I also ran past the sorting office on the way home tonight and picked up a couple of packages that arrived yesterday, but I wasnt in… I ordered some Claudine Hellmuth Multi Medium in Matte as I had completely ran out!    I also ordered some Glitz Design patterned papers which were 50% off … I love using their papers on projects and took full advantage of the fact that they were on sale over at www.scrapbookgarden.co.uk

Soo… whilst the video I recorded was uploading onto youtube, and whilst I was watching Nicky / inkyminxy crafting away on Ustream I thought I would try my hand at making a fridge magnet… so here’s what I came up with…

Never to too proud to serve frozen peas… for no one!

Materials Used:-

• Chipboard
• Patterned Paper
• Seam Binding
• Dylusions Stamp Set
• Ranger Archival Sepia Ink
• Green Felt
• Ranger Tim Holtz Glassine ATC Baggies
• Ranger Glossy Accents
• Kraft Cardstock
• Flower Punch & Needle and Thread
• Frayed Burlap & Shabby Shutters Distress Ink

I have fancied doing a challenge for a while, and have looked at various online challenges and nothing really grabbed my fancy… so I thought why not create my own and invite others along for fun!

Soooooooo…. with “Use It Up” (UIU) in mind… which was created and set up by the lovely Fran at the begining of this month over on her blog, I decided to keep this in mind when setting the project up… and take it one stage further.

My thought process was….

1. Think of a challenge (which I did today)
2. Invite friends to participate (doing this now)
3. Try and get a Mr Linky thingy up on my blog for people to post their projects (have 4 days to suss it out)
4. Get this…. Give a random selection of stuff from my own stash (again with UIU in mind) to someone who participates, makes the project along with me, posts their project to my blog via mr linky and then I’ll draw a winner.. phew! did that make sense??

So here is my sketch of what I had in mind…

Its going to be a tabbed mini book but you must go shopping for stuff for it from your own stash.

I plan to use the “stack the deck” binding system for it and you can find the info on this on Youtube on Laura Dennison’s Following the Paper Trail Channel where she provides all the details and information you will need.

There is no Size constraints for this project you can make it as small or as big as you like, it all depends on what size envelopes you have in your stash, but with this in mind, remember that you will need some form of chipboard, handmade paper, etc to make a cover for the book.

If you have any questions at all just send me a message here or I will provide full details on Ustream on Friday Night (27th Jan) after Barb Owen has finished her stream.. should roughly be on at around 9pm – 9.30pm ish I will create a show date for it on Ustream just incase… the link for my channel on on the side bar, just click the Ustream button.

Hope to see you all on Friday… I cant wait!!

Blue Valentine… made with UIU (use it up) in mind and colours I dont normally go for

Supplies Used :-

• Blue Cardstock
• Melissa Frances Patterned paper
• Pearly Lace from The Ribbon Reel
• Blue Cherry Blossoms from Wild Orchid Crafts
• Gold Doily from Crafty Helen
• Digital Collage Sheet from Etsy
• Stardust Stickles

Although there is not a lot of product in this card it took me aaaages to finish because it was using a colour i;d not normally grab and also blue is not usually a colour you can get a valentine card in (thats my excuse)

Card 2 {no matter what}

Another card using up scraps and leftovers from the cards I made earlier today and also using up the digital images from the collage sheet I printed out this morning…

Supplies List :-

• Pink Cardstock
• Kraft Cardstock
• Stampin Up Modern Label and Word Window Punch
• Stampin Up Pairs Stamp Set
• Frilly Lace
• Frayed Burlap Distress Ink
• Diamond Stickles
• Stampin Dimensionals
• Ranger Black Archival Ink

Thanks for popping round… I promise this is my last post for the day lol…. I;ve had a great crafty weekend

Card 1 ~ Vintage Chipboard Easel Card

Supplies List :-

• Chipboard
• Rose Pink and Titanium White Acrylic Paint
• Pink Lace
• Melissa Frances Patterned Paper
• Bazzill Dotted Swiss Pink Cardstock
• Tulip Pink Seam Binding
• 15mm Pink Tone rose from Wild Orchid Crafts
• Stampin Up Butterfly Embosslet from Helen my SU Demo (link in the sidebar)
• Pink Felt
• Pink Button
• Linen Thread
• Vintage Valentine Digital Collage Sheet from Etsy Seller http://www.etsy.com/shop/iralamijashop
• Diamond Stickles
• K & Company Bailey Patterned Paper Pack
• Stampin Up En Francais Script Stamp
• Versamark
• White Embossing Powder from Stampin Up
• Tools : Scortape, Hot Glue, Head Gun, Big Shot, Craft Knife, Scissors

Card 2 ~ Red Polkadot Vintage Valentine Card

Supplies List :-

• Papermania Red Textured Cardstock
• Kraft Cardstock
• My Minds Eye Lost & Found Polkadot Paper
• Burlap
• Red Seam Binding
• 25mm Red Foundation Rose from Wild Orchid Crafts
• Beige Knicker Elastic from my supplies
• Vintage Valentine Image from Etsy Seller http://www.etsy.com/shop/iralamijashop
• Doily Lace Punch

and finally Card #3 ~ Grey Tone Vintage Valentine Card

Supplies List :-

• American Crafts Textured Cardstock in Dark and Ligh Grey
• Vintage Digital Collage Sheet from Etsy Seller http://www.etsy.com/shop/iralamijashop
• Steel Grey Seam Binding
• Stampin Up Embosslit Die from Helen my SU Demo (link in the sidebar)
• White Lace from my wee Swedish friend Gina
• Echo Park Grey Polkadot Paper from Angel Crafts
• Pink 15mm Foundation Rose in Pink tone from Wild Orchid Crafts

Hope your all having a wonderful Sunday.. thanks so much for popping in

Supplies used :-

• Stampin Up Lucky Limeade & Daffodil Yellow Cardstock
• Ranger Shabby Shutters Distress Ink
• Echo Park Polka dot Paper in Green
• Bazzill Green Textured Cardstock
• Vintage Easter Image from Etsy
• May Arts Ruffle Edge Ribbon in Green
• Mulberry Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
• Stampin Up Dimensional Adhesive

I took an A5 sized hardback notebook, spiral bound that I bought last year (in bulk) .. they were a bargin!!   Removed the front and back cover, applied gesso and acrylic paint, did a bit of stamping then added some shabby chic stylie embellies and hey presto!

It’s also this weekend’s Youtube Design Team Project for Wild Orchid Crafts, I made the project from start to finish over on Ustream, and I will record the Youtube video tomorrow night and it should be up by saturday..

Wild Orchid Crafts Products Used :-

• SB-00014 VINTAGE SEAM BINDING RIBBON – PINK TULIP
• SB-00017 VINTAGE SEAM BINDING RIBBON – ROSE PETAL
• SB-00002 VINTAGE SEAM BINDING RIBBON – LIGHT BEIGE
• BO-00002 MIXED PINK BUTTONS – 30g (1oz US) I used natural buttons but they are out of stock at the moment, this would be a good alternative though
• EX-00008 50 “FLORAL FOUNDATIONS” PINK TONE MULBERRY PAPER ROSES 15mm – (SET B)

Other Supplies used :-

• A5 Hardbacked Ring Bound Notebook
• Daler & Rowney Gesso
• Acrylic Paint in White, Linen, Rose Pink and Blush Pink
• Making Memories Rossete Trim (pressie from Natasha)
• Chipboard Heart
• Papermania Urban Stamp Set
• Brilliance Crimson Copper Ink
• Stampin Up Dimensional Adhesive

Thanks for dropping by

Making this book was a challenge as I had completely ran out of Scor tape and created the whole thing using wet glue.. the majority was Claudine Hellmuth Multi Medium in Matte, Collal Glue and my Hot Glue Gun!

Wild Orchid Crafts Products used :-

• EX-00020 20mm Red Tone Roses
• FM-000141 10mm Taupe Roses
• FM-000146 50 SEPIA BROWN MULBERRY PAPPER ROSES 10mm
• EX-00002 15mm Pink Tone Roses Set A
• LL-00029 2 Tone Leaves 20mm
• EM-00087 100 SILVER SMALL HOLOGRAM BUTTERFLY EMBELLISHMENTS
• BUD-013 100 OLD GOLD MULBERRY PAPER CLOSED ROSE BUDS – 4mm
• CR-00005 6 PINK CRYSTAL DROPS (Chandeliers) ON SILVER STEMS
• SP-00032 100 SELF ADHESIVE RHINESTONES – PINK
• SP-00005 60 MIXED PINK SELF ADHESIVE PEARLS (SET B) – 5mm
• WDE-001 12 WOODEN DOVE EMBELLISHMENTS
• GL-00002 Collall All Purpose Glue
• WDE-004 12 MIXED WOODEN CAT EMBELLISHMENTS
• FM-00082 50 PALE PEACH MULBERRY PAPPER ROSES 10mm

Other Products Used :-

• Sizzix Die Ornate Frame No. #656457
• Old Envelopes that I had lying around for ages (UIU)
• Soul Food Patterned Paper
• The Best of K & Co too Paper Pad
• Burlap
• Stampin Up Heart Punch Trio
• Claudine Hellmuth Multi Medium Matte
• Jump Rings, Silver Head Pins
• Swarovski Roundelle Crystals in Rose Pink

I used a binding technique “stack the deck” from Laura Dennison of Following the Paper Trail.. its a neat technique to try out.. I watched her Youtube video which provides clear instructions.

There is a Youtube Video showing this project.. the link to my YT channel can be found in the side bar..

a special thank you to Mitzi Curry for teaching me how to make bead charms tonight

This oval box was sent to me by my friend Gina over in Sweden (Thanks Gina)! It started out a natural brown colour until I painted and embellished it…

Supplies Used :-

• Wedgewood Blue Acrylic Paint
• Glitz Design Vintage Blue Patterned Paper (leftovers from the Parisienne Bureau)
• Plaster of Paris Angel that I made last weekend
• Burlap
• Vintage Blue Lace
• Decoart Glitter
• Claudine Hellmuth Multi Medium in Matte
• Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive
• An Old Vintage book for the words
• Vintage Photo Distress Ink
• Versamagic Night Sky Chalk Ink

I tried to use the sewing machine to stitch along the bottom of the scrunched paper but it didnt like going through it, so just left the tiny bit in that it did manage to sew

The clouds were coated in scotch quick dry adhesive and sprinkled with glitter

I plan to keep the box and decorate the book that goes inside it, £ remembering some very good ideas” from the past

Thanks for popping in

First up I made an Easter Easel Card, painted chipboard, seam binding, layers and a lovely easter chick digital collage printed out on photo paper..

Supplies List :-

• Chipboard
• Docrafts Artiste Acrylic Paint in Buttercup and Storm Cloud
• Forsythia Seam Binding
• 15mm Yellow Foundation Rose from Wild Orchid Crafts
• Yellow Rhinestone
• White Bloom
• Digital Collage Image from Etsy
• Burlap
• Glitz Design Vintage Blue Patterned Paper
• Nestabilities Labels 8 Dies
• Yellow Textured Cardstock
• Hot Glue Gun, Cropodile, Scortape
• Brilliance Galaxy Gold Ink
• Chipboard Star
• Frayed Burlap Distress Ink
• Doily Diecut from my wee friend Ellen in the Netherlands

Then I made an Easter Postcard.. this has to be without a doubt my most favourite die-cut shape in the whole wide world… I {{heart}} it !

Supplies List :-

• Accucut Die cut in matboard from my friend Deb
• Docrafts Artiste Latte Acrylic Paint
• Diamond Stickles
• Digital collage image from Etsy
• K & Company patterned paper
• Lace
• Aged Mahogany Distress Ink

Thanks for popping round

I worked my socks off at the weekend to get this project done and ready for this week as my next Design Team project for the Wild Orchid Crafts Youtube Channel, and I have to say I do love the colours

I repurposed an old writing bureau box that was in my daighters room, she was going to throw it out and I rescued it !

I do have a “Start to Finish” series of videos on it over on my Ustream Channel (think it’s a 4 part-er, mainly due to ustream finishing the recording time of the 3rd video and I didnt notice!

Supplies List :-

• Latte Acrylic Paint
• Scortape (lots of it!)
• Glitz Design “Vintage Blue” Design Paper
• Melissa Frances Chandelier Drop for the Drawer Pull
• Wild Orchid Crafts Roses (all listed in the section below)
• Diecut Mattboard Frames from my friend Deb
• Vintage Lace from my Supplies
• Martha Stewart Crafts Doily Lace Punch
• Sewing Machine, Hot Glue Gun
• Lindys Stamp Delphinium Turquoice & Tiffany’s Blue Starburst Spray
• Tattered Angels Juniper Glimmer Mist
• Versamagic Chalk Ink in Night Sky ( a perfect match for this beautiful paper)
• Fiskars Paper Trimmer
• Stampin Up Antique Brads

I created a pocked inside the lid to hold some envelopes or postcards for extra storage space

Wild Orchid Crafts Products Used :~

• EX-00040 Brown Tone Floral Foundation roses 20mm
• FM-00144 Taupe Roses 20mm
• FM-00149 Sepia Roses 25mm
• FM-00141 Taupe Roses 10mm
• FM-00146 Sepia Roses 10mm
• BUD-013 Old Gold Closed Rosebuds 4mm
• EX-00002 Pink Tone Set A Roses 15mm
• FM-00527 40mm Trellis Roses

I hope you like this week’s project, and thanks so much for dropping by