April Inspiration...

Hello there,

I found a fabulous tutorial for my inspired by post this month as a part of the Spectrum Noir Education Design Team...its using yellows!

Not a simple thing for me, it's not a colour I am drawn too and seem to dodge if I can.  I'm not sure why but its always seemed a strange colour to me lol

So, in the spirit of pushing out of my comfort zone I have used a fabulous tutorial and you can find it HERE by Mari Kocjancic

Here's what I used to make him:

Inspired by previous tutorial:

http://www.spectrumnoir.com/coloring-yellow/

By Sandie Gough

To be published on my blog - Monday 4^th April 2016

Materials used:

Spectrum AquaBlend Pencils: Crocus, Primrose, Papaya, Pineapple

Distress Ink – Squeezed Lemonade

Crafter’s Companion Watercolor card, Centura Chocolate

and Crafter’s Companion Hammered White Card

Archival Ink – Coffee

Collal All Purpose & Tacky Glue

He's another one of my new stash that makes me smile...a lot!

Thank you so much for stopping by and I'd love for you to follow my little blog 

Hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 182; used my trusty corner punch I love it!
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 106
http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 187 make a mark
http://cinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/ 248; anything goes
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 192
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 106
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 357 April Fools/Humorous

Watercolour Step by Step Video with Spectrum Sparkle

Hello there,

So its my turn to showcase a step by step for you all over on the Spectrum Noir Blog and YouTube Channel.

Hop on over to Spectrum Noir Video Tutorials page on the Spectrum Noir Website where you will find the full step by step tutorial

The Sparkle doesn't really show on the pics but hop on over to Spectrum Noir (hit this link and it will take you straight to my tutorial page) to see the video and you could even paint along with me to create this gorgeous flower.

Hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

Stepping into Spring Colours

Hello there,

I decided to use another of the new release images from That Craft Place to bring some spring colour onto my crafty desk (and yes, its watercolour and those that know me know I can't do anything without making a mess lol) so I'd love to share it with you.

No spring flowers, but instead a fabulous Sun and spring colours in the image and papers, just a touch, as to me, Spring is about colour just starting to push through the grey haze of winter skies.

Here's the list of the lovely materials I used to make it xx

Style: Centre Stepper

Image: That Craft Place

Spectrum Aqua Markers:

Clothes - Aquamarine, Sepia, Chocolate, Boulder

Skin – Desert, Jasmine, Peach

Hair – Chocolate Sepia

Sun – Yellow

Spectrum ColorBlend Pencils: Maroon, Flame Red, Maple &

Denim Blue

Crafter’s Companion Watercolour card

Crafter’s Companion Chocolate Centura Pearl

Collal All Purpose glue, Tacky Glue and 3D glue gel

Die’sire 1” Alphabet Die set

MDF shapes, Glitter Structure Paste, Papers from Stash

I adore watercolouring with the Spectrum Aqua Pens; and don't forget there is so many hints, tips and tutorials over at Spectrum Noir WebPage

Remember to join in the Spectrum Noir Facebook challenge too this month!

You can make anything with Spectrum Noir products, follow the theme which this month is Red and Pink, and just upload your details and pic to the challenge via the facebook page HERE

Thank you for stopping by, you are just awesome for taking the time 

Hugs

Sandie

Challenges
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ 23 ag
http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.co.uk/ 117 sentiment
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 102 ag
http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 51 ag
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ 163 ag
http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 32 incl. hearts (mdf hearts)
http://creativeladybirdscreations.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/challenge-12.html
http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 77 male
http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/ Feb

Feeling Inspired with Watercolour

Hello again,

Todays make was inspired by my uber talented teamie, Laine and you can find her tutorial HERE

This got me inspired to pick up my Aqua Markers again and here's what I came up with...

Here's the list of materials used to make it :D

Style: Stepper Card
By Sandie Gough

Inspired by – Laine’s Adding detail with Spectrum Aqua
http://www.spectrumnoir.com/adding-detail-spectrum-aqua-fine-nibs/
Image – Crafter’s Companion Thelwell
Spectrum Aqua Markers:
Landscape – Leaf Green, Bud Green, Aquamarine, Moss
Horse – Boulder, Marigold, Chestnut
Rider – Leaf Green, Moss, Crimson, Black

Added detail with:
Spectrum Colour Blend Pencils: Black, Saddle Brown, Peach, Linen to image
Spectrum Sparkle Pen – Clear to wording

Crafter’s Companion Water Colour card
Crafter’s Companion Cream Linen Texture card
Coordinations Naturals Paper pad
Scoremaster Score Board and Tool
Collal Tacky glue, Collal All Purpose glue
Collal 3D glue gel, paint brush
MDF sentiment, bird button from my stash

I loved the finish on this one, a stepper but so Clean and Simple :D

Thank you so much for stopping by and don't forget to pop over to the Spectrum Noir Website to check out more awesome tutorials and inspirational posts xxx

hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges I'd like to enter this make into:

http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 94
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 260 ag
http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 28 January
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 294 ag
http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.co.uk/ 276 dimension
http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/ 176 ag
http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.co.uk/ 37 ag
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/AG-NO-68.html ag
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ 158 ag with family to celebrate their birthday xxx

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

Sparkly Skies...

Hello there,

The Spectrum Sparkle Pens are water based which means I can use them to do colour washes and faux bleaching!

Catch them Quick on Create and Craft!

So, for one of my samples I just had to do a sky!  Love doing colour wash sky's...

Style: A6 fussy cut front edge

Spectrum Sparkle Pens – Aquamarine, clear

Technique – water colour wash plus faux bleaching sky

Stamp – Bloobel Stamps

Spectrum Noir markers: TN2, FS2, 6, 8, GB1, 2, 4, OR1, 2, 3

Neenah solar white, Crafter’s Companion Water Colour card

Crafter’s Companion Matt Black card

Thank you so much for stopping by and I really do appriciate every visit and comment, it is a fabulous feeling to share crafting :D

Make sure you keep your eye's peeled for more Create and Craft show's with the Spectrum Sparkle pens so you can see up close how gorgeous they are xxx

hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges I'd like to enter:

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ 23 ag
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 166 ag
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 89 ag
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/ fun fun fun
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 257
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 291 ag
http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/ 174 CAS
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ 153 ag
http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/ Dec ag

Spectrum Aqua Wallet Tutorial - finishing touches

Hello there,

Today I have my latest Video Tutorial for Spectrum Noir to share with you.  Some of you may remember part 1 of this tutorial which was to create an easy snowy scene with Spectrum Aqua pens (if not you can catch up HERE and on the Spectrum Noir YouTube channel) well this is the final part that will take you through making up an easy and quick gift/store card wallet.

You can find the full tutorial on the Spectrum Noir Blog but here are a couple of pics I can share here :D

Thank you for stopping by and please go check out my tutorial and let me know what you think or share your projects with us on the Spectrum Noir Facebook page

My tutorial can be found HERE

Crafty Hugs

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
http://creativeladybirdscreations.blogspot.co.uk/ 8 - Oct
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/ Oct
http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/month-long-anything-goes-in-october.html
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.co.uk/ Oct

We are Blog Hopping for our bird Trudie!

Happy 40th Birthday Trudie
Here is your blog hop
we adore you to bits and wanted to share the love with you 

Just a word from me Trudie hunnie, I haven't known you long but you have already touched my heart and I am so happy to call you a friend.  You are one hell of a lady and I truly hope you love our little surprise and have a fabulous Birthday xxx

Trudie - if it hasn't arrived yet I am sorry, I'm a bit of an air-head! lmao...but it's on its way honest hehe

Background is made with Brusho's on watercolour paper :D

And of course Saturated Canary image, Latte, is laid back and bit of a chick, so I though of you xxx

MWAH hunnie, love you to bits and looking forward to a long long long friendship hunnie pie xxx

Have an amazing day love from us all 

So, hopefully you got here from Claudia!

So next stop is....our Kay

 Lucy

 Erin

Corinne

Irene

 Karen

Maureen

Jackie

Ruby

Stacey

Louise

Lady B

Vanessa

Zoe

Emily

 Jackie

 Ellie

Jennifer

 Debbie

 Amanda

Lorraine

Claudia

 Sandie - you are here

 Kay

 Lou 

Shell

 Rachel 

Erin S 

Kezzy

 Ria
Suzi
Lorraine
Kerrie

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

I would love to enter Trudie's Birthday card in the following challenges:

Saturated Canary FB challenge - flowers
The Pink Elephant = 292 ag
Make My Monday - flowers (my background)
Deep Ocean Challenge - Easter/Spring, I chose Spring
Creative Inspirations - 307 ag
Word Art Wednesday - 177 Family Friendly challenge
Creative craft cottage - 3 of a kind (3 masked flowers)
Creative Fingers - 74 ag
Aud Sentiments - 128 ag with a sentiment