Creative Expressions Card

Good Morning All

I made this card using a piece of black card with Pixie Powder after watching John Next Door on Hochanda afew weeks ago.
I thought, I have dies that I have bought, use them once then they go in the box.
So here we go 

CE Cygnus die

CE Petite Peony Cluster
CE Belgian collection - Tags

CE Wild Rose Emboss folder

Pixie Powders - Rich Gold, Aqua Lagoon and Midnight Blue

You can see the shine on the card here

I love these delicate flowers and they can be placed either on top or underneath.


xxxxx
Wendy L 

Triangle Card

Good Morning All

Last week at our craft club, Jen showed us how to make a Triangle card, this is mine.

I made the base there and decorated it up once I got home.

As there is nowhere to write on it, I added a little tag and attached it with a ribbon and charm.

And it folds flat to go in the post.

Now onto winter.  It is that time of year here, when it is warmer outside than indoors This is the fire we have in our living room, here in Spain.  It uses a calor gas bottle and last year we did not use it at all, it was so mild here.  Well this year we have had it on a couple of times already and had to go and buy a new bottle as the one in it was empty.

13.90 euros for a filled bottle, couldn't believe it, last time we got one filled, 2 years ago, it cost us 18 or 19 euros.

It's not very often things come down in price but to come down so much, WOW.

Keep warm.

xxxx

Wendy L

Small Fabric Book

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I wanted to show you this small fabric book I made for a swap group that I am a member of on Facebook.

I was abit nervous of joining in with the swaps but the lady was really pleased with what I sent her.

A theme is set and then names are drawn for our partners and 

we are given a date to post the parcel by.

Anyway, the swap was for snail mail, flip book or envelope book.

So I made an envelope book and filled each envelope with bits and bobs.

But I also included a fabric book with some stick pins in and other embellishments.

This is the front, it measured about 6 x 4"

This is the back.

Inside before pins added.

Crocheted doily that I made too.

I also added some of the embellishments I made and showed HERE

My swap partner loved it all.

I will show you what she sent me when I receive it.

On countdown now for UK visit, 2 weeks.

xxxxx

Wendy L

'O' Christmas Tree for Allsorts

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Allsorts Challenge is hosted by Kath and the theme is 'O' Christmas Tree.

I was browsing Pinterest and saw this design using ribbon for a Christmas Tree and thought it would fit this theme perfectly.

I used Pixie Powders for the background.

I took a second imprint from the first one, infact I got 5 imprints.

If you watch John Lockwood on Hochanda you will know what I mean.

Sponsor is Crafty Ribbons

xxxx

Wendy L

Blossoms for Crafty Friends

Good Morning All

Crafty Friends Challenge time again and the theme is Blossoms.
I used an image from the sponsor called Ladybug Branch.

Britannia die - Dream About Tmorrow
Cheery Lynn - B311 - Chrysanthemum Strip
Cheery ynnL - B315 - Ivy Corner Flourish
CE - Pierced Noble Squares
Sponsors are -  Sami Stamps
Toadstool Printables

xxxx
Wendy L

Pretty Pink Box

Good Morning All

I have been trying to make afew really fancy bits for the stall at the end of the month.

I love making this style of box, especially with a lid.

This is the top.

Lots of pink flowers, leaves and a metal butterfly with tiny diamonds for the body.

A side view.

The white lace is a pack of 20 pieces I bought on a local market and that is the shape of them, sort of 'wing' shaped, perfect for this project.

Pink lace around the rim with afew pearls here and there.

And here is the inside.

Very pleased with how this turned out.

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A reminder that I am looking for a couple more DT members for MAWTT Challenge.
All you have to do is create one item per month and comments for two weeks of each month.
Please comment here or email me.

xxxxx

Wendy L

Embellishments

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I have been making some more embellishments with beads.

As you know, I have to do something with my hands (no rude comments please) while watching TV.

I have loads of stick pins so wanted something a little different.

I threaded the beads onto plastic thread, like fishing wire, added various charms and tied off with a surgeons knot.

Easy Peasy

I love these heart charms.

They do have the word 'Love' on each one, so sweet.

These have various charms on.

One here mounted onto  a lace flower.

This one has one of the charms I made HERE.

Here is a card I made using one which I  added onto a lace flower and feathers.

This Teddy charm is so cute.

xxxx

Wendy L

Box, Shelf Card ?????

Good Morning All

Here is my project I mentioned yesterday.

I am so pleased with how this turned out.

Front

The back featuring a charm as shown yesterday.

The top decorated with flowers, leaves  and stick pins.

Guess what's inside.

I was browsing Pinterest and have seen this design many times, so finally decided to have a go.

Obviosuly the shelves wont hold anything too heavy, I will  have to have a think about this.

One problem I came across was how to keep it fastened besides having a lid on.

I decided to use mini magnets  and ribbon and then hot glued a ribbon and pearl buckle to hide it.

So pleased with this, it fitted together perfectly and will look great on my stall at the craft fayre.

If any of you have made this style, please leave me a link and I will pop over.

There are tutorials on  You Tube  that show how to make it  but I thought this was a good one.
 HERE 

I just used 8 x8" paper to make the shelf boxes and winged it from there.!!!!!

 I am looking for a couple more DT members for MAWTT Challenge.
All you have to do is create one item per month and comments for two weeks of each month.
If you knw of anyone that would like to join a very easy going, friendly Design Team
Please comment here or email me.

xxxxx

Wendy L

Multi Charms

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I ordered these charms from Ebay.

As you can see they are about 1.5 and 2.5cm wide.

And here are some of the charms I made with them.

The first pic is the smaller ones.

And this on the left is the larger ones.

Love the colours of this one, the pearls are actually a deep burgundy.

And I love these blue ones too, one of which I have used on my project to show you tomorrow.

I am so proud of, it turned out beautifully but you shall have to wait and see!!!!
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A note I would like to add is that I am looking for a couple more DT members for MAWTT Challenge.
All you have to do is create one item per month and comments for two weeks of each month.
Please comment here or email me.

xxxxx

Wendy L

Feature a Creature for Allsorts

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Allsorts Challenge is hosted by Tracy this week and she would like to see a creature.

I used this Penny Black cute image coloured with Promarkers.
Matted onto a piece of recycled and embossed Christmas card .
S/B Scalloped Hexagons.
One of Nettys Free Sentiments,
 I love these and use them alot as you can size them to fit,
 like here on the smallest Scalloped Hexagon.

Sponsor is Digistamp Boutique 

and
Sissix

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I,m in the processof having treatment for my headaches and tinnitus and have another appointment this morning, not sure if it is helping yet but I,m at the point where I will try anything.
Then after that, I'm picking my friend Val up and we are going off to a craft fayre
and we might sneak in a nice lunch too!!!

CHALLENGES
Penny Black and More - AG Christmas

I Love Promarkers 371 - Cute Animals

xxxxx

Wendy L

Numbers /Letters for MAWTT

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Judith is hosting the challenge this fortnight at Moving Along With The Times.

She wants to see, either, numbers or letters using a die on your creations.

I made Hollies Birthday card for this challenge, even though it was way back in August.

X Cut Alphabet die for her name.

There are some wonderful creations from Team B so pop over and take a peek.

xxxxx

Wendy L

White on White for Craft Rocket

Good Morning All

My first post this morning is for Craft Rocket Challenge

The theme is White on white and I love looking at all the entries for this type of challenge.
I hope you like my card for this one, I do.
I think the butterflies are from a Spellbinders Die (John Next Door die)
Emboss foleder is Wild Roses from Creative Expressions.
Flowers are punched.
Creative Expressions Pierced flag and sentiment.

xxxxx
Wendy L

Stick Pins

Good Morning All

Definate change in the temperature this weekend.  I was given a very lightweight fleece by some friends of ours that run a Car business on the high street in our village. 

 It is just perfect for this time of year.

Excuse my bed head hair LOL.

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I have been making more stick pins in Christmas colours.

I have been joining in some swaps on Facebook so I will be including some in those, aswell as making some to sell at the Christmas Fayre.

I love making these as I can sit and do them at night while watching TV.

I love these vibrant colours.

I have made a very pretty fabric book for some of these to go in on the stall too.  I shall show you that another day.

If anyone would like some and just pay 2.50 for P&P, please email me or comments.

xxxx

Wendy L

Johns Birthday

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Today is my Johns Birthday

and this is the card I made for him.

I borrowed the template for this from my crafty friend Lyn.

As you know, 'man' cards are difficult to come up with ideas for.

It is as near to Champagne as John will get as neither of us like the stuff.

xxxxx

Wendy L

Feature a Clock for Allsorts

Good Morning All

Allsorts Challenge this week is hosted by me  and I, at first, decided on a theme of Clocks but then broadened it to Clock and  Numbers.

Sponsor

Hobby House

I have since added a Birthday sentiment to the top corner and it will be in my box for the stall after today.
This is how I store my Challenge DT cards, all in date order.

Then I move them upstairs into other boxes for stall or charity once the challenge has gone live.
Have a good weekend. 

xxxxx

Wendy L

Quick Christmas cards

Good Morning All

It is my Mums Birthday today, a proud 92 years old and still going strong.

Happy Birthday Mum.

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Todays cards are some very quick ones I have made for the stall in November and charity.

I sit and fold the trees at night then make them into cards next day.
I think they look quite effective on embossed Mirri card which I get from a China store here for
1 euro for an A2 sheet!!!!

It is still quite warm here in Spain, the arkward time, do I need a blanket on the bed or not?
Still not got the jeans out yet though. 

xxxxxx

Wendy L

Baby card

Good Morning All

Here is another card using the knitting on cocktail sticks.

This is a sort of box card, I was given afew of these a good while ago by Linda from Animal Aid

(Note, unfortunately Linda has dementia so no longer associated with the charity)

These are great as they fold to fit into an A6 envelope.

All bits and bobs used from stash.

Thanks for visiting.

xxxxxx

Wendy L