Fairytale Daydream

Saturday, 17 January 2015

It's good to start the weekend with a Slinky!

Hello Again,

An extra post from me today to show you one of my 'current' favourite Slinky Tart designs...I say 'current' because Tamara (formally designing under the name The Stamping Chef) draws the most amazing slinky images that my favourite is sure to change!

So, here she is:

Here's what I used and the how:

Image: Rocking Mom by Slinky Tart
Coloured using Graph'it Markers (did the colouring before Christmas lol)
Backing papers: sadly retired :( The elements and papers are from a retired The Stamping Chef set but I love them so want to continue to use them...

It's rare for me to do a single layer card, but just occasionally its nice to make one that fits in the envelope in case it needs posting lol
I have raised one of the birds, some of the letters, the hand and the image using Pinflair Glue Gel to give a little dimension.

Here's the close ups:

Thank you for stopping by and I do hope you use the links in the top right sidebar to follow my blog :D

Here's the important links for the make:

Slinky Tart FB group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SlinkyTart/?fref=ts

Slinky Tart Shop

http://slinkytart.com/Store/

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:

Firtztown Challenge - January #61

Penny's Papercrafty Challenge - #210

Word Art Wednesday - #166 AG

Buckwells crafty challenge - January AG

Inspiration Destination - #16

Scrap and Craft inspiration challenge - #1 AG

Creative Fingers - #63

Chocolate Coffee and cards - #82 no circles

Oh la la creations - #171 words to inspire; I am Strong

Sisters of craft - January AG

Tuesday, 13 January 2015

A little bit more from me..

Hello again,

A little extra post from me today using an image I just love...

Art by MiRan are having a DT call! I've not had a run of good luck recently but I think we are supposed to enjoy the journey and look for the good things around us, and as I love Mi Ran's work I decided to complete this make, put it forward and enjoy the journey xxx

So here is my entry...

Here's what I used:
Image: With a little Love from Art by MiRan
Backing papers: from my stash, 12 x 12 papers from American Crafts
Products used with image: coloured with Copic sketch markers onto 300gsm super smooth card from That Craft Place (it also comes in 160gsm so you have a choice for which works best for you) and then I added Frantage by Stampendous in Shabby Green
Embellies used are all from my stash - but I have also used a broken necklace and some beads from a broken bracelet
Top Tip: I have shared this before by its worth offering again...when making the frill at the bottom, I don't by expensive rushed or pleated ribbons or voile as they can be expensive. I use my hot glue gun and a large metal ball embossing tool to make my own. Start by putting glue on the place you start then place the ribbon on the glue to one side then use the ball tool to scrunch the ribbon on the other side of the glue, into the glue. Then repeat this every 1.5 inches until you have reached the other side! This means that you can pleat it as much or little as you like and you can add twists and turns whenever you want! Great result, flexible and cheaper than the alternatives! Fab-tastic x

I really hope you like my make for today, I am always worried about my own designs! but then I am sure that most of us crafter's are at one time or another. I must say that I was pleased with all its little elements. Art by MiRan is a fabulous stamp range and I love the variety and imagination of Mi Ran in her drawings. As I am standing down from another team in a few weeks the timing is just perfect to chuck my hat in the ring for Mi Ran's DT :D

Here's the close ups that will show it better than I can explain it, and hopefully show my style for the DT: