamp With Us - Colour Challenge

Stamp Something - Pink Somethings

And lastly, its matilda, again, but a wee bit different

Image: Birthday Matilda from DSB, coloured with promarkers

Papers are all Basic Grey Kioshi, card is core'dinations, blue pearls are papermania, flowers from stash and card candy from Craftwork Cards. I used the doily lace MS border punch.

I'd like to enter Birthday Matilda in the following challenges

Crafty Creations - Anything Goes

Colour Create - Pastels

Passion for Promarkers #44 - Springtime + animal

Finally Spring seems to be making an appearance - not before time! The snowdrops and crocuses are all out in the garden, and the other spring bulbs are all starting to ease themselves out of the ground too.
So Denise has chosen Springtime as the theme this week at Passion for Promarkers and she has an added extra - you have to include an animal and of course you can use any colours of promarkers.

Just for a wee change I thought I'd make a boys card - I'll be giving this one to my wee boys for Easter.

We also have a fabulous prize from Angel Crafts - £10 to spend in Angela's online store.

Image: Pets Corner from Sugar Nellie, coloured with promarkers: Pale Pink & Blush for the skin, Caramel, Cocoa and Walnut for his hair, Pastel Green & Mint Green, Lime Zest, Lime Green and grass for his clothes, Cool Grey 2 and 5 for the soles of his shoes and for the cat and dog.

The lime paper is Basic Grey Lemonade and the stripy paper is Making Memories Just Chillin Boy, yellow card stock is core'dinations and the white card candy is from Craftwork Cards