Fabric Art inspired by Keren Baker

I've really loved how Keren has shown us the versatility of one stamp set - I was really liked the cut away effect but didn't have any stamps that would work (well at least with my cutting abilities!). Her third project of stamping onto fabric inspired me to make the little picture below.  This was great fun and reminded me how much I like and miss embroidery and sewing.  Just not enough hours in the day to do all the things I like. 

thank you for looking and enjoy the sunshine !

lol - just noticed my reflection in the photos !

Card inspired by Liesbeth Fidder

There's been so many inspiring posts at Paperartsy this week - unfortunately not much time to try any of the techniques.  Just had time for a little card inspired by sewing themed tin by Liesbeth Fidder. I so wanted to try burning a tin but me and fire just do not go !

I love these stamps and don't use then nearly enough so thank you Liesbeth x

CC3C - Paint Marbling

How have I never found these challenges before ? Linda Ledbetter has created a fab challenge based around the latest Tim Holtz Compendium of Curiosities see here. Every 2 weeks a technique from the book will be selected- some technique based and some product based. There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs - the Curiosity Crew's winner will receive a selection of items donated by Tim Holtz himself. Another lucky winner will also receive a $50 certificate from Inspiration Emporium.

This week it's paint marbling - I've gone for a selection of blues and silver. When finished this reminded me of the rain over the last few days so I dug out my umbrella man stamp.  I'm a bit limited on items to use at the moment as the study/craft room is being decorated and all my stash is piled away in various boxes.  Can't wait to put everything back where it should be.

Card inspired by Sam Butler

Sam treated us to one of her fab oriental pieces of art as GD for PaperArtsy this week.  I'm always in awe of her oriental style projects so I grabbed the one set of oriental stamps I have and got to work.  Shamefully I never actually used this particular stamp before.

I really liked the idea of die cutting a shape and decoupaging it on the main image - I've used a butterfly the same as Sam - great idea !

Whilst I was rummaging around for a spare piece of black card I found a scape of black and red card that matched perfectly so I decided to use this and make a card out of my design.

thanks for getting me to use these stamps again Sam !

  

Flower journal page inspired by Lin Brown

Lin created a wonderful hanging over at PaperArtsy this week, please see here , with loads of lovely layers.  I'm still to get hold of her new limited edition paints, hopefully someone will treat me for my birthday next month lol.  I've created a journal page instead of a handing but other wise I've followed her techniques quite closely.

Thank you for looking x

Altered Bottle

The challenge at Arty Inklings this month is to altered a bottle see here.  Initially I planned to stamp directly onto the bottle but this proved too tricky. Instead I've stamped onto to kraft card and cut out the Lin Brown images.  To add interest I've threaded various beads onto wire to create a swirl of beads inside the bottle ending with handmade butterfly.

I would also like to enter this piece in the latest Craft Stamper challenge, please see here for details. This is a great challenge as it can feature real bottles or stamped images of bottles.

Thank you for looking !

Wallet inspired by Pam Thorburn

What a fab week for inspiration at PaperArstsy.  Pam Thornburn started of the week with some beautiful makes, as soon as I saw her woven wallet I knew I'd have to find time to make one.

Unfortunately I haven't got my hands on any PA papers yet so made do with a sheet of black and a pink and black patterned sheet. From there I've followed Pam's instructions you can see here (wallet). 

Now the inside was looking very boring in black and grey so, as it was still on my desk from week, I decided to cut up (gulp!) my masterboard.

Not sure what I'm going to put inside yet but I'm very pleased with the end result - fab instructions Pam, thanks !