Happy Birthday challenge at Lili of the Valley

Afternoon
I thought that it was about time I entered a challenge.

I do find it difficult to get around the blogs and check out the challenges at the moment so it was great to see this one from Lili of the Valley pop up in my side bar just as I had finished a couple of cards using their brilliant Die cut sheets.

This first card was made for the Grandchildren to give their Dad on his birthday at the beginning of the month. I'm sure that this is how Jason would have liked to have spent his birthday, but with four children there was no chance lol.

This second card was made for a friends son's birthday which was actually on the same day as Jason. Once again it uses one of the die cut images, this time Having Fun.

I hope that they fit the theme over at the challenge and that you like them.

Have a great evening.

Love and hugs

Kimx

Jenny on the Box

Morning Everyone
Just another quick post and reminder that 'Hobby Art Jenny' will be on the TV this morning. The first show will be at 11am and then there will be another show at 3pm. Both are on Create and Craft Sky channel 671.

As I said yesterday I'm not sure which sets she will be using, so I thought that I would share another couple of cards that I made for the Padded Card class yesterday at Lavender Lane. This first card uses the Snowdrops from the Spring Clear Set. They have been stamped onto a piece of inked background and then cut out using a Nestie. The dark blue panel has been Cuttlebugged down one side and then has had glitter glue smeared across it.

This card uses the large flower from the Anna's Collection Special Wishes  set. Stamp and emboss with white embossing powder and colour using Big and Juicy dye based ink pad. Cut out and mount onto a square of black mirri card. Some punched leaves make all the difference.

This final card uses my favourite Anna's collection - Just for You. The black and white circles have been added over a blue panel stamped with the Cow Parsley.
Hope you like them. Better get on now, my next parcel has arrived from Barbara so I had better get to work the weeks seem to be going by so quickly it will be May before we know it.
Happy Crafting
Love Kimx

Picture This

Evening Everyone
Another lovely day of teaching at Lavender Lane. I always have a wonderful time with my Saturday 'Groupies', lovely ladies who always manage to inspire me with their interpretation of my class.
A couple of the ladies even brought in some work to show me - cards that they had finished at home after a previous class. It is always so nice to see that they have gone home filled with inspiration to try out the techniques that they have learnt with me.

Today we spent the morning making a picture frame. The class was actually inspired by the large frame that I made for the April edition of Craft Stamper (see blog post here).
I made this smaller version with left over pieces from creating the original.

The ladies made their frames from a choice of Bazzil and background papers from the shop. They also added handmade flowers - the table fairly groaned under the weight of flower punches lol.

The little people in the picture are my youngest Grandchildren, I can assure you that they don't always look this cute and angelic!!
We also managed to get the dates for the next class schedule worked out, so all in all a very productive day.
Don't forget that Jenny from Hobby Art will be on Create and Craft tomorrow. (11am - 12midday and then 3pm - 4pm). I'm not sure exactly what she will be doing but I do know that is bound to be as informative as always. I also expect that a couple of my cards might manage to find there way in there.
Have a good weekend.
Love and hugs
Kimx

A little bit of padding

Morning All
Where has another week gone to?

I'm off to Lavender Lane this morning to teach. I will be showing them how to make Padded cards and Picture frames.

Padded cards seem to have become a bit of a trade mark of mine, along with my three little 'somethings' added to a card.

I'm afraid that the pictures don't show the true padded effect, but I hope you get the idea.

Of course we will be using Hobby Art stamps, I do like this Spring set. Lets hope we have some nice sunny weather to go with it.
Must post now before my lift arrives.
Happy Crafting
Love Kimx

White Embossed Resist

Evening Everyone
These are a couple of cards made from some of the sample pieces that I created whilst demoing at the weekend, at Ally Pally.

They are all made with panels of white embossed resist. This card uses my favourite Hobby Art clear stamp set Anna's Collection - Just for You and a Melon Melody Kaleidacolour ink pad.

The card stock was purchased at the show from Limetree Crafts

This card uses the same stamps but a Big and Juicy ink pad this time.

 The background paper mount has been cut out using a Nestie and then the card has been embellished with some peel-off dots and crystals.

 This is again the same stamps and ink pad, and even background paper, but this time I have used a punch along the bottom of the panel and then mounted it over a piece of ribbon. Finishing touch - Card Candy.

And don't forget some crystals along the punched edge.
Look at the time, another late post. Where does the time go to??
Love and hugs
Kimx

Happy Birthday Jason

Morning
Well I did get a bit of a lie in, until one of the minded children arrived unexpectedly. Never mind at least it means that I can get an early post in before I get on.

This is the card that I made for my Sin-in-Law Jason. It was his birthday on Saturday, and he even got the card on time, aren't you impressed!!
It was made using Inkadinkadoo clear stamps (sorry no codes) and some gold embossing and distress inks.

The greeting is by Hobby Art from the Greetings Clear set. This is a really versatile set which I use a lot.
I will try and post again later. The kids are all off to the park for a picnic so it should get a little bit quieter
Have a great day.
Happy Crafting
Kimx

A work in progress

Evening Everyone
I hope you have all been enjoying another lovely sunny day. I'm not good in the sun so it was probably just as well that I was inside again at the show at Ally Pally.

Here is my little area all set up and ready to get to work. It was a bit of a squeeze but good fun as always. I haven't managed to get any cards finished yet, just lots and lots of bits, hence the work in progress lol.

This is a card that I finished just before the show for a friend of mine to give to his wife. It uses another of the lovely Lili of the Valley cute squares. I added a few new ones to my stash while I was there, well it would be rude not to don't you think?

They are pre-coloured, which is not my usual thing, but they are fantastic when time is of the essence. I have matched the elements of the card to the colour of the topper.

I have trimmed away the top of the square and cut around the images with my craft knife. I have embossed this section from the rear and added silicone when it is attached to the card. I've also added some stardust pen to the hair and flowers.

Kevin decided that although it was for a very special birthday, his wife may not appreciate her age being added so we decided to go for 'You are Special' instead. A wise choice I think given how some ladies feel about their age.

I added a large number of flowers to my stash this weekend, all sorts of colours and sizes so I should be set up for a long time to come. Of course I'm bound to find a colour that I don't have at the next show, so I will just have to have it won't I :)

I will try and get a couple of bits finished tomorrow. I have taken the day off. A wise precaution after seven days of very early starts don't you think. I have to say I am really looking forward to a lie in, so God help the Grandchildren and next doors dog if they wake me up too early lol.

Better close now.

Love and hugs

Kimx

Come and say Hello at Ally Pally

Evening Ladies and Gents

I've had another lovely day demoing at Ally Pally.

I do like this show, there are always lots of friendly and familiar faces who stop by to say hello, and it's nice to catch up with stall holding friends as well.

I am demoing for the girls from Lavender Lane. Well at least June and I are there, while Jane and  Paul are doing the show in Shepton Mallet. I think there might be a bit of a competition going on to see who can sell the most Hobby Art stamp sets, so don't forget to stop by and help us out with our target lol.

These two cards were made for Jenny's TV show on 31st March. For once they could actually be seen quite well as they were in stands in front of the stamp set in full view of the camera.

They are both made using the Hobby Art Sentiments Clear set. This is a lovely set with some really nice sentiments that are large enough to go on the inside of a card as well as being suitable for the outside - if that makes any sense. Well it is late lol.

I have used a nice mixture of Nesties, ribbons, flowers and pearls on both the cards.

Off to bed now before I fall asleep while I write this. We have another really early start tomorrow, but I would rather get there early so I can have a good look around before the show starts. I have several stashes of goodies that I have to go and pay for, and I'm sure I will manage to add to them at some stage throughout the show.

Don't forget to pop by and say Hello. I will be playing with inks and of course my favourite Hobby Art stamp sets, until we sell out of course.

Bye for now.

Love and hugs

Kimx

Time for a Cuppa

Evening
What a dull day it has been today after all the lovely sunshine yesterday.
Isn't it odd how much of an effect a little bit of sun has on us. I don't know about you but I feel much more inclined to get on with things when it's nice and bright outside.

This is the card that I made for my eldest daughter Jenni for Mother's Day. With four children of her own and several that she looks after I'm sure there are days when she must feel a bit like this. She did say that she just might have to get a head scarf like this one - I think she would look lovely in it.

The main panel is another of the cute design squares from Lili of the Valley. I have cut it out with a Nestie and mounted it over panels of background paper, a punched border and some lace. Of course no cute card is complete with out some flowers - especially appropriate on Mother's Day.
Off to bed now, I really must get an early night for a change.
Love and hugs
Kimx

Floral Crook

Evening Everyone
This is one of the cards that I made for Barbara for the TV. It uses what was probably my favourite set from this show. It is called the Floral Crook (F559-GG).
I have stamped and embossed it onto white card and coloured it in before spritzing the panel with Glimmer Mist.

Cut the main image out using a circular Nestie and then trim around the flowers and leaves to the left of the crook using a craft knife. Stamp Sunbeam Moonbeam (W28-G) several times on to pink card stock using London Fog Mementos ink and trim to a narrow panel.

Cover a white C6 card with green Bazzil card stock and stamp Morning Glory Corner (NC31-D) into the corners as illustrated. Paint with neat bleach before adding colour.

Trim the pink panel to fit the main card and attach it following the line of the crook.
Finish off with a stitched line using a fine black pen.
I can't believe its still so light, loosing that hours sleep a couple of weeks ago really makes a difference doesn't it.
Have a great evening.
Love and hugs
Kimx

To All the Mum's out there, especially Mine.

Evening
I hope all you wonderful Mothers out there have been suitably spoilt today. I have. I was treated to coffee in bed this morning and roast dinner this evening - how good is that.

This is the card that I made for my fabulous Mum. I know that she will have been well looked after this afternoon as she was visiting my Brother and his family.

I'm not going to be very helpful with stamp information this evening I'm afraid as the elements of this card were stamped out ages a go, it has just taken me a while to put them together - late as usual, no surprise there then, hey Mum!!!

I've done my favourite padded panel as the centre piece and then layered this over a piece of Glimmer misted background paper.

I've been collecting flowers where ever I see them at shows so it was nice to find that I had ones that matched the panels perfectly.
Some added ribbon, pearls, gems and stitching and voila, a card fit for a truly special person - my Mum.
I'm not particularly good with words so I'm going to pinch the ones from the card that my youngest daughter Becki gave me. Actually they made me cry!

When I was younger I never knew just what it took to be a Mum like you.....
But now I'm grown I've come to see what you gave up to care for me.
You put yourself to the back of the queue and all that I am I owe to you.
So thank you Mum for all you've done, you'll always be my number one!!

As Becki said inside the card, I hope the words say it all.
Happy Mother's Day.
Love and hugs to All
Kimx

Potted Plant

Evening Everyone
Are you having a nice weekend? I've tried to do a little bit of tidying up in my craft room before I get stuck in to any more projects, and now it's my turn to cook the dinner. We've got Kedgeree - yummy.

This is one of the cards that I made for Jenny for the TV. I'm not sure that it actually got shown, but never mind. I've used the tulips from the Spring Clear Set coloured in using dye based inks.

The flower pot has been stamped and embossed onto a piece of background paper and then added to the bottom of the flowers using silicone.
I've cut out the lilac card stock using a nestie and added crystals, stitched lines and peel-off corners.
Don't forget that Barbara will be on the TV tomorrow morning, so hopefully some more of my cards will get an airing.
Have a good evening, I've got to clean the kitchen before I can get back to the crafting - it's my turn to do that as well!!
Love and hugs
Kimx

Spring Florals in Craft Stamper

Evening Everyone
It turned into a beautiful day here, if still a little chilly.
Babysitting went off without a hitch yesterday, in fact they didn't stir once, not even after their parents arrived home. Tonight they were up and down like yo-yos with Mum and Dad around - oh the power of the Mam-ma :)

This is the card that has just been published in the latest edition of Craft Stamper (May 2011 page 52). Once again it was done for Janice and Andy at Sir Stampalot.

The theme was 'Spring Florals' although there has been a bit of a typo and they have called it Framed - that was last month. I've spritzed the background papers with Glimmer Mist once I have cut them using a Nestie.

As usual there was a colour theme which was lemon, mint and peach. I have used craft chalks blended over a versamarked image for a change. The stamps used are of course Anna's Collection - Just for You by Hobby Art.

I've added flowers coloured with Glimmer Mist, punched leaves and chandeliers, as well as stitched lines and peel-off borders.

Hope you like it.

Nite, nite

Love and hugs

Kimx

Black and White or Babysitting ??

Evening Everyone.
It didn't take long to get out of loop with the blog posts did it, so I had better share a few photos to make up for it.

I made a bit of a mistake tonight. I should have been teaching 'Black and White with a hint of Colour' at Davina's, but I promised to babysit the grandchildren while my Daughters and their partners went to a show in London. That will teach me to say yes without checking my diary first.

I had prepped the class already so Davina is teaching it in my stead this evening so I hope no-one is too disappointed by my absence.

The cards all use my favourite Hobby Art set Anna's collection - Just for You. They also just use a black versafine ink pad, clear embossing powder and of course black and white card stock.

I have used a couple of punches, some peel-offs and crystals to finish them off. A little bit of colour has been added using a pigment ink pad.
Better go and check the kids again, and then I think I'll get an early night. Being back at work is very tiring you know, roll on my next holiday.
Nite, nite.
Kimx

Where has time gone..................

Morning Ladies,
I can't believe that I have been here in Peterboro for a whole week, and that I go home tonight :(
I have had a wonderful time, as I always do.

This is another of the cards that I made in the Faux Mother of Pearl class on Wednesday evening. I found the technique on a website called Splitcoast Stampers. It is a fabulous place for ideas, galleries and tutorials.

It is difficult to show the pearl effect in my photographs, I don't have a lighting pod or anything so I do my best, but if you click on the link there are pictorial and video tutorials. I hope this helps Debbie :) 

I've used Twinkling H2O's to colour the flowers here. Who said Poppies had to be red?

I have also painted around the poppies on this card so the technique doesn't show up as well in the background.
I must get back to some more playing, I need to make the most of the next few hours.
Happy Crafting
Kimx