My Craft Journal

Good Evening Crafty Friends, Followers and Visitors

A wet and miserable day here in Warrington!  I hope you have all managed to stay dry if you have had to go out in the rain.  Another productive day in my craft room.  The first photograph I am showing you is what I made using the Faux Leather technique that Sheena Douglass showed on Create and Craft on Monday with Kraft Card.

These were made using embossing folders we had the one on the left has been distressed with Wild Honey and Scattered Straw.  The one on the right I have used Forest Moss and Peeled Paint

My embossing folders arrived yesterday so this is what I have made today.  I have made my own craft journal.  I have used the Ivy Leaf embossing folder and distressed with Dusty Concord, I made a flap and used a fastening like a belt.  I have used Tim Holtz alphabet on the front and metal corners for the front and back.

For the inside of the journal I have attached purple card and made two pockets, I tried the same technique onto watercolour card and quite pleased with the effect I then used the A4 flower folder and then distressed the pockets with Dusty Concord.  I have added the pages with needle and thread and voila my very own journal.

Thank you for stopping by Today

Hugs xxxxx

Flourishes and a Rose

Good Morning Crafty Friends, Followers and Visitors,

Today is another crafty day here, oh I am so lucky to be able to spend my days crafting.  I am a lot busier now than when I worked full time in the NHS. I hope you all have a wonderful day and to those of you who need a hug here is one from me (((((((((((HUG)))))))))))

Today's card is using the Rose Script from Chocolate Baroque, this is one of my favourite stamps.

Recipe

1. DL Scalloped white card.

2. First layer is Kraft card which I have embossed with Regal Flourish and distressed with Copper PanPastels.

3. The topper is one of my backgrounds I made a few weeks ago with Mica Inks and then distressed with Bundle Sage.  I stamped the rose with Vintage Photo and embossed with WOW clear embossing powder, I then inked the edges with Pine Needles.

4. The sentiment has been stamped onto the same background as the rose with Vintage Photo and embossing powder.

5. To finish off I have added pearl gems to 2 of the corners, added beaded swirl I made with seed beads and florist wire and a bow.

Thank you for stopping by Today

Hugs xxxxx

Fairies at the Bottom of the Garden?

Good Evening Crafty Friends, Followers and Visitors

A really good productive day spent crafting today, made quite a few cards and a tag for a challenge on Facebook Mad Crafter's Giggle Group.  I even got VERY mucky paws, good job I have one of those scrubby things that helps remove the ink. Don't forget I have blog candy to celebrate 3 years blogging!  Just follow the link!

Now my regular followers know that I love fairies and decided to make this card to enter into a few challenges, I hasten to add too that no ink whatsoever touched this card. Just lots of dies, topper and flowers oh yes and a fairy from Hobby House.

Recipe

1. Scalloped circle card scored on the front and made into an easel card.

2. The base of the card I have cut out Silver mirri card with Spellbinder Grande Circle die, the blue card has been cut out using Spellbinder Grande Decorative Circle die, before layering onto the base of the card I have wrapped white organza ribbon around and made a bow which acts as the stopper for the easel.

3. I followed the same steps for the mirri and blue card for the base the cut out white pearlesent card using Spellbinder Circle die, the using blue paper cut out the decorative circle.  

4. I used PanPastels around the fairy and used glitter on her wings, I also added Blue Copic's to make her dress and shoes a richer blue.

5. To finish off I added a lace butterfly and roses from Sweet Lilac.

Thank you for stopping by Today

Hugs xxxxx

Friendship

Good Morning Crafty Friends, Followers and Visitors

Well I had a lovely day yesterday crafting with my very good friend Kath.  We had a go at all different techniques and got very mucky paws.  I made lots of toppers to make into cards today.  I hope you all have a fabulous day.

Here is one of the toppers I created yesterday with Distress Inks and Sheena's Stamps, oh and did I say my favourite colour!

Recipe

1. A5 scalloped white card which I have matted and layered purple and black card

2. The topper was made using cream card which I stamped the sentiment with Versamark and embossed with WOW Clear embossing powder.  I then distressed with Dusty Concorde and Milled Lavender DI, I stamped the leaves with Versafine.

3. On a separate sheet of white card I stamped the flowers with Versamark and embossed with clear embossing powder.  I then distressed with Dusty Concorde, I cut them out and added them to the topper with Pinflair.

4. To finish off I added purple pearl gems to the flower centres and added a butterfly from my stash.

Thank you for visiting Today

Hugs xxxxx

A Heart or Two

Good Morning Crafty Friends Followers and Visitors

A quick post this morning as am off to visit Kath for our regular crafting day.  Taking with me stamps, distress inks, paints and an assortment of card so looks like I will be getting very mucky paws, he he he!


Again another card made using Imagination Crafts products.

Recipe

1. Pink 8 x 8 square card which I have matted and layered silver mirri card.

2. Second layer is red pearlescent card.

3. The topper is made using Silver Glossy Card, Heart Flourish Stencil and Bright Red Sparkle Medium

4. Once all the layers were matted onto the mirri card I wrapped red ribbon around one corner and layered onto the base ard.

5. To finish off I made three loops of glitter ribbon and added a red rose onto the ribboned corner.  The other 3 corners I have added gems from Kaiser Crafts.

Thank you for stopping by Today

Hugs xxxxx

Sunburst

Good Morning Crafty Friends, Followers and Visitors

I hope that today is a better day than yesterday, we will see!  I am off to the hairdressers this morning then fingers crossed working in the craft room this afternoon.  Before I go and get me hair done I have a card to share with you today.  Enjoy your day no matter what you are up too.

Recipe

1. Decorative card embossed with A4 Sakura embossing folder then I painted over with Silks Acrylic Glaze in Pretty Peridot.

2. I then matted and layered gold mirri card.

3. The topper has been embossed then distressed with Scattered Straw and Brushed Corduroy.  I painted the flowers with Radiant Rain Ginger Peach and the Stems with Pretty Peridot.

4. I stamped the butterflies from Sheena's Paint Fusion stamp set with Versamark and embossed with WOW gold embossing powder, I then coloured them with Copic's. Once cut out I added pearl gems to the body and wings.

5. To finish off I have added weaved orange organza ribbon and pearl gems

Thank you for stopping by Today 

Hugs xxxxx

Cherry Blossom

Good Morning Crafty Friends, Followers and Visitors

What a day I had yesterday, nothing has gone to plan and have only managed a couple of hours crafting today.  I did manage to finish this card yesterday as well as another card which I will show you all tomorrow. I am off to the hairdressers today for a trim and then out this afternoon, looks like no crafting today :)

Recipe

1. White square 8 x 8 card with corners punched with X-cut corner punch

2. First layer is black pearlescent card which I have stamped the sentiment and Chinese writing with Versamark and embossed with WOW white embossing powder.

3. The second layer is the reverse side of Centura pearlesent card embossed with Sakura embossing folder I then added Distress Ink Milled Lavender and Dusty Concord, once this was dry I painted Silks acrylic glaze in Ice on the embossed petals.

4. The topper has been distressed with Faded Jeans, Dusty Concord and a hint of Black Soot, I then stamped the Cherry Blossom tree from Sheena Douglass' A little Bit Oriental stamp sets with black Versafine and embossed with black embossing powder, I then painted the blossom of the tree with Radiant Rain Periwinkle.

5. On a separate piece of card I stamped the blossom with Versafine and embossed with embossing powder, again painted with Radiant Rain in Periwinkle, once dry I then distressed with Dusty Concord very lightly.

Thank you for stopping by Today

Hugs xxxxx

Dragonfly Dance

Good Morning Crafty Friends, Followers and Visitors

A quick post this morning to share with you all.  It is Monday so that means a few errands to run before I can get into my craft room. I hope you all have a wonderful day whatever you are doing.

Today's card I have used predominantly Imagination Crafts products.

Recipe

1. 6 x 6 square card with scalloped and embossed front.

2. The first layer is black glossy card which I have brayered Diamond Sparkle Medium, I then wrapped black polka dot ribbon around before matting and layering onto the card.

3. I stamped the Dragonfly Decoupage Stamp onto white Supersmooth card with Versafine and embossed with Black embossing powder. I inked the edges with silver Calligrapher Pen. The dragonflies have been coloured with Silkies

4. To finished off I made a Chocolate box bow and added a silver dragonfly charm with a white brad.

Thank you for stopping by Today

Hugs xxxxx

Come Fly with Me

Afternoon Crafty Friends, Followers and Visitors

It sure is a pretty dismal day here in Warrington, even Tiggy hasn't ventured out as she doesn't like to get wet.  A good excuse (although I don't need one) to get some crafting done.  I have had a busy morning recording a You Tube tutorial for using Imagination Crafts Sparkle Medium and a couple of different ways to use it.  I do hope you take the time to watch and if you have any questions please let me know and I will answer them for you.

This is the card I made using the topper from the tutorial.

Recipe

1. 8 x 8 ivory square card with rounded corners cut with my X-cut punch.

2. The first layer is textured green card which I have wrapped yellow ribbon around and layered onto the base card.

3. The second layer is blue pearlescent card which I have matted and layered to the topper.

4. The topper is yellow pearlescent card which I have stencilled the Bird Cage with Sparkle Medium, Sage Green and Blue Sapphire.

5. To finish off I have added 3 yellow buttons, made a double bow and added green pearl gems to the ribbon.

Here is the tutorial.

Thank you for Stopping by Today

Hugs xxxxx

Elisabeth Bells World Challenge

Good Afternoon Crafty Friends, Followers and Visitors

I hope you have all had a wonderful day, it sure has been a busy one here for me today.

Today is the start of our new challenge over at Elisabeth Bell World and this month we would like to see White on White with a touch of Red.  The image I have used is from Elisabeth Bell's Digi Shop called On Cupids Cloud.  I have made this into a Valentine's card as it isn't too far away.  We look forward to seeing your entries and please check out the blog to see what the talented design team have created.

Recipe

1. A4 Pearlescent card scored to make an A5 landscape card.

2. First layer is red card cut with Spellbinder Grande Label 11 die

3. Second layer is white pearlescent card cut out with Spellbinder Grande Label 11 die

4. I then added white lace and pearls.

5. The topper I have printed the image off onto Supersmooth Card and coloured with Copic's and added glitter to the cupids wings.  I then added Detail Sparkle around the topper once I had cut it out using the above die.

6. To finish off I have added a sentiment and pearl heart.

Thank you for stopping by Today

Hugs xxxxx

Sent with Love

Good Morning Crafty Friends Followers and Visitors

The usual cleaning, washing and ironing this morning and then I have some preparation work to do so that I can start doing some you tube tutorials. I also have DT work to do too. What are your plans for this weekend?

Today's card is made using Aspire Vintage Bloom card kit.

Recipe

1. A5 cream card which I have matted and layered gold mirri card.

2. The second layer is from Aspire Vintage Bloom which I have wrapped brown lace around and layered onto the gold card.

3. I coloured the frame with Gold Caligrapher pen and added cream pearl gems to the corners.  I then adhered to the card with foam tape to add dimension.

4. I added a sentiment to the inside of the frame.

5. To finish off I have added roses from Sweet Lilac, brown pearl gems to the corners and 3 stick pins to one of the roses.

Thank you for stopping by Today

Hugs xxxxx

Melt Pot Playtime

Good Evening Crafty Friends, Followers and Visitors

As you all know I went to my friend Kath's on Wednesday and we were putting our Melt Pot to good use. Tonight I would like to share with you all what I made.  It was a fun day and reminded me how much I love using this.

This first picture shows how I used the melt pot with my Spellbinder D-Lites Dies, the vase and the padlock, the frame is a Martha Stewart mold.  I have done a you tube about using the melt pot and spellbinder dies if you want to watch click here to the link.

These flowers and butterflies are Martha Stewart Molds, I have added seed beads to the centres of the larger flowers.

To finish off I dipped some of the flowers I had made into the melt pot, not quite happy with these but wanted to show you.  I then made 5 stick pins to use in my cards and then threaded beads onto florist wire as I have a few ideas on how I want to use these.

Thank you for visiting and if you have any questions please leave a comment and I will answer as soon as I can.

Love and Hugs

xxxxx

It's a Man's World

Good Morning Crafty Friends, Followers and Visitors,

Welcome to my new followers and thank you for joining my blog, I hope you enjoy your visits and gain some inspiration from my work.

I am off to visit my parents today so a quick post and an early one too.  Enjoy your day no matter what you are doing and will see you all later.

Recipe

1. 6 x 6 Kraft card which I have matted and layered brown pearlescent card

2. The second layer is cream which has been embossed and distressed with DI Vintage Photo

3. The Topper has been distressed with DI Antique Linen and Scattered Straw.

4. I stamped the feathers using Adirondak Esspresso second generation around the corners, I then stamped the birds and sentiment with Versamark and embossed with WOW Embossing Powder Bark.

Thank you for stopping by Today

Hugs xxxxx

Digi Bells GDT Post

Good Afternoon Crafty Friends, Followers and Visitors

Today I have another GDT card I have made for the Digi Bells DT Blog.  I have used Merry Weather from Elisabeth Bell's Digital Store for my card today.  Such an adorable little girl and she reminds me so much of summer which I so want to get here soon!

Recipe

1. Using White Centura Pearl card I cut out an oval card using Spellbinder Oval Die and created an Easel Card.

2. The first layer is yellow pearlescent card cut out with Decorative Oval Die by Spellbinder.

3. The 3rd layer is blue pearlescent card and the 4th is yellow pearlescent card both cut out with the oval die

4. I printed the image onto Supersmoothe card and cut out with Spellbinder Decorative Oval then coloured with Copic Ciao Pens, I inked the edges of the frame with Dew Drops Versamagic Sea Breeze.

5. I cut out the Leave Flourish and Butterfly with blue pearlescent card and added blue pearl gems.

6. To finish off I cut out another piece of blue card wrapped yellow organza ribbon around and added a bow.  I then used Tattered Lace Sentiment die to make the gold "With Love" and added a blue gem either side.

Thank you for stopping by Today

Hugs xxxxx

Faithful Friend

Good Morning Crafty Friends, Followers and Visitors

A quick post this morning as off to the dentist for a check up, fingers crossed I don't need any treatment such as a filling as I absolutely HATE needles.  I had a fabulous day yesterday and got quite a few embellishments made to use on some of my up coming projects.

I am celebrating my 3 years blogging next month and if you follow the link, why not enter.  Here is my card for you today.

Recipe

1. Pale blue Centura card which I made into a stepper card.

2. The ribbon across the bottom I have coloured to match the tag and circle.

3. I cut out the tag and edged with Dew Drops Brilliance Sky Blue then added roses and blue gem stem.

4. I cut out a circle and then coloured the doily with Copics, the topper is from Hobby House and edged with brown Copics.

5. To finish off I have added the sentiment.

Thank you for stopping by Today

Hugs xxxxx

Love Always

Good Morning Crafty Friends, Followers and Visitors

A quick post from me this morning as it is Wednesday and we all know what that means, crafting day spent with my best friend Kath, her mum will be joining us today.  We are going to be having a crafting session using our melt pots. Bag is all packed and just got to get ready then I am off.  So anything could happen LOL.

Here is my card for you today, as Valentine's day is drawing near I have made this card.

Recipe

1. Card base is made us this beautiful rose card from Aspire Crafts.

2. The topper I have edged in gold and matted and layered onto red pearlescent card.

3. I have made a double bow with gold organza ribbon and added a red heart button.

4. To finish off I added the sentiment from my stash and added crystal glaze to the roses ad dew drops.

Thank you for visiting today

Hugs xxxxx

Shop 'til you Drop

Good Evening Crafty Friends, Followers and Visitors

Another busy day here today busy getting DT work done and prepping for the coming shows in February and March.  I hope you have all had a fabulous day and managed to get some crafting done too.

Tonight I am sharing another card made using one of Sherri Baldy's My Besties images, she is called Milly Mae, isn't she a cutie.

Recipe

1. A4 Centura pearlescent purple card scored to create A5 landscape card

2. Second layer is Core'dinations Whitewash card which I have embossed using Regal Flourish folder and then distressed to show the colour underneath.

3. I added orange lace across the middle the a piece of purple Core'dinations card cut out with Spellbinder Labels Twenty

4. I printed the image onto Supersmooth card and coloured with Copics, then cut out using the above die.

5. On a sentiment tag I wrote "Shop 'til you Drop" with purple Spica pen.

6. To finish off I have added green pearl gems to the corners, a butterfly and looped purple ribbon and added a rose with a handbag charm.

Thank you for Stopping by Today

Love and Hugs xxxxx

Kitty Love

Good Evening Crafty Friends, Followers and Visitors

Where has today gone?  Those naughty fairies has stolen some hours from me today for sure.  I hope you have all had a good day.

Yesterday I won the one word challenge over on our Facebook group Mad Crafters Giggle so I had to set the next challenge and I chose Cats/Kittens.  Here is the card I made today for inspiration.

Recipe

1. 7 x 7 silver pearlescent square card which I have matted and layered pinky purple card

2. The second layer is from Aspire Vintage Bloom collection.

3. The frame I have brayered Lavender Sparkle Medium and the added the topper.

4. The flourish is from Tonic which I have added pearl gems.

5. To finish off I have added pearl trip at an angle.

Thank you for stopping by Today

Hugs xxxxx 

Bestie Hattie

Good Morning Crafty Friends, Followers and Visitors

Happy Monday to you all, a chilly day here at the moment, they have forecast rain so I hope I miss it as I have to go out on a couple of errands this morning, so a very quick post from me.

This is another card I have made using Sherri Baldy My Besties image.  Isn't she cute?  I have gone for blue and brown tones on this one, one of my favourite colour combinations.

Recipe

1. Labels 1 square shaped card which I have matted and layered paper from BoBunny cut out with Spellbinders Label 1 die with cream lace wrapped around.

2. I cut out the flourish from Tonic using Core'dinations card and distessed with Faded Jeans.

3. I cut out Core'dinations glitter card in blue using Spellbinder Labels 1 die.

4. I printed the image off onto Supersmooth and coloured with Copics, I added a button to her hat and cut out using Spellbinder Scalloped Labels 1, distressed the edges with Faded Jeans and matted and layered with foam pads.

5. To finish off I have added pearl spray with blue roses from Sweet Lilac and the sentiment.

Thank you for stopping by Today

Hugs xxxxx

Messy Bessy

Good Morning Crafty Friends, Followers and Visitors

A happy Sunday to you all, I hope you are all enjoying your weekend and managing to craft.  I am off out to Curry's to get a new Hoover today, deep joy!  I don't know what I do to them but I am having to buy a Hoover at least every 6 to 8 months so going to invest in a Dyson.  We will see how long it takes me to kill this one!

Towards the end of last year Sherri Baldy, artist of My Besties contacted me to ask if I would make some cards using her images.  Well of course I said yes and I am sharing one of them with you all today. Today's card features Messy Bessy.

Recipe

1. 8 x 8 square card scored the front of the card in half to create an easel card.

2. On the base of the card I have added paper from BoBunny and used pearl beads as the stopper.

3. The front of the card consists of BoBunny papers the first and second layer.

4. The third layer is card from my stash which I have cut out with Spellbinder Curved Rectangles

5. I printed Messy Bessy onto Supersmooth card and coloured with my Copics, I have used Spica pens on her glasses and the flowers on her dress.  I then cut out with Spellbinder Curved Rectangles.

6. I cut out the butterfly with one of my dies using Core'dinations glitter card, a double lemon bow and then added gem spray with a rose.

Thank you for stopping by today

Hugs xxxxx

Grungy Letter

Good Morning Crafty Friends, Followers and Visitors

Well Saturday again, and you all know what that means, yes you got it Housework!  Well it needs to be done so before I get stuck in I have a canvas for you today, I started this at Kath's on Wednesday and finished it yesterday.  I am quite pleased with this and how it turned out.  I hope you do too.

Recipe 

1. I first painted the canvas with Pebeo Gesso and once dried I painted with cream, using Imagination Crafts Grungy Letter Stencil spread textured glass bead gel over and left to dry.

2. I made a paste using modelling paste and copper acrylic paint, I then spread the paste over the Time and Motion stencil leaving it quite thick to add dimension.

3. On white card I stamped the Ink post and feather from Sheena Douglass' A little bit Magical stamp set with DI Vintage Photo and using my waterbrush dragged the colour across.

4. To finish off I have used Cast Bronze Metallic Gilding wax around the edges and onto the wooden embellishments, then added the clock and cogs which was from my stash.

Thank you for stopping by Today

Hugs xxxxx 

The Digi Bells Blog Hop Featuring Elisabeth Bell's Newest Digi "Me Time"

Welcome to this months Elisabeth Bell Digi Release and Blog hop!

Sooo glad you stopped by, hopefully you've arrived from Julie's Amazing blog.  If you happened to stop by and are not following the blog hop, why not join in?  You could be one of the lucky ones to win this adorable little image for yourself.

To get started, go to The Digi Bells Blog, and join in the fun right from the start.

Today we are welcoming

**Me Time**

to the Elisabeth Bell Digi Collection.

Here is my Creation I made with this fabulous Digi!

Here is a close up of the image!

You're next stop along the way is our Rosie's Blog, but before you go, make sure you leave your comment here for a chance to win "Me Time".  Two winners will be announced on The Digi Bells Blog on Saturday, 25th January.

Happy Hopping.