Alphabets ...

 Hi Every body,

I thought that for todays card I would go back to Spellbinders.

This one is using Alphabets which are excellent if you want  to personalise the card for any recipient who is lucky enough to get one of your beautiful designs.

I have made a short video to demonstrate these lovely sets ... Spellbinders Alphabets

This particular set is called Donnas Alphas and is an excellent all rounder.

It can be used to add any name or occasion to any of your projects.

Inking  through the die before you remove the card makes the letter stand out even more.

This cards has used the more intricate Jewel Alphabet and this one is very ornate.

I have used a silver Pen Touch pen to go around the edges of the letters on both of the cards.

And then I have added them at different heights on the card with foam pads.

Both of these Alphabet sets are available from  Save On Hobbies   and the price is  really good value for money.

The addition of the flowers has made them even prettier and they are from Wild Orchid Crafts .... and they have a 30% off sale going on at the moment.

The "Bling" is as always from Want2Scrap 

There is still time to add your name to the list for the June Give Away   so click the link to win one of the three copies on offer.

If you can't wait and want to buy your copy of ....  Farmyard Fellows   then this is the place to go

More tomorrow

Hugs xx

Cute Kitty ...

Hi Everybody,

I know Mothers Day  has gone for this year but this is just another of the sentiment that can be attached to the characters on the Farmyard Fellows    CD

I have created this card following the instructions on the disc and used the already attached stand at the back to display it.

I have added in several of the extra embellishments that are also available so that you can  personalise your character how you wish.

I have three copies and you can add your name to the list to join in with the June   Give Away 

You will need to become a regular follower and leave me a comment.  And to keep things fair please only add your name once .... any duplicates will be removed.

The red cross that appears at the side of your name means that you can delete it if you wish and please do if you add it more than once.

If you don't have a blog then leave the URL box blank ... but if you aren't on the list of followers then ....  no can win !!!

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Owl in the Cherry Tree ...

Hi Everybody,

This week I have been featuring the  CD Farmyard Fellows from  Clint Rose  and this is another way to use the images ...and it's not as the artist intended.

The  images are complete with a stand ... so that they can be displayed ...  but I have cut this Owl  from the stand used it in quite a different way.

If you refer back to yesterdays card ... made using the same owl ...  you will see that  it has the wings raised to hold the plaque of your choice from the CD

On this one I have cut the wings off and re-positioned them so that they are at the side of the body.

Then from the Spellbinders Cherry Blossom die set I have cut several branches and some of the flowers ... and arranged them so that the Owl is standing on one of the branches.

The background has been inked to look like the sky and the way to do that is in a video  Cloud Effect

I have added some large Googly eyes to make her look more like a girl and in the centre of all the flowers I have added in a small pearl.   The "Thank You" sentiment is from the CD and is just one of several for you to choose from.

If you would like to win one of the THREE copies that I have then you will need to pop over to June Give Away   and add your name to the list.  You will need to become a  follower and leave me a comment please.  

I have added some more things into the prize and it will be drawn on Saturday morning

So as well as the CD three people will also get a set of SeeD's rubber stamps + 6 metres of ribbon + a small jar of mixed pearls and gemstones for you to embellish your designs.

The CD has been donated by the artist Clinton Rose  and if you show you support of this new designer that would be fantastic.

Pop over to his Facebook page and click the "like" button and show him you care... tell him I sent you over there please...

And if you can't wait to see if you are a lucky winner then you can always buy a copy now .....  .Farmyard Fellows ....

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Owl House ...

Hi Everybody,

Todays character is one that I could send to someone who has  moved house.  And this cute Owl is settling into his tree house.

It is another image on the CD from Clinton Rose .... Farmyard Fellows

Each of the characters is designed  so that they are free standing  .... but you don't have to use them that way.

This one has been decoupaged onto  a card instead and I have used some brick paper behind the tree.

I have separated all the layers with Pinflair Glue Gel  and the "Home Sweet Home" plaque has inked in nails to hold it to the branch.  

The Woodpecker and the butterflies are also on the disc along with the tiny snail at the bottom of the card.

They are sure to be a delight for children to both give and make for them selves.

If you would like to win one of the 3 copies that I have then this is the place to go ...... Farmyard Fellows

Add your name and email ..... but only once as duplicates will be removed.   If you don't have a blog leave the URL box blank .... and leave me a comment.

You will need to become a follower to be in with the chance to win.  

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Playful Puppy ...

Hi Everybody,

Todays character is one of nine images from the hand of a brand new designer Clint Rose who has put his collection together on one CD.

There are separate sheets of clothes for you to cut out,  or hobby items that can be added to each one to personalise it for your recipient.

There are also several sentiments to choose to suit different occasions  and as it is "Fathers Day" next week I thought this one would be appropriate.

I have cut out all the layers for the puppy and because I am not neat at cutting I have edged all my shapes with a black pen.  It just  helps to disguise them a  little.

They have been curled in my fingers  to give some shape to the body and then layered up appropriately with Pinflair Glue Gel.

I have kept the additions for this guy to the minimum and all I have added is the badge for No.1 and some Googly Eyes.

The CD is very easy to use and each of the images comes in two sizes.  It's just a case of choose and print,  and then decoupage to your hearts content.

And I have not one  ... but  3 CD's to "Give Away"   so if you would like to win a copy of  ...  Farmyard Fellows  ... then click the link to take you to the page.

Add your name and email address ...  join the group of followers  and leave me a comment ...

The draw will take place on Saturday.  If you don't have a  Blog then leave the URL box blank.

There is a link on that page for you to BUY the CD if you can't wait .... and you could pop over to Clints' Facebook page and click the "Like"  ... and tell him I sent you.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx