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. 

Left Of Centre - Challenge #34

Welcome to my crafty little heaven. Thank you so much for your visits and lovely comments. 

******WARNING******

This blog post contains a gruesome card that might not be to many peoples tastes!

The Left Of Centre's current Challenge #34 is 'Use Something Metal'

This challenge is being sponsored by the wonderful Rick St Dennis.

This will sadly be the last fortnightly challenge from Left Of Centre Creative Challenges..... we are however going weekly woooohooooo

We will have two design teams. The teams will do alternative weeks challenges. 

I haven't made a dark dark card for a while, so let my hair down......

Here is what I made using Rick St Dennis's SH Monster Nurse image.

My something metal is gilding flakes and metal stud caps. 

The blood was made using re-inker and glossy accents.

Although this is gruesome,  I really like it. I hope you like it as well.....although I'm not sure many will lol


Many thanks for taking a look at my blog post

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

Left Of Centre - Challenge #32 - Post 2

Welcome to all my lovely fellow Bloggers, Crafters and most importantly Friends.
I would like to thank every single one of you for your continued support and encouragement.
I know I have changed my way of crafting slightly, however I like to think that I have an even balance between the darker stuff and the normal stuff.

Today see's the Mid-Way Inspiration for Challenge #32 - GIRLY over on the

Left Of Center Creative Challenges Blog

Left Of Center Creative Challenges offer fortnightly challenges. We have a post at the start of the challenge and then a mid-way inspirational post a week later. 

We have a set theme, however if you choose to make something alternative/dark/gothic/punk etc then you can do an anything goes make. 

We have a HUGE amount of AMAZING sponsors and this Challenge is Sponsored by the very talented 

Sassy Studios Designs and The East Wind

                    http://sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.co.uk/       https://www.etsy.com/shop/theeastwind                        

Challenge #32 launched a week ago , so this is just a little added inspiration to hopefully encourage you to join in with the fun. This is a nice and easy theme that is open up to your own interpretations. 

You don't have to make something alternative/dark etc, you can make what ever style you want, as long as it fits our themes. 

Left Of Center also has a facebook group, that we would love you to join. This group is to show your Left Of Center makes and chat to like minded crafty people

https://www.facebook.com/groups/366516863488820/

Well, I have to admit that I messed up.... My previous post wasn't meant to go live until today.... Due to my mistake, I made a second project using an image from Sassy Studio Designs called 

"Sassy Studios Pin Up Martini Girl"

This image is not only girly but it is fun and very versatile for many occasions.  

Here is what I made for the Girly Challenge - Second Project lol 

Items Used:

- Paper From my Stash

- 7x7 card blank

- Mirri Board 

- Ribbon From My stash

- Glossy Accents

- Sassy Studio Designs Pin Up Martini Girl

- Faber-Castell Pencils

- Flowers in different colours and sizes

- Craftwork Cards Card Candi

- Flat Backed Gems

I totally had to glossy accent the glass to give it a glass look. I think this has worked really well. 

I like this card as she looks a little tipsy and fun.....

I hope you will all join the Girly Challenge over on the Left Of Center Creative Challenges Blog....Remember, it doesn't have to be dark!!

Thank you for your constant support and encouragement

Left Of Centre - Challenge #32

Welcome to all my lovely fellow Bloggers, Crafters and most importantly Friends.
I would like to thank every single one of you for your continued support and encouragement.
I know I have changed my way of crafting slightly, however I like to think that I have an even balance between the darker stuff and the normal stuff.

Today see's the Mid-Way Inspiration for Challenge #32 - GIRLY over on the

Left Of Center Creative Challenges Blog

Left Of Center Creative Challenges offer fortnightly challenges. We have a post at the start of the challenge and then a mid-way inspirational post a week later. 

We have a set theme, however if you choose to make something alternative/dark/gothic/punk etc then you can do an anything goes make. 

We have a HUGE amount of AMAZING sponsors and this Challenge is Sponsored by the very talented 

Sassy Studios Designs and The East Wind

                    http://sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.co.uk/       https://www.etsy.com/shop/theeastwind                        

Challenge #32 launched a week ago , so this is just a little added inspiration to hopefully encourage you to join in with the fun. This is a nice and easy theme that is open up to your own interpretations. 

You don't have to make something alternative/dark etc, you can make what ever style you want, as long as it fits our themes. 

Left Of Center also has a facebook group, that we would love you to join. This group is to show your Left Of Center makes and chat to like minded crafty people

https://www.facebook.com/groups/366516863488820/

It was so hard to choose an image to use for this challenge as both companies have so many absolutely amazing images. I had to dwindle them down to my top 5 and then do a name out of the hat jobbie to choose for me. 

I was luckily enough to have chosen 'Aurora' Spring Butterfly, and here she is...

She is totally stunning and my mind just flooded with ideas of what I could do with her.... 

Here is what I made for the Girly Challenge

Items Used:

- Craftwork Cards Paper Pack

- 6x6 Scalloped Card Blank made into an easel card

- Backing bard from my stash

- Ribbon From My stash

- Glossy Accents

- The East Wind Digi Image 'Aurora Spring Butterfly

- WHSmiths Colouring Pencils

- White paper roses in various sizes

- Mica Powder mixed with water to spray flowers

- White Satin Leaves

- White Pear Spray

- White babies breath sprigs

When I saw the finished card, I have to admit I was so happy with it that I nearly cried. I have made so many darker items lately, that seeing something so pretty and flowery and girly really made me happy. 

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

A Song In Your He{art} - Inspiration from a song

Crafters Cafe - 3 Flowers

Creative Moments - #43 Anything Goes/Use Twine - I was a Winner

Digi Stamps for Joy - Girly/Feminine 

Hambo Hoedown - May Flowers

Handmade Harbour - Sweet/Sparkly  - I was a Winner

Hobby Book Designer Challenge - Show Us Flowers

Inky Impressions - #161 Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

One Stitch at a Time - #214 Anything Goes

Scribble and Scratch - #19 Anything Goes 

Whoopsie Daisy - Lots Of Layers

Through The Craftroom Door - Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart - #20 Anything Goes - I was a Top Pick

Fan Tastic Tuesday - #37 Anything Goes

Just B Creative - Anything Goes

My Craft Creations - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenges - #58 Anything Goes

The Kraftyhands Challenges - May Anything Goes

The Pink Elephant TPE252 - Anything Goes

I hope you will all join the Girly Challenge over on the Left Of Center Creative Challenges Blog....Remember, it doesn't have to be dark!!

Thank you for your constant support and encouragement

A Few Random Makes...

Hello wonderful Bloggers, Crafters and Friends. 

Today I am blogging something that has nothing to do with any design teams.... It's been a while since I have done this! 

 "The Mad Crafters Giggles" offer a Daily One Word Wonder Challenge, and I have actually managed to enter a couple of times this week.... I know, don't feint lol 

The First word was Butterfly/Butterflies. Here is what I made - 

What I have Used - 

- Craftwork Cards 'Time Flies' Paper sheet 6x6

- Craftword Cards 'Time Flies' embellishments kit for the Butterflies and Sentiment

- Textured Purple Mirri Board from my stash

- Flat backed Gems

- Glossy Accents

- Various Paper Roses from my stash

- Pearl Spray

The Second word was Autumn. Here is what I made - 

What I have Used - 

- Backing Paper from the House Mouse CD

- Topper sheet from the House Mouse CD

- Orange Pearlised Card Stock

- Skeleton Leaves

- Glossy Accents

- Woodware Leaf Punch and Embossing Punch

- Vintage Photo Distress Ink from Tim Holtz

- Flat Backed Gems

A Random make - 

Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving me such wonderful comments. I hope you like my card.