Houses and Buildings

While I was worrying about my daughter

I decided to have a play in my art journal

so forgive any crazy mess!!

My mind struggled to leave my

worries behind.

The theme over at Art Journal Journey

is Houses and Buildings.

So I started with an old book page to cover

my page then stamped in brown using 

Crackle Paint Stamp (SU).

I then inked up around the edges in black,

and added some blue and green here

and there to create a base for my houses.

I stamped the houses using 

From our House to Yours (SU),

colouring them in different colours

using my markers then going in with

a black fine liner to add more

definition.

I cut them out and set them where

I thought looked good.

Before sticking in place I stamped

some trees from the same set,

adding colour with my markers.

I added some sentiment stickers

which I cut apart to suit the space.

I finally finished with some

embossing paste (SU) and a

brick stencil.

I added some stamped hearts

 and wink of stella here and there

for good measure!

I would like to enter this into

Art Journal Journey - houses and buildings

The Creative Crafters - anything goes

a Perfect time to craft - anything goes

Make My Monday - use a stencil

A Place to Start - anything/anything but a card

Creative Artiste - anything mixed media

It has been non stop rain here this morning.

So dark and depressing!

Here's hoping for a descent weekend.

Tag and ATC

I have a tag for our midway post over at

TAG-ALONG (and ATC's)

where the optional theme is

blossoms, butterflies and birds.

For my tag I used an old set from SU called

Framed Florets. The shape of my tag was cut

using two of the dies in the set.

I then cut an oval, stamped my flowers onto it

and layered behind the green oval.

I stamped the flowers again, cut them out,

coloured them with markers

and layered them onto the tag.

I stamped the sentiment in yellow ink

and finished with a yellow bow and some green gems.

I would like to enter this into

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes

Unicorn Challenge - use dies

HQSCAT - shaped cards and/or tags

The Outlawz - no cards

Girlz Rebel Challenge - flowers

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For my ATC I made a background on my brand new

Gelli plate. Brenda said I NEEDED one!!

I hadn't a clue what I was doing but gave

it a go anyway lol.

I used blue and yellow inks and an old SU stamp

called crackle paint to create the look.

When dry I stamped the flowers along the bottom

using an SU set called Dragonfly Garden,

and coloured them up with markers.

I then stamped, punched and coloured the

butterflies (Butterfly Gala SU) and finished with a

stamped sentiment.

I would like to enter this into

Let's Craft and Create - anything/butterflies

Triple B - birds, butterflies, blooms

Crafty Galz Corner - anything option Spring

Allsorts - in the garden

Creative Friday - create your own background

Remember we have this gorgeous prize up for grabs

and a Top 3 will be chosen as well.

So come and join us with your

Tags, ATC's or bookmarks.

Worry Worm!

Not a card but I did stamp the background with my crackle paint stamp.

I have been crocheting some Worry Worms to give out

to my customers. I think they are a lovely idea, and perfect

for little people and adults alike.

Though I do state to keep away from kids under 3 because of

the wiggly eyes. They are hot glued on but kids are pretty

good at dismantling things lol.

I am not great at crochet but like having a go and

these took minutes to crochet!

You are supposed to hang on trees etc as random acts of kindness.

I would like to enter this into

 

Vintage at Tag Tuesday

It's the second week of our challenge over at

TAG TUESDAY

and the theme is vintage!

I have gone with a tag shape using

crumb cake card which I stamped with

my crackle paint stamp and then inked the

edges using cinnamon cider ink pad.

I stamped the bird and leaves using the

Free as a Bird stamp set.

I googled vintage bird images and followed

the colours from one of them.

I used granny apple green and old olive blends.

The sentiment was stamped onto one of

the labels from a retired kit.

I finished by punching some dragonflies

and colouring them with my blends.

I would like to enter this into

Tag Tuesday - vintage theme

Cupcake  Inspirations - oh birdie

Crafty Animals - include an animal

2 crafty critter crazies - feature a creature

Crafty Sentiments Designs - anything goes

Hope you can join us!!

 

The Great Outdoors

                                                         

This is my midway post for the theme of

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

over at

Stamping Sensations.

I created another little inky scene for the cute rabbits.

bird and bat!

Well it is autumn and we actually have bats outside at night around here.

I cut an oval template and just had lots of fun.

I had originally just stamped the rabbits then coloured in

using black markers but they got a bit lost.

So I stamped over them in versa mark and white embossed them.

I would like to enter this into

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - feature a creature

Always Fun - make a scene

Crafty Friends - autumn colours

Creative Fingers - anything goes

Have a lovely weekend.

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Just dance!

It's the second week of Michele's DANCE theme over at

Tag Tuesday.

For my tag I stamped a crackle paint background.

The border and ballet shoes are from an old Kanban kit.

I stamped the sentiment using  the

Strong and Beautiful stamp set.

It was finished with some silver pearls and a matching ribbon.

Hope you get time to join us!!

I would like to enter this into

Tag Tuesday - Dance

Creative Moments - anything goes option summer sports

Little Red Wagon - patterned paper or create your own background #2

Word Art Wednesday - anything goes

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£7.00

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Scrapbook Thursday - garden clean up!

Scrapbook Thursday and time for Grandson Oliver's February page.

He spent a bit of time helping his Dad to clear up outside
in preparation for Spring!
It was hard work apparently!!
But at least it did it. He is a very kind little boy, always willing
to lend a hand.
He did take some stick for the pink gloves though lol.

I used the crackle paint stamp in the background along with lots of
leaves in brown to keep with the late winter/early spring clean up!
We are surrounded by trees here, and Ollie lives next door,
so there are weekly clean ups needed even at this time of year.

I would like to enter this into
Scrap the Boys - when I grow up I want to be.....

I don't know about you all, but my head is all over the show.
I am struggling to concentrate on my crafting which I thought
would be my life saver!! I think once we are all in lock down
I will hopefully settle, hoping everyone is safe.
Take care out there and keep in touch via blogs etc.

Product List

Enjoy Life Photopolymer Stamp Set

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£23.00

Crackle Paint Cling Stamp Set

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£15.00

Make A Difference Photopolymer Stamp Set

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£25.00

Pineapple Punch A4 Cardstock

[146994]

£8.25

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

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Tag Tuesday - Vintage/Shabby Chic

This is my first post as a design team member for

TAG TUESDAY!

The lovely Valerie-Jael invited me to join their very talented team

and of course I couldn't refuse.

So the challenge this fortnight is

SHABBY CHIC/VINTAGE

and is being hosted by the lovely Sandie

so I hope you get time to join in.

For my tag I have used the crackle paint stamp for the background

in powder pink. The edges have been inked and distressed.

I used the heart stamp from Forever Lovely stamp set and added some

in powder pink again, up either side of the tag.

The flower comes from the stamp set called Floral Essence.

I stamped it twice and water coloured it and added some wink of stella.

The leaves have been stamped and punched in soft sea foam ink.

The sentiment has been gold embossed and again

the edges have been distressed.

Underneath the flower there is, believe it or not,

a lovely piece of cream lace. But it's hard to see.

I would like to enter this into

Classic Design Team Open Challenge - anything for design team

Tag Tuesday - Vintage/shabby chic

Crafty Calendar - anything but Christmas + add a ribbon

Do-AL(l)creative - shabby chic/vintage

Creations in Pink - anything goes mainly pink

The storm has cleared away and left us with a lovely bright morning.

Getting out there for a walk to blow the cobwebs away!!

Hope you get time to join us during this very busy week!

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Crackle Paint Cling Stamp Set

[148752]

£15.00

Floral Essence Photopolymer Stamp Set

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£16.00

Forever Lovely Photopolymer Stamp Set

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£20.00

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109129]

£5.50

Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad

[147102]

£7.00

Leaf Punch

[144667]

£15.00

Pretty Label Punch

[143715]

£17.00

Blender Pens

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£11.25

Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock

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