Spectrum Noir March Challenge

We have an ANYTHING GOES challenge for you over at Spectrum Noir. Check it out:

Here's the bonus sketch to inspire you. The challenge is your choice...Anything Goes or the optional Sketch. Get all the challenge and prize details HERE. The only thing we ask is that you use Spectrum Noir coloring products on your project. Simple :)

I colored this absolutely ADORABLE image from My Favorite Things, using Spectrum Noir AquaBlend Watercolor Pencils: Apricot, Coral, Ginger, Grapefruit, Dove Grey, Dark Slate, Charcoal Brown, Sorrel, Parakeet, Bottle Green, Beeswax, Mango, Regal Blue, Aegean Blue, Chrome Orange and Dandelion

What a cute little Spring scene :) This card is sure to brighten a friends day. I die-cut the circle from Spectrum Aqua Watercolour cardstock using my MFT Cross-Stitch Circle STAX Die Set. Then I stamped the main image and "Hello" sentiment with black ink. Next I colored with the AquaBlend watercolor pencils and blended with a watercolor brush.

The bunny and chick are stamped on a scrap of watercolor cardstock, then colored, trimmed and adhered with dimensional foam adhesive. For the chick, I also inked up just the feet on the stamp and then stamped onto the circle panel. When I trimmed out the chick, I just cut off the feet. It's way easier that way...not to mention the added dimension.

I hope you have some crafty time this month to join our fun challenge. Make sure to enter your work for a chance to win £30/$30 in Spectrum Noir goodies here: March Spectrum Noir Challenge


Happy coloring!

Supplies:
Spectrum Noir AquaBlend Watercolor Pencils
Spectrum Aqua Watercolour Cardstock
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
My Favorite Things - Spring Friends Stamp Set
My Favorite Things Die-namics Cross-Stitch Circle STAX
My Favorite Things Die-namics Basic Stitch Lines
My Favorite Thing Plaid Patterns 6x6 Paper Pack
My Favorite Things Die-namics Blueprints 27 
My Favorite Things Die-namics Circle STAX Set 2
Pink Cardstock
VersaFine Onyx Black Ink
Water coloring brush
Clear Sequins
Gemini Die cutting Machine
Multi Matte Medium
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Adhesive Tape Runner

Rustic Cottage by Sara Davies of Crafter's Companion

Well friends, it's almost time for the next big HSN crafty event!!! So are YOU ready?!!! Here's another sneak peek. These are products from the NEW Sara Signature Collection - Rustic Cottage.



I diecut all the pieces and then used Spectrum Aqua Watercolor Markers to color. For the red on the flower, I used the Macaroon Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen. The sentiment is stamped and embossed in white. This card is super simple. Seriously...even if you are not good at watercoloring...you can't go wrong!

The new products I used are:

Sara Signature Collection - Rustic Cottage Classic Lily Die
Sara Signature Collection - Rustic Cottage Filigree Flourish Die
Sara Signature Collection - Rustic Cottage Cherished Memories Metal Die & Stamp Set
Sara Signature Collection - Rustic Cottage 6"x6" Paper Pad

A list of all the products I used on this card are listed at the bottom of the post.

Check out our Pinterest Gallery for oodles and oodles of inspiration.

Careful...you might drool!


Click HERE to see all the great Crafter's Companion products that will be on HSN March 8th. Better get your wish list ready!

Here's what's coming in the Rustic Cottage Collection:

Don't forget to join us on Facebook to keep up to date on everything...and the Facebook Party going on RIGHT ON as we gear up for the HSN Show!

Have a wonderful day,

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Sara Signature Collection - Rustic Cottage Classic Lily Die
Crafter's Companion Sara Signature Collection - Rustic Cottage Filigree Flourish Die
Crafter's Companion Sara Signature Collection - Rustic Cottage Cherished Memories Metal Die & Stamp Set
Crafter's Companion Sara Signature Collection - Rustic Cottage 6"x6" Paper Pad
Sectrum Aqua Watercolour Cardstock
Spectrum Aqua Watercolor Markers: Gold, Sunset, Moss
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen: Macaroon
Gemini Die-cutting/Embossing Machine
Stick-It Adhesive Sheet
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Adhesive Tape Runner
Collall Glue
Red Cardstock
Watercolor Brush
Versamark Ink
White Embossing Powder
Anti-Static Pouch
Heat Embossing Gun
Dimensional Foam Adhesive

Fab 60's Watercolor

Here's another card I created using the brand new Sheena Douglass Groovin' 60's collection from Crafter's Companion.

Everything is watercolored with Spectrum Noir AquaBlend Watercolor Pencils. As you can see, these pencil colors are super rich and vibrant! Fab...right?!

• Background - Sky Blue, Regal Blue
• Skin - Apricot, Coral, Sorrel
• Hair - Beeswax, Sorrel
• Lips - Watermelon, Strawberry
• Hat & Gemstone - Petunia, Anthracite
• Hat Band & Jacket - Kiwi, Cypress

I made the card base from Spectrum Aqua Watercolour Cardstock, as well as the additional cut out pieces.  Everything is stamped and heat embossed. The flowers have glitter glue in the centers.

To make the heart, I brushed anti-static powder on a small piece of watercolor cardstock, placed the Groovy Flower Power Stencil on top and dabbed black pigment ink only in the dashed areas of the heart. After lifting off the stencil, I heat embossed in clear. Next, I stamped and heat embossed the sentiment in the center. To finish, I trimmed out and attached to card with dimensional foam adhesive.

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Have a groovy day!

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Sheena Groovin' 60's Hattie Stamp Set
Crafter's Companion Sheena Groovin' 60's RPM Stamp Set
Crafter's Companion Sheena Groovin' 60's Stencil Groovy Flower Power
Spectrum Noir AquaBlend Watercolour Pencils
Spectrum Aqua Watercolour Cardstock
VersaMark Ink
Black Pigment Ink
Clear Embossing Powder
Anti-Static Powder
Heat Embossing Gun
Sponge Dauber
Stickles Glitter Glue - Firefly
Watercolor Brush
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Glue

Halloween Sparkle

Hey everyone! I've got a super fun way of using Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens along with Spectrum Noir AquaBlend Watercolor Pencils. Check out my tutorial over on the Spectrum Noir Blog.

The shimmer and sparkle of these pens is AH-MAZING! If you haven't tried them yet, you are missing out!

The tutorial also shows you how I made this really cool background.

I used stamps and dies from Crafter's Companion to make this card. Products listed at bottom of blog post.

Head on over to the Spectrum Noir Blog and check out the tutorial for details on making this card project. While you are there, make sure to take a look at all the other great tips, trick, tutorials, challenges and more!

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Have a beautiful day!

Suppplies:
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens
Spectrum Noir AquaBlend Watercolor Pencils
Crafter's Companion Kraft Cardstock
Crafter's Companion Shimmering Cardstock
Crafter's Companion Halloween Trick or Treating EZ Mount Rubber Stamp Set
Crafter's Companion Die'sire Create-A-Card "Ruth" Die Set
Crafter's Companion Essendtials Circles Die Set
Ranger Ink Blending Tool & Foam
Die-cutting Machine
Heat Embossing Tool
Anti-Static Pouch
VersaMark Ink Pad
Black Pigment Ink Pad
Clear Embossing Powder
Orange Cardstock
Star Sequins
Liquid Adhesive
Dimensional Foam Adhesive

Anything Goes Challenge

I know many of you are super busy with back to school stuff going on. Or maybe just taking one last summer trip while you still have time. Always a ton of stuff going on during the summer months! So, to keep thing simple, our challenge this month over at Spectrum Noir is easy - Anything Goes! Gotta love that...right ;)

I did some fun watercoloring with my Spectrum Aqua Markers.

I stamped the image on Spectrum Aqua Watercolour Cardstock and heat embossed in white. To watercolor, I colored the marker directly on the image in the section I wanted a certain color. Then,  I used a watercolor brush to move and "wash" the color. After the section was dry, I moved on to the next. I continued to repeat this with each colored area until I was finished. You need to wait for each section to dry, otherwise the colors will blend and won't look like blocked sections. The marker colors I used:

Amber, Gold, Aquamarine, Rose Pink, Scarlet, Moss, Meadow, Sunflower

Next I used the fine nib end of the same color Aqua Markers to color in areas again Then with the watercolor brush I lightly dabbed to move the color just a bit. I was super happy with the results!

Once the panel was dry again, I die-cut it. I decided to make a card base to look like a clipboard - since that's what I usually watercolor on. I made a top fold A2 cardbase from kraft cardstock and then used Antique Linen Distress Ink Pad to swipe ink on it to give a wood look. Rounding the corners with a punch really set off the look. The clip and brush dies finish off the look.

I hope you can join the challenge this month. It's always fun to see everyone's creations. Get all the details HERE. Also, make sure to check us out over on:

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Twitter
Facebook


Happy Anything Goes Month.  Have a great weekend!

Supplies:
Spectrum Aqua Markers
Stamp - Tim Holtz Collection
Spectrum Aqua Watercolour Cardstock
Crafter's Companion Kraft Cardstock
Silver Cardstock
Blue Cardstock
VersaMark Ink
Antique Linen Distress Ink
White Embossing Powder
Anti-Static Pouch
My Favorite Things die-cuts
Die-cutting & Embossing Machine
Heat Embossing Tool
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Glue
Watercolor Brush
Corner Rounder Punch

Spectrum Noir Colorista is COMING!

Hey friends. Have you seen the latest Crafter's Companion and Spectrum Noir news. We are soooo excited!!! This is BIG I tell ya!

OK...so check it out. Adult coloring is HUGE all over the world, and it's here to stay! We can't wait for you to see...better yet...get your hands on the new Spectrum Noir Colorista products coming later this month. Adult coloring at it's finest. And it doesn't matter what level of coloring you are at...this is for EVERYONE. Trust me....you're gonna LOVE IT ALL. And that translates into WANT IT ALL. NEED IT ALL. GET IT ALL.

Mark your calendars for the world launch of Spectrum Noir Colorista on HSN with Sara Davies Tuesday, August 30th. 

In the meantime...you can get started coloring with the NEW Spectrum Noir Coloring Background Stamps. You will be able to purchase them over at Crafter's Companion.

Here's something I colored up with the Beautiful Butterfly Background Stamp.

These stamps are perfectly sized for A2 cards. I trimmed down my finished panel and layered it on white, then adhered to an A2 card front. The sentiment is from Crafter's Companion Textures Artist Collection Words of Wonder - Set 1. I stamped it in gold on yellow cardstock.

I stamped on Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock with Black StazOn Ink. Then I colored with Spectrum Noir AquaBlend watercolor pencils and a waterbrush. Once I was finished coloring, and it was dry, I added Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle Pen on the butterflies.

The fun part of coloring these types of images - or any adult coloring book images - is that you don't have to rush. It's a relaxing process. Take your time and enjoying it. I snapped a few pictures during my coloring process. It's cool to look back and see the progress.

Another thing I did, for added interest and dimension, is used a craft knife to cut a portion of the large wing, then popped some dimensional foam adhesive underneath. 

I really enjoyed coloring this "adult coloring" style image. I'm just a beginner, so if I can do it...anyone can. Check out all the "Colorista" inspiration on our Pinterest Board. Wowzers! Loads of amazing colored samples by our design team. They will knock your socks off!

Stay up to date on all the latest news:

• Spectrum Noir on Facebook 
• Spectrum Noir Website
• Crafter's Companion on Facebook
• Crafter's Companion Website

 Thank for stopping by today. Happy "adult" coloring!

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Spectrum Noir Colorista Beautiful Butterfly Background Stamp
Crafter's Companion Textures Artist Collection Words of Wonder - Set 1
Spectrum Noir AquaBlend Watercolor Pencils - Essentials and Naturals Set (Oregano, Kiwi, Spruce, Ocean, Kiwi, Cypress, Deep Forest, Apricot, Straw, Jungle Green, Beeswax, Umber, Lagoon, Wheat, Aqua, Sorrel)
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen - Crystal Clear
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Water brush
Black StazOn Ink Pad
Colored Cardstock
Craft Knife or X-Acto Knife
Adhesive
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Heat Gun
Delicata Golden Glitz Ink

Pastel Pencil Wash

Have you played the April Pastel Color Challenge over at Spectrum Noir? I hope so! We have so many great entries.

For my "pastel color" design, I created a pastel rainbow watercolor wash background. To do this, I used the new Spectrum Noir AquaBlend Watercolor Pencils on woodgrain textured cardstock. Super duper easy! I lightly scribbled each color on the textured cardstock, then used a waterbrush to blend it out.

Pencil colors: Primrose, Papaya, Soft Red, Violet, Sky Blue, Aqua, Bamboo, Kiwi
 

The tag is stamped with a sentiment from My Favorite Things Chalkboard Greetings Stamp Set. I love what it says! It's stamped with Versamark and heat embossed in white. 

Get all the April Pastel Color Challenge details and enter your design HERE.

Have a creative day!

Supplies:
Spectrum Noir AquaBlend Watercolor Pencils
My Favorite Things - Chalkboard Greetings Stamp Set
VersaMark Ink  
White Embossing Powder
My Favorite Things Pierced Tag Die Set
Avery Elle Small Stitched Rectangle Die Set
Cropadile Eyelet Setter and white eyelet
Score Board (The Ultimate Crafter's Companion)
Pink Heart Rhinestones
Colored Cardstock
Paper Cording
Woodgrain Textured Cardstock
Heat Embossing Gun
Watercolor Brush
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Diecutting/Embossing Machine

TODAY on HSN

Hello everyone! Today's the day! Sara Davis is on the HSN Show with oodles of great products from Crafter's Companion USA and Spectrum Noir!  Click HERE to see the schedule and other details.

One of the fantastic new MUST HAVE items on the show is the fantastic Spectrum Noir AquaBlend Watercolor Pencils. Seriously...these pencils ROCK! I colored this with 'em...

I stamped and heat emboss the Magnolia Blossom from Sheena A Little Bit Floral collection with gold embossing powder on Spectrum Noir Watercolor Cardstock. Then I watercolored the flowers and background with Spectrum Noir AquaBlend watercolor pencils from the Naturals set (Lagoon, Aqua, Jungle Green, Oregano, Bison) and Primaries set (Claret, Carmine).

After it was completely dry, I stamped in the background using Delicata Golden Glitz Ink. The little flowers were stamped and embossed in gold, trimmed and adhered.

I also used the Edge'ables Only Words Die - For My Special Friend. To create the gold shimmer behind the cut out letters, I inked a strip of white cardstock with the Golden Glitz ink and adhered to the back.

Card base is made from Crafter's Companion Rose Pearl Shimmering Cardstock. I think this card turned out absolutely stunning.

I know you're gonna love these new Spectrum Noir AquaBlend watercolor pencils. They make coloring fun and easy :)



Enjoy the show!