That a way!

Hello again,

It's challenge time again!  I love the start of new challenges and oh my are there some very talented crafters out there that I get to swoon over as DT :D

Today I'm here for mid challenge inspiration, and over at Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog the theme is Put the Sentiment on a Tag! We have a fabulous sponser too; the amazing Rick St. Dennis

Here is my DT make for inspiration.....

The image is called That A Way for KAREN - isn't he just magnifcent :D

Here's what I used to make this project:
Image: That A Way for KAREN  by Rick St. Dennis
Colouring: I used Graph'it Marker Pens my favourite alcohol markers; the blues are 7140, 7145, 7160 and they team up great with the oranges.  I used 2105, 2120 & 2130
Background to image:  I used the neutral grey Graph'it marker pens to colour the whole backgroud and the I used the blender pen (chisel nib) to make loads of random marks on the backing...I love the way it turned out (close up pic below).
Embellies:
Balloons are from Just for Men paper collection from Michele R Designs
Star die cut: an old one from Joy Crafts but there new ones can be found at Noor Designs UK store
then the Bits and bobs: bakers twine, mini pegs and bulldog clip from my stash and the little bird is from That Craft Place
Backing papers: from my stash

Now for the close ups:

How much fun is this one :D
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Hope to see you on this challenge - the main Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog can be found HERE

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xx

Challenges:
Glitter and Sparkle - 110 colours Red, Yellow, Orange, Green and Brown (brown is the little dog!)
Through the Purple Haze - 67 use a die or punch
WhoopsieDaisy challenge - 11/11 Lots of layers
Penny papercrafty challenge - 203 use black cardstock (matting)
Craft your passion - 239 something beginning with B (bicycle)
Wednesdays Creative Inspiration challenge - 289 AG or sketch (AG)
Scrappers Delights - 35 Anything goes
Suzy Bee's blooming challenge - 54 AG for a male
Scribble and Scrap - 31 AG 1of3
Scrapbook Stamp Society - 54 anything goes

Setting the scene with Diva's by Design

Hello again,

Big changes for me in the next few months!  I am soooo excited, change is always good in crafting, new directions, new inspiration, keeping designs fresh :D 

But...back to the task at hand!

The Diva's by Design Challenge Blog launches it's new challenge today and the theme is a Photo Inspiration!  The photo can be found below my DT inspiration :D

Just a word about the Diva's by Design challenge blog, it's quite sad at the moment because the boss Rebekah has decided to close the blog at the end of the year :(  Life gets busy and time is not on her side so the challenge will close.  It's sad, and I have loved working with Rebekah but it means that I will have time to reflect and look out for new opportunities.  So I send a massive hug to Rebekah and my super talented teamies xxx

But....back to my interprestation of the Photo Inspiration...I took some of the essential elements from the photo, Christmas swags, presents, ribbon and sparkle and this is what I came up with.....

I know...another CAS (clean and simple) card from me..the Queen of embellies!  Its must be catching lol :D

Here's the Photo Inspiration for you all:
And Here's what I used to make mine:
Image: Hollybobs Presents digi stamp from Polkadoodles, which is a part of the gorgeous Work and Play 5 Festive Hollybobs collection
Coloured: with my Graph'it Marker Pens (the reds are so lush)
Sentiment: Work and Play 5 Festive Hollybobs collection from Polkadoodles
Backing: stash white card, red card and gold card (not mirri as I'm not a fan)
Presents: My 15yr old daughter Zoe made tiny 3D boxes for me from 160gsm paper, the papers are also from Work and Play 5 Festive Hollybobs
Ribbon swag: I picked this up from The Range, in their Christmas decs range :D  always looking for embellies lol

Close up pics to show you the details:

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit and please leave a comment before you go :D
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Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
Papertake Weekly - 2 or 4 legs (mine has 2)
Pink Elephant Challenge - CAS
Love to Create - 141 AG
Not Just Cards - 6 AG
Just Inspiration challenge - 11/11 Gifts
Fan-tastic Tuesday - Add some ribbon
Creative Card Crew - 74 Christmas
WordArt Wednesday - 158 Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination - 7 AG
Creative Fingers - 55 Anything Goes