Friday 11 July 2014

Add a bit of Twinkle!! The challenge over at Polkadoodles Challenge Blog....

Hello again,

As all of us crafters know, Christmas in July is here again and the design team and me are joining in at Polkadoodles Challenge blog with this times theme.....
Add a little bit of Twinkle!
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The challenge also combines with the launch of the new Christmas CD from Polkadoodles Work and Play Festive Hollybobs CD which is a must have this year, with fabulous images, characters, embellies, backgrounds, templates and more...take a peek and you won't be sorry!  Anyways...back to the challenge at hand...
 
I chose to work with the wonderful crackers digi image from Work and Play Festive Hollybobs and decided to do something a little different to my projects of late!  I printed the image on craft card and coloured them with my Graph'it Marker pens - the lighter pens will not show as well on craft card so I added a darker shade at the end of each combo and I really liked the effect.  The frame around the pair is covered with gold flakes (a messy job but I love it) and then mounted on various layers of distressed papers; hand-made papers, brown packing paper and a post card plus heart embellies (also from Work and Play Festive Hollybobs, no end to the usefulness of the CD).  The hearts were glazed with sepia glossy accents and the post card was covered with clear crackle paint and allowed to dry.
 
Added together with torn paper fans, string, craft paper die cut swirls and inked dollies I have to say I am very happy with the result and I hope you like it :) 







Close up photo's of the added embillies....adding to the distressed old feel of the finished A5 (and a bit) card.

Graph'it Markers used:
Hair: 4170, 3125, 3170, 3190
Skin: 4125, 4155, 4170, 4145, 4135
Dress, Jumper & Trousers: 5110, 5215, 5220, 3130, 3170, 9505, 9100, 9102, 9103, 7140, 7150, 9505
Xmas Hat: 5110, 5215, 5220, 3130, 3170, 3190
 
Apologies for the excess of photo's but I really wanted to show this project in detail and you will join us at Polkadoodles Challenge Blog for 'Add a little bit of Twinkle'
 
Happy Crafting
 
Sandie :)
(Polkadoodles Challenge DT)
 




 
 

22 comments :

  1. This is just gorgeous Sandie,fab design.xxx

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  2. Fabulous card love all the detailing. Thank you for joining us at Aud Sentiments challenge good luck with the DT Ginny ♥

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  4. What a fun creation! LOVE the sweet image! Thanks for joining us at 52CCT! :) HUGS! Mynn xx

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  5. Such a fun piece! A multitude of interesting elements to explore - and I appreciate the extra photos and your description of the process! I love the layers & the "torn paper fans" are my new favorite idea!
    Thank you for sharing your project & creativity with us - delighted you are throwing your hat in the DT ring - good luck!
    ~ginny,
    DT for Aud Sentiments: [#110 "Anything Goes"]
    RubberMAD (GettyCollection.com)

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  6. Fun card and lots of nice elements. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments.

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  7. What a great creation! Love the colors. Thanks for playing at Crafting from the heart. We hope to see you next time! Good luck.

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  8. Gorgeous card Sandie. love the beautiful image and card design.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  9. I DO like it - very much!! Great use of elements to create interest and such a darling image! Thanks so much for joining us at 52CCT for Christmas in July. Hugs D

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  10. Hi Sandie, wow gorgeous!! Love that image and all the pretty embellies too! Thanks so much for joining us at http://graphitmarkers.blogspot.co.uk/ for our Christmas challenge
    Claire xx

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  11. Such a fun Christmas card. Thanks so much for playing along with our 52CCT Christmas Blog Hop!

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  12. Wow gorgeous card, love all those embellies
    Claire xx

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  13. gorgeous card love all your embellishments xxx

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  14. amazing work Hun :) , love it :)

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  15. Love love love the vintage vibe. Super card! Have a lovely weekend!
    hugs, Asha

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  17. Your card is stunning Sandie, your colouring is stunning and I love all the embellishments!
    Thanks so much for joining us over at the Graph'it marker challenge too :)
    have a great weekend!
    Hugs xx Cara xx

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  18. There's plenty going on with this and it's fab, don't know what happened to my last comment so hopefully this will stay here.
    Jenny xx

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  19. Such a stunning card Sandie
    Hugs Susan xxx

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  20. Love all the little extra elements! Thank you for joining the Crafting At The Weekend Challenge, hope to see you again soon.

    Victoria DT

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  21. Popping in again with my DT hat on! Yep...I still LOVE it! LOL. Thanks for joining our July Blog Hop at 52 {C}CT. Don’t forget to leave a comment on each blog along the way. There are special prizes to be won and you don’t want to miss out. Good luck!
    hugs, Asha

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  22. WOW - wonderful card, love how using the Kraft paper gives it that vintage feel. TFS

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