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Blog to share Card Making projects, offer freebies. Using Decoupage, Paper crafting and Cutting Dies Some Knitting and Zentangle Projects
Mandala Magic Colouring Book
2017-03-25 10:54
Mandala Magic Colouring Book, is published by Pegasus. I got the Midnight EditionAll the designs are printed on black paper, which makes for a striking affect when they are coloured.There is… Read More
Lilac Fairy
2017-03-25 07:30
I had a selection of fairy toppers in my stash, and used another of those to make this card.The artwork is lovely and subtle, love the colour work. I have always appreciated detailed colour… Read More
Detailed Floral Adult Colouring
2017-03-20 11:07
This colouring page is from a book, Craft Sensations Colouring Book, that I no longer have, I took out some of my favourite pages and donated the rest of the book to the Charity I work for.I… Read More
Fairy Lady Card
2017-03-18 07:30
I have a small collection of lovely detailed Fairy art toppers, had them quite a long time, but not gotten around to using them.The artwork is quite delicate, I really like the lovely shades… Read More
Desktop Art Workstation
2017-03-14 07:30
I do alot more artwork, be it drawing or colourist work in my craft room.The table I use to do all my crafting, is a computer table, and I use an adjustanble chair.However, I found with the… Read More
Fancy Shoe Zentangle Art
2017-03-11 10:11
Hello to all my blog visitors, I hope the collection of different art and craft projects are inspiring folks to try different things.Today's project is one of my own pieces of art, Zentangle… Read More
Feathered Art Deco
2017-03-06 07:30
I used a Debbi Moore topper on this card. I do like the lovely shades of green/blue in the topper, though it was a bit of challenge to find elements in my craft stash to compliment those col… Read More
Can You See The Owl?
2017-03-02 07:30
Even though I do a bit of my own Zentangle Drawings to colour, I very much enjoy colouring designs from colour books, by other artists.This design is from the Relax With Art colouring mag. I… Read More
Cute Cat
2017-02-25 07:30
I got some cute toppers with a craft mag, some time ago, and still had the odd one left in my craft stash.I love the lilac tones in this topper, and thought the rose backing paper highlights… Read More
Party Girl
2017-02-20 07:30
I made this card with a topper from a Debbi Moore craft mag.I used a small 5 x 5 sized card, as this topper was quite small.  I decided to use a layering cutting die, to frame the toppe… Read More
Mandala Zentangle Art
2017-02-16 08:42
This is a coloured in version of one of my own ZIA projects.This is my second atempt at creating a Mandala ZIA project. The hard part, for me, was picking Zentangle patterns which would high… Read More
Enchanted Castle Coloured Art
2017-02-12 07:30
I was gifted a colouring book for Christmas - Relax With ArtI had seen this book in newsages and had been tempted, but not gotten around to buying one.So was lovely to get a copy and I like… Read More
Elegance In Cream
2017-02-09 07:30
The topper on this card, is one by Debbi Moore, that I got from a craft mag.  It's a little larger than I would normally use, which means it takes up most of the card.I tend to like dig… Read More
Busy Wardrobe
2017-02-02 07:30
I made the collage topper that I used on this card, usinga few different elements in my digital art collection.When using a busy topper, with lots of colours, it's not always so easy to pick… Read More
Feathered Lady
2017-01-28 07:30
I still have a few toppers from the craft mags I use to get by Debbi Moore.This card was made using an Art Deco lady topper from one of those mags, and I really like the monochrome colour th… Read More
Bear Zentangle Art - Colouring Tips
2017-01-24 07:30
I'm sharing some info on how I add colour to my own Zentangle Designs,I used a Ben Kwok blank template, of a bear and added zentangle patterns of my choosing. As always thinking about how I… Read More
Butterfly Day
2017-01-21 07:30
I had some toppers and elements left from a craft mag by Debbi Moore.I used a topper and an embellishment from one of those craft mags.Combined it with a piece of rustic orange card, which I… Read More
Dog Zentangle Art
2017-01-17 07:30
This is one of my own ZIA pieces.The outline template is one by Ben Kwok.When I do a ZIA project, I try to use patterns that will enable me to use shading when I come to add colour.Some patt… Read More
All Round Roses
2017-01-14 07:30
This time of year, I am making birthday cards, and trying to get out of christmas card mode 😆Bit of a shock to move from festive colours and themes to something else.So tend to start… Read More
Stunning Deer Zentangle Coloured Art
2017-01-10 07:30
I have a large collection of detailed art in books, that I enjoy dipping into, to colour.This design is from The Menagerie book, a stunning collection of animal art, which are larger than A4… Read More
Pretty Flying Insects
2017-01-06 07:30
I made this card with a few elements from my craft stash and a cutting die.I'm sure all crafters can relate, you have a box with those pretty small toppers, and odd pretty stickers etc, that… Read More
ZIA Bird Project - With Colour Shading
2017-01-02 07:30
My First Post for 2017 😏I aim to do more of my own Zentangle designs, and get them coloured, to hopefully inspire others.I am now offering my designs for free on a Facebook Group - b… Read More
Fairy In The New Year
2016-12-30 07:30
I made this lovely fairy card, with a design from my craft stash.A great card for the end of Year.The design was actually a small 3D sheet, but I found it too fiddly to cut out. So I just us… Read More
Detailed Coloured Design
2016-12-25 07:30
MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL!I want to do more detailed colourist work for this coming year.I keep my finished pieces in a portfolio and can track how my colour work is improving and which colours wo… Read More
Village Horses
2016-12-22 07:30
I have a lovely collection of animal art on CD's and I made this card with one of those designs.I printed the topper onto canvas paper, so get the look of a painting on a card.The embellishm… Read More
Lady In White
2016-12-19 08:07
I made the topper on this card, using a background from a Debbi Moore craft CD and a digital image from my collection.They combined really well, and I liked how the white dress stands out fr… Read More
Blue Tit In Winter
2016-12-15 07:30
I love this winter bird scene, it's so detailed and so pretty.I could see myself in scene, those berries standing out so nicely against the snow 😊I used a holly embossing folder to d… Read More
In The Snow
2016-12-12 07:30
Again, using a lovely vintage topper, I find how these collages have been created really interesting.The toppers are quite small though so I have made smaller cards.The Marianne D Creatables… Read More
Bells And Stars
2016-12-10 07:30
I used a vintage topper on this card, from a craft mag. I have the bell design in my digital collection, and got some ideas from how this topper collage was created😊I combined it wit… Read More
Vintage Festive Card
2016-12-04 07:30
I had a small collection of vintage toppers, that were designed to look like postage stampsI liked the collages with this toppers, as I have alot of the artwork in my digital collection, wil… Read More
Fairy Skater
2016-11-21 09:39
I forgot I had some fairy bauble designs on a craft CD, came across them whilst searching through my digital collection this year.So made this card with one of those lovely designs, quite a… Read More
Remember Summer
2016-11-13 07:30
I had a winter birthday card to make, and decided on making it with summer designs, just to remember when it was warm.All the elements, the topper, backing paper, and embellishments are by D… Read More
House Mouse In A Bauble
2016-11-10 07:30
I do so like my collection of House Mouse designs, that I got from Joanna Sheen.I printed this design for a card, as it was one I had yet to use.The artwork is so cute, that laal mouse hidin… Read More
Pretty Baubles
2016-11-08 07:30
I combined bauble cutting dies with some pretty backing paper with a bauble pattern.I decided to try combine the pattern on the paper with embellishments made with Marianne D Creatables Baub… Read More
Floral Houses
2016-11-06 07:30
I was gifted a set of house toppers, with a matching border.The lilac tones are lovely, and I really like the pretty pattern in the matching borderThought I would add a little bit of flower… Read More
Collie Zentangle Inspired Art
2016-11-04 07:30
I used a stain glass blank template as a base for this ZIA project.The lined section worked well for me, as they were large enough to be able to draw zentangle patterns in a reasonable sizeI… Read More
Vintage Santa
2016-11-03 07:30
I've not made many santa themed festive cards over the years, however, I do like the vintage santa designs.This topper came with a kit in a card making mag. It's actually a design I have in… Read More
Vintage Postage Christmas
2016-11-01 07:30
I got a selection of small, vintage postage stamp style toppers with a craft mag. They are a bit smaller than I would generally use, so took a little bit of imagination on my part to use on… Read More
Vintage Ship
2016-10-30 07:30
The design on this card is one from the large collection of vintage digital art I have.I desiced to put a border around it to give it a more shabby chic look.The rest of teh card is made up… Read More
Boxing Fun
2016-10-27 06:30
I made this card with a Debbi Moore, vintage design, a good one for those that love boxing, and remember the old boxing style.Kept the card reasonably simple, as I wanted to highlight the lo… Read More
Flowersoft Poinsettia
2016-10-24 07:32
I got my pots of Flowersoft out recently, a lovely product that I forgot I had and hardly ever used!How many crafters can relate? You buy products, use them for a while, then they get pushed… Read More
Fancy Boot With Poinsettia
2016-10-22 06:30
I love the backing paper used on this card, though it is a much larger pattern than I would normally use.I tend to not make any larger than 6x6 cards now, so larger toppers, backing paper de… Read More
Ram Zentangle Inspired Art
2016-10-20 06:30
I used a Ben Kwok blank template to create this ZIA projectWhen I choose the zentangle patterns to use for a project, I sometimes get lucky and the combinations in the sections I use work re… Read More
Animal Art- Colourist Work
2016-10-18 06:30
With being busy doing my festive cards for this year, I haven't had as much time to practice colouring work.I do enjoy colouring in detailed artwork, and one as detailed as this is definatel… Read More
Winter In The Trees
2016-10-13 06:30
I have been searching through my large collection of artwork for festive designs I haven't used yet and found this gem.I have used a few bird designs this year, they seem to be quite popular… Read More
Snowflake Lady Christmas Card
2016-10-11 06:30
The main topper on this card is one by Debbi Moore, love the artwork on the Craft CD this was on. Find myself going back to it every year.Quite alot going on in this card, did't really appre… Read More
Feathers And Purple
2016-10-09 06:30
I had a birthday card to make, which was a nice change to making festive cards - that time of year!The topper I used on this, was a nice gold gilded one, lovely bird design, and such nice su… Read More
Raven ZIA Project
2016-10-07 06:30
Time for a bit of Zentangle art. I used a blank Ben Kwok templete for this project, not sticking specifically to the strings within the design, doing more open spaces so that I could draw la… Read More
Picture Christmas Bell
2016-10-06 06:30
It's getting to the time of year when I make lots of festive cards, should be calling my blog TraCees Christmas Crafting :DI'm sure lots of other crafters can relate, and like me most of the… Read More
Christmas Rabbit - Free Art
2016-10-01 06:30
Well fellow crafters, no putting it off any longer, Christmas is on it's way :DI'm offering a couple of festive topper for free today, for those that are looking for festive designs, to get… Read More
Simple Bird And Flower Card
2016-09-30 06:30
On occasions I get a craft mag, which offer a free cutting die. The bird on this card came with a recent purchase of a craft mag. It is a simple little die, however, I feel it will come in h… Read More
Christmas At Tree House
2016-09-24 06:30
I love the topper I used on this card, such a pretty design and so much fun too, delivering xmas gifts to animals in tree houses :DI decided to use a recent cutting die to make the embellish… Read More
Elegant Art Deco Lady In Gold
2016-09-20 06:30
I used a Debbi Moore design for this card, one of the art deco ladies from her range.I never seem to get bored with art deco lady designs, they are so elegant. This topper has such love… Read More
Bells And Stars At Christmas
2016-09-17 07:15
I had this lovely digital design in my collection for a while and decided to combine it with a digital frame.The black really makes the festive design stand outI've been trying to use my wor… Read More
Donkey Zentangle Inspired Art
2016-09-15 06:30
This is one of my own ZIA projects.I used a stain glass pattern, and decorated it with various zentangle/doodle designs.Ive been asked if doing tis work, goes for my eyes. I've not noticed t… Read More
Peacock Lady In Lilac
2016-09-13 06:30
The topper on this card is from a collection of art I have by Josephine Wall, this is one of my favourite designs of her, which Ive used before.Some artists have the most amazing talent, and… Read More
Winter For Mice
2016-09-11 06:30
The main focus for this festive card, is a lovely winter field mouse topper. I love how the snow is layered on the tree and holly plantA simple card, so has not to distract from the artwork… Read More
Circular Mandala Zentangle Inspired Art
2016-09-05 06:30
I used a blank zentangle mandala template, and decorated the shape with various Zentangle patterns.I have a book of Mandala designs to colour, really how the patterns make for an interesting… Read More
2016-09-03 06:30
I love detailed art and have a large collection of lovely artwork on various Craft CD's to use for making my cards.The topper on this card is of a stunning White Tiger. I really like wild an… Read More
2016-09-02 15:15
I really enjoy practicing my colourist work with detailed art for colouring. I have got a few purchased books some paperback and recently kindle versions.However, I can't resist a free desig… Read More
2016-09-01 06:30
It's time for a new set of free toppers for crafters to use. I have some lovely animal digital art, and these two toppers are great for making cards for dog lovers.If you make a card us… Read More
2016-08-29 13:43
I used a Mandala Zentangle Blank template to create this projectI decided not to post up the black and white version of this, just the coloured in versionThe zentangle/doodle patterns I choo… Read More
2016-08-25 06:30
This design is from one of my Debbi Moore, craft CD collections.I've not used many of her shabby chic designs, but this one really did appeal to me.The lovely layering behind the roses and w… Read More
2016-08-20 06:30
It's always nice for me to be able to share a ZIA project. They take more work than my papercraft projects, and I am thoroughly enjoying being able to be artistic.I had a stained glass blank… Read More
2016-08-18 06:30
The topper I used on this card was one by Debbbi Moore. I don't get chance to get many of her Craft CD's now, so I do value the ones I already have.I love the colours in this topper, that re… Read More
2016-08-15 06:30
I love the topper on this card, so cute, and one that could easily be used for a none festive card.I am not lucky enough to have squirrels regularily visiting my garden, which is a shame, as… Read More
2016-08-14 09:22
I was gifted a set of wood embellishments, and one was of a Reindeer.Instead of covering this with decoupatch paper, I decided to paint it with bronze Cosmic Paint.The wood took the paint we… Read More
2016-08-07 06:00
I created the topper for this card, using various digital elementsIt looks quite vintage, which wasn't my intension, but I do like the the finished topperI used an embossing folder to decora… Read More
2016-08-04 06:30
I love the design I used on this card, I have a couple of lovely CD art collection of this artists work, Jayne Netley Mahyew. She does such lovely wildlife art and I so like the detail in al… Read More
2016-08-02 06:30
This is one of my own ZIA projectsI had a lovely stained glass template, which I decorated with zentangle/doodle patterns of my choiceThe inverted affect I did witjh PSP after scanning, I re… Read More
2016-08-01 06:30
Im offering a couple of free, topper creations for crafters. Not often do I get a chance to do male themed, so Im pleased to be able to give these to my followers. The modern male character… Read More
2016-07-29 06:30
I created the collage topper that I used on this card, the snowmen are such fun, did make me smileWorking with the blue tones in the topper, I cut out the wording and the snowflake with blue… Read More
2016-07-25 06:30
I made this card with a Digital design from my own collectionI used a couple of simple cutting dies for the layering, part of a frames set by X CutAnd the gears die are by Cheery Lynn Gears… Read More
2016-07-24 07:55
I have been looking for free image outlines and finding the collection of free stain glass patterns are now coming in useful for doing my own Zentangle Inspired Art.I haven't gotten around t… Read More
2016-07-21 06:30
The topper on this card is one by Hunkydory. A lovely delicate floral design.The topper was only small, so I needed to add other embellishments to decorate this card, without looking the aff… Read More
2016-07-18 06:30
I was gifted some wooden embellishments and decoupatch papers at Christmas.I've never worked with these fine patterned papers before, so was really pleased with this baubleI used my white gl… Read More
2016-07-16 06:30
This is a Zentangle Inspired Art project that I created.I used a simple cup drawing outline and decided how I would split up the individual cup images to add the Zentangle patternsI really e… Read More

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