ATCs

I have been busy creating ATCs this week to build up my stock and for one other reason but, I shall not say for what as it is a surprise for now!

I make a lot of cards using Twisted Pyramage Decoupage and on the sheets are tag shapes and little tags with a twisted pyramage too. These I use for making a Birthday set or some kind of set when it is for something special but, recently I have found using them on ATCs a very good way to use with scraps of papers and odds and ends from my crafty stash too. Very simple and effective. There are Angel Images, by Saadra Kuck, and some little Girl images on the beach and afternoon tea images also. Hope you like them and your comments will be much appreciated. More are on their way, so keep your eyes out. You can see better pictures of these on the following

http://http://www.crafts-beautiful.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/31229/

http://http://www.crafts-beautiful.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/31229/

Natalie x

CLP Sketch 25

Crafting Lifes Pieces

Recently I came across this Blog set up by Chelsea http://craftinglifespieces.blogspot.com and I was stuned by her cardmaking, style and use of materials and generally, just HER Work! From her Blog I then found she does Sketch Challenges and now I want to try some of them out and continue to follow her Blog and Her Sketches too.

Above is Sketch Challenge #25 which I am going to carry out once I have a base to use. For this I might just use my Painting Skills and paint a stamped image or I might just even be different to everyone else and do something else! Whatever I do do, keep your eye out......until then I urge that you all hop on over to Chelseas blog, very Inspirational.

Natalie x x

Relaxing Evening

My Painting Time

I decided to take the opportunity last night to sit outside in the nice wather we had and watercolour some stamped images for some craft makes. These images were all RAKs or from Image Swaps that I am part of each month on the CB forum. Nice way to get some stamped images that you can use for your own cards.

The one above here (Party Girl) and the One below are for a Swap I am doing this month. I will be making up the actual makes tonight or tomorrow. I very much enjoyed sitting oustide last night listening to the Birds singing away and taking in the fresh air. Nice way to relax and finish off your day.

Fairytale

This "Fairytale" card has been made for someone dear and for someone whom likes her Fairies. I had this Caron Vinson Decoupgae Fairy cut out aaaaages ago and have kept meaning to do something with it. Finally, I made it into this card using one of the Papermania Capsule Collection Paper Stacks - Aqua and Red Hot! I embellished with paper flowers, paper roses, gems, ribbon and sequins and beads to finish it off! I am very happy with the finished card and look forward to hearing how much the recipitant likes it!

Card & A Sketch

After having gone through a poorly stage for the past week I am now feeling more human and more like myself again. I have not crafted for over a week now and getting ready for some creative cardmaking. After purchasing the C&P Issue 79 I have decided to do the Sketch that is in it this month, Why? Because I like Sketches and the LO of this one is lovely and simple and is one to allow you to be very creative with and, I have just an idea for this (I think! it might jus change though). I might even try it 3 ways like they do in the Magazine itself! Keep your eyes out for my Make to fit the Sketch!

My DD is very much into cardmaking and happily sits with me in my craft space allowing me to help her make many a card. The above card is her most recent make. She has used some Beatrix Potter Images from the kit in LMC's recent issue and added on her own punched flowers and fabric flowers also. Such a delightful card she has made and one to remember once it has gone to its recipitant.

Someone Special

This card was a joy to make, as I made this for a particular reason and for someone very dear and special to me! I have painted in a Rachelle Anne Miller Image from a stamp and used my greatest love of Rembrandt Watercolour paints to paint the Angel in with. I used my favourite colour Quinacridone Rose with some other complementary colours.

Finshed the card off with organza Ribbons, Paper Flowers bought from Crafty Ideas By Kaz, paper Rose and stitched on beads and sequins too, these always finish a card off for me no matter what. I used the Papermania Red Hot Capsule Collection of papers on this card.

Special to Me...

These last few days I have not been very well and due to it's condition it has affected my daily chores and routine. I have found even very hard to concentrate on crafting as well as anything else. But, thankfully yesterday, late afternoon, I managed to make one creation; a wallhanging! I have been meaning to make a little something special for a dear friend of mine who's been through a lot recently and not been well so, I bought this beautiful Old Bear Decoupage as this dear friend loves her Bears, and I have adhered onto some Red Hot Papermania Capsule Collection Paper.

I finished off with embellishing the wallhanging with Paper Flowers, Paper Roses,Satin ribbons, and sticky back gems and, also my own sentiment which was adhered with foam squares for dimension to help balance out the whole design.

Below, shows the back of the wallhanging using the same materials as on the front to complete.
I really enjoyed aking this wallhanging and it took my mind off being poorly. I had planned to craft part of the day but, I really could not concentrate with the problem that I have. Hopefully, once completely better i'll be making up for my lost out crafting!

Natalie x