There's a new Sparkle in Town!

Hello there,

I have an inspirational post to share today as part of the Spectrum Noir Educational Design Team, and I chose to keep in my CAS mood and use some of my awesome new stamps!  (Birthday money on crafty stash is the only way to spend it lol)

And just look!  How cute is he!  Very I hear you all shout, and he so is....

Spectrum Sparkle Pen inspiration, one pen and a little water brush and you have a shaded sparkly Elephant!

Style: Tent Fold

Spectrum Sparkle Pens: NEW METALLIC SILVER

Spectrum Aqua Pen: Crimson

Crafter’s Companion Verity Rose CD – coordinating paper

Crafter’s Companion Centura Chocolate, Neenah Solar White, and

Sheena Stamping Card

Image – Lawn Fawn, I Love You Tons!

Collal All Purpose & Tacky Glue

(hand cut funky little hearts)

Thank you so much for stopping by and I'd love to have you follow my little blog so don't forget to hit the follow button of your choice on the right hand side :D

Spectrum Noir Webpage has a ton (couldn't resist the pun, sorry lol) of tutorials for you and if you managed to get a peek of the new colours with Leann on Hochanda then you'll have seen just how lush they are xxx

Lots of new goodies are on their way from Crafter's Companion and some of them are on my must have list and will have me in the queue to get one as soon as they are announced....Sara's For Men range on the latest newsletter is on the top of mine :D

Hope you have a fabulous day xxx

hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

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Downton Abbey Paper Crafting just got better!

Oh wow!

Just when you thought you were finished with your crafty wish list...here comes another stunning Downton Abbey collection from Crafter's Companion and oh boy it's just gorgeous!

Launching at 9pm tonight on Ideal World as the Pick of the Day is a delicious Luxury Paper Crafting Kit that will have you ooohing and arhh'ing all over the place...but...there's more!

Also launching tonight is a whole suite of Downton Abbey crafting elements that are such luxury.  My favourite is the 12 x 12 double sided luxury paper pad...I adore paper pads and this pad is real luxury!  Here's a box of choc's I put together with the papers and other new elements for the launch show!  (hope the boss managed to grab a choc before they all go lol)

isn't it just luxury!  I have added the Abbey itself to the lid with the gorgeous die, which you can get HERE....want to see inside....

I have to add a hug and kisses for my amazingly talented husband for working on the engineering of the luxury box, love you old man! mwah xxx

Thank you for stopping by to see my make and I hope you manage to catch the inspirational Sara Davis at the launch and then the show's tomorrow :D

Crafty hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges I'd love to enter:
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/ score board
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ 16
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 169
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/ October
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http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/ October
http://beyondgrey.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/bgc72-anything-goes.html October

Spectrum Noir just got Sparkly!

Hello there,

Super quick post as the latest launch from Crafter's Companion and Spectrum Noir is going super quick as the 4 day deal on Create and Craft!

The gorgeous Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens are a total must have and will work with all of your crafty stash!

I am not a massive fan of glitter, or sparkly things as some of you may have gathered but oh boy are these pens versatile.  Because they are water-based you can tone them down by brushing out with water (I have a landscape tutorial on Spectrum Noir YouTube soon, I will let you know when it's live) and you can use then over Spectrum Noir markers too!

Here's just one of my samples, using the gorgeous new release stamp set's by Crafter's Companion:

Coloured onto Neenah Solar White....

Coloured onto Neenah Desert Storm!

How fabulous are they!
Here's what I used:

Style: A5 landscape fold

A6 Stamp set – Tulip (New)

Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens – Autumn/Winter Set

Holly Leaf, Smoky Quarts, Red Berry, Olive Jade

Crafter’s Companion Neenah Solar White (first one) & Neenah Desert Storm (2nd one)

Sheena Stamping Card

Collal all purpose & 3D glues

Thank you so much for stopping by and grab your pens while there still in  stock!

hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges I'd like to enter:

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http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 83
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http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/ 167 make your mark
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http://beyondgrey.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/bgc72-anything-goes.html October

A little shake....with Crafter's Companion

Hello there,

I hope you managed to catch Leann Chiver's show this morning, but 8am is very early lol  She will be back at 1pm and 5pm today with more demo's of the superb new Christmas themed Accordian Die's from Crafter's Companion so set you're TV to record Create & Craft

Here's one of my samples for the show...

Yes!  I made my very first shaker card! woohoo....I know I know, they have been around for years but I have never made one, the concept joined my oversion to mirri card in the don't go there pile!  But, when I was contemplating interesting idea's for this gorgeous die set, it seemed to be just a perfect idea :D

Here's a couple more pics...

and shhhhhh secret....there is a tutorial for this design coming soon...can't tell yet but click to follow my little blog so you don't miss anything xxxx

Don't forget to check out the 4 day deal with Leann on Create & Craft TV today, and Fiona Clayton will be taking over tomorrow for more gorgeous demo's xxx

Crafty hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
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http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.co.uk/ 95 Christmas
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http://juliaspirichallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 1
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/ September

Create a Card Box!

Hello there,

Well almost all the children/young adults back to school or college now, 1 to go on Monday so my posts may well get back to normal and  you'll see a little bit more of me!  (we still have 4 children/teenagers at home so the holidays are noisy lol)

Today I'd like to share one of my samples for the upcoming Create and Craft show next week....Crafter's Companion are back with show's starting at 8am on Monday with Create a Card A6 dies and some totally awesome Christmas Create a Card Accordion dies!  But, I'll share the Accordion samples later....I really want to share a box today.

I have made this style of box for the last launch, and it was so popular I was asked to write a tutorial showing how I made it for the Crafter's Companion Blog, (find it HERE) so I thought I'd make another but using an A6 Create a Card die ready for the show's next week.

The A6 Create a Card die's will fit in most die cutting machines vertically (expcept the Saphire) so this is a great box to make for pressies...

Here's what I used to make it...

Style: Tall Box

Die’sire Create a Card A6 Decorative Bell

Crafter’s Companion Matt Black card

Centura Pearl Hint of Gold

Crafter’s Companion Acetate

Crafter’s Companion Spray & Sparkle Iridescent

Collal All Purpose glue, Crafter’s Companion red liner tape

Easy Crystals

The Spray and Sparkle really makes a shimmer to black card!  Here's the close ups..

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you pop by again soon x

Crafty hugs

Sandie xxx

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Woohoo it's a Weekender :D

Hello there,

Just a quick shout out from me, I'm sat with my coffee ready to watch Create and Craft to see Leann Chiver's demo's with the brand new Die'sire Accordian die sets from Crafter's Companion

Here's another of my samples for the show:

I had the idea that these dies would be just perfect to send a picture journal card to someone who lives miles away, bringing families closer at Christmas!  I'd just love to see their face when they open it, we will be doing this again for our own Christmas cards :D

Here's what I used:

Style: Accordion Create a card

Die'sire Die’s used: Rectangle Accordion die with Fairy Lights overlay die

PLUS the inner scalloped edge die in the Accordion die set

Stamp set: Crafter's Companion Happy Holidays sentimental rubber stamp set

Cardstock: Crafter's Companion  Matt Black Card, Linen effect card

Collal All Purpose glue, Collal Tacky glue, Crafter's Companion red liner tape

Other bits: Red Pinflair Buff It, printer

A few more pics just coz I can lol

The pic's are of 2 of my children, and we had great fun in the garden messing around to get these pics!  Getting the sentiment held in a place we could see it in close up was hilarious lol

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you like this one as much as I do :D

Crafty hugs,

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

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Brand new and a Sneaky Peek!

Hello there,

Oh now we know how much I love a Sneak Peek!  Well.....here's the first of my peeks at the Weekender coming your way this Saturday and Sunday on Create and Craft

This is so fabulous...Brand new concept's for the Create a Card range by Crafter's Companion and are Die'sire Accordian Create a Card and the we have the new decorative overlay's ready for those Christmas makes!

What does that give you?  Well, with the oh so easy to use Accordian die, you can make something like this...

Now my follower's who have been with me for a while just know how much I struggle with thw concept of shaped or multi fold cards...but this was so so so easy to put together you wouldn't believe it!  And oh boy, the variety of styles, toppers, card variety that you can use to make awesome cards is incredible!

Make sure you catch the demo's with our Leann Chivers on Create and Craft:

Here's a couple more pics and what I used to make it:

Style: Accordion Create a Card

Die'sire Creata A Card Die set's: Rectangle Accordion die with Candy Cane overlay die

Die'sire Christmas Classiques dies; Jingle Bells, Poinsettia, Christmas Stockings

And Nativity

Stamp set: Crafters Companion Happy Holidays sentimental rubber stamp set

Cardstock: Crafter's Companion Matt Black Card

Collal Tacky Glue, Crafter's Companion red liner tape

Other bits: Do-crafts Neon light weight card

Crafty Hugs,

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

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http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ 133 playing twist, a star above the manger 

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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:

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Creating a card just got easier...

Hello again,

Make sure you tune in to Create and Craft today for the new 4 day deal!

To take a peek at the deals, you can see the line up on the Create and Craft Website but here's one of my samples so you can see just how lush the Create a Cards are...

These fabulous Die'sire dies are also available on the Crafters Companion Website

Here's what I used to make this one...

A4 Top Fold

Die’Sire: A6 Create a Card Happy Birthday

CC: Centura Pearl Hint of Silver,

Coordinations, Acetate

Collal glues: All Purpose & Tacky Glue

Red liner tape, gilding wax

Bakers twine and drinking straws

Here's a couple more pics...

Here's the times you can watch the fabulous Leann and the 4 day deal:

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

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