country christmas

Hi there crafters 

i hope you weekend went well 

 had a lazy weekend   to recharge my batteries

mind you the weather wasn't great we have rain again 

  i hope you have been enjoying the sneaky peeps

 here are two more  from  Sheena Douglass

for you today

 don't forget to watch the launch on the 19th

 im sure Sheena will have lots of ideas to share with you all

water colored onto crafters companion water color card

 once painted i sprayed with iridescent spray and sparkle for that frosty feel

 matted onto core-dination and heartfelt creation ornate corner die with spotty ribbon dew drops and snow flake buttons to finish off

this card was also water colored 

 applied glossy accents to the wellies and a tiny touch of cut glass glitter for the snow effect

 i hope you have a great day 

thank you for popping over 

hugs linda xxx

Sunny Saterday

Hi there crafters

 so the sun is out but for how long 

that is the question

 today I'm sharing two cards with you all

 first one from Brambly Hedge 

from

  Crafter Companion

i hope you managed to catch some of the shows

here is a card using the stamps coloured with Spectrum Noir

 i love the papers from this CD really pretty 

there is so much on this Cd i haven't touched the surface 

i used my die to make some co-ordinating flowers and the Heartfelt Creation Ornate corner die on this card

 the bonnet was made  using Spellbinder small scallop and plain circle the perfect size for an embellishment  i used Neenah card and coloured with Spectrum Noir

 if you like to make a bonnet 

 cut 2 x 1-1/2"scallop circles and 4 x1"plain circles

colour both sides of scalloped circles then glue together 

colour  just 1 of the plain circles  glue all 4 together with coloured one on top

and attach to the brim 

 while still wet give the bonnet some shape

  i just  formed it over my thumb leave to dry then decorate with bow and seed beads

i used the new Tacky Glue   from Crafters Companion it dries so fast ...

 my second card 

  from 

the soon to be released Country  Christmas Range

from Sheena Douglass 

painted in water colours

i love this stamp   i used a backing paper from a Nit wit  paper set some Core-dination  and Centura pearl card  embossed mirri from my stash and craft buttons  and cut glass glitter

for the sparkle

i hope you all have a great weekend 

what ever you have planned

hugs linda xxx

Where do i start

Are you ready for this Crafters
what  can i say

even more lovely Crafting Goodies heading your way 

From our very own 

Sheena Douglass

Country Christmas Range

launching on Wednesday 19th June

there are 6 A6 sized plates 

Sheena 

will also be introducing a new water color paint  set from Pebeo

 so without further a due 

here is a little peep at the

Farm House

 Water Colored

onto Crafters Companion water color card 

matted with gold mirri and Centura pearl card and just a tiny touch of crystal glitter for that extra sparkle

i used the new Tacky Glue  it's fantastic with mirri card

same stamp !!

i love how you can simply change the color of your painting to get a totally different season using the same Farm House stamp

went for a summer feel adding color to the tree tops 

 instead of snow we now have grass and flowers 

the DT have decided we are all moving in there to craft all day lol 

great as a retirement card don't you think .... so don't just think Christmas !!!

HERE IT IS.....

  The Pebeo Water Colour paint wheel 

this in my opinion it is Fantastic !!! I'm really excited about this

 your very own water colour paint wheel

just look at the array of colours you even have the  mixing wells and a brush thrown in for good 

measure now you caunt get better than that   

to have so many colours in one place  

Brilliant !

hugs linda xxx

are you ready for this

Launch day 

Brambly Hedge from Crafters Companion

over on Create and Craft 

at 12 noon -3pm -5pm and 9 pm

the lovely Leann Chivers has lots to share  and very very excited

do try and catch the  shows

im looking forward to seeing them 

so till mid day here are two of my samples

colored with spectrum noir pens  with assortment of different colored Core-dination card

for the stars

 a very simple card colored directly onto the Centura pearl card with my trusty Spectrum Noir

then matted onto contrasting core-dination with a touch of lace and spotty ribbon

the gems are from CC embellishment kit

got lots more to share please do try to pop back this afternoon

if you can that would be fantastic

thanks 

linda xxx

Bonnet Book

Hi there crafters 

weather is a little better here today  sun is out at the moment

 another project for today 

a Bonnet book

 made using papers and toppers from the 

Brambly hedge CD 

 from
Crafters Companion

sorry for long post

the front made with spellbinders grande nestie dies covered with backing papers and hand made flowers then sprayed with 

spray and sparkle

 

inside front cover   had to be mrs eyebrights apron

had to add a duster lol 

this topper is from the Spring section on CD  decorated with hand made daisies

coloured with Spectrum Noir

summer  bulrushes made from flower soft the raft is a barbecue skewer

tied with thread and glued with the new tacky glue

more home made black berries to decorate this image from the Autumn image from the CD

getting ready for winter

i remember having toast made in front of the fire the decorations are all made and coloured with spectrum noir the apples are polystyrene balls from a been bag with flower soft wire for a stalk i did make a rolling pin from paper which i added later

 the bonnet was made with spellbinder scalloped and plain circle 

and finally the back page  the Crystal Ball  image

when i took the picture it didn't sparkle enough

so out came the iridescent spray and sparkle again it now  sparkles with in an inch of it's life 

with hand cut holly leaves and more berries

 i do hope you will drop by tomorrow for more 

Brambly Hedge

thanks for dropping by 

hugs linda xxxx

Brambly hedge Winter

Sorry for late posting 

busy and totally forgot  i had not put my post up till i sat having a coffee

so....  with the launch getting closer

 sharing a card using just one of the winter stamps

from  Brambly Hedge  and a card using the cd

 Crafter Companion 

have done a super job with them both

this card was 

colored with Spectrum Noir

SN Colors 

BGR1-BGR2-BGR3-BGR4-BGR5-CR11-DR5-TN1-TN2-TN5-TN7-GB3 CG1-CG3-DG4 and Blender pen 

centura pearl card silver mirri card  dies and embossing folders with the gems also from the embellisment  kit from 

Crafters Companion

this card is using one of the small topper images  along side a backing paper from CD  with silver mirri  silver glitter and core-dination card

i do hope your having a great day im off to make more samples

thanks for popping by today 

hugs linda xxx

got another Brambly Hedge to share

Hi There Crafters

me again  it's just started raining here so i have to put off the painting in the garden

 great stuff lol not grumbling at all 

so are you ready for another sneaky peep of the Fabulous 

Brambly Hedge 

coming soon from 

Crafter Companion

using the stamp with this little fellow 

Wilfred Toadflax 

he is a mischievous little fellow

 so i had to make an explosion box for his birthday

the box is made from 15"X15" Centura pearl Snow white card stock

 i printed some backing paper from a previous Crafters Companion CD and embossed with the embossalicious patchwork quit folder then cut the fancy ornate corner Spell binders die as a lace over lay

here is a picture of the  lid with handmade flowers  using the Petite Petals die from Joanna Sheen

all colored with Spectrum Noir

pens then sprayed with a hefty  dose of spray and shine they really do look like porcelain 

the lace was from the embellishment kit also from CC 

the inside was decorated to the hilt lol 

well why not it was his birthday after all

 i didn't have any  colored Centura pearl card 

so 

out came the SN pens to color the frames  the matting layers flowers and images

 i made the cake with white centura pearl card then decorated with pearls and ribbon 

the little candle is a piece of flower soft wire  bent into a flame shape colored dipped  in glossy accents and micro beads then rolled very tightly onto a strip of paper

all the elements for this project were firmly glued down with  3D gel 

and the fabulous new  Collall Tacky Glue 

from 

Crafters Companion 

i love that stuff do check it out bonds in seconds perfect for flower making 

 i do hope you have enjoyed your visit today 

 have a great day everyone 

thank you for popping by

hugs linda xxx

What can i say !!!!

Hi there crafters

yes im still here been busy with these !!!

im sure your going to love them 

It's

Brambly Hedge 

from 

Crafters Companion

  launching  Friday the 14th of June over on Create and Craft as a POTW

there are a set of fabulous stamps a CD packed to the rafters with some beautiful things

 and

 Hunkydory Paper kit

what more can you ask for....

 i had a ball....  i truly did... playing with the stamps

 there is something from every season / every occasion

in fact i couldn't stop  making samples

so here is my  starter for ten 

Mrs Eyebright off on her travels isn't she sweet

 colored with

 Spectrum Noir then distressed around the edge

the papers are from previous launched  Crafters Companion cds

 all the embellishments were cut using dies then colored with SN pens  

all firmly glued into place with  crafters companion 3D gel  and all purpose glue

once dry sprinkled on some glass glitter for frosty effect  then with spray and shine for that extra sparkle 

the black berries are Cotton bud/Q tips glued onto a Flower soft wire colored with pens coated with glossy accents  then dipped into micro beads the centers of the flowers are done in the same way the 

i think they work don't you 

little tip

 if you want to have a go at the blackberries color tip on the stick then cut or pull off then attach to wire saves getting messy  less fiddly to lol 

the wall hanging was cut using Grande Nestabilities then covered with backing paper

 heart shaped gems are from embellishment kit also from crafters companion..

 here is a list of Spectrum Noir Colours used

 TN1- TN2- GB1-GB3- HB1-HB2- GB3- CG1-CG3-DG4-OR1-CT4-TB1-TB4-FS1-

 FS4-IB1-IB3-PL3-PL5-GG4-GG5- PP1-PP3-Blender pen

i do hope you will pop back tomorrow for more Sneaky Peeps

i have loads to share 

thank you for dropping by 

hugs linda xxx

look what i got to play with

Hi there Crafter's 

i do hope your all well..

i have had such a busy week here 

full of fun

with the new 

Sheena Douglass Floral stamps

 sheena will be on our screens tomorrow

at 10am

  so here are a couple of my samples

Violets

with a H2o back ground and cling film effect 

the stamp coloured with spectrum noir

mini flower embellishments  cut with a die

and finally the Wild Rose

for today coloured with spectrum noirs

matted onto 8X8 embossalicious  folder background

with die cut flowers also coloured with spectrum noir

i hear 

that Sheena will be showcasing so Clear Rock-a-blocks

that sound very exciting

so do try to catch the show 

thanks for popping by today 

hugs linda xxx

Diary of an Edwardian Lady with Natures Notes

It's not my turn to  do samples for this 

4 day deal 

from 

Crafters Companion

starting next week 

Oh! the shows will be on Create and Craft

from Monday 20th May

just couldn't resist making a card to share with you all

 using my  petite petals  dies to make some spring flowers  as an embellishment

 i made 

primroses hare bells and violets  all coloured with my spectrum noir pens

  the catkins

 were made using Flower soft wire that i attached embroidery silk 

which i then split covered with gloss accents then dipped in micro beads 

 they do add that extra bit of movement   

when the sun catches them they sparkle  lol

i had so much fun making this card 

using the image from the shaped cards and a backing paper which i ran through with my embossing folder 

matted onto core-dination onto an 8x8" card blank of centura pearl card 

i wanted it to have that fresh spring feel so i added the lace over lay made with my new 

spell binder  heart felt creations corner die  

 i do hope you will pop over to the DT blogs to see what they have been making 

there are some real beauties 

thank you for popping by today 

hugs linda xxx