Woodland Deer

Hello sharing a card and a tag today using the lovely Woodland Deer die

which can be found here. 

I went for a vintage look using papers from my stash, distress inks,

Sentiments 2 and the Ivy die.

Couldn't resist making a tag!!

Enjoy your Saturday back tomorrow with an Elliott's Angels project. 

Take care xx

Mannequin

Hello this weekend I took the opportunity to craft and to sort through a chest which I use to keep some of my crafty bits and pieces. Whilst looking through the chest I found a mannequin I had bought sometime ago with the idea of having a go at Decopatch. As you can see from the picture I changed my mind!!  

I decided instead to cover the mannequin in some yarns I found in my ribbon collection. I carefully wound the threads around the mannequin sticking them in place with Cosmic Shimmer Glue (which can be found here). This glue dries clear and quickly so was ideal for this project.

The mannequin is now sitting on a table in my bedroom it looks very much at home!!

Take care - back soon xx

Edwardian Door

Hello a card to share today - the story The Secret Garden inspired me to make this card, having seen a copy recently with a lovely picture on the front cover. Using the Edwardian Door die I created a "forgotten door" covered in pretty foliage. Hope it doesn't look too messy!!

Ingredients used:

Edwardian Door die, Flower from Homespun die set

Flourishes from Jewel Flowers & Flourishes die set

Distress inks, papers from stash, 3D foam pads

Yesterday I spent far too long playing with the new Woodland Deer die which you can find here will be sharing projects soon. It has overtaken the Poinsettia die in my list of favourites (I didn't think that was possible!!). All of the Woodland collection looks amazing I will have to add them to my Christmas list!

Having lunch with a friend today as it is half term a whole week off to enjoy. Back soon take care xx

Holly Wreath

Hello a Christmas card to share today (sorry yes another one!!!) I do love Christmas. 

I have used Spellbinders Holly Wreath die for this card - which is such a cute die it cuts and embosses beautifully. 

Ingredients used:

Spellbinders Holly Wreath die, distress inks

Green and cream card from stash, red pearls

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Chitchat seasonal word stickers

3D foam pads, Kraft card 13.5 x 13.5 cm

Hope you enjoy a relaxing and crafty Saturday!!

Elliott's Angels Project

Hello today I am sharing another Elliott's Angels Project using the Joy Strip die. This time I have choosen to make a "shabby chic" Christmas card.

With the Joy Strip die I couldn't resist using the Poinsettia die it is well used at this time of year!!

Ingredients used:

Spellbinders Joy Strip die, Spellbinders Poinsettia die

Distress inks, lace, ric rac and papers from stash

Kraft card 13.5 x 13.5 cm

This is a quick and simple card so just right for batch card making and is good for using up all those bits from that stash of papers and ribbons - which we all have!! Hope you like it.

I am loving being an Elliott's Angel and sharing my simple ideas using Spellbinders. I must say a big thank you for all the lovely comments which have been left on Elliott's blog I really appreciate them.

Will be back soon - nearly the weekend xx

Bird House

Hello today I would like to share a money box I decorated using elements from Graphic 45 Botanical Tea papers.

Ingredients used:

Paint, distress inks

Large wooden button, Graphic 45 Botanical Tea papers

Very excited today as it is the last day of term so looking forward to having some time off to craft and catch up with friends.

Take care enjoy your Wednesday - will be back soon with more to share xx

Elliott's Angels Project

Hello today I am sharing another Elliott's Angels project this time using Spellbinders Joy Strip die. I have used the die to make a very simple decorative strip for a candle (flameless!).

Have a look at http://hope-chances.blogspot.co.uk for more details.

For this project I cut and embossed some cream card and inked through the die to give it some colour. It looks very effective when the candle is flickering - you can find this die here.

Ingredients used:

Joy Strip die

Cream card, Memento Ink (Rhubarb Stalk),

Adirondack Ink (Lettuce), double-sided tape

Will be back soon with more to share xx

Sewing Elements

Hello today I'm sharing a quick and simple card using Spellbinders Sewing Elements. I love the button dies in this set (I am rather partial to a button!!). I have used papers and kraft card from my stash and 3D foam pads. 

I have also made pictures using this set of dies which I will share another time. 

Will be back soon with more projects have a relaxing Sunday xx

Candy Cane Gift Bag

Hello time to share another project for Elliott's Angels using the Candy Cane Card Front.

I have made a Christmas gift bag with matching tag by cutting out the candy canes and using them as strips (I was thinking candy cane bunting!!) . To make my Christmas house I used Labels Sixteen cut in half for the roof and a smaller die for the front door. I added a wooden heart from my stash and using the smallest Classic Circle die I cut some snowflakes from decorative paper (the very small dies do come in handy). I used a single candy cane to make a gift tag.

Ingredients used:

Candy Cane Card Front,

Labels Sixteen, Classic Squares,

Classic Circles

Kraft bag, Dovecraft North Pole papers,

foam pads

The Candy Cane Card Front die is on sale here http://hopeandchances.co.uk/shop/ at a great discount. Have a look at http://hope-chances.blogspot.co.uk to see lots of other projects.

Will be back soon with more to share xx

Christmas Puddings

Hello today I would like to share some felt Christmas puddings I have made using Spellbinders Nestibilities Circle dies.

I find cutting circles really difficult so the circle dies are a must have for me. For the tops of the puddings I cut a circle in half giving it a scalloped edge. I added some French Knots (well my version of a French Knot). The holly leaves I cut out freehand, so hopefully they look like holly!! I will be hanging these on my Christmas tree this year along with a few other felt decorations I will be sharing shortly.

Will be back soon with a card to share (not a Christmas card)!!

Hearts

Hello I cannot believe we are in October already, there is definitely a chill in the air, but the sun is still trying it's best to shine. I am looking forward to all the gorgeous colours that Autumn brings and drinking lots of hot chocolate to keep warm!!

Today I would like to share another Christmas project using two of my favourite Spellbinder dies the Classic Hearts and of course who can resist an opportunity to use the Poinsettia die. I have combined these dies to make a Christmas decoration using some wool felt.

I used the largest Heart die, three layers of the Poinsettia die and the leaves. I also added three small red beads to the centre of the Poinsettia. I do enjoy decorating my home at Christmas so will have to make a few more to dot around the house. The Poinsettia die can be found at: http://hopeandchances.co.uk/shop/  along with some lovely new Spellbinder dies that can be pre-ordered. I have treated myself to the Woodland Deer (how could I resist)!!

Will be back soon with Christmas puddings (of the felt kind)!!