Crafty Cardmaker’s and More…..

 

Viv is hosting today's challenge and the theme is 'Come Fly With Me'. She would like to see either birds or something bird related, ie birdcages/houses, as the MAIN focal point of your project.

I have had a little distressed tag on my desk for some time now, and I decided to try running it through my cuttlebug in an embossing folder with this lovely bird design. I added some more distress ink to bring out the design and decided it didn’t need much more than a word and a ribbon.

There are some great ideas for bird related projects on the Crafty Cardmakers and More blog so do go over and have a look. Simple or sumptuous we’d love to see what you come up with!!

The sun has got his hat on….

and I actually ventured into the garden for about 10 minutes today while hubby filled the bird feeders. DD has still not left home as there were problems at the last minute with the house they are hoping to rent and I still don’t know what’s going on at work but I’ve kind of got over that for the moment. Waaaay above my paygrade and I refuse to worry about it any more. Told you a bit of sunshine would do it.

I’ve also been busy in my craft room. Unfortunately I keep forgetting to photograph things before I put them in the post. Doh. But here’s a little card I made that wasn’t destined for anyone in particular, just trying to use up some ‘STUFF’.

Hope the day is bright wherever you are, now I have another commission to finish!!

A luvverly giveaway for February….

At least I hope you’ll think so.
I’m feeling incredibly ‘blocked’ creatively at the moment. I know it is because I am in limbo with loads of stuff at work (where will I be working? How many hours? who with?doing what exactly?) and a little bit anxious about my DD leaving home (as well as excited about the possibility of a larger craft room!!) and until both these things have actually happened and I know where I am I’m feeling kind of blahdeblah about everything. (A bit of sunshine wouldn’t hurt either).
So when I was alone yesterday instead of retreating to my craft room I popped the tellybox on to find the lovely Hels Sheridan demoing on C & C. At the end she made a simple one layer heart and I was inspired to go upstairs and play. So thanks Hels for the motivation to get out some inks and stamp!

As February is the month of LURVE (yeah right) I thought these might as well be the February Art Draw. Yeah, this month there will be 3 winners. The one above was the practice piece, which kinda turned  out OK so I mounted it on card.
Next the one I was trying to make – it kind of ended up very like Hels’ one (even though I used different colours!) so I added the pink.

And then there was a bit of the paper I ‘smooshed’ (and you know how good I am at that) left over so I found a smaller MDF heart and made a third.
 
My hands are now rather inky and but is a small smile on my face.

If you want to be in the draw just leave a comment. If you tell me that you have linked from your own blog then I will put you in the draw twice. Closing Date: 9.00 pm on Tuesday 25th February – a quick turn around as I need to get them posted out before the end of the month for once.

That’s all folks!!

WOYWW #244 – What’s On Your Workdesk? Wednesday

Oh yeah, it’s Wednesday again…….

again? Ooer, haven’t really achieved a lot since last week but I have plans and here is my desk.

Centre stage a sample of a little book I am making with the kids on Saturday 8th for National Library Day. Yes, I know I said I wouldn’t be doing all these kids activities anymore, but I am. Well just this one. Well, just at half term. Actually Just this month…. ……… Anyhoo we have three storytelling sessions, two craft activities and an author planned and that’s just for the children. If you still have a library don’t forget to drop in and tell them you love them this week. Yes, awful as things are since we were outsourced, I’m still a believer. (I didn’t however say anything was prepped yet so I expect a few more grey hairs by the weekend. GRIN.)

Also lots of lovely paper pads and two boxes to alter, I can feel a February giveaway coming on (YES, I know I’m behind AGAIN).

Here’s a piccie of my new storage system for my spectrum noir pens (they were a real bargain….. and I have no willpower) and my not-so-new promarker storage. I was going to splash out on a flashy plastic one but think this works quite well and cost nowt. There are also a few copics which actually are my favourite alcohol markers but these are quite old now and I probably won’t replace them as they give up. (Leaving more room for additional SN colours……. nature abhors a vacuum).

 

Right too many words. If you want to know more, go to the home of WOYWW here and Mrs Dunnit will explain. Join in why don’t ya?

Working today so expect me on the eventide………..(Addendum: never even got a chance to post this until late evening. Expect me tomorrow?)

Try It On Tuesday - Travel

It’s that time again folks and this fortnight at Try It On Tuesday we have a nice easy theme – travel!

I had a hankering to make another book for my DT piece and here is my (hopefully) weathered looking travel journal. Simple card and tissue paper with paint, inks and a bit of rub-on to highlight the wrinkles.

The spine is hand stitched as is the bit of grungeboard I used to reinforce the spine – I actually thought it cracked quite a lot on the fold (I thought it was supposed to be flexible?) but I guess it only adds to the general look. The inside pages have lots of travel themed stamping but there is plenty of space to write or embellish. There are also a couple of pockets for those interesting bits of memorabilia. Unfortunately I only have the one picture as my ipad is resting and I need to get this posted.

Hope this will encourage you to make your own project on the theme and hop on over to Try It On Tuesday where the rest of the DT have as always done a superb job.

See ya soon!!

Crafty CardMakers & More Challenge #109 – It’s a Man’s World

Oh yeah, this fortnight we want thinking about projects for all the guys in your life.

Carole is hosting this challenge and the the theme of 'This is a Man's world'.So anything suitable  for a man or b

We are sponsored by  FLOURISH WITH A BLING and also by THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE. Check out the Crafty Cardmakers and More website for full details and to link your projects.

My offering this month is an altered spectacles case done with tissue paper inks and stains. Here's the top and the 'bottom'.

Hope that doesn't stop you linking your project and checking out the rest of the DT.

 

And the January Winner is.....

I'm a little later than planned as I really wasn't very well yesterday and it kinda slipped my mind what day of the week it was never mind the date!!

I use the random number generator to choose my winners and often think that it must be a pain to be the first commenter - that never comes up. But I am pleased to announce that on this occasion the winner is no 1, Carmen. I will leave a message for you but the quicker you get back to me the quicker you will get your prize. I will be able to post Monday or Friday this week.

Thanks everyone for joining in - the February draw will be along shortly. Meantime, time to check out that February tag!