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Thursday, July 8, 2021

Christmas in July 2021 Blog Hop: Snowflake ATCoin card by Val!

Happy Christmas in July Creative Friends!
Hello and welcome to LeighSBDesigns new hop for July!
Stay cool inside with the A/C on dreaming of snowflakes this month and get a jump on your Christmas makes! 
July 5 - 25th
❄️☃️❄️
 
 
Our 2021 crafty festivities continue into July with our new Christmas in July Hop!
Everyone is welcome to come and join our stress free hop fun using any stamp company supplies and products. 
 
Enter your Christmas and Winter themed makes in the Hop Linky Party in the Main Hop Post where you will also find all the details on how to play plus our few simple Hop Rules!
 
Come and get creative with us and enjoy all the fabulous makes that will be shared all July long!
 
❄️☃️❄️  CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE  ❄️☃️❄️
Check out LeighSBDesigns Etsy Boutique July Sale on now through July 25th midnight pacific!
Sale includes all LeighSBDesigns Christmas and Winter themed digi stamps plus a whole bunch of digis and SVG Cutz that can work for seasonal makes too - See the Sale section🎉 
 
Snowflake ATCoin
card by Val
 
LeighSBDesigner Val's Christmas in July Blog Hop inspiration for you today is a festive make featuring my Snowflake ATCoin❄️
 

Val used the following to create her festive card:
Ranger Stickles - Crystal 
Black Sharpie Pen 
Christmas and Snowflake sentiment stamp
Black die ink
Hobby Craft Glitter Cardstock - Red and Silver 
Hobby Craft Smooth Cardstock
 
 
Shop for the Christmas ATCoin collection and more in the Christmas in July Sale!
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/649569370/snowflakes-atcoin-plus-free-atcoin-swap?ref=shop_home_active_16&pro=1
 
Thanks for stopping by to see today's featured project!
Happy Hopping!
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Monday, July 5, 2021

Christmas in July 2021 Blog Hop: Day 1 with Val - Christmas Roses card

Happy Christmas in July Creative Friends!
Hello and welcome to LeighSBDesigns new hop for July!
Stay cool inside with the A/C on dreaming of snowflakes this month and get a jump on your Christmas makes! 
July 5 - 25th
❄️☃️❄️
 
 
Our 2021 crafty festivities continue into July with our new Christmas in July Hop!
Everyone is welcome to come and join our stress free hop fun using any stamp company supplies and products. 
 
Enter your Christmas and Winter themed makes in the Hop Linky Party in the Main Hop Post where you will also find all the details on how to play plus our few simple Hop Rules!
 
Come and get creative with us and enjoy all the fabulous makes that will be shared all July long!
 
❄️☃️❄️  CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE  ❄️☃️❄️
Check out LeighSBDesigns Etsy Boutique July Sale on now through July 25th midnight pacific!
Sale includes all LeighSBDesigns Christmas and Winter themed digi stamps plus a whole bunch of digis and SVG Cutz that can work for seasonal makes too - See the Sale section🎉 
 
Christmas Roses
Card by Val
 
LeighSBDesigner Val kicks of our festive Christmas in July Blog Hop today with this gorgeous wintery make featuring my Fall Roses digi stamp❄️
 

You can feel the frosty winter air just looking at this beautiful card!
Val's make is the perfect example of how you can take a Fall themed image and transform it for Winter just by changing the colour scheme!  
 
 
Val used the following to create this fabulous wintery card:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/621727468/new-fall-roses-realistic-drawing-of?ref=shop_home_feat_4
 
Spectrum Noir Tri-blends:
True Blue, Ice Grey
Distress Oxide - Hickory Smoke 
Cosmic Shimmer Colour Blend - White Clouds
Rangers Stickles - Crystal 
Hobby Craft Glitter Cardstock
Hobby Craft Smooth Cardstock
Christmas Stamp
 
Thanks for stopping by to see today's featured project!
Happy Hopping!
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Christmas in July 2021 Blog Hop Main Post!

Hello and welcome to LeighSBDesigns Christmas in July Blog Hop!
Stay cool inside with the A/C on dreaming of snowflakes this month and get a jump on your Christmas makes! 
July 5 - 25th
❄️☃️❄️
 
 
Our 2021 crafty festivities continue into July with our new Christmas in July Hop!
Everyone is welcome to come and join the fun using any stamp company supplies and products. 
 
Get all festive with us this month and enter your Christmas and Winter themed makes in the Linky Party below!  All the details on how to play with a few simple Hop Rules are below! 
The hop opens today at 8:00 am pacific and closes at 5 minutes to midnight pacific on July 25th.
 
This is a stress free progressive hop which means new makes can be linked up daily but you are free to play whenever and as much as you want throughout the month following the participation rule - on the day or days you decide to play please make sure to visit and comment on all the makes linked up on those same days, including this post too please!
 
Come and get creative with us and enjoy all the fabulous makes that will be shared all July long!
 
❄️☃️❄️  CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE  ❄️☃️❄️
Check out LeighSBDesigns Etsy Boutique July Sale on now through July 25th midnight pacific!
Sale includes all LeighSBDesigns Christmas and Winter themed digi stamps plus a whole bunch of digis and SVG Cutz that work for seasonal makes too - See the Sale section🎉 
 
It gives me the warm and fuzzies to see my designs being used so I hope you'll find lots of designs to use as you join in on the festivities this month🥰 
 
How to Play and Hop Rules
 
 Please follow the Rules to participate and qualify for the LeighSBDesigns Prize!
This is a Blog Hop that requires you to visit participating blogs and leave lots of love on the same days that you play!  Link ups that don't follow our few basic rules will be removed.
HAVE FUN, BE NICE, PLAY FAIR AND LEAVE LOTS OF LOVE! 
 
*Everyone is invited to enter Christmas and Winter themed makes in the Linky Party below using any stamp company products!

** PARTICIPATION RULE **
 *LeighSBDesigns' hops are always stress free!  You choose how many days you want to play and you are only required to hop and comment on the makes submitted into the linky on the same days you play including this post!  Easy peasy and only fair to players visiting your blog and leaving you love!

*Please include the Blog Hop badge and mention LeighSBDesigns Christmas in July 2021 Blog Hop in all your blog posts and social media posts with a link back to this post!

*Social media entries are welcome as long as your posts are public and don't require visitors to sign up!
Tag @LeighSBDesigns and use hashtag
#LeighSBDesignsChristmasInJulyBlogHop2021

*This hop is so stress free that you are also welcome to link up OLD makes too!
Re-share OLD projects in NEW posts and include the hop details, NO back linking!
 
*Please link to your actual project post and not your blog home page!
 
QUESTIONS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
*If you have any questions please leave a comment on this post below.
*Facebook and Inlinkz appear to be having a spat lately causing back link verification to fail.  If you have trouble adding your make to the linky party please send me a message/email and put direct links to your makes in the comments below and I will add them to the link up for you.

*LeighSBDesigns events are GDPR compliant, please read my PRIVACY POLICY   

Thanks for playing in our Christmas in July Blog Hop!
Happy Hopping!
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

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Sunday, July 4, 2021

Bubbly Depths 2021 Blog Hop Winner Announcement!

Happy 4th of July to our USA Creative Friends!
Tomorrow is the start of our fun and festive Christmas in July Blog Hop but first I've got WINNER NEWS🎉

CONGRATULATIONS TO SUSAN and ANGELA
 
You're both Winners of June's Bubbly Depths Blog Hop🎉
Please send me an email or Messenger message to claim your $2 gift certificate to spend at LeighSBDesigns Etsy Boutique!
Here's your brag badge for your blog's sidebars, please link the badge to the hop! 
Enjoy😉
 
 
Hope to see you all tomorrow for our Christmas in July Blog Hop!

 
Have a fabulous and safe July 4th!
Happy Creating!
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Bubbly Depths Blog Hop 2021: "Dark Shadows" 3D Bubbly Depths SVG Cutz Card by Leigh!

Howzit Creative Friends!
Welcome to the finale of LeighSBDesigns June Blog Hop in celebration of our Summer 2021 Chapter 1 release, the Bubbly Depths Collection of SVG Cutz🧜🏻‍♀️

We’ve had a fabulous time seeing all your ocean themed makes!  Thanks for splashing around in the Bubbly Depths and exploring the magical world beneath the waves with us this month!
🧜🏻‍♀️🐠🦈
 
 
Today is the last day of our Bubbly Depths Blog Hop but our 2021 crafty festivities will continue into July with our next hop to celebrate Christmas in July❄️  Get a jump on your Christmas makes and stay nice and cool inside while dreaming of snowflakes and sugar plums!  Join us starting July 5th❄️


Now back to our Bubbly Depths Hop...today is the finale but you've still got time to join the fun!  Everyone is welcome using any stamp company supplies and products.  
 
Make a splash this month and enter your Bubbly Depths SVG Cutz, mermaid, ocean, sea and nautical themed makes in the Linky Party located in the MAIN HOP POST which also includes the details on how to play and our few simple Hop Rules too!  The linky party closes at 5 minutes to midnight pacific tonight!
 
Get creative with us and be inspired by all the fabulous makes shared all June long!
 
🧜🏻‍♀️🐠🦈 BUBBLY DEPTHS SALE 🧜🏻‍♀️🐠🦈
Today is also the last day to check out LeighSBDesigns Etsy Boutique June Sale, it ends at midnight pacific!
Sale includes my new Bubbly Depths Collection of SVG Cutz 🎉  
 
Dark Shadows
Bubbly Depths SVG Cutz Card by Leigh
 
My Bubbly Depths Blog Hop finale inspiration for you today is a FIN-tastic make featuring my Summer 2021 Chapter 1 release, the Bubbly Depths Collection🦈
 
I've been entranced by sharks, especially Great Whites, ever since I saw Jaws at the cinema when I was 5 years old.  I actually only saw the opening attack scene and got to experience the iconic music and then I was outta there but that was all it took...I was hooked on sharks...terrified to go in the ocean forevermore... but still forever mesmerized by the gorgeous creatures!  I finally saw the whole movie about 5 years later and loved it🦈
 
So my jaw-some finale make is all about the Sharkies!
Plus Shark Week kicks off on July 11th...grab the popcorn...Jaws marathon here I come🦈
 

I used all 5 layers with bubbles from the Bubbly Depths Rectangle Tunnel SVG Cutz set to create my 3D tunnel scene.  4 layers are cut from shades of blue cardstock and 5th and top layer from black.  I like to use 80lb cardstock for most of my SVG cutting, especially for the more delicate cuts like the netting!
 
 
Around the perimeter of the top layer I wrote with a metallic silver gel pen...
 
Sharks...
disconcertingly appear out of nowwhere...
approaching silently from deep below...
rapidly swimming...
circling ever tighter...
Dark Shadows moving ever closer.
by Leigh S-B 
 
 
Then filled the depths with a shiver of circling sharks and their pilot fish from the Bubbly Depths Ocean Life SVG Cutz set all cut from black cardstock.  There’s a few words to describe a group of sharks but “shiver” really sets the mood!  I also added deep blue metallic eyelash fibers around the outer edge to enhance the organic feel of movement.
 
 
I glued the sharks to the different concentric layers to further enhance the 3D tunnel effect.  I used the silver gel pen to add some highlight glints to the sharks and fish and also added some distressed metallic silver ink to 2 of them so they stand out nicely from the black top layer.

 
The dark shadows are still rising to the surface but the Bubbly Depths Netting SVG Cutz "shark net" has let one through!
 
 
NOW might be a good time to GET OUT OF THE WATER!!!!


 

 
 
Thanks for stopping by to see today's featured make and for playing along with us this month!  See you soon for the Bubbly Depths Hop Winner news, our Christmas in July Blog Hop plus my Summer 2021 Chapter 2 release too!

Happy Creating!
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Monday, June 28, 2021

Bubbly Depths Blog Hop 2021: "Majestic Great White Sharks" Bubbly Depths Card by Val!

Howzit Creative Friends!
Welcome to LeighSBDesigns June Blog Hop in celebration of our Summer 2021 Chapter 1 release, the Bubbly Depths Collection of SVG Cutz🧜🏻‍♀️
Cool down this Summer and dive into the Bubbly Depths to explore the magical world beneath the waves!  
June 13 - 30th
🧜🏻‍♀️🐠🦈
 
 
Our 2021 crafty festivities continue through June with our Bubbly Depths Blog Hop!
Everyone is welcome to come and join the fun using any stamp company supplies and products. 
 
Make a splash this month and enter your Bubbly Depths SVG Cutz, mermaid, ocean, sea and nautical themed makes in the Linky Party located in the MAIN HOP POST which also includes the details on how to play and our few simple Hop Rules too!  The linky party closes at 5 minutes to midnight pacific on June 30.
 
Get creative with us and be inspired by all the fabulous makes shared all June long!
 
🧜🏻‍♀️🐠🦈 BUBBLY DEPTHS SALE 🧜🏻‍♀️🐠🦈
Check out LeighSBDesigns Etsy Boutique June Sale on now through June 30 midnight pacific!
Sale includes my new Bubbly Depths Collection of SVG Cutz 🎉  
 
Majestic Great White Sharks
Bubbly Depths SVG Cutz Card by Val 
 
LeighSBDesigner Val’s Bubbly Depths Blog Hop inspiration for you today is a FIN-tastic make featuring the 2 sharks from my new Bubbly Depths Ocean Life set, the Ocean Scenery set and starfish from the Meri Oddleigh Mermaid and Friends set🦈
 

 Val created a beautiful serene scene for her Great White Sharks to leisurely swim through!
 
 To create this FIN-tastic card Val used the following:
 

 
Distress Oxide ink - Mermaid Lagoon 
Cosmic Shimmer colour blend - Ocean Blue
Scallop Die
Ranger Stickles - Star Dust and Crystal 
Hobby Craft Smooth cardstock
Water Spritzer
 
Thanks for stopping by to see today's featured make!
Happy Hopping!
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Saturday, June 26, 2021

Bubbly Depths Blog Hop 2021: "Under the Ocean" Matchbook Card by Val!

Howzit Creative Friends!
Welcome to LeighSBDesigns June Blog Hop in celebration of our Summer 2021 Chapter 1 release, the Bubbly Depths Collection of SVG Cutz🧜🏻‍♀️
Cool down this Summer and dive into the Bubbly Depths to explore the magical world beneath the waves!  
June 13 - 30th
🧜🏻‍♀️🐠🦈
 
 
Our 2021 crafty festivities continue through June with our Bubbly Depths Blog Hop!
Everyone is welcome to come and join the fun using any stamp company supplies and products. 
 
Make a splash this month and enter your Bubbly Depths SVG Cutz, mermaid, ocean, sea and nautical themed makes in the Linky Party located in the MAIN HOP POST which also includes the details on how to play and our few simple Hop Rules too!  The linky party closes at 5 minutes to midnight pacific on June 30.
 
Get creative with us and be inspired by all the fabulous makes shared all June long!
 
🧜🏻‍♀️🐠🦈 BUBBLY DEPTHS SALE 🧜🏻‍♀️🐠🦈
Check out LeighSBDesigns Etsy Boutique June Sale on now through June 30 midnight pacific!
Sale includes my new Bubbly Depths Collection of SVG Cutz 🎉  
 
Under the Ocean
Matchbook card by Val 
 
LeighSBDesigner Val’s Bubbly Depths Blog Hop inspiration for you today is a MER-MAZING matchbook card featuring all the FINtastic designs in my Mermaid Collection🧜🏻‍♀️
 

 
Val created a matchbook shaped pocket card and decorated the front with Meri Oddleigh Mermaid and greenery from the Ocean Scenery set.

 
Val decorated the inside of her matchbook pocket card with Meri Oddleigh Mermaid and used the MerMazing sentiment included in the Meri Oddleigh Mermaid and Friends set on the pocket flap then stuffed the pocket with oval shaped tags with scalloped edges that look like mermaid scales.  The 2 small tags feature the "friends" included in the Meri Oddleigh Mermaid and Friends set and the 2 big tags feature MerMae and MerWitch.

 
 To create this FIN-tastic make Val used the following:
 
 
Sprectrum Noir Tri-blend markers:
Fair Skin, Emerald, Aquamarine, Golden, Waterfall, Mint Blue, Coral, Deep Purple 
Ranger Stickles - Crystal 
Hobby Craft Pastels cardstock
Hobby Craft Smooth cardstock
Scallop Dies
 
Thanks for stopping by to see today's featured make!
Happy Hopping!
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Bubbly Depths Blog Hop 2021: "Shark Haven" Bubbly Depths SVG Cutz Card by Val!

Howzit Creative Friends!
Welcome to LeighSBDesigns June Blog Hop in celebration of our Summer 2021 Chapter 1 release, the Bubbly Depths Collection of SVG Cutz🧜🏻‍♀️
Cool down this Summer and dive into the Bubbly Depths to explore the magical world beneath the waves!  
June 13 - 30th
🧜🏻‍♀️🐠🦈
 
 
Our 2021 crafty festivities continue through June with our Bubbly Depths Blog Hop!
Everyone is welcome to come and join the fun using any stamp company supplies and products. 
 
Make a splash this month and enter your Bubbly Depths SVG Cutz, mermaid, ocean, sea and nautical themed makes in the Linky Party located in the MAIN HOP POST which also includes the details on how to play and our few simple Hop Rules too!  The linky party closes at 5 minutes to midnight pacific on June 30.
 
Get creative with us and be inspired by all the fabulous makes shared all June long!
 
🧜🏻‍♀️🐠🦈 BUBBLY DEPTHS SALE 🧜🏻‍♀️🐠🦈
Check out LeighSBDesigns Etsy Boutique June Sale on now through June 30 midnight pacific!
Sale includes my new Bubbly Depths Collection of SVG Cutz 🎉  
 
Shark Haven
Bubbly Depths SVG Cutz Card by Val 
 
LeighSBDesigner Val’s Bubbly Depths Blog Hop inspiration for you today is a FIN-tastic make featuring my Summer 2021 Chapter 1 release, the Bubbly Depths Collection🧜🏻‍♀️
 
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the sea this Summer here's a reminder of what's lurking beneath the waves...EEEK!

 
Val got very clever with this one...do you recognize the shape she's used to create this FIN-tastic scary make?  If you said she's used an offcut from the Bubbly Depths Rectangle Tunnel SVG Cutz set then you are correct!  You know us makers can't through anything out and that goes for all the wonderful offcuts left behind on your cutting mats too!  Here Val used 2 offcuts from the first layer to make her folded card. 


 Lucky for us we have the Bubbly Depths Netting SVG Cutz between us and those circling sharkies right now...those glinting white eyes definitely let us know we've been spotted and are potential fish food!
 
 
 The sharks are from the Bubbly Depths Ocean Life SVG Cutz set and the glorious seaweed Val decorated here scene with is from the Ocean Scenery digi stamp set.
 
 To create this FIN-tastic card Val used the following:
 

 
 
Spectrum Noir Tri-blends:
Coral, Dull Green, Dark Green, Black, True Blue
Cosmic Shimmer Colour Blend - Ocean Blue
Versamark 
Clear Embossing Powder 
Black Sharpie Pen 
White Gel Pen 
Canson Cardstock
 
Thanks for stopping by to see today's featured make!
Happy Hopping!
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN