Thursday 14 June 2018

Majestic Mare



A bit of a clean and simple easel card from me today using  the Majestic Mare stamp from Honey Doo crafts
I used the Honey Doo Dark Moonstone embossing Powder but didn't matter how many time I tried I couldn't get it photographed to show the amazing colours in it,











Made the flower and leaves from flower silk.




Saturday 27 January 2018

Wedding/Valentine Card







Front of Card

After I can't believe almost four years since I last posted on my blog, I have finally moved and got my own little craft room, all my stash is out of storage and I can finally play again, Yay!


I first saw the Foamiran at Ally Pally being demonstrated by my old DT buddy Tracy Payne of http://crafteezee.blogspot.co.uk - Tracy makes the most beautiful cards and flowers.



Following the Oyster Craft retreat, where we got to play with Foamiran I couldn't wait to have a go and make some flowers myself.

These are my first attempts and have to say am well impressed.

With some inspiration from Martine Smith I made this boxed Wedding/Valentines card.

Inside Pockets and Tags

Back of Card



Box



Box Sides

Im going to enter the card into the 
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge https://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk
As You Like It http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk Heart Favourite Die (at the moment)




Wednesday 5 November 2014

3 Embellishments at Fab n Funky

Hiya everyone

Havent been around for ages,things have been hectic here, had a little holiday to Turkey then came back and went straight into hospital for an op on my knee, come out and got what had to be MAN flu,
seriously never knew women could catch it!

Today Im hosting what will be my last challenge with Fab n Funky for a while as I have had to pack up all my craft stuff as we are completely redecorating our house ready to sell in the new year.

For the theme this week I have chosen 3 Embellishments so should be nice and easy lol.




 I have kept really simple using some holly, twine and a charm, but you can use as many of each embellishment as you like.

This real cute image is Claudia Loves Christmas which is available from our fab sponsor this week

                                                               Little Miss Muffet Stamps

thanks for looking

Beccy x


Wednesday 10 September 2014

Cute as A Button at Fab n Funky


Its time for a new challenge at Fab n Funky

and we are sponsored by the fabulous

Artby Miran


The challenge this week is

Cute as a Button

 and the gorgeous image Brittany 30's Flapper I got to play with is definitely Cute as a button
and this is what I did with her.

Papertake Weekly - Repeat repeat candy buttons



Hugs Beccy



Monday 8 September 2014

Tic Tac Toe at Fab n Funky



Hi

This is probably the latest post ever made, I got called away to work in Manchester unexpectedly and hadnt finished my card for this weeks challenge at Fab n Funky.

The challenge this week is TIC TAC TOE


Lace                           Buttons                         Flowers
             Stitching                     Doily                            Ribbon             
                                      Charm                         Die Cut                         Pearls                                               
Any line across down or horizontal 

We are sponsored by Lacy Sunhine 




this week and I got to play with 



isnt she adorable

I went with Pearls die cut and charm, coloured Rory with Copics, pearls are pearl drops

Anyways its not too late for you to join in as well
hope to see you there



Beccy x

Wednesday 20 August 2014

#226 - For the Kids - Fab n Funky Challenge



Hi im hosting the challenge at Fab n Funky
and I chose the theme
For the Kids

We are sponsored by

and


I got to play with





hope you join in with the challenge


Hugs Beccy
Pennys Challenge - Children

Wednesday 23 July 2014

Walk on the Wild Side with Fab n Funky

Walk on the wild side


Hello Fab n Funky Fans 
we have a new challenge this fortnight 
chosen by Wends
who wants to see you 
Walk on the wild side 
(interpret as you will).


We are sponsored by 

who gave me 

to play with
I couldn't resist the Noahs Ark cutting file to go with 
and this is what I did




Hope you like and join our 
Beccy

Monday 14 July 2014

Altered Photo Box

Hello Peeps

Wow the last two weeks have been totally manic I had to go to Manchester to work for a few days followed by the Heartfelt Retreat in Warwick back for a day and off to Euro Disney for a few days with my 3 year old grandson (where it rained continually) back from there totally knackered  and straight out to see Miss Saigon with a real good friend Jan.

Here's a photo of my gorgeous little munchkin Mason at Disneyland.


I made this box for Jan for her travel photos. Inspired by Penny's use of metal embellishments and paints I made this without a piece of designer paper or copic in sight.



I stuck a whole mixture of things on the box which I then covered in gesso, added Paperartsy Grunge paste and crackle paste using various stamps and masks.
 I then painted it with Very Berry, Rose, Smoked Paprika, Blood Orange and Claret Fresco Acrylic paints by Paperartsy. I then used black gold and white acrylic paints which I dry brushed over the top. Added Treasure gold in areas.


Some close ups of the details.

 I then sprayed red glimmer mist over the whole thing, followed by a pearl and gold mist.

 The insert is a postcard embossing folder I think maybe spellbinders but not too sure.
 The bird and elephant I picked up at Camden Market along with other metalic bits.
 The cogs and corner embellishments are from Make It Crafty
 The faces I made with air dry clay.
 Letters are Tim Holtz die cuts with gold Treasure Gold 
 and a quick look at the back

Challenges


Wednesday 25 June 2014

Christmas at Fab n Funky

Hello

Its time for our Monthly get ahead for Christmas

at

FAB N FUNKY

Our sponsor for this week is

My Creative Classroom


who are giving this weeks winner a class of their choice

I got a bit creative with some sparkle medium from Imagination Crafts for my cards this week.


 I pasted the medium onto acetate for this card and then layered with spellbinder dies

A quick peek at the inside.




A little bit simpler using the same blue sparkle medium on white card.
Challenges
Imagination Crafts - All That glitters
Stamping for Pleasure - 2 cards
Christmas Card Challenge - Photo inspiration/Christmas round card for baubles
Merry Monday - Sparkle Shimmer or shine


Wednesday 11 June 2014

Laughter is the best medicine

Laughter is the 
Best Medicine
 is the theme chosen by my talented teamie Shirley 
for this weeks challenge at 

inspired i'm sure by this weeks sponsor
Bugaboo Stamps
I got to play with a Bugaboo image from the Gus series

and this is what I did

sorry about the photo not very good but with the trouble I was having tonight Im just grateful I managed to get the card done at all.

Talk about ditzy I was totally stoopid tonight and thought I had broken
my ebossser completely when I 
picked my magnetic sheet up along with my sandwich and put it through the machine at the bottom
it got caught completely and started to go through to the mechanisms.
luckily hubby came to my rescue and managed to take the machine apart to get it all out and its working once more yay.

Challenges


Wednesday 28 May 2014

Christmas at Fab n Funky

Hiya

We have our monthly Christmas challenge for you today at FAB N FUNKY

with two amazing sponsors


and


I chose Katarina by Delicious Doodles for my design 



I used a sketch from Papertake Weekly which I turned

Challenges


Wednesday 14 May 2014

Photo inspiration at Fab N Funky


Hi 

The challenge this week at Fab n Funky is a photo inspiration


The colours are one of my favourite colours schemes, and was just perfect for the image that I chose from our amazing sponsor this week who is




and here is what I did


She is called Dragon Rider and I just loved colouring her.

I made her quite big cos there is soo much detail on her so kept the card really simple.
I coloured the image with copics I would list the colours but would you believe I ended up using over 25 different colours lol.
Im not always happy with my colouring but am quite pleased with how this turned out and just know I will be colouring this one again.


Challenges






Tuesday 13 May 2014

a little candy

My Blog Candy




Amazing Candy
to celebrate Linda's birthday and followers.

Wednesday 7 May 2014

Pretty Hair at Fab n Funky





The challenge this week at Fab n funky is 

Pretty Hair

and that's one thing all the images from this weeks fabulous sponsor has

who is none other than 



 Lucky me I got to play with Waverly sun kissed mer from Lacy Sunshine.

Challenge

Lacy Sunshine - Favourite Colour
Crafty Sentiments - Anything Goes
Paper Make Up Stamps - Anything goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes




Wednesday 30 April 2014

Christmas at Fab n Funky

Hi its the end of the month 

and time for another chance to get ahead with your 

Christmas cards
at 


and this week I am hosting so I really hope you come and join us.

We have a new sponsor this week 


I used 
I'm Dreaming of a Wide Christmas

I went for a blue rinse on the hair but looking now think maybe too blue lol

Thanks for looking 


Beccy x




Wednesday 23 April 2014

Paper Piecing at Fab n Funky

Hiya quick post from me today

the new challenge at Fab n Funky this week is

Paper Piecing

We are sponsored by this week

Sassy Studios

I got to play with 

Bella Bride Sassy

available here

and this is what I did with her




I printed her out on to wedding paper 3 times and plain card. I coloured her face hair body and flowers with copics and then decoupaged her dress

Tried to get a shot showing how she stands out but dont think it shows that well sorry.

kept the card CAS just using the die cuts and flowers and really pleased with result.
Challenges



Wednesday 9 April 2014

211 In the Pink at Fab n Funky



Hiya really late entry from me this week for our 
PINK 
challenge at 

we are sponsored this week by 
Art by Miran

who let me play with this gorgeous image

isnt she beautiful
 I didnt want to detract from the image so didnt end up using all the fancy papers that I had sorted out

A couple of die cuts 
and had a play with my bow maker 




few flowers and done


sounds simple how come it took me all might????

Challenges



Wednesday 2 April 2014

#210 - Once Upon a Time

Were all into our fairy tales and fantasy at


this week.

So why not let your inner child out and join in with our 

Once Upon a Time Theme

if your needing a great fantasy image to play with our sponsor this week is
who have an amazing selection to choose from

I got to play with 

and made this easel card using papers from the Once Upon a Time pad.

I just joined the Kit and Clowder site and am starting the colouring classes, I coloured Lady Jane after watching the videos on skin and hair (bit naughty cos I havent done the practise sections yet) but am pleased with the results and have used colours I wouldnt normally have tried. So looking forward to doing the lessons properly!


The horse and cart is a Tattered Lace die which I painted with gold and silver eco paints.

Hope you like

Challenges



Beccy x