Corrieshallock...

Well I've finally done the second page of my double page spread of photos taken at Corrieshallock in Scotland.  I used the brilliant Serif Craft Artist programme again.  I can't believe how much fun it makes scrapping and as a bonus I really think I'm learning tons of techniques that I can use in real paper designs too so it's all good.

The page is 8"x 8" so is easy to print out on a normal printer and after printing I matted on to green card and added gems and a real organza bow.  So far I'm not really pushing the caperbilities of the programme as far as I should, but I am loving the results anyway and can learn as I go along.

The facing page I have shown before but after buying a new Marianne butterfly die I've added that to the page for a bit more depth. 

This is a photo of the two pages together.

Another thing I really like about this programme is the fact I can easily do another copy for my friend without putting in a massive amount of effort.  As I do my scrapbook I'm also printing extra pages as I'm thinking a finished book about our trip will make a lovely birthday gift for her.

I think my pages are also suitable for the following challenges...

• Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Lace - on second page at lower edge is digital lace.
• Karber Challenge - anything goes
• The Emerald Fairies Challenge - anything goes

Have a great week everyone.

Ann xxx

Well I never...

I've created something other than a Christmas card!  I've actually fit quite a bit of crafting inbetween shifts these last few days.  Even had a play with my marbling inks, but the least said about them the better.  I suppose the silver will come off my kitchen work top eventually.

Anyway less rambling and on to today's card which is a so easy to do quick card that my daughter needed for a friend of hers who really likes cute stuff.  What could be cuter than Forever Friends so I got out my CDs printed an image to decoupage and the matching backing papers.  In the words of my famous friend, Max, 'Biff, baff, bosh , a bit of added glitter' and the jobs done.

My card is also for the following challenges...

•  Two Sisters Challenge Blog - Anything goes
• Crafty Calender Challenge - Teddy Bears
• Crafting for all seasons - Anything Goes

Have a great day.

Ann xxx

Bah! Humbug! Day...

Friday again and so much on at the moment on top of feeling quite over worked, tired and very much under the weather, but no way could I let my dear friend and partner in crime Max down by missing one of our challenges.

This week our theme is 'Sleigh Bells Ring', which sets me off singing 'Sleigh bells ring - are you listening?'  Love that Christmas song, but unfortunately it's one of those that once in your head continues for the rest of the day.  Eeek sorry in advance if that happens to you.

My card is quite an easy one using a fab stamp by Hampton Arts that I've had a long, long  time.  Oh I love this stamp - so little to colour and yet so effective and so well drawn.  Just look at those expressive eyes!

The papers were in a magazine and my favourite part is the bell, which actually rings and was originally around the neck of a delicious chocolate bunny.

My card is also for the following challenges...

• Your Next Stamp - I did start with this sketch but lost the oval along the way and completely forgot the brads in the top left corner.  Great sketch though and will be using again soon.
• Crafting for all Seasons - a new challenge with the theme of anything goes
• C.R.A.F.T. challenge - recycle (my bell)
• Crafty Hazel's - Let's see some scallops

Have a good weekend all.

Love and hugs

Ann xxx