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• Deer in the Forest

  

  I used Indigoblu's new Christmas stamps (Bare Forest and Merry Christmas Deer) to create the image above.Each stamp is fabulous as a stand alone stamp but I... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• This Is Your Captain Speaking!

  

  My son has almost completed his commercial airline pilot training, so I thought I had better shake my butt and make a suitable card. Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Pan Pastel Card

  

  Yesterday I posted a scrapbook layout using pan pastels and Kaiser Craft paper and today I can show you the card I made using the left over paper and pan... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Pan Pastel Layout

  

  I used Pan Pastels to make this layout of my friend Mary at her sister's wedding. I do like the effect pan pastels give - a very smooth and soft look. Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Simple but Effective

  

  To make this card you will need an Embossing Folder, some Coredinations card stock, WOW ebony super fine embossing powder, 'Bullrush' stamp by Inkylicious,... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• IndigoBloom!

  

  Indigoblu have released some great new floral stamps and I have had a play with the Poppy stamp (the advantages of being on a DT! Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Emy Buxton

  

  Emys Crafty Blog is a great blog for those looking for inspiration for all sorts of crafting. I came across Emy while looking through Scrap365 (one of my fav... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• The Craft Garden August Challenge

  

  This months challenge details can be found HereFor the first one I started by using sequin waste and a distress ink pad to give the canvas a background. Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• IndigoBlu & Pan Pastels

  

  This hanging plaque is a standard manilla tag coloured using Pan Pastels and embellished using lace, buttons and Hobby House flowers. Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Tag a Pastel

  

  Again having a play with Pan Pastels, this time embellishing with Picket Fence DI pens and UTEE. Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Pan Pastel Homes

  

  I used Dyan Reaveley stamps and Pan Pastels to make this card. I am still exploring with the pastels and I love the effects I am getting, as you might expect th... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Pan Pastel Layout

  

  This layout I made using Pan Pastels. It was the first time I had used them and I have to say I am really impressed. They are great for covering large areas suc... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• The Craft Garden July Challenge

  

  This months challenge can be found HereThe photograph in the layout above is very special not just because its of my Mam and nephew but because this is the firs... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Guest Book

  

  I made this wedding guest book for a friends sister who is getting married on what will be my 23rd wedding anniversary! It is 8" x 8" and has cream pages inside. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Ny Ny

  

  New York, New York so good they named it twice (ok I'll stop the singing) but only to tell let you know I am in the Big Apple this week, so if you see some carz... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Waxy Embellishments

  

  I used this great 'Texture Tread' rubber matt from Ranger to create this super wax embellishment. The matt is for use with UTEE but as I was playing with wax I... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• The Craft Garden June Challenge

  

  Junes challenge was an interesting one (full details here) a Jublilee project but only using one of the three 'royal' colours or none at all! Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Red, White & Blue

  

  This layout is part of my Royal Wedding Album (still have many to do!) but it is also the next scrap class I am teaching at Its Crafting Time. Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Painted Faces & Cake

  

  I received some lovely flowers and ribbon from Kerry at The Craft Garden this morning and decided to use them in the above layout. This is one of the many... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Emy Buxton Layout

  

  I just had to post this layout by Emy Buxton that was featured in Scrap365 this month. I simply adore it, it is such a simple idea but very effective and very... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS