New Release - Party Animals - I think it's time to Party ! - Birthday Card - with Lili of the Valley LOTV

Hello everyone wishing you all a lovely Friday I hope that the week has been a good one for you.  

It's an exciting day as it's time for a New Release by Lili of the Valley (LOTV) , the first one in 2026 and I think you will love it.

There's 2 collections for you both available now from the Etsy shop - Cute Girls and Party Animals.

I'm here today with a sweet birthday card that I've made featuring the cheeky little monkey from the Party Animals digital stamp set

There are 4 little characters...perfect for loads of different occasions, and they are on offer until Sunday.

Just some simple colouring with my promarkers before fussy cutting out.

I've used papers from my stash to create my pop up panel card and finishing touches added of white gel pen highlights, clear sparkle and purple confetti. 

I hope that you like my card today and you'll enjoy the next cards I share from Lili of the Valley (LOTV)

Hasta luego 👋 

Enjoy the rest of your day !

                  

Card recipe:

LOTV Digital stamp set - Party Animals - Chimp

LOTV Digital sentiment - It's Time to Party

Pretty Pink Posh confetti - sugar plum 

Sakura Gelly Roll pen - white

     

Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog I would love if you could leave me a comment. 

 Wendy x

Hey Lttle Monkey - Safari A5 Stamp Set - New Release with Lili of the Valley (LOTV)

Hello everyone wishing you all a lovely Tuesday....The Sunshine is out and the rains seem to have stopped now thank goodness. Time to dry up and get back in the garden.

I'm here today with another card project for Lili of the Valley (LOTV) using one of the gorgeous new A5 Polymer stamp sets which is available now from the Etsy shop but don't miss out as its limited stock 

My sweet jungle themed card today is using stamps from the Safari  .

I've used distress inks to create my leafy Jungle background using a leaf stencil and then die cut a dark green arch for my little scene. 

The cute little monkey, trees and leaves were stamped and coloured with promarkers before fussy cutting out and adhering to the card, some flat and some with foam tape.   

I hope that you like my card today and you'll enjoy the next cards I share from Lili of the Valley (LOTV)

Hasta luego 👋 

Enjoy the rest of your day !

                  

Card recipe:

LOTV polymer A5 stamp set  - Safari

Distress inks -  twisted citron, mowed lawn

Polkadoodles Stencil - Leafy

     

Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog I would love if you could leave me a comment. 

 Wendy x

I Love Promarkers #565 - In the Jungle - Feel better soon - Sponsored by Polkadoodles

Hello everyone wishing you a wonderful Friday! 

I'm on my blog today for the new bi-weekly I Love Promarkers blog challenge , it would be wonderful if you joined us over there if you love to colour with alcohol markers and don't forget there are prizes up for grabs.  

You can find all of the rules and details for the challenge over on the blog. 

This challenge is being sponsored by Paper Nest Dolls

Here is my inspiration card for the current blog challenge with the theme - In the Jungle, using the very sweet digital stamp Hang in there little monkey from the Too Cute collection, to make a get well card.

This is a DL card, created with a panel of green cardstock, I have used the stencil to create a leafy background.  Next using a dark green card I have die cut the inlay panel and then adhered this over the top of the stencilling to create the look of the jungle.

The sweet monkey was resized for the card, coloured with my promarkers and fussy cut out before adding to the card along with a sentiment from one of the other too cute sets. 

I de cut a few extra leaves and after adding ink to the centres, adhered these over the leafy frame.

Just a few sequins where added around the design to complete todays card.

I really hope that you like my card today and will drop by again to see my next project and don't forget to join in with the challenge over on the I Love Markers blog

Hasta luego 👋 

Enjoy the rest of your day !

Card recipe: Please note contains some Affiliate links at no cost to you if you purchasing using these.

Polkadoodles digital stamp - Too Cute collection -  Hang in the little monkey

Polkadoodles stencil - Leafy craft stencil

Polkadoodles digital sentiment - Too Cute collection - Feel better soon elephant

Studiolight Friendz cutting dies - tropical leaves

Distress ink - mowed lawn,  rustic wilderness

Sugar & Spice sequins - mojito

Sakura Gelly Roll pen - white, black

Promarkers used :

Monkey:    

Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog I would love if you could leave me a comment. 

Wendy x

A Passion for Markers BlogSpot Challenge #703 - Let's Celebrate

Hello and a happy Tuesday to you all I hope that you have a lovely week ahead! 

I'm here today to let you know that a new challenge has started over on the Passion for Markers Blog.

This weeks challenge is being sponsored by All Dressed Up

The theme this week chosen by Karen for Team 2 is Let's Celebrate! and I chose to use the image Birthday Monkey

Today's card is a 5" x 7" and I decided to create an aperture for my monkey to hang in.

I've used a couple of stencils with distress inks to create a cloudy sky behind the monkey and a beautiful leafy stencil to represent the trees in the foreground.

I resized the monkey image to suit the size of my aperture which I created using a couple of oval dies and a co-ordinating green cardstock.  The image was coloured with my Promarkers (see below for colours) before fussy cutting out and adding into the aperture using foam tape for dimension.

The digital image includes a sentiment which I have added to the design but I have also stamped a couple of additional sentiments onto the panel and added some coordinating sequins.

Don't forget there will be a prize for the Winner of the challenge - there are more details over on the Passion for Markers blog.

I really hope that you have enjoyed my card today and will drop by again to see my next project and don't forget to join in with the challenge over on the Passion for Markers blog

Hasta luego 👋 

Enjoy the rest of your day !

Card recipe:
All Dressed Up digital stamp - Birthday Monkey

Tonic Studio dies

Cardmaking Magic Dies - 5x7" Alternate Stitched Nestables

Distress Ink - salty ocean, twisted citron, mowed lawn

Polkadoodles Creative Stencil - Leafy

Lawn fawn Clippings Stencil - Slimline Cloudy

Sentiment stamps - Auchan Supermarket

Sugar & Spice sequins - Mojito

Sakura Gelly Roll pens - white, black

Promarkers used :

Ears:        cocktail pink, pale pink, sandstone          

Nose

Eyes:        lemon chiffon, true blue

Monkey:    praline, sandstone, pastel beige

                umber, cocoa, deep mocha

Bird:         true blue, deep mocha, sandstone

                yellow, vanilla

Leaves:    holly, lush green, emerald

Branch:    sandstone, emerald

    

   

          

Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog I would love if you could leave me a comment. 

 Wendy x

Up, Up and Away with Last Minute Manda

Hello everyone wishing you all a happy Monday I hope that you had a lovely weekend. 

We're off out for the day today visiting a beautiful city of Antequera.  We went a few years ago with our friend but have decided to go again to see a little bit more of the area. 

There is a geological site called El Torcal de Antequera which we are going to visit today - its an area of naturally eroded limestone rocks that we want to see and then stopping in the city for lunch.  The region has its own version of cold tomato soup (Salmorejo from Cordoba) called Porra which is my favourite so I'm looking forward to having some as its quite time consuming to make.

As its Monday I'm here with my DT inspiration card for Last Minute Manda 

Can you spot the obvious mistake ?😅😅😅

Todays card is made using the very sweet set of digital stamps called Monkey Birthday. 

It's a simple DL card - I have used distress ink to stencil a cloudy background leaving a white border around the card, just simple masking to add this border directly onto my base card.  I  have added a few splatters of ink around the panel and then stamped a sentiment using a dark blue ink.

The monkey and his balloons were coloured with my promarkers and  I have then fussy cut him out, adding to my card with low profile foam tape.

To keep the card simple just a few white sparkly sequins scattered around the design to finish it off.

Don't forget if you head over to the new Last Minute Manda store use my special discount code Wendy25 to get 25% off your shopping.

I really hope that you like my card today and it would be lovely if you you leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

Hasta luego 👋 

Enjoy the rest of your day !

Card recipe:
Last Minute Manda digital stamp - Monkey Birthday

Lawn Fawn Stencil - Cloudy

Distress Ink - Peacock feathers

Magazine Sentiment stamp

Versafine Clair

Sugar and Spice Sequins - Enchanted

Sakura Gelly Roll pen - black, white, metallic grey

Spectrum Noir Sparkle pen - Clear

Promarkers used :

Monkey:   caramel, sandstone, champagne

               chestnut, terracotta, cinnamon

               pale pink, cocktail pink

 Hat:        forest green, bright green, meadow green

               gold, sunflower, buttercup

Balloons:  gold, sunflower, buttercup

               forest green, bright green, meadow green

               antique pink, cocktail pink, pale pink

               violet, lilac, lavender

               pastel blue, arctic blue, duck egg

            

Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog I would love if you could leave me a comment. 

 Wendy x

Eat Lots of Cake with Last Minute Manda

Hello everyone wishing you all a happy Monday and a great week ahead. 

As its Monday I'm here with my DT inspiration card for Last Minute Manda, I think I'm back on track with my blog, well for now at least 😅😅😅

Todays card is made using the very sweet set of digital stamps called Monkey Birthday. 

Whilst I make loads and loads of cards, I don't have many that are more suitable for men and boys, so today I've tried to make a card that would appeal to a younger boy.  

Its a fairly simple, no frou frou card again that I think would be great for a male or female recipient, with a border of zig zag paper from Craftwork cards behind my main design panel.

The monkey was coloured with my promarkers and  I then used 4 different distress inks with a confetti stencil to add some interest to the background.

To keep the card simple, I've stamped two greeting strips and added these to the card with just a few clear sparkly sequins scattered around the design.

Don't forget if you head over to the new Last Minute Manda store use my special discount code Wendy25 to get 25% off your shopping.

I really hope that you like my card today and it would be lovely if you you leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

Hasta luego 👋 

Enjoy the rest of your day !

Card recipe:
Last Minute Manda digital stamp - Monkey Birthday

Craftwork Cards Designer Series Paper - Celebration

Lawn Fawn Stencil - Confetti

Distress Ink - picked raspberry, twisted citron, squeezed lemonade, tumbled glass

Versafine Clair Ink - monarch

Woodware Craft Collection Stamps - Birthday Strips

Sugar & Spice sequins - Unicorn

Sakura Gelly Roll pen - black, white

Spectrum Noir Sparkle pen - Clear

Promarkers used :

Monkey:   caramel, sandstone, champagne

               chestnut, terracotta, cinnamon

               pale pink, cocktail pink

 Hat:        forest green, bright green, meadow green

               gold, sunflower, buttercup

Cake:       gold, sunflower, buttercup

                lilac, lavender, ivory

                praline, champagne, pastel beige

                chestnut, terracotta

Candle:     gold, sunflower, buttercup

                forest green, bright green, meadow green

Plate:        cool grey 00, 0,1,3

               

Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog I would love if you could leave me a comment. 

 Wendy x