Last Mami Doodles Challenge :(

This is a sad post because Elisa who is the designer & creator of Mami Doodles 

has decided to close the shop :(

I was really sad to hear this news as I have loved the Mami Doodles images & was thrilled to be picked to be a part of the DT for Mami Doodles.

This will be the last challenge for Mami Doodles.

The theme is 3 patterned papers & I have to say now that I got the theme wrong!

I have no idea how it happened, I thought the challenge was for a birthday.

This is the card I made for what I thought was a birthday challenge.

I used the Hot Air Balloon image for this card & I thought I would give the clean & simple look a go.

The image was coloured using ProMarkers & I used this 

ProMarker combo

Royal Blue, True Blue & Azure.

Gold, Canary & Lemon.

Burnt Sienna, Caramel & Sandstone.

I used the ProMarkers to doodle around the edges too.

The challenge will run for the next 2 weeks so you have until Thursday the 8th of March to enter.

You don't have to use a Mami Doodles image but if you use a Mami Doodles image (including freebies) you will be entered into the draw twice.You can see the cards made by the rest of the DT (all who got the theme right lol) over on the Mami Doodles blog.

Keep checking in on the Mami Doodles blog because Elisa will be having a closing down sale soon.

Pam x

Mami Doodles Challenge #43 - Pink/Red/White

Its time for another challenge over on the Mami Doodles blog & for the next 2 weeks the theme is

Pink - Red - White

To take part all you need to do is submit a project using the 3 colours. 

You don't have to use a Mami Doodles image but any entry with a Mami Doodles image (including freebies) will be entered in the draw twice. 

The prize for this challenge are the last 3 images released & they are

Viv

Lily

Double Bed

You also get to choose one Mami Doodles image of your choice.

I am late posting about the challenge as I was at a family wedding 

on Friday when the challenge went live.

Here is my DT card for this challenge.

I used the cute little elephant from the Party Animals set (there are 3 little cuties in this set) & I used ProMarkers to colour the image.

I used glossy accents on the balloon.

The ProMarker combo is

Warm Grey 4,3,2 & 1.

Rose Pink, Pink Carnation & Baby Pink.

The papers were from my scrap box & I wove the panel behind the image from strips of the patterned paper & plain white paper.

The challenge will run until Thursday the 23rd of February at midday (GMT) 

Pam X 

Mami Doodles Challenge #42 - For a Loved One

The challenge over on Mami Doodles for the next 2 week was chosen by Lisa & it is

  "For a Loved One" 

This should be an easy one with valentines day on it's way. 

To enter the challenge all you need to do is make a card (or any project) for a loved one & add your link to the Mami Doodles blog. 

You do not need to use a Mami Doodles image but any cards or projects with a 

Mami Doodles image (including freebies) will be entered twice.

 The prize for this challenge is the latest 3 Mami Doodles images & they are

Lily

She Loves Me

Double Bed

Plus another Mami Doodles image of your choice.

The challenge will run until Thursday the 9th of February at midday (GMT)

Here is my DT card for this challenge. 

I used the image Double Bed. I knew what I would do with this image as soon as I seen it.

Every one has their own hobbies, for me it is crafting & for my DH it is pigeons. It is a bit of a joke between us that if I want him to listen to what I am saying I should start talking about pigeons lol.

I added feathers on his side of the bed as he leaves a trail of feathers

 (& some times pigeon poo (yuck!!!!) when he comes in from the loft, thankfully the boots come off before the poo gets walked into the house!!!!)

I used Core'dinations Chocolate Box card & embossed it with a Sizzix Texturz Plate then distressed it with my new Prima Distress tool (or foot pumice tool as a friend called it) I used a coordinating piece of Core'dinations Card & layered  some Idea-Ology Kraft Glassine paper (that I just crumpled to distress) on top of the Core'dinations card which was also distressed.

The image was coloured using ProMarkers & this is the ProMarker Combo I used!

Skin - Blush & Soft Peach

Hair - Black, Cool Grey 5,4,2 & 1

- Burnt Sienna, Henna & Caramel

Quilt & Pillows - Honeycomb & Oatmeal

- Burnt Sienna, Caramel & Tan 

- Burgundy, Cardinal Red, Berry Red & Lipstick Red

Pyjama's - Turquoise, Duck Egg, Cool Aqua & Black ( for the spots)

Check out the Mami Doodles blog to see the wonderful creations from my fellow DT members & I look forward to seeing some fabby creations on the Mami Doodles blog!

Pam x

Mami Doodles Challenge 41

The challenge over on Mami Doodles for the next 2 weeks is "White On White With A Splash Of Colour" & to take part all you have to do is make a project & add your link. You don't have to use a Mami Doodles image but if you do use a Mami Doodles image (including freebies) you will be entered twice. The prize for this challenge are the last 3 images released & they are Double Bed, Peter and the Pudding & Baby's First Christmas plus one of your choice.

This is my DT card for the challenge.

I used  the cat image that comes as part of a set of 3 images called Party Animals.

Pop over to the Mami Doodles blog to have a look at the gorgeous creations from the rest of the DT & remember you have until Thursday the 26th of January 2012 to enter the challenge & be in with a chance to win some fabulous images.

Pam x

Mami Doodles Challenge 40 - Altered Art/Home Decor.

The challenge over on Mami Doodles which started yesterday is Altered Art/ Home Decor & because it is the holiday season this challenge will run for 4 weeks so gives plenty of time to get some creating done. The prize for this challenge is the latest 3 Mami Doodles images released - Peter and the Pudding, Bea the Butterfly & Baby's First Christmas plus you will get to choose another of Elisa's gorgeous digi's. To take part all you have to do is link your Altered Art/ Home Decor project on the Mami Doodles blog. You don't have to use a Mami Doodles image but if you do (including freebies) you will be entered twice. You have until midday on the 12th of January 2012 to join in. Here is my DT project.

I made a door plaque for my daughter to put in her Christmas stocking. I used one of the 8 images you get when you buy Ligia & I gave Ligia a new hair do so that she looks like my daughter. The layers for the plaque were cut using my eCraft, Ligia was coloured using ProMarkers, the gem swirls were added using my I-Rock tool, flowers are from my stash & I used 3 different embossing folders. Hope to see some gorgeous creations for the challenge. Pam x

Mami Doodles Challenge 19

The theme for this challenge is

Make it Shine

Every one likes a bit of sparkle, especially in the festive season so this is an easy challenge. To take part all you have to do is make a project with some bling on it. You don't need to use a Mami Doodles image to enter but if you do (including freebies) you will be entered twice.

This is my DT make. I used one of the Ligia playing dress up images (you get 8 different Ligia's in various outfits with 2 different hair styles) & used the dress up add on image to turn her into an Angel.

The prize for this challenge is the last 3 Mami Doodles images released & they are

Baby's First Christmas, Bea the Butterfly & Tropical Santa plus one of your choice.

Looking forward to seeing some gorgeous creations.

Pam x

Mami Doodles Challenge 38

This week over at Mami Doodles the challenge is Fairytales are Real & Manuela set the challenge. The DT were all very inspired by the challenge but it is very interesting to see how we were all inspired in very different ways.

To take part in the challenge all you need to do is make a project & follow the theme of Fairytales are real, this is an easy enough theme to follow as there are so many things that can be used for fairytales!! If you use a Mami Doodles image (including freebies) you will be entered twice! The prize for this challenge is the last 3 images released (Under the Mistletoe, Tropical Santa & Holly) plus one of your choice. Pop over to the Mami Doodles blog to see the other DT entries for some inspiration!

I decided to do a LO for this challenge & used the Girly Girl image who was coloured with ProMarkers & FlexMarkers!

Pam x

Mami Doodles Challenge 37

This week over at Mami Doodles the challenge is Christmas.

Here are 3 cards I done for the challenge, I haven't crafted for so long so once I started I just kept going, I also couldn't choose which of the many great Mami Doodles Christmas digital images to use.

This first one is using Elisa's newest digi "Under the Mistletoe" & this little cutie is going to be the November freebie so you will get it free with any Mami Doodles purchase for the next month!

ProMarker combo used is

Black & Cool Greys 5-1

Burgundy, Cardinal Red, Berry & Lipstick Red

Forest Green, Lime Green & Lime Zest

Antique White

I used Glimmer Dust to add some sparkly snow & a tartan bow to finish.

I just love this image called "The Storyteller" I think it is so sweet.

ProMarker combo used is

Sky Blue, Arctic Blue & Glacier Blue

Raw Sienna, Mustard & Buttercup

Burnt Sienna, Caramel & Sandstone

Cardinal Red, Berry & Lipstick Red

Bright Green & Leaf Green

Antique White

Blush & Soft Peach

For this card I used "Holly" She is just lovely. Elisa came up with this image after Wendy requested that the Mother Nature image would be great as a Christmas image with holly & I think they could be sisters lol!!

ProMarker combo is

Walnut, Burnt Sienna, Caramel & Sandstone

Blush & Soft Peach

Forest Green, Lime Green & Lime Zest.

I gave her red gem holly berries (for a bit of sparkle) &

used glossy accents on the holly leaves.

To play along with this challenge visit the Mami Doodles Blog. All you need to do is make a Christmas card but remember if you use a Mami Doodles image (including freebies) you will be entered twice.

The prize for this challenge is the last 3 Mami Doodles images released & they are Autumn Girl, Holly & Wanna Play plus one image of your choice.

The challenge will run for 2 weeks so that gives you until the 17th of November to join in!! All you have to do is add your link here.

Looking forward to seeing some great creations.

Pam x

Published yet again!!

I submitted a card & a LO to Crafting Ireland to be published in issue 5 & Yay... My card was published. I am delighted, it really does feel great to see your work in a magazine.

Here is the card I submitted.

I used one of Elisa's newest images, I have a thing for snowmen so fell in love with this image as soon as I seen it & couldn't wait to use it!

I also submitted this LO & although it wasn't published I am still happy with it, I am betting that as each issue of Crafting Ireland comes there are going to be so many submissions but at least it gives me the nudge I need to start doing more scrapbooking!!!

Pam x

Mami Doodles Blog Hop Winner.................

............... As chosen by my darling hubby. I had planned on putting all the names into a bag & letting my daughter pick a winner but I am off in the gorgeous west coast of Ireland with my hubby to celebrate 14 years of bliss so I got the comments up & asked him to chose a winner & he picked......... Michaela, so congrats to you Michaela. You have won 4 fabby Mami Doodles images from the very talented Elisa!!

Michaela can you contact Elisa at mamidoodles@gmail.com to collect your prize!!

I look forward to seeing what you create with your fab new Mami Doodles images!!

Thanks to everyone who took part in the blog hop, remember the other DT members have to choose their winners so check out their blogs to see if you have won!

Pam x

Mami Doodles Blog Hop & Challenge 36 Black & Orange.

So I put my name forward to be a part of the Mami Doodles design team & after a vote by Elisa & the other ladies on the design team myself & 2 very talented ladies (Frances & Jenn) were chosen to be a part of the team! Take a look at their blogs to see the amazing work they do!

I am thrilled to be a part of such a great team & to be working with Elisa's fabulous images.

This is my first project for the Mami Doodles DT as a newbie & I was torn trying to choose just 1 of Elisa's images for my card but in the end I went with Mother Nature which is 1 of Elisa's newest images.

Here is my DT card!

I do hope that you will join us in this challenge.

To enter the challenge all you need to do is make a card, LO or altered item with the colour scheme of black & orange. Any entries using a Mami Doodles image will have 2 entries.

Elisa is also offering not 1 but 2 great spooky images for free.

The 1st is Scary Mummy & you need a password to down load it.

You can find the image on Elisa's blog.

You will need a password & it is hidden in this post & on the other DT members posts.

Here is a hint....... (notice the text?!?!)

The 2nd image is up for grabs on the Mami Doodles Facebook page. All you have to do to get the spooky Boo image is like the Mami Doodles Facebook page!

To welcome us newbie DT members Mami Doodles is having a blog hop with some prizes up for grabs so if you have arrived here by chance the first blog on the list is of course the creator of Mami Doodles Elisa & if you have been following the blog list the next stop is Ren-Yi. Each of the DT members including us newbiemembers get to chose 1 person from all who comment on their blog to receive a brilliant package of 4 Mami Doodles Christmas images, a super prize wouldn't you say & because each of the DT gets to pick a winner that means between the challenge & blog hop there are 10 chances to win!

Here is the blog list just to keep track.

Elisa

Frances

Jackie

Jenn

Lisa

Manuela

Pam

Ren-Yi

Stephanie

Wendy

You have until the 27th of October at 11.59pm (GMT +1) - 5.59pm (Central) - 3.59pm (Pacific) & 6.59pm (Eastern US) to leave your comment to be in with a chance to win!!

Thanks for stopping by & I look forward to seeing some wonderful entries over on the Mami Doodles Blog & reading your comments, 1 of which will be a winner.

Pam x

Mami Doodles card.

I got this image free as part of a pack of 3 images when I bought some Mami Doodles images & just love this little elephant, I think he is just so cute & could be used for a child's birthday card too. The image can now be bought from the Mami Doodles shop for just €0.99. The backing paper is Prima & the glitter card is from a DCWV mat stack that I picked up at the GBCE for next to nothing.

The cute elephant was coloured using ProMarkers.

The ProMarker combo used is

Cornflower, Denim Blue & Pastel Blue

Sunflower, Tulip Yellow & Buttercup.

Pam x

A day of colouring & some more ProMarker colour combo's

So the other day I spent the whole day just colouring in & messing around with my ProMarkers. I have to say I am really enjoying using them & getting the hang of different combinations of the colours!

My daughter spent the day colouring in with me but wasn't too happy that she couldn't use my ProMarkers, I did let her use them a long time ago but after a few split nibs from trying to put the cap's back on my markers were a no go!

She wasn't too happy & kept hinting that I had way better colours than her so we made a deal! She has to be very very good & help out around the house & in return I will buy her some of her own big girl markers!

So I have just ordered her the blue set of Spectrum Noir pens by Crafters Companion from the Joanna Sheen website!! Who knows if they are any good sure I can borrow hers if she will let me lol!!

Any how here are a few images I coloured in the other day!

This first one is a Kenny Kiernan image & I was going to use this on a mans 30th birthday card last week but went with the football crest that my hubby suggested & the recipient was delighted with it! I coloured this image because I have been dying to use it!

The ProMarkers Combo's are

Skin - Blush & Soft Peach

Hair - Black, Indigo Blue, Warm Grey 5 & Warn Grey 3

Clothes & Boots - Prussian, Violet & Bluebell

Lips & Bracelets - Hot Pink,Cerise & Baby Pink

These gorgeous shoes are digi stamps by Claire.

These work well with paper piecing too

Promarker combo's are

Burgundy, Cardinal Red, Berry Red & Lipstick Red

Saffron & Blush

Forest Green & Lime Green

Vanilla & Ivory

This is another fab digi from Claire

Promarker Combo is

Skin - Blush & Soft Peach

Hair - Chestnut, Burnt Orange & Ginger

Dress - Fushia Pink, Blossom & Baby Pink

This image was a freebie & I don't remember where I got it from.

Promarker combo

Skin - Blush & Soft Peach

Hair - Walnut, Cocoa, Cinnamon & Tan

Hat - Forest Green, Grass & Apple

Another Kenny Kiernan image.

Skin - Skin - Blush & Soft Peach with Demin Blue for eyeshadow

Hair - Walnut, Cocoa, Cinnamon & Tan

Hat & Dress - Burgundy, Cardinal Red, Berry Red & Lipstick Red

Sack - Burnt Sienna, Caramel & Sandstone

Boots & Belt - Black, Warm Grey 5 & 4

This is a Sugar Nellie & I love their range of stamps!

Promarker combo

Hair - Walnut, Cocoa, Cinnamon & Tan

Skin - Blush & Soft Peach

Dress - Tulip Yellow, Buttercup & Primrose

Prussian, Violet & BlueBell

This is a Nikki stamp & they are great because Nikki stamps come

with her doing a great range of things!

Promarker combo

Skin - Blush & Soft Peach

Hair - Burnt Sienna, Saffron & Vanilla

Top - Ginger, Oatmeal & Saffron

Leggings - Black, Warn Grey 5 & 4

Dogs - from left to right

Black & Blender

Walnut, Cocoa, Cinnamon & Tan

Ice Grey 5, 4 & 2

Cinnamon & Blender

Burnt Sienna, Caramel & Sandstone

Ice Grey 1 & Blender

This is another freebie that I can't remember where it came from.

Promarker combo

Hat & Dress - Aubergine, Plum & Purple

Skin - Forest Green & Lime Green

Hair - Black & Warm Grey 5 & 4

This last one is one of the Mami Doodles Jake images.

Hair - Raw Sienna, Vanilla & Ivory

Skin - Blush & Soft Peach

Jammie's - Forest Green & Lime Green

Tulip yellow, Buttercup & Primrose

Bear - Burnt Sienna, Cinnamon & Sandstone

Slippers - Ice Grey 3 & Blender!

Pam x

I have been published woohoo!!

I decided to submit a card I had made while playing around with the

Mami Doodles Ligia images to Crafting Ireland & I got an email this

weekend to let me know that my card had been chosen to be published!!

I am very honoured to have my card in Crafting Ireland as Jackie Mooney who runs the workshop I have not missed since April 2009 had a stunning card published in the first ever issue & Jess Meyer who's workshops I have also attended was published in the second issue! Also this in this issue (the third) the Spotlight On feature is on Elisa Nishimura who is the designer behind Mami Doodles.

Here is the card I submitted!

Pam x

Mami Doodles Cards.

So I bought the Mami Doodles Ligia images a while back after seeing them at one of Jackie Mooney's workshops. I printed them all off & sat colouring in for a whole day!

I decided last week that I probably should make them into cards as they are way too cute to stay in the lid of my ProMarker box!!

This one I am going to enter into the challenge over on Mami Doodles, you don't have to use a Mami Doodles image but if you do then you will be entered into the draw twice!!

The theme for the challenge is flowers!!

These next 2 cards were paper pieced! For the dresses, shoes & hair bobbins I printed the image onto some card that I had printed Pink Petticoat papers on & cut out the dress, shoes & bobbins & then stuck them onto the image with her hair & skin coloured in!!

This next one is so cute with her little bikini!

The papers used on all of these cards are from Pink Petticoat!

Pam x

Jackie Mooney's July 24th Workshop cards.

As I expected I had an amazing day at Jackie's workshop yesterday!

Jackie had 6 stunning cards for us to do this month.

3 were male themed cards

I love the textured gold ball behind the golfer!

This die is a Tim Holtz & makes for a real vintage feeling card.

This card has Jake, Mami Doodles newest digital image & he comes with 2 different hair styles & 4 different outfits giving a total of 8 images for the extremely low price of just €2.

Now for the 3 girlie cards.

This is such a cute stamp, what I wouldn't give for an afternoon rooting through Jackie Mooney's stamp collection! She has so many gorgeous stamps!!

This card had glossy accents on it & really made it stand out!!

There were so many lovely touches to this quick & easy card like the little button flower centre, the snoopy charm, the pearl papers & snoopy's glittery collar!

This next card was definitely my fave.

I just love the Cow Girl image, God only knows when I would use this stamp again but I so want it!!

I also love the effect of doubling the fence dies!!

I am dying for next month to see what Jackie comes up with, no doubt everything will be stunning!