Playing with Colour

Hello Bloggers.

This post is all about me playing with some fab new (for me) goodies.

I recently celebrated my birthday and I was so lucky to have had a lot of new goodies bought and given to me, have gotten so much I just haven't had a chance to play with it all but please watch this space and join me on my journey playing with it all.

Today I want to share my makes experimenting with the following.

Brushos

IndigoBlu Stamps - Word Blocks 1

These are so simple to make but very effective.

I also did a journal page using the Brushos, Dylusions paints/stamp, Vilda Stamps and Backdrop Frames Stamps

I just love the movement created using the brushos.

Thank you for popping by my blog, please be kind and leave me a little note in comments below.

Huggles

xoxox

CWWC Challenge #117

Hello blogland.

Today I am sharing with you my latest make for CWWC challenge blog where this fortnight we are sponsored by

Nikki Burnette - Aurella Art

The theme this week is Birthday

Here is my card

I really love this image so kept things simple so as not to take away from it.

Please pop by the challenge blog and leave some love for the DT and join in with us.

Huggles

xoxox

BBCB #3 Curvalicious

Hello Bloggers.

It's that time again, a brand new challenge starting over at BBCB

and this month it is Curvalicious. 

Who doesn't love curves now and then?

There is a lot of exciting things happening over at Becka B online store, including a BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE to the UK, go check it out (after you've finished reading my post of course lol).

Here is my DT project using

Spellbinders Scalloped Borders Two

&

Sleepy Heads and Sweet Dreams

How adorable is this image? As for the border die, I have never used them before and I must admit I LOVE the effect it creates.

Thank you for taking the time to pop by my blog, drop me a comment to let me know you've dropped by, also pop by the challenge blog and leave some love for the rest of the DT ladies who are fantabulously talented.

Huggles

xoxox

DevilCaitDesigns

Hi Blogland

Have I got some exciting news for you this week!!

For those of you who don't know me I am a mother of 5 fantastic kids, my eldest is Caitlyn and she is 17 and is unbelievably talented, yes I am biased but it is nonetheless true, her A* GCSE grade will be a small testament to that.
I spent ages trying to convince her to showcase her work on Facebook - eventually she caved in and set up a page - I also suggested she did some line art images of her drawings and turn them into digital images...
Well it's finally happened!!

Here is a link to her etsy store DevilCaitDesigns

I have used 2 of her images to create these cards

Using Sapphire

Using Michele

What do you think?

They are so easy to colour and she is always drawing more and more designs and is open to ideas/suggestions.

Please drop by her FB page and leave her some love and support.

Huggles

xoxox 

CWWC Challenge #116 Based on a Song

Hello Blogland,

Time for a new challenge over at Crafting When We Can and this fortnight it is 'Based on a song' and we have been sponsored by Karleigh Sue (Disclaimer - while the images are nice, they are NOT for everyone)

Here are my cards using 2 of the 'tamer images'

using Sexy Selfie and the Song Hello

and

Using Miss Cherry and inspired by the Song(s) Who's That Girl - I know 3 and love them all.

Hope you will pop along and join us

Huggles

xoxox

CWWC Challenge #115 - Sketch

Hello Bloggers

Welcome to a brand new challenge over at Crafting When We Can

This fortnight we are being Sponsored by Lacy Sunshine

Our current theme is a sketch

For my project I used Finkle Fishing Gnome

Recipe

Copics

Backing Papers

Distress ink

Twine

Adage Ticket

Thank you for dropping by, look forward to you joining us at CWWC

Huggles

xoxox

BBCB Challenge #2

Hello Bloggers

I am so excited to be sharing with you my latest DT Project for BBCB.

This month our theme is called 

'Flipping Fabulous'

so have to incorporate folds/flaps/pockets in your project.

and our colour board is

As always we are being sponsored by the wonderful Becka B, her store is fabulous, full of amazing products, there is something for everyone - so go check it out!

Without further ado here is my make using Worlds Fair by G45 papers

I really love these papers, so warm and inviting and completely versatile - don't believe me go check out what the rest of the DT came up with!!

Please leave some love in the comments below and join in for the chance to win a £10 voucher to spend at Becka B

xoxox

CWWC Challenge #114 - Washi Tape

Hi blogland

Today I am sharing something new with you all, it my first DT piece for Crafting When We Can!!

This is a fortnightly challenge blog and boy do we have some fantastic sponsors to showcase. 

This week we have the GAWJUSS StarStampz sponsoring us, thank you kindly, and our theme is WASHI TAPE.

Here is my project using Spring Sunshine how adorable is she?

I used washi tape to make a rosette flower (surprisingly easy to do, even if I did get a bit twisted and tangled lol)

I look forward to seeing you join in with us, so make sure you drop by and check out the fabby DT creations, am sure you will be inspired, check out the yummy prize on offer and leave some love.

Huggles

xoxox

New Dies from Apple Blossom!

Hellooooo Blogland

Sorry it's been a while since my last post, have been eagerly awaiting to show off my latest creations for Craft Stash using the fantasic Apple Blossom Dies.

Some of the new releases were shown on HOCHANDA Last weekend and I was so excited to see one of my cards hovering in the background

Here are all the cards (and Tag) I have made using the gawjuss Apple Blossom dies

Using Fretwork Panel

Also using Best Wishes

Using Best Wishes & Victorian Border

Using Ornate Corner 4

Using Nouveau Corner & You are so Special

Using Victorian Border

I am truly loving these new dies, they cut so perfectly and can be used in so many ways, even the negatives, which I have used twice in the above photos.

Hope these cards inspire you, if so then why don't you pop by Craft Stash and take a good look through all their goodies, you even get 20% off your first order!!

Huggles

xoxox

Today's the day!!

Hi blogland

Very exciting news to share with you all.

It all started a few months ago when the lovely Becka from Becka B online craft store contacted me and asked if I would be interested in heading up a new challenge blog and working with a fab Design Team. Of course I jumped at the chance and have been busy these past few months corroborating with Becka and the girls getting things ready.

So what are our challenges about?

Every month there is a 2 in 1 challenge theme, a colour theme AND the challenge theme itself.

There is also a Prize up for grabs, info all on BBCB

This month it's BINGO

And here is my first ever official DT project for BBCB

I went for the middle row 'Ink - Image - Trim'

Recipe

Paper Nest Doll - Boho Avery

Copics

Archival Ink Pad - Cornflower Blue

Distress Ink Pad - Stormy Sky

Hot Glue

Script Stamp

TCW Stencil

Glitter Texture Paste

Trim

Flowers

Embellishment

I must admit I have not been without my nerves and self doubts but the team are wonderful and everyone has been so encouraging and we have all pulled together to make this venture possible, so thank you team, for everything.

Please pop by our little blog leave some love for the team and join in with us - don't forget there is a fab prize up for grabs!!

Huggles

xoxox

Exciting News!!

Hi Bloggers

Wow do I have some exciting news!!

I recently contacted Craft Stash asking about joining their Design Team. I was sent some dies and asked to make some samples using them. Here is what I made

Using Creative Dies - Nesting Scalloped Pendant

Using Apple Blossom - Framed Floral

Using Creative Dies - Nesting Ornate Frame

I received an email today telling me they liked my designs and are inviting me to join the team!!!

Of course I said yes, obviously, so please watch this space for more designs and info.

Go check out their store. It is full of yumminess!!!

Huggles

xoxox

Even Broken Hearts Can Learn To Fly

Hi bloggers

I was sat at my desk last night browsing the net for nothing in particular when I was brooding about crafting just for fun whilst listening to music when the song broken wings came on and it gave me an idea for a project.

Recipe

Fernli Designs 6" Heart

Fernli Wings

Cotton Wool Balls

Tissue Paper

Mod Podge

Black Gesso

Trasure Gold Gilding Waxes

Alcohol Ink

Gel Gloss Medium

Brads

Waxed cotton thread

Have titled this

"Even Broken Hearts Can Learn To Fly"

I have decided to enter this into

Sandee & Amelie Steampunk Challenges

Thanks for popping by, please leave me a little love in the comments so am aware of your visit, it means so much to me.

Huggles

xoxox

Week #3 - Journal 52

hi blogland

Am a bit late in sharing this page - oopsies - so keeping it short and sweet.

As you may have noticed I have been following Journal52 and having a go at each weeks prompts, you can find week 3's prompt here

It's a prompt based in memory of the legend that is David Bowie, may he R.I.P, we had to quote a song lyric, could be one of his or any of our choosing. 

Any one who knows me is fully aware of my passion for music, I listen to pretty much anything and everything, which makes choosing a lyric from a favorite song next to impossible, HOWEVER I always seem to have the lyric I used in my head ALL THE TIME lol

Recipe

Journal

Dylusion Paint

Mask/stencil

Various pens

Thanks for looking

huggles

xoxox

Saying YES

Hi blogland

I know I've been fairly quiet these past few weeks, to say I have been busy is an understatement. I have a few projects I have been working on but cannot quite share with you yet - so watch this space!!! - Plus my 2 eldest daughters have just turned 17 & 16 respectively and I have not been feeling to well. BUT am on the mend and ready to move forward.

As you may know I have started following Journey 52 and week #2 prompt is What will you say YES to in 2016

Here is my journal page

Recipe

A5 Journal/Art Book

Paper Artsy Fresco Finish Paints

Paper Artsy Stamp

Posca/Sharpie/Papermania Pens

And there you have it

Huggles

xoxox

New Year New Challenge

Hi bloggers

Happy New Year!!!!

Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas holiday, I know I did.

Do you ever feel like you're fed up with doing the same old thing?

Feeling like something is missing?

On NYE that's exactly how I was feeling so I decided it was time for me to kick myself up the backside and do something about it, I set up a new FB Group called Crafty Creative Chickadees it's just a little place where people can share their creations, get to know like minded people and maybe join in some just for fun challenges

(feel free to join)

I also decided this was the year I am going to actually stick to a resolution of sorts - I am going to complete a yearly journal!

On my travels of blog land and challenge blogs I came across 'Journal 52' and popped along to their Facebook Group and thought it looked interesting so I asked to join in and boy am I glad I did, have met some lovely people already and the level of inspiration is unbelievable PLUS everyone is so encouraging and helpful.
The first prompt of 2016 went up on Friday the 1st - you can find all the info HERE - and I got straight to work.

Here is my first page using 'Word of the Year' Prompt

My word is 'Rebirth' and the quote fit it perfectly.

Recipe

Journal

Background Papers ripped up

Gesso

Freco Finish Paints

TCW Stencils

Stamps

Archival Ink

Posca Pen

Sharpie paint pen

normal felt tip pen

I thoroughly enjoyed doing this but still felt inspired so I decided to do the alternative prompt 'Strange Word'

I chose 'Dactylonomy'

Recipe

Journal

Gesso - Black & White

My hand

Posca Pens

Sharpie paint pen

TCW stencil

I am so proud of myself and hope am off to a great start craft wise for 2016 and look forward to what the rest of the year brings.

Huggles

xoxox

Creative Life

Hi blogland

Urghh I am still feeling rough, have had a chesty cold for a while now and it's really getting me down, but not enough to stop crafting :D

As I have mentioned in a previous post I bought a book of quotes/sayings to use for inspiration in my art journal, here is another spread I came up with last night.

The quote is

"To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong"

Recipe

Journal

Silks Acrylic Glaze

Baby wipe

Masks/Stencils

Memento Ink Pads(Tangelo/Bamboo Leaves)

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Fresco Finish Paints (Chalk/limelight)

Paper Artsy Stamp EEV05

Alphabet Stamp Set (unknown brand)

Posco Pens (Black & White)

huggles

xoxox

And then he kissed me.....

Hi Blogland

I was busy doing some stuff online the other day listening to my music (set to random as you do) and then the song 

"And then he kissed me" by The crystals came on and suddenly I had an idea for a journal page and couldn't wait to play.

Here is the finished result

Recipe

My Journal

Black Gesso

Stencils (Dylusions and TCW)

3D Gloss Gel (Reeves)

G45 Papers Mon Amour

Indigo Blu Script Stamp

Grey Paint

Mod Podge (Matte)

Amazing what ideas pop in your head when you least expect it.

Hope you like it

Huggles

xoxox

Life is...

Hi blogland

I have finally started a new journal - and it's not the one I recently altered as that was given to a friend of my eldest daughter lol.

I bought 2 books filled with quotes and sayings and intend to take inspiration from these when it comes to filling my new journal and what better way to start than the following quote

"Life is the art of drawing without an eraser"

John W. Gardener (1912-2002)

Recipe

Art Journal (A5 size)

Paper Artsy Fresco Finish Paints (Rose, Lilac & Cheesecake)

Tim Holtz Foam Stamps (Chronicles)

Dylusions Clear Stamps (clearly borders)

Archival ink (Jet Black)

TCW Stencils

Gesso

Grunge Paste

Posco Pens (Black & White)

I love the way this has turned out (even with the teeny mistakes) and am look forward to continuing with the journal.

Huggles

xoxox

Art Journal Cover

Hi Blogland

Can't believe it's been a month since my last post but I have a VERY good reason.......

I finally gave birth on Halloween to a beautiful baby boy.

I am happy to say he is doing brilliantly, growing nicely and is very healthy and happy.

So as you can imagine I have had my hands full and have been resting and getting my energy back, though during this time I have been itching to get back to playing with my crafty stash lol.

I have been wanting to start a new Art Journal and have had a book sat on my desk waiting patiently to be altered, today I finally sat down and started playing and here is the result.

Recipe

A4 Sketch Book

Tissue Paper

Mod Podge

Mini Art is Stencil

Paper Artsy Fresco Finish Paints

Perfect Pearls

Archival Ink

Tim Holtz Chitchat Stickers

I am really pleased with the way it has turned out and cannot wait to start filling it - watch this space

Huggles

xoxox

Altered Box using Mon Amour G45 Papers

Hi blogland

I know it's been a while since my last posting I just haven't been feeling too well, nothing serious/major, just plodding along the last stages of pregnancy (am due within 2 weeks now eek)

So in a nutshell not had much energy to do much crafting.

However a friend of mine has started up her own business and was kind enough to ask if I would make something using products available on her Site. 

I of course said yes and this is what I made

Recipe

Mon Amour Graphic 45 Papers

Black Soot Distress ink Pad

Mod Podge - Matte

Bling/Trim from stash

Treasure Gold gilding wax - Ruby

oh and a box

These papers are really lovely and I hope I have done them justice, I wanted to keep it simple, the ladies and roses are from the same paper collection and I wanted these to be the main focal points but without detracting from the backing paper.

Hope you like it, please be kind and leave me some love in the comments below, they're always appreciated

Huggles

xoxox

Desk Tidy - Using Fernli Designs Products

Hi Bloggers

I am EXTREMELY excited to talk to you all about my latest project (can you tell lol)

I have been talking to a lot of talented people lately and learning how to think more 'outside the box' - I really can be 2 dimensional sometimes and only take things at face value (I know it's criminal, and I call myself a crafter lol)

It was during one of these conversations that suddenly an idea imploded into my brain and I just HAD to order from the fantabulous Fernli Designs and I actually used the items instead of storing them and taking them out to stroke now and then.

This is my Project and I will list/link all products used from their website in the Recipe list

Recipe List

Tic Tac Toe - Base

4 x Cooks Matches

Open Topped Storage Boxes 2 of the 3" & 2 of the 4"

2 sheets of 6x6" Greyboard

Papers are from an unknown brand with the title 'Love Story'

Paint & Glue

Ribbon and Lace from stash

I hasten to add it is not flush at the back - I wanted access to the back of the drawers in case they get stuck (I know my gluing/painting skills lol) - Also the matchboxes are not the same length as the boards but they're strong and sturdy. The little gaps between the 'drawers' are big enough to fit a pot of stickles (I tried)

Hope you like it and please take a look at Fernli Designs, their products are of fantastic quality, you can do SO MUCH with them - don't just take my word for it check out their facebook page(s) and other customers testimonials

Huggles

xoxox

Re-Create-d - A Make Over

Hi bloggers

Have you ever made/created something that you just don't like or can't 'take' to? I know I have many a time, but I always keep these as a reminder to myself that nothing is ever perfect.

I have also often thought, am going to do something with that or change it etc but have never been able to bring myself to - Til now

I popped over to Anything But Cute to see what's been going on over there (if you haven't checked it out DO SO!) and find out what the latest challenge is and it is to 'Upcycle/Remake' an old project.

Perfect excuse to pull out a previous project and pretty much start over, and I knew just the thing I was going to tackle.........

This

I have hated this from the start, it just kept going wrong (and believe me I had done so many coats of paints/inks layers etc) til I just gave up on it completely.

I had it hanging in my hallway and I cringed every time I walked past it, but I kept it there as a reminder to myself that I can 'Do Better' and that there is always room for improvement.

Here is the new and improved version

Recipe

Original Canvas

Tissue Paper

Flowers

Buttons 

Resin Embellishments

Discs/Cogs/Flourishes/Clock

Keys

Seed Beads

Metal Filigree Pieces

Gesso, Gel Medium & Glue

Radiant Rain Ink Sprays

Distress Stains

Treasure Gold Waxes

Pebeo Fantasy Paint

Now I have a Canvas I am happy with and can display with pride knowing I never gave up.

Thank you to Anything But Cute for the challenge theme and the fantastic inspiration from the Design Team.

I also want to thank you for the Honorable Mention, I have my badge on display in my sidebar with pride.

Everyone appreciates being acknowledged in some way or other and words fail to express just how much something like that means to someone like me - So Thank you

Huggles

xoxox

"Precious"

Hi Bloggers

I cannot believe I am sat here at almost 1 in the morning writing out this post but I just cannot wait to share my latest mixed media project.

Once again I was inspired to make something thanks to a just for fun challenge on a Facebook group I am in called Crafters @ Play - always so much inspiration going on there.

I have, for the longest time wanted to try and do a scrapbook page but have always shied away from actually doing one, can't really say what held me back as I truly do not have a reason.

Anyways the weekend challenge inspiration was a scrapbook page, though we could basically do whatever we wanted as long as we took something from the inspiration.

Here is what I came up with

Recipe

12x12 Sheet of Greyboard

12x12 papers

String

Various Embellishments

Corregated Card

Liquid Pearls

String

Glue

Distress Ink Pads

Alphabet Die

Lace

Photo

I would like to enter this into

Mixed Media World - Gorgeous Textures

Love to Create - Anything Creative/Mixed Media Goes
That Craft Place - Mixed Media, Anything Goes

I have never entered these challenges before as I have only JUST discovered their blogs, and I must say they are blooming fantabulous - Go check them out!!!

I hope you like my first attempt at a scrapbook page (though it's hard to call it a page when I intend to have it hanging on the wall lol) Please be kind and leave me some love (and become a follower ;D) it's always appreciated and means a lot to me 

Huggles

xoxox

Romantique Grunge Jar

Hi Bloggers

I am really excited to show you my latest piece, an altered jar.

I have built a small collection of jars and thought it's about time I started actually altering them (especially as I have added a few bottles to the collection as well now).

I didn't really have a clear picture in mind in how I wanted the finished look to be, I feel the more I over think what am doing the more anxious I get and give up before I begin.

So I just got on with it and played and here is the result

Recipe

Jar

Tissue Paper

Dutch Doobadoo Cardboard Hearts

Dutch Doobadoo Stencil Metal 2

Home Made Texture Paste

Lace & Spider Netting

Various Embellishments

Paint

Glue

Teasure Gold Gilding Waxes

Thank you for dropping by and be kind to leave some love by leaving a comment

Huggles

xoxox

Photo Canvas

Hi bloggers

I've recently been overly inspired by so many different Mixed Media projects that I've just wanted to dive in and play.

A fellow mixed media enthusiast and talented crafter Naomi showed me a video of a Photo Frame Canvas Project from start to finish - check it out HERE

I really loved it and wanted to make something similar.

This is what I came up with

Recipe

Canvas

Photo Frame

Tissue Paper

Various Embellishments

Home made texture paste

Stencil

Corregated card

Radiant Rain Sprays

Treasure Gold gilding wax

Glue

I am really pleased with the way it turned out and knew instantly the photo I wanted to add in the frame.

The photo is of my 4 children, my 2 eldest daughters boyfriends and 2 other friends as well as my sister. It was taken on a day out the the coast on my sister's birthday and it was a lovely day out that I will cherish forever.

Huggles 

xoxox