Art by Mi Ran - Chef Charlotte

Hi all!

Today is an exciting day I tell ya! Today is the day of my first post on the Art by Mi Ran blog! Eeeek!
Anyway, I always have lots of fun with Mi Ran's images, and this one is no exception.

For this card I used Chef Charlotte, and she can be found here.
To create this card I followed a sketch at Tiets' club again, as I really like this sketch. The papers I used for this card are by Bo Bunny, Little Miss collection. All edges are inked with Distress Ink Vintage Photo.

Chef Charlotte is colored with my Copic Markers, and I used the following.
Skin: E00, E11, E13 and R20 for blush
Hair: E25, E27, E29, E49
Hat and apron: W00, W0, W2, W5
Clothes: YG93, YG95, YG97
Shoes, bow and cream: RV21, RV23,RV25, RV29

 For my flower piece I used several differen Wild Orchid Crafts flowers, as I love them so much!

The ribbon is from my stash, and the banner and the Happy Birthday sentiment are made with dies from Noor Design.

This was it for today, I hope you all like it!

Hugs, Sandra

Copic Marker Benelux - Je weet wel waarom!

Hi all!

Today I would like to show you all my DT card for Copic Marker Benelux.

Ik hoop jullie vandaag weer te mogen inspireren met een nieuwe kaart.

To create this card I used the current sketch on Tiets' club.

The paper I used are from Wild Rose Studio, Butterfly collection. I totally love these colors! All edges are inked with Distress Ink Vintage Photo.

Voor het maken van deze kaart, heb ik gebruik gemaakt van de sketch die t/m eind augustus op de club van Tiets staat. 

Het papier dat ik heb gebruikt, is van Wild Rose Studio, Butterfly collection en dit zijn echt helemaal mijn kleurtjes! Alle randjes zijn geïnkt met Distress Ink Vintage Photo.

The image i used is from The East Wind and is called Lucy Loo Bookaholic. When I first saw her hair I knew I had to color her up!

De digi die ik heb gebruikt is van The East Wind en deze dame heet Lucy Loo Bookaholic. Toen ik haar haren zag, was ik gelijk verkocht! 

Ik heb de volgende Copic Markers gebruikt om haar te kleuren

Huid: E000, E00, E11, E13

Wangetjes: R20

Ogen: G40, G43

Lippen: RV21, RV23

Haar: RV21, RV23, RV25, RV29

Boek, veer,hart: G40, G43, G46

Pagina's van het boek, vogel en eitjes: Y00, Y02

Kat, prikker, takje, vogelnest: E23, E25, E27

Schaduw: W00, W1, W3

To finish off my card I used several Wild Orchid Crafts flowers. The sentiment is from Noor Design, and the ribbon is from my stash.

Om mijn kaart af te werken heb ik bloemen van Wild Orchid Crafts gebruikt. De tekststempel die ik heb gebruikt is van Noor Design, en het lint komt uit mijn voorraad.

This was it for today, I hope I was able to inspire you.
As you can see, sometimes it is fun to color something in a strange color! :)

Dit was het weer voor vandaag, ik hoop dat ik jullie heb kunnen inspireren. Je ziet wel, het is af en toe best leuk om eens een gekke haarkleur te proberen!

I would love to enter the following challenges:
Sunday Stamps - It's Pink
Craft your Passion Challenge - Flower Power
613 Avenue Create Challenge - Anything goes with a sentiment
Digi Choosday Challlenge - Lots of layers
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Anything goes
PDE Linky Party - 3 or more patterned papers

Bedankt voor jullie bezoek en tot snel!

Liefs, Sandra

Love to Create - Summer Lovin'

Hi all!

It is already monday again, doesn't time fly by? We have a brand new challenge for you at Love to Create, and perfect for this time of the year! We want to see Summer Lovin', so any summer themed project is OK! Our sponsor for this challenge is QKR Stampede! They are offering 5 images of the winner's choice, isn't that generous? Just click on the banner below to go to the shop!


QKR Stampede also generously provided some images to the DT to work with, and this is what I created.

I saw this paper in a Fancy Pants paper pad, and I knew I had to use it for this card! I only added 2 gold fish brads, and that was it!

The image I used is called Making Bubbles, and can be found here. I used my Copic Markers again to color the image, and I used the following.
Elephant: C00, C0, C2, C5
Tongue: R20
Tusks: E40, E41, E43
Bandage: YR04, YR07
Water: B000, B00, B02
To finish off the water I added some Diamond Stickles to it.
The sentiment I used is from a set by Amy R and was perfect for this card!

This was it for today, I hope you all like it. Please pop over to Love to Create and join us!

Hugs, Sandra

ROBYN'S FETISH CHALLENGE #222 - WEDDING CARDS

Hi all!

Y'all know what time it is! Time for a great new challenge at Robyn's Fetish! Our theme for this week is Wedding Cards. Not that hard, right?
Our amazing sponsor for this challenge is Whoopsi Daisy, who is offering 3 image sheets of the winner's choice! Love, right? Just click on the banner below to go to the shop!


Whoopsi Daisy also generously provided some images to work with, and this is what I created.

I decided to use a pretty uncommon color combo, I combined red and pink together! Eeek! LOL, they are together in a pack from Authentique, Smitten collection.

The image I used is from Sheet 451, and can be found here. I used my Copic Markers to color the image and I decided to color the dress red. Here are all the colors I used.
Skin: E00, E11, E13, R20 for blush
Hair: E53, E55, E57
Dress: R24, R37, R59
To finish everything off I used some Frantage on my image, and it added a ton of sparkle!

The sentiment I used is from a set by AmyR, and is stamped with Memento Tuxedo black ink.

The flowers I used on my card are all by Wild Orchid Crafts.

The bingo cards are from a set from Noor!Design, and these words are perfect for wedding cards!

This was it for today, I hope you all like it! Please pop over to Robyn´s Fetish and join us!

Hugs, Sandra

Crea-Sandra's crafty tutorial world - Creating an accordion card

Hi all!

Today, I would like to show you how to create an accordion card. 

Supplies

- Nestabilities Label 1 die 

- Card stock: 3.5" x 10.5" and 3.5" x  7"

- Chipboard for the front and back.

If you don't have chipboard (like me) you can also adhere 2 pieces of heavy weight card stock together.

- Patterned paper of your choice

- Ribbon

- Robyn's Fetish image: Christmas Meeces. 

This set contains 6 images and I used 4 of them on this card.

- Copic Markers or another coloring medium of your choice.

- Strong adhesive

- Embellishments to decorate your card

Cut out 4 pieces of heavy weight card stock, or 2 pieces of chipboard with your Nestabilities label 1 die.

Adhere 2 pieces of heavy weight card stock together.

Take the big piece of card stock (3.5" x 10.5") and score it at 3.5" and 7".

Score the small piece at 3.5".

Crease your folds really well.

The big piece should be folded mountain valley style. 

Cover the right part of the small piece with strong adhesive.

Adhere the large strip to the smaller strip.

This is how it should look at this point.

Now you can start coloring your images. I decided to cut them out with a circle die first, but of course that is completely up to you. I used my Copic Markers to color the images, and I used the following.

Mice: C00, C0, C2, C5

Ears and nose: R20, R22

Clothes: BG72, BG75, BG78

Gifts: YG93, YG95, YG97

Ribbons: R24, R27, R29

When I am coloring multiple images of the same kind, I like to color in sections. First I colored all the mice and then the ears on all images, etc. 

Here are my colored images.

Cut some kraft card stock that is 1/8" smaller than one panel of the accordion, and add some patterned paper that is another 1/8" smaller

Now you can decorate them. Make sure they are not too bulky with embellishments, otherwise your card won't close.

Adhere your panels to the accordion.

Adhere your accordion to the back piece.

It should look like this.

Cover your front piece with patterned paper if you want. Do not glue your image to it yet. Also, cut a piece of ribbon that is about 4 times the width of your card.

Adhere your ribbon to the front piece. Make sure the right end is long enough to tie a bow when your card is closed.

Adhere your front piece to the accordion.

This is how it looks right now.

Now you can add your image and decorate the front.

This is my finished project!

This was my tutorial, I hope you like it. I also hope I was able to inspire you with this tutorial and that you will give it a try!

Hugs,

Sandra

Love to Create - Bright and Sunny

Hi all!

Welcome to a brand new challenge at Love to Create! Our theme for this week is Bright and Sunny, which is pretty much the weather we currently have in the Netherlands! We also have an amazing sponsor for this challenge, StampArt Design by Kathryne! She is offering 5 images of the winner's choice! How generous is that! Just click on the banner below to go to the shop!


StampArt Design by Kathryne also generously provided some images to the DT to work with, and this is what I created.

 The papers I used for this card are by Echo Park, and are perfect for summer-themed cards! All edges are inked with Distress Ink Vintage Photo. The ribbon I used is from my stash.
The sentiment I used came with the image, and is just perfect!

The image is called Mermail Pearl, and can be found here. I used my Copic Markers to color the image, and I used the following.
Skin: E00, E11, E13, and R20 for blush.
Hair: BG11, BG53, BG57, BG49
Tail and top: Y15, Y17, YR04, YR07, R24, R37
Rock: E23, E25, E27
Sand: E40, E41, E43

This was it for today, I hope you all like it! Now please pop over to Love to Create and join us!

Hugs, Sandra

ROBYN'S FETISH CHALLENGE #221 - PAPER PIECING

Hi all!

Welcome again! Time for a new challenge at Robyn's Fetish! Our theme for this week is one I don't do often, but I do enjoy it when I am doing it! Want to know what it is?
Well, it's PAPER PIECING!
We also have a great sponsor for this challenge, Gerda Steiner Design's. She is offering 3 images of the winner's choice, isn't that generous? Just click on the banner below to go to the shop!


Gerda Steiner Design's also generously sponsored some images to the DT to work with, and this is what I created.

To create this card, I only used scraps! A left over piece of kraft card stock, several strips of patterned paper that were left from creating other cards, even the ribbon and twine are leftover pieces! I love cleaning out my stash by creating cards like this! All patterned paper pieces are from a pack from My Minds Eye.

Here you can see my paper pieced parts, the scooter, scraf and helmet. The patterned paper I used to paper piece is also from the same My Minds Eye Paper pack.
The image I used is called Dog on Scooter, and can be found here. I used my Copic Markers on the rest of the image, and I used only 5, W00, W0, W2, W5 and W7

The sentiment I used is from a set from AmyR, I just love her sentiments!

This was it for today, I hope you like it! Now start paper piecing and join our challenge at Robyn's Fetish!

Hugs, Sandra

Love to Create - Pearls and Petals

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Hi all!!

It is monday again, which means a brand new challenge at Love to Create! Our theme this week is a great one, we want to see Pearls and Petals!
Our sponsor for this challenge is Sassy Studio Designs, and they are offering 4 images of the winner's choice! Just click on the banner below to go to the shop!


Sassy Studio Designs also generously sponsored some images to the DT to work with, and this is what I created.

Yup, that is right! I created another Christmas card! And yes, another shaped card! I just can't help myself, I really love all the templates from Dutch Doobadoo, and I have yet ordered more!

The image I used for this card is called Candy Cane the Sassy Elf, and can be found here. I used my Copic Markers to color her up, and I used the following.
Skin: E00, E11, E13 and R20 for blush.
Hair: E53, E55, E57
Shoes and Dress: G82, G94, G99
Hat and red parts: R35, R37
White parts: W00, W0
Bells: Y35

The sentiment I used is from Noor!Design, and is really one of my favorite christmas sentiments. I use it all the time! The leaves are made with a die, which is also from Noor!Design. The flowers are from my stash, and so are all the pearls I used.

This was it for today, I hope you all like it. Please pop over to Love to Create and join us!

Hugs, Sandra