Another play with the Bokeh technique.

 Hello to everyone.  I would like to share a card with you for Crafter's Companion IIDT, made using the Bokeh technique and my Spectrum Aqua markers. 
 I really love this technique and you can easily produce a stunning background in minutes.

List of materials used to make this card:

Sheena Douglass - Poppies and Daisies Stamp
Spectrum Aqua markers used:
Poppies:
Red Violet, Wildflower, Heather, Orchid, Meadow, Bud Green, Moss, Olive
Bokeh technique background:
Red Violet, Wildflower, Heather, Olive, Bud Green, Moss and Memento Luxe  Ink Pad -Wedding Dress.

Die'sire Words Die - Thinking of you

Embossalicious Folder

Shaped card base and pearls are from my stash

Here is a link to my Spectrum Aqua Bokeh technique tutorial. http://www.spectrumnoir.com/bokeh-technique/ 

 You may find it useful for creating this technique.

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

http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/were-back.html

http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/91-die-cuts.html

http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/7-july-challenge-93-any-goes-with-twist.html

http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/2015/07/challenge-159-anything-goes.html

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

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Snorkle Bunny for Spectrum Noir challenge - Summer

Hello to everyone.   

Its time to share my card for the Spectrum Noir July Challenge  - Summer. 

I really enjoyed colouring this cute image and making this card.

List of materials used to make this card:

Image - Tiddly Inks - Snorkle Bunny

Spectrum Noir markers/pencils:

Bunny: IG1, IG2, IG3, PP1, PP2, TB1, TB2, TB3, GB2, + 14, 20, 65, 69, 118, 120.

        Background: GT1, GT2, GT3, GB2, LG2, EB4, IBI, + 20.
             Centura Pearl card to make central stepper card and for mats.

Sentiment is freebie found on internet.

DP and detail are digital

Waves cutting die.

Crystals from my stash.

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

http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/challenge-144.html

http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/pile-it-on-76-hot-fun-in-summertime-dt.html

http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/july-challenge-feature-creature.html

http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/challenge-135.html

http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/june-challenge-furry-friends.html

http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/challenge-67.html

http://tiddlyinkschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/challenge-161-anything-goes-with-tiddly.html

http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/anything-goes.html

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

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Winner Crafter's Companion HSN blog hop.

Hello to everyone.  Did you enjoy the blog hop?  I love taking part in these fun events. Thank you so much for your participation.

 I have a winner to announce, picked by Random.org.

The lucky winner of the  

Crafters Companion Die'sire Edge'ables Only Words - Congratulations Die

is Lea Brawn, many congratulations to Lea.

Crafter's Companion USA have posted a list of winners.  

Lea please contact prizes@crafterscompanion.com with your address and the prize you won.

Thank you all for your participation in  this blog hop.

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First play with the Crafwell eBrush with Spectrum Noir's.

Hello to everyone.  

This card was created for Crafter's Companion IIDT, using my new Craftwell eBrush.   

My DH purchased this for me as a recent anniversary gift, bless him. 

 Having lots of fun with this 

and practicing different techniques, which I will share on future projects.  

This background uses several different Spectrum Noir markers applied with the eBrush and a square of bulap material with blending solution, to make the textured details. 

I have also used some of the fabulous Crafter's Companion, Texture Stamps to create extra dimension.

 I love this mermaid stamp from Sheena Douglass.

Craftwell The eBrush
Spectrum Noir markers used:
Background using eBrush, with burlap and blender: 
BT2, BT3, GT3, GT4, CT2, CT3
Image
Skin: FS2, FS4, TN2, + 05, 90
Hair: PP1, PP2, PP3, + 25, 37
Tail: BT2, BT3, GT4, + 67, 69
Rocks: IG2, IG3, IG4, + 115, 118, 120
White gel pen for spots on mermaids tail
Stamps used:
Maid of the Sea - Sheena Douglas - Crafter's Companion
Textures Stamps - Splats and Stains - Crafter's Companion
Background papers from Destinations Papercrafting CD-ROM - Crafter's Companion
Coredinations card for mats.
Shells and flat backs jewels are from my stash.

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

http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/j-for-jewels.html
http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/challenge-286-anything-goes.html
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/challenge-86-winners-84.html
http://fairytale-challengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/challenge-121-unter-dem-meer-under-sea.html
http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/challenge-112-must-always-use-image.html
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/challenge-113.html
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/were-back-with-challenge-9-anything-goes.html
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/2015/07/challenge-13.html
http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/month-long-anything-goes-in-july.html

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

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Back to basics, a colouring tutorial with Spectrum Noir.

Hello to everyone.  I hope this finds you well.

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

This month I have coloured the so sweet Music Box image from Elisabeth Bell.   

The tutorial takes you through each step of colouring the image, with your Spectrum Noir markers.  We will colour her skin, hair, clothes and background.  

Its a detailed tutorial and presented in two parts, one published now and one later in the month.   

I hope you will pop over to Spectrum Noir and have a look. 

Details of Spectrum Noir products used to colour this image can be found here.  

I really enjoyed colouring this lovely stamp and hope you will find time to visit and view the tutorial.  

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

http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/its-two-week-challenge.html - favourite stash items, floral stamen swirls and pearl bling

http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/challenge-228-bright-colors.html

http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/challenge-66.html

http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/challenge-268-always-anything-goes.html

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.ca/2015/06/challenge-109-girly.html

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

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Fabulous, fun blog hop with Crafter's Companion.

Hello to everyone. 
Sara Davies of Crafter's Companion will be part of the HSN 24-hour Day of Crafts on 1st July 2015.  

Welcome to our blog hop to celebrate this great Day of Crafts.

The gift box and matching gift card shown above have been made using the following products which feature in the shows:

 Sweet Treats CD-ROM
The Boxer Board 
 Edge'ables - Wishing you a Happy Birthday

All of my teammates are giving away stamps or dies...make sure you hop along to everyone’s blog, and leave comments to win their fabulous prizes! Be sure not to miss the huge prize packs on the Crafter’s Companion US blog and over on Sara Davies’ blog!  Please check the Crafter's Companion US blog for terms and conditions.

We would be so pleased if you joined us, so start hopping and commenting now for your chance to win!   

Layered Popcorn Box made with the following poducts:

Sweet Treats CD-ROM
Sweet Thing Embossing Board - Ultimate Pro.
Spectrum Noir markers:
FS2, FS4, GB1-3, TN2, IBI-2, TB1-2, CR6, DG1-3, PP1-2
Spectrum Noir pencils:
04, 05, 09, 12, 25, 28, 34, 46, 48, 65, 69, 74, 85, 116

This project features the large milk carton from the Special Treats double sided embossing board and papers from the Sweet Treats CD-ROM .

One lucky comment winner from this blog post will win a  'Congratulation to you'  Edge'ables  die from Crafter's Companion.  Comments for this blog prize will close on 2nd July at approx. 10am (GMT).   A random comment winner will be picked and I will post the winner on my blog.  

Blog hop participants:

Crafters Companion US

Sara Davies

Lori Barnett

Laine Webb - You are here.

Chrissie Tobas

Liz Walker

Gini Cagle

Kendra Wietstock

Roxanne O'Brien

Giovana Smith

Jodi Clark

Rosemary Shaner-Bridges

Tenia Nelson

Vera Yates

Taylor Usry

Another cute project made with the Sweet Things Double Sided Embossing Board and the Sweet Treats CD-ROM.

Enjoy the blog hop lovelies and please leave your comments below.

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Bokeh tutorial for Spectrum Noir.

Hello to everyone.  I hope this finds you well.

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

I have been seeing the 'Bokeh' technique on a lot of creations recently.  I have an easy step by step tutorial, for creating this background using the fabulous Spectrum Aqua markers. 

I hope you will pop over to Spectrum Noir and have a look. 

Details of Spectrum Noir products used to colour this image can be found here.

I really enjoyed colouring the lovely 'Dragonfly' image from Elisabeth Bell and creating this project.

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

http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/challenge-130-anything-goes-woptional.html

http://cagichallenge.blogspot.ca/2015/06/cute-cards.html

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/2015/06/challenge-12.html

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

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