The Sparkly Fairy

Happy Valentine's Day

2012-02-14T10:37:00.002Z

Just to wish you all a Happy Valentine's Day. This card is from my personal collection of antique postcards. I hope you like it!

Small Heart Canvas

2012-02-12T11:50:00.000Z

This is a small canvas I have made as a sample of WOW Embossing Powder for the NEC Show. I painted the grunge paper heart with acrylic paint and then embossed with Ultra High Apple powder. Whilst still hot I press the leaf from the WOW Embossing Stamp Set ???? I also dropped gold embossing powder onto the heart and melted that too. Once cool I rubbed Black Soot Distress Ink over the stamping. The canvas was painted with gold acrylic paint and then the edges embossed with Gold Ultra High Embossing powder.

Challenges I am entering with this :

Stamp Man Challenge - Texture

Happy Daze - A Technique you love

Sunday Stamper - Love

Love is in the air

2012-02-11T11:57:00.000Z

I'm slowly catching up on my blog posts, I have been snowed under with card orders this week! At Its Crafting Time, the theme for this week has been pink, white and red. Love is in the air at the moment, so I made this card with that in mind. First I die cut the birdcage and bird from the Tim Holtz Sizzix die from pink card which is embossed with dots. I lightly distressed the card with Worn Lipstick Distress Ink. I fixed these to the card with foam pads. The heart I diecut from a Sizzlits Sizzix die "Hearts". For the sentiment I used the saying from the Creative Expressions Birds stamp set. I stamped it onto a die cut heart using Versamark ink and embossed it with WOW Apple Red super fine powder. Finally I added pink spotty ribbon and paper roses to decorate. Visit the online shop to buy the items you need to make this card.

Other challenges I am entering:
Crafty Ann's Challenge Blog - Love is in the air
Fussy and Fancy Friday - With All My Heart
Crafting When We Can - Valentine / Love

Animal Antics!

2012-02-10T11:26:00.003Z

I have so much to update you on! First off today is a new challenge at The Alphabet Challenge blog. For the next two weeks the theme is Animal Antics - you can make anything to enter. The DT Team have produced some great samples. I'm not really a fan of cute, but struggled to find some animal stamps in my stash. I decided to keep it monotone and use kraft card to give it a more modern feel. The stamp is from Papermania.

With this card I am also entering the following challenges:
Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes
Moving Along With the Times - Cute Critters

I will update you on the latest project at Its Crafting Time and WOW Embossing Powder Blog soon!

Grungy Monday - ATC Inspired by Tim

2012-02-09T17:03:00.002Z

I haven't entered Grungy Monday challenge for a while, but just found the time to squeeze in this one. The challenge is to make an ATC using at least one Tim Holtz product or technique. For mine I embossed a piece of card using the Bingo embossing folder. Then using foam and Distress Ink I tinted the card and the ticket. I added a piece of tissue tape around the bottom before adding the ticket. The heart was a grunge element dipped in Gold UTEE into which I added Bedazzle beads.

Other challenges I am entering with this piece are :

Rainbow Lady Challenge - Have a Heart

In Print!

2012-02-08T10:04:00.002Z

I am so behind with my blogging at the moment! I had a craft fair at the weekend which I sold out at (!) so have been busy making more cards to sell as well as my DT commitments and my son is off school with bronchitis! So a quick post just to share a Scrapbook layout of mine which is in month's issue (61) of Scrapbook Magazine. The photo is my son last winter making snow angels. Sadly we didn't get any snow this weekend. I used Serif Scrapbook 2 to create the layout with Daisytrail kits to embellish.I also have some other exciting news of being published - but thats a secret until later!!

Vintage Sewing Card

2012-02-03T11:11:00.000Z

Today it is my turn to share my take on this week's theme at Its Crafting Time which is Newspaper. I used newspaper print paper from the Tim Holtz Lost and Found stack of papers to make this card. Firstly I die cut the mannequin from the Sizzix Sewing Room die out of card covered with newspaper. I then dry brushed this with white acrylic paint and then edged with Walnut Ink Distress stain. Before attaching this to the card I pleated dusky pink seam binding across the front. The tag I made from a digital sentiment and layered onto a tag, again distressed with Walnut Ink Distress stain. Using the cotton reel die cut from the same Sizzix Sewing Room die, I made a covered reel of cotton using embroidery thread.

Two DT Pieces

2012-01-28T13:11:00.002Z

I'm a bit behind on my DT postings this week, so I've put them in one post.

First is the Alphabet Challenge - we have now reached the end which is Z for Zoo Animals. I am a bit short of animal stamps so I used a digi image from Pink Petticoat Designs and handmade a rosette from My Craft Studio CD. I used a stamp from Craft Stamper to create the greeting.

Challenges I am entering with this card :
Pixie Dust Studio - Lets go to the Zoo
Stamp N Doodle - Include an animal
Dream Valley Challenges - Animals

The second DT piece I made which is featured today at Its Crafting Time was using buttons and bows which the company supplied.

To make this card I used Summer Bloom backing paper, Summer Bloom stamp and Worn Lipstick Distress Ink. I then cut a tag with a Sizzix Die and added some lilac ribbon. The butterflies that Its Crafting sent to me I embossed with an embossing folder and then inked them with Distress Ink Pads and added Stickles. The buttons I altered with Promarkers and embossed with embossing powder to add colour. Finally I wrapped the Pom Pom trim around the card and added a greeting from Creative Expressions Fanciful greetings stamped in Distress Ink.

Butterflies or Bugs

2012-01-27T12:29:00.000Z

The Sparkly Fairy has been very busy this week! I have a craft fair next weekend so as well as making DT projects I am busy making cards to sell.

Last night I decided to actually make something for me to enter into the Fashionable Stamping Challenge which is butterflies or bugs.

I used a favourite nature collage stamp of mine and coloured it with mica paints. Then on a separate card I created three layers of WOW Embossing Powders Silver Ultra High and stamped into it with the same stamp to get an impression of the dragonfly. I then cut it out and mounted it in place on the original stamped picture. For the card background I covered it with book pages and dry brushed it with white acrylic paint.

The Grape Fairy

2012-01-23T11:33:00.000Z

Better late than never this is my entry for Try It On Tuesday which is fairies. I made this card using a Bravura stamp. I stamped and coloured the image with Promarkers, then highlighted the grapes with glossy accents. The wings I highlighted with Stickles and other areas of the card with a gold pen. Simple, but I think quite stunning.

Shameless Plugging!

2012-01-21T15:29:00.000Z

I find self publicity a bit awkward, but if you don't ask you don't get! I entered the above card into the More than Mummies Valentine's Card competition and it has been shortlisted. I can win the opportunity to have my Sparkly Fairy Cards promoted, an interview and more. I would really appreciate it if you would follow this link and vote! Thank you.

A Sketch Project

2012-01-20T12:03:00.001Z

This week at Its Crafting Time we were asked to make a card based on the above sketch. This was a challenging one as I had never done this before. This is the card I came up with using Tim Holtz stamps, backing papers, fragments and metal foliage. All of which are available from the shop. For further instructions on how this was made why not visit the blog!

Triple Embossed Valentine's Hearts

2012-01-18T09:59:00.001Z

Another day and MORE! inspiration from the WOW! Embossing Design Team. There are some fabulous projects. I made this one using the following embossing powders from WOW!

Apple Red - Super Fine
CandyFloss
RedGlitz
Magenta Twinkle
Cardinal Red
Gold Rich- Super Fine

Some of the hearts are triple embossed.I will posting a tutorial soon on the WOW! blog so keep and eye out and don't forget you can join in too!

Other challenges I am entering:

Sugar Creek Hollow - Embossing

Alota Rubber Stamps - Hearts (ALOTA 75)

Crafters Companion - Love is In The Air

Just Tracy's Crafts Challenge - Love is In The Air

Valentine's Day Inspiration

2012-01-17T12:52:00.000Z

This is one of my first DT samples for WOW! Embossing Powder. I used the background from the WOW! range of stamps. The hearts I die cut from red card and embossed them with superfine Gold Powder and the Flourishes stamps.

Don't forget to visit the WOW! Blog for more inspiration and the chance to win a set of powders and carrying case.

Other challenges I am entering:
My Grafico - Love and Valentines

New Challenge on The Block

2012-01-15T15:39:00.001Z

Do you like embossing? Do you like a challenge? Then your luck is in! WOW! Embossing Powders a re running a monthly competition. This month you need to create a project either based on the theme LOVE or using this image as colour inspiration.

Remember ALL Projects must have either heat embossing or use WOW! Products to Qualify.

Post projects either here or on our Facebook page or in our Flickr gallery!

Contest ends January 31st, and the winner will be announced on 2nd of February! The winner will receive 6 WOW! Embossing Powders of their choice and a handy carry case!

Good Luck!

Stamp Man Challenge Awards - Favourite Project of 2011

2012-01-13T11:13:00.000Z

The Stamp Man is running its 3rd Annual Awards to present your best project of the last year. The top prize is £30 worth of Stamp Man Vouchers! I have decided to enter this card I made back in August. Here is the original post, where you can find a list of products and techniques I used.

Y is for Your Choice

2012-01-13T10:16:00.000Z

Where do the weeks go?! This week's letter at the Alphabet Challenge is Y for Your Choice. For my DT piece I used a very old favourite stamp of mine, a Creative Expressions sentiment stamp and the new Diecut butterflies from Docrafts. I used Mica Paints to give the lady shimmer and edged the diecut sentiment and card with Distress Ink to age it.

The new WOW Embossing Blog is now up and running too, so do go over and learn about the new DT Team and the fabulous embossing powders.

Other challenges I am entering :

Rainbow Lady Challenge - Many Faces of Women
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations Paint - Something Old (the stamp I used)
Dream Valley Challenges - Anything
Crafty Emma - Anything Goes
Artistic Stamper - Vintage
Polka Doodles - Vintage / Retro

New Year - New Challenge

2012-01-09T11:13:00.000Z

I was recently asked to be on Its Crafting Time's Design Team for this year and jumped at the chance. The new challenge begins today. This is my DT piece. I used Distress Inks without cleaning the stamp each time to get a range of blue and greens. The butterfly at the bottom was stamped and decoupaged to give a 3D element to the card.

The themes are as follows:

W/C 9th January - Green & Purple
W/C 16th January - Sketch
W/C 23rd January - Buttons & Bows
W/C 30th January - Newspaper

I look forward to seeing your take on the theme!

Around The World

2011-12-31T11:46:00.003Z

Just managed to get my entry finished for Fashionable Stamping's Challenge - Travelling Around The World. I used a mixture of Debbi Moore's stamps and Creative Expressions to stamp the card and layered tag. I used Distress Ink to age the piece.

I want to say hello to my new followers I have gained over the Festive season - Anesha and Georgie (Nostalgic Cottage / PuddinPie). Welcome to you both!

Other Challenges:
Samuel Taylors - Anything Goes
Rainbow Lady - Your Choice

An Xtra Special Occasion and DT Call

2011-12-30T11:06:00.000Z

Hello all. I hope you all had a lovely Christmas.It goes far too quickly! I am stuck in a bit of a creative rut at the moment having spent the last few months working on nothing but Christmas. I was lucky enough to get a melt pot and kit for Christmas so hopefully that will get the creative juices flowing!

Anyway on to the last challenge for 2011 at The Alphabet Challenge blog. We want to see cards for an Xtra Special occasion - special wedding anniversaries, births, weddings. My parents are celebrating their Ruby Wedding (40 years) next year so I've made a card for that occasion. I made individual toppers with felt, buttons, beads and wire. I was lucky enough to get a Martha Stewart border punch for £7.99 instead of £18 in my local Hobbycraft sale so I used that to punch the edge of the card.

There is also a DT call at the blog - open until Friday 13th January. So why not come and join us for 2012!

I'm taking my son to his first Pantomime today, so until later! Happy New Year!

Other challenges I am entering
Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes
Just for Fun - Anything Goes

Merry Christmas to all!

2011-12-24T12:10:00.001Z

I hope you like this image, it is one from my collection of vintage postcards. I want to wish all of you a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas and especially to all my followers who have supported me over the year.

Christmas Angels

2011-12-22T11:02:00.000Z

With all the preparations for Christmas and an excited five year old, I have little time for anything else at the moment. However, the moment this stamp set from Debbi Moore arrived, I had to use it. I stamped the image with versamark ink and embossed it with WoW's dark blue embossing powder. I then coloured the image with mica paints to add shine.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Three Muses - Angels
Craft Your Passion - Things with Wings
Make it Monday- Anything Goes

Christmas Tag

2011-12-16T13:00:00.005Z

It was really nice to make something just for myself, now that all my Christmas card orders are done! I made this tag using Artistic Outpost stamps. I coloured a white tag with Distress Ink and then stamped the snowman. I rubbed Stickles over the image and highlighted areas with Promarkers. Finally I added snow paste to the bottom and miniature cookie cutters and twine to decorate.

Challenges I am entering are:
Happy Daze - Gifts, cards and Tags
The Artistic Stamper - Christmas
Try It On Tuesday - Christmas Tags
ABC Christmas Challenge - Anything

A new DT Position for me!

2011-12-12T13:32:00.005Z

Well, I mentioned I had some exciting news and it is that I have been chosen as a new DT member for Its Crafting Time blog. I look forward to sharing new projects with you in the coming weeks.

The other members of the team are :

Helen ~ http://acraftykindoftruffle.blogspot.com

AJ ~ http://fistfullofglittercardsbyaj.blogspot.com/

Alison ~ http://redsquirrelcraft.blogspot.com/

Anesha ~ http://skippereva.blogspot.com/

Cathy ~ http://ellieskeeperscreations.blogspot.com/

Jude ~ http://crafts-international.blogspot.com/

Lea ~ http://crafty-kitty.blogspot.com/

White Christmas and 100 followers!

2011-12-09T16:18:00.007Z

Well what a week its been, unfortunately I have been laid up for most of it with a stomach bug. Just what you need at this time of year! Anyway I managed to get to my son's first school nativity play today and also get my Alphabet Challenge DT piece finished! For the next three weeks the challenge is White Christmas, so interpret how you will!

I made my card using Crafty Individuals stamps, Distress Ink and Embossing Powder. I used a sort of resist technique to make the tree stand out and added bling to finish.

On another note I have to say a BIG thank you to Daniella Hayes who became my 100 Follower! I will be offering some blog candy to celebrate but it will be after Christmas as the queues in my post office are mad at the moment so I only go if I really have to! So watch this space......

I also have some other exciting news but more of that to follow!

Other Challenges I am entering:

Glitter Geeks - Let it Snow

Artistic Stamper - Christmas

Crafty Calender Challenge - Cold and Frosty

Sugar Creek Hollow - Non Traditional Colours

Delightful Challenges - Blue Christmas

Beginning to feel like Christmas!

2011-12-03T10:31:00.008Z

I had to share this picture with you. While I was working on the computer in the study this morning, this friendly little robin popped onto the windowsill! He often visits us most days and he is so tame!

The project I am sharing with you today is this one. I used House Mouse Decoupage to create the card which made a change from stamping! I added glitter to the fire and ribbon to decorate.

Challenges I am entering are :

Joanna Sheen -Christmas Wishes

Bah Humbug - Cute Critters

Fairytale Challenge Blog - Christmas

Glitter Geeks - Decoupage

Holly Heart

2011-11-29T10:22:00.003Z

This is one of my all time favourite cards that I make and often sell many of too! The stamp is quite old, but comes out every Christmas. I stamped the image and then coloured it with Promarkers. I add bling and ribbon to decorate before mounting on red and green card with a greeting.

The challenge at Polka Doodles this week is an Italian Christmas (red, green and white) so this fits perfectly!

Other Challenges I am entering

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - Tis The Season

V - Very Vibrant

2011-11-28T11:53:00.005Z

I'm running a bit late at the moment so apologies for blogging my DT piece for the Alphabet Challenge so late! This time round it is V for Very Vibrant. It was a bit tricky as the colours I use are usually muted. So I chose to use a Polka Doodles stamp set, colouring and blending a background of Promarkers and then adding more colour to the houses. I mounted it on black card as it really made the colours pop.

Don't forget you have just under two weeks to enter the challenge!

Winter Wonderland

2011-11-24T17:07:00.005Z

Firstly Happy Thanksgiving to all my followers and readers on the other side of the Atlantic. I hope you all have a wonderful time.

My card I'm sharing with you today is made using a new stamp which I was lucky enough to win in the Crafty Individuals giveaway. I stamped it using Chipped Sapphire Distress Ink. Then I stamped the snowflake over the card in WOW Embossing white sparkle powder and then rubbed the Chipped Sapphire over the top to create a resist. Finally I added ribbon and a snowflake charm to finish.

I am entering the following challenges:

Crafty Individuals - Winter Wonderland

Make My Monday - Christmas Flowers, foliage or Snowflakes

Repeat Impressions DCC1123 Designer’s Choice Challenge. - Snowflakes

Little Red Wagon - Christmas Theme

4 Crafty Chicks - Snowflakes

Shopping Our Stash - Christmas / Winter

A Christmas Mouse

2011-11-17T11:04:00.003Z

I'm not really into cute cards, but I do love House Mouse stamps. I created this card using one of the House Mouse stamps and coloured it with Promarkers, then die cut it using a Spellbinders die. The paper is from HOTP and the flowers are from My Craft Studio's Paper Flower Expert with glitter glue in the centre. The candle has glossy accents on it to make it look like dripping wax. I'm sure I will have more Christmas cards to share with you in the coming days!

Challenges I am entering :

Winter Wonderland - Christmas Mouse

Forever Friends - Christmas is Coming

Cupcake Craftroom - Sweet Christmas

Back in Time

2011-11-16T17:07:00.006Z

The theme at the Fashionable Stamping blog at the moment is Back in Time. I made this entry using my new Indigo Blu Stamps and Melissa Francis Paper pack. I finished the card with dyed silk ribbon, buttons and some hat pins.

Try it On Tuesday - Peel Offs

2011-11-14T11:42:00.004Z

At Try It On Tuesday you had to use Peel Offs on a tag this week. First I sprayed a tag with Cosmic Shimmer. I put the peel offs onto acetate and then sprayed the back of the acetate with glitter spray. I added mini bells and fibre to finish. It's easy to forget to use your stash of peel offs, but there is some great inspiration at TIOT.

Other challenges I am entering :

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Bows and Berries - Make a Tag

Heat Embossing

2011-11-12T15:42:00.005Z

This piece was one of the many I made for WOW Embossing Powders as part of their Design Team. I cut mount board into squares before using different embossing techniques on each. On some I triple embossed and dropped beads into the melted powder, I altered the metal embellishments with the powders and also stamped into the powders while they were still hot.

I am entering this into the following challenges

Fabulous Fridays - Embossing

Inspire Me Fridays - Anything Goes

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

U - Under The Sea

2011-11-11T10:06:00.004Z

The Alphabet Challenge for the next two weeks is Under the Sea. My piece was made by printing a digi stamp from Crafts and Me onto acetate, then covering the back with alcohol inks. I coloured in the mermaid with mica paint to make it shimmer. Finally I added some beads, shells and glitter. Unfortunately it is difficult to photograph, it looks better in real life!

Had an amazing week this week - I won the blog candy from Crafty Individuals and couldn't believe the package I received, so thank you so much CI!

On a shameless plugging note! Online this weekend on Facebook is Handmade for You UK's Christmas Fair. There are lots of online stalls (including mine!) where you can buy lovely gifts, cards and decorations for christmas. So have a look if you have time- tomorrow from 10am (GMT)

Stamping at Night

2011-11-02T19:05:00.003Z

The Stampman Challenge is currently to create a night time scene. This is very apt as I'm so busy at the moment that seems to be the only time I get to stamp!

For this card I used a new Kanban stamp set, which I stamped in black ink then embossed the trees with clear powder to resist the Distress Ink I rubbed over the top. I dropped water onto the distress ink to look like falling snow.

Had a rewarding week however,my witching hour card (see previous posts) was chosen as the winner at the Happy Daze Blog Challenge and also for the Creative Expressions card of the month! I can't wait for my goodies to arrive in the post!

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-31T17:24:00.004Z

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy Halloween. We have had a fun day, carving a pumpkin and I organised a spooky hunt in the garden. I hope you have fun whatever you are doing!

The Witching Hour

2011-10-29T14:28:00.007+01:00

I love Halloween and really wanted to enter some of the Halloween challenges, but for some reason my attempts at Halloween cards haven't been successful. However, I came up with this one late last night and think it works this time!

I used Creative Expressions set of village scene stamps and an Elite Halloween set for the witch. I stamped the image and then coloured it using black and grey Promarkers. I coloured the moon, sky and pumpkins with mica paints to give a shimmer. Finally I decoupaged the lamp and more pumpkins.

Have a happy Halloween!

Challenges I am entering:

Bloggers Challenge - Happy Hauntings

Fashionista Fridays - Spooky Fall

Patties Creations - Halloween

Stampin For the Weekend - Spooky

Creative Inspirations Paint - Halloween

Opus Gluei - Halloween

Rainbow Lady - Spooks and Witches

Shabby Tea Rooms - Halloween

Shopping Our Stash - Halloween or Fall Colours

Stamping Boutique - Spooky or Scary

Happy Daze - Halloween or Christmas

GingerSnap Colour Challenge - Black and Grey

T for Teatime

2011-10-28T10:03:00.005+01:00

Its Teatime at the Alphabet Challenge Blog this week. For my DT card I layered two pieces of torn backing paper onto a card blank and then stamped over the top. I coloured the images with watercolour pencils. The bunting I stamped onto several pieces of paper and decoupaged the flags. The sentiment I embossed with two colours of embossing powder. Finally I finished off with some glitter glue.

I hope you can join us for tea this week!

More Embossing!

2011-10-26T18:19:00.005+01:00

Its been a manic rush to get my samples ready for the WOW Embossing Powders stand at the NEC Hobbycrafts show, but they are now all safely in the post! I will be sharing a few of them with you over the next few days.

This is one I am pleased with. The powders make the embossing so easy and clean looking. I used a Sheena Douglass sketchy stamp, gold fine powder and Aquamarkers to create this card.

I also want to say hello to my new followers Lindsay Crafty Monster 81, Jasmoon Butterfly,Brenda Brown and Tania Talat Ahmed. They have some amazing creations on their blogs so do pay them a visit.

Fall Leaves

2011-10-19T09:50:00.005+01:00

Another project I have made for WoW Embossing Powders, but also perfect for many of the current challenges asking for Fall projects. I stamped the le

af from Personal Impressions with Versamark ink and embossed with various colours of embossing powders. I then cut out each leaf and put them together in a wreath. Around the edge of the background card I used distress ink to add a bit of colour. Finally I framed the whole piece in a simple frame.

Challenges I am entering:

Little Red Wagon - Fall Projects

Deep Ocean Challenge Blog - Fall Colours

Rainbow Lady - Falling Leaves

The Artistic Stamper - Autumn Colours

Crafty Emma - Forever Autumn

Stamping on Canvas

2011-10-18T09:52:00.003+01:00

This piece I have made for Wow Embossing Powder DT requirements, but I thought I would enter it into the Fashionable Stamping challenge which is Anything but a Card. I inked the canvas with Distress Ink and then stamped and embossed a Crafty Individuals text stamp. I also stamped and embossed a fern design onto the background. I stamped and coloured the butterflies with Distress Ink and embossed with clear glossy powder. The middle butterfly I stuck onto the canvas and then poured WoW Ultra High Clear Embossing Powder over the top. I finished the canvas with Tim Holtz Tissue tape around the edges.

Other challenges I am entering

Stamptacular - Anything

Stamps r Us - Nature's Gifts

S - soon to be Halloween

2011-10-14T09:01:00.006+01:00

Well its not been a good week - hence so quiet on the blog front. I have M.E and overdid it at the weekend so have paid for it this week! Never mind - things seem to be returning to normal today. The arrival of my most amazing DT package from WOW Embossing powders also cheered me up!

The theme for the Alphabet Challenge this week is S - Soon to be Halloween, so this is my DT piece. I didn't have any Halloween stamps (although I have just ordered some!) so I used background paper from Chocolate Baroque (was Elusive Images), bunting image from Tangie Baxter Designs at Scrapbook Graphics and a PaperArtsy gate stamp. I think it looks quite spooky- don't you?

Also hello to my new followers - Buffy and PJamarama. Welcome!

Other challenges I am entering:

Fussy Friday Challenges - Fall or Halloween

Sarah Hurley Challenge - Halloween Horrors

Samuel Taylor Challenge - Halloween

Tando Creative Challenges - Spooktastic Designs

Sparkles Forum Challenges - Halloween

Paper Pretties - Halloween Card

WoW !

2011-10-07T09:54:00.006+01:00

Well I am very excited! About a month ago I applied to WoW embossing powders to become a DT member and this week I found out I have been lucky enough to be chosen! I am not just saying this but after using their powders you really see the difference! I thought I would show you the samples I made, before I get set making samples for the NEC show - so look out for more WoW work to follow!

The first sample (Above) I created a background using different types and colours of embossing powders.

This one I created small squares on a painted canvas and used different embossing techniques such as triple embossing and stamping into the melted powder to create different textures.

Finally I stamped and decoupaged a Paint Fusion stamp from Sheena Douglass and used Embossing powder to decorate and highlight areas.

Christmas Flowers

2011-10-05T10:29:00.005+01:00

I had trouble sleeping last night so I decided to get up and make a card! I used the poinsettia stamp from Dawn Bibby which I bought last Christmas and never used! I stamped onto the card blank and then stamped and cut out extra flowers, coloured with Promarkers and mounted them with 3D foam. The sentiment is also from the same stamp set.

Challenges I am entering :

Crafts for Eternity - Anything

Charmed Crafts - Cards with a downloaded or stamped image

ABC Challenge - Anything

Christmas Inspiration - Birds or Flowers

Sweet Stamps - Anything

Scrapbook Sisters - Christmas Flowers

Alphabet Challenge - R for Recipe

2011-09-30T09:26:00.008+01:00

Wow what amazing weather for September - nearly October! Firstly, hello to my new followers Sandra and Ephemera, their work is gorgeous so pop along and have a look.

My post today is about my DT piece for this week's Alphabet Challenge Blog. For the next two weeks it is R for a Recipe which is - 1 image, 2 patterned papers and 3 flowers. I used my new Lili of the Valley Stamp coloured with Promarkers, matched with Christmas papers and three My Craft Studio paper flowers. Make sure you go and join in the fun!

Other challenges I am entering:

Craft Room Challenge - Anything Christmas

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Old Fashioned Christmas

2011-09-28T10:39:00.005+01:00

I made this card for a magazine cardmaking competition (fingers crossed!), but I thought you would like to see it. I used Sheena Douglass' Little Bit Sketchy Christmas stamps that were released last year and her new Paint Fusion Holly and Ivy stamps. I used Distress Ink and Promarkers as the colour mediums. The leaves I then decoupaged onto the front and added bakers twine and glitter to decorate. I stamped the snowflake around the card with Versamark and WOW embossing Clear Sparkle Powders. The inside I decorated similarly.

I am entering this card into the following challenges :

Scrapbook Sisters - Leaves

Samuel Taylors Crafts - Christmas Stamp. Sam has an amazing giveaway on the blog of 4 Prima 6 x 6 Paper Pads! Ends this week.

A simple card

2011-09-27T12:31:00.003+01:00

I love making these simple cards. This one I made using the stamps from the Polka Doodles Christmas Kit which you can buy in the shops. It is one of the best kits I have bought in magazine format.

The challenges I am entering with this card are

Less is More - Sketch Inspiration

Allsorts - Clean and Simple

Less is More

2011-09-23T10:30:00.003+01:00

At Less is More, they are attempting to get 1000 entries for this week's challenge which could be anything as long as its simple. I made this one using a House Mouse stamp and a Christmas Sentiment, coloured with Promarkers. I think its quite sweet!

Stamping a Tag

2011-09-21T10:19:00.004+01:00

The theme at Fashionable Stamping at the moment is to make a tag. I wanted to create a pretty, vintage style tag so this is what I have come up with. I used a mixture of Papermania, Anna Griffin and a Craft Stamper freebie stamp. I used my mica paints to give all the pieces a metallic sheen and then added glitter glue for sparkle.

Other challenges I am entering :

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Anything Goes Challenge - Anything Goes

Autumn Fairy

2011-09-19T09:26:00.003+01:00

Well you know Autumn is here when the heating comes on in the morning! Its one of my favourite times of the year, so I made a card based on that theme. I used a digi stamp by Michelle Perkett, which is part of a Four Seasons set. The background is from a My Craft Studio CD. I used Promarkers to colour the stamp and then glittered the background. The foliage is from My Craft Studio Flower Expert. There are quite a few challenges this week with this them also so these are the Challenges I am entering :

Digistamp4joy - The colours of Fall

Always Something Creative - Autumn

CraftyPurple Frog Challenges - Fall into Fall

Digi Doodle - Autumn Colours

Digi Tuesday - Celebrate the Season

Pile it On - Colours of Fall

Pennys Paper Crafty Challenge - Fall

Q - for Quick and Easy

2011-09-16T10:25:00.003+01:00

The week once again has flown by and its time for another Alphabet Challenge. Fortunately its Q for Quick and Easy! I brayered the background and then just added a black peel off. Card was finished by mounting onto white and then black card. Simple but effective!! Do go along and join in this week - its quick, its easy!!

Try It On Tuesday - Guest Designer

2011-09-13T09:40:00.006+01:00

Very excited this week as I am a Guest Designer over at Try It On Tuesday. The theme this week is Dig Out The Old - make a tag using a stamp you have had for awhile but never used. For mine I used a bird stamp I've never used, stamped and embossed onto coloured card and highlighted areas with Promarkers. I added a flower and chain to finish. So why not pop over and join in the challenge - and you might even see who the The Sparkly Fairy is!

Its been a hectic (and emotional!) week with my little one starting big school, but it means that I should get back on track with posting on my blog!

Back with Pretty Pastels

2011-09-03T14:02:00.008+01:00

I've been a bit quiet this week as I've been on holiday in the Isle of Wight for a week. But now I'm back and busy with cardmaking, competitions and makes for Christmas!

As a member of the Alphabet Challenge design team I had to create something using P for Pastels. Something of a departure for me as I don't often use pastels. I made this card using a stamp from The Craft Stamper magazine, coloured with ProMarkers and added pastel buttons. The idea came from one of my first sketchbooks I have just begun.

ATC Challenge - Wings

2011-08-25T17:42:00.003+01:00

I have just found time this week to squeeze in an ATC for the ATC Challenge Blog. I stamped the Inkadinkadoo image, coloured with Promarkers and then used different colours of Stickles on the wings and highlighted areas with a silver gel pen.

Summer Sunset

2011-08-23T10:16:00.003+01:00

I made this card using Creative Expressions Lost Garden set of stamps. First I created the background with Distress Inks and Cut n dry foam, then stamped the images and highlighted areas with Promarkers and a white gel pen. The poem extract is from The Coming of Night by Emily Dickinson.

Challenges I am entering :

The Stamp Man - Summer Colours

Saturday Challenge - Create A Scene

Stamps R Us - Anything Goes

Victorine Originals - Summer

There's Magic In The Air - Make A Scene

Vintage Christmas

2011-08-18T10:11:00.003+01:00

Sorry - another christmas card I'm afraid! This time its a vintage card. I used a Father Christmas image from Crafters Companion Vintage CD which I decoupaged. The background paper I highlighted areas with a glue pen and glitter. The embellishments are by My Craft Studio Klever Konstruction which you heat to mould into shape. Lastly I added a piece of bakers twine.

Challenges I'm entering

Sugar Creek Hollow - Vintage Christmas

Ooh La La Creations - Oh Christmas

I'm on the DT!

2011-08-17T19:03:00.004+01:00

Well what a week I have had, one of the most exciting pieces of news was being selected for the Alphabet Challenge Design Team - my very first! The theme this week is O for Only Three Embellishments, so this is my card. I used a digi stamp from The Paper Shelter store and the three embellishments I used are bakers twine, a butterfly and a button. I can't wait to see everyone's take on this theme and I will be visiting your blogs to comment. So do join in!

Christmas Lights

2011-08-17T18:43:00.007+01:00

I LOVE Christmas and can never wait to get into Christmas crafting! At Winter Wonderland this week, they wanted you to make a card featuring Christmas lights. I used a My Craft Studio Winter Whimsies digi stamp and coloured it with Promarkers, added glitz to the lights with Stickles and added buttons too. Along the side I twisted a piece of wire and again added a greeting from the My Craft Studio CD.

Other challenges I am entering :

Saturday Challenge - Christmas is coming

Jingle Belles - Bling on the Holidays

Christmas Card Challenges - Christmas Cheer / Any Christmas card

A Tag with Trees

2011-08-13T14:20:00.003+01:00

This weeks's theme at Try It On Tuesday is a tag with trees. I created mine by stamping the image and embossing with white embossing powder. Then I used Cut n Dry foam to rub Distress Ink over the top. The stamps are by Crafty Individuals. I stamped the sentiment onto old music paper and cut out. Finally I punched a hole in a scrap of paper and added more Distress Ink through it to created the sun.

Other challenges I am entering:

Allsorts - Anything but a Card

WOYWW and other things!

2011-08-10T17:31:00.005+01:00

Its a while since I have entered WOYWW, not a lot as changed still a "creative" mess and lots of Tim Holtz techniques going on!

I also have a couple of mentions today - firstly to my two new followers Twisted Witch and Miranda from Mir'acle art Inspirations. Pop along and see what they are creating!

Secondly I wanted to mention Raeven Nest who from next Monday is starting an Art Journal group on her blog. Looks like it will be fun.

Travels in Italy

2011-08-08T19:00:00.005+01:00

Italy is one of my most favourite places in the world - the views, the language, the people and the food! I used a Crafty Individuals stamp set and paper to create this card. I cut the stamped images into individual squares once I had tinted them with Distress Ink. I then edged each piece with gold UTEE.

Challenges I am entering :

Fashionable Stamping - Anything

Crafts and Me - Anything Goes

Sir Stampalot - Whatever you Fancy

Tag with a Face

2011-08-07T12:29:00.003+01:00

There are two challenges this week asking for tags - Tag Tuesday with the theme of using a face and Simon Says Stamp - A Tag. I created the background for this tag using watercolour card and Glimmer Mists. I then stamped with Versamark ink and embossed with silver embossing powder. This powder is from Papermania and I love it as it gives such a metallic shine. The face I created with air drying clay and a mould from Crafty Notions. When it had dried I painted it with Stamps Away Mica Paint.

In a Garden of Friends

2011-08-05T14:51:00.007+01:00

With the summer holidays in full swing, I am snatching precious moments for crafting! I used my new stamps from The Paper Company to make this card. I stamped the image and then coloured the flowers with Promarkers. Then I highlighted the flower heads with Glossy Accents. I tore out the image and distressed the edges before mounting it onto card with the sentiment.

Challenges I am entering with this :

Allsorts - Anything

Craft Us Crazy - Anything

PaperCreatorCrafts - Flowers

Make It Monday - Anything

Less is More - Feeling Fruity

2011-08-01T17:08:00.004+01:00

The challenge at Less is More this week is "Feeling Fruity" I really enjoyed the freedom of making a simple card! I used Adirondack Espresso Ink to stamp the Hero Arts grapes and coloured the image with Distress Inks.

ATC Spotlight Challenge

2011-07-29T16:47:00.004+01:00

These are three ATCs which I thought I would enter into the Spotlight Challenge which at the moment is on ATCs. I stamped the text then over stamped the butterflies, and flowers. I used a variety of techniques - embossing, colouring with Promarkers and using Pearl Powders over versamark ink.

Polka Doodles - Christmas in July

2011-07-26T10:21:00.004+01:00

The theme this week at Polka Doodles Challenge blog is Christmas in July - so here is my Christmas card. I made it using a No Stamp Required image from the new My Craft Studio Christmas Whimsies CD, then coloured it using Promarkers and Aquamarkers. I added buttons and Flowersoft Polar White to decorate.

I'm also entering

Pollycrafts - Christmas in July

Creative Belli Blog - Christmas in July

Christmas Inspirations

Allsorts Challenge - Free and Easy

Tag Tuesday - Butterfly

2011-07-24T12:16:00.003+01:00

The theme at Tag Tuesday for this week is Butterflies. I made this tag using Tim Holtz's faux enamel technique using Old Linen Distress Ink, Clear embossing powder and Walnut Distress Ink. I added tissue tape onto the background. The Anna Griffin butterfly stamp I stamped and used the direct to paper technique with Distress ink to colour. I then brushed out the colour with a water brush. I added dropped off gold UTEE onto the wings. Finally I made a bead dangle with butterfly beads to decorate.

I made the top 5!

2011-07-22T18:17:00.005+01:00

I'm so pleased to have made it in the top 5 of the Stampman Challenges - Alcohol Inks. Its quite fitting as this week sees the second birthday of my blog. Where did those years go! I am hoping to be able to have some giveaways soon to celebrate! I would like to say a big thank you for all my followers and those who have been with me from the very beginning. Your support is appreciated!

A Summer's Evening

2011-07-21T11:04:00.005+01:00

We don't seem to be getting many warm summer evenings in the UK, so I thought I would evoke the feeling with some summer art. I created the background with Distress Inks and Cut n Dry Foam. Then I used a variety of stamps to create the foliage and embossed with black embossing powder. I created the sun by watering down that area to get the shadow and then reapplying ink through a template. I added white gel pen for highlights. Finally I used my new The Paper Company stamps to create the gold embossed foliage on the card base.

I'm entering this into the following challenges

Artistic Stamper - Summer Colours

Stampalot Challenge - Anything Goes

Grungy Monday Entry

2011-07-17T12:00:00.005+01:00

I had time to sit and play this morning so decided to work on a Grungy Monday Week 15 entry. This week, using Tim Holtz's faux distressed enamel technique, I created a little tag book with a cover. The book isn't filled yet - so watch this space! I loved the effect the clear embossing powder produced. I used Tattered Rose and Walnut Stain for this. I stamped the butterfly with the different colours of Distress Ink and embossed it. The black end paper I embossed with Tim's patchwork folder and rubbed over with gold ink. I added metal embellishments to the tag cover as well as ribbon and a little tag. Phew! Off for a lie down now!

Atc Challenge - Last minute entry!

2011-07-16T17:48:00.005+01:00

The challenge at ATC Challenges for the last two weeks has been household items or anything goes. Well now my Polka Doodles stamps have arrived this was the perfect time to try them out for the anything goes category. A simple card using Memento ink pad, Promarkers and a blender pen.

Vintage Wall Hanging

2011-07-14T10:02:00.003+01:00

This is a piece I made for the Vintage Stamping competition on the UK Stampers Forum. The winner will be picked at random tomorrow - so fingers crossed!
I made this piece using an old frame from some chipboard shapes. I painted the frame and stamped and embossed silver text. Behind are various stamped papers, background papers and a vintage image. I made the flourish from grungepaper which has been silver embossed and added lace, a glittered flower and a hat pin.

Other challenges I am entering with this
Allsorts - Anything goes!

Creative Expressions Calling Card Challenge

2011-07-10T10:26:00.006+01:00

One of my favourite companies, Creative Expressions are looking for Design Team Members! Oh how I would love to work for them. They make the most amazing stamp sets - of which I have quite a few!

Anyway, as part of the application process, we are asked to make a calling card (ATC ). I decided to make this one, in the form of a postcard something which came about in the Victorian Era.

To make this you need :
Three Separate stamps, Flourish stamp, Distress Ink, Adirondack Ink, Versamark inkpad, Perfect Pearls or Cosmic Shimmers and Gilding Flakes, waterbrush, glue pen.

1. First stamp the butterfly with Adirondack ink onto the ATC and create a mask to cover it.
2. Stamp the text background over the top and the postmark. Blend Distress Inks over the card.
3. Colour the butterfly using a waterbrush and Distress Inks
4. Stamp a flourish with Versamark clear ink on the corners at dust with Perfect Pearls /
Cosmic Shimmers.
5. Highlight the butterfly with a glue pen and rub on gilding flakes
6. Finish by going around the edges of the card with a darker Distress Ink Pad

Pink, Cream and Brown

2011-07-06T18:06:00.005+01:00

First of all I want to say I hope all my American followers enjoyed their July 4th celebrations. I have seen some of your blogs and you looked as though you had fun!

Back to crafty business - I made this card using a Crafty Individuals stamp CI-148, so perfect for this month's Craft Individuals challenge which is to make a vintage card using the colours pink, cream and brown. Firstly I embossed a piece of card with swiss dots and aged it with distress inks. I stamped the focal image in brown and pink distress inks. The butterfly is an Anna Griffin stamp and the ticket is a download from Miss Cutie Pie.As a finishing touch I added a hatpin.

Also entering Make My Monday - Brown, Cream and Pink

Playing with Alcohol Inks

2011-07-03T10:32:00.004+01:00

Its been a while since I used my alcohol inks and it was great to get them into use again. I experimented with a few techniques on this piece. I put alcohol inks on glass and Tim Holtz Fragments and then a couple of pieces I stamped and embossed with gold ink. The background I made with glossy card and alcohol inks, then overstamped the flourishes and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Aurora Arctic Black embossing powder. Visit Tim's page to see more on alcohol inks

I'm entering this piece into
StudioL3 - Alcohol Inks
Stampman Challenge - Alcohol Inks and Optional Sketch

Cuteable!

2011-06-28T09:49:00.004+01:00

I was so pleased this morning when my card was featured on Cuteable - "a treasure trove of cute things for home and you" This is the card which was featured. Why not add your own "cuteable" items. You can contact Lynsey at sharemycute@cuteable.com or visit the Flickr pool.

Butterflies and Dragonflies

2011-06-27T16:42:00.003+01:00

Well another busy week has passed! Had a great time and a new market on Saturday and sold quite a few cards and jewellery. I've been so busy making the last week I haven't had time for many challenges! Anyway back to normal now...

I created this card using Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists on watercolour card for the background. I then stamped a variety of foliage onto the bottom half of the card. I stamped the butterflies and dragonflies and highlighted them with glitter glue. I love the shimmery effect the mists have given, although I'm not sure this photo gives the best impression?

I'm entering the following challenges with this one :

The Stampman - Butterflies and Dragonflies

Blogger's Challenge - Things with wings

Simply Create - Fly with me

Trees ATCs

2011-06-22T09:08:00.003+01:00

I'm really busy at the moment getting ready for a craft market on Saturday, but managed to squeeze in these three little ATCS for the Stampman swap.

I used a Kanban tree stamp, Big N Juicy Ink Pads and Inkdusters to brush on the ink. The silver moon is embossed.

Happy Father's Day and a very Crafty Week!

2011-06-19T09:58:00.004+01:00

Well first of all Happy Father's Day to all Dad's out there. This is a card I made for my father.

Myself, I've had a very busy crafty week, hence the lack of blogging! I held my very first demo at Hobbycraft which I really enjoyed and had some people that had come in especially for it!

Yesterday I took part in a jewellery lesson with Chloe - editor of The Bead Magazine. I started by making a charm bracelet, which as you can see is a work in progress but really enjoyed learning the correct techniques. I can feel another craft obsession coming on!

TIO - Winged Things

2011-06-13T17:57:00.005+01:00

The current challenge at Dragon's Tag It On is Winged Things. The challenge finishes tomorrow so got in by the skin of my teeth! I'm really pleased with the effect I achieved here with the sequin waste and Distress Ink. The stamp is from an Inkadinkadoo set and I used the Autumn set of Promarkers to colour.

If you have any spare cards with this theme you might want to send them to St Luke's Hospice in Sheffield. They have a monthly card challenge where you send them a card along the lines of the monthly theme and they sell them for their charity. There is also a small prize for the winner. The theme for June is Flying so could be things with wings, planes or air balloons.

Grungy Monday (10 ) Entry

2011-06-11T17:43:00.006+01:00

This week's challenge at Grungy Monday is to use Tim Holtz's Distress Inks. I used Dusty Concord and Chipped Sapphire. The text stamp is by Crafty Individuals. I diecut the Sewing Room elements and then embossed the mannequin with an embossing folder. I then applied the Distress Ink. I then wrapped the cotton reel with variegated cotton.

Also entering Just For Fun challenge which this week is anything Tim

Less is More

2011-06-08T09:03:00.005+01:00

The challenge at Less is More this week is Monochrome so this card is perfect. I used three different stamps and the masking technique. I stamped only using one Adirondack inkpad in Espresso and then mounted the finished piece onto Kraft card. Easy!

Grungy Monday - Better late than never!

2011-06-05T14:37:00.004+01:00

Well as usual I'm running a little late with this one. It was a new technique that I had to get round to trying and I'm so glad I did. When I wiped off the paint it was one of those "oooohh" moments! I used a Crafty Individuals key stamp, pounced over acrylic paint and wiped to reveal the image as instructed by Tim and then stamped and embossed some text to finish.

At the Beach ATC

2011-06-03T15:26:00.004+01:00

The challenge at ATC Challenges is to make a non flat Beach ATC. The challenge closes tomorrow so I made it by the skin of my teeth! For my entry I covered the bottom half of the card with real (YES REAL!) sand, shells and beads. I stamped a HobbyArt seagull and post and coloured with Aquamarkers and Distress Inks.

Magical Worlds

2011-05-26T10:26:00.003+01:00

The theme at the Sir Stampalot blog this month is Magical Worlds. I love anything to do with fairies (hence the name!) so I used a Personal Impressions Fairy stamp, and foliage from a Creative Expressions set. I first created the background using Ink Dusters and Distress Inks. Then stamped the silhouettes. I finished off by adding some Cosmic Shimmer and glitter.

I am also entering this into the Rainbow Lady's challenge which is Some Enchanted Evening.

Gingersnap Creations - Scene Stamping

2011-05-24T18:14:00.003+01:00

The Random Redhead Challenge at Gingersnap Creations is Scene Stamping - which is one of my favourites. I used the Hobby Art Tuscan set with Aquamarkers to create the card. I then took the design over the edge of the card. A nice, simple card!

Craft Room DT Call

2011-05-21T12:26:00.005+01:00

There is a new Challenge Blog coming - Craft Room Challenge. They are currently calling for Design Team Members (only 24 hours to go!), so I have decided to enter. Here are three pieces which I feel reflect my style. I would love to be part of this design team - to share ideas, inspire others and above all have fun with craft!

Grungy Monday Entry - Colourblocking

2011-05-19T10:12:00.002+01:00

I decided to have a go at the colour blocking technique for the Grungy Monday challenge. I used foam and Distress Inks to stamp the colour, then embossed the black squares with UTEE. I then used Tim's stamps and embossed the whole tag with the bingo embossing folder.

Another Vintage ATC

2011-05-16T10:08:00.003+01:00

Well now we have got over the blogger disaster it is great to be back! Im still busy with many different projects - coming soon! Here is another ATC I have made for the UK Stampers Swap. I used part of a large stamp, coloured with Distress Inks. I then triple embossed it with clear powder, cracked the melted powder and added more distress inks to the cracks.

I have also signed up for Nancy's Parisian Dreams course at the Sugar Lump Studios. I can't wait to get started on the fabric book. So watch this space for pictures!!

WOYWW - ATCS and Charms!

2011-05-11T10:56:00.012+01:00

Better late than never! My blogger seemed to be playing up when it came to uploading images today! Well I have so many projects on the go at the moment they are spread around the room, not just on my work desk! Actually on my desk are the charms I'm making for the Art4Mail Group Swap and ATCs for the Lots to Do Forum swap.

Vintage ATCs

2011-05-10T11:03:00.003+01:00

There are a few sites this month that are hosting vintage ATC swaps. Here are the first two (one to go!) I have made for UKStampers.

I used my favourite stamps and coloured them using distress ink. I embossed the edges with Distress Powder and Gold embossing powder.

A great Blog Giveaway from Raeven's Nest

2011-05-07T11:14:00.005+01:00

I have just found ( I don't know what took me so long!) this great blog by Raeven and she is giving away an amazing blog candy. The draw is the 20th May, so go over and have a look at her amazing work.

A for Around the World

2011-05-07T11:09:00.002+01:00

The Alphabet Challenge is back to the beginning again and this time it is A for Around the World. I made this card for my Dad back in January this year but never blogged it, so I though it would make a perfect entry! I used Craft Individuals stamps and Distress Ink. The top image is triple embossed and cracked to look vintage.

Fabric Postcards

2011-05-05T10:01:00.003+01:00

These are the first ever fabric postcards I have made and were a bit of a labour of love! So I hope I'm on the right track. These are for Lisa Vollrath's Yahoo group swap and the theme was Spring.

I used transfer paper to print images onto linen and then added embroidery and embellishments.

Back Home and catching up!

2011-05-02T10:03:00.002+01:00

Well I've had a lovely few days in Dorset with my parents and my son. The weather was amazing! and of course I managed to find a craft shop in Swanage!!

This is just a very quick catch up as I have so many projects on the go and there are some brilliant challenges for May. I was also very lucky to win with my Easter Bonnet tag (see previous post) at Bella Creations. I have also been accepted into the Yahoo VPI group which is also very exciting as the ladies there create some amazing work.

A website that is worth looking at for inspiration is Pinterest. It is a bit like a digital pinboard allowing you to collect and share images that inspire you.

I hope to have some fabric postcards to show you soon which I am making for Lisa Vollrath's swap.

Enjoy the rest of the bank holiday!!

Easter Bonnet Challenge

2011-04-22T10:50:00.003+01:00

Well the Easter holiday is here at last and what wonderful weather we have in the UK. I hope you all enjoy a wonderful Easter break. Over at Bella Creations the April Oh La La challenge was to decorate this image of a lady in her easter bonnet. I used My Craft Studio package to create the image and used moudable flowers and pearls to decorate.

Grungy Monday Entry

2011-04-19T16:57:00.002+01:00

The theme at Grungy Monday this week is texture fade with distress. Here is my entry. I used the patchwork texture fade by Tim Holtz and the Sizzix Birdcage die. I created the rusted effect on the grungepaper key using Vintage Photo Distress Powder.

Textile Fiesta!

2011-04-18T12:03:00.005+01:00

On the spare of the moment I decided to visit the Brockenhurst Textile Fiesta. I came home with lots of goodies which I can't wait to start crafting with.

There were some great suppliers there: Ario, Mulberry Silks, Simply Sequins and more. So it was an expensive trip!

Tim Holtz Tags Swap

2011-04-16T12:12:00.004+01:00

I have finally finished my four tags for the Lots to Do Forum swap. Here's what I did :

Top Left - This was made by embossing silver mirri card and then colouring with Alcohol Inks

Top Right - Distress Inks background and Tim Holtz Stamps

Bottom left - Embossed card, distress inks and grunge shapes which I painted with acrylic and crackle paint

Bottom Right - Embossed tag, and Birdcage Die.

Birds of a Feather

2011-04-14T09:44:00.003+01:00

I made these three ATCs for the Stampman Challenge Swap which this month is Birds and also will be entering them into this week's Saturday challenge which is Our Feathered Friends.

The first one is stamped and then watercoloured with AquaMarkers, the second is a Crafty Individuals Stamp and the last one if of course Mr Holtz's stamp and distress inks.