Pretty in Pastels...with a twist

Hello there,

It's time to share my inspirational post for the Spectrum Noir challenge over on their facebook page.

The latest challenge can always be found on the page header buttons and if its hiding, it will be in the 'more' drop down.

Here's the FaceBook page link SPECTRUM NOIR

The theme is 'Pastels' and I thought I'd stick with my CAS style BUT (lol) I seem to be in a grungy mood with my crafting so its another grumpy grunchy make lol hope you enjoy it as much as I do, everytime I see her she makes me chuckle lol

hehe this one does make me have a little chuckle to myself every time I see it!  But apologies if it offends anyone, but hopefully you'll all be laughing along with me :D

Here's what I used to make it:

By Sandie Gough

Style: Tent Fold

I used the brand new SpectrumAquaBlend Pencils that are so highly pigmented I adore them even more: 

Black, Opal Blue, Indigo, Grapefruit, Ginger

Crafter’s Companion Watercolour card, Centura Teal Green card & White Hammered card

Collal All Purpose & Tacky Glue

Image – Taylored Expressions, Costume Grumplings

Worn Lipstick – Distress Ink; Cobalt Blue – Archival Ink

I just adore these stamps, they just make me smile 

Thank you so much for stopping by and don't forget to grab your Spectrum Noir products and join the challenge.  We're over on the FaceBook page

Hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 272
http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.co.uk/ furry friends 288
http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.co.uk/ 43
http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/ 54 ag
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ green and pink (lots of pink, green in grasses and card
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/AG-NO-80.html
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ 27
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 193 ag
http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/ April

Never too Early...

Hello there,

I know I know it's only just past Christmas and the decoration boxes are still on the landing waiting to go in the loft but here's my thinking...

For most of us, Christmas cards are a last minute rush and we all loose our mojo and I end up not enjoying the actual thing we love...creating gorgeous cards!

So...I am going to try and make a Christmas card every month or every 5 makes throughout the year...now that's a challenge!

Here's number 1 for the new Challenge starting today over at That Craft Place Challenge Blog

Here's wehat I used to make her:

Super Smooth card
Navy Centura Pearl card
Die'sire Dottie A4 Embossing Folder
Spectrum Noir markers:
Skin: FS2, 4, 6, 8, TN2
Hair: GB10, 6
Clothes: CR11, DR5, 7, TB2, 4, 6, IG3, 4, 6
Collal All Purpose and Tacky Glue
Cosmic Shimmer White Glitter Texture Paste

I really hope you can join in the Anything Goes Challenge and hop over to the That Craft Place to check out the other Button Box Fairy's and tons of awesome digi's.  This one is Twinkle!

Thank you so so so much for stopping by

hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges I'd love to pop this into:

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ 27 ag
http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.co.uk/ 39 ag
http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.nl/2016/01/new-blog-challenge-51-anything-goes.html
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/AG-NO-72.html
http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/ Feb card challenge
http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/ Feb

Easy Create a Card Box with Tutorial

Hello there,

So excited today to share my Christmas gift box design using the Crafter's Companion Create a Card 6x6 Christmas Fireside die.

I really enjoyed making this....and will be making lots more too :D

For details of the tutorial keep reading down....

The easy to follow step by step tutorial (with a full materials list) to make this box can be found on the Crafter's Companion Blog, just click the link below:

Step by Step Tutorial link to Crafter's Companion Blog

You can also see this and links to other exciting releases, such as the Die'sire Festive Edgeable dies that are now back in stock (yipeeeee) on the Crafter's Companon FaceBook page, just click the link below and like the page to keep up to date with all the crafty news:

Crafter's Companion FaceBook page

So if you'd like to know how to make this gift box, hop over using the links above :D

Thank you so much for popping by and supporting my crafty journey xxx

Crafty Hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

Sneak Peek of Christmas Classiques...

Hello there,

A little sneak peek for you of the new Christmas Classiques Die'sire die collection.  They are just perfect for making both small and large cards and you can see them all on Create and Craft this weekend at great prices as their Weekender :D

Here's one of my samples that the lovely Fiona will have with her for the shows:

The card inside the box measures 3.5" x 3.5" with an acetate front and the gorgeous new Poinsettia die from the range :D  The windows on the box it comes in are also in the new range and are so versatile....
Here's what I used to make it:

Style: Card in a Box

Die’sire Classiques Bundle 2

Die’s used: Church Window, Poinsettia, Ivy

Centura Pearl hint of Gold, Acetate, Big Score, Cut N Boss,

Collal Tacky glue, red liner tape

Green card, Red card

Really hope you can catch the show's, if not set record and enjoy it later with a cuppa...Fiona will have some superb demo's up her sleeve, not to be missed xxx

Crafty Hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ playing twist; shaped, Christmas, Gold
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/
http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/
http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 22
http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 108 Christmas
http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.co.uk/ 91 die cuts

Ready for another peek....

Me again,

Two in one day!  Oh my, now you know how much I just adore these new dies :D

Leann Chivers will be on Create and Craft in the Tool Shed this lunchtime: 12noon 'till 2pm...launching the new Fancy Edgeable Die's.  We don't think they will last the distance, as they are just so gorgeous and versatile.

So, before they sell out...here's another sneak peek for you:

So much fun working with these edge dies:  Here I have used 2 of the Edgeables, Butterfly Dreams and Doily Lattice.

Here's what else I used:

Style: Centre Stepper

Die'sire Fancy Edgeables, Doily Lattice and Butterfly Dreams

Die’sire Contemporary 1” Alphabet

Die'sire Quilled flower die’s - Fringed flower and Sunflower

Centura Pearl Hint of Silver, Coordinations card, Crafter's Companion Acetate

Collal tacky glue, Crafter's Companion red liner tape

Rangers Distress ink - Worn Lipstick

Range of coloured paper (90gms or 120gsm)

Here's another couple of pics:

Thank you so much for stopping by, and leaving a comment, I really do appreciate every one of you so much xxx

If you'd like to see some more inspiration for these dies, check out the Crafter's Companion Inspiration Gallery

Crafty Hugs :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ 13

http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 21

http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.co.uk/ 25

http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/challenge-157-more-than-one-fold.html 157

http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ 8

Illeana makes an appearance to share a little bit of Slinky!

Hello again,

Woohoo it's Friday and time for me to share my DT showcase for Slinky Tart and to my regular visitors and followers, don't fall off your chairs but...I made a CAS card!  There I've said it lol

So, here she is Illeana

Illeana digital stamp by Slinky Tart, link in her name above x

You know me by now...match the inserts :D

Here's the what's and the how's:

Once you get over the need to grab the embellishments and the need to sit on your hands to stop you has subsided, making a CAS style is both challenging and fun :D  The use of the white space is not as easy as it should be lol
Illeana from Slinky Tart was coloured in Copics and all in luscious purple tones on 160 gsm super smooth paper, from That Craft Place
She is on an A6 size card blank made from 300gsm Hint of Gold Centura Peal card stock so I could have the fold at the top.  Then matted on black and purple coordinations cardstock.
I used some left over matching cardstock (Top Tip, keep your left overs lol) to die cut the large Ivy leaves. and then arranged them with an added bit of bling.
The coordination cardstock, Ivy Die and the Centura Peal cardstock are from Crafters Companion
The gorgeous sentiment is a digital download from Gingers House and if you haven't taken a trip there yet, my TOP TIP this time is to hop on over...she is so generous and her blog posts are so funny, well worth a follow :D

Here is the close ups:

Thank you for popping by and please if you are not already following my little blog it would be great if you did, so you don't miss my next adventure lol

Pop over the the Slinky Tart Blog to see what the rest of the design team are showcasing for you this week and you could take a peek in the Slinky Tart Shop for more luscious Slinkies :D

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ #9 ag
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ #135 ag
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/ ag
http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 18 ag
http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/ #150 ag
http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.ca/ #278 CAS style
http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ # 31 ag
http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/ May challenge, for mothers or females :D