ATCs...

I haven't done any ATCs for ages, but decided to join in with a swap on a forum I belong to. The theme was an open one, which believe it or not always makes it harder for me cause I spend 90% of my time trying to decide what to do.

In the end I found these gorgeous silhouettes printed on acetate in my bit box and decided to make use of them. The embossed card was also bits left from other projects too and it was really satisfying to use it up on these.

On the first ATC I used chalk on the plain white embossed card to create the background effect and attached the acetate image with tiny pieces of tape behind the darkest part of the image. The torn vellum was stamped with the word 'believe' and attached with a gem brad and more gems finished the ATC off.

On the second ATC I use the back of some already embossed red card which had a gorgeous earthy brown colour on the reverse - a sort of classy cardboard colour. Again the acetate was attached with tape and embellishments added. I used an ink pad to soften the edges. The black swirl was sent to me by a friend some time ago when before I got my Cricut machine (thank you Irene).

Blog Candy Winners...

Well done to all the crafters who made and sent a card to one of the children on Post Pals this week. I hope the challenge blogs will continue to encourage everyone to keep sending those cards, letters and parcels.


Now on to our prize winners....

First out of the hat...

Max at Max's Craft Creations winner of the 'Salutations' stamp set.

Second is Val at The Crafting Pad winner of the Christmas set

and the third mystery prize goes to Kym at Kym's Crafty Cards

Double trouble...

Had to do this card really quickly last night - after my birthday celebrations so please excuse any wobbly bits!

One of the girls at my Slimming World class had asked me for a card for twins and due to other commitments I hadn't had chance to get round to doing it. However, all was not lost as out came one of my favourite Penny Black stamps (thanks for reminding me about this Irene) and a bit of Cricut labelling and of course my favourite Cuttlebug border die.

She was really pleased with the card - she should have been - have you noticed how many diamonds I stuck on? Sheesh it must have been birthday fever or the heat getting to me!

Talking of birthdays thank you for all the lovely messages - I really do have some great internet buddies.

The summer blog candy draw winners will be announced later this evening - good luck to all of you.