That Craft Place Challenge - Happy New Year

Hello lovelies, and a very Happy New Year to you all!

I hope that you have all had a lovely time over Christmas and the New Year.

It's been a lovely time for me as I've had a couple of weeks off work and spent some quality time off with my lovely husband and my gorgeous girl Peggy...our golden Labrador.

So, now we are in the New Year, it is time for the first challenge of 2016 over at

THAT CRAFT PLACE 

The theme is 'Anything Goes'.

I love this theme as it really gives you such a wide choice of what project's you can make, wether it be a card, a mixed media project or a journal page. The idea's are endless.

My project I have used two mdf frames and mdf word keys from 

THAT CRAFT PLACE 

I don't make New Year's Resolution's, instead I like to choose 'Key' words for the year. My words for this year are

'LOVE' - which means for me to give love and be loved.... I also added this vintage butterfly brooch, as butterflies have a very special meaning for me. It is very appropriate to put Love and Butterflies together. 

'HOPE' - meaning I will always see Hope in times of sadness and gladness. 

'LOVE' & 'HOPE'

I have also decorated the frames using Craft Consortium Decoupage papers in English Rose and Textured Wood.

The keys I have covered with Creative Expressions Vintage Holly Gilding Wax.

I've added Petal Lu flowers, pearls and vintage brooches for embellishments.

Don't forget we also have a group on Facebook called

THAT CRAFT PLACE NATTER AND CHATTER

and also a group where you can buy lot's of lovely craft supplies from

THAT CRAFT PLACE 

There is also a page called 

THAT CRAFT PLACE LASER CUTS 

Our lovely Lisa  will also be on 

HOCHANDA TV 

on the 6th January at 8pm for the start of a One Day Special.

I hope you will join in with the challenge, and keep following the challenge blog too as you will see lot's of gorgeous design team inspiration from us all, along with tutorials too.

Hop over to the challenge blog

THAT CRAFT PLACE 

to see the stunning inspiration from the design team.

So, here's to a very fun filled, crafty 2016.

Happy New Year

lot's of love

Nicola 

XXX

That Craft Place Challenge ...Mixed Media

Hello lovelies!

I can't believe Christmas is just around the corner. Time has absolutely flown this year!

We have another fabulous challenge over at 

That Craft Place 

The theme is 

Mixed Media - Anything Goes

As it is Christmas I decided to make something with this theme.

I have used a set of the MDF coasters from That Craft Place. I have decorated them using 

Craft Consortium Decoupage Papers.

I used acrylic paint to paint the base. The curved edges are painted with Cosmic Shimmer Gold Pearlescent PVA. I used sparkle spray on the base too.

Finally, I added the golden embellishements to finish.

I love this coaster set, it will match all my Christmas tableware. 

We would love to see your projects for the challenge.

Don't forget to hop over to

That Craft Place 

You will see lot's of gorgeous design team inspiration!

Merry Christmas to you all, have a lovely time.

Lots of love

Nicola 

XXX

Crafting Musketeers Midway Reminder...

Hello lovelies!

It's time for the

Crafting Musketeers Midway Reminder 

This time we want you to follow a sketch.

The sponsor this month is

Delicious Doodles

Here is my card with my interpretation of the sketch...

I've used this cute Turtle which is a House of Zandra decoupage sheet.

Hop over to the 

Crafting Musketeer's Challenge Blog 

You will see lots of gorgeous design team inspiration.

Happy Crafting!

Nicola 

XXX

Crafty Bloggers Network DT Card - Challenge 15

Hello my lovelies,

I hope you have all had a good week-end.

So today see's another challenge over at the

Crafty Bloggers Network

The theme this week is

Spring Time

I have used my Do Crafts Digital Designer Spring Chic Cd for this card.

I love this image, it's so cute.

I have used a template off the cd for the card blank and decoupaged Tatty Ted.

I have embellished with buttons, a ribbon bow and liquid pearls.

Hope you like it. I want an Easter Egg now lol.

I would love to see your entries for this theme,

have fun

happy crafting

love NJ XX



A really quick Tatty Ted Card....

Happy Saturday my lovelies,

I hope you have a lovely day whatever you may be doing.

I just thought I would show you this quick to make Tatty Ted Get Well card that I made for a friend yesterday.

My friend is a chef so I thought he would like this as Tatty has his chefs hat on! LOL

I used a blue square card blank and matted Me To You papers on it, then decoupaged Tatty Ted as shown. I added ribbon and Card Candi. I have added a small Get Well Greeting to the bottom left corner.

If you are short on time and need a quick card for any occasion something like this is ideal.

Thanks for looking,

happy crafting,

love NJ XXX



Christmas Cards

Good evening my lovelies,

just thought I would show you these Christmas cards I have made this afternoon.

I have used a mixture of products to make them...

Fizzy Moon decoupage,pyramage and papers,First Edition Festive Treats paper pad,

Papermania Deck the halls paper pad,elements and holographic lace stickers

and Craftwork Candi...

Hope you like them and thanks for looking,

lots of love NJ XX



My Design Team Card for Glitter Geeks

Well over at the Glitter Geeks we have another fab challenge this week. One that I think most of you will enjoy......Decoupage. So, dig out your decoupage......if it's die-cut all the better...if it is'nt then get snipping away!LOL

Myself and the rest of the Design Team would love to see your wonderful creations, so go on give it a go.

Here's where you need to hop over to,

http://glittergeeks.blogspot.com/

I used Fizzy Moon for my Design Team card this week, I just love this range!

Hope you like the card I made.

Have fun, lots of love NJ XXX



Fizzy Moon Christmas Cards

Hello my lovelies,

I made these cards on Thursday evening but this is the first chance I've had to upload them.

I just adore the Fizzy Moon range, the character's are so cute....the following cards are made using the 8x8 Decoupage pad and the 12x12 Christmas paper pack.

The great thing about these cards too, is not only are they cute but they are really easy to make if you need cards in a hurry!

I hope you like them and thanks for looking,

have fun and happy crafting,

lots of love NJ XX