A little Christmas Makey Bakey Mice

Hello to everyone.  I hope you are well.  Just a quick card from me today as I wanted to spend some time playing with the wonderful new Spectrum Noir Pens.  The colours are fabulous, they are lush to use and the new fine and brush nibs are an absolute delight to work with.

 I have been so busy recently and have been making loads of projects which I will be able to share with you next week.  Have had great fun making these projects.  

Also some very exciting news which I can't share till after the New Year, what a tease.

List of materials used to make this card:

So sweet Makey Bakey Mice image and Sentiment.

Spectrum Noir Pens used:

BGI, BG2, IG1-4, CR7-11 LG1-5, TB1, TB2, CT2

Neenah Solar Card

Enchanted Spring and Scalloped Tag Cutting Die - Crafter's Companion 

Tradition Christmas backing Paper

Frantage and glitter

Mirri Card, ribbon and bling from my stash.

I would like to enter this card in the following Challenges:

Crafter's Cage Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafting By Designs - Christmas or Winter
Divas by Design - Use some Red
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge - Cute Critters

Thank you so much for reading this post and looking at my card.

Sending hugs to all from,

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Teddy Bea for Spectrum Noir November Challenge Winter/Christmas

Hello to everyone.  I hope this finds you well.

So here I go with my very first Design Team card for Spectrum Noir.  

Wow, I cannot tell you how excited I am to be part of this wonderful Team. 

My card for today features the lovely Miss Teddy Bea and she is adorable.  

List of Materials used to make this card:

So cute image as listed above on Neenah Classic Crest Card.  
Image cut with a Spellbinder die.

Spectrum Noir Pens used:

Fur:  TN1, TN2, TN3, TN4, GB8, GB10

Coat and hat:  CR7, CR8, CR9, CR10, CR1, BG5, BG8

Scarf:  LG1, LG2, LG3, JG, BG5, BG8

Trousers:  CT1, Ct2, CT3, CT4, GB3

White fur and outline: BG1, BG3, BG5, BG8   

Card base is Centura Pearl and embossed Kraft featuring Dei'sire Folder Beautiful Bunting which has been inked using DI.

Dei'sire Decorative Dies - Circle Doilies

Dei'sire Sentimental Stamps Jingle Bells

Dei'sire  Die - Ivy

Other dies used include Marianne Clock face die and Poinsettia.

Lots of Frantage has been used on this project.

Design Papers are The Merry Days of Christmas from MMI.

Other detail is from my stash.

I would like to enter this card in the following Challenges:  

Aud Sentiments Challenge  - Any Sentiment
CCEE Stampers - Embossing and Glitter
ABC Christmas Challenge - W for Winter Wishes
Divas by Design - Make it Pretty
Inky Impressions - Hat, scarf, gloves
The Paper Shelter - Christmas is coming
Penny's Paper Craft Challenge - Anything Goes
Brown Sugar Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafts4eternity - Glitter and Sparkle
Crafty Hands Challenge  - Sparkle and Bling
Digitally Sweet Challenge - Anything Goes
Sister Act Challeng # 34
Stampin' for the Week-end - Feeling Festive
Totally Papercraft Challenge - Add a Bow

Thank you so much for reading this post and looking at my project.

Sending hugs to all from,

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Ragged Angel from Mo Manning for GDT spot for Simply Create Too

Hello to everyone.  I hope this finds you well.

I was so delighted to be offered a GDT spot for Simply Create Too Challenge. 

 Thank you so much ladies for this fabulous opportunity.

   The Challenge theme is Snow or Use all White.  

I have chosen the Snow option and my card features the so sweet image Ragged Angel from Mo Manning.

List of materials used to make this card.  

Stunning image as listed above coloured using my Spectrum Noir Pens.

List of SN pens used:

Skin and Hair:  FS2, FS4, TN2 TN4

Clothes and Boots:  CR6-9, BG1-4, LG1-5, TN6

Wings:  BG1-4

DP, ribbon and embellishment from my stash.

Lots of Frantage and glitter has been used to create a Snowy Scene.

Sentiment and candy are from Craftwork Cards.

I would like to enter this card in the following Challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes

4 Crafty Girls - Anything Goes

Happy Campers Challenge - Use Glitter

ABC Christmas Challenge - W for Winter Wishes

Creative Moments - Anything Goes

Divas by Design - Make it Pretty

Fab'n' Funky Challenge - Anything Goes

Penny's Paper Craft Challenge - Anything Goes

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post and look at my card.

Sending hugs to all from,

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Mr Snowman for Paper Crafting Journey Challenge

Its time for another fabulous Challenge at Paper Crafting Journey and this time the theme  is 'Bling it up' and this is my interpretation.

Our Sponsor for this Challenge is Digi Stamps 4 Joy  and this image is Mr Snowman.             Thank you so much for this sweet image.

List of Materials used to make this card:

Wonderful image as listed above coloured using my Spectrum Noir Pens and mounted onto a Spellbinder die cut.

Lots of Frantage and glitter has been used on this card, the picture does not pick it up unfortunately but it is full of sparkle and bling.

DP is from my stash as is ribbon, crystal bling and sentiment.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post and look at my card.

Sending hugs to all,

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Knit and Natter, Makey Bakey Mice.

Hello to everyone.  

My card features the so cute Makey Bakey Mice Knit and Natter  stamp from Crafter's Companion.   You can see a larger picture of the card on the Crafter's Companion blog.

  

List of materials used to make this card:

Knit and Natter Stamp and sentiment
Spectrum Noir Pens used:
TN2-4, PPI1-4, HB1-3, CT2-3, LG1-3, BG2, BG6
Papers from The Makey Bakey Mice Everyday Collection
Diesire Die Scalloped Tags

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post and look at my card. 

Sending hugs to all from,

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Makey, Bakey Mice - Make a Wish for Crafter's Companion Pick of the Week.

Its Friday and today Leann will launch the fabulous new Spectrum Noir Pens on Create and Craft as part of the Crafter's Companion Pick of the Week.  Will you be watching at 12?        

My card features the fun Makey, Bakey Mice and they are so adorable.  I have a new favourite every day depending on which Crafter's Companion image I am working on.  

List of materials used to make this card:

Make a Wish Stamp and sentiment
Spectrum Noir Pens used:
TN2-4, TN7, HB1-3, BG2-3, PP4, LG3, LG5, CT2, CT4
Papers from The Makey Bakey Mice Everyday Collection
Diesire Die Scalloped Tags.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post and look at my card. 

Sending hugs to all from,

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Hip, Hip, Horray - Bebunni, for Pick of the Week from Crafter's Comapanion

Hello to everyone.  Are you managing to keep warm on this freezing cold day.

I have another creation to share with you this early evening. 

 This card features the totally fabulous Bebunni.  

I love this little bunni.   

Leann will be launching the new Spectrum Noir Pens on Create and Craft on Friday 15 November 2013 and these little sweeties will also be featured.

List of materials used to make this card:

Hip Hip Horray Stamp and Sentiments
Spectrum Noir Pens used:
BT1-3, PP1-6, LG1-3, IB1, TB3
Papers from Bebunni Birthday Papercrafting
Diesire Die Circle Doilies.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post and look at my card.

Sending hugs to all,

X

The Scent of Summer, Barkley for Crafter's Companion Launch of New Spectrum Noir Pens

Hello to all, me again
I have just seen my card on  Crafter's Companion facebook page featuring the so sweet Scent of Summer stamp with Barkley and Purrdey  

Leann will be launching the fabulous new Spectrum Noir Pens from Crafter's Companion on Create and Craft on 15th November 2014.  

Materials used to create this card:

Scent of Summer Stamp and sentiment
Spectrum Noir Pens used:
BG1-6, LG1-5, JG1, PP4, PP6, TN3-4, HB3, CT2-4, LB1, TB3
Papers from Barkley Everyday CD-ROM
Crafter's Companion – Heart Doilies

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post and look at my card. 

Sending hugs to all from,

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Special Friend for Crafter's Companion

Good morning to everyone. 
I am back again with another card share, this time featuring the so sweet Barkley and Purdey from Crafter's Companion.

Leann will be launching the fabulous new Spectrum Noir Pens from Crafter's Companion on Create and Craft on 15th November 2014.  

Materials used to create this card:

Special Friend Stamp

Neenah Solar White Card

Spectrum Noir Pens used:

BG2, BG3, BG6, PP1, PP2, PP8, LG1-4, TN2,TN4

Die'sire Embossing Folder –Clouds and Heart Doilies

Papers from Barkley Everyday CD-ROM

Crafter's Companion Satin Finish Printer Paper

Centura Pearl card stock

Other materials from my stash

I would like to enter this card in the following Challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations Challenge - Dies and Punches
Creative Moments - Anything Goes
Fab n Funky Challenge - Anything Goes
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - Anything Goes

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post and look at my card. 

Sending hugs to all from,

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So sweet Bebunni for Crafter's Companion

Hello to everyone.  I hope you are all well.

I would like to share a Bebunni card which may bring a smile on this cold and miserable evening.

Leann will be launching the fabulous new Spectrum Noir Pens from Crafter's Companion on Create and Craft on 15th November 2014.  

My creation features the so sweet Bebunni stamp and sentiment, Peek-a-boo.

List of materials used to make this card

Peek-a-Boo Stamp and sentiment.

Neenah Solar White Card

Spectrum Noir Pens used:

BG1-5, LG1-4, HBI-3, PP2-3.

Papers from Bebunni BirthdayPapercrafting.

Crafter's Companion Satin Finish Printer Paper

Other materials from my stash.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post and look at my card. 

Sending hugs to all from,

X

Winter Snow from Saturated Canary

Hello to everyone.  I hope this finds you well.  

I have been missing from blogland for a couple of days and have been working on some projects, which hopefully I can share with you soon.

My card for today features the so sweet image Winter Snow from Saturated Canary. 

 This image is on the free CD-ROM from Digital Crafting Essentials Magazine and she is lovely.

List of materials used to make this card:

Wonderful image as listed above coloured using my Spectrum Noir Pens.

List of Spectrum Noir Pens used:

FS2-4, TN2-8, EB 5, EB8, CR2-8, HBI-3, LG1-5, BG1-2, BG5.

Lots of lovely Frantage and glitter has been used.

DP are from my stash and I have used sliver mirri-card for layers.

Die cuts are La-la-land bunting,fence and Crafter's Companion Snowflake all distressed with Tea Stain DI and sprinkled with Frantage.

Ribbon, sentiment, lace and flowers are all from my stash.

Flowers have distress and Frantage detail.

I would like to enter this card in the following Challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps #69
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
One Stitch at a Time - Holidays
Sentimental Sunday - Warm and Cosy
Scribble and Scap Blog - Anything Goes
2 Sisters Challenge Blog - Christmas Sparkle
Crafty Calendar Challenge - All Things Christmas
Digi Designs Challenge - Show us those Girly Creations
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Christmas  is Coming
MIM #166
Artistic Inspirations Challenge - Anything Goes 
The Crafty Bloggers Network - Christmas
Creative Creations Challenge - Sparkle and Shine
Loves to Scrap - Anything Goes

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post and look at my card. 

Sending hugs to all from,

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Case a card for Paper Crafting Journey Challenge.

Its time for another fabulous Challenge at Paper Crafting Journey and this time the theme  is 'Case the Card' and this is my interpretation.

Our Sponsor for this Challenge is The Paper Shelter and this image is Christmas Elf.  Thank you so much for this sweet image.

I have used a fabulous card by Paper Crafting Journey Owner/DT Co-ordinator, the lovely Wendy to case.  Wendy has used a Paper Shelter image which you can see on her blog.  I have tried to use as many elements of her beautiful card as I can.

List of Materials used to make this card:

Wonderful image from The Paper Shelter as listed above cut using a Spellbinder Die.

Spectrum Noir Pens used to colour this image:

Bear and detail:  BG1, BG3, BG4, BG5  plus Blender Pen

Bear hat:  TN3, TN8

Elf face:  FS2, FS5, TN2, CR1

Trousers:  LG1, LG2, LG3, JG1, JG2

Top, hat, reins, sleigh:  CR7, C8, CR9, CR10, CR11

Sleigh:  CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4

DP are from my stash.  Layers are red and white card with DI detail.

Poinsettia Die is Marianne Designs and pearl string is from my stash.  

Sentiment was created by me in Word and cut with a Spellbinde die

I would like to enter this card in the following Challenges:

Holly Jolly Christmas - red, green, gold and silver

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes, Christmas options

Divas by Design - Use a Digi

Fab n Funky Challenge - Traditional Christmas Colours

The Paper Shelter - Winter Fun

C R A F T Challenge - Christmas

Crafty Little Fairies - Christmas in November

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post and look at my card.

Sending hugs to all,

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My card has been published in Magnolia Ink Card Making Magazine. Beyond excited.

Magnolia Ink Card Making Magazine No 5 - Winter Wonderland, has featured creations made using Crafter's Companion rubber stamps.   

My card has been published as part of this feature and I am so delighted.
 Many thanks to Louisa and the team at Crafter's Companion.  

List of materials used to make this card:

Faerie Poppets, Baby Rosebud Rubber Stamp and Sentiments – Crafter's Companion

Free Club Inspire Download of the month Papers – May '12 – Spring has Sprung

Satin Finish Printer Paper – Crafters Companion

Specrum Noir Pens used:

Skin: FS1, FS2, FS3, FS4, CR2, CR3

Hair: TN1, TN2, TN3, TN4

Dress, Shoes: IB1, IB2, TB1, TB2, BT3

Leaves and Stems: LG2, LG3, LG4, LG5, JG1

Flowers and Buds: CR2, CR3, CR4, CR5

Outline detail: BG1, BG3

Neenah Classic Crest Card – Solar White - Crafter's Companion

Centura Pearl Card – White – Crafter's Companion

Core'dination Cardstock 6'' x 6'' – 2 sheets of blue and 1 of green card

Silver Mirror Card

Die'sire Embossalicious Embossing Folder – Regal Frame 6'' x 6'' – Crafter' Companion

Die'sire Dies: Ivy, Scalloped Tags – Decorative Die, Rose Small and Dahlia Quilling Die – Crafter's Companion

Collall All Purpose Glue,Tacky Glue and Foam Pads

The Boxer Board - Crafter's Companion

Other dies used: Go Kreate Frilly Frames #10, Spellbinder Die Labels #28, Magnolia Swirly Butterfly Doohickeys Die

Vintage Distress Ink – Tim Holtz – Tumbled Glass

Ribbon from my stash.

I would like to enter this card in the following Challenges:

Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge - Anything Goes
Craft your Passion - More than one Fold
Lady Anne's Challenge - more than one Layer
Loves to Scrap - Anything Goes
BLD - Ribbons and  Bows
Crafting with Dragonflies - Make your on Flowers - Made using the Rose Small and Dahlia Quilling Dies from Crafter's Companion
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - Lots of Layers

Thank you so much for reading this post and looking at my project.

Sending hugs to all from,

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