31 May 2020

Bewitched - Day 12

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LeighSBDesigns Half-O-Ween May Blog Hop


Join us for Half-o-Ween spooky!

This is a fun stress-free BLOG HOP to encourage creative sharing and player interaction!
You can link up just 1 project on 1 day or play all 13 Days it is totally up to you, if you play please hop to fellow blogs on the days you play and leave some spooky love, as they will do for same for you! but please do still hop and enjoy the whole show even if you can't play as there’s always lots of inspiration for you to see👻 Even old projects are welcome but they MUST be re-shared in NEW posts!

Sharing a Canvas for Day 12 I used MerWitch by LeighSBDesigns.


Material used:
MerWitch
Ocean Scenery 
Turtle and Starfish from Meri and Friends collection 
8x8 Canvas
Acrylic Pour using various blues and white
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
True Blue, Waterfall, Eggshell, Cream, Willow 
Ranger Stickles, Crystal 
Tim Holtz Clear Rock Candy Glitter
Small Pearl Beads

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30 May 2020

A Little Hocus Pocus Day 12

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LeighSBDesigns Half-O-Ween May Blog Hop


Join us for Half-o-Ween spooky fun! 

This is a fun stress-free BLOG HOP to encourage creative sharing and player interaction! 
You can link up just 1 project on 1 day or play all 12 Days it is totally up to you, but please do still hop and enjoy the whole show even if you can't play👻 Even old projects are welcome but they MUST be re-shared in NEW posts! Prize to be won! 

To make my card for Day 12 I used Mushroom Cottage from the Enchanted Garden Collection by LeighSBDesigns.


Materials used:
Mushroom Cottage Art Stamp 
Tim Holtz Stamp
Ranger Stickles, Star Dust
Distress Oxides, Dusty Concord, Spun Sugar
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Bamboo, Eggshell, Linen, Golden Yellow, Spice, Blue Grey 1&3
Sizzix Scalloped Die 
Neenah white card
Black card

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29 May 2020

Wiccan Moon - Day 11

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LeighSBDesigns Half-O-Ween May Blog Hop

Beautiful 

Join us for Half-O-Ween spooky fun!

This is a fun stress-free BLOG HOP to encourage creative sharing and player interaction!
You can link up just 1 project on 1 day or play all 12 Days it is totally up to you, but please do still hop and enjoy the whole show even if you can't play👻 Even old projects are welcome but they MUST be re-shared in NEW posts! Prize to be won!

To make my Tag for Day 11 I used Wiccan Moon by LeighSBDesigns.
Wiccan Moon
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Purple Violet, Blue Grey 1&3
Distress Oxides, Mustard Seed, Black Soot
White Gel Pen
Black Fibre
Neenah Classic White Card
Black card

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28 May 2020

Wicked Sea Fun Day 10

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LeighSBDesigns Half-O-Ween May Blog Hop


Join us for Half-o-Ween spooky fun!

This is a fun stress-free BLOG HOP to encourage creative sharing and player interaction!

You can link up just 1 project on 1 day or play all 12 Days it is totally up to you, but please do still hop and enjoy the whole show even if you can't play👻 Even old projects are welcome but they MUST be re-shared in NEW posts! Prize to be won!

To make my card for Day 10.. I used MerWitch from the by LeighSBDesigns.

Materials used:
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Pearl Blue, Pink Violet, Purple Violet,
Bamboo, Willow, Cameo Green, 
Dark Coral, Coral, Cream

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27 May 2020

Trick or Treat Party - Day 9

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LeighSBDesigns Half-O-Ween May Blog Hop


Join us for Half-o-Ween spooky fun!
This is a fun stress-free BLOG HOP to encourage creative sharing and player interaction!

You can link up just 1 project on 1 day or play all 12 Days it is totally up to you, but please do still hop and enjoy the whole show even if you can't play👻 Even old projects are welcome but they MUST be re-shared in NEW posts! Prize to be won!

To make my card I used the whimsical quirky cute art stamp Party Balleigh Monster by LeighSBDesigns.


Materials Used:
Party Balleigh Monster Art Stamp
Tim Holtz Tangled Webs and Trick or Treat stamps 
Distress Oxides, Dusty Concord, Spun Sugar
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Purple Violet, Pink Violet, Rose Blush, Bamboo 
White Gel Pen
Neenah white card
Black card 

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26 May 2020

Kitty Luna on the Prowl

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LeighSBDesigns Half-O-Ween May Blog Hop


Join us for Half-o-Ween spooky fun!

This is a fun stress-free BLOG HOP to encourage creative sharing and player interaction!
You can link up just 1 project on 1 day or play all 12 Days it is totally up to you, but please do still hop and enjoy the whole show even if you can't play👻 Even old projects are welcome but they MUST be re-shared in NEW posts! Prize to be won!

To make my card for Day 7 I used Kitty Luna by LeighSBDesigns.


Materials used:
Kitty Luna digi stamp by LeighSBDesigns
Distress Oxides, Ocean Blue, Wilted Violet
Promarkers, Black
Spectrum Noir, Coral
White Gel Pen
Halloween Stamp by Third Coast Stamps now known as Third Stone Stamps
Halloween Die Cut by Impression Obsession Rubber Stamps
Neena White Card
Black Card

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24 May 2020

I’m here for the Boos!

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Sharing  a card using Tim Holtz Tangled Webs, Skelly, Bow tie and I’m here for the Boos!
For the background I applied Distress Oxides, Fired Brick, Black Soot, and spritzed with water. 


Material used:
Tangled Webs
Skelly
Bow Tie
I’m here for the Boos
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Marker, Blue Grey1
Distress Oxides, Fired Brick, Black Soot
Ranger Stickles, Crystal 
Water Spritzer 
Neenah white card
Black card

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23 May 2020

Time for a Splash - Day 5

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LeighSBDesigns Half-O-Ween May Blog Hop!


Join us for Half-O-Ween spooky fun!


This is a fun stress-free BLOG HOP to encourage creative sharing and player interaction!
You can link up just 1 project on 1 day or play all 12 Days it is totally up to you, but please do still hop and enjoy the whole show even if you can't play👻 Even old projects are welcome but they MUST be re-shared in NEW posts! Prize to be won!

To make my Card for Day 5 I used Balleigh Monster by LeighSBDesigns.

This little ghoul is going for a splash before the witching hour!



Materials used:
Balleigh Monster
Distress Oxides, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Sky Blue
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Moonlight, Coral, Bamboo, Rose Blush, Pear Blue,
True Blue, Blue Grey 1&3
White Gel Pen
Ranger Stickles, Star Dust
Make today Amazing stamp
Neenah Classic White Card
Black card

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Kitty Pumpkin Hat - Day 5

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Join us for Half-o-Ween spooky fun!

This is a fun stress-free BLOG HOP to encourage creative sharing and player interaction!
You can link up just 1 project on 1 day or play all 12 Days it is totally up to you, but please do still hop and enjoy the whole show even if you can't play👻 Even old projects are welcome but they MUST be re-shared in NEW posts! Prize to be won!

To make my Tag for Day 5 I used Kitty Pumpkin Hat by LeighSBDesigns.


Materials used
Kitty Pumpkin Hat by LeighSBDesigns 
CC Illustrator Pens, Blue Grey1, Blue Grey3, Gold Yellow, Gold, Moonlight 
Promarker, Forrest Green
White Gel Pen
Distress Oxides, Peeled Paint, Black Soot
Tim Holts stencil, Shattered 
Black Fibre
Smooth white card 
Black card 

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Val S.

22 May 2020

Carved Skelly Cat -Day 4

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LeighSBDesigns Half-O-Ween May Blog Hop


Join us for Half-o-Ween spooky fun!

This is a fun stress-free BLOG HOP to encourage creative sharing and player interaction!
You can link up just 1 project on 1 day or play all 12 Days it is totally up to you, but please do still hop and enjoy the whole show even if you can't play👻 Even old projects are welcome but they MUST be re-shared in NEW posts! Prize to be won!
I have a Tag to share today for Day 4 I used the Carved Skelly by LeighSBDesigns.



Materials used:
Carved Skelly Cat 
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers, Blue Grey1, Blue Grey3, Bamboo, Cameo Green 
Enchanted Christmas Stencil, Twinkle Twinkle by Crafters Companion
Sizzix Die Tag
Distress Oxides, Hickory Smoke, Peeled Paint 
Black and White Fibre
Smooth white card

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21 May 2020

Harlequin Cat - Kitty Luna

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LeighSBDesigns Half-O-Ween May Blog Hop


Join us for Half-o-Ween spooky fun! 


his is a fun stress-free BLOG HOP to encourage creative sharing and player interaction! 
You can link up just 1 project on 1 day or play all 12 Days it is totally up to you, but please do still hop and enjoy the whole show even if you can't play👻  Even old projects are welcome but they MUST be re-shared in NEW posts! Prize to be won! 


Sharing past makes using  Harlequin Cat is all dressed up and ready for Halloween!
Kitty Luna is on the prowl this Halloween!



Materials List
Harlequin Cat by LeighSBDSigns
Circular Die
Punchinello Diamonds
Sakura Pens 
Distress Oxide, Hickory Smoke
Propmaker's Amethyst, Rose Pink, Dusty Pink, Ivory
Smooth white card


Materials used:
 Kitty Luna  by LeighSBDesigns
Distress Oxide, Wild Honey, Wilted Violet
Spectrum Noir Colorista, Gold, Green Leaf, Forrest Green, Black
Stars and Trees Stencil
White Gel Pen
Black Fibre
Studio Stickles
Neenah White Card
Black Card

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20 May 2020

Ready to Party - Day 1

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LeighSBDesigns Half-O-Ween May Blog Hop 2020


Join us for Half-O-Ween spooky fun! 19th to 31st May

This is a fun stress-free BLOG HOP to encourage creative sharing and player interaction!
You can link up just 1 project on 1 day or play all 13 Days it is totally up to you, but please do still hop and enjoy the whole show even if you can't play👻 Even old projects are welcome but they MUST be re-shared in NEW posts! Prize to be won!

To make my Card for Day 1 - I used BALLEIGH MONSTER by LeighSBDesigns.



Materials used:
Balleigh Monster
Tim Holtz Tangled Webs
Distress Oxides, Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Willow, Bamboo, Rose Blush, Blue Grey 1&3,
Pearl Blue, True Blue
Ranger Stickles, Crystal 
White Gel Pen 
Neenah Classic White Card
Black card 

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19 May 2020

Gothic Rose

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Sharing a card I made for a challenge over on Outlawz, I used the beautiful Gothic Rose by LeighSBDesigns.  


Material used:
Gothic Rose
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Dark Coral, Coral, Bamboo, Willow
Ranger Stickles, Crystal 
Pearl Beads 
Washi Tape
Sticky pads
Cream Texture Card
Neenah Classic White Card

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18 May 2020

Make today Amazing

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For our Friday craft group crafting from Home challenge, I made this card using the negative from Dies, I previously used the positive to make another card.

I used Tim Holtz foliage and Sizzix thinlits, Birds. 
I also used Distress Oxides, Spun Sugar, Dusty Concord, Peeled Paint. 






Materials used:
Tom Holtz foliage
Sizzix thinlits, birds
Distress Oxides, Spun Sugar, Dusty Concord, Peeled Paint
Smooth white card 
Black card 

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14 May 2020

Under the Ocean Tag

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LeighSBDesigns brings another Blog Hop and has it’s May the theme for the hop is MerMay  And also brings a new collection Mermaid and Friends plus a sentiment.

The blog hop is stress free with simple rules to follow!  You can link up your makes but you must also leaves comments on all the other entries on the Day you play!  You will find rules over on LeighSBDesigns 

For my make today I used the New Meri Oddleigh’ Friends whimsical quirky art stamps by LeighSBDesigns 


Material used:
Meri Friends
Ocean Scenery 
Distress Oxide, Mermaid Lagoon
Spectrum Noir Markets, 
Pink Violet, Purple Violet, True Blue, 
Bamboo, Willow, Dark Coral
Ranger Stickles, Crystal
White Fibre
Smooth white card 
Black card 

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13 May 2020

Meri Friends Box

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LeighSBDesigns brings another Blog Hop and has it’s May the theme for the hop is MerMay,  And also brings a new collection Mermaid and Friends plus a sentiment.

The blog hop is stress free with simple rules to follow!  You can link up your makes but you must also leaves comments on all the other entries on the Day you play!  You will find rules over on LeighSBDesigns 

For my make today I made a box for you featuring the cutie Fishie, Turtle and Starfish from the Meri Oddleigh Mermaid and Friends set





Material used:
Meri Friends
Spectrum Noir Markers, 
Bamboo, Pink Violet, Purple Violet, 
Pear Blue, Coral
Distress Oxide, Mermaid Lagoon, Peeked Paint
Black Sharpie Pen
Ranger Stickles
Smooth white card

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12 May 2020

MerWitch Tag

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LeighSBDesigns brings another Blog Hop and has it’s May the theme for the hop is MerMay,  And also brings a new collection Mermaid and Friends plus a sentiment.

The blog hop is stress free with simple rules to follow!  You can link up your makes but you must also leaves comments on all the other entries on the Day you play!  You will find rules over on LeighSBDesigns 

Today I have a tag using MerWitch by LeighSBDesigns

Materials used:
MerWitch by LeighSBDesigns
Distress Oxides, Mermaid Lagoon, Peeled Paint
Promarkers, Artic Blue, Meadow Green, Satin, Pastel Beige
White Gel Pen
White Fibre
Smooth white card
Black card

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Val S.

Thank You Card

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Sharing a card using a Swirl Embossing Folder by Crafters Companion. To colour I used Distress Oxides, Mustard Seed, Peeled Paint, Brushed Corduroy . 


Materials used:
CC Swirl Embossing Folder 
Distress Oxides, 
Mustard Seed, Peeled Paint, Brushed Corduroy . 
Thank you Die and Owl Die
Smooth white card 

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Wishes

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Sharing a card using an Embossing Folder by Crafters Companion. To colour I used Distress Oxides, Spun Sugar, Dusty Concord, Broken China. With Wishes die by Sizzix.


Materials used:
CC Fluttering By Butterflies Embossing Folder 
Distress Oxides,
Spun Sugar, Dusty Concord, Broken China 
Smooth white card 
Wishes Die by Sizzix 

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Butterfly Dream

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Sharing a card I made using the beautiful Fluttering By Butterflies Stencil by Crafters Companion.


Materials used:
CC Fluttering By Butterflies Stencil 
Distress Oxides, Spun Sugar, Dusty Concord, Broken China 
Sizzix Scalloped Die 
Smooth white card 
Dream Die by Tonic 

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9 May 2020

MerMae and Friends Day 8

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LeighSBDesigns brings another Blog Hop and has it’s May the theme for the hop is MerMay  And also brings a new collection Mermaid and Friends plus a sentiment.

The blog hop is stress free with simple rules to follow!  You can link up your makes but you must also leaves comments on all the other entries on the Day you play!  You will find rules over on LeighSBDesigns 

For my make today I used the MerMea and Friends  - whimsical quirky art stamps by LeighSBDesigns 


Materials used:
MerMae, Foliage, Friend’s 
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers
Ranger Stickles
Glossy Accent 
Distressed Oxides
Smooth white card 
Black card 

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8 May 2020

Buckle Up Buttercup

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Scrapping4fun have a new Challenge #166 the theme Ladies
pop on over and join in the fun!  https://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com/
Sponsored by Bugaboo



Materials used:
CC Illustrator Markers,
Gold, Moonlight, Rose Blush, True Blue, Pearl Blue, Ruby, Blue Grey1,
Natural Brown, Praline, Cameo Green
Black Sharpie Pen
Glossy Accent
Smooth white card

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6 May 2020

MeriMay Day 6

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LeighSBDesigns brings another Blog Hop and has it’s May the theme for the hop is MerMay,  And also brings a new collection Mermaid and Friends plus a sentiment.

The blog hop is stress free with simple rules to follow!  You can link up your makes but you must also leaves comments on all the other entries on the Day you play!  You will find rules over on LeighSBDesigns 

For my make today I used the New Mermaid - whimsical quirky art stamp by LeighSBDesigns. 


Materials used:
MeriMay
Spectrum Noir Illustrator,
Coral, Blue Grey1, Blue Grey3,
Bamboo, Willow, Linen
White Gel Pen
Distress Oxides, 
Hickory Smoke, Broken China
Ranger Stickles, Star Dust
Smooth white card 
Black card 

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5 May 2020

Quartz Pallet

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


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

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4 May 2020

Mermaid Lagoon Day 4

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Day 4
LeighSBDesigns brings another Blog Hop and as it’s May the theme for the hop is MerMay.  And also brings a new collection Mermaid and Friends plus a sentiment.

The blog hop is stress free with simple rules to follow!  You can link up your makes but you must also leaves comments on all the other entries on the day you play!  You will find the rules over on LeighSBDesigns 

For my make I used MerMae and the Ocean Scenery - realistic fantasy mermaid art stamp by LeighSBDesigns. 


Materials used:
MerMea by LeighSBDesigns
Ocean Scenery by LeighSBDesigns
Distress Oxide, Mermaid Lagoon
Dawn Bibby, Pretty Gets Gritty,
White Gesso, White Texture Paste, Misty Morning & Sky sprays, Porcelain Flowers
Promarkers, Cobalt Blue, Turquoise
Pebeo Gilding Wax, Silver
Stickles Glitter Glue, Crystal
Die, Dream
Pearls
Tiny Foam Pads
Circular MDF covered in a canvas
MDF shaped piece

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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...