Busy bee!

Morning all, haven't been on here for a while as I was helping with my niece and nephews 40th birthday party also, as I announced some time ago, I design for jammi panda designs so have been doing lots of samples for Fee's Christmas CD ROM to be released later this month, its vibrant and cute different from the normal Christmas designs. I will post as soon as Fee gives us the go ahead, at the moment it's still under wraps! 

Hunkydory Christmas

I know it's early to be thinking about the 'C' word but, last year I had so many orders for Christmas cards I seemed to be in my craftroom 24/7 and had very little time to make my own personal cards so, this year I'm starting to make them early!
These 2 cards are from the Hunkydory Christmas compendium, there is something for everyone from Cute, vintage, elegant to classic Christmas!

Word Play CD ROM from Peerless Designs!

As promised, cards made from the new Peerless Designs CD ROM! It is so very different but so gorgeous but you will have to wait until 20th July for the release of it which will be aired on create & craft at 10am!

Anniversary Book card!

I was asked by my friend Wendy to make a special card for her hubby for their 30 wedding anniversary, so with thinking cap on and some sneaky work from Wendy she brought her wedding album to me and I scanned a photo of them cutting their cake! I took it through psp and removed all the background from the photo and was left with their hands showing their wedding rings, this I then used as the main image for the book style card I made and here is the end result! Wendy was so emotional when she saw it as it is very personal to both of them!

New CD Rom from Peerless Designs

Just to let you all know Sarah Hallam of Peerless Designs has another new CD Rom to be released July 20th 2012! It's called Word Play and is totally different with stunning images all made from words! I will be uploading some of my samples over the next few days...

Diamond side fold card

Another card from Peerless Designs new Christmas CD rom! This is a diamond side fold I created myself! The poinsettias embellishments I also made myself from a template I created!

New CD rom from Peerless Design!

From Peerless Designs new cd rom-'2012 Days of Christmas', I decided to make a tag book which is made of 6 pockets and each side of the pocket represents one of the 12 days of Christmas with matching tag! The release date is June 25th and you can watch it on create and craft!

Peerless design

From an older CD rom of Peerless Designs-Simply florals. I love the verse of Wordsworth-Daffodils.All elements are on this CD, checkout Sarah's website www.peerlessdesigns.org for more gorgeous CD roms. The beauty of Sarah's Cd's is; it is all her own artwork!

Hand made Roses

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Thought I would share with you how I make my hand made roses! I used 4 squares of 7cm x7cm of paper (step 1), fold diagnally 3 times, cut the open end into a cone shape and snip a tad off the bottom too (step 2). Open out and cut 1 petal off (step 3) Curl petals and glue the open end by overlapping petal (step 4), The centre is made by using 3 petals curled and rolled (step 5), Continue with this method with the other 3 squares removing an extra petal each time, don't disgard petal cut off as this is what the centre is made from. Once you have made 4 pieces use glue around the base of each layer and position inside each other, you should now have your rose complete (step6), Enjoy....

Hunkydory

This is from the Hunkydory 'All Occasion's' women collection! I distressed the background paper using Tim Holtz distressing ink pad and also the border of main image, then matted on gold mirri board and placed off centre. I added gold stripe organza ribbon along the the left edge and two hand made paper roses. I heat embossed skeleton leaves using cosmic shimmer embossing powder and finished off with large bow made using my Bowdabra tool!

Rose stamp card

This gorgeous rose stamp was stamped on yellow satin board using archival ink and clear embossing powder. I distressed a doily with Tim Holtz distressing ink and matted image on this. I made the roses and painted them using H2o paints. The skeleton leaves I heat embossed with cosmic shimmer embossing powder and finished the look with a bronze ribbon bow made with my Bowdabra!

Book card

This beautiful book card was made for me by my wonderful friend Angie MacWillson and is made out of 'toilet roll cores'! Every page is lovingly decorated with me to you papers and images and beautiful wordings. I was so overwhelmed I just had to share with you! xx

Stamping on satin board

I have been having a play with some satin board! I used archival ink to stamp my image, then clear embossing powder. Heating from underneath and the image was perfect! Tried lots of different colour satin board and inks but always used clear embossing powder over the stamped image....love it!

Sorry!

So sorry I haven't updated blog for a while I have had lots going on so, hey ho here we go! xx

Rapunzel

I love this card and think it is perfect for a little girl! It was a request from my brother for his little granddaughter who adores 'Rapunzel'. I cut the flower aperture and placed Rapunzel in the centre matted on purple mirri card. I decorated the petals with flower and butterfly gems. My brother was well pleased with the end result and so was I!

House mouse 'sunflower'.

This was made using Joanna Sheen's 'House mouse' collection. I used the idea of the sunflower itself as the main idea for the card. The backing paper I made myself using paint shop pro. I cut into sections and matted on gold mirri card.

Another Hunkdory!

Another from the Hunkydory vintage pearl collection! I used an aperture card front matted on gold mirri and then matted on card stock. Gathered lace was used down the left side and a satin bow to finish the look!

Hunkydory collection

This is from the Hunkydory 'vintage pearl' collection. Main image was matted on embossed oval which I distressed using Tim Holtz distressing inks. This collection proved popular for mothers day requests.

Jammi Panda crafts

This is one of the images off Vintage 002-Jammipanda crafts cd rom. I used vintage photo distressing ink to give it a more vintage look. I also printed the same image but carousel size and cheery lynns doily die and used the centre piece as the matt along with a bow made using Bowdabra bow maker!

Jammi Panda crafts

Another announcement! Yesterday I was chosen to be part of the design team for Fee J, Jammi Panda is the new name for Fee J designs. I will post cards upon completion and announce dates of release for new CD and roms and create and craft show dates.

Laugh Out Loud!

Good morning to you all. Yesterday, I was having a play with Peerless Designs new CD which is released 17th April 2012 on create and craft and, it's called 'Laugh out loud'! It is full of beautiful images, bookmarks, tags etc. Here is a sneaky peak of what it's about.

This was taken from the topper section and used to make a triple twisted easel card. I matted the images on gold mirri, then mounted that onto furry animal print card. I used the words 'Laugh Out Loud' as the stoppers these too were matted the same as the toppers. Sarah Hallam is a brilliant artist! I will be adding more later today.

Vintage Pearl

Triple easel card from Hunkydory's Vintage Pearl collection. I mounted the base on gold mirri board for extra support, I also added gold glamour dust around the frames. I think this collection is perfect for Mother's day!

Bowdabra

Has anyone got the new bowmaker called 'bowdabra? I have and love it! It comes with instructions to make 3 different bows, all multi looped and fancy. It's so easy to use and effortless. Joanna sheen has them on her site at £8.49 with free p&p it is brilliant!

Steampunk for men

Steampunk for men is an 8x8 card from craftsUprint. I printed it twice to decoupage for extra dimension, this photo doesn't do it justice though! Lovely card for men x

Anniversary card

Anniversary card made from Hunkydory adorable scorables. This image can also be used for weddings, it is called 'The first dance'. I used black for the main card and  embossed gold mirri for a different look , the bow was made using 'Bowdabra' mini bow maker, I love it!

New Baby Girl

These 2 card front sheets were purchased from craftsUprint. I printed on matte paper and glued to front of card and cut around the wording 'BOY and GIRL' this was then decoupaged along with crib, baby and stork.

Fairy Doodles

The topper was from another range Hunkydory brought out a while back now but, still very popular for me! It is the Fairy Doodles toppers, each fairy is individually named. I used the backer from the adorable scorables set. One thing I will add is most of Hunkydory stuff will mix and match with each other...perfect!

Hunkydory Adorable Scorables

This easel card was made using Hunkydory Adorable Scorable toppers and backers. To add dimension I used holographic silver glitter to outline the small hearts in main image. I think it is perfect for little girls! This duo pack definitely value for money, there is something for everyone and every occasion!

Coppernob wallet card

This wallet card I made for a 17 year old. I used coppernob fancy fold pattern for this style, it's not a template but it gives you measurements to score etc. The images were from Carol Ann designs CD, 'Glam & Glitz as I thought they were appropriate for a teenager. Jade's grandparents loved it and so did Jade! Unfortunately I took the photo of the box from my mobile, so image isn't too good!
I heat embossed 'JADE' from a stencil on pink card and used 'cloud' edge scissors around the edge and mounted on lid of box. A pull bow was used to complete the look!

Valentine card

I was asked to do a Valentine card for my friends wife, this is what I came up with! I used the new Hunkydory Adorable scorable toppers and backers. I used ice gold card for main body. Rose bouquet backer was matted on rainbow swirl mirri card and mounted on main body. The topper was a heart shaped rose bouquet and mounted on rainbow swirl mirri card, I added pink AB gems to frame the heart shaped topper and positioned on a tilt. The alpha overlay I used on another backer from Hunkydory set and glittered around the edge. I added a strip of rainbow swirl mirri and positioned 'love' sentiment and used Safmat for personal greeting.

Baby rocker

Another template I love to make-the baby rocker! This was cut from 350gsm Ice gold card and fine gold peel offs used to trim the edges. I made the padded seat cover from broderie anglaise to complete the look!

Victorian Pram

This is one of my master pieces! The Victorian Pram body & hood was cut from Ice gold card 350gsm, the wheels are cut from 350gsm mirri board and I used fine peel-offs to trim wheels and the hood. I added lace around front of the hood which is adjustable and the parasol was made from patterned vellum. The Template was from cameo crafts who I used to design & demonstrate for on create and craft before they finished the company.

Little Prince rocker card set

Another Aimee Asher kit for both boy & girl and are a very popular request for me to make. The bed style gift box I line with tissue and add a pair of baby sox-a perfect little gift for a new born!

New baby boy

This is from one of my favorite sites for quickish but beautiful cards-Aimee Asher! You get everything in the kit including envelope, all matching! This has a 3d shoe and bib on the front and is also done in pink. Here is the link so you can take a peek at what they have.
http://www.aimeeasher.com/

A freebie for you!

I made this label style template to make a label style easel card. You are welcome to use it, but please leave a link back to my blog thank you x