A wee heads-up for Leanne Ellis fans

The brand spanking new Leanne Ellis stamps were released last night over at Funkykits. But, as with everything else that Karen releases, be quick before they sell out. Don't forget if you want all the new ones you can make a huge saving by buying the set of 8. 

I treated myself to Poise, isn't she lovely?

I was also going to tell you about the brand new Miss Anya's - Rain Snow Shine that Tracey at Dies To Die For has, but they've sold out already :( But keep your eyes peeled for them coming back into stock as they are GORGEOUS!

The Big Fish

A friend of Mar's is making cards to sell in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at The Big Fish 2009' on the 13th June. You'll find the details on Mar's blog.

Anyway, I thought I'd lend a hand and made 6 cards this afternoon, I kept them simple for speed. I really wanted to use the new Daisy & Dandelion decoupage pack, but couldn't find anywhere with it in stock, so settled for the transfers instead.

 

Images: Daisy & Dandelion Transfers

transfers were added to concord card and cut with labels 1 nesties in the cuttlebug

core'dinations card as mat, cut with labels 1 nesties in the cuttlebug

backing papers were all free in an old issue of Making Cards

sentiment: Daisy & Dandelion

papermania brads

images: Daisy & Dandelion transfers, rubbed onto concord card and cut using classic round nesties

matted onto core'dinations card, again cut using nesties in cuttlebug

paper: Basic Grey Marrakech, matted onto core'dinations

background is core'dinations

greeting: Daisy & Dandelion

Which colours of Promarkers??

I thought I'd just add a wee note to let you know where I get my promarkers from, I have found the best deal from Angela at Angel Crafts who, as well as selling the 5-packs, also sells larger packs, and singles - and the best value bulk buys I've found in the UK.

If you are just starting out with promarkers I would recommend the skin tones pack containing Ivory, Satin, Blush, Dusky Pink, Cinnamon, its an absolute must for your collection.

I personally, would recommend buying 3 colours from a colour family and that way you can pick and choose which and how many colour families you buy depending on your budget

I am going to list some selections that I would recommend for beginners and those on tight budgets, I have selected them especially for easy blending and giving as wide a scope as possible with a limited number of pens.

Browns: Sandstone, Cocoa, Burnt Umber, Umber (the 5th colour, cinnamon is in the skin tones pack)

Oranges: Apricot, Pumpkin, Mandarin

Yellows: Pastel Yellow, Mustard, Canary

Greens: Meadow Green, Apple, Grass

Blues: Blue Pearl, Cornflower, China Blue

Purples: Lavender, Lilac, Amethyst

Pinks: Blossom, Rose Pink (the 3rd colour, Dusky Pink is in the skin tones pack)

Greys: Warm Grey 1,3, and 5

So for instance you could buy the skin tones plus the browns, greens and blues all for a total of £15.95 (bulk buy) + £7.45 (skin tones) = £23.40

I hope this is of some help

Debz x