Time for a little Sparkle.....

Hello there,

There is still time to show your Sparkle over on this months Spectrum Noir Facebook Page Challenge and I've decided to use the fabulous Spectrum Aqua Markers

After spending some time using lots of embellishments for a few samples lately I went for a Clean and Simple design for this one...

I just adore that sentiment, it makes me smile so much lol
Here's what I used:

By Sandie Gough

Style: Tag Top A6

Stamp: Taylored Expressions – Grumplings

Spectrum Aqua Markers – Terracota, Scarlet, Desert, Boulder

Crafter’s Companion Matt Black card, Centura Red card, Sheena Stamping Card

Die’sire Bunting Die
and of  course the bling brings the sparkle!

Versa Fine ink, Collal Tacky glue and Collal 3D glue gel

Thank you so much for stopping by and do hope over to the Spectrum Noir Website and join the challenge on the Spectrum Noir Facebook Challenge (remember you don't need a blog!  you just need to list the Spectrum Noir products you've used and upload to the challenge page)

Hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges
http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.co.uk/ 42
http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.co.uk/ picture inspiration - I've taken the red
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/AG-NO-78.html 78
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ 26
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 105
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ 169
http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/ any image

Downton is back with some new additions...

Hello there,

I adore the Downton Abbey range of die's and papercraft stash so much, it has everything for any type of card!  Male, female, really girly, full of stuff, clean and simple or completly modern!

So, I thought I'd share on of my samples for the show.....

I adore this frame die!  Its everything all in one, ornate and layers, so versatile and just look at that Sway and Tails round the box, that's a die I am gonna have so much fun with....

Here's the full list of what I used; where I have added a 'set' number, that will relate to the bundles on Hochanda starting from tomorrow...

Die’sire Downton Swag’s & Tails Die – Set 1

Die’sire Downton Ornate Square Frame – Set 6

By Sandie Gough

Centura Pearl Ivory, Chocolate & Teal card

Die’sire Downton Candelabra Die

Downton logo from packaging

Collal Tacky Glue, Crafter’s Companion Red Liner Tape

Candle and shredded tissue from stash

I really hope you can catch one of the show's but if not the design team will be posting sneek peeks too :D 

Or stop by the Crafter's Companion Website or FaceBook Page for loads more details....

Hope you stop by again soon and please leave a comment before you go as I just love reading them xxx

hugs xxx

Sandie 

Challenges:

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 269 ag

http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.co.uk/ 41 ag

http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.co.uk/ use your dies

http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/AG-NO-77.html

http://juliaspirichallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 14 anything goes

http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 105

http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ 168

http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/ March

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ to a special female

Inspiration shared...

Hello again,

So, as a part of Spectrum Noir Education Design Team, I just love that we have to look at past tutorials and see what inspires us, and which one we will take on for our make!

Inspiration isn't copying, its finding something in the piece that spark's your own creativity.  A layout, a colour, a technique or a combination of things within the piece.

This month, I took inspiration from Spectrum Noir tutorials featuring Backgrounds.  Its a part of colouring I am still trying to master when its in combination with an image, especially if its an image I've spent ages colouring!

But as I'm in a CAS mood I thought I'd go for it!  The sentiment and the spirit of this one seemes just right hehe;

The ground was the bit I was worried about and took the most time to do because I kept walking away from it lol  I am pretty pleased with it in the end!

Here's what I used:

Spectrum Aqua Markers: Aquamarine, Chestnut, Sunflower, Orange, Yellow, Jasmine, Tan

Technique used – faux bleaching for the sky and clouds

Crafter’s Companion Watercolour card, Stamping Cream Card, Centura Chocolate card

Coordinations Naturals Paper Pad – brown

Image – Taylored Expressions, Ducks in a Row

Collal All Purpose & Tacky Glue

Flat Back Gem

Thank you so much for stopping by and I highly recommend a visit to Spectrum Noir to take a peek at the tutorials, and check out the new goodies at Crafter's Companion UK

Hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ 29
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 103
http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ March
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 103
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/AG-NO-76.html
http://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.co.uk/ sentimental
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 103
http://lacysunshinechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ ends 26th March, colouring
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ 167

A Little Sugar Love...

Hello there,

It's that time again, time for my DT inspiration for the new challenge over at That Craft Place

The theme is always anything goes, so I hope you can join us this time xxx

I have gone back to one of my fav That Craft Place images, I've got a major soft spot for Sugar!

I had a play this time with hard shadow lines fading to white and I really like the edgy look it gives, will try this again for sure!

Here's the materials used:

Image - That Craft Place

Style: A6 Tent Fold

Colouring: Spectrum Noir makers

Skin: FS2, 4, 6, 8, TN2

Hair: EB6, 7, 8 

clothes: PP1, 2, DR3 

hearts: DR6, 7

thanks for stopping by and make sure you check That Craft Place blog on the 15th of march for my new easy pleats tutorial.

hugs 

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 268 ag
http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 30 March
http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.co.uk/ 41
http://cinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/ 246 pretty
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/AG-NO-76.html
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ 25
http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.uk/ 104 colour challenge
http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 53 ag
http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/ March ag
http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/  ag

There's a new Sparkle in Town!

Hello there,

I have an inspirational post to share today as part of the Spectrum Noir Educational Design Team, and I chose to keep in my CAS mood and use some of my awesome new stamps!  (Birthday money on crafty stash is the only way to spend it lol)

And just look!  How cute is he!  Very I hear you all shout, and he so is....

Spectrum Sparkle Pen inspiration, one pen and a little water brush and you have a shaded sparkly Elephant!

Style: Tent Fold

Spectrum Sparkle Pens: NEW METALLIC SILVER

Spectrum Aqua Pen: Crimson

Crafter’s Companion Verity Rose CD – coordinating paper

Crafter’s Companion Centura Chocolate, Neenah Solar White, and

Sheena Stamping Card

Image – Lawn Fawn, I Love You Tons!

Collal All Purpose & Tacky Glue

(hand cut funky little hearts)

Thank you so much for stopping by and I'd love to have you follow my little blog so don't forget to hit the follow button of your choice on the right hand side :D

Spectrum Noir Webpage has a ton (couldn't resist the pun, sorry lol) of tutorials for you and if you managed to get a peek of the new colours with Leann on Hochanda then you'll have seen just how lush they are xxx

Lots of new goodies are on their way from Crafter's Companion and some of them are on my must have list and will have me in the queue to get one as soon as they are announced....Sara's For Men range on the latest newsletter is on the top of mine :D

Hope you have a fabulous day xxx

hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 302
http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.co.uk/ 126 for a child
http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.co.uk/ 40
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.uk/ 121 sparkle
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/AG-NO75.html
http://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.co.uk/ 59 use a sentiment
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ 166
http://creativeladybirdscreations.blogspot.co.uk/ March
http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/ ag March