A Gift From The Heart

Good evening folks,
I thought it was about time I shared another project with you and this time it is a gift box that I've made to hold my fab Big sister's Christmas pressie. I love her to bits and miss her so much as she is still down in Essex but everyone will be coming to mine for Christmas so we will get to catch up very soon, can't wait!!
Anyway enough waffling from me. I love making anything 3 dimensional so making boxes is a passion of mine and I must say I got a little carried away with this one.

I have coloured all the cute Tilda's with Distress Markers. The box lid and base were punched with my fave MS 'Cherish' punch. I then used the 'Catalina Wreath' die from Memory Box and the 'Layered Poinsettia' nestie. The DP is from Magnolia's Christmas collection from last year. I have faux stitched practically everything and then distressed with Pumice Stone DI and added loads of sparkle with Platinum Stickles. The cute Merry Christmas tags and the sentiment are also Maggie stamps. The amazing sketch came from MDUC and I have to say I loved using it.
A few extra pics to show the rest of the box:

A little shot of the box lid

 

 

The inside to show both trays

 

 

The back of the box, and lovely ice skating Tilda

 

I am entering this into the following fab challenges:

MDUC - #175 'Sketch'

Live and Love Crafts - #6 'Anything But a Card'

Totally Tilda - #61 'Tilda Sitting Pretty'

Midweek Magnolias - #40 'A Christmas Surprise'

Simply Magnolia - 'Tis' the Season'

Totally Gorjuss - #160 'Anything Goes... With Glitter!'

Deep Ocean - #40 'So This Is Christmas'

 

Well that's all from me for now, I hope you like my little project and I 'll be back soon.

Big Hugs

Clare

xx

 

 



I'm Back!!!!!

Good Evening peeps,
Well firstly I must apologise for my absence and thank everyone for their lovely emails and well wishes. Lot's of things have been going on and many not so good so I needed to channel all of my strength to get through the last couple of months and that meant I had to put some other things on hold.
Anyway things are a little more settled and I couldn't stay away from blogland any longer. I found the inspiration I needed on some of my fave challenge blogs and here is what I came up with:

 

I haven't made a wine/bottle tag for ages and had great fun creating this one. I used the gorgeous new Edwin on Skis and coloured him with Distress Markers. The beautiful die is Snowflake Corner from Memory Box and the punch is MS Aspen PATP. I have faux stitched all edges and distressed with Pumice Stone DI and Glamour Dust. Lastly I aded some yummy pearl stars and a cute little star charm.

I am entering this into the following challenges:

MDUC - #174 'Create a Wine Tag'

Midweek Magnolias - #39 'Starlight Starbright'

Tilda's Town - #29 'Celebrate Christmas'

Simply Magnolia - Sketch Challenge

Totally Gorjuss - #159 'Don't Be Square'

Live and Love Crafts - #5 'Christmas'

 

Promise I'll be back soon to share some of the projects I have been working on.

Big Crafty Hugs

Clare

xx

 

ABC Challenge Y is for........ 'Y Chromosome'

Morning folks,
So sorry I haven't been around for a few weeks but had a lot on my plate lately which caused Mr Mojo to disappear!
Well it's time for another fabulous challenge (even if I do say so myself lol) over at ABC and it's my turn to host it. My letter is the letter 'Y' and my hubby actually came up with the theme Y is for..........Y Chromosome' so I want to see cards for men or boys. We are sponsored by the lovely peeps at The Stamp Fairy and they supplied the DT with some great images to use.

I love this little wizard and the moment I saw him I had to colour him. I chose to create a little book of spells for boys, and by creating a box card there is a little compartment for keeping secret treasures in.

 

Another little cute image of this adoreable wizard sat on his pile of books. I used my trusty Pro's to colour with and added some fab homemade spell cards with a grungey twist.

 

I am entering this into the following challenges:

I Love Promarkers - #136 'A Male Theme'

Charisma Cardz - #38 'Something for the Guys'

Totally Gorjuss - #151 'Punch and Die' (MS punch and Marianne D corner die)

 

Well I cant wait to see all your creations for the men in your life so

Happy Crafting

Big Hugs

Clare

xx



ABC Challenge W is for.........Wishes

Hi folks,
Well its time for another fab challenge over at ABC and this time we are up to the letter 'W', so we want to see your designs for 'Wishes' this can be Christmas wishes, birthday wishes, best wishes etc. We have two amazing sponsers this time, the fabulous Paper Shelter and the Oh so yummy LOTV.
I decided to create another easel box card but I thought I would go for a super clean look to try something a little different, however I did miss my distress inks! so let me know what you think?

I hadn't used this beautiful stamp for ages so I dusted her off and set to work. I have coloured with my Promarkers and added loads od Star Dust Stickles as every good fairy needs sparkle!

Ok well that's all from me today sorry it's short and sweet but I promise I'll be back soon.
Happy Crafting
Big Hugs
Clare
xx

Tilda Loves Books and Farewell TT

Morning all,
Well today I want to share with you my final project for Totally Tilda. I have loved my time with the Tilderettes but all good things must come to an end as they say!
So this fortnights challenge is to create a bookmark.

I created a corner bookmark design that fits over the page using the beautiful Study Tilda. I coloured her using Distress Markers and distressed everything with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink. I also edged the circle with faux stitching. The DP's were from an old collection by Papermania (sorry the name escapes me). The beautiful heart is created from an MS punch and the butterfly is a DooHickey die.
Well I know it's short and sweet but I will be back soon to share another creation with you very soon.

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Tilda's Town - #15 'Anything Goes'
Simon Says - 'Back to School'
MAWTT - 'Anything But Square'
Just Magnolia - #171 'Show me a Heart'
MDUC - #161 'All Stitched Up'

Big Hugs
Clare
xx

Pots of Fun!

Morning folks,
Just popping in to remind you that you have just under a week to get your entries in for the current Kraft challenge over at Totally Tilda.
For a bit of midweek inspiration many of the DT have created some more fabulous krafty designs so why not go and check them out.
















I have created a flowerpot card using some beautiful stamp and cut flowers from Sizzix/Hero Arts. I have coloured with my trusty Promarkers and added heaps of Star Dust Stickles (well what girl wouldn't want glittery wellies!!) The beautiful sentiment is also from Hero Arts.
Well I am off to go and find a cool relaxing paddling pool with an over excited 4 year old in it. Wish me luck I am entertaining my niece today and I really don't think there will be much relaxing done!!

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Passion for Promarkers - #162 'Shaped Cards'
I Love Promarkers - #130 'Gardens'
The Crafty Pad - #184 'To Die For'

Happy Crafting!
Hugs
Clare
xx

A World Full of Joy! and Totally Tilda DT Call

Good afternoon peeps,
I hope everyone is enjoying the unusually hot weather and hasn't melted yet, I have to admit to coming close myself today as the shop felt a little bit like a greenhouse!
Anyway, in case some of you hadn't noticed Totally Tilda are having a DT call. However if you want to enter you need to be quick as it finishes later today. The theme is a beautiful photo inspiration challenge and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed using the fresh colour palette.


My entry is a little later than planned as for some reason the light has made it tricky to get a really good piccie but I have done my best. If you haven't already submitted an entry why not pop over and check it out even if not this time their will be more DT calls in the future. Good luck everyone!

 

A little cloe up

I don't know about you but I adore the Magnolia image of Tilda and Bridesmaid but I always feel the groom gets a little left out, so I decided to mask the girls and add in Edwin. I have coloured with my Distress Markers and then distressed everything with Pumice Stone DI and added sparkle with Star Dust Stickles.
The beautiful sketch came from the august challenge over at Live and Love Crafts and was a real joy to use. I am totally addicted to using these pearl clusters and also once again my Vivienne butterfly die from Memory Box makes an appearance. The DP's are Magnolia and MME and all have been faux stitched.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Totally Tilda - DT Call 'Photo Inspiration'
Midweek Magnolias - #24 'Wedding'
Live and Love Crafts - #2 'Elizabeth's fab Sketch'

Well that's enough from me today but I'll be back tomorrow to share another creation.
Happy Crafting!
Big Hugs
Clare
xx