Weaving A Background using a Stamp

Rather than cut the frame off this background stamp from Tina's Geo Layering Rectangles (part of the current ODS on Hochanda), I decided to use the stamp to create a woven background effect.

ATCoins in a Wall Hanging

I had fun using ATCoins in a new way for me.  By adding ribbon and pairing coins back to back, I created a decorative wall hanging.  The new circle layering stamps designed by Tina Cox for Claritystamp are just the right size for using on ATCoins.

A Combination of Distress Oxide Sprays, Distress Resist and Stencils

This is the first of the samples that I made using stencils designed by Leonie Pujol for Claritystamp.  Even though the new circus stencils are 9" in diameter, small areas can be picked out and used in combination with previous releases.  I had another play with my Distress Oxide sprays too!

Clean and Simple Birthday Card

I made this birthday card for a friend whose birthday was yesterday.  I decided to look at some of my dies from a new angle and combined two with some stamping to fit what I wanted to say.

WOYWW 512: Fitting a Quart into a Pint Pot

I must admit to feeling very tired this week.  I have been burning the candle at both ends for the last week trying to fit everything in.   I can finally ease off a little as the inspection at school is over, my samples are all posted, data is nearly all entered (to be finished at school this afternoon) and instead I can look forward to a day crafting with Eva tomorrow.  Today is her birthday so I'd like to wish her many happy returns!

My desk today shows the background that I created in my leather bound journal while at the JJAMMMA (Junk Journals and Mindful Mixed Media Art) meet up last Thursday in Stockport.  I got some inks out while considering where to go next, but must admit that it doesn't look any different this morning.

The crocheted flower was a gift from my Great Niece at the family meal we went to over the weekend.  She is only 7 but has developed quite a passion for crocheting and using up all sorts of odds and ends of wool. 

#2 son, who flies back to his girlfriend on Saturday, took pity on me at the weekend and dragged me out of the house.  I thought we were just going for a short drive: nearly two hours later we arrived at this amazing waterfall in Wales (don't ask me where lol), where we enjoyed the view for 20 minutes before heading home again.  It was good to spend some time with him away from school work.
Please head over to Julia at The Stamping Ground to visit more desks.  I have just confirmed that I will be attending the 10th anniversary crop on 1st June and I would love to meet as many as possible face to face.

Working on Tags to try out Techniques

I often use tags to work on if I am trying out a new product or technique.  When I want to try out different colour combinations for example.  These are some of my favourites over the last few years.  This tag provided me with practice achieving a reflection by using a gel plate and stamps (see HERE for step by step).

A Clean and Simple First Birthday Card

This card was made for our youngest Great Niece's first birthday last week.  Her name is hidden in the picture; can you guess what it is?