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Hi There!!

It's good to be writing a post today after such a long silence. I have been very busy over the last few couple of month's.I started to use my gym every week and I have enrolled on a sewing course. I've had my machine for so long and it's been very unloved. 

Today I have a some card's to share using the embellishment's I made in my previous post here

 

 I had real fun mounting my embellie's on chipboard and painting and glittering them. It's so satisfying!!

I used some acrylic paint and glitter glue on the butterfly, I like the distressed feel!!

 

Thanks for visiting today!!

Adele

January Papertrey Ink Blog Hop

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I am happy to be joining in with this months blog hop!! There are so many set's which I love from PTI, but I decided to go for the Beautiful Blooms II set and dies. I remember the first time I saw these and they were at the top of my wish list. I had so much fun playing with them.

The Brief :With the new year comes a clean slate along with many resolutions.  This month's blog hop challenge involves you challenging yourself to use a Papertrey stamp set that has yet to see ink or even one that might be collecting a little dust!  Go through your stash and see what little used treasure it might hold.  If you are in need of inspiration for your chosen set, feel free to utilize the gallery posted in the side bar of each set's sale page on our website, or go to the Previous Countdown page here on my blog where each set is organized by month of release.  2011 is the year where what's old is new again!

This weekend decided to cut and stamp a few image's with nothing really in mind. Once I had them all there in front of me I had so much inspiration. I'm sure i'll be having fun with these for some time!!

 

Bye for Now!!

Adele

Papertrey Playhouse Challenge 7#

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I am back after a very long break from card making. It felt a little weird making my first card after such a long time!! I think i'll need a little to time to get back into the flow.

I must say I have achieved a lot in my time off and sorted through every room in my house. I have also taken up regular exercise!! can't wait to see what 2011 brings!!

Today I have made a card for the Papertrey Playhouse Blog . This week it was my turn to post. The challenge I set was to make your own stamped background.

I used Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink for the background. I love the distressed look of the this background. I used a white gel pen on the rim and handle of the cup and tea pot to add some interest.

Great to be back!! speak soon!!

 Adele

 

supplies used:  Papertrey Ink:  Stamps Basic Background petal, Stamp set Tea for Two and Additions Patterned  paper: Making Memories Ink: Versa fine black Pearls: Melissa Frances

Papertrey Playhouse Challenge # 3

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I can't believe we have already reached the third challenge at the Papertrey Playhouse Blog. This weeks challenge is to use a tag on a card that is in the style of one of the PTI DT members. I decided to tie this challenge in with a little job I have to do. It is my daughters birthday this month and thought it would be nice to make my own Invitations and party bags this year!! 

I got the idea for the wording from this post by Michelle Wooderson. I thought this was such a fun idea at the time and ran out to buy some of these cute little stamps. But this is the first time I have used them lol !! The inking is inspired by Dawn Mcvey, so I have a mixture of inspiration. 

Thanks for visiting today!!

Adele

 

October PTI Blog Hop

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I am really excited to be taking part in another PTI Blog Hop!!

 

For this month we were asked to make a card for a winter celebration (full explanation below)

"There is always a lot of focus on Christmas in our industry this time of year, as that is what the majority of the population celebrates. However, this month's blog hop is dedicated to those that celebrate winter holidays other than Christmas. Create a project that celebrates Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or some other winter holiday as we embrace everyone's beliefs in a celebration of diversity through paper crafting."

I have chosen to make a card for Diwali the Hindu Festival of Light. The reason I made this choice is that my home town of Leicester plays a big part in the Diwali celebrations. People travel from all over the UK to visit Belgrave Road in Leicester and celebrate with a big fireworks display !!

 

I thought I would try to re-create my favorite firework the cathrine wheel. I used the Green Thumb set and Dots Spots to create my fireworks.

Thanks for visiting today !!

Adele

 

Waltzing Mouse Sketch Challenge 19

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I am back today with another sketch challenge from Waltzing Mouse Sketch Challenge Blog. My card is from a set for Christmas. I am really getting into the holiday spirit now and making lots of goodies.  It's getting pretty cold around here, so it's the perfect excuse to get lot's of crafting done!!

I don't have any new Christmas papers, so I decided to stamp on some papers that I had in my craft supply. 

 

Thanks for visiting today!!

Adele

 

 

Supplies used: Papertrey Ink: Mat stack 3 die, Stamps peace be still and holiday tags 2009, ribbon twill vintage cream, button and ink ocean tides. Delish: Music sheet stamp. My Eyes Mind: patterned paper Bella Bella. Ebay: bakers twine

 

Papertrey Playhouse pop of Colour Challenge

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I am back with another challenge from Papertrey Playhouse. I apologise that I have not been around for a while!! As you may know my son started nursery a couple of weeks ago. This has mean't me having more time to catch up with a few none child friendly jobs. I also had a little accident at the weekend and sprained my ankle. 

The challenge is to use black and white with a pop of colour!!

I have also been busy crafting ready for christmas, I have a few cards and tags to share this week!!

Thanks for Visiting today!!

Adele

 

Supplies used: papertrey Ink: four of a kind stamp set, white card stock Versa Magic: chalk ink, red magic

Papertrey Playhouse Felt Challenge

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Hope you had a great weekend!! Today I am sharing card, which I made for my sister-in-law. Its her 19th birthday, so I decided to go for something quite bright and fun!!

This card is for the Papertrey Playhouse Blog Challenge. As a group we will be setting challenges every 2 weeks and the challenges are for anybody who loves Papertrey Ink.

The current challenge is to make a card using Felt.

I am really sorry that the photo is a little poor. I've been having a few problems with my camara, which I now realised was finger prints on the lens lol !! I don't have the card any more, if i did I would retake the picture.

I decided to try using ink on my impression plate and I am really pleased with the result.

Thanks for popping in on my post!!

Bye for now

Adele

 

 

papertrey Ink September Blog Hop

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I am really excited to be taking part in my first Papertrey Ink Blog Hop!!

 

This months challenge was to use a technique which you have learn't from somebody you have meet online. This is the card I made using Distress inking.

 

For a while I admired this technique, however I had no idea of what products to use or how to apply the ink. My inspiration for this card came from Mona Pendleton and I would to thank Mona for taking the time to explain the technique for others to enjoy.

Hope you enjoy the rest of the hop!!

Bye for now

Adele

 

 

 

Embellish Paper piecing challenge

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This is my second post today!! I have a card for a challenge by embellish magazine. This time the challenge is to us paper piecing. I have been doing a lot of this recently, I just love the way you can add a bit of individuality to an image.  

Here is my card: 

I stamped the flower Image first in yellow and then in cream, just to add a bit of depth to the flowers. Then I added some Paper to the centre's.

Here is the challenge: 

I used my EK Success border punch on this card. I haven't used it for while as there are so many great die's coming out at the minute!! 

Thanks for looking and please come back soon!!

Adele

 

Supplies: Papertrey Ink: Stamps beautiful Blooms 2 and Its official, Spring moss Buttons, Ripe Avocado Kraft and Lemon tart Cardstock, Spring moss Ripe avocado and Vintage cream Ink, Bitty box basics patterned paper Craft supply: twine EK Success: Border Punch