My altered Mirror fo the Creativity Magazine

Hi Crafty Friends

I was asked to make a project for the Creativity Magazine and so I was set the challenge.

I decided to use the  Pastel Spots and Stripes Capsule Collection to make this altered mirror.

It was a challenge rolling all those paper tubes but it was worth the sore fingers when I saw the end result

For more details on how to make this project get  the April edition of the Creativity Magazine .

I love my job sooooo much.

For even more inspiration visit www.docraftss.com 

Well my building work is in full swing and I have had enough now.  I have not been able to craft for weeks and it is driving me mad.   I cannot wait  for  my Bungalow to be finished and my new craft room can start being organized.

I will take some photos when its all done.

Dusty Hugs

Claire xx

Diamond Wedding Anniversary

My Auntie and Uncle have been married for such a long time and next week celebrate their Diamond Wedding Anniversary.

I am in the middle of a major house renovation and I made this card in amongst all the mess.  This will be the last card I make for a while now as I have to pack all my craft stuff away.

I love making white on white cards they look so classy.

I used a Crafters Companion embossing folder and some Spellbinders Dies to create the effect.

The stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

Bye for now

Claire x

Mothers Day Card for my Mum In Law

My Mum in Law loves anything vintage so I applied vintage photo ink by Tim Holtz  to age the paper and get that vintage shabby chic look.

I wasn't sure I liked the card while I was making it but by the time I finished adding the embellishments I loved it.  My Hubby confirmed that his Mum would love it too.

This may well be the last crafty project for a while as the builders are arriving tomorrow and my home will be a building site for a few months while it is transformed into my dream home.  I will having a new craft room too.  Very exciting and messy times ahead.

This card was entered  into  the following challenges.

http://ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/ - Always Anything Goes

http://scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything Goes

http://scrapology-adventuresinscrapbooking.blogspot.co.uk/ - Mothers Day Feb Card Challenge





Happy Crafting

Claire xx

Card Swap

I  belong to a card swap group on Facebook and this month we had to make a sympathy card.  I chose to make this one in these colors as so many people these day ask for people to wear bright colors to their funeral.  I though the card  turned out very well.

The stamp is from Stampin Up! and the papers are from my stash.  Sorry not sure who makes them as  I have lost the cover.

Claire xx

Easter Card for Mum and Dad

When I  received  this Little Claire stamp  of the month I knew it would make a really pretty Easter card. The bunting is a stamp and die set form Spellbinders.  I love it - it is so cute.

I colored  in the stamp with water color pencils. I don't use water though, I blend with paper stumps and bay oil.  It works a treat.  The papers are from Country Companions paper pack.

Hugs

Claire xx

My Latest Commision for Creativity Magazine

I love working for Docrafts.  I work in the office by day and in my spare time I get a chance to make lovely things for the Creativity Magazine. This issue I did the take a template project.  I loved the papers and embellishments I was send to complete my commission.  I feel so proud to be part of the Docrafts team.

Crafty Wishes

Claire xx

Happy Friday Crafters

Just thought I would share a pretty card I made for my Mum for Mothers Day.  I used my favorite colors blue and pink as the main theme and chose this pretty SWALK image as the main focus.  I used Spectrum Noir pens and colored  pencils to bring life to the sweet girl.  I am pleased with the result and I am sure my Mum will love the card.

Lots of  Crafty Blessings

Claire xx

I am entering this into the following challenges
Crafting by Design - Girly
Crafting for all Seasons #69 - Girly 
Divas by Design - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Girls - Anything Goes 
Sweet Stamps - Anything Goes
Scribble and Scrap - Anything Goes