G45 - Nutcracker Gift Boxes

 

I am being good and have been trying to use up an old G45 collection - Nutcracker Sweet, before playing with my new Couture and Sweet Nothings Collections. I am in the process of decorating 12 small boxes to put xmas gifts in for colleagues at work.

The boxes come in packs of two for 99p at The Works, and have been an absolute joy to decorate. I just added a few cinnamon sticks, berries and ribbons from my crafty stash and love the way they have turned out. Will add another blog post once I have made the next six.

 

 

 

 

Craftwork Cards - Vogue Collection

Fell in love with the peacocks in this Craftwork Cards collection when I saw it, so just had to have it!

Here are a few of the cards I have made with it:

 

 

Bert & Gert's - Hearts of Oak Gifts

If money is tight this Christmas, how about making a few inexpensive hand made gifts, such as a decorated notebook, a small wall calendar and a credit card sized calendar?

I bought a pack of ten 2014 calendars for £1, and a pack of 5 mini notebooks also for £1.00. So with the addition of a few scraps of paper and cord from my crafty stash I made all three items shown below for 40p!

The notebook was the easiest to make: simply cut a piece of card or paper to cover the front of the notebook and glue into place. Embellish with whatever you like. I chose the anchor from the Bert & Gert's Hearts Of Oak collection. I stamped it onto white card stock with Nautical Blue ink from Memento and added glossy accents to highlight it. This was then matted and layered onto a punch scalloped circle and added to the centre of the card.   

                                                

The mini wall calendar was made with a piece of 3 x 3 Grunge board that was covered with white card stock and scraps of a nautical paper from my stash. I used the flag stamps from the same Bert & Gert's stamp set and coloured them with Promarkers to match the paper. I added the 2014 calendar and then glued some white cord around the edge. I tied a fancy sea knot with the same cord and glued that into place.

 

The final item is another calendar, but this time it was made to be the same size as a credit card so that it can slip into  a purse or wallet. I kept the nautical theme going by using the same papers and corded knot. I also used another Bert & Gert's stamp.

Three very simple ideas for gifts on a budget, which can be easily personalised for each recipient. Hope you like them - Happy Crafting xx

 

 

 

 

Bert & Gert's - Hearts Of Oak Cards

It has been ages since I made some cards, so this evening I have put that right and played with a fabulous set of Navy themed stamps called Hearts of Oak by Bert & Gert's.

I have really enjoyed myself and have ended up making eight small cards. The cards are very clean and simple, with just the addition here and there of some glossy accents.

The stamps are really well designed and are really good quality. If you are interested in purchasing these fabulous stamps please follow the link to the Bert & Gert's on the right of my blog.

 

G45 Games Compendium

I don't have any children of my own, but do have 3 wonderful nieces and a nephew. I always worry that I don't have any toys or games for the younger two to play with when they visit. So decided to have a go at making some of the games I used to play as a child. Here is what I came up with

The storage box was just an empty cream cracker tin, and the tubs that hold the games pieces are empty gilding flake tubs. I used a whole heap of Graphic 45 paper collections to make this project and as usual the papers mixed so well together that all the hard work was done for me.

The little draughts pieces (checkers for my US followers) were made out of the little wooden Tim Holtz Bingo numbers. Hope you like it.

My Wonderful New Promarker Storage

Those of you who know me, know I love my Promarker Pens and Crafty Storage. I am so happy to now be able to share the news about a fabulous new MDF storage item created by the guys at Candy Box Crafts.

This fabulous pen storage caddy is made out of high quality precision cut MDF. It comes flat packed and like all the other Candy Box Craft kits is very easy to assemble. It hold up to 200 pens and is a dream to transport to crops/craft clubs.

I used the Typography Collection by Graphic 45 and a few brass butterflies to decorate the the outside and simply painted the inside with Fresco "Little Black Dress" paint. With my Promarker's  being regularly pulled in and out I thought paint would be the most sturdy/accident proof option.

Hope you like the piccies! And if you would like to buy a kit please feel free to contact Pink Tulip via the link on my blog xx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gated Box for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Lots of you are probably aware that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month but what you may not know is that the Breast Cancer Care charity is the charity closest to my heart as I lost my mum to the disease in 2004. I try to raise money for the charity through sales of my greetings cards and crafty projects.

So having been given a few of the wonderful MDF creations  to play with by Candy Box Crafts. I thought I would decorate another gated box in memory of my mum and to help  raise awareness..

The box was painted in "Nougat" paint by Fresco and then decorated in a selection of papers from Bo Bunny. Each of the nine compartments was then filled with things that reminded me of my mum. The gates were also painted in the same paint and then covered in Stampendous Shaved Ice.

Thanks again to Roy and Steve of Candy box Crafts for letting me play with your amazing MDF creations. All of which can be purchased from Pink Tulip Creations in Spernal Ash nr Studley in Warwickshire. Direct links to both Candy Box Crafts and Pink Tulip can be found to the right of my blog.

Happy crafting and ladies don't forget -get your boobies checked regularly ... the earlier something is found, the better chance you have of a full recovery xx

Gated Box with Graphic 45 Secret Garden Collection

I have been lucky enough to be allowed to play with some of the fabulous new MDF creations designed and produced here in Evesham by the mega talented guys at Candy Box Crafts.

This is one of their gated boxes that I decorated with the Secret Garden Collection by Graphic 45  and a garden full of paper flowers. The gated box comes in kit form and is available to purchase from Pink Tulip Creations in Spernal Ash, near Studley Warwickshire.

Hope you like it!

Bert & Gert's - Ready, Steady Go - Passport Holder

 I was inspired by a recent blog post by Jim the fabulous "Gentleman Crafter, where he made several passport, ticket and credit card wallets for his friends. So I just had to have a go myself and I decorated it in lots of stamped images from the fabulous "Mod" stamp collection from Bert & Gert's (click on the image to the right of this post and it will take you to the Bert & Gert's website)

Jim very kindly put an instruction sheet together for the wallets and here is the link: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Byw1jq858UATcEFwbDBQcUlZVDA/edit?usp=sharing

I used a selection of Teresa Collins papers to cover my chipboard wallet and then punched out the fab Bert & Gert stamped images with a circle punch. I used several small (strong) magnets to close the various pockets and flaps and I will admit I do like to hear the snap of the magnets as they close!.
Hope you like it - happy crafting


 

 

Bert & Gert's - Design Team and Coasters ...

I am really happy to be able to announce that I am now part of the official Bert & Gert's Design Team. Thank you Jason Wilkes for letting me join your Bert & Gert family, I am really looking forward to the crafty adventures we will have together!

Keen stampers amongst you may have seen Bert & Gert's first two stamp sets: "Hearts of Oak" and "Mod" in the latest edition of Craft Stamper magazine.

The un-mounted stamps are made from high quality grey rubber and measure A5 in size. I have had my first play with them today and have found that they leave a perfect impression every time.

My very first DT project is a set of four 4 x 4 drinks coasters, made using just three of the ten stamps that are in the "Mod" set.

I used Memento inks in Nautical Blue and Ladybug and stamped the various images onto white sticky-backed vinyl. I then stuck the vinyl to four drinks coasters and if I say so myself I am very pleased with the result!

The stamp sets can be purchased on-line at:
http://www.bertandgerts.co.uk/bert--gerts-merchant-stores---rubber-stamps.html

You can also follow Bert & Gert's on Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/BertandGertsMerchantStores


Here are a few photos of my first official DT project, I would love to know what you think of them, so please feel free to leave a comment. Till next time - Happy crafting xx