Fly away with me and Crafter's Companion

I'm still loving this collection so much and I know you have to be.  They just have such a great vintage look to the little characters.    I love it. 

 

Here's a list of all the goodies I used on this project. 

 

A4 Luxury Paper Pad, Doily die, Ribbon Border, Colouring Pad, Card Blank Pad, Spectrum Noir Markers: BT2, BT4, BT5, BT6, LY1, LY3, CR8, CG3, TN2, TN1

Make your card POP with Crafter's Companion

Yes I confess, I love Day of the Dead.  The idea of honoring those that have passed is so sweet to me and I adore all the colors and festivity of the holiday.  Crafter's Companion has released a Day of the Dead collection and it's super cool. 

 

Here's a card I created using the Sugar Skull as the main focus, but really the star of the show is the flower on the skulls head.  It's from the same collection but the Floral Fiesta...isn't it so beautiful and big. 

 

Here is a complete list of project used on this card:

 

Perfect Partners, Day of the Dead: Sugar Skulls, Floral Fiesta and Dancing Skeleton. Spectrum Noir AquaBlend watercolor pencils:Deep Blue, Asphalt, Dove Grey, Chrome Orange and Ruby

 

 

Here's a tip"  adding for dimensional item to your card can really make it POP.  The flower steals the show on this card and it too was just a stamp image that I molded to get the 3-D effect and WOW!!!

 

A Little Sparkle for After Christmas

Sparkle is exactly what you'll get with the new Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens.  They can be used like watercolor pens and that's how I used them on this card.  I love the effects you can get with these pens. 

 

Here are all the goodies I used on this project:

Watercolor paper, Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens: Moonstone, Crystal Clear, Red Berry, Pink Champagne, Amethyst, Harvest Moon, Inspired Violet. Spectrum Noir Markers: True Black, A little bit sketchy stamp set: true colors

It was a Pampered Weekend with Crafters Companion

After a long holiday weekend this is exactly how I feel...pampered.  I'm sure I won't be feeling that way in the morning when the work week begins again and I'm up at the crack of dawn to take my little boy to school...but for now. 

I created this card using the Spectrum Noir new sparkle markers and OMGOSH...they are wonderful.  I had so much fun coloring with them.   I had colored the base with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers and then colored over selected portions with the sparkle markers.  The only thing I need to get down is the photography of the sparkle so you can see it better from home. 

Here's a list of all the Crafter's Companion goodies I used to create the circle easel card. 

 Spectrum Noir Markers : Blender, FS2, FS5, FS6, BT1, BT2, CG1, CG2, CR3, CR2, CR4, IG1, GB2, GB10, GB6, GB7, TN2, Sparkle Spectrums : Rose Quartz, Soft Jade, Emerald Green, and Crystal Clear. Scruffy Kitten:Dollie

Coloring is good for you!! Heartfelt Creations

So studies have found that coloring is actually good for you.  It's a great way for adults to combat stress and it's certainly not just for kids anymore.  Today's project is one that I found myself lost in the coloring and instead of feeling tired after I made it I felt calm and ready to create some more. 

I used Spectrum Noir markers on the coloring and you can see a complete list of all the dies and stamps I used but also all the color of markers used to create this beauty.  Just hop over to Heartfelt Creations blog and check it out. 

Italiana Riviera Collection from Heartfelt Creations is here

It's time to slow down the daily pace, take a deep breath and embrace life with the new Heartfelt Creations Italiana Riviera Collection.  We invite you to stroll down the Italian coastline taking in the spectacular seaside views, open markets, and amazing architecture while allowing yourself to relax and get lost in an easy going way of life.  Feel the gentle breeze, breathe in the aromas of salty mist and mouthwatering eats as you pass by a harbor lined with delightful cafes and quaint little shops calling out to you to pause for a visit. Step through towering stone gates to meander through perfectly manicured vineyards boasting rows and rows of coiling vines filled with dense foliage and  plump clusters of exquisitely purple hued grapes.  Then as the sun sets, continue to take in the old world charm and beauty of the area as you relax in your villa, enjoying a glass of fine wine aged to perfection while jotting down all of the days wonderful adventures on an old fashioned postcard, pausing occasionally only to peer out the old stone window that reveals the most surreal view of lush gardens, stately mountains, beautiful flowers and that perfectly manicured vineyard.  At Heartfelt Creations we dismiss the misconceived notion that you are required to leave your craft room to experience the finer things in life...so come along with us as we invite you to explore the charm and elegance of the Italiana Riviera Collection!

To see complete directions on how to create this card and other fun projects with the latest release, go to Heartfelt Creations Blog.  Happy Crafting.

Create-A-Card with Crafter's Companion

Today marks another great release from Crafter's Companion Create-A-Card Series.  I've made this beautiful step card using the We Three Kings die.  The dies cut and also emboss so it make it's super easy to make a detailed card in no time...which for multiple Christmas cards can be a blessing. 

Here is a list of everything that I used for this card from Crafter's Companion...so get your goodies. 

Christmas CAC US Dies Release: Die'sire Create-A-Card We Three Kings
Nordic Christmas -Scandinavian Village 6 x6 Embossing Folder

 Spectrum Noir Markers: CF1, TN1, TN3, TN7, TB3, TB4, TB1

Gold Dust Shimmering Card Stock 8 x 8
 

Go Super Cute with a Nordic Christmas with Crafters Companion

For Christmas crafting in a Scandinavian style, look no further than this fabulously festive Nordic Christmas papercrafting collection by Crafters Companion. From snowy village scenes to images of Santa and friends, this heart-warming set of designs is bound to inspire lots of creative seasonal makes. The papercrafting CD contains much more than just standard Christmas cardmaking; you’ll be able to create lots more festive makes, including fun table decorations and trinket boxes.

 

 

Here are all the supplies I used to create this card...and he's so adorable who wouldn't want to make this, LOL. 

Nordic Christmas Stamp Set: Christmas Cheer
 Spectrum Noir Markers; EB1, EB2, EB3, EB4, CG1, CG3, CG4, DR1, DR4, DR6, DR7, BG1, CT4, CR5
Embossalicious Folder: Grande Dots,

Die'sire Essentials Die: Just the Ticket

It's Sneak Peek Time with Crafters Companion

Tuesday will be the release of Crafter's Companion Nordic Christmas and it's adorable.  If you love whimsy characters with that Scandinavian theme then this release is for you.  I love this snowman and the way his background turned out. 

 

Want to make him too?  Here are the list of Crafters Companion supplies that were used:

Nordic Christmas Stamp Set: Cool Christmas

Spectrum Noir Markers; Blender, OR1, GT1, 1G3, IG5, IG7, DR2, DR6, CG1, CG2, EB2, EB3, EB4.

 Spectrum Aqua Marker: Moss

Sheena a little bit sketchy: Milestones and Moments

 Shimmering Cardstock

More Fancy-Edgeables from Crafter's Companion

I'm so in love with the De'sire Edge'ables from Crafter's Companion.  They are just stunning anyway you use them.  This is a fold card I created and then stamped and colored the interior.  Here are several more pictures to give you a better feel. 

 

Of course I had to use some May Arts Ribbon to make it just a little more special.  I think overall this card was a raging success. 

 

 

 

De'sire Edge'ables : Butterfly Dream 
Stamps: Sheena A Little Bit Sketchy: Always Floral,

Spectrum Noir Markers : DG1, GT1, FS1, FS5, FS8, FS9, LG1 and blender

Just as I promised....more Crafter's Companion

I told you I would be back today with another card I made for the new release from Crafter's Companion.  Now if you know anything about me, you'll know Poppies are one of my favorite flowers.  I had to create one of these beauties for the release. 

 

Here's a full view of the card.  One of the things you might not notice but that I really liked is the shaded blue background.  I was able to achieve this with the Spectrum Noir markers.  They blend so great it makes coloring super easy.  Here's a complete list of the Crafter's Companion products I used on this card. 

 

Stamp Sets Sheena Perfect Partners Victorian Floral Poppy Set

Metal Die : Sheena Perfect Partners Victorian Floral Poppy Die

Spectrum Noir Colors: TB1, TB2, TB3, TB5, TB6, BG10, CG4, CT4, CR8, CR11

 Ornate Sentimentals Stamp Set

 

I'll see you this weekend with some yummy Graphic 45, so be sure to stop back by. 

 

Until then...Happy Crafting

 

HAVE YOU HEARD?????

Have you heard the news?????  I'm now part of the Crafters Companions USA Design team...how exciting is that.   I'm over the moon and I really look forward to sharing all kinds of fun ideas and projects with you all in the future. 

Today's card is one I did using the latest and greatest release from Crafters Companion from the Sheena Victorian Floral Release and isn't it just stunning.  Here's a close up of the flowers that you can really get to see the detail. 

Here is a complete list of all the Crafter's Companion goodies I used to create this card.  Also be sure to check back in tomorrow and I might just have another card to share with you from this same stunning collection.

 

Sheena Perfect Partners Victorian Floral Anemone Set
Metal Die : Sheena Perfect Partners Victorian Floral Anemone Die
Spectrum Noir Colors: CR2, CR5, CR6 and BG10, CT4
Spectrum Aqua Colors: Blossom
8" X 8" Embossalicious Embossing Folder - Regency Swirls