More coloring!

Today I took the time to kick back, relax, and do some coloring with my Spectrum Noir markers. Here is my newest creation!  I'm still working on getting my hair down, but getting a little better every time I try!

Spectrum Noir Markers Used:

Hair: PP2, PP4, BP3, BP4, BP6, BP7

Skin: FS2, FS1, FS9

Shirt/Bow: CT1, CT3, CT4, GB6, GB9, GB10

Eyes: LG4, LG5, JG5, JG6

I used Gabby Loves to Color by Faery Ink

I also used my Cricut to cut the frame and my Tattered Angels inks to liven things up a bit.

I am submitting this for a contest on the Spectrum Noir blog - go check it out!
http://www.spectrumnoir.com/new-challenge-april-lots-winners/

Spectrum Noir - Back Into the Fray!

My newest love, thanks to my dear friend, is Spectrum Noir markers.  They are amazing and affordable and I love coloring!  I've just been doing it for a couple weeks and I am obsessed.  I must get the full set!  Only 98 to go!!  

As you all know, I love color and I love Steampunk, so I fused the two and colored this beauty, Top Hat Steampunk Marci from La La Land Stamps.  Using my Spectrum Noir markers, here's the breakdown:

Hat/Vest/Shoes/Cane:

GB8, GB10, EB2, EB7

Hair:

CR10, CR11, DR5, DR7

Shirt/Laces/Ribbon:

BT2, BT4, BT5, BT9

Gloves/Socks:

PP1, PP3

Buckle:

IG1, IG2, IG4, IG6

Skin:

FS2, EB1

I have a lot more I've been working on, it's just finding the time to post them!  This particular one I was inspired to do for a contest over at the Spectrum Noir blog - check it out!

http://www.spectrumnoir.com/blog/

A Homespun Affair June E Magazine Premier

Today is a big day!  I'm so proud to be a part of A Homespun Affair Design Team and our first e magazine release is today!  It is filled with projects from amazing designers and some wonderful sponsor products and giveaways, so be sure to check it out here!:

A Homespun Affair

Let us know what you think!  Looking forward to hearing your feedback!

Here is my project for the magazine:

I am doing a color choice feature every month and this month's colors are yellow, salmon, and pink.  Head on over to the magazine page and make sure to submit your own project using the colors for a chance to be featured!

On this layout, I used Paisley for the dragonfly, Fancy Frames for the frame, Nifty Fifties for the cherry and chillin and other fun embellishments for the flowers and tags.  You can read all about it and some tips and tricks I have in the magazine!  Enjoy!

Monkey Vine Banner

I've been working on making a banner for my daughter's 3rd birthday party and at first she wanted a Curious George party, so I started this.  Now she wants a Dora party, so I'm going to work on that banner next, but I still love this one and will hang it! I created and drew my own coconuts and drew my own face on the monkey from Create A Critter to try and make him look more like George.  The leaves are from CAC also, I believe and the letters are from Carousel.

Teacher Appreciation Week

This week my project was two-fold!  It's teacher appreciation week and I love my sons' teachers.  I am so grateful for them.  I decided to try my hand at making one of the goody cakes and put some candies, notes, etc in each piece.  I had a lot of fun doing it and it was pretty easy, though it did take a while!  I also used my something old and something new cartridge by using Tags, Bags, Boxes, and more, one of the first carts, PC released, and Letter Envy, the last one I got!  I used Paper Trimmings for the center of the cake and my stickles to glitter it up!  Enjoy!

2 Hour Timed Sketch Challenge

This challenge was to create a project using the sketch provided:

Here's what I came up with.  It's another part of the PTA book I'm doing for my son's school.  I'll be honest, I will probably add a couple things to it, but it's not too shabby for just over an hours worth of work.  This got me moving again!  Of course, my craft area is a disaster now!

NSD Crop: Recipe Challenge

In honor of National Scrapbooking Day, there are lots of fun projects going on.  One of them is the recipe challenge.  In this one, we need to:

Use at least three Cricut Image Cuts

Three patterned papers

A butterfly, Bird, or Bug

Machine, Pen, or Hand-Stitching

The color yellow

I had fun making a card in honor of teacher appreciation week for my daughter's music teacher that we love so much.  I used 3 Birds and was able to use some new cute from my Imagine carts!