A Winter Walk

Hi everyone!

Well, it might be pouring with rain and blowing a gale outside but inside, it's all warm and cosy...just how I like it! I'm sitting next to a roaring fire, watching daytime TV and indulging in copious amounts of warm drinks because unfortunately, that cold I was telling you all about ~ it turned into flu and at the moment, I'm battling with a horrible cough, I've nearly lost my voice and really just feel slightly under the weather. But there was some good news, I won some blog candy over at Sugar Nellie, which made my day and I can't wait for it to arrive!! 

So, I might not be able to talk but I can type and I've managed to jump onto the computer for a while just long enough to share my latest little creation with you! I hope you like it...

Of course, no-one can fail to recognise that these wonderful characters are from Beatrix Potter. I was bought up on these books and this woman is someone whose work I adore and admire. Her illustrations remind me of childhood memories and are just stunning. I never tire of looking at her books. So, when Crafters Companion released this set of stamps, I couldn't resist and I really hope that I've done justice to this talented lady and her illustrations.

The card itself is made using a variety of products including the stunning new Spellbinders die, which works so well with Craftwork Cards Card Candy.

So, what did I use?

Digital Cardstock, Card Candy, Message Tag ~ Craftwork Cards

Stamp ~ Crafters Companion

Dies ~ Spellbinders

Colouring Mediums ~ Promarkers

Punch ~ Martha Stewart PATP Snowflake Punch

Papers ~ Bazzill Cardstock and DCWV

Glitter Glue ~ Stickles

Ribbon and Glossy Accents used as finishing touches!

Hope you all have a wonderful evening and keep warm!

Love Emma

xxx

Spookalicious!

Exciting times ahead and it's going to be a busy few weeks, as lots of new products will be arriving at my door to play with and then, of course, comes the best bit...I get to share all the projects with you. All I can say at the moment is...you will love what's coming soon!

But for now, I have another lil Halloween treat to share and with this card, the elements on it are all from a  CD Rom called Sundae of Seasons from Polkadoodles. I haven't worked with CD Roms very much in my crafting but I just loved the style of artwork on this one and I had to have a go and here's the result...

When you print out the images, I recommend that you use the Digital Cardstock from Craftwork Cards. Due to it's wonderfully smooth finish, this card is the best card to use when working with CD Roms and it also is amazing for using with Promarkers as it doesn't bleed.

Once all my images were printed, I added some backing papers that I already had in my crafty stash and the rosette is made using Tim Holtz's new rosette die from Sizzix. As the final touch, I used the wonderful little fence, that I gently shaped to give the effect of the little vampire standing behind it and I made this using another die, but this time from a set of Halloween Shapeabilities from Spellbinders.

So, I'd better get back to work and wish you all a wonderful Tuesday and if you are watching QVC's Craft Day, which I know I won't be able to resist...have fun and don't spend too much...or is that a silly thing to say!!

Love Emma

xx

Queen For The Day!

"It would be nice, if something made sense for a change" ~ Alice, Alice In Wonderland

The weekend is upon us already and maybe this weekend, I'll get time to indulge in some winter clothes shopping and be able to find some time for a long walk in the park. I love it, when the leaves start to fall and you can hear them crunch underfoot...perfect!!

So back to today's share, and it's another card using the stamps from that fabulous Alice In Wonderland set from TJ Designs. I told you I loved them and when I get something that I love, it's always a pleasure to use and work with.

So, this card is really all about the folds. As you can see, it's not your average card and to make these folds, I used a template from B-Craft-E and a piece of A4 white card. Yes, it's as easy as that!! If you've never seen Kim Sutton's fabulous range of templates...go straight to the website, now! There's is a wonderful selection of easy to use templates, which just take your crafting to another level. The image of Alice was stamped onto some white digital cardstock from Craftwork Cards, which I die cut using a Spellbinders Nestie die. I used Promarker pens to colour the image in and Distress Inks around the edges for that aged look. The papers I used here are from K and Company and as final touches, I added ribbon, adhesive pearls and stamped some flourishes.

I wish you all a wonderful, relaxing weekend and enjoy whatever you are doing!!

Love Emma

xx