My stand at the Craft4Crafters Exhibition

Hi there, today has been a busy day but a really super one. After dropping the girls to school I headed to the Bath and West showground to set up my stand ready for 3 days of crafting fun, and maybe a little shopping too.

Just before all the traders started setting up I caught a picture from my stand over looking the hall

Not long after there were traders, boxes and lots of crafting goodies starting to arrive, it was hard to stay focused and not go and rummage through boxes but I had to get my stand looking good.

Here are a few of my display items, all of which I have made

Here's how it's looking so far. I still have a few items to take along to put out tomorrow and some table cloths to add to my workshop area.

I will try to get out and about from behind my stall and see some of the wonderful items available to buy and display pieces.  I will post more photos soon.

My diverse Craft journey

This last year has been a very busy year for me and my crafting. I took the plunge and started this blog and my social media pages and among all the crafty chaos I thought I would sit back and look at the different styles of craft I have worked with and reflect.

First up is my Mixed media journal cover.  This was my first mixed media piece and I wanted it to have a grungy steampunk feel. I used MDF, mica powders, glossy accents and texture paste.  I had so much fun creating it, using stencils and heat embossing, it was as if I took all of my favorite skills and threw then together.

 

My spread your wings piece was born out of my long love of butterflies and new found love of sequins.  I found some really shiny lilac sequins and wanted to team them with a MDF butterfly I had. I used metallic ink sprays to highlight some die cut mini butterflies and used stencil in the back ground.  I added some stamped words on distressed pieces of card to highlight the  picture.

My journey in craft started with card making and this is one of my favorite cards this year. I love the colours, the plant sticks and the natural feel to the card. 

The last year has shown me that I can create different styles of arts and crafts and experiment with colour and texture.  

I am so excited to be heading to the Craft4Crafters exhibition this week where I will be running workshops over 3 days for 90 people.

I hope you will continue to join me as I create.

Crafty Hugs

T x

Paperbabe Stamps challenge #31 - Anything goes

We have a new challege up on the Paperbabe Stamp blog and this time it's an anything goes theme.

If you'd like to be in with the chance of winning yourself a Paperbabe prize then why not head over to the BLOG, you'll find all the info you need there.

Here is my creation which I made using the Beach babe pin up Digi stamp  and Folk fabrique stamp set. I used alcohol ink to colour the image and created a back ground using Distress Inks.

I hope you like it. Until next time, have fun Tx

Calorie free cake - Robins Nest DT project

It's me again with another design team sneak peak for the Robins Nest.

If you'd like to see what I've created with there awesome products then please visit the Chattering robins Blog here.

You can purchase these and many more beautiful products via  their web shop  http://www.shop.robinsnest-scrap.net/

I can't wait to see what you think of my project.

Tx

Paper Paper everywhere

Things are a little hectic here at the moment as I prepare for my first BIG craft show, there is litterally paper and products everywhere and to top it off it's my daughters birthday on Saturday and I still have a cake to make............

I thought I'd share a few pictures of some of the things I have made so far, while I sit down for 5 and put my feet up.

This rose wreath took about 2 hours to make

The cone wreath took about an hour

My little tea light jars are so cute, I used the new Vintage paper pad from Craftwork Cards

This bookfold is a Debbi Moore design, I am debating on decorating with flowers and a ribbon

Lastly for now another wreath made from rolled book pages

I did say there was paper everywhere.

I best get back to it and maybe feeding the kids would be a good idea too, I'll be back on later this week with 2 Design team projects

Tx

Competition time - free entry to Craft4Crafters show and a free workshop with me

Evening crafters, I am feeling very generous and have decided to hold a competition to give away a pair of tickets to the Craft4Crafters show 21-23 April at the Bath and West showground, and as I'm in a super good mood I will even throw in a free workshop too.

Below is a list of days, times and workshop details. All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is comment with the day and workshop you'd like to attend. 1 person will be picked at random on Sunday 10th April, good luck everyone.



Introduction to book folding 

11am-12am Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd

Join me in my highly creative and enjoyable workshop where you will be able to learn the first steps in book folding, In this class you will get the chance to make a book folded hedgehog and discover how easy it is to take the skill you have learnt and progress to the next level and take up this great hobby. £2.50



Butterfly Wall hanging

1pm-2pm Thurday 21st, Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd

In this class you will get the chance to make a truly stunning paper butterfly wall hanger using recycled book pages. I will take you through step by step how to make this decorative creation which you will be able to take away with you. £3


Rose Wreath

3pm-4pm Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd

Have you ever  fancied learning how to make paper roses, great for using on all types of applications. In this workshop you will be using book pages to make 2 different styles of roses which can be used to decorate a wreath. £3

Paperbabe Stamps Challenge #30

Hi Guys, thanks for joining me this morning, I thought I'd share my card I made for the Paperbabe Stamps challenge #30.

The theme of this challenge is "Sketch"

Why not have a go at creating something to enter into the challenge yourself, heres what you need to do;

Use the sketch in any creative way that you want, flip it, turn it be inspired by it. The flowers can represent any image and "paperbabe stamps" any sentiment. use at least one paperbabe stamps product in your creations and HAVE FUN!

to enter visit http://paperbabestamps.blogspot.co.uk/ and upload a link to your project and you could be winning a prize!!!

Using the layout sketch I created the card below

here's how I did it;

I created a background using Distress inks in Pumice stone and Scattered straw, I then spritzed the Chevron stencil with water, gently shook off the excess and then layed it on top of the inked background. I let it for about 30 seconds then lifted it and dabbed with kitchen paper.

I used a small piece of card to stamp my sentiment on and the used the same inks to create a background.

I stamped 5 flowers from the Folk fabrique set onto card, fussy cut them and used the Distress inks to water colour the centers. I placed the sentiment and flowers on to the background and added 5 black adhesive gems.

I really hope you liked my card.

Tx