Inspiration Post.....Genny

 Hello everyone...Genny here. For my inspiration post today. I decided to work with this skull again. I just love them and am always finding different ways to use them. For the one above, I coloured it with my promarkers. I then used it to make a feature on a new sign for my cottage. I had a piece of slate and painted orange flowers around the edge and placed this skull in the bottom left corner. I then covered the whole lot with some exterior Modge Podge several times. It now sits outside my cottage and has created quite a stir. I think that there may be several cottages with a candy skull very soon..lol.

I was intending to stop there but then I decided ton see if it was possible to papercut the same skull...so I did. I took the black and white image and cut out lots of the plain paper. I was also careful to leave a small white area around the whole skull to give it some definition after cutting so much out. I then glued the papercut onto a pink,lilac and blue background paper which I had made using my H2Os. I finally mounted the whole thing onto a piece of black.

There is no doubt that I will be finding other ways to use these skulls. I am aiming to make a panel to decorate my front door and that may well be a collection of skulls. I will share it with you all as soon as I've finished it.

I hope that you will come and join in the new challenge that is due to begin here on the blog tomorrow. The rest of the team has created some wonderful makes. so I hope that you will pop over and join in the fun.So until next time..take care and happy crafting.

Inspiration Post

Hello everyone...Genny here. I always try to include my thought process, when sharing my inspiration..and todays is rather strange. As you know I do have rather a passion for skulls...and my house stands testament to that fact..lol. Well as I was working on these skulls and thought to myself that these would look great outside..something a little different..so that is where they are going to live. They are going on the outside of the door to my studio.I have found a product that allows your artwork to go outside without being damaged..so that's my plan. I have coloured these skulls with my promarkers and have used different colourways on both. These will be joined by the skull from a previous inspiration post and create a panel on the door. When I've completed the door I will share it with you.

I have so enjoyed seeing your creations in the challenges and I hope that you will enter the new challenge that is going to start tomorrow. I have seen the other creations made by the rest of the design team and they are all fabulous...I hope that you will pop over tomorrow and check them out. As always all designs are available from the SLS shop. So until next time...take care and happy crafting.

Inspiration Post

Hi everyone...Genny here with my inspiration post. I have to say to find something from SLS that inspires me is very easy. I just love everything. As you get to know me..goodness help you..lol..you will soon come to recognise what I really love. Skulls, Owls, Cats tend to feature alot and I can get very excited about them. So when I saw this great Candy Skull, I just had to do it. I decided to keep to a very small and muted (for me) pallet..so I stuck to  shades of orange with green extras. I love to pick say 4 shades of 1 colour and just to see what it turns out like. I coloured the skull with my promarkers, cut it out and mounted it onto some black card. It is now on the wall in my parlour, alongside other skulls from SLS. I have to say it does surprise strangers to my house..but they always come round to loving what I do..I also have a collection of skulls that I have painted myself plus lots of ornaments of Skulls, including one from Transylvania. Why not take a look at all the skulls that are available from SLS.

One of the things that I love, being part of the DT is seeing all the fabulous creations that the others come up with. And of course I love seeing all your creations that you enter into the challenge. A new challenge is due to begin tomorrow..so I hope that you will all come along and join in the fun. So until next time..take care and happy crafting.

Inspiration by Lisa

Hi here i am today sharing some inspiration for you 

I have made my project using :

voodoo-king

I used shades of grey and a splash of red 

Don't forget to enter out current challenge at :SLS Lines Blog

and pop over to our Facebook group :SLSLines - Facebook Group

Crafty hugs Lisa x

Inspiration Post

Hello everyone...Genny here with my inspiration post. As I said last month, my projects tend to begin with a thought. And this month was no different. As many of you know, I am a bit of a crazy cat lady and I just adore all the cat images available here at SLS. As I was looking through the images wondering what to pick, I came across this little chap..Grumpy Cat. It made me giggle because I was looking at one of my cats who is actually called Twinkle and is the most bad tempered cat you could wish to meet..so in that moment the inspiration appeared

For this project, I began by creating the background. I had a piece of grey board which I coloured with my acrylics and then dabbed over the top using my starlight paint. I coloured the cat with my promarkers and then cut him out and added him to the background. I finally added the sentiment. I also added some glossy accents to his eyes.

This whole project has made me laugh because how many times I've seen cats that just don't suit there names. And I can imagine that this featured cat would just hate being called Twinkle..lol

I hope that you will pop over to the etsy shop and take a look at all the wonderful images that are available...and perhaps you will have an inspirational thought of your own...and who knows where it will take you. So until next time...take care and happy crafting.

Inspiration Post

Hello everyone..Genny here. I'm so excited to have become part of this fantastic team, I don't think that I've stopped smiling yet..lol. This is my first inspiration post..so forgive me if I get it wrong or waffle on too much. I decided to work with wonderful image which is available from the Etsy shop here at SLS Lines. When I begin a project there is always a thought process..and it may begin with the image or sometimes it is with a quote that I have found. On this project it seemed as if both came together. I was looking at this image and thinking just how wistful she looked. There seemed to me that there was a sadness behind her eyes. And then I saw this quote. So it was as if it was meant to be. Another thought that struck me was that normally when I am colouring anything to do with the Day of the Dead I tend to use bright colours but somehow on this image I wanted to use pastel colours. So I did. The frame is from my stash and I covered it with this blue patterned paper, also from my stash. I coloured the lady with my promarkers, cut her out and added it to the frame. I finally added the quote.

I hope that you will enter the current challenge...I think a new one begins tomorrow..so keep your eye on the blog. I have seen some of the fantastic makes by the design team and wow..what a source of inspiration in itself.

Well I'm off for a coffee and a scroll through the etsy store. So until next time..take care and happy crafting.  

Merry Christmas from Sal & the SLS Lines DT!

Hi Everyone

We are all here today to say we wish you a merry xmas and hope you all have a wonderful day!

Belinda going traditional xmas tree, snowman and excited child!

Holley has created with the Sugar Plum Fairy

Vicky's card with a Cute Girl and her Teddy

Susan feeling Snowy

Bettina has created a Happy Dancing Gal Card

Kate has 2 creations - firstly a ghoulish festive reveller and below a gorgeous Ice Queen

Sharon dreaming of a Pink Xmas

Belinda has 2 creations too.First Art Nouveau Girl Heart Lollipop

and below she made a box with a easelcard on top with Garden Fairy Flower Fairy.

Thanks to all of our loyal followers and customers!!
Stay tuned for lots of inspiration, new designs and challenges in 2016!!

Sal & the DT

Colorful card in a box.

Today it`s my turn to give you some inspiration for our challenge at SLSLines.It`s named "Boo" and you`ll find it here.Give it a go?

I`ve used a version of Skeleton day of the dead.Colored with Copics.Wanted to make a playful card with lots of bright colors.Flowers are homemade.Used a puncher and glued two medium and two small ones into one flower.Not difficult and a perfect way to use some paper leftovers :)

Hope you like my version of card in a box.

It`s Halloween soon.Why not make something spokey and join our challenge?Love to se your work.

Happy Scrapping!

 DT Belinda

Monochrome done easy

My turn to give you some inspiration.Some might think that scrapping monochrome is difficult,but it can be done easy as well.That`s the idea about my card today.

We want you to make something monochrome this month at SLSLines Challenge Blog.You`ll find our challenge here..If you want to check out the image I`ve used,take a look here.

This is a quite easy card to make.The frame is made from a Spellbinder dies.Made paperlayers of two different tones of brown,brown flowers,brown halfbeads,a leftover ribbon and colored the cute image in different shades of brown.

Hope you like it ;)

cat-with-yarn-ball


Happy Scrapping!

Hugs,

 DT Belinda

8th Member, Presentation!!

Hello followers!

This morning, it is the day of you to present our next DT member! 

We are proud to present you Maureen!

 "I am Maureen, I am 33 years old, I’ve been married to Daniel for 14 years and we have 4 children. I trained as a nurse a few years ago but was pregnant when I qualified and while I took some time to have a couple of babies, hubby is off at uni training to be a Social Worker. In the meantime, I’ve rediscovered my love of crafting! I have always drawn things, I studied Art and Design at school and after getting married and having my son I discovered card making thanks to a friend and crafty tv channels! That was 12 years ago! I didn’t do much while I studied from 2006-2009 and then after having the babies I didn’t really do anything until about a 2 years and now my addiction is greater than ever! I love learning new crafty techniques and discovering new products and 'must haves' and expanding my stash! I am delighted to be joining this highly talented team and cant wait to get started! mo xxx http://maureenjscott.blogspot.co.uk"

Thank you very much Maureen!!

See you tomorrow!

Sal & Valou

7th member, Presentation!!

Hello followers!

This morning, it is the day of you to present our next DT member! 

We are proud to present you Suzi McKenzie!

Hi I'm Suzi McKenzie, I'm 40 and live in Aberdeen, Scotland with my handsome hubby Stewart and our three adorable fur babies (Alice, Dotty & Sophie).  I no longer work due to health problems (Fibromyalgia, Anxiety, etc) so Crafting is my therapy. I love to colour and have done since childhood. I've been Card Making and Papercrafting for over 10 years now, and i love it, not only do i get to play with awesome images, beautiful embellishments and pretty paper, but I've met some wonderful people who share my passion. It's a true honour to be joining The SLSLines Digitalstamps Design Team, and I'm looking forward to sharing my love of colouring and all things bright and cheerful with you all.

Thank you very much Suzi!!

See you tomorrow for the next Designer!

Sal & Valou

6th member, Presentation!!

Hello followers!

This morning, it is the day of you to present our next DT member! 

We are proud to present you Susan K.!

I live in the state of Georgia in the good ole' south where they call us all Georgia Peaches! LOL  I am the wife to a wonderful man, Kevin, who is from Australia. He is very tolerant of my crafting!! And he is always complimenting me on everything I make. LOL  He is a bit biased I think!!  I am a mother of three, Taylor (20), Michael (15) and Bailey (13). We definitely have our trials and tribulations, but I love them all dearly and wouldn't trade being a mother for the world. We have two dogs, T-Bone and Brisket and two cats Highlight and White-Out. Do you see our theme? LOL  The dogs are named after cuts of beef LOL and the cats are office supplies LOL!!! I know.. we are very goofy!! I have been crafting since the dawn of ages .. Okay.. maybe that is a little bit of an exaggeration, but I first found a small scrapbooking store right after I had Taylor.. so that is 20 years ago!!!

Thank you very much Susan!!

See you tomorrow for the next Designer!

Sal & Valou

5th member, Presentation!!

Hello followers!

This morning, it is the day of you to present our next DT member! 

We are proud to present you Samara!

about me in 2014.
Samara. Bohemian. Hippie. Funky Mommy. Pet Lover. Crier. Bloggee. Communal Sew Person. Super Silly. Obnoxiously Insightful Psychobabbler. Smiler. Daughter. Fun. Metaphysical Minister. Color freak. Granny-To-Be. Chaplain. Introvert. Cheap. Optimist. Best Friend. OCD Organizer and Housekeeper. Dramatic. Quirky. Boyish. Trusting. Power Tools Fascinated. Country Girl. Artist. Loyal. Boot Camp Weights Lifter. Thankful. Protective. Leo.

Thank you very much Samara!!

See you tomorrow for the next Designer!

Sal & Valou

4th member, Presentation

Hello followers!

This morning, it is the day of you to present our next DT member! 

We are proud to present you Bettina!

My name is Bettina Leikvoll. I live in Stavanger, Norway with my hubby and two girls aged 4,5 and 6. I am an occupational therapist of profession, but are currently looking for something else to work with. I love to craft and have been doing that seriously since 2010. My other interests include gardening, music, bake cakes and love watching movies and playing with my kids too. I create almost anything, but mostly do cards. I love making folded cards, boxes and bags too. I have recently discovered dylusions ink and frantage and am experimenting with that as well. I use promarkers for my colouring and have recently discovered graph its so am trying out those as well.

Thank you very much Bettina!!

See you tomorrow for the fifth Designer!

Sal & Valou

3rd Designer, Presentation!!

Hello followers!

This morning, it is the day of you to present our next DT member! 

We are proud to present you Tanya!

HI my name is Tanya Johnson and I am 37 years old I am married to my childhood sweetheart and together we have a beautiful daughter named Abby who is 7 who also loves doing crafts alongside me. I have been crafting for 16 years and have enjoyed seeing myself grow as a crafter over that time..  You can usually find me crafting after my daughter goes to bed which then allows me to unwind after a busy day both at work and home.   I love making cards but every once in a while I may create a scrapbook page or an altered item.   I enjoy sharing my work with others in hopes of giving inspiration to others.  When I’m not creating something you can most likely find my nose in a book which is my other passion.

Thank you very much Tanya!!

See you tomorrow for the 4th Designer!

Sal & Valou

2nd member, Presentation!

Hello followers!

This morning, it is the day of you to present our next DT member! 

We are proud to present you Vicky!!

I'm an accountant working full time and a mother of 4 great kids.  I have an amazing husband who understand that in order to keep my sanity through all this I need to craft ;) I live in Quebec, Canada, so a lot of my crafting is done with French sayings.

 I have been crafting over 21 years and tried my hands at all kinds of techniques over the years.  I started blogging in March of 2012 in order to join challenges.  I became totally hooked!!!!  I can't believe this world existed and I only found out about it then.  I see blogging as a wonderful opportunity to improve my card making abilities.

I have realized that through the web I get to meet amazing people from all over the world and learn from them.

Thank you very much Vicky!!

See you tomorrow for the third Designer!

Sal & Valou

1st member, presentation!

Hello followers!

This morning, it is the day of you to present our next DT member! 

We are proud to present you Lady-Ann!

Hi folks,

My name is Ann, but for the scrap I'm Lady...

I live in France, near Troyes

in this region where they make champagne...

I am fan of papers, dies and stamps

and especially I like also inspire me more unusual things

ethnic art, steampunk, fantasy, the gothic...

You can visit my blog here

Many thanks to ..... for her confidence...

It is with pleasure and pride that I joined the team...

Now, I count on you very soon to share these new adventures with us...

Thank you very much Lady-Ann!

See you tomorrow for the second Designer!

Sal & Valou

Presentation Day 1

Hello everybody!

Today, we begin the presentation of all the members of our Design Team.

Sal (Owner)

SLSlines is the work of Sal Scheibe, a freelance illustrator and graphic designer who loves to draw and create fun illustrations. Sal works as the Art Director of ArtTrader Magazine. Prior to freelance illustrating, she worked as a Creative Designer for a music firm working with TV and advertising clients. 
Sal spends her nights drawing geeky things like RPG characters, zombies, fairies, awkward people, pretty girls and odd animals. She offers a broad range of fun digital stamps in many themes from geeky to cute and whimsical to realistic. Her digital stamps start life as sketchy little doodles which are then cleaned up digitally in Photoshop and made presentable and perfect for you.

Sal's favorite tools are Wacom pen and tablet as well as Copic markers, lots of fineliners and many types of erasers (which are used often). Her favorite artists include John Singer Sargent, Norman Rockwell, JC Leyendecker, Joe Sorren and Phil Hale. And Steve Epting too.

If you'd like a custom digital stamp made or have some suggestions, feel free to write to Sal with themes you'd like to see in the Etsy store.

Valou (DT-Coordinator)

My name is Valérie, more known under the pen name valou250809. I lived in Belgium just next to the big city of Chaleroi and in 40 kilometers from Brussels. 

I have 5 children from 5 to 14 years old. I scrappe since 2006 and my style is the “Shabby Chic Style” but I know also how to create in a vintage style or C&S. I create a great deal of cards and of projects home decoration.

Welcome to the SLSLines Design Team Challenge Blog and thank you very much Sal for your trust.

Blog: http://lafeerieduscrap.blogspot.com/

In tomorrow for the presentation of our next DT member!

See you soon!

Sal & Valou

First Design Team, Announcement!

Hello everybody!

It is finally the moment to present you the members of our first Design Team!

This one is filled with talented people and rich in originality and in cheerfulness.

We hope that you will reserve for them a warm welcome.

We are proud to present you:

Sal (Owner)

Valou (DT-Coordinator)

Lady-Ann

Vicky

Bettina

Tanya

Samara

Susan K.

Suzi McKenzie

Maureen

Thanks to all to join us in this new adventure! 

We look forward to working with you! 

Thanks to all our followers and in tomorrow for the presentation of each of our members!

Sal and Valou