Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Layered Background Technique

Commissioned 60th Card for a cyclist.

First go at one of the Hero Art monthly techniques - Layered Background stamping.

Link for the technique info -
heroarts.com/learning/technique.cfm?techID=196

White embossed cycles from the CL481 set.

Shadow blocked with tea dye distress ink .

Stamped S1834 Raindrops and Swirls, in Brushed Corduroy distress ink.

Penny farthing stamp (walked and wiggled and watered!) over the top with forest moss, worn lipstick, pine needles and some more corduroy.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Giant Amazonian Water Lily.


Giant Amazonian Water Lily.
Originally uploaded by Eekers!
Very excited that http://www.britishcouncil.org/ want to use this image in one of their publications. No fee for it, but I will get credited and may even get a copy should my pic be included in the final publication. :)

Friday, February 11, 2011

Owl


Owl
Originally uploaded by Eekers!
Card for me to send my brother.
New design - Circular easel card.
Owl assembled from "Woodland Folk" die. (Made by Do Crafts.)

Am going to have to design a sticker for the back of these cards, I thought it was easy to work out how they stood up, but it seems not. :/

Really pleased with my owl die, I have all four so I'm keen to try the others! Love this set by Do Crafts...

Monday, January 31, 2011

HA thank you cards


HA thank you cards
Originally uploaded by Eekers!
Some Hero Arts thank you cards...

New discovery alert!
http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com
Some fabulous flowers for cardmaking, also great ribbon offers and gems!
Going to place an order this week, I've been wanting those cherry blossom stem flowers for ages. :)

Friday, January 28, 2011

Finally!


Another 90th, same person!
Originally uploaded by Eekers!
Finished uploading all my card pictures from 2010! Have resolved to upload atleast once a week this year, and blog them too.

I think this is my favourite card from 2010. Very simple and I started with a beautiful paper and a beautiful ribbon.

The paper is manufactured by Scenic Route, and its called "Laurel - Baywood Lane".
http://www.scenicroutepaper.com

The ribbon is from an Anna Griffin ribbon collection.
http://www.annagriffin.com/

Thursday, January 27, 2011

My table in Shifnal!


My table in Shifnal!
Originally uploaded by Eekers!
This was my third attempt at a craft stall, once again in Shifnal, but this time the christmas fair.

I didnt spot the sellotape, my first customer passed it to me, oops.

Knitty Kitties Madness


Knitty Kitties
Originally uploaded by Eekers!
They are everywhere :) and multiplying! :)

Kitty care package


kitty care package
Originally uploaded by Eekers!
Sent this package to Maria for her kitties to enjoy :) They went down well! Sold completely out of catnip toys, have to start a new batch for the easter fair!

Chunky Bracelets


Chunky Bracelets
Originally uploaded by Eekers!
Some of the jewellery I made after visiting the Birmingham Bead shop in the Custard Factory. It's a really cool shop, full of lots of the beads that you just cant get elsewhere, and very much things on trend and in fashion. Worth a visit if you are in the vicinity, there is a car park very near to it!


www.thebirminghambeadshop.co.uk

Su and my tables at the craft fairs.

Photo from the October craft fair in Shifnal 2010. This was our second go at setting up a stall! We needed an extra table just to show the tiles, no offers tho, so they didnt pay their way!