A sweet Angelica creation.

Hello and Happy Sunday to everyone.  I hope you are having a wonderful week-end. 

 Happy Mother's Day to all the Mums here in the UK.

Another sweet Angelica and Adam card share from me today.  It would make a perfect image for a Mother's Day greeting.

List of materials used to make this card:

Crafter's Companion Angelina and Adam Collection

Neenah Solar White Card

Spectrum Noir Markers used:

FS1, FS4, TN2, CT1-2, LG1, LG4, PP1-3. CR6, EB2, EB4

Spectrum Noir Pencils used:

25, 29, 31, 51, 89, 107

Crafter's Companion Die'sire Decorative Dies – Romantic Swirls, Camellias Quilling Dies, large and small

Embossalicious Folder – Ornate Butterflies

Papers are from Angelina and Adam Collection CD-ROM, printed onto Satin Finish Printer Paper

Centura Pearl Card – Snow White – A3 sheet

Centura Pearl Card – Pastel – A4 sheet

Core'dinations Card

Collall Tacky Glue and All Purpose Glue

Quilling Pen

The Boxer Board

Ribbon, charm and bling.

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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Adam, Reverse Gatefold Card.

Hello to everyone.  I hope this finds you well.  I have  another cute card from the Adam and Angelica Collection from Crafter's Companion to share with you.  This is the fabulous Adam and I have used a reverse gate-fold style card to display this sweet image.

List of materials used to make this card:

Crafter's Companion Angelina and Adam Collection

Neenah Solar White Card

Spectrum Noir Markers used:

FS1, FS4, TN2, TB1-3, IG1-4, LG1, LG4

Spectrum Noir Pencils used:

05, 07, 65, 66, 114, 118, 120

Crafter's Companion Die'sire Decorative Dies – Chantilly Lace Frame and Circle Doilies

Crafter's Companion Embossalicious Folder – Beautiful Bunting

Papers are from Angelina and Adam Collection CD-ROM, printed onto Satin Finish Printer Paper

Centura Pearl Card x 2 A4 sheets

Core'dinations Card

Collall Tacky Glue and All Purpose Glue

Computer and printer

The Boxer Board – Crafter's Companion.

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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Pink Sleepy Bunny Elf and first use of Crafter's Companion Create a Card Dies.

Hello to everyone.  Another quick card share from me today.  

I was so excited to receive my new Crafter's Companion Create a Card Dies and couldn't wait to have a play.

I have previously coloured a blue version of this so cute image Sleepy Bunny Elf from Aurora Wings and wanted to colour it in pink.  

I thought that embossing the new Romance Create a Card die, would make a fabulous fantasy style background, for this so sweet character.

I am quite in love with this image and it reminds me of books which I have read, when a very small girl.  These were enchanting then and this style of image still enchants me today.

List of materials used to make this card:

Wonderful so sweet image as linked above.  

Spectrum Noir Markers used:

FS2, FS4, TN2, PPI-3, IG23

Spectrum Noir Pencils used:

01, 05, 08, 09, 36, 37, 62, 86, 113, 115, 120

Die'sire Create a Card Die - Romance 

Neenah Desert Storm Kraft Card

Core'dinations  and Centura Pearl Card

Free stamp from Creative Stamping Magazine.

Lots and lots of lovely Frantage - Shabby Blue

Roses Spellbinder die and DP from my stash

Marianne heart die cut and Label die cut

Ribbon and glitter butterflies from my stash

Above is a picture of the Romance Die cut using Neenah Desert Storm Kraft Card. 

 I cut and embossed my card using my ebosser.  Inking the card gently while still in the cutting die, removed from the die and sprinkled with Frantage. 

 After heating with my heat tool, it looked like this.  

It is very sparkly and the picture doesn't pick it up.

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

Aurora Wings Challenge - Anything Goes

In the Pink Challenge - Kiddies Corner or Babies

Papercrafting Journey - Anything Goes

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

Enjoy your week-end. 

X

Playtime with Angelica and Adam

Hello to everyone.  Today I am sharing a sweet Angelica and Adam creation featuring the image Playtime.

List of materials used to make this card:

Crafter's Companion Angelina and Adam Collection

Neenah Solar White Card

Spectrum Noir Markers used:

FS1, FS4, TN2, CT1-4, IG1-4. BG1-2, CR7, PP1-2, LV1-3, EB2, EB4

Spectrum Noir Pencils used:

04. 05. 07, 20, 25, 38, 78, 94, 103

Crafter's Companion Die'sire Decorative Dies – Enchanted Spring, Heart Doilies and Roses Quilling Dies, large and small

Papers are from Angelina and Adam Collection CD-ROM, printed onto Satin Finish Printer Paper

Shaped 8'' x 8'' card base

Centura Pearl Card - Pastels

Collall Tacky Glue and All Purpose Glue

Quilling Pen

Ribbon, charms and pearl buttons. 

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

Sending hugs to all from,

X

More exciting news to share. Publication in Creative Stamping Magazine.

Hello to everyone.  I have some more exciting news to share with you. 

 I was asked to submit some cards to Creative Stamping Magazine, featuring the fabulous Angelica and Adam Collection from Crafter's Companion. 

 I have just received my copy of the magazine.  

My cards have been published and one has made the front cover of the magazine.  I am absolutely delighted.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post and share in my exciting news.

Sending hugs to all from,

X

Makey Bakey Mice for the new Crafter's Inspiration Magazine available later this week.

Hello to everyone.  I hope  you are well and had a good week-end. 

 I was thrilled to have been asked to make cards for two of the features in the new Crafter's Inspiration Magazine which will be available later this week.

 I have a sneak peek of one of my card to share with you, featuring  Makey Bakey Mice images.  So cute and such fun to work with.  

 This 100-page issue is packed with 100 projects, £50 worth of free craft goodies, and over £2000 in giveaways and competitions! 

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post and share my exciting news.

Sending hugs to all from,

X

Girl with Poppies from Aurora Wings

Hello to everyone.  I hope you are enjoying your week-end.

My card share for today features the fabulous image from Aurora Wings - Girl with Poppies.  Its a beautiful image and I have really enjoyed creating with this.

List of Materials used to make this card:

Wonderful image as listed above.

Spectrum Noir Markers used:
FS2, FS4, TN2.
Specrum Noir Pencils used:
01, 03, 05, 08, 23, 25, 27, 44, 45, 51, 115, 118, 120.

DP from my stash.

'Poppies' made using my Spellbinder Roses Die

Other die cuts are Butterflight - On the Edge Die - Tim Holtz .   Flourish Die - Cheery Lynn - Tropical and butterfly die cuts.

Card is Neenah Classic Crest for image, Centura Pearl and Core'dinations.  Other card is from my stash.

Ribbon, lace and bling are all from my stash.

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

Aurora Wings Challenge - Anything Goes

Alphabet Challenge - C for Country Flowers - Poppies

Brown Sugar Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafts 4 Eternity - Anything Goes

Pattie's Creations - Anything Goes

Sister Act Challenge - #49

Stampin for the Week-end - Anything Goes

Crafty Girls Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes

Milk Coffee Challenge - At Least 2 Flowers

Totally PaperCrafts Challenge - Beautiful Borders

Crafty Catz Challenge - Bling it Up

Cards and Scrap - Lace and or ribbon

Cards Galore Challenge - Use Stamp or Digi

Crafts and Me - Anything Goes

Feeling Crafty Challenge - Use a Digi and Bling

Oddball Art Stamps - Use a Digi

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

Sending hugs to all from,

X

Built with Love - Bebunni for Crafter's Companion

Hello to everyone.  I hope this finds you well.

I have another cute Bebunni creation to share with you using the adorable Built with Love Stamps set, from Crafter's Companion.  

This has been coloured using my Spectrum Noir Markers and Pencils. 

Spectrum Noir will be featured on Create and Craft today with a 'One Day Wonder' event. Leann will be showcasing the range live throughout the day, starting at 8am GMT. xx

List of materials used to make this card:

Bebunni Baby – Built with Love Stamp and Sentiment

Neenah Classic Crest Card

Bebunni papers from CD-ROM

Printed onto Satin Finish Printer Paper

Spectrum Noir Markers used:

IG1-4, PP1, IBI, CT1, LG1

Spectrum Noir Pencils

Die'sire Chantilly Lace, Camellia Large and Small Quilling Dies, Ivy and Scalloped Tag Dies

Core'dinations Card

Ribbon, lace and bling form my stash.

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

Addicted to Stamps - Anything Goes
Crafting by Design - Use Ribbon

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

Sending hugs to all from,

X

Bebunni Baby, Bundle of Joy

Hello to everyone.  I am back again with a so sweet creation -  Bebunni Baby - Bundle of Joy, from Crafter's Companion coloured using my Spectrum Noir Markers and Pencils.   

Spectrum Noir will be featured on Create and Craft on 20th March '14 with a  'One Day Wonder'  event.  

Leann will be showcasing the range live throughout the day, starting at 8am GMT.

Bebunni Baby – Bundle of Joy Stamp and Sentiment

Neenah Classic Crest Card

Bebunni papers from CD-ROM

Printed onto Satin Finish Printer Paper

Spectrum Noir Markers used:

IG1-4, PP1

Spectrum Noir Pencils 

Die'sire Circle Doilies and Roses Large and Small Quilling Dies

Core'dinations Card

Regency Swirls Embossing Folder
Buttons, ribbon, lace from my stash.

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

Fan-Tastic Tuesday  Challenge - Anything Goes
Going Grey with Scrap Creations - Use Pastels
Shopping our Stash - Buttons and Bows
2 Cute Ink Challenge - Easter or Use a Bunny
Card Mania Challenge - Something New

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

 Sending hugs to everyone from,

X

Poppies, floral digi stamp on new Neenah Kraft Card

Hello to everyone.  I hope this finds you well.

My post for this afternoon features a card I made recently using the brand new Neenah Desert Storm Kraft Card from Crafter's Companion.  Its an absolute joy to work with and colour on.

List of materials used to make this card:

Image from Spectrum Noir Video Colouring Guide:

Floral Digi Stamp by Sharon Callis

List of Spectrum Noir Markers Used:

CR6, CR8, CR10, DR5, DR7, CG1, CG2

Spectrum Noir Pencils Used:

01, 23, 25, 26, 28, 45, 47, 50, 120

Neenah Desert Storm Kraft Card

'Poppy' die cut coloured using Spectrum Noir Markers:

CR6, CR8, CR10, DR5, DR7

Spectrum Noir Pencils:

01, 23, 25, 26, 28, 45, 47, 50, 120

Embossalicious Folder – Regal Frame

Die'sire Heart Doilies and Lace Border - 8

Die'sire Sentimental Stamps – Imagine

Core'dinations card

Ribbon, lace, pearls and bling from my stash

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

Everybody Art Challenge - Non cute card
Crafty Bloggers Challenge - Nature
The Crazy Challenge - Flower Frenzy

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

Sending hugs to all from,

 

X

Alice and the White Rabbit from Make it Crafty.

Hello to everyone.  I hope this finds you well.  I have a card to share with you today featuring a fabulous image from Make it Crafty - Alice and the White Rabbit.

I have had lots of fun colouring this image using my Spectrum Noir Pencils.  They are an absolute joy to work with. 

List of Materials used to make this card:

Wonderful image as detailed above.

Spectrum Noir Blendable Pencils used:

01, 04, 05, 07, 09, 12, 14, 18, 34, 44, 46, 56, 61, 65, 67, 69, 79, 84, 89, 90, 113, 115, 117, 119, 120.  I didn't use any blending solution on this image, the pencils really don't need it as they blend so well with each other. 

Neenah Classic Crest Card

Centura Pearl Card -  snow white, sliver

Crafter's Companion Enchanted Swirls Die

Crafter's Companion Embossalicous Folder - Clouds

DP from my stash.

Other die is clock - Marianne Dies

I have also used a few punches.  Butterfly border is from Tonic.  The flowers and leaf, I have had for ages and can't remember where these are from.

Ribbon, lac and pearl mini-button are from my stash.

I have also distress a few of the edges and used some mica powder on the embossing.  

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

4 Cafty Girls Challenge - Anything Goes

As you like it Challenge - Favourite Colouring Medium and why.  Spectrum Noir Markers and Bendable Pencils.  Fabulous blending ability whether you are using the markers or the pencils, or both.

Crafty Ribbons # 80

Cute Card Thursday - Girls, girls, girls

Cafter's Cafe Challenge - Flowers

Crafting by Design - Anything Goes

Crafting for all Seasons - Spring into Spring

Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post and look at my card.  Hoping everyone has a fabulous week-end.

Sending hugs to all from,

 

X

Mini Top-hat Step-out Tutorial for Spectrum Noir

Hello to everyone.  I hope this finds you well.   

This month I am sharing how to make a mini top-hat using the Crafter's Companion Ultimate Pro Embossing Board – Ulti-Boxes.   You may have noticed that I am slightly top-hat obsessed.  I really enjoy making these and its a complete change from decorating a card.

List of materials used to make this card:

Wonderful image from Aurora Wings:  Clover Pixie, Shamrock Elf

Centura Pearl Card

Coloured using my Spectrum Noir makers and pencils.  See link for detail.

Die cuts are oval shaped mounts and circle doily.

Shamrock free digi stamp coloured as above.

Pearls, net ribbon and diamante slider are from my blog.

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

Stamps  by Aurora Wings - Facebook Group Challenge

Crafting by Design - Anything Goes
All Crafts Challenge - Anything but a card
Artistic Inspiration - St Patrick's Day - Green
Bunny Zoe's Craft - Monochrome
Crafting from the Heart # 9
Crafty Boots Challenge - Green
Love to Create - Anything Goes
MIM # 182
GlitternSparkle Challenge - Anything Goes
Card Mania Challenge - Something New - New Digital Stamp, hat creation, net ribbon and slider
Kaboodle Doddles Challenge - Anything but a square
Inky Impressions Challenge - Go Green
Die Cuttin Divas - Luck of the Irish
Twisted Tuesday - Clean, Green
Scrapper's Delights Challenge - Luck of the Irish
Ruby's Rainbow - Shades of Green 

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

Sending hugs to all from,

 

X

Such an exciting day.

I had such an exciting crafting day yesterday. 

 I had been asked to provide some samples, using my Spectrum Noir Pens, for Sara Davies from Crafter's Companion to take to America, for the launch of QVC America's new Craft Corner. 

 My cards were featured on the Spectrum Noir Facebook page and Blog and on both Crafter's Companion UK and USA Facebook and Blog.  I am so delighted.

The show, which I viewed here in the UK on my computer, was at 8pm last night and I really enjoyed it.  There were some stunning samples provided by both the Spectrum Noir and Crafter's Companion Design Teams.  
This is the final card I made for the show featuring the Angelica and Adam Collection from Crafter's Companion.

List of Materials used to make this card:

Adam and Angelica Collection CD-ROM Digital Stamp and coordinating Paper

Neenah Classic Crest Card

Spectrum Noir Markers used:

CG1, CG2, DG2, DG4, CR8, CR10, CR11, BT1, BT2, BT4, PL2 (FS2, FS4, TN2)

Embossalicious Embossing Folder – Beautiful Bunting

Chantilly Lace and Circle Doilies, Die'sire Die from Crafter's Companion

Centura Pearl Card – Darks

Button and twine from my stash

Below are some screen shots Sara has provided and my cards are featured.  I have so enjoyed being involved with this project.

Thank you so much for taking the time to view this post and my cards and read my waffle.

Your ongoing support is so appreciated.

Sending hugs to all from,

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