CHRISTMAS in JULY Blog Hop: "Dashing through the Snow" Oddleigh card by Val!

Howzit Creative Friends!

Welcome one and all to LeighSBDesigns fun new blog hop to celebrate CHRISTMAS in JULY and help keep you creatively inspired and busy while staying safe at home during this terrible pandemic!

We're having fun sharing wonderful Christmas and Winter themed makes featuring LeighSBDesigns' digi stamps to inspire you this month!   We're absolutely loving all the fabulous makes you've shared with us already and so happy to have you all getting festive with us❄️

You are welcome to enter projects using LeighSBDesigns Art Stamps and/or any other company products too so share away!  My hops are always fun and stress free....that means YOU decide when and how much YOU want to play so I hope you’ll join us for a month of creative festive fun while getting a jump on your Christmas cards and gifts❄️

See the HOP POST for all the hop details, rules and the inlinkz linky party!

❄️❄️❄️ CHRISTMAS in JULY SALE ❄️❄️❄️

Shop LeighSBDesigns CHRISTMAS in JULY SALE at LeighSBDesigns Etsy Boutique for amazing Christmas and Winter themed digi stamps through midnight pacific on July 31st!

🎨🎨 STAY CRAFTY @ HOME 🎨🎨

BLOG HOP

Aug 7 - Sept 25

Get ready for what's next as we're near the end of our CHRISTMAS in JULY blog hop already, the months are flying by when we're having lots of crafty blog hop fun😉  From Aug 7th through Sept 25 LeighSBDesigns is hosting a 2 month Stay Crafty @ Home Blog Hop.  The theme for this hop is "Anything Goes" so you can stay happily inspired and busy sharing your makes with any theme!  You've also got LeighSBDesigns brand new releases in September plus the most anticipated hop of the year to look forward to....31 Days of Halloween will soon be here...mwahahahaha🎃

❄️❄️❄️ Dashing through the Snow ❄️❄️❄️

Oddleigh Snowflake Elf card by Val

LeighSBDesigner Val's CHRISTMAS in JULY blog hop inspiration for you today is this wonderful and festive card featuring the Oddleigh Snowflake Elf from the Oddleigh Snowflake Elf and Snowflakes set❄️

Val used the following supplies to make this whimsically elegant and festive card:

Oddleigh Snowflake Elf and Snowflakes set

CC Peek-A-Boo frame die and stamp

CC Snowflake embossing folder

CC Snowflake Flurry stencil 

Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers, Waterfall, 

True Blue, Rose Blush, Linen, Cream, Gold

Tim Holtz Clear Rick Candy Glitter

Quickie Glue Pen

Shop LeighSBDesigns CHRISTMAS in JULY SALE for amazing Christmas and Winter themed digi stamps through July 31st!

See the HOP POST for all the hop details, rules and the inlinkz linky party!

Thanks for stopping by to see today's featured project!

Happy Creating!

THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Christmas in July: "Snowflake Kisses" Oddleigh Elves tag by Val!

Happy Christmas in July Creative Friends🎄

LeighSBDesigner Val created this wonderfully festive tag for your inspiration today featuring my whimsical Oddleigh Elves❄️

Both Oddleigh Snowflake Elf and Oddleigh Lizard Boy Elf come with a flurry of snowflakes for you to have fun creating wintery scenes with❄️

Shop for them and more in LeighSBDesigns Christmas in July sale happening now🎄

Oddleigh Snowflake Elf and Snowflake set

Oddleigh Lizard Boy Elf and Snowflake set

 To create her adorable tag Val also used the following supplies:

Tonic Tag Die

Promarkers:  Aegean Blue, Arctic Blue, Cool Grey2 and Blush

Ranger Stickles, Star Dust

White Gel Pen

Decorative paper

White eyelash fiber

Smooth white cardstock

Black cardstock

 
Shop the Christmas in July Sale at LeighSBDesigns Etsy Boutique now through midnight pacific on July 31st🎄

Thanks for stopping by to see today's featured project!
Happy Creating!

THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Noel - card by Val!

Season's Greetings Creative Friends❄️
Today I'm sharing a fabulous wintery Christmas card created by LeighSBDesigner Val featuring my ever so cute and quirky Oddleigh Snowflake Elf and Oddleigh Lizard Boy Elf❄️

Materials used:
Noel, Snowflakes and sentiment - Sheena Douglas
Tim Holtz clear Rock Candy Distress Glitter
Broken China Distress Oxide
Promarks
Quickie glue pen
Smooth white cardstock
Black cardstock

Both Oddleigh Elves are now on FLASH SALE for the next 2 days❄️

Oddleigh Snowflake Elf and Snowflakes set

Oddleigh Lizard Boy Elf and Snowflakes set 

 Thanks for stopping by to see today's inspiration!

Happy Creating!

THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Tutorial Tuesdays: Oddleigh Snowflake Elf card by Val!

Howzit Creative Friends!
Boy its hot everywhere and the wild fires are rampant across the planet...stay safe everyone😱
I'm melting inside coz I'm not running my A/C to help with the over-loaded power grid so here's a winter themed tutorial by LeighSBDesigner Val to bring some much needed relief even if it is just in our imaginations❄️

Hi everyone, today I have a Christmas Card to share using the wonderful Oddleigh Snowflake Elf and Snowflakes set which is now on FLASH SALE until Thursday midnight pacific❄️

Start by printing out lil miss Oddleigh Snowflake Elf onto white cardstock suitable for alcohol marker colouring.

I used Neenah white cardstock and coloured her up with Spectrum Noir Colourista pens and Hobby Art pens.

I added white gel pen details and applied Tim Holtz Clear Rock Candy Distress Stickles Glitter for lots of winter magic and then fussy cut her out.

Now to create that wonderful background!  I decided to go completely non-traditional and used shiny black cardstock.

Cut a panel measuring 4" x 5.5" and emboss it with a swirling snowflake design.  Use a sanding block (or regular sandpaper) to remove the black coating from the just the embossed design to reveal the white cardstock beneath.  It's such a fun effect!

Remove the dust from the sanding with a piece of paper towel and apply a sheet of double-sided adhesive film, cut to the same size as the embossed panel, to the front of the panel and smooth it down to remove any air bubbles.  Peel off the remaining protective film and completely cover the panel with Clear Rocky Candy Stickles Glitter.  Then apply yellow Studio G glitter glue to the centers of the snowflakes.

Make a white card blank measuring 4.24" x 5.5" and cut a panel from matte black cardstock 1/4" larger than the embossed panel.  Adhere the black mat to the card blank with glue and then add the embossed panel to it.   Adhere lil miss Oddleigh Snowflake Elf to the card with 3D foam.

Complete the card with a Christmas sentiment.  Stamp Merry Christmas onto white Neenah cardstock with black Memento ink, trim and also attach it to the card with foam for a fun 3D effect.

ODDLEIGH SNOWFLAKE ELF AND SNOWFLAKES SET

Materials used:
Neenah white cardstock
Shiny Black cardstock
Matte Black cardstock

Hobby Art Watercolour Pens: Natural Beige, Beige, Wine Red

Spectrum Noir Colourista Pens: Coral, Denim, Leaf Green

White Gel Pen

Darice Snowflake Flourish Embossing Folder

Double-sided adhesive film

Tim Holtz Distress Stickles Clear Rock Candy Glitter

Studio G yellow glitter glue

Double-sided foam tape

Glue

Thanks for stopping by to see today's featured project!

Happy Creating!

THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Oddleigh Snowy Christmas Card by Nan!

Howzit Creative Friends!
Today is the finale our Christmas in July week and don’t forget the Christmas digi sale ends tonight at midnight PT too🎄
Shop the Christmas in July sale!

LeighSBDesigner Nan is back today with a fabulous card featuring lil miss Oddleigh Snowflake Elf.

Oddleigh Snowflake Elf and Snowflakes by LeighSBDesigns

Materials used:

Soucolor Markers:
8, 28, 178, 185, 182, 9, 17, 101. 102

White gel pen

Designer paper from stash

Distress Ink Weathered Wood

Glue

Thanks for stopping by to see today's featured project!

Happy Creating!

THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Oddleigh Snowflake Elf Christmas card by Val!

Howzit Creative Friends!
We're busy keeping cool this hot summer by celebrating Christmas in July🎄
 Shop the Christmas in July sale!
All Christmas themed digis are on sale through midnight PT on July 31st!

LeighSBDesigner Val is back today with this stunning Christmas card featuring lil miss Oddleigh Snowflake Elf!

 ODDLEIGH SNOWFLAKE ELF and SNOWFLAKE SET

Materials used:

Hobby Art Watercolour Pens:

Natural Beige, Beige, Wine Red

Colourista Pens:

Orchid, Denim, Leaf Green

White Gel Pen

Snowflake Flourish Embossing Folder

Double sided adhesive film

Tim Holtz Clear Rock Candy Glitter

Sentiment rubber stamp

Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad

Neenah white cardstock

Black cardstock

Glue

Thanks for stopping by to see today's featured project!
Happy Creating!

THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Christmas Festivities Day 23: Winter Wonderland Fun - card by Leigh!

Seasons Greetings Everyone...only 2 more sleeps 'til Christmas morning🎅🏻

We're now on Day 23 of our Christmas Festivities with daily project shares featuring the new Christmas Collection with other designs from the year making appearances as well.  Join us all month long for lots of fabulously festive creations and leave us some love each day.  Tell me which of the new Christmas designs is your favourite in the comments to be in the running to win one LeighSBDesigns Christmas/Winter digi of your choice❄️

If you missed the unveiling of the 2017 Christmas Collection then check out the post here and also watch the new release compilation video showing off the 7 new digi designs🎄  There's something for everyone from a realistic winter themed faerie to festive kitties and of course there's Oddleigh Elves too❄️  There will be Flash Sales going on all month long🎅🏻

But if you've missed some must haves you'll be able to grab them in the upcoming Christmas Sale😋 

Winter Wonderland Fun
Oddleigh Snowflake Elf
by Leigh

Today I'm sharing the card I made featuring lil miss Oddleigh Snowflake and Snowflakes set.
She's having a fabulous time walking in a winter wonderland collecting snowflakes❄️

This wonderful festive Elf is on FLASH SALE for 25% off until midnight tonight pacific time🎅🏻

She's coloured with Copics:
Eyes, Hat and Snowflake
B23, 24, 26 and BV01
Heart, Dress, Mittens, Boots, Scarf and Lips
R22, 24, 27, 29 and 39
Skin and Hair
E000, 00, 01, 02, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 18

Mittens and Boots Fur
N0, 2 and 4
Stockings
YG06, 09, G28
Highlights - White Dylusions paint pen

Closer look at the details.

Oddleigh Snowflake and Snowflakes set

Supplies used
Copics
White Dylusions paint pen
Snowflake button
Crafter's Companion Spectrum Noir premium smooth white cardstock
Black cardstock
Dark red cardstock
Snowflakes decorative paper - DCWV Christmas Stack
Blank white folded card made from a sheet of cardstock
Diamond Stickles glitter glue
Red Studio G glitter glue
Viva Pearl Magic Transparent White 3D gel
 Pop dots
Scotch Quick Dry adhesive.  

Thanks for stopping by to see my project today, see you again tomorrow❄️

Happy Stamping!

THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Christmas Festivities Day 21: Oddleigh Fun in the Snow card by Leigh!

Seasons Greetings Everyone...only 4 more sleeps to go🎅🏻

We're now on Day 21 of our Christmas Festivities with daily project shares featuring the new Christmas Collection with other designs from the year making appearances as well.  Join us all month long for lots of fabulously festive creations and leave us some love each day.  Tell me which of the new Christmas designs is your favourite in the comments to be in the running to win one LeighSBDesigns Christmas/Winter digi of your choice❄️

A huge THANK YOU to my fabulous design team members, Val and Nan, for all the truly magical Christmas inspiration they've been sharing all month long!  I'm so proud to have you both on my team❤️  For the remainder of the countdown to Christmas Day I'm going to share more of the cards I've made😋 

If you missed the unveiling of the 2017 Christmas Collection then check out the post here and also watch the new release compilation video showing off the 7 new digi designs🎄  There's something for everyone from a realistic winter themed faerie to festive kitties and of course there's Oddleigh Elves too❄️  There will be Flash Sales going on all month long🎅🏻

Oddleigh Fun in the Snow
by Leigh

Today I'm sharing the card I made featuring lil miss Oddleigh Snowflake and Snowflakes set and the Holly sprig is from lil miss Poinsettia Elf and Snowflakes set!  She's having a fabulous time playing in the snow❄️

Both of these Elf sets are now on FLASH SALE for 25% off until midnight tonight pacific time🎅🏻

I printed Oddleigh Snowflake out twice onto Crafter's Companion Spectrum Noir premium smooth white cardstock and fussy cut out one entire image leaving a white border.  The 2nd print I fussy cut out only the snowflake with the hands, dress and scarf without a white border.  The full image was matted on black cardstock and fussy cut again leaving a narrow black border.

 I coloured her with Copics:
B23, 24 and 26
BV01
R22, 24, 27 and 29
E000, 00, 01, 02, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 18
YG06 and 09 and G28
White Dylusions paint pen for highlights

For lots of magical sparkle I used Diamond Stickles glitter glue on the snowflake, heart earring mitten's and boot fur, scarf and holly leaves.  Viva Pearl Magic Transparent White was applied to all the berries and the heart for a touch of shimmer and dimension.  The holly and snowflake layers were adhered in place with small pop dots in 2 sizes.

Oddleigh Snowflake and Snowflakes set

and the Holly sprig is from lil miss Poinsettia Elf and Snowflakes set! 

Supplies Used:
DCWV Christmas Mat Stack
Diamond Stickles glitter glue
Red Studio G glitter glue
Viva Pearl Magic Transparent White dimensional gel
Snowflake buttons
Crafter's Companion Spectrum Noir premium smooth white cardstock
Dark red cardstock
Black cardstock
Pop dots
Scotch Quick Dry adhesive

Thanks for stopping by to see my project today, see you again tomorrow❄️

Happy Stamping!

THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Christmas Festivities Day 18: Snowflake Bauble by Val!

Seasons Greetings Everyone🎄

We're now on Day 18 of our Christmas festivities here at LeighSBDesigns with daily project shares featuring the new Christmas Collection with other designs from the year making appearances as well.  Join us all month long for lots of fabulously festive creations.  Tell me which of the new Christmas designs is your favourite in the comments to be in the running to win one of the new Christmas/Winter digis of your choice❄️

If you missed the unveiling of the 2017 Christmas Collection then check out the post here and also watch the new release compilation video showing off the 7 new digi designs🎄  There's something for everyone from a realistic winter themed faerie to festive kitties and of course there's Oddleigh Elves too❄️  There will be Flash Sales going on all month long🎅🏻
 

Snowflake Bauble
by Val

LeighSBDesigner Val is back today with a fabulous Snowflake bauble featuring Snowflakes that come with all 3 of the Oddleigh Elves❄️

Oddleigh Snowflake Elf and Snowflakes Set, Oddleigh Poinettia Elf and Snowflakes set and Oddleigh Lizard Boy Elf and Snowflakes set are all on FLASH SALE today at 25% off until midnight tonight pacific time❄️

 

Oddleigh Snowflake Elf and Snowflakes Set

Oddleigh Poinsettia Elf and Snowflakes Set

Oddleigh Lizard Boy Elf and Snowflakes Set

Supplies used:
 Paper Mache Bauble

Distress Ink - Faded Jeans

Ranger Glitter Glue
Silver Sharpie Pen

Neenah white card

Silver Thread

 Thanks for stopping by to see Val's project today, see you again tomorrow❄️

Happy Stamping!

THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN