Boot Card!

Another class card where we used Wendy Stenton's boot template.
Supplies we used are show above.
I find for me that these templates are to small, so I scale them up
to fit an A5 card (A4 folded in half).
We also used shrink plastic for the dragonflies.

I then designed a box suitable for the boot card with enough depth
so the shrink plastic dragonflies would not get damaged.

I used ivory mulberry paper inside the box as a wrap for my card.

I watercoloured the flowers & leaves.
Then added some glitter glue to finish off!

Thanks for looking!

Julie

Wishing Well Class Card

For this class card we used a Wendy Stenton Wishing Well template.
The photo below shows the supplies we used.
If you click on the picture it will enlarge.

The ladies had great fun making this card!

I am now going back out into my garden to some weeding!

Julie

80th Birthday!

Hello everyone!
What a beautiful day it has been, well we have had a good week really.

Now this card was commissioned by a neighbour for a friends 80th birthday
and as I type it is winging it's way to Canada.

I am still busy uploading new supplies to my shop, It is a mammoth task
but I am getting there.

Happy Crafting
Julie

My Shop Is Live!!!!

Evening everyone!

Well what a time I have had trying to get my shop on line!
It would not load so I had to install a couple of things, It was a good
job Scott(no. 2 son) was at home to help me out.
Thank you Scott!

I would love some feed back on what you all think to it.
Also please let me know if you see any mistakes!

Just click on the picture to get to my shop!

Julie

Mum Card!

Morning everyone!
Not a bad day so far here in South Yorkshire.
It's a bit cloudy but the sun is there somewhere!

I have been selling some of my cards lately and this is one of them.

Forever Friends decoupage sheet, paper & ribbon.
Cuttle Bug swiss dots embossing folder.
Flower & two circle punches.

Happy Crafting!

Julie

Penny Slider Card

Hello everyone!
Sorry I have not been around for a while but I have been very busy with one thing and another.
I can't believe it has been two weeks since I last blogged!
I have been quite busy in the garden.
I have had a few card orders
I have been sorting out things for my online shop so I hope that will go live Sunday 21st June.

On a sadder note I might not be around tomorrow as I am going to a funeral.
My neighbour Ann died last weekend suddenly of a heart attack.
I came as a great shock to us all and we will miss her.
We had know Ann and her family for over 25 years.
So it will be a sad day tomorrow.

I have some more great project to share with you soon!

We have just had the most horrible thunder storm.
It has rained heavily non stop for the last two & a half hours.
We have even had fork lightening!
It has stopped now but it is still very dark out there.

Julie

WII Boy Birthday Card No. 2

Hi everyone!
It's been another lovely day here in South Yorkshire, I hope you are
all enjoying the sunshine.
I have been out all day today, this morning I went to a class to learn how to do
Pergamano, which made a lovely change for me and I really enjoyed it.
Then this afternoon I had my card making class, I will show you the card later on in the week.

I made this card for Carl's birthday using the WII boy download that I used for Jake's card.
I then downloaded some pictures of the internet to complete the card.

I have now got to go and finish off my gardening.

See you all soon.

Julie

Smilebox! Workshop May 2009

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Workshop!!!!

Saturday's workshop was great fun!
I only had nine people and we made a scrapbook in a tin & a box in a bag.
The ladies enjoyed themselves and are looking forward to the next workshop
which will be in September.

Enjoy

Hello!!!

Hello everyone, sorry I have not been around much lately.
Jake, Adele and myself have been poorly and then we had no Internet!

I will not be around for a few more days as I am preparing for my first workshop.

If anyone is local to Montgomery Hall Wath, Rotherham
and would like to join us on Saturday
for a fun day of crafting.
Just let me know!

See you all soon.

Julie

Another Flowers Layout

All papers, card, ribbon & punches are from Stampin Up.
The photos are of the flowers I received as a thank you
from school for helping to run the book fair in March.

Sorry It is such a short post but I have been very busy in the garden for the last few days.

Julie

Beautiful Flowers Layout!

This photo of some beautiful flowers was taken on a lovely sunny afternoon
last August. When we went for a walk around Wentworth, they were just in a garden.
So I could not resist taking a photo!

Card; whisper white, only orange, chocolate chip textured.
Paper; DSP Sweet Always.
Stamp Set; Soft Summer from the Mini catalogue.
Punches; large oval, scallop oval from the mini catalogue.
Scallop edge & boho blossoms.
Felt Pens; Stamp & Write Pens Earth Elements set, summer sun, more mustard, pumpkin pie,
old olive & garden green.
Other; Versamark pen, clear ep, brads, sponges, chocolate chip ribbon, hand cut tag & white gel pen.
Ink Spots: summer sun, more mustard, pumpkin pie, creamy caramel,
close to cocoa & chocolate chip.

Hope you enjoy looking at my layout!

Julie

Box in a bag!

I have been dying to make this box in a bag for sooo long!
The instructions came from Di.

I would just like to thank Sara for the flower images she sent me, as you can see Sara I have used some of the Boho Blossom!

Punches; Boho Blossom, 1" circle & round tab.
Paper; Tea & crumpets set.
Card; Bareley Banana & chocolate chip.
Ribbon; 1/4" grossgrain chocolate chip.

thanks for looking!

Julie

More awards!!!

I received this lovely award from Sue' & Dianne this week.
Thank you so much for thinking of me!

These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind of bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly written text into the body of their award"

Clare
Debby
Heidi
Carole
Chrissy
Ed
Kathy
Christina

Have fun girls!

Julie

Happy Birthday Jake!

Oh I can't beleive it my baby's 12 to day!
Time certainly flies by, It does not seem that long ago that he was born.
He is a big fan of Top Gear, hence the cake and we bought him a DSi and a few other bits.
He also got money, sweets & DVDs off others.

Happy Birthday Jake!
I know you read my blog.

Lots of love from us all xxxxxx

See you all soon

Julie

New challenge blog & DT call!

Our Names are Kirsten (Kirstens Krafty Place) and Emma (metalicbutterfly) and we are looking for 4 DT members (to start with) to help us kick start the Allsorts Challenge Blog........ we will be looking for crafters who enjoy using lots of different techniques and challenges e.g sketches, recipies, colour themes etc....

to join the DT you need to be able to commit to a weekly challenge and be willing to set or post a challenge either of your own or one from a set DT list once every 6 weeks plus it would be nice if a DT member could offer a small prize each month unwanted stash, ribbon, Images.... etc (each DT member would do this once every 6 months).

If you are interested in becoming a DT member please leave a comment so we can visit your blogs and take a look at all your crafty stuff!!

DT call will close Midnight 09/05/09...

I have put my name down to try out for the DT, so I will now keep my fingers crossed.
I would love to be part of a DT & have tried out for several DT places over the last few months but have never
been lucky enough to be chosen.
Oh well, may be I am the only person who likes my cards.

See you all later

Julie

For Keepsake Boxes

Today's projects are two keepsake boxes made from
Laurens My Timeless Templates.
I just love these templates as they are so easy to use.

Julie

This weeks Class Card!

This weeks class card was a shaker card!

Card; white, silver & burgundy.
Stamps; Hero Art ladies head, gloves, Stampendous bag, feather, Impression Obsession shoe,
S.T.Y.A.C verse, DeNami dots & Stampin UP just for you.
Inks; Stazon black, Versamark, Brilliance orchid, purple & crimson.
Other; pale plum velum, template, silver embossing powder, my own mix of seed beads, feather, acetate, stippling brushes, watercolour crayons, organza ribbon
& Stampin Ups new large oval & scallop oval punch.

I hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful weather we are having!

Julie

Bloomin With Beauty!

I made today's card using a sketch from Laurens blog.
I stuck to the sketch just adding vellum corners & ribbon to the top of the card.
I was quite pleased with the card but then disaster struck, I dropped
a purple felt tip pen on my card, oh I was so upset.
So I ended up sticking a piece of grosgrain ribbon over the mark and embellishing
it with peel off dots.
I think it has turned out ok!

Card; lavender lace, whisper white, almost amethyst & certainly celery Stampin Up.
Paper: Tea Party DPS Stampin Up
Stamps; Bloomin with beauty set.
Inks; basic grey, lavender lace Stampin Up.
Other; soft subtles felt pens Stampin Up, vellum corners, lilac organza ribbon, lilac grosgrain ribbon, peel off dots & glitter glue.

Julie

Class Card!

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Card; white, black, silver, pink & glossy white.
Stamps; Stampin! Up Fresh Cuts set & Oval All set. Hero Arts verse
Punches; Stampin! Ups new large oval & scallop oval. Large & small daisy punch.
Inks; Stazon black & white. Fluid chalk orchid pastel & versamark.
Other; acetate, cling film, white gel pen, felt pens, stipple brush, daisy template,
white organza ribbon, water, peel off dots & silver metallic marker.

Thanks for looking!

Julie

Class Card!

Card: white, black & silver.
Stamps; Aspects of Design 2 - Nautical, special moments verse inside card Hero Arts,
Just for you Oval All stamp set from Stampin! Up.
Inks; Stazon black, Versamark, ColorBox fluid chalk ice blue, french blue & ice jade.
Other; Acetate, white/gold mulberry paper, fine glitter, floor wax, stippling brushes,
silver embossing powder, large oval punch & scallop oval punch from Stampin! Up.
Lumieres halo blue/gold, metallic olive, metallic gold & pearl turquoise.

Thanks for looking!

Now I had better go and see if the tea is cooked and then get
on with some ironing.
Have a great evening everyone!

Julie

Blog Award!

I have just been given this lovely award from Clare,
Thanks hun that really sweet of you.
Now I have to pass this on to five other people,
mmm this is going to be hard.
Debby
Heidi
Erin
Sara
Dianne

I would just like to say a big thank you to everyone that visits my blog,
leaves comments & has become a follower.
I really look forward to reading everyones comments and visiting
your blogs.

Julie

Easter!

Happy Easter everyone!

I hope you have a great day wherever you are and what ever you are doing.

Don't eat to much chocolate!

See you all later.

Julie

Happy Birthday Dean!

Last week Clare put out a request to all her blogging buddies
for some birthday cards for her hubbies birthday.
Just to cheer him up.

This is the card I made.
Stamps; The Stamp Man Aspects of Design 10-Mens & Just for you from Stampin Up.
Inks; Olive pastel chalk, Stazon.
Other; Stampin Up new oval & scallop oval punches.
Nestabilities oval dies.
Yellow watercolour crayon & diamond glaze for the head light.
White & black card.

Hope you had a fab birthday Dean!

Julie

Class Card Shrink Plastic!

Afternoon everyone!
I seem to have got a little behind with showing my class cards!
Last weeks class was shrink plastic, which I love.

Stamps; leaf Rubber Stampede, verse Stampendous &
large leaf stamp just for shrink plastic from LB Crafts.
Ink pads; black stazon, fluid chalk pads creamy brown, burnt sienna, dark moss &dark brown.
Card/Paper; brown, cream, gold card. Green paper I think is Magenta but I will check this.
Other; clear shrink plastic, sanding block, lumiere green, Lumiere pink gold.
Watercolour crayons, stipple brushes, polka dot brown ribbon & glitter.

Hope you enjoy looking at this card!

Julie