My last make (probably) of 2013

A picture :)

It's so true! Crafting gives me time to think.



Cheryl 😄

Happy Christmas

To passersby at Christmas time x


Cheryl 😄

New year resolutions..... Sort of!

I've decided there are things I'd like to have a go at in the new year (when I'm back on my feet again)

Different card folds
Stencilling
Brayer techniques
Watercolour backgrounds
Altering a frame
Altering a box
Complete my board book.
I'll probably add to this list next year!

Oh...and I'd love to swap an ATC with someone!!!

What do you want to try next year?






Cheryl 😄

Another Christmas card!

Made for my friend Kelly :)

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Mums Christmas card

Well.... After trying forever to make the "perfect" Christmas card for my mum....I came up with this:

Might make another one but in different colours so that I've got several to choose from :)




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New home card

Here is a card for someone who is moving. I'm not sure whether to stamp "new home" onto it, it might make it cluttered.

I've used bright colours as it's cold and wintery, and I wanted a spring feel for new beginnings.

I really enjoyed making this!







Cheryl 😄

Another calendar

Another calendar. This time a steam punk theme.


Cheryl x

My latest make

I made a calendar! Its for my brother and his wife, as i cant get out to buy presents.

The calendar can be put on the wall....




Or stand alone :)


~ Cheryl ~

things I have made recently:

 I havent been able to craft much as my wound is playing up. But... i did get to do these!!! :) im pleased with them so far... i love experimenting with background ideas.

 im really pleased with how this turned out! its a base for a tag... i have uses for this!!!

This one below.... i did when fiddling with my new brayer. I love it. I have yet to get the hang of it, as you can see from the bottom pic.

this went wrong. it was the first time i had used my brayer. wrong ink!! dont use distress inks lol.

Tag challenge :)

Crafty Creating - adventures in paper : My own challenge ..... 25 tags for christmas in 25...

Crafty Creating - adventures in paper : My own challenge ..... 25 tags for christmas in 25...: Well, i am bored. Cant sit for long, an need something to keep me occupied. Inspired by Tim holtz (www.timholtz.com) ive decided to start my...

My own challenge ..... 25 tags for christmas in 25 days!

Well, i am bored. Cant sit for long, an need something to keep me occupied. Inspired by Tim holtz (www.timholtz.com) ive decided to start my challenge to myself of 25 days of Christmas Tags.

Being quite quick to do, and topical for the month, i thought it would be quick to do!

So, heres my first one :








Die cut a tag shape, then just the top of another, to give me the shape i wanted.





Embossed with a christmas folder, and smooshed with distress ink.





Distressed the sides.





Added the date, angel and star








Extra bling added.


Signed and dated the back. Really enjoyed this, hopefully they will get better as i can stay up for longer :)

~Cheryl~🔖