2019-10-24 09:50
Made a white-on-white Christmas card .......The 5 x 5 card base front was embossed with a snowy embossing folder through the Big Shot. I then die-cut a star and the deer in white card and th… Read More
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2019-10-22 09:38
Made a simple Christmas card ....I used a 5 x 5 inch square Kraft card blank and die-cut the deer out of the front. I then embossed the front with an embossing folder through the Big Shot.I… Read More
2019-10-17 09:54
A simple cute bear Christmas Card .....I started with a 4 x 4 inch white card blank. I die-cut the bear from Kraft card and printed stripey paper. The sentiment was stamped on the base… Read More
2019-10-16 15:17
A Christmas card simply made ....I took a square white 5 x 5 inch card blank and matter this with maroon & kraft card. I die-cut a star from some 'Merry Christmas' printed card and appli… Read More
2019-10-15 12:37
A clean & simple Christmas card made recently ....It is on a 5 x 5 ins white card blank and I have embossed the front of the card with a 'Falling Snow' folder from Stampin'UpI then matte… Read More
2019-10-14 11:10
A layered Monochrome Christmas card ...I took a 5 x 7 ins white card base and cut a piece of black card as a matt, attaching to the card as shown.I then stamped a series of layering stamps b… Read More
2019-10-10 14:56
Made a Christmas card & wanted to use a die I had bought !Decided a white-on-white design would be nice. I took a 5 x 5 ins white card blank and then die cut the starry circle from white… Read More
2019-10-02 10:42
Made a set of three Artist Trading Coins for a swap on UK Stampers Forum ....Bases are die-cut from re-cycled packaging which has been covered with some gorgeous serviette paper applied with… Read More
2019-10-01 14:47
A set of Inchies made for a swap on UK Stampers Forum .....I punched the bases using a 1 x 1 inch punch out of re-cycled packaging. I covered this with old book pages also punched out… Read More
2019-09-29 11:21
A mailart postcard made for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum .....I used some re-cycled packaging as a base and cut it to 6 x 4 inches ....... I covered this with some paper made using the G… Read More
2019-09-19 11:03
Just finished an 'I Love You' card ....I die-cut the heart embelishment from some metallic iridescent paper. The background was made in three matted layers. The top layer was coloured… Read More
2019-09-17 11:17
A card made using a stamp swapped as part of a 'Just One Stamp' Challenge over on UK Stampers ... Forum ....I made a Gelli Plate print onto yellow velum with acrylic paints through stencils… Read More
2019-09-13 13:40
Made a set of Inchies for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum ...They are 1 inch square with a base of re-cycled packaging. I have covered with iridescent blue painted black card, stamped… Read More
2019-09-12 11:44
A set of three ATC's in the theme of 'Circles' made for a swap over at UK Stampers Forum ...The base is made from re-cycled packaging. I have cut some spotty printed paper to size and stampe… Read More
2019-08-23 12:40
Made a card featuring an ATC topper ....The base is a Kraft card base ... the ATC is made from copy paper stamped with a flower stamp made from die-cut foam and stamped in Distress Ink. &hell…Read More
2019-08-16 14:12
Made a couple of foam stamps using some rose dies .... I have then used them to make a mailart postcard for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum ....I cut some white card to 6 x 4 inches a… Read More
2019-08-15 16:42
A card made for a Challenge over on UK Stampers Forum .... using a swapped stamp to make something ....I started with a white 6 x 6 inch card blank. I then die-cut a piece of feather printed… Read More
2019-08-08 14:57
A set of ATC's in the theme of 'Oriental' made for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum ...I used re-cycled packaging for the bases which were cut to 3.5 x 2.5 inches. They were covered wi… Read More
2019-08-06 11:19
We have a Challenge this month over on UK Stampers Forum where we are to make a stamp from foam using a die to cut it. Then make something using the stamp .... this is mine ....I used 3 mm t… Read More
2019-08-01 11:22
A set of Inchies made for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum .....I have punched the 1 inch squares from re-cycled packaging ans then made a background on paper with blue Mica spray.The Deco r… Read More
2019-07-31 10:34
Do you love to craft & stamp ? if so, why not join UK Stampers Forum, which is a small closed Group of like minded people where they share their arty makes and join in monthly Swaps… Read More
2019-07-27 10:32
A mailart postcard made for a swap over in UK Stampers Forum ....Made on 6 x 4 fuschia coloured card, stamped with Versamark and heat embossed with white embossing powder. Die-cut Wild… Read More
2019-07-23 07:22
We are running a monthly Challenge over on UK Stampers Forum to use a circulating stamp from each person in a make ..... this one is mine using a members stamp ! Decided to make a tag !I sta… Read More
2019-07-09 13:15
I made this tag for a monthly swap over on UK Stampers Forum .....I used a black textured card background cut to size and started by stamping with Versamark & heat embossing with s… Read More
2019-07-05 09:04
Made an Artist Trading Coin using a stamp and tissue paper sent by a friend with her swaps ....I die-cut a 2.5 inch circle of re-cycled packaging and applied a circle of the spotty tissue wi… Read More
2019-07-04 16:41
Wanted to make a set of ATC's in the theme of 'Women' for the swap over on UK Stampers Forum so decidied on a vintage look.The backgrounds were made with distress ink on paper which was appl… Read More
2019-07-04 11:31
Each month we have a postal swap of Artist Trading Coins (2.5 inch diameter circles of your artwork) where you make three Coins and they are randomly swapped for three coins made by other ar… Read More
2019-07-02 14:52
Just finished making a set of Inchies for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum ... these are in a floral theme.The background is punched out of a Distress Oxide background using a 1 x 1 inch pun… Read More
2019-07-01 10:50
A set of Artist Trading Coins made for a swap in UK Stampers Forum .....The bases are die-cut from recycled card packaging and measure 2.5 inches in diameter. I have covered the base i… Read More
2019-06-25 13:06
Made this Artist trading Coin which is 2.5 inches in diameter as an entry into the 'Alice Day' Challenge running until 5th July over on UK Stampers Forum .... the idea originated from Jannet… Read More
2019-06-24 14:30
Made a mailart postcard for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum .....I made a background from watercolour card treated with Brushos in Orange & Yellow, applied with a brush in layers with s… Read More
2019-06-16 10:37
I have used a swapped stamp to be the centre of this pink and black folding boxcard over on UK Stampers Forum ...I wanted to just keep to pink, white & black as the main colourway for th… Read More
2019-06-13 16:20
A decorated tag made for a swap in UK Stampers Forum ....The base is recycled packaging and is covered in a watercolour card background which has been coloured with Brushos. The diamonds are… Read More
2019-06-07 10:38
Made a set of 3 'Underwater' themed ATC's for a swap on UK Stampers Forum .....The base is made from corrugated packaging. The backgrounds were made on watercolour card with Brushos.Th… Read More
2019-06-04 12:15
A set of Inchies made for a swap in UK Stampers Forum ....I punched out the 1 x 1 inch bases from recycled board from cartons and then chose some mushroom fleck card and stamped a flower sta… Read More
2019-06-02 10:47
Made a set of Artist Trading Coins for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum ....They are 2.5 inches in diameter and the bases are die-cut from recycled packaging. The background is made wi… Read More
2019-05-30 17:09
This tag has been made for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum .....The base tag is made from white card background coloured with Distress Inks in Peeled Paint & Frayed Burlap smooshed to p… Read More
2019-05-28 15:08
Made this mailart postcard for a monthly swap over on UK Stampers Forum ....Started with a white 6 x 4 inch piece of card and created a background with Brushos & Distress Oxide ink… Read More
2019-05-24 07:57
These 3 ATC's were made for this month swap over on UK Stampers Forum ..... in the theme of 'The Eyes Have It' .....They are made with printed papers, heat embossing, stamped images & br… Read More
2019-05-23 16:46
This humorous card is made for the 'Less Is More' Challenge for May 2019 whose theme is 'Beverages' ....It is on a 4 x 4 inch white card base. I have water-coloured the front of the ca… Read More
2019-05-15 17:41
Just finished a crochet cactus project contained in a real terracotta pot.The main cactus was made as one piece in two colours of cotton DK yarn and sewn together before being stuffed firmly… Read More
2019-05-09 13:56
Another card made with a Brusho background on watercolour paper ....I used a white 6 x 4 inch card blank and cut a piece of watercolour paper slightly smaller. Now time to get messy .....I f… Read More
2019-05-08 09:17
Made this greetings card on a Brusho background on watercolour card ......The stamps were stamped in Archival black ink and coloured with watercolour brushpens and highlighted with white Pos… Read More
2019-05-07 15:08
Made a set of Abstract design Inchies for a swap this month in UK Stampers Forum ....Decided on a background made with Distress Oxides onto re-cycled packaging which was punched into 1 inch… Read More
2019-05-03 10:43
Made a set of Artist Trading Coins for a swap in UK Stampers Forum ......I used die-cut 2.5 inch card circles mad from re-cycled packaging and use Distress inks to make a background.I then s… Read More
2019-04-30 14:59
These new handmade Crystal & Silver pendants feature swirly 'Cosmic' designs which are magnified through the crystal domes cabochon .......They are available to buy Worldwide in my Etsy… Read More
2019-04-27 11:50
Another Artist Trading Coin made for swapping ...... This one uses stamping, printed papers, coloured card made on a recycled card base .... it is highlighted with glossy accents … Read More
2019-04-26 12:04
Here is an Artist Trading Coin made recently. It's 2.5 inches in diameter and contains stamped images, tissue paper, Posca pen on an MDF base .....Sid xx Read More
2019-04-25 09:46
I am taking part in a 12 month Challenge in UK Stampers Forum where we choose a stamp which then circulates round to all the 12 participants who each make something using the stamp ! T… Read More
2019-04-24 13:13
Sharing a pop-up folding Boxcard made in an Alice in Wonderland style ....Die-cut box, decorated panels and printed images with a little stamping ......Sid xx Read More
2019-04-17 08:55
Decided to make a 3D shadowbox which measures 12 x 9 cms. I wanted to use a pastel pink & blue theme to keep it light and cheerful !This is also my entry into the Craft Stamper Magazine… Read More
2019-04-16 17:39
Made a collaged mailart postcard for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum .....I used re-cycled packaging for the base and covered this with a watercolour paper background made with Brushos … Read More
2019-04-15 12:17
A decorated tag made for a swap on UK Stampers Forum ....Easter is nearly here so used some cute bunnies to which I added pompom tails.Do join the Forum if you enjoy stamping and papercrafts… Read More
2019-04-11 11:23
Made a rather bold coloured collaged Birthday Card ....The base was made from bright fuschia Bazill cardstock cut to make a 5 x 7 inch card .....First I added two strips of purple Washi tape… Read More
2019-04-10 08:43
Made a set of ATC's this month for a swap over in UK Stampers Forum .... theme was 'Rainbow'I used recycled cereal packet for the bases which I cut to 2.5 x 3.5 inches in size. I then… Read More
2019-04-08 09:12
A die-cut shadowbox made with printed papers and a little stamping .....I have used sequins, glitter glue and gingham ribbon to embellish .....Sid xx Read More
2019-04-06 11:51
This CAS card was made for a Challenge on UK Stampers Forum where the participants choose one of their stamps which then travels, on a monthly basis, around the group of 12 where they make s… Read More
2019-04-05 08:05
Made a die-cut AIW shadowbox ....Sid xx Read More
2019-04-03 23:01
A set of Inchies made for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum ....The background was made by stamping with Distress Oxides, the card was then embossed through the Sizzix Bigshot before selectiv… Read More
2019-04-03 09:24
A mailart postcard made for a swap in UK Stampers Forum - it travels 'naked' through the post to the recipient !I cut a piece of stout white card to 6 x 4 inches and then splatted a variety… Read More
2019-03-29 11:20
Some while back I tried decorating a round teabag with acrylic paints, stamping and stencilling. I decided to convert it into an Artist Trading Coin (2.5 inches in diameter) by applying… Read More
2019-03-28 11:22
We run a monthly decorated tag swap over on the UK Stampers Forum Group .....I decided to make a pastel colour tag this time and used stencils, with acrylic paints. Die-cut wildflowers were… Read More
2019-03-27 10:49
This is the fourth in my series of 'Boozy' Celebration cards ..... this one 'Margarita'Sid xx Read More
2019-03-26 11:42
Made a Birthday Card using printed papers, a stamp and metal butterfly & adhesive gems. It was made on a 5 x 5 inch white card blank !Sid xx Read More
2019-03-22 13:00
Another in my series of 'Boozy' celebration cards, stamped and coloured with Copic markers with the addition of some Glossy accents ....This one shows a 'Tropical' cocktail .....Sid xx Read More
2019-03-20 00:01
Made this card recently in a clean & simple style, as the stamp is the focal point ....It is made on a 6 x 6 inch square white card base. I have cut a green matt and a slightly sma… Read More
2019-03-19 12:32
Made a set of three ATC's in a theme of 'People' for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum ....Idecided to do a distressed look & made the bases from re-cycled packaging and used Distress Ink… Read More
2019-03-18 15:16
Been making Crystal Pendants which are for sale in my Etsy Shop ...... click HERE to go have a lookEach is unique and comes with an 18 inch silver chain with lobster-claw clasp.I can also ma… Read More
2019-03-18 08:56
Made 6 x 1inch squares (Inchies) for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum .....The background has been made with Distress Oxides and stamping on photo paper with added Washi tape& heat embos… Read More
2019-03-06 10:35
Made a CAS Birthday card ...On a white card base I have layered a smaller white mat which has been stamped in Memento and Archival inks. The 'happy' is die-cut from black card and the '… Read More
2019-03-05 11:53
Made these three Artist Trading Coins for a swap this month over on UK Stampers Forum .....The bases are die-cut from recycled packaging which has been covered in blue card. Over this is a&n&hell…Read More
2019-02-22 12:54
Decided to make a magnetic crystal glass cabochon ....I have used Alcohol Inks on the flat back of the clear crystal cabochon applied with a felt pad with blending solution. The decora… Read More
2019-02-20 11:20
Love 'Alice in Wonderland' so loved making this ATC for trading ....The base is re-cycled cereal packet and I have used Kraft paper, stamps, printed images & glossy accents to make it.Si… Read More
2019-02-14 12:21
A mailart postcard made for a swap on UK Stampers Forum .....Using heat embossing on printed papers embellished wth Posca pen, Stickles glitter glue and edged with Chalk ink .....Do join the… Read More
2019-02-12 00:01
As you know I have a penchant for 'Alice in Wonderland' so I made three MDF Artist Trading Coins ....A member of UK Stampers Forum (Jannet Blay) sent me a little crafty gift wrapped in AIW t… Read More
2019-02-11 17:57
Made a set of 3 ATC's in the theme of Winter for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum ....I used recycled cereal box packaging as the bases which was made by stencilling with moulding paste and… Read More
2019-02-09 12:13
Made an AT Coin for swapping .....I die-cut the base from re-cycled packaging and cobered this wth some printed paper. I die-cut a heart from gold metallic card and backed this in pink… Read More
2019-02-07 16:56
This Artist Trading Coin measures just 2.5 inches in diameter ....It has been made on die-cut recycled cereal boxes which have been painted in a variety of pearlescent acrylic paints. … Read More
2019-02-06 12:49
Made a tag for a swap in UK Stampers Forum .....Wanted to make a very delicately coloured tag and used a variety of handmade textured papers, leaves and flowers on an angelhair block with so… Read More
2019-02-05 09:02
Happy New Year to all my friends & Followers .........Sid xx Read More
2019-02-04 17:46
Made a set of Inchies for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum .....I used recycled cereal box packaging and punched out the 1 x 1 inch squares as a base. The background is made with Distress Ox… Read More
2019-02-03 12:38
Made an Artist Trading Coin for a swap .....I have used recycled packaging to die-cut the base and then stamped the coin in Versamark in several times and heat embossed with various pearlesc… Read More
2019-02-01 11:44
Made these 3 Artist Trading Coins for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum Facebook Group ....The bases are made from die-cut card from cereal packaging and measure 2.5 inches in diameter. I use… Read More
2019-01-28 15:34
Made a set of 3 Artist Trading Coins on lasercut MDF bases for Valentines Day ....The bases were painted with matt acrylic paints and stamped with hearts in Versafine black ink before being… Read More
2019-01-27 11:04
Made a hearty tag for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum .....Used Distress inks for the background and stamped hearts (with heat embossing), Lettraset letters & added pearly pink die-cut… Read More
2019-01-26 12:14
Here is the last 4 x 4 inch Decorated Square of a 12 month swap over on UK Stampers Forum ..... gosh the year has gone very quickly .....I used a base of recycled cereal packaging, covered w… Read More
2019-01-25 11:14
Made a set of ATC's for a swap on IK Stampers Forum with a theme of 'Locks & Keys' !The based were made from recycled cereal packet which were covered with script paper. This was s… Read More
2019-01-24 10:31
Made a 6 x 4 inch mailart postcard using the Distress Oxide on glossy photo paper technique !The colours do end up being very vibrant and the glossy paper makes a good stamping ground. … Read More
2019-01-22 17:13
Over on UK Stampers Forum Facebook Group we have been running a monthly Bunting swap the Dec/Jan theme is Monochrome and this is mine ......I cut the base from cereal packet card to a templa… Read More
2019-01-20 11:11
Firstly, belated Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year to everyone ... not had chance to say so until now !This year's Chinese New Year in February is the year of the Pig ..... recently w… Read More
2018-12-25 00:03
Merry Christmas to all my followers ..... have a wonderful day !!!Sid xx Read More
2018-12-21 15:33
Christmas is coming .....A photo of my Chrissy Tree ..... somewhat non-trad .....Happy Christmas !Sid xx Read More
2018-12-17 10:20
Made a Christmas Exploding Box ....I used printed papers, ribbon, button. chipboard numbers, jute twine, die-cuts and accessories ...Sid xx Read More
2018-12-12 11:52
Made a 4 x 4 inch decorated square for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum Facebook Group ...This one is made with printed papers, washi tape, stamping, colouring & heat embossing !Sid xx Read More
2018-12-11 12:02
Here is another handmade pop-up Christmas card for sale in my Etsy Shop ..... click HERE to go there .....The box folds flat to go in an envelope for sending ...... this one is decorated wit… Read More
2018-12-10 12:15
A set of 3 ATC's made for a swap in UK Stampers Forum Facebook Group ....The background is on blue iridescent textured card which has been sprayed with silver mica spray and stamped and heat… Read More
2018-12-09 13:51
A CAS holly wreath Christmas card ....The card blank is 5 x 5 inches and I have die-cut an aperture centrally in the front. The aperture is surrounded with a brown Kraft die-cut which has so… Read More
2018-12-09 11:16
Made a cute Christmas Bunnies folding pop-up Boxcard, can be folded flat to go in an envelope ...There are a couple of cute bunnies, one offering a Christmas gift to the other & there is… Read More
2018-12-08 12:52
A set of Inchies made for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum ......The 1 x 1 inch square bases are made using a punch from a cereal box, The background is made with Distress Oxides and I… Read More
2018-12-07 10:13
Made a decorated tag for a monthly swap over on UK Stampers Forum ....I have used Visible Image stamps. The main image was stamped in Archival black ink on sage green card & colour… Read More
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