Shabby Chic Canvas

Hi all

Today is new challenge day over at Happy Little Stampers , this months Mixed Media challenge theme is 

So for this months challenge I have done something a little different to my usual and gone for a bit of a shabby chic look.

Now for some close up photo's of the canvas

The products I used to make my canvas are as follows:

8x10 Canvas (used the reverse side)

White Gesso

Paper Napkins

Matt Medium

Creative Embellishments Chipboard Pieces - Bird Cages, Branch, Vine

Pearl Acrylic Paint

Chocolate Brown Acrylic Paint

Gold Acrylic Paint

Paper Flowers

Gloss Glitter Varnish

3D Butterfly Embellishments

I hope this has inspired you and I look forward to seeing your challenge entries. 

Our winner for this challenge will receive a $20 coupon to spend at the shop. If you use stamps by Happy Little Stampers and you are our random winner, your prize will be doubled

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

I would like to enter this piece into the following challenges:

More Mixed Media Challenge - Anything Goes + Optional Black

Creative Artiste Mixed Media Challenge Blog - Anything Mixed Media Goes

Altered Eclectics - Anything Goes Mixed Media

A Inky Mess - Anything Mixed Media Goes 

A Perfect Time To Craft - Anything Goes

Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge - Anything Goes + Optional Aperture

World Wide Open Design Team - Anything Goes 

SheepSki Designs Challenge 8

DT Project for Sheepski Designs Challenge #8 Using Bumblebee Blossom

 This months challenge theme is Show Us Your Wings 

Come along and join in the fantastic Challenge.

You can enter the challenge HERE

You can find the amazing digi images over on Etsy HERE. Don't forget to use code SKIKELLY10

Come on over and join the Facebook group where you can share your creations using SheepSki Designs images and even enter the Facebook challenge. Facebook Group

For this piece I used the following products:

Bumblebee Blossom Digi

Spectrum Noir Markers

Wink Of Stella Clear Glitter Pen 

Gingham Ribbon Bow

Stitched Circle Layer Dies 

Flowers

Colour Theory Designer Series Paper

Die'sire Edgeables - Chantilly Lace

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Challenges Entered:

Crafting By Designs - November Anything Goes
Crafty Creations Challenges - Anything Goes
Creative Moments Of Craft - Anything Goes Challenge 130
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes Challenge 137
The Paper Shelter - Digital Delight
Classic Design Team Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Critters - Anything Goes
2 Crafty Critter Crazies -  Anything Goes

Eastern Promise

Hi all

Today I have a beautiful card to share with you all which has been done as an inspiration piece for Challenge #98 over at Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges.

This months challenge is Different Techniques and is sponsored by the wonderful

Fabrika Fantasy

For this challenge I have used the Embossed Die Cut in-lay technique and I have to say I really enjoyed doing this even though it was a little time consuming but to see it all come together makes it worth while. So here is what I have done.

To do this card I used the following products:

Whisper White Cardstock (Cut to make a 5x7 card)

Basic Black Cardstock

Eastern Medallions Thinlit Dies

Eastern Delight Speciality Designer Series Paper

Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers

Mini Tassel Assortment

Versamark Ink

Embossing Buddy 

Gold Embossing Powder

Silver Embossing Powder

Heat Tool

Stick It Sheets

Simply Scored

Stampin Trimmer

Tombow Glue

I hope you have enjoyed seeing my inspiration piece and I can not wait to see what techniques you all do for this challenge.

Kelly 

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Exciting News!!!

Hello all

Just a quick post to share some exciting news with you all...

I applied to be apart of another Design Team....... Well I am pleased to announce I have been accepted on to the team over at Making Memories Crafting EEEEEKKK!!!

I am so proud and pleased to be apart of the Design Team and to be working along side some talented ladies.. Big Thank you to Sonia for the opportunity 

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Scrapping4fun Challenge #90 Ladies

Hi all

Well I am so excited to announce that I am now a member of the Design Team for Scrapping4funChallenges, I am so honoured to be apart of such a talented team of ladies.

So lets get to it shall we, This weeks challenge is Challenge #90 Ladies

and is sponsored by 

Here is my creation using Butterfly Hair

The products I have used for this make is as follows:
6x6 Card
Spectrum Noir Markers
Promarkers
Rich Razzleberry Ribbon
Vellum Butterfly (made by stamping the butterfly on vellum heat embossing in clear embossing powder coloured in with Spectrum Noir Markers and covered with Stickles Fairy Dust glitter glue and finished with Pearl Effects)
Butterfly Punch
Sentiment Stamp from Birthday Blooms Stamp Set
Peekaboo Peach Ink Pad
Sentiment die cut out using Layering Circle Dies
Rectangle Dotted Die Cut
Craft Sensation Designer Series Paper
Purple Paradise Creations Designer Series Paper
Tombow Glue
Fast Fuse Adhesive.

I hope you have enjoyed taking a look at my creation for this challenge and it gives you some inspiration.

Xx The Crafty Bat xX
 I would like to enter this into the following challenge:
Anything Goes - SheepSki Designs Challenges

Teamie Tuesday - Squares

Hey Crafters 

Welcome back to another Teamie Tuesday blog post, This weeks challenge is Squares nice and simple.

So here is what I come up with for this weeks challenge

The inside of the card 

For this make I used the following products:

Balloon Adventures Stamp Set (Retiring)

(Balloon Adventures Bundle Stamp Set + Die Cuts) (Retiring)

Whisper White Card Stock  - Cut down to make a 6x6 card

Night Of Navy Card Stock

Bermuda Bay Ink Pad

Rich Razzleberry Ink Pad

Dapper Denim Ink Pad

Silver Stampin Embossing Powder

Gold Stampin Embossing Powder

Tombow Glue

Stampin Trimmer

Paper Snips

Clear Blocks

Heat Tool UK and EU Plug

Versamark Ink

Embossing Buddy

Corner Punch (Retired)

I hope you have enjoyed seeing what I have done for this weeks challenge. some retiring products are still available so don't forget to grab those while you can they are available until 31st May or until stocks last, 

Also remember to use this months Hostess Code S436HZZV on any order of £25 (excluding postage) and get a gift from me. If your order is hitting the £150 mark then you will get your own rewards from this so please do not use the code.

Don't forget to pop on over to the other lovelies blogs to see what they have done for this weeks challenge

Michelle - Ugly Bug Plans

Alyson - Scarlet Moon Crafts

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Cards and Gifts For Men.

Hello all.

Today I wanted to chat a bit to you all about the dreaded making a card or gift for a male.

 I struggle so much to make something for a male and i will admit i hate doing them because of how difficult they can be at times and I am sure there are many of you out there that are the same.

Well I have some products to share with you all which may make things a little easier for you to make some wonderful cards or gifts.

The first one I want to share with you is called Urban Underground Suite

Doesn't it look fantastic? Here are some close up's of some of the suite which includes Designer Series Paper, Card Stock, Stamp Sets, Embossing Folders,Embellishments, Washi Tape and Die Cuts 

Urban Underground Designer Paper

This stamp set is called Urban District 

Urban Underground Card Stock

Urban Underground Embellishments

Urban Underground Washi Tape

There is also another set which can be used with the above - This was made using the Nailed-It Stamp set and and Build It Framelits Dies which can also be purchased as a bundle where you save 10%

We also have Guy Greetings Stamp Set 

The last one I wanted to share with you all is my favourite called One Wild Ride. Here are some examples of the stamp set used on some projects. I will also be doing some projects to share with you all using this awesome stamp set.

This is just a few products to show you that could be used for male cards and projects, I hope they have caught your eye and given you inspiration.

All of the above can be found on my store which can be found at the top of my blog or here 

My Stampin' Up Store

Don't forget to check out the Occasions catalogue which can also be found here 

Spring/Summer 2017 Occasions Catalogue

Xx The Crafty Bat xX