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From x stitch I moved into card making - now I am playing around with mixed media! I am taking part in different workshops and with help from crafty pals, learning about different mediums and techniques. Hope you feel inspired to create after a visit to my blog - Happy Crafting!

Friday, 29 November 2013

Dog of the Week

This gorgeous boy is Danny




 

Danny is a boy who has been described by his Trainer as a dog with the perfect temperament - very laid back with a loving nature - Danny last raced in April 2012 having had 107 races - he has not been tested with domestic dogs or cats



If you can offer this lovely boy a home please visit here



If you would like to make a donation to this very deserving Trust

  please make a bank transfer to

 Oxford RGT – Account No 00515200  -  Sort Code  30-12-51

or send a cheque to Oxford RGT

 c/o 3 Stocks Tree Close, Yarnton, Kidlington, Oxon OX5 1LU  

  Any donations would be greatly appreciated
 

Wednesday, 27 November 2013

Journal page and a moan


I can't tell you how much I hate this page or how many layers it has - even though I struggle with layering, why create a lovely page and then cover it up? - it has so many layers as I hated it but everytime I put another layer on it looked worse!

There is acrylic paint, sprays, gesso... it seems that a lot of sprays (october challenge, cosmic shimmer mists) flick ink everywhere when you pull the lid off - luckily it hasn't stained anything or anywhere yet but what a pain!

I decided I couldn't make it any worse so I used some ugly paper (paper from card stack which I didn't like - there is usually one) sprayed and stencilled and background stamped it. Then I stamped my sentiment.


It reads - try - it doesn't have to be perfect - just try. Thought it suited this page!

I am now on my 3rd week of being off work ill with a viral infection. I KNOW there are some people at work who will think it's the same as being on holiday but it really isn't! Although those same people will drag themselves in and infect everyone else...

I have to say I'm getting pretty fed up of it - haven't really got the energy to get much done, including crafting so I'm hoping it's on it's way out and I will be back to normal soon

Hope your week is going well and you are not poorly !

 


Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Hello Little One

This is a very overdue card for a friend from work - her and hubby had their first baby a couple of weeks ago but I have felt so rough I hadn't made a card yet. I sent it today along with some baby grows, burp cloths (very american) and bibs.


Image and sentiment is LOTV
Coloured with Promarkers
Memory Box Die and Nesties
Pearls from Meiflower
Chalks
Paper from Stash

Use It Tuesday - Anything Goes (hoarded supplies - pack of 12 x 12 papers that I have had for at least 3 yrs and I don't know where they are from)
Make It Monday - Linky Party
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Cause for Celebration



Hope you are all having a good week


Sunday, 24 November 2013

Winter wishes

Clean and simple Christmas cards!

 Image by Penny Black
Coloured with Promarkers
Embossing Folder by Cuttlebug


Hope your Sunday is going well and it's not too chilly!


I will be entering this card into the following challenges;

Dream Valley Challenges - Clean and Simple
Charisma Cardz - Christmas
Crafty Creations - Christmas





Saturday, 23 November 2013

Another finish


I have finished the 3rd lighthouse in the triptych.


Hope your weekend is starting out well