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Autumn

2010-10-25T04:36:00.001-07:00

Not sure where the time has gone but Autumn is now here. Have been searching through my stamp collection and found some beautiful stamps by Dark Room Door, Hobby Art, Personal Impressions and Hero Arts. Just right to make some autumn themed tags. A long time since I last posted on this blog and hope to get back to some crafting now. Not sure where the time goes. Hope to be back again soon with some more ideas.

A Compendium of Curiosities Challenge Week 6

2010-07-21T20:28:00.000-07:00

Doesnt seem possible but we are up to week 6 in the Compendium of Curiosities Challenge. This week the technique is "Multi-Medium Collage" details to be found in Tim Holtz Compendium of Curiosities book page 66. Now where shall I start I thought what can I alter. A while ago I joined in a matchbox challenge. The idea was to decorate a large matchbox and fill it with embellishments and swap it. I received a beautiful matchbox filled with all sorts of goodies. Three of these goodies were metal flowers. Been having a sort out too and found some script paper. Not sure where I found this but it has a lovely row of buttons on it. Covered my tag and added Distress Ink Aged Mahogany. The sentiment stamp is from the Tim Holtz Collection love that sentiment. Added some gems to the centre of the flowers and a couple on some of the buttons. I love this challenge -thank you Linda for setting it up. Look forward to trying out all the techniques in the Compendium. Why not pop along to Studio L3 and see all the entries they are brilliant.

Sunday Stampers Challenge "Journey"

2010-07-21T12:30:00.000-07:00

This week the theme on the Sunday Stampers challenge is "Journey". I bought a wooden calender some time ago from the Craft Barn and have been wondering how to decorate it. I havent done a lot of altered art before and decided to experiment. I painted the stand in Eco friendly Lake blue paint and then once it was dry stamped on it using black stazon ink. I used PaperArtsy stamps from the Hotpick HP1005 and a Journey stamp from the Tim Holtz collection. Added some broken china distress ink and Viva Inka gold paint at the edges. Added some gold and crystal stickles. Really enjoyed painting and now the summer holidays are here cant wait to alter more things.

Week 5 A Compendium of Curiosities

2010-07-13T08:15:00.000-07:00

This week the Compendium of Curiosities challenge is "Distress Powder". Instructions can be found on page 43 of Tim Holtz Compendium of Curiosities. Havent tried this before confess have had the powder and not experimented with it. I used Tattered Rose and Milled Lavender distress powders. Have used Paperartsy stamps from sheet 1005. Really love the texture effect and now have plans to experiment with them. I added a metal butterfly made from Magic Metal Copper sheet. I love this as when you heat it the colour changes. Have a look on Studio L3 blog to take a look at all the etries. Wonderful ideas. Thank you Linda for the challenge.

Sunday Stamper "Blue"

2010-07-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

This week the theme for the Sunday Stamper is "blue". I bought some Paperartsy stamps a few weeks ago when I went to the Craft Barn and decided to have a play. Love these stamps. Blended Blue China distress inkpad on the background and stamped in blue china and black.

A Compendium of Curiosities Week 4

2010-07-08T13:47:00.000-07:00

This week the Compendium of Curiosities challenge is Shabby Chic (page 49). I found this quite difficult but here are my tags. On the darker tag I used a paperartsy stamp, prima rose and lace leaves. I used lake eco-friendly acrylic paint. On the lighter tag I used a Studio 490 floral stamp and some Tim Holtz metal foliage. Very different backgrounds but using the same technique.

Week 3 Alcohol Ink Monoprint

2010-06-29T03:51:00.000-07:00

Week 3 A Compendium of Curiosities Challenge
Really enjoying this challenge. I confess have had my alcohol inks in a box and not used them much. Challenge this week was to try the technique on page 51 of Compendium of Curiosities using alcohol inks. I love green, blue and gold. Completely by accident I ended up with a small circle at the top of the tag and wow I thought thats just like the moon. Lots of imagination here. Have also ended up with lovely greeny blue fingers lol. Lets go for a landscape I thought and have used a selection of Tim Holtz stamps to try and create a landscape scene tag. Thank you Linda for setting the challenge its great fun. Why not pop along to Studio L3.com and have a look at all the entries. I love looking at all the different ideas. I am not good with computers but have managed to put a link in my favourite sites folder bit further down the page.

Gothic Arch Challenge

2010-06-28T10:17:00.001-07:00

There is an open theme on the Gothic Arch Challenge. I painted a canvas with Lake Eco-Friendly Acrylic Paint. Added Inka Gold paint at the edges. I have just bought these stamps from Elusive Images and love the seahorse one of my favourite stamps. Decided to cut out an arch from an acetate sheet and stamped on the images using Stazon black ink. Coloured the images in on the back with permanent pens. Attached this to the canvas with some glue at the edges and then added stickles around the arch and added pink beadazzles. Cut out some starfish shapes and added frosted lace Stickles to them. Added a pearl to the oyster shell.

Sunday Stampers Challenge

2010-06-27T12:01:00.000-07:00

This week the theme on Sunday Stampers challenge is "Pearls". I have been embossing some metal with my cuttlebug. Added some Eco-Friendly Lake Acrylic paint. I bought this when I went to the Craft Barn and have found it lovely to use. Rubbed off some of the paint and sanded it to reveal the copper flowers. Added some crystal stickles for a bit of sparkle and seed pearls. I painted the book in Stormy Eco-Friendly paint and when dry stamped a Tim Holtz feather stamp from the Mini Ornates sheet in Distress Ink Pine Needles. Added some stickles to highlight.

A Compendium of Curiosities -Week 2

2010-06-24T23:19:00.001-07:00

Week 2 - This week the Compendium of Curiosities challenge is to try the Fragments basics technique. Details can be found on Page 62 in Tim Holtz Compendium of Curiosities. I have decided to make a tag book as the weeks go by. Created background by inking crafting sheet with Victorian Velvet and Spun Sugar distress inkpads and added mist of water. Dried it with heatgun and then added Victorian Velvet to the edges and some Viva Inka Gold paint. Stamps used were from Stampers Anonymous sheets "I see Paris" and the Mona Lisa image from "Artistic Collages" sheet. Thank you Linda for setting the challenges its great fun. Love looking at other entries have a look at studio L3.com.

Compendium of Curiosities Challenge

2010-06-24T12:25:00.000-07:00

Week 1 Compendium of Curiosities Challenge -Water Stamping hosted by Linda Ledbetter on her blog Studio L3. http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2010/06/compendium-of-curiosities-challenge.html

Have made a tag and tried Water Stamping (details on page 35 Tim Holtz's - A Compendium of Curiosities).

Florries ATC Challenge -Metal Art ATC

2010-06-24T12:17:00.000-07:00

Have made an ATC for Florries ATC challenge using some metal. Embossed background in cuttlebug and then rubbed over black acrylic paint.

Distress Ink Tags

2010-06-22T23:39:00.000-07:00

It seems like ages since I have done some crafting. Dont know where the time goes. I love Distress Inkpads and have been experimenting with backgrounds. The stamps used are from Tim Holtz Collection Stampers Anonymous.

Resist Stamping

2010-06-06T11:13:00.001-07:00

Have tried some resist stamping using Penny Black stamp "Flying stars" and Stampenduous "Agapanthus Cluster". Stamped image first with Versamark inkpad and then added clear embossing powder. Heated. Then covered with colorbox inkpad. Love the agapanthus stamp it is one of my favourites.

Twinchies

2010-05-10T08:29:00.001-07:00

Have made some twinchies (2"x2") on stampbord. Coloured in backgrounds using Colorbox inkpads. Stamps are by Crafty Individuals. Love these stamps they are set of four images (C1 259).

Floral Theme

2010-04-04T02:20:00.000-07:00

Over the years I confess I have added quite a few rubber stamps to my collection. One of these is this Hero Arts stamp. It is one of their design block stamps. I have joined a skinny swap (pages 3" x 5"). This time the book is landscape and I thought this stamp would work well for this. Used Papermania paper from their Capsule Collection Aqua pack as background and stamped image in Versafine black ink. Highlighted some parts with gel pens and added some glossy accents and gems.

Trees

2010-03-17T12:47:00.001-07:00

Spring is nearly here thank goodness. Over last few days I have been having a look through my stamps. I love trees and confess have built up quite a collection of tree stamps. Have decided to make a skinny page book with a tree theme. Skinny pages are 5" x 3" For the cover I coloured in background with inkpads and stamped an Elusive Images tree stamp. This tree is part of a set of four trees with many different leaf stamps that you can mix and match. I have used autumn colours for the leaves on this tree. On the second page I have used a Crafty Individuals transparency. Coloured in the background with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink and then added a Darkroom Door tree stamp and sentiment "May the tree of life bring you its sweetest treasures -love, hope and dreams come true! - Flavia Hope to make some more tree pages soon.

Free as a butterfly

2010-03-09T13:02:00.001-08:00

I have been having a look through my stamps and found these stamps by Tuscan Rose. Coloured in background with broken china distress inkpad and added some heirloom gold perfect pearls. Love these stamps lovely collage images.

Gothic Arch Challenge "Paris Exposition"

2010-03-01T14:49:00.001-08:00

This week the Gothic Arch challenge theme is "Paris Exposition". I have used a Hampton Art stamp called "Odes". Added Distress Ink Broken China at the edges and Inktense pencils highlighting parts of the dress.

Something beginning with D

2010-02-28T18:17:00.000-08:00

This month the theme for Florries ATC challenge is "Something beginning with D". I have made two atcs. I have used distress inkpads and a Stampers Anonymous "D" stamp. The second dance stamp is by Oyster stamps.

A Compendium of Curiosities

2010-02-25T23:43:00.001-08:00

My book arrived today together with box of goodies, blending tool and Brushed corduroy Distress ink. I love the book a wonderful collection of ideas on how to use products laid out in an easy format just right for me. Couldnt resist having a try and have made two tags using Brushed corduroy distress ink. Stamps are some of my favourites by Stampers Anonymous, Agapanthus by Stampedous and background crackle stamp by Rubber Stampede. More goodies to try just need more time. Thank you Tim Holtz love this book.

Stampscapes

2010-02-25T23:38:00.001-08:00

Have been playing with inked backgrounds and using Inktense pencils. These are some more of my efforts. I love these stamps and hope to try out some brayered backgrounds soon.

Stampscapes

2010-02-19T18:10:00.001-08:00

Have made some more Stampscapes scenes. Have been playing with different types of backgrounds using inkpads and inktense pencils.

Stampscapes

2010-02-19T14:35:00.001-08:00

I have made a scene using a brayered background using Stampin up inkpads, Ballet Blue and Tempting Turquoise. Used Stampscapes stamps.

Anything Goes Challenge

2010-02-19T02:23:00.001-08:00

This month the theme for the Anything Goes Challenge was "Girly". I have made a card and used a Sugar Nellie stamp called "Bedtime Maggie". I love this stamp think its the bunny slippers that I love the most. Have been trying out my Cuttlebug as well and embossed a background piece and inked this with Brilliance Galaxy Gold inkpad. Added a flower embellishment to finish.

Hearts and Flowers ATCs

2010-02-18T14:00:00.000-08:00

Have made some atcs for a Hearts and Flowers swap. The lady image with rose is a Stampabilities stamp called "That Look", Inkadinkado rose stamp, Crafty Individuals lady stamp and Elusive Images heart stamp.

Valentines Card

2010-02-10T11:55:00.001-08:00

Have used my Cuttlebug to emboss heart, background and butterfly shapes for a Cuttlebug Challenge Card.

What a Fancy Hat

2010-01-28T18:18:00.000-08:00

Have made a card using a Stamps Happen stamp "Sophisticated Lady"

May All your Dreams Come True

2010-01-22T05:20:00.000-08:00

I have made a tag and card for a swap using two of my favourite stamps. I love this sentiment by Penny Black "May all your dreams come true". Heres hoping they do fingers crossed. The Agapanthus Cluster stamp is by Stampendous. The background paper on the tag is from a Papermania collection. It is called the Capsule Collection, 30 gorgeous papers in each collection available in 6 colourways. I couldnt resist the black/white combination.

Anything Goes Challenge

2010-01-11T03:25:00.001-08:00

This month the Anything Goes Challenge is "Thank you". I have made a gothic arch and used a Hero Arts stamp "Collage Thankful". I love this stamp as so many elements are included in it. Decoupaged the main flower and coloured in inktense pencils. Distressed around the edges with mixture of moonglow stains and inkpads. Added flourish edge.

Gothic Arch "Birthstone" Topaz

2010-01-10T10:10:00.000-08:00

Who first comes to this world below
In dreary November's fog and snow
Should prize the topaz amber hue
Emblem of friends and lovers true

The first Gothic Arch challenge of 2010 is Birthstones. My birthsign is Scorpio and my birthstone Topaz.
I have used Moonglow Stardust Stains on the background, Red Hot Poker Orange and Cattail Copper Brown. The stamps used are by Stampers Anonymous and Stampington & Co "The Crimson Fan". Added some sequins and a flower embellishment.

ATCS

2010-01-08T10:55:00.000-08:00

Have used Inkadinkado and Penny Black bird stamps to make some atcs.

Florries ATC Challenge

2010-01-03T14:35:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year everyone. This month Florries ATC challenge is Art Deco. I have used a Hero Arts stamp called "Gracious Lady".

Happy Christmas

2009-12-24T04:34:00.001-08:00

Not sure where time has gone this month but now Christmas nearly here. Just want to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

Stampscapes

2009-12-02T11:48:00.000-08:00

I love Stampscapes stamps. Have been playing with inkpads to try and make a background and make a scene. Lots to learn but hope to experiment more with backgrounds in the New Year.

Florries ATC Challenge

2009-12-02T11:46:00.000-08:00

For December Florries ATC Challenge theme is "wintery". Have used an Art Impressions stamp.

Christmas House

2009-11-11T08:35:00.001-08:00

I have joined a Christmas house swap and this is my first house. Made it like a little book so it can stand up and has a message inside. It is ATC sized. 3 1/2 x 2 1/2"

Autumn ATC

2009-11-09T05:34:00.001-08:00

This month the Florries ATC challenge is Autumn Colours. Have made an atc using Rubber Stampede leaf stamp.

Tag swap

2009-11-03T05:58:00.000-08:00

Have made some tags for a tag swap. Love red and black together and have used All Night Media poppy stamp, Stampendous stamp and sentiments by Stampin Up and Penny Black.

Christmas Card

2009-11-02T05:21:00.001-08:00

Have made a christmas card using a Hero Arts Christmas collage stamp. Goodness where does the time go only seems short while ago last christmas was here.

Remember

2009-11-01T14:54:00.001-08:00

Have made a tag and card using All Night Media and PSX poppy stamps. I stamped the poppy image on vellum and then coloured in using Inktense pencils. Made these for a remembrance swap. It doesnt seem possible that it is a year since my mum passed away. Love you mum. xx

Christmas in Paris

2009-10-30T12:50:00.001-07:00

I love this Penny Black stamp. It is called "Christmas in Paris". Have made a skinny just colouring in background in colorbox inkpads.

Christmas ATCS

2009-10-29T04:56:00.001-07:00

Couldnt resist some of Crafty Individuals Christmas stamps and love the snow baby. Coloured in backgrounds with colorbox inkpads and added some crystal sparkles for special sparkle.

May all your Dreams Come True

2009-10-08T02:16:00.000-07:00

Have been having a sort through my craft stash and found some gorgeous paper from Graphicus. Just love the purple and pink blend of colours. The sentiment stamp is a Penny Black stamp and Personal Impressions butterfly stamp. Used Brilliance Pearlescent Purple and Colorbox purple to shade the card.

Autumn Colours

2009-10-08T02:11:00.001-07:00

I love this Stamps Happen stamp. It is called "When Autumn Comes". Have had quite a few attempts at colouring this in trying to blend in all the autumn colours, oranges, browns and greens. Used Inktense pencils. The wording on the stamp is "The Earth Becomes a Coloured Quilt when Autumn Comes Along."

Autumn

2009-10-05T02:50:00.000-07:00

I love autumn. Love trees. Wonderful time as all the leaves change colour, browns, yellow, orange, red, green. Have made some atcs and fat book pages with an autumn theme. Used stamps by Innovative Stamp Creations, Elusive Images, Stampin up and Hobby Art.

Alphabet Challenge Y & Z

2009-10-03T09:15:00.000-07:00

Where does the time go????? Have fallen behind with the challenge but have made two tags for Y & Z.

Y is for yellow ribbon. Know there is only a small piece but it is in there (smile) Tie a yellow Ribbon round the old Oak Tree. Used an Elusive Images tree stamp and stamped on leaves.

Z is for zzzzzzzz Used Tapestry stamps "Waving Wildflowers" and bee stamp by Uptown Rubber Stamps.

Alphabet Challenge X is for ........Xmas

2009-09-17T09:48:00.000-07:00

This week the Alphabet challenge is X -I have chosen an xmas theme. Coloured background with colorbox inkpads and added some crystal glitter glue for a bit of sparkle. The stamp is from Crafty Individuals. Added some christmas charms to finish.

Sunday Stampers Challenge - Ticket

2009-09-13T11:10:00.001-07:00

This week the Sunday Stampers challenge is to include a ticket. I decided to make a tag with a story theme. I have used a Hampton Art Stamp called New York Diva. Phoebe is all dressed up ready to go to the theatre. The Statue of Liberty is in the background. Now where did she put her ticket? Will she find it in time to make the performance?

R is for Rubber Stamping

2009-09-12T07:40:00.001-07:00

Another tag for the Alphabet Craft Techniques challenge using Stampscapes rubber stamps.

Q is for Quilting

2009-09-12T05:48:00.000-07:00

I have been taking part in an Alphabet Tag challenge using different craft techniques. For Q first decided to try quilling but confess it just isnt for me too tiny. Decided to try quilting and this is the result. Have made a mini quilted wall hanging.

Alphabet Challenge W is for Wishes

2009-09-10T11:41:00.001-07:00

This week the Alphabet Challenge letter is W. Have used a Stamps Happen stamp called "Sophisticated Lady". I love this stamp she looks so graceful. W for woman and wishes. Used some Graphicus background paper. Coloured in the image with Inktense pencils and added some glossy accents to the flowers and Stickles to the pearls.

Gothic Arch Challenge - Tag

2009-09-08T02:36:00.001-07:00

Challenge was to include a gothic arch on a tag. Wanted to create a doorway effect. Background paper is from Graphicus. Used an Elusive Images fairy stamp from Gossamer Wings stamp set. Added some crystal Stickles to the wings to make them sparkle. The arch was mounted on some card I coloured with Tattered Angels glimmer mists. Added Stampendous "Aganpanthus" stamp to background paper and dragonfly embellishment. Have had great fun with these challenges. Happy 2nd Birthday Gothic Arch challenge.

Gothic Arch Challenge -Card

2009-09-07T19:39:00.001-07:00

The challenge was to include a gothic arch on a card. I have used a Stampendous stamp "Agapanthus". Shaded arch background with Colorbox inkpads. Background paper from Far East Stack (Diecuts with a view DCWV). Edged in Pale Gold Krylon pen and added dragonfly embellishment and ribbon to finish.

Gothic Arch Challenge No.4

2009-09-07T19:23:00.001-07:00

This week the Gothic Arch challenge is two years old. Challenges have been set all week and this challenge is to include a gothic arch shape in a pennant. I have used a Linda Luckin stamp. Coloured grungeboard scrolls with blue inkpad and added cuttlebug embossed butterfly which I coloured in Colorbox inkpad and added some crystal Stickles glitter glue and pearls to finish.

Black and White Theme

2009-09-02T01:41:00.000-07:00

Have made some fat book pages with a black and white theme for a swap. Stamps used are a Magenta stamp "Ornamental Onion Tile", Paperbag Studios "May you Love" and an Oyster lady stamp. Added some black embossing powder to ladies dress and parts of the onion tile.

Florries ATC Challenge "Words"

2009-08-31T16:38:00.001-07:00

The Florries ATC challenge is "words". Have used a Penny Black stamp.

Gothic Arches Challenge "Cupcake"

2009-08-31T06:26:00.001-07:00

This week the Gothic arch challenge is "cupcake". It is the second anniversary of the Gothic Arch challenge. Have had a bit of fun and made a cupcake arch. Have tried to keep my cupcake in an arch shape (well with a bit of imagination -lol). Used a Stampabilities stamp "Make a wish" at the bottom of the arch -added a second candle on the cake. Cut out a layer of icing for the cupcake and coloured it in Brilliance purple inkpad. Added some glitter glue and silver glitter as sprinkles and small silver bow on the top to finish. Happy anniversary Gothic Arch Challenge.

Sunday Stampers "Life"

2009-08-30T15:07:00.000-07:00

This week the theme on Sunday Stampers is "Life". Have made a tag. Coloured in background in different shades of blue. Added layer on top of tag tore the edge and edged in blue. Used Tim Holtz stamps and a Studio 490 sentiment.

Dolls House Miniature Shadow Boxes

2009-08-30T03:24:00.001-07:00

My friend Kay introduced me to the world of dolls house miniatures. Wow its an addiction. Just love looking at all the miniature items, everything you can imagine, but have a particular fascination with the Victorian kitchen. I am amazed at the detail you can achieve. In the top box a cook is making some jam tarts. The butler has come in for a quick cuppa and is tempted to try one. The cook has discovered him just in time and has the rolling pin ready. Poor soul just let him try one please. In the second box the servant girl has had a hard day and just time to put her feet to soak. Love the little copper pans and tray of bread baking in the oven. It has been great fun making these boxes and I hope that one day I may have a dolls house -can but dream!!! (smile)

Sunday Stampers "Dream"

2009-08-23T11:04:00.000-07:00

This week the Sunday Stampers theme is "Dream". I have made a canvas. Painted it in aqua paint dabber then added expresso paint at edges. Stamped flowers around the edge. Used Glimmer chip frames and corners which I added butterscotch glimmer mist to and brown inkpad. It doesnt show up very clear but in the frame I had embossed copper metal in cuttlebug and added aqua paint on top. Then rubbed off to reveal copper underneath. The sentiment is a Penny Black stamp.

Gothic Arch Challenge

2009-08-23T05:30:00.001-07:00

This week the Gothic Arch Challenge is "cities". I love Paris one of my favourite places. Made a couple of arches using some of my favourite stamps. In the first arch I used a Hampton Arts stamp called "Paris Diva" and the second arch a Stamps Happen stamp called "Paris Socialite".

PSX Floral Stamps

2009-08-23T01:04:00.000-07:00

When I started stamping I started a collection of PSX floral stamps. Just love them and they have always been special to me. Would love to be able to draw but am hopeless at that so suppose that is why these stamps fascinate me. Love the detail and have had great fun colouring in with Inktense pencils.

Birthday Card

2009-08-22T11:51:00.001-07:00

Have made a birthday card using a PSX floral stamp. I love these stamps.

V is for View

2009-08-20T11:09:00.001-07:00

This week the Alphabet Challenge letter is V. I have made an atc the theme is room with a view. The stamp is by Innovative Stamp Creations.

Alphabet Tag Swap

2009-08-18T15:13:00.000-07:00

I have joined an Alphabet Challenge Tag swap and on each tag you try out a technique relating to a letter of the alphabet. This is a tag for "O". I have used an opaque stazon inkpad and stamped an Elusive image stamp on black card. Stamped a flower background stamp using black stazon on acetate and added as an overlay.

Fat Book Pages

2009-08-17T02:25:00.001-07:00

Have made some fat book pages for a swap. The theme is "Pets". Best Friends is a stamp by Judith, Daisy Cat by Hero Arts and "My Faithful Friend" by Crafty Individuals. I recently went on a crafting day out with a friend to The Craft Barn in Lingfield. A beautiful place with all the craft goodies you could wish for, a tea shop nearby and a small shop with loads of goodies in where I found these fishbone and pet charms. I just love tea shops, remind me of the old days time to sit down, have a cuppa and watch the world go by........ (smile)

Time Flies

2009-08-17T01:32:00.001-07:00

Have had this paper for ages and dont know where I found it but decided to make a skinny. Time flies just where does it go. Only seems a short while since last Christmas and now how many days to Christmas??????

ATC "People" Swap

2009-08-17T01:08:00.001-07:00

Have made some atcs for a swap and the theme is "people". Have chosen some of my favourite images. The first lady is an Innovative Stamp Creations stamp. For the middle atc I used a Mona stamp from Lost Coast Designs and finally a Crafty Individuals stamp of two little girls.

Sunday Stampers "Blue"

2009-08-16T12:10:00.000-07:00

This week the Sunday Stampers theme is "Blue". I love blue my favourite colour. Have made a blue tag. I cant remember where I found these stamps but love this quote "Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but she did it backwards and in high heels. Faith Whittlesey) Have added a cuttlebug butterfly which I coloured in blue inkpad and then added some glitter.

Delightful Dream

2009-08-16T02:58:00.000-07:00

I love making tags and have used a Crafty Individuals stamp "Once upon a time". Crafty Individuals have some gorgeous stamps and I confess I have been building up a collection of them. Always love looking through them beautiful images. This little girl is at the beginning of an adventure I wonder what is going to happen next...........

U is for Unforgettable

2009-08-16T02:44:00.000-07:00

This week on the Alphabet Challenge the letter is U. Found this a difficult one but found a sheet of words in my crafting goodies. Unique and Unforgettable. I have used a Crafty Individuals stamp of two young girls who are good friends. Good friends are very hard to find and I imagine these friends had many good times together. As we go along our paths change and sometimes go on different routes but there will always be unforgettable memories.

Sunday Stampers Challenge -Roses

2009-08-09T05:26:00.001-07:00

This week the Sunday Stampers challenge is "Roses". I have made an atc using an Elusive Images stamp "Harlequin Rose".

T is for Tie a Yellow Ribbon around the Old Oak Tree

2009-08-07T13:46:00.001-07:00

Have made an ATC this week. The Alphabet Challenge this week is T and Florries ATC challenge this month is "Song Titles". The song title is "Tie a Yellow Ribbon around the Old Oak Tree".

S is for Sunflower

2009-08-03T22:48:00.001-07:00

The Alphabet Challenge this week is S. I have made a tag using a PSX sunflower stamp. I love these floral stamps. Have been building up a collection over the years and they have lots of happy memories. Decided to do some heat embossing this week and used gold embossing powder. I just love the way when you heat gold embossing powder it changes always so magical starts off dull and then add some heat and wow. The first workshop I went to we were introduced to heat embossing and after seeing that gold change that was it I was hooked. Coloured in sunflower using Inktense pencils and added some distress stickles (Walnut Stain) to the centre. Have a good week everyone.

Sunday Stampers Challenge - Imagine

2009-07-26T07:33:00.001-07:00

This week the Sunday Stampers challenge is to include the word "imagine". I love to imagine being in another place sometimes. Somewhere quiet and peaceful listening to water gently splashing against the rocks and moonlight sending gentle rays down on the water. Have used a Stampscapes stamp and the sentiment is a Penny Black stamp.

Gothic Arch Challenge - Bathing Beauties

2009-07-26T07:31:00.001-07:00

This week the Gothic Arch challenge is bathing beauties.

R is for Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer

2009-07-25T14:24:00.001-07:00

This week the Alphabet Tag Challenge letter is R. Now I know it is July but when hunting through my stamps found Rudolph and couldnt resist to use him.

Q is for quotation

2009-07-22T03:29:00.000-07:00

I love Stampscapes stamps. Have admired them for ages and recently invested. Would love to be able to draw. Unfortunately, not good at that but have really enjoyed using these stamps and playing with inkpads.

P is for

2009-07-10T13:52:00.000-07:00

P is for peacock. The peacock is an Elusive Images stamp.

Butterfly Fat book Page

2009-07-08T05:06:00.001-07:00

Have made a butterfly fat book page.

Summer Theme

2009-07-06T09:19:00.000-07:00

Have made some summer themed fat book pages and atc.

O is for Oriental

2009-07-03T00:20:00.001-07:00

Here is my oriental tag.

Anything goes Challenge

2009-06-30T06:05:00.000-07:00

The challenge was to include something with wings. I have used a Innovative stamps Creations stamp. Love this image with the butterfly. Kept it simple and just coloured in the butterfly with Inktense pencils and added some small pearls.

N is for Natural Embellishments

2009-06-30T05:33:00.001-07:00

Have made a tag and used pressed flowers to decorate. Used some cream linen card for background and added some gold, green and expresso inks to it. Put acetate over the flowers and added brads to keep in place. Added brown card to back of tag to make it firmer and hide the brads at the back.

Playing with inkpads

2009-06-25T04:39:00.001-07:00

For this tag I used an Elusive image background floral stamp. The fairy stamp and sentiment are from Lavinia Stamps.

K is for Kaleidacolor inkpad

2009-06-22T23:58:00.000-07:00

I find brayering difficult and decided to have another try using Kaleidacolor inkpad. The inkpad I used has five shades of blue and is called "Blue Breeze". Tried different types of card, achieved stripey effect but then experimented on glossy card. Was pleased with the effect because kept going over the card with the brayer and the colours merged together better. I love this Molly stamp and she is one of my favourite stamps. I think she is day dreaming wonder what she is thinking? Decided to use some metal embellishments "Dream" and a key. "Key to my dreams".

M is for Metal

2009-06-19T12:18:00.000-07:00

This week I have been experimenting. Have tried some metal art using a Ten Seconds Studio mould. Have made covers for a fat book.

Fat book Page

2009-06-19T04:27:00.001-07:00

Have made a ladies page for a fat book page swap. The image is a Stamps Happen stamp called "New York Socialite".

Florries ATC Challenge

2009-06-04T16:29:00.000-07:00

This month the theme is "dragons".

Alphabet Challenge I is for...........

2009-05-22T05:06:00.000-07:00

Ink ....... I have made a tag. Have been having a sort out recently and found some acetate with a silver scroll design on it. Dabbed lettuce and stream alcohol ink on the back and mounted on silver card which adds reflection. The photograph doesnt show this but I do like the shiny silver surface behind the acetate. Added some peeloffs to acetate and then coloured in alcohol ink using a paintbrush to deepen the shade. Did the same with a butterfly. Cut them out and mounted on tag to make raised effect.

Encaustic Art

2009-05-21T09:12:00.000-07:00

Have been experimenting with encaustic art.

Oriental Card

2009-05-19T00:10:00.001-07:00

Have made a card using an oriental stamp from Hampton Art. Picture doesnt show it very well but the front part of the card is box frame effect and poppy has been decoupaged.

Graphicus Guild ATC swap

2009-05-18T03:34:00.001-07:00

This month the theme is "blossom". I have used an elusive images flower stamp and a Bravura image stamp. Have just treated myself to some Derwent Inktense pencils. Love them just colour in part of image and then can blend with paintbrush and water. Beautiful colours.

H is for Haute Couture

2009-05-15T15:12:00.000-07:00

H is for haute couture. Have used a Stamps Happen image "Paris Socialite".

Oriental Tag

2009-05-13T09:50:00.001-07:00

Have made an oriental tag. Used a Hampton Art stamp.

Gothic Arch Challenge "Little Girls"

2009-05-10T06:44:00.001-07:00

This week the Gothic Arch challenge theme is "Little Girls". I found this image on Art-e-zine and have kept added a sentiment "Keep true to the dream of thy youth" and embellishment.

G is for Garden

2009-05-08T00:21:00.000-07:00

Have made a garden tag for G on the Alphabet Challenge this week. Alcohol ink background and used Stampin up image stamp, Penny Black sentiment and Hampton Art flourish.

J is for Journal

2009-05-07T04:14:00.001-07:00

Used Basic Grey paper for background from their "Blush" range. Image is a Stampin Up stamp.