Wednesday 18 March 2015

Happy Mother's Day......

.... boxed card made for Mum




Linda

Tuesday 17 March 2015

Envelope Photo Book .......


...... Made from just 4 black envelopes - love making these books as they are so quick and easy to do






Linda

Monday 2 March 2015

Wedding Congratulations ............


....... a boxed wedding card using Prima papers  - my favourite paper range

Prima paper pad
Pearlescent card stock
Lace and pearl ribbon
Prima flowers
Die cut leaves
Stardust Stickles Glitter glue




I am entering this into the following challenges
Glitter'n'Sparkle - Anything Goes
CreativeKnockouts - Lots of Layers
The Crafter's Challenge - Lots of layers

Linda

Monday 23 February 2015

Love is in the air .........


...... Wooden love shape painted with Annie Sloan paint - distressed with weathered wood distressing and embellished with flowers butterfly, leaves etc . 
Made by my daughter who was visiting at the weekend - we had a crafty weekend 



Linda

Sunday 15 February 2015

Happy Birthday.....

..... Birthday card for a special birthday - the lady likes to make Carrickmacross lace 




Linda

Friday 6 February 2015

Happy 80th Birthday .......

....... special card for my  Uncle's special day 




Linda 

Wednesday 4 February 2015

Happy Birthday Mum .....

.... birthday card for my Mother-in-law




I am entering this into the following challenges
Party time Tuesday - Anything Goes 
Through the CraftRoom Door - Anything Goes 

Linda 

Monday 2 February 2015

Engagement Congratulations .......

.... boxed engagement card using fab new papers from Authentique - Crush 







I am entering this into the following challenges
A Gem of a Challenge - Lots of Layers 
FairyTale Challenge - anything with  hearts
Tag Along - Think pink

Linda 

Friday 23 January 2015

New uses for washi tape ......

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... Fab ways to use up your washi tape




Linda x

Friday 16 January 2015

Prima Vintage House .......


Home decor is a big trend at the moment and this is a wee wooden house that I decorated using the fabulous Prima Time Traveller collection

Wooden house (available at Paperworks The Linen Green)
Acrylic paint
Gold embossing powder
Prima flowers
Lace and ribbon
Prima frame
Wooden spool
Watch face
Key and lock 
Buttons
Prima Time Traveller paper pad
Fold back clip
Prima swirls







Linda 

Friday 9 January 2015

Thursday 8 January 2015

Wedding Guest Book


Loved how this turned out 


Linda x

Tuesday 6 January 2015

I wish .....

........  I could do more than basic crochet - this is  just gorgeous


Linda

Monday 5 January 2015

Birthday Wishes......

...... K&Co flower topper 
Papers from Trimcraft
Lilac and ivory cardstock
Stardust Glitter Glue
Sentiment made on computer
Nessie dies
Martha Stewart border punch
Organza ribbon
Artoz Pearls 



I am entering this into the following challenges 
ABC Challenge - A is for Anything Goes
Cards Galore Encore - Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnut patterned paper - Anything Goes as long as PPused 

Linda x

Sunday 4 January 2015

Feeling poorly....

..... Feeling miserable - have a dose of the cold sore head sore throat sore everything but never mind.....


Linda x

Saturday 3 January 2015

Crafty Tip ......


..... When making a banner use your square punch to make the pointed ends


Linda x

Friday 2 January 2015

Decoupaged HOME ......


..... Made by daughter with a little bit of help from me 
HOME letters
Beautiful vintage papers available  from Paperworks The Linen Green
Vintage photo distress ink
Mod Podge
Buttons, ribbons 
Prima swirls 






Linda

Thursday 1 January 2015

Happy New Year!

...... sending everyone best wishes for a prosperous, healthy and crafty New Year . I hope to get back to regularly blogging even if it is only a few words about what crafty project I'm working on or a wee crafty tip to share with you - here's to a Crafty New Year!


Linda

Monday 3 November 2014

Engagement Card

A boxed engagement card made using Prima papers - wild orchid flowers - lace and twine - Prima swirls - kraft and ivory cardstock - die cut leaves








I am entering this into the following challenges
Crafts Galore - Anything Goes
Mema's Crafts - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
Penny's Paper Crafts - Anything Goes

Linda