Isabella's Sketchbook Blog Hop.

THe Blog Hop winners have been chosen from the comments on the Design Teams blogs and I am delighted to announce that Mary Anne /MA54K was chosen from my blog.

Mary you can contact Isabella isabellassketchbook@gmail.com for your free image of your choice.

This week our challenge to YOU is to make a card with an Isabella image with the theme "Anything Goes" !!! You can do whatever you like! The Design Team is having our first ever blog hop using this special Lemon image designed by Isabella for the hop.

This is a "circular blog hop" the beginning is wherever you start!! You will know you are at the end of the blog hop when you've come back to the first blog you started from! Nine winner's will be chosen at random from comments left on the Design Team blogs, the hop stays open until Friday july 2nd at 8pm. The winners will be announced on Saturday and each winner will receive one of Isabellas images. Have fun and enjoy the hop!

Your next hop is over to " The Funkie junkie " Linda C

Be sure to keep hopping and leaving comments (the more comments you leave, the more chances you have of winning) keep going until you come back to where you started! "Have fun !

Sassy Cheryl's challenge week #18

Peggy set Sassy Cheryl's challenge this week with a colour combo of Pale blue, Kraft (or beige ) and Peach I used the image "Rub a Dub Dub " coloured with pro markers.

To see all the Design team cards, to join us in the challenge and be in with a chance to win some Sassy Cheryl's fantastic digital designs have a look HERE ..

Mami Doodles Challenge and Passion for Pro Markers challenge.

The Mami Doodles challenge this time is to use the colours Blue, Green,white with a touch of Red, I used three Mami Doodle images for my tri-fold card, Lil' Alex, Lil' Mimi, and Lil' Sinéad, I love the clean lines on these digital images. The prize will be the last 3 images released (Mimi, Sinead and Leah), plus one of your choice. Cards using Mami Doodles images - including freebies - will have two entries on the draw.

My card also fits in with the Passion for pro markers theme for this week which is " My Favourite things " well some fun in the sun at the Beach, and Ice cream what more could you ask for :) (Images all coloured with pro markers )

Isabellas Sketchbook Challenge week #13 " Summer Fun "

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The Challenge over on Isabella's Sketchbook this week is to have some " Summer Fun " for my card I used the image " Beach Girl 1 "To join us in the challenge, be in with a chance to win some of Isabellas beautiful images and to check out the Design Teams fantastic cards have a look HERE .

Sassy Cheryls Challenge week #17 Birthday Card ...

Sassy Cheryl's challenge this week was set by Alina and is to make a " Birthday Card " I used the image" A day with Mom "for my birthday card and made a slimline easel card.

To join us in the challenge this week and be in with a chance to win some of Cheryls fantastic check out the Challenge Blog HERE For inspiration have a look at the design teams beautiful creations on the Challenge blog.

Isabellas Sketchbook challenge week #12

This weeks challenge over on Isabella's Sketchbook is " Honouring Fathers " I love this fun image "GONE FISHING" and think it works great for mens/boys cards of all ages.

To join us in the challenge all you have to do is use one of Isabellas beautiful images and keep with the theme " honouring Fathers "

To see all the Design teams cards this week have a look HERE.

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Week #16

This week over on Sassy Cheryl's challenge Alina challenges us to use a " Handmade Flower " I made this flower by pleating small pleats in a strip of paper then drew the stem ( the idea is that the little girl "Lets paint something" has painted the flower, the sentiment stamped along the stem reads " From small beginnings come great things "

We would love if you joined us in the challenge, all you have to do is use a Sassy Cheryl's image and a handmade flower, if you need some ideas pop over the challenge blog and have a look at the fantastic Design team entries.

Mami Doodles Challenge,Summer

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This weeks Mami Doodles challenge is to make a Summer time card/project with a little girl or Boy image, and this Mami Doodles image " Lil 'Alex with bucket " is perfect, I love it and there are two matching images available in the Mami Doodles shop HERE !

To join us in the challenge and be in with a chance to win some of Elisas beautiful images have a look here.

Sassy Cheryls challenge Week #15

This week over on Sassy Cheryl's Jodi challenged us to use embossing on our card, I nearly forgot to add my embossing so luckily remembered it before I was finished and embossed some flowers with my swiss dots embossing folder I also embossed around the image and sentiment :) I used the image " Missing Y0u ".

To join us in this weeks challenge and be in with a chance to win some of Cheryls images all you have to do is make a card or anything you like using a Sassy Cheryl's image and include embossing on your card.

To be inspired by the fantastic Design team entries this week and check out all the challenge details have a look HERE.

Isabellas Sketchbook Challenge week #11

This week over on Isabellas Sketchbook challenge we followed a sketch, I use Isabellas image " Cappuccino " coloured in coffee and cream colours, To join us in the challenge all you have to do is Follow the sketch HERE and use one of Isabella's images it couldnt be easier.

To see all the challenge details and be inspired by the talented Design team cards have a look HERE

Bring me Sunshine ....

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I made this card for the CCS monthly challenge, I stamped ( yes stamped for a change and didnt use a digi image )I coloured the sunflowers with pro markers and inked the background.

Isabellas Sketchbook Challenge Black and White.

This week over on Isabella's Sketchbook we are challenges to use Black and white and use colours only on Isabella's image, I used the Image "When Cows Fly "and made an easel card for this weeks challenge, So why dont you join us in the challenge this week and be in with a chance to win some of Isabella's beautiful digital image's, for some inspiration check out the fantastic design team entries for this week .

Isabella has added a beautiful Freebie image to her store HERE

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Week #14 " Lots of Layers "

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This week over on Sassy Cheryl's Jodi challenged us to use "lots of layers "... I coloured with my favourite colours pink and lilac and embellished with a sizzix cut felt flower. To join us in the challenge this week, to check out the fantastic Design teams cards and guest designer Lia's card and be in with a chance to win some of Cheryl's fantastic images have at look at the Challenge Blog HERE.

Passion for Pro Markers " Anything Goes " and A spoon full of sugar challenge " Celebrations "

I love this Mami Doodles Digital image " Clever Bug " it comes in a set of two Here I always find Graduation cards difficult but this set solved that for both boys and girls cards, I coloured and blended the body and head with grey but the photo doesnt show it well.

I am entering this card in two challenges A spoon full of sugar " Celebrations " and passion for Pro Markers " anything Goes "

Mami Doodles challenge " Things that can fly "

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Deirdre set the Mami Doodles challenge with the theme Up in the air " Things that can fly " I used this great image from a set by Mami Doodles a full set of four bee images for just 99 cent have a look HERE, To take part in the challenge this week and be in with the chance to win some of Elisas fantastic digital designs and to see the design teams cards drop over HERE to the challenge blog.

Isabella's Sketchbook Challenge Week # 9 Patriotic Colours

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This week we are challenged to make a card /project in our countries colours, as I am from Ireland my colours are Green, White and Orange, I chose Isabella's image " Pot of Roses" for my card, So why dont you show us your countries colours and join in the challenge, just pop over to Isabella's Sketchbook challenge blog HERE to see the Design Team proudly show off their countries colours and also be in with a chance to win some of Isabella's beautiful images for yourself.

All you have to do is use any of Isabellas digital images and link your card. project to the challenge Blog ....... Full details are on Isabellas challenge Blog.

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Week #13

This week over on Sassy Cheryl's Kim challenge's us to use punches, for my card I used the fun image ( I love the expression on the bears face lol ) Beach Swing I punched the corners, tag and flower.

For some fantastic inspiration why dont you pop over to Sassy Cheryl's Blog and have a look at the hughly talented Design Team cards.

To enter the challenge yourself and be in with a chance to win your own Sassy Cheryl's images all you have to do is make a card/project and link it to the Challenge blog HERE

DP2... Cute Card Thursday ...Papertake weekly Challenges

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For this card I used Mo Mannings beautiful image, Sundays Child !

Digital Pencil challenge is all about " Love "

Cute Card Thursday follows a "Sketch "

Papertake weekly is " Say it with Flowers "

Isabella's Sketchbook Challenge week # 8

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Isabella's Sketchbook challenge this week is to make a Birthday card, I used the image "Hot Fudge Sundae "coloured with Pro Markers and glossed with diamond glaze.So join us in the challenge, check out the fantastic design team creations and be in with a chance to win ....

1, two images from Isabella's Sketchbook ....... 2, the "I Won" badge that you can proudly display on your blog ....... 3, the Cuttlebug Embossing Folder "Lace Tree"

I am also entering this card in the Charisma cardz Challenge and the Allsorts challenge.

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge week #12

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This weeks Sassy Cheryl's Challenge was set by kim and is to make a card with Buttons, I used Sassy Cheryl's " A Fat little raggedy" image and coloured with pro markers and added a dragonfly bow ( well to be honest it didnt start out as a dragonfly bow but looking at it now it does look like one ) maybe I will start a new trend LOL , to join us in the challenge and be in with a chance to win some of Sassy Cheryl's beautiful images have a look HERE ....

In addition to our random pick for a $5 gift certificate, we are looking for a Guest Designer from this week's entries. Sassy Cheryl and the Sassy Girls will be selecting their favorite entry, and that person will join us in a Guest Designer Spot. The winner will be on the Sassy Cheryl Design Team for the week of June 1st and will receive three free digital images from Sassy Cheryl's store.

So, if you ever wanted to be part of a Design Team here's a chance to try it out and get some experience. We hope you will play along.

Mami Doodles Challenge week 3 " Monochromatic "

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This week Mami Doodles challenges you to make a Monochromatic card or project ( using the same colour tones ) I used this beautiful image called Love Tree and is so easy to colour with its clean lines, the little lovebirds and banners are also included with the image for only 99cent for both images !!!! so why don't you pop over to the Mami Doodles Blog to see all Elisa's images and check out the fantastic Design teams projects, they really are inspirational.

To join us in the challenge and be in with a chance to win some beautiful Mami Doodles images all you have to do is link your project to the blog here The prize this week is (Love Tree and Lucy, plus one of your choice).

Christening Day...

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I made this card and candle for my Nieces baby who is being Christened on Saturday, I love this little baby image that I got from the Digi Stamp Boutique ( thanks Lynda ) I wanted to keep the card plain and mostly white for the occasion I used crystal stickles dots to fill up the white space around the die cut, the image on the candle is coloured but cannot be seen clearly through the cellophane, the picture on the right is the back of the candle.

The image on the right is also a digital image I cant remember where I got it but will add the name as soon as I look it up,

Isabella's Sketchbook Challenge, Week 7

This weeks Isabella's sketchbook Challenge is to use one of Isabella's images and some of the colours from Isabella's Sketchbook blog header I used the image " country girl " coloured with pro markers.

To join in us in the challenge, be inspired by the Design teams fantastic cards ... and be in with a chance to win some of Isabella's beautiful digital images have a look here.

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge week #11

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This weeks Sassy Cheryl's challenge is to use a sketch by Dawn, I LOVE this fun, happy, full of life image and had to use it this week, she is called "Sassy Cinco de mayo Cheryl" stamp , she really makes me smile and you can find her HERE, she shouts out for bright zingy colours and thats exactly what I used, to have a look at the challenge sketch, join us in this weeks challenge and be inspired by the fantastic Design team projects have a look HERE.

To see all Sassy Cheryl's beautiful images have a look HERE. Join us in the challenge and you might be the lucky winner of a $5.00 Gift Certificate to Sassy Cheryl's store.

I am also entering the Dare you to Digi Challenge " Anything goes "

Friday Sketchers, Little Red wagon and Lili of the valley.

Friday sketchers are celebrating their 2nd Birthday and are having a blog hop , the challenge is to " Follow a sketch " .... Little Red Wagon have a colour theme of " Pink andGreen " and Lili of the Valley " Here comes Summer "

For my card I used the Sassy Cheryl's digital image " On the Beach stamp " coloured with pro markers.

Isabella's challenge, " Mothers " and Sentimental Sundays

This week Isabellas Challenge is honoring "Mothers" for my challenge entry I used the beautiful image " Little Mother " coloured with Pro markers ....To join us in the challenge, be inspired by the fantastic design team entries and be in with a chance to win a prize all you have to do is pop over to Isabellas challenge blog ....... I am also entering this card in the Sentimental Sundays Challenges.

Sassy Cheryl's Chllenge week #10

Dawn set the Sassy Cheryls challenge this week with an inspiration challenge ...we were to take inspiration from a photo, I chose this Sassy Cheryl's image " Bubble Blower "because the little girls eyes are open wide like the cats eyes and I worked from there !

To see the fantastic Design teams take on the challenge, to join in the challenge yourself and be in with a chance to win a prize pop over to Sassy Cheryl's challenge blog.

Mo Manning "Masculine" and CCS sketch challenges.

I made this card following a sketch by Isobel for the CCS challenge and it fits in with the Mo Manning " masculine " challenge this week. I love this Mo Manning image and had to have it the minute I saw it, I used diamond glaze to shine the guitar and coloured with pro markers.

Friday Sketchers, Cute Card Thursday & The Cuttlebug Spot ......

I love this Mo Manning image and couldnt wait to colour her with my pro markers, I wanted the image to be the main focus so I left everything else pale pink and white. The layout is from a sketch over on the Friday Sketchers Challenge Blog .... Cute Card Thursday wants you to " Make your own " so I added some white paper roses I made myself and the Cuttlebug Spot asks you to use your favourite flower, so I used my white paper flowers that I love making and my favourite flower border punch..

Mami Doodles Challenge, Week 2

I set the Mami Doodles Challenge this week with the theme " In my Garden " and to add some ribbon ....

I used these cute "Esgargot et Champingon " images, all you have to do to join us in the challenge is make a card or whatever you like with an image of something you would find in your garden or you can use a Mami Doodles digital image HERE. and link it to the Mami Doodles Challenge blog HERE

For some inspiration check out the beautiful creations from the Mami Doodles Design Team. HERE.

Isabellas Sketchbook Design Team

I am delighted to announce I am now part of " Isabella's Sketchbook " fantastic Design Team. You will have seen Isabella's images on some of my recent cards below, well now you are going to see a lot more of them :) To have a browse through Isabella's images have a look HERE and to be inspired by the beautiful Design teams creations and join us in the challenges every week have a look HERE for challenge details and how you can win a fantastic prize.

For the Design team announcement card above I used the image Elizabeth Ballerina

All the Design team members are listed along the sidebar with links to their blogs.

To pick up a beautiful free image from Isabella to get you started in the challenge go here and you will see it along the right hand side of the Isabella's challenge blog, have fun :)

So come on and join us - who can resist the chance of winning SIX FREE IMAGES!!!

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge week #9

Judy set the Sassy Cheryl's Challenge this week with "Layers of white" I loved making this card and used the image " Cross Eyed Butterfly" To join us in this weeks challenge to be inspired by the DT and be in with a chance to will a Sassy prize have a look Here