14-JAN-2013
Phone charms
I added a bit of colour to some of the charms using promarkers.
17-MAY-2013
Desk Tidy
I made this from toilet rolls for a challenge on a Forum I belong to, and I actually do use it on my craft desk !
26-MAY-2013
Storage folder
The character is a "My Besties" digi, which I coloured in using promarkers.
26-MAY-2013
Storage folder
The grass is cut from plain and mirror card using a Joy die.
26-MAY-2013
Storage folder
This was my first attempt and I embossed the card and then sanded it down to give it a distressed look.
21-JUN-2013
Wall hanger
I made this using Hunkydory toppers, backed with holographic card.
20-JUL-2013
Wall plaque
Made by decorating a shape with lots of torn up pieces of paper, then embossing it and decorating as much or as little as you like....the paper tearing technique is called Serendipity. I learnt it at a workshop I went to.
04-AUG-2013
Storage folder (2)
My second attempt at a folder, made to send to a fellow crafter in a group swap.
04-AUG-2013
Back of storage folder
The red netting is a form of sequin waste.
04-AUG-2013
Both sides
I used decoupage from Creata books, together with Creata kraft card and mirror card.
04-AUG-2013
Storage folder (2)
I added a few goodies to make it more interesting !
27-SEP-2013
The front of the concertina card/book
27-SEP-2013
Concertina card/book
Easier to make than you might think !
12-OCT-2013
Garland of flowers
The finished article. I made it for a blog challenge, and it's now hanging in my craft room. I didn't win anything but it was my first attempt at flower forming, where you heat the flowers and shape them, and I was quite pleased with my efforts !
12-OCT-2013
Garland of flowers
Close up of the flowers I made to form my garland.
12-OCT-2013
Garland of flowers
More close ups, the flowers have a beautiful shine.
12-OCT-2013
Garland of flowers
I added some feathers and little cat faces, as I am a cat lady ! (We have five !)
06-JAN-2014
Box picture frame
I made this for a friend, using the Tulip range of papers and toppers and Hunkydory box card and printed acetate, with some gems and flowers to finish.
30-JAN-2014
Ruler Storage tube
I entered this into an "Upcycle" Challenge in the Creata Facebook group. I converted a Pringles tube into a storage tube for my rulers which never fitted properly into my desk carousel storage unit. I covered it with Creata paper, mirror card and decoupage, with some butterflies attached to acetate strips to give the impression of them flying about over the flowers. Then I added some thin ribbon. I'm pleased to report I won the challenge !
27-SEP-2014
Notepad and pencil holder (1)
I made this for the Sisters of Craft October blog challenge, I am a Design Team member and used a Ditzie Digi design called "Hello Sweetie".
27-SEP-2014
Notepad and pencil holder (2)
I made this for the Sisters of Craft October blog challenge, I am a Design Team member and used a Ditzie Digi design called "Hello Sweetie".
19-OCT-2014
Christmas heart decoration
I made this for a challenge, using a wooden heart which I coloured red, then decorated with red and white poinsettias and mulberry paper reindeers. I'm pleased to say I won Top Pick #2 prize !
13-MAR-2015
Decorated stick pins - Set One
I decorated these pins with beads, charms and gems. The star pin has a little bell charm that actually rings ! Made for a swap in a group I belong to.
17-MAR-2015
Stick pin holder
I made this using card from my stash, ribbon and Creata decorated papers. I also made a little wrap to keep it closed.
17-MAR-2015
Stick pin holder
I scored and folded the card at one end and rolled it over to create a "box" section for the pins to stand in, with a layer of self adhesive foam tape inside the section to prevent the pointed ends from sticking through.
13-MAR-2015
Decorated stick pins - Set Two
I decorated these pins with beads, charms and gems. The star pin has a little bell charm that actually rings ! Made for a swap in a group I belong to.
17-MAR-2015
Stick pin holder
I made this using card from my stash and Creata decorated papers. I also made a little wrap to keep it closed.
17-MAR-2015
Stick pin holder
I scored and folded the card at one end and rolled it over to create a "box" section for the pins to stand in, with a layer of self adhesive foam tape inside the section to prevent the pointed ends from sticking through.
04-MAY-2015
Heart wall hanging
I used distress ink on an apple shaped piece of card, added some Craftwork Cards flowers, bows and a Whimsy stamped sentiment, with a piece of ribbon to finish off. Entered into a group challenge.
