A quick card share today as I’ve got heaps happening behind the scenes at the moment… so keep posted. Today it’s time for a clean and simple design using some surprised looking sheep!
Hope you are having a great week, I’ll be back Thursday! Hugs
Other Supplies: Copics – R05,22. YG03.
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This month Altenew is introducing Build-A-Flower: Magnolia. On the 15th of every month a new flower set is released and each set offers a 6×8 stamp set with a coordinating die so you can easily create your projects (it is only available as a set, not as individual products). Isn’t this Magnolia beautiful!
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL6NSUp9bjQ]
I decided to stamp out the word ‘you’ with the Calligraphy Alpha stamp set, one of the easiest alpha sets I’ve ever used (it’s so so easy to line up the letters, I love it)!
I can’t wait to play with the Magnolia Build-A-Flower set some more, I have heaps of ideas and know that you will also be inspired by the other designs, as well as the chance to WIN at the Altenew Blog!
Other Supplies: Prismacolor Pencils – Warm Grey 20,70% / French Grey 50,70% / Putty Beige / Chartreuse / Limepeel.
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I’ve been asked to share some ideas on how to use the Altenew New Day Card Kit and in particular using the wood veneers included in the kit. So I decided to make two cards and I have a video showing you how!
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkdP66A4Q6E]
I used Altenew Artist Markers to add colour to my projects today.
Other than that I kept it very simple.
Head on over to the Altenew blog to find out more, Hugs
Other Supplies: Altenew Artist Markers – B201 / R302 / R304 / R318 / G702 / G715/ G554.
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Today I have an extra special collaboration video with Olga Direktorenko. She creates the most amazing papercraft projects with a focus on die cutting and her blog is called Building Your World (what a perfect name)!
The focus today was water lilies and the Lotus set from Altenew was an obvious choice for me.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuNsBONBXvA]
And of course don’t forget to head over to visit Olga, you can see her amazing video HERE!
Other Supplies: Copic Markers – 0 / BV00, 02,04 / YG00,03,17. Mister Hueys Mist – Silver.
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I have a quick share today, it’s another Penny Black beauty and this time I used Prismacolor Pencils to Colour with ‘U’ and it was seriously so much fun! I decided to film as I created so you can watch the process.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mjYH32YOxg]
Isn’t she fabulous darling? I could never look this glamorous just lying around eating chocolate… but I could try!
Til next time!
Other Supplies: Prismacolor Pencils – Eggshell / Light Peach / Peach / Pink / Godlenrod / Yellowed Orange / Lemon Yellow / Sand / Greyed lavender / Sky Blue Light / Non-Photo Blue / Jade Green / Slate Grey / Muted Turquoise / True Blue / Magenta / Crimson Lake / Cool Grey 70% / Black / Dark Umber / Chocolate / Dark Brown / Olive Green / Limepeel / True Green / Chartreuse.
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Isn’t this exciting Altenew have a special release of new Build-A-Flower Set on the 15th of every month, each set offers a 6×8 stamp set and a coordinating die so you can easily create your projects (it is only available as a set, not as individual products). This month we are introducing Aster Build-A-Flower, and isn’t it another beauty!
But, instead of Building-A-Flower today I thought it would be fun to share how versatile these layering stamps can be and I decided to Build-A-Background….
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_044ZZ03m0]
I use the alphas and butterfly from the Reflection Scrapbook Collection and that sweet little heart came from the New Day Card Kit.
I can’t wait to play with the Aster Build-A-Flower set some more, I have heaps of ideas and know that you will also be inspired by the other designs, as well as the chance to WIN at the Altenew Blog!
Other Supplies: Adhesive Fun Foam
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Welcome back, it’s time for the new challenge at Scrapbook Boutique, that means it’s also time for a blog hop… so of course more wonderful prizes to be won! Today you should have arrived here from Lynn’s wonderful blog.
For your chance to WIN a $10 store voucher, just leave a comment at each blog along the hop, you have until midday 17th April (you must have an Australian or NZ address to be eligible) and the winner will be announced at the Scrapbook Boutique blog
Also for all the deets on how to join this month’s challenge and have the chance to WIN a $30 gift voucher stop by Scrapbook Boutique blog, you have until the end of April to join us!
Here is the inspiration for this month’s Moodboard challenge…
This was a difficult one for me, pastels are definitely not my ‘go to’ so a little out of my comfort zone here, it was hard not to keep adding more colour and depth, hope you think it fits the moodboard…
From here you are heading to the Scrapbook Boutique Blog, thanks for joining us, it’s been heaps of fun!
Other Supplies: Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens – Pale Pink / Light Pink / Pale Green / Lilac / Light Blue / Light Gray / Blue Gray.
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I could blame night duty or distraction or just my brain, but it didn’t work too well today… but I think I managed a save the cards, what do you think?
You can see the video process here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYseny5fa8M]
I used Altenew’s new Layered Medallions Cover Die B and some of their fab cardstocks (I am seriously going to have to get ALL the colours) as well as the Spring Daisy set to bring these creations together.
All the products I used are linked below, you can also you can find more info at the Altenew Blog. Hope you day is going better than mine lol.
Other Supplies:
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Hiya, today I was inspired by my friends to get out my Zigs and have some Colour with’U’ fun! Which was easy to do with this gorgeous flower from Penny Black, and so you could watch the process I decided to film as I created.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKFwU84-tXA&w=480&h=270]
Thanks for visiting here today, hope you are having a great week!
Other Supplies: Zig Clean color Real Brush Pens – Olive Green / Pale Green / Light Green / Persian Green / Green Gray / Lilac / Lemon Yellow / Yellow / Bright Yellow / Mustard / Dark Oatmeal.
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I’m back with another video using the MISTI Creative Corners and this time I decided to stamp a repeated sentiment background…. but with the help of the ‘Corners’ I was able to do this on an angle, love it!
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iroEN2EwwtM&w=480&h=270]
You can find the supplies I used linked below or head over to Scrapbook Boutique! Have a fabulous day,
Other Supplies: Copics 0 / RV02,04,10 / R81 / Y06,17 / YR24. Prismacolor pencils – Pink / Neon Pink / Process Red / Yellow Chartreuse / Yellowed Orange / Orange.
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Today at the Altenew Blog I have a focus post featuring the new Extra Special stamp set. That means three different cards using this set as well as a video which you can find linked below.
For my first card I created a stamped background with the main flower image from the Extra Special stamp set and then for the sentiment I couldn’t help myself but I just had to get out the Bold Alphabet dies (sorry Wida) and I used one of the new cardstocks, this one is the Deep Iris and isn’t it pretty!
and did you see that I had the Ink Sprays out again….. I used Soft Lilac, Lavender Fields and Frayed Leaf to create my background.
For my second card I also used the Halftone Stencil and the Artist Markers to create a more classic ‘Mother’s Day’ design.
My final card (and video) was probably the easiest and funnest, I created a subtle background for the Thank You die which I made all shimmery…. but you can watch the whole process on video if you scroll just a little further on.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws6Kq4oJ19I]
You can find all the products I used linked below or you can head to Altenew and find them there. I hope you enjoyed the focus on this gorgeous Extra Special stamp set, I think it’s so very pretty. Have a great day!
Hugs – Other Supplies: Laminator
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Mother’s Day – Other Supplies: Altenew Artist Markers – B201 / G702 / G715. Silver Sprinkles / Finger dauber.
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Today at Scrapbook Boutique I have a Quick share of the new Creative Corners for the MISTI from My Sweet Petunia with a quick tip… and then of course I just had to make it into a card!
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ouVvOkPCvc]
You can find the supplies linked below or head on over and shop directly at Scrapbook Boutique. See you again real soon, Hugs,
Other Supplies:
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I’m so excited to be taking part in Altenew’s 2017 March release and blog hop, and if you arrived here from the Altenew blog then you are exactly where you need to be. Today we are releasing 7 stencils, 12 ink sprays, 13 coloured cardstocks and 7 coloured envelopes, could it be any more wonderful!
Today I have two cards and one video to share. And if you know me, then you know I am allergic to getting ‘inky’ fingers…. wrong hobby right? lol. But to spray… it’s divine (it’s the ink blending that really gets under the nails and have you ever met my friend the ‘scrubbie’ it’s a great tool to get rid of inky fingers), but I digress…. these sprays didn’t get my fingers inky at all and the shimmery finish was so worth the possibility of getting inky for sure. What a great way to ‘colour’!
Scroll down for the video and to find out how you can WIN!
I just had to share these beautiful ink colours with you……
How cool is this stencil background, I just had to keep it CAS with some white texture paste and I can’t stop touching it!
My second card was so much fun too, scroll down for the how to video below.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4pFuUIiZ_w]
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To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew blog by Thursday, March 16th at 11:59 pm EST for a chance to win. The winners will be announced on the Altenew blog on Friday, March 17th.
Also I will randomly choose a winner from the comments left on this post (only one per person) to win a $30 gift certificate to the Altenew online store, you have until midnight Wednesday March 15th (AEDT) and I will announce the winners here on Thursday March 16th.
Blog Hop Order
Altenew
>>>>>>> Therese Calvird <<<<<<<
Ashley Horton
Nicole Picadura
Debby Hughes
Lisa Spangler
Erum Tasneem
Evelyn Yusuf
Yana Smakula
Virginia Lu
Nina Marie Trapani
Eunyoung Lee
Barb Engler
Yoonsun Hur
Lydia Evans
Jennifer McGuire
Lilith Eeckels
Heather Ruwe
Agnieszka Malyszek
Flora Monika Farkas
Laura Bassen
Keeway Tsao
Aimee Dow
Svitlana Shayevich
May Sukyong Park
From here you are heading off to ASHLEY’S wonderful blog I hope you have had the most amazing time. If you would like to start at the beginning you can CLICK HERE.
Other supplies – You : Altenew – Adhesive – 3 Pack Glue Tape / Altenew Cardstock – Ruby Red & Blush / Laminator
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I am so excited to be taking part in Kathy Racoosin’s 30 Day Coloring Challenge with Altenew. Please visit the Altenew Blog to learn more about The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge blog hop and leave a comment on the Altenew Blog for a chance to win a giveaway, there are more Prize deets below.
For my card I thought it would be fun to change it up a bit and use a totally fun technique that I love to do but rarely remember which is to colour directly onto design or patterned paper.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l3m9WqPNjQ&w=480&h=270]
GIVEAWAYS:
During the hop, you will find lots of giveaways along the way. The full list of ALL the winners from the individual blogs will be announced on The Daily Marker Blog on March 12th.
altenew are giving away TWO $30 gift certificates, so be sure to leave a comment on their blog and the designers’ blogs along the way. Winners will be announced on March 11th.
There is more! Place an order with any of our 19 stamp sets from the Coloring Challenge Collection, and you will automatically be entered to win a Big Prize! One lucky winner will be chosen to win Reflection Scrapbook Collection, Artist Markers Set A, and Fresh Freesia Stamp Set, valued at over $100. No minimum purchase needed! Giveaway ends on March 10th 11:59PM EST. The winner will be announced on March 11th.
SPECIAL OFFER:
receive a FREE Apple Tree Stamp Set when you order stamps from the Coloring Challenge Collection! No need to add to cart, will automatically ship with orders. Limit one per customer, while supplies last. Not applicable on previous orders. Offer ends on Sunday March 5th 2017 at 11:59PM EST.
YET ANOTHER GIVEAWAY:
I will be giving away a $15 Gift Certificate to spend at Altenew, all you need to do is leave a comment on this post telling me your favourite colouring medium! I will announce the winner March 8th.
Hope you get a chance to have some colouring fun too!
Other Supplies: Prismacolor pencils – Black / Powder Blue / Light Cerulean Blue / True Blue / Indigo Blue / Moss Green / Pale Sage.
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Today I’m at Scrapbook Boutique and I have a video showing how easy it is to add some fab foiling with the Deco Foil pen.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57Z1Z_Fwcsc]
I’ve linked the supplies below or you can head over to shop at Scrapbook Boutique right here. I’m so glad you could stop by today!
Other Supplies: Black Twine. Laminator. Deco Foil – Gold Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens – Carmine Red / Pale Green / Deep Green / Violet.
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Today I have A LOT of die cutting and in the end a very clean and simple design, go figure! I was inspired by this card here created by the incredible Melania Deasy and changed it up using some fab Penny Black products.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBMAQQkzkRE&w=480&h=270]
I’ll be back again real soon, til then
Happy Papercrafting!
Other Supplies: Scrap pieces of coloured cardstock.
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Hiya, today I’m here for Scrapbook Boutique and I am going to Colour with ‘U’. I have one of the cute bears stamped out from MFT and thought that it would be nice to add some ‘texture’ by using the Prismacolor Pencils with some Gamsol (Odourless Mineral Spirits). I decided to film as I created,
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX0o0Kgv6nY]
I’ve linked the products I used below, or you can head to Scrapbook Boutique here. Hope your day is great!
Other Supplies: copic Markers – 0 / R11 Prismacolor pencils – Cream / Eggshell / Sand / Light Peach / Salmon Pink / Goldenrod / Putty Beige / Light Umber / Chocolate / Sienna Brown / Dark Umber.
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I am at the Altenew blog today sharing some Quick & Easy Floral cards that I created using the Reflection Scrapbook Kit (as I decided one card just wasn’t enough). And I gotta say that I could make so many cards using this kit, it’s jam packed full of fun stuff, check out my video and see for yourself!
You can see my Video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUvHacD4Ncs&w=480&h=270]
Next time I’m going to focus on cards for men using this same kit, so watch this space for that video coming up soon.
You can find more deets and info here at the Altenew blog or if you want to go shopping the links are below or you can head to their shop right HERE. Hope you are having a great week!
Other Supplies:
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Today I have the honour of being a guest for The Flower Challenge and if you know me then you know that I love my flowers! I don’t get a chance to play at challenges very often at the moment so it was lovely to join in the fun. I was inspired by the amazing Lydia Evans and she has a video here, thanks so much (yet again).
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLflT5i3RHE]
Head to The Flower Challenge so that you can be a part of this month’s challenge, I can’t wait to see what you create! Happy Papercrafting,
Other Supplies: Memory Box Die – Gorgeous Gardenia Outline (retired). Copics – 0 / R02 / RV00.
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I am so excited to share that I was recently a Guest Designer at WPlus9 and I have to say that Dawn has the most wonderful designs and always puts so much thought into her stamp sets and designs, they are always so versatile. But just in case you missed my videos and post at WPlus9 I thought I would share them here. All the fabulous products that I have used today can be found here at WPlus9.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-J1XTb1dFQ]
Now it’s time for some simple Children’s card fun using the Happy Gang set, love love the style of these stamps, they are so unique and soooo much fun!
I decided to film a second video today to show you just how this card came together and how easy it is to add details to an image with some simple pencil shading.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6Ra8jwW67c&w=480&h=270]
I’ve linked all the WPlus9 products that I used below and you can head over to the WPlus9 blog here. I hope you have enjoyed these cards and videos as much as I enjoyed making them!
Wishing – Other Supplies: American Crafts Cardstock – Taffy. Polychromos Pencils – Pink Madder Lake / Middle Purple Pink / Rose Carmine / Madder / Red Violet / Cadmium Yellow / Dark Chrome Yellow / Light Green / Earth green Yellowish / Chrome Green Opaque / Pine Green / Black.
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