Circles

The theme of this weeks challenge over at Just for Fun is called  'Get into Shape', using Circles.
Go see the super examples over there.
For my card I used a mask to create the circle background with distress ink [vintage photo], added some die cut gearsand cogs, then stamps from my new Tim Holtz set, finishing with a metal embellishment.
Thankyou for stopping by to take a look at my card.

Less is More week 10

This week  over at Less is More we are  challenged to make the sentiment our focus.
I used a plain white card with embossed corners. The opposite corners I used a Tim Holtz flower stamp with shabby shutters  distress ink, and went round the edges as well. The sentiment is one of his stamps as well.
Thankyou for stopping by and please pop over to Chrissie and Mandys to see the  fablous examples.

Grungy Monday week2

Week 2 of Linda's Tim Holtz [www.timholtz.com] themed challege and a visit to Ranger Ink to get the information we need on Distress Inks with Multi Medium here.
For my piece I cut a stamp from a piece of cut and dry using the Tattered Florals die. The background is a page from an old paperback stamped initially with a few twiggy flowers. After using my home made stamp I coloured with antique linen,  and tea dye distress inks.  The finished piece I have made into an Easter card and doing so,  seem to have covered to many  of my multi medium stamped flowers, please take my word , they were there and  they seemed to fit the technique.
Pop over to Linda's StudioL3 to see some fabulous examples.
Thankyou for stopping by to take a look, I realy appreciate your comments.

A touch of Red

This weeks theme over at Less is More is to add a touch of red. Again a struggle to not overdo things. The stamp I used came from the Stampman and the red is a cosmic shimmer paint.

This is my second attempt, the white has photographed a bit blueish. again, stamps from the Stampman, red distress ink to colour this one.
Thankyou for stopping by to take a look, your comments are realy appreciated, although this week I am not able to stop and look at all the other super examples .

Home Inspirations

This week  at Try it on Tuesdays we have been challenged to make a card inspired by a colour scheme from our home. There are some fantastic examples by my fellow teamies.

My card is inspired by a cross stitch picture. Most of my house is is neutral colours, with large areas of pictures grouped together. Cross stitch was a favourite hobby of mine for many years, here is my inspitation .

For my card I used Wendy Vechi and Tim Holtz stamps, vintage photo and antique linen distress inks.

I did have a picture of the group of pictures, but as I can only get it posted sideways, I had to give up.

You must include a picture of your inspiration as well as your card. There is a £10 voucher up for grabs from our sponser One Stop Cards.

Thankyou for taking time to take a look.

Discoveries.

This week at Just for Fun the challenge theme is Anything you Fancy [create what you want].
Well, how could I not try out these new stamps by Tim holtz and Stampotique.
The background is a variety of stamps and the page is coloured with distress inks.
I think she looks quite a character.
Thankyou for stopping by to take a look, I realy appreciate your comments.

Altered Box

I was lucky to spend last weekend at a Craft Retreat organised by Janet and Michelle, two very talented ladies.
We learnt  lots, were well fed , met old and new friends and had a great time.
This is my version of the box which we all spent our time making during our stay.

We also made the contents.

Buttons made with clay, shrink and friendly plastic.

 Flowers using various materials, even the Needle case.

Thankyou for stopping by to take a look.