Happy New Year

Happy New Year Everyone,

As expected I failed to see midnight again this year. At least I'm keeping up with tradition lol.

One of the many jobs that I have been tasked with since moving in with Mum, is finding the necessary paperwork to apply for help. In so doing I have come across numerous cards that I have sent her over the years. So I thought that I would start 2023 with a look back at just a few of the ones that I found.

A bit of mixed media.

Very 3D.

Alcohol inks and Lift ink, definitely a favourite technique.

More Alcohol Lift ink here.

Mop up background with Distress inks and a fabulous Jane Gill floral stamp.

More florals and background papers.

I hope that you liked my walk through some past treasures.

Have a wonderful day, whatever you are doing. Here's to a brilliant 2023 for us All.

Love and Crafty Hugs

Kimx

Challenging the Little Grey Cells.

Evening,

Another lovely class today. It seems ages since we have crafted together since we took a week off to visit Ally Pally last time. I do think that I challenged their little grey cells though lol.

Someone had asked to do a class on Shaker cards, so I took along an assortment of dies to use as the main image, including some of the new Sue Wilson Panel dies.

I didn't get to finish anything in class, so here is a card that I made a while ago for Janice and Andy at SirStampalot.

I used an assortment of dies

and a piece of mop up background for the base card. 

You can pop anything into the card for the shaker element including glitter and the tiny bits that drop out of the dies when cutting them.

The class was a great way to use up some of the numerous sequins that I seem to have acquired over the years. I took along a box full of glitter and dies that would cut out tiny pieces as the shaker element.

I took some samples that I have already shared with you HERE which gave the Girls something to copy while they got the hang of things. 

As usual I have loads of ideas for cards rolling around in my head, just no time to put them in to practice. I will at least try and finish off the one that I started in class, because I then have a DT box to attend to, and classes to plan for my trip to SirStampalot in the very near future.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Hugs Kimx

 

Spring has Sprung

Evening,

What glorious weather we have had over the last few days. Spring has definitely sprung, although it has been rather chilly when you are in the shade. Isn't it amazing how much better we all feel when there is some sunshine about?

I have been on a couple of nice long walks in the sunshine, including one this morning with Chloe, my youngest Granddaughter. We have enjoyed the weather, and looking at the lovely spring flowers and blossom. She always likes to point out all the flowers and also count how many dogs we see on our travels.

No chance for any crafting today, so here is a pretty floral card made for Janice and Andy at Sirstampalot using lots of fabulous dies.

Not specifically spring flowers, but bright and cheerful none-the-less. 

We have made a start on sorting out the garden at Becki's, so the kids have enjoyed being able to get outside to play. Coats were definitely required, although it was a little bit of a challenge to get them to put them on. Children just don't seem to feel the cold like us oldies lol.

I have digging and planting duties tomorrow, and a movie night in the pipeline, so another busy day. Better get in some snuggle time with my 'Besties' it will be my reward for all the gardening.

Have a great weekend. Enjoy the sunshine if you can.

Hugs Kimx

Layering Diamonds

Evening,

I hope that you have had a good Sunday. We finished ours with a bike ride for the Grandkids. They are definitely outdoor kids. They were quite disappointed that it stopped raining cause they wanted to wear their wellies and take their umbrellas. They had to content themselves with their bike helmets and riding through muddy puddles lol.

I found another card using one of the Presscut layering dies, this time its diamonds.

I added a stamped, embossed and die cut sentiment

along with loads of flowers and foliage.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Kimx
 

On Your Wedding Day

Evening,

I had another rather special card to make just before Christmas.

A special card for Andy's brother David and husband on their Wedding Day.

I matched the colours as best as I could to the suits and ties that the boys were all wearing

and the cascading hearts mirrored the wedding invitation that had been sent out.

I added extra silver hearts 

and a few flowers, but I don't think it made it too girly.

It's a shame that the photos don't do it justice.

They were married on New Years Eve, and the children all had a fabulous time on the dance floor after the ceremony. They certainly have the moves.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great evening.

Hugs Kimx
 

Happy Birthday Emma

Evening All,

It is special little girls birthday today. Emma is 6! How did that happen?

I bought some new LOTV Simply Print images recently, which I showed Emma, and this is the one that she liked best.

I have to say that it does remind me of her a little, she could definitely rock this superb outfit.

The image prints out twice on the same page, so I used the second one for added dimension.

I used a variety of circular dies to cut, matt and layer the central image.

I matched the colour of the flowers along with the background papers to the image.

I used a leafy embossing folder on the background which I highlighted with silver gilding wax.

I added her name using some stickers

and a die cut 6, cut from glitter paper.

I added glossy accents and pearl drops to embellish the image. It was hand delivered to her yesterday as the family all met up at Thorpe Park for a fun day at the park. I don't think that even the weather can dampen the spirits of a 6 year old at a theme park.

It dinner and another early night for me since I have to be up at stupid o'clock again.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Kimx
 

Using Up Leftovers

Evening All.

I'm hoping that I can stay awake long enough to write this, I'm absolutely shattered. I  fell asleep in my clothes yesterday, so I think that I really need to get in to bed properly tonight lol.

This card was made with some left over bits and pieces.

The oval is the center of a diecut panel cut from a piece of handmade background paper,

and the flowers from some paper spritzed with Cosmic Shimmer sprays.

The handmade background for the oval was made years ago in a class using dye based reinkers and waxed paper.

That's me done for tonight. Time to brush my teeth and hit the hay. See you tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Kimx

A Vintage Wedding

Evening All,

On occasion I get asked by friends to make a special card. This time it was for a Wedding that has finally taken place today, at least I hope that it has :O) 

I do love this type of challenge, armed with only a couple of requirements for my task. In this case dusky pink and vintage.

Once again I reached for my large Tonic heart dies and some paper from a 12x12 pad from 'The Works'.

I'm not usually a fan of cheap. It's often the case of 'Buy cheap, pay twice', but in this instance I will make an exception.

Their 12x12 papers are brilliant. Good quality, heavy weight, and very cheap, so I always look out for them whenever I am in 'The Works'. Even if I don't really need them lol.

I used the paper for the smaller internal heart,

and hand made flowers.

I created my own background paper for the base card using several dotty heart dies.

Of course there were several pieces left over after I had finally settled on my finished card, so I made an Anniversary card,

or two!!

Thanks for stopping by, I really do appreciate you.

Happy Crafting, and big hugs

Kimx

Under the Gazebo

Evening Everyone,

What a glorious day. Some of the 'Crafties' and I have just spent several wonderful hours in Davina's garden drinking tea and coffee, eating cake and biscuits and of course setting the world to rights as only a bunch of women can lol. The gazebo actually came in very handy. Not to keep off the rain, but to stop us all from getting sunstroke.................how wonderful for a March afternoon.

We actually talked very little about crafting, it was just so lovely to see everyone around the table again. Just like old times.

Today also saw the launch of some fabulous new dies from Paper Panda, and I was lucky enough to get to play with one of them Meadow Frame.

I used another of Jane's fabulous stamp designs and some mopped up ink from my spray box.

I used some of the trimmed pieces to die cut flowers which I added to the bottom of the panel.

I love the dramatic look the black die cut frame gives to the card.

Mop up background is fabulous for die cutting flowers. No two are ever the same, just like flowers in nature.

This is another card using the same die cut frame and another of Jane's lovely floral designs.

I do hope that this wonderful sunshine lasts for a few more days, we all feel so much better when the sun is shining.

At the very least let it be sunny tomorrow so that the rest of the 'Crafties' can get together under the gazebo.

Thanks for stopping by.

Stay safe and enjoy the sunshine.

Hugs Kimx

A Little Birdie Told Me

Evening All,

Well that's the end of a very productive weekend. I have managed to finish loads of Easter cards.....43 in total!! I don't usually send them, but I thought that this year everyone needed something to make them smile.  As they are all in various stages of drying, and need to be photographed I will save them for another day and share something else instead.

This card was made a number of years ago during a trip to SirStampalot in Peterboro.

The cute birdie is from Magnolia and I have layered him onto an oval of coordinating card stock.

The stamped and embossed panel on the left has been created using Alcohol inks.

The leaf is craft metal and the flowers are fabric which I have covered in inks and embossing powder.

It finally found a home this week when I sent it to the son of one of the customers at the garage.

Time for bed now. Thanks for stopping by, I do so appreciate you visiting.

Stay safe and hugs

Kimx