Cute Caterpillar

Posted in Bookmarks, Cards by Chris

Just a short post today, but I wanted to share the cute little punch art caterpillar. Or is he a worm – perhaps a book worm 🙂

I have been incredibly busy just recently, with a lot of cards and gift tags going out to various charities for fundraising events. I have one more lot of these to get done, but only a small one so that should be done this week.
I then have to focus on getting some things done for a display that I will be having at the Brighton Library in November. So busy times for me, but it doesn’t mean I haven’t been crafting, just not doing much blogging. I will do my best to keep you up to date though.
Happy stamping!
Chris

6Oct2012

Let’s Be Royal

Posted in Cards by Chris

Our Creative Corner challenge for this week is a royal theme, and I had a real struggle with this one!

The requirements are:
– Create a card or project with a royal look using a crown, castle or a princess.
– Use the photo to inspire you.
– Your project must have something yellow or gold embossed.

Well, I don’t have any castle or princess stamps and the only crown stamp I have looks more like a jester’s hat than a crown!
So, I did a google search on princess images and decided to do some paper piecing, not something that I have done much of before. Actually, truthfully, I have never done anything like this before so it really was a challenge!

Personally, I think she looks a bit evil, or angry, what do you think?
I have used patterned paper from the Floral District paper pack, and the Delicate Designs Embossing Folders to create the lacy underskirts, along with lots of fussy cutting and faux stitching.
I am not all that happy with the final result, but I guess for a first attempt it’s ok.
There is plenty of wonderful inspiration for this challenge from the rest of the Design Team though, so make sure you check it out, and lets see what you come up with – we would love it if you would share your creations.
Well, that’s it for now, but I will be back with some more real soon.
Happy stamping!
Chris

1Oct2012

Spool Time

Posted in Stampin' Up! promotion by Chris

Happy 1st day of October, and happy Spool Time!
Just contact me about placing an order of $60 or more and you will receive a FREE spool of the gorgeous 3/8″ (1 cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon with every $60 purchase. Choose from any of our 2012-2014 In Colours – or earn all five!

Click here for more details.

Available in Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple and Summer Starfruit.
Get in quick though, before they go on back order!! These ribbons are lovely to work with, soft and pliable and the colours are fantastic. Why not get some Gumball Green and Raspberry Ripple as a great combo for your Christmas cards, packaging and decorations?
So get in quick, send me an email, and lets get creating!
Happy Stamping!
Chris