Molly Blooms

Hi everyone
Sorry it's taken a while for me to update my post, I've had a rather hectic week. Anyway last week I went along to the craft show at Doncaster Dome, I had a great day! I was fortunate to meet Clare the designer of the new Molly Blooms stamps. I have to say her work is amazing, Clare was demoing and her card samples were inspiring. I couldn't resist buying some of her gorgeous stamps.
The card I have made today is stamped using two of Clare's stamps, Santa and the Christmas tree. I have also used the snow flakes stamps from Lavina stamps. I stamped the Christmas tree in brown memento and coloured with prisma pencils. Snowflakes were stamped in versamark and heat embossed using holographic embossing powder. The background was completed using Tim Holtz Distress Ink in chipped sapphire. Santa was stamped in black memento and coloured using a combination of prisma pencils and copics. To complete I added some glossy accents and glitter! Two of my favourite items.

Quick Christmas Card

Hi Everyone
My sister in law is flying off to New Zealand this weekend and will be staying there for Christmas. I decided to make a small Christmas card for her so that she can take it with her. I also needed to make a quick  card as I am currently working on a mini scrap book for her Christmas present, which needs to be finished for Saturday.

I used the Christmas tree from Clarity stamps which I stamped in adirondack cranberry ink and then clear embossed. I also used the snowflake stamp from Lavina stamps and heat embossed in holographic embossing powder.

Unfortunately the photos are not great due to the light, sorry!

Glittered Geisha

Hi Everyone, I did say that I had been working on a glittery project to share with you, well here are the two cards that I have made using the geisha stamp from creative expressions.

I stamped the images on to acetate using black stazon. Once dry (best left overnight) I used different shades of pee wee glitter. I also used the blossom stamp from clarity stamps again this was stamped using black stazon. Distress ink (weathered wood) was used to create the sky background and the blossom was coloured using gel pens and a little glitter. I have to say that I was pleased with both cards, however the tunnel card photo doesn't do the card credit. I think the reflection of the acetate with the camera didn't help.

Hero Arts Flower

Hi everyone, I have just completed this card using the Hero Arts Flower Stamps which have been in my stash for at least 6 months unopened. I have used one of my mega nesties to create an easal card. I also used swirly stamps from Banana Frog. Paper is from 'My Minds Eye'. I completed the card using pee wee glitter and glossy accents.

I decided to write my message on the front of the card, just to make it a little different to the traditional card and also because I love the Banana Frog tag/frame which I felt suited this card.

I now need to get back to my craft room as I have some glittery projects to complete to share with you later!

Sampler Quilt

I have recently started to have sewing lessons as I have always wanted to make a patchwork quilt. I have to say that I am completely in awe of everyones work who attends the group, inspirational comes to mind! I have now had six lessons and I have just completed my sixth panel for my sampler quilt. I have learnt that both accuracy in cutting the fabric and then in sewing a 1/4 inch seam is the key to success. However I still need to master the rottery cutter and the1/4 inch seam.

  'Tumbling Blocks'

My first panel

'Log Cabin'

'Drunkards Path'

Not the best of pictures

'Spiders Web'

My favourite panel



'Bear Paws'

'Flying Geese'

I have added a blue border to each panel and hopefully soon my sampler quilt will be in one piece!