I joined a challenge!!!!

Im on a forum (homecraftsforum.com) and its really friendly. A challenge has been announced and I've joined it!
Im really nervous but it was fun to do! This is what i put in:




I chose falling leaves as my subject. The background was embossed in my cuttle bug, then inked, then spritzed with cosmic shimmer then given a brush with some eyeshadow (yes, really) the flower is 4 layers and the sticker was from an atc kit.

I really enjoyed doing it. The challenge was : what makes you smile/animals and something else! Anyway, here it is! I hope it wins even a small recognition :)

60th male birthday card

Here is a card that i made today for my hubbys friend who is going to be 60. I find male cards hard, so this was a challenge! I used two embossing folders from the chronology series and an atc card for the sentiment. I hope you like it as much as my hubby does!!


~ Cheryl ~

Vaseline resist technique

Hi all!
Today i tried the vaseline resist technique. This is the technique i followed:
http://youtu.be/4F5VO2vrrjc
And here is my table before i started - take note that there is chocolate ;)

The table all set up. The sponge is a cheap washing up sponge.

The result. It looks better in real life!
I really enjoyed it, being quick, easy, and effective!
~ Cheryl ~

New gadget !!!! Cuttlebug!!!

Yes, i have a new goodie!!! Reg (my husband) bought me a cuttlebug. He got it off ebay. Id never used one before and its soooo easy!! Ive been using an ancient wizard, but this so simple!! Im really pleased with it. Here it is:




Ive yet to learn all the different "sandwiches" for the plates, but from what little ive done, its brilliant!!!

Apparently, theres a new model now, sleeker, and more stylish, but looks dont bother me, its what it does that matters :)

Ill let you know how i get on !

Have you got a cuttlebug? Do you know any tips for a newbie?

~ Cheryl ~

Holiday haul!

This is what i came back from my holiday with:

Brads and paper flower set
Stamping mag and free christmas clear stamp set
Cutting board (bigger than my old one, which is helpful!)
Labels x 2 from ikea
Embellishments from the works
Crochet flower embellishments from the works.
I used the black paper from the embellishment packaging in my last atc!

The book was on the doormat when i got home. Its really good!

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More experimenting - atc

Im back off my holiday!

I had withdrawal symptoms and felt the need to "do something" so, i fiddled! Ive made this atc. The experiment was with the background and embellishing.





So, i embossed the label with an embossing folder and my wizard, then i put ink on it with cotton wool and sort of "rubbed it in" (technical term, lol) then i did the flower (i think the flower needs further stuff doing to it yet!) i then added butterfly cut outs that my friend Jill gave me, after i dabbed them over a distress ink pad. Then i added a label (from ikea) that i cut up then distressed. Finally i added the word love, stamped on a piece of cut up packaging. Jill gave me the stamp, too!

I like it, though its a bit over done. It was a good trial! :)

Any suggestions to improve it? (Polite ideas only!)



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