My Creative Spirit (Blog Archive)

This workshop is now fully booked  If you love Graphic 45 paper collections why not come along and join Sal, Kay and Shirley who organise  Funcrop  and myself for their annual Birthday crop on Sunday 9th September 2012, where we'll be making my Altered Art project (above)  which was one of the first I made as a member of this years Graphic 45 Design Team and my Ladies Diary Stitched book.   Crop Info:  Location:    Hadland Community Centre ,  Hadland Road,  Abingdon  Oxfordshire  OX14 3RR Cost:  £35.00  Times:  9am - 5pm slightly longer than usual for a birthday treat  Date:  Sunday 9th September 2012  Refreshments:   Will be provided including nibbles but please bring your lunch.  There's a microwave and fridge in the kitchen.  There will also be a chocolate birthday cake :-)    There is a kit provided for you on the day, but here's a list...

I think every one here would agree that the whole country was gripped by Olympic fever.  We certainly were.  The boys took a trip down to the east end and had a great time watching the athletics. They were  completely wowed by the size of the stadium, and the noise of every one cheering Mo Farah on to win.  Way to go Mo. It's a real rarity these days to get a picture of my little darlings together but here they are feeling the heat of the Olympic flames some 20 metres away from their seats.  A day they will always remember

I used one of the Graphic 45 Staples Altered 8" x 5" boxes for this project and covered it in papers from the Little Darlings paper collection.  the album is made form white card, inked and bound using a bind it all.  

Hi bloggers Happy Wednesday.  Just a quick heads up to let you know I've got a great feature on the Graphic 45 blog tomorrow, Thursday 2nd August showcasing two of my Happy Hauntings up cycled projects. One's really quick and easy and can be completed in less than an hour and the other has a few more techniques to get stuck into. Sneak peeks below................................... Both projects are made from the Happy Hauntings collection. For instructions on how to make a set just click here  To see more pictures of my Key Cabinet and instructions on how to make it just click here Happy crafting everyone

click here to go to the Graphic 45, Want2Scrap and Glitter Art Blog Hop

I never tire of this view out from Falmouth harbour (3rd deepest in the world)  there's always lots going on  After a really busy week, a trip to Birmingham for an MRI scan on my pesky hip, and my first Graphic 45 workshop I hopped (quite literally) into the car and headed off to Falmouth, Cornwall this morning to spend a few days with my sister by the sea....... 22 miles short of Lands End.  There really is nothing like this part of the country, rugged, windswept and beautiful what ever the weather.  Amazingly the sun followed me down, so it looks like we're in for a nice few days. Might even hop off to the Eden Project.     Cudden Point overlooking St Michaels Mount 

If you're planning a day out at the Great British Crft Show, Donnington Park, Castle Donnington in Derbyshire on Saturday 18th August 2012 why not come along an say hi.  I'll be on the Ali-Craft  stand and stepping into Mr Inks shoes for the day-)  I've recently been dubbed the "Fussy Cutting Queen"  by many of my You Tube followers, so I thought I'd take the opportunity to get the scissors out and show you how easy it is to cut into the amazing Graphic 45 papers, and along with a few other techniques including ink brushing, ribbon inking, layering and glittering make the tag I made for CHA, Summer 2012 and a few others from my vintage Halloween tag collection using the new Happy Hauntings paper collection on sale on the stand.   For more info on the show and how to get there just click on the link below.    http://greatbritishcraft.co.uk/     

Just a few pics from the first of my Graphic 45 Workshop held in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire today.  Huge hugs and thanks to every one who came along and made the day the success it was, and for all of your wonderful comments and feedback.  Big thanks also to Nadine and her family who travelled all the way from Belgium to come along.  That really touched me.   We made a Ladies Diary version of my Vintage Corresponence Case.  17 in all :-) ...................... and here they all are with smiles ...... Thanks to Pauline and Tracey for bringing Pink Tulip Creations Ltd with them and hugs to Andy once again for keeping the tea and coffee flowing for us all throughout the day.  the class of July 2012 :-)              :-) C

Happy Thursday every one I'm really excited to be taking part in this weeks blog hop with Graphic 45, Want2Scrap and Art Glitter, blog links below:  Graphic 45   Want2Scrap   Art Glitter Theres some amazing crafts in the hop this week so  hop around the blogs for more inspiration by the three design teams. There are four fabulous prizes up for grabs during the week from Graphic 45 too (pics below).  Winners comments will be selected from the Graphic 45 blog, Facebook and Pintrest,   so don't froget to leave a comments below and comments as you hop about:  Here's a bit more info about Graphic 45, Want2Scrap and Art Glitter and links to each of the  design teams blog for you to hop over to for more inspiring crafts: Graphic 45 Bio: Graphic 45 an award-winning scrapbook and paper crafting company­— owned and operated by a mother and her two daughters.  Together we create vintage inspired crafting products ...

Happy Monday every one, another week has flown by, but what a great week it was over in Chigago at CHA.  I didn't manage to get there myself to meet Diane, Charee, Amie and fellow DT members but a fab time was had by all. Here's a picture of the stand and a couple of my projects tht made their way across the pond.  For more pics hop over to my gallery page.    Happy Hauntings Tag           A Ladies Diary (top right)  We've also got a fab blog hop on with Want2Scrap and Art Glitter this week. Call by on Thursday to see my project.  Hop over to the Graphic 45 blog for more info, inspiration an details of the fab prizes you can win yourself.  That's all from me for now, so have a fab week and happy crafting.

I took a trip down south yesterday to Avon Tyrell in the New Forest, renowned for its wild ponies and I wondered if I'd see any.  I did, and here they are chillaxing and blocking the road. Gorgeous arn' t they. I also found a cute little piggy too off to sniff for truffles!