Thursday, 5 August 2010

Avoiding housework...

Well just a couple of weeks ago I discovered a far better way of dusting - Ink Dusters - and now better ironing!  I've been playing with wax and loving it.
These are my first works from an Encaustic Art class I went to yesterday and okay maybe not that wonderful, but I feel like a kid bringing a painting home from nursery and just have to show my work.  I'll keep the burn mark on my arm well hidden and next week I'll remember not to reach over a hot iron!

The one below went completely wrong when I polished it as I rubbed too hard and most of the wax came off, but I loved the misty effect and decided to stamp over it with a stamp of a log cabin that has been in my collection for years.  It still lacked something so I added a touch of glitter.
My daughter thinks it looks like a forest fire, but I'm not listening to her.  It's a magical morning in the midst of winter.  LOL!


I really want to add a unicorn to the first one so if anyone knows of a fab unicorn silhouette in digi format please let me know.

Have a fantastic day.
Ann xxx

Monday, 2 August 2010

Even more surprises from Let's Ink it Up...

I love this bluebell set and couldn't resist adding it to my blog so that I can daydream about winning it by entering the blog candy draw number 2 at Let's Ink it Up.
The set of stamp is from AnnaBelle Stamps who are a new company to me, but I'm really glad to have found them as they have some rather nice stamp sets on offer as well as other crafting essentials.

Let's Ink it up...

Let's Ink It Up...
The new challenge where only real rubber (and hopefully clear stamps) are allowed sounds like it's going to be an interesting and fab new challenge blog.
They have blog candy to celebrate opening too - do go and visit to find our more details.
Have a great Monday.
Ann xxx

Sunday, 1 August 2010

Crafter's Companion DT spot...

Remember a little while ago I was chosen for a Guest Designer spot at Crafter's Companion well the time has arrived for my first challenge card.  This card was just so easy to create.  I don't know about anyone else, but I find that if I have a great sketch to start me off the card just falls together.  The sketch for the challenge this month is one by Bev and I'm sure it's one I will use again soon
To create the card I used one of the free paper sets at the Crafter's Companion web store.  There are some really good sets available to download that include both patterned paper and other elements such as the roses and scalloped frame on this set.  These are only available to members of the site, but it doesn't cost anything to join and is well worth doing.  I do so love the word FREE!
The sentiment on my card was computer generated and as you can see I used a border punch to provide an accent and also added pearls on the scalloped frame.
Other challenges...
Hope everyone is having a brill weekend.  I've been working most of it, but can wind down now and maybe even get some crafting done.

Thank you so much to great friends who have become followers of my blog. Love having you around.