Introducing the new Spring Release!
Purrtastic releases so far!

Thursday, March 28, 2019

Scully Bunny "Happy Easter" card by Val!

Howzit Creative Friends!

For your inspiration today LeighSBDesigner Val has an adorable Easter card for you featuring my new fun set called Scully Bunny and Easter Eggs!  This is a set of 2 individual designs, the Boston Terrier that is a drawing of my furbaby and a pile of fun Easter eggs so you can play and create any layout your heart desires🐰


Scully Bunny and Easter Eggs set of 2 designs
https://www.etsy.com/listing/678359228/new-scully-bunny-easter-eggs-set-of-2?ref=shop_home_feat_2

Materials used:
Distress Oxides:  Broken China and Iced Spruce
Promarkers:  Iced Grey 4, Ivory and Dusty Pink
Micron colour pens
White gel pen
Silhouette Butterfly rubber stamp
Sentiment rubber stamp

Thanks for stopping by to see today’s featured project!
Happy Creating!
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Monday, March 25, 2019

Daffodil Trellis Shadow Box Tutorial by Leigh!

Howzit Creative Friends!
I've been having lots of fun creating with my new Daffodil Trellis design and today I'm excited to share this 3D paper art piece I've made consisting of lots of fussy cut layers and glorious dimension😊


I then mounted the finished piece inside a gorgeous shadow box I made using a 6" Build-A-Frame Crafter's Companion die.   LOVE these new dies!


I printed the Daffodil Trellis out 4 times and fussy cut all the elements needed to create the dimensional piece.


The first print was used for the base layer and I detail coloured all the vertical planks of the wooden trellis and base coloured the rest of the design with Copic markers.   I then used a 5 inch nesting square die to cut out the panel as well as the next 2 larger dies to cut layering mats from black and yellow cardstock.


From the 2nd print I fussy cut out the daffodils and all the horizontal trellis planks.


I then detail coloured some of the daffodil petals and all the horizontal planks.


From the 3rd and 4th prints I fussy cut out all the daffodil sections I needed as well as 2 of the daisy flowers and detail coloured them up with Copics.


I added little details and highlights to all the flowers and leaves with a white gel pen.


I then assembled the piece by adhering all the fussy cut elements onto the base panel with clear double-sided 3D foam tape.


 Now for the shadow box!  I die cut out the shadow box pieces from black cardstock and used the insert design dies to cut the patterns into the sides of the box which I then backed with yellow cardstock.  I then die cut out the decorative panels for the top of the shadow box from the same yellow cardstock.  Once assembled I applied metallic gold Pebeo wax to the entire shadow box as well as the 2 square layering mats I previously die cut which I then adhered inside the shadow box.


I then mounted the Daffodil Trellis piece inside the shadow box with 3D pop dots to add even more yummy dimension.


I designed the Daffodil Trellis with a diamond format but it looks stunning displayed as a square too!


Daffodil Trellis is currently available at LeighSBDesigns Etsy Boutique for a special intro price good thru March 27!
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/678355586/new-daffodil-trellis-a-beautiful-spring?ref=shop_home_active_2&pro=1

Thanks for stopping by to see today's featured project!
Happy Creating!
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Friday, March 22, 2019

Daffodil Trellis "SpringTime" card by Val!

Howzit Creative Friends!
Today I have a wonderful Spring Time card created by LeighSBDesigner Val to share with you featuring my new release, Daffodil Trellis🌸

So pretty and fresh, you can practically smell the Spring air!


Materials used:
Promarkers:  Canary, Buttercup, Gold, Pastel Beige and Henna
Americana Triple Thick Glossy Accents
Springtime rubber stamp
Smooth white cardstock
Canary cardstock
Black cardstock

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/678355586/new-daffodil-trellis-a-beautiful-spring?ref=shop_home_active_2&pro=1

Daffodil Trellis is currently available at LeighSBDesigns Etsy Boutique for a special intro price good thru March 27!
 
Thanks for stopping by to see today's featured project!
Happy Creating!
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

LeighSBDesigns Spring Release: Daffodil Trellis and Scully Bunny Easter Eggs Set!

Howzit Creative Friends!
To celebrate the 1st day of Spring I’ve got a new release for you🌸

https://www.etsy.com/shop/leighsbdesigns

I’m super excited to introduce you to the cutest Easter themed design ever, say hello to the Scully Bunny and Easter Eggs set🐰  Scully is my Boston Terrier furrbaby and she is adorbs in bunny ears!


Scully Bunny and Easter Eggs is a digi set of 2 designs, you also get this fun pile of Easter Eggs to play with too!


My 2nd Spring release is this wonderful floral design called Daffodil Trellis!  It’s a beautiful diamond shaped design that you can have so much fun with!  You can play with layers and fussy cutting, the possibilities are endless with this versatile design that you can use all year long too!


I can’t wait to show you what LeighSBDesigner Val and I have been creating with these 2 new designs😁.

Scully Bunny and Easter Eggs set and Daffodil Trellis are now available for a limited introductory price at LeighSBDesigns Etsy Boutique!  I hope you’ll add them to your collections😉

https://www.etsy.com/listing/678359228/new-scully-bunny-easter-eggs-set-of-2?ref=shop_home_feat_2

https://www.etsy.com/listing/678355586/new-daffodil-trellis-a-beautiful-spring?ref=shop_home_feat_1

Thanks for stopping by today!
Happy Creating!
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Friday, March 1, 2019

My Dark Valentine Blog Hop WINNERS and a magical winter card by Val!

Howzit Creative Friends!
Today I've got a gorgeous card by LeighSBDesigner Val to share plus the winners of the "My Dark Valentine" Blog Hop to announce🎉

I can not believe it's March already, February just flew by in a blink of an eye and I'm sure that had a lot to do with my awesome 2nd annual "My Dark Valentine" Blog Hop!
 WOW, so many amazing new creations were shared with us all and lots of past makes re-shared too, such a delight to see all the dark Valentine creativity going on!  Thank you to everyone for playing, hopping along and leaving lots and lots of love in your wake❤️

Thank you to Stampendous Rubber Stamps for generously sponsoring a prize for the hop❤️
https://www.stampendous.com/

Now for the 2019 WINNERS of


 drum roll please.....😋

CONGRATULATIONS to

JEAN C
You are my GRAND PRIZE WINNER of rubber stamps sponsored by Stampendous and a $5 gift certificate to LeighSBDesigns Art Stamps🎉 

SUSAN R

You are my 1ST PLACE WINNER of a $15 gift certificate to LeighSBDesigns Art Stamps🎉

VIVIAN F
You are my FACEBOOK WINNER of a $6 gift certificate to LeighSBDesigns Art Stamps🎉

ANGELA H
You are my BLOG WINNER of a $6 gift certificate to LeighSBDesigns Art Stamps🎉

Yep, after re-visiting all your blogs and social media sites I decided you all deserved to win some prizes😋

and

BECCA
You win a prize too for being an awesome LOVE LEAVER just for hopping along, enjoying the show each day and leaving lots of love for everyone❤️  You have won a $5 gift certificate to LeighSBDesigns Art Stamps🎉

Please email me at LeighSBDesigns at cox dot net or Facebook message me to claim your prizes by March 5th!  Put "My Dark Valentine" Blog Hop Winner in the subject of your emails.  Jean, please include your full name and mailing address!

Congrats to you all🎉  Please grab your badges and display them with pride and of course, please link them back to this blog too😋

Now mark your calendars coz I will see you again for "My Dark Valentine" #3, Feb 12 - 16 in 2020!.....oh my, it will be here before we know it!

Now for some fabulous inspiration by LeighSBDesigner Val!


 Val created this magical wintery card using LeighSBDesigns' Fall Roses!
Isn't it gorgeous how she used it to create the frame and the blue palette and all the sparkle is just enchanting!


Supplies used:
Fall Roses - LeighSBDesigns
https://www.etsy.com/listing/621727468/fall-roses-realistic-drawing-of-roses-on?ref=shop_home_active_1

 Winter scene by Teri Sherman
Promarkers: Arctic Blue, Cobalt Blue and Broken China
Broken China Distress Oxide
White Gel Pen
Quickie Glue Pen
Tim Holtz Clear Rock Candy Glitter
Birthday rubber stamp
Smooth white cardstock
Black cardstock

Thanks for stopping by to see today's featured project!
Happy Creating!
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN