Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Catherine Evans

Lattice Crochet Neck Warmer

2012-01-24T09:07:00.000Z

I had another go at the neck warmer this time in green the patten can be found here.

Crochet Yoda

2012-01-17T10:15:00.000Z

This is made by my very talented friend for my husbands Birthday. The patten she used can be found here. There are some fantastic ideas on this blog!

Lattice Crochet Neck Warmer

2012-01-16T14:12:00.000Z

I thought I would share my latest crochet project with you

The pattern I used can be found here

Mini Flower Tutorial

2012-01-10T10:10:00.000Z

I have been designing a scrapbook page that I will be making for a class and I came up with these cute little flowers as an embellishment. I thought I would share with you how I made them.

Using the dotted scallop ribbon border punch out a strip

Ink up edges if you wish

Screw up and manipulate the card stock to break up the fibres.

Carefully tease apart the card stock so you will end up with two strips

Roll up one of the strips and stick the end

Squash the rolled up card stock

Add a jewel to the centre

You May Remember

2011-10-29T10:06:00.000+01:00

A year ago I showed you how to make a paper bat using the round tab punch. I never posted what the bats went on so I though seen as it was that time of year again I would show you what I made. Have a happy Halloween!

Stampin' Up! Table Decorations Fancy Flower Punch

2011-06-15T17:20:00.000+01:00

Well here it is. Well one of them!

The balls the girls are holding were made in the same way minus the lights.

Here there are in the evening

So here they are

Stampin' Up! Wedding Table decorations

2011-06-13T21:41:00.025+01:00

So this is the next bit of my wedding craft extravaganza. This whole process started just after Christmas and continued for a full three months. When I came up with this idea for our table centre decorations I was not really aware what I had let myself in for and towards the end of punching out 4000 Stampin' Up! fancy flower punches I was convinced I had given myself RSI. Well all is well now and my hand needed a bit of a rest before the next process started and that was constructing the flowers. I did this video can be seen here 1000 times in order to make enough for 10 table decorations.
The photos below show just some of the flowers that were made ready for the next stage

If you would like to see the finished product come back tomorrow!!!!

So here follows photos of the next stage

Paper Wedding Cake Part Two

2011-06-13T09:15:00.000+01:00

I have had the professional wedding photographs back for a while now and I have been meaning to share them with you sooner but we are having a extension built so I have been up to my knees in dust and house reorganisation. The photos of the cake in the last post were taken from friends that had shared them on the internet so it does mean you are not able to click on the photo for a better look. These ones you will be able to.

The shot below is taken from the top of the cake

Part One- The Wedding Cake

2011-04-24T20:45:00.001+01:00

Well it has been a while. I have had a very busy couple of months. I am no longer Catherine Evans I am now Catherine Wilcox!
The picture below is me telling everyone at my wedding how to open the all in one box that I posted a video for ,it can be found here. I made 80 of these boxes which made up my wedding cake, each box contained chocolate. It was really hard explaining to my wedding co-ordinator what I was on about and I could see form her face that she thought I was a bit mad.

The following pictures tell the cake story

There will be more to follow.

Easter Box / Basket

2011-03-08T12:34:00.000Z

Continuing with the Easter theme today.

Guest Designer- A Good Egg

2011-03-03T18:48:00.001Z

One of my lovely customers designed this card, we had a fun filled afternoon of crafting with the A Good Egg stamp set. I love the way she has used the flowers from the Boho Blossoms punch. She coloured the egg in using the Stampin' Up! Watercolor pencils and the used the blender pen. Sorry the colour is a little strange in the photo, I had to take it after work and the light was fading.

A Good Egg

2011-03-02T19:07:00.001Z

I went to my local garden centre today and they had all their Easter goodies out. It inspired me to make this card.

Blender pen tutorial

2011-03-01T17:59:00.000Z

As promised a short video on how I coloured the flowers in on yesterdays card.

March Frenzy

2011-03-01T09:34:00.001Z

Stampin' Up! has brought out a great sale to sort out your winter blues. Click here to view the flyer close up. E- mail me if you would like to place an order.
There are fantastic bargains to be had!

Simple Yet Effective!

2011-02-28T17:02:00.001Z

This is a quick, simple yet effective card I made today.

I will try to post a video on how I water coloured the flowers tomorrow.

Fancy Flower Punch 3D Flower

2011-02-27T17:37:00.000Z

I went to regional training yesterday, it was amazing! I made 50 3D flower swaps and had wonderful swaps in return.

All In One Treat Box

2011-02-24T18:29:00.001Z

I saw this idea on Splitcoast Stampers a while ago, they used a template to make the box. I am no good with templates so I adapted the idea. I made one of these boxes ages ago and the pictures can be found here. I though I should make a video tutorial so you can all have a go. I am currently making 120 of these boxes.... all will be revealed in due course. I have mentioned on my video that I would take a picture of my plan with the measurements on. I will have to do that tomorrow.

Beware Pirates

2011-02-23T19:37:00.000Z

I made this card for my nephew's pirate themed Birthday party a few weeks ago. I was great to have a crafting break from wedding stuff.

Some Cake?

2011-02-22T19:07:00.000Z

I made this cake for a friend at school.

In key Stage One we celebrate Birthdays during assembly BUT we had no cake to do it with. So I set myself the challenge. It has taken me ages to get round to making it BUT I am very pleased with the result. The reason there are only seven candles on the cake is because the oldest a child can be in the infants is seven, it was lucky because I only had seven to hand. I have to admit I found it very hard to hand it over.

Take Note

2011-02-21T15:59:00.000Z

This is one of the cards I made for my inspiration station. I used the Wedding Sweet stamp set and Notably Ornate

Wedding Sweet bag

2011-02-20T17:28:00.000Z

This is one of my projects I made for my inspiration station at my quarterly training at the end of last month. You may have noticed a colour theme coming through. I thought this would make a great box for a wedding gift to go in.

Well It has Been a While

2011-02-15T16:32:00.000Z

Sorry all it has been a while since I last posted. The reason for it is I am planning my wedding. Stampin' Up! has NOT taken a back seat in this event... all will become clear in the next few months. I have had my whole family involved in the cutting and sticking!

This is our wedding invite. The crumb cake card is a wallet that holds the information for the guests.
I have so many more wedding things to show you but you will have to wait until after the big day for the reveal.
In the meantime I have lots of other projects to share, as I have a bit more time as wedding preparations are well under-way.

Wow what a fantastic time I had!

2010-11-10T18:42:00.000Z

Sorry it has taken me so long to post these photos. I have been inspired, stamped, laughed and cried! I got to know my fellow fantastic team members and had such a wonderful time. I CAN'T wait for next year!!!!

This is Shelli Gardner the co-founder and CEO of Stampin' Up!. Shelli was one of the talented Stampin' Up! team that demonstrated some WOW projects!

Get Ready For Christmas!!!

2010-11-02T20:17:00.000Z

Get ready for Christmas, here is another fantastic deal from Stampin' Up!

These are the wonderful new papers- Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper

Punch art bat

2010-10-09T16:04:00.001+01:00

These little bats are so easy to create.

Using the Stampin' Up! round tab punch, punch out one tab.

Move the tab along so you can see a bat shape and punch out.

Just keep moving the punch along to make as many bats as you want

Punch Art Pumpkin

2010-10-07T18:57:00.000+01:00

As promised- sorry it is late, what with work and computer problems!

Wow this has taken all day!!,

2010-10-05T14:35:00.000+01:00

The project that I have shown you did not take all day, it is very simple.....BUT sorting out my new birthday present has... I got an i Pad!! It is fantastic but to allow me to post on my blog I have had to download quite a few apps... in the end I found the correct ones. Even now it is driving me a little mad.
This is a sneak peak of a larger project. I will try to post how I created this pumpkin later.

It is here

2010-10-02T18:51:00.001+01:00

Click the picture of the catalogue on the right hand side to have a look. IT IS FANTASTIC!!!!! Sorry it was not up yesterday.... I was wedding dress shopping!
Or CLICK HERE, it may take a while to load as it is big!!!

Stampin' Up! Paper flowers

2010-09-27T14:35:00.001+01:00

I saw this style of flower done ages ago, so I thought I would give them a go. See my video to see how I made them.

What a fantastic day!

2010-09-19T18:57:00.000+01:00

Today I have been at my quarterly team meeting run by the lovely and talented Amanda Fowler and have crafted non stop, apart that is to have coffee and cake!

I am full of inspiration and just raring to go. Many of the team members demonstrated inspiring projects, we talked in length about the fantastic new catalogue (which I will be able to share with you all on the 1st October 2010!), we chatted, laughed and had such fun!!!
What a fantastic day!!!

Stampin' Up! Card Base Video Tutorial

2010-09-17T17:37:00.003+01:00

As promised the card base tutorial for the base of the cards that I have shown this week.

I had a very useful comment from one of my You Tube viewers. In the first part when I tell you to cut the card by 8 1/2" by 5 1/2" IGNORE ME!! as all you have to do it cut a piece of A4 card stock in half.... was being very thick!!!

Stampin' Up Christmas cards

2010-09-15T18:06:00.000+01:00

This is the last of the cards with this style base. I hope to make a short Video for you on Friday.

Stamp Set:- Winter Post and Season of Joy

Card stock:- Old Olive and Real Red

Inks:- Silver Shimmer paints

Other supplies:- 5/8" Old Olive Satin Ribbon, 1/4" circle punch and crystal effects to give the little green baubles a bit of shine

Stampin' Up Christmas cards

2010-09-14T17:25:00.000+01:00

Card Three

Stamp Set:- Winter Post, Dasher and Season of Joy

Card stock:- Old Olive, Real Red and Very Vanilla

Inks:- Old Olive and Real Red

Other supplies:- 5/8" Old Olive Satin Ribbon

Stampin' Up! Christmas Card

2010-09-13T17:11:00.000+01:00

So here is the second card, the stamp set that was used is Winter Post.

Stamp Set:- Winter Post

Card stock:- Chocolate Chip, Old Olive and Very Vanilla

Inks:- Chocolate Chip, Old Olive and Whisper White

Other supplies:- 5/8" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon and Blender pen to add a bit of colour to the skaters

Last Chance List

2010-09-12T22:06:00.000+01:00

Just a quick update the are the items that have sold out:-

Stamp sets
Old Fashioned Christmas

A4 Cardstock
Close To Cocoa
Sage Shadow
Creamy Caramel

Designer Series Paper
Autumn Meadows

Hostess Level 1 Stamp Set
Darling Dots

Sorry these will never be seen again, check out the other retiring items before they are gone!

Stampin' Up Christmas cards

2010-09-12T19:19:00.000+01:00

Over the next five days I will be posting a variation on the same design of this Christmas card, so be sure to come back for some more inspiration. At the end of the week I will provide you with a tutorial as to how to make the card base.

Supplies:- Real Red card stock, Night of Navy card stock, the sentiment is from the Wondrous Gift stamp set (Buy it now as it is retiring !!!), Winter Post stamp set, silver shimmer paint, heat and stick powder, dazzling diamonds glitter, Very Vanilla ribbon.

Stampin' Up! Ribbon flower

2010-09-10T12:25:00.002+01:00

This card was made using the Autumn Splendor stamps set
1) On Very Vanilla card stock clear emboss some leaves and acorns
2) Sponge dauber Close to Coco in over the whole thing
3) Sponge dauber Champagne mist shimmer paint over the whole thing
4) Rub over with a kitchen towel to shine up the leaves
5) Screw the whole piece of paper up
6) Flatten out
7) Rip at an angle to fit your card
8)Ink ripped edges with old olive
9) Stick to your card base.
10) Stamp Sentiment ( Say it with Scallops) onto Very Vanilla card stock with close to coco ink
11) Punch out sentiment with square scallop punch
12) Ink edges of sentiment with close to coco ink
See the video below to find out how to make the ribbon flower.
This was not my original idea, I found this idea on You Tube. I think the idea originated from the 2010 US Stampin' Up! convention

Stampin' Up! Medallion Card

2010-09-07T18:24:00.000+01:00

I made this card whilst I was waiting for the dinner to cook.

I used the centre in the Medallion background stamp for this card, I pierced holes and then sewed around the circle with linen thread.

Supplies:- Chocolate Chip, Old Olive and Very Vanilla cardstock.
Chocolate Chip, Old Olive ink, linen thread, button, Very Vanilla 5.8" Grosgrain Ribbon, snail.
Medallion background stamp, Oval All stamp set, scallop oval and large oval

Stampin' Up! Treat Box Specialty Paper Bridesmaid

2010-08-19T15:52:00.000+01:00

I have had a child free day today so I thought I would share this treat box with you. I made this at a workshop I did last night.

I love this Specialty Paper Bridesmaid cardstock, the possibilities with it are endless. It is foiled which gives it a fantastic shine, it also provides patten and texture to the paper. It comes in a pack of 10 with two different patterns. The foil foil imprinting resists the ink leaving striped or filligree paper in any colour you choose.

So here we go the first thing that you will need to do is cut the cardstock at 10cm by 20cm.

Next choose the colour ink you want to transform your paper into, in this case I chose Rose Red.

Ink up your brayer, turn the ink pad sideways, it quicker as it fits the brayer perfectly.

Now you are ready to colour the card stock! You will need to go over it several times to get good coverage.

Clean off the ink that has remained on the foil with a piece of kitchen towel, this will bring up the shine.

Now score at 10cm, mark each end at five and then score from the mark to the 10 cm score line.

You should end up with something that looks like this.

Now bring the box together and punch holes in both sides

Thread ribbon through the holes to close the box

You are done. All you need to do now is fill your treat box with treats!!!

I can not take credit for the box design, I have been making it for a while and I can not remember the original source.

Stampin' Up! Creating!!!

2010-08-18T15:24:00.001+01:00

Remember always tidy up as you go or this is what happens!

Stampin' Up! Altered box

2010-08-16T17:45:00.000+01:00

Just a quick project I did with my daughter this afternoon. The box was from poundland... and yes it was really only one pound! The letters are the On Board Loads of Letters which we used a sponge dauber on with Rose Red ink. We then clear embossed them. The background paper is from the Sweet Pea stack in the mini catalogue as are the felt embellishments.

Stampin' Up!!!.... Join me

2010-08-15T19:59:00.000+01:00

Hi, for all of you out there that use Facebook or twitter or even both... please join me, even if you don't know me in real life or even if you do you are all welcome to become my friend on Facebook of follow me on Twitter.
Looking forward to seeing you there!

Stampin' Up Promotion for August

2010-08-09T16:54:00.000+01:00

This is the fantastic two step stamp promotion that Stampin' Up! are offering this month. 20% OFF!!!!!

If you would like to place an order please contact me my e-mail address is stampincatherine@gmail.com
This offer is valid until the end of August 2010

Stampin' Up! Melon Mambo Box

2010-08-04T14:55:00.000+01:00

Here is another box... I made this one a while ago. I got this idea from a template but adapted it slightly.

Supplies:- One sheet of Melon Mambo card stock, scraps of very vanilla and rich razzleberry to make the flowers, Boho Blossoms punch and whisper white1/4" Grosgrain ribbon

Stampin' Up! Christmas box

2010-08-03T16:32:00.000+01:00

HI all it has been a while since I have posted.... but I have been busy with the kids and with creating! I know it may be a bit too early to start thinking about Christmas but for us crafters it is never too early!!! This is a Christmas box that could be filled with sweet treats or a small gift. This is not my idea and the tutorial for it can be found here what a great little box it is and the tutorial for it is very easy to follow.

Supplies Used:- One sheet of 12x12 kraft card stock, patterned paper and cardstock from the I wish scrapbooking kit and old olive satin ribbon.

Stampin' Up Big tree card

2010-06-25T18:04:00.000+01:00

Sorry it has been a while! This card was made using the Sweet Pea designer series paper and the stitched felt Sweet Pea pieces.

Stampin' Up! Sweet Treat Cups

2010-05-20T19:24:00.001+01:00

I would just love to get this through the post! What a great idea these little cups are!
I have not got the stamp set that fits perfectly with the cup so I used a stamp set that worked well with it.
The stamp set is a level one hostess set- Darling Dots. The only way to get it is to host a party or become demonstrator! The perks of the job... I love it!
Stamps:-Level one hostess set- Darling Dots. Card Stock:- Always Artichoke and Whisper White. Inks:- Real Red, Glorious Green and Green Galore. Other items used:- Sweet treat cup, tin foil, 1 3/4" circle punch and real red ribbon.

Stampin' Up Fun With My Sister

2010-05-19T19:38:00.000+01:00

My sister and I have had so much fun over the past couple of days. We have both been off work so have crafted non stop. However, the house is now in a disgusting mess. Oh well!

This card is designed by my sister.
This is what she used to make it:- Stamps-Background stamp- Paisley, Crazy for Cupcakes. Card Stock:- Brilliant Blue, Pink Passion and Whisper White. Inks:- Brilliant Blue and Pink Passion. Other items used:- Scallop Oval, Large Oval, Blender Pen and Whisper White 1/4" Whisper white Ribbon

Stampin' Up Sweet Pea covered Diary

2010-05-17T18:20:00.000+01:00

Hi, I have been very busy in my Stampin' Up life. Last Saturday I went to my first Inspiring Inkin' team meeting. It was a whole day of fantastic projects, techniques and great advice about everything Stampin' Up!
I met so many wonderful Stampin' Up demonstrators, with such fantastic talent. I had such a wonderful day. I wish I could do it every weekend!

We had to make at least 10 card swaps, I wish I could share what I swapped but foolishly I gave them all away. However, saying that I got 10 great swaps in return. For those of you who are waiting on my flower tutorial... I am working on it. Just trying to find a quite moment when you won't hear screaming children in the background.

I have been organising my stamping area and sorting out my Stampin' Up! paperwork. I became aware of the appalling mess of my diary so this is how I made it look more exciting.

My First Stampin' Up! Party

2010-05-08T18:26:00.001+01:00

BEFORE

AFTER!!!

I had my first Stampin' Up! Party last night. It went really well, we all had a fantastic time. I was very nervous to start with but soon got into the swing of things.

We made a card and the bag pictured below. The bag is made from the Sweet Pea designer paper and chocolate chip card stock. I can't wait for the next party!

Stampin' Up! Flight of the Butterfly

2010-04-30T18:13:00.001+01:00

Here is a really quick card I made today.
Stamp set: Flight of the Butterfly
Card stock/ paper: Rose Red, kraft, Designer Series Paper Stack- Sweet Pea
Ink: Whisper White
Punches:Butterfly and Scallop Edge
Ribbon: Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

Stampin' Up Punch art Penguin

2010-04-29T18:32:00.001+01:00

I have been having so much fun with the Stampin' Up! punches. I hope to share some of the ideas I have come up with you all over the coming weeks. Here is my punch art penguin.
Punches:
Oval punch - for the tummy and wing;
1" circle punch- for the head;
1/4" circle punch - for the eye;
1/2" circle punch- cut in half for the feet;
5-petal flower- cut off one petal for the beak.
Card stock:
Pumpkin pie;
whisper white;
basic black.
I also used:champagne mist to highlight the black card stock.

Stampin' Up! Catalogue link

2010-04-28T20:43:00.001+01:00

Just to let you all know I have now placed a link on the side bar of my blog to the current Stampin' Up catalogues. I will be posting an e-mail address which will enable you to place an order with me.
I have spent most of the day creating, I am still playing around with the Fox and Friends stamp set! I have also been creating some punch art with the Stampin' Up! punches. I am still amazed what you can make from a few small scraps of paper. I will be sharing some of these tomorrow.

Stampin' Up! Fox and Friends

2010-04-27T19:24:00.003+01:00

I love this new stamp set from the mini catalogue (117020 page12).

I stamped a whole sheet of whisper white with the stamp set and then cut it up to the sizes I needed.
Stuff I used...
Stamp set
Fox and Friends
Cardstock
Always artichoke
Inks
Pumpkin pie
Brilliant blue
Real red
Summer sun
Pixie pink
Taken with teal
Other equipment
Scallop circle punch
1 3/4" circle punch
Paper trimmer
Snail adhesive

Stampin' Up! Pencil pot holder

2010-04-19T18:17:00.000+01:00

I went to the shops today and once again came back with what I didn't need. Sainsbury's had a Sale on these pencils with a holder ( just 50p) . Needless to say I bought the lot!
I used paper that has retired from the 2008-2009 catalogue. It made me realise if there is something you really like you should get it before it is gone for good. I scalloped Pixie in Pink card stock with the scalloped border punch and placed it around the top and the bottom of the container. I punched out three scalloped circles and fluffed them up to provide a little more dimension. 3/4" and the 1/4" circle punches were used for the centre of the flower. I finished if off with 1/4" striped Grosgrain Pumpkin Pie ribbon tied in a bow around the whole thing.

Stampin' Up! Post it note holder

2010-04-18T19:06:00.000+01:00

These Post it note holders were made using Stampin' Up! products (apart from the googly eyes).

Craft fair

2010-04-17T19:25:00.000+01:00

As promised here are the pictures of our stall. The takings weren't great but the sun was out and I enjoyed the morning.

Some exciting news!

2010-04-16T21:30:00.001+01:00

I am now a Stampin' Up demonstrator. Over the next few weeks I will put links up to the catalogues etc.
I have done loads of crafting and I will be sharing it with you all soon. My sister and I are running a craft stall in a local community centre tomorrow so we have been VERY busy. I have done so much crafting I have what I am going to term as crafters neck! I am so stiff from leaning over my desk/working on the floor I have managed to hurt my neck/back. I will put up some pictures of our stall tomorrow.

For now here are a couple of the little Easter bags I made for my family 20 in total.

This idea was a Stampin' Up!party I went to. Thank you Amanda!

Paper flowers - Mother's Day Gift

2010-03-16T21:24:00.000Z

This was the Mother's Day Gift I made for Rich's mum and my mum. I am not sure if they liked them or not or thought I was completely mad!

Stampin' Up Crazy for Cupcakes - card 2

2010-03-09T18:24:00.001Z

Here are another couple of cards I made, the supplies are the same as yesterday with the addition of a small piece of Tempting Turquoise card stock and a blender pen.

Stampin' Up Crazy for Cupcakes

2010-03-08T17:28:00.001Z

I set myself a challenge today to use a stamps et I have not used before. Over the next few days I will post the other cards I made.
Supplies:- Stampin' Up Kraft cards stock 4"x4" for the card base, stamps are from the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set (page 32 ), Patterns Designer Series Paper - Rose red ( page 76), scalloped boarder punch, tab punch, Stampin' Glitter in rose pink, brad taken from the Soft Subtles tub and finally Black StazOn.

Quilted rag bag number two

2010-03-07T16:01:00.000Z

Here is my other bag.. a little less like a loo roll holder!

Quilted rag bag

2010-03-06T17:22:00.001Z

I saw this idea on You Tube somewhere... it had been adapted. This was my first attempt, I don't think I will really make use of it. It looks too much like a loo roll holder to me! I have had a go at a larger version which I will post tomorrow. The bag was really easy to make. Each of the scalloped squares were cut out using the scalloped square die from Sizzix.

Yes... another one!

2010-03-04T20:01:00.001Z

Well this is the last bees wax card for a while. There will be no post tomorrow as I am off to a Stampin' up Party. I have been on my sewing machine so there will be a sewing project on Saturday.

Another Bees Wax Card

2010-03-03T21:57:00.001Z

Here is another card I made using bees wax. The supply list is the same as yesterday.

Bees Wax Art

2010-03-02T10:28:00.001Z

I thought I ought to dust off my Ranger Melting pot and give it another try. This time instead of experimenting with UTEE (ultra thick embossing enamel) I thought I would give bees wax a go. I made one heck of a mess, burnt myself quite a lot and shouted at the kids to stay away because mummy would have an accident if they came too close. The backing card is Kraft card stock, the round heart embellishment and the polka dot boarder if from the Adore range from My Mind’s Eye. Somewhere in there I have used a bit of napkin, the rub on is from American Crafts and the lace is from my stash.

Flower cards

2010-02-10T16:50:00.000Z

These cards were so easy to make. A great stamp set... not bad for only £4.95!

Another Cog card

2010-02-09T18:40:00.000Z

I used the same background cog template as yesterday but just added more stuff today!

Cog Card

2010-02-08T20:25:00.001Z

The main background for this card was and SGV template downloaded from.http://dan99.blogspot.com/. He has some fantastic ideas!!! I inked the edges with Worn Lipstick Distress ink and put a few feux white stitches here and there, added a few button, a stamped image on some accetate and a few other bits and bobs.

Crate Paper - Little Sprout Collection

2010-02-08T15:49:00.001Z

The tree and the mushroom are from the Crate Paper little sprout collection. The card in Old Olive ( Stampin' Up) and the Paper at the bottom is Basic Grey.

Bashful Blue Thank you card

2010-02-07T19:11:00.000Z

I have been experimenting with my camera. I have found I have not been able to take a good photo without daylight. These were taken this evening... I think a bit more playing with the settings and I will be there.

Twitter Card Sizzix and Stampin' Up

2010-02-06T13:13:00.000Z

The bird is a sizzix die. When I showed the card to my other half he asked why I had made a card with the Twitter bird on it... I can see what he means!

Stampin' Up Medallion Stamp card

2010-02-05T19:53:00.000Z

I stamped the large background medallion stamp in whisper white ink onto chocolate chip card stock and cut out the centre and placed a brad in the middle. I used the 1" circle punch and punched it out of the other bit!

Hug me card

2010-02-04T17:48:00.000Z

Just a simple card. I love the chocolate chip and the pixie pink together.

Stampin' Up mini album

2010-02-03T19:28:00.002Z

There is a very sad story behind this little album. I took photos of it before I stuck my pictures in and then I was going to take pictures again after I had completed it by adding the photos and the journalling. Well I did complete it BUT I found it on the drive this morning, it had dropped out of the book it was in and must have been ther all night in the pouring rain. I made a few observations from this accident. I discovered that Stampin' Up Whisper white ink does not run, that the kraft card stock dries to a lovely rough texture when dried out on a radiator and the Stampin' Up Snail Adhesive still sticks even after it has been soaked!

Stampin' Up Card Solitude hostess Bundle

2010-02-02T19:25:00.000Z

A slight variation on the previous two days, a normal gate fold card. I scalloped the edges and the made them meet in the middle with Tempting turquoise card stock. I used the standard index wheel from the hostess Solitude Bundle and ran it down either side using whisper white ink, the little bird also came from the same set.

Stampin'Up Card - Polka Dot

2010-02-01T19:09:00.000Z

Another card with the same design as yesterday but a differnt colour scheme. This time I used colours from the Bold Bright colour family ( YoYo Yellow and Real Red) I Stamped the front of the card with the background stamp Polka Dot in Whisper white ink. The Stamps come from the set Tart and Tangy. The ribbon is the Real Red 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon.

Stampin Up folding Card

2010-01-31T17:14:00.000Z

I used a 12" x 16" piece of Stampin' Up kraft card stock. It was then scored at 4" intervals and half of the end two squares were cut away. I used the jumbo wheel so swirly and covered the card-stock with it using old olive ink. The mat colours are Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie. I then threaded 40cm of ribbon through so the card could be closed

Stampin' Up Round Tab Punch

2010-01-28T19:47:00.000Z

I have just made this video demonstrating how to get the most out of the Stampin Up round tag punch.

Stampin' Up Post it note holder

2010-01-26T15:55:00.000Z

I saw this idea somewhere on the internet and I thought I would give it a go.

France 2007 scrapbook page

2010-01-25T16:48:00.002Z

CLICK ON THE PICTURES TO MAKE THEM BIGGER.I enjoyed making this layout. The frame is the outside of a game where the bits had to be punched out. I gave it a few licks of paint and doodled over it. I really dislike my handwriting so I chose to hide the journalling behind the frame The paper is from a Stampin' Up paper pack.

Altered bird house

2010-01-16T14:21:00.000Z

A while back I altered a bird house and it was kind of a vintage style. This time round I went for the modern girly look.

Large Tag Cards

2010-01-12T13:32:00.000Z

These are large chipboard tags that I have had kicking around for over a year, I finally got round to decorating them.

Thank You Card

2010-01-11T21:03:00.002Z

It has been a while!! I got a whole load of great Stampin' Up goodies for Christmas, it has given me a new lease of life. I cut out the Background (old book) using the Album Brackets from Sizzix.... Still waiting for Stampin' up to sort themselves out and bring in the top note die in the UK!!!. Inked the edges using walnut stain distress ink, painted a bit of white gesso over the whole thing and stamped the Medallion stamp (again with the walnut stain distress ink). I then stamped the sentiment using Ruby Red ink from Stampin' up ( stamp came from the Say it with scallops set) and used the square scallop to punch it out. Stuck it to a 5x5 cream card, tied a big red satin knot and it was done!!!

Paper punched Robin/bird

2009-10-06T16:04:00.000+01:00

I made these using paper punches. To see how I made them take a look at my You tube video.

My First You Tube Video

2009-09-27T19:42:00.004+01:00

Digital cut files (SVG)

2009-09-22T19:40:00.000+01:00

Hi, been a while again, there is no excuse. Well a few people know the reason!! I follow lady called Kristina Werner, she does some great stuff and posts loads on to You tube. This is a link to her blog.... get it here. The card I have made is a pretty much a straight copy of a card she has done.

This is the back of the card. Thought I could stamp handmade in here.

Stampin' Up Christmas cards

2009-09-08T17:52:00.000+01:00

Getting ready for Christmas

2009-09-06T18:32:00.000+01:00

Thought I would try out a Christmas card today. I need to make them simple for mass production if I am going to sell them. BUT is this too simple? The tree is thick aluminium which has been inked up with Ranger alcohol inks and then run through the crimper. The back ground is made using a stampin' up stamp ( By Definition).

Ranger Melting Pot - the first five things I ever made

2009-09-05T18:40:00.004+01:00

I have bought a Ranger Melting Pot. I love it, these are the first five items I have made.

These first three were made using black Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel (UTEE). I dipped a piece of cardboard into the Ranger melting pot and then allowed it to cool. The next step was to dust various areas with different colours of perfect pearls. It was the reheated with a heat gun, a stamp was inked up with Lime ColorBox Pigment Cat's Eyes ink and pressed into the UTEE before it cooled( this was for the leaf one) the other two were with gold pigment ink. The last example was reheated again so the whole thing became smooth. It is rather hard to see where the stamp was but is has a nice gold streak through it.

These two were made using clear UTEE. A piece of pattered paper was cut and dipped in to the UTEE. On the first example Ranger alcohol inks was dripped on before the UTEE cooled. Do not try and reheat the UTEE as the inks burn... this can be seen in the top left hand corner. The second example was made by pressing lace into the hot UTEE and reheating with the heat gun.

I have a long way to go, but is great fun experimenting.

Embellishments with Adirondack plum Color wash

2009-09-02T16:44:00.001+01:00

The embellishments on these cards were altered using Adirondack Plum color Wash. I may get round to some instructions at some point.

I nearly threw up!!!

2009-08-30T20:07:00.003+01:00

I think I am becoming addicted to car boot sales!! I am so please with the things I managed to pick up today BUT I did nearly throw up when I opened the bag of lace bits (£2). The SMELL, stale cigarette smoke with a waft of dirty dogs and old ladies knickers!!! Hence I washed it straight away see photo below.

Altered Art Chocolate box

2009-08-29T19:11:00.002+01:00

This started life as a chocolate box. The flower is a gathered ribbon and the tile is one I had left over from making the bird house.

Altered Bird House

2009-08-28T15:58:00.003+01:00

This matches the altered cardboard thing I made the other day. The little tiles are mosaic tiles I had left over from another project.

Altered art - cardboard

2009-08-26T17:32:00.003+01:00

This started as a piece of cardboard from the recycling bin- to be exact an Amazon box. I was just playing not really sure what I was doing or what I was making. I stamped, inked, embossed and I ended up with this.

Supplies:-

Amazon box

Tester pot of paint

Adirondak alcohol inks fot the metal flower and leaf (Latte,Ginger and Oregano)

Adirondack Alcohol Blending Solution

Crafty Individuals Bird rubber stamp (C1-180)

Cropadile

Ranger Liquid Pearls ( Platinum)

StazOn Jet Black Ink pad

Black and green embossing powder.

Button Ribbon

Moo Mini Cards

2009-08-25T19:34:00.003+01:00

Have not placed an order yet, but I will do later!!

MiniCards £11.99
Buy this on MOO.com

Printing blocks

2009-08-24T17:47:00.003+01:00

These are one of the things I got from the car boot sale the other day. They can not be used as conventional stamps but if you ink them up and rubber brayer over them the images come out ok. Not bad for £4

Altered Canvas Art

2009-08-21T17:19:00.004+01:00

This is a small 9" x7" canvas that I bought from the pound shop.

a) I painted a base coat of white gesso down first and whilst it was still wet added a small ammount of Earthtones Adirondak acrylic paint. I did not brush it on I stippled it to create a slightly raised texture.

b)Whilst the paint was still wet I sprayed some Coffee shop glimmer mists all over and again stippled the surface.

c)I tore some pages from an old book and adhered them to the canvas, painted a bit of white gesso over the top and then stamped some flower images over the whole thing( I sprayed my stamp with the glimmer mists and mixed a bit of the white gesso with it.

d)The photos were printed off and the edges sanded and the stuck onto the canvas

e) The chipboard shape was covered and a small amount of Heirloom Gold Perfect Pears by Ranger was added.

f) Th back of the bird brooch was removed and the bird stuck down and the the Cluster Faisceaux (crystal stickers) by Mark Richards were added.

Why is it?

2009-08-20T19:21:00.002+01:00

Firstly once again I have not managed to take any photos, not because of the lack of light tent- I got that back! Thanks!!! But my camera ran out of charge so I am afraid that it is going to have to be tomorrow.

I have created another altered canvas. I love the idea of altering items to make something completely different to the original. However from reading and trawling though magazines I have become slightly disturbed by the whole altering idea. Why is it so many altered items have to include strange Victorian children wearing clowns hats? I think it is a case of you either love this style of stamp or you hate it. In my case I don't hate them I find them rather freaky. I am sure I may be able to over come my problem with time, but for now none of my altered stuff is going to contain freaky looking children- it creeps my out!!

I did do something

2009-08-19T19:48:00.001+01:00

I did manage to do something!! However, due to the lack of my mini light tent which my sister has borrowed!!!! I will have to do photo's another day. I went to a car boot today and picked up some bargains, again I will have to share another day.