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This first of many Blog Books is dedicated to my husband Terry as a thank you for putting up with my crafting habit. xxx
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Contents It's time to start my own blog
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I'm finding it hard.........
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Wall Hanging
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I think this is wow!!!
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Harry thinks he’s a bird
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An introduction to Sonic
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My Favourite Photos
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Little Evie has arrived
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Harry has grown up
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I’ve never had a dog
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I love stamping
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One of my favourites
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Our trip to Brighton
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Our second Beach Day
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We never go to spend money
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I enjoyed using Prima
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Cat Woman????
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Another Card Challenge
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My feet hurt
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Ok so time to look back
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Card Challenge Three
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Eclectic Taste
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1920’s Mini Book
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Diamonds
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Christmas isn’t that far away
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This little girl
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A few more Christmas Cards
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UTEE
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There are fairies in my lounge
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Ice & Snow
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Another challenge card
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Card Challenge Six
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Phew………………………..
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When Autumn Arrives
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Our Evie is growing
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Snow, Snow go away
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I love snow
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A work in progress
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Baby's First Christmas
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Loving Family Scrapping
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Tic Tock
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Card Class
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Photos Book
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Even Angels Will Fall….
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Yellow
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Spring has sprung
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One of my favourites
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I so enjoyed this one
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These are my sort of papers
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I’m a new nanny once more
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Scrapping Your Family
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I’ve had a lovely break
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My favourite things
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Playtime
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My Card Challenge Entry
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I’ve been playing again
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She’s a stunner
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And I love my cat
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Sometimes you just fall in love
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Key Holder
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A good afternoon
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Summer cards to share
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Best Friends
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Mini Projects are never easy……
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This lovely little girl is growing up
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I’ve been practising
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Facebook has its uses
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Lost & Found
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You’ve got to smile….
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Salisbury Cathedral
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Rudolph
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So cute
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My 2011 Christmas Cards
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What a stunner
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Love that Terminology Tissue Wrap
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I’ve been having a sort out
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Just a few cards
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There’s nothing like
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Two new projects
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I’ve been busy
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I’ve been busy
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Art Journal
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I think I’ve found another craft addiction
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Introducing
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On the wall
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A great Easter
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Design Team Success
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I’ve launched a new blog
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A sneak peek
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I had a fantastic day out
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A First Birthday Card
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My first challenge layout
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I love simple cards
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Anything Goes
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Rain, Rain go away
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Thinks With Wings
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I need some sun
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A new era and a new Scrapbook Challenge
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A New Challenge
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Something to share
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Another Card Challenge
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Early Morning
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This little boy is growing up
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Thank You
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Hello all
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Take a look at this
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Well that was HOT
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Baby News
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A Lovely finished project
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The last Limited Edition
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Another layout to share
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Ladies That Craft
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Layouts 3 and 4
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A bit of fun
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Another set of layouts
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More umbrellas
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A lovely finished project
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Update
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Later than promised
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In the post at last
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New site goes live today
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Questions
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New Classes
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A few Christmas Cards
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More new classes available
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Herma has landed
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Scrapping Your Family tomorrow
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Scrapping Your Family Class
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.Spotlight on Rita Pierce
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The first card class
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More Layouts
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Sneak Peeks
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New Kit
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Kits now available
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I’ve been sorting some boxes
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I’ve found a few more layouts
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Happy Birthday Mum
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Mini Book Class
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A New Release
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CROP update
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Great Crop
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A New Kit
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Card Class
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Sold Out
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Video instructions now available
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A Great Day
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Remembered to take the Photo
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SOLD OUT
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CROP tickets now available
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Another one to share
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Ooooh found 2 more
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So many boxes
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Free Layout for Club Members
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Merry Christmas
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Two Books to share
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Penguins
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A New Release for the New year
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Scrapping Your Family
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First cards of 2013
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Creativity 101 Weather Update
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A lovely day
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Scrapbook Class tonight
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Great Scrapbook Evening
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Class Kit launch
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Scrapping Your Family tomorrow
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Scrapping Your Family
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New Kit Launch SOLD OUT
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Kit Update
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Card Class
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Scrapbook Class
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Crop today
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Lovely relaxing day
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Spotlight On
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Cards Galore
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Time To Share
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Time to share
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Spotlight on Chris Neal
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Past projects
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Spotlight on Maria Dickson
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Class Layout
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I’ve been working on something special
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It’s been a great day
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Lots of flowers
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Classes
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Another layout finished
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A simple layout
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Free Scrapbook Layout
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Mini Book
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Cards to share
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Sharing Creativity 101
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Scrapping Your Family Class May 2013
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Layout Two
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Nautical Theme
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A bit of sunshine
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Spring layouts
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Quilting Class now SOLD OUT
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Two new layouts
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Thank you
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It's time to start my own blog Wednesday, March 24, 2010 For the last few years I have been sharing my design work for Scrapbook Sisters on our shop blog along with updates and photos which we take in the course of our fantastic times in the shop. I have decided at last to set up a blog of my own so that I can take part in some of the challenges set on the blogs both in the UK and abroad and also to show off some of my own work both past, present and future across all mediums. I hope you will enjoy your time here and that you will pop back from time to time to see what I have been up too. Heres to a long and fruitful friendship:)
I'm finding it hard......... Wednesday, April 07, 2010 to know where to start. I have so many projects which I have done in the past and have never shown so do I start afresh or do I show you some of my older stuff. Older stuff first I think. This first piece is a wooden pencil box converted and decorated to house one of my many Art Journals.
The figure is hand drawn and the girls skirt is made from Grunge Board. THe background is a mixture of acrylic paint, Distress INk Pads and Stazon. The dots are made using bubble wrap with black acrylic paint. I really enjoyed doing this and have since made two others for larger journals. One thing I did learn was that the small hinges and catches on the boxes were just to flimsy so I replaced them with stronger hardware from a DIY store.
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Wall Hanging Thursday, April 08, 2010 I have always been a great fan of Paper Artsy and when I saw the stamps I just had to use them. This project was so simple to make because all I needed was 4 pieces of chipboard and a hanger. I used a heart hanger which we have in the shop. All of the decoration is done using Distress Ink Pads, gold embossing, acetate and wire. I love the colour palete and have been meaning to make another, larger one when I get time.
I think this is wow!!! Tuesday, April 13, 2010 I couldn't believe this when I saw it. Take a look. It made me smile.
What do you think?
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Harry thinks he’s a bird Wednesday, April 21, 2010 I have the only cat in the world who thinks he is a bird. His latest antics found him in the bird bath in the garden and gave me a great photo opportunity. Here are just some of the photos.
Isn’t he handsome?
THe photos are getting better too I think, as I get used to my camera.
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An introduction to Sonic Thursday, April 22, 2010 Well it was Harry yesterday so today its our Sonic. Sonic has been with us for 14 years and is admittedly one of my favourites. He is a character and even talks when you speak to him. Over the years he has had many scrapes leaving him with a limp and nearly no teeth, but he is much loved. Here he is sunning himself on the table in the garden (his favourite spot).
I have taken over 200 photos in the last 4 days so there are plenty more to come. Thanks for popping by:)
My Favourite Photos Thursday, May 06, 2010 I love Bo Bunny and when I saw the new Mama Razzi range I was smitten. This is the book I made to teach in class and I loved every minute of it.
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All of the photos tell their own story and I used the space around the photos to tell each 18
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Little Evie has arrived Friday, August 06, 2010 and she is so sweet. As you would expect I have taken loads of photos and here are just a few.
This was just after she was born. I took loads more on our second visit but can’t find them at present. No doubt they’ll turn up:)
Harry has grown up Friday, August 06, 2010 and he is a lovely cat. I think he’s a bit fat but he’s young and the weight will come off as he plays in the garden. Harry is a bit unusual. He thinks he’s a dog and loves playing catch and hide & seek. He also has a habit of blocking the front door when he sees my bags at the bottom of the stairs. Something tells me he doesn’t want me to go out. Here is the little scamp.
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The photos are coming out better since he got his summer coat, a lovely auburn colour.
I’ve never had a dog Sunday, August 08, 2010 but if I was lucky enough to get one, I would choose one just like Lily.
Lily is Karens beautiful new puppy. She has got the most silky soft ears ever and she loves being with people. Sally took the photo of me with Lily but here are a few that I took on the table in the classroom.
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I’m sure I will share loads more photos of lovely Lily in the future.
I love stamping Sunday, August 08, 2010 and when we decided to do a stamping class in the shop, I had a whale of a time playing with stamps and different styles and techniques. Here are a few of the pages I did. Check out the SBS Blog to see the rest.
I followed the instructions in Craft Stamper to get the door to open but even though I tried it several times, I couldn’t get it to work properly.
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I did a bit of brayering using soft colours so that anyone trying it couldn’t make a mistake. It worked I think.
The bird on this page rotates around the brad in the middle of the clock.
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Theres another stamping extravaganza coming up in September. I can’t wait:)
One of my favourites Sunday, August 08, 2010 Sometimes you see something and it really makes you want to do something different. About 2 months ago Karen ordered some stamps into the shop. Unfortunately I missed out on buying the one I wanted, they went so quickly, however I did remember one of them. After being let down on some papers for our fortnightly classes, we decided to make a selection of seaside layouts using cardstock and one piece of paper. This is where my memory came in handy. I drew a picture of a lady disappearing into the sea, enlarged it and then used the pattern for paper piecing. Here is the end result.
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Our trip to Brighton Tuesday, August 10, 2010 was fantastic fun. Sally has a great sense of humour and is up for anything that included leaning over the doughnut counter and taking photos of them as they were made. The lady making the doughnuts must have thought we were mad. They tasted scrummy though.
Then we spotted the vintage booth and had to have a go at dressing up. The colour photo has been colourised by Sally using PS. We laughed so hard it hurt.
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While we were waiting for the photos to be printed we had fish and chips outside on the pier but for some reason we forgot to take photos. I can’t believe we were that hungry:)
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Still sifting through the 400 photos we took between us. Will share some more later.
Our second Beach Day Wednesday, August 11, 2010 I still don't know which way up to post this photo. It is one of Sally's “arty” photos. She always throws me:)
And here’s my lovely husband who holds down a very demanding full time job and still finds time to come along and take part in all the silliness we arrange.
He even poses for pictures:)
We never go to spend money Monday, August 16, 2010 but we always do. Our visit to Stamperama turned out to be another fun day. None of us went to buy anything and as usual all three of us came home with a full bag. Best in show was LB Crafts as usual with some fantastic demos and new ways of using your metal and tools. What did I do when I got home? Crafting………………no accounts New Nanny Volume One
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but I do have Tuesday off so am looking forward to playing most of the day. Now where did I put my………………………stamps:) Oh and this picture, taken by a kind lady at our table, of us eating hot pork rolls. They made me eat it honest.
Thanks for a lovely day Sally and Gayle. Looking forward to the next one.
I enjoyed using Prima Friday, September 03, 2010 which I must say is one of my favourite manufacturers. You never know what they will come out with next but you know it will be extra special. Here are my two layouts made for Scrapbook Sisters along with a little bit of detail. They took ages but were well worth it.
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I still had some papers left afer this so I made a little book. When I get time to photograph it I;ll give you a peek. Thanks for looking. xx
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Cat Woman???? Sunday, September 12, 2010 Everyone who knows anything about me knows that I love cats. I currently have four and they all have their own characters and special places in my heart. However in the last few months I have taken a shine to a few new pets and they just happen to be dogs. Firstly there was Lily, Karens new puppy and now there’s Jennys new puppy Rupert. I couldn't resist taking some pictures. Rupert is still very young but something tells me he is going to be a big dog:)
Am I a dog lady? No, but I bet it wouldn’t take a lot to make me one. The more I get to know these lovely animals the more I realise what I’m missing out on. Better start working on Hubby. He is my only obstacle now:)
Another Card Challenge Wednesday, September 15, 2010 and another card. I must say that card making to order is not my favourite pastime however I am hoping that over the coming weeks and months, that my card making skills will improve. I do try to make a normal card but the Altered Art side of me just keeps 30
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peeping through and I have to do something different. Anyway, enough waffling. Here is the card I made for Card Challenge Number Two over at Scrapbook Sisters. Different I know, but I was please with it.
I’m working on loads of projects at the moment so hopefully I will get time to share. Thanks for looking. xx
My feet hurt Saturday, September 18, 2010 but it has been a fantastic day. Loads of tea and cake plus laughs and inspiration made for a great day at our crop today. My job this time was to take the class so I chose the 7 Gypsies Printers Tray and some scrummy 7 Gypsies papers. This was one of the easiest projects I have ever made and most of those who made it, finished although I did get told off for giving out the wrong photo sizes. Hey Ho……I will try better next time. So here is my class example…. I plan to make many more.
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There are still a few finishing touches that I will make before I hang it on the wall but overall I was please with it. Time to relax now so off for another cup of tea and an hour with Michael McIntyre. Bliss‌.
Ok so time to look back Tuesday, September 21, 2010 After saying that I am not a card maker I found myself faced with a pile of cards being taken to the crop, half of which were mine. So on Monday when I was tidying up I decided to photograph a few as a record for myself. There are loads so here are just a few. Most of these were made for our card classes. Believe me, Karens are much better:)
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There are more which I will share another day. Ok so I do make cards:)
Card Challenge Three Wednesday, September 22, 2010 This time the theme is “Over The Edge” and I was really struggling until I made the project for Mondays 1920’s Mini Book Class. I made the book so that the cover looked like a Coco Channel Clutch Bag. It was only when I finished that I realised I had been placing the borders over the edge and there was the idea for my card.
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I really enjoyed making this. Don’t forget to make your card for the new challenge. We love seeing all of your wonderful ideas.
Eclectic Taste Thursday, September 23, 2010 I have quite an eclectic taste. Sometimes preferring cute and sometimes preferring unusual. The majority of the time I go for grungey or unusual. So you can imagine my utter delight when we got to use the new 7 Gypsies papers in our fortnightly classes. Here are the three layouts I made. BUTTERFLIES
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EGG PLANT
And why did I call this layout Egg Plant. Well there were loads of eggs on the papers and I wanted to use them so I made the centre of the flower out of loads of cut out eggs. I think it worked well. PICKET FENCE
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I think it will be a while before I get to use papers as lovely as this again.
1920’s Mini Book Saturday, September 25, 2010 I showed the card for the challenge, now to share the main project which I taught last week which inspired the card. I loved making this little bag.
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The papers used for the book are backing papers ordered in by accident believe it or not. They turned out great. Thanks for popping by.xx
Diamonds Wednesday, September 29, 2010 are a girls best friend is the theme of challenge number four over at Scrapbook Sisters and here is my entry. As hard as I tried I could'n’t get “Some Like It Hot” out of my head so it had to be Marilyn didn’t it. The drawing was manipulated in Picassa and the diamonds form her necklace.
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Make sure you enter a card. It’s a great challenge.
Christmas isn’t that far away Friday, October 01, 2010 and as there is Christmas just round the corner and loads of Christmas Card Classes still to teach. I have been busy making cards. Not all of the have to be for the festive season so I included one this time. Here are the three I made for last Wednesdays class.
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Just finished three more Christmas cards for Saturdays Class. Only 30 more to go:)
This little girl Saturday, October 02, 2010 makes me smile and I love her so much.
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A few more Christmas Cards Sunday, October 03, 2010 yes I’m still ploughing through the Christmas Cards. These three were for Wednesdays Card Class. I love the Penguins so much I have made a mini book out of them. The class is on the last Monday in November and is really cute.
I loved the way the Copic Marker reacted to the Crystal Stickle. I am definitely going to experiment with this more.
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I really liked the 3D effect that I got with the ball tool and soft mat. I think I will be using this technique a lot more too this Christmas.
UTEE Wednesday, October 06, 2010 I love my melting pot and I also love frames. Infact you could say I am addicted to them. Last year Wilkinsons had a frame sale and I was front of the queue on more than one day. As a result I now have enough frames to last me many years all ready for decorating. Here is one of the small frames altered with Copper Utee and stamped into whilst hot. I have no idea where I got the stamps from but they have been used more than once.
I am currently making mosaic squares using the same technique to decorate a much larger frame. Thanks for looking.
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There are fairies in my lounge Thursday, October 07, 2010 and they are multiplying at an alarming rate. Here is a sneak peek at my latest work in progress which hopefully I will have time to finish very soon.
Loads more gilding and fairy dust still to be added. Watch this space.
Ice & Snow Tuesday, October 12, 2010 Every so often we make something that I really enjoy and this book was one of them. It was a joint venture with Karen making the beautiful book pages and me having the job of making the front and back covers. Together we designed the front cover on paper and then it was my job to bling it up and make it sparkly. Now you would think that I got off lightly but it was one of those projects I didn ‘t want to end and I’d still be playing now if we hadn’t had to teach the class last Saturday. You can see some pictures including the inside of the book, on the Scrapbook Sisters Blog, but here are some close ups of the front cover.
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Thanks for taking the time to visit. xx
Another challenge card Thursday, October 14, 2010 The new challenge has now started at Scrapbook Sisters and this time it is “Flower Power�. Here is my card which I made using stamped flowers and paper piecing. Hope you like it
Thanks for stopping by.
Card Challenge Six Wednesday, October 20, 2010 sorry I mean Card Challenge Seven and my favourite so far as I love my cats :)
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For the background I punched a fish bone punch into a piece of paper and then used the hole as a mask. The cats were stamped in a row and then I stamped and cut out three more cats, coloured them in using Distress Ink and a waterbrush, and then decoupaged them onto my original stamped image. Simples:)
Off to work on my new Digi Stamps. Thanks for looking.
Phew……………………….. Wednesday, November 03, 2010 So busy this week that incorporated my DT card in with one of the cards for this mornings card class. The flowers took a while to cut out but it was worth it, and the thin strips of gold through the middle of the card were made using Glamour card which is newly arrived in the shop and cuts superbly.
A little bit of crystal stickles finished it off and it turned out really well. Craft table here I come. I foresee another late night. Thanks for looking. New Nanny Volume One
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When Autumn Arrives Monday, November 08, 2010 it’s time to start writing about Summer and it was great to get away from the glitter for a while. The Travel Book class is the last of the summer projects at Scrapbook Sisters and to be honest, it was a struggle to find papers to use, but as usual Bo Bunny came up trumps. These lovely papers were great for all destinations and I chose to start a long overdue project – our honeymoon in Hong Kong, Bali and Singapore. I only managed to get as far as Hong Kong but I’m sure I’ll add pages later on. Here are just a few of the pages.
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Thanks for looking. xx
Our Evie is growing Thursday, November 25, 2010 so fast that it’s hard to keep up. Being so far away is hard but we keep in touch as much as we can. I took loads of photos on our last visit and they can out really well. Here are a few which I thought came out well.
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I must admit that this is my favourite. I love the way Evie is laughing. Can’t wait to see her again at Christmas.
Snow, Snow go away Thursday, December 02, 2010 It’s good in small doses but I’m fed up with it now. Loads of classes cancelled and it’s still coming down. We had 7 inches overnight and the snow is now so deep that Harry disappeared as he went out the door this morning. I think it frightened him to death but he soon regained his cool and did a sort of waddle thing across the lawn. It made me laugh.
And it’s still snowing hard down here.
Terry measured 7 inches of snow on the garden table and there’s no signs of it letting up yet.
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Still, plenty of time to craft and catch up with the housework and get over this rotten cold and I am still living in hope that I can catch a glimpse of a gritting lorry before this snow ends. Make sure you wrap up warm and keep safe. xx
I love snow Tuesday, December 07, 2010 but like everyone else, only in moderation. That's why it was so funny last Monday when everyone turned up to make the Penguin Book. A few people commented on how they didn’t really have any snow photos but the wise ones kept quiet. You should have see the smiles when I received a phone call from the daughter of one of my ladies saying “tell mum to come how now. It’s snowing”. It was only when I looked out of the window into the dark that I realised just how hard it was snowing. Well, we all carried on for a while but in the end the thick snow made us pack up and go home. So here are just a few photos of the project.
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I wonder if any of the class managed to take any snow pictures for their book
A work in progress Sunday, December 19, 2010 I love any form of art and craft but my absolute favourite is quiet time spent working on my Art Journal. Most of the pages I have done in this book have been used to teach however some are just for my own experiments. When I have time to myself, and that isn’t very often, you can find me doodling or just loosing myself in my art. Here are a few of the pages I have done for classes so far. Some aren’t finished and others are works in progress but they are all my own work.
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Don’t forget, if you want to have a go to see if you like this form of art then I run a class once a month called “Altered Art Journal”. You don’t have to be arty or able to draw but I will show you loads of tips and techniques to get your own journal started. Thanks for looking.
Baby's First Christmas Tuesday, December 28, 2010 and we were lucky enough to be there. Lovely Evie is growing up so fast and we get to see her so rarely that every visit is a treat but it was extra special this time, to see her on her very first Christmas. As you can imagine, I took loads of photos and here are just a few of my favourites.
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Look at Evies surprise when she saw the size of her present from Nanny & Granddad.
But she soon managed to tear off (and eat) the paper.
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Jess was as good as gold and spent most of her time watching Evie.
Isn’t it funny that boxes always taste so nice…..
And wrapping paper is just designed for dressing up in….
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Cheeky‌
I love my new Car Walker‌.It makes so much noise.
And after a hard day opening presents, I like to relax in a bubble bath
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And to finish off our beautiful cat Harry, who really missed us when we were away.
I think my photos are getting better thanks to lots of tips from Sally. I’m certainly enjoying taking them. I must admit I missed spending Christmas with Pete, mum, dad and little sis this year but I was with them in spirit. Baileys actually
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Don’t forget. If you enjoy photographs but would like to take better photos, watch out for Sally's Photographic Classes coming to Scrapbook Sisters very soon. Happy Holidays everyone and thank you to my family for a wonderful Christmas. xxx
Loving Family Scrapping Friday, January 21, 2011 I love all my classes but my favourite has got to be Scrapping Your Family at the moment. I have really enjoyed looking at all the many photos I have. Here are just a few of the most recent layouts. WINTER
JUST JULIE
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ORCHIDS
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The next class is already sold out and I have some more layouts already planned in my head. I must remember to let everyone know what photos to bring. Thanks for looking. xx
Tic Tock Tuesday, February 08, 2011 I don’t like showing previews of classes before they take place for many reasons but also because it gives me time to play around with the final project, right up until the very last minute. Tic Tock was a great example of this. Over the course of three weeks it not only changed shape but also changed colour. Here are a few photos of the finished piece used in the class. I had a great evening. Thank you to everyone who came along.
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The next class in this series is “Our House (in the middle of our street)� taking place in March. Hope to see you there
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Card Class Wednesday, March 02, 2011 It’s so busy over on the Scrapbook Sisters blog at the minute that I thought I’d post todays card class cards on here. There were four cards, all made in class by 12 very able ladies.
I am entering this card for the following challenges: Craft Your Passion Challenge - Anything Goes Wild Orchid Challenge - Anything Goes
Don’t forget to enter the new Card Challenge “Spring” and the very first Scrapbook Challenge “Framed” over on the Scrapbook Sisters Blog.
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Photos Book Sunday, March 06, 2011 Over January and February we decided to hold a Ltd Edition Mini Book Class. This is the one I did and I really enjoyed designing the page even though these are not my colours.
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I am really looking forward to the Flower and Stamp Extravaganza in April. Maybe it’s because I know what we’re doing.
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Thanks for looking. xx
Even Angels Will Fall‌. Tuesday, April 05, 2011 was the title I used for this plaque, number three in the series of 6. I really enjoyed putting the soft colours together and, although they made me sneeze for ages, I enjoyed adding the fine feathers.
We all enjoyed using Tim Holtz new Distress Stains. This time I used Weathered Wood.
The slipped halo on her foot was the finishing touch.
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Each of the panels was heat embossed using clear embossing powder as a resist and the coloured using three Distress Ink Pads to get the right colour.
Next months class is called “Life is a cabaret” and will be based around Paris nightlife. Don’t forget to book a place. It’s good fun and you will learn different things in every class. See you there.
Yellow Wednesday, April 06, 2011 Not my favourite colour and it certainly doesn’t suit me but it just happens to be this weeks challenge over on the Scrapbook Sisters Blog. Here is my entry this week. Not all yellow but as much as I could bear. Hope you like it.
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Don’t forget to pop over the the Scrapbook Sisters Blog and enter your card.
Spring has sprung Sunday, April 10, 2011 I have been so busy over the winter, that I have completely forgotten to take photos of anything other than classes. When I woke up this morning the sun was shining, the birds were singing and so I decided to get up. After much cleaning, hanging the washing out, tidying away and feeding of the many cats I have, I glanced at the clock and it was 9am. I still don’t know what time I actually got out of bed but it must have been early. Anyway, while hanging out the washing I noticed my long neglected garden and decided to take some before photos. The after photos will be taken in a few months time when my garden looks as beautiful as it once used to. This is my summer resolution
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And with the new life comes the end of some of my favourite shrubs especially my 12 year old Bottle Brush shrub
Better look for a new one me thinks as I don’t see this one flowering again. I even had time to play with my cats. Here is Harry hiding under his favourite fern tree.
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And Bonny just ignoring me as usual, however she is an old lady of 14 so she’s entitled.
There’s loads of work to do. Lets hope the sun keeps shinning.
One of my favourites Sunday, April 17, 2011 Scrapping Your Family has become so popular that I now hold two classes each month. This Saturday was the repeat so now I can share the layouts. As with each of these classes we make two layouts and they are all different. The idea being that we can put together a lovely family album for our family to treasure. Great Grandad
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The papers, when I started, were really plain but with a bit of stamping, masking and punching I found it really easy to make some interesting changes. For those of you who came to the first Class you will notice that I have changed the punching on the DAD layout. Unfortunately this was necessary because the punch broke
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however just as effective I think. Hope you like them. xxx
I so enjoyed this one Saturday, April 23, 2011 Sometimes a certain project speaks to you and that's exactly how I felt when these boxes arrived. I know immediately what I wanted to do and I think it went down quite well at the Flower Extravaganza today. Here are just a few photos of the box itself. Karen did some pretty flower pages inside to showcase the flowers we made and you should be able to see them on her blog soon.
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The gems around the lid were clear when stuck but I changed the colour by using an orange Copic Ciao Pen. Thanks for looking xx
These are my sort of papers Monday, April 25, 2011 and I absolutely loved them. I was only supposed to make 2 layouts but got a bit carried away and made three.
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Thanks for looking. xxx
I’m a new nanny once more Thursday, May 05, 2011 announcing the arrival of a gorgeous baby girl Charlotte Hannah Wilson. Born 6 weeks early and weighing 5lb 2oz she is perfect in every way and we love her loads.
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Congratulations Kristian and Jenni. You make lovely parents and we love you lots. xxxx
Scrapping Your Family Wednesday, May 25, 2011 I know that loads of you like to either see the photos of the Scrapping Your Family class layouts to finish off what you started in class or just to copy for your family albums. Here are the two layout which we complete in May. The papers are Making Memories and are totally scrummy.
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This is one of my favourite classes and it is really popular. If you would like to come to a scrapbooking class but can’t come on a Saturday, I do hold a 8 x 8 Memory page class one Thursday in every month where we make smaller scrapbook pages to record your family photos and memories. This is a great class for a beginner as well as experienced scrappers just looking for inspiration. You can book a class in June HERE.
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Thank you for looking
I’ve had a lovely break Monday, May 30, 2011 and spent some quality time with hubby, the kids and my grandchildren. Little Evie is growing up so fast and nearly walking on her own. Charlotte is still in the feeding/sleeping stage but scrummy to cuddle and so beautiful. I took loads of photos and have just picked out a few of my favourites to share.
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Love to all the family. Thanks for a fantastic time xxx
My favourite things Saturday, June 04, 2011 Are Distress Ink Pads, Cut N Dry and loads of things to alter, and that’s just what I had to play with this week. Here is my project for the class we taught today.
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Watch out for more detailed photos of mine and Karens’ projects on the Scrapbook Sisters Blog and don’t forget to sign up for the September Class. You won’t want to miss it
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Thanks for looking.
Playtime Wednesday, June 15, 2011 and one of my favourite classes to teach. We all had a fab time and I’m looking forward to seeing all of the finished results. Here is my fourth plaque in a series of 6 called “Life is a cabaret”. The last two will come later in the year.
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The negative on the left has been left loose so that I can add my black and white photos at a later date. Thanks for looking. xx
My Card Challenge Entry Thursday, June 16, 2011 Well not my entry really, more like the example I did for the Challenge. I didn’t want to do traditional bunting so I used the tiny bunting as a decoration instead of ribbon.
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Don’t forget to enter your card in the Scrapbook Sisters Card Challenge, as there are only a few weeks left until the half yearly prize draw when we give away loads of scrummy goodies to the winner. You can enter your card HERE. Thanks for looking. xx
I’ve been playing again Sunday, June 26, 2011 and this time it was for the yesterdays Tim Holtz Class. I am slowly being influenced by Steam Punk and all of the wonderful things it entails. Although this piece is not strictly Steam Punk, it is almost there however I didn’t want to frighten anyone off before the class started so I toned it down a bit. I do love the way it turned out and I still have some great ideas for the up and coming Tim Holtz Product Days (check out the website if you want to book a place on our October Class).
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One thin g I always try to make everyone understand, is that anyone can do this. The hardest thing is letting go and thinking outside of your normal crafting restraints. It sounds scary but it’s really not and the results from all of these classes show just how great your projects can be. Ask the ladies who have made their own beautiful creations. Thanks for stopping by xx
She’s a stunner Wednesday, June 29, 2011 I was so delighted when I got these photos. I can’t believe my Grandaughter Evie is now one years old.
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It is lovely to see her smile. I am going to enjoy watching her grow up. Thanks for looking xxx
And I love my cat Sunday, July 10, 2011 even if he has taken a fancy to the million snails I have just found in my garden.
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Oh and here are the little fellows he loves so much.
I don’t think he likes the taste though. Yuk!!!
Sometimes you just fall in love Sunday, July 17, 2011 with a range of papers and no matter how many times you use them, they still call to you for more. This happened with Echo Parks “For The Record� range. Love them to bits. Here are 3 layouts I made for the fortnightly classes.
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With this design you need to cut the green paper first to measure 10� x 7� and then, depending on the size of the photo you use, cut three pieces of different papers to fit as shown in the picture.
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I loved the “Stamp Of Approval” paper in this kit but it was too easy to just decorate the page, so I cut around the stamped edge making a square in the middle, which I then turned over and stuck into place using masking tape. This gave me a red centre and a black border. The flowers were cut from “Table Cloth” and the butterflies we stamped onto the same paper and cut out. In this way all of the pieces colour matched. SMILE
This was an easy layout to do because the picture was so good. Who can resist a smiling baby. Anyway this one was straight forward. The only bit which took some time to make was the square in the bottom right of the layout. For this I took the 6” x 6” blue square from “Picket Fence” and cut it into random strips. Next I stuck the pieces onto “Tuxedo Small Dot” paper (part of the new Dots and Stripes range)leaving a small gap between each strip. When finished, cut around the square leaving a small border. Use a fine pen to make panel marks on a few of the panels. The rest is simple.
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You can see more layouts using more of the range HERE. Thank you for looking. xx
Key Holder Thursday, July 28, 2011 At the last crop I altered a keyholder and made three books and two key rings to go inside, for the class. I think everyone had a good time. The idea behind the project was a country garden so leaves and flowers were a must.
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Already looking forward to the next project. Even more so because it’s a Tim Holtz Inspired Mini Class. Heaven‌..
A good afternoon Saturday, July 30, 2011 For the very first time I managed to get away from the shop this afternoon and visit dad and mum at the Fuchsia and pelargonium Societies 25th Anniversary Show at the local school. I took loads of photos (I got a bit carried away actually). Dad and mum won a few seconds and Karen won a couple of firsts.
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And here are some random photos taken while I was there.
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It was a great show. Congratulation to everyone who entered. They were all lovely. Think I might join and enter next year
Summer cards to share Tuesday, August 02, 2011 Here are two cards that I made for the last card class. Both very different, which can be used as Thank You or Birthday Cards. The Hedgehog
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I love the Candi dots and use them on both cards and Scrapbook pages. They come in loads of different colours and we usually have a good selection in the shop. I am entering this card for: Anything Goes - Come and Get It Challenges A Is For Auburn - The ABC Challenge Put A Critter On It - Little Red Wagon Paws For Thought - Stampin' For the Weekend Happy Birthday
Yes a dreaded peel off but over the years I have grown to live with them. They have their place in our crafting world and sometimes they can be stunning. Karen is particularly inventive with the silhouette variety.
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Thanks for stopping by. xx
Best Friends Thursday, August 04, 2011 I love word cardstock and this is one of the best. I originally used this at a class well before we opened Scrapbook Sisters and suddenly last week I came across it again.
This is a twist card and was made using Distress Inks, punches and patience
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Mini Projects are never easy…… Saturday, August 06, 2011 Well I thought they would be, but if you’ve ever played with Tim Holtz products and ideas then you’ll know it’s really difficult to stop. So where do you draw the line and how much could I possibly fit into a three hour class without exhausting everybody. This is what I came up with.
There were lots of smaller bits to make and a background to stamp but other than that it was just playtime. Surprisingly, everyone came up with their own way of laying out the finished project and it was fantastic to see all of the different colours and ideas as the afternoon progressed. Here are a few snapshots of the class with works in progress.
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It will be lovely to see all of the finished projects which I hope everyone will bring in for us to see. And finally some close-ups of my example
I love this Tim Holtz Die. It always looks so amazing.
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Everyone had a great time and I’ve come home ready to collapse in a chair with a hot cup of tea but my brain is still buzzing so I’m busy planning out the Book for the next class at the end of August. I love these classes. Thanks for looking. xx
This lovely little girl is growing up Tuesday, August 09, 2011 but she’s still scrummy. Here are the latest photos of my little grand-daughter Charlotte. Her daddy certainly knows how to get all the smiles
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And I love my cuddles time.
Grandad couldn’t keep his eyes open
And mummy Jennie found out just who her daughter takes after.
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We love our days with the family. Cuddles, good food, cuddles and great company……oh and cuddles
I’ve been practising Friday, August 12, 2011 my photography skills. Not for very long, because I haven’t had the time, but just a few candid shotos. with the camera off of auto for a change. Here are the results and I think they have come out pretty well.
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I used a long lense as getting to close to Harry also involves providing chicken and he’s quite big enough
Thanks for looking. xx
Facebook has its uses Monday, August 22, 2011 and one of them is to get great photos from the family. This is a great photo taken yesterday by Jennie of our lovely granddaughter Charlotte and her daddy.
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Don’t you just love that wonderful smile. Hope to see you very soon xxxxx
Lost & Found Thursday, August 25, 2011 No cats involved this time just the name of the lovely MME papers we used in the last set of fortnightly classes.
This is an ideal layout for a wedding picture, prom gown or just a dressing up picture. Although my mum and my nan both spent a lot of their lives sewing, I don’t have one picture of them actually sewing. I really wish I had, had a digital camera back then.
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The scissors and the sewing machine are stamped and cut out to make the embellishments.
I used the cut off edge on the paper as a template to cut out the spotty pink paper piece. The second layout was more complicated but only because it involved lots of flower cutting.
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Thanks for looking xx
You’ve got to smile…. Saturday, August 27, 2011 Sometimes you see something and think WOW and that’s exactly how I felt when I bought the August 2011 issue of Craft Stamper and saw the great Delicate Folds project by Debbie Dolphin. In the magazine Debbie made a special card but after seeing it I just had to turn it into a book, so I added large quantities of chipboard, Distress Inks, Crackle Paint and Embellishments and made this for Saturdays Mini Project Class.
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Despite the clear instructions, we all found putting the concertina pages, really tricky but it was well worth persevering. Thanks for coming ladies and watch out for the Witching Hour Class in October using Tim Holtz Dies and loads of other stuff. No dressing up required.
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Salisbury Cathedral Tuesday, August 30, 2011 If you’re looking for somewhere to go this week for something different then take a trip to Salisbury Cathedral. In the grounds and inside the Cathedral there is a fantastic exhibition by Sean Henry. The sculpture is set out to be interactive so you are allowed to touch and feel, although we are so used to everything being behind ropes that it was quite funny watching people touch these statues..
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The sculptures are amazing and range from tiny to huge. Make sure you look everywhere for them as some of them are hidden. Thanks for looking xx
Rudolph Thursday, September 15, 2011 When I first saw these little stamps I had to have Rudolph. He is so cute. Here is the card I made using the stamp and some of our diecuts.
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Aw isn’t he lovely. I think I am going to use him a lot this year. Thanks for looking xx
So cute Thursday, October 13, 2011 I love all of my cats but Harry holds a special place in my heart. Apart from the fact that he is cute and cuddly, he also thinks he is a dog and enjoys a good game of catch. Here he is resting after a hard day.
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Look at all that fur
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My 2011 Christmas Cards Monday, January 02, 2012 Despite all of my resolutions I still find that after teaching all year, I am too busy to make my own cards. In 2011 I was determined to get down to making cards early. Did I? No but I did manage to make two cards, one for mum and dad and one for Karen.
Just to prove I made two.
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This year I AM going to make all my own. Think I’d better start making cards now.
What a stunner Monday, January 16, 2012 I can’t take credit for these lovely photos but I think our Kristian has taken two beautiful photos of our lovely Charlotte. She is growing so fast.
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Don’t grow up too quickly little girl. xxx
Love that Terminology Tissue Wrap Sunday, January 22, 2012 This is the first time I have used it in classes and it is a fantastic product. Combine it with Glue N Seal and it is amazing. It comes by the roll and tears really easily to make the strips that we needed to cover frames. The Glue n seal was not too sticky so we had time to play around a bit before it dried and the this I liked the most was that the tissue will take on the colour you lay it onto so in this case I used an undercoat of white matt acrylic but you could use any colour and get a great effect. The added bonus is that even when wet the tissue still holds together well and does not fall apart like normal tissue would. A thin layer of the Glue n Seal over the top and voila!!! ready to embellish and hang on your wall. This is the finished project.
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Have made another one of these in different colours which I will share later in the year. You can see more photos of the project and the class HERE. Thanks for looking xx
I’ve been having a sort out Monday, January 30, 2012 and I’ve found loads of “Works in progress” so I though I’d share a few. Inchies, when I’m not working or planning classes (or trying to sell our house), are my passions. Here are some I made earlier.
Much earlier actually, probably about 6 years ago. Some Twinchies as well
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A few pages from my new Art Journal
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And an idea that never went very fat
Lastly an ATC, one of over 100 I’ve found.
I’ll try to share more as I find them. Thanks for looking. xxx
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There’s nothing like Sunday, February 19, 2012 spending some quality time with your Grandaughter and thats exactly what we did this weekend. It was special
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Loved every minute of it. xxx
Two new projects Wednesday, February 29, 2012 The first is the little book I made for Saturdays crop class and soon to be available as a kit.
And the second is the card made for the last card class and the latest card challenge.
Don’t you just love hedgehogs. Thanks for looking xxx
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I’ve been busy Sunday, March 11, 2012 preparing from loads of classes and getting Gayles Digi Stamps sorted and ready to go on discs. I am getting there slowly but it will be worth the wait , promise. Anyway, here is a little look at some of my recent projects.
I love these colours and doilys are growing on me but I need to find more ways to use them.
and of course a 1/2 day Tim Holtz product day with a mini project
Plus so many cards I’ve lost count. Thanks for looking xxx.
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I’ve been busy Thursday, March 22, 2012 The old creative juices have been flowing helped mostly by the new papers from Prima. Here are the layouts I did for the class on Saturday.
I have discovered the new Polaroid function in Picasa. It’s great for creating small photos.
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Art Journal Friday, March 23, 2012 As promised ladies here are the pages we made in class last night using images from the internet, paint, tea and laughter.
And this is the double I was working on in class now ready for you to have a go.
This time I used the new PMA stamps, bubble wrap, napkins, Portobello Road paper and an image from the internet.
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Have fun and thanks for looking. xx
I think I’ve found another craft addiction Saturday, March 24, 2012 I have found out that I absolutely love painting canvas bags. I don’t think it will ever make me rich but it’s great to have a unique bag of my very own.
I feel some kits and instructions coming on so watch this space. And, if you want to see more pictures of the class and the bags being made don’t forget to check out the Scrapbook Sisters Blog. Thanks for looking. xx I’m off to make another bag
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Introducing Monday, March 26, 2012 Timmy “The Dude” Wilson only 9 weeks old and so very cute. Why The Dude you ask? Well someone in their wisdom at the Cat Protection League decided to name him that and now I can’t get it out of my head. Quite rightly, hubby said he refused to stand at the front door and call “Dude” so we had to give him a human friendly name. Hence Timmy. It’s his first day in his new home today so he is still finding his feet. Harry is not too sure but in time I’m sure they will be the best of friends. I think I am in for a few fun nights ahead.
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He is so photogenic. I’m sure there will be loads of photos of him over the coming weeks.Welcome to your new home Timmy.xxx
On the wall Saturday, April 07, 2012 For ages I have been trying to put some of my work on the walls but I have never found an idea I liked. That all changed today when I made this for a Stamping class. I can see this being one of my favourite projects. I chose a lime green piece of paper and a lily white cardstock, lime green ribbon, cream seam binding and white lace, and came up with this.
Watch this space. I am going to have a go at another one this weekend. Thanks for looking. xxx
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A great Easter Sunday, April 08, 2012 The best way to spend Easter is with family. Thankfully Karen was cooking Easter dinner. If it had been my turn we would have had salad due to a rotten cold. (Great timing as usual) Still beechams powders came to the rescue for a few hours which was just time to enjoy some family time and eat a really large and scrummy dinner. I am still doing the 365 photo challenge so here are a few photos from the day starting at home with that cake.
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Thanks to Karen, Kerry and Jade for some great food. It was a lovely day. Off to bed now to get rid of those germs. xxx
Design Team Success Monday, April 09, 2012 For a while now i've been contemplating applying for Design Teams to keep me on my toes, so I applied to the Southern Girls Challenge DT call and guess what…….I’m in and so excited about getting the chance to play. I have listed all of my new DT buddies down the side of the blog so if you get a chance pop across and have a look.
My first challenge is due to be aired in May so watch this space.xx
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I’ve launched a new blog Saturday, April 14, 2012 This time to showcase all of the 8” x 8” layouts that we have done in class over the last two years. If you’re thinking of starting scrapbooking but can’t face a 12” x 12” page then this might be for you. You can find the blog HERE. Thanks for looking xx
A sneak peek Tuesday, April 17, 2012 of the family history layouts I made for last Saturdays Scrapping Your Family class. These two layouts are coming out as a kit next week so watch our website for more details.
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There is some great detail in these pages and I really enjoyed making them. Thanks for looking. xx
I had a fantastic day out Saturday, April 28, 2012 This was my very early Birthday present and something I wanted to do as soon as I saw it advertised. I have been an avid Harry Potter fan since the books first came out and I still like watching the films from start to finish, so when the new Harry Potter experience opened in Leavesdon near Watford, I was on the website booking tickets straight away. To be honest, you don’t have to be a Harry Potter fan to enjoy a day here as my Terry found out. There is plenty to do and you can take as many photos as you want, a refreshing change. Here are a few snaps of the day from the 1080 photos I took.
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You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy this, just a kid at heart. xxx
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A First Birthday Card Saturday, May 05, 2012 for our pretty Charlotte on her first birthday. I don’t usually make cards, not because I don’t want to but because I never seem to have enough time. Last month however I had made a scrapbook page using a dress template and it was just perfect for Charlottes card. I reduced the template to card size and made this
All of the papers were from one of the Tim Holtz pads left over from a class. I was really pleased with the way it turned out. I’d better start making a card for our Evie. Can’t do one without the other.xx
My first challenge layout Thursday, May 10, 2012 A few weeks ago I was chosen by Southern Girls Challenge to be one of their 2012 Design Team. My first theme was About the boys and as a scrapbooker I could do anything. Instead I plummed for a great Digi stamp kindly provided by one of the 148
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I had great fun doing it. Thanks for looking. xx
I love simple cards Thursday, May 17, 2012 and this weeks card challenge at Scrapbook Sisters was a great chance to use one of my small journaling stamps
The butterflies are punched out using a Martha Stewart punch and I added the black bodies and lines around the wings by hand. Thanks for looking. xx
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Anything Goes Wednesday, May 30, 2012 It’s Anything Goes over on the Scrapbook Sisters Blog and this week I’ve decided to use a Journal page as my DT example. This is my favourite thing, and what I tend to do if I have any me time which isn’t very often now a days.
This is another example of a work in progress
And this one has been waiting to be finished for ages, I just don’t seem to have the right words to put on it.
Thanks for looking. xxx
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Rain, Rain go away Sunday, June 03, 2012 well it didn’t and I got very wet but it was well worth it. I love going to London and there is never enough time to go everywhere and do everything but I managed to cram in loads today. Here are a few of todays candid shots.
And I can’t believe I met up with Ann and Sue on the train. 1,000,000 people in London today and we bumped into each other…………..PRICELESS. Thanks for looking. xxx
Thinks With Wings Thursday, June 07, 2012 I love some of the Digi Images from Delicious Doodles and I chose the “Daisies and Butterflies” for this weeks challenge over on Southern Girls Challenge Blog.
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I actually printed off the image twice on A4 paper, cut one out for the background and then the second one I used to colour with Pro-Markers and decoupage to make a 3d image.
I used a very fine black pen to make the butterfly bodies look hairy and then applied Glossy Accents to make the butterfly bodies raised and to give them a shine.
Thanks for looking. xxx
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I need some sun Sunday, June 24, 2012 So it seemed right to use summer papers for our fortnightly classes. These papers by Echo Park are beautiful and really usable.
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When I taught the class everyone kept asking me to pronounce this place but I couldn’t. Lets just say it probably stands for beautiful because the place certainly was. Thanks for looking. Hugs xx
A new era and a new Scrapbook Challenge Sunday, July 01, 2012 With the announcement of the closure of our lovely shop yesterday, I was feeling a bit down and as you can see from the time of this post, I can’t sleep, so what better way to start off a new day then to announce our next Scrapbook Challenge. Our theme this time is Spring or Summer and you can enter your layout HERE. Here are the two I have put up as examples.
Don’t forget to pop across to the Scrapbook Sisters Blog and have a go.
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Have a great weekend. Hugs xx
A New Challenge Wednesday, July 04, 2012 The new challenge is now on Southern Girls Challenge Blog and this time the theme is‌‌.Pearls Here is my example for the DT
Thanks for looking. xxx
Something to share Sunday, July 15, 2012 Those of you who know me know that cards are really not my thing. I struggle for ideas and surprisingly I can make a Scrapbook page quicker than I can make a card. Here is one I made for card class last week. New Nanny Volume One
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I bought this stamp at Stamperama and it has quickly become one of my favourites. Every time I see it i thing “Silly old bear” as it reminds me of one of the Winnie the Pooh sketches. Thanks for looking. xx
Another Card Challenge Wednesday, July 18, 2012 I can’t believe this is the 92nd Card Challenge at Scrapbook Sisters. That means, even allowing for the few I haven’t had time to do, that I’ve made about 70 cards since it started. This fortnights challenge is Clocks and I could only think of one famous clock and thats Big Ben. So here is my entry this time.
The flags are from a Penny Black set and I think Big Ben was a Papermania Stamp. I loved its simplicity, something I’m really into at the moment.
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Thanks for looking and don’t forget to hop across to Scrapbook Sisters Blog and enter your card. Hugs xx
Early Morning Friday, July 20, 2012 I don’t usually get up before my husband if I can help it but this morning I heard the alarm at 6am and actually got out of bed. It’s funny what a gold torch does to you.
There were loads of people, old and young, lining the route.Flags flying and whistles and drums and a fantastic parade. It was so nice to see everyone smiling and enjoying the event. Thanks to Sally who got me there and great to see Ann, Jeannie and Martin there too. I have uploaded more pictures on Facebook. What a great start to a busy day. Have a good one wherever you are. xx
This little boy is growing up Wednesday, July 25, 2012 Well Timmy is not little anymore and he’s becoming a real handful. Apart from the fact that he eats ANYTHING, he also thinks he’s a dog and plays catch and fetch. His latest think is to steal from my craft bag. It doesn’t matter what it is, Stickles, cut n dry, pens and he always takes them outside and leaves them all over the lawn.
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He’s a handful but I love him and it’s so nice to see him getting on with his brother. Thanks for looking xxx
Thank You Wednesday, August 15, 2012 That's the theme for Card Challenge 94 over on the Scrapbook Sisters Blog and here is my entry. I love this stamp as there are so many ways to use it.
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Don’t forget to enter your card. Thanks for looking xx
Hello all Friday, August 17, 2012 After a whole year my stint on the Scrapbook Sisters Blog has now come to an end and I leave it with happy memories and a 910 following so thank you to everyone who took the time to pop across and have a look. I can’t bear to be without making a post a day so I thought I’d start posting here. These are from one of the last classes I taught at Scrapbook Sisters and I must say that everyone had a great time.
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As requested by everyone at the Scrapping Your Family Class last week, I will be making kits for these so watch this space, and there are six more Scrapbooking Kits coming out real soon. The last Mini Book Class was also a blast although there were some deep and meaningful sighs when everybody realised how much cutting needed to be done. I took the idea from an online class we did a while ago but used different shapes. Here are a few photos of the pages.
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I know it was hard work but the books all looked great when they were finished. Don’t forget to follow this blog as I will be posting loads of the past projects on here over the coming weeks. Thanks for looking. Hugs xx
Take a look at this Saturday, August 18, 2012 Chris Neal has been playing with Gayle's new Digi Stamps and made some lovely cards.
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You can see more of Chris’s cards on her blog HERE. Beautiful xx
Well that was HOT Saturday, August 18, 2012 24 degrees when we started and 32 degrees when we finished but what a lovely class. Some time ago I spotted a project by Nicole Eccles over on the Graphic 45 Blog. You can see the original project and instructions HERE. Now obviously I didn’t have the box that she used so I sat down with Sally West and together we designed the same project but based around a hinged box with a book in it. Here are a few photos of the day
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And of course, with it being so busy and hot, hot, hot, I forgot to photograph the projects so I will do that tomorrow. Thank you once again for a lovely day and for the flowers and huge amount of cakes. It is very much appreciated. Love to all xxxx
Baby News Friday, August 24, 2012 Hi everyone I know some of you have asked me about Kerry who came to the Monday and Thursday morning Scrapbooking classes. Kerry gave birth to a little girl 13 days late on 2nd August and she has called her Esme. Mummy and baby are doing well. Lots of love from all of us Kerry. Hope to see you soon. xx
A Lovely finished project Sunday, August 26, 2012 For the last fortnightly classes at SBS I decided to teach one of my favourite classes, the Secret Letter Box�. Everyone made a box but not everyone did their stamping so it was lovely to see Jannines finished box.
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Thanks for sharing Jannine. xx
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Facebook Monday, August 27, 2012 I have had some strange things showing on my facebook account and so I have closed it down. If you receive any facebook posts from me after 25th August please delete as it will not be from me. If you need to contact me please e-mail ladiesthatcraft@live.co.uk Many thanks Julie xxx
The last Limited Edition Wednesday, August 29, 2012 but a completely new paper company and one of my favourite sets of layouts from 2012. In the class we made 4 layouts and a mini book. I found the papers really easy to use. Cornwall
The pleated paper was first put through a border punch before folding. A hole was then punched through all of the concertina using a Big Bite and the ribbon threaded through before adding to the page.
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The butterflies were cut out from one of the papers in the kit using the Tim Holtz Butterfly on the edge die.
The doily was also cut out using another Tim Holtz on the edge die. More tomorrow xx.
Another layout to share Thursday, August 30, 2012 Ok so this was layout two made using the same papers as were used in yesterdays post. KITTY
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I love paper bows and this lovely large bow was made in 4 parts,
The small half banners were taken from a card idea I saw a few weeks before the class.
Number 3 and 4 layouts tomorrow. xx
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Ladies That Craft Friday, August 31, 2012 I have added a subscribe button on the right where those of you who still want to join, can pay. Can I please ask that you e-mail your completed membership form to ladiesthatcraft@live.co.uk at the same time as you make payment so that I can give you access to the class blog. If you would like more information about the club please e-mail me at ladiesthatcraft@live.co.uk Thank you Julie x
Layouts 3 and 4 Saturday, September 01, 2012 These are the last two of the four layouts from the last Special Edition class. BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS
Don’t you just love the leaf swirl Memory Box Die.
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and the little flowers were punched out using the Woodware multi flower punch.mini book in the afternoon. And the last one was a really simple one as we still had to make a mini book.
I hope you’ve enjoyed looking at these. I will start adding some of the many Scrapping Your Family layouts next. xx
A bit of fun Sunday, September 02, 2012 Now I promised one of my Scrapping Your Family classes a beach layout but when the papers arrived I realised I couldn't make anything beachy out of them. What to do? Well luckily mum and dad were away for a weeks holiday and as always, they sent a postcard. When it arrived on the Friday morning I beamed. There in front of me was my scrapbook page. The picture was a drawing of four people sitting in deck chairs and facing the sea. I scanned the postcard, enlarged it and hey presto I had my template for the layout.
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On the postcard they were all wearing hats but I just used a circle punch to create hair.
The background was made using Stormy Sky and Scattered Straw Distress Ink pads and a hand torn piece of paper for the sand.
It was a bit of fun but I loved making it. Do you remember the layout I made in class three years ago using a fat lady in a bathing costume, diving through a rubber ring. That was fun too. I’ll see if I can dig out the layout and photograph it again. 172
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Thanks for looking. xx
Another set of layouts Wednesday, September 05, 2012 and everyone fell in love with the wellies and the girls with umbrellas.
In this layout the girl with the umbrella was cut out of the stripy paper and then put onto the pink paper.
and the wellies were stamped onto pink paper and then cut out.
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Some of you bought the kit for this at the last Scrapping Your Family Class. If you were one of those who did, please e-mail me at ladiesthatcraft@live.co.uk and I will get the instructions over to you upon my return from holiday. More tomorrow. Thanks for looking xx
More umbrellas Thursday, September 06, 2012 The Rain in Spain
this time I used paper piecing to make the girl with the umbrella
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And I made the button using a small circle punch and some distress ink. Putting them on sticky foam pads also made them appear more real. And to finish off today, as this is the last posting until 17th September, here is the third and final layout of the set.
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Fantastic to see so many of you at Glow today. Looking forward to sending out the letters upon my return. Have a great week. xxx
A lovely finished project Saturday, September 15, 2012 As the shop came to a close some of you brought in a finished project or two. The one I am sharing today was Janine's Secret letter Box from the very last fortnightly class I taught.
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I’d love to see some of these little boxes finished so if you have a picture or two. please send them across to me at ladiesthatcraft@live.co.uk and I will show them on the blog. Thanks for sharing Janine. xx
Update Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Hi everyone Just to let you know that I am in the process of finalising venues for classes and your letters will be in the post on Monday along with your membership cards. The CROP date has now been confirmed and this is Saturday 24th November 2012 at Parkwood Community Centre, Rainham, Kent. ME8 9PN from 10am to 4pm. If you want to attend this event you will need to book and pay for your ticket by clicking on the PayPal button on the left of this blog. Members are £7 and Non Members/Guests £7.50 and anyone who comes along will have the option to join the ladies That Craft Club if they wish to. The entrance price includes tea, coffee and cake plus a free raffle ticket with some lovely prizes. You raffle ticket will be given to you upon arrival. Places are limited so book asap. I am so looking forward to seeing you all again. Take care Julie xx
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Later than promised Tuesday, September 25, 2012 but snug in their envelopes and nearly all ready to go out into the big wide world. You membership letters should hit your doorstep on Friday. xx
In the post at last Friday, September 28, 2012 Yes the letters are all done and on their way out to you in the post along with your membership cards. You can book the first two classes and the Crop by selecting what you want to buy, on the top left of this blog. Hope to see you all soon. Julie xxx
New site goes live today Sunday, September 30, 2012 If you get a request to join the NING site “Ladies That Craft” today follow the link and come and join the fun.
Your newsletters give you information on what to do however it’s not hard to sign up so have a go. I will continue to send out invitations throughout the next few days so watch your In boxes for an e-mail. Have fun. xx
Questions Thursday, October 04, 2012 A few of you have asked where the classes will be held. All currently available classes will be held at Parkwood Community Centre in Rainham. If you have received your request to join the ladies That Craft website, please take the time to join. You will find loads of information on there to help you and all future updates will be added there first before going on sale on the Blog. Don’t forget, if you have trouble booking your classes via the Paypal links than please ring me to book your classes. If you have any questions please contact me on ladiesthatcraft@live.co.uk and I will be happy to help.
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New Classes Friday, October 05, 2012 The Mini Book and Card Class are now available for booking. Don't forget it is on a first come first served basis as places are limited. Hope to see you at class.xx
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If you want some ideas for Christmas cards then don’t forget to book the Card Class taking place on Thursday 18th October. See you there. xx
More new classes available Tuesday, October 09, 2012
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classes take place. You can see more information about each class on the Ladies That Craft site. Click on the green button on the left and enter your login details. You will then have access to all sorts of things on the new members site. Remember places are limited so book your place as soon as you can. Have a great day. xx
Herma has landed Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Yes I now have Herma Refills and will be taking them along on Saturday to the Scrapping Your Family class. The class finishes at 1pm but I will be there until 1.30 so if you have any questions, would like to book a class or need some Herma come along and see me. Can I please ask that you don’t come down before 1pm as I will be teaching the class. Have a great evening. Julie x
Scrapping Your Family tomorrow Friday, October 12, 2012 Anyone coming to the class, can you please remember to bring your cutting mat with you as I have been unable, as yet, to find mine. (Too many boxes and not enough time yet I’m afraid). Really looking forward to seeing you all again.
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Scrapping Your Family Class Sunday, October 14, 2012 Here’s a sneak peek of Saturdays Scrapping Your family class which will be coming out as a kit soon. Layout One
Layout Two
Members can see the full layouts in the photos section of the Ladies That Craft website. Just click the green button on the top right of this blog and sign in. Have a great evening. xx
.Spotlight on Rita Pierce Wednesday, October 17, 2012 Rita is one of our Card Design Team and has produced some lovely cards over the last few months. As our new card challenges will not be relaunched until January 2013 I thought I would share some of her lovely cards.
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Rita loves using her Cricut and likes experimenting. A Mans Card
A quick Christmas Card
And my favourite so far
Thank you for sharing Rita. x
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The first card class Friday, October 19, 2012 was held at Parkwood Community Centre yesterday and everyone had the opportunity to make 6 cards for Christmas. Here are a few sneak peeks. Members of the Ladies That Craft club can view all of the 6 cards on the new site. Just click on the green button on the right of this page.
Thank you to everyone who came along and especially for helping me to clear up at the end. It was much appreciated.
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Thanks for looking xx
More Layouts Saturday, October 27, 2012 I’ve just uploaded a few more class layouts onto the Ladies That Craft Website.
Click on the green link on the right hand side of the page to view the full layouts and detailed pictures. Have a great weekend xx
Sneak Peeks Sunday, October 28, 2012 for the Scrapbook Class on Tuesday 30th October are now on the ladies that craft site. Just click the green button to take a look.
This class has sold out but there will be another one with all new layouts on Monday 19th November. Just click the link on the left of this page to book your place.
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Have a great evening xx
New Kit Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Tonight will see the launch of the first Scrapbook Kit from the Ladies That Craft Classroom. Taught last night this kit includes everything to make three layouts plus access to the online classroom where you can find instructions and pictures to help you complete your layouts.
You will be able to buy your Oct 2012 kit tonight. You will find the button on the right at the top of the page from 7pm. Have a great evening xx
Kits now available Thursday, November 01, 2012 Here are the three kits available from today: SYF Oct 2012 - Contains two layouts
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Class Kit Oct 2012 -Class Kit has 3 layouts
Best Of British Mini Book Kit -Front cover may vary.
You can click on the link at the top right of this page. Please remember to add your postage depending on where in the world you live. If you would like to collect your kit in class please do not add postage and I will keep the kit until I see you next. Have a great day. xx
I’ve been sorting some boxes Wednesday, November 07, 2012 and boy am I finding some stuff. Along with a load of Gayle’s cards I have found Lynne Knowles Japanese book and Erica’s old drawing books. I will pass them back when I next see you I promise. I have no doubt I will find loads more so watch this space. I have also been looking through some of the layouts from earlier in the year and I have now photographed and uploaded them onto the Ladies That Craft website so pop across New Nanny Volume One
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using the green button and take a peek. This is my favourite
and I loved these Prima papers and of course, the instant photo setting in Picasa.
Have a great day tomorrow. xx
I’ve found a few more layouts Monday, November 12, 2012 Yes I’m still sorting and come across so layouts from 2010/2011. I’ve got a rotten cold at the minute so I’ve just been sitting on the sofa looking through the old albums. I reckon I will need about 10 more before I’m finished. I can’t believe how many pages I have made. This one was from a Scrapping Your Family class and one of my favourites. I used a stormy sky Distress Ink to colour the background which is done on the reverse of a piece of yucky green and yellow embossed paper.
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It just shows you, you shouldn’t throw anything away even paper you don’t think you’ll ever use. This next one was also from a SYF class
It was a great way to showcase some picture of my mum and dad when they were young. The frame was die cut and coloured with a gold pen. Lastly tonight is a paper I fell in love with but was so busy that I only needed to add a few embellishments to complete it. I decided on a stamped flower coloured using a Mustard Seed Distress Ink Pad. The photo is of my Auntie Valerie as a young girl.
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I have added a few more pages to the 8 x 8 blog and will continue to put more layouts on here as I find them. Thanks for looking. xx
Happy Birthday Mum Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Yes mum has a birthday today and a few years back I made a layout for my Family Album to celebrate using four photos from different times.
Luckily I still have another sheet of the background paper and four new photos so I will make this into a double. Happy Birthday Mum. Have a fantastic day. Love you xxx
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Mini Book Class Friday, November 16, 2012 I had a great time last night teaching the first Mini Book class in the new classroom. I managed to get hold of the new Prima Papers which are surprisingly bright and cheerful. Here is a sneak peek
This has now been released as a kit so if you want to have a go and have access to my on-line classroom click HERE. There are loads of class kits now available and more will be added very soon. Thank you to everyone who came to class last night. xxx
A New Release Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Last night was our Scrapbook Class night and we made three lovely layouts including a Christmas/Winter one. Thanks to Maria we had some lovely chocolate biscuits with our drinks and thanks to the photography club in the main hall, soft music all evening. Here are a few sneek peeks of the layouts we made
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These three layouts are now available as a kit. Don’t forget that if you buy the kit you also get access to the on-line classroom where you will find all of the detailed instructions and pictures. Thanks to everyone who came along last night. I had a great time xx
CROP update Friday, November 23, 2012 Hi everyone Here are the details you need for the Crop this Saturday 24th November 2012. The Venue is: Parkwood Community Centre Parkwood Green Rainham, Kent. ME8 9PN Doors open at 9.45am and the Crop finishes at 4pm You will need to bring a packed lunch as we are not selling sandwiches this time. Gayle will be there with Make and Takes at £1 each plus I will be holding a one page scrapbook class for anyone who wants to take part. You can book when you get there. The cost for this will be £5 192
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I have managed to get some new goodies together so although there won’t be a shop there will be some items for sale. Please remember this is a ticket only event and you will need to sign the fire register when you arrive. You have until midnight tonight to book your Crop tickets if you haven’t already. There are 6 left and you can book them HERE. It will be a great day. Looking forward to seeing you all there. xxx
Great Crop Sunday, November 25, 2012 Thank you to everyone who made yesterday such a lovely day. Gayle worked like a Trojan making loads of lovely make and takes, and everyone helped tidy up so thank you so much. Here is a picture of Gayle hard at work
and the sausage lady:)
and you can see all the other photos on the Ladies That Craft website. Thanks again to everyone for a great day and look forward to seeing you soon. xxx
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A New Kit Monday, November 26, 2012 On Saturday I taught a one page Class. If you took part in the class or bought the kit on the day you will soon be receiving an invite to join the classroom where you will find full instructions and detailed photos. (The class is being uploaded to the site at this very moment.)
This kit is now available to buy just click on the link at the top right of this page or e-mail me at ladiesthatcraft@live.co.uk and I will contact you. I am still making kits for Thursdays Card Class and listening to the rain hammering down outside. Wonder how many of us will be wearing wellies in class:). If you are coming on Thursday please remember to bring along your cutting mats as you will need them for this class as well as your normal tools. I am bringing the Mince Pies so we should have a great time. Looking forward to seeing you all there. xx
Card Class Wednesday, December 05, 2012 We had a great time on Thursday last week making cards for Christmas and Birthday. There were 8 cards in all to choose from and most ladies made four. Here are a few of the cards
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receive 4 cards in your kit along with access to the classroom where you will find full instructions, pictures and videos to help you make them. You can purchase your kit HERE. (Now SOLD OUT) The 17th January Card Classes has already sold out and there are only 2 places left on the 10th January. You can book a place HERE. I will be sharing loads of ideas over the coming weeks with a free online Scrapbook Page class for all the Ladies That Craft Members so keep checking back for more details. Have a great week and look forward to seeing everyone who has booked the Creativity 101 Class on Saturday. Don’t forget your cutting mats ladies xx
Sold Out Thursday, December 06, 2012 The on-line Card Class and Kit has now SOLD OUT so thank you to everyone who ordered. There will be two new Scrapbook Kits coming out over Christmas. I now have more Herma, UHU, Double Sided Tapes and Sticky Foam Pads available to buy. I will be at Parkwood Community Centre on Saturday so ring me if you want to pop in and collect any stuff before Christmas. Have a great day. xx
Video instructions now available Thursday, December 06, 2012 Hi Ladies who attended the Card Class on Thursday 29th November. Just to let you know that the three instruction videos for the Special Card are now available in the classroom. Just click the green link on the right of this page to join the class. You will need to sign in to do this. Here is the inside of the Christmas Folding card made in class and on-line.
Have a great evening. xx
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A Great Day Saturday, December 08, 2012 Last class for 2012, chocolate rolls, mince pies and a warm room to craft in. Creativity 101 was a great class to finish the year with and did we laugh. Oh yes we did.. Sorry it’s only a little peek at the project but in all the excitement I forgot to take a picture of my completed project. I’ll post a proper photo tomorrow when there’s more light.
Creativity 101 on 19th January 2013 is now limited so don’t forget to book your place. You can find the details HERE. Have a great evening xx
Remembered to take the Photo Sunday, December 09, 2012 By the skin of my teeth I might add as completely forgot before I went out Christmas shopping. Here is the project from yesterdays class
and you can now pre-order this kit which is nearly ready and will be sent out on 15th December just in time for you to make it over Christmas for next year
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The kit includes everything you need to make the calendar including: All Diecuts, Blank calendar, Papers, Pearls and gems, Chipboard , Tissue or masking tape Two small paints . All you need are some coloured pens ie Pro Markers or Copics (even felt pens will do), Glossy Accents (or equivalent), glue and either a brown and green Distress Ink or chalks (or something to distress and colour the edges of the circles with). Each kit is ÂŁ30 and each classmate will receive access to my on-line classroom with full pictures, instructions and videos to help you complete your project. There are only twenty Kits (NOW SOLD OUT) and you can order your HERE . Hope to see you in class xx
SOLD OUT Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Thank you to everyone who ordered the Creativity 101 Kit. I have now SOLD OUT. Here is another example of the finished project this time by Geraldine Wylie. Geraldine has added a few additions such as the bike to make the project her own.
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Lovely work Geraldine xx
CROP tickets now available Tuesday, December 11, 2012 The first Crop of 2013 is on 2nd March from 10am to 4pm at Parkwood Community Centre. A Crop is a craft day where you come along with your craft bits and have a whole day with like minded people. You can bring along anything, knitting, crochet, patchwork, Scrapbooking, Card Making, the list is endless and I provide all the tea, coffee and cakes. You just need a packed lunch although at the last crop loads of ladies went to the fish and chip shop and brought them back. Here is a picture showing some of the ladies crafting at the last Crop.
It is a great day out and a fantastic way to make new friends, share ideas and have some “ME TIME� with like minded people. If you have any questions you can e-mail me at ladiesthatcraft@live.co.uk but in the meantime you can click HERE to book your Crop ticket. Hope to see you soon. xx
Another one to share Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Photos are coming thick and fast now of the finished projects from Saturday. This beauty was made by Michelle. She added a great tree die-cut and included a pink kite which really worked.
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and this one from Maria who added photos to some of the circles.
Thanks for sharing girls xx.
Ooooh found 2 more Thursday, December 13, 2012 Silly me, forgot to look in the box. There are two more kits left for the Creativity projects. You can buy yours HERE.
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Scroll down to see pictures and more information. Have a great day. xx
So many boxes Thursday, December 13, 2012 14 down and only 16 to go but haven"t taped them up yet.
Good news, all kits will go in the post on Saturday. Have a great day xxx
Free Layout for Club Members Saturday, December 22, 2012 Hi Ladies As promised your free Layout class is now available on the Ladies That Craft Website. Just click on the Green Link to the right of this post, click on Groups and select FREE CLASS. The rest is easy. Here is a sneek peek
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Hope you enjoy it and don’t forget to post your finished layout pictures in the gallery. Hugs xx
Merry Christmas Tuesday, December 25, 2012 It’s been a roller coaster of a year but at last Christmas is here and a New Year is in sight. I would like to wish my family and friends a very Merry Christmas and extend a big thank you to everyone for their continued support and help during 2012 Here’s hoping you get everything you want this Christmas.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE XXX
Two Books to share Friday, December 28, 2012 I am still sorting boxes and have just come across two of the Snow Books made a few years back. I love the way they still sparkle after all this time and surprisingly they still look like new. Here is the first one using the Ice Skates
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The front cover was made using a shadow frame and as you can see, I used loads of Glamour Dust to make it “BLING”
The boots were even laced with silver thread.
And the snow flakes and lettering were embossed to make them stand out. I’ll share another one tomorrow. Hugs xxx
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Penguins Saturday, December 29, 2012 Book two had to involve Penguins and Polar Bears, after all it is all about snow. This time I used a similar technique to yesterdays front cover
however this time I added another dimension by including a larger image (the penguin) on the front of the book.
And I kept the inside of the book simple to show off the photos.
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I fell in love with this technique all over again when I found the books so tomorrow I will be working on a 2013 version which you will be able to buy as a kit. After all, I’m sure we will get snow early next year and you’ll need somewhere to put all of your photos. Have a great evening. Hugs xxx
A New Release for the New year Sunday, December 30, 2012 At the beginning of this year I was approached by the Art and Craft Academy to make some programmes for them. Yesterday I got a massive surprise when I received copies of the first 4 DVD’s going on sale soon.
The DVD’s cover Making Wedding Invitations (double DVD), Card Making (Double DVD) with karen as Creative Editor, Stamping and Punching (Single DVD), and An Introduction to Scrapbooking (Single DVD) with Karen as Creative Editor. There will also be a few more titles added this year so keep checking back for more details. At present you will be able to buy them on Amazon. A great start to 2013 Hugs xx
Scrapping Your Family Saturday, January 05, 2013 Another great morning. Thank you to the ladies that made me laugh, for the shared chocolate orange and the sheer dogged determination to complete the Pop Up layout Here is the first layout ready for 2013
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which included a pop up secret compartment behind the photo with plenty of room to add New Years Resolutions.
And the second using the diamonds on the paper to make the flowers and embellishments.
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There will be no kits available for this class as they have already sold out however if you would like to make them I will be launching an instruction only kit which will be available soon so keep checking back. Have a great weekend. Hugs Julie xx
First cards of 2013 Sunday, January 13, 2013 I made four cards for this first class of 2013, all with a general theme and including a popup card which could be used for Valentines Day.
Members can now see all of the cards in detail on the Ladies That Craft site. Don’t forget there are loads of classes and kits to buy HERE and you can come along as a non member for the first few classes. If you want to become a Lifetime Member of the Ladies That Craft club you can do so HERE. The Membership pays for your access to the Club Members only Blog and access to any free classes released into the virtual classroom. You will also be able to see the Gallery and be able to comment, add photos and ask questions to all of the members plus see other people finished work, PLUS you get a 50p discount on each class (so for example Members would pay £10 for a Scrapbooking Class and Non Members/ Guests pay £10.50 and the same applies to kits and online classes so you can get your money back really quickly). From 1st February you will be able to buy access to each online class without purchasing a kit which means you can follow the step by step instructions but use your own papers and embellishments. This means that you can take part in classes wherever in the world you live. If you have any questions please e-mail me at ladiesthatcraft@live.co.uk and I will happy to help. Have a great week Julie xx
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Creativity 101 Weather Update Saturday, January 19, 2013 Morning everyone The class today is on and will begin at 9am. Obviously we will keep an eye on the snow during the day and if you need to go home early that’s not a problem but wrap up warm and don’t forget some lunch. If you don’t like the snow and you can’t make it to class this morning please e-mail me at ladiesthatcraft@live.co.uk before 8.30. Hope to see you later. Julie x
A lovely day Saturday, January 19, 2013 and almost everyone made it despite the snow so thank you ladies and thank you one again for the chocolate treats which I desperately tried to avoid but failed miserably. (Love chocolate), still between us we managed to eat a fair few. In this class I designed a book with space inside for drop down tags using canvas. Here are some of the works in progress.
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And as an example during class I made this little canvas
As usual classmates can see step by step videos, pictures and instruction on the Ladies That Craft website from Monday. This class is also available to buy both in kit form and as instructions only also from Monday. The next Creativity class is on Saturday 13th April. Click HERE to book your place and scroll down the right hand side. Classes are in date order. Places are already limited. Enjoy the snow. xx
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Scrapbook Class tonight Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Just a quickie to confirm that the class tonight is going ahead. Please ring me or e-mail ladiesthatcraft@live.co.uk if you can’t make it. This class will go on the Members site as a step by step class during the week so if you can’t make it I will keep your kit until next time. Hope to see you all later xx
Great Scrapbook Evening Thursday, January 24, 2013 and time to try out a new style using Echo Parks Designer Photo Sleeves. We made two layouts using the new inserts
plus a Star page
This will be released as a Kit and on-line class in the next few days plus I have packets of the Echo Park Designer Sleeves available to buy. To buy please click the link on the top right hand side of this page. Please remember you can only buy the Sleeves if you buy the kit or on-line class. Have a great day. Hugs xx
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Class Kit launch Thursday, February 07, 2013 Great fun was had by all on Tuesday with team work making the use of the single Sizzix machine manageable. Thank you all for sharing. The first layout was for baby or a small child, with loads of really cute die cuts and a fabulous decorative border.
and for the second layout we made two secret journaling embellishments and a circle selector (well that’s what I call it anyway) where you can change the word that shows through the little window.
Both of these layouts are now available as a kit along with access to full instructions and photos on the Ladies That Craft website. You can buy the kit HERE. The Creativity 101 kits from the January class have now completely sold out. I have sent out the last twelve today so if you haven’t received your yet it should be with you tomorrow. The Beach layout is now also available as a page kit at just £6
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and you can find it HERE There’s a brand new three page kit coming out on Saturday 16th February so don’t forget to check back for more details. Have a great weekend Julie xx
Scrapping Your Family tomorrow Friday, February 08, 2013 Just to let you know that the photos I am using for tomorrow Scrapping Your Family class are now on the Ladies That Craft site. Have a great evening. xx
Scrapping Your Family Saturday, February 09, 2013 Great class again today. Sorry there was so much to do but I got a bit carried away using new Prima papers and Tim Holtz new dies and embossing folders. Scrummy. I made two layouts. This first one I called “Enjoy the journey” using using one of the new dies for the title
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and the second one for all of those school photos ABC
This class is now available as a kit with full instructions. Please click HERE if you would like to buy one. The online class will be available free of charge to everyone who came to the class today. It will go live on Sunday. Have a great weekend xx
New Kit Launch SOLD OUT Saturday, February 16, 2013 so here it is, three brand new Scrapbook Pages in a kit with full online instructions and step by step pictures.
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These pages work really well with old black and white photos especially those of ladies showing off their fashion of the day. The photos I have used are from the internet as I have yet to find the photos of my nan, mum and auntie that will eventually grace these pages. If you would like more information or to buy a kit click HERE. You can either pay to have it posted or arrange to collect it at one of my many classes held at Parkwood Community Centre. Enjoy xxx
Kit Update Monday, February 18, 2013 Thank you to everyone who bought the latest kit. They will all go in the post tomorrow and the ones for those of you who are local, will be ready for you to collect at your next class. Have a great evening xx
Card Class Friday, February 22, 2013 Great class yesterday ladies. Thank you for helping out and making the afternoon so enjoyable. Here are the four cards we made
and for those of you who came to class, I have now added the online class to the Ladies That Craft site so that you can finish off or make more. Looking forward to seeing you all on 28th Feb and if you would like to join the card class please click HERE and book a place. Hope to see you in class soon. xx New Nanny Volume One
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Scrapbook Class Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Great class last night ladies. I will get the online class and pictures on the site on Thursday evening. Don’t forget, if you haven’t booked the CROP, tickets are now limited. Have a great day Hugs Julie x
Crop today Saturday, March 02, 2013 Looking forward to a lovely day today. If you are coming along the doors open at 9.45am and the Crop finishes at 4pm I now have HERMA refills in stock so if you need a top up feel free to pop in to Parkwood Community Centre today. Have a good day everyone. xx
Lovely relaxing day Saturday, March 02, 2013 and Gayle was hard at work as usual doing make and takes with her new Digi Stamp release.
These are now available on disc and can be bought from either Gayle or Julie. Thank you to everyone for helping clear up and to this lovely lad for making us all smile at the end of the day.
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Have a good weekend xxx
Spotlight On Tuesday, March 05, 2013 I love seeing classmates take one of my layouts and completely change it and one of the best at doing this is Chris Neal. This beauty was made after class a few weeks ago.
I love the way she has used the paper design to make an embellishment. Isn’t he cute?
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And the skyline looks amazing
You can see more of Chris’ work her BLOG. Great layout Chris and thanks for sharing. x
Cards Galore Wednesday, March 06, 2013 from last Thursdays Card Class now available as an online class for everyone who attended.
If you would like to come along to a card class you can click HERE to see more details and book your place. Have a great evening. xx
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Time To Share Monday, March 11, 2013 Now that Mothers Day has gone I can share the card I made for my mum. She has always loved Fuchsias so you can imagine how please I was when Woodware came out with their new stamps and one of them was a Fuchsia.
The flowers and leaves are coloured and decoupaged making a lovely 3D flower.
Thank you to Jenny for helping me decide on the colour. I am entering this card for the following challenges: Artistic Inspiration - flowers,, Card Mania - Lots Of Layers, Songbird Challenge Blog - Mama I Love You Addicted To Stamps - Bring On Spring (lots of flowers) Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - To Die For If you would like to share your Mothers day Card as an inspiration to all us card makers then please add then to the link below. Go careful in the snow. xxx
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Time to share Sunday, March 17, 2013 Last year Suzanne Smart came to one of my classes along with her mum. Suzanne has just sent me a photo of her finished project and lovely it is too.
This is beautiful Suzanne. I am guessing that you are using it as a sewing box. Here is a picture of the original box taught in class
Thank you for sharing. xx
Spotlight on Chris Neal Wednesday, March 27, 2013 At last nights class some of you shared your layouts and other projects. Today I am featuring the work of Chris Neal who has a style of her own.
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I loved the sewing on this one and the use of the little birds on a wire.
Chris’ second layout was lovely too.
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Thank you for sharing Chris. Tomorrow I will showcase more of the lovely projects shared. Enjoy the sunshine xx
Past projects Wednesday, March 27, 2013 I’ve been asked to share some of the past projects taught in class so I’ve had a search and come up with a few. The Nine Square Box
Wall Art
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There are loads more including some rather large mini book projects so I will share them later this week. xx
Spotlight on Maria Dickson Thursday, March 28, 2013 This is a lovely card shared by Maria in class on Tuesday. Maria made this special card for her friend.
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The detail is delightful
Maria also shared a layout she completed in class
Maria used glitter to make the layout pop. The photos do not do this layout justice.
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and a layout done at home using her favourite bird stamp.
Thanks for sharing Maria. More from me tomorrow xx
Class Layout Sunday, March 31, 2013 Another good class on Tuesday. This time I included die cutting, stamping, colouring and good old fashioned embossing just to keep everyone busy. Here is the first one
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I’ll share the second one at a later date. Have a great Easter. xx
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I’ve been working on something special Sunday, April 07, 2013 and I will share it with you in May along with a brand new class which will be available both on-line and as a class.
On 12th June I will be hosting the Ladies That Craft Catch Up in the Bowen Rooms at Parkwood Community Centre. Sometimes its nice just to get together and chat, share ideas and catch up on all those unfinished projects or just start new one. Even if you haven't managed to get to a class yet, you can come along and see what we've all been up to. All of the cards from the Card Classes and the Layouts from the Scrapbook Classes and Scrapping Your Family will be on show along with goodies to buy and bargains to be had. There will be tables to work on, tea, coffee, biscuits and just the opportunity to see people you haven't seen for a while. You can stay for 1 hour, 2 hours or the whole 5 hours its up to you. You can knit, sew, scrapbook, make cards, finish projects or just chat. The price is £1 and this will buy you a raffle ticket with several prizes to win during the day/evening. You can book your place at anytime over the next 6 weeks by paypal, post or in person at one of the classes. You can pay here. If this event proves popular I will run this once every three months or so. This will also be the place for quilters ask questions and sign up for the Quilting class beginning in July. Please e-mail me at ladiesthatcraft@live.co.uk or ring me on 07725 552501 if you have any questions. Have a great week xxx
It’s been a great day Saturday, April 13, 2013 and everyone has worked really hard to finish their projects. I was inspired by the beautiful paper pad I received from Heartfelt Creations to make a floral project. I used the Heartfelt Creations Hydrangea/ Posy Branch Stamp set and a variety of other dies 226
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The little perfume bottle was made during the day while we were waiting for the paint to dry. If you would like to have a go at making something different then sign up for the next Creativity 101 Class on 28th September and you can book it HERE. On a different note, I have been selected as a semi-finalist in the DT competition over at Heartfelt Creations so if you get a chance click HERE and have a look at all of the semi finalists. Finally here is the link I promised for buying WASHI TAPE. Have a great weekend. Hugs xxx
Lots of flowers Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Sometimes when I am making cards for a Card Class I get engrossed and before you know it I have a theme going. Last Thursday was no exception as nearly all of the cards features flowers. There was lots of stamping and colouring this time but it gave everyone the chance to brush up on their colouring skills. Here are the four cards taught on the day.
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Card One – Made with the Heartfelt Creations Stamp
Card Two – Made using a Magenta Stamp I have had for ages but is a favourite of mine.
Card Three using an unusual backing paper and a stamp with no name on it – sorry.
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Card Four – made using the Karen Burniston Dies and the free stamps by Jayne Nestorenko from the front of a magazine.
The card classes get booked fairly quickly so if you would like to come along and make some cards click HERE to book your place. Hope to see you in class soon. x
Classes Friday, April 19, 2013 Over the last few weeks I have had loads of requests for a printable class list and also a list about the classes themselves and what they include, so I have made a downloadable class list for you to use.These will also be available at all of the classes so you can pick one up at any time. Most of these classes are also available as on-line classes and/or kits so if you live to far away but would like to have a go then click the link at the top of the page "Online Kits and Classes" or Online Classes Only" to find out more information. Classes 2013 There are more classes to come including a rag doll class where we will make a Tilda Doll but will give you dates for that at a later date.
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You can book any of the classes by clicking the link at the top of the page "Book Your Classes Here" and you can pay using Paypal, by cheque and hopefully very soon by card. Have a great day Hugs xxx
Another layout finished Thursday, April 25, 2013 There were three layouts to copy at Saturdays Scrapping Your Family Class. The black space to the right of the photo is for white journaling however I wanted to keep that for the family album and will write that in later. I’m still addicted to Washi tape as you can see by the dotty borders.
For those of you who came to class I will have the class instructions and pictures of the other layouts on the ladies That Craft website tomorrow. Have a great day xx
A simple layout Wednesday, May 01, 2013 I got to the semi finals of the Heartfelt Creations Contest and had to make two layouts for the final. I wanted to use their stamps and dies as simply as possible. Here is the first made using one of their paper pads, stamp sets and coordinating flower dies.
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I loved the flower dies and the stamps that coordinated with them.
If you like this you can also make this same layout using plain black cardstock. The result will look like this.
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Congratulations to the final 10 who got into the Design Team. You are a bunch of talented ladies. I will post the second of my layouts tomorrow. Have a great evening. x
Free Scrapbook Layout Thursday, May 02, 2013 As promised yesterday here is my second layout. This is now a free class to members of the Ladies That Craft club, just click the green button on the left to see all of the step by step instructions and pictures.
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Tomorrow I will share the mini book made with the same papers which was my third and final entry. Have a great day in the sunshine xx
Mini Book Friday, May 03, 2013 For my final piece I made a simple Mini Book to show off the beautiful Hydrangea stamps and the rest of my paper pad.
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I will be making this type of Mini Book as an online class so that you can make it using papers you have at home. Keep checking back for more details. Enjoy the sunshine tomorrow and looking forward to seeing those of you coming to the Scrapping Your Family Class tomorrow. xx
Cards to share Saturday, May 04, 2013 We had fun at the last card class with everyone finding out just how time consuming it can be die cutting a Hydrangea flower head. There were a few mutterings but over all most people achieved it. Here is the finished card and my favourite of the day.
Each of the tiny flowers were stuck onto a base shape to make the flower. And then there were four more cards to have a go at making.
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The owl card and the bicycle card counted as one.
Don’t forget, if you want to come along and make some cards the classes now run twice a month, once on a Wednesday and once on a Thursday (times vary). To book ring Julie on 07725 552501 or e-mail ladiesthatcraft@live.co.uk or click HERE to book online. Have a great evening xx
Sharing Creativity 101 Monday, May 06, 2013 Aprils Creativity 101 Class produced some lovely results with everyone putting their own twist on their finished project. Here are just two. The first is from Michelle
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Michelle chose to use Pink as her main colour and it worked really well.
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Beautiful work and the pictures work really well. The second is made by Geraldine.
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I love the colours in this one as well and the cut out photos work really well. Thank you for sharing ladies. If you would like to see the original project click HERE. More to share tomorrow so keep checking back xx
Scrapping Your Family Class May 2013 Saturday, May 11, 2013 and two more layouts, this time including stamping, die cutting(Memory Box to the rescue), washi tape, Tecnique Tuesday Stamps and the new Bo Bunny Papers. Here is the first
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And of course using Bo Bunny Stamps as well. These are some of my favourites this year.
I loved the detail in this one and it’s the first time I’ve used brads for ages but I will definitely be using them again soon. Second layout tomorrow. Have a great day. xxx
Layout Two Sunday, May 12, 2013 the second from the Scrapping Your Family class on 4th May and again using Bo Bunny Papers and Stamps
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And Washi Tape which I seem to be using more and more.
Don’t forget that if you came to this class (or paid for the kit only) you will have access to the online class with pictures and instructions from Midnight tonight. I have found loads of older layouts so I am busy photographing and I will share these with you over the coming weeks. If you would like to come to the next Scrapbooking Class please e-mail me at ladiesthatcraft@live.co.uk xxx
Nautical Theme Saturday, May 18, 2013 Last Wednesdays Card Class had a nautical theme with two of the five cards made using the new stamps from Papermania.
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The beach huts are super cute and will great on a Scrapbook layout (watch this space)
This card is ideal for the fisherman (or just man) in your life. Then we played with washi tape making three cards following the same design.
The flowers were made using tissue papers and a Heartfelt Creations Die.
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The washi tape in this one is from Bazzill. Lastly a simple tall card and adapted envelope for a thank you or best wishes card.
If you would like to come to a card class please e-mail me at ladiesthatcraft@live.co.uk to book your place or click HERE to book online. Have a great weekend xx.
A bit of sunshine Sunday, May 26, 2013 always makes me think of flowers and birds especially where I live as the birds are mega noisy in the morning, so this was my inspiration for the card class last week. I am smitten with the Birdhouse range from Papermania (no idea what the range is really called) so decided to use it their stamps on the first card.
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Everyone chose their own colours for the bird houses so we ended up with loads of different cards. Then we looked at mixing and matching papers for matting and layering. This time I used papers pads to combine the colours.
Notice the Washi Tape used instead of ribbon. (love Washi Tape). And a reintroduction to heat embossing (I had forgotten how much fun this is)
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And then another card using black embossing to make the background and just a simple Dragonfly dusted with glamour dust, to add the detail.
And as always I do a very quick and easy card to fill in the gaps so that no one is waiting around for a card to make.
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I will jazz this one up for the next class just to show how far you can take this design. Hope you’re all enjoying the sun. xx
Spring layouts Tuesday, June 04, 2013 Fed up with the miserable weather I decided to make some spring layouts for the Scrapbook Class last week. This first one is an adaptation of a sketch I have saved in my note book.
I used Washi Tape for the border
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and decorated punch outs for the banner
The second layout was simple but time consuming as it involved sewing on paper‌‌
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Don’t forget you can come along to a Scrapping Your Family or a Scrapbook Class by email me at ladiesthatcraft@live.co.uk or ringing 07725 552501. Online classes are also available by clicking HERE. If you can’t come a long to classes but would like some inspiration to start your own family album then click HERE to see the new Scrapping Your Family Blog.
Quilting Class now SOLD OUT Wednesday, June 05, 2013
I now have 20 lucky ladies signed up for the quilting classes beginning on 3rd September so thank you to everyone who has decided to “have a go”. You should all by now have instructions and a material voucher to start you off. Don’t forget to bring it with you when you come along for the first lesson. I’m afraid that this means the classes have Sold Out well in advance so there will no longer be sign up events as listed in the last newsletter. If you are interested and would like to be kept informed of future classes please e-mail me at ladiesthatcraft@live.co.uk So excited!!!!!
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Two new layouts Sunday, June 09, 2013 The first was inspired by my morning at The extravaganza weekend at the Craft Barn last weekend. I saw the card and decided that it would make a great Scrapbook page.
I love this stamp from Indigo Blu and I’m sure I’ll use it a lot more.
The second was made to celebrate hubbys 60th Birthday and it was the ideal occasion to use my new Die version Die.
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Just love those dancing people.
I am currently making a birthday mini book and will share it as soon as it is finished. Have a great evening xxx
Thank you Sunday, June 09, 2013 Just had to say a big “Thank You� to Dyan Reaveley and Jennie at the Artistic Stamper today for an amazing class and to the inspired ladies who were friendly and so creative.
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I got suitably messy and had a great time.
My apologies to the man in the Coop who served the mad woman with the green and purple hands (well I couldn’t get it all off and I desperately needs a bottle of milk). I am now finishing off one of my pages which I will share at a later date. I am a happy girl
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