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I have started to play again, and realise just how much I have missed crafting.
No planed project just play time... 

I have used the Tim Holtz tag bookplate die various embossing folders and distress inks.

 On the cogs tag I have used an odd piece of dulled silver card stock, after embossing it I sanded it then rubbed it with black ink, I also used googly eyes painted with silver alcohol ink, giving the look of rivets. I need to finish them but have no washers left. I will have to see what I can find. I am not even sure what I will do with them yet, but that's what I like about play time. One day I will need something different and will already have it to hand.

Stress free crafting...I love it.

 

I have a real love for Steampunk, and bought some really cool stamps and thing to play with.

I think these folders are going to work really well with what I have in mind.

Playing nice

I have just received my latest addition of stamps and am so happy.. I bought 4 sets of Andy Skinner stamps for £15 This lady is selling them for just £3.75 each. Maybe worth a look if you like his stamps. I would be quick as at this price she may well sell out fast..
They are listed as Artstamps clear rubber stamps on this sellers  Ebay Shop with free P&P
I have bought from her before and would recommend her as a safe place to buy from.








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Back in the land of craft...

As a couple of my friends know I have had  health problems and many emotional problems.
The past 2 years have probably been the worst 2 years of my life.After a move to Scotland earlier in year, i feel well enough to start again.
My wonderful sister and her just as wonderful hubby opened their home to me and my cat. My sister played a huge part in my getting settled again and even helped me get a job. Only a part time job for now, but as i get stronger i can take on more hours.
 I doubt i will ever be able to repay them for the kindness they have shown. Words seem so small after such a huge kindness.
They know i love them very much and will always be grateful.

I have been working hard to rebuild my craft area and am almost ready to craft again. I have made a couple of last min cards, and tomorrow i am making 5 bedroom door signs for family members. Maybe that will keep me out of trouble. Then again maybe not.

I would like to apologise for the lack of response to all of the comments left on my last post,WOYWW but things happened very quickly and i had little/no time to respond. I will rejoin the groups as soon as i can, and am looking forward to it.


I now live in a beautiful little fishing village. I wake to the sound of the sea every morning and the views are breathtaking........As often as i can i walk the 3 mile round trip along the sea front to the local shops and back..Who could want for more.
 My cat Polly is so at home she has already taken the best seat in the house., and she is not giving it up for anyone.
So new start and a new life ...................lets get ready to craft again.

WOYWW 193 To name a few

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A month or so  ago i was invited to look into this wonderful place. You too should come and play.
If you follow the link it will take you a place called.....Stamping Ground WOYWW 193 hosted by Julia Dunitt. Have you seen the 2 ladies in the Aunt Bessie ads? Well none of that here, no need for mac's with turned up collars no need for dark glasses and disguises. You can snoop as much as you like without the worries of being caught out. You see we are all doing it and it's so much fun sharing thought and ideas.

Recently i was Inspired to play with paint's byHelen. Last week I was Inspired by,The Male Crafter Mark's Doodles are just so amazing. When you get a moment go and have a look. There ability to create such an amazing piece of art. I have been lucky to meet 2 amazing people Firstly Anne She really is the kindest person, with a Patience of a saint. without her help this blog would not be. She has encouraged me have a go, and inspired me to try new things. Then i met Carol She too has inspired me to try new things. Both have become friends, and are very special people.As with Helen and Mark you should take time to look at what they create, they are awesome. Thank you both from the bottom of my heart....xx
As many of you have commented on my nice tidy desk, I thought it was time for a change..........Deep breath......

 

 

I had to show this mess because it has to be seen. Ann came to play for a few days and this is the result.

Way too many things to mention separately, but i have included some pis of the finished results..

Ann made this tissue box cover.

 

Then we just played a lot






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 Wax paintings

 
 Wax painting

 

 Distressing and melting. A fun time was had by all. So many more pics to show but i will post them on a new page.                   Inspired by you is a book of people who have inspired Ann and i to try new things. I will add a show and tell link later this week.x

Just a quick look more tomorrow....

See what we have been up to tomorrow....................................

WOYWW 191 Still playing with ink.

After reading many blog's i realise i have not been giving, 
 Julia Dunnit at Stamping Ground WOYWW  a mention...Sorry Julia.
 Follow the link and join in the fun.

 I once said this is like opening the front cover of the biggest and best book of ideas you will ever find.
Happy reading to all WOYWW'S


My desk, well very much of what i was doing last week. I had so much fun not really making anything yet playing with everything. I think just having a play is good for the mind. Without a plan just see where you end up

 I have added some of the things i have made. All started without anything in mind. one thing just lead to another.

 As for this week,
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         well i have a nice play ground of toys..Let's see where i end up and what i end up with..

Friend

I have been playing with backgrounds, and decided to make this card using one I stamped.

I would normally use more colours but this card didn't need colour.
I love this stamp set from Flourishes, and over the years have made quite a lot of different cards with it.
On other cards I have added cotton wool to the mug and added beads to make it look like whipped cream and chocolate, For a small set of stamps you can do lots with it.
The sentiment is:

 Coffee tastes better with a friend.

I am entering this on Less is More challenge 103 friends.
I think the challenges make blogging much more fun. They open a front cover to the biggest book of ideas you will ever see. It is nice to be able to be a part of that..

Spooky Chic

My crafty friend and i have small tasks each week. This task was to create a head for Jacks girls.

My mind ticked over for a while. In the thought proses i decided she had to be on the same theme as Jack, but much prettier.

I do think she has turned out much as i had wanted.

A comment on my  previous post said they are perfect for.. SPOOKY CHIC. A good category for them i think.

Another comment was to invite people to give them names, Feel free to do that, it could be fun.

 

      This is how her head started. This and a tub of artist Spackle.

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I lengthened her neck by about a half inch and attached the skull. I made this from a tightly rolled up piece of tissue paper, covered in Spackle so that it would dry hard, with 2 nails. pointed outwards.one going into the skull and one into the tors. I used the Spackle to define the shape of a skull

 

 
After much deliberation i decided the skull was OK but just not all i wanted for her.

 

I found an old tatty looking doll in one of our local charity shops,
I think she was all of 10p

Now to give her a face lift.
 

I cut the face from the tatty doll,and painted her a new face

I had trouble keeping her mask on, so i filled the mask with Spackle and pushed her skull into it.  After letting her dry out and set.

 I added a couple of extras,

a hat i made with card and ribbon,

a necklace made from chain,

an ear ring from a charm,

 to dress her up and hey presto .....

 

                            Jack and his girl can now be seen together...xx

 

After reading the challenge on Anything but a card I thought she fitted into this challenge.

I am new (ish) to blog world and am loving it. The challenges make it much more fun.xx

Andy Skinner My crafting god

Ann and I are about to book an on line workshop with Andy Skinner. What a talented man.
Totally in love with his Steampunk Book of secrets. I saw work done by Voodoo Vixen and needed to learn more......
You really should check out his blog.         

http://andyskinnerorg.blogspot.co.uk/      His altered books/boxes are truly amazing.

WOYWW 190 Playing with ink.

                                               This is what i will be playing with today.
Looking through some of my stamps i decided to play with backgrounds.I wanted to create some A4 sheets that can be cut and used later.I love some papers that are available but much prefer to make them as and when needed. The piece to the right was one i made in the small hours.
Due to the bad weather..Enough said. My friend was unable to come today so you will get to see her creation next time. Her side of my desk looks sad and empty

The beginning of a head.  Last week we set our task to make heads for Jack's girls well i hope you like mine. Ann's will follow next time.




I shaped a skull with a ball and artist Spackle.
Cut the face from an old tatty doll and painted it.
She sill looks like him just a bit prettier.



I will be putting a separate post on my blog so as not to take too long on this post.I know you will all be as busy as me blog hopping and posting comments. Hope you like her....xx
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Queenie Jeannie

3 deep in places. I could do with a hand.
Feel free to come and help Jeannie xxx