Leaves or leaving for the Outlawz Challenge. My first project using the new Spectrum Noir AquaTint Inks.

Hello to everyone,   I would like to share my first project using the new Spectrum Noir AquaTint Inks.  Loads of fun was had by me, painting with these fabulous inks and trying out new techniques.   I am sharing the image, 'Christmas Visitor' from Sheena Douglass, for this week Outlawz Challenge. The theme of the Challenge is:  Leaves (can be leaves of tree or "leaving") and I have featured leaves from the Holly Tree.

November's sponsor for the Outlawz Friday's Coloring Challenges is: 

The East Wind, prize is 3 digis

The team have provided some fabulous inspiration for the color challenge. 

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:

Sheena Douglass - Christmas Visitor Stamp. 

Aquatints Inks used from the followinge sets: Pretty Pastels, Landscape, Essentials, Perfectly Primary and Beautifully Grunge

Centura Pearl Card
Create a card Die
Gold mirror card
Stampendous Frantage
Ribbon from my stash.

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

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Winter

Crafty Ribbons - Christmas Creation with Ribbons

Milk and Coffee - Hand coloured image

Crafting by Design November - Anything Goes

Craft Catz - Use ribbon and/or lace

Alphabet Challenge - Traditional Christmas

Christmas Stampin' All Year Long - Anything Goes

Jingle Bells Rock - The Great Outdoors

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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Christmas/Winter project for Crafter's Companion November Challenge.

Hello to everyone.  I hope this finds you well.
I would like to share a project made for the Crafter's Companion November Challenge - Winter/Christmas.

  We would love for you to join us for the challenge, following the challenge guidelines. 

List of materials used to make this Christmas gift bag:

Kraft gift bag from my stash

Image, papers and detail from - Crafters Companion Vintage Christmas Papercrafting Collection PDF CD-ROM

Spectrum Noir pencils used: 01, 23, 25, 28, 44, 48, 102, 115, 117, 120

Sheena Douglass A Little Bit Scenic A5 Stamp Set - Ornate Snowflakes

Crafters Companion Neenah Desert Storm - A4 Kraft Colouring Card

Crafters Companion Satin Finish Printer Paper

Crafters Companion Die'sire Christmas Classiques - Snowflake Bauble 

Crafters Companion Die'sire Decorative Die - Scalloped Tags

Crafters Companion Die'sire Sentimentals Rubber Stamps - Jingle Bells.

White embossing powder for the snowflakes on topper and the tag and black ink and clear embossing powder for the round sentiment.

Ribbons, gold mirri-card, white poinsettia, boot charm and Christmas tip from my stash.

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

Anything but a card challenge -Anything Goes

Glitter n Sparkle challenge - Anything but square

Scribble and Scrap Blog #30

Sentimental Sunday - 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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Anything Goes with The Outlawz - Optional Christmas Twist.

Hello to everyone I am sharing the sweet ' Fairy Toe Kiss' from Make it Crafty as my image, for this week Outlawz Challenge.  I am quite excited, as this is my first time hosting the challenge and I hope everything goes OK.

October's sponsor for the Outlawz Friday's Coloring Challenges is:

 Karleigh Sue Digis; prize: $10 credit to shop.   

The team have provided some fabulous inspiration for the color challenge. 

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:

So sweet image as listed above, printed on Neenah Classic Crest card.

Spectrum Noir markers and pencils used:

Skin:  FS2 TS4, CR3, TN2, + 08, 09, 85

Hair:  TN2, TN4, + 91, 93, 96, 97,101

Clothes, wings and flower spray: IB1, IB2, GT1, GT2, LY1, LY2, + 14, 45, 53, 65, 67, 117, 120

White gel pen for dots

DP from my stash

Die cuts from Centura Pearl card.

Die cuts are floral wreath, Die'sire frame and Marianne Poinsettia's

Martha Stewart punch for flourish detail.

Crystal hears and pearls from my stash.

Shaped card base.

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

4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes
Crafty Little Fairies - Use only one design paper
Brown Sugar 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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Lets be thankful with Wags n Whiskers Challenge.

Hello to everyone.   I hope this finds you well. 
 I would like to share my DT card for the Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge - Lets be Thankful.    
I have used the  image 'Bear Hug' from Wags 'n Whiskers, such a cutie and a delight to colour.

List of materials used to make this card:

So sweet image as listed above.

Printed on Neenah Classic Card.

Spectrum Noir markers and pencils used:

Skin:  FS2, FS4, CR3, TN2, + 04, 09, 25, 85

Clothes:  GT1, GT2, + 45, 49, 53, 65, 115, 117, 120
Hair and Bear:  TN2, TN4, + 87, 88, 93, 107
Glitter detail.
Die'sire die cut mount and fir tree.
Embossalicious folders detail and Spectrum Noir Aqua Tints for background colour detail.
DP is from my stash
Sentiment is Sentimentals, stamped with DI and on die cut label.
Ribbon flowers, buttons and shaped card base are from my stash.

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

Aud Sentiments - 2 or 3 word sentimentCrafty Ribbons - Tag with Ribbons

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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Snow Much Fun, a cute Party Paws creation.

Hello to everyone.  I hope you are all well.   I am loving colouring the Christmas Party Paws stamps from Crafter's Companion.  This is my creation for Crafter's Companion International Inspiration DT.  I had a lot of fun colouring this sweet image and making the card.  

List of materials used to make this card:

So sweet Christmas Party Paws image and sentiment - Snow Much Fun

Spectrum Noir markers used

GG1, GG2, GG3, GG4, DR7, DR7, DR5, , TB1,TB2. CR11, CR9, CR7, CR5, CR3, LY1, LG1, LG3, LG4.

Spectrum Noir pencils used;

28, 32, 47, 74, 114, 120

Core'dinations Card for base and mats and detail

Crafter's Companion Folder for embossing detail

Crafters Companion Sunflower - Large Die'sire Quilling Die

Crafters Companion Sunflower - Small Die'sire Quilling Die

Crafters Companion Lace Flower Die'sire Quilling Die

Crafters Companion Die'sire Dies - Ivy

Crafters Companion Die'sire Dies - Holly

Crafters Companion Die'sire Dies - Snowflakes

Lots of lovely silver glitter from Stampendous and Shaved Ice

White embossing detail for falling snow.

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

Crafty Cardmakers - Cut it out
Crafty Bloggers Network - Christmas
Christmas 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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Colouring an image with your Spectrum Noir Pencils - Tutorial for Spectrum Noir

Hello to all.  I hope this finds you well.

Its time for another monthly colouring tutorial for Spectrum Noir.  This month I have used the so sweet image Lizzie from Simply Adorable.   This is a cute image and a complete delight to colour. 

Details of Spectrum Noir pencils used to  colour this image are in the tutorial, which you will find here.
I so enjoyed adding depth and detail to this cutie pie and hope you will find time to visit and view.

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

Crafty Boots Challenge - Music
MMM - Shabby Chic
PPinky Dolls - Anything Goes or Halloween
The Sugar Bowl Challenge #117
Fairytale Stampers - Something new - New pearl embellishments

So thrilled that my card has been included in Favourites for the week ending November 2, 2014, on Splitcoast Stampers.  Thank you so much!

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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We have a winner - Crafter's Companion Bebunni Stamp Giveaway.

Hello to everyone.  I hope you are enjoying your week-end.  Thank you so much to everyone who joined in with the fun giveaway, to celebrate Crafter's Companion's 9th Birthday.  We have a winner and that winner chosen by Random.org is, Cathy, many congratulations lovely.  Can you contact me to discuss your prize.   I hope you have fun colouring with your Bebunni stamp.

Thank you again to everyone who took part. 

 Your support is so appreciated.  

Sending hugs to all from,

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