Sparkling on the Waves

Hello there,

I'm swinging past your screens to share another make for the amazing Spectrum Noir Education Design Team

Seriously, the Spectrum Noir Blog has so many tutorials, step by steps, downloadable charts for you to take a peek at to help get the most out of your Spectrum Noir products

Nuff said!  Well almost! lol I start out saying I'm not gonna ramble on, but I always do!

So pic time

Card Designed by Sandie Gough
But the real heros are the artists and suppliers:

Image: Creative Expressions, Designer Lisa Horton 

Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens:

Blue Topaz, Moonlight,  Sea Breeze, Sand Dune, Teacup

(Technique – colored small area’s of the waves, then change color, and repeat. 

Effect – random color for a natural look)

Crafter’s Companion – Matt Black Card, Water Color Card, White Hammered Card

Diamond Press – Starter set, Sentiment die,  stamps on tag

Coordinations card – shattered pad

Collal 3D, All Purpose and Tacky Glue

I adore this collection of stamps and matching MDF, although I haven't used the MDF pieces, just the stamps alone make an awesome mascaline card.

The sea/waves stamp has been repeat stamped a fair few times to get the size of background I needed but it was so simple to line up.

The starter set of dies with The Diamond Press are just awesome.
I love it when I can die cut a sentiment from the backing papers

Simple layering

Thank you so much for stopping by and please do leave me a comment before you go.  It would be ace if you could click to follow my blog so you can take a peek at my next project!

Crafty Hugs

Sandie xxx

Popped into a few challenges :D

http://creativeladybirdscreations.blogspot.co.uk/ 14 ag
http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/april-challenge-travellingtransport.html sailing x
http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/ boys to men
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 309
http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 191

And Let It Snow! Don't blame me....

Hello there,

Now don't go shouting at me I just picked the stamp for the adorable snowmen not the phrase that has you singing that song over and over lol

Its time for another That Craft Place Blog challenge and the theme is Winter/Christmas.

I chose to feature this amazing new digi from the That Craft Place Etsy Store

I have coloured them with Spectrum Noir markers: IG1, 3, 5, BT1, 2, 3,. TB2, 4, 5. DR5, 6
and then I used the gorgeous clear Spectrum Sparkle pen over the top and got a little carried away lol

I hope you can join in our Wintery challenge at That Craft Place Blog this time and thank you so much for visiting xxx

hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges I'd like to enter:
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/ ag
http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/ 173 Any Holiday - Winter hols
http://cinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/ ag
http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.co.uk/ snowman
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 175  ag
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 99 ag
http://addictedtocas.blogspot.co.uk/ 78 Joy - these little Snowmen are definately bring joy x

Kraft with That Craft Place!

Hello there,

Well its that time again and I'm ready to share my design team make for this fortnights That Craft Place Blog challenge...

The theme is....Kraft!

The image is from Lisa Horton's Lily May stamps by Little Darlings Rubber Stamps called BFF Karaoke (yes I know I've blogged this stamp before on another make but its so yummy lol)

I have coloured it with my Spectrum Noir markers...
GB10, 6, 4, FS3, 2, 1, CR2, LY1, 2, LG1, 2

All the rest of my materials used are from That Craft Place including a gorgeous Joy Craft's Die xxx

Thank you so much for popping by, I really do appriciate every visit xxx

Don't forget to enter the awesome challenge - THAT CRAFT PLACE BLOG

Hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges I'd like to enter:
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ 21
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 162 use some red, its in backing paper
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/ ag
http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.co.uk/ 33
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com.au/ 133
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/ag-no-58.html 58
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 280 diecuts
http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/ November

Come Colour with That Craft Place...

Hello there,

WooHoo, it's the 1st September so I can share my latest DT inspiration for That Craft Place!

I had a ball making this card with a brand new stamp...

Oh I just love this one and am kinda pleased I don't have to send this one to the boss lady!  And no Lisa Ditzie Horton that isn't an invite to request it lol

Here's what I used to make it, all materials are available from That Craft Place:
Image: Lily Mae, BFF Karaoke stamp, by Little Darlings Stamps
Coloured in Spectrum Noir markers
Skin: TN3, FS2, 7, 9
Hair: BG3, 1, 5, GB 7, 5, 2
Clothes: DG1, 2, 4, LY3, 2
Backing IG3, 2
Other materials:
Black card, Graphic 45 Artisan papers, ribbon, twine, buttons, Petaloo flowers, flat backed pearls

Here's a few more pics:

The card is put together with lots of mat and layering, so Top Tip... this is a great way to use up those left over pieces from other projects, especially the backing card!  I seem to end up with a load of black card strips (I'm a little in love with black mat card incase you hadn't noticed lol).  I always match the inside to the outside, it finishes off the card and makes me smile :D  These papers are so lush that only a touch of embellishment and Lily Mae's BFF Karaoke is ready!

I really hope you enjoyed your visit to my blog today and please leave me a comment and use the follow buttons on the top right sidebar to follow me.

Crafty hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
http://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.com.au/.  
http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 23
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 277
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.co.uk/ 104
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ 12
http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 39
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ 139
http://petalluchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ ag Aug15th to Sept 14th

MDF transformed by our Zoe :D

Hello there,

A quick pop in today to share an MDF make that one of our twin's, Zoe, built covered and sealed herself.

Zoe (almost 16!  how did that happen!) has just set off for her 2nd residential as a part of the National Citizenship Service, which is a fabulous opportunity for her and we are so proud that she grabbed the chance to so it.  BUT she was away all last week on an outward bounds adventure, home for the weekend and she's off again till Friday!  One week was bad enough for a Mummy, let alone 2!  I'm sure many of you will know exactly how I feel lol  But at least she has wi-fi and a signal this week so I can stalk her and make sure she isn't being eaten by some big monster or other irrational invention of the Mummy brain!

So, back to her make...a while ago I ordered one of the totally gorgeous MDF Remote/Phone holders from That Craft Place and gave it to Zoe to make as a way of getting her to relax during her exams.  She loves altered art and transforming stuff so these MDF makes are just the right thing for her.  Lisa Horton designs the most amazing laser cut projects that are such high quality and fit together so well that once you buy one, trust me you are hooked!

Here is what Zoe did with it....

Everything she used is available at That Craft Place who you really must check out.  Their web address for the bricks and mortor shop is www.thatcraftplace.co.uk

Materials:
My Minds Eye Chalkboard 12x12 paper pad, MDF laser cut Remote/Phone Holder, Black Gesso, Paint brush, Matt Medium and Gloss Medium by decoart - that's it apart from scissors!

To make it, she thought ahead (which I have got to say never occured to me lol) and drew around the MDF parts on scrap paper BEFORE she put it together and painted it black!  There's a top TIP, as she then had a template for the papers she used to cover it!  doh!  One of the many many reasons I love her so much lol

Another TOP TIP (mine this time lol) was to make sure she sanded the edges of the paper at a 45 degree angle to finish the paper edges.  This doesn't only make it look better and adds a little distressed effect but it also helps the paper bond to the MDF and completes the seal (reduces peeling later).

Here's some more pics:

Thank you so much for stopping by and taking a peek at Zoe's project and if you would like to leave her a comment she would love to hear your thoughts :D

Crafty Hugs

Sandie and Zoe xxx

Challenges entered on Zoe's behalf:
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ 14
http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.co.uk/ 25
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/AG-no-42.html 42
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ 9
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 87
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/ July