Christmas Fairy Wishes...

Hello again,

I just wanted to pop in and share another of my Spectrum Noir Educational Design Team samples for the brand new Crafter's Companion rubber stamp sets by Morgan Fitzsimmons.

I love stamping with actual stamps, digi's are brilliant and so versatile in their own way, but I adore the feel of an 'actual' stamp and how you can change the look, mask and change your mind with ease!

Anyway, moving on (lol) for this one I decided to use one of the stamps and make her a Christmas Fairy instead...

Here's the materials list for her:

1.     This stamp was coloured  using pens from the Basic 72 sets of Spectrum Noir only:

Style: 7x7 Tent-fold

Morgan Fitzsimmons Stamp set

Basic Spectrum Noirs:

Skin: FS2, 6, TN2, PP1 & blender

Hair: GB8, 10

Clothes: BT1, 2, 4, 5

Wings/gloves: DR7, 5, CR11, 10, 8  & Clear Spectrum Sparkle Pen

Sheena’s Stamping Card

Nordic 8x8 Embossing folder  - Snowflake

NB: Embossed card then coloured with Clear Spectrum Sparkle Pen

Die’sire Edge’able – Christmas Snowflake

Frantage, ribbon, flowers & berries, corner rounder punch

Thank you for stopping by and don't forget to leave me a comment as I love hearing from you all xxx

You can get this stamp and the others in the range HERE on the Crafter's Companion Website 

Hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Are You Ready....Launching today....

Hello again,

Launch day is here!

Tune into Create and Craft today, Tomorrow and Wednesday to see the brand new die's by Crafters Companion

Only Words dies are just a crafty must have and I already shared one sneak peek...see the post HERE if you missed it...but here is another of die's in action.

These new Edge'ables are so easy to use and the great thing is that you don't have to use them in the card base, you can easily use up some of your scraps and off-cuts as I have done in the card above.
I have used coordinations card left overs and run some of them through the Embossalicious Dotty Embossing Folder

I have used white card to die cut the On Your Anniversary Edge'able die and then simply matted it onto more off-cuts!

I have used the free die with issue 6 of Crafters Inspiration magazine by Crafters Companion to cut the flower and then added Frantage, pink Perfect Pearls and a few Candy bits...done :D

Here's some more pics:

I really hope you can tune into the show's...

See the show guide HERE

I have more samples on the shows, but for now I'll say thank you so much for popping by and I really really do appreciate every comment and view :D xxx

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 228

http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ 125

http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.co.uk/ 90 sentimentally yours

http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ 5

http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 107 ag

http://scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ 45

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 312 ag Birthday bash (challenge Anniversary then lol) 

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

It's Friday and I have an awesome Rockin Mom to share...

Hello again,

It's Friday so its my turn to showcase one of the amazing images from Slinky Tart and I have gone for an oldie but a goodie...

Rocking Mom is one of Tamara's older images that she brought into Slinky Tart from her previous collections under the name of The Stamping Chef.  I am so glad she did because she is just totally epic!

Here she is:

Rocking Mom by Slinky Tart

Using the off cuts for inserts ensuring a perfect match without wasting precious paper

I have coloured her with Copics and then used the totally gorgeous Botanical Tea paper pad for the backing.  I have cut elements from the pad to mat and layer with her, and I used a Spellbinders ornate die to add a little touch of something.
I just love the contrast between the Rocking Mom image and the rather sophisticated suggestions of the paper...don't judge what you don't know she is saying, perhaps!
I added a little embellishment but as the paper is so busy I didn't need much but still managed to use Frantage on a few bits lol and of course you will spot my 'signature' multi layered punched butterflies here and there :D

Here's the close ups:

Thank you so much for visiting and don't forget to follow my little blog for more of my crafty madness.

Stop by the main blog to see the rest of the teams makes HERE and you can purchase this and many more gorgeous Slinkies HERE

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
Scribble and scrap - #40
613 Ave Create = #116 AG
Get Creative CHallenge - #11
Creative ladybirds creations - #1
Creatalicious challenges - #73 AG
Bunny Zoes Crafts - March spring colours
Crafts Galore - March AG
Crafting from the heart = #52 AG

Ribbons and Pearls...A challenge begins...

Hello Again,

Its the 2nd of the Month so it's challenge time over at Crafting Muskateers Challenge Blog, as always it's a Monthly challenge and the theme this time is Ribbons and Pearls, so make sure you add some ribbon and pearls to your make.

Our sponsor this month is Crafty Ribbons who generously provided the DT with some gorgeous ribbons to use (total lushness!) so I have included them in my project...

Layered design to frame the central image

Gorgeous green and ivory spotted ribbon from Crafty Ribbons

Here's the how's:
The image I chose to use is Balloon High by That Craft Place Etsy Shop and I have coloured her with my Copic's.
She's then matted onto the green paper I have used in the backing and then again on white to frame her.
The backing is a simple cross layer's design.  Top Tip: if you cut your card down by 1" you can then take a horizontal mat across your card and have it hang over by 1/2" either side!  This gives structure and an interesting feature to your design!
The backing papers are all from American Crafts, and the base layer is actually green foiled but it doesn't really show in the pic's.
I have used the added horizontal structure to showcase the beautiful ribbon from Crafty Ribbon and I have used a pearl slider (from That Craft Place) to add detail.
As a final 'pearl' addition I used a pearl string along the bottom of the second layer.
All other embellishments are from That Craft Place

Here's the close ups:

Matching paper inserts, I use the off-cuts when ever I can to avoid waste!

Shabby Green Frantage again!  There is nothing I won't cover in Frantage!!!

Balloon High by That Craft Place

Sentiment is also from That Craft Place Etsy Shop - scrabble tiles

Added dimension by simply gluing the sentiment at either end and pushing it up in the middle!

I rolled these embellies in Antique Silver Buff It and the rolled it in a small pile of Frantage, then heated with the heat gun!

Thank you so much once again for taking the time to visit and if you don't already follow me please click the buttons before you go.  I love reading all your comments so if you could leave one of those too that would be ace xxx

Don't forget to hop over to the Crafting Muskateers Challenge Blog to see what the other DT's have been up to and too enter this Months challenge - Ribbons and Pearls

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
Sisters of Craft - March, AG
DigiDesign Resort - 28/2 Birthdays
One stitch in time challenge - #231 AG with Birthdays
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge - March
Brown Sugar Challenge - #135 AG
Creative Craft Cottage - #34 include a sentiment
Creative Knockout - #78 lots of layers
Make My Monday - 2/3 Girly Birthday

The Challenge is Cute and so may I say am I!

Hello again,

It's the 2nd of the Month so its time to start another challenge over at Crafting Muskateers Challenge Blog - the theme this time is 'Cute', and so may I say am I!  Not really but I've always wanted to use that phase hehe :D

The sponsor gave the design team so great images to work with, you should go check out what on offer over at Cuddly Buddly

Here's my DT inspiration for you...

It's almost a CAS card!  A change for me lol

Here's how and what...
Cuddly Buddly image, coloured with my Copic's markers.  The mouse is coloured in E11, E21, E04, E00 in flicking motions to try and get texture to his fur.
I always print my digi images on 300gsm super smooth card from That Craft Place (its also available in 160gsm so you can choose to suit you).
I decided for this one I was going to try to focus on the image and it was a challenge not to use my embellies and add lots of bits and bobs as regular visitors to my blog will know is fast becoming my signature designs hehe
I used two backing papers from Michele R Designs one as the insert and one as the base layer for the 6x6 card blank.  The designs are very soft so blend well into the design.
I cut multiple layers of white card so that they formed a pyramid towards the middle of the card. Each layer was then embossed with Frantage in Shabby Green on two edges.
The image and the middle layers of white card I put through my big shot using a Spellbinders die (adorning squares) and I then added Frantage to the edges.

TOP TIP:  to increase a focal point when using repeated patterns (a pyramid of white in this case) on the last layers do something different!  Here I offset the layers instead and raised them with foam tape.  Try it, it really works :D

Here's the close ups:

Thank you so much for stopping by and I'd love it if you would follow my little crafty blog, the buttons are on the top right sidebar xxx

Don't forget to hop over the the Crafting Muskateer Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the team have been up to by pressing HERE

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
Lil patch of crafty friends - #3 AG
Glitter and Sparkle - #122 AG
Whoopsie Daisy - Pretty in pink
Craft your passion - #247 AG
Creative Knockout - #74 animal antics
Creative Fingers challenge - #65 Ag
Art by MiRan - #24 AG
A Gem of a challenge - #137 lots of layers
Scribble and scrap - #37 AG
The Ribbon Girls - love is in the air

New Release Day....for Slinky Tart, so exciting...

Hello again,

Exciting news!

Today I am here (and the rest of the DT too on their blogs) are celebrating the new release digi stamp by Slinky Tart and if that name is unfamiliar to you then let me tell you this is the new name for The Stamping Chef and we're super excited to show you some new designs...

So here goes with the New Release - Valentina from the Slinky Tart Store

Oh boy did I have fun with this Valentine's make :D  As I don't really do Valentine's Day as such I went for a 'Love' card instead :D

Here's how and what:
Image: Valentina - New release from Slinky Tart
I have coloured her with Copic's that I got for Christmas!  Santa obviously had his eyes shut when he checked the 'who's been good' list but I'm not complaining lol.  No colours for you as I forgot in my excitement finding new colour combo's!
The backing paper is from American Crafts and the embellies can be purchased in That Craft Place

The layering of this one is simple so no great 'how to' but I did use my new Spellbinders pierced ovals die for the image and added Stampendous Frantage in Shabby Green to the image and the butterfly.

Here's the close ups:

Isn't she just lush!

I love New Releases!

Thank you so much for stopping by and please make sure you hop on over to the Slinky Tart Blog to see the rest of the DT's take on Valentina

Happy crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #1 AG
Fitztown Challenge - use patterned paper
Glitter and Sparkle - #119 use pink
Through the Purple Haze - something new to you (New release digi, new paper, new Frantage, new butterfly die, new copics!)
Not Just Cards - #10 AG
Loves Rubber Stamps - #133 AG
Buckwells Crafty Challenge - January AG
Inspiration Destination - #15 AG
Creative Fingers - #62 AG
Scribble and Scrap - #35 AG