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Saturday 28 June 2014

Bebunni - Hip, Hip, Horray, Spectrum Noir pencils colouring for Crafter's Companion International Inspiration Team

Hello to everyone and thank you so much for all of your kind wishes on our Wedding Anniversary and birthdays.   We had a lovely time with lots of family celebration.  I have another sweet Bebunni stamp to share with you today.   This image is stamped on kraft card and coloured using only my Spectrum Noir Blendable Pencils.  The card is a front stepper design.




01, 12, 13, 24, 25, 36, 38, 41, 45, 46, 65, 66, 80, 112, 113, 115, 116
Flowers, ribbon, lace, bling from my stash
Spellbinder oval die cuts, swirl die cuts and butterflies.

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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Tuesday 24 June 2014

Shine Bright - Flappers for our 38th Anniversary.

Hello to everyone.  I hope this finds you well. 
 Its my busy week of the year again.  My dear husband and I are celebrating 38 years of marriage on Wednesday and both of my lovely daughters are celebrating a birthday.  
I have been busy, busy, busy. 
 This is a cute card I have made for my husband, to celebrate our Anniversary.   Its safe to share as he never looks on blogger or Facebook.
 If I have not visited this week apologies and I hope to catch up soon. 
 Have you been having problems with blogger?  I have been loosing comments right, left and centre and yesterday lost my reading list all day.  


List of materials used to make this card:

Image printed on Neenah Classic Crest Card
Spectrum Noir markers used:
FS2-5, TN2-4, CR6-9, IG1-4, IB1-2  BGR3,  GB1-2
Spectrum Noir pencils used
01, 04, 05, 08, 09, 14, 27, 85, 100, 105, 115, 118, 120
Lovely gold embossing detail
Centura Pearl card base
Core'dinations card mats and layers
Sentiment is Sentimentals from Crafter's Companion stamp and sentiment - Imagine - embossed with gold embossing powder.
DP from my stash and also used the envelope received from DH last year for white on red heart detail.
Spellbinders Roses dies and floral swirl.
Trim is sticky from pound shop and pearl from my stash.

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


Thank you so much for your continued support. 
 I have had a fabulous crafty year and so value your lovely comments.

Sending hugs to all from,



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Friday 20 June 2014

So sweet Merry Weather

Hello to everyone.  I hope this finds you well.  Can you believe another week has almost been and gone?  A very warm welcome to my new followers.   My card share for today features the sweet image Merry Weather from Elisabeth Bell.   Such a cute image.  I have used only the Spectrum Noir Blendable Pencils to colour this image.


List of materials used to make this card.  

  Image – Merry Weather – Elisabeth Bell
Spectrum Noir Pencils used:
01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 25, 36, 45, 47, 49,
61, 62, 86, 90, 107, 108,110
Neenah Classic Crest Card
Centura Pearl Card
Core'dinations card
Spellbinder circle and scalloped circle die cuts
Design paper, ribbon, flowers and bling, are all from my stash.

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

Crafty Girls Challenge - Anything Goes
As you like it Challenge - Favourite Dies and why - Spellbinder circle and scalloped circle die cuts, a great standard die for every occasion.

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

Sending hugs to all from,


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Tuesday 17 June 2014

Sun-kissed skin for Spectrum Noir.

Hello to everyone.  I hope this finds you well.  I would like to share a step by step tutorial on colouring sun-kissed skin as my monthly tutorial for Spectrum Noir.  I have used the stunning image - Toe in the Sand from Saturated Canary.



List of materials used to make this card:  
Image – Toe in the Sand – Saturated Canary digital image
Spectrum Nior Markers and Blendable Pencils listed with colouring instructions here.
Designer Paper – Kaisercraft – Beech Huts, Bo Bunny, Basic Grey.
Core'dinations Card – Nostaligia
Centura Pearl – snow white, silver
Ribbon from Crafty Ribbons – English Creme
Die cuts: Starfish and anchor – Marianne Designs. Butterfly – Magnolia Doohicky Swirly Die. Memory Box – Oceana Border.
Collall Tacky and Multi-purpose Glue
Crafter's Companion – Red Liner Tape
Prima flower, pearl button and pearls from my stash.



Just a quick reminder of our Spectrum Noir June challenge - create a background.  My tutorial card would be suitable for entry into the challenge, because of the dot detailed background.  We would love for you to join us, using your Spectrum Noir markers and/or pencils.

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

Addicted to Stamps - Outdoors
Cards Galore Challenge - Use a stamp or digi image
Fairies Challenge Blog - Summer
Sparkles Forum Challenge - At the beach - summer fun
Paper Crafting Challenge - In summer
Artistic Inspiration - Anything Goes/Summer Fun
Bunny Zoe's Craft - Layers
Crafting from the Heart - #23
Craft your passion - 3 or more embellishments

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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Monday 16 June 2014

Hayley - Scruffy Little Cat sneak peek for Crater's Companion.


Hello and Happy Monday to everyone.  I hope this finds you well. 
 We had a good week-end, a bit dull weather wise, but some lovely celebrations with my dear husband and daughter's for Father's Day. 

 My card share for today features Hayley from Scruffy Little Cat and I have tried to create some raven coloured locks for her hair. 
 There is a lot of bling on this card which the camera has not picked up on. 
 I  have again used the Create-a-Card Die'sire Die, this time for the center of the card.  So many uses for these fabulous cutting Dies.

 Hayley will feature as part of the Pick of the Day starting on Ideal World on 17th June at 9pm.  Looking forward to seeing everyone's fabulous creations.


List of matrials use to make this card:
Scruffy Little Cat Hayley stamp and sentiment
Spectrum Noir markers used:
Skin: FS2-4, TN2, CR6
Hair: IG3-5
Clothes: PP1-2, TB1
Chest: TN1-2, EB2
Background: BG1-2, BRG1-3, TB1
Spectrum Noir pencils used:
4, 5, 8, 9, 29, 32, 65, 67, 69, 92, 110, 117, 119, 120
Frantage - Shabby Blue detail
Gold, pink and blue glitter
Papers from Scruffy Little Cat CD-ROM
Satin Finish Printable Paper
Neenah Classic Crest Card
Centura Pearl Card – Pink A4
Create-a-card – Romance - Die'sire Die

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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Sunday 15 June 2014

Sweet Nicola - Scruffy Little Cat for Crafter's Companion

Hello and Happy Sunday to everyone.  I hope your week-end is going well.  I have another sneak peek to share with your featuring the sweet stamp Nicola from Scruffy Little Cat for Crafter's Companion.  These stamps will be available from 9pm on 17th June on Ideal World as part of the Pick of the Day.



List of materials used to make this card:

Scruffy Little Cat Nicola stamp and sentiment
Spectrum Noir markers 
Skin: FS2-4, TN2, CR6
Hair: TN2-3, GB2-3, EB3
Suit and accessories: TB1-3, LG1-3, DG1-2, PP1-2, IG1-3
Background: BG1-2,
Spectrum Noir pencils used:
5, 8, 9, 25, 35, 48, 62, 65, 67, 86, 102,115, 119
Frantage - shabby blue and white detail
Papers from Scruffy Little Cat CD-ROM
Satin Finish Printable Paper
Neenah Classic Crest Card
Centura Pearl Card – Fresh Blue
Chantilly Lace Frame - Die'sire Die
Create-a-card – Die'sire Die – Decadence

  
The picture above shows the inside  panel of the card which forms the base.  I added an extra panel featuring the image. 

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

Sending hugs to all from,


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Saturday 14 June 2014

Variation on Hula Hoop Love from Saturated Canary

Hello to everyone.  Another week has been and gone and so looking forward to the week-end.    I love this image Hula Hoop Love from Saturated Canary and here she is a different colour palette.



List of materials used to make this card:

Image Saturated Canary – Hula Hoop Love
Spectrum Noir Pens used:
FS2, FS4, TN2, LVI, PP1
Spectrum Noir Pencils used:
01, 02, 05, 06, 08, 10, 12, 21, 25, 29, 30,  34, 37,  38,  39, 41, 45, 46, 
50, 78, 79, 80, 86, 93, 102, 113
Neenah Classic Crest Card
Core'dinations card - Nostaligia
Designer paper from stash
Centura Pearl card
Die'sire Die – Rose and Enchanted Spring Die

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

Crafty Catzy - Use 2 different dies
Fun with Shapes and More - Girlie
Sister Act Challenge - # 61

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

Sending hugs to all from,


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Friday 13 June 2014

Jessica - Scruffy Little Cat sneak peek for Crafter's Companion

Hello to everyone.   I hope this finds you well.  I am back again with another Scruffy Little Cat stamp sneak peek.  Please say hello to Jessica.  She is a real doll!!  These fabulous stamps will be available from 17th June as Ideal World's the Pick of the Day at 9 pm



List of materials used to make this front stepper style card:

Scruffy Little Cat Jessica stamp and sentiment
Skin: FS2-4, TN2, CR6
Hair: CT2-3, GB1-2
Clothes: PP1-2, TB1, TN2-3
Background: BG1-2, BG1-2, BRG1-3, TB1-2, EB2, DG1-3, PP1-2
4, 5, 8, 9, 29, 32, 47, 65, 67, 69, 92, 110
Centura Pearl Card – Black A4 and Snow White/Silver - A3
Thank you so much for taking the time to look at this card and read my post.

Sending hugs to all from,


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Thursday 12 June 2014

Fabulous Scruffy Little Cat - Aamira for Crafter's Companion

Hello to everyone.  I would like to share a sneak peek of a new and fabulous Scruffy Little Cat stamp, Aamira from Crafter's Companion.  These will be available from 17th June.  
Aamira is now featured on the Spectrum Noir blog and you can find the full list of Spectrum Noir markers and pencils used to colour this creation here.  




List of materials used to make this card:

Scruffy Little Cat Aamira stamp and sentiment
Frantage - Shabby White detail
Heart Doilies, Camelia – large andsmall – Die'sire Die
Regency Swirls Folder - Embossalicious
Gilding Wax
Marianne - Anya - corner die detail.
Flourish die cut
Organza fabric plus organza glitter ribbon and sequin ribbon, pearls and crystal bling from my stash.


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



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

Sending hugs to all from,


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Monday 9 June 2014

Summer Girl from Mo Manning

Hello to everyone.  I hope you enjoyed your week-end.  I have another Mo Manning image to share with you today.  This card features Summer Girl and she really is a sweetie pie.


List of materials used to make this card:

Image from Mo Manning - Summer Girl
Spectrum Noir markers
Spectrum Noir blendable pencils
Frantage detail.
DP from my stash.  
Die cut starfish, puched border detail.
Flowers, buttons, pearls, crystals, shell and ribbon all from my stash.



I have made this card with a hidden pocket and this contains a stamped sentiment on DP with ribbon and heart detail.  

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

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

Sending hugs to all from,


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Saturday 7 June 2014

Miss Pricilla Pie.

Hello to everyone.  I have a sweet card to share with you today featuring the cute Pricilla Pie from Saturated Canary, coloured using my Spectum Noir markers and pencils. She really is a beauty.   Welcome to all of the new followers of Dream Laine and so many thanks to those of you who have been here for a while.  Your support, friendship and kind comments mean so much.


List of materials used to make this card:
Saturated Canary – Pricilla Pie
Spectrum Noir Pens used:
FS2, FS4, TN2, PP1, LVI
Spectrum Noir Pencils used:
01, 02, 05, 06, 08, 29, 30, 34, 37, 38, 39, 78, 79, 80
Centura Pearl Snow White Silver and Pastels
Core'dinations Cardstock
Ornate Butterflies folder - Embossalicious folder
Circle Doilies, Scalloped Tags - Die'sire die
Butterfly die cut and La-la-land banner.
Lace, flowers, ribbon and pearls from my stash.

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



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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Thursday 5 June 2014

Background Challenge for Spectrum Noir.

Good morning to everyone.  I have another sweet card to share with you today.  
This card features the so cute image Goldie from Wee Stamps.
 I have made the card for this month's Spectrum Noir Challenge - Backgrounds.
 I hope you can join us using a creation coloured with your Spectrum Noir markers and/or pencils.
The Spectrum Noir Monthly Challenge has now moved to Facebook and you can enter your creation here.


List of materials used to make this card:
Image Wee Stamps - Goldie.
Background panel created on Neenah Classic Crest with Gesso detail and Spectrum Noir Re-fills:  BT1, IB1, TB1, and markers DG1-2
Image Spectrum Noir markers:
Skin; FS1-4, TN2,
Tail, bubbles and friend: BT1-3, IBI, TBI, LG1
Hair: GB1
Spectrum Noir Blendable Pencils:
01, 05, 08, 09, 14, 46, 48, 62, 65, 85, 90, 100, 102, 113, 115.
Chantilly Lace Frame - Die'sire - Crafter's Companion
I think the other die cut is Joy Craft, was a freebie die cut sample.
DP and shells Tilda - The Seaside Life, distressed and with ink detail
Ribbon from Crafty 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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Wedding Memory Book.

Hello to all.    Following my daughter Suzanne's recent wedding to Harry and all of the beautiful pictures of the event.   I have ...