Hello all!

For anyone who knows me, I don't drive [yet!] so my bicycle has been somewhat of a lifesaver for getting out and about and to work on a daily basis. Cycling through the winter months is pretty tough, so my bike usually gets relegated to the garden in favour of lazy train rides! The last winer took its toll on the old girl, so I was inspired to give her a makeover this summer!

Regrettably, I didn't take many shots of the process given that it was a very spontaneous process! I replaced the chain, the grips, brakes and gave her a lick of paint! Here's a before and after shot of my bike who I have now christened Tango!

I've learnt a lot from the process...

1. Spiders enjoy making a home in the most usual nooks and crannies.
2. A £20 budget can go a long way to give a bike a new lease of life.
3. And most importantly, that spray paint sure can travel... it. got. everywhere. 

I hope you like Tango! Since this picture i purchased a gel seat to guarantee maximum butt comfort!

xoxo

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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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