26th October, 2018. Some More of My Work

Hi, Good evening. A busy day as usual. Like most people, I have not a clue how I managed to fit everything in, there seems to be less hours in a day than there was before I retired. But one good thing, rainy morning, cold, all scurrying off to work and I am still in bed with a lovely cup of tea....doesn't get better than that !

Christmas not too far away and us crafters get going with our Winter work as soon as possible. the first project I would like to show you is a Whimsey stamp, I think she is called Silver Fairy, quite an old stamp, but never get tired of using her.

I coloured her by using Copics and of course evry fairy has to have glittery wings.

From one extreme to another, the next one fairly simple, but I do like the end result.

I used Heartfelt Creations 'Under the Sea ' sea-horse die, coloured it in turquoise and a touch of gold. |I threaded a few beads and sequins onto some grey satin ribbon to add a touch more interest.

Hope you like them, night night xx

15th October 2018. Pink Foamiran Flower Card

Hi, Home at last, all the washing done and ironed, so back to normal.  I have been doing a fair bit of crafting and would like to show you a card that I have done with a large single pink Foamiran flower.

Now I know I am not the best at making these and would love to be able to go to a tutorial on them, however, have not seen any in my area. Still, You Tube give great information, so will keep trying !

I used three separate colours of Foamiran, a deep pink for the centre, then paler pink for the larger petals.  The ribbon matched really well and was a small length found in my stash.

The pretty gem centre was from an inexpensive bracelet recently bought that I took to pieces.

Thank you for having a peep at my work, hope you are having a lovely day, hugs xxx

21st September 2018, A LOTV Card Topper

Hi, It seems like only yesterday that I returned from a short break and tonight I am off again to a more sunny climate. I will miss this terrible rain we have been having, although greatly needed, but it came down all in one go. hence terrible flooding in certain areas.

It is Christmas time for us crafters, always in front. I have done a Lili of the Valley Christmas topper using one of their pre - printed down loaded images. Always a good standby when in a hurry.

Loving the new lattice flower die, double layered and a touch of blue on the edges of the petals.

The pretty white layering is a Tattered Lace Pin Dot squares.

Thanks for stopping by...see you in a week or so...hugs xx

14th September 2018 Something a little easier.

Hi, Good morning, A quick post before I go away again for a few days break. I have done a card that is quite easy to do. As you are probably aware, because I don't work for any company, everything is from my own inspiration, I never promote products and keep things simple. This card has been done using Penny Black's , Frosty the Snowman, the stamp and die combo.

I stamped with black Memento ink and coloured Frosty with Copics.

Thanks for stopping by, always appreciated.

4th September, 2018. My Foamiran Flower.

Hello, I cannot believe that it is September already. The days are changing fast, cooler in the morning and evenings. Time to light those lovely log fires. I love all the Seasons and all that they bring.
I would like to show you a pretty card topper that I made, using a hand made Foamiran flower. There are lots of tutorials out there on YouTube, so have a go, very easy to do and they look so pretty.

I did it in cream and pink, always a good colour combination.

The pretty gem in the centre of the flower is from a bracelet that I no longer wore so took it to pieces.

Hope you like it, bye for now xx

30th August, 2018, Something Different, A Bridal Bouquet.

Hi all, I decided to do something entirely different from my hand made cards. I have made many times organza flowers for different projects, cushions and the like, but never thought of trying to make a bridal bouquet. These Shabby Chic style bouquets are becoming quite popular, so this is my first attempt and I must say I am pretty pleased with it. The thing is, shall I sell it ? or just leave it to adorn something pretty in my bedroom ?

All the flowers are hand made by myself from silk, organza, lace, crepe or wedding material.
I have done the colours in white, silver grey and a slate grey. Every flower has a diamante gem in the centre.  The holder has been covered with white lace and the underside of the bouquet has been decorated to match.  Hope you like it.  thanks for taking a peep , xxxx

20th August, 2018 A quick birthday card

Hi, Just returned from a short break which was really lovely. I had a birthday card to make for a little boy, not much time as his birthday is tomorrow. This is what I came up with.

                 I used a Mama Elephant stamp and combo die set.

I used Copics to colour the image.

Sorry, but since I got home my laptop has a mind of it's own....

Thank you for taking a peep xx