Let me loose with some new stuff....

Wow, the suns proper out out isn’t it! Blinking boiling. And here I am, tucked away making Christmas cards! Don’t get me wrong, I’m definitely not complaining. I’ve had a lovely weekend with my other half and my little nephew, Charlie. It’s a mixture of happiness and deep sadness, seeing my beautiful sister in his little eyes. Knowing what we have lost, but also acknowledging the joy he brings us all. 

So, I’ve had my time in the sun, and now it’s cracking on with work. I don’t often make a big deal of the amazing stuff I’m lucky enough to work with on my shows....but you know, I could!! From tv firsts with the incredible carabelle. Launching brand new ranges from amazing people like our very own Mama Makes. Bringing the brand new collections from the mighty Graphic 45....it’s not bad is it. And this week we have a brand new company to Hochanda. On my show. The first time we have brought a collection, well, two collections, from My Minds Eye. And they are stunning. Really exceptional quality. Great designs. So easy to work with. It’s a privilege to share these goodies with you.

So, the sun maybe shining, but I’m working with My Mind’s Eye, so crack those flags Mr Sunshine, I’m happy enough indoors 😊

Workshop weekend

Busy little weekend down in Polegate with Mandy and myself and a lovely bunch of crafty ladies.  Can I say a massive thank you to everyone who traveled to share the weekend with us.  We got ourselves in a painty mess, which is always a pretty good way to spend a day.

I wanted to share loads of pics, but as usual forgot to get my camera out for most of the day!  I did remember to take snaps of the finished art pieces though - which I'm so pleased about.  I loved how different they all look, but also how professional. 

I've another workshop this coming weekend, so I've had a day off today, but it's back to the crafty grind stone tomorrow....





























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Only 57 days to go - the Crafty Countdown

Seeing as yesterday was an arty one, I thought today I'd do something nice and simple.  It's funny, as sometimes I feel doing a nice "easy" card is somehow cheating - but that isn't the case at all.  It's often nice to do something not as taxing - but put your own mark on it.  And just because something isn't "different" it certainly doesn't mean it isn't pretty or that work has gone into making it. So, after giving myself a talking too, I had a rummage, and found these:

These are from a CD which I printed off ages ago.  I think it was when I was doing a class for Crafters Companion.  I like working with CD's, just because everything is there at a click of a button.  I'm not generally a fan of doing decoupage, as I'm not really into cutting out - but I really like this image, so decided to have a little go.

I cut out the different decoupage elements to begin with.  I had printed these on card, so they are nice and substantial, and can be shaped if needed

I wanted to put my own spin on it, so I opened up the little window on the top layer

I then just took a bit of ink and coloured in the edges of the doors, so the white of the card wasn't really noticable

I then layered up the decoupage, using 3D foam

I then dug out some rub ons.  I really like these, they are a good size, and rub ons give that almost stamped look to your project.  And they go on a number of different surfaces...

....like vellum.  I popped the sentiment near the end of the piece of vellum.  I wanted a longer length at the left hand side, as I needed to hide the adhesive (with it being vellum, you can generally see any adhesive you use) - so pre-planned how I was going to attach it to the card

I cut the right end to form a tail

And the left side I cut into a point so it would fit through the window.  Now, I planned where I was going to fit my banner - but not how!  So when I came to feed it through the window, I hit the 3D foam.  I gently peeled the top layer of decoupage back up, and slotted the vellum under the 3D foam, which held it securely in place.  I curled the vellum a little, to give it a flowing movement.

You will see I popped the other message at the top of the card, and then got utterly carried away with my glitter.  It was in the sky, and on the top of the roof tops.

Finally I coloured the little hearts in the door red, so they stand out.  I'm really happy with this pretty little card :)

Decoupage

Now, those of you who know me, may know I'm not a mega decoupage fan (it's the cutting out - can get right on my nerves!). However, had a kit to do that was on today, and thought I would share a couple of photo's. The sheets came with matching cards. For a change I cut the centre out of a couple of these cards. The first I attached a piece of acetate behind the aperture. I attached backing paper inside the card, and the first piece of decoupage onto this, so it is in the centre of the aperture. I then built the rest of the decoupage on top of this, but on the front of the acetate.

The second card I cut the frame closer to the picture border, tied a ribbon onto the right of the frame. The decoupage this time was placed onto a mat, and then built in the centre of the frame.

Hope you like them. Tomorrow I am planning my workshops. There are still a few places available, so if you would like to book please get in contact for more details.

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More kits for QVC and ATC Challenge

Thought I'd pop on a quick post before getting ready to set off to QVC. Dawn has a show this evening, 11pm, urgh! Then tomorrow and a sensible time. I'm also popping on a couple of ATC's so if you fancy a challenge you can participate.

The challenge is

Christmas Tree Time

I've used some lovely paper from one of the DO kits, as the image has been duplicated it allowed me to decoupage the trees. The second ATC was made using a sticker, very quick and easy. I have matted it onto card stock, then set it at an angle on the card - going round the edges with a continuous peel-off. Dig out your Christmas trees....





I worked on a lovely kit from DO, which had papers and really pretty Christmas vellums. Also had a few kits from All About Crafts - okay decoupage isn't my favourite - but I didn't swear (mmmm). The images are really cute, and it wasn't tricky decoupage so no tantrums.