Birdie garland

I have another class for Caroline craftz forumz. THis one is a christmas garland made from stars and birdies. You can find all the instructions here.

I used the tempate that came with the kit to make some cute little paper robins. I then deocrated chipbiard birds, stars, slide mounts etc that where also in the kit with the fancy blingy PP in the kit beofre wiring it to a green tree garland on my fire place.

Here are a few pics for you but plenty more over on the site.











Bye for now

Mini tree album

I have another class for Carolinez craftz get ready for christmas crop. I made a cute little 'tree album' from the left overs from the pink kit.

You can find all the instructions here.

Here are a few pictures for you.











i made this for my aunty in Widnes, Cheshire who doesnt get to see the boys much now we are in Scotland. I hope she likes it.

Oh and here are a few pics of our non traditional coloured tree. I still think it looks very traditional thought, lol











Thats it for now

Christmas planner/jornal keepsake

I have finally managed to complete a class for Caroline using one of her gorgeous new christmas kits. You can find the full set of instructions here.

I made a little paper bag book that i have been using already as a planner and journal and i have left lots of space for stories, ethemera and photo's that i will gather over the festive period.

I used one of the pockets as i storage slot for all the christmas recipe's that i have printed off the interent. I am gonna Nigella our christmas lunch again this year, already working on a cranberry glaze for the turkey and definatly NEED and i mean NEED to make the girdle busting chocolate pie, Mmmmm, very yum.

Anyway here are a few pics of the paper bag book but plenty more on the instruction page on Carolinez









I have another little book on the go with the left overs from this kit

Bye for now

Its finally over

After weeks of essay prep and completion followed by weeks of revision and the dreaded exams on wed, thurs and friday, college is finally over for this session and i can begin to live again.

I have spent all my time since my last exam on friday trying to catch up with my poor neglected family, do some cleaning, some crafting and christmas shopping.

I also had a mad dash to complete the LO's and cards for the next round of Scrapbook Apprentice just incase i make it to the next round. I loved both my Lo's this time and didnt have a favourite. I tried new things, made them a bit different than my usual style etc. I even had a flash of inspiration for the cards as well. I just loved the new Papermania papers that we got to play with, so fresh and funky, my kind of PP's. In my mad dash i forgot to take pictures so no sneak peaks this time, arh.

Anyway, you can still vote for me if you like as the voting for this month is still open for another week. You can find it here

I have a little class coming up on Carolinez soon for a christmas planner/journal paperbag book which i will show you pictures of soon.

Be back soon

The dreaded C word (Christmas)

Well its coming and theres nothing we can do to stop it so lets get organised early this year.

Over at Carolinez craftze, we will be bringing you lots of inspiration and ideas for cards, gifts and table decorations so that you can be super organised this year in plenty of time.

There will be specially designed kits to purchase so that you can follow our classes and have all the bits you need to make advent calendars, gifts etc.

Head on over as already there is a christmas card swap and a christmas cracker swap. Here's a new idea. We make a christmas cracker for someone out of stash. We fill it with a small gift worth say 3 quid. Pack it up( really well!!!) and swap it with someone else as a really cute little extra pressie. But a nice inexpensive one too!!lol. Sounds a novel idea, dont you think.

I am maybe thinking of hosting a mini book swap but will have to think about it some more.

But i will definately be bringing chritmas card ideas to the forum as i always make mine and i dont wont a mad rush to finish them this year, lol

Hope to see you there

Sarah

Challenge 2

Its slightly late as i was too busy enjoying myself at our fantastic craft weekend featuring Dyan Reavely, but that's a whole other huge post to follow, lol

So here is challenge 2.

This week is all about food for thought. When in doubt, eat cake. Why not take a trip to your favourite bakers or walk to the cake section in the local supermarket instead of taking the alternative route past it like I do!.

Splurge on a fancy fruit tart, go for a full fat triple whipped cream sticky bun or a very fattening double chocolate fudge cake.

Its up to you what you buy as your treat but take a picture of it before you take time to indulge. Create a LO of your chosen cake and describe why its your favourite, and how it feels to take time to eat your treat. Be as bold as you want.

Here is my LO. As you may know I don’t eat chocolate as it causes huge migraines but every now and then I will indulge in a special chocolate cake and blow the headache. I just couldn’t resist buying these little home bakes when I spotted then in a trendy café window.





And here is a picture of the prize that will be added to the box this week. A gorgous little & gypsies matchbook kit, so cute.



I hope you can join in soon. Head over to the forum to see all the rules and info.

Happy eating

Sarah

BIA Project Swap

I have just organised my first swap over on UKS. I decided to base it around the wonderful BIA machine as I love this little blue baby, so versatile.

Anyway the swap was to make a project of your choice no bigger than A5 size and to spend about £7.00. I had 30 ladies of all abilities, new BIA users to seasoned pro's, join in with the swap.

I really loved doing the swap as there was lots of funny chat in the thread and loads of advice for those new to the BIA. The projects that have come in have been excellent, varying in styles and colours.

Well done Ladies for making the swap such a success.

As promised here is a Gallery of each groups projects. Now i might get some mixed up as there was so many of them, so bare with me.

Group 3

1. Katie Squirrel





2. Voodoo Vixen





3. Molsmum





4. Fperkins





5. Jeansan





6. Von





7. SA Bee




8. Princessmowgli





9. Beadie Am



Sorry Amanda, one of your pics got double exposed and i realised too late.

10. Nic B

Group 2

1. Smelly (Me)





2. Molsmum





3. UKali





4. Ffroggie





5. Scrapnanny





6. SamG





7. Just a bean





8. Pink Chocolate





9. Kron





10. Gemma UK

Group 1

Something strange has happened with my order here so i apologies if the wrong name goes for the pic. Just let me know and i will edit it.

1. Smelly (ME)





2. Frizzy





3. Voodoo Vixen





4.





5. Scrapcomber





6. Beadie AM





7. Jobee





8. Ceruleanblue





9. Jafman





10.





I have had such a great time doing the swap that i will be doing another on UKS in a few weeks and one on Carolinez Craftz Forumz as well. I am also starting a BIA challenge section on Carolinez as well, so head over in the next few weeks and come and have a play.

TFL and i am sure you will agree the ladies did a stunning job with their projects.

Sarah