30 April 2020

Just for you

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Friday Craft Group crafting from Home!

This is the card I made as a sample for this weeks challenge!
I used a Dandelion stamp with Distress Oxides. 






Materials used:
Dandelion stamp 
Distress Oxides, Spun Sugar, Dusty Concord
Just for you stamp
Ranger Stickles, Star Dust
Stick foam pads
Smooth white card 
Black card 

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Val S.

29 April 2020

Springtime Roses

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For my card today I used the image Fall Roses, this image can be used for all seasons by LeighSBDesigns
To celebrate the 3rd Birthday of LeighSBDesigns and Blog Hop themed Spring, Easter, Birthday.  Pop on over and join in the fun!  Collect the Freebie Birthday Bunny by entering one of your makes!


Materials used:
Fall Roses
Springtime stamp 
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers
Distress Oxides, Mustard Seed
Text stamp for background 
Smooth white card 

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Springtime DaisyBee

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For my card today I used the image Daisy Bee by LeighSBDesigns

To celebrate the 3rd Birthday of LeighSBDesigns and Blog Hop themed Spring, Easter, Birthday.  Pop on over and join in the fun!  Collect the Freebie Birthday Bunny by entering one of your makes!



 Materials used:
Daisy Bee
Nuance Powders
Sizzix Scalloped Die
Micron Pen, Orange 
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers, Spice, Gold
Distress Oxide, Wild Honey
Smooth white card 
Black card 

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26 April 2020

Windflower Cottage

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I made this card for our Friday morning craft group challenge at Home
I used different shades of yellow, stamped leaves around the edges with Distress Oxide Peeled Paint, Wallnut Stain raised each layer with sticky foam pads, added the silk ribbon.  I used Windflower Cottage for the centre piece, edged the card with Gold Illustrator Marker. 



Materials used:
Windflower Cottage
Different shades of yellow card
Smooth white card 
Silk Ribbon
Gold CC Illustrator Marker 
Latina leaf stamp

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25 April 2020

Earth Day Using Daisy Bee

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Sharing a card I made to celebrate Earth Day using this 
wonderful image is by LeighSBDesigns. 

All Life is Precious’ 

Earth Day Fund Raiser Release - digi art stamp by LeighSBDesigns Art Stamps





Materials use:
CC Illustrator Markers, 
True Blue, Eggshell, Moonlight, Gold, Pauline, Blush
Distress Oxide, Mustard Seed
Smooth white card 
    
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24 April 2020

Hello Spring

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I have a card to share using the Whimsical Oddleigh Flower Set by LeighSBDesigns

To celebrate the 3rd Birthday of LeighSBDesigns and Blog Hop themed Spring, Easter, Birthday.  

Pop on over and join in the fun!



Materials used:
Whimsical Oddleigh Flower Set 
Sizzix Scalloped Die
Distress Oxides, 
Broken China, Spun Sugar, Dusty Concord
Sizzix Hello Die
Smoothie Sponge
Americana Glossy Glaze
Smooth white card 

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Thank You card

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Scrapping4fun have a new Challenge #165 the theme Anything Goes use a Die Cute or Embossing Folder
pop on over and join in the fun!  https://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com/
Sponsored by DiesRUs

For my Card I used Tim Holtz Dies






Materials used:
Tim Holtz Dies
Distress Oxides, Dusty Concord, Spun Sugar
Dotted Embossing Folder
Pearl Beads
Smooth white card 

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22 April 2020

Hello Kitty

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Sharing a card today using the Freebies image TP Kitty by IkesArt.
Also entered to SUYP challenge #53


Materials used:
Freebie TP Kitty by IkesArt 
CC Illustrator Markers, Eggshell, Blue Grey1, 
Willow, Bamboo, Rose Blush, Natural Brown
Sizzi Hello Die
Sizzix Scallop Die
Distress Oxide, Walnut Stain
Smooth white card 

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21 April 2020

Fluttering by Butterflies card

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I made this card for NHS...I have a scheduled appointment this pm for a eye injection as they didn’t cancel it I’m taking the card with me!  I used Crafters Companions Fluttering By Butterflies stencil with Distress Oxide Inks.

The staff at the hospital were delighted to receive my card, it is going to be put on the wall in the main office for all the staff to see it. 


Materials used:
CC Fluttering By Butterflies Stencil 
Distress Oxides, Spun Sugar, Broken China 
Sizzix Scalloped Die 
Smooth white card 
Thank you stamp

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19 April 2020

Oddleigh Flowers Bridge Card

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I have a Spring Bridge card to share using the Whimsical Oddleigh Flower Set by LeighSBDesigns

To celebrate the 3rd Birthday of LeighSBDesigns and Blog Hop themed Spring, Easter, Birthday.  

Pop on over and join in the fun! And collect the Freebie Birthday Bunny!


Materials use:
Whimsical Oddleigh Flower Set
CC Illustrator Markers
Purple Violet, Rose Blush, Willow, Bamboo, Eggshell
Distress Oxide, Iced Spruce
Swirl Embossing Folder
Sizzix Scalloped Die
Smooth white card

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18 April 2020

Birthday Bunny Card

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For my card I used the fabulous Freebie Birthday Bunny by LeighSBDesigns.
To celebrate the 3rd Birthday of LeighSBDesigns and Blog Hop themed Spring, Easter, Birthday.  Pop on over and join in the fun! Enter your make to get the Freebie Birthday Bunny.

Also entered to Bunny challenge 
http://www.cleverdexter.com/2020/04/clever-dexter-challenge-4.html?m=1

  

Materials used:
Birthday Bunny by LeighSBDesigns 
Distress Oxides, Mustard Seed, Peeked Paint, Broken China
Promarkes, Fushcia, Artic Blue, Apple, Meadow, Lipstick Red, Gold
Happy Birthday stamp
Shrink plastic flowers
Smooth white card
Black card

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Spring POP-Up Card

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I have a Spring pop-up box card to share using the

 Whimsical Oddleigh Flower Set by LeighSBDesigns
To celebrate the 3rd Birthday of LeighSBDesigns and Blog Hop themed Spring, Easter, Birthday.  

Pop on over and join in the fun! And collect the Freebie Birthday Bunny!



Materials use:
Whimsical Oddleigh Flower Set
Spellbinder Pop-up box die
CC Illustrator Markers
Purple Violet, Rose Blush, Willow, Bamboo, Cameo Green
Tim Holtz foliage dies
Distress Oxide, Spun Sugar, Broken China
Pearl Beads  
Smooth white card

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16 April 2020

Sage Birthday Wishes

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For my card I used image Sage Silhouette Faerie from The Enchanted Garden Collection by LeighSBDesigns

Celebrating the 3rd Birthday of LeighSBDesigns.  
Pop on over and join in the fun!  And collect the Freebie Birthday Bunny!




Materials used:
Sage Silhouette Faerie 
Birthday Candle from Oddleigh Cupcake
Sizzix Scalloped Die
Distress Oxide, Dusty Concord 
CC Illustrator Marker, Fruit Pink, Gold
Smooth white card 
Black card 

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15 April 2020

Steampunk Easter Egg

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I have a card to share with you today using the LeighSBDesigns Freebie Steampunk Easter Egg.

Celebrating the 3rd Birthday of LeighSBDesigns and Blog Hop themed Spring, Easter, Birthday, 
Sponsored by IkeArt 

Pop on over and join in the fun!  Enter one of your makes to get the Freebie Birthday Bunny!


Materials used:
Steampunk Easter Egg
Promarker
Gems
Burgundy Ribbon
Distress Oxide
Smooth white card
Black card

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14 April 2020

Springtime Square

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For my card today I used the Flower Square by IkesArt who is Sponsoring the Birthday Celebrations for  LeighSBDesigns  3rd Birthday and Blog Hop, themed Spring, Easter, Birthday

Pop on over and join in the fun, link one of your makes to get the Birthday Bunny Freebie! 


Material used:
  Nuance Powders
Water spritzer bottle
Water Brush
Smooth white card
Black card

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Spring Card

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Due to the ‘Stay At Home’ 
I challenged our Friday Morning Craft Group with various challenges, this is one off the cards I made. 


Materials used:
Tim Holtz Foliage Dies
Distress Oxides, Spun Sugar
Sizzix Scalloped Die
Illustrator Markers, Purple Violet, Pink Violet, Bamboo, Willow
Small Pearls
Smooth white card 

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13 April 2020

Ready to Party card

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Sharing a card today to celebrate the 3rd Birthday of LeighSBDesigns and Blog Hop themed Spring, Easter, Birthday.  Pop on over and join in the fun! And get a Freebie Birthday Bunny!

 For my card I used images from the Oddleigh Cupcake Set.






Material used:
Oddleigh Cupcake Set
CC Illustrator Markers, Ruby, Rose, Rose Red, 
Gold, Cream, Linen, Rose Blush, Bamboo
Tim Holtz Layering Stencil, Roses 
Distress Oxide, Spun Sugar
White Gel Pen
Smooth White card 
Black card
Small sticky pads 
PVA Glue

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Hydrangea Card

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Sharing a card today to celebrate the 3rd Birthday of LeighSBDesigns.  
I used the Hydrangea image by IkesArt who is Sponsoring the Celebrations. 

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Materials used:
Hydrangea 
Illustrator Markers, Pearl Blue, Rose Pink, Rose Blush, Bambino, Cameo Green
Black Sharpie Pen
Smooth white card 

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12 April 2020

Easter Lambs Card

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Celebrating the 3rd Birthday of LeighSBDesigns and Blog Hop, themed Spring, Easter, Birthday.  Pop on over and join in the fun!  And get a Freebie Birthday Bunny!

I used Easter Lambs image by IkesArt who is Sponsoring LeighSBDesigns Celebrations 🎉 


Materials used:
Easter Lambs
Promarkers, Gold, Moonlight, Bamboo, Rose Pink, Natural Beige
Distress Oxide, Peeled Paint
Smooth white card 
Black card 

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11 April 2020

Steampunk Easter Egg

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Happy Easter 🐣

I have a tag to share with you today using the Steampunk Easter Egg by LeighSBDesigns 

Celebrating the 3rd Birthday of LeighSBDesigns and Blog Hop themed Spring, Easter, Birthday.   Pop on over and join in the fun! And get a Freebie Birthday Bunny!



Materials used:
Steampunk Easter Egg by LeighSBDesigns
Promarkes, Henna, Dusty Pink, Ice Grey4
Black Sharpie Pen
Americana Tripple Thick Glossy Accent
Versamark Pen
Bronze Embossing Powder
Distress Ink, Walnut Stain
Happy Easter stamp
Fibre
Smooth white card
Kraft Card

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Val S.

Easter Chikkin Basket Card

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Sharing a card today to celebrate the 3rd Birthday of LeighSBDesigns and Blog Hop themed Spring, Easter, Birthday.
I used the Chikkin in a Basket  image by IkesArt who is also a sponsor for the Birthday Celebrations. 

Pop on over and join in the fun!  And get a Freebie Birthday Bunny.



Materials used:
Chikkin in a Basket
Illustrator Markers
Distress Oxides 
Happy Easter Stamp
Smooth white card 
Black card 

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Easter Eggs Bunny

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Sharing today to celebrate the 3rd Birthday of LeighSBDesigns and Blog Hop themed Spring, Easter, Birthday.  Pop on over and join in the fun! And get a Freebie Birthday Bunny!

Today I have an Easter card to share with you, I used the Freebie Birthday Bunny with balloons by LeighSBDesigns 
 I made the balloons into Easter Eggs 


Materials used:
Freebie Easter Bunny by LeighSBDesigns 
Tim Holtz layering stencil
Distress Oxides, Spun Sugar
Easter Stamp
CC Illustrator Marker

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10 April 2020

Flower Heads

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Due to the Stay ‘At Home’ 
I challenged our Friday Morning Craft Group at Hobby Craft with various challenges, This is one off the cards I made using Versamark Ink with Embossing Powder.


Materials used:
Stamps Away flowers stamp
Versamark Ink
Aniseed Embossing Powder
CC Illustrator Marker, Pink Violet, Dark Pink
Birthday Stamp
Smooth white card 

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My Easter Bunny

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Sharing an Easter card today using My Easter Bunny by AllDressedUp stamps, this was a winning image for a challenge. 


Materials used:
My Easter Bunny
CC Illustrator Markers, Willow, Bamboo, Spice, Rose Pink
Tim Holtz layering stencil
Distress Oxide, Spun Sugar
Smooth white card

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Easter Bunny Card

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Sharing today to celebrate the 3rd Birthday of LeighSBDesigns and Blog Hop themed Spring, Easter, Birthday.  Pop on over and join in the fun! And get a Freebie Birthday Bunny!

Today I have an Easter card to share with you, using the Whimsical Easter Bunny by LeighSBDesigns

Also entered to Bunny challenge
http://www.cleverdexter.com/2020/04/clever-dexter-challenge-4.html?m=1


Materials used:
Whimsical Steampunk Easter Bunny  by LeighSBDesigns
Spectrum Noir, TN3, TN4, TN5,CR5, CR2, CR4, CG4, CB4, LG4
Distress Oxides, Mustard Seed, Squeezed Lemonade
Americana Tripple Thick Glossy Accent
Tim Holtz Clear Candy Glitter
Happy Easter stamp
Smooth white card
Black card

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Val S.

Bunny Basket

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Sharing a card today to celebrate the 3rd Birthday of LeighSBDesigns and Blog Hop themed Spring, Easter, Birthday, you can make with one of theses or combine together.

I used the Bunny Basket by IkesArt who is also a sponsor for the Birthday Celebrations. 

Pop on over and join in the fun! And get a Freebie Birthday Bunny.


Materials used:
Bunny Basket
CC Illustrator Markers, Spice, Golden Yellow, Dark Coral,
Willow, Bamboo, Eggshell Gold
Tim Holtz layering stencil
Distress Oxide, Spun Sugar
Smooth white card

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Val S.

Spring Umbrella

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Scrapping4fun have a new Challenge #164 the theme Spring / Easter 
pop on over and join in the fun!  https://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com/

For my Card I used image ‘Lovely Umbrella’  Sponsored by The Paper Shelter






Materials used:
Lovely Umbrella
CC Illustrator Markers,
Bamboo, Willow, Moonlight, Cream, Linen, Rose Blush, Pearl Blue
Tim Holts Flower Die
Distress Oxide, Broken China
White Card

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9 April 2020

Easter Steampunk Bunny

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Sharing today to celebrate the 3rd Birthday of LeighSBDesigns and Blog Hop themed Spring, Easter, Birthday.  Pop on over and join in the fun! And get a Freebie Birthday Bunny!

I have a Steampunk Easter Bunny tag, I used
Whimsical Steampunk Easter Bunny by LeighSBDesigns


Materials used:
Spectrum Noir, TN3, TN4, TN5,CR5, CR4, CR2, IG5, GB1
Promarkes, Ice Grey4, Amethyst
Distress Oxides, Mustard Seed, Squeezed Lemonade
Americana Tripple Thick Glossy Accent
Happy Easter stamp
Bakers Twine
Smooth white card
Black card

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Val S.

8 April 2020

Sage Faerie Happy Birthday

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Sharing a card today to celebrate the 3rd Birthday of LeighSBDesigns and Blog Hop themed Spring, Easter, Birthday.    Pop on over and join in the fun! And get a Freebie Birthday Bunny!

 For my card I used Sage Silhouette Faerie from Sage and Hazel Silhouette Faerie Set


Materials used:
Happy Birthday Stamp
Nuance Powders 
Distress Oxide, Broken China
Spectrum Noir Clear Glitter Pen
Micron Pen, Yellow
Smooth white card 
Black card 

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7 April 2020

Daffodil Fairy Card

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Sharing a card today to celebrate the 3rd Birthday of LeighSBDesigns and Blog Hop themed Spring, Easter, Birthday.

I used Daffodil Fairy image by IkesArt who is also a sponsor.

Pop on over and join in the fun! And get the Freebie Birthday Bunny!


Materials used:
Daffodil Fairy
Promarkers, Buttercup, Orange, Natural Beige, Lime Green
Smooth white card
Black card

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Meow Card

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There is a new challenge over at IkesWorldChallenges...the theme is always Anything Goes with a twist ‘P’ Paper Piecing... For my make as a DT I used ‘Stitchy-Cat’ by Ike’s Art


 Materials used:
Stitchy-Cats
Illustrator Markers
Distress Oxides 
Tim Holtz Layering Stencil
Smooth white card 

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6 April 2020

Treestump Cottage Card

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Sharing a card today to celebrate the 3rd Birthday of LeighSBDesigns and Blog Hop themed Spring, Easter, Birthday.  Pop on over and join in the fun! And collect the Freebie Birthday Bunny!

 For my card I used images from the  Treestump Cottage from The Enchanted Garden Collection by LeighSBDesigns




Materials used:
Treestump Cottage from The Enchanted Garden collection
Distress Oxides, Broken China
Promarkers, Apple, Ivory, Rose, Cerise, Fuchsia 
Ranger Stickles, Star Dust
Star Stencil
Light Blue Card
Dark Blue Card
Smooth white card

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Val S.

Creative Inspiration Challenge #21

Hi everyone, welcome to my blog! We have a new challenge 5 - 26 December.  To make the front cover of my Christmas Book and additional page...