For our Boys

It's Digi Choosday and as always I'm here to share my make!

This challenge allowed me to make a birthday card for a family friend who turns 16 this week. I chose this fabulous Drummer Troy image from the Work & Play collection 1. because Josh loves his music. I added some music paper and washi tape from my stash. I coloured Troy with my Graph It markers and used the Graph It Shake silver and white pens in the background.

I actually used my Craft Artist to layer the pre-coloured image with the digital image so that I could keep the drums but colour the drummer myself!

Hope you like this - pop over and join in and also see the fabulous DT inspiration.

Take care Zo xx

Sailing!

SO it's Digi Choosday time again and as always I'm here to share my DT make with you all.

I really enjoyed creating this gorgeous scene from Cherry Blossom collection  and also the  Noah digi  . I used Craft Artist to place the digi image into the scene before printing it out. As the sail was plain I used a pencil to draw the stripes and then coloured the Noah image with my Graph It markers. I added the sentiment and candi to finish it off.

I like creating these toppers - makes posting easier, but it's a pain if you mess up the colouring!! I always print 2 just in case.

I'm entering this in the following challenges - 

A Random Fan - Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes

Take care Zo xx

Days out!

It's Tuesday so that means there's another challenge launching over at Digi Choosday!

So naturally I'm here to share my DT make with you all - this challenge allowed me once again to tick off a task on my to-do-list!! 

I have a small journal/Smash book that I have started to fill with photos and memories from days out and holidays, but I had not done anything to the cover. So I found used this girl digi from Candy Doodles to use as we often spend time out just chilling! I covered the front with strips of washi tape and ribbon before adding the image, embellies and charms.

I chose colours that worked with the main image. I matted the coloured image onto some glorious sunshine yellow card. 

I love my charms but often forget to use them - these two are perfect. A suitcase and a camera!!

I'm entering this into the following challenges - 

Challenges for everybody - Anything goes

Ditzie Digi designs - Anything goes

Stamping Sensations/sirstampalot - Anything goes

Take care Zo xx

Digi's on Fabric

Hello happy Digi Choosday - pop over to our blog to see the new challenge launch, pick up tips and ideas and see what products are being used!

 I decided to finally do something I've wanted to do for ages and that is to decorate/embellish this bib. I took a number of digi images from the Bonbon Belles collection into Craft Artist and created this topper. I then printed it onto fabric transfer paper. Following the instructions I ironed it onto the bib. So simple to do but oh so effective. A great way to embellish a plain item. Am really pleased with it. May try printing a black/white image and colouring with my markers next!

I love these butterflies and the buttons and the bow! Lol 

I'm entering this into the following challenges - 

Cards Galore - Anything Goes

Crafting Musketeers - Anything but Square

Lia Stamps - Anything but a card

Hope this inspires you to try something different.

Take care Zo xx

Shape, wings & greys

It's Digi Choosday time - and there's a new challenge launching right now!

Head over to see the rules, challenge and fabulous DT inspiration.

 I tried something new this week for our wing challenge, I used the fab Envelope template from Dutch Doobadoo to create a shape on the front of my embossed card which I covered with papers. I coloured the gorgeous Angel character from Emma Canning using my Graph It's - I used Cool Greys for the dot background and then I used Green Greys on the main image, just shows how versatile they are cos I think they look pretty! I added hearts from Doobadoo, gems, washi tape, flowers and ribbon from my stash.

Who would've thought greys could look so pretty?!

I also added the superb Graph It white pen and silver shake pens to this image. Am really pleased with the softness of this.

I'm entering this into the following challenges - 

Addicted to Stamps - things with wings

Crafty Calendar challenge - Things with wings

Hope you join in!

Take care Zo xx

No. 1 Pet

It's Tuesday so that means there is a new challenge over at Digi Choosday. Why not pop over to join in, check out the discount code and see the DT inspiration.

This challenge was perfect for me to finally get round to making the box I wanted to make to store some of Baxter's grooming things. I coloured the gorgeous Emma Canning 'Doggy in Bath' image with my Graph It markers. I took an old biscuit box and covered it with papers from my stash. Then I matted & layered the image and placed it on the front before adding 'No 1 PET' letters and adding Baxter's name.

Such a simple idea and recycling too so it's all good! Now I'll keep those tubes and bottles tidy and it'll stop me having to rummage around in the cupboard.

Take care Zo xx

Pirate Paper Pieces.

It's Digi Choosday time, and there's a new challenge going on over there so I'd love for you to pop over to join in and to see our DT inspiration. The team work really hard each week trying to use lots of different digi's to inspire you all!

This week's theme was a challenge for me, but I knew I needed to make a male birthday card (for a Rovers fan so Pirate's are perfect!) for this week so I chose the fabulous papers & Pirate images from Bonbon Belles collection. I took all of the elements into CraftArtist to create my main design - layering the elements until happy to print. I then coloured the Pirate digi with my Graph It markers. I then took pieces of the coordinating paper to 'paper piece' the shells and the cuff of his coat. So easy but it does make such a different look I think!

I think this Pirate looks quite dapper!

Take care Zo xx

It's Oval to you!

It's Digi Choosday time and as always I'm here to share my DT make with you all.

This challenge made me dig out some crafty stash I've not used for a while. I decided to make a set of Easter cards and this allowed me to use my oval dies that I've not touched for ages! I went through my scrap paper pile as well and pulled out enough paper to create the oval egg shapes on the front of each card. I created a simple background using an embossing folder. The characters I used are from Cherryblossom Lane collection & they are also available to download separately as Maisie and Wesley I coloured them both with my Graph It markers. I kept them all soft in tone and Spring like I hope!

Here they are individually - 

I will be giving these to family and friends so I hope they like them!

Look forward to seeing your creations.

I'm entering these into the following challenges - 

Challenges for Everybody - anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenge - Easter

Take care Zo xx

Flower Power

It's Digi Choosday challenge day once more and I'm here to share my latest DT make. Why not pop over to the blog to see all the inspiration and check out the latest discount offer and, of course, join in!!

I decided to use digi images from the gorgeous Dollie Goes East collection to decorate a picture frame. I started out by colouring the stunning girl image before colouring the flowers to coordinate - all with the fabulous Graph It Markers. Once done I put the girl onto some neutral background paper inside then positioned the flowers outside on the wooden frame. I often use my digi images on other projects like this!

Here's a closer look - 

If you are clever while attaching the images you can remove and replace whenever you choose, a great way to accent any room with any colour scheme!

Thanks for popping by, take care.

Am entering this into the following challenges - 

2 Cute Ink - Anything Goes

Cheerful Stamp Pad - Add some flowers

Zo xx

A Deer Friend!

It's Tuesday which means it's Digi Choosday challenge day so pop over to see the details of our latest challenge theme and to see my fellow DT's inspiration. Plus there's always a special offer especially for you on a Tuesday.

There is also our Facebook page where we all pop in and out so feel free to shout if you are after a certain image or even if you want to ask how to use your digis in different ways. 

As soon as I read the challenge theme I knew I wanted to use the Emma Canning - Deer Friend image  which I coloured with a mix of markers. The image is perfect for many an occasion. I created the background using papers and elements from the Animals/nature bundle  which I took into Craftartist to digitally layer and edge. I added some lace and flowers with Candi to the project to finish it off.

Here's some close ups - 

Hope you like my card and feel inspired to join in!

I'm entering this into the following challenges - 

Hobby Cutz challenges - Girly but no pink

That Crafty Place - Flowers and/or Mothers

Take care Zo xx

For the Boys

Happy Tuesday everyone - and that means it's Digi Choosday! Check out the main Digi Choosday blog for inspiration and discount codes and join in to win fabulous prizes also!

Usually Male/boy's cards are challenging, but the new Emma Canning's Digi images make it so easy. I used this fab Web Surfing image, I used papers & embellishments including Washi tape from my stash. I also used a piece of Denim material which is from the fabulous Doobadoo range. To add extra interest I added the super white pen from Graph It and the stunning Silver Glitter shake pen.

Here's the card - 

Perfect for that male relative/friend young or old!

I'm entering this into the following challenges - 

Anyone for Anya - Masculine

Lainey's Crafty Space - Anything Goes

Flat Friends - Men

Take care Zo xx

Get Girly!

Morning!

I'm back to share my Digi Choosday DT make. Please pop over to our main Digi Choosday blog to for all the details and to see other inspiration.

So this week I've gone all pretty for our challenge, I've used this gorgeous, pretty girl digi from Candyland CD as my main focus. The papers etc are from my stash. I must point out the fence & white leaves too as they are fabulous and you can buy these and other Dutch Doobadoo products from Polkadoodles.

I've added flowers, buttons and used a punch to accent, and coloured the image using my markers. Here's a closer look -

Looking forward to seeing your entries, go on have a go, you never know you may get to win one of our fabulous prizes.

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges - 

Challenges 4 Everyone - Anything Goes

Glitter N Sparkle - Anything Goes

Take care Zo xx

Spring!

Morning - I'm back today to share my Digi Choosday DT make. As a DT team we want to share our projects using different digital images & kits. The main Digi Choosday blog is where you can see all the inspiration and find out about the challenges. We love seeing your makes!

So this week's challenge - my favourite flower is the big daisy like Gerbera. So I was drawn to this flower bundle - so many flowers and leaves! I printed out my chosen flower a number of times in different sizes and chose a simple colour combo of soft lilac & sunny yellow. I embossed the daisy background using a folder ran through my Ebosser before arranging my flowers, adding some letters and coordinating card to mat my topper to finish it all off. Simple but effective I think. 

Let me know what you think.

Here's the pics  - 

I hope my mum will like this as a card from my boy.

I'm entering this into the following challenges - 

Come and Get It Challenge - Flowers

That Craft Place - Anything Goes

Take care Zo xx

Fun, funky & fashion!

Hello - it's Digi Choosday so I'm here to share my latest DT make. For all the challenge details and to see more inspiration head over to the new Digi Choosday blog! Yes a blog of its own and each Tuesday you will find some fabulous deals and offers.

I had great fun this week,  and I admit I coloured many images that suited our DT challenge, but finally decided on this fun, fab and funky girl - she can be found in the Dollie Goes East collection . I coloured her with a mix of markers including the fabulous Graph It's. I built up the dotted background using the markers and I also used papers and sentiment from the collection. I have to say I'm finding this selection of characters, papers and sentiments etc to be so versatile. Who knew Oriental Dollie style could be such fun!

Here's some close ups - 

Mad choice of colours I know, but it's what I felt like at the time!! Lol

Hope you like it.

Take care Zo xx

Paris & Louboutins!

Morning!

It's Tuesday so that means it's time for Digi Choosday - Polkadoodles to launch another challenge and that means I'm here to share my DT make with you all!

So the DT were challenged to do 'Shopaholics' - I instantly thought of my time in Paris (2011) & for me, the ultimate shoe choice (though I confess they are not mine, I merely got to try them on!). I used this fabulous digi from the Dollie Daydream Girl Talk collection as a main image on this Smash Book double page spread. I coloured the image with Graph It markers which I also used to create the dotty background behind her. I added journaling, a postcard and photos to document my memories. I often use digi images on different projects as I reckon they add personality!

I bought the postcard in Paris, and you may ask why I linked the two? Well not only is Paris known for the designer shops on the Champs Elysee, but inside the Louboutins it says Paris! I didn't know that until I tried these on. Now no Zoe was harmed during this shoe fitting I must add. I stayed sat down at all times!! Could you imagine me trying to walk in these.......nope, didn't think so!

Here's some close ups - 

I used a number of pens, mainly neutral greys to create this dotted background. It took ages, but I reckon it was worth it as I think it looks fab. I also added some sparkle and white pen too.

So there you go - something different to do with a digi image. Don't forget to pop by the blog and also our Facebook page. The DT are always popping in and it's a good place to find out what's going on with all the latest digi images.

Take care Zo xx

In the Pink!

Morning! 

It's Tuesday so that means I'm here to share my Digi Choosday DT project.

So the DT were challenged to to be 'In The Pink' I took this very literally and used a bold shade to colour this gorgeous Dollie Daydream Girlie Talk  character using a mix of markers including Graph It's.  I coordinated the ribbon and ticket sentiments by colouring them to match with my markers. A simple embossed background with a few Candis finished it all off. I often like to put a bold coloured character onto a white background. It really makes the main image pop I think!

Here's a close up of the gorgeous girl.

I must admit I am so pleased with her hair, took me ages to colour, but I feel I really got the hair strands and shine to work!

Hope you have a fab day, don't forget to check out the main blog and our facebook page too. The design team are always popping in and out of the group so feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Take care Zo xx

Birthday Wishes

Happy Digi Choosday to you!

I'm back to share my latest DT make. All of the challenge details are over on the main Polkadoodles blog so why not pop over and check it out?

This week saw me make a birthday card (DT challenge met - check!) for an elderly family friend. I used the gorgeous Blossom Flower Picking image from the stunning Cherryblossom Lane Collection. I coloured her with a mix of markers including the superb Graph It's. Simple matting and layering of embossed Coredinations card, a ribbon/webbing & bow plus a ticket sentiment finished it all off nicely.

Here's a close up, shows off the embossing a treat I reckon!

Not sure why I chose these bold colours, they are what I fancied at the time. Once again I had to raid my scraps box as I coloured her before thinking of papers etc. If I don't have paper or can't print a paper to match I do what I have done. Scrap card + embossing folder = colour matching layers!

Take care Zo xx

It's a Boy!

Good morning, it's Tuesday again which means another Digi Choosday challenge launches over on the Polkadoodles blog. 

Here's my project - 

So for this challenge I couldn't resist using this gorgeous Teddy Bear I coloured him with a mix of markers including the fab Graph It's  I kept the project simple and used up some of my offcuts of card. I embossed them using some folders from my stash. Simple matting and layering and the sentiment finished it off.

I really enjoyed colouring this bear, I reckon he/she would look fab in any colour, in fact I may do that!

Here's some close ups -

Look forward to seeing your entries!

Take care Zo xx