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Crafting is my passion, I love everything paper craft and would love to be able to pass on some of my ideas and tips to others.
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A CRAFTY LITTLE BLOG
Think about your light source…
Happy Fri-yay! Today I thought I would share with you a scene created using watercolours and a mix of Card-io & Lavinia stamps. I first...
Which colouring medium do I use for what?
I recently completed a card (I’ll add a copy of it below) when I looked back at the card I realised on the one card I had used Cosmic...
Sharing your creations with confidence
Afternoon all, I wanted to share with you an important lesson I learnt recently, and hopefully give you the courage to do the same. I am...
Long time no speak…
Hey fellow Crafty People! I know I have completely neglected my blog for a longgggg time, so I will start with an apology. It is easy to...
A Handmade Christmas
There’s nothing quite like a handmade gift. It’s the thought and care that goes into making it that makes it so special. Anyone can go...
Making a Trifold Shutter Card…
Today I have another video for you, showing how to make a trifold shutter card. It is a lot easier to make than you think! To make this I...
Bright and Cheerful blooms...
Today I'd like to share with you a bright and cheerful bouquet I made using First Edition Forever Free papers. I find making flowers...
The ultimate mantlepiece pleaser…
Today I want to share with you a real mantlepiece pleaser card. This card delivers a message that really is a thought we should all...
Changing your colour palette…
I am a card maker at heart but I do enjoy stretching how I use something. These two pieces of wall art were created using stamps from...
Happy Mother’s Day…
Wishing all you Mum’s out there a very Happy Mother‘s day. What better way to share some crafty inspiration with you than with the two...
Whoops…
The adventures of Reggie continue… So there was me thinking Reggie was going to behave himself… how wrong I was… Today he caused chaos....
The chickens are free…
So following on from my post yesterday of the mischievous chickens, and the fun I had colouring them in. They then escaped from the piece...
Did someone say Chickens?
A bit of fun today colouring in using stamp set #407 from AALL and Create. I used both Spectrum Noir alcohol markers and then overlaid...
Shining Light…
I thought I would share with you today a couple of home decor/ upcycling pieces I created using a lampshades from a Charity Shop. This...
Using your stamps in different ways…
Today I wanted to share with you some samples I made using a set of Rare Earth stamps. I am a card maker at heart but love to also use a...
New Foil Designs
Afternoon everyone! It’s a lovely sunny day here in Somerset bit different to yesterday! I have some exciting news for you foil lovers...
Spring Florals
Here are another set of Design Team samples I created using the Tattered Lace Crowning Glory Collection. The vibrancy and details of the...
Contrasts...
Today I wanted to show how even if we think we have a style as paper crafters we don't have to stick to one style. It is liberating to...
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