December 2017 Catch Up

Hello everyone, First of all I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year and I hope 2018 is a great year for you all. I have a lot of new ideas to put into action and I can not wait to share with you all.

Secondly I would like to apologise to you all for how quiet it has been here over December, it is a really hard month for my self and my family we don't do Christmas due to our own reasons and due to it is a hard time for us with the loss of my Grandad in 2003 and Brother-In-Law in August 2016 so with this on top of my health really taking a beating I had lost my crafty mojo.

So what have I been doing well even though my mojo had gone bye bye and not being very well I did want to try something new (I have a habit of trying new crafty things) I went a head and gave it a go. So I thought I would share with you all what I had a go at doing and I have to admit I loved every minute as it is something so different to my usual crafting.

Here they are 

A beautiful guardian angel (Christmas Angel) and a Wreath, I am over the moon with both of these and can not wait to try others in different colours and for different occasions so yes these may be making an appearance on my Etsy and Facebook on a regular basis but at the moment I have no idea when could but I shall keep you all posted.

I hope you like them as much as I do and yes I did put them up for sale on my Etsy before Christmas unfortunately they did not sell but this could be down to how close to Christmas I had listed them.

Apart from making these two beauties I didn't make anything else instead i spent time with my wonderful other half and family while trying to function through horrible Fibromyalgia flare ups and other health problems.

I am now feeling a better and raring to go with lots of new ideas, exciting things to share with you all and more so keep your eyes peeled for my First creation of 2018 for the NEW challenge for SheepSki Designs.

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Christmas Fairy Card

Hi all

Welcome back to another challenge inspiration post for the new challenge over at Scrapping4FunChallenges

Here is my creation to give you all some inspiration. For this piece I have used the Faery and Little Reindeer Digi Stamp

This month's theme is Christmas and is sponsored by 

Aliciabel

Now for some close up pictures of my card

Products used for this piece are as follows:

Faery and Little Reindeer Digi Stamp

Spectrum Noir Markers

Tranquil Tide Card Stock

Whisper White Card Stock

Carols Of Christmas Stamp Set 

Gold Embossing Powder

Champagne Foil Sheet

Scalloped Circle Dies

Poinsettia Flowers

Bow Punch 

Year Of Cheer DSP

I hope my card has given you some inspiration to take part and I look forward to seeing what you all create.

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Hello lovelies

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend mine was fantastic with my classon Saturday and a relaxing day Sunday. I blogged last night about the class so please do check that out.

Today is day 5 of Christmas Creations and today I have this beauty to share with you all

This project was so much fun to make and I shall be making more of these in different designs as it is so versatile.

Here is a couple more pictures of the project

As you can see with this side on view there is even a little stand on the back which can be written on.

The products I have used to make this little beauty are as follows:

Hearts Come Home Bundle

Whisper White Card Stock

Night Of Navy Ink Pad

Stampin' Sponges

Silver Embossing Powder

Embossing Buddy

Versamark Pad

Heat Tool

Year Of Cheer Speciality Designer Series Paper

Ribbon

Tombow Glue

Simply Score Board

Sequins

Tear & Tape

Window Sheets

Glue Dots

Big Shot

I hope you have enjoyed seeing day 5's inspiration and it gives you plenty of ideas.

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

 Challenges Entered:

Crafting From The Heart -Anything Goes
Make My Monday - Snow Fun 
613 Avenue - Anything Goes Optional Twist  - Create A 3D Card 

Hearts Come Home For Christmas

Hi all

I hope you all have had a wonderful weekend. Today I am sharing the fifth make in the 7 or 12 days of Christmas makes.

So here is what I have been busy working on in-between getting the last bits ready for my class on Saturday and Design Team projects.

Now to show you the inside of this beautiful card, Yes I said card ;) 

This beautiful 3D card has been made using the following products:

Hearts Come Home Bundle

Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper

Whisper White Card Stock

Silver Embossing Powder

Foil Snowflakes

Silver Foil Sheets

Stitched Shape Framelits

Big Shot

Magnetic Platform

Stampin Trimmer

Paper Snips

Simply Score Board

Heat Tool

Embossing Buddy

I hope you have enjoyed seeing this card and it has inspired you. I love the Hearts Come Home bundle there is so many possibilities.

Thank you for stopping by and check back soon for day 6 

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Christmas Cracker Gift Box

Hello lovelies

Happy Bonfire Night!! I hope you all have a lovely day and stay safe.

Another Christmas make to share with you all today for day 3 of my 7 or 12 days of Christmas.

Here we have another gift box design with a surprise

Now for a Side-on picture and above picture

Are we all ready for the surprise?.... Here we go 

TAAA-DAAA!!

So as you can see from the pictures above the lid is actually another smaller gift box which can easily be pulled out and opened to put in a small gift. The large box it self has enough room for a gift to be placed into also.

This beautiful gift box was created using the following products:

Whisper White Thick Card Stock

Champagne Foil Sheets

Foil Snowflakes

Season To Sparkle Stamp Set  (Merry & Bright Sentiment)

Colourful Seasons Stamp Set (Snowflake on lid)

Silver Embossing Powder

Embossing Buddy

Versamark Ink

Heat Tool

Simply Score Board

Paper Snips

Stampin Trimmer

Tombow Glue

Envelope Punch Board

This box would be wonderful packaging for someone special this year and it gives the wow factor.

Day 4 will be up in a few days so keep your eyes open for that one. Don't forget I have a Facebook group especially for all my UK Stampin' Up! customers and potential customers so if you would like to join please do feel free. 

Crafty Bat's Stampin' Up!

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you are enjoying seeing my Christmas projects, If there is something in particular you would like to see please do leave me a comment.

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Mini Christmas Crackers and Box

Hi all.

Today I have the 2nd Christmas make to share with you all so here is what I have been busy working on.

A beautiful set of four mini Christmas crackers complete with gift box

Now for some close up pictures 

Aren't they just the sweetest thing. These mini crackers can be filled with a little gift and would make a lovely little gift for someone or for you to even place on your dining table for when you sit down to have your Christmas dinner.

The products used to make these crackers and box are as follows:

Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Papers

Basic Black 12 x 12 cardstock 

Window Sheets

Tombow Glue

Stampin Trimmer

Paper Snips

Simply Score Board

Envelope Punch Board

The bakers twine used on the crackers is from my own stash but the beautiful Gold 3/8' Metallic Edge Ribbon and Silver 3/8' Metallic Edge Ribbon work beautifully along with many of the other beautiful ribbon and trim available HERE.

I have loved every minute of making these and may have to do them again in the beautiful Year Of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper.

Thank you for stopping by

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Christmas Decanter Gift Box

Hi all

Today I have the start of some Christmas makes to share with you all. I am hoping to do either a 7 or 12 days of Christmas with each day a different creation.

So for today's make I have this beautiful gift box which fits a Terry's Chocolate Orange in it's original box.

This beautiful gift box was made from minimal supplies but yet gives the wow factor. The designer series paper used for this one is from the stunning Year Of Cheer pack which I have to admit is one of my favourite paper packs in the Autumn/Winter Catalogue.

Products used to create this gift box are as follows:

Year Of Cheer Speciality Designer Series Paper

Simply Score Board

Stampin' Trimmer

Paper Snips

Envelope Punch Board

Stitched Shapes Framelits

Scalloped Circle Dies

Carols Of Christmas Stamp Set (Sentiment)

Silver Embossing Powder

Embossing Buddy

Versamark Ink Pad

Tombow Glue

Ribbon

I hope you have enjoyed seeing this stunning gift box and I hope you check back very soon  for the next Christmas creation.

Don't forget that the NEW Stampin' Blends are now available to order - If you are in the UK you can order them HERE. 

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Christmas Fairy

Hi all

Well it is new challenge day over at Day Dreamer Challenges and the theme for this month's challenge is:

Anything Goes

This months challenge is sponsored by:

Sparkle n Sprinkle

Here is my inspiration using Chrissy the Christmas Spirit Fairy

For this creation I used the following products:

Chrissy the Christmas Spirit Fairy Digi Stamp

Spectrum Noir Markers

Foil Snowflakes

Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper

Year Of Cheer Speciality Designer Series Paper (under the sentiment)

Tombow Glue

5x7 Card

I hope this has given you some inspiration and I can not wait to see what you do for this challenge. 

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Christmas 2-Tier Gift Box

Hi all

Today I have a gift box to share with you all which I have handmade using some of the NEW designer series paper from the Stampin' Up! Autumn/Winter catalogue

Here is what I have been busy doing

This lovely little box can be used for many small gifts it even holds four Ferrero Rocher's in each box. This has been made using the following products:

Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper

Kraft Cardstock

Simply Score Board

Stampin' Trimmer

Tombow Glue

Bone Folder

It is such a simple but effective gift box for those special little gifts for any occasion and you do not need many supplies to make it. I hope you have enjoyed seeing this and it inspires you. I am hoping to make more of these in different designer series papers.

Don't forget to use the Hostess Code WSSJJRH6  on any orders of £25 minimum in my STORE. You will get a free gift from me in October.

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Christmas Diaroma

Hi lovelies

Today I have a Christmas make to share with you all, Yes I said Christmas hehe.

So here we have one of my recent makes a lovely Diaroma card, which also folds flat for ease of posting

As you can see the background is showing a lovely Northern Lights night sky over the hills which has been achieved using inks, stampin' sponges and a stencil for the hills.

Here is a side on view of the card

This card has been made by using the following products:

Carols Of Christmas Bundle (Stamp set and Framelit Dies) save 10%

Carols Of Christmas Stamp Set 

Card Front Builder Framelits

Night Of Navy Cardstock

Garden Green Cardstock

Tranquil Tide Cardstock

Whisper White Ink

Rich Razzleberry Ink

Bermuda Bay Ink

Berry Burst Ink

Gold Embossing Powder

Big Shot

Tombow Glue

Simply Score Board

Paper Snips

Stampin' Sponges

Heat Tool

Embossing Buddy

All of the above items have been linked and will take you to that item in my Stampin' Up! Store only the UK can buy from my store I am afraid. Don't forget to use this months code WSSJJRH6 and get a free gift from me. The code is only to be used on any orders of a minimum value of £25 excluding shipping.

I hope you have enjoyed seeing one of my recent creations using some of the NEW products from the Autumn/Winter Catalogue.

Kelly

xx

Carols Of Christmas Early Release

Hey Hey Crafters

Are you thinking you need to make a start on your Christmas Crafts? Looking for something new? Then look no further

 It is now your chance to grab the wonderful Carols Of Christmas Stamp and Die Set EARLY.. This has been released early for you all before our awesome Autumn/Winter Catalogue is released.

If you are in the UK you can order directly through MY STORE, purchase both as a bundle and save 10%.

To see more of this wonderful NEW product take a look at this video

This months Hostess Code is: TH3EJUM2  This can be used on any order of £25+ excluding shipping and then in September you will get a GIFT from me sent directly to you from me.

If you have any questions or would like to speak to me directly you can do by either messaging me on my Facebook Page: The Crafty Bat

Or Join my Facebook Group: Crafty Bat's Stampin' Up!

Or why not Join my Team

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX