A Criss Cross Christmas

This is what we learned to make on our second class at Lora Crafts, we made one in class (pic to come) and our homework was to make one on our own. I really enjoyed it and it came out even better than I imagined it (even if I do say so myself!).

Above is the band that goes around the card. I cut out the snowman and mounted it onto a tag made from Whitewash coredinations that had been embossed with a cuttlebug snowflakes folder. The Craftwork Cards sentiment fitted in perfectly.

This is the tag that went inside the card. The sentiment was computer generated and I distressed the edges with Tim Holtz Tattered Rose Distress inks to stop the paper from looking too harsh.

Thanks for looking!

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PS Some of the matting and layering looks a bit wonky in the pics but it is straight in real life - honest!

Happy Halloween!! (At last!)

At last blogger has decided to play ball and let me upload pics!! So here are two that I made for Halloween. The Mummy Trevor went to my godson who declared that it is my best card to date and he can't wait to see his Christmas card, no pressure there then!

I went to the second installment of my weekly craft class @ Lora Crafts and had a great time! We made a criss cross card this week and although I had made one of these before, this one was completely different so I learnt something new. So when I got home I made a start on my homework (like a good girl!), I'm made the card up just need to embellish it!

Thanks for looking!

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To anyone that reads this ......

I am still around but very busy at the moment. I have a couple of things in the pipe line that will hopefully soon be finished.

I had a fab time visiting the NEC last weekend, I went by myself on the Friday and although I was a little apprehensive at first I had the most fantastic time, so much so I went again on the Saturday. I did plan on going it alone on that day as well but my Mom asked if she could join me. I think I spent all but a £1 but I bagged a few bargains - 25 sheets of double sided paper for £7, double sided tape 50p per roll and some Tim Holtz Distress Inks for £3 each!! to name a few.

I saw Kim & Tab doing their demo on the Magnolia stand and recognised a fair few other bloggers (I was too star struck to go up to them!).

Blogger will still not let me put any pics up so if you don't mind checking my Docrafts gallery every now and again.

Oh and I nearly forgot, I have started a weekly class at Lora Crafts and I'm really enjoying it. It's great to meet up with fellow crafters and actually have the time to sit down and craft !!

Thanks for reading!

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Really Annoyed !!!!!!!

I have been trying to add pictures on here for a day now and blogger won't allow me !! I have no idea why, I haven't changed any of my camera settings or anything ?! I take it he must of fell out with me but I'm not sure why as I don't think I have done anything to upset him?!

Anyway rant over ......

If you would like to see my cards I have a gallery over on Docrafts so could you please pop over there and take a look ? Hopefully blogger will stop ignoring me and be my friend soon.

Thanks for looking!

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Have a Gorjuss Birthday!

Just a quick post as I'm off to visit a friend, I made this card for my Aunty's birthday last week with some I my lovely new stash. I hope to be back in the next few days with some more cards but I've had such a hectic weekend celebrating my 30th (ahem) Birthday. My Fiance took me to London for the day (1st class of course) and treated me to a lovely ring and bracelet from Camden Lock Market followed by a delicious lunch and a cocktail (or two) at the Hard Rock Cafe. Yesterday we had a family meal.

Thanks for looking!

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Good Luck Lyndsey!!

Evening Everybody!

Is everyone enjoying Strictly and X Factor ?

This is the card I made for Lyndsey who has taken over a local craft shop. I wanted to show my support so I popped into the open day she was having today of course I made a little purchase and my lovely Fiance treated me to an early birthday present too !! (The dreaded 3-0 is looming, I have 6 more days as a twenty-something!!).

I've used this weeks Friday Sketchers Sketch so I'll be entering this one. Once again I've used Basic Grey Lemonade (it's nearly all gone now), lots of hand-stitching and a bit of pink tulle.

Thanks for looking!
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Munky Birthday !!

In true Blue Peter style - Here's one I made earlier!! I didn't realise I hadn't put this one on my blog and only just found it when I was organising my pictures on here. I made this one for my younger sister in August - her nickname is Munky so birthday cards usually consist of 'monkeys' LOL.

I've used a Rachel Ann Miller Stamp which was lovely to colour in, you can't really see in the piccy but the balloons are decoupaged 3 times. I added lots of layers and a bit of hand stitching and a craftwork card sentiment. I was even brave and used my 'precious' American Craft ribbons!!

Well I'm taking my little man swimming later or "Spish Spash in the Baff" as he would say. I'm not sure who enjoys it more Mommy or Ben LOL

Thanks for looking and please leave a comment as it is appreciated!

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A New Baby Girl - Everybody Art Challenge #57

A new baby !! My friend gave birth to a little girl who they've named Evie Grace so out come DCWV Nana's Nursery. I really enjoyed making this one, I went to town on it, lots of distressing and I even decorated the inside.

I have used Studio G stamps, I've had them an age and only just go around to using them! The image is coloured in with polychromos and I have added a bit of clear glaze for highlights. I think I will be entering this into everybody-art-challenge #57 as this weeks theme is 'shabby'.

Thanks for looking!

xx

Items for Sale

Morning All !!

I'm having a bit of a clear out and have put a few bits & bobs on eBay so if you have time would you mind popping over to have a look ?

I will be adding more over the next week, I'm trying to make a bit more room/cash for new goodies !!

Thanks

xx

Sketch and Stash Challenge 18

Happy Friday everyone!!

This is the card I have made for my nephew's First Birthday and once again it has turned out just as I had imagined it!!

I have used October Afternoon Night Light papers and die cuts. I have been very innovative and used ribbon that was on my Fiance Jamie Oliver Apron (photo corners).

I'm going to enter this into the Sketch and Stash Challenge #18. My new stash is the papers (which are nearly all gone) and my neglected brads (which I bought on a whim as they were reduced and then never used them!).

Hope you like it!

xx