Saturday 16 June 2012

Spectrum Noir Blog Hop


I have had to schedule this post so I have everything crossed it has worked.

Welcome to the very first Spectrum Noir Blog Hop!  This week our entire design team has come together to start off summer with a grand celebration of Yellow - the color of summer!  If you have landed here from Wendy's blog, you are hopping in the right direction.  If not, pop over to the Spectrum Noir Blog so you do not miss a single stop!

I have chosen this delightful Wee Stamp by Whimsey called Fairy Silver to use for my Yellow creation, once again I have gone for my favourite pastel theme, Spectrum Noir's colour range is so comprehensive it allows you to cover everything from Pastel to Brights with Brilliant results.


I found the papers in my scrap box and mounted them onto Yellow and Cream Co-Ordinations Card, there are lots of Doo Hickeys Dies used on here, 2 border Dies and the fabulous Tag, the edges of all the diecuts and the image have been distressed with Squeezed Lemonade Distress Ink.

MY TIP FOR YOU: I didn't have any ribbon or pearls to Match so I used Spectrum Noir Pen CG2 to colour some Cream Seam Binding and Cream Flat Backed Pearls, I also coloured the Daisy Charm with the same Marker.  Why not give this a try when you are having trouble matching your embellishments.



I also decorted the inside of the card:




 and finally here is a close up of Fairy Silver




I took this picture before I had added the glitter to her wings as I wanted to be sure you saw the fabulous graduation of colour you can get with Spectrum Noirs.


I have used these Spectrum Noir colours to colour her:

Greens: CG3, CG2, CG1
Yellows: GB3, CT4, CT3, CT2, CT1
Flesh: FS9, FS4, FS1, CR3
Hair: GB4, EB1



We are excited to announce that our new Spectrum Noir website and blog is up and running. If you have not had a chance to check out all of the great tutorials, tips, suggestions and samples our design team has posted, today is a great day to take a peek. 

 Before we get to the rest of the blog hop, how about we add a bit more excitement?  Spectrum Noir is going to award one lucky winner with a full set of 72 Basic Spectrum Noir Pens!  Yes, that's right...all twelve sets of six pens each.


Entering to win is easy.   Leave a comment on the Spectrum Noir Blog Hop Post telling us one fun new thing (tip, trick, interesting combination of colors, etc) you learned about the Spectrum Noir markers while hopping with us this week.  A random winner will be drawn using random.org and posted on our blog at 9:00 AM GMT, Saturday, June 23, 2012 so be sure to check back with us to see if you have won!  The lucky winner will have one week to claim their prize or a second winner will be chosen.  How about a bonus chance to win?  If you add our blinkie to your blog and mention in your comment that you've done so, you will be entered into a second contest to win a
$25.00 or £25.00 gift certificate to be used on any Spectrum Noir product at Crafter's Companion US or UK websites
.  To add the Blinkie, simply download the code from the downloads section on the Spectrum Noir Blog and place it prominently in the sidebar of your blog. Do not forget to let us know in your comment on the Spectrum Noir Blog Hop Post  that you have added the blinkie to your blog!

Now, hop on over to the Spectrum Noir Blog and leave a comment telling us of one new thing you have learnt during this Blog Hop.

In case you get lost along the way, here is the entire hop order:


Thanks for joining us today, and best of luck on winning a 72 piece set of Spectrum Noir pens (and maybe even a gift certificate)!

Hugs Jacs xxxx

42 comments:

Riet said...

So beautiful card,I love the image and the colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

misteejay said...

Your Wee fairy looks beautiful. Yellow is not a colour I would normally use for anything other than accents - this looks fab so I might have to give it a go.

Toni xx

bluebell-flowerwood said...

hi jacqui,love your card the best.i joined the spectum noir blog when it was put on your blog,as i follow your blog all the time. nice to take part in the first blog hop, could not get on wendies blog. but will have a go againe. love bluebell-flowerwood.

Lynne in NI said...

Awww what a cutie! Beautifully coloured and I love her fab sparkly wings!

Donna said...

Absolutely gorgeous Jacqui, beautiful colours. Donna x

Lena Katrine said...

Great project :) I have a few of these markers, and I love them - would be thrilled if I'd be so lucky to win them all :)
Thanks for the hop, sweetie!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

lindah11 said...

a stunning card beautifully done
hugs linda xxx

FitterTwit said...

I am enamored with this! I just cannot tell you how great I think this is!!!

julie_woolston said...

This is gorgeous Jacqui the beautiful yellows and image are lovely.

Hugs Julie x

MagsB said...

Oh how pretty! I do love that little fairy! Your colouring is so amazing, one day I'd like mine to be half as good!

love Mags B x

Scrappychick said...

Absolutely beautiful! Love the pale citrus green with the yellows!

Suzanne said...

Great card Jacqui and thank you for oraganising xx

Margie said...

Gorgeous image and card!

Louise Welsh said...

I just love this card Jaqui it is so beautiful. louise xx

Nikki said...

Wow this is just soo beautiful as all your cards are thanks for the tip with the pearls LOVE THAT IDEA !!! hugs Nikki

Unknown said...

Awe! Very beautiful....thanks for the tip..hugs! Leah Ann

jengd said...

That's just lovely- wonderful coloring job! The glitter is a perfect accent!

Karenladd said...

Oh my goodness, this card is so gorgeous! I love your coloring technique!

Anonymous said...

Just sooooo sweet, and thanks for the tips on coloring embellishments. Hoping to win the set.

Kristie Maynard said...

Wonderful job on your card. I love your image and the way you colored it. Love the glitter on the wings. TFS!

Colleen said...

A lovely card, thanks for the colouring tips.

CraftyDaffy said...

Ooo. So pretty. I lve the sage green accents in the wings and the coordinating ribbon. xx Denise

Wendy said...

This is absoloutely gorgeous Jacqui. I adore your cards. x

Leann Chivers CC said...

Love her Jacqui she is sooooo cute x

Angélique said...

WOW!! Fantastic creation. Love the way you colored this awesome stamp!

*hugs*

CityGirl Planners said...

Amazing card, as always! You thrill me with your mad coloring skills!

Kathy S. said...

Gorgeous card. Beautiful coloring.

Kym's Crafty Cards said...

Jacqui, what a fantastic card. Your colouring is perfect. The colours you have chosen are so bright and cheery. I love being able to use pens to colour ribbon, doilies, gems etc to perfectly match what I have coloured in. Thanks for the Blog Hop. Best wishes, Kym xxx

Gerri Daniels said...

All this inspiration if awesome...I love your page and all the images that I never knew existed. thanks

Williams said...

this is lovely! what a good idea to colour the pearls and ribbon to match.

AJ said...

Just love the sparkle

Kelly Lloyd said...

REally pretty card..

Lovely soft colours. BEAUTIFUL

Hugs Kelly

Anonymous said...

Really, really, beautiful card, love the stamp, colors and all the extras! Beautiful!

loulou said...

Gorgeous card, such wonderful colouring with such soft and delicate results. Cheers Linda

Claveh said...

Love your card and the idea for colouring your pearls. Great ideas, thank you. xxx

Eret said...

So beautiful card from inside and out. And I love your coloring.It's gorgeous.
Eret xx

Doreen said...

This is just gorgeous,love the fabulous image beautiful colours.xxx

sioux said...

Beautiful image, she looks gorgeous in yellow
Sioux

Scrappin with the bug said...

So pretty I love the colors and the extra details. Great tip on the coloring embelishments.

irene.sherman said...

Gorgeous card. Love how you colored all the embellishments to match. Your fairy is beautiful and her shading is great. Love it all.

Taylor said...

Wonderful - just perfect!

Marie97 said...

Great tips! Very pretty card.

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