Under The Sea with Aqua Tints (Tutorial)

Hello There,

I have another video tutorial for you today, over on the Spectrum Noir Blog (linking to the Spectrum Noir YouTube channel).

When I first saw Aqua Tints they were top of my wish list and so I am over the moon to share with you just how easily you can put together a background technique.  The technique can be used as a stand alone topper or you can add you're favourtie stamped image :D

You can find the video at:

Spectrum Noir Blog Video Archives

Or here on the Spectrum Noir YouTube Channel:

Make sure you check out the Spectrum Noir Blog for more awesome tutorials by my uber talented design teamies.

Here are some pictures of the finished samples:

The full list of colours used, for all 4 designs can be found on the Spectrum Noir Blog post, so just click the name and it will take you there.  They can also be found in the details under the YouTube video :D 

I'd love to read your feedback on the YouTube channel so if you hop over please leave a little love :D

Thank you so much for taking the time today to join me, it really does mean a lot x

Hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/ 159 cas
http://cinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/ 324 ag
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/ag-no-48.html 48
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.co.uk/ 104
http://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.co.uk/
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ 139

Charming over at That Craft Place....

Hello again,

I'm here to share a fabulous make for the That Craft Place Challenge Blog as its the start of another challenge :D

The theme this time is Charmed! so grab those charms crafter's and let's get making....

Image: Sweet as Candy from the Betty Boots range of digi's at That Craft Place

As always, grab those off-cuts and use them to create an insert...

Here's the how's and what's:
Image: Sweet as Candy by That Craft Place; coloured with copics
Papermainia paper pack (still using up old pads in my stash!) and super smooth card stock for the colouring were used - and I thought I'd go for a bit of a CAS look....I know, someone pick my big Sister back up as she's just feel of her chair! lol
I used a second coordinating paper from the Papermainia Man's World pad and layered that in between two white card mats to form the base layer.  By multi layering the 'frame' for the design it draws the eye in to the main focal points.
The next bit was simple...I used my fav die set, MFT Pierced Circle Die Stack and used most of the sizes to cut circles from the backing paper (chosen because of the circle patterns) and the large die was used to cut out the image.
I decided to also use one of the smaller circle dies to frame her Boots as they didn't fit in the die with the image and as she is Betty BOOTS I didn't want to leave out her famous boots lol
I have laid some of the circles flat on the card and raised others using foam pads, either one pad or two pads high - this adds more dimension to the finished design.
I then cut a white card circle, pierced a hole so I could use a brad to hang the heart charm (remember the theme is charmed!) and then added a chipboard sentiment from Make it Crafty

Here's the close ups:

Sweet as Candy by That Craft Place coloured with Copics

Sentiment from Make It Crafty

Matching inside and out

An extra element is to add the rest of the image offset

Layering adds dimention

Multi layers make a CAS card more interesting to the eye

Thank you for visiting as always, your visits and comments are very much appreciated - hugs xxx

Don't forget to nip on over to That Craft Place Blog to join in the challenge and check out the fabulous digi stamps over on the Etsy shop - HERE

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
Lil patch of crafty friends - #6 AG
Crafting from the heart - #50 AG
Whoopsie Daisies - March add metal
Not just cards - #14 AG
Just inspirational challenge - metal
Inspiration destination - #24 ag
Sister Act card challenge - #97 AG
Crafty Calendar Challenge - March, add metal

Jingle Bells!

Hello Again,

Exciting news.....I have been asked to join the That Craft Place Challenge Blog Design Team!  eeek...exciting times ahead, see I said so didn't I :D

BUT back to the task at hand and the fabulous Diva's by Design Challenge......

Challenge time over at Diva's by Design Challenge blog and the theme this week is Bell's and to be honest I had a little panic because I don't remember using a bell stamp or anything like it before!  But then to the rescue came facebook!

One of the facebook groups I am in is Make It Crafty and they were offering a fabulous freebie digi stamp and he was not only totally gorgeous, but he fitted the them perfectly!

So....here is my DT inspiration with Bell's on! :D

Isn't he just the most gorgeous little fella!

So....here's what I used to make it...
Image: Scruffy Digi Stamp from Make It Crafty
Colouring: using my Graph'it Marker pens as follows:
Skin: 4115, 4155, 4180, 4145, 3120, 6150
Hair: 3210, 3245, 3255, 3290
Hat and clothes: 5255, 5270, 5280, 6407/6130, 6150, 6180, 6190/1230, 1280/ 6130, 6140, 6175
Backing: paper pad by Hot Of The Press I've had for far too long!  It included the tags and I added ribbon and a little bling of course.
Sentiment: Create With TLC - take a peek, she is awesome xxxxx

Here's the close ups:

And there it is!  I hope you like it xx

Thank you for visiting and please leave me a comment before you go and click the link to follow me :D

I'd love you to join us in over at the Diva's By Design Challenge too xx

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
The Pink Elephant challenge - 278 AG
Through the purple haze - 69 AG
Whoopsie Daisy challenge - 24/11 AG
Not Just Cards - #7 aG
Word Art Wednesday - 160 AG
Crafting for all seasons - 91 Tis the season
Oooh la la challenge - #170 Christmas
Cards and scrap - #86 Christmas
Crafty calendar challenge - Nov Christmas
Krafty Hands challenge - Nov Christmas