Thursday 26 December 2013

Christmas time - lets sparkle!

Happy Christmas everyone from all of us here at Tando Creative! we all hope you have having loads of fun and special times...

we are a day behind schedule this week, mainly thanks to some technical hitches, but, we're back again.... this is our last post for December, you still have until the 31st to add your entries and the winner will be announced on Friday 3rd January with our new challenge going live on 8th January.

This week we have Coco sharing this wonderful tree with us...



pop on over to Cocos blog for more pictures and instructions how she made her "lets Sparkle" piece.

To take part in our monthly challenge is easy - make a piece based on our monthly theme and link it back here using inlinz below.  You don't have to use any Tando products, but, if you do you will be entered into the draw twice to win some Tando goodies of your choice.  The only thing we ask is that you don't enter more than 5 challenges with your piece, one being Tando.

Can't wait to see your creations and a big Thank you to those that have already taken part.


Wednesday 18 December 2013

WEEK 3 - LETS SPARKLE

Hello,

Hope all your Christmas plans are coming along well, and that all goodies are now wrapped and ready under the tree, but, if you're not quite ready why don't you join us here at Tando Creative Challenges with our

LETS SPARKLE

 monthly theme and create those last minute cards or tags.... and if you're lucky you might win yourself some great goodies to play with in the new year...

today we have Katherine with these fab bottle tags:-




Pop along to Katherines blog for details on how she made these lovely bottle tags.

To take part is easy, just create a piece based on our theme and link back here using inlinz below.  We only ask that you don't enter your piece for more than 5 challenges, one of which being Tando.  You don't have to use any Tando products, but, if you do, you'll be entered into the draw twice to win a selection of Tando goodies of your choice.

Looking forward to seeing your creations.


Wednesday 11 December 2013

LETS SPARKLE!

Hello and welcome to the monthly challenge blog of Tando Creative..... 

The theme for December is:-


"LETS SPARKLE" 

and today we have Roc showing us her lovely sparkles...


what fab sparkles... pop along to Rocs blog for more details.

To take part in our challenge is easy, create a piece based on our theme and link it back here using inlinz below.....you don't have to use any Tando products, but, if you do you'll be entered into the draw twice to win some Tando goodies of your choice.  We only have one rule and that is no more than 5 challenges to be entered with your piece, one of which being Tando - if more than 5 challenges are entered you will not be entered into the draw for the goodies.

Looking forward to seeing your "lets Sparkle" pieces.




Wednesday 4 December 2013

DECEMBER - LETS SPARKLE

With party celebration month upon us our theme this month is:-

LETS SPARKLE

and to start off the month I (Carol) have created this:-




The base is the 3d sleigh which was really easy to put together - the decorations are all Tando mini bags, painted and glittered - for more details pop on over to my blog....

To take part in our monthly challenge is easy - create a piece based on our theme "lets sparkle" and link your project, not just your blog, back to us using the inlinz button below - you don't have to use any Tando products, but, if you do you'll be entered into the draw twice to win a selection of Tando goodies.  The only rule we do have is no more than 5 challenges to be entered please, one of which is Tando.... can't wait to see your creations.


Sunday 1 December 2013

November Winner

A very BIG Thank You to those of you that joined us last month - we really appreciate you joining in with our challenge...

We can only have one winner and the random org has selected:-


well done Maggie, please contact Di for your prize.

A new theme will be announced on Wednesday hope to see you then.....


Wednesday 27 November 2013

Week 4 - final week for November

Hello and a big welcome to the Challenge blog of Tando Creative.  This is a monthly challenge blog with a choice of great Tando goodies up as a prize for the winner....

Today we have ROC sharing with us her:

ORANGE, GREEN AND PINK piece....



isn't that fab? pop along to Roc's blog for more details...

To take part in our challenge is easy, make a piece on our theme, Orange, Green and Pink and link your project, not just your blog, using inlinz below...you don't have to use any Tando products, but, if you do you'll be entered into the draw twice to win a selection of Tando goodies.  The only rule we have is that your project is only entered for a max of five challenges, one being Tando...
The winner of the November draw will be announced next Sunday.





Wednesday 20 November 2013

WEEK 3 - NOVEMBER CHALLENGE

Today sees us entering the third week of our monthly challenge here at Tando creative... our theme this month is:-

ORANGE, GREEN AND PINK

a great colour combination.... yes it is!! lol

Today we have the very talented Karen sharing this piece with us...



pop on over to Karen's blog for details how she made this striking piece.



also up today we have November's GDT Kathleen White sharing this layout with us....



This is what Kath had to say:-

"After selecting my papers and embellishments  for this project I was set to create the background for this layout.  I masked in areas using Tando Creative Harlequin stencil.  Then I spritzed the areas with gold and pink paint.   I used Tando Creative chipboard leaf.  I applied a thin layer of gesso then went back over it with several green and brown chalks.
Behind the floral arrangement I used Tando creative Sequin waste mask.  Behind the ornate broach is a Tando Creative Heart cog chipboard.  I hope you will stop by my my blog for more details."

To take part in our challenge is easy - just make a piece based on our monthly theme and link it back here using inlinz below.... you don't have to use any Tando products, but, if you do you'll be entered into the draw twice to win some fab tando goodies of your choice.... the only rule we have is that no more than 5 challenges to be entered with your piece one of which being Tando...






Wednesday 13 November 2013

WEEK 2 - NOVEMBER

Our November challenge theme is:-

ORANGE, GREEN AND PINK

A colour combination not often put together! but a challenge!!

Today sees our talented Kaz showing you this gorgeous card:-


Pop on over to Kaz'z blog for details on how she made this lovely piece.

To take part in our challenge is easy - just make a piece based on our colour combination and link your project, not just your blog, using inlinz below.  You don't have to use any Tando products, but, if you do you'll be entered into the draw twice to win a selection of Tando goodies.  The only requirement is that you don't enter your piece into more than 5 challenges, one of which is Tando.


Wednesday 6 November 2013

NOVEMBER CHALLENGE

Hello and welcome to the monthly challenge blog of Tando creative.

To take part is easy...create a piece based on our monthly theme and link it back here using inlinz - please link to your project not just your blog - you don't have to use any Tando products, but, if you do you'll be entered into the draw twice - the prize? a goodie bag of Christmas goodies to start you off on your Christmas crafting..... we only have one rule and that is no more that 5 challenges to be entered, one of which being Tando - please note that you won't be entered into the draw if more than 5 challenges have been entered...

So, whats the theme for this month?

We have a colour theme for a change and the colours are:-

ORANGE, GREEN AND PINK...

Kicking off this month is me, Carol with this tag...





for more details pop on over to my blog....


Sunday 3 November 2013

OCTOBER WINNER

Apologies for the late posting of Octobers winner, this is due to a few "technical" problems!

Firstly, a big Thank You to everyone that joined us this month - there have been some fabulous entries and some of the Tando Hallowe'en products used too - which has been great to see...

Unfortunately there can only be one winner and this month its:-


Congratulations Anne - please contact Di to claim your prize.

Please pop back on Wednesday for the start of our November challenge.

Wednesday 30 October 2013

Happy Hallowe'en

Happy Hallowe'en Tandoettes....

A big Thank You for all your wonderful entries this month....today sees Kaz with this piece:-


What a stunning piece.... do pop on over to Kaz' blog to see how she created her coffin...

There are still a few hours left for you to join us this month - create a piece based on our theme for this month:-

SPOOK IT

and link your project, not your blog, back here using inlinz below.... you don't have to use any Tando products, but, if you do you'll be entered into the draw to win a selection of Tando goodies..... all we ask is that you don't enter more than 5 challenges with your piece....

Pop back on Thursday to see who is this months winner...



Wednesday 23 October 2013

October spooks on....

Hello and welcome to the monthly challenge blog of Tando Creative.

Our theme this month is:-

SPOOK IT

and today we have Karen sharing this wonderfully spooky piece with us:-


pop along to Karens blog and see how she's created this coffin....

To take part in our challenge is easy! just make a piece based on our monthly theme and link your project, not just your blog, using inlinz below.....as long as you've not entered more than 5 challenges, one of which being Tando, you'll be entered into the draw to win some tando goodies of your choice.  You don't have to use any Tando products but if you do you'll be entered into the draw twice! therefore doubling your chances to win....


Wednesday 16 October 2013

SPOOK IT....

Is our theme this month on the Tando Challenge Blog...

and today its my (Carol) turn to share with you my spooky creation:-


full details are over on my blog, but, products used:-


To take part in our challenge is easy - just create a piece based on our theme and add the link to your creation, not just your blog, using inlinz below - you don't have to use any Tando products but if you do you'll be entered into the draw to win some fabulous Tando goodies twice - our only rule is no more than 5 challenges, one of which being Tando, to be entered please.





Wednesday 9 October 2013

OCTOBER CHALLENGE

Hello and welcome to the Tando creative Challenge blog....this is a monthly challenge blog and for one lucky participant there is a choice of Tando goodies up for grabs...

All you have to do to play along is make a piece based on our monthly theme, link your blog post, not just your blog, back to here using inlinz below and as long as you've not entered more than 5 challenges you'll be entered into the draw to win some fab goodies.... You don't have to use any Tando products but if you do you'll be entered into the draw to win twice....

so, the theme for October is:-

SPOOK IT!

and today we have this fabulous piece from Jean Hardy from Crafty Individuals...


isn't that just great - do pop on over to the Crafty Individuals blog.....

To take part just add your link below...


Wednesday 2 October 2013

OCTOBER has arrived....

and along with it comes spooky times...

but, before we get onto this months theme we have to announce the winner for Septembers

LETS LEAF IT...

a big Thank You to everyone that joined us this month, there were some lovely entries, but, as always there can only be one winner and this month its:-

NO 10 - Chris from PEARSHAPEDCRAFTING

Congratulations Chris - please contact Di with your prize choices.

So, onto this months challenge
if you've seen the fantastic Tando creative Halloween pieces that are available you'll not be surprised by this months theme...

SPOOK IT

and our first post this month is from Tandos designer, owner, creator....DI



how spooky is that??

So, to take part is easy.....make a piece based on our theme and link your post, not just your blog,  back here using inlinz below, you don't have to use any Tando products, but, if you do you'll be entered into the prize draw twice....the only rule is no more than five challenges to be entered, one being Tando Creative.  The prize - a selection of halloween goodies from Tando.....




Wednesday 25 September 2013

Its the last week.....

for you to join in our September Challenge which is:-

LETS LEAF IT

This week we have our regular DT member Dana and our GDT, Ruth McQuinn - tempting you with their creations...

First up is Dana with this lovely piece..





and this piece from Ruth



Pop on over to both ladies blogs for more details.

To take part in the challenge is easy, just make a piece based on this months theme and link back here using inlinz below.  You don't have to use any tando products, but, if you do you'll be entered into the draw twice, the prize? your choice of some lovely Tando chippie or masks.....the only real rule is no more than 5 challenges to be entered...

We look forward to seeing your creations.




Wednesday 18 September 2013

The ~{Tando Monthly Challenge}~ for September is called 'Let's Leaf It'. I made this double tag during a difficult time for my lovely Nan.
 I began with texture paste through the leaves of the ~{Hanging Bauble Mask}~ then went to town with Fresco paints once it was dry. I also took parts from the ~{Mini Leaves 1}~ pack and painted them, then stamped ~{Fax to Wolfgang}~ onto them. I took 2 hearts from the ~{Mini Hearts Pack}~. I trimmed down the larger heart to make more of the curves at the top and then painted them and white embossed the dots from the ~{Design Cube}~. Next I painted 3 butterflies from the ~{Mini Butterflies}~ and painted them, then stamped the quote ~{A Life That Touches The Hearts of Others}~ onto them. I finished off with the quote on card and flowers with spacer beads for centres. It'd be great if you played along this month for the ~{Challenge Blog}~ as you can win some Tando goodies if your name is drawn out at the end of the month. Kaz xxx


Wednesday 11 September 2013

LETS LEAF IT - WEEK TWO

Hello and Welcome to week two of our monthly challenge here at Tando Creative... this month the challenge is:-

LETS LEAF IT...

This week we have two DT members sharing their pieces with you...

First up is Karen, with this gorgeous piece:-

 pop on over to Karen's blog for more details on this lovely Christmas piece..

Our second DT member is one of our newer DT members - Coco with this stunning piece:-



Pop over to Cocos blog where she has prepared a full step by step set of instructions....

Wow what great inspiration there - we really hope that you join in our challenge this month.  To take part is easy - just make a piece based on our theme and link your project, not just your blog, using inlinz below....those entering for more than 5 challenges won't be added to the draw to win a selection of Tando goodies.  We look forward to seeing your creations.


Wednesday 4 September 2013

SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE

September is here and as the nights draw in and it starts to get colder we have a challenge to get you crafting after the long summer break...... this months theme is:-

LETS LEAF IT...

to start us off this month we have one of our newer DT members, Roc, with this piece.






Don't forget to pop on over to Roc's blog for details on how she created this piece.

To take part in our challenge is easy.  Create a piece based on the theme, you don't have to use any Tando products, but, if you do you'll be entered into the draw twice - the prize? a selection of Tando goodies from the tabs above.  Only one rule, to be in with a chance of winning - only 5 challenges to be entered, one of which being Tando.  Please link your project and not just your blog using inlinz below - we look forward to seeing your creations.

Good Luck.



Sunday 1 September 2013

August's winner

A BIG Thank You to those of you that took part this month - we know that August is a hectic month for most, with kiddies being on school holidays and summer breaks dipping into precious crafting time...

The winner for August is:-


Congratulations Brenda - please email Di with your product choices.

Don't forget a new theme for a new month goes live on Wednesday.


Wednesday 28 August 2013

Week 4 August Challenge

This week is the last week of our

FEEL THE HEAT

themed challenge for this month 

and joining us this week is:- Katherine with this pretty card:-


pop on over to Katherines blog for details how she created this bright piece.

To take part in the challenge is easy - create a piece based on the monthly theme - add a link to your post, not just your blog, below using inlinz - you don't have to use any Tando products but if you do you'll be entered into the draw twice to win a selection of tando goodies - the only real rule is that no more than 5 challenges to be entered, one of which being Tando.

The challenge for this month ends at midnight on the 31st August - the August winner will be announced next Tuesday with a new challenge going live next Wednesday.



Wednesday 21 August 2013

AUGUST WEEK 3

Hello and welcome to the Tando Creative Challenge blog - this is a monthly challenge and at the end of the month there is a selection of goodies, of your choice, up for grabs...

Each Wednesday we have a new member of the DT or one of our GDT to showcase their take on the theme and this week we have our DT Member Dana sharing this layout with you all:-

pop on over to Danas blog for more details.

To take part is easy - just create a piece based on our theme and link back to us using the inlinz below - you don't have to use any Tando products, but, if you do you'll be entered into the draw twice to win! the only rule is no more than 5 challenges using the same piece, one of which being tando...

Looking forward to seeing your creations.

Wednesday 14 August 2013

FEEL THE HEAT

is our challenge here at Tando Creative Challenge blog for August...

today we have our Guest DT for the month joining us - Carol Fox -

Carol has created this stunning piece:- here is what Carol has to say:-




Hello, Carol here with a project for this months theme of “Turn up the heat” I decided to use the Cuckoo clock with an old barometer that I found in my draw. I themed the two sides of the clock face to the themes of hot and cold to fit in with the temperatures on the rim of the barometer face.


This is what I did.

·      I laid the top part of the clock over the back and drew inside the cut out parts that would be exposed once this was in place. I also drew inside the small door shape at the top.
·      Lay the barometer face onto the front bit with the recesses in it and draw round it, I then cut this out. Use this as a template to mark and cut out the corresponding area on the back piece.
·      Attach the separate roof part to the top part of the kit. Paint this with blue paint, also paint the small door area you marked on the large backing piece of the kit.
·      Using the cog mask and Grunge paste I added texture to the roof part and the part of the back that would be exposed by the door recess at the top of the clock.
·      I stuck patterned paper to the marked spaces on the clock back, and stamped and embossed butterflies and snowflakes as shown.
·      I now used Fresco crackle medium and Honeydew paint to create an aged appearance to the previously painted and grunged pieces of chipboard.
·      Once this was dry I used Treasure gold to highlight the texture and to just generally add a bit more of an aged look to the clock face.




·      I used the mask and grunge paste to add texture to my snowflakes. When this was dry I painted them blue, I wanted to add cream to them but as there was so much texture I decided not to crackle the paint, I just put a small spot of paint onto my craft mat, picked it up with a piece of cut and dry foam and applied it by gently dabbing it onto the blue snowflake, this just toned the blue down a little bit.  I finished them with treasure gold before gluing in place. 




I    I painted the butterflies in a similar way but used pink and blue paint for the base colour before adding the cream. I added extra wings to the butterflies by cutting the wings of one of each shape and adding these to the corresponding shapes once they were glued into position on the clock face.
·      I now glued my barometer into position in the recess I had previously cut.

I used

Cuckoo Clock
Butterfly Grab Bag
Pack of 5 Snowflakes
Mask: Cogs group

Thank you for your visit today,  Carol x


Wednesday 7 August 2013

AUGUST CHALLENGE

Hello and welcome to the challenge blog of Tando Creative,

This is a monthly themed challenge with a new post and inspiration provided by the DT on the monthly theme every Wednesday.

This month the theme is:-

FEEL THE HEAT
(think oranges, reds, yellows, beaches, cooking?? lol)

Just like we've all been doing just lately.....

Karen is kicking us off this month with this gorgeous piece:-


pop on over to Karen's blog for details.

To take part is easy - just make a piece based on our theme, you don't have to use any Tando products but if you do you'll be entered into the draw to win a selection of Tando goodies - your choice from the tab above.  Please link your project not just your blog using inlinz below and no more than 5 challenges, one of which is Tando please.

Looking forward to seeing your creations...

Don't forget there is some more heat next Wednesday........




Thursday 1 August 2013

JULY WINNER

July's challenge was definately challenging and a BIG THANK YOU to all of you that took part.  We had some great pieces submitted and some thinking really outside the box which is FABULOUS!

July's winner is:-


with her lovely box.

Congratulations Georgina, please email Di with your selection of goodies.

A new challenge will be posted up next Wednesday.


Wednesday 31 July 2013

last few days

to take part in this months challenge....

A big Thank You to those of you that have taken part this month.  I think that the theme;-

FAVOURITE ARTIST

 has been very challenging this month and we all really appreciate you taking part...

So, this week there is no new piece, but, please scroll down to see the previous posts by the DT,

To take part in our challenge is easy, just create a piece based on the monthly theme and link back using inlinz below- you don't need to use any Tando products, but, if you do you'll be entered into the drawer twice to win some fabulous Tando goodies.....

The winner of the July challenge will be announced on 1st August and a new challenge will go live next Wednesday.


Wednesday 24 July 2013

JULY CHALLENGE - WEEK 3

A big Thank You to everyone that has joined in with our challenge this month - there are some great entries and some that think right outside the box which is great! 

The theme this month is:-

FAVOURITE ARTIST
now, this doesn't have to be a classical artist, but, someone that inspires you and makes you want to create...it can be a friend, a colleague, one of the many talented bloggers out there anyone, just what makes you want to make art...

So, today, I'm (Carol) with you with this piece:-



Ok, so who is the inspired artist? I can't choose just one... my style is a mixture of all my favourites thrown into one and this is what makes me want to create so thats what I've done....the main elements of my inspiration here are:- Tim Holtz, Wendy Veechi and Dyan Reavley.....want to know more? pop on over to my blog.

So, who makes you want to create? to join us is simples....just make a piece based on your favourite artist and link you post, not your blog just the post please, back to use using inline below.... you don't have to use any Tando Creative products but if you do you'll be entered into the draw twice, to be in with a chance to win, no more that 5 challenges to be entered one of which is Tando Creative - the lucky winner will be able to choose some of the fab Tando Creative products listed in the tabs above...

Can't wait to see what you create...


Wednesday 17 July 2013

FAVOURITE ARTIST

Welcome to the Challenge blog of Tando creative.

This is a monthly challenge blog and for one lucky winner there is a prize, your choice of Tando products from the tabs above!

For the month of July we are asking you to share with us your:-

FAVOURITE ARTIST

as beautifully illustrated by Coco last month, it doesn't have to be a classical artist, but, someone who inspires you to create...

This week Karen has created this gorgeous journal page:-


isn't that page just gorgeous and shows a different angle to art journalling.

So, who is Karen's artist this week?

Susan Seddon Boulet

This is the work that inspired the journal page


isn't that just gorgeous - if you'd like to see more of this artists work then pop along here:-
http://www.turningpointgallery.com/index.asp

To take part in our challenge is easy - just link back to your post, not just your blog, you don't have to use any tando products, but, if you do you'll be entered into the draw twice.  As long as you don't enter more than 5 challenges, one of which being Tando, you'll be entered into the draw to win!

Good Luck we look forward to seeing your creations.



Wednesday 10 July 2013

FAVOURITE ARTIST

is the theme this month here at Tando Creative, it doesn't have to be a classical artist, but someone who inspires you...

Today we have one of our new DT members showing us her gorgeous art...

its Coco and she has created these:-




aren't they just gorgeous? and so colourful.....so, who is her inspired artist?

These are the originals:-



Cn you guess who it is?

It's
 LIN BROWN....
Lin has kindly given her permission to publish these pictures of the plaques that inspired Coco to make her gorgeous pieces.  Thank You Lin.

 pop along to Coco's blog  for more details and pictures of her stunning plaques.

Really looking forward to seeing your makes, to take part is easy, just create a piece and link your blogpost, not just your blog, to inline below.... we don't have many rules, just follow the theme for the month and no more than 5 challenges, one of which is Tando - you don't have to use any tando products, but, if you do you'll be entered into the draw to win a selection of Tando goodies....

Good Luck and can't wait to see your creations.



Wednesday 3 July 2013

July Challenge:-

Hello and welcome to the Challenge blog of Tando creative.

This is a monthly challenge with a great selection of Tando products up for grabs for one lucky player...

This month we have the theme:-

FAVOURITE ARTIST

this can be your favourite classic artist or one of your favourite arty people..... think of the people that are currently out there and inspire you...

To kick us off we have Karen with one of her favourite artists...


can you guess who it is?

heres another clue:-


yep its Clarice Cliff....pop along to Karen's blog for details how she create this gorgeous bowl....

To join us with the challenge this month just create a piece based on our theme and link your project, not just your blog, back to us using inline below.....all entries that don't exceed the five challenge blog limit, will be entered into a draw to win a selection of your choice of Tando products...

Can't wait to see who your favourite artist is...


Monday 1 July 2013

Junes Winner

Thank You to everyone that joined us during June with your great Number pieces....there were some lovely entries but unfortunately there can only be one winner who is:-


Congratulations Georgina, please email Di with your selection choices.

July's theme is posted on Wednesday see you then....


Wednesday 26 June 2013

Wk 4 - June

Well, the weather is awful, its soooo very cold and we're nearly at the end of June, fingers crossed that July brings us some lovely sunny days!, so this is the last Wednesday of the month and therefore the last week for our theme of:-

NUMBERS

this week we have Dana showing us this lovely layout:-


Pop on over to Danas blog to see how she's created this lovely piece...

To take part in our challenge is easy - just create a piece and incorporate a number or numbers and link it back to us using INLINZ below..... please link to your piece and not just your blog and no more than 5 challenge blogs to be entered if you'd like to win a selection of tando goodies of your choosing.... Good Luck...

The winner will be announced on Monday 1st July 2013...