Tuesday 2 September 2014

Passion for Promarkers - Back to School...

...Thank goodness!  Why is it that the Summer holidays seems to turn all routine on it's head and suddenly you can't get done in a week what you normally do in a day?!  It'll be back to normality again from tomorrow, although I find it takes a few days to adjust and before that, it is a very special day today...it's my little man's 11th Birthday!  A HUGE Happy Birthday Joshua, have a wonderful day and we love you loads! xxx

So, anyway, it's Tuesday (again!) and time for a new challenge over at Passion for Promarkers.  This week, it's the talented Lou Mac in the chair and she has aptly chosen the theme 'Back to School'.  We are being sponsored by the wonderful Whiff of Joy who are offering one lucky winner the chance to choose 1 stamp from their store (as long as it's in stock)...
http://www.whiffofjoy.ch/
Don't forget to be eligible to win the prize, you MUST use your Letraset products (i.e. promarkers, flex markers, aqua markers, tria markers, metallic markers or neon markers) and of course follow the theme.


...I decided to use my Prima School Memories paper pad as I though it would be just perfect for the theme and teamed them up with Digistamp Boutiques Off to School Rosie...
...Rosie was coloured with my Pro/Flexmarkers and here's the colour list for all you Letrasetters!
Skin : Blush, Dusky Pink, Soft Peach
Hair : Nutmeg, Saddle Brown, Auburn
Ribbons and tie : Amaranth Red, Crimson, Burgundy
Apple : Red, Crimson, Leaf Green, Bright Green
Skirt : Cool Grey 1, 3, 4 & 5 (still can't find my Cool Grey 2!)
Bag : Cerise, Shocking Pink, Vermillion
Shoes : Sandstone, Caramel, Umber, Black
Dove Grey for the shadows on her blouse and socks

...I cut a ruler from one of the papers and attached using foam tape with a paper clip and hand stamped sentiment...
...I decorated the inside to match with the second half of the sentiment which reads 'in your new school' - I thought this would make an excellent card for someone going up to high school.  I felt that there was something missing ( you know, as you do!?!) and decided to take inspiration from our lovely hostess Lou Mac and add some bling in the form of star buttons, diamantes and liquid pearls.
I hope you like my little creation and can find the time to join in with our fun challenge this week!  Don't forget to hop on over to the Passion for Promarkers blog to see what fabulous inspiration my wonderful teamies have to share with you and I look forward to seeing what you make!
Big crafty hugs,


I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges :
Back to School
Anything Goes/ Back to School (until 8th)
Back to School (until 10th)
Back to School (until 6th)
Back to School (until 7th)
Anything Goes



14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Josh...I hope they didn't keep you awake too late last night, Lisa?! Great card, too!

Crafty KJ said...

Love this card Lisa! The image is gorgeous and the papers are fab. Happy birthday to your little man and all the best for the first day back in school tomorrow! Congratulations to your other young man on his fantastic exam results - brilliant!
Hugs, Karen xx

Ali said...

Happy Birthday Joshua!!! Love your card - your colouring is fab xx

Jane said...

Hi Lisa. How quickly did the summer holidays fly by? Good to see you back. Happy birthday to your dear Josh and I hope he enjoys being back at school, he must be one of the oldest in his year? Your card is perfect for a back to school theme. Such a pretty stamp and as always beautifully coloured. The ruler and bling are perfect to finish it off. Hugs xx

Lorraine said...

A brilliant card. the image is adorable and I love the colours and papers.
Lorraine x

Sue said...

Happy Birthday to Joshua, I hope he has had a lovely day.
Your card is gorgeous, I love the image, fabulous papers and wonderful detailing too.
hugs Sue xx

Teresa Kline said...

hi Lisa! sweet, sweet card...your coloring is amazing! so glad you played along with Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

sparkle & shine *~*

Julie said...

Such a great card Lisa - great papers, especially the chalkboard and so perfectly coloured too! Hugs, Juliexx

Helena (Gvendalen) said...

So pretty card! Love your coloring. Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion Challenges. hugs, Helena

coops said...

Belated Happy Birthday Joshua.

Love your card Lisa, the image is so sweet and your papers and design are just perfect ;D

xx coops xx

Donna Mosley said...

Gorgeous card Lisa, love the cute image and design.

Donna x

Lisa :) said...

Such a cute card, love how you've decorated the inside as well. Thanks so much for playing with us at Creative Moments! Hope to see you back Wednesday for our new challenge! --Lisa, DT

verybellemakes said...

She is such a cutie pie! Thanks for joining the Sentimental Sundays challenge, hope to see you again soon.

Victoria DT

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful card.You're right those papers are just right.Super colouring on the adorable image too.Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion.Hope to see you again next week.
Lisa x