Finnabair October Workshops - Journal – At Last!

 

Hi Everyone

At last MJ  has managed to get on here and show one of her projects from an absolutely fantastic weekend of workshops with Finnabair.  The workshops were run by the fabulous Sue Tucker of Art Workshops.  Gorgeous projects and stuff to use on them and more biscuits than you could shake your tail feather at!…lol

The workshops were so well organised that Churchill would have been envious!

Anyhoo, here is a left-handed (it may catch on yet!) journal that MJ did back to front (ooops!) and is still working on (when she gets the time).  The piccie is rubbish and we think that is once again MJ’s terrible photo skills.  Not even pic monkey could help her out on this..ho hum.. but we are sure you will get the idea - we hope!

 

 

Sorry it’s a short one again but onwards my friends.

We hope you have been inspired.

Thanks for Popping By

xx

Crafting Musksteers Challenge #18 – Autumn Colours

 

Hi Everyone, MJ here

I just can’t believe how fast this Challenge has come around!  Seems like only yesterday that I had taken part in September’s Use Buttons theme….!!

We have been sponsored by Hobby House this time.

 

 

Check out the prize you can win!

 

 

This month’s theme is Autumn Colours.

On this card I have used an Elisabeth Bell Topper Sheet from Hobby House together with Anna Marie Designs papers, Heartfelt Creations Sunflower Background Stamp with matching flower die and Bella Rose die too.

 

 

She really is a gorgeous little image….

 

 

And the flowers finish the look…..

 

 

What Was Used

8” x 8” White Card Blank

Hobby House April Showers Topper Pack

Anna Marie Designs Papers

HFC Classic Sunflower Die HCD 753

HFC Classic Sunflower Stamp HCPC 3626

Bella Rose Die HCD 712

Co-ordinations Cardstock

White Gel Pen

 

The challenge this month will end on 30th October at 8pm – Good Luck!

And if you don't have your own blog , don't worry ,  remember we have a Facebook Page for you to post your entry onto. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crafting-Musketeers-Challenge-BLOG/320703981385124
 

See The Crafting Musketeers blog for challenge rules and lots of inspiration from the Design Teams.  See you there.

We hope you have been inspired.

Thanks for Popping By

xx

The Snowman and Snow Dog Christmas Book

 

Hi Everyone

MJ thought she would quickly share a project she made recently for Crafters Companion as a step-by-step tutorial.

She chose a lovely pale blue paper from the Snowman CD together with some decoupage elements she created from the CD too.  A great project to do as a keepsake for the children – something that can be brought out year after year as part of the Christmas decorations.

This is the front of the book……

 

 

This is the inside of it….

 

 

 

And finally a look at the front and back cover.

 

 

We hope you have been inspired.

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xx

Die’sire Christmas Village Scene Card

 

Hi Everyone

Here’s another card from MJ using one of the latest Christmas die releases from Crafters Companion in their Die’sire range.

She has cut out the Christmas Village scene x 3 in Kraft card and cut away portions to give 3D effect.  MJ then mounted Snowfall Acetate to the rear of each layer. 

On a 7” x 7” white card blank she matted some red spotty paper.  Next she cut a frame to fit the front of the snowy pieces.  Glue to the top layer.  With 3D foams pads MJ built up the layers and then mounted the completed scene to the front of the card adding a bow to finish.

 

What MJ Used

7” x 7” White Card Blank

Dir’sire Die – Christmas Village

A4 Kraft Card

Snowfall Acetate

Red Spotty Paper/Red Card

Ribbon

 

Once again this card is a quick easy project with simple layers.

We  hope you have been inspired.

Thanks for Popping By

xx

Sneak Peek – Brand New Moonbeam Meadows Collection

 

Good Evening Everyone

Here is a Sneak Peek of the brand new Moonbeam Meadows collection from Crafters Companion launching on Create and Craft  on Monday 29th September as the 4 Day Deal. 

This collection is truly lovely.  There is the Everyday and Christmas selection so something to cover every occasion throughout the year.  A must have in your crafting arsenal.

This project that MJ has made will be available on the Crafters Companion website as a Step-by-Step project for you to join in the fun too!

It is a Box Easel Card and looks great from the outside……

 

 

…as well as the inside.

 

MJ has used the Moonbeam Meadows Everyday section for all the printed elements on the project together with gorgeous Centura Pearl card stock.,

Please make sure you watch the shows or set your Sky box to record.  You will not want to miss all the fun and inspiration!

We hope you have been inspired.

Thanks for Popping By

xx

Quick Inspriation with Create-a-Card Christmas Wreath

 

Hi Everyone

 

Think autumn has raised its head today here in South Wales...brrrrrrrrrrr!!

 

Today MJ is sharing a fab little project she made using the new Die'sire Christmas Wreath Create-a-Card die from Crafters Companion.



 

MJ has cut the Wreath out on green Adorable Scorable card leaving 1" either side to fold back to form a dome front card.  She has used Worn Lipstick Distress Ink through the die before taking out of the die.  The matts and layers are cut from Anna Marie Designs Spotty Papers onto a white 7" x 7" card blank.  To finish she added some small red pearls from Hobbyhouse and ribbons.



 

 

 

 

 

What We Used

 

7" x 7" White Card Blank

 

Die'sire Create-a-Card Die - Christmas Wreath

 

Anna Marie Designs Papers

 

Distress Ink - Worn Lipstick

 

Ribbon and Pearls

 

Collall 3D Glue Gel/Collall All Purpose Glue

 



A very quick and easy card to do.

We hope you have been inspired.

Thanks for Popping By

 

xx

Tonic Cards by Alison Whelan

 

Hi Everyone

We recently had a wonderful demonstration day with the equally fabulous Alison Whelan from Tonic Studios.  What a great day it was with Alison showing all the ladies and gents how to make some beautiful cards as well as lots of hints and tips to get the most out of Tonic dies.

We are very lucky to have some of Alison’s creations from her day with us so we thought we would share them with you for inspiration.

This card is so pretty when seen in the flesh as the colours are lovely soft pearlescent shades matching the vintage look of the picture.  In this card Alison has used the Twined Lily and a floral header die.

In this sample she has used the Dragonfly Delight die set.  How gorgeous is this set.  We love it.  The colours are a lovely mix of cream and gold.

 

Monochromatic is still so very popular in card making and scrapbooking and Alison has got lots of texture and layering in in this project. So pretty!  She has used the Envelope Set 2 together flower head and Mini daisy punches.

Sunny Yellow and Black have made this card a stand out project because of the contrasts used.  Once again Alison has the Envelope Set 2 and also Happy Birthday and Frond Finesse sets and  Daisy punch to finish.

The last card is so fresh looking - clean and simple look.  Alison has used the Daisy Square set and You Make Everything Perfect die set.

 

We hope you have been inspired.

Thanks for Popping By

xx