Impressed with....

Crafty Individuals

I have placed this order on Sunday and it came this morning. It was beautifully packed. They were packed neatly in clear bags. I wasn't too sure about the acetate but they are gorgeous and I cannot wait to make some projects with them using my melt pot. See these rubber stamps on the right? well, they were freebies! Yes that's right, a little surprise! And to top it all, the word stamp is free with my order(on offer).The little paper pad is absolutely gorgeous.And trust me, you don't have to break the bank to lay your hands on those goodies. Did you see the price? No? So what are you waiting for?Check them out http://www.craftyindividuals.co.uk/! If you like to make vintage , arty type of projects then you'll love it.

Embossing and beads

I thought I would try adding some beads as embellishment on a card. I always wanted to but was always a little bit worried I won't get it right...but it's not that hard, infact it's not hard at all!So go on, give it a try if you haven't!

I have inked a small area with fluid chalk in a maroon colour, then poured red embossing powder on it. I took off the excess then heat with my heat tool. While the powder has melted and still hot I poured some black embossing powder and repeated the process.The last step I used the red EP again.While still hot I stamped a small swirl stamp into it, holding my stamp in place for a few seconds. When I took it off, it leaves an indented impression.I tore the paper around the image which has an enamel effect. I have cracked the image a few times to give it a crackled effect.I then some beads on a wire and attached it to the back of the embellishemnt.



I have used 7 gypsies to spell thinkning of you...they are really tiny and cute and fit this space perfectly as I didn't think of my wording while doing the card!!

Hope you like it and inspires you!

A Special Award...


I received this award from LiquidIllusion. Thank you....I am glad that my blog cheer you up, so does yours Suzanne!!!I haven't been around lately since I had a lot to deal with on my plate. But, thanks a lot.....

Thank You

This week's challenge over at PCJ is set by Nerdbird's (Stephanie) turn to pick a subject - 'Thank You'



Come and visit us HERE . We do hope that you will be inspired with the DT's examples to create something of your very own. Rather than have the challenge each week based on one medium, e.g cards one week and ATCs the next, we have decided that, as everyone has different preferences that each challenge will incorporate an example for every medium - Cards, ATCs, Altered Art and Scrapbook Layouts. Hopefully in doing this it will encourage people to try things outside their comfort zone.This challenge will run for 1 week and each new challenge will be uploaded by 21:00 on a Sunday evening. Please upload your photographs to our Gallery under 'Challenges' and let us know the materials you used and your thinking behind your creation. Please note: you must be a fully registered and moderated member of PCJ to upload your photographs.Each week the Design Team will choose the best uploaded picture and that person will receive a 15% discount code for our on-line store and sister site, CraftyCarrot.com (should an international crafter be selected, the cost of shipping will apply to the order. Also you must be registered separately with http://www.craftycarrot.com/.



And this is my take for this challenge. I hope you like it!

Challenge 19 on PCJ Website.
This is my take for this challenge and the only elements holding the card together is a brad in the centre and some paperclips at the side. I have made a similar one for my friend at work and loved it so much that I made another one for this challenge where I ommitted any glue.

This week is DebbieN's (Debbie Nicholson) turn to pick a subject - 'No Glue (or tape)'.

Rather than have the challenge each week based on one medium, e.g cards one week and ATCs the next, we have decided that, as everyone has different preferences that each challenge will incorporate an example for every medium - Cards, ATCs, Altered Art and Scrapbook Layouts. Hopefully in doing this it will encourage people to try things outside their comfort zone.This challenge will run for 1 week and each new challenge will be uploaded by 21:00 on a Sunday evening. Please visit PCJ website to upload your photographs to the Gallery under 'Challenges' and let us know the materials you used and your thinking behind your creation. Go to the papercraft junkies website for more details.

There is a massive sale at Crafty carrot . Have a look if you dare.

I hope you like my card.

Sad but true...

Hi everyonen,
I just wanted to share this experience with you so that you know that there are some sick people out there who has got nothing better to do than hacking into people's emails. My email which I normally use and which I had on my blog has been hacked recently. I opened a new email account and emailed my origin email and asked blatantly who is doing this and why. To my great surprise, whoever it was replied to me as 'Gmail Admin' saying it was a problem with the server and I was given a new password. Now Gmail admin would never reply to me using my email, they would normally use a no-reply system and anyway, who would bite this?

Then the next minute, the second email I have just created got hacked too!I managed to devise a system of recovering my password asap.Now everything is in place and Im just amazed of the extent people go at times..! Sad , really sad.

Now I have learnt from my mistake so this is a piece of advice I can give you. On your comments section, choose to moderate your comments so you get to delete any comment you don't want. And always make sure of the secondary email you have used when you are creating your email, so that if you have to recover your password, you can do so by accessing the secondary email asap.

Anyway, I have spent loads of time to sort this out and I hardly have any time to sort other bits and pieces before going back to work on Monday!Have a great week end and see you soon!

New Year's Resolutions

Happy 2008 and thank you to evveryone who visited my blog in 2007 and who has supported me all way through. A big TY to Papercraftjunkies website for all the wonderful challenges which have been set and for such a nice crafting zone to share and learn stuffs.

I have a few resolutions for this year but I think I rather not write about them as each and every year, I let go of them a few months down the line....I have asked my friend Sharon to give me an idea if she's got one but if you do have an idea about how to keep the resolutions going please tell me!:)

I have watched 'Derailed' and I think this is a fantastic film. I liked every single minute of it, if you haven't watch it yet, do so, its worth it!

I will be posting some cards soon , so watch this space....

Hello everyone!

Hi everyone and thank you for all those who have popped in to visit even though my blog was quite boring and dead recently.....I had a lot of things to deal with and thank God I am almost back to my normal routine now.
I hope you all have had a nice christmas and wish you all a Happy New Year.
Will be intersting to see what's new on the market in the year 2008 ,in the craft world. The latest gadget is the zutter bind it all thingy...unless there has been some other gadgets I am unaware of!!!!I mean, there are so many things out there and I do seem to always want them all. Im glad I cannot afford them as I do believe it can be very addictive and a whole house wont be enough for them all.

Now, you will see a clip I have made on Alcohol inks and acetate...I had a training at work on how to use Live webcam and movie making. The first thing that came to my mind was to make things like this to be able to record stuffs.I had a hard time uploading them and spent hours working around it and finally managed to see it live on you tube.Its not the best clip ever but I am proud of it. Hopefully I will make better ones in the near future(hopefully!).

This year will be quite a busy year for me, I have a lot of things planned but how much will get done, thats the question hey!

Anyway, do check on a weekly basis to see the Papercraft junkies weekly challenges, on Mondays.

Bye for now

PS: Special thank-you to Shhh(Sharon). I wont say much but thanks for your support:))

Thank you

Thank you to everyone who has emailed me asking me if I'm alright and why I don't blog anymore!It does make my day to know that some people do read my blog and do notice I'm not there:)

I have been very very busy and I have my inlaws staying over for couple of weeks, so time just flew by and I never got round to craft or to blog. Believe it or not but I have missed my craft as when I don't craft or do my ART, then I do miss something in my life terribly.

But I will be back soon.....Hopefully very very soon! So watch out this space and do pop in and leave your comments as it keeps me going.......!

I have been tagged!

Tagged by jay01620.... AND Shh-shh

The rules which you must abide by if you are tagged.
1. Link to your tagger and post these rules.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself: some random, some weird.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post and list their names (linking to them).
4. Let them know they've been tagged by leaving a comment at their blogs

7 Weird facts about myself
1. I am obsessed with loosing weight yet just cannot stop munching!
2. Whenever I wake up, I check if my husband is breathing, in case he isn't!
3. I am always worried that the microwave might blow up in my face, so when I do put something in it, I need to walk away as quick as I can.
4. I am petrified of cockroaches.
5. I rather bake than cook.
6. I cannot swim.
7. I like Winter

Autumn challenge

Its Monday again and challenge time again....Don't I just love it!If It wasnt for the challenge I think my blog would have been really neglected!

Find out more about this challenge on PCJ website. Here is my take for this one.

PCJ Challenge 9- Flowers

I am finally on the mend...I actually do feel better and back to 'Life'. I have missed last week's challenge over at PCJ but never mind, this week's challenge has been set by Durcan Designs which is:

This week is Durcan Designs (Tracy Durcan) turn to pick a subject - 'Flowers'

My take for this challenge is this one, hope you like it and it inspires you to have a go. Come and join us and dont forget , the best example get 15% discount code from the sister site online store craftycarrot.com

Feeling a bit poorly

I started with a sore throat and ended up with a cold which worsen day in day out and now Ive got flu! I couldnt do the weekly challenge for PCJ.Its such a shame as its such a fun challenge!!Do go over and have a browsy , who knows, maybe you would want to have a play!

Exploding box

I have made this exploding box for the PCJ challenge last week. I made it specially for my nephew which will be coming to this world by the grace of God this November. I will send it over as a gift and on each side of the card, pics of the family can be added...I havent added any pic since I think its only fair to add when the first pic of baby has been added.

I've been tagged!

Sharon has tagged me and it does help to talk a bit about myself which Im not very good at, so like Sharon said, whether you want it or not, here we go!

Four places I worked:

Girls only Secondary School in Mauritius as an Art Teacher
Boys only Secondary School in Mauritius as an Art Teacher
Learning Support Assistant in a secondary school in London
Librarian and Finance Assistant in a secondary school in London

Four places I have lived:
Mauritius (until about 19)
South Africa - Pietermaritzburg( 4 years for my tertiary studies)
London - Tottenham
London - Leyton

Four places I have visited on vacation:
Cape Town
Durban
India
Southend on Sea

Four favourite foods:
Cheese maccaroni
Salmon and baked potato
Soups( cream corn ones!)
Toasts and cheese(honestly)

Four places I would rather be right now:
Dubai- just wanted to visit it!
India- Just have to go back there as I have been there and its lorrvely!
Morocco
Turkey( my husband really wants to go there!)

Now I should get tagging, hhmmmm, who should I tag?
Okay...sorry to tag you peeps but I am interested to read about your four favourites!

Paula

Melissa

jay670120

Natalie