Spectember Day 10 with Spectrum Noir

Hi friends!

We are in Week 2 of  Spectember over at Spectrum Noir  - "Messy Crafting"
The focus is on Sparkle Pens, Metallic Markers, Midas Ink Pads and Alcohol Inks.

If you are NOT a messy crafter...NO WORRIES!  I'm a clean and simple fan. Messy is not my thang ;) But here I am! TADA! Ha! I did some Clean and Simple Messy. Yep...it can be done! I decided to create with one of my FAVORITE products...Sparkle Pens!
Today is Day 10 of our event and the theme is EMBOSSING.

Since Sparkle Pens are great for watercoloring, I jumped in with the perfect combination... Embossing and Watercoloring! I only used 2 colors of Sparkle Pens, Deepest Ocean and Sunshine Yellow.

I created a unique color blend on the starfish by "lifting" some of the Deepest Ocean Sparkle Marker ink from the surface of a the watercolor paper, then coloring over with the Sunshine Yellow Sparkle Marker. Super easy and FUN results!

Head on over to Spectember on the Spectrum Noir website to see more details on how to do this technique.

I hope you've been enjoying our SpecTember Event over at Spectrum Noir! We have LOADS of amazing projects, tips, tutorials and more!  Each and every day this month, we have something new to share. Ah-mazing...right?!!!

Happy coloring!

All supplies I used to create my project:
Spectrum Noir Watermark Ink Pad Translucent Clear

Spectrum Noir Harmony Opaque Pigment Inkpad - Noir Black
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens - Deepest Ocean, Sunshine Yellow
Spectrum Noir Watercolor Card
Crafter's Companion Clear Stamp Sets - Seashells, Midnight Ocean
Crafter's Companion Embossing Powders - Clear, White
Crafter's Companion Heat Embossing Gun
Magic Anti-static Pad
Watercolor Wash Brush
Watercolor Round 6 Brush
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Card
Lime Green Card
Crafter's Companion Foam on a Roll
Crafter's Companion Extra Strong Glue Tape Pen
Rhinestone Gems
Crafter's Companion Fine Tip Glue
Crafter's Companion Guillotine 
Crafter's Companion Professional Stamping Mat
Crafter's Companion Stamping Platform 4"x4"

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

HSN Sneak Peek

Hello friends! We are super excited to have another HSN Event with Crafter's Companion USA on Wednesday, March 8th.  Sara Davies is will be back (YAY!) along with Jennifer Tryon with fabulous new goodies! Our design team has been super duper busy crankin' out a bunch of samples with the products that will be up for grabs on the show. Here's a sneak peek of some new Leonie Pujol products that are coming to the show.

Don't you just LOVE THIS?!!! I sure do! I used the new Leoni Pujol Folk Art Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set and the Entwined Love 5"x7" Embossing Folder.

This design looks like a lot of work, but it's so easy! You can whip it out in less than 30 minutes!

It's so hard to capture sparkle on camera...but if you look close, I added Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle Pen to the bursts coming out from the rhinestone on the heart.

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Until the day of the show, make sure to join the party with us over on Facebook for more sneak peeks, inspiration and giveaways!   Crafter's Companion on HSN March 8th!


Have a great day everyone!

Supplies:
Leonie Pujol Folk Art Fun Stamp Set
Leonie Pujol Entwined Love Embossing Folder
Crafter's Companion Kraft Cardstock
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Spectrum Noir Marker IG2, IG1, Blender
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen - Clear Overlay
Gemini Machine
Adhesive Tape
Collall All Purpose Glue
Distress Inks: Cracked Pistachio, Mermaid Lagoon, Picked Raspberry, Wilted Violet, Frayed Burlap
Ink Blending tools
Versafine Onyx Black Ink
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Clear Rhinestone
White Gel Pen

2017 Calendar

It's time for my new year calendar. For the cover, I went with a simple design.

I stamped images from the Spectrum Noir Colorista Elements 3 Stamp Set from Crafter's Companion on Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock. Then I colored them with Spectrum Noir Colorista Markers - Set 6.  I colored over the tiny flowers with my Clear Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen. The numbers are die-cut twice - once from the colored image and again from Kraft Cardstock.

The number dies are from Sara Davies Signature Birthday Party Collection - Fun With Numbers that were recently released on HSN.

I fussy cut the tiny flowers and added a clear droplets to the centers. I layered the kraft cardstock on the backs -- but slightly shifted. This really adds dimension, and pulls it together with the inside calendar pages.

For the January page, I die-cut the pieces from a super fun Essentials Die'sire 6 piece Treats Mini Die Set that Crafter's Companion just was also just released on HSN.

The mug is die-cut from Watercolour Cardstock 2 times. I colored the pieces with Spectrum Sparkle Pens, then layered the pieces together.

• Mug: Moonstone, Aquamarine & Peacock
• Coffee: Smoked Quartz
• Steam: Clear

I just love the shimmer that the Sparkle Pens have. And...they color on the watercolour cardstock ah-mazing! Isn't that die-cut doily adorable?! The mug is popped up with dimensional foam.

Have a wonderful day,

Week of Giving Thanks

Hello friends. I'm sure many of you are busy preparing for Thanksgiving festivities. I've got a ton of things to get done in the kitchen. So I'll keep this post short.

Here's a card I made uing a beautiful stamp set from Crafter's Companion USA called Giving Thanks. As part of our "Giving Thanks Week" celebration, you can get his set is FREE with any order that is place this week (Nov 21 - 28) on the Crafter's Companion USA website.
 

I love how my card turned out! I colored with Spectrum Noir Markers:

Flowers - BT1, BT5, BT7
Leaves - CG1, CG2, DG4
Flower Centers & Sentiment - GB4, GB6, GB7, GB9

Then I colored over with Spectrum Sparkle Pens: Clear, Moonlight, Sea Breeze and Soft Jade.
 

Simple hand trimming around the image panel, popped up on note card with dimensional foam adhesive, and finished off with a few rhinestones.

Pop on over to check out our Week of Giving Thanks for more details on how to get this stamp set for free, along with other freebies.

 Hope you have a week full of blessings and love,
 

Supplies:
Giving Thanks Stamp Set
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White CS
Spectrum Noir Markers
Sparkle Pens
Teal Blue Card Base
Rhinestones
Dimensional Foam Adhhesive.

Spectrum Noir November Challenge

I've got another holiday card to share with you. Aren't you so excited? LOL

Over at Spectrum Noir, we have our November Monthly Challenge going on right now...and it's a challenge you can't pass up. ANYTHING GOES! Or...you can create something for our BONUS Challenge Theme: Christmas/Winter. Click HERE for all the challenge details.

I gotta start off by telling you that this is one of those cards that looks waaaaaay better in person. It really sparkles and shines. The closeup pic helps to give you a better visual of that.

I used Spectrum Aqua Markers - Teal, Navy and a Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen - Starry Sky to watercolor the night sky on Spectrum Aqua Extra White Watercolour Cardstock.. The sparkle from the Sparkle Pen, mixed in with the Aqua Marker colors, gives a nice overall sparkle. Then I added some white die-cut stars covered with glitter and gold sequins stars.

I'm always super busy with like EVERYTHING during the holiday season...so quick and easy designs are what I usually go for. This card is one of those. I love the new Sara Davies Signature Collection - Contemporary Christmas Stamps and Dies. The Festive Sentiments Stamp Set allows you to mix and match words to create just the right message. And I think my favorite of all is the Scenic Borders Die Set. It comes with 3 border dies, however I just used one of them. I adore the little heart cut-outs for some of the windows in the houses! So cute! This die will work all year - not just for Christmas.

The gold embossed sentiment, along with the added glitter and sequins, make for a very sparkly and festive holiday greeting.

I hope you take time to play the Spectrum Noir November Challenge with us.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Supplies:
Spectrum Aqua Markers - Teal, Navy
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen - Starry Sky
Spectrum Aqua Watercolour Cardstock
Sara Signature Collection Contemporary Christmas - Festive Sentiments Stamp Set
Sara Signature Collection Contemporary Christmas - Scenic Borders Die Set
Die'sire Edge'ables Christmas Collection - Twinkle Twinkle (to diecut little stars)
Spectrum Noir Ultrasmooth Premium White Cardstock
Ranger Princess Gold Embossing Powder
Versamark Ink
Crystal Glitter
Gold Mini Star Sequins
Gold Star Sequins
Die-cutting Machine
Heat Embossing Gun
Anti-Static Pouch
Dimensioal Foam Adhesive
Glue Pen
Ranger Multi-Matte Medium
Dark Blue Cardstock
Watercolor Brush

Crafter's Companion 11th Birthday Celebration

Hello friends!

I'm just popping in quick to let you know about the FANTASTIC birthday celebration going on right now over at Crafter's Companion USA. This is the time go go shopping!!!

25% OFF and FREE  SHIPPING and FREE GIFTS!

The Die'sire Create-A-Card Base dies worked PERFECTLY to create fun interactive cards by using one of the smaller Create-A-Card dies (Rosie set) on the front of the card to cut a window. Just simply score the uncut edge and you have a hinged "PEEK-A-BOO" window card.

 
What a great card for the celebration...right?!

I used the Bebunni Peek-A-Boo Stamp set to stamp the images. I stamped and did paper piecing for added dimension and interest. The coloring and shading is done with Spectrum Noir Markers - CR3, IG1, BG1, TB9, LV2, DR6, CR7, GBR1, BGR3, Blender. For some sparkle I colored over the balloons, gift tag and ribbon with Clear Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen.

You can see shop the available sets HERE. Hurry while they are on SALE! :)

Make sure to check out all the BRAND NEW items that were added to the website for Birthday Week ;)


Happy Shopping!

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Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Die'sire Create-A-Card Bases Die Set - Rosie
Crafter's Companion Bebunni Peek-A-Boo Stamp Set
Sara Signature Collection - Just For Men 6" x 6" Paper Pad Brights Collection
Spectrum Noir Markers - CR3, IG1, BG1, TB9, LV2, DR6, CR7, GBR1, BGR3, Blender
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen - Crystal Clear Overlay
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White CS
Gemini Die-Cutting Machine
The Ultimate Tool (for scoring)
Clear Sequins
Liquid Adhesive
Dimensional foam adhesive
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
Memento Tuxedo Black Marker
VersaFine Onyx Black Ink
Clear Embossing Powder
Heat Embossing Tool

October 2016 Calendar Page

Hello Crafty Friends!

Here's my calender page for this month. It turned out sooooo CUTE!

 

EEEK! I love it!!! I used the Crafter's Companion Halloween Trick or Treating Stamp set.

 
These little trick or treater kids can be used all year long. They would be fun on birthday cards and all sorts of other occasions. I stamped, colored and fussy cut the cute little witch. She is popped up with dimensional foam. The web image is stamped and embossed with Holographic embossing powder. Super sparkly!

To make the black rhinestone stars, I colored crystal stars with the Black Spectrum Noir Marker. The images are colored with Spectrum Noir Markers and Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens as follows:

Spectrum Noir Markers:
Skin - FS2, FS7, TN2, CR3
Black areas - IG1, IG3, IG5, IG7, IG9
Dress - PL1, PL4, BG6, CT4, OR2, CG3, CG4
Moon - CT2, CT4, GB6
Spider Eyes - CT4
Rhinestone Stars - Black

Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens:
Moon and Spider Eyes - Moonlight
Shoes, Hat, Wand Stick, Kitty Whiskers - Crystal Clear

I stamped the spider on the page and used a fine tip black marker to extend the web line to the top of the page. Then I stamped the spider again, colored and cut out just the body. If you look real close, you can see the eyes are shinny. I used a Versamark Ink Marker to color in and heat set with clear embossing powder.

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Have a fun day!

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Halloween Trick or Treaters Stamp Set
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Spectrum Noir Markers
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens
Adhesive Tape Runner
Ranger Distress Ink - Twisted Citron
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Versafine Black Ink
VersaMark Ink Pad
VersaMark Marker
Black Fine Line Pen
Ranger Holographic Embossing Powder
Anti-Static Powder
Heat Embossing Gun
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Clear Embossing Powder

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

Colorista is coming to Hochanda!

The fun continues with Spectrum Noir Colorista!

We are super exited to announce that the NEW Spectrum Noir Colorista Range is coming to you in the UK on Hochanda! YEAH BAY BAY!

To celebrate, we're having another HUGE Blog Hop and a Watch Party! This is gonna be an absolute BLAST full of inspiration, sharing, shopping, and PRIZES!

Here's the scoop:

BLOG HOP: Starts Sept. 2nd at 12pm BST (US: 7am ET) and finished up on Sept. 9th at 11:59am BST (US: 7am ET).

WATCH PARTY: On Facebook - Come hang out, chat, share, laugh, ask questions...and MORE!

BLOG PRIZE WINNERS: One lucky winner will be randomly selected from EVERY BLOG in the blog hop - and will receive a goodie of either pencils, pens, card making sets or paper pads. Make sure to leave a comment on each and every blog for a chance to win!  Winners will be announced on Crafter's Companion & Spectrum Noir Facebook pages on Sept. 9th.

OVERALL PRIZE WINNER: One VERY lucky overall winner will be selected to receive a selection of pencils, pens, card making sets or paper pads!!! Yes...some of all four of those Colorista goodies! YEEEHAW!!! The overall winner will be announced by Sara Davies LIVE on Hochanda at the top of the hour on Launch Day!!! US peeps...no worries - you can watch Hochanda online or catch up at www.hochanda.com

I've been having so much fun playing with all the new Colorista products. The coloring pads are super high quality. I love that I don't have to stamp a thing. Just grab my pad and box of markers and relax.

I wanted to share with you how with even just 1 box of 5 markers you get amazing results. So if you are on the go, and don't want to tote around a bunch of supplies, this makes it so easy! By blending markers together, you get a lot more colors and shades. I used Colorista Markers Set 1 and the Inspiring Sentiments Marker Pad.

I was able to create an absolutely beautiful shade of red by blending the Orchid and Rose Red markers. First I colored the Orchid, then added on Rose Red, and then back over with Orchid. WOW!

Coloring the tiny leaves was easy, thanks to the ultra fine tip end of the marker! You are going to LOVE these markers!



I got perfect shades of green by blending the Daffodil and Leaf Green markers. First I colored the entire leaf with Daffodil and then Leaf Green. Next, I colored over again with Daffodil. Then, to make one side of the leaf darker, I colored over just that area with Leaf Green. To make it even darker, I colored the area again with Leaf Green. It really makes the leaf pop!

I am in total love with the Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens. I couldn't help but color over some areas for pop of bling-bling. Ahhhh...that's better ;)

Now it's time to get on with the blog hop and see more amazing Colorista samples!

Your next stop on the Hop is: Dana Warren 

COMPLETE BLOG HOP LIST:

Crafter's Companion UK Blog (START HERE)
Laine Webb
Lis Murphy
Nicole Bretherick
Jodi Clark
Alexia Misso
Giovana Smith
Spectrum Noir
Annie Wills
Jo Mckelvey
Bianca Shervington
Lori Barnett (That's me! You are here)
Dana Warren
Sara Davies

FREE CLASS: Sign up for the FREE Spectrum Noir Colorista Online Coloring Course!


Thanks so very much for stopping by today. Don't forget to leave a comment - and include your email address - for a chance to win a Colorista goodie!

Hugs,