It's Christmas!

Well not really, but it is time to think about all the those crafty makes for the festive time, whatever you celebrate. Hello everyone I hope this post find you well. I was thinking how fortunate so many of us are. We have our problems true, but if you are reading this, I guess you are basically okay. I've been Thinking about all the people affected by the storms of late...

On a lighter note, tonight sees me over on the Paper Artsy blog  with a little project using the lovely Kay Carly's  new stamps and Stencils, which is a fab set that all mix and match. So why not pop over and have a look.

I knew straight away what I wanted to make but as I hadn't used these stamps and Stencils I needed a play first. I took photos as I thought it would be useful and have kept my little samples as a reference for future projects. I mainly used Infusions and watercolours for these practice pieces samples below. These aren't finished pieces and I kept them as a reference but I could use them in future projects. 

And here's what's on the blog

Take care everyone 

Hugs xxx

So now the give away...

Hello everyone, I hope you are over the length of my previous post, I know it was long but I really wanted to show how the stencils could be used. I designed the faces to be used several ways, for example, you can use them just as they are for all your mixed media needs or you can join the lines and use them as an outline for your basic face, which you can then paint to hearts delight. 

Anyway!

There's a whole set up for grabs 

You know what to do

leave a comment so I know you want to be included, in the draw and it would be nice if you followed me too.

well how else will you know the date of my second release?

Yes there is more to come!

I will close the draw on September 30th and announce the winner on Sunday 1st of October.

Good luck everyone!

Take care 
Hugs xxx

Today is the day!

Hello everyone today has finally arrived. It has taken a long time to get here, but today I am proud to announce I have designed my first set of Stencils which are now on sale. I also have a treat in store, some gorgeous makes by some very talented people who I'm sure you all know.

First we have Mike  and some ways you can play with him

 Now let's see what the very talented Bryan Evans has used him.

Next is Boho Jane 

 And here's the amazing Sam Butler and how she used her.

Next is Skellen 

Here's what both Sam and Bryan created first is Sam

And Bryan

Now we have Julie

And lastly Patterns 

Little clue there who will sharing her fabulous makes for us.

There you all 5

They can be purchased from my Etsy shop and soon at Country View Crafts and Handmade at Helen's 

Take care all 

Hugs

New Challenge at Country View Crafts

Hello everyone I do hope you are all well as we go into September, one of my favourite months. I just love the colours of Autumn with the the beautiful rich tones of red gold and brown. Today sees the start of a new challenge at Country View Crafts whose theme is Metal. When our lovely Miriam chose Metal I was full of images of rusty things. You know I love my Rust, but then I got to thinking that maybe something different would be more of a challenge.  

I'll show you what I did in a minute but first, don't forget if you win you will receive £20 to spend in the shop. Also my teamies have made some fabulous inspiration which is all too good to miss.

I decided to use embossing powder through a Stencil onto a metal card. I wanted to see how it would come out firstly, but secondly I knew the light would  give the card lots of lights and shadows. It would also look very different in natural light which you can see at the end of the post.

Initially the image couldn't be seen very well so I used Distress Crayons around the negative space. I really liked the affect of the waxy crayon on the metal.

In fact I liked it so much I took into the the face and scarf.

There were no contrasts, which for me currently doesn't work, so I added some detail around the eyes and a hint around the chin

which brought balance.

Look from a different angle 

And lastly all the tones are warmer on this last image as it was taken in sun.

I was quite happy with my experiment and look forward to using different mediums on the card to see what effects I can get

I hope I have inspired you to play along and enter this month's Challenge.

Oh by the way tomorrow's the day tic toc 

Take Care

Hugsxx