Bit slow on card production at the moment whilst I stock up on things to take to the Fair on Saturday in Shifnal, Shropshire.
Great weekend with my friend going to The Mail Box in Birmingham for some delicious Tapas. Birthday treat :)
Today I have made lots of little boxes (great sellers normally) and some chicken baskets! Working on some new signs now for my new ranges at this fair! :)
Monday, April 11, 2011
Friday, April 01, 2011
New set of Cat Nip Kitties
Featuring BA Baracus Catnip Kitty and Vampiric Bloodsucking Catnip Kitty ;)
Got these ready for the fair on the 16th April, they are my best sellers :) If I have some time I might do some spares... thinking of pimping them on the facebook may be :)
Got these ready for the fair on the 16th April, they are my best sellers :) If I have some time I might do some spares... thinking of pimping them on the facebook may be :)
Another NEC purchase!
Box/Bag template by Cathie Shuttleworth.
www.cathieshuttleworth.co.uk
Very easy to make and I think I might use them to decorate my craft stall near Easter :)
Also purchased a fab owl box and a more complicated Russian Doll box. Well worth a look and very reasonable prices too.
www.cathieshuttleworth.co.uk
Very easy to make and I think I might use them to decorate my craft stall near Easter :)
Also purchased a fab owl box and a more complicated Russian Doll box. Well worth a look and very reasonable prices too.
Kitty and Fishy
Working through some outstanding crafting projects...of which there are many...more than many!
Purchased this Miyuki kit from Spellbound beads in Lichfield. Thought if it was easy I might knock a few up ....however... it was not actually that fast ;) Took me two nights... erf. Maybe I need to thread faster :)
www.spellboundbead.co.uk/
Purchased this Miyuki kit from Spellbound beads in Lichfield. Thought if it was easy I might knock a few up ....however... it was not actually that fast ;) Took me two nights... erf. Maybe I need to thread faster :)
www.spellboundbead.co.uk/
Special Friend's Birthday
New commissioned card using one of my fab new liliofthevalley stamps that my friend Toni bought me for my birthday! (From our NEC Trip)
Coloured using copics.
DCWV Citrus Stack papers
www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/
Coloured using copics.
DCWV Citrus Stack papers
www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/
Ribbon Haul
Had a great trip to the NEC with my friend Toni last weekend. It was actually quieter on a Saturday than when I went on a week day. Spent far too much money of course but did buy some luscious ribbons! Sharing my haul with you. Can't wait to use the cow ribbon :)
Ribbons from -
www.craftfairy.co.uk
and
www.craftyribbons.com
Ribbons from -
www.craftfairy.co.uk
and
www.craftyribbons.com
Statue to you!
Been working on Mother's Day Cards this week, did a whole load of printing off these David Parkins' graphics and then sat at my friend Su's house and coloured them all in. Hope other people don't mind cats on their Mother's Day cards ;)
I think this is my favourite one of the batch. More uploaded onto Flickr.
Coloured using watercolour pencils.
Stickles glitter.
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.
www.davidparkins.com/
www.wildorchidcrafts.com
I think this is my favourite one of the batch. More uploaded onto Flickr.
Coloured using watercolour pencils.
Stickles glitter.
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.
www.davidparkins.com/
www.wildorchidcrafts.com
Monday, March 14, 2011
Party Invites
Commissioned to make a few party invites and this is the result! Wanted to play with distress inks and resist technique for ages, but have just never got round to it. Both sets of stamps used were from Crafty Individuals, and I am glad I have finally done them some justice! Used Ranger distress inks in a few shades and added a little bling for the final touch.
Am annoyed my printer wont print on vellum so eventually I hand wrote the information, I usually dont like hand written greetings on card, but this worked out ok I think.
Am annoyed my printer wont print on vellum so eventually I hand wrote the information, I usually dont like hand written greetings on card, but this worked out ok I think.
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.
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.
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. :)
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