Cor blimey it was a cold one today!

Luckily I swapped my denim jacket and pumps for my tweed coat and Docs!

My lovely Meem is making me a cardigan for Christmas which is becoming a bit of an annual tradition! I came across this fabulous piece of neon knitwear on a blog that I follow through Instagram. Andi Satterlund is seriously talented, you can find inspiration and purchase this pattern and many more from her site. I struggled to find the yarn used, so have opted for coral which is one of my favourite colours. Keep your eyes peeled in the coming months for the finished article! Maybe one day I'll be good enough to knit a garment like this! #practisemakesperfect

In other news, I've been busy starting on Christmas commissions for Papercraft Essentials, this little collection of cards was made using Christmas Wishes range from Kaisercraft! I love the contemporary colourway in this collection which I teamed with a bit of bling. The faux-wood and pine tree background papers add an illusion of texture to the design and what I really like about the range is the unique sentiments. I get so bored of 'Merry Christmas' over and over again!

And you can't go wrong with a cheeky gift tag!
I hope you liked my makes :D
Until next time <3
N x

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Well hozar for Fridays!

It's been a tough old week, so i'm very excited about doing sweet-eff-all this weekend. Sleeping, hibernating, eating - much like a bear! That must be my spirit animal! Maybe I'll find time to play with my new stash, I also have Halloween costumes to make which I'm rather giddy about! Hint - there's a white wig on the way!

I digress, let's get back to business! Here's a selection of cards that I made for Papercraft Essentials using the Boho Dreams collection from Kaisercraft. I adore this collection, it features soft florals and whimsical illustrations which are perfect for loads of occasions - I especially love this sentiment from the stamp set 'thank you for your friendship' which I plan to use for letters and and forget-me-nots to friends :) I hope you like the collection!

As a collector of vintage cameras, this topper is my cup of tea! If you look closely, there's also a bit of cheeky denim in there, and bling of course!

The collection is huge - you get all these toppers to work with! Perfect for scrapbooking which is next on my to-do list.

This topper looks a bit like my bike [or dream bike!]
Thanks for stopping by! N <3

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Hello hello hello!

I was lucky enough to work with Kaisercraft's Finders Keepers collection for a feature in Papercraft Essentials issue 133. Kaisercraft are one of my favourite brands, they regularly release full collections that always include a range of co-ordinating elements - there's something for everyone!

This eclectic collection is quirky, bold, nostalgic and whimsical - perfect for a whole range of of cards projects! I especially love the gushing sentiments, which are great for scrapbooking pics too.

I hope you like my quick makes  :)

N x

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Evening all,

Last weekend, i had a bit of a splurge on craft goodies at Happy Stampers festival. Note to self - leave credit card at home next time. The best way to justify the new additions to my craft stash would be to use it all! 

Ta Da! Here's a lovely card i made using the IndigoBlu poppy stamp, Kaisercraft sentiment stamp and my new colour set of Spectrum Aquas!

I hope you like!

N x

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Hello all!

My quiet Wednesday evening was spent playing with my new favourite crafty purchase - Spectrum Aqua markers! I not ashamed to admit haven't even picked up my watercolour palette since i got these pens.

I wanted to create a simple design with a stamp i haven't used before. This design features the Indigoblu dinkie Peony stamp, Kaisercraft sentiment and basics! [Archival, watercolour card and Aqua Markers.] I finished the card with the clear Wink of Stella pen, which adds a subtle hint of glitter. I hope you like!

N x

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Hello!

And a happy bank holiday to one and all...

I've been experimenting with my fab Spectrum Aqua Watercolour Markers and white fine embossing powder. This little card was made with a lovely Kaisercraft stamp, i love their sentiments. 

It was so easy to achieve this look. I embossed the sentiment onto watercolour card, scribbled the markers onto an acrylic block in bands and splashed on some water before transferring. The markers are so forgiving, they resist the embossed surface and any colour that seems to strong can be toned down or removed with water and some kitchen roll. 

I can think of a few people that would like this card, i must try a mix of different colours and sentiments!

N x

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Good afternoon!

Today I want to talk about a special project that I've been working on for over a year [slowly!]
I'm creating a scrapbook for my mother dearest for a special birthday which falls on 10th September next year.

I've never made a scrapbook before, and it's actually more daunting than i thought having a 12x12 space to work with. I decided to break the rules a bit but having many images on one page rather than a solo picture, my dies and embellishment stash has come in handy!

Here's a page which features some snaps from the year my meem was born, with her mother and father. I decided to go bright with the colour scheme to lift the black and white imagery.
I hope you like it!

My beautiful nan in the 60's...

N x

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