Reds and Pinks with Spectrum Noir

Hello There,

Well its February so the challenge over on the Spectrum Noir FaceBook page

It couldn't be simpler to enter, just click on 'Challenge' on the page header, then fill in your details and upload your pic - that's it!  The only Must, is to use Spectrum Noir goodies on your make and follow the theme :D

And remember, you don't need a blog!  And...there is £30/$30 worth of crafting goodies from Crafter's Companion up for grabs and that's huge!

So as a member of the Spectrum Noir Education Design Team (it never gets old saying that lol) here is my inspiration - colour can make itself bold even when its just a touch xxx

See what I mean :D

Here's what I used to make this one:

Style: Sparkle Heart Tree

Spectrum Sparkle Pen – Solar Red, Berry Red, Clear

Die’sire Die Set – Clouds and Tree

Sheena Stamping Card

Collal 3D glue gel, Collal Tacky Glue

Corner punch, heart punch

A couple more pics then I have to run...

I really appriciate every visit so, Thank you xxx

Remember to join in the challenge for a chance to win the fabulous prize xxx

hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ 164 line B twist xx
http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 33 red
http://creativeladybirdscreations.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/challenge-12.html
http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 77 for the males - this CAS make is perfect for him.
http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/ Feb
http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/ Feb
http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Feb, love is in the air
http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Feb
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/challenge-100.html
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 100

A Birdie told me.....With Spectrum Sparkle!

Hello there,

I hope your Christmas was a relaxed and joy filled day :D  Here at Gough Tower's all went well, better than that the kids faces were just mwaaaahhhhh!  They loved their presents and that s a job well done, onwards we go!  I know all you parents will totally get that lol

So, just wanted to pop in and share a little Sparkle with you, its a sample I made using the new Crafter's Companion new sparkly pens - the Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens

Now, it turns out the 'sparkle' is totally unbelievable hard to take pics of, so this is pic heavy, sorry...but I wanted to try and show the sparkle lol

The stamps are brand new Spectrum Noir stamps launched with the Sparkle pens, they have large spaces so different techniques can be used with lots of sparkle xxx

All the colours used are in the Spring Summer 12 pen set, and all are lush pastel shades.  You may have noticed that the colours here are a little darker, well, that's because I coloured these ones on Neenah Desert Storm Kraft Card!

Totally show's just how rich in pigment these goreous pens are right!

NOW....I did the same card...on Neenah Solar White Card!

Hope you can see the comparison?  So hard to take pics of sparkle!

Anyway's here's the materials list:

Style: A5 Landscape Easel card

Owl stamp – A6 Stamp set (new launch)

Masked eyes to change expression

Spectrum Noir Sparkle pens – Spring/Summer 12 set

Pink Champagne, Rose Quarts, Blue Topaz, Soft Jade

Crafter’s Companion Textures Embossing folder –Stone Wall

Die’sire Kimono Blossom Branch die set

Crafter’s Companion Matt Black card

1st set of pics Crafter's Companion Neenah Desert Storm Kraft Card

2nd set of pics is Crafter’s Companion Neenah Crest Solar White card 

Collal All Purpose & 3D glues

Thank you all so much for stopping by, especially at this busy holiday time.  I hope that you have enjoyed your visit :D

Hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges I'd like to pop this one into:

http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/novemberdecember-challenge-sparkle.html sparkle

http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/ December ag

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.co.uk/ 10

http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/ ag

http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.co.uk/ 103 ag

http://cinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/ 341 ag

Decades - 40's Fashion all in Pinks

Well, and a little Purple! lol

Hello there,

One of the great things about being on the Spectrum Noir Education Design Team (and there are many many many great things about being on the team!) is that we take time once per month to go back over our team mates tutorials and pick one to follow.  It's such an awesome thing to do, I love it, it really gives me a chance to breath, follow the advice and I always learn something about my own style and how I approach colour :D

This month I decided to follow an awesome tutorial by my colleague, the uber colourist Laine Webb which you can find on the Spectrum Noir Blog HERE and here's mine using Laine's colours and tutorial:

Phew...I'm not a pink kinda person, so this was a real challenge :D
Here's what I used:

Copy and Inspired by a Tutorial by Laine Webb:

http://www.spectrumnoir.com/color-purples-pinks/

Style: A6 Tent Card

Image: Saturated Canary – 40’s Fashion

Spectrum Noir Markers:

Skin: FS2, 4, 6, 9, TN2

Hair: BP1, 2. 3, 5, DR7

Clothes: PL1, 2, 3, 5

Materials:

Neenah Solar White card; Crafter’s Companion Matt Black card;

Collal All Purpose glue;

Other: White Versamark ink; Sentiment stamp – Little Darlings Rubber Stamps Vintage Words; Corner Punch.

Here's more pics, I mounted her simply as she's so colourful I thought you know what, let her speak for herself!

I hope you pop over to the Spectrum Noir blog and check out Laine's tutorial, and have a look around as there are many many more awesome tutorials there...I'm off to pick which one I'd like to try for next month!

Hugs,

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

http://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.co.uk/
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ 13
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/challenge-93-winners-91.html 93
http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 41
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ 141 playing the twist, womens friendship day
http://beyondgrey.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/bgc-71-cas-cards-or-layouts.html 71 CAS
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Sept

Box It Up with Gorgeous Stamps

Hello again,

Another sample from me today from the gorgeous Downton Abbey collection from Crafter's Companion.... so exciting!  You will just love the Triple CDrom that has crafty collections for all the characters 'above' stairs and 'below', and then an amazing collection of rubber stamps, dies and embossing folders that whether you like and watch Downton Abbey or not will be just perfect in your crafty collection

I have stamped the gorgeous border stamp from set's 3&4 of the Rubber Stamp sets on Create and Craft today (4 day deal) and used a repeated pattern to make this easel card topper for my gift box:

After I had created the topper I decided to colour the stamps with a graduated fading effect going up the card.  It's a great technique to do, just a few pens in the same colour family and tone can be used to work your way down to very pale.

My Top Tip would be to do the top palest flower and the very last flower at the bottom first, that way you will know how much to fade out so you achieve the effect you are after

Here's what I used:

Style: Easel Card Box Topper

Image: Downton Abbey Stamp set 3&4

(repeated pattern)

Spectrum Noir markers used:

BGR4, HB1, 2, 3; coloured dark fading out upwards

Materials:

Crafter's Companion

Crafter’s Companion Black card

Neenah Solar White card

Downton Abbey CD coordinating papers & ribbons Disc 1

Collal All Purpose and Tacky glues

Ribbon, Bling and Pearl string from That Craft Place

And pics of the inside:

Top Tip for the shredded paper - I coloured up a white/ivory A4 sheet of handmade paper and coloured it roughly (didn't worry about gaps) using the chisel nib of one of my middle tone Spectrum Noir markers so it matched the colours on top.   I folded it up like a fan and then cut slither's (that's a fun word to say lol) to drop in the box

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you managed to catch the show's on Create and Craft to see the fabulous range demonstrated :D

hugs,


Sandie xxx

Challenges:
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ 18
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 78
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 280
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/AG-no-51.html
http://juliaspirichallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 2 girls girls girls
http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.co.uk/ sparkle
http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.uk/ celebration, with a gift box
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 329 sparkle

Downton Abbey Sneak Peek Number 2

Hello again,

As promised here's sneak peek number 2 from me for the Crafter's Companion launch of the glorious Downton Abbey collection of stamps, dies, embossing folders and triple CD on Create and Craft

Here's one using stamp stamps that will be on the show's, sets 3&4;

I built the tea cups up on top of each other, using the mask and layer technique and added the tea pot on top for a fun way of presenting them :D  I chose blue papers from CD2, the downstairs staff's collection and layered with lots of black card and gorgeous embellishments.  Finished with a few dabs of gesso for the vintage shabby chic look :D

Here's what I used:

Style: Square Tent Fold

Image: Downton Abbey Stamp Set 3 & 4

(sentiment and images)

Spectrum Noir markers:

LG2, 3, DG3

OR1, 2

TB2, 4, IG1, 2, 4, 6

Materials:

Downton Abbey CD coordinating papers Disc 2

Crafter’s Companion Matt Black card

Neenah Solar White card

Die’sire Fringed Quilled Flower Die’s (large and small)

Collal All Purpose and Tacky glue

White Gesso

Frantage Blush White

Ribbon, twine, pearls, bling and bits from stash

You can catch the show's on Create and Craft starting on Monday 21st (tomorrow woohoo)

Thank you so much for stopping by my little blog and I hope you leave me a comment before you go and follow me on my crafty journey xxx

Crafty hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.ch/2015/09/challenge-112-shabby-chic.html 

http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.nl/ bright and colourful

http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/ make your mark

http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.co.uk/ 29

http://cinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/ fav occassion, just because cards for any occassion

http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/AG-no-51.html 

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

Sneak Peek of the new Fancy Edgeables...

Hello again,

The new Crafter's Companion fancy Edgeable dies launch at 12 noon today over on Create and Craft's Tool Shed hour make sure you watch or set it to record, you will just adore these dies!

Here is one I made for the show, using the dies to make a Tri Screen Card (and as it's me, I went a little bit mixed media on it coz I couldn't help myself lol)

Here's what I used to make it:

Style: Screen Card

Die'sire Fancy Edgeables, Victoriana

Crafters Companion Black card, Antique Gold gilding wax

Collal all purpose, red liner tape from Crafters Companion

Other materials: Graphic 45 Nouveau Paper 8x8 paper pad, lace, charms,

Emphemera, flowers

The true matt black card from Crafter's Companion Essentials range is perfect for makes like this one, it takes embossing and waxing so well and its 300gsm so it's a good construction weight.

Here's some more pics:

I hope you enjoyed looking around my make today and thank you so much for stopping by :D  I will have more to share soon, and don't forget the 12 noon show on Create and Craft.  You can always watch it live on the web too if the weather is fabulous for you today, I'm thinking cuppa, favourite garden chair and the laptop...laze in the sun watching the show :D

Crafty hugs,

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

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

http://cinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/ 320

http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/anything-goes-challenge-no-40.html 40

http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 86

The theme is Layers, and I think I got there! lol

Hello again,

Layers is the theme of this times challenge over at the totally awesome That Craft Place Challenge Blog.  Now there's a theme I can get next too!

Lisa Horton and Danny have been so awesome since I joined their DT so I wanted to make something a little bit special, so let me know what you think :D

Here is my DT inspiration....Gift Card Tag Wallet

Front Cover of wallet

Open to first page of a tri fold wallet

Fully open showing the inside 2 pages

and of course you have to decorate the back to match!

I loved making this, I have a bit of love affair going on at the minute with designing new journal books, cards, albums and the like.  I love the idea that as papercrafters we can make so much more for our loved ones or to keep our memories than cards.  Smash books, Journalling have all taken off massively, so my little brain has been going ten to the dozen designing around this theme and how we can make 'snapshot' albums to share with friends a little piece of our lives.

Please remember to follow me :D  I'd love to add you to my regular visitors xxx

So, as this make is so complex, I have opened my very own YouTube channel!  
Get me! I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing but its fun pressing all the buttons to see what happens lol

YouTube Video link


Thank you for visiting as always and here's the materials list.
ALL supplies can be purchased at That Craft Place FB Group or at the shop, details of the shop and website can be found HERE
Paper/card: Graphic 45 Home Sweet Home 8x8 paper pad and coordinating 6x6 solids paper pad, black card
Glue: Cosmic Shimmer Acrylic Glue, red liner tape, Collal All Purpose Glue
Scoring: Crafters Companion Big Score with scoring tool
Ruler and pencil
Embellies: charms, mini frame (and an old necklace)

Happy Crafting everyone xxx

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ 12
http://scrap-craft-inspiration.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/scrap-craft-10-tag-it.html 10 tag it
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ 7
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 84
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-june.html
http://scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ 129
http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ June (closed 14/7)
http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/ June