Wednesday, 22 April 2015

Another birthday card...


I usually stamp a couple of images to colour at a time - one for practice and one to use, but I found the Spectrum Noir pencils didn't really need any practice so I ended up with an extra image to use which led to making this card.  Always good to have a spare card for the box!

Materials used...

  • Penny Black large hedgie stamp and Penny Black sentiment stamp
  • Patterned paper magazine freebie from years ago
  • Purple card, silver mirri and white base card
  • purls and organza ribbon
  • Spectrum Noir colour pencils
Challenges...
Have a fab day in the spring sunshine if it is shining where you are.
Ann xxx

Monday, 20 April 2015

Happy Birthday Susan...


I had such a lovely time making this card for my really good friend Susan who has a birthday today.  

If you see this post Susan...

Happy Birthday - have a wonderful day.

It's ages since I used my Spectrum Noir pencils as I've been busy printing things or cutting on the Silhouette machine.  It was so good to just sit and colour and play and I must say I found them incredibly easy to use on the Crafter's Companion smooth card.  As to the image well no matter how many stamps I buy I always love my Penny Black ones.  They really stand the test of time.

Materials used...

  • Penny Black large hedgie stamp and Penny Black sentiment stamp
  • Flower punch
  • Swirl die
  • Patterned paper magazine freebie from years ago
  • Pink paper, silver mirri and white base card
  • gems and organza ribbon
  • Spectrum Noir colour pencils

Challenges...



Thursday, 16 April 2015

It be Thursday me hearties...


This Thursday sees week two of our birthday celebrations at Aud Sentiments and it's my turn to show case one of the fantastic designs available from Doodle Pantry.



Now I love my Promarkers, my Spectrum Noir Pencils and my Lyra crayons, but sometimes isn't it just fabulous to be super lazy and just click and print?!  

I think so and especially when making a card for a little one as they don't want to treasure a card forever they just want to be blown away by the fun images. 

Clicking and printing a ready coloured image also means you have time to make coordinating items too such as 
tags or a set of party bags etc which 
you couldn't possible colour by hand.

I wrapped up a Pirate Sticker book in Kraft paper and made a matching tag to go with the card and of course you can also get quite carried away with the inside of the card too...

I really like the idea of having a Pirate themed birthday party and making cupcake toppers, etc.  It would so quick to do and I'm sure would be a great hit with little boys.

Materials...

  • brown kraft card base and envelope
  • green corrugated card
  • photo paper
  • Doodle Pantry image and background paper set Pirate Birdie

Challenges...

Have a great day everyone.  I'm off to York for the day so I'm hoping the sun shines.  Don't forget there are two prizes on offer at Aud Sentiments this week so a good week to join in with your projects with a birthday sentiment or/plus the number 5.
Ann xxx

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