Birthday card inspiration !

We have a couple of birthdays this week, so naturally 
Ive made the cards myself. 
Two very different styles for two very different people, but 
I think theyve both turned out lovely. 
Let me know which one you like best.....

Birthday cards

  Male cards can still be fun.....



And heres a pretty one....

  
Elegant and very feminine.
So pretty.....

I love creating cards, especially for my loved ones. Hope you have been inspired to create some of your own.


Thanks for stopping by, 
Happy arty days xx

Oh, joy!

Just wanted to re post this project, as when 
I used it in the
Couture 
Creations audition it was late, and the photos were disappointing. 
Here, in natural light, you can see the layout in all its glory. 
Such a happy, pretty girl page.

Joy.



  Textured cardstock makes such a difference......

  
Love the small details..... 


Thanks for taking a closer look.

Til next time, 

Happy arty days xx

Thankyou Card Tutorial

Nothing says thankyou more than a beautiful handmade card. Here's a really stunning card that is so easy to make, and takes only 10mins to create. Enjoy!

1. Cut cardstock, and your embossed paper to size. 
I like to use a round corner punch on my edges to help soften the look.

2. Apply lace, and glue on a die cut mini frame.

3. Attach the title, thanks for being you, and stick a butterfly over the lace and frame.

4.Arrange and attach flowers.


Wow! 
A stunning card in 4 simple steps! 

Thanks for visiting, have a happy arty day xx

Couture Creations 2014 Design Team Audition

Wow! Who wouldn't love the opportunity to design for Couture Creations?? For me, it would be an absolute dream come true! Their product range is both elegant and exquisite, & I'd just love to get my crafty hands on their upcoming new releases!  But for now, why not get inspired by some projects in which I use some lovely dies, and embossed papers. (We can imagine how much better these projects will look when I use Couture Creations dies and embossing folders......)

Here's a cute mini canvas using a scallop die. It's such a sweet gift, and it only takes ten minutes to create.
To re create you'll need: 10x10cm mini canvas, watercolour paint, Kaisercraft
Sweet nothings paper, Kaisercraft
Bonjor rub ons, scallop die,
Prima sunrise mini roses, K&Co mini metal frame, mod podge, muslin, ribbon, and a brad.
Simply paint, paper, mod podge and apply embellishments. Just lovely.

  This is my favourite layout from this week, 
I just love how the bright, bold colours reflect my sons personality. I also love how you can take a rather girly die frame, and using black paper, turn it into a stronger more masculine focal point.

  Its all in the details....



Dies make incredible features, as shown below in my Create,
Create,
Create canvas art.

  A gorgeous birdy die, and a clever use of the hexagon die trim.

  
Cute embossed mini hearts background the bird stamp, adding texture to the canvas. 
Such a fun and vibrant piece.

Below are two really different cards that have both been made with the same circles emboss folder. 
Proof that you can reuse your folders over and over and remain "always original
".

 Stylish and contemporary....

A romantic and classic card!

See my next blog post for a detailed tutorial on how to make this card. 


Finally, a girly layout with a mini die cut frame that helps to embellish the photograph. 
So sweet, love this.....

  Wow, some pretty projects to inspire you. 
Hope you enjoyed & if youre visiting from 
Couture Creations, 
I hope this post gave you a wonderful insight into my creative and fresh style.

Thanks everyone, have a happy arty week xx

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day! Hope you're feeling loved up, and celebrating this happy day with the people you heart most! While I'm not big on "Hallmark" holidays, I am huge on telling my loved ones how treasured they are!
So lucky!  :-) 
Heres my handmade Valentine for my amazing husband. 
Theres a hidden love letter inside the frame, mwah! just love it

Thanks for taking a look, 
Happy arty Valentines day xx

Valentine Gift Tag Tutorial

Isn't this just lovely? This is the surprise Valentine that my daughter will find in her lunch box at school. Many people ask me how do I make such pretty tags, but theyre so easy! Once you know how, you'll be making them all the time yourself.

So here it is! A step by step tutorial on how to make a stunning handmade gift tag. Enjoy!

1.
Select your cardstock & cut into required tag size.

2. Edge the tag with rich watercolour paint. 
I like to splatter a bit too, creates interest.

3. 
While the paint dries, position your embellishments
: in this example 
I used Kaisercraft roses 
 &muslin fabric

4. Add your stamp or rub ons to create a focal point.

5. Embellish where necessary. 
I used
Glost heart stickers.

6. Draw or ink in your message/title and border. 
Kikki K black ballpoint pen used.


Voile, youve just created a simple but stunning tag that will be adored for years to come.

Thanx for stopping by, now go on, create. 

Haapy arty days my friends, happy arty days
!

Art journal: love story

So, in keeping with the Valentines Day theme, here's my art journal entry for this week. Bright, vibrant colours, happiness in abundance. It is the somewhat incredible journey that is our amazing love story. A deeply and passionate page that shouts love is here!
Lots of fun collage work, stamps and inks, watercolours, paint pens, oil pastels and love poured onto the  pages.
Thank you for taking a look  ;-)
Happy art days!  xx