Sheena Sneak Peek Day 2

Something a bit different for me here,a card made with  another of Sheena's brand new embossing folders. I wonder where she got the idea for this folder..........
I did have fun cutting the lenses out but they were large enough to get the scissors in, I'm not a fan of using the craft knife.
The glasses I felt need a bit of bling so I added some crystal gems to the indented pattern on the frame edge.
Busy times ahead , just received my next collection if Tattered Lace dies, Wow, wait 'till you see them . Something else is arriving tomorrow , again to be seen on TV in the very near future.
I am also on count down for the Westpoint show at the end of the month, I will be with Kay on the Hougie stand. Looking forward to catching up with the other stand holders, it's been a long time since the NEC.
Happy Crafting.

Sheena Sneak Peek Day One

Firstly I have to say thanks for all the lovely comments on my blog, it's nice to know what fellow crafters think to my cards.
Today we have the first sneak peek from Sheena's Monday show on Create and Craft, I think the first show is at 8 am, an early start for Sheena.
This was my Daughters favourite from the selection I've made, could be because it's purple and gold.
You may have guessed from the other Inkoid samples that embossing folders appear quite often, could that be the 4 day deal by any chance........
This card involved using pourables, gilding wax and some of Sheena stamps previously seen , and of course 2 new embossing folders.
Waiting for my samples to be collected, so might as well get on with the ironing and some of the other housework, will go and play when he has been.
Happy Crafting.

Garden Bench & Herb pots D-Lites

I've used three die sets here, the garden bench an two of the ornate nestabilities. The paper was from Fabscraps , great that it was double sided, so easy to build the layers.

For this card I used some more of the D-Lites, the window with shutters , the lavender and sage flower pots.

The background was created with an embossing folder from Creative Expressions called Brick Wall.

A technique I like to use here  , the embossing folder is inked with Perfect Medium then put through your die cutting machine. Embossing powder added to the now debossed side , then heated. For this design  it doesn't matter that there is extra embossed powder , no wall is perfect unless it's just been painted.

I used Pumice Stone and Brushed Corduroy Distress ink over the top, just lightly though.

The herbs I coloured with Copics, and added some shading with Distress inks to the flower pots, these I attached with Pinflair glue to give more dimension.

Ok back to work, so for now Happy Crafting.

Another Spellbinders plus Shaggy Dog Tails

Today's card has used 5 of the new dies from Spellbinders which have just been on Create and Craft recently. I'm lucky that I have the chance to play with a lot of the dies but you do find most of their dies mix and match very easily.

For this card I used one of the A2 bracket borders to cut both ends of the frame, then just cut two pieces using the same bracket plus one of the decorative ones. Attaching these below the frame.

The flowers were made using labels 34 , adding a brad to the centre , spraying with water and scrunching up.

Noreen was on this morning with a new CD and stamps, she is on agin at 3pm , that's if there is any stock left.......

This card has a mixture of each, the paw prints and wording being from the stamp sets.

He so loves his teddy........

I think this CD would be good for any dog lover or if you just like cute cards.

Right I'm off to make more cards for Sheena's shows on Monday.

If you want a hint of what is on there check out her blog....

Happy Crafting.

Butterfly Circle Easel Card

A couple of circle easel cards here, both made with some of the new Spellbinders dies. The main card is made with one of the ornamental dies and the butterfly is one of the new D-Lites.

For the top one I used papers from. Teresa Collins Pad, the bottom Lili of the Valley, Country Lady.

They were very easy to make, but very effect, just think of all the different colour ways.

Noreen from Katy Sue is on Create and Craft tomorrow at 10 am and 3pm. Showcasing a new CD and stamps called Shaggy Dog Tails. Very cute and very is to make cards from. I don't really do CD crafting as many of you know but I did have fun making these. I'm glad  to say there are stamps as well, mixing these with printed backing papers of the CD made life easy.

I really loved the alphabet on the CD it  comes in pink and blue, I had to make this card........didn't I.

Happy Crafting for now.

Enhancing Elements Labels 34

Two cards today with a black and white theme, on the first card  I've die-cut the shapes in both colours . Cut them in half then placed opposite colours together when making up the card. So you could do this card twice in fact, with the pieces left over.

Here is the first card's partner, using he left over background pieces. I just cut the same pieces in both black and white and layered them up.

I love the black and white, it's a classic combination.

                                                        Happy Crafting

Stained Glass D-Lite Part 2

Following a comment made by my lovely follower Kitty, I thought I'd show you my alternative for the Stained Glass D-lite. Kitty said it reminded her of a fire place, I thought of a carriage clock but you could also use as a Mirror frame or a cupboard with a decorative top.
I used an embossing folder from Creative Expressions for the background, inking the folder with Perfect Medium, embossing the card then adding gold embossing powder. After heating cover the card with Brushed corduroy Distress Ink. The two other die-cuts I applied the gold gilding wax from Crafters Companion. The clock face is one from Tim Holtz's Idea-ology range.

Roughly the same idea with this one, just a different layout. The die I cut in black card then added the gilding wax and sanded back slightly.
Granddaughter afternoon today but I will still fit in a bit of crafting because she has a nap in the afternoon . My husband is booking time of work today for our holidays  but where to go , will be in the UK, any ideas ?
Happy Crafting