New Release Special Offer...

Hello there,

Woohoo its time for a new release special offer from That Craft Place Etsy Store to celebrate the launch of some gorgeous new digital stamps!  (shhhh secret, there are more coming very soon so stay tuned...)

SCROLL DOWN for a discount code just for this launch weekend.....

Here is one I got to play with....she's Watering Can Betty and you'll find her in the Etsy Store

I adore her!  she's so easy to colour that if you are just starting out with your pencils or markers you will be able to get some really ace results :D

Here's what I used:
Image: Watering Can Betty
Papers: Prima - Pixie Glen digital papers (SnapClickSupply)
Colouring is with Spectrum Noir markers:
Skin: TN3, FS9, 6, 4, 2, CR3
Hair: GB10, 6, 4, EB8
Clothes: LG1, 2, 4, BT1, 2, 3, BG4, 6, 7
Flowers: Petal Lou via That Craft Place FB group
plus: Matt Black Card, Collal All Purpose glue, hot glue gun and twine :D

and a massive hug for Lisa Horton as here's a discount code for this weekend only!

Hop over to the That Craft Place Blog to see more of the fab new releases....

Thank you for stopping by, you are all just awesome xxx

Hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/september-challenge-teens-and-tweens.html
http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/ Oct
http://petalluchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ Sept/Oct
http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.nl/ 2 patterned papers
http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.co.uk/ 31
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/ag-no-54.html

New Release is out YAY...meet Bubbles!

Hello again :D

It's brand new release time!  I loooove new releases...

That Craft Place has a new range of digi stamps in the Etsy shop - Bubbles!  So with several new characters to choose from I decided to make a set of note cards and a wallet to keep them in so I could showcase a few of them together (couldn't decide if I only had one, they are all just lush).  I have to thank the totally awesome Ginny from her own blog, RubberMAD for making me think of note cards...she showcased a set of 6 a few weeks back (although her colouring is way way better) and that gave me the idea to try something similar :D

So here it is...

There are 2 note cards each side, the other two are underneath...see the pics further down...

Here's the important stuff:
The brand new images can be found here in the That Craft Place Etsy Shop
Don't forget to share your That Craft Place makes in the That Craft Place Natter and Chatter FB group

Crafty materials can be found at That Craft Place Facebook Group or their bricks and mortar shop
The backing paper is printed on textured card and the pattern was made in Craft Artist 2 pro and the rest is Graphic 45 Precious Moments
I also used red card, kraft card, purple, orange and blue card, Cosmic Shimmer Acrylic glue, bakers twine, paper clips, black card and twine
The dies used for all of the die cuts is: MFT Dienamics Blueprints 11

Here's some more pics:

Thank you so much for stopping by and I really hope you follow my little blog so I can keep sharing crafting with you :D

So, the new release Bubbles digi stamps can be found HERE and I adore them :D

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.co.uk/ 23
http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/ 45
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ 6
http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.ca/ 283 CAS
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 83
http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 34
http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/ June

Sneek Peek anyone!

Hello again,

Well, you all know my love of new releases, well this one is a wowzer!

On Monday 25th May (Bank Holiday Monday) Crafters Companion are launching a new range of word dies on Create and Craft and I have a sneek peek for you of one of my samples for the show!

Check out the Crafters Companion Blog for more details of these gorgeous dies but without further ado, here's just one of my samples...

Featuring two of the brand new Die'Sire Edge'able word dies:
Wishing You a Birthday and To My Special Friend

I really do hope you can watch the show's with the uber talented Fiona, here's the times (which as always may be subject to change)

Just a quick bit about the other ingredients to my 6 pack of cards....
Sheena's Stamping Card
Ranger Distress Inks
Darice Large Dot Embossing Folder
Die'Sire Classic 1" Alphabet die set and Number set - check Monday's show! hint hint hint
Cut 'n' Boss die cutting machine
Mat Black card stock
Kraft card stock
(don't forget the multi buy deals on paper and card packs on the Crafters Companion Website!)
Collal Multi Purpose glue
Sentiments from the Destinations stamp range
and of course the brand new Edge'ables!

Here's a couple more pics:

Thank you for stopping by and I really hope you can join me again to see some more sneek peeks soon!

Don't forget to follow my blog so you don't miss the updates :D

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ 10 ag

http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 19 ag

http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.co.uk/ 87 embossing

http://cinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/ 314 ag

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ 184 ag

http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ cas

http://scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/  44 ag

Phew! 4th New Release post...and I saved my fav till last...

Hello Again,

Well, this is my 4th post for today showcasing the New Release Betty Boots stamps (there is one more but I'll share that soon!)...so, don't forget before you go to press the Home button to take you back to all my posts so that you can scroll down to see the other 3 New Release's I have showcased.

All of the new Betty Boots and of course the fabulous Sugar and Spice can be found in their Etsy shop HERE so don't forget to take a peek :D

So here is.....Spring Song Betty

Spring Song Betty

As always, match the insert...but no fancy purchase of insert paper, use the off-cuts from the main design! Top Tip!

Isn't she just yummy!

Here's the how's:
Spring Song Betty has been coloured with Copics and as she is Spring Song Betty I gave her vibrant colours (way out of my comfort zone!), and she is coloured on 300gsm super smooth card (from That Craft Place.  I have used Shabby Green Frantage around her to add that touch of sparkle.
The backing paper is Botanical Tea from Graphic 45 and I adore it :D  The postage stamp elements are also from the same pad, hand cut so I could dot them around the design.
I have used Papermania pale yellow card stock to mat and layer and also for the bunting die cut (its a Joanna Sheen die) and for the fan die cuts under the flowers.
There is just the addition of flowers and white spiders web to finish the design.
I have corner punched so of the corners to add a little extra detail, just in case it needed it lol

Here's the close ups:

Side view to show the dimension

layering of the papers

Small clusters of embellies works well

Had to add a hidden something!

Vibrant colours against the muted background

Spring Song Betty by That Craft Place

Thank you so much for stopping by and please done forget to press home so that you can go back and see the other 3 New Release posts by me (if you haven't seen them already of course!) as I'd love for you to see them all xxx

Don't forget to check out the main blog to see what my uber talented teamies have been up to with the New Releases too...HERE

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
Buckwells Crafty Challenge - #6 March, flowers
The Ribbon Girls March challenge, add flowers
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge - March
Crafting for all seasons - #96 dies or punches
Digidesign Resort - 28/2 Birthdays
Art by MiRan - #26 Ag
Jo's Scrap Shack - #77 ag
Brown Sugar Challenge - #135 ag

New Release (post 3!) and That Craft Place Challenge....

Hello Again,

This gets better and better :D
I am here again (3rd time today, remember to press home when you're done reading to see the other 3 New Release posts xx) this time with a New Release Betty Boots for the launch of a new challenge over at That Craft Place Challenge Blog!
The theme is Anything Goes, Mother's Day so I made mine without sentiment so that it suits the theme, as I tell my kids...they should love me everyday! lol

So, which new release have I used this time.....
Here she is...Back to Work Betty

Back To Work Betty

Matching insert

I have got to say, I do love this one...

Here's the how's:
Back To Work Betty is coloured with Copic's on 300gsm super smooth card from That Craft Place and then she is matted onto dark silver and then black card to frame her.
The backing papers are from Craftwork Cards Postcards from Paris paper pad from That Craft Place and they too were matted to match.
I have kept the design simple so I could use a large bow statement piece, which is made from DoCrafts rushed ribbon (again That Craft Place) and then I added a large gorgeous embellie in the centre.  The butterflies are made using folded book pages tied in the centre with string..Top Tip, I used a square punch to cut them out so that they were all the same size and it was easier to do :D

Here's the close ups:

Simple design but fabulous dimension

Fan butterfly tied with string

match the colour tones throughout

close up of the bow detail

fold out the Butterflies to different widths to add interest

Phew! I hope you like this one too, but don't forget to press the home button at the top to take you back to my main blog so you can see the other 3 new release Betty Boots posts...she and the fabulous Sugar and Spice images can be found HERE

I hope you can join us over on the That Craft Place Challenge Blog and I would love it if you could follow my blog and I will see you next time xxx

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
Lil patch of crafty friends - #5 AG
Glitter and sparkle - #126 Ag
Loves Rubber Stamps challenge - #140 use ribbon or lace (ribbon)
Tuesday Throwdown - #233 Ag
Scrappers Delights - #41 Ag
Word Art Wednesday - #172 Ag
Creative Knockouts challenge - #78 lots of layers
Digitally Sweet challenge - #129 AG

I'm over EXCITED! A Brand New Challenge Blog and another New Release!

Hello again and Oh My!

Well, this is my 2nd post today.. (to those who are following along, this is the 2nd of 4 postings today so make sure you press home when you're done so you check out all of them)....but this one will not only show you another NEW RELEASE Betty Boots stamp, but also launch a new challenge blog!  WOOHOO!

The new challenge blog is.....Sugar and Betty's Challenge Blog and will showcase the fabulous Sugar and Betty stamps from That Craft Place Etsy Shop....so which one of the new releases do I have for you this time.....

I present (its like the Oscars! hehe).....Copic Betty

Copic Betty is coloured in Copic's!!! lol

Top Tip...match the insert papers/colours to tie everything in :D

Wow, I do love her :D

Here's the how's:
Copic Betty is coloured with Copic's onto 300gsm super smooth card available from That Craft Place.  I hand cut her leaving a border as I wanted definition between Betty and the background.
The background is created on canvas, primed with Gesso (from That Craft Place)...I shook small amounts of Brusho's on the canvas and then spritzed with water from a height of about 18 inches!  The result is the colour explodes out across the canvas and I love the fact we have no control over it, it will go where ever it wants...love it :D
I stamped the Tim Holtz sentiment on with VersaFine black ink and then mounted it onto black then purple card stock.  The base is a 6 x 6 inch card blank.
The only other added detail is too rip and roll a few bits of the off cut canvas to make embellies!  You know how I hate waste lol, it adds detail but also looks like paintings Betty has already completed :D

Here's the close ups:

I added a few drops of Brusho's to the insert as well!

Copic Betty

Rolled and stuck on with Cosmic Shimmer Acrylic Glue

Don't use a dye based ink as it will run into the Brusho's!

I love the mixed media look here...

The smooth Copic picture against the texture of the canvas!

Thank you for stopping by and I really hope you join us for the very first monthly Sugar and Betty Challenge
Don't forget to also press home on my blog to check out the other 3 new release showcase makes I am premièring today :D

That Craft Place Etsy Shop has all of the Sugar and Betty images for you xxxx

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
613 Ave Create - #113 AG
Bunny Zoes Feb challenge, for the girls
Scribble and Scrap - #39 AG
Art by MiRan - #26 AG
Creative Fingers - #69 Ag
Sister Act Card challenge - #95 AG
Creative Craft Cottage = #34 include a sentiment
Word Art Wednesday - #172 Ag

I just love New Release's! She's a new Slinky...

Hello again,

New release day over at Slinky Tart (Art by Tamara, previously known as The Stamping Chef) and I have the honour of being one of the first to get to colour and craft with her...

Without further ado...here she is!

Isn't she just delish!

Her name is 'Holy Shirt!' and she will be available in the shop from today (Monday 19th January 2015)...check out the Slinky Tart Store HERE

Here's the how's and what's
I have kept the layout simple, but used bold colours, colouring her with Copic's.
The colours for her clothes are G20, G24, G46, R81, R83, R85 and R39
The backing papers are from American Crafts and I have used coordination's card stock for the matting and layering (check out That Craft Place, our fav store, for papers and embellies galore)

Here's the close ups:

Thank you so much for popping by and please take a moment to follow me by using the buttons on the top right sidebar...it would be great to keep on your crafty radar! :D

Remember to check out Slinky Tarts...you can see this and many more images using the following links:

Slinky Tart FB group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SlinkyTart/?fref=ts

Slinky Tart Shop

http://slinkytart.com/Store/

Slinky Tart Blog

http://slinkytart.com/Blog//

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

Fit\ztown challenge - January AG
Papertake weekly - its all new (copics)
Use your stuff - #169 Geometric shapes
Not just cards - #11 AG
Craft your passion - #245 AG
Fab n Funky challenge - #242 something new (copics)
Creative Fingers - #63 AG
Chocolate coffee and cards - #82 no circles
a Gem of a challenge - #136 Birthday for a boy (a big boy!)
Scribble and Scrap - #36 AG