Crafts and Me Week No 139 Anything Goes Challenge Card A

Hello Folks,

Well it's back to normal here what with the weather which is raining and much cooler here.  Over the last few weeks I have had several cards on the go but could not get my head completely round, too much heat for little ole me, nice to see the sun but there could have been a middle, oh well rant over with.

So here is to showing you the first of the cards which I must say am extremely pleased with as tried a totally different style for me which was distressing the card but not with ink.

I have white card stock to make the square card, Coredindations Black Iris card stock, Bazzill Basics Chantilly card stock, Maya Design Life In The Country Scent of Wild Flowers patterend paper x 2, Spectrum Noir Pens numbers FS2, FS3, TN2, PP1, GB8, GB10, TN7, 0, DR1, DG2, TB5, TB9, EB1, Lace with Ribbon, Gem Stones, Flowers, Pearl & Crystal Branches, White Heart Doily, Tim Holtz Tonic Studios Paper Distresser and of coursethe lovely rubber stamped image from Crafts and Me called Winter Rose.

Well that is it again for me now folks, do take care and happy crafting, lol

Ahoy There You Scurvy Dogs!

Hello There All,

It be Pirate Day at Hastings and what an enjoyable day it be too, lovely sunshine, sea, rum and of course lots and lots of Pirates especially Captain Jack Sparrow.

So shiver me timbers and join in with the fun of it all, a great time to be had for all, well I certainly enjoyed myself as you can see to be finally in front of the camera instead of behind it as I so dislike my photo taken, but how could I refuse such charm of this silver tongued pirate.

Do enjoy the rest of the weekend me hearties!

Crafts and Me Week No 138 card no 2 Anything Goes Challenge

Hello Folks,

What a glorious day it is to out there, as it's meant to be the hottest day so far I do hope you are taking care of yourselves while enjoying this sunshine, me well keeping out of it's way as being fair skinned I burn easily even with lotion!

Well I have finally finished my last card for this challenge, was struggling with the embellishments truthfully, too much choice.

For the layout I was inspired by another crafter in the Crafters Inspiration Magazine Issue 2, I have used white card stock to make the square card, My Mind's Eye So Sophie Graceful patterned papers x 4, Coredinations Purple Grandier card stock, Paper Co Ivory card stock, Spectrum Noir Pens numbers FS2, FS3, TN2, PP1, GB8, GB10, TN7, 0, DR1, DG2, TB5, DR7, Doily, Lace with Ribbon, Pearls, Butterfly Charm, Ivory Pearl and Crystal Branch, Beaded Berries Pink/Pale Pink and of course the lovely rubber stamped image called Zoe.

That's it again for me, so until next time do have a great weekend, take care while enjoying yourselves, lol

Matilda Blowing Bubbles and Mademoiselle Pierrot

Hi Folks,

Here is another couple of cards for you to see, sorry the picture is a bit blurry, don't quite know what happened there.

The card one on the left I have used white card stock to make the square card, First Edition Summer Breeze patterned paper, Coredinations Chocolate Mocha crd stock, Bazzill Basics Sea Salt card stock, Spectrum Noir Pens numbers FS2, FS3, TN2, PP1, GB8, GB10, TN7, 0, BT1, BT2, BT4, FS6, EB1, True Black, Lace, Gem Stones, Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Scalloped circles Diecut and of course the lovely rubber stamped image called Matilda Blowing Bubbles which I do so adore.

The card on the right which has been inspired by Natalie Grantham, I have used white card stoke to make the square card, First Edition Daydream patterned papers x 5, Bazzill Basics Deep Purple card stock, Bazzill Basics Heather card stock, Spectrum Noir Pens numbers FS2, FS3, TN2, PP1, GB8, GB10, TN7, DG2, CT4, EB1, IG4, LV1, PL2, LV2, Lilac Lace, Purple Organza Ribbon with Flowers, Gem Stones, Pearls, Bobbin Pins, Flowers, Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Scalloped Oval Diecut, Spellbinders Oval Diecut, 3D Foam Pads and the lovely rubber stamped image called Mademoiselle Pierrot.

Well that's it for me again folks, so until next time do take care and happy crafting, lol

Crafts and Me Week No 138 Anthing Goes Challenge Card No 1

Hello Folks,

With regards to this challenge as we have several weeks to do this and are allowed to enter up to two items I thought I would up this card that I have recently finished and hopefully will enter another one at a later stage.

I have used white card stock to make the square card, First Editions Summer Breeze patterned paper x 1, Bazzill Basics Arctic card stock, Bazzill Basics White card stock, X Cut Corner Punch, Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder Clockworks, Spellbinders Floral, Lace, Flowers, Pearls, Spectrum Noir Pens numbers FS2, FS3, TN2, PP1, GB8, GB10, TN7, 0, DR1, DG2, CT1, TB2, TB1, TB3, TB5, TB6, TB9, PP3, PL1, BP2, CG2, DG2, CG1, CR8, CR10, DR1 and of course the lovely rubber stamped image from Crafts and Me called Love LIfe.

I do so hope you like this one, until next time do take care and happy crafting, enjoy the rest of your day, lol

Unleash the Butterflies and Red Riding Hood

Hi Folks,

Back again with another couple of cards to show you, trying to keep it different too.

The card on the left I have used white card stock to make the square card, Dream Catcher patterned paper, Coredinations Vavavoom card stock, Coredinations Vanilla Cream card stock, Spectrum Noir Pens numbers FS2, FS3, TN2, PP1, GB8, GB10, TN7, 0, EB1, TB3, DR1, DG2, LV1, PL2, LV3, EB2, Lace, Pearls, Flowers, 3D Foam Pads and of course the lovely rubber stamped image fro Crafts and Me called Unleash the Butterflies.

The card on the right I have used white card stock to make the square card, Prima Marketing Inc Reflections Flourish and Goldsboro Collection patterned papers x 4, Coredinations Chocolate Mocha card stock, Coredinations Vanilla Cream card stock, Spectrum Noir Pens numbers FS2, FS3, TN2, PP1, GB8, GB10, TN7, 0, DR5, DR1, CR11, DR1, EB7, DG2, TB5, Lace, Organza Ribbon with Flowers, Gem stones, Flowers, Bobbin Pins and of course the lovely rubber stamped image from Crafts and Me called Red Riding Hood.

Well that's it again for me folks, so until next time, do take care and happy crafting, lol

Beaded Bracelet

Hello Folks,

What a glorious weekend it has been weather wise and I have certainly enjoyed it.

I have tried something totally different, I purchased a magazine recently which included a beading kit with instructions and this is what I wish to show you.

The kit included two sorts of beads and a long piece of cord.

Instructions to create the beaded section.

1) Unravel the cord very carefully as you will need all of it.  Cut a 25cm long piece and set it aside - this will be used to make the clasp later.  Cut a second piece 40cm long - this will be the central cord, which you will knot around.  Thread all your big beads onto this 40cm piece and streatch it across a plastic box lid or tray so that it is taut and you can get your fingers under it.  Position the remaining long piece of cord underneath this suspended piece.  Ensure that you have an equal length of long cord on each side.
2) take the left hand side of the long cord over the short cord and under the right hand side of the long cord - make sure you keep a loop on the left hand side.
3) Now take the right hand side of the long cord and pass it undere the central cord and up through the loop on the left hand side.
4) Pull the two ends of the long cord evenly to tighten the knot around the central cord.  This is the first half of the square knot.
5) The second half of the square knot is formed in similar way but in reverse.  Take the right hand side of the long cord over the central cord and under the left hand side of the long cord - make sure that you keep a loop on the right hand side.
6) Take the left hand side of the long cord under the central cord and up through the loop on the right hand side.
7) Pull the ends of the cord evenly to tighten and complete the square knot.  As you will be working towards you, push the square knot away from you so that it is about 15cm from the very end of the central cord.  Repear the knotting method from Step 2 until you have five complete square knots.  You may need to experiment with tension a couple of times to get the feel for the knot.
8) Slide the first bead up to the last knot and wrap the two sides of the long cord either side of it.
9) Then tie two complete square knots to hold it in place.  Bring the next bead up and repeat until you have used all your threaded beads.
10) After the last bead is added, tie five complete square knots.  Now you can remove the bracelet.
11) Secure the ends with glue or clear nail varnish and allow to dry before you trim the excess.
Forming the Clasp.
12) Try the bracelet on for size to see how many square knots you need to form the clasp.  Lay the two short strands so that they cross and attach them to the corner of your tray.
13) Take the 25cm piece of cord that you set aside earlier and slip it under the two crossed cords.  Make sure that you have an equal length on each side, then tie as many square knots as you need.  These knots need to be fairly tight (but not overly tight).
14) Remove from the tray and secure the ends as you did in Sept 11.  Add a small bead to each of the central cord tails and tie loose overhand knots.  Before pulling tight, check that you can still get the bracelet on!

There you have it, your very own beaded bracelet.  So until next time do take care and happy crafting, lol