Lil Sweetie Happy Birthday

It's time once again for a Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge.

The theme is: Anything Goes!

I used one of the brand new digi images: Lil Sweetie Happy Birthday. Isn't it so fun!

I colored with Spectrum Noir Markers: BT2, BT4, BT6, GB1, GB6

To make the fun balloons, I just printed a couple more, cut out and hand drew the strings. Load of glitter made it really happy. Which...by the way...qualifies for this months challenge over at Spectrum Noir - Show Us Your Sparkle! Another great challenge to get your craftin'

Hope you're havin' a happy day :)

Supplies:
Fresh Brewed Designs Digi Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Misc colored cardstocks
My Favorite Things Pierced Rectangle STAX Die
Crafter's Companion Petite Dots Embossing Folder
Hero Arts Crystal Glitter
Black Micron Pen
Diecutting/Embossing Machine
Bakers Twine
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Glue Pen
Chisel Glue Pen

Fresh Brewed Sweet Stuff

Happy Hump Day! Are you ready to bring it with another Fresh Brewed Designs challenge? Of COURSE you are! :) Let's get to it then...shall we...

This weeks Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge is: Sweet Stuff

Here's my calorie free card...

OH MY is this ever SWEET STUFF! The digi stamps I used are Sweetie with Balloon and Could You Be Any Sweeter Cupcakes. Don't those cupcakes look soooo yummy! I make them all chocolate cake! My fav!

All the coloring is done with Spectrum Noir Markers:

• Reds - DR2, CR5, PP3
• Blues - BT5, BT4, BT2, BT1
• Pink - PP5, PP3, Blender
• Yelllows - CT4, CT2, GB7, GB6, GB1
• Vanilla Frosting - GB8, GB2, TN1, Blender
• Chocolate Stuff - TN7, EB3, EB2, EB1, Blender
• Background Shading - BG2, HB1, BGR1, Blender 

I think I need a fresh cuppa to go along with all these cupcakes! Delish!

Hope you have time to make some "Sweet Stuff" this week.


Have fun!

Supplies:
Fresh Brewed Designs Digi Images
Spectrum Noir Markers
White Cardstock
My Favorite Things Sentiment Stamp
Black Ink
Pretty Pink Posh Sequins
Memory Box Patterned Cardstock
A Muse Studio Solid Onyx Cardstock
My Favorite Things Edge Die
Die-cutting Machine
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Ranger Multi-Matte Medium
Adhesive Tape

Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge

Hello crafty peeps! With Valentine's Day just around the corner..let's have a little fun with some hearts.

Today starts a new challenge over at Fresh Brewed Designs - Hearts.
Easy enough...right :) Get all the details on the Challenge Blog.

Here's my card design...

I used the Ladybug Love Digi image along with a sentiment from the Digi Sentiment Set. All the coloring is done with Spectrum Noir Markers as follows:

• Reds - DR2, CR5, PP3
• Blacks - IG10, IG8, IG6, IG4, IG2
• Ground shading - IG1, IG2, Blender
• Shading around image - GB1, IG1, Blender
• Wing Hearts - True Black

I printed the ladybug a few extra times so I could trim out the wings and pop them up on the card. After coloring, I added black glitter to the hearts on the wings. To make the wings and red hearts glossy, I colored over with VersaMark Marker and heat set with clear embossing powder.

The card measures 4.25" x 4.25" and the image panel is popped up on foam adhesive. That's all there is too it!

Need more inspiration? Go check out Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge Blog and Facebook Page for loads of samples and ideas! Make sure to share what you have been creating too!

Need help coloring with your Spectrum Noir Markers? Check out all the fabulous tutorials, tips, tricks and samples over on the Spectrum Noir Blog. 


Have a fun day!

Supplies
Fresh Brewed Designs Digi Images
Spectrum Noir Markers
Neenah white cardstock
My Favorite Things Stitched Scalloped Boarder Die
A Muse Studio designer cardstock
VersaMark Marker
Clear Embossing Powder
Glue Pen
Black Glitter
Heat Embossing Gun
Die-cutting Machine
Dimensional Foam Adhesive

Nordic Christmas Release Day!

YAY! I am SUPER excited to announce that TODAY is the day the NEW Nordic Christmas Collection is being released over at Crafter's Companion USA! Go check out all the goodies HERE.

I made this card using the New Nordic Christmas - Christmas Cheer Stamp Set and the Nordic Christmas Papercrafting CD-ROM.

All the patterned papers are printed from the CDROM. I used Crafter's Companion Die'sire Scalloped Tags Die Set to diecut the white tag, embossed it with a New Frosty Morning 6"x6" Embossing Folder, then added crystal glitter and ribbons. The heart is diecut and embossed from Die'sire Hearts Die Set from the digi papers, then sponged distress in around the edges.

The deer is colored with Spectrum Noir Pencils. I stamped the deer again on a piece of the digi paper that I printed on white cardstock from the CD-ROM. I trimmed out the hat, scarf, boots and blanket and paper pieced them on the deer. For added dimension, I did some shading on the pieces with colored pencils. The white parts have white Fun Flock added with a tiny sprinkle of crystal glitter. The red bulbs on the light string are colored with red glitter pen and covered with dimensional glaze.Then little star on the end of the light string is covered with golden yellow glitter.

Spectrum Noir Blendable Colored Pencils: 102, 101, 094, 088, 003, 026, 015


Shop for all the New Nordic Christmas Collection products and visit the Inspiration Gallery HERE.



Wanna save some cash?


BUNDLE DEALS! 

• ALL 4 of the New Nordic Christmas Stamp Sets for the price of  - $38.85 (a 25% savings)
• ALL 3 of the New Nordic Christmas 8x8 Embossing Folders – $22.95 (a 22% saving) 
• ALL 4 folders of the New Nordic Christmas 6x6 Embossing Folders - $20.95 (a 24% saving)
• The Complete Collection (all folders, all stamps plus CD) – $89.95 (saving 27%) 

Have fun with this new collection!

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Nordic Christmas Christmas Cheer Stamp Set
Crafter's Companion Nordic Christmas Papercrafting CD-ROM
Crafter's Companion Nordic Christmas Collection 6x6 Frosty Morning Embossing Folder
Crafter's Companion Die'sire Scalloped Tags Die Set
Crafter's Companion Die'sire Hearts Die Set
Crafter's Companion Kraft Cardstock
Spectrum Noir Blendable Colored Pencils
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium CS
Die-cut/Embossing Machine
Memento Dye Ink - Tuxedo Black
Memento Luxe Ink - Love Letter
3D Crystal Lacquer
Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Liquid Adhesive
Glue Pen
White Fun Flock
Medium Crystal Glitter
Yellow Ultrafine Glitter
Red Glitter Pen
Ink Blending Tools
Button
Natural Twine
Ribbon
Pinking Scissors
Computer and Printer

Nordic Christmas Sneak Peek

Time again for a Crafter's Companion USA Sneak Peek! We are getting ready to release the most adorable Christmas series! OH MY...just wait till you see all the festive goodies in this collection!!

Here's a peek at one of the new stamp sets - Cool Christmas

Oh what FUN it is! This card can be used to tuck in a gift card or certificate, cash or check, pictures, etc. I printed my own double-sided cardstock from the digi papers and elements that are on the NEW Nordic Christmas Papercrafting CD-ROM. THUD!

I confess, in the past, I haven't been much of a "digi" crafter. But over the last year, I've actually started to love it. I mean REALLY love it! All the stuff that comes on a CD or DVD just blows my mind! Let's just say I'll be printing all my gift tags this year. The Nordic Christmas Papercrafting CD contains much more than just standard stuff for Christmas cardmaking; you’ll be able to create loads of festive items, including fun table decorations, tags, trinket boxes and more!

I stamped the snowman with Memento Gray Flannel Dye Ink and did some simple coloring with Spectrum Noir Markers. The sentiment is stamped with Love Letter Memento Luxe Ink. Some crystal glitter and clear sequins added sparkle and shine.

Spectrum Noir Markers:

• Reds - CR3, CR7
• Soft Shading on Snow and Hat - IG1

Here's the front of the card.

 I tied with a piece of gray jute around the card to keep it closed.

Stay tuned! The entire collection is being released...very soon! Hint Hint: More sneak peeks on the other design team members blogs and Crafter's Companion US Facebook Page.

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Nordic Christmas Cool Christmas Stamp Set
Crafter's Companion Nordic Christmas Papercrafting CD-ROM
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth White Cardstock
Spectrum Noir Markers
Memento Dye Ink Pad Grey Flannel
Memento Luxe Ink Pad Love Letter
Scoring Board Adhesive
Glue Pen
Crystal Glitter
Clear Sequins
Gray Jute Rope
Computer and Printer
Paper Trimmer and Scissors

Crafter's Companion Flights of Fantasy

Hello my crafty friends,

GREAT NEWS! The NEW Morgan Fitzsimons Flights of Fantasy CD is now available at Crafter's Companion USA.
 

Because the images are digi, I was able position the images on my computer exactly how I wanted them for printing. The woman is a separate image from the frame. The digi background paper and sentiment tag are also printed from the CD.

I thought the berries on the woman image match perfectly with the Sheena Perfect Partners Brambles Stamp and Die Set. I think everything came together beautifully! Actually, I kind of amazed myself with this one. On several of the "gold" areas, I painted over with Tsukineko Gold Sheer Shimmer Spritz. What a difference it makes! Gives a rich gold shimmer on top of the marker coloring like NO OTHER!

I colored with Spectrum Noir Markers:

• Skin - TN3, TN2, FS4, CR3
• Hair - IG10, IG8, IG4, HB1
• Golden Colored areas - GB10, GB7 GB6, CT3, GB1
• Berries and Floral - HB3, LV3, LV2, HB1
• Greens - DG3, CG2, DG2, LG1, JG1
• Shadows - GG1, Blender

I added 3D Crystal Lacquer on top of the berries and then sprinkled some Ultra Fine Lavender Glitter on top. I also added a few gold crystal gems on the headpiece and armband on the woman. Even though the sentiment label is a printed digi element, I was able to emboss the letters by using a VersaMark Marker to trace over each letter, add clear embossing powder and heat set.

Click HERE to see the card I posted a few days ago using another digi image from this new CD.

To see more great design samples made from this NEW CDROM, visit these links:

• Crafter's Companion  US Pinterest Board
• Crafter's Companion US Image Gallery

Don't forget to visit our FACEBOOK PAGE to keep up with all the latest news.


Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Morgan Fitzsimons Flight of Fantasy CDROM
Sheena Perfect Partners Brambles Stamp Set
Sheena Perfect Partners Brambles Die Set
Spectrum Noir Markers
Sheer Shimmer Spritz - Gold
Cut'N'Boss Die Cuting macine
3D Crystal Lacquer
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Bazzill Black Cardstock
Ultra Fine Lavendar Glitter
Gold Crystal Gems
VersaMark Marker
Clear Embossing Powder
Heat Embossing Tool
Glue Pen
Dimensional Foam Adhesive

Flights of Fantasy Sneak Peek

Hello crafty friends!

Today, Crafter's Companion USA is starting to give sneak peeks of a fabulous NEW Papercrafting CD that will be available VERY SOON! This CD is packed FULL of amazing images and paper crafting elements. All the artwork is from British artist Morgan Fitzsimons. If you are a fantasy fan, you will LOVE this!

Here's a card I made using one of the images along with some of the digi papers and elements available on the CD:
 

The image was so fun to color. I used Spectrum Noir Markers to color, then added crystal glitter.

Marker Colors:

• Skin - TN2, FS3, FS2, CR3
• Lips - FS8
• Hair - GB8, GB6, GB2, GB1, GB10
• Wings - GB1, GB6
• Greens - CG4, CG3, CG1
• Blues - IB3, IB1, TB1, Blender
• Shading and Shadows - BGR1, TB1, Blender

I used my new Crafter's Companion Edge'abilities Floral Dance Die and added glitter and blue rhinestones accents. The sentiment is one of the digi elements that comes on the CD. I printed it twice, cut out and layered pieces for dimension. I did absolutely zero stamping on this card.

By the way. If you are ever questioning whether you can color printed digi images without your SN markers smearing the ink, just give it a try. I have an HP inkjet printer and I have not problems at all. To be extra sure, just zap the printed images with a heat gun. That should usually set in the ink on the paper good enough.

I printed the fairy images twice, so I could trim a few pieces to pop up for dimension. You can see it on the picture above - the wings and a few flowers.

Stay tuned to Crafter's Companion USA for more sneak peeks and the release of Flight of Fantasy.


Crafty hugs,

Supplies
Crafter's Companion Morgan Fitzsimons Flight of Fantasy CDROM

Crafter's Companion Die'sire Edgiables - Floral Dance
Spectrum Noir Premium White Cardstock
Spectrum Noir Markers
Cut'N'Boss Die Cuting machine
Ultra Fine Crystal Glitter
Blue Rhinestones
Ribbon
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Printer
Glue Pen

Destinations Spirit of Adventure

Have you had a chance to see the NEW Destinations Collection that was released over at Crafter's Companion USA? Magnaficient images, sentiments and a Papercrafting Twin CD-ROM! THUD!

Here's a card I made using the new Spirit of Adventure stamp set along with some of the printed digital papers and elements.

This looks like several layers of designer papers, but it's only 3 panels. Just wait till you see all the goodies on the Destinations Papercrafting CD-ROM. Thousands! All I did was print, trim, ink the edges and add glitter to the base layer. No hoarding these beautiful designer papers. Go ahead and cut 'em up. Yeah...YOU know what I'm talkin' about...
  Just print more. ;)

The image and sentiment are stamped on white cardstock, then colored with Spectrum Noir Markers and Blendable Colored Pencils

Skin
   Markers: FS2, FS4, TN2
   Pencils: 003, 117
Wings
   Markers: TB1, BT8, BT1, JG1, BT5
   Pencils: 071, 001
Banner and Dress
   Markers: EB1, EB2, BG1, Blender
   Pencils: 112, 117, 001
Hair
   Markers: TN6, TN3

To add sparkle and shimmer on the wings, I added crystal glitter and painted on some Sheer Shimmer Spritz. I also stamped and colored the banner again, cut it out and adhered the ends flat - popping up the center area with foam adhesive. It's a bit time consuming...but the dimension it gives is so worth it!

View the Destinations Collection and Gallery on the Crafter's Companion USA website HERE.
Check out our Pinterest Board full of great projects to inspire you HERE.
Don't forget to visit and "Like" our Facebook Page HERE.

Happy Travels,

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion USA Destinations Spirit of Adventure Stamp Set
Crafter's Companion USA Destinations Papercrafting Twin CD-ROM
Spectrum Noir Markers & Blendable Colored Pencils and Pencil Accessory Starter Bundle
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Sheer Shimmer Spritz - Sparkle
Foam Adhesive
Distress Ink
Sponge DauberSmall Paint Brush
Crystal Glitter
Blue Rhinestones
Ribbon
Glue Pen
Computer and Printer

Destinations Sneak Peek

YAY! I get to share a sneak peek of the NEW Desitnations Collection from Crafter's Companin USA. I can't wait for the release, later this week, so YOU can see ALL the products! GREAT stuff I tell ya!

With a little masking and ink sponging, I was able to make a fantastic scene using 2 of the NEW Destinations EZ Mount Stamp Sets - Patterns of Life, and Spirit of Adventure. The sentiment is stamped from the new Life is a Journey set. I also used the NEW Destinations CD-ROM to print the background designer digi paper. The CD-ROM, gives you tons of printable papers, images, embellishments and more! baaaBAM! It's a MUST have!

I colored with Spectrum Noir Markers:

• Waves - TB1, TB2, TB4,
• Boat - BGR1, CT4, Blender
• Trees - EB2, EB6, DB3, CG4, CG1
• Frame and Ribbon - GB10, GB11, GB6, GB4, GB1, Blender
• Sky - BT1, IB1, Blender
• Outline Shading BT1

The bird is sponged with black ink using the Sheena Douglas Paris Springtime Stencil. For  shimmer and bling, I added some golden rhinestone stickers and painted on the frame and sentiment with Gold Sheer Shimmer Spritz. For added dimension, I stamped the frame again to color and cut out portions of the trees leaves. They are popped up with foam adhesive.
 
Make sure to keep an eye out on the Crafter's Companion USA Website and our Facebook Page for all the release news later this week!

Visit our Pinterest Boards for hours and hours of great inspiration.


Enjoy,

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Destinations Stamp Sets: Patterns of Life, Spirit of Adventure and Life is a Journey
Crafter's Companion Destinations CD-ROM.
Crafter's Companion Sheena Douglass Paris Springtime Stencil
Spectrum Noir Markers
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Cardstock
Gold Sheer Shimmer Spritz (to paint on the frame and sentiment)
Memento Luxe Dandelion & Moroccan
Ranger Distress Ink Broken China & Black Soot
Rhinestone
1/2" Circle Punch
Sponge Daubers
Foam Adhesive
White and Black Cardstocks

You are Awesome!

Suprise! Me again. Today's a new challenge over at Fresh Brewed Designs.  
  
Freshly Brewed Challenge - Red, White and Blue.

This digi image worked great for the challenge. It's called Face 6. With digi images you can make 'em as big or small as you want. Perfect for coloring. And... it's only $3. HELLO! Grab it for yourself right HERE.

I first colored with Spectrum Noir Markers:

• Skin - FS2, FS3, FS9, TN2
• Blues - TB1, TB4, TB6
• Reds - PP3, CR5, DR2
• White areas - IB1

Then enhanced the coloring with Spectrum Noir Colored Pencils:

• Skin - 004, 089 (Essentials set)
• Blues - 074, 075 (Marine set)
• Reds - 028 (Floral set)
• White - 001 (Essentials set)

Around the outer edges of the eye and the lashes are colored over with a black glitter pen.  The lips and eye are covered with clear embossing powder to make 'em shiny.

I added glitter to the white part of the eye makeup and the die-cut sentiment. The "you are" part of the sentiment is stamped and heat embossed. The little stars are sequins.




Check out all the great coloring tutorials on the Spectrum Noir Blog HERE.

Have a great day,

Supplies:
Fresh Brewed Designs Digi - Face 6
Spectrum Noir Markers
Spectrum Noir Colored Pencils
Spectrum Noir Pencil Blending Kit
VersaMark Ink Pad
VersaMark Ink Marker
Black Glitter Pen
Crystal Glitter
Anti Static Pouch
Glue Pen
White Embossing Powder
Clear Embossing Powder
A Muse Studio Cobalt Blue cardstock
Neenah White Cardstock
SU Red Cardstock
Star Sequins
Lil Inkers Awesome Die
Heat Embossing Tool
Die-cutting machine
Foam Adhesive

I'm a mom

Hello friends. I have a brand NEW Digi Image from Fresh Brewed Designs to share today. This one is just in time for Mother's Day. It's called Bubble Bath.

What a great image. And soooo fun to color. The sentiment is called What I Do. I used Spectrum Noir Markers to color everything. On the bubbles, I added Frosted Lace Stickles. It actually looks like soap suds! On the candles, I colored over them with clear glaze pen. For the flames, I colored on a touch of Gold Wink of Stella.

Spectrum Noir Marker Colors:

• Skin - FS2, FS3, TN2, CR2
• Hair - GB1, GB8, EG5
• Candles - GB1, OR2, BT1, BT4, BT6, BGR3
• Tub - IB1, IG1, IG4, Blender
• Ground - BG2, BG4, Blender
• Dots Background - GB1, CT1, BT1

Pop on over the the Fresh Brewed Designs Blog for more inspiration with the new images and LOADS of other digi images to select from!

Go ahead...treat yourself.



Enjoy ,

Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge

Hi! Today is another fun challenge over at Fresh Brewed Designs. Ready...Set...GO!

The Challenge Theme: So Cute

I decided to use one of the images from the Cutie Bug Collection for my project. This one is called Cutie Bug Latte.

I think this little cutie bug is just adorable! I colored with Spectrum Noir Markers:

• Bugs body LY1, CT2, CT4, GB7
• Coffee cup TN1, EB5, Blender
• Shading around image BG1, Blender

I used a cloud stencil and sponged with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink. Then I diecut the panel and sponged Broken China, Black Soot and Mustard Seed inks. The sentiment diecut panel has just a hint of glitter on the edge.

I added a couple layers of the image for dimension. The wings have glitter on them, and the feet, nose and ends of antenna I added Black Glossy Accents. A few sequins for good measure :)

I hope you can join the challenge with us. Visit the blog for all the details, and to see the other fun projects from the design team.

Catch ya later!

Supplies
Fresh Brewed Designs Digi Images - Cutie Bug Latte, Feel Better Soon Sentiment
Spectrum Noir Markers
Distress Inks
Memory Box Die
Lawn Fawn Die
Pretty Pink Posh Sequins
Black Glossy Accents
Crystal Glitter
Foam Adhesive
Inky Antics Cloud Stencil
Misc Cardstocks