Don't know when I'll be back again!
I do really - in a weeks time. I'm off to Los Angeles to attend CHA the huge trade fair in America with Sue, Rich, Andrew and Jayne from Craftwork Cards. I haven't been for a couple of years so it will be lovely to go again and see all the wonderful new products and ideas.
It's really exciting though because we have a stand at the show too, we will be exhibiting with Candi (our new name for Card Candy).
I have been busy making samples for the show and if you check out Craftwork Cards blog you will see lots of them featured over the next few days. We will also post updates from the show so be sure to keep up with all the latest news every day.
Wish us luck, lets hope the American's love Candi as much as we do!
Wednesday 26 January 2011
Tuesday 25 January 2011
Thank You Kath and Susan
When I was at Skipton on Saturday at the weekend, demonstrating for Samuel Taylor, two friends came over to see me, Kath and Susan. They asked if my boot was empty - well I ddint even have my car with me as Sue had driven me to Skipton. Anyway they had had a craft clear out and wanted to give me some bits for my Mum to use for her card making raising money for charity.
There were so many boxes and bags full of goodies - I have to tell you all Mum lives in a 1 bedroom flat and she does not have lots of spare space - except perhaps where crafting goodies are concerned!!
Anyway I just wanted to say a Big Thank You to Kath and Susan for even thinking of Mum.
An update too - Debbie sent Mum lots of gorgeous goodies recently and when Mum had sorted through and selected what she would use she then took what was left to a craft club and raised £36 from members donating to the charity for their goodies. So thank you again Debbie for all the bits and pieces.
There were so many boxes and bags full of goodies - I have to tell you all Mum lives in a 1 bedroom flat and she does not have lots of spare space - except perhaps where crafting goodies are concerned!!
Anyway I just wanted to say a Big Thank You to Kath and Susan for even thinking of Mum.
An update too - Debbie sent Mum lots of gorgeous goodies recently and when Mum had sorted through and selected what she would use she then took what was left to a craft club and raised £36 from members donating to the charity for their goodies. So thank you again Debbie for all the bits and pieces.
Lovely Weekend
A big thank you to everyone who came to see me demonstrating at Samuel Taylors at the weekend, either at Skipton or Brighouse. It was so lovely to share my ideas with so many of you.
I want to Thank Tricia, Katy, Virginia and everyone else at Skipton, who made me feel so welcome. If you visit the Skipton shop be sure to treat yourself in the coffee shop, I had some fabulous leek and potato soup served by the lovely Flick - thank you.
Christine and Jo also looked after me so well on Sunday at Brighouse. It was really busy in the shop, lots of enthusiastic crafters wanting to learn how to make all the cards I had on display. Lots of crafting friends came in to see me, which was really great. One lady, Kath, bought me a gorgeous shaped mug covered in daisy design flowers. It was so kind of Kath, especially as it was her Birthday yesterday - hope you had a lovely afternoon with your family and thank you again for my beautiful mug - which I christened today.
Here is a picture of my lovely present from Kath.
I was demonstrating with our Confetti collection, the gorgeous marshmallow, latte and ice cream papers foiled in white or gold with lots of beautiful embellishments to go with them. Click here to see full range!
I want to Thank Tricia, Katy, Virginia and everyone else at Skipton, who made me feel so welcome. If you visit the Skipton shop be sure to treat yourself in the coffee shop, I had some fabulous leek and potato soup served by the lovely Flick - thank you.
Christine and Jo also looked after me so well on Sunday at Brighouse. It was really busy in the shop, lots of enthusiastic crafters wanting to learn how to make all the cards I had on display. Lots of crafting friends came in to see me, which was really great. One lady, Kath, bought me a gorgeous shaped mug covered in daisy design flowers. It was so kind of Kath, especially as it was her Birthday yesterday - hope you had a lovely afternoon with your family and thank you again for my beautiful mug - which I christened today.
Here is a picture of my lovely present from Kath.
I was demonstrating with our Confetti collection, the gorgeous marshmallow, latte and ice cream papers foiled in white or gold with lots of beautiful embellishments to go with them. Click here to see full range!
Sunday 23 January 2011
Happy Birthday!
Today 23rd January is a special day for two friends, Rich and Kath. It's their birthday today!
Hope you both have a wonderful day, lots of cards, pressies and cake!
See you later today Kath at my in-store demo at Samuel Taylors, Brighouse.
Hope you both have a wonderful day, lots of cards, pressies and cake!
See you later today Kath at my in-store demo at Samuel Taylors, Brighouse.
Thursday 20 January 2011
QVC Craft Day
Tomorrow 21st January is Craft Day on QVC, starting at midnight tonight 20th January, a full day of crafting.
Craftwork Cards have some gorgeous kits on, so be sure to tune in and treat yourself!! Take a look on the website under the Craft section, thats one of my Ooh La La cards top right!
Enjoy!
Craftwork Cards have some gorgeous kits on, so be sure to tune in and treat yourself!! Take a look on the website under the Craft section, thats one of my Ooh La La cards top right!
Enjoy!
Wednesday 19 January 2011
Heading up North!
I'm heading up North on Friday, firstly to Leeds to spend the day at the 'office' and then I am demonstrating on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday 22nd January - Samuel Taylor - Skipton
At Embsay Mills, Embsay, Nr. Skipton, BD23 6QF
Sunday 23rd January - Samuel Taylor - Brighouse
At Kershaws Garden Shopping Centre, Halifax Road, Brighouse, HD6 2QD
Looking forward to seeing some crafting friends at the demo's and meeting lots of new crafters too, so come along and see the new collections from Craftwork Cards.
Saturday 22nd January - Samuel Taylor - Skipton
At Embsay Mills, Embsay, Nr. Skipton, BD23 6QF
Sunday 23rd January - Samuel Taylor - Brighouse
At Kershaws Garden Shopping Centre, Halifax Road, Brighouse, HD6 2QD
Looking forward to seeing some crafting friends at the demo's and meeting lots of new crafters too, so come along and see the new collections from Craftwork Cards.
Friday 14 January 2011
Hero Chair
Before Christmas I got my hands on the new Hero Arts catalogue, Thank You to Bryan at the Glitter Pot for saving me a copy! I love the Hero catalogue, its worth getting just for the ideas.
Of course, I could not leave the shop without buying some of the new stamps could I! So I had the set with the chairs, table, lamp, chanderlier and messages.
Using some very old papers that I have, this was the result.
Up close to see the finer details. I coloured the chair with Copic markers, cut it out and layer it onto the card.
I think it would make a lovely retirement card and done in the right colours a great card for a man too. The message is lovely too, Just sitting here thinking of you. Perfect for lots of occasions, Birthday, just to say Hello, a Christmas card with Christmas bits on the table.
This is another card I made, again coloured with Copic markers and using some very old Chatterbox papers that I have had forever.
I stamped on patterned paper this time, so a tartan chair. I think this would be a great card for a man, just want to scan a whisky bottle and put it on the table!
Up close for the finer details.
Have you bought any of the new Hero stamps yet? If so which ones?
Of course, I could not leave the shop without buying some of the new stamps could I! So I had the set with the chairs, table, lamp, chanderlier and messages.
Using some very old papers that I have, this was the result.
Up close to see the finer details. I coloured the chair with Copic markers, cut it out and layer it onto the card.
I think it would make a lovely retirement card and done in the right colours a great card for a man too. The message is lovely too, Just sitting here thinking of you. Perfect for lots of occasions, Birthday, just to say Hello, a Christmas card with Christmas bits on the table.
This is another card I made, again coloured with Copic markers and using some very old Chatterbox papers that I have had forever.
I stamped on patterned paper this time, so a tartan chair. I think this would be a great card for a man, just want to scan a whisky bottle and put it on the table!
Up close for the finer details.
Thursday 13 January 2011
Hero words
When I bought some of the new Hero Art stamps I also bought the 4 text ones. I love text stamps and this mix of Friend, Thank You, Birthday and Hello are all ones I would use on cards. Lots of people love an old stamp that I have used on lots of cards that says Friend, well its not made anymore, but these would be great instead.
I have created a few cards, again using some very old Chatterbox papers with the stamps. Very simple but I love the end results.
Another version of a Friend card.
Up close for the finer details.
Some more cards, all similar in design but using the Thanks wording with the My Mind's Eye Fine and Dandy papers. I love those birds.
Up close for the finer details.
Last one
I have created a few cards, again using some very old Chatterbox papers with the stamps. Very simple but I love the end results.
Another version of a Friend card.
Up close for the finer details.
Some more cards, all similar in design but using the Thanks wording with the My Mind's Eye Fine and Dandy papers. I love those birds.
Up close for the finer details.
Last one
Wednesday 12 January 2011
So kind and generous!
A really big THANK YOU to Debbie Holloway who sent my Mum 3 huge bags of gorgeous crafting goodies that she no longer wanted.
Debbie had read on my blog about how much Mum had raised for charity from making her cards and knew the goodies would be used for a great cause. Mum supports St Catherine's Hospice which is who cared for my Dad.
It was really kind and very generous of you Debbie - Thank You again.
Debbie had read on my blog about how much Mum had raised for charity from making her cards and knew the goodies would be used for a great cause. Mum supports St Catherine's Hospice which is who cared for my Dad.
It was really kind and very generous of you Debbie - Thank You again.
Tuesday 11 January 2011
Bag of goodness
This is one of the presents Merv bought me for Christmas, a real bag of goodness! My favourite chocolates, over 132 of them, in a bag. They go so well with one of my other presents, a Kindle, so I have settled down with a good book and my bag of goodness - they don't seem to be going down much!
A card I made using the new My Mind's Eye - Fine and Dandy. I added the Birthday message using Paula's word stamps my favourites.
Up close for the finer details.
A card I made using the new My Mind's Eye - Fine and Dandy. I added the Birthday message using Paula's word stamps my favourites.
Up close for the finer details.
Monday 10 January 2011
Favourite Cards 10
Last day of my Favourite Cards for 2010.
Which is your favourite? Leave me a comment so we can find out which is the Favourite Card for 2010.
Yummy Scrummy with some stamped flowers, used with orange ritzy cardstock.
An elegant rectangle card in orange with dark chocolate flowers made by covering retro blooms and cut out of the patterned papers. Card Candy frames the mini oval message.
Latte papers with mint papers, retro bloom covered in dark chocolate papers.
Marshmallow and latte papers mixed up with some Copic coloured owls. Love the card in each of the scallops on the card.
Card Candy tree card.
My last card, and now for something completely different. A stamped, spritzed, inked and ribbon tied tag. A glimmer mist flower with bling centre and ribbon tied hat pins. Little flower charms tied to card with ribbon. So different from my normal style but I love it.
Which is your favourite? Leave me a comment so we can find out which is the Favourite Card for 2010.
Yummy Scrummy with some stamped flowers, used with orange ritzy cardstock.
An elegant rectangle card in orange with dark chocolate flowers made by covering retro blooms and cut out of the patterned papers. Card Candy frames the mini oval message.
Latte papers with mint papers, retro bloom covered in dark chocolate papers.
Marshmallow and latte papers mixed up with some Copic coloured owls. Love the card in each of the scallops on the card.
Card Candy tree card.
My last card, and now for something completely different. A stamped, spritzed, inked and ribbon tied tag. A glimmer mist flower with bling centre and ribbon tied hat pins. Little flower charms tied to card with ribbon. So different from my normal style but I love it.
Vote for your favourite card today and I will let you know the results of the favourite cards very soon!
Sunday 9 January 2011
Favourite Cards 9
A favourite Workshop card, I joined 4 elegant rectangles together to create this card. Olive and red - Tis the Season, what a lovely traditional combination with a contemporary twist.
Blossom papers turned into pretty windmills. These flowers are much easier made using Ice Cream Parlour as its a double sided paper. To make this I stuck 2 papers together to make them double sided and they were too thick really, but I love the colour combo and the result.
Little bunting made using Perfect Petal Template 1 again.
My favourite Vintage Rose card that I made. The flowers are made using the Patchwork Pieces template with snips into the shape to create a flower. That was Sue's idea - thanks Sue.
A take on a card that Debbie Pincher designed, my version with little envelopes attached on the side. See picture below for inside the card.
The envelopes are filled with tags for special messages or gift vouchers, money, whatever you want.
Blossom papers turned into pretty windmills. These flowers are much easier made using Ice Cream Parlour as its a double sided paper. To make this I stuck 2 papers together to make them double sided and they were too thick really, but I love the colour combo and the result.
Little bunting made using Perfect Petal Template 1 again.
My favourite Vintage Rose card that I made. The flowers are made using the Patchwork Pieces template with snips into the shape to create a flower. That was Sue's idea - thanks Sue.
A take on a card that Debbie Pincher designed, my version with little envelopes attached on the side. See picture below for inside the card.
The envelopes are filled with tags for special messages or gift vouchers, money, whatever you want.
Last day tomorrow, vote for your favourite card today, and check back tomorrow.
Saturday 8 January 2011
Favourite Cards 8
Soft pastel cards using Sugared Almonds. I love bunting and when I was demonstrating during the summer a customer (sorry I've forgotten your name) pointed out that the triangle on my Perfect Petal Template 1 was ideal to use for bunting - Why had I not thought of that!!
This was the result.
Sugared Almonds cut into 6 little squares and embellished with a mini elegant square, message and flower. So simple.
Shaped cards - our mini elephant turned into cards.
Mummy elephant template used to create this colourful card.
Blossom spots turned into my Scottie Dog card with flowers and messages.
My Mind's Eye papers used to create a fun owl card. Love the In Circle eyes!
This was the result.
Sugared Almonds cut into 6 little squares and embellished with a mini elegant square, message and flower. So simple.
Shaped cards - our mini elephant turned into cards.
Mummy elephant template used to create this colourful card.
Blossom spots turned into my Scottie Dog card with flowers and messages.
My Mind's Eye papers used to create a fun owl card. Love the In Circle eyes!
Let me know your favourite card and check back for more cards tomorrow.
Friday 7 January 2011
Favourite Cards 7
Starting with some stamped cards today. A Hero Arts butterfly that I coloured with Copics using Ultra Smooth Digital Cardstock, which is a MUST if you colour with Copics or Pro-markers.
Same Butterfly stamp, cut around one of them and lifted the wings.
This time I coloured in using pinks and browns.
Glitz and Glamour papers mixed up with Sugar and Spice. The papes where punched out and I have added a heart and a flower and Card Candy.
Just Sugar and Spice on this card, 9 sqaures and gorgeous heart shaped flowers made using my Perfect Petal template.
A circle card, I was inspired by Kath Stewart and Lynda Morland when I made this card. I loved colouring the die cut umbrella with just glitter glues in different colours.
Same Butterfly stamp, cut around one of them and lifted the wings.
This time I coloured in using pinks and browns.
Glitz and Glamour papers mixed up with Sugar and Spice. The papes where punched out and I have added a heart and a flower and Card Candy.
Just Sugar and Spice on this card, 9 sqaures and gorgeous heart shaped flowers made using my Perfect Petal template.
A circle card, I was inspired by Kath Stewart and Lynda Morland when I made this card. I loved colouring the die cut umbrella with just glitter glues in different colours.
Which was your favourite card today? More tomorrow.
Thursday 6 January 2011
Favourite Cards 6
Carnival papers and embellishments - hot pink and lime what a happy combo!
Flowers made using my Perfect Petal 2 template.
Another elegant rectangle card sprinkled with retro blooms. I covered cardstock ones with patterned papers and added ribbon tied buttons to the centres.
Sorry I can't remember whose papers these are, I stamped the dress and coloured it with Copic markers.
Same papers, just with a stamped shoe this time.
Flowers made using my Perfect Petal 2 template.
Another elegant rectangle card sprinkled with retro blooms. I covered cardstock ones with patterned papers and added ribbon tied buttons to the centres.
Sorry I can't remember whose papers these are, I stamped the dress and coloured it with Copic markers.
Same papers, just with a stamped shoe this time.
Which is your favourite today? Leave me a comment and be sure to check back tomorrow for more Favourite Cards.
Wednesday 5 January 2011
Favourite Cards 5
Romance cards, in hot pink, red and grey, what a wonderful colour combination.
You may or may not know but I love all things hearts, so this card makes me smile.
I have featured a card with this tree design on before in my Favourite Cards, but I love it just in pink too!
I love this flower punch but was so so disappointed by I discovered it does not punch out completely, it only punches the petals. If it punched completely everyone would own one - do you think Martha Stewart reads my blog - if you are reading this please make this daisy completely punch out!
You can't beat a bit of grey with a splash of ruby red!
An elegant card made using Elegant Rectangles - my favourite!
Another heartfelt card.
Which was your favourite today?
Even more tomorrow!
You may or may not know but I love all things hearts, so this card makes me smile.
I have featured a card with this tree design on before in my Favourite Cards, but I love it just in pink too!
I love this flower punch but was so so disappointed by I discovered it does not punch out completely, it only punches the petals. If it punched completely everyone would own one - do you think Martha Stewart reads my blog - if you are reading this please make this daisy completely punch out!
You can't beat a bit of grey with a splash of ruby red!
An elegant card made using Elegant Rectangles - my favourite!
Another heartfelt card.
Which was your favourite today?
Even more tomorrow!
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