butterflies

a big thankyou to Tracy for her original idea for this design.
My version pales in comparison but I enjoyed making it.
I used cosmic shimmer sprays for the background.
The flower is made from the new Kraft Glassine paper which i love!

book and rose -- updated!!

i thought it needed a bit more decoration!! ;o)

book and rose

i was asked to make something with a book and rose ...

more storage

here are some more storage ideas ...

I found this wallet for paintbrushes in Lidl for about £2.99!!!
[paintbrushes removed and given to an artist friend]

...perfect size for Sizzix Strip Dies
I have 8 in here so far!


And this is a 3 ring binder for the sort of cards that kids collect [eg pokemon]
[and added my own custom printed label]

And i bought zip-lock inserts from
storage4crafts zip-n-flip sheets
http://www.storage4crafts.co.uk/shopx/product.php?productid=83&cat=0&page=5

just the right size for embossing folders
[i have way too many!!]

Anyone need a Big Shot?

I am sooooo excited - my Vagabond arrived this morning and its better than I hoped!!

So I now have a Big Shot [pink and black] that I no longer need.
If anyone is interested - or knows anyone - let me know or it goes on ebay.  I don't want much for it [plus postage.]

Storage for stamps handy tip

I found these Kraft 3 ring binders in Paperchase ...
they are just about the right size for the Stampers Anonymous sheets of stamps.
You can get at least 3 sheets in so they are useful if your posh Ring Binder by T!m is a bit full!!

I use them to store the 'seasonal' stamps in eg christmas, valentines.

treated myself

I just splashed out and have ordered a VAGABOND!!!!!!

Can't wait!!!

 -  this is a friend of mine that makes absolutely exquisite jewellery, for those interested please have a look at her website.

http://www.moonjewelleryandbeads.com/index.htm

... weathered clock

... too 'busy'?

new stuff arrived today!

My latest Tim Holtz Alterations dies arrived today!
I made this card this afternoon just to try it out!

Weathered Clock

.... more recent cards

I have been really busy the last 2 weeks and have not had time to make anything, but here are some more of my recent cards. 
I have been using Kraft card for most of my projects recently.

Valentine Card

Valentine Card

Valentine Card

a few more projects

Too busy to craft today sadly so here are a few more of my recent projects

My First Time!!

This is the very first time I have attempted to do this, so I'm not high on expectations!!
I guess I will publish my future projects as I make them, but will post a few of my latest favourites on here now.

You will see that I am totally influenced by the one and only Tim Holtz and use his - and Ranger - products mainly for my projects, and take great inspiration from his designs and ideas and I unashamedly plagiarise from him!!! ;o)
I am currently saving for and buying a lot of his latest release Alterations Dies and Ideaology, Spring 2011 releases.

Mother's Day 2011

The new release Sewing Room Alterations die, Kraft Stash

Easter 2011
mini butterfly and mini rosette dies -
my own banner ... can't wait for the banner stripdie to be released!

Easter 2011
shrinkplastic Caged Bird die! Grungepaper rose



Steampunk!



Spring 2011 - Kraft Glassine flowers!