The robins Nest - Always in my heart, My first DT project

Today is the day, my first post as part of the Robins nest design team is live over on their blog.

Here's a little teaser;

If you'd like to see what I make with this beautiful bunch of goodies then pop over to Chattering robins and find a step by step tutorial.

Oh go on then, one last sneak peak

Happy new year

Another year over, a new one just begun.......

Wow where has 2015 gone? I can't believe we are heading into another new year.  As well as wishing you all a very happy new year and hoping you are blessed with health and happiness I would like to say thank you for your support in the past year.

2016 is going to be filled with lots of new and exciting things for me craft wise, working on Design teams, trying new crafts, being more organised and using my craft stash in a more effective way there's no point having beautiful papers if you don't use them!!!

I would love to see what you guys and girls make, you can either link to your blog/website in the comments below or interact with me on my facebook page Home is where the craft is

Well here's to a very crafty year ahead. Tx

Announcement time

Hi Guys In my last post I mentioned that I would be back today with an announcement and here it is;

I have got myself a place on the Robins Nest Design Team, it's a six month placement and I will be posting project on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, starting on  Friday 1st January 2016, what a super way to start the new year.

If you have not visited their blog or web shop before please take a moment to pop by, I have linked the details below.

Robins Nest shop

Robins Nest blog

I am super excited and cant wait to get creating and sharing my projects, on my scheduled days I will post a teaser here and link to the full post with tutorial which will be on their blog.

Well that's all from me for now but I will be back very soon with some lovely projects Tx 

A very handmade Christmas

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas

Hello crafty friends, A huge big Christmas hug to all of you, I don't know about you but I love Christmas, i love everything from the yummy food, the fantastic company and of course the crafting. 

This year has been a huge year for me, I have started my blog, launched a facebook page, set up a Pinterest account, joined a design team, guessed designed for a craft company and totally filled my home with handmade goodies. I have enjoyed sharing my crafty adventures and makes with you all, and most of all enjoyed hearing your feedback and seeing your creations with were inspired by mine.

I thought I'd share some of my Christmas makes with you

Some little felt decoratoins I made with my children

My children advent tree

Lots of handmade cards to send to family and friends

Hand painted folk art Baubles

Folky Christmas cards

Embossed Kraft gift tags

Decopatched stag

Christmas bunting

Some of the decorations on my tree

A little decopatched stocking

Tree bunting

And of course lots or presents waiting to be opened.

Wow, as you can see it's been a busy period for me and my crafting but so worth it.  There is still some baking to do and a trip to London to visit my family and then I can sit back and enjoy fun and games with my children.

I wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year,  I hope Father Christmas brings you some lovely presents and you have fun and make lots of memories.

I will be back on 30th December with an announcement!

Tx

Paperbabe stamps December release - DesignA tweed stamp set

Paperbabe stamps December release 

 DesignA tweed stamp set

Morning my lovely crafty followers, well day 3 is here and on this the final release day for 2015, I am so excited to introduce you to the DesignA tweed stamp set.  

I know you are not meant to have favorites but this is one of mine, there are so many uses for it.

Let me start by showing you what I have created

This mens blazer card was made using the dog tooth stamp that comes in the set, its a repeating pattern and so easy to match up. I also stamped several piece of card with different colour combinations and styles so I have some ready made backing papers for future projects.  The stamps really do allow you to be the designer.

The rest of the design team have been busy creating wonderful projects too so please take a moment to stop by their blogs and leave them a comment whilst getting some inspiration.

If you pop over to the Paperbabe Stamp's blog you 'll be able to see what Kim has made and she'll tell you a lot more about the set and how it can be used. You will be able to buy the DesignA tweed set on ******* from the Paperbabe Stamps shop.

Here are the links to the other team members blogs;

Kim   Chris   Delphine   Katie   Dawn   Alicia

Paperbabe stamps December release - Herringbone stencil and Winter Fairy wing template

Intorducing Paperbabe stamps
Herringbone stencil and fairy wing template

Thank you for joining me for day 2 of the December Paperbabes stamps release, today I am sharing the Herringbone stencil and Winter fairy wing template.


Wow are you in for a treat with these 2 products, the things you can do are endless.

Herringbone stencil;

I created a male themed birthday card by inking through the stencil and adding a simple sentiment, the crisp pattern is fantastic.

Winter fairy wings template;


I created my project using the new winter fairy wing template, mini profile face stamp set, torso and hair mixed media templates

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You can see more from Kim who designed the products over on the Paperbabe Stamp's blog, you will be able to buy the on Saturday 19th December from the Paperbabe Stamps shop.

Here are the links to the rest of the Design teams blogs where you will find many more inspiring projects created with the new releases.

Kim   Chris   Delphine   Katie   Dawn   Alicia

I hope you will pop back tomorrow to see what day 3 has in store for you, believe me you wont want to miss it.

Introducing Paperbabe stamps December release - mini profile face stamps and templates

Introducing Paperbabe stamps
December release - mini profile face stamps and templates

Good morning crafty folk, thank you for joining me for day 1 of the Paperbabe stamps December release. Today we are introducing the mini profile face stamps and templates.

As always I will share with you what I have created with the new products and point you in the right direction to see what Kim Costello; designer, artist and owner of Paperbabe stamps has done herself.

So here is my creation

I created my mini artwork using the profile face stamp set, torso template and hair template. All of which will be available to buy from the Paperbabe Stamps shop.

I have to say I could have played for days with these stamps creating different looks. The different eyes, lips and ears are amazing but then there are also 4 hairstyles that you can also purchase  in the form of template so the options are endless.

For Kim's creations please pop on over to the Paperbabe Stamp's blog the stamps will be available to purchase on Saturday 19th December in the Paperbabe Stamps shop

Here are the links to the rest of the Design teams blogs where you will find many more inspiring projects created with the new releases.

Kim   Chris   Delphine   Katie   Dawn   Alicia