Never too Early...

Hello there,

I know I know it's only just past Christmas and the decoration boxes are still on the landing waiting to go in the loft but here's my thinking...

For most of us, Christmas cards are a last minute rush and we all loose our mojo and I end up not enjoying the actual thing we love...creating gorgeous cards!

So...I am going to try and make a Christmas card every month or every 5 makes throughout the year...now that's a challenge!

Here's number 1 for the new Challenge starting today over at That Craft Place Challenge Blog

Here's wehat I used to make her:

Super Smooth card
Navy Centura Pearl card
Die'sire Dottie A4 Embossing Folder
Spectrum Noir markers:
Skin: FS2, 4, 6, 8, TN2
Hair: GB10, 6
Clothes: CR11, DR5, 7, TB2, 4, 6, IG3, 4, 6
Collal All Purpose and Tacky Glue
Cosmic Shimmer White Glitter Texture Paste

I really hope you can join in the Anything Goes Challenge and hop over to the That Craft Place to check out the other Button Box Fairy's and tons of awesome digi's.  This one is Twinkle!

Thank you so so so much for stopping by

hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges I'd love to pop this into:

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ 27 ag
http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.co.uk/ 39 ag
http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.nl/2016/01/new-blog-challenge-51-anything-goes.html
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/AG-NO-72.html
http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/ Feb card challenge
http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/ Feb

Starting with the Box!

Hello there,

I finally caught onto the whole make a gift box thing at the end of last year (how weird is it to say that lol) as time was always against me but it really doesn't take as much time as I thought and I don't have to fight with wrapping papers any more!

Here is a box I made for my Nephew's Birthday that has a featured image on the top, coloured with my gorgeous Spectrum Aqua Pens

Added advantage of using the image...I don't have to remember to post the card too, its on the box!

Here's what I used to make it with lots of scrummy Crafter's Companion goodies:

Style – Box

By Sandie Gough

Image – Crafter’s Companion, Thelwell

Spectrum Aqua Markers:

Horse – Desert, Chestnut, Boulder

Rider – Fawn, Desert, Peach, Black, Crimson

Background – Bud Green, Leaf Green, Aquamarine, Fawn, Chestnut

Crafter’s Companion Watercolour card

Crafter’s Companion Kraft Card

Coordinations Pastels Paper Pad

Sand-It Tool and Dust Buster

Craftwell Embossing Folder – Words

Big Score Scoreboard and Tool

Collal All Purpose Glue, Crafter’s Companion Red Liner Tape

Paint Brush, String

Cork Scrabble Letter tiles from my stash (they’re really old)

Thank you so much for stopping by and don't forget there is a ton of great Spectrum product tutorials on the Website...you can find them HERE

Hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges I'd like to pop this one in to x
http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 48
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ 156
http://cccdigicreations.blogspot.co.nz/ 40
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ 25 ag
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 93
http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.co.uk/ 103 ag

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

Mama's Boy...

Hello there,

It's September!  Where is this year going!  Anyhoo, the first of the month means we can share the start of a new challenge over on the Spectrum Noir Blog

The theme this month is 'Embossing' - it can be either wet or dry embossing and the only rule is you must use a Spectrum product in your make, that's it!  So you can go crazy with your Spectrum Noirs, Spectrum Aqua Markers, Aqua Tints or Spectrum Pencils

Here's my Design Team inspiration:

I seem to be firmly routed in the CAS style of late!  Who knew I'd love it so much!  I was pleased with how this turned out, but I am still a little unhappy that I stuck the 'smile' die cut at the top!  I think it was way better before I stuck it there, but I couldn't get it off without ruining it so there it is.

Here's what I used to make it:

1.  

Medium: Spectrum Noir markers

Skin: TN3. FS2. 9, 7, CR2

Hair: EB2, 6, 7, 8

Clothes: BGR 1, 3, 4, 5, DR7, CR7

Shoes: IG1, 5, 7, True Black

Image: Saturated Canary – It’s A Spring Thing: Mama’s Boy

Crafter’s Companion Matt Black card

Linen Texture card

Embossing folder: Craftwell Teresa Collins Just Words A4 folder

Easy Crystals, Distress Ink, Black Momento Ink

Die'namics Blueprint die set

Here's some more pic's 

Don't forget to hop over to the Spectrum Noir Blog to join the Monthly challenges

Thank you so much for stopping by and please do leave me a comment, I love to read all your feedback x

Crafty hugs,

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 39
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ 139
http://cccdigicreations.blogspot.co.nz/ 32 sentiment
http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 22 no patterned paper
http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/ september
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.co.uk/ 3
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 75
http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 23

Crafting Inspiration out and ready...

Hello Again,


I do hope you manage to catch our Sara Davies on Create and Craft with the Cut N Boss Weekender, if you haven't watch yet she'll be back at 10am, 6pm and then 3 show's tomorrow :D

But, also on the show is your chance to pick up your copy of Crafter's Inspiration Magazine issue 7

So many fabulous step by step projects, a free die set, free stamp set, free stencil, free Sheena Douglass DVD, free Crafter's Companion CDrom....phew!  How much of a bargain is that!  wow

Here's on of MY (happy dance) projects from the magazine:

I made this using all the freebies with Issue 7 of Crafters Inspiration Magazine! AND my best crafty friend...my CUT N BOSS!  I adore him <3 lol

The full Step by Step instructions are in the magazine so make sure you catch Sara Davis this weekend and check out the Cut N Boss deal too xxx

Thank you for visiting, please come again :D

Crafty Hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 319 strawberry and cream; red poppies, cream lace/flowers
http://cccdigicreations.blogspot.co.nz/ 3of a kind, 3 poppies
http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/ July
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ July
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/ ag
http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 22 ag

A little bit more of Nordic!

Hello again,

If you missed yesterday's pick of the day on Ideal World TV, and missed the awesome new Christmas range by Crafter's Companion then here's some good news...the fabulous Nordic Christmas range is now available on the Crafter's Companion website!

Nordic Christmas includes, embossing folders, a jammed packed CDrom and 4 awesome stamp sets!  They are just perfect for those Christmas makes we all need to do...

Embossing folder's have really surprised me, so quick and easy to make the most gorgeous cards, so perfect for Christmas...I think they are my new friends lol

Here's another of my samples for the range...

oooh this one was really really hard to let go of and send to HQ!  I was really pleased with how it turned out and I continue to bow to the Queen of paint....Queen Sheena Douglas!

Here's what I used, all available at Crafter's Companion Website

Style: A5 Easel Card

Nordic Embossing Folder, Fairile

Die’sire Christmas Tree’s and Icicles die sets

Pebeo Dyna Paints, Blue Black & Blue Green

Antique Gold Gilding Wax, Collal all purpose glue,

Large foam pads, Sheena Stamping card, Centura

Pearl Hint of Silver

Other bits: Ribbon

A couple more pics (well, it is me after all lol)

I just adore the effect of the Dyna Paints on the embossed card...so lush.

So, don't forget to check out the Crafter's Companion Website for the new Nordic Christmas range and take a peek at the Dyna paints too while you're there :D

Crafty Hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ 13

http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 144

http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 67

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

http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/ July challenge

http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 269

http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 22

http://cccdigicreations.blogspot.co.nz/ 3 of a kind (3 big tree's and 3 small)

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ include a sentiment 

Christmas, the Nordic way....

Hello again,

Really just popping in this morning to give you a peek into one of my samples for Crafter's Companion launching the brand new Nordic range today on Ideal World and Create and Craft

Here's one of my samples that the gorgeous Fiona Clayton designer for Crafter's Companion showed this morning....

Here's the Crafter's Companion goodies I used to make it:

Style: A5 Tent Fold

Nordic Embossing Folder Fairile

Die’sire Ornate Oval Stamping Frame set

Die’sire Sentimental Christmas sentiments stamps

Antique Gold Gilding wax, Centura Peal hint of gold,

Black card, collal all purpose glue, Collal 3D glue Gel,

Other bits: Ribbon, Pearl string, Glitter ball string,

Jingle Bells!

I'd like to share some more pics so you can see just how cool the embossing folder is xxx

You can catch more live show's with Fiona and this great deal throughout the day on both Ideal World and Create and Craft x

Crafty hugs 

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ 8

http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.ca/

http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 113

http://creativeladybirdscreations.blogspot.co.uk/ 5 - July

http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/  76 ribbon and pearls July

http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/  July ag

Come join the Sugar and Betty Challenge...

Hello again,

It's the 1st of the Month so that means we have a new Challenge for you over at the Sugar and Betty Challenge Blog

The theme is Anything Goes so whatever you have been working on we would love to see :D

Here's my make to give you a little inspiration if you haven't started a project yet...

This gorgeous beauty is Bella Buttonbox Fairy, her and her 5 friends have joined Sugar and Betty in the That Craft Place Etsy shop.

Here's the rest of the materials used:
Distress Ink (direct to paper using the mini ink pads)
Darice Large Dots embossing folder & Sheena's Stamping Card by Crafters Companion
Kraft card, black card, super smooth paper, lace, ribbon and Copics from That Craft Place
Sentiment from Create With TLC printed on super smooth paper

Here's the close ups:

Thank you for stopping by and please don't forget to follow me so you can see my next crafty make :D  hugs xxx

Don't forget to check out the challenge, you can find it HERE

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 64 ag
http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.co.uk/ hair colouring
http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.co.uk/ 22 ag
http://cinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/ 315 pastels
http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ 185 ag
http://scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ 45 ag
http://buckwellscraftychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ June things with wings

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)