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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Day 1 of 31 Days of Halloween Blog Hop: Quirkleighs CarnEvil Puppet Master card by Leigh!

๐ŸŽƒWelcome Creative Friends to LeighSBDesigns 9th annual 31 Days of Halloween Blog Hop๐ŸŽƒ


Woohoo, the most spooktacular month is finally here and the countdown to Halloween starts now!
I love Halloween and look forward to our spooktivities each year with wicked anticipation, I can't wait to see all your creeptastic creations this year๐ŸŽƒ

You will see lots of inspirational eye candy shared here daily by me and Val as well as all the spooktacular creations shared by YOU in the Blog Hop Linky Party below as we count down to Halloween in creeptastic style๐ŸŽƒ

Everyone is invited to join in on the spooktivities!
My Blog Hops are always stress free with a few simple rules to ensure YOU have a wicked good time and qualify for the prizes too๐ŸŽƒ 

You can play either as a WICKED BLOGGER by linking up your new and old, cute or creepy Halloween projects and hopping along or be a SINISTER STALKER and simply creep around all the blogs in the linky party and leave lots of love in your wake๐ŸŽƒ

You'd be crazy not to join in on the spooktivities coz I've got PRIZES to give away๐ŸŽƒ
Full details on how to play and the hop rules are below today's featured project!
Please make sure you read over the rules so you can play and qualify for the prizes! 

๐ŸŽƒ31 DAYS of HALLOWEEN BLOG HOP SPONSORS๐ŸŽƒ
 I'm delighted to have these creeptastic sponsors ready to hand out Halloween Treats!
A huge THANK YOU to them for supporting LeighSBDesigns spooktivities again this year!
 
https://www.stampendous.com/

This year I've got weekly Wicked Blogger Prizes generously sponsored by Stampendous for you to win!!!!  All you have to do to qualify is link up a NEW project each week and follow the Hop Rules!  The more days you play each week the better your odds at winning the weekly Wicked Blogger prize๐ŸŽƒ  Everyone also has the chance to win spooktacular prizes generously sponsored by

https://www.etsy/shop/LeighSBDesigns
http://www.ikesart.com/
http://simplybstamps.net/
https://www.kitandclowder.com/
 
I'm now super excited to kick off the spooktivities with my project for
๐ŸŽƒDay 1 of 31 Days of Halloween 2019๐ŸŽƒ
The Puppet Master welcomes you to the Quirkleighs CarnEvil!


 As the sun sets a sinister circus appears on the outskirts of town!


There's a strange man out front selling tickets!
His clawed hands dance strangely through the air! 


Everyone begins to jerkily walk towards the Big Top!


Ensnared by The Puppet Master you are now the captive audience of The Quirkleighs CarnEvil!
mwahahahahahaha๐Ÿ˜ˆ


I coloured The Quirkleighs CarnEvil Puppet Master collage with Copic markers and added luxurious details with a metallic gold gel pen and white gel pen highlights.  I enlarged and printed out the banner from The Puppet Master collage 3 times to create the dramatic 3D fussy cut banner.


I used a Crafter's Companion Decorative Edge die to cut the bottom edge of the Puppet Master panel and a black cardstock panel to give the feel of a Big Top tent frill.


I stamped the CarnEvil stamp by Recollections with black pigment ink onto a fun sheet of Tim Holtz Idea-ology Retro Grunge paper and embossed it with PSX Black Sparkle embossing powder. 


The fun little bat is a die cut from Tim's Ghoulish Sizzix Thinlits set cut from Crafter's Companion heavy weight black cardstock and sparkled up with Spectrum Noir clear sparkle pen.  I grunged up all the panels with Black Soot Distress Ink and applied Ranger Texture Paste coloured with Dylusions black paint using Tim's large Speckles layering stencil.  I finished off all the edges with Midas Gold Spectrum Noir metallic pigment ink. 


The fabulous Haunted Gates to my Quirkleighs CarnEvil is by Stampendous!  I stamped the gates onto Crafter's Companion construction acetate with black StazOn ink, fussy cut out and then cut them in half so the gates open.  I stamped the "Open if you dare" sign onto white cardstock, coloured with Copics and adhered to the gate.


The Quirkleighs CarnEvil Puppet Master collage is on FLASH SALE until midnight tonight pacific!
Check out my creepy Quirkleighs CarnEvil Collection release video๐ŸŽƒ



๐ŸŽƒ HOW TO PLAY and BLOG HOP RULES ๐ŸŽƒ
Please follow the Rules to participate in the hop and qualify for the prizes!

๐ŸŽƒThis Blog Hop is stress free with common sense rules and NO sign-up required!
๐ŸŽƒPlay as often as you want on the days you want!
๐ŸŽƒAll art welcome, creepy and cute!
๐ŸŽƒNew and old projects welcome!
๐ŸŽƒShare New projects to win a weekly Blogger Prize!
๐ŸŽƒOther company stamps are welcome!
๐ŸŽƒ Spooktacular prizes up for grabs! 
๐ŸŽƒ Promote the Blog Hop and display the badge on your blogs!
๐ŸŽƒHAVE FUN, BE NICE, PLAY FAIR AND LEAVE LOTS OF LOVE!

๐ŸŽƒ WICKED BLOGGERS ๐ŸŽƒ

๐ŸŽƒPlay as a WICKED BLOGGER and enter a Halloween project on ONE day or ALL 31 days, the choice is YOURS!  The more you participate the better your odds at winning a prize!  Part of the fun is aiming to survive all 31 days, are you up for the challenge?

 ๐ŸŽƒIn order to play and qualify for the prizes ALL Wicked Bloggers must hop and comment on the days you DO play, that is the spirit of a blog hop after all!

๐ŸŽƒ 31 DOH is a Blog Hop NOT a challenge, please don't link up and disappear!
Drive by entries as well as entries that don't include the hop details will be deleted! 

๐ŸŽƒ The Blog Hop linky party will open for entries at 5 past midnight pacific on Oct 1st and closes at midnight pacific on Oct 31st!

๐ŸŽƒ  New and old projects welcome - ALL must be blogged in NEW posts and include the hop details, NO back linking!

๐ŸŽƒ Link to your actual project not your blog home page!

๐ŸŽƒ Please include the following info in ALL your blog posts:
1.  LeighSBDesigns 31 Days of Halloween Blog Hop 2019
2.  Link to LeighSBDesigns Inspiration Blog
 3.  Display the hop badge either at the top of your sidebar and/or in all your posts!
4.  Put the day and 31 Days of Halloween in your post title, ie:  Day 1 of 31 Days of Halloween, etc.  This will help me immensely when I tally up the posts at the end of the hop๐Ÿ˜˜

๐ŸŽƒ Please help spread the word and share your entries on social media using hashtag: #LeighSBDesigns31DaysOfHalloweenBlogHop2019

๐ŸŽƒ All Halloween themed art is welcome, creepy and cute!

๐ŸŽƒ The hop is open to everyone, everywhere and you may use any company stamps and digis too!

๐ŸŽƒ SOCIAL MEDIA ENTRIES WELCOME!
Share from public social media sites and include the following info in your photo descriptionsLeighSBDesigns 31 Days of Halloween Blog Hop 2019 and a link to this blog!
use hashtag #LeighSBDesigns31DaysOfHalloweenBlogHop2019

Now remember this is a STRESS FREE HOP so if you're unable to enter projects, even old ones, then no worries you can still have a spooktacular good time as a Sinister Stalker too! 

๐ŸŽƒ SINISTER STALKERS ๐ŸŽƒ
 
You can also participate in the hop as a Sinister Stalker!
Stalk and comment on as many projects shared throughout October as you can to qualify for the Stalker Prize(s)!  The more you hop the better your odds at winning a prize(s) PLUS it's wicked good fun to see all the spooktacular projects and you may even be inspired to play after all!
 Easy peasy!

๐Ÿ’€Please note:
LeighSBDesigns events are GDPR compliant, please read my PRIVACY POLICY 

Do you dare to play or will you hide in fear?
Round up your all Beasties and join the spooktivities๐Ÿ‘ป

Play in the hop by linking up your Halloween projects in the Blog Hop Linky Party below!
Happy Haunting!
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!
Click here to enter

 

Sunday, September 29, 2019

Welcome Autumn Tanlged Pumpkins card by Val!

Howzit Creative Friends!
We are now in the second week of Autumn and trees are already colourful here in southern
California๐Ÿ  In celebration of the arrival of Fall LeighSBDesigner Val has been creating beautiful Fall inspired cards and here's another one featuring my Tangled Pumpkins๐Ÿ

  You can get Tangled Pumpkins and lots more in LeighSBDesigns Spooktember Sale๐Ÿ
The sale ends September 30 at midnight pacific!


Val used the following supplies to create this beauty!
LeighSBDesigns Tangled Pumpkins digi art stamp
"Welcome Autumn" Autumn's Pencil Rubber Stamp set by Leigh Snaith-Brunton
Wild Honey Distress Oxide
Promarkers:  Apple, Bright Orange, Gold, Canary, Lipstick Red and Almond
Clarity Stamps Frame
Circle Stencil
Smooth white cardstock
Black cardstock
 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeighSBDesigns?section_id=1&page=2#items
 
See you on Tuesday for Day 1 of our 31 Days of Halloween Blog Hop๐ŸŽƒ

https://leighsbdesigns.blogspot.com/p/31-days-of-halloween-blog-hop.html

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

Monday, September 23, 2019

Welcome Autumn Tangled Maple Leaf card by Val!

Howzit Creative Friends!
Today is officially the first day of Autumn and to celebrate LeighSBDesigner Val has this gorgeous Tangled Maple Leaf card bursting with the beautiful colours of Fall to inspire you๐Ÿ

 Shop for the gorgeous Tangled Maple Leaf in the Spooktember Sale๐Ÿ
The sale ends September 30 at midnight pacific!


Val used the following supplies to create this beauty!
"Welcome Autumn" Autumn's Pencil Rubber Stamp set by Leigh Snaith-Brunton
Wild Honey Distress Oxide ink
Promarkers:  Apple, Bright Orange, Gold, Canary, Lipstick Red and Almond
Star Dust Ranger Stickles
Smooth white cardstock
Black cardstock
https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeighSBDesigns?section_id=1&page=2#items
 Thanks for stopping by to see today's featured project!
Happy Creating!
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Monday, September 16, 2019

Spooktember 2019 Release: The Quirkleighs CarnEvil Collection and Halloween Sale!

Howzit Creative Friends!
The most spooktacular time of year fast approaches and I'm thrilled to announce my Spooktember 2019 release today๐ŸŽƒ  My new collection of seven spooktacular digi art stamps are perfect "must haves" for your Halloween projects this year๐ŸŽƒ

 I'm now very excited to introduce you to my brand new Quirkleighs character series!
Unlike my Oddleighs with their large heads and big eyes, the Quirkleighs are tall and skinny with small heads but they are equally whimsically strange and fun in their own unique way!

The theme for this year's release is sinister circus, I now proudly present the
The Quirkleighs CarnEvil Collection!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/723179740/the-quirkleighs-carnevil-collection?ref=shop_home_active_7

The Quirkleighs CarnEvil has a wicked history shrouded in mystery and intrigue!
Watch the video if you dare...mwahahahahaha!



  First up is this gorgeous detailed design!  The Puppet Master is a wicked character indeed!  He ensnares victims to be the CarnEvil audience!  Just look at those evil eyes and wicked grin bristling with pointy teeth.  He's splendidly attired in a Victorian coat and top hat with a luxurious ruffled shirt and a cravat adorned with a skull brooch!  With his clawed hand he manipulates his tragically sad Marionette.  The background is a grungy collage of circus tent stripes and cobwebs!  This one is truly a must have!  The Puppet Master can be printed out as a colouring page or easily be the star of all your Halloween cards and more!  In fact he insists you add him to your collections...or else....mwahaha!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/737040677/the-puppet-master-quirkleighs-carnevil?ref=shop_home_active_6

The Puppet Master ensnares the victims and this strange beauty presides over the entire CarnEvil.
The RingMistress is a graceful anamorphic creature, half human and half Gazelle.  She's gracefully elegant in her corset coat and knee high lace-up boots and nothing gets past her alert gaze or the sharp end of her wicked whip!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/737041041/the-ringmistress-quirkleighs-carnevil?ref=shop_home_active_5

 The Marionette is The Puppet Master's favourite doll.  She's tragically sad because she used to be human but don't let that lovely face fool you, her wicked dance is deadly.  She's a gorgeous girl with doll jointed limbs, spiral hair, a Steampunk-esque dress and ballerina slippers on her feet.  The Puppet Master controls her every move from afar so all you see are her strings moving magically through the air adorned with pretty bows!
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/723179100/the-marionette-quirkleighs-carnevil?ref=shop_home_active_1

Beware The Snake Charmer!  She's an exotic anamorphic beauty also part human part animal which gives her the unique ability to controls snakes.  She mesmerizes you as she walks the tightrope high in the air while her snakes perform tricks!  Look closely, that snake wears quite a mischievous smile and that clawed parasol is actually part of it's tail, oh my!!!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/737041163/the-snake-charmer-quirkleighs-carnevil?ref=shop_home_active_4

You know the CarnEvil has reached its chilling end when The Grimm Reaper appears!  He's strikingly handsome in his magnificent long coat and tall top hat adorned with a skull.  He carries a deadly scythe bearing the symbol of a soul eater!  Don't look into his eyes I implore you....too late, you're doomed!  He devours souls, but don't worry, he won't claim you yet!  You might want to add him to your stamp collection too, I'd keep the keeper of your soul close if I were you!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/723179196/the-grimm-reaper-quirkleighs-carnevil?ref=shop_home_active_8

When the bizarre CarnEvil vanishes it leaves behind a strange Stack o' Carved Pumpkins to mark the spot where it stood!  Their eerie grins are an unnerving sight to behold!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/737041473/the-stack-o-carved-pumpkins-quirkleighs?ref=shop_home_active_3

 And if you still think it was all just a feverish dream then the whispered warning from this creepy cute Carved Skelly Cat lurking close by will definitely chill you to the bone!
Before the cat stalks off into thin air he grins wickedly at you and purrs
....'til next time....

https://www.etsy.com/listing/737041571/the-carved-skelly-cat-quirkleighs?ref=shop_home_active_2

If you love them all then take advantage of the discounted price on The Quirkleighs CarnEvil Collection bundle of all 7 designs!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/723179740/the-quirkleighs-carnevil-collection?ref=shop_home_active_7

The Quirkleighs CarnEvil Collection is now available in LeighSBDesigns Etsy BOOtique at special intro prices good through September 30th!  I hope you're dashing off right now to add them to your collections!  I can't wait to see what you create with them!

While you're shopping be sure to also check out my Spooktember Halloween Sale!
 The sale starts midnight tonight and ends at midnight pacific on Sept 30th too!

https://www.Etsy.com/shop/LeighSBDesigns

Get ready for my annual 31 Days of Halloween Blog Hop, it's going to be truly spooktacular with lots of fabulous prizes sponsored by amazing stamp companies!
You'd be crazy to miss it๐ŸŽƒ

https://leighsbdesigns.blogspot.com/p/31-days-of-halloween-blog-hop.html

Thanks for stopping by to see today's new release, I hope you're wickedly inspired and cant' wait for 31 Days of Halloween to begin!  See you Oct 1st!
Happy Creating!
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Tutorial Tuesdays: First Responder Tribute - Foiled Luminary Frame by Leigh!

Howzit Creative Friends!
Today I'm showing you how to make a lovely mini luminary frame foiled in silver featuring my "First Responder Tribute" drawings.  I've been having so much fun playing with my new Gemini Foilpress by Crafter's Companion.

 In remembrance of Sept 11th and to honour all First Responders I released my drawing the "First Responder Tribute" to raise funds and help our brave First Responders.  There's a little Boy and a little Girl version for you to choose from!

Please help support our brave First Responders and never forget what they do for us!
I will donate a $1 from each sale of the drawing to the Gary Sinise Foundation!
See my release post for more details!

The glow from a tea light behind the open backed frame illuminates the drawing beautifully.

"First Responder Tribute" Foiled Luminary Frame
Tutorial by Leigh
 
Here's a little video tutorial showing the lovely Foiled Luminary Frame in action and below is step by step instructions too!
Enjoy!


 

 The gorgeous silver foiled frame featuring the little boy version of the "First Responder Tribute"


Supplies used:
"First Responder Tribute" drawing mini prints
Gemini Foilpress and Gemini Jr machines by Crafter's Companion
Gemini Foilpress Ornate Frame Stamp 'n Cut die
Foilpress Silver foil
Sheena Black Cardstock
Red liner tape


Foil and die cut out the ornate frame in silver foil using the Gemini Foilpress Stamp 'n Cut die and heavy weight black cardstock.


Die cut out the same ornate frame twice from heavy weight black cardstock.  This time I ran the die through my Gemini jr without adding foiling to the debossed design.


To make the easel stand for the frame score a fold line about 1/3 from the top edge of one of the die cut frame panels.


Use the foiled frame panel and the 2nd die cut panel to create the frame.


Use the mini print as a guide apply red line tape to the back of the foiled frame on just 3 sides, leaving one long side of the frame open, and adhere the two panels together.


Apply red line tape to the upper portion of the easel stand and adhere it to the back of the foiled frame.


Alternate back of the frame:
If you plan to make a permanent framed piece you can adhere the rectangle piece left over from the die cut to the back of the frame.


But to make a luminary frame leave the back of the frame open!


Slide the mini print into the frame on the open side and place a tea light between the frame and the easel stand to illuminate the print.


 The gorgeous silver foiled frame featuring the little girl version of the "First Responder Tribute"


"First Responder Tribute" is a beautiful realistic drawing of a child giving a "Flower of Thanks" to a kneeling fireman.  This nostalgic scene is both heart wrenching and heartwarming and is a symbol of bravery, gratitude and loss.

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

I have two versions for you to choose from:
a Fireman with a little Boy and

https://www.etsy.com/listing/719284034/first-responder-tribute-drawing-boy?ref=shop_home_feat_1

a Fireman with a little Girl

https://www.etsy.com/listing/719285244/first-responder-tribute-drawing-girl?ref=shop_home_feat_2

Raising funds for a good cause!
LeighSBDesigns is donating a $1 from each sale of this drawing to the Gary Sinise Foundation to help support the families of First Responders who lost their lives or were injured in the line of duty!

Pay tribute to your local First Responders!
 Our beautiful planet is being ravaged by natural and man made disasters and our First Responders risk their lives for us every single day!  Join me in paying tribute to our local Firehouses and Police Stations and make cards for them to say "Thank You" for everything they do!

I look forward to seeing your creations using this beautiful tribute drawing!

 Share your "First Responder Tribute" cards with us on Instagram!
Use tag @LeighSBDesigns and hashtag #LeighSBDesignsFirstResponderTribute

 Also share with us in LeighSBDesigns Facebook Fan Group!

Don't go far...

LeighSBDesigns SPOOKtember 2019 New Release is coming!!!!
Get ready for the most anticipated event of the year, our annual
31 Days of Halloween Blog Hop!!!!!
You REALLY don't want to miss it๐ŸŽƒ

https://leighsbdesigns.blogspot.com/p/31-days-of-halloween-blog-hop.html

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

Sunday, September 1, 2019

LeighSBDesigns Special New Release: First Responder Tribute Drawing - Fund Raising Release!

Howzit Creative Friends!
I've got a special drawing for you today that's dear to my heart and it's a fund raising release in remembrance of September 11th and to honor all First Responders everywhere!

I'm sure you all share in my deep admiration and respect for our brave brothers and sisters who put themselves in harms way for us daily!  To express my gratitude for what they do I drew this tribute drawing to honour them!

"First Responder Tribute" is a beautiful realistic drawing of a child giving a "Flower of Thanks" to a kneeling fireman.  This nostalgic scene is both heart wrenching and heartwarming and is a symbol of bravery, gratitude and loss.

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

I have two versions for you to choose from:
a Fireman with Boy child and

https://www.etsy.com/listing/719284034/first-responder-tribute-drawing-boy?ref=shop_home_feat_1

a Fireman with a Girl child

https://www.etsy.com/listing/719285244/first-responder-tribute-drawing-girl?ref=shop_home_feat_2

Raising funds for a good cause!
LeighSBDesigns is donating a $1 from each sale of this drawing to the Gary Sinise Foundation to help support the families of First Responders who lost their lives or were injured in the line of duty!

Pay tribute to your local First Responders!
 Our beautiful planet is being ravaged by natural and man made disasters and our First Responders risk their lives for us every single day!  Join me in paying tribute to our local Firehouses and Police Stations and make cards for them to say "Thank You" for everything they do!

I look forward to seeing your creations using this beautiful tribute drawing!

 Share your "First Responder Tribute" cards with us on Instagram!
Use tag @LeighSBDesigns and hashtag #LeighSBDesignsFirstResponderTribute

 Also share with us in LeighSBDesigns Facebook Fan Group!

Don't go far...LeighSBDesigns SPOOKtember 2019 New Release is coming!
Get ready for the most anticipated event of the year, our annual
31 Days of Halloween Blog Hop!!!!!
You REALLY don't want to miss it๐ŸŽƒ

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