Crafty Individuals

Hi everyone!

I hope you are all keeping well. I have been under the weather with a cold/hay fever but I am all good to go now. I have been very annoyed with my blog recently since I couldn't load the page. I have Firefox now but I am also working on a new blog. So, bear with me.

A quick post to show the new video I have made.I would like to apologise for the quality this time since it was filmed at night and Istill do not have a decent desk lamp which will provide enough light. I need to think about this, seriously!

An old fashioned girl.....

I have promised to show you my latest cards I have made but never found the time to upload.In fact my memory card reader went missing...oh yeah, missing! Can it walk? NO!so how come?Because someone keeps moving my things around....and that someone is ME.I would like to blame it on someone but honesty prevails my conscience and I have to admit, I am the culprit.I had to go get a new one and when the new one turns up, I will go a bit mad but I think I will give it to my sister, or maybe keep it in case the new one goes missing?? Good idea...now lets get started!

I have made this card using a technique on Technique Junkies website. I have used one of the cuttlebug embossing folder and the image is from Crafty Individuals. I have used Dee Grenig Blending box inkpad in shades of blue for the background embossed image. The stamped image has been inked with Distress ink(dark blue) and with a aqua flo brush, I have watered part of the image to give a suble effect. The colourful flowers are prisma pencils and sansodor. Finished off in a Basic Grey embellishemnt and some organza ribbon.

Altered Art- Beeswax on canvas

I have made this altered canvas which is 20cmx15cm by trying out beeswax using melt pot.To be honest, I didn't expect the final to look like this.For some reason,I didn't expect the candle to dry out as opaque.I thought they would be clear, crystal clear.But anyway, I have used again some lovely images (C1-174) from Crafty Individuals , including the clock, butterfly and girl face The frame rose and roses are from Tanda Stamps. I started by aplying some Distress ink in tea dye colour, and on top of this, I have applied some Distress ink in red brick colour. Then I have stamped some images on the canvas. I have also stamped some images on a nice background patterned paper from crafty individuals which you can find HERE. I found this paper to bring a very natural touch to this project as I wanted to bring some colours within the faces. Then after I have arranged my images and when I was happy with the layout, I took everything off as I knew what will come on first and what will come last, I started to apply the melted beeswax which act as a glue. I noticed that the more beeswax you apply , the more opaque it will appear. I used a foam brush to achieve some lined texture as well. And voila! I quite like this little piece of Art and it was really easy.I hope that this has inspired you to do an altered canvas.

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.

Something Old, Something New

This is my take for the thrid challenge on the Papercraft Junkies website. Why not come and join us and have a play?You can find out about the challenge HERE . I am a design team member and my contribution is this card. Do come and play with us, as we would love to see what you come up with. The best part is that the best example will be entitled to a 15% discount code to use at Crafty Carrot , online shop owned by Tracey. The winner will be chosen by the PCJ Design Team. Why not give it a go...!!!

The challenge is: Something Old, Something New. I decided to alter one of so many pringle tins I had collected.

Papers are from Crafty Individuals, christmas Background paper book which could be found HERE. They are absolutely gorgeous. I have used Tanda stamps (Christmas set) ,papermania stickers and some ribbons as embellishment.

Memory

Memory