Sunday 31 January 2016

Woohoo it's New Release Day....

Hello There, 

Its a happy happy day when I get to share not just a new Challenge but New Release stamps too!  Woohoo....

And...there's Unicorns!

And a discount code too!  Now that's whay I call epic news! 25% off...

The coupon code which will run until 14th Feb is: 

THATCRAFTPLACEGP25

So, the details:

Its Anything Goes Challenge time at 

The Prize! 
5 images of your choice  from our store 

We are also have a blog hop with our new release 

Meet the new Bubbles and our Farm yard animals 
The winner of the blog hop will win the full collection from the 
new release 

Make sure you hop on over to all the DT's blogs, leave them some love and leave some here for me too and be in a chance to win the whole collection 




Sandie (me - Your Here)



Here's what I used to make it:

Style: A6 Tent Fold
Image – That Craft Place Unicorn and Rainbow
Spectrum Noir Markers:
Unicorn – PL5, BP7, PP3; DG3, CG2, CT1; FL2, 3
Rainbow – LG1, 2, BT1, 2, LY2, 3, OR1, GB1, 2, LY1; PP1, 2
Crafter’s Companion Neenah Card
Matt Black card
Collal 3D glue gel

Collal Tacky glue

More pics?  Well just a couple lol





Lucy (go here next)


Sam





Kay

Lu


And back to the main blog too 
That Craft Place Challenge

and your done xxx

Here's another make of mine to really get you in the mood for a bargin new release.....




OH MY!
Blogger is sooooo frustrating me today!  

Thank you for stopping by and I hope I can see you again soon x

hugs

Sandie 

Challenges I'd like to pop into (I deleted you all by accident trying to fix a HTML problem!  Readding now in case you pop in while I'm fixing!)
http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.nl/ 26 flowers down on the farm x

Thursday 28 January 2016

Spectrum Sparkle Pen Funky Florals Step by Step

Hello there,

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my little blog I know how busy we all seem to be these days...where does it go!

I have a new tutorial now live on the Spectrum Noir Blog (saying that never gets old trust me lol)
HERE on the Spectrum Noir Website




You can find all of the materials used and how to achieve this look by checking out my tutorial


Thank  you so much for stopping by and I would love you too leave a comment on the Spectrum Noir post to share your thoughts xxxx

hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges I'd love to enter...

Sunday 24 January 2016

Anything Goes with Spectrum Noir...

Hey there,

It's challenge time with Spectrum Noir and you can find all the details on the Spectrum Noir FaceBook Page - you can usually find it on the top tabs but if its not showing just click more and a drop down box will appear and its there :D

Just upload your make using Spectrum Noir products, the theme is Anything Goes, and you don't even need a blog!  Just upload your pic straight from your device, add the products used and there you go.

The prize is totally awesome too - go check it out HERE

Here's mine...



I adore this image, she's just so cute and I love the look on the Snails face!

Here's what I used to make it:

Style: Pop Easel Card
By Sandie Gough
Image: Faery Ink Digital
Spectrum Noir Markers:
Skin – TN2, FS2,4,6,8
Hair – EB8, 6, TN2
Clothes – PP1, LG1, CG1
Snail – EB1, 2, GB8, BG1, 2, 4, LG2

Spectrum Aqua Markers – Bud Green, Aquamarine (flowers using Die’sire die)

Crafter’s Companion Neenah Solar White card
Crafter’s Companion White Linen Texture card
Crafter’s Companion Light Weight Printing card
Die’sire Classique 3D Flower die sets
Digital Paper – Prima collection, So Cute Boy
Collal All Purpose glue, Collal Tacky glue, Collal 3D glue gel
Flat Back Pearls, Distress Ink – Frayed Burlap






Thank you so much for stopping by and I really look forward to seeing all the entries, we had some amazingly talented crafters enter last month, oh my gosh how inspired was I once I'd visited them :D

Hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges I'd like to pop her into:
http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 109 layers
http://petalluchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 9 ag
http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/ January ag
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ January ag
http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/ ag January
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ ag 26
http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.nl/ 120 Girly
http://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/2016/01/challenge-177-make-your-mark.html
http://cinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/ 343 ag or sketch (anything goes)

Sunday 17 January 2016

A little dance with That Craft Place

Hello there,

Me again and its another new challenge over at That Craft Place Challenge Blog

With an Anything Goes theme its sometimes hard to pin down what to do so me and the rest of the design team are here with some inspiration xxx

Mine follows on from my Spectrum Noir Skin Combo Tutorial, posted on the That Craft Place Challenge Blog on the 13th January, hop back and check it out if you missed it.




Here's what I used to make her:

Spectrum Noir Markers:
Skin: FS2, 4, 6, 87, TN2
Hair: EB6, 7, 8 plus Spectrum Colour Blend pencils Black, Charcol
Clothes: CT1, 2, CG2, GB8, 6

Copic Opaque White -highlights to image

Papers - Craftwork Cards, Botanical paper pad (from my stash, and an old favourite)
Card - Kraft and Cream card used
Straw, flowers, ribbon from my stash





Remember to check out all the goodies used and here's where you can get them...


Thank you so much for stopping by and don't forget to leave me a comment and check out my tutorial for the skin combo (That Craft Place blog 13th Jan 2016)

hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges I'd like to pop this make into:
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ 26 ag
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 260 ag
http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.co.uk/ 276 dimension
http://cinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/ 342 florals
http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ 217 ag
http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.co.uk/ old and new (new tutorial posted & old paper pad)
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 287 for a child (my little dancer would defo suit)
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ 21 ag
http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/ January any image
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 100 ag

Thursday 14 January 2016

Feeling Inspired with Watercolour

Hello again,

Todays make was inspired by my uber talented teamie, Laine and you can find her tutorial HERE

This got me inspired to pick up my Aqua Markers again and here's what I came up with...



Here's the list of materials used to make it :D

Style: Stepper Card
By Sandie Gough

Inspired by – Laine’s Adding detail with Spectrum Aqua
http://www.spectrumnoir.com/adding-detail-spectrum-aqua-fine-nibs/
Image – Crafter’s Companion Thelwell
Spectrum Aqua Markers:
Landscape – Leaf Green, Bud Green, Aquamarine, Moss
Horse – Boulder, Marigold, Chestnut
Rider – Leaf Green, Moss, Crimson, Black

Added detail with:
Spectrum Colour Blend Pencils: Black, Saddle Brown, Peach, Linen to image
Spectrum Sparkle Pen – Clear to wording

Crafter’s Companion Water Colour card
Crafter’s Companion Cream Linen Texture card
Coordinations Naturals Paper pad
Scoremaster Score Board and Tool
Collal Tacky glue, Collal All Purpose glue
Collal 3D glue gel, paint brush
MDF sentiment, bird button from my stash






I loved the finish on this one, a stepper but so Clean and Simple :D

Thank you so much for stopping by and don't forget to pop over to the Spectrum Noir Website to check out more awesome tutorials and inspirational posts xxx

hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges I'd like to enter this make into:

Wednesday 6 January 2016

Starting with the Box!

Hello there,

I finally caught onto the whole make a gift box thing at the end of last year (how weird is it to say that lol) as time was always against me but it really doesn't take as much time as I thought and I don't have to fight with wrapping papers any more!

Here is a box I made for my Nephew's Birthday that has a featured image on the top, coloured with my gorgeous Spectrum Aqua Pens



Added advantage of using the image...I don't have to remember to post the card too, its on the box!

Here's what I used to make it with lots of scrummy Crafter's Companion goodies:


Style – Box
By Sandie Gough
Image – Crafter’s Companion, Thelwell
Spectrum Aqua Markers:
Horse – Desert, Chestnut, Boulder
Rider – Fawn, Desert, Peach, Black, Crimson
Background – Bud Green, Leaf Green, Aquamarine, Fawn, Chestnut

Crafter’s Companion Watercolour card
Crafter’s Companion Kraft Card
Coordinations Pastels Paper Pad
Sand-It Tool and Dust Buster
Craftwell Embossing Folder – Words
Big Score Scoreboard and Tool
Collal All Purpose Glue, Crafter’s Companion Red Liner Tape
Paint Brush, String

Cork Scrabble Letter tiles from my stash (they’re really old)



Thank you so much for stopping by and don't forget there is a ton of great Spectrum product tutorials on the Website...you can find them HERE

Hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges I'd like to pop this one in to x
http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 48
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ 156
http://cccdigicreations.blogspot.co.nz/ 40
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ 25 ag
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 93
http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.co.uk/ 103 ag

Sunday 3 January 2016

A New Challenge for a New Year...

Hello there,

Well, we're well and truely in January now and its time for a new challenge over at That Craft Place Blog

So as we're all trying to kick ourselves into gear again after the holidays, I'll TRY to keep this post short lol (well you know me by now! hehe)



 Isn't she just a delight!  The image is available on the That Craft Place Etsy Store

Here's my materials list:
Cardstock - Crafter's Companion Matt Black card, Shock Pink Adorable Scoreable, Crafter's Companion Neenah Solar White

Spectrum Noir Markers:
Skin: FS2, 4, 6, 8, TN2
Hair: EB6, 7, 8
Clothes: IG5, 7, 9, BP3, 4, 6

Sentiment: (This is one of my all time fav's from Ginger) Ginger's House







Remember the important info on how to get your hands on your favourite crafting products and some awesome MDF too!



Thank you all so much for popping by xxx

hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges I'd love to pop this one into:
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ 25 ag
http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.co.uk/ ag 103
http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.co.uk/ 274 agt
http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.co.uk/ 36 ag
http://cinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/ 341 ag
http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/ 51 ag January
http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ 216 ag
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/ag-no-66.html ag