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

New Release Special Offer...

Hello there,

Woohoo its time for a new release special offer from That Craft Place Etsy Store to celebrate the launch of some gorgeous new digital stamps!  (shhhh secret, there are more coming very soon so stay tuned...)

SCROLL DOWN for a discount code just for this launch weekend.....

Here is one I got to play with....she's Watering Can Betty and you'll find her in the Etsy Store

I adore her!  she's so easy to colour that if you are just starting out with your pencils or markers you will be able to get some really ace results :D

Here's what I used:
Image: Watering Can Betty
Papers: Prima - Pixie Glen digital papers (SnapClickSupply)
Colouring is with Spectrum Noir markers:
Skin: TN3, FS9, 6, 4, 2, CR3
Hair: GB10, 6, 4, EB8
Clothes: LG1, 2, 4, BT1, 2, 3, BG4, 6, 7
Flowers: Petal Lou via That Craft Place FB group
plus: Matt Black Card, Collal All Purpose glue, hot glue gun and twine :D

and a massive hug for Lisa Horton as here's a discount code for this weekend only!

Hop over to the That Craft Place Blog to see more of the fab new releases....

Thank you for stopping by, you are all just awesome xxx

Hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/september-challenge-teens-and-tweens.html
http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/ Oct
http://petalluchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ Sept/Oct
http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.nl/ 2 patterned papers
http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.co.uk/ 31
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/ag-no-54.html

Betty Goes Back To School!

Hello again,

It's Sunday so that means challenge time!

I have some inspiration for you to kick start the new challenge at That Craft Place Challenge Blog.  The theme this time is....TAGS!

Well, when was the last time I posted a tag!  or made a tag!  middle of last year I think!  So this really was a challenge...but you know what...that's a good thing so game on!

After putting the first 3 attempts in the bin, I really am quite proud of this one...

Image: Back To School by That Craft Place Etsy Shop from the Betty Boots range

Inside matching the outside :D

Here's the how's and what's:
Supplies from That Craft Place Facebook Group
160gsm Super Smooth card for alcohol markers; Copics; Graphic 45 paper pads (this one is Typography); Dies (this one was an old Sizzex large die); ribbons; MDF shapes (Rabbit is from a fabulous set of rabbits); acrylic paint (on the rabbit); block metal embellie; Cosmic Shimmer Texture Paste and Cosmic Shimmer Acrylic Glue; Kraft card and black card.
Other supplies:
String; safety pin; bead; black micron pen; old book pages; black Candi dots
How's:
Making a tag shaped card:
I cut an A4 sheet of Kraft card in half along the short edge, this way you get the fold at the top of the card, not the side (if you cut it in half along the long edge you get a standard fold) making my A6 card base.
I then I measured from the folded edge 2cms down each side and marked it with a pencil.  Then measure 1 cm in along the folded edge and mark, repeat on the other side.  Now join the marks each side so you have 2 triangle shapes then snip them off with the scissors.  Then using your score board (I can't live without my Big Score) emboss a fold line across the top at the 2 cm marks so that we can glue the very top together.
Last thing to do - cut 2 rough small squares of waste Kraft card, and glue them in the middle of the tag top on the front and then back (this will reinforce the hole for the string) and then open up the card to add glue to the very top (above the score line!) and then glue together.  Then punch the hole (I used my Big Bite) and the base is all done.
TOP TIP: My top tip for this make is if you want to use a standard A6 envelope (and why not, they are really cheap to get hold off) then once you have folded the Kraft card in half, cut 1 cm off the bottom!  It's a tiny amount but its just enough not to be noticed but means you can put the string and stuff on top and still get it in a standard envelope!  :D happy dance

The rest is matting and layering using the supplies listed above.  But please let me know if you have any questions and I'll be more than happy to help :D
The only other addition is the sentiment that was hand written copying the font from the backing paper (black micron pen)

Here's the close ups:

Don't forget to hop on over to That Craft Place Challenge Blog and join in the challenge, I can't wait to see what creations we have this week...each week the sheer brilliance of the entries inspires me so much xxx

Thank you for stopping by and please if you can, follow my little blog so I can share more of my makes with you :D

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ #226 ag
http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/ag-no-32.html #32 ag
http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.co.uk/ #21 ag
http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ #182 ag
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ #145 layers
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ #79 ag
http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ #31 ag
http://scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ #44 ag

Anything But A Card over at That Craft Place...

Hello again,

Over at That Craft Place Challenge the theme this fortnight is No Cards!  A theme that used to fill me with dread, but I think the uber talent of my design team must be rubbing off coz I don't shake anymore...I just panic a little lol

So here it is, my design team inspiration for No Cards!

I used 3 of the Creative Expressions Betty Stamp Sets to make this altered cube into a paperweight!

One sentiment from the stamp sets...

Pic shows the base of the paperweight!

I was super pleased with how this came out I can tell you and it is actually one of the samples I made for the Creative Expressions Stamp Launch at Stitches Trade Show earlier in the year but wasn't allowed to share at the time.

There are 8 Creative Expressions Betty Stamp Sets to choose from and ALL are available at That Craft Place (or any Creative Expressions stockist).
Don't forget that other Betty Stamps can be found at That Craft Place Etsy Shop in digital format along with the fabulous Sugar and Spice digital stamps.

Here's the what's for this one:
The base is a wooden block (mine measured 2" square and was one letter in a LOVE block set I had for years, possibly from Dunhelms lol) but its the size of a toddlers block so any block will work.
The block is painted with Pinflair Buff it, watered down a little and painted on, and then I melted Metal Magic and Shabby Green Frantage on the corners and down some of the edges.  Really there is no rules to this, just make it different!
I coloured 3 of the stamps up with Copics and stamped one of the sentiments.  All were cut down to a little under 2" square and I rounded the corners with scissors as it was too small for a corner punch.
I used gloss medium to stick them on (its super sticky) and the stuck a cheap plastic draw knob to the top and flat backed pearls to the bottom for feet!
Add a little cord to the top and then gloss the whole thing to seal the colours and paper together, it also makes the colours pop!
All the supplies used can be found at That Craft Place FB group or from their actual shop shop which can be found via the new gorgeous Website.... http://www.thatcraftplace.co.uk/

Here's a couple more pics...

I was so honoured to work with Lisa Ditzie Horton on the launch samples for the Creative Expressions Betty Stamp sets launch along with the design team and I will share some more of my samples soon :D

That Craft Place Challenge starts now and so get your thinking caps on and enter the No Cards challenge.

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.co.uk/ three images
http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/ 141 ag
http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/AG-30.html 30 ag
http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 30 ag
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ 121 ag
http://buckwellscraftychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/buckwells-crafty-challenge-colour.html April colour palette in my images

Phew! 4th New Release post...and I saved my fav till last...

Hello Again,

Well, this is my 4th post for today showcasing the New Release Betty Boots stamps (there is one more but I'll share that soon!)...so, don't forget before you go to press the Home button to take you back to all my posts so that you can scroll down to see the other 3 New Release's I have showcased.

All of the new Betty Boots and of course the fabulous Sugar and Spice can be found in their Etsy shop HERE so don't forget to take a peek :D

So here is.....Spring Song Betty

Spring Song Betty

As always, match the insert...but no fancy purchase of insert paper, use the off-cuts from the main design! Top Tip!

Isn't she just yummy!

Here's the how's:
Spring Song Betty has been coloured with Copics and as she is Spring Song Betty I gave her vibrant colours (way out of my comfort zone!), and she is coloured on 300gsm super smooth card (from That Craft Place.  I have used Shabby Green Frantage around her to add that touch of sparkle.
The backing paper is Botanical Tea from Graphic 45 and I adore it :D  The postage stamp elements are also from the same pad, hand cut so I could dot them around the design.
I have used Papermania pale yellow card stock to mat and layer and also for the bunting die cut (its a Joanna Sheen die) and for the fan die cuts under the flowers.
There is just the addition of flowers and white spiders web to finish the design.
I have corner punched so of the corners to add a little extra detail, just in case it needed it lol

Here's the close ups:

Side view to show the dimension

layering of the papers

Small clusters of embellies works well

Had to add a hidden something!

Vibrant colours against the muted background

Spring Song Betty by That Craft Place

Thank you so much for stopping by and please done forget to press home so that you can go back and see the other 3 New Release posts by me (if you haven't seen them already of course!) as I'd love for you to see them all xxx

Don't forget to check out the main blog to see what my uber talented teamies have been up to with the New Releases too...HERE

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
Buckwells Crafty Challenge - #6 March, flowers
The Ribbon Girls March challenge, add flowers
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge - March
Crafting for all seasons - #96 dies or punches
Digidesign Resort - 28/2 Birthdays
Art by MiRan - #26 Ag
Jo's Scrap Shack - #77 ag
Brown Sugar Challenge - #135 ag

New Release (post 3!) and That Craft Place Challenge....

Hello Again,

This gets better and better :D
I am here again (3rd time today, remember to press home when you're done reading to see the other 3 New Release posts xx) this time with a New Release Betty Boots for the launch of a new challenge over at That Craft Place Challenge Blog!
The theme is Anything Goes, Mother's Day so I made mine without sentiment so that it suits the theme, as I tell my kids...they should love me everyday! lol

So, which new release have I used this time.....
Here she is...Back to Work Betty

Back To Work Betty

Matching insert

I have got to say, I do love this one...

Here's the how's:
Back To Work Betty is coloured with Copic's on 300gsm super smooth card from That Craft Place and then she is matted onto dark silver and then black card to frame her.
The backing papers are from Craftwork Cards Postcards from Paris paper pad from That Craft Place and they too were matted to match.
I have kept the design simple so I could use a large bow statement piece, which is made from DoCrafts rushed ribbon (again That Craft Place) and then I added a large gorgeous embellie in the centre.  The butterflies are made using folded book pages tied in the centre with string..Top Tip, I used a square punch to cut them out so that they were all the same size and it was easier to do :D

Here's the close ups:

Simple design but fabulous dimension

Fan butterfly tied with string

match the colour tones throughout

close up of the bow detail

fold out the Butterflies to different widths to add interest

Phew! I hope you like this one too, but don't forget to press the home button at the top to take you back to my main blog so you can see the other 3 new release Betty Boots posts...she and the fabulous Sugar and Spice images can be found HERE

I hope you can join us over on the That Craft Place Challenge Blog and I would love it if you could follow my blog and I will see you next time xxx

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
Lil patch of crafty friends - #5 AG
Glitter and sparkle - #126 Ag
Loves Rubber Stamps challenge - #140 use ribbon or lace (ribbon)
Tuesday Throwdown - #233 Ag
Scrappers Delights - #41 Ag
Word Art Wednesday - #172 Ag
Creative Knockouts challenge - #78 lots of layers
Digitally Sweet challenge - #129 AG

I'm over EXCITED! A Brand New Challenge Blog and another New Release!

Hello again and Oh My!

Well, this is my 2nd post today.. (to those who are following along, this is the 2nd of 4 postings today so make sure you press home when you're done so you check out all of them)....but this one will not only show you another NEW RELEASE Betty Boots stamp, but also launch a new challenge blog!  WOOHOO!

The new challenge blog is.....Sugar and Betty's Challenge Blog and will showcase the fabulous Sugar and Betty stamps from That Craft Place Etsy Shop....so which one of the new releases do I have for you this time.....

I present (its like the Oscars! hehe).....Copic Betty

Copic Betty is coloured in Copic's!!! lol

Top Tip...match the insert papers/colours to tie everything in :D

Wow, I do love her :D

Here's the how's:
Copic Betty is coloured with Copic's onto 300gsm super smooth card available from That Craft Place.  I hand cut her leaving a border as I wanted definition between Betty and the background.
The background is created on canvas, primed with Gesso (from That Craft Place)...I shook small amounts of Brusho's on the canvas and then spritzed with water from a height of about 18 inches!  The result is the colour explodes out across the canvas and I love the fact we have no control over it, it will go where ever it wants...love it :D
I stamped the Tim Holtz sentiment on with VersaFine black ink and then mounted it onto black then purple card stock.  The base is a 6 x 6 inch card blank.
The only other added detail is too rip and roll a few bits of the off cut canvas to make embellies!  You know how I hate waste lol, it adds detail but also looks like paintings Betty has already completed :D

Here's the close ups:

I added a few drops of Brusho's to the insert as well!

Copic Betty

Rolled and stuck on with Cosmic Shimmer Acrylic Glue

Don't use a dye based ink as it will run into the Brusho's!

I love the mixed media look here...

The smooth Copic picture against the texture of the canvas!

Thank you for stopping by and I really hope you join us for the very first monthly Sugar and Betty Challenge
Don't forget to also press home on my blog to check out the other 3 new release showcase makes I am premièring today :D

That Craft Place Etsy Shop has all of the Sugar and Betty images for you xxxx

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
613 Ave Create - #113 AG
Bunny Zoes Feb challenge, for the girls
Scribble and Scrap - #39 AG
Art by MiRan - #26 AG
Creative Fingers - #69 Ag
Sister Act Card challenge - #95 AG
Creative Craft Cottage = #34 include a sentiment
Word Art Wednesday - #172 Ag