30 September 2020

Christmas Present

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There is a new challenge over at Outlawz ‘Wednesday Sketch’  for the next 2 weeks starting 30th September. 

For my DT card I used Avery Present by sponsor Paper Nest Dolls.





Materials used:
Avery Present
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Caramel, Cocoa, Tea Rose, Linen, 
Meadow, Emerald, Ruby Red, Rose Pink
White Gel Pen 
White Pencil
Tim Holtz Clear Glitter
Shinny ribbon tape
Pearl Beads
Merry Christmas stamp
Smooth white card 

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Val S.

23 September 2020

Make today Amazing

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Sharing my card for the ‘Just One Stamp’ challenge over at UK Stampers Forum.  Using Becky Bailey’s stamp!  I used Nuance Powders for the background, spritzed with water then used a water brush to pull colour into the image!

Entering to LeighSBDesigns Stay Crafty @ Home 



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19 September 2020

Autumn Greetings

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Sharing my card made for the Outlawz Progressive September Challenge using the Freebie art stamp Autumn Vase by Jan’s Art Stamp.

Also entering to LeighSBDesigns Stay Crafty @ Home  blog hop! 



Materials used:
Autumn Vase and Greeting 
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Cameo Green, Willow, Apricot, Ruby Red, 
Tim Holtz Ranger Stickles 
Ice Grey6 and 10
Brown Sharpie Pen
Smooth white card 

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Val S.

18 September 2020

Hanging Bauble Card

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There is a new challenge over at ‘Outlawz Festive Fridays’  for the next 2 weeks starting 18th September.

For my card I used the Festive Bauble by sponsor Beccy’s Place Designs.




Materials used:
Festive Bauble
Cool Yule stamp 
Tim Holtz Rock Candy Glitter
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers 
CC Snowflake Embossing Folder
Smooth white card 

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Val S.

16 September 2020

Summer Fun Under the Sea

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Sharing my card as a DT for Stay Crafty @ Home blog hop! Aug 7 thru Sept 25!

To make my card I used Turtle and Starfish from  Meri Oddleigh Mermaids Friends  by LeighSBDesigns.


Materials used:
Turtle and Starfish from Meri Oddleigh Mermaids Friends by LeighSBDesigns 
Ocean Scenery 
Shaving Foam and Alcohol Inks, Denim, Meadow, Slate, to create the background 
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Pink Purple, Purple Violet, Waterfall, True Blue, Bamboo 
White Gel Pen 
Ranger Stickles, Crystal 
Sizzix Scalloped Die
Smooth white card 
Black card

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Val S.

Avery Poncho Card

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There is a new challenge over at Outlawz ‘Wednesday Sketch’  for the next 2 weeks starting 16th September. 

For my card I used Avery in Rain Poncho by sponsor Paper Nest Dolls.





Materials used:
Avery In Rain Poncho
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Periwinkle, Apricot, Cocoa, Canary, Coral, 
Old Rose, Linen, Portrait Pink, Denim, True Blue
Blue Gems
White Gel Pen 
Snowflake, Rain Puddles from paper pad
Smooth white card 

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15 September 2020

Cats Calore Card

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Sharing today my second inspiration card for Stay Crafty @ Home blog hop using this fab image ‘Cats Galore Collage’ and Sentiment by LeighSBDesigns. 

You can find it HERE


My card using Cats Galore and sentiment!


Materials used:
Cats Galore Collage and Sentiment 
Scalloped Oval Die
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Cameo Green, Rose Blush, Blue Grey 3
Smooth white card 
Black Card 

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Val S.

11 September 2020

Framed Cats

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Sharing today my inspiration card for Stay Crafty @ Home blog hop using this fab image ‘Cats Galore Collage’and Sentiment by LeighSBDesigns. 



My Cats Galore Card

You can find the image and sentiment Here 


Materials used:
Cats Galore Collage & sentiment 
Promarker, Cool Grey 1&3, Cameo Green
Square die
Smooth white card 
Black card 

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Val S.

4 September 2020

Golden Bell

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Sharing my card for a new challenge over at Outlawz Festive Fridays for the next 2 weeks starting 4th September.

For my card I used ‘Golden Bell’  by sponsor Beccy’s Place Designs.

Entered to LeighSBDesigns Stay Crafty @ Home Blog Hop




Materials used:
Golden Bell
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Willow, Bamboo, Moonlight, Gold, Poppy Red, Ruby
White Gel Pen 
Small Pearl Beads
Red Twine
Smooth white card 

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Val S.

2 September 2020

Avery Cupcake

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There is a new challenge over at Outlawz ‘Wednesday Sketch’  for the next 2 weeks starting 2nd September. 

For my card I used Avery Cupcake by sponsor Paper Nest Dolls.

Entering my card to LeighSBDesigns Stay Crafty @ Home Blog hop



Materials used:
Avery Cupcake
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Cream, Eggshell, Apricot, Meadow, Emerald, Burnt Orange
White Gel Pen 
Smooth white card 

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1 September 2020

Under the Weather Kitty

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There is a new challenge over at IkesWorldChallenges...the theme is always Anything Goes with a twist ‘U’ is for Under the Weather

For my card I used Tatty Wetty Kitty by Ike’s Art

Entering my card to LeighSBDesigns Stay Crafty @ Home Blog hop


Materials used:
Tatty Wetty Kitty 
Scalloped Die
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Periwinkle, Dusty Purple, Vanilla, Emerald, Rose Blush
Blue Grey 2, Blue Grey 6
White Gel Pen 
Black Sharpie Pen
Distress Oxide, Mermaid Lagoon 
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...