Left Of Centre - Challenge #33

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 #33 - Favourite Film 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 

Ike's Art and The Stamping Chef

     http://www.ikesart.com/          http://thestampingchef.com/Shop/

I chose to use a brilliant image from The Stamping Chef, called Sophie Spitfire, which you will find here - 

http://thestampingchef.com/Shop/downloads/sophia-spitfire/

The reason I picked the image I did was because it reminded me of Amelia Earhart character in 'A Night At The Museum 2'. 

I thought both Night at the Museum films were hilarious and very clever. 

I know that Amelia Earhart didn't fly this type of aircraft, in fact she lived way before this type of aircraft was even designed and built lol 

Here is what I have made for Challenge #33 - Favourite Film

What I have Used

- 8x8 Card Blank

- Textured 12x12 card stock

- Cameo Silhouette Cutter for the clouds, sentiment and frame

- Time Holtz Glitter stickles

- WHSmiths Colouring Pencils

- Glossy Accents

- Flat Backed Gems

- Black Peeloff Alphabet 

               

Challenge #33 launched a week ago , so this is just a little added inspiration to hopefully encourage you to join in with the fun. 

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/

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

PunkYouGirl - Challenge #13

Welcome Back Lovely people xxxx

Its mid month so that means Mid way inspiration post for the PunkYouGirl Challenge Blog!

http://punkyougirl.blogspot.co.uk/

PunkYouGirl is a monthly Dark Themed Challenge Blog. 

We are dark themed, so want to see all your dark themed entries. We don't want fluffy and cute, we want dark/gothic/punk/alternative/grunge etc....

We are extremely lucky to have a great list of Sponsors who offer some wonderful prizes to our winners. 

This months Sponsor is the amazingly talented Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps

http://stitchybearstamps.com/shop/

I chose to use an image called "Allura" as she fitted our Sexy/Steamy theme perfectly. 

http://stitchybearstamps.com/shop/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&zenid=b9e0d07a7b35a203f4c342365f7812e2&keyword=Allura&x=0&y=0

This months Challenge is #13 - Sexy/Steamy

Here is what I made with Stitchy Bears Aullra - 

Things I used - 

- Blank Door Hanger from The Works

- Frame, Webb and flowers from my Cameo Silhouette

- WHSmiths Colouring Pencils

- Time Holtz Spider Diecut

Craftword Cards Card Candi

- Flat Backed Gems

- Mica Sprays

- Tim Holtz Distress Ink

- Black Peel Off Letters

I wanted to make something other than a card and I thought of this as soon as I saw the image. 

I hope this has captured a bit of fun with the sentiment. 

I did enjoy making this as I got very messy and inky and just enjoyed myself. 

I hope this has inspired the dark lovers to visit the Challenge Blog and Join in with this Months Challenge. 

Thank You all for your continued support even when the makes aren't to your taste. 

A Step In The Dark - Challenge #3

Welcome fellow Bloggers, Crafters and Friends. 

 Thank you to everyone who showed me such amazing support on my posts for A Step In The Dark Challenge Blog. 

http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.co.uk/

Again, I understand that the dark themes aren't to everyone's tastes, but you have all supported me and left such brilliant feedback on my techniques used etc....It means so much to me.

The theme for A step In The Dark's Challenge #2 is..... "Anything Goes"

Our Amazing sponsors for this challenge are Dilly Bean Stamps

 http://sillydillybeans.blogspot.co.uk/

I couldn't pick between two images, so I made two projects for this challenge hahaha I don't know why I give myself so much extra work!!!

The images I chose are - 

A Little Monster

http://sillydillybeans.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/halloween?updated-max=2013-06-17T16:33:00-07:00&max-results=20&start=17&by-date=false

Framed Bat Ghoul

http://sillydillybeans.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/halloween?updated-max=2011-09-24T21:50:00-07:00&max-results=20&start=74&by-date=false

Here is what I have made.....

What I used - 

- Dilly Beans Image

- Tim Holtz Distress Ink

- Tim Holtz Halloween Diecut

- BoBunny Halloween Paper Pad

- Bat Diecuts

- WHSmiths Colouring Pencils

- Flat Backed Gems

- White Pen

- Mica Spray

What I Used -

- Dilly Beans Image

- Faber-Castell Pencils

- Wall Filler

- Mica Sprays Various Colours

- Black Cardstock

- Black Flat Backed Gems

Diecuts from the Cameo Silhouette

I Like to think that these are the fun and colourful side of Dark, and not scary or gory. I like the dark dark makes but I think it only suits certain images, and neither of these are suited to that. 

A Step In The Dark only accepts dark, punk, emo, gothic, cute scary, steampunk etc entries, so I know for a fact this challenge wont appeal to most of my followers..... However, I hope that it will appeal to the dark lovers that visit my blog.

Thank you once again for visiting my blog and leaving such lovely comments...

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