Spellbinding at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Spooky Peeps!

It's that time of year again where all the holiday countdowns begin. Are you a fan of Halloween? I definitely am.

This week at The Paper Shelter we have a fun (optional) challenge theme for you - GHOSTLY VELLUM. Add vellum over something on your project to give it a ghostly appearance. 

I used Halloween Spell to decorate a book that I covered with handmade paper.

I didn't take a photo of the side, but I used Mod Podge and gold leaf on the page edges.

The image after colouring.

And with the vellum over for that spooky look.

I coloured the cauldron again over the vellum, and added the sentiment in vinyl to make those elements stand out more.

While I was playing with vinyl, I decided to add some to the book spine too.

Our challenges are now ANYTHING GOES with an optional theme. Anyone playing the theme will receive DOUBLE ENTRIES towards the weekly prize!!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Old book
• Handmade paper
• Vellum
• Cricut permanent vinyl
• Shuttle Art gel pens
• Posca paint pen - White
• ProMarkers - Spice, Bright Orange, Black, Cool Grey 5, Burnt Orange, Ginger, Sunflower, Primrose, Yellow, Lemon, Leaf Green, Lime Green, Prussian, Violet, Burgundy, Poppy & Saddle Brown

I am entering my book into the following challenges:

1. Creative Inspirations - October: Autumn/Something Spooky
2. Crafts Galore Encore - #140 ATG
3. Colorful Options - October
4. Double D Challenge - Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet
5. Two Old Bats - ATG Halloween
6. The Paper Funday Challenge - #81 ATG/Cute or Creepy
7. Simon Says {Wednesday} - Bright & Colourful
8. Festive Friday - 3rd October to 6th November {Chosen theme: HALLOWEEN}
9. Outlawz Challenge - October Linky

All Tied Up at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's time for a new challenge at The Paper Shelter and this time we're getting all tied up with Ribbons, String & Lace!

I'm quite addicted to flavoured teas, so I always have boxes and tins saved for upcycling. This tin has a great cardboard outer layer which I thought would make a great holder when turned up the other way.

I have used the wonderful 'Enchanted Rockabilly' on a die-cut oval, missing out the wings so they stick out.

 

I wrapped the holder in pale pink card and used Distress Ink to colour it pink, then added polka dots using a stamp. I finished off with my lacy ribbon and a pink bow.

I accidentally bent the wings when I was rolling the holder round to add the polka dots, so I'm quite sad about that. Hopefully the glitter distracts from it though.

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

Don't forget to also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Ribbons
• Memento Dew Drop - Tuxedo Black
• Lawn Fawn clear stamp (Circle from Little Fireflies set)
• Distress Ink - Picked Raspberry
• Distress Oxide - Worn Lipstick
• Liquid Pearls - Onyx Pearl
• Stickles - Glisten
• ProMarkers - Apricot, Saffron, Vanilla, Blush, Ivory, Lilac, Aubergine, Plum, Purple, Marine, Green, Bright Green, Turquoise, Duck Egg, Lime Green, Cool Aqua, Wild Orchid, Pink Pearl, Cool Grey 3 + 4, Hot Pink + Lipstick Red
• Prismacolor Pencils - Violet Blue, Violet, Black, True Blue, Crimson Red + White
• Spectrum Noir Sparkle - Spun Gold

I am entering my holder into the following challenges:

1. Crafts Galore Encore - #91 Anything Goes
2. Incy Wincy Designs - Sep 6-19 Dots/Stripes/Checks
3. Dream Valley - #254 Make It Digital
4. Simon Says - Sparkle & Shine
5. World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - #8 ATG
6. We Love To Create - #9 ATG

Getting Girly at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

I am excited to announce that I have joined the design team over at The Paper Shelter and this is my very first inspiration post for them.

This week the theme is Girly and I'm sure that will be an easy one to follow, as there are so many gorgeous girlies in the store!

I have used 'The Lady' for an upcycled jewellery box. I always keep decent boxes and this tea box was just perfect.

For the image I have chosen typical girly pink and surrounded her with some lace. A pearl earring gives the finishing touch.

I covered the box with some floral paper on the top and matching striped paper on the bottom.

I also added the floral paper to the inside lid to cover up the wording that was on there. The original mint green of the box goes well with the papers though, so I didn't cover all of it.

Be sure to join in the fun as there are some amazing prizes up for grabs.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Tea Box
• Craft Smart 'Romantic Garden' papers
• Vintage lace
• ProMarkers - Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Putty, Satin, Chestnut, Saddle Brown, Sandstone, Champagne, Raw Sienna, Antique Pink, Dusky Rose, Pastel Pink, Dusky Pink, Almond, Apple, Leaf Green, Apricot, Saffron, Ivory & Warm Grey 1
• Prismacolor Pencils - Rose, Blush Pink, Dark Brown, Peach. Poppy Red, Dark Green, Pumpkin Orange & White
• Ranger Liquid Pearls - White Opal

I am entering my box into the following challenges:

1. TTCRD - 13 July ATG
2. Crafty Calendar - July ATG
3. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - July ATG
4. Creative Fingers - #212 ATG
5. Cute Card Thursday - #690 ATG
6. Penny's Paper-Crafty - #500 ATG
7. We Love To Create - #7 ATG
8. Colour Crazy - Wk27 ATG
   
   

I'm Really A Mermaid

I've had this box sitting in my craft cupboard for a while, as I knew I wanted to upcycle it at some point.  It's a really sturdy little box, which I just couldn't throw away (you know crafters are such hoarders of things like that!!).  

With Aurora Wings' latest blog challenge being Anything But A Card, I decided it was about time to get on with it!

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Graphic 45 'Voyage Beneath The Sea' papers, ephemera and chipboard
• Ribbon
• Petal Lu flowers
• Anita's 3D Gloss
• Sakura Gelly Roll - White
• ProMarkers - Umber, Burnt Sienna, Cinnamon, Tan, Putty, Marine, Turquoise, Duck Egg, Holly, Lush Green, Mint Green, Burnt Orange, Pumpkin, Amber, Spice, Apricot, Oatmeal, Moss, Pear, Meadow Green, Aubergine, Slate, Blue Pearl & Powder Blue
• Wink of Stella - Clear

I am entering my mermaid box into the following challenges:

1. Stamps by Aurora Wings -  #62 Anything But A Card
2. Brown Sugar - #273 Anything But A Card
3. Colour Crazy - WK51 Anything Goes
4. Crafty Creations - #357 Anything Goes
5. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #72 Anything Goes
6. Little Miss Muffet - #178 Anything Goes
7. Work It Wednesday - December (new ProMarker colours, new image)
8. Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes

October Challenge at Crafts Galore Encore

Well Autumn is here and it's getting a bit chilly, but it's my favourite month and time for a new challenge at Crafts Galore Encore. 
This month we are sponsored by one of my favourite designers KennyK Stamps

I seem to have been making a lot of Halloween crafts lately and here is another one! Our theme this month is Anything Goes so I have decided on a Trick or Treat jar using 'Trixxie Treat' and 'Vampire Bat'.

Other products I have used to create my jar:

• Spiderweb tulle from Michaels
• Ribbon, twine and black card from my stash
• Promarkers - Burnt Sienna, Caramel, Sandstone, Crimson, Ruby, Gold, Black, Cool Grey 1-5, Aubergine, Purple, Amethyst, Forest, Apple, Cerise, Blossom, Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Blush, Duck Egg, Cool Aqua, Bright Orange, Mango, Peach

I couldn't decide what angle I liked best for the whole jar, so here's a couple more!

I am entering my jar into the following challenges:

1. Craft Your Passion - #331 Anything Goes
2. Crafting By Designs - Favourite Season (Autumn - Halloween)
3. Crafty Creations - #325 Halloween
4. Crafty Gals Corner - #91 Anything Goes
5. Create & Inspire - #52 Anything Goes
6. Deep Ocean - #138 Anything Goes
7. Artistic Inspirations - #164 Anything Goes
8. CCC Digi Creations - #58 Anything Goes
9. My Time To Craft - #330 Anything But A Card