Brad bound!

Happy Monday!

I came across a lovely tutorial over at

Cathy's Garden where she showed how you can make

a junk journal using brads for the spine.

I still can't get my head around vintage and junk and tend

to go for a cleaner look so I decided to have a go

my way.

I used papers from DCWV - all dressed up.

Vellum from my stash.

Stamps - Love this moment (SU).

Embellishments - fibres, lace, ric rac trim,  brads, butterfly punch.

Stencils - freebie from magazine

Printables - My Porch Prints.

Embossing folder - Crafter's Companion

You can watch a quick walk through of the inside here

I would like to enter this into

A Perfect Time to Craft - anything goes

Girlz & the Art of letters - E - embossing

vellum inside the book has been embossed with butterfly folder

Love to Craft - anything goes

A Place to Start - use vellum

used lots of vellum inside my book

The Outlawz - no cards option I'd wear that

Double day!

It's time for our midway post over at

STAMPING SENSATIONS

where this month's theme is

summer blooms or anything goes.

We do have a lovely prize up for grabs so come and join us!

For my card I used set number 229 - blooming field

from AAll & Create.

The paper I used for the background is a very old one

from We R Memory Keepers. It's actually a 12" x 12" sheet

which I had to carefully cut down so I could get

that lovely frame to work for my a5 card.

I covered the joins with butterflies and it worked out well.

The flowers were stamped, coloured with markers

and cut out.

I stamped the sentiment below and added a ribbon

to the flower stem.

For the sentiment I punched  (SU) out the shape twice,

once in cream and again in pink.

I added some tails of the same ribbon underneath

the sentiment.

To finished I added some sequins to the butterflies.

I would like to enter this into

Beautiful Blossoms - anything floral

Paper, Rocks, Scissors - use paper and/or scissors

Trible B - include a bird, blooms or butterflies

Love those pretty papers - pretty papers option birthday

Passion for Markers - flowers

a Perfect time to craft - anything goes

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It's also time for our midway post over at

WE LOVE STAMPING

and the theme is sun, sea, sand or anything goes.

We have a lovely prize up for grabs here too!

For my card I have used an embossing folder

from Crafters Companion called Charming Coral.

I embossed it onto blue card then ran my

white ink pad over the top to pick up the embossing.

The stamp set is called Marine Life

from Globleland (Amazon).

It's a one piece stamp so I stamped it out then

cut out and coloured up the ones I wanted.

I used a die cut circle for the centre, added

my sentiment from a set called Sending Support (SU)

then filled up the gaps with the shells.

Before sticking the circle in place I wrapped

the blue card with some netting.

I finished it off with the coloured up items.

I would like to enter this into

Make My Monday - embossing wet or dry

Papercraft Challenge - tropical paradise

Girlz and the art of letters - E - embossing

Creative Moments - use a die cut

Cardz for Guyz - summer holidays

Stamps + fun = CREATIVITY - in the water

Little snippets!

I took a little time out to have a play

and use up some snippets to join in the challenge at

Snippets Playground.

I pulled these out of my scrap box along with a very

old pack of LOTV stamped images I got free with a magazine

a long time ago.

The pieces look big but they really aren't and the card

is just a note size card 3 1/2" x 5"

but it will make a cute gift card for my granddaughter one day.

The stamp set I used is called  Circle Sayings (SU)

and the ink is polished pink (SU).

I added some lace from my stash and punched

a tiny little flower in pink and lilac leftovers

and finished with a little gem.

She has been coloured up with my markers.

I would like to enter this into

Snippets Playground - use your scraps

Double D Challenges - for a child

Ally's Angels - anything goes

Creative Fingers - anything goes

Crafty Catz - anything option child's birthday

Allsorts - for a child or anything goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

It's a new day!

Happy Monday!

I here with my midway post for our 

in the garden theme or anything goes over at

Tag-along (and ATC's).

For my tag I used a stamp set from Paper Artsy

called Tops & Tails.

I started with a black base, punched with my fancy

corner punch (SU) then I cut a piece of gingham paper

and stamped the swirls, butterflies and dots

along with the sentiment.

I added orange marker to the swirls,

coloured my butterflies, both getting double stamped

and layered up then finished with some black ribbon.

I would like to enter this tag into

The Outlawz - no cards

Aud Sentiments - tags and/or Christmas in July + sentiment

HQFSCAT - shaped card or tag

 

For a change I went with an ATC Coin this time.

It measures 2 1/2" in diameter which is the

acceptable size for these coins.

I used the same Tops & Tails stamp set again

but this time I roughly inked the background then stamped

the flowers and grass along the bottom

adding colour with my markers.

I stamped out the sentiment and butterfly

and added to the coin highlighting the wording

with some squiggles.

Remember we have this lovely prize up for grabs

so be sure and get your entries in.

You can enter up to four times with either a tag

or ATC.

I would like to enter this into

Creative Fingers - anything goes

A Perfect Time  to Craft - anything goes

 

Howl at the moon!

Happy Friday!

I have been away for a few days in Wicklow

with hubby and it was so great to have

a little break as we haven't been away from

last September!

Weather was amazing, nearly too hot, dare I say lol.

My card today was made for my Son's 40th last week.

I used a stencil/mask set from Sheena Crafts

called Howling at the moon.

The stamp sets that go along with it are called

Be one with nature and Just Breathe.

I also used a few SU sets called

Sip Sip Hooray, Happiness Abounds

and Part of my story.

The papers are from Nitwits called Pocake Masculine.

I used various inks and markers to complete the card.

Inside I made an envelope to hold his birthday money.

I would like to enter this into

Girlz Makes Guyz Cardz - anything goes men

Moving Along with the Times - masculine

Crafter's Cafe - anything option masculine

Crafty Animals - include an animal

Critter Crazy - birthday card with featured critter

The Paper Funday - anything option stencils

Craft room

Sharing my cleaned up craft room

Unfortunately I forgot to take a before photo

but believe me it was a mess.

A room full of too many tables and no where to move.

This is my desk area with computer and work space.

Above is my SU stamps and a table

for my cutting machine and sewing machine.

We got two sets of this things from IKea

which fitted perfectly into the other corner of my room

I kept the lower box which houses my

other stamp sets, ribbons etc.

My printer sits on top of this one along

with my printing papers/card and some mini

drawers full of embellishments.

I have a large sliding wardrobe to the left of the room

which was my daughter's when she lived at home.

So I plonked my two wooden drawer sets in front,

still leaving room to get anything from inside

the wardrobe.

These also hold my a4 and mini cutters.

So I am very happy with my new space.

Feels so light and airy and much easier to keep tidy.

I did have to make myself a paper plan of

what I have in each holder though

as I would have spent the day pulling them out lol.

Needle felted figure with box

Happy Monday!

I'm sharing a needle felted lookalike figure and box

I made for my son Milo's 40th last year.

I did do a video of the box but stupidly didn't have

my sound turned on lol but the measurements

are all there and you can watch what I did

if you need a bigger box.

This one is about 7" tall, 5" wide and 3" deep.

I added an acetate window so you could

see the figure inside.

Not a bad likeness for a beginner!

He has a right wee tan on him lol.

This was the only skin colour I had enough of.

This is what he wears while working and he uses

his phone and laptop to do car mapping etc.

I even added his business logo to his jumper

and knit him a beanie which he always wears.

You can watch the video if you need a big box here

Measurements used

Black card

two sheets at 8" x 11"

score 8" side on both at

3", 7 1/2"

Score 11" on both at

1/2", 7 1/2", 10 1/2"

two sheets at 3 1/2" x 8"

score 8" side on both at

3", 7 1/2"

score 3 1/2" sides on both at

1/2"

DSP to decorate Sides

two pieces at 2 3/4" x 6 3/4" Front/Back

two pieces at 4 1/4" x 6 3/4" Top/Bottom

two pieces at 4 1/4" x 2 3/4"

I used a square die and some acetate for window.

Double Post

Our July challenge has started at

STAMPING SENSATIONS

and this month the theme is

summer blooms!

Our prize this month is just amazing

so be sure and get your entries in!

I have actually used one of these sets for my card today

called Sent with Love by AALL & Create.

I decided to go with a twisted card shape and made

a gift card pocket and card combined.

You can see the tutorial I used here.

My background paper is from We R Memory Keepers

and I started with that for my front and insides.

I stamped the script directly onto my paper

then stamped, coloured and cut the roses and leaves

and 3d onto my card.

The flowers were coloured with markers.

I stamped the smaller rose then cut and coloured it

and added to the inside.

The sentiment is from a set called Country Birdhouse (SU).

I would like to enter this into

Allsorts - for a child or anything goes

Crafty Catz - anything goes

Creative fingers - anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - sending flowers

Pearly Sparkles - a shaped card

Paper Rock Scissors - use papers and/or scissors

HQFSCAT - shaped card and/or tag

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Our July challenge has also started over at

WE LOVE STAMPING

and the theme this time is

Sea and Sand!

We have a gorgeous prize up for grabs

so come and join us!!

As I had this card shape in my brain I decided to do one

for this challenge as well.

The papers are from We R Memory Keepers.

Again I used one sheet, flipping the paper to combine

the two designs.

I stamped the relaxing man (A Good Man SU), onto a piece of linen

texture card, inking the sky, sea and sand.

I stamped the man again and cut and coloured him

and layered on top.

Using another stamp set (Fun in the Sun WOJ), I added the crab and

sunshine.

On the left I made a sign post and added

my two sentiments.

Inside I stamped the sand castle from Fun in the Sun set

onto a die cut circle and coloured it in with markers.

I would like to enter this into

Make My Monday - summer fun

Papercraft Challenges - summer vibes

Girlz make cardz for men - anything masculine

Passion for Markers - beach vibes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - sunshine

Little Red Wagon - to boldly go

Four Seasons - summer

It's all about the cake!

I had to make a card for a friend's Great Granddaughter

who is turning one this month.

I went with a lovely image from Mo's Digital Pencil

called Kai is one.

She has been coloured up with markers.

My papers are all from a Nitwits download called

babys firsts girl.

I used the same pack to make the embellishments,

printing a few times and layering up.

I finished it off with a nice sparkly ribbon.

I would like to enter this into

Addicted to stamps - make your mark

I 💓 ProMarkers - anything goes or magical

Krafty Chicks - birthday

Creative Fingers - anything goes

Crafty Catz - anything goes

Gem of a challenge - anything goes

CD Sunday - use a CD, USB or digi download

It's our youngest son Milo's 40th today!

How the hell did that happen!!

Party time tonight.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend.

Welcome to my newest follower ANGELA.

Thanks so much for following my wee blog!

Tag-along July

I can't believe it is July already!!

Of course that means it's time for a new theme

over at

TAG-ALONG (and ATCs).

This time the theme has been chosen by Brenda

and she has gone with 'in the garden'.

For my tag I choose a nice yellow for my base then cut my

white smaller and started with a cloudy sky and some

grass and flowers stamped along the bottom.

I stamped the dragonfly onto the card

then stamped again and cut and coloured the wings

and 3d them on top.

The sentiment was stamped and added

to my tag and I finished it off with some ribbons.

I would like to enter my tag into

Crafty Catz - anything goes

Love to Craft - anything goes

Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

I decided to use the same stamp set for my ATC.

Again stencilling the clouds and then

stamped the grass and flowers along the bottom.

I then stamped some parts of the dragonfly,

coloured the wings in yellow

and then over stamped with some text.

I finished with the sentiment matted in black.

I would like to enter my ATC into

Allsorts - seaside or anything goes

Gem of a challenge - anything goes

Try it on Tuesday - add some text

Stamps used

Paper Artsy - tops & tails

Through it together and Gorgeously Made (SU).

Other Items used

home made cloud stencil

markers, ribbon, black ink.

Of course, we have a lovely prize up for grabs

so be sure and get your entries in.

You can enter up to four times with a tag or ATC

but remember to list what you used

to make your project.