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Tuesday, 27 November 2012

Kanban Bella Italiano Cards.......

Hello lovelies,
 
I just thought I would share three cards that I made yesterday. I have been so busy over the last couple of days I have only just got round to sharing them on my blog.
 
I absolutely love Kanban products, you can do so much with the kits. If you want a quick, simple card you have everything at your fingertips. If you want to get all inky and messy then you can, Kanban products are so versatile all you need is your imagination!LOL
 
So, here's my first card using the Bella Italiano Kit ...
 
I have made a gatefold card and here is the front...
 
 
The acetate door I have cut into half so this will create the opening of the gatefold. Here is the inside of the gatefold ...
 
 
Next I have made an easel card. I created the card using my scalloped Grand Nestabilities. I used a smaller scallop to die-cut the mosaic acetate...

 
I have added gems to all the flower centre's.
 
The last card for today is a commissioned card I was asked to make. It is a 20th Wedding Anniversary card for my client's wife and she like's pink ...

 
I love easel cards. The Bella Italiano kit is so beautiful. I hope you have enjoyed looking at my makes today!
 
Thanks for stopping by today I really appreciate your visit and I hope you will stop by next week as I have an exciting announcement to make!
 
All will be revealed soon and there may even be something on offer!!!
 
Woooo hoooooo exciting times ahead...
 
have fun and happy crafting..
lots of love
NJ XXX


Saturday, 24 November 2012

Polkadoodles......My News.......

Hello lovelies,
 
I thought I would just share some news with you all that due to personal reasons I have chosen to leave the Polkadoodles and Studio 12 Design Teams.
 
I have really enjoyed working on these teams.
 
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Nikky for the chance to be a part of the Polkadoodles and Studio 12 Design Teams.
 
You will still be seeing my crafty makes and I have a very exciting 2013 to look forward to.
So, please keep following my crafty journey and what I will be sharing with you in the future!
 
Thank you to everyone for all your love and support no matter what decisions I have had to make.
 
Lots of love to you all,
NJ XXXX

Friday, 23 November 2012

My Polkadoodles DT Card.....

Hello lovelies,
 
hope you are all keeping well.
 
As it's Friday that means another great challenge over at the
 
 
 the theme this week is....
 
Any Die Will Do!
 
I inked the edges using Broken China Distress Ink and added buttons to embellish with.
 
 
We would love to see your entries for this challenge so hop over and see what the rest of the design team have been making!
 
Have fun and happy crafting,
lots of love
NJ XXX


Wednesday, 21 November 2012

Blog Candy Winner - DoCrafts Creativity Club Prize...

Hello my lovelies,
 
Well I have added my followers together which includes those following me through Networked blogs and a winner has been picked! 
 
 
The winner of my DoCrafts Creativity Club Prize
 
of a fabulous 6 month membership to the Creativity Club

is...........


Jane Gould


Congratulations Jane on winning a 6 month membership to the

DoCrafts Creativity Club

Please send me your email address so I can pass it onto the Creativity Club Manager Emma Collins.

Congratulations

Have fun

Lots of love
NJ XXX

Tuesday, 20 November 2012

DoCrafts Creativity Club Downloads...

Hello lovelies,
 
I have made two cards using the fab downloads and sketch that are available if you are a member of the
 
 
As a member of this fantastic club you will receive so many benefits such as Creativity TV where you can watch step by step projects, discount in the online shop, daily sketches, weekly downloads and much, much more!
 
I have made a couple of cards to show you some of these gorgeous downloads.
 
For my first card I have used the Patterns to love Part 1 Download ...
 
 
For my second card I have used the Patterns to love Part 2 downloads along with the Daily Sketch 141 designed by Creativity Club manager Emma Collins ...
 
 
I love these colours, they look really soft and elegant.
 
If you wish to join the club just click the link above to see where you can join in the fun!
 
Thanks for stopping by today,
have fun and happy crafting,
lots of love
NJ XXX
 


PRODUCT REVIEW - DREAMEES....

Hello lovelies and welcome to my product review.
 
Before I go on, you may ask yourself why I do these product review's? Maybe your thinking perhaps I have an association with the companies, why do I do it?
 
Here's why......I am a passionate crafter...who loves all things craft! Over the years of crafting I have bought lots of craft goodies, from die-cutting machines to stamps, cds, pens and the list goes on and on. On occassions I have been very undecided when buying things and sometimes wished I could be helped to decide....do I really need it? Do I really want it?
So, that's where my review comes in!
I am a crafter, using things daily like all other crafter's so I speak as I find the product's, honestly and  how I've used them and do I think they are good value.
 
I just like to share, what I use, why I use it and would I recommend you to buy it!
 
So, here goes.....my review this time is a fabulous company called
 
 
Designer's of original artwork CD's, stamps & accessories.
 
Dreamees officially became a manufacturer of polymer plates/stamps on 1st January 2012.
Hayley does original artwork and took pencil to paper and drew all the topper images. Hayley produces stamps, cd's, accessories herself as she is an independant artist.
 
I bought my stamps at the NEC when Dreamees had a stand their a few weeks ago. I have met Carol and Hayley a couple of times now. What I love about the Mother and Daughter team is how friendly they both are, how they love what they do, their enthusiasm is like a feel good tonic! Very hard worker's, who enjoy bringing you fantastic designs.
 
The products are excellent quality, they are so versatile to make any project you wish to wether it be cardmaking, scrapbook or altered art. You have so much choice with designs wether its stamps or the cd's. An important point too is that all the products are such good value, without skimping on quality. I can vouch for how fabulous they are as I have been using them all day and the stamps have given me excellent, crisp images. The quality of the paper designs when printed out are fantastic.
 
You can also make as many cards as you like. On the website Hayley says...
"You are free to use them a million times if you wish and we don't mind!"
Which is brilliant if you make large quantities of cards as there are no limits to how many you can make using Dreamees Products.
 
The CD's are in jpg format, meaning you can use them with any graphics program.
 
There is a great selection of good quality, great value STAMPS on the website!
 
I have just made three projects using the stamps I bought. I absolutely love the stamps!
 
I used these...
 
 
To make this ...
 
 
I have coloured the heart and sentiments with promarkers, the ribbon is velvet and all the papers are from the cd which I will show you at the end.
 
My next project I made using these stamps ...
 
 
To decorate this...

 
To look like this ...
 
 
I stamped all the flowers onto pink papers from the cd. I cut them all out and arranged them as shown. I have added stickle centres and a ribbon hanger. I am hanging this in my craft room, I love it!
 
My final project today is made using these ...
 
 
I have just used the sentiment stamp from the bottom set....this is what I made...
 
 
I have stamped the images and used Wow embossing powders, I also used embossing powders around the edge of the card too.
 
This is the cd all of these papers and embellishments are from ...
 
 
Prices of the products vary but they are very reasonable so check out the website
 
 
also they have a blog too which you can find
 
 
I hope you have enjoyed my review today. Dreamees is a company that will grow and grow and I for one will be excited to follow their journey as they do. Hayley is a very talented person and she will have an exciting future, and bring you exciting new designs.
 
I am sure you will enjoy browsing the dreamees website, the service is excellent too.
 
Have fun and happy shopping and crafting,
till next time,
lots of love
NJ XXX
 
 
 
 


Tuesday, 13 November 2012

Kanban Quick Christmas Cards.....

Hello lovelies,
 
Wow what a busy night of blogging!LOL
 
I just wanted to share with you four very quick and easy Christmas cards I have made using Kanban Santa Cutie Toppers and Christmas Cuties Toppers.
 
I have used some papers I already had in my craft stash.
 



 
In the run up to Christmas we all know how short on time we can be. I just wanted to show you four very quick makes to speed up that Christmas Crafting!
 
Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog I really appreciate it.
 
Have fun and happy crafting,
lots of love
NJ XXX