11th November, 2015
It’s Wednesday and time for another challenge over at Frilly and Funkie Challenge Blog! This challenge is hosted by Sue (Stamping Sue Style), who has chosen the theme LET THERE BE LIGHT …Sue Says,“One of the things I don’t like at this time of year is the lack of light to craft by in the evenings. So, for this challenge I’d like you to include…
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6th November, 2015
Oh I utterly love November’s 12 tags of 2015! Tim offers up a trio of super cool techniques. I’ve already started thinking about my second tag. I wanted to make something in honour of remembrance day. My Grandfather served in the British army and each year I wear a poppy in remembrance of him and to honour those all around the world who serve and…
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28th October, 2015
It’s Wednesday and that means there’s another challenge over at Frilly and Funkie Challenge Blog! This challenge is hosted by Shelly (Stamptramp), who has chosen the theme SOMETHING WICKED …Shelly Says,“With Halloween just a few days away, I decided to challenge you all to create Something Wicked. Whether your style is shabby or vintage, I want to see your spookiest work. It doesn’t necessarily have…
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26th October, 2015
I have a guest tutorial over at Ranger Ink today with a step-by-step Halloween themed mixed media Burlap Panel. I hope you will stop by and take a look. There are lots of tutorials by other guest artists in the Ranger Ink Project Library. I’ll be back on Wednesday with “something wicked” for Frilly and Funkie.
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21st October, 2015
A few months ago I introduced you to Count Frightful and for this months 12 tags of 2015 he revealed his more dapper side and got himself a love interest… Introducing the Countess! I used the techniques that Tim demonstrates on this months tag and by making a few alterations to the sizzix vampire die cuts, I created my second tag. Here’s how… Cut the…
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17th October, 2015
I’m delighted to share my second project for the Tim Holtz holiday inspiration series using the new seasonal products. Check Tim’s blog to see all the other designers fabulous festive projects. I LOVE Christmas, to me it really is the most wonderful time of the year and one of my favourite holiday traditions is “tree day!” We go and get our Christmas tree and my…
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14th October, 2015
It’s Wednesday and that means there’s another challenge over at Frilly and Funkie Challenge Blog! This challenge is hosted by Nancy (Tattered Treasures), who has chosen the theme AUTUMN SPLENDOR …Nancy Says,“Simply create a vintage or shabby chic project using the rich colors of autumn, and remember to include an autumn leaf somewhere in your project!” For this challenge I decided to use a burlap…
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12th October, 2015
12 Tags of 2015 time again. I love Tim’s October tag, the new thinlits monster dies are SO fun that I couldn’t wait to grab my vampire die. Count Frightful is back and this time he’s dressed for DINNER! I added lace to his collar and an o ring monocle and chain, pinned to his lapel. Doesn’t he look rather dapper?! My dripping texture fade…
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8th October, 2015
With only 77 days until Christmas, I’m delighted to share my first project for the Tim Holtz Holiday Inspiration series using his fantastic new holiday products. My focus for this card was the new thinlits birch trees die and the tree line stamp set, with a healthy sprinkle of distress glitter, (of course). Cut distress watercolor cardstock with the thinlits birch tree die and blend…
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5th October, 2015
I didn’t quite make the September edition of Tim Holtz’s 12 tags of 2015 as I was traveling to the UK to visit family. I took a small craft kit with me and made my tag in our stopover hotel in France, but never found time to post it. The “enjoy the journey” word band was very fitting. I love the transparent gloss texture paste…
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I was there in the afternoon.