Tree cards, well two actually!

I finally got around to stamping with my Elusive Images tree stamps after having them for a couple of months! Here's the results. Both backgrounds were made with Distress inks sprayed with water on the craft sheet then the cards were dragged through the inks. The card with 2 trees has its leaves embossed in gold.

Hot air balloon

I glanced out of my bedroom window this morning and what did I see? A dirty big hot air balloon a-lookin at me! So out I went in my "goonie" to take a photo of it as it drifted over our garden. Coincidentally, Lottie posted a photo of a hot air balloon over HER garden at almost the same time. Are they taking over the world? We should be told!

Putting on the Glitz!

My mojo finally crept out of hiding this morning and I managed to make this card. It is a project on one of my Debbi Moore CD's (Glitter & Glitz, Magic Moments). I'm very happy with it but only problem is it does use up rather a lot of expensive printer ink! However, for a special birthday, I'm willing to accept that!

Unfinished card

I finally managed some play time yesterday after having been laid low with a virus so I decided to try out this technique that I had seen demoed in Glasgow. I already had the Dreamweaver tree stencil so felt I was halfway there. First you put soap on the stencil to prevent it sticking too well to the double sided adhesive sheet you place it on. Then you sprinkle on some gilding flakes (which fly everywhere!). Take off the stencil and sprinkle black glitter over the "trees" which are left sticky (the glitter gets everywhere too!)then cut it out and stick it to card. Might try it next time on a smaller stencil as it uses up quite a lot of flakes. Nice effect though!

Latest craft stash!

Had a great time at the craft fair and as you can see managed to do my bit for the British economy! I can't wait to get started playing with all my goodies. Pride of place is my new red laptop and digital camera which even takes photos in sepia!

Birthday cards for the BIG one!

I have been very naughty and opened all my birthday cards even though the day of trauma isn't until Sunday! I didn't want them to spoil in all the travelling and we are on Ryanair and every ounce counts! Here are two photos - one of the wonderful cards and presents from my dear Lotstodo friends and one showing all the cards received so far.

Picture framing - my first attempt!

I started going to picture framing classes about a month ago and this is my first "oeuvre". Not very exciting but it was just to learn the basics. Hoping the next one will be more impressive! (Sorry for the flare on the glass)

Craft Day at Keri's

Here is a photo that I took of our craft day today. Everyone had a fun day and went away with at least a couple of stunning hand made boxes. From left to right they are, Laura, Denise, Keri, Martha, Morag and Catrin. Think we just might have a few more craft converts!

Tag card

I am ashamed to see how long it is since I last posted on my blog. Soooooo sorry, folks! At last I have managed to find time to do the latest challenge on Lotstodo which this week is to make an unusually shaped tag. I hope mine fits the bill. I stippled the background using bubble wrap and Distress inks, repeating the colours I had used on the tag. Then I stamped out the watch faces and embossed them in gold. I typed "tempus fugit" (how true that is as I fly towards becoming an oap in 3 week's time!) and wrapped some gold cord around the tag. It was finished off with some more cord and coloured wool. I did a blue insert to finish off the card which is heading to UK for someone's birthday. Hope they like it!

For Craig

Sadly I had to make this bereavement card for the husband of a friend of mine who died recently. I had been saving the alcohol ink background as I didn't want to cover it with anything until now when I realised that I could put this verse on top and it wouldn't detract from the background, rather I felt that it would enhance it.