Midsummer Dragonflies - Norma J Burnell

Hello to everyone.  I would like to share a beautiful image from  Norma J Burnell - Midsummer Dragonflies from Sweet Pea Stamps.   This card has been made for the The Outlawz Friday Color Challenge.  The challenge theme is Anything Goes with optional Christmas twist.  We would be so pleased if you joined us. 

We are so excited to have as our Sponsor for February:

Sweet Pea Stamps, offering 4 digis for our February winner.

The team have provided some fabulous inspiration for the color challenge.  Please pop over to Carla, Penny and Kathi's blogs to view their stunning creations.

To join us you can use alcohol markers, other markers, coloured pencils, or any other colouring medium on your creation. 

The only requirement is that you colour an open line image.

List of materials used to make this card:
Stunning image as listed and linked above
Spectrum Noir markers/pencils used:
Skin:  FS1, TN1, TN2, FS4, CR3, CR5, + 05 09,25, 32, 85, 92
Hair:  GB1, GB2, GB3, GB4, 87, 94
Flowers and dragonflies: PP1, PP2, LV1, LV2, BT1, BT2, LG1, LG2, CT1, CT2, BG1, + 14, 17, 32, 37, 42, 45, 67, 79, 82
Stampendous Frantage and blue glitter
Coredinations card
Dragonflies - Sheena Douglass - Flying Colours Stamp Set, with Spectrum Aqua markers painted directly to stamp. Markers used: Meadow, Kingfisher, Teal.
Design papers, shaped card base, flowers charm, gems, are all from my stash.

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

Brown Sugar Challenge - Anything Goes
Jo's Scrap Shac - Anything Goes
Sami Stamps - Anything Goes
Sister Act Card 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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The wonderful Thelwell for CCIIDT

Hello to everyone.  I am sharing a cute Thelwell image for CCIIDT.  The image is coloured using my Spectrum Noir markers and pencils.

List of materials used to make this card:

Crafters Companion Thelwell Twin Papercrafting CD-ROM Collection

Spectrum Noir markers/pencils used:

You can also purchase this image as a digi stamp here.
FS1, FS4, TN2, TN3, TN4, EB1, EB2, EB4, EB5, CR3, CR5, IG1, IG2, IG3, DG2, DG3, TB1, blender, + 25, 27, 86, 89, 92, 102, 115, 120.

Crafters Companion Satin Finish Printer Paper

Die cut 'grass', mounts, button, pearl, flowers and shaped card base from my stash.

The sentiment I made on my PC, inspired by horse quotes found on the net.

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

Clear it Out Challenge:  Theme: Animals Stash:Striped Papers
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Use a button
PDE Linky Party - Animals

 Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post and look at my card.  Your continued support and kind comments are so appreciated.

Sending hugs to all from, 

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A sweet creation for a loved one.

Hello to everyone.  Sharing a card made for a special someone today.  The image is a fabulous Dilly Beans hedgehog.

List of materials used to make this card:

So cute image from the Crinkles the Hedgehog Collection

Spectrum Noir markers and pencils:
FS2, FS4, TN2, TN4, EB2, ERB4, CR4, CR5, IG5, DG2, DG3, CT1, CT2, GB2, GB4, + 25, 47, 88, 92, 97,102.

Design papers, shaped card base, Coredinations cardstock, floral decoration are from my stash. 

 Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post and look at my card.  Your continued support and kind comments are so appreciated.

Sending hugs to all from, 

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Blue Star Angel - Karen Middleton

Hello to everyone.  It time for another Friday Color Challenge at The Outlawz.  This card features the so cute image Blue Star Angel from Karen Middleton at Sweet Pea Stamps.

This week is the colour challenge at Outlawz and this is the photo provided for inspiration.

We are so excited to have as our Sponsor for February:

Sweet Pea Stamps, offering 4 digis for our February winner.

The team have provided some fabulous inspiration for the color challenge.  Please pop over to Carla, Penny and Kathi's blogs to view their stunning creations.

To join us you can use alcohol markers, other markers, coloured pencils, or any other colouring medium on your creation. 

The only requirement is that you colour an open line image.

Materials used to make this card:

Wonderful image as listed above.
Spectrum Noir markers and pencils used:
Skin:  TN2, TN3, TN4, TN5, + 102, 92, 08, 05, 32, 27
Hair:  EB2, EB3, EB4, EB5
Wings: IG1, IG2, + 120
Clothes:  BT1, TB2, TB1, + 74, 67, 62, 120
Base and shadow: BG1
Digi Papers from Michele R Designs Autumn Shabby Blue, these are fabulous.
Shaped card base 8 x 8
Burlap ribbon, flowers, butterfly, pearls, Coredinations card, Stampendous Frantage - Shabby Blue are from my stash.
Sentiment stamp is from the Crafters Companion Textures Stamp - Words of Wonder, which I am in love with at the moment and its full of the most fabulous words.  This is embossed in gold.


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

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Floral Delight
Southern Girls Challenge - Winged Things
Crafty Catz - For a Special Lady

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

Sending hugs to all from, 

 

Mixed media creation for Crafter's Companion International DT

Hello to everyone.   Today I am sharing a mixed media project.  I had lots of fun with this one, got covered in gesso and gilding wax.  Loved it.  I have used lots of products and techniques to make this card.  

List of materials:

Crafters Companion Kraft Cardstock A4
Crafters Companion Textures 8x8 Embossing Folders - Wood Grain Embossing Folder
Pebeo Studio Acrylics Gesso - White
Pebeo Gilding Wax Renaissance Gold
Crafters Companion Dark Chocolate - Centura Pearl A4
Sheena Douglass A Little Bit Scenic A5 Stamp Set - Flying Colours Stamp                
Crafters Companion Textures Stamp - Words of Wonder Set 1 A6 Unmounted Rubber 
Crafters Companion Textures Stamp - Splats and Stains A6 Unmounted Rubber Stamp Set

White/glitter embossing powder
Embossing ink
Burlap strip, pearls, flowers and brown ribbon are all from my stash.

 Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post and look at my card.  Your continued support and kind comments are so appreciated.

Sending hugs to all from, 

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You and Me, coloring tutorial for Spectrum Noir.

Hello to everyone.  I hope this finds you well.

I would like to share my colouring tutorial for Spectrum Noir.   

This month I have coloured the sweet Lili of the Valley stamp 'You and Me'.  I have  again used the new Spectrum Aqua markers with the focus on the use of the fine nib, to create dimension and detail.  I am really enjoying expoloring the use of these fabulous markers.

Details of Spectrum Noir products used to colour this image are in the tutorial, which you will find here. I so enjoyed colouring this cute image and hope you will find time to visit and view.  This card is a very CAS creation for me, as I have made it for my husbands birthday.  Fortunately he loved it.

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

Crafty Calender Challenge - Anything Goes
Lil patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes
Quirky Crafts Challenge - Our Best Friends
Penny Black and more - Anything Goes except a digi

  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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Magical Steam Girl.

Hello to everyone.  I would like to share the cute Enys Guerrero's Magical Steam Girl image from Sweet Pea Stamps for this weeks The Outlawz Friday Color Challenge.  The challenge theme is Have a Heart - have a heart on your creation.  We would be so pleased if you joined us. 

We are so excited to have as our Sponsor for February:

Sweet Pea Stamps, offering 4 digis for our February winner.

The team have provided some fabulous inspiration for the color challenge.  Please pop over to Carla, Penny and Kathi's blogs to view their stunning creations.

To join us you can use alcohol markers, other markers, coloured pencils, or any other colouring medium on your creation. 

The only requirement is that you colour an open line image.

List of materials used to make this card:

Wonderful, sweet image as linked above

Spectrum Noir markers and pencils used:

Skin:  FS2, FS4, TN2, + 03, 05, 09, 85

Hair:  GB5, BG7, BG9, 117, 120
Clothes and detail: LG2, LG3, CR6, EB2, EB4, EB5 + 25, 27, 32, 45, 47, 85, 87, 89, 115, 117, 120
Kraft card base and mount
On the edge die cut - Tim Holtz
Burlap butterfly and flower
Button, squashed bottle cap, twine, kanban card, pearls all from my stash.

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

                            

The Crafter's Cafe - Hearts

Crafting for all Seasons - Have a Heart

Crafty Gals Challenge - Anything Goes

        Addicted to stamps - Anything Goes.

 Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post and look at my card.  Your continued support and kind comments are so appreciated.

Sending hugs to all from, 

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The sweet Eleanor for CCIIDT

Hello to everyone.  I would like to share a sweet Angelica and Friends image - Eleanor from Crafter's Companion.  I have made a front/side stepper card with Create a Card central detail.  I got very enthusiastic with this one.  Lots of crafty fun.  The flowers and leaves are made using the new Sheena Douglass Wild Rose stamp and metal die, flowers coloured with my Aqua markers and leaves cut and embossed from Coredinations card.

List of materials used to make this card:  

Crafters Companion Angelica and Friends - Eleanor Stamp Set

Spectrum Noir markers and pencils used for Eleanor:

FS2, FS4, CT1, CT2, TN2, TN4, PP1, PP2, + 05, 09, 85, 35

Centura Pearl double sided card A3

Crafters Companion Die'sire Decorative Die - Heart Doilies

Crafters Companion Die'sire Essentials - Beautiful Butterflies

Crafters Companion Diesire 'Create-a-Card' Metal Die - Romance

                           Sheena Douglass Decorative Thin Metal Die - Wild Rose Die                                   Sheena Douglass Perfect Partners A5 Rubber Stamp Set - Wild Rose-Briar Stamp

Spectrum Aqua markers
Red Violet, Blossom

Ribbon rose and glitter gel are 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

Jewel - Emerald Fairy.

Hello to everyone.  I am sharing a sweet Emerald Faerie image today, Jewel.  I was lucky enough to win this image and another, yet to be shared, in a recent challenge and I love them.  

List of materials used to make this card:

Image Jewel - Emerald Faeries

Spectrum Noir markers and pencils used:

Skin: TN2, TN3, PP1, FS4 

Clothes, hair, hearts and flower: PP1, PP2, CT1, CT2, LG1, LG2,  CR5, + 14, 18, 25, 32, 47, 117, 120

Ground and sky: TN2, TN3, TH4, TB1, Blender.
Main DP is from Bearly Mine Designs.  I had this on a memory stick which I thought was lost and recently found again.  Happy me!!
Coredinations card and shaped card base.
Spellbinder oval die cut and punched flower detail.

I know that it is sometimes difficult to add definition to facial features on an image.  Here is a useful link to a Spectrum Noir tutorial on adding facial features:http://www.spectrumnoir.com/adding-facial-features/

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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