Wednesday 30 September 2015

That's my boy!

Had to make a card for my Awesome Nephew,
as he set off on a new adventure to join the army. 


I'd inked a background ages ago that I thought might be suitable,
and just added the embossed sentiment from "Big News"


I thought I'd be really sad to see him go,
but he looked so happy, it's been his wish since he was little,
and I know he is going to be just awesome!

Lesley
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Tuesday 29 September 2015

Suits you Sir!

This was a Jenny Moors class project


Such fun making a shirt, collar, tie, waistcoat, and jacket, adorned with buttons


Love the inside panels too, makes it very classy don't you think?!

Lesley
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Monday 28 September 2015

Watercolour Wings

A simple card using the fab new
Watercolour Wings stamp set from Stampin' Up!


I stamped a butterfly first,
then die cut another from vellum.
It surprised me how different the colours were on vellum.


As it was for a very pretty sparkly girl,
I just had to add some "dazzling diamonds" glitter.

This requires using "heat & stick powder" first,
but it's well worth the effort don't you think?

I can't wait to try heat n stick with some gilding flakes.....

Lesley
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Sunday 27 September 2015

a flurry of warm wishes

Happy Sunday everyone
I hope you've had a nice weekend,
albeit over too quickly!

I was looking through my UFO's
(unfinished objects)
and discovered this neglected swap I'd received.
How I did that, I have no idea,
because it is sooooooo gorgeous!


Created by the equally gorgeous Kim Fee
it is seriously shimmery, having been smooshed with shimmery spray.
Sadly the photo does not do justice,
so you will just have to pop round for a closer look and a cuppa!

I hope you have an equally gorgeous week!
Full of gorgeous sunshine!


Lesley
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P.S. This is in my garden, a gift left by the birds we feed,
using top notch sunflower hearts from 'Feathers Wild Bird Food' !

Friday 25 September 2015

Weekly Deals

Just a reminder that there's new weekly deals
and clearance rack items,
so pick up a bargain if you can,
and don't forget the Hostess code for online orders under £150


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Happy Shopping
and have a great weekend!

Lesley
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September Rudolph Day

One thing I try not to miss is
Rudolph Day challenge.

This is where we get ahead with our xmas cards
and share our projects.


Luckily High Halden craft club had a diamond fold workshop,
so I made this.....


Old habits die hard as they say, and we used to make two cards
for this challenge, so I've tried to maintain that
so as to get ahead with my stash.


The fab thing about this fold, is you can use it in different ways,
so here's an easel style....


It was a fab way of using up some pretty paper too.


Happy Rudolph Day,
the 25th of each month,
so I'll be back in October, November........eeeeeeek!
You know what that means....
not long now!!!!

Lesley
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Tuesday 22 September 2015

Hats off!

Another version of a Jenny Moors card


I love the clean crisp design.
Some of the hats are decoupaged and raised on foam pads.


A fun insert too!

Lesley
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Monday 21 September 2015

Classic Car

I bought a card class from Jenny Moors,
and I can highly recommend them.


I love this men's set, and really enjoyed following the layout.
The instructions were very detailed, which made it a pleasure to do,
especially when you are busy/tired/brain dead/mojo-less!


I decoupaged the front of the car, tho hard to see....

Lesley
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Sunday 20 September 2015

Framed Flutterby

magical masterpiece by
Jan Twinks.....

a framed box card....just enjoy....




oh so pretty huh?!

Lesley
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Saturday 19 September 2015

Just for you

yes...you!

This soft delight is by Sarah L


not sure why I didn't turn this round,
don't mean to crick your neck!

white embossed flower, inked over,
paper pierced, 'dew drops'
all sitting on the brick wall,
with envelope paper sneaking out from behind......


lovely!

Lesley
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Friday 18 September 2015

BOO!

EEEEEK!
scary spider alert!


Love all the detail on this one
by Elaine H



see the glint in his eye?! yuk!
The web is a die in case you were wondering....

Lesley
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Thursday 17 September 2015

Flower Patch

Bootiful Bouquet from Elaine Kerr
using Flower Patch and Flower Fair framelits

(I only know that coz she kindly wrote it on the back,
coz normally I'm too lazy don't have time to look it up) 


Lush colours too....perfect plum, night of navy, pear pizzazz, 
garden green, wisteria wonder.......loads of colours
(they were wrote on back too!)

Lesley
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Wednesday 16 September 2015

Bottle Tag

Adorable bottle tag by Bridgett


Had to find a bottle to do it justice...
and it's still full.....


Love how she made the tag from the neck section,
and how she added a hole to tie it.
Very sparkly too!

Lesley
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Tuesday 15 September 2015

swapsies

Don't get a crook in your neck.....
theres another pic....


Triangle Treat Bag using adorable pin cone paper,
and that new Tree ......


designed by Annette

I know there's choccie inside, but I can't open it can I?
I'll spoil it........wonder how long I can last....

Lesley
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Monday 14 September 2015

Every Cloud....

I hope I'm not boring you too much with
the versatile Sprinkles of Life?


pinterest was the inspiration for various elements,
the silver foil, the sun poking out behind.....
with a bit of a mark where I got too overzealous with the glue remover darn...


stuck it at a jaunty angle.......another accident......happier one this time!

Lesley
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Sunday 13 September 2015

Simples Sprinkles

Simples, sprinkles....
are you now imitating a meercat?!


multi coloured sprinkles on the cupcake,
and a knot that was knotted before sticking the ends behind........
when is a knot not a knot?.....

Lesley
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Saturday 12 September 2015

Basket Bunch

Sprinkles of life again,
this time punching some flowers to add to the basket


These were a recent swap I made


Do you see how the notch keeps the twine in place?



You can make a notch with lots of punches....just use the tip....
this 'tip' was from Vicky Hayes....miss her blog sooooo much!

Friday 11 September 2015

How many candles?


Sprinkles of Life is an adaptable set,
and money goes to charity too.


For a sweet nephew, hope it's not too 'sweet'
but he does like his cakes!
Can you tell how old he is?

Lesley
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Thursday 10 September 2015

Happenings again

Here's some more ideas to jazz up
Happenings Simply Created Kit


some simple banners


circles


makes a nice collection


don't you think?

Thanks for looking
Lesley
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Wednesday 9 September 2015

Happenings

Tried a 'simply created' kit from Stampin' Up!
called Happenings,

looked on pinterest and found inspiration to jazz 'em up a tad


use embossing folders, punches, embellishments etc


paper pierce round the edges
or in a shape using a template
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try and replicate any design features
such as chevrons, hexagons, dots etc.

Have you got a kit and got a bit stuck with all the left overs?
have a look at your stash and jazz 'em up!

Lesley
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Lesley
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Tuesday 8 September 2015

Happy Thoughts

A recent team swap using a NEW stamp set
Your Presents


I hope this shows it's not just for christmas!

can you see I was a bit undecided where to place one of the bows?

(Handpicked Framelits used to die cut the bow)


These took a lot more to make than it may appear,
without the aid of my stamp-a-ma-jig,
but using the kissing' technique,
which I hope to show in a class very soon. 


Love the colours blue and silver.....


Lesley
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Monday 7 September 2015

displays

Morning!
Thought you might like to see the displays in my craftroom


This cage is great for showing 3-d projects




I got these grids from Stampin' Up's Hello Life simply created kits

All the contents are courtesy of me and colleague's swaps.

Have a great day
Lesley
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Sunday 6 September 2015

treat for you

Pauline Barnfather created this Treat Bag


Awesomely Artistic is awfully popular,
and I love how she tied the 'for you' on the twine



Inside was a clever bow maker:
small piece of card, notch punched out
with the word window punch!



That concludes the team swaps,
I hope you've enjoyed seeing these.
Thanks to all my colleagues for swapping,
and thank YOU for looking.