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• Scrapbooker of the Year 2013 - Results

  

  Scrapbook Magazine runs a competition every year to find the 'Scrapbooker of the Year' and I can announce I am a Runner-Up in this years competition. Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Two Peas in a Pod!

  

  Step by step instructions with photographs can be found on the Fancy Pants page at the top of my blog. Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• A Different Challenge

  

  I undertook a different challenge whilst at a local beading club. All members were given the same kit of beads, ribbon and findings all together in an organza... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Party Party Party!

  

  A few weeks ago I helped out at my friends granddaughters 3rd birthday. Mum was keen for a craft activity and I suggested we decorate party bags with stickers... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• A Fishy Tale

  

  I made these Tando book covers using a book kit designed by Neil Walker along with Under the Sea and Ocean Backgrounds stamps by Dylusions. I used paint by... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Who Do You Think You Are - LIVE

  

  I was very lucky to be given the opportunity to work with Sally Butler's new range of Heritage papers in preparation for the WDYTYR show at Olympia in London. Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Vintage Layout

  

  I have made the above layout for a workshop class on Family History. Nowadays we take for granted photographs with unlimited quantities and sizes but in the pas... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Layouts Using Distress Ink Pads

  

  A recent workshop I taught explored ways to get the most out of Distress Ink Pads. The ladies enjoyed their class and made some beautiful layouts. Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Canvas Work

  

  I attended a workshop recently with Andy Skinner working with A4 self adhesive canvas and paints. The three photos below show the progress at various stages. Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Gelatos

  

  Picking up on a question on UK Scrappers here are the Gelato samples with a brief description of the technique used.Dry stipple through a mask. Gelato backgroun... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Be Your Own Kind of Wonderful

  

  I used masks and a Gelli Plate to create the background to this layout. The Gelli Plate is great for mixing colours and creating a layered effect. Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• What a Wonderful Day

  

  Full step by step instructions for the above mirror using the 'What a Wonderful Day' collection can be found on the Fancy Pants page at the top of the blog.Any... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Who Needs 50 Shades of Grey?

  

  History of Valentines ~ Pre-Christian eraIn ancient Rome, 13, 14 and 15 February were celebrated as Lupercalia, a pagan fertility festival. This seems to be... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Heart Pin Dish

  

  I popped into Glazed Creations on Monday to make a plaque for my bathroom door and got a sneaky peep at the pin dish I made last week. Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Who Do You Think You Are - LIVE

  

  This month sees another WDYTYR event at Olympia in London.The show covers everything you need to know about tracing your family history and building your... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• SoSoft Baby Grow Book Cover

  

  I wanted to make a book cover from an item of clothing as I had some fab fabric paint from DeocArt. I hit the charity shops and found a baby grow for 50p!I... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Owl Plate Result & Heart Pin Dish

  

  Finished results from last weeks classSo this week at Glazed Creations we looked at the art of Sgraffito. Sgraffito is a form of decoration made by scratching... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Shadow Box

  

  I created this shadow box for a lovely couple who were celebrating their 69th Anniversary. I used a combination of paint and stamps for the frame and used... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Stamperama 2014

  

  I will be demonstrating at Stamerama on the 9th February 2014 at the Crafting Time stand, if you fancy a day out pop by and say hello. Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Twit Twooooo

  

  Week 3 at Glazed Creations took us to looking at masking areas out. The project this week was an owl plate. The photographs below show the steps we took to... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS