Unicorn Crafter

Christmas Gift Voucher Cards

2010-12-12T13:33:00.005Z

I was asked the other day to make some gift vouchers for my Brother in laws girlfriend, he'd got 4 ideas - 2 for christmas and 2 for her birthday.
So he gave me the 4 vouchers and here's my designs.

This brief was a voucher for tickets to the Hippodrome, so I decided to make the card into a Theatre stage with props and actors. I have to say I'm really pleased with how this turned out.

This voucher is for a Nail Appointment so I went for pink and girly.

This is for 2 tickets to Wicked at the London Victoria Theatre. So I couldn't resist using my witch Tilda.

And the last one if for a shopping trip and I used Craftwork Cards backing papers and kept it really simple so she can see the words.

Fingers crossed they will all be liked.

Love to you Tilda

2010-11-25T20:09:00.001Z

I'm on a roll today so here is another card I have made using a Magnolia Tilda collecting hearts. Great for an anniversary or valentines day.
See everyone tomorrow

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My second card design

2010-11-25T10:53:00.001Z

Using a stunning harley motorcycle the detail is amazing. I'm sure any enthusiast would love it.

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Motorbike Birthday cards

2010-11-25T10:51:00.001Z

I have been busy making some motorbike themed cards for a family friend who races historic bikes.

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The Sugar Bowl - Marlene's Sketch

2010-11-21T10:46:00.003Z

I thought I'd get back into submitting some blog challanges and I decided I'd start with The Sugar Bowl challange first. The very talented Marlene has set a Sketch for us to follow and the other instructions were Black, white & .... So I chose Green.

Here is my Card design

I have used some Docraft Patterened papers with black ornate patterns and matted them with white & Black card stock. The image is a Sugar Nellie Gorjuss Girl with her Cat (being a cat lover I couldn't resist using this stamp again). I have coloured with my Promarkers and added a Green flatbacked pearl on kitty's collar.

You can also join in the fun over at the Sugar Bowl by following this link

http://sugarbowlblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/challenge-48-marlenes-sketch.html

The Prize is a whole collection of 'Alice' stamps by Leanne Ellis & also a set of Spellbinders Scallop Square nesties.

Fingers crossed I need all of these items. Lets hope you like it girls!

Thanks

Tracey

Special Occasions

2010-11-16T16:18:00.002Z

This weekend was a big family weekend for us as we were at a Wedding and there are several birthdays coming up this week.

The first card I have to show you is the wedding card. As you might be able to see the Groom is a Aston Villa fan so I tried to incorporate that in the design as well as bare in mind that Sarah (Bride) who is a graphic designer so I wanted to add some design details and textures. Hope they like it.

Now this next card is for my nephew Zane who is 3 this week. He is a mad football fan but I wanted to do something different for him so I decided to do a Pirate theme instead. I used Magnolia Pirate Edwin and coloured him with Promarkers. I had a Pirate ship stamp which I then distressed with Distress Ink and Used a Chipboard letter to finish.

Happy Birthday Zane. xxx

And Happy Crafting Everybody
xx

Here's some new Magnolia Toppers

2010-10-28T16:20:00.003+01:00

Fairydust Tilda coloured in shades of Pink she looked so cute and I was working on Christmas toppers so i popped her onto a Christmas Magnolia scene that I had and layered with pink backing papers. To finish I used an old earring which I took the hook off and fixed with a jump ring and tied in with ribbon.

Here's Tilda holding a ladybird. I wanted to make this into a birthday topper so I used EK Success Cupcake border punch and themed the backing paper and embellishments from the colours I had used to colour Tilda in with.

I love the fairydust Tilda she is so cute I sold her on though( whoops) but stamped some images so I have to go sparingly but here's a new topper I have made. I have used glittery backing paper and my nesties to cut the circle out.

Hope you like them

Tracey
xx

Magnolia Christmas Tilda & Edwins

2010-10-18T09:46:00.005+01:00

I had a delivery on Saturday and these lovely new release Tilda's and Edwin's were inside.

I have used these images with some Christmas circular snowflake patterned paper and finished with Card candy

This is also a new image from the Autumn range. I have tied various yellow ribbons and added a pearlised scallop tag.

Also I used my new Stampin up stamp.

See you all soon
Tracey
xx

stampin up bug!

2010-10-16T21:24:00.001+01:00

Wow my eyes have been opened to the world of stampin up and all its stunnings products so watch this space.

Some Old Tilda Images

2010-10-06T16:03:00.003+01:00

Summer Tilda in a Hat

I decided to stamp some of my older Magnolia Tilda's today and have really enjoyed colouring them with my trusty Promarkers.

Tilda with a Sunflower

Tilda as Cupid

Tilda writing her diary
Now it's time to make them into cards as I have some craft fairs coming up soon

Take Care

Tracey

Here's a quicky

2010-10-04T11:01:00.002+01:00

Here's a quicky that I made recently, coloured with promarkers and layered with various papers and finished with gems and flowers. The lady was very pleased with this card.

Thanks

Tracey

It's been ages.. whoops

2010-09-28T09:20:00.003+01:00

My goodness where are the weeks going, they are flying by and I've been so busy having a clear out of clutter that my crafting time seems to have disappeared which isn't good as my sanity seems to have disappreared with it.

I have had a few sneaky minutes and heres a card I have made using the new Magnolia Apples & Cherries images. This one is the carosel horse and the sitting Tilda which I have coloured with Promarkers.

I used summer papers from Docrafts for the backing and used a pink straw which I wrapped green satin ribbon around it to give the appearance of the pole. Which i think works really well.

Here's a close up of my Tilda on the horse. I'm really pleased with how this turned out.

Hopefully be back for more blogging soon.
xx

Monday again?? Here's some Christmas Toppers I've been working on

2010-09-13T14:40:00.004+01:00

Well I know it's a bit early for Christmas but seen as my local craft shop has a section filled with goodies maybe it isn't. I raided my box of Christmas bits and pieces and some Magnolia Tilda's from various Christmas selections and here are a few I have made.

I have used Kars Christmas paper that I got from www.stampeezee.co.uk last week and used bits I'd got in my craft stash.

All the Tilda's have been coloured with Promarkers and also the Christmas tree in the picture above.

These are all available from my little Crafty corner on ebay

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/tracey4448/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25

See you all soon

Tracey

Hello Monday!

2010-09-06T10:45:00.003+01:00

Wow how quickly did that Weekend go. To quickly for me had a busy weekend helping our lovely Nanny.

I had a little spare time and I made a few new toppers and here they are

I had some new Magnolia Rubber Stamps arrive last week and 2 of them were the Grand Oak tree and a set of leaves. I have gone for a Autumn theme with this small topper. I have stamped a leaf on the backing and then cut the tree in half and added a cute Tilda in her rain coat image.

I tried something a little different on this topper with Edwin. I weaved several different strips of coordinating papers, I'm really pleased with the way it turned out.

A little cute Tilda topper as she waits for her bath to run.

A baking topper her of Magnolia's Tilda holding a rolling pin and stood next to a jars. I have used glossy accents to give a glass front to the cookie jar.

And finally Tilda and a peony topper with deep orange backing papers and a stack of paper flowers.

All my toppers and cards are availble on Ebay and usually start from 75p

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/tracey4448/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25

Thanks for looking

love

Tracey

It's Saturday and the sun is shining

2010-09-04T09:26:00.002+01:00

Good Morning everyone, just a quickie this morning as I desperately need to do some work, I have been trying to use some of my other rubber stamps and here's a couple of examples for you.

I love woodware stamps and have quite a few, this is a Wooden Stamp of a wizard and then I used the Clear Stamps of a Wizardy theme to stamp the backing.

Here is an always popular image from Penny Black Rubber Stamps of a Cat in a bra on the washing line. I've left this one quite plain compared to some of my previous designs as I have popped it on a A6 size backing card.

All my toppers are availble for sale and can usually be found on Ebay.
Thanks for looking
Tracey
xx

Some new card toppers this week

2010-09-03T12:08:00.004+01:00

I'm enjoying the peace and quiet now my 2 boys have gone back to school and so have enjoyed making some more toppers.

Here they are

I have used my Promarkers as usual to colour the images of Tilda by magnolia & the letter rack by Hanglar Stanglar.

I have used a lovely Tilda image and placed her with some scrummy treats

Makes me feel hungry!

Finally for today here is a topper I have made which I have made a simple pocket in the corner and slotted in a pull out recipe card ( I have a whole pack of these) and then stamped the backing with Woodware's sweet treat stamps.

Just perfect as it is now Lunchtime and they have me hungry.

Thanks for looking

Love

Tracey

xxx

Some new toppers before the kids go back to school

2010-08-31T12:41:00.003+01:00

This Topper is using an image of a Gorjuss Girl from Sugar Nellie Stamps. I have teamed her with oranges and browns and used lace and ribbon. Sentiment is a Tim Holtz Ticket Stub Penny Black Cat in a Bra scene. Very simple card topper

Tilda heavily pregnant with Magnolia Prams and finished with It's a Girl Satin Ribbon.

Sugar Nellie Manga style girl which I have coloured using Promarkers and finished with Card Candy, Ribbon and paper flowers

2010-08-27T16:47:00.003+01:00

Here's a very cute Tilda Mermaid from the new Bon Voyage collection.

This topper is available at the below link at an amazing starting price of just 75p

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=370425215751&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Bright and Sunshiny

2010-08-27T16:44:00.004+01:00

This was my first topper this morning whilst the sky was blue

Magnolia Tilda "in a hurry" from the new Bon Voyage Collection

Coloured using my promarkers and embellished with paper flowers and a cute Magnolia Sunshine.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=370425208694&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Thanks

Tracey

The sun has been shining I feel inspired

2010-08-27T16:38:00.003+01:00

Here's my first Card topper, I have used a Magnolia Tilda Image with her in a flower design coat.

I have used my promarkers to colour her in and then I have used green to layer the backing using Bazzill Basics to mat the patterned papers.

I used a lovely old looking lace to embellish the topper

I punched out leaf designs in the plain card stock and then added a stunning green satin ribbon and finished the topper with a Craftwork Card circular sentiment.

Thanks

Tracey

xxx

Todays Creations whilst its raining Again!

2010-08-25T17:09:00.003+01:00

Here is Hanglar Stanglar Image I have coloured using promarkers.

This is a side view so you can see the 3d effect

And a closer look at the coloured image.

I've made a few more but i'm having problems uploading!

Take Care

Tracey

Here's a Magnolia Tilda Topper

2010-08-24T16:48:00.003+01:00

This topper I have used Tilda holding a cupcake and spoon, which I have coloured using Promarkers
here is the sde view so you can see the 3d effect

and closer look at Tilda

All my toppers are for sale on Ebay starting at 75p each.

Here's some more toppers I have made this week

2010-08-24T16:43:00.002+01:00

This is a Penny Black Rubber Stamp Image of a Teddy with butterflies.

This is a close up of the Teddy which I have coloured using Promarkers. It also shows the flower sequins and pearls more closely
This is a side view to show you the 3d effect of the topper

And here is the finished topper

Toppers from various stamps

2010-08-23T14:37:00.003+01:00

Here's a Sugar Nellie Topper I've made for sale on ebay

Here's view from the side so you can see the 3d effect

Unusual Cards

2010-05-08T20:03:00.004+01:00

I've been having a play at making some unusual shaped cards this week and here are my attempts.

I have cut a slant out of the card and then folded the card into 4 panels. I have then folded them back on themselves and the decorated.

This is the inside of the first cover and I have used a Magnolia Fairytale princess image. The second section has been stuck down to give me a pocket which I have added a tag and stamped the very cute mini Magnolia fairy on to it.

Finally for the inside of the card for the messages to go I have finished it with a With love message and also a coloured Tilda Fairy.

I'm really pleased how it has come out and no one told me how to it as just made it all up as I went along.

busy making cards Again!

2010-05-05T13:58:00.005+01:00

I've been busy making cards this week so here's some piccies

Must get back to work
See you soon
Tracey
xx

Passion for Promarkers Entry

2010-05-01T13:10:00.004+01:00

I've been using my promarkers all week on my new Magnolias and when my fairytale background arrived this morning I knew which challenge I was going to have a go at. Passion for Promarkers is a fab blog with loads of tips and ideas (http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/)

This weeks challange is to use the Sketch by Michele and also she has challenged us with making our own flowers. Here's the Sketch if you want to have a go yourself.

I've used Ruby & Poppy for the dress & head band. Poppy for the Rose. The background is coloured with cool grey 1, 3 & 4, Marsh, Olive, Grass, Lush & Apple Greens, I've used Slate on the roof of the tower and Silver on the stunning stairs.

Hopefully I've fulfilled the sketch & Extra tasks??? Fingers crossed

Tracey

Pollycraft Monday Challenge Entry

2010-05-01T11:29:00.004+01:00

Well I have been busy and got the bug for blog challenges again, here is my entry for the Fabulous Pollycraft Blog ( http://pollycraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/)

The brief for this one was make your own flowers. Now I've spent all last night trying various different ways of doing this, I cut up foam, I punched, I ripped & I through a wobbly (lol) eventually I settled on these cute tiny flowers which I've layered and used gold brads to make the centre of the flowers. I used my embossing tool and my palm to get the rounded look. I've used a Pollycraft Digi Image and coloured her with promarkers.

Hopefully this will be ok for the DT's over at Pollycraft.

Tracey

Friday Sketchers Entry

2010-05-01T11:17:00.004+01:00

Good Morning. I've been looked through the blog challenges and decided to have a go at the Friday Sketchers Challenge. Here's my entry.....

I used docrafts Pink Parfait Papers on this project and then followed the sketch as below and finished with a pair of distressed circles and some ribbon and finally a very cute Forever friends image in the middle.

Heres the Sketch if you fancy having a go and also the blog where you can enter.

www.fridaysketchersblog.blogspot.com

Hopefully my creation fits the sketch????

Back with lots of goodies

2010-04-30T10:13:00.003+01:00

Well I',m back after having no internet for a month and I can't wait to get blogging again. Having had all this spare time on my hands ( yeah right) I've been busy getting cards and toppers ready to sell. Hear are 2 I've made today...

I've used Tim Holtz Distress Ink (brushed corduroy) around the edges and to stamp the Creative Expressions Make a Scene elements. I'd already stamped and coloured my Tilda image and I thought she fitted very well. To finish I used my nesties and stamped with love on it and distressed it added some ribbon and a gorgeous flower from www.WildOrchidCrafts.com

I've used Tim Holt Distress Ink on this one as well ( Walnut Stain this time) and then stamped Penny Black's Fantasy Tree with Le Plume pens and then using blening inks made a green background. I've used the brand new Magnolia Spring Club Robin Hood Edwin (who is so cute) and finished with a sentiment Best Wishes ( woodware Jane's Script).

I love this idea of distress and thanks to Sonia for showing and guiding me.

Tracey

Cute Tilda Square Topper

2010-03-25T18:09:00.002Z

I have been keeping myself busy making toppers for cards this week and heres one for you. I have so many die cuts that I thought I'd better start incorporating them with all my Tilda's. I have used a Trelis Die cut and I have decorated with paper flowers and brads. I stamped grass and coloured with promarkers and then added a tilda I'd got coloured. I finished with layers of circles and a sentiment.
I'm selling this one on ebay if anyone is interested.
Thanks
Tracey xx

Topper Time

2010-03-16T12:55:00.004Z

Here's a few toppers I have been working on over the weekend.

Some New Magnolia Tilda Images

2010-03-12T18:59:00.002Z

Tilda in her Raincoat
Tilda Skiing

Tilda wearing her Ice Skates

Ice Princess Tilda sitting on the swing

I'm having such fun with my promarkers and my magnolia's at the moment there is no stopping me, here are my latest items.

Mother's Day Cards

2010-03-10T10:02:00.003Z

Here's a few creations that I made yesterday for a friend of mine, i'm not normally very good at older fashioned cards but I think I did ok with some of these.

This one says to Grandma and I used My Mind's Eye Penny Lane Paper and some fabric and paper flowers to finish.

Next we have a Happy Mother's Day Card made using penny lane papers, Magnolia skating Tilda coluring with promarkers and finished with paper flowers and a stone.

I love this one, completely unusual for me to make something so grown up. I used a Martha Stewart Punch at the top and layered the bottom corner using My Mind's Eye Wild Asparagus Papers, Cut ovals using my nestabilities and edged using using drops. The image is a Hero Arts Flower set i've had for ages. And to finish added paper flowers.

Pollycraft Monday Challange 34 Entry

2010-02-19T19:09:00.002Z

Here's my entry to Pollycraft Challange 34 (http://pollycraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/) This weeks challange is to Double Up. I have used their downloadable Rockstar image and coloured it using Promarkers and then cut the double troubles out with my nestabilities, I've added a sentiment and some funky black & white backing paper and finished with some gold card candy and stamped some musical notes to finish. I hope their DT like it.

Sketch Saturday & Passion for Promarkers Challange Entry

2010-02-19T18:44:00.002Z

Here we have a combination entry, I have used the Sketch Saturday Challange Sketch, (http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/) & Week 39 Passion for ProMarkers Challange using Buttons & Bows (http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/).
I used some papers I had free with a magazine a while ago and layered the back of the card, I used Woodware's Scallop Circle and smaller plain circle and stamped using their circular sentiments stamp and finished it with a red button, then following the sketch I place a red polka dot bow in the corner and placed green buttons either side.
Now I stamped my tilda image and cut it out with a nestabilities die and coloured using my favourite colouring medium PROMARKERS !!!!!
Hopefully Your design teams will like it........

Some New Cards I have made

2010-02-19T11:21:00.003Z

Sorry the photos aren't brilliant it was late at night when I photographed them. They are a special order for a friend. It's been a busy old week with all my orders. Thanks for looking

Some New Card Designs for you

2010-02-16T20:27:00.004Z

I have been a busy bee today with the nice weather outside I have been inspired to make some new cards. I love the Greeting farm Miss Anya's they are so versitile. I have had some requests today and so I produced the card for Ruby, hope she likes it.

The Greeting Farm Lovely ladies

2010-02-14T16:48:00.001Z

Here's some piccies of some of my other little creations, i'm really pleased with these and can't wait to make some cards with them.

I have been inspired

2010-02-14T15:56:00.003Z

Having attended a workshop at my local craft store on the joys of promarkers I have been inspired, not only have I been busy colouring some fab designs but I will hopefully make some toppers to sell shortly. Above is a snippet of the lovely Sugar Nellie Gorjuss girl stamps that I stamped and coloured ready to sell on ebay.

Help for Heroes Day Today

2009-12-05T08:42:00.002Z

Help for Heroes Card Sale
Today (Saturday 5th December 2009)
10.30am - 12.30pm
81 Unicorn Avenue, Coventry, CV5 7GS

Having Family in the armed forces makes this Charity very special to me and would love to raise some money for them, so over the next few months I will be selling cards to do this. I am also asking all you crafty people out there to help to and donate your cards to be sold with all the proceeds going to H4H.
Today you can hand them in for us to sell on or come and buy some to help raise some money.
Our little craft shop will be open for you to buy craft goodies for christmas.
Thanks
Tracey
xxx

Sneak Peak at the 12 x 12 Notice Board Sample

2009-11-20T16:23:00.002Z

Just thought I'd give you a sneak preview of the 12x12 Notice Board which we are running a workshop on the 8th January 2010 at 7.30pm. So if you fancy having ago then book your place soon to avoid dissappointment.

Event Information

2009-11-12T15:57:00.002Z

Tonight we are running mini workshops at Daylesford Ladies Evening in Solihull
Cost is £3.00 per card and we are making cards using Glass Baubles and Mike & Friends Rubber Stamps.

Craft Workshop List now available

2009-11-11T12:01:00.002Z

Hi Everyone,
My Craft workshop list is now available to view and book a class.
Here is a list:
Monday 14th december 09 - Slider Card - £7.50 @ 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday 23rd December 09 - Kids Christmas Cards - £3.00 @ 11am - 12 noon ( this one is for the kids aged between 4 and 10.)
Friday 8th January 10 - 12 x 12 Calender & Notice Board - £10.00 @ 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Saturday 23rd January - Religious Sentiment Cards - £7.50 @ 10.30am - 12.30pm
Wednesday 3rd February - Valentine Choc Box Cards - £7.50 @ 10.30am - 12.30pm
Friday 26th February - Mother's Day Delights - £7.50 @ 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Monday 22nd March - Easter Treats - £7.50 @ 10.30am - 12.30pm

Places will be limited so book early to secure your places.
Thanks
Tracey xx

Grand Opening Free Demo Day

2009-11-09T13:09:00.002Z

On Saturday 14th November, Unicorn Crafts has it's grand opening, I will doing demonstrations of various products during the 10.30am - 12.30pm opening, We will be serving tea & coffee and you can browse our stock as well as taking on some hints and tips for making some fab cards.

Also our Craft Workshop Schedule will be available for people to book on to and take a peep at what goodies you can make.

Hope fully see you on Saturday.

Event: 81 Unicorn Crafts, Eastern Green, Coventry.

Time: 10.30am until 12.30pm

Cost: FREE !!!!!! Tea & Coffee as well and it will only cost you if you buy something!!!

Oliver's Orchard Rubber Stamps and Decoupage Sheets

2009-11-01T11:07:00.005Z

We have just had a delivery from Buzz Craft. Included in the order were Oliver's Orchard Rubber Stamps and Mega Impressions. The sample's above wher made using the Clear Rubber Stamps. A great set of rubber stamps A5 in size and it is full of sentiments and pictures, these sheets of stamps are very versatile for a multitude of themes and not just with the Oliver's Orchard characters. There are 4 Stamp Sets available in our shop priced at £9.50 each

Christmas Slider Card

2009-10-26T13:59:00.003Z

Here is one of my samples that I have made today. It is a Slider card using StampendousPrayer Angel, Dovecraft Christmas Papers and Penny Black Rejoice sentiment. Papers are available in the shop. I'll be making some more of these great Slider cards over the next couple of days and I'll up load for you all to see.

Unicorn Crafts is born

2009-10-26T12:42:00.003Z

I have talked Chris into letting me have the craft business I have always wanted and so I am now ordering new craft stock left, right and centre. I will be making samples for you to see on here and my facebook page until my website is ready.

So celebrate I have been busy making cards and having a play.

New Stock just in Buzz Craft Goodies

Coming Soon - Promarker Pens ( this is very exciting as I will be running a workshop on how to use these great pens). Keep your eyes peeled.

Magnolia - Edwin Playing the Guitar

2009-08-26T13:20:00.003+01:00

I love this image and it's great for the boys. I've used Copic and Promarkers to colour him in and I'm really pleased, i decided to make a Congratulations on passing your music exam card as it is something unusual and I like to have a card for all occasions. I am going to attempt to make a Congrats on becoming a vet later using the Tilda holding a cat image, hopefully will post later.

Special Request for Gemma

2009-08-26T13:14:00.002+01:00

It seems like ages since i've had a chance to upload some cards I've made, here's one for Gemma she asked for a route 66 Bike card with her freinds bike, name & licence plate on it. What do you think?

Sketch Saturday Challenge Entry

2009-07-07T13:38:00.002+01:00

This is the first time I have entered the sketch Saturday blog challenge I have been working on some winter themed cards recently and here is one of them. I have used a tilda skiing girl and then used blue and white themed items such as prima flowers, organza ribbon, confetti snowflakes and some spotty FF paper and finished it off with 'Let it Snow'

I hope the DT at Sketch Saturday like it.

To have a go yourself go to: www.sketchsaturday.blogspot.com

Penny Black Saturday Challange Entry

2009-07-07T12:47:00.003+01:00

here's my entry for the penny black saturday challange. Our brief for this one was red white and blue and to use a penny black image.

Let's hope the DT like it....

To have ago yourself here is the link:

www.pennybfriendssaturdaychallange.blogspot.com

Pollycraft Monday Challange Entry

2009-07-07T12:43:00.002+01:00

Here's my entry to the pollycraft monday challange, our brief was to use arrows and a pollycraft design which I coloured in using water colour pencils. Fingers crossed!!
To have ago yourself: www.pollycraftchallangeblog.blogspot.com

A little taster

2009-07-07T09:43:00.002+01:00

Here's a little something I have made this week using High Hopes rubber stamps and water colour pencils.

We are at the following events this week:

10th July 2009- Blossomfield School

11th July 2009 - Allesley Festival

I am still working on some competition entries which I will hopefully get posted over the next day or two and my toppers for ebay for you to look at.

Forthcoming events

2009-07-03T16:10:00.001+01:00

Hi guys
here is our list of events for this week
4th July Mount Nod Primary School
4th July Meriden School.

I will post some pictures of my latest christmas toppers later.

Forthcoming Events

2009-06-24T16:05:00.002+01:00

This weekend we are exhibiting at:

Friday 26th June - St John Vianney's School Fair
Saturday 27th June - Oak Cottage School Fair
Sunday 28th June - Petersbrook School Fair

Hope see you there and if we saw you there please remember that we can make any cards for special occasions and personalise them for you as well.

Father's Day Creations

2009-06-24T15:55:00.002+01:00

Here are few of the cards I made for father's day. Everyone was very pleased with their purchases. I used a Penny Black stamp for the golfer and then A Art Impressions stamp for the boat scene, I love this stamp it looks so effective.

Penny Black Saturday Challange Entry

2009-05-23T15:05:00.003+01:00

I'm on a roll today with the sun shining the kids are happy as they can play in the garden and Sophie is sound asleep again so I have made the most of the quiet and had a go at a card for the Penny Black Saturday Challange, I've been meaning to have a go for ages so here goes.

I decided to use an old Penny Black Stamp ( I have been collecting some of the older ones as a hobby, a bit sad maybe but never mind). It's a Rose Arbour which I have coloured using blending & distress inks and then used Prima's and buttons as centres and corner decoration. Finished with a beautiful best wishes sentiment.

I'm getting addicted to this Challange thing. If you fancy having a go at the challange follow this link and try it.

http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com

Good Luck

Sugar Bowl Weekly Challange Entry

2009-05-23T11:47:00.004+01:00

I have been inspired by all the Blog challanges that are going on in the world and have been having ago myself.

Challange 11 - Kathy's Sketch

After recieving the brilliant Sugar Nellie Rubber Stamps this week I couldn't wait to get started and this challange is the first I have done using a sketch. I hope you guys at the Sugar Bowl Blog like it ??? I've used the pearls as asked and followed the sketch as best as I can only struggled on the fancy shape on the left which I didn't have so I made my own variation and then used a sentiment to finish.

If you fancy having ago follow this link:

http://www.sugarbowlblog.blogspot.com/

Fingers Crossed !!!!!

Blog Candy Inspired Card

2009-05-06T14:02:00.002+01:00

I decided to make a card following Tracy's Blog candy competition. I've used the Penny Black Rubber Stamp, water colour pencils and then I used Glossy Accents to highlight the water parts. It looks really realistic up close. I hope I win the goodies.

Craftycat Blog Candy

2009-05-06T09:50:00.000+01:00

http://craftycat957.blogspot.com/

Has a fab blog candy up for grabs including a couple of her fab cd's. Take a look and have a go.

Pollycraft Monday Challange Entry

2009-05-04T11:54:00.000+01:00

Pollycraft Challange

This is my first time at submitting my cards for a competition so here goes. I've used the Gaming Teddy topper, here comes trouble vellum message, card candy (navy & Army) and some backing paperson a mirri card base. I've designed this as a card for someone's nephew. I hope you like it.

2009-05-04T10:51:00.000+01:00

Rugby Summer Fair

Monday 4th May 09

I have been busy the last couple of days getting some new products ready for the summer fair. Here are a couple of the mirrors I have made up also I have made a mountain of cards to sell. Working on making some toppers today for more unusal special occasions so keep your eyes peeled.

Confirmed new booking at Vale Wildlife Rescue's 25th Anniversary Event in Tewkesbury on the 7th June 2009 11am - 4pm

Forthcoming Fairs update

2009-04-30T15:03:00.000+01:00

Forthcoming fairs and latest products

Princethorpe Summer Fair - 28th June

Damson Wood School - 10th July

Allesley Festival - 11th July

Some fantastic Mirrors on the way to show you and also some widlife cards that I have asked to make. For now though here's my latest order a PSP style card for a friend of mine. I've even used the foams pads on the buttons so that it's like you can press them. It kept me quiet for a while anyway.

2009-04-22T17:37:00.000+01:00

Fantastic Weather for Crafting

Having spent the other weekend at several race meetings I got inspired to make make for some car related cards. One in particular is for my Dad as he is working on an old car he is doing up.

Just started booking summer fairs so loads of new stuff coming soon, so I will pop some pictures really soon.

What a 6 weeks we have had

2009-04-07T16:22:00.000+01:00

Firstly my new arrival arrived early. Sophie arrived on the 1st March 3 weeks early and so put a stop to my crafting for a while, but some how, I balance her on one knee and craft away, here is a picture of some fab jungle cards I have been making using the Woodware Jungle stamp set.

Welcome to my Blog

2009-02-18T14:32:00.000Z

I am new to blogging but thought that it would be a good way for the people who buy my cards and crafts to see what new project I am working on and other useful information.

Above is a taster of some toppers I have made for an oriental card, they are samurai's, I love making toppers for cards as they are unique.

Watch this space for more....