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Friday, 13 December 2019

'Poinsettias'

Hi there

Well, I have now managed to put up our Christmas tree and decs, just a few bits and pieces still to do but thankfully all about done!! Will add photos later....Can now concentrate on a few more handmade cards for family and DT projects for Jan,  my boxed cards to write and send, then chill!!!

For now, it's my turn to share with you my December inspiration for  LeAnn's World 101. I'm using Poinsettias. Here is what I created...


On a 6x6 scalloped card blank, I matt and layered kraft card with this fab tartan paper. The image, I printed 4 times, coloured, then carefully cut out and decoupaged. I placed this on to a die cut kraft card tag. I coloured the edges of the tag with titanium white panpastel and added a few drops of pinflair snow dust. I decorated with die cut holly (with added liquid pearl berries), pine cones and branches. Finishing off with die cut sentiment.

Materials Used 
LeAnn's World - 'Poinsettias' Image
ProMarkers - Berry Red, Cardinal Red, Marsh Green and Olive Green
Trimcraft - First Edition 'Perfect Christmas' Paper (Also used reversed for 'Merry Christmas')
Creative Expressions - Holly Spray Die (Sue Wilson) and 'Iced Snow' Cosmic Shimmer Glitter
X-Cut - Tag Die
Britannia - Pine Cone, Pine Branches and 'Merry Christmas' Dies
Ranger - Stickles 'Golden Rod' Glitter Glue and 'Ruby Red' Liquid Pearls
PanPastel - 'Titanium White'
Pinflair - Snow Dust Glitter
My Stash - Kraft Card, Green Glitter Card, Green Linen Card, Brown Card and Ribbon Bow




Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you enjoyed your visit!

Till next time
Crafty Hugs
Donna (DT)
xxx



I am entering this in to the following Challenges:-
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #487 Anything Goes
MMM Challenge - #111 Anything Christmas
Promarker Challenge - #523 Mega Christmas Anything Goes Now till 7th Jan
I Love Promarkers Challenge - #399 Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday Challenge - #612 Anything Goes




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Friday, 6 December 2019

December Progressive Freebie - Scrapper's Delights

Hi there,

Back again, this time with my inspiration for December's Progressive Freebie over at Scrapper's Delights Facebook Group. For this month, everyone will be able get this image, so don't miss out, do stop by!! Once you have made your project using the freebie, just pop it in to the album here, you have until the 31st December to enter!!

Here is my inspiration using 
'Anime Xmas Holly'

I decided to go for non traditional colours again, the design is not unlike a project I did a couple of years ago, but with a few differences. The base card I used is kraft card and on this I matt and layered gold metallic linen card and black paper with gold effect snowfall pattern. On this I placed the image topper. The image itself, I coloured with Promarkers in shades of yellow, adding some panpastel round edges and loose glitter/glitter glue for dimension and effect. I decorated with die cut poinsettia flowers using yellow linen paper and some added glitter glue in centers, also die cut ivy leaves using gold linen card, finishing off with some pearl adhesive gems.

Materials Used 
Scrapper's Delights - Anime Xmas Holly Image
ProMarkers - Satin, Almond, Sandstone, Shale, Mustard, Pastel Yellow, Cool Grey 1&2
Trimcraft - Dovecraft 'Time to Sparkle' Paper
Creata - Ochre Linen Paper and Kraft Card
John Next Door - Poinsettia and Swirl Ivy Dies
PanPastel - Yellow Ochre Tint and Light Gold
Creative Expressions - Cosmic Shimmer 'Iced Snow' Glitter
Ranger - Stickles 'Golden Rod' Glitter Glue
My Stash - Gold Metallic Linen Card




Once again, thanks so much for taking the time to stop by, I really do appreciate it!!
Remember for more Scrapper's Delights images, inspiration and challenges etc, then please follow the 'Links' below...

Till next time
Have a lovely weekend!
Crafty Hugs
Donna (DT)
xxx

Links
Store
https://www.scrappersdelights.co.uk/store
Blog
https://www.scrappersdelights.co.uk/inspiration-blog
Facebook Fan Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups
Challenge Blog
https://www.scrappersdelights.co.uk/challenge-blog

I am entering this in to the following challenges:-
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Capricorn Anime VIP Bundle - Scrapper's Delights

Hiya,

I'm here to share with you my DT inspiration using parts of the 'Capricorn' Zodiac Anime VIP Bundle from Scrapper's Delights, normally this is at the end of the month but for this one we are bringing them to you earlier to give us a wee bit of a break for the Festive Season... Can't believe it's that time of the year!! To think that this time last year I was packed and ready to move house... I must say that it has been great being back in my old home town! Now back to the deal...To get this bundle FREE... yes FREE...All you have to do is purchase all 3 of the December Anime New Release images for the brilliant price of £7.50, you don't want to miss out!!


Capricorn Anime VIP Bundle 

I had so much fun creating this project. First of all I designed the backing paper on word doc using multiples of the Capricorn symbol from the bundle, then printing on some grey patterned paper. I think it turned out well!! I matt and layered this with Core'dinations dark grey Gemstones card. The main image, I printed, coloured and carefully cut out and placed as shown. Adding various other images from the bundle too, to decorate. Finishing off with some die cut 'Fantasy Ferns' that resemble seaweed.

Materials Used
Scrapper's Delights - 'Capricorn' Anime VIP Bundle Images
ProMarkers - Satin, Sandstone, Umber, Shale, Sunflower, Dusky Pink, Spice, Coral, Ginger, Saffron, Mustard, Tulip Yellow, Grey Green and Soft Green
Craft Buddy/DB - 'Fantasy Fern' Dies
DecoArt - 'Crystal' Glamour Dust Glitter
Ranger - 'White Opal' Liquid Pearls
Gel Pen - 'Silver' for trident
My Stash - Grey Patterned Paper, and Silver Metalic Linen Card




Thanks again for stopping by and hope you like my inspiration?! Remember that you can find more images, inspiration and challenges etc by following the 'Links' below...

Till next time
Crafty hugs
Donna (DT)
xxx


Links


I am entering this into the following Challenges:-
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #486 ATG
Cute Card Thursday Challenge - #611 Anything Goes
I Love Promarkers Challenge - #399 Anything Goes/Option Circles
Crafting by Designs Challenge - #December Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments Challenge - #Anything Goes


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Tuesday, 3 December 2019

Challenge #21 - LeAnn's World 101

Hi there

It's the 3rd of the month, so that means a new challenge is starting over at LeAnn's World 101. As normal our theme is always 'Anything Goes'. For this month I am using Byron and LeAnn Winter image, isn't it so adorable...


On a 7x7 card blank, I matt and layered silver non-shed glitter card and blue patterned paper. On this I placed the image topper, after colouring and die cutting. I finished off with adding poinsettia die cut flower with blue gem and die cut holly/berries with added pearl drops.

Materials Used 
LeAnn's World 101 - Byron and LeAnn Winter Image
Promarkers - Satin, Dusky Pink, Sandstone, Tan, Cinnamon, Caramel, Cocktail Pink, Denim Blue, Cornflower & L.E Twilight Sky
Creative Expressions - Sue Wilson Swirl Poinsettia and Holly Spray Dies
DecoArt - 'Crystal' Glamour Dust Glitter
PanPastel - 'Ultramarine Blue'
M&C Boutique (The Works) - Square Faux Stitch Dies
Ranger - 'Baby Blue' Liquid Pearls
My Stash - Blue Linen Card, Silver Non-Shed Glitter Card, White Shimmer Paper



Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you enjoyed your visit!

Till next time
Crafty Hugs
Donna (DT)
xxx

I am entering this in to the following challenges:-
A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge - #105 Anything Goes
Worldwide Open DT Challenge - #11 Anything Goes 15Nov-12Dec
Morgans Artworld Challenge - #12 Anything Goes 1-27Dec
Classic DT Challenge - #12 December Anything Goes 1-28Dec
Not Just Cards Challenges - #November Anything Goes
Crafters Castle Challenge - #24 Anything Goes
Love to Craft Challenge - #41 December Anything Goes
Love to Scrap Challenge - #128 Christmas Bingo  (N - Blue, Silver & Die Cut)
Sparkles Forum Challenges - #122 Its Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas
Lemon Shortbread Challenge - #108 Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments Challenge - #Anything Goes


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Friday, 29 November 2019

Sagittarius Anime VIP Bundle - Scrapper's Delights

Hi there....
Gosh can't believe it's just about the end of November and December is nearly upon us, this year has passed by so so quick! 
As it's the end of the month, it's time again for another Zodiac Anime VIP bundle from Scrapper's Delights. So I am here to share with you, my DT inspiration using parts of the 'Sagittarius' deal that has now gone live. To get this bundle FREE... Yes FREE...All you have to do is purchase all 3 of the November New Release images for the fab price of £7.50, you don't want to miss out!!!



For this I matt and layered silver glitter effect card with black mottled card. I created the topper using the Sagittarius constellation image from the bundle, changing the colour from black to white on photoshop then on word doc I added a black backround with the image, printed on white hammered card then die cut out using circle die and layering on to die cut silver glitter card. The image itself, I printed, coloured and carefully cut out and placed as shown. Decorating with leaf, acorn and 'Sagittarius' word images also from the bundle and to finish with some pearl gems.

Materials Used 
Scrapper's Delights - 'Sagittarius' Anime VIP Bundle Images
Promarkers - Satin, Sandstone, Caramel, Shale, Burnt Umber, Umber, Cinnamon, Burgundy, Spice, Pear Green and Olive Green
M&C Boutique(The Works) - Faux Stitch Circle Dies
DecoArt - 'Crystal' Glamour Dust Glitter
My Stash - Silver Faux Glitter Card, Black Mottled Card, White Hammered Card and Pearl Gems



Thanks again for stopping by and hope you like my inspiration?! Remember that you can find more images, inspiration and challenges etc by following the 'Links' below...

Till next time
Crafty hugs
Donna (DT)
xxx



Links


I am entering this in to the following Challenges:-

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Wednesday, 13 November 2019

Give Thanks ...

Hi there,

Oh my it is getting more and more colder each day now... brrrrrr... do keep wrapped up and warm!! Anyways, I'm here to share with you my November inspiration project for LeAnn's World 101. I am using this sweet Thanksgiving image, aptly called 'Give Thanks'. This is what I created...

For this, I matt and layered rose gold metallic linen card, brown linen card and tartan card on to a 7x7 card blank. The image I printed, coloured and die cut out, matting on to brown die cut glitter card. I used white paper flowers from my stash that I coloured with promarkers, added die cut leaves, twigs and berry sprigs to decorate. Finishing off with glitter gems.

Materials Used 
LeAnn's World 101 - 'Give Thanks' Image
ProMarkers - Satin, Dusky Pink, Sandstone, Mustard, Tan, Caramel, Shale, Crimson, Burgundy, Mandarin, Pumpkin, Ginger, Spice, Leaf Green, Pear Green, Marsh Green, Purple, Amethyst, Cool Grey 1&2 and LE Apple Cider
Trimcraft - Brown Glitter Card
Spellbinders - Grand Decorative Oval Die
Crafts Too - Presscut Oval Die
Marianne - Maple Leaf Die
Craft Buddy/DB - Twigs and Berry Sprig Dies
Pan Pastel - Yellow Ochre Tint
Ranger - 'Candy Cane' and 'Cinnamon' Stickles Glue
My Stash - Rose Gold Metallic Card, Brown Linen Card, Tartan Card, Glitter Gems and Paper Flowers




Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you enjoyed your visit!

Till next time
Crafty Hugs
Donna (DT)
xxx

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Friday, 8 November 2019

November Progressive Freebie Challenge - Scrapper's Delights

Hiya
It's time again for another Progressive Freebie Challenge over at Scrapper's Delights Facebook Group. Provided that you have created or coloured the previous months' freebie image you requested, you will then be able to request the consecutive months' image for FREE!! If however you miss a month and do not create a project or colouring, then you will be able to purchase it in-store at a discounted price here!! You can also enter here at Scrapper's Delights challenge blog too! So get creating and don't forget to post your projects here, we'd love to see what you create!!

Here is my DT inspiration using 
'Chibis Skater'

For this I matt and layered non-shed glitter card, silver mirror card and snowflake backing paper along with a lace ribbon border on to 8x8 blue hammered card. The image, I printed, coloured, added loose glitter for a touch of 'sparkle', carefully cut out and placed as shown. I decorated with die cut flowers, twigs and berry sprigs, finishing off with peel-off sentiment/stars, gems and glitter glue for berries!
Materials Used 
Scrapper's Delights - Chibis Skater Image
ProMarkers - Satin, Dusky Pink, Caramel, Cinnamon, Shale, Denim Blue, Cornflower, Cobalt, Antique Pink and 'Limited Edition' Icicle
Gel Pen - Silver (Skate Blades)
Craft Buddy/DB - Fantasy Fusilier Dies, Twigs and Berry Sprig Dies, Blue Non-Shed Glitter Card
Delightful Digis - 'Snowflake' Backing Paper
Ranger - Stickles 'Waterfall' Glitter Glue (Berries)
Creative Expressions - Cosmic Shimmer 'Diamond Sprinkles' Glitter Jewels (Hair)
Pinflair - 'Ice Diamond' Glitter (Skate Blades)
Docrafts - Papermania Lace Ribbon
My Stash - Blue Hammered Card Blank, Silver Mirror Card, White Card, Silver Ribbed Foil Paper, Peel-Offs and Gems





Once again, thanks so much for taking the time to stop by, I really do appreciate it!!
Remember for more Scrapper's Delights images, inspiration and challenges etc, then please follow the 'Links' below...

Till next time
Have a lovely weekend!
Crafty Hugs
Donna (DT)
xxx

Links
Store
https://www.scrappersdelights.co.uk/store
Blog
https://www.scrappersdelights.co.uk/inspiration-blog
Facebook Fan Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups
Challenge Blog
https://www.scrappersdelights.co.uk/challenge-blog

I am entering this in to the following Challenges:- 
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #482 Anything Goes and/or Twist 'Christmas'
Crafting by Designs Challenge - #November Anything Goes
Promarker Challenge - #518 Christmas is Coming
Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - #109 Let it Snow
A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge - #103 Anything Goes
Rainbow Card Challenge - #11 Magically Metallic
Brown Sugar Challenge - #295 November Anything Goes
Love to Craft Challenge - #40 November Anything Goes
Crafters Castle Challenge - #23 Anything Goes
Morgans Artworld Challenge - #11 Anything Goes 1-27Nov
Classic DT Challenge - #10 Anything Goes 1-28Nov
Worldwide Open DT Challenge - #10 Anything Goes 15Oct-12Nov

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Sunday, 3 November 2019

LeAnn's World 101 #20 Challenge

Hi there,

A new challenge has started over at LeAnn's World 101, where I am officially sharing my first DT inspiration for the Challenge blog since joining the team. Our theme is 'Anything Goes' and winners can pick up these awards:-
...Prize Awards...
- Spotlight Winner - 
An entry using a LeAnn's World 101 image
Wins 1 Image and Badge
Option of being a Guest Designer for a future challenge
- Random Winner - 
Wins 2 Images and Badge
Option of being a Guest Designer for a future challenge
- Top 3 Winners - 
Wins a Badge
- DT Favorites - 
Wins a Badge

Here I am using this cute sweetie called Falla. I have created this card that could be used for either Autumn or Christmas. The colours I have used as you can see are more in keeping with Autumn; mustards, dark greens and dark reds with the hint of copper/golds.


On a 7x7 card blank, I matt and layered green linen card and tartan card, along with a hessian/lace ribbon border. The image, I printed, coloured with Promarkers, added loose glitter to create some sparkle, die cut out then placed on to green die cut card. I decorated with fabric flowers, die cut leaves and berry sprigs, finishing off with some bling gems/pearls!! Hope you like it!

Materials Used 
LeAnn's World - 'Falla' Image
ProMarkers - Pastel Beige, Mustard, Sandstone, Pine, Burgundy and L.E. Tawny Brown & Island Lagoon
Trimcraft - First Edition 'Perfect Christmas' Paper and Simply Creative Gems/Pearls
Core'Dinations - Yellow Stonewash Card
Crafts-Too - Presscut Oval Die
Spellbinders - Grand Decorative Oval Die
Craft Buddy/DB - Berry Sprig Die
Marianne - Maple Leaf Dies
Joycraft - Small Leaf Die
Prima - White Fabric Flowers (Coloured using Burgundy PM)
DecoArt - Crystal Glitter
PanPastel - Yellow Ochre Tint
My Stash - Green Linen and Gold Metalic Linen Card, Hessian/Lace Ribbon (Coloured white lace with Pine PM) and Multi Coloured Metalic Mirror Card




Thanks so much for stopping by, hope you enjoyed your visit!

Till next time
Crafty Hugs
Donna (DT)
xxx


I am entering this in to the following challenges:-

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Friday, 25 October 2019

Scorpio Anime VIP Bundle - Scrapper's Delights

Good evening crafty friends,

I must say the weather is certainly getting colder now! Have now started to put our heating on, tried to keep it off as long as we could as it's costing more and more, but thankfully our house doesn't get too cold, so it's only on for a short while!!

Well, the reason I'm here is it's time again for me to share with you my Scrapper's Delights DT inspiration, using parts of the 'Scorpio' Anime VIP Bundle deal that has now gone live. To get this bundle FREE ... yes FREE!! ...all you have to do is purchase all 3 of the October new release Anime images ...at the fab price of £7.50, so you don't want to miss out, you can get this here.



For this, I matt and layered coordinating Trimcraft papers on to a 7x7 card blank along with a hessian/lace ribbon border. The hessian part, I coloured with Promarkers to tone in. The image I printed, coloured then die cut out, adding to die cut card. I decorated with die cut poinsettia flowers, ivy leaves and finished off with sentiment elements from deal and some sparkly gems.

Materials Used 
Scrapper's Delights - 'Scorpio' Anime VIP Bundle Images
Promarkers - Satin, Blush, Saffron, Sandstone, Ginger, Caramel, Cool Aqua and Ice Grey 1
Spellbinders - Grand Decorative Oval Die
Crafts-Too - Presscut Oval Die
John Next Door - Poinsettia and Swirl Ivy Dies
Trimcraft - 'Floral Fusion' Papers
Tim Holtz - Mustard Linen Card
Creata - Topaz Linen Metalic Paper
PanPastel - Yellow Ochre Tint (used over image)
My Stash - Blue Satin Hammered Card, Gems and Hessian/Lace Ribbon





Thanks again for stopping by and hope you like my inspiration?! Remember that you can find more images, inspiration and challenges etc by following the 'Links' below...

Till next time
Crafty hugs
Donna (DT)
xxx

Links

I am entering this in to the following Challenges:-
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #480 Anything Goes
I Love Promarkers Challenge - #395 Anything Goes
Worldwide Open DT Challenge - #10 Anything Goes  15Oct-12Nov
Crafters Castle Challenge - #22 October Anything Goes
I Love to Craft Challenge - #39 October Anything Goes
Brown Sugar Challenge - #294 October Anything Goes
Sparkles Challenges - #121 Forever Autumn
A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge - #102 Anything Goes
Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - #108 Something Beginning with S (Scorpio)


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