Lollypops!

I'm using up more items from my stash this week

and these will fit nicely into my folios

when decorating them up.

I used half a lollypop stick for each.

They were inked up with distress oxide

and then I stamped some text over that

using Gorgeously Made stamp set (SU).

The tops have been decorated using

lace, fabric, raffia etc from my scrap drawer.

I added a butterfly (Aall & Create) to the front

and stamped some words for the backs

using Contact USA alphabet stamps.

I finished them with some gems.

You can watch the process here

I would like to enter this into

The Creative Crafters - anything goes

Love to Craft - anything goes

Love to Scrap - anything goes

Little Red Wagon - one of something (butterfly)

My Granddaughter is coming to mind us lol

from 2pm. She is a 2 year old whirlwind so fingers

crossed we can keep up with her!!

 

Favourite colours

It's time for our July challenge over at

Tag-along (and ATCs).

Brenda has given us the theme of

favourite colours or you can work with

anything goes.

I usually love to work with pink and black

so that's what I went with today.

For the background I started with some distress oxide

in pink then I stencilled over that using

Simon Hurley Stella Paste in black.

That stuff is lethal and so runny!

The stencil is an old one from SU.

I then stamped the flowers on

white card in pink ink then cut them

out. The stamp set is called

Flourishing Phrases (SU).

I coloured the inner flower in black

then added to the card chopping off the access.

I finished with some pearlised enamel dots in white

and I outlined the flowers in black

to make them pop more.

The sticker sentiments were added

along with some pink and black ribbon.

I would like to enter this into

HQFSCAT - shaped card or tag

Creative Fingers - anything goes

Ally's Angels - anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes option blooms

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As I was already in a mess I used the same

products for my ATC.

I used the pink oxide for the background,

stamped some text using Gorgeous Made stamp set (SU)

then stencilled with the stella paste here and there.

I stamped another flower using

Flourishing Phrases and finished as above.

I added some white pearlised enamel dots

and finished with a sticker sentiment

and edged it all in black.

I would like to enter this into

The Little Things - anything small

ATC Around the World - monochromatic

I hope you get a chance to join us this month.

We have a lovely prize to tempt you!!

Text me!

It's time for our June challenge over at

Tag-along (and ATCs)

and this time Lynn has set us the theme of

add text/anything goes.

For my tag I started with a background

made using my gel plate and acrylic paints

in blue and yellow.

I used a small flower stamp to create

a pattern.

I cut my tag shape using  the Best Trio Punch (SU)

and using Gorgeously Made text stamp (SU)

I added text along the right hand side of my tag.

Next, using HOTP feather stamp,

I stamped the feather twice and

embossed it with clear embossing powder.

Next I used the matching stencil and

stencilled the feather using TH sparkle

embossing paste.

I matted it onto some blue paper and

stamped the sentiment from the same set,

ripped the edges and added to my tag.

I finished with some pearlised enamel dots

and a mix of gold ribbon and string.

Here's a close up of my feather

showing how sparkly it is using the

TH embossing paste.

I would like to enter this into

Little Red Wagon - create your own background

Fab 'n' Funky - use stencil and/or embossing folder

I used a stencil

The Outlawz - no cards

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For my ATC I was inspired by one this one I saw on

Pinterest.

The background was made on my gel plate.

I cut my size and added some faint text using my

Gorgeously Made (SU) text stamp.

I then punched some circles in different

sizes and inked them up in different colours.

I stamped some text over the top using a

Visible Image set called background vision.

I inked around their edges and then stuck

in place.

I finished with a word sticker.

I would like to enter this into

A Perfect Time to Craft - anything goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Try it on Tuesday - circles

I hope you get time to play along with your

Tag, ATC and/or Bookmarker

as we have an amazing prize up for grabs!

In the pink!

It's time for our May challenge over at

TAG-ALONG (and ATC's)

where I have chosen the theme of PINK.

You can add a little or a lot, up to you,

OR you can go with the anything goes option.

For my tag I made the background on my gelli plate

using a mix of acrylic paints in pink and white.

I laid a piece of lace over the paint

to get the nice soft texture.

Next I stamped some text along one side using

Gorgeously Made stamps (SU)

and stencilled some dots with 

TH embossing paste on the other side.

I stamped some flowers in pink from

Painted Seasons (SU) and arranged them

at the bottom of my tag.

I punched some butterflies out of the

waste paper from the gelli plate and

positioned them around the sentiment

from Framed Florets stamps (SU).

I finished by added some pearlised enamel

dots in red and added some lace

tied with ribbon to the top.

I would like to enter this into

Moving along with the times -  one or more butterflies

Pearly Sparkles - one or more butterflies

Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

A Perfect time to craft - anything goes

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For my ATC I used the gelli plate again

with a piece of old lace material and

pink and white acrylic paint.

I added more petals to the flowers using

the pink paint and a brush

and then embellished with some colour

using acrylic markers.

I finished with some faux stitching,

pearlised enamel dots and a

sentiment.

I would like to enter this into

Dream Factory - 3 colours (pink, yellow, purple)

Beautiful  Blossoms - anything floral + mood board

ATC around the world - anything goes

Do-Al(l) Kreatives - flowers as eye catcher

I hope you get time to play along with us.

Remember you can follow the theme or

anything goes and you can make a tag,

ATC or Bookmark!

We do, as always have a fantastic prize

and a chosen top 3!!

Faux postage stamps

With the little bit of leftovers I decided to make

some faux postage stamps to help

decorate my Traveller's Notebook.

Not much to work with but perfect sizes for

1 1/4" x 2" and  1" X 1".

I punched the large ones with an SU punch and the square

ones with a square die.

I set about stamping bits and pieces here and there

using stamps from Studiolight grunge and

some IndigoBlu and some SU.

I cut up any birds I could from the papers

and added them to the stamps.

I added some faux stitching around each one.

The rest of the leftovers were made into

two mini books, some punched candi dots

and very small butterflies.

That little pile on the right is what I have

left but I won't be binning them!

I would like to enter these into

Snippets Playground - use your scraps

Allsorts - anything or anything but square

Ally's Angels - anything goes

Digi Choosday - anything goes

Stamps & Fun = creativity - stamp

Make My Monday - birds and/or eggs

Another traveller's notebook

I had this pack of slightly used papers that

I won from Brenda many years ago

and always felt it was too nice to open.

I eventually did make a few cards and a

mini album but still had lots left so

decided to make a Traveller's Notebook.

This is the back view.

I did lots of sewing on this TNB and I

do like the effect as well as the

fact it makes it much sturdier. 

This is a view of the spine.

I was going to use an elastic closure

but changed my mind and filled the

hole with a brad.

You can watch a quick video walkthrough here.

Items used

Papers - Anna Marie Designs

Stamps - Studiolight grunge collection,

Alphabest, Gorgeously Made (SU),

Sewing machine and inks.

I would like to enter this into

Girlz Creative Fun art of scrap - use designer paper

The Creative Crafters - anything goes

The Neglected Stuff - anything goes

I used old papers, brads and some stamps

Paper Rock Scissors - use scissors and/or paper

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Babysitting duties first thing this morning!

Wish me luck. Aimee is now a little

whirlwind who never sits still!!

Things with wings

I sharing another tag and ATC for our midway challenge over at

Tag-along (and ATC's)

where the option theme is things with wings.

For my tag base I started by covering it

in cosmic shimmer in candy pink.

I then used a stencil and some gesso

to add texture here and there.

When it was dry I stamped some text using

a stamp set called Gorgeously Made (SU).

Then I stamped some flowers from a set

called Flourishing Phrases and cut them out.

I inked up the background in various colours

of distress ink then spritzed with water and

removed some again.

The flowers were cut to fit the tag

and some pearls added to the centres.

Next came the dragonfly which was stamped, punched,

coloured and layered up.

The set is from SU called Dragonfly Garden.

I added some sentiments from an old Hunkydory book

and some sequins here and there.

It was finished with a piece of seam binding

which I coloured to match.

I definitely embraced the journey here lol

but totally enjoyed getting messy.

I would like to enter my tag into

Creative Artiste - anything mixed media

Creative Friday - stencil

Moving Along with the Times - butterfly or dragonfly

Aud Sentiments - tag and/or thank you + sentiment

Make My Monday - stencil

HQFSCAT - shaped card or tag

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For my ATC I used some scrap paper cut to the size.

I stamped tree branch, leaves and music notes

directly onto my base. Then I stamped and punched

the bird, layering it up, and added to my branch.

The stamp set used is called Sweet Songbirds (SU).

The wording was cut from a free craft paper set from

years ago, which I coloured to match the bird.

I finally ran the ATC through my sewing machine

for the stitching.

I would like to enter my ATC into

Critter Crazy - feature a creature

Crafty Animals - include an animal

Cardz for Galz - stitching real or faux

The Outlawz - no cards

Love to Scrap - anything goes

Remember we have a great prize up for grabs

so come along and join us!

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.

Anything is possible!

We have another week of anything goes over at

TAG TUESDAY.

This time I made two tags in different sizes.

These were made to go in one of my folios.

The backgrounds were cut from some grid paper from a pack 

from K & Company.

I inked up the background in gorgeous grape then stamped

some text from Gorgeously Made stamps.

I then added bits of stickers and topped them with

wording from a Hunkydory pack called Just My Type.

I then melted some ribbon with my heat gun

and stapled to the top of each tag.

Come and join us this week and be in for a chance

to get a coveted badge for your blog!!

I would like to enter this into

Tag Tuesday - anything goes

Beautiful Blossoms - anything floral + optional mood board

Path of Positivity - anything positive option family/friends

Crafty Catz - anything goes option add ribbon/twine

Word Art Wednesday - anything goes

Oh winter is upon us lol.

Frosty cold out there this morning and very cold over night

but I am thankful for cool nights so I can sleep!!

We had another family funeral on Sunday, that's

four inside two months!

This time of the year is so hard for everyone.

Pretty Folio and pen

I have made another folio to use up my 12 x 12 stash.

This one used papers from K & Company and My Mind's Eye

along with some Soft Sea Foam card.

I saw a folio made by May May on YouTube which sparked

an idea and this is what I ended up with.

The front is magnetised and I added a matching pen.

Inside there are note cards and a jotter

decorated with stickers, machine stitched and some stamping.

Flip another page and you get some pockets holding

another little note book and some pretty tags.

It is full of nice friendship and inspirational quotes.

You can watch a walk through here

Stamp sets used

Flowers of Friendship and Silhouette Scenes (SU)

Feel Alive AALL & Create

I would like to enter this into

Crafty Calendar - anything goes

Love to Craft - anything goes

Crafts Galore encore - anything goes

Triple B - birds, blooms and butterflies + option mood board

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Path of Positivity - anything positive option family/friends

Days gone by

It's time for a new theme over at

TAG TUESDAY

and this time it was the lovely Sandie's turn and she

has challenged us to go vintage/old.

I found a scrap of newsprint paper for my tag.

I stamped some text using Gorgeously Made stamp set.

I roughed up the edges of my tag then inked them

using early expresso ink. I then wrapped some lace around the tag.

Next I run my ink pad down a piece of card to get a plank look

and stuck it to my tag. The photo is of my Mum, Uncle and Aunt

and my older brother which I thought deserved a nice home.

I stuck it to one side of my plank card.

I stamped the word memories using Love This Moment stamp set

and stuck it on top of the photo.

I then added some butterflies punched in the matching

newsprint paper and added some colour with my markers.

I stamped some little squares to one side and a heart at the other side.

I then finished with some pearls and a little twine bow.

I would like to enter this into

Tag Tuesday - vintage/old

Creative Crafting Uncles - mystical or vintage

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

A Place to start - anything goes option diamonds/gold/pearls

The Outlawz - no cards option use a photo

Car in garage today and we have thunder and lightening due

this afternoon so got our walk in early.

Enjoy your day!