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Wednesday 1 November 2017

MIX IT UP CHALLENGE #7 - ANYTHING GOES + STENCILLING

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***THESE ARE OUR CHALLENGE RULES***
The challenges at MIX IT UP will run for a whole month,
with lots of inspiration from our DT.
You can enter up to 5 projects in our challenges and combine them with as many 
other challenges as you wish.***
All our challenges will be 'ANYTHING GOES' with an optional twist. 
Your projectscan be anything, cards, ATC, Mixed Media, 3D Projects, Altered Art, papercrafts
and/or scrapbook layouts. We want to 'mix it up'!
The challenge will close at 6pm EST (11PM GMT (UK time)
on the last day of the month.
We hope you will join us for all our challenges.
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Before I move on to the challenge...
We are losing one of our teamies, Niki.
I t has been a pleasure Niki and I wish you all the very best in whatever you do in the future.
We will miss you!
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This challenge - #7
ANYTHING GOES with optional twist STENCILLING
This is my inspiration project for you.
Well this was completely out of my comfort zone! But I really enjoyed this project!
I took an A4 piece of black card and cut it in half and used one half to mat the front of my card.
I had recently bought some Dawn Bibby stencils, have no idea why as mixed media is not really my thing. But there it is, they were in my stash and needed to be used at least once.
I took some white Gesso and thinned it down a little with some water then used a spatula to spread it over the stencil. This was the result. You can't see very well but I put some drops of Nuvo Pearl Drops on the 'tail' bits and some glitter on the 'leaves'. I think it turned out quite well!
Hope you like what I did and it will inspire you to join in with our challenge.

Remember its an 'Anything Goes' challenge and the 'twist' is always optional but please do try the option in your project.
Thank you for stopping by today!
I sure appreciate all your visits.

Happy crafting!
Mary
DT Mix It Up Challenges 


THE MERRY CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE #41 - ANYTHING GOES CHRISTMAS

I love making Xmas cards.
We now have two Design Teams with inspiration for you!
Holly & Ivy Team and Tinsel Team...I am part of Tinsel team!
We will post our projects on alternate weeks
Here is my DT project for this week.
Our theme will be....
ANYTHING GOES CHRISTMAS
This is my inspiration for you this time...
 I love using these Scandinavian Christmas pads.
All you need add is a base card in your chosen colour.
So quick if you need a card in a hurry. And they come in other designs too.
Birthdays, Summer, Ladies, Gents, Vintage.
I hope you like what I did with this one.
Thanks for stopping by today and see you in two weeks!!

Hugs,
Mary x
DT for The Merry Christmas Challenge

Friday 20 October 2017

CRAFT CONSORTIUM - HACKNEY & CO

So hello my crafty friends!
I am here today with another of my makes from the beautiful collections from CRAFT CONSORTIUM by HACKNEY & CO....
The beautiful ENGLISH GARDEN!
Thee are gorgeous papers with matching clear stamps and some cute metal charms.
An exploding box.....
Top of the box showing Always & Forever metal heart charm.....
Inside the box showing daisy and bows...
Close up of flower and charms in centre of box....

The ENGLISH GARDEN COLLECTION will all be available from CRAFT CONSORTIUM website also Create & Craft.

Craft Consortium products used
    ENGLISH GARDEN PAPERS
   ALWAYS & FOREVER METAL CHARMS -
       HEART, LOCK, KEY
   GLITTER CARD
Other products-----
   SPARKLY DIAMANTE
   RIBBON BOWS
   STITCHED HEART DIES
   FILIGREE HEART DIE   
    
Do follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see lots more new arrivals and for all our Giveaways!
I will be adding lots more projects here for your inspiration too!
Tag us using #ccmakes so we can see what you make with our products!

Hugs,
Mary x


Wednesday 18 October 2017

CRAFT CONSORTIUM - HACKNEY & CO - WINTER WOODLAND

So hello my crafty friends!
I am here today with another of my makes from the beautiful collections from CRAFT CONSORTIUM by HACKNEY & CO....
The beautiful WINTER WOODLAND!
Thee are gorgeous papers with matching clear stamps and some cute metal charms.
I made this hanging ornament using 3D stars.
I used an svg cutting file for my Silhouette Cameo electronic machine.
 The WINTER WOODLAND papers, stamps and charms will all be available from Create & Craft or from the CRAFT CONSORTIUM website.

Craft Consortium products used
    Winter Woodland papers
Other products-----
     Red Poinsettias
     Red Satin Ribbon
    
Do follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see lots more new arrivals and for all our Giveaways!
I will be adding lots more projects here for your inspiration too!
Tag us using #ccmakes so we can see what you make with our products!

Hugs,
Mary x

CRAFT CONSORTIUM - ENGLISH GARDEN - WITH LOVE

So hello my crafty friends!
I am here today with another of my makes from the beautiful collections from CRAFT CONSORTIUM by HACKNEY & CO....
The beautiful ENGLISH GARDEN collection!
Front of the card...
Side view showing inside of card....
Fancy Corner making a small pocket....
Sentiment tag and cotton lace trim
Beautiful topper from The Songbirds Secret papers....

The ENGLISH GARDEN papers and the Always & Forever embellishments are all be available from the CRAFT CONSORTIUM website.

Craft Consortium products used
    English Garden papers
   Always & Forever self-adhesive pearls
   Always & Forever Hearts
   Linen Trim (Tell The Bees Collection)
Other products-----from my own stash
     Corner Die
     'With Love' stamp
     The Songbirds Secret papers from Pion Designs

Do follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see lots more new arrivals and for all our Giveaways!
I will be adding lots more projects here for your inspiration too!
Tag us using #ccmakes so we can see what you make with our products!

Hugs,
Mary x

THE MERRY CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE #39 - ANYTHING GOES CHRISTMAS - 18/10/2017

I love making Xmas cards.
We now have two Design Teams with inspiration for you!
Holly & Ivy Team and Tinsel Team...I am part of Tinsel team!
We will post our projects on alternate weeks
Here is my DT project for this week.
Our theme will be....
ANYTHING GOES CHRISTMAS
This is my inspiration for you this time...
A decoupage Santa scene.
I hope you like what I did.
Thanks for stopping by today and see you next week!!

Hugs,
Mary x
DT for The Merry Christmas Challenge

Wednesday 11 October 2017

CRAFT CONSORTIUM - Hackney & Co - TELL THE BEES

So hello my crafty friends!
I am here today with another of my makes from the beautiful collections from
CRAFT CONSORTIUM
by HACKNEY & CO....
The beautiful TELL THE BEES collection
These are gorgeous papers with matching clear stamps and ribbons.
 
I made this as a kind of book card and added the tag in the centre circle on the centre page.
The inside of the book card showing the middle 'page'.
Another view of the inside of the card.
The TELL THE BEES collection are all available from Create & Craft or from the
CRAFT CONSORTIUM website.

Craft Consortium products used
    Tell The Bees papers
    Tell The Bees stamps
    Tell The Bees ribbon
    Tell The Bees sequins
    Always & Forever resin flowers
Other products-----
     Twine from my own stash
   
Do follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see lots more new arrivals and for all our Giveaways!
I will be adding lots more projects here for your inspiration too!
Tag us using #ccmakes so we can see what you make with our products!

Hugs,
Mary x