ATC SWAPPERS - BLACK & WHITE

Here are my atcs for the atc swappers For the Month of July, The theme this month is Black & white, I had a rummage threw my stamps and came across these which I had not used for a long time, I love the image of the film strip(paper artsy) and that made me think black and white straight away so I worked from there.

I masked the stamped image, and restamped with the wording stamps and the clock stamp. Finished off round the edge with the ragged fabric stamp - which I thought I would never use, but it made a nice effect around the edge.

I have made all 4 the same, so if you fancy a swap click on the link above and join in with this months swaps. ju x

Fridge Magnets with Gesso

I had been making fridge magnets yesterday this is using a stamp which I bought from america second hand,(ebay) I have scraped gesso onto some chipboard and then stamped into it and left to dry, then painted onto it with acrylic paints, finished off by triple embossing. Then added magnets to the back.

These are approx the size of ATC'S so quite big for a fridge magnet,

I am now trying a light house so take a look back tomorrow and I should have them finished.....

England stampers - card mingle - using Promarkers

Heres my Mingles for our group the england stampers, we have to make 3 cards using alcohol markers, I have used my promarkers.
I have made all 3 the same just changing the colours of the image, which is from SU. The wording is using a mini alphabet set from dovecraft. I have used the a circle punch to punch out the image and then inked around the egde. the papers used are from the Bella kit from making-handmade-cards which I also made the inserts with having the darker blue showing and I have put the pale blue on the inside of the insert.
If anyone is interested in joining the group, click on the link below
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnglandStampers/

ATC Swap with England Stampers

Over at England stampers this month we have an ATC swap mingle, where we make 6 atc and swap them with 3 people each recieving 2 atc each which are both different.


I decided to make 2 lots of 3 so each person would get 1 of each set Set 1 is using handmade backing paper with inks sprayed and then stamped ontop
I then added some detail with promarkers
If you fancy joining the group and exchanging art work with other visit the link below
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnglandStampers

set 2 is using floraldoodle backing paper printed on a photo paper and then an acetate cover with which I added shrink plastic dragonflys and a stampin up flower theres a message under the flower saying from me to you.

The papers are a free download if you visit the link below.

http://www.making-handmade-cards.com/free-handmade-card-newsletter.html

Such a lovely day - National Trust

What a lovely day it has been again today, hubby had a day off so off we went in our day van towards Lanhydrock nr Bodmin, National Trust.

We didnt go to the house but down the road to Respyn by the river had our salad bowls from Morrisons for lunch and then had a beautiful walk along the river bank.

Young lovers taking a hand in hand walk along the river lol yuk!!! gone past all that lol but must admit we were holding hands lol.

I took some great photos heres a few for you to see and if your in the area its well worth a visit, no parking charges and if you go in the week beautifully peaceful.

Enjoy................. No its not buffalos at the watering hole but an english version lol

Dragonflys by the river

Does anyone know what plant this is, it looks like some kind of wild Orchid to me any ideas?
Have a great weekend everyone ju x

The New Bella Kit from Making-handmade-cards

Today has been a funny old day for me, I found out my friends daughter had her baby today, a gorgeous baby boy weighing 8lb 9 oz and hes gonna be called Jowan. so that was really good news and then on the other hand I had one of my neighbours whos mother died today so that was very upsetting.
So all in all its been a pretty mish mash day, I made a lovely Baby card, then I had to make a Sympathy card which got me rather upset.
But I have now shaken that off and been playing around with the
Bella ekit from making-handmade-cards

This is a really simple card to make, just using 1 part of a printed sheet and mounting onto a black background before putting onto the card itself.
This is sheet BELLA 07 gorgeous blues and blacks, I have printed it onto photo paper which gives it a stunning effect, with added flowers and gems with black organza ribbon it is pure luxury. I have used a Regal blue pearlescent card as the base.

If you like the look of these papers check out the link below for your own FREE set of floraldoodle papers and remember this card is made from the kit BELLA

http://www.making-handmade-cards.com/free-handmade-card-newsletter.html

Have a great evening everyone, I am off to linger in the bathtub and then watch my favourite Big Brother.

If you have any questions for me just leave a comment or mail me on the right hand bar...ju x

TRI FOLD CARD - BELLA KIT - MHC

Take a look at this card I made this morning, its a tri fold card, something a bit different for me, nice and fresh colours ideal for your girly friends

The papers or should I say the card I made here are from Making-Handmade-Cards and you can view their website by clicking the link below.

making-handmade-cards

This card has been printed using there BELLA collection, this is just one of many beautiful colourways of the swirly designs.

Its quite a quick card to make and you dont need many bits and pieces

I just punched out 3 circles of which I embellished with flowers & peel offs, added ribbon and a backing of pearlescent card to colour coordinate with with printed sheet. (I PRINTED DIRECTLY ONTO THE CARD - so no need to stick on a sheet of paper)

This is Sheet BELLA 57 so if your after some new swirly papers go for this kit, a good range of colours even some gothic sheets which would be very dramatic with certain stamps

There is 63 different patterns/colourways for you to choose from so something for everyone.

I will be showing more of the papers in the future so keep coming back to see what you can spy....lol

Heres a close up of the circle punches and embellishments

Sign up for the FREE making handmade cards newsletter below and claim your free set of floraldoodle papers you will be so glad you did...... ju x
http://www.making-handmade-cards.com/free-handmade-card-newsletter.html