Happy Halloween ....

WOMWD #4

Happy Wednesday !!

We are mid-way through the weeks school holidays. Its been lovely to have the girls at home and not have the usual routine in place ... that being said not as much crafting has been going on, but that's ok.


Here is what my desk looks like....

I like to think that this is a little more organised than usual ??

My white storage basket is now filled with embellishments and stamps (loving the Amy Tangerine alphabet stamp) and papers for my Project Life album !!! yes i started last week and am loving the process !!! I like to store my bits and pieces in these baskets as it allows me to create on the dining room table, then when i have finished easily put everything back and take into my craft space (the loft).

Whilst I love the clean look on my scrapbook pages and projects, i do enjoying having a play with gesso, modelling paste ect. Canvas are perfect for this and i love to hang them in my room after, here is a little close up ...

And someone caught me taking photos this morning and wanted to say "hello" too ...

How could I say no ???? hehehehe..

Linking up @ Stampin Ground 

Amy Tangerine "Day Book" Holiday Album ..

This Holiday mini, has been a work in progress over the past couple of months.. I have picked it up and worked on it as an when i could..

Last Thursday I finally finished it , although i have a couple of pages at the back left for journalling..

But I thought i would share with you some photos, I love how chunky it turn out ..

  

I used a variety of Amy Tangerine embellishments through out the mini.. They were a perfect match..

I think it will be a lovely mini to look back over in the years to come :)

Now onto my project .....

 ~C x 

Craft, Create & Inspire Linky Party #3

Welcome to Craft, Create & Inspire Linky Party !!!

CCI, linky is a party where you can link up your Crafts, Decor, Printables, Projects ect..

Share some inspiration and to be inspired .

A Huge!!! thank you to everyone stopped by last week to make last weeks  party so fun !! I loved reading all your sweet comments :)

Here are the features from last weeks party :

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So, let get this party started !!!!

How to join in ..

• You can link up as many projects as you like 

• I would love for you to follow my Blog 

• It would be great if you could help me spread the word about this new linky party, tweet, FB and tell your friends !!

This party will be open until next Saturday ..

I will Feature 3 projects from the week before 

Have fun !!!

 ~ Cx

Thought for Thursday ......

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Make today count !!

 ~ C x 

WOMWD #3

Happy Wednesday ...

I have to say I am so glad this week is almost over. the girls have a weeks holiday from school next week and I am so ready for a bit of a rest ...

This is what my work desk looked like yesterday afternoon..

The sun was shining through the loft windows and it was raining.. perfect !!!

It was stressful day yesterday, this was the ideal setting just to relax a little..

On my desk...

A little package i am putting together for my Pen Pal , which is now ready and waiting to be mailed..

That white basket is where I am working on my Amy Tangerine "day book" filled with memories from our family holiday, I did manage to add some journalling to the pages I have completed so far ..

I also have a mini album that is waiting to be filled with photos :)

My plans for today include a lunch date with my baby girl and maybe a trip to Hobby Craft ... what better way than to spend the afternoon ??? I am thinking of starting Project Life ...

Have a great day 

 ~ C x 

Linking up @ Stampin Ground 

Halloween Bat Toppers

A couple of fun things to share about this post/project...

I actually had time on Sunday (afternoon) to create these cuties, which if you have read my blog for a while you will know that my projects normally come to life in the evening when the girls are in bed.. So this was a refreshing change to create in natural daylight ..

These photos where taken using my new light box :) I am thinking of doing a separate post on that.
So it was early evening when I had my mini photo shoot...

My initial idea with these was to add glitter around the wings, but i didn't have any glitter glue (which would work perfectly) so i used Modge Podge and Shimmer glitter.. So after my first attempt I decided to leave the other two plain.

I love the googly eyes..

I glued a mini peg on the back so they can easily hold a mini treat bag closed..

(Inspired by Martha Stewart)

~ Cx

Craft, Create & Inspire linky party #2

Welcome to Craft, Create & Inspire Linky Party !!!

CCI, linky is a party where you can link up your Crafts, Decor, Printables, Projects ect..

Share some inspiration and to be inspired .

A Huge!!! thank you to everyone stopped by last week to make the first party so fun !! I loved reading all your sweet comments :)

Here are the features from last weeks party :

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Would you guys like an "Iv been featured button'? added to the linky party ?? What do you think  ?

So, let get this party started !!!!

How to join in ..

• You can link up as many projects as you like 

• I would love for you to follow my Blog 

• It would be great if you could help me spread the word about this new linky party, tweet, FB and tell your friends !!

This party will be open until next Saturday ..

I will Feature 3 projects from the week before 

Have fun !!!

 ~ Cx 

Thought for Thursday ...

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 ~ C x

WOMWD #2 ~ Mini Album

If you stopped by my blog last week thank you :)

I shared with you a little sneak-peak of my Autumn Mini Album, so today I thought I would share with you photos of the finished album ..

So technically, not my work desk, but this album is still sat waiting for some journalling to be added, which I am hoping to complete this afternoon... I can hope :)

I tried to stick to a colour scheme and just go with it ..

I love how chunky this album turned out, the pages are a mixture of scrapbook paper, pages from vintage books and a few project life cards..

What do you think ???

Linking up @ Stamping ground 

 ~ C x

Studio Calico Scrapbook Layout #1

I have been a subscriber to Studio Calico for the past 6 months !!! believe me when i say its like a little piece of Christmas every time my kit arrives ..

I currently receive the Scrapbook kit, but in the past I have also had Project Life and a card kit , which are both excellent but the Scrapbook kit is for me (although I am thinking of starting Project Life next year)

I thought it would be fun to share with you the layouts I make using these kits ..

I used a variety of techniques for this layout, including embroidery, sewing and the gorgeous Pan Pastels... the green coffee stain ..

The great thing about Studio Calico is, the community feeling and you don't have to look far for some inspiration..

I have a few more layouts in mind, which I will be back to show you soon !!!

 ~ C x 

Craft, Create & Inspire Linky Party !!!!

Welcome to Craft, Create & Inspire Linky Party !!!

CCI, linky is a party where you can link up your Crafts, Decor, Printables, Projects ect..

Share some inspiration and to be inspired .

So, let get this party started !!!!

How to join in ..

• You can link up as many projects as you like 

• I would love for you to follow my Blog 

• It would be great if you could help me spread the word about this new linky party, tweet, FB and tell your friends !!

This party will be open until next Saturday ..

I will Feature 3 projects from the week before 

Have fun !!!

 ~ Cx 

Halloween Treat Containers

Hello,

I have a really quick and easy Halloween project to share with you today !! I made these cute containers using Teresa Collins "Masquerade Party" paper.

This containers are ideal for filling with sweets and handing out to "trick or treaters ".

My containers measure 5" x 4" but you could make them smaller or larger.

To make the containers..

Cut your paper to the required size.

put double sided tape along one side (shorter side)  and the bottom..

make a cylinder, by joining the 2 shorter sides together 

pinch the bottom of the cylinder (which should have sticky tape on )

fill with treats

pinch the top of the cylinder at right angles to form the container shape.

i folded  the top over a little and secured with a staple.

Happy Crafting :)

 ~ C x 

Linking this project up @ Live Laugh Rowe 

WOMWD (what's on my work desk)

Its been a while since I have posted  a WOMWD post, but I thought it would be fun to show you what I have been working on ....

be prepared .......

Yes, this was my work desk, for most of the past week ( I have now cleaned and tidied everything up )

Looking at this photo makes me smile, because how on earth I create in what i like to call "organised chaos"  is questionable ..

Sometimes, you just never have enough room ??? Or too many supplies ??? I am not sure but its my happy place <3..

So what have I been working on??? An Autumn mini Journal, which I have finished I just need to add my journalling to it ..

I have taken lots of photos and looking forward to sharing them with you soon ..

Here is a photo I took of the front cover, not finished ...

So what projects have you been working on ???

Linking up @ Stamping Ground 

 ~ C x