TheEastWind and Just For Fun

Welcome back fellow crafters, bloggers and friends. 

I have had a bit of a rough week, but I am feeling better than I was. Who knew that bed rest was so boring and exhausting. 

Today, I have two Design Team Posts to share with you, both of them featuring images from TheEastWind. 

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The first Design Team piece is for the 'Just For Fun' Challenge Blog. This is our first Anything Goes challenge. 

Blog Link - http://laineyscraftyspace-justforfun.blogspot.co.uk/

I wanted to use a gorgeous image for my make, so I chose one from TheEastWind (Before I because part of their design Team lol).

Shop Address - https://www.etsy.com/shop/theeastwind

This is the Image I used - 

Aurora Poppy. 

I chose this image as I love her gorgeous floating hear and the expression on her face. 

Here is my finished card - 

I coloured the image with Faber-Castell Colouring Pencils.

The flowers were cut using my Silhouette Cameo, with a black gem added to the center.

I glossy accented her eyes and her finger nails. 

The paper is from my stash as well as the kraft card. 

I distressed the image edging with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. 

I used the same ink on white card candi. 

I hope you have been inspired to enter our month long Anything Goes Challenge.....No excuses really is there lol 

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The Second Design Team make I would like to share is actually for TheEastWind themselves. This is my first Blog Challenge Inspiration piece so I am a little excited!!!

Challenge Blog - http://www.theeastwind.com/

Shop Address - https://www.etsy.com/shop/theeastwind

Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheEastWind/

The Theme for this Challenge is 'Use Ribbon' and it will be using the freebie

'Belle Of The Ball'

This image is absolutely stunning and gives you so much shading opportunities when colouring her in. 

Here is my finished card - 

I coloured the image in simple colours, using Faber-Castell Colouring pencils.

I matted her onto coordinating dotted papers, red and black card from my stash. 

The Border is a Tonic Punch.

The embellishments are from my stash - Ribbon, Feather, Pearl Spray, Ribbon Rose, Glittery dots and flat backed gems. 

This challenge will run for two weeks on TheEastWind Challenge Blog. I really hope you will pop over and join in with this fab challenge! 

I would like to enter the above card into the following Challenges - 

The Pink Elephant - Anything Goes

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion Challenge - Ribbons

My Craft Creations - Anything Goes

I also wanted to show you a little cutie called Kitty Kitty that was released last week. She is adorable and slightly crazy....

She is in sale in store RIGHT NOW.....how can you resist that face???

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog and putting up with my different styles of crafting. 

I appreciate ALL the comments that you leave. 

Just For Fun - New Challenge

Welcome to all my fellow Bloggers, Crafters and great Friends. 

I get so excited when I see the comments that people have left for me, Thank You. 

Its mid month so that means only one thing...... Mid way inspiration post for the Just For Fun Challenge Blog!

Our Challenges are monthly and Run from the 1st of each month. We used to have two teams, team A who posted at the start of the month, and Team B who posted inspiration on the 16th of the month.
We have now joined both teams and we all post on the 1st of the month.
This is the first month of the new schedule.

We have nice easy themes, that can be adapted to be used in any form of crafting. We accept all forms of crafting, as long as it fits our challenge themes. 

This months Just For Fun theme is "Here Comes Summer", so a really nice and easy one that brings out thoughts of bright colours and fun.  

I had a looked around the Digi Sites for an image that was summery and fun and cute.
I ended up choosing a Mo Manning Image called Lacie
http://www.mosdigitalpencil.com/products/Lacie.html

Here is what I have made.....

What I have used - 

- Mo Manning Image - Lacie 

Faber-Castell Pencils

- Papers from a Summer Theme Pad

- Orange Pearlised card from PayPer Box

- Glossy Accents

- Flat Backed Gems

- White Pen

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -

Art By Miran - #7 Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - #233 Anything Goes
Fussy and Fancy - #115 Outdoors
Sister Act Card Challenges - #59 Anything Goes
Crafting At The Weekend - #2 Anything Goes
Crafty Calendar - Sunshine and Showers
Time 4 Scrap - #40 Anything Goes
Inky Impressions - #161 Anything Goes
Through The Craftroom Door - Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart - #20 Anything Goes
Fan-Tastic Tuesdays - #37 Anything Goes
My Craft Creations - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

I hope you like this card and it has given you the little kick you needed to maybe join in with the Just For Fun Here Comes Summer Challenge on our Blog. 

Thank you for every single one of your visits and comments

Just For Fun and Amazing News

Welcome to all the lovely people who always support me....you are all amazing!

 

I have two things to share with you today...... Some amazing news that has left me gob smacked, and the mid month inspiration for Just For Fun Challenge Blog.

 

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Well, let me share my amazing news before I explode..... There is a brand new craft company coming out VERY soon.... the are called Lelli-Bot Crafts

 

 

If you click on the link/badge above, it will take you to their facebook page, where sneak peeks will soon be appearing.....

This is a brand new company that are launching their own range of Crafting Products..... This is an absolutely amazing opportunity to help a company build it's foundations and get a great customer base.

Keep your eyes peeled for the sneaky peeks to come and their exciting journey.

 

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Now is time for the mid-month inspiration for Just For Fun Challenge Blog.

 

There is no excuse not to join in this month as the theme is "ANYTHING GOES"....what could be easier than that????

 

 

I forgot that anything goes, could mean ANYTHING....and wasted an opportunity to make something other than a card.... silly me!!!

 

 

Here is what I made....

 



 

I started with a Dilly Beans image, which I coloured with water colour pencils and a koi water brush.

I used spellbinders nestabilities to make all the diecut shapes. The backing paper is from my stash, and the embossed paper is embossed with a spellbinders embossing folder.

 

I made lots of diecut swirl roses and glued these with hot gluegun to get an instant stick.

The purple lace is glued down with spray glue and cut to match the edging shape, then I just layered everything up.

 

I think this image is so pretty, and love the layered look to her skirt, even if it is a pain to colour lol

 

 

I hope you will pop over to the Just For Fun Challenge Blog and join in with the Anything Goes theme...

 

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I hope you will also pop over to the Left Of Centre Creative Challenges blog, as they have an Anything Goes Celebration event going on at the moment.... Lots of gorgeous digis from amazing sponsors to be won.

 

I think that is about everything for this post....Sorry I write essays don't I lol

 

 

Thank you for your continued support

 

February Just For Fun Mid-Way Inspiration

Where has the love gone??? Well, this year, well every year lol, I didn't get a valentines card...aaawwww I hear you say! Never mind, my prince will come one day :-) on his horse, pulling a cart full of crafting goodies lol

Each month means we see a new challenge over the the Just For Fun Challenge Blog....and this is the Mid-Month Inspirational post.

The Just For Fun Challenge Theme this month is LOVE....

http://laineyscraftyspace-justforfun.blogspot.co.uk/

This month, we have a wonderful prize donated by Mandz, one of our fabulous Design Team members....

I am Team B, but as it's the month of lurveeeeeee I thought I would show some love and do both posts :-) 

Here is what I have made....

All images are from a Fizzy Moon Serif CraftArtist Digi Kit. 

I think these little characters are so sweet and wanted to do a "cute" wedding card for once, rather than a mature one. 

I used my grande nestabilities, to make the main diecut, and normal nestabilities to do the image and matting for it. 

I fussy cut the flowers, and glittered the flowers an parts of the image. It was so hard to take photos that showed the glitter, but it is there...honest! 

I know it is too late now to make valentines cards, however the theme is "LOVE" so you can make anniversary, wedding, with love cards etc....

I hope you will pop over and join us for a chance to win that gorgeous ribbon collection! 

Just For Fun February Challenge

Love is in the air, everywhere I look around.... I have to say, I am feeling the love for my fellow crafters and bloggers :-)

A ne month means we see a new challenge over the the Just For Fun Challenge Blog....

The Just For Fun Challenge Theme this month is LOVE....

http://laineyscraftyspace-justforfun.blogspot.co.uk/

This month, we have a wonderful prize donated by Mandz, one of our fabulous Design Team members....

I am Team B, so usually only join in on the Mid - Month Inspiration post.

This month, you are so lucky, as I am joining in both posts as I just love the theme.....

Here is what I have made....

I love these little fellers and couldn't resist using them for a valentine's card.

I printed off a topper sheet from the house mouse CD, as well as some matching backing paper.

I glossy accented the love hearts in the images to give them a lovely shine to catch the eye.

The gold hearts are made by pasting gold pearl creative expressions paste through a stencil. I then used a heatgun to dry this and give it the lovely bubbled texture. I then cut the individual hearts out.

I think this is a really cute and fun valentines set, that would bring a smile to anyones face....male or female....

I hope this has given you some inspiration to pop over to the chalkenge blog and join in the fun....

Just For Fun January Challenge

Hello and welcome beautiful. people. 

The first challenge of 2014 over on the Just For Fun Challenge Blog is NEW! 

So new year, new baby, new job etc. 

Just For Fun Challenge Blog

Can't wait to see a mixed bag of entries!

Same rules as before, maximum of  THREE entries per person and no back linking! Please post a link to the blog challenge under your blog post!

We will choose a winner, a top three and a Guest Designer from all eligible entries! 

Please add GDT to your entry if you wish to be considered!

The challenge goes live on the 1st of each month, then on the 16th of each month, a mid way inspirational post goes live....

hopefully something in these posts will inspire you to join in. 

Here is my make for the NEW Challenge over on the Just For Fun Challenge Blog.

I used a a LOTV image that I had a few of the same images for. I cut areas to decoupage to give some depth to the topper. 

I used two different patterned papers and matted and layered them. 

I like this card as I used a different fold and it is very sweet.

I really hope you will pop over to the blog and join in with this really great themes challenge.

Just For Fun December Challenge

Welcome fellow bloggers, crafters and friends.... I hope you are all ready and excited about Christmas..... its come around quick!

Just For Fun is a newish Challenge Blog that does exactly what it says in the title 'Just For Fun'. Sometimes there are prizes donated by lovely people, but not every month. 

For last months winners, this month challenge and prize details, as well as DT inspiration, please visit:

http://laineyscraftyspace-justforfun.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/merry-christmas.html?m=1

This months theme is 

'CHRISTMAS'

What a nice easy theme for this time of year lol So far, I have made around 200 christmas cards.... I am thoroughly sick of glitter and the places it gets lol

I hope this make has inspired you to pop over to the Just For Fun Challenge blog and join in the challenge. 

We love seeing all your makes.