Using the Quarterette Dies to Create A Decorated Candle

The new quarterette aperture dies from Clarity aren't only great for making cards and bookmarks, they are great for home decor too.  I used them to decorate a candle in this project.

Mini Stencil and the Waimea Falls Designer Card

The new paper pads and 7" x 5" card sets designed by Barbara Gray are so beautiful.  They need very little adding to turn into a card.  I worked with one of the Waimea Falls designs for this piece.

4th Birthday Card: Floral Numbers

I was lucky enough to have some of the new floral number stamps from Claritystamp to play with in advance.  This was the first sample I created, a fairy 4th birthday card.

WOYWW 535: Hi Ho, Hi Ho...

Well the last week of the holidays flew by and Monday saw me back into work for an INSET day.  Today the pupils are back for their first day of the new school year, so I wrote this post yesterday afternoon so it would be ready for sharing before work.  I didn't want to miss out on What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday (WOYWW).  Please pop over to Julia's place at The Stamping Ground to find out more and find lots more desks to ogle.

I must admit that my desk is staged.  I was so engrossed in recreating the card on the right hand side that I totally forgot to get any action shots.  It was one I made as a sample for a Clarity show in early August (see HERE for step by step) but I liked it so much I decided to make another.

It hasn't been all school work in the last week.  I made time last Thursday for a crafty get together with Eva when I made this journal page.  I totally forgot to get a shot of the other side of the desk though, sorry.  We will only have one day a fortnight that we can get together this school year due to clashing timetables, but I will try and remember to get desk shots every other Tuesday for sharing.  And to finish...

the latest shed update.  As you can see, the undercoat is nearly finished so I am hoping it will start getting its blue coat by next week (#3 son permitting lol).  Happy WOYWW everyone.

Looking at Stamps in Another Light: Creating a Scene

I had another look at the new Altered Burst stamps designed by Leonie Pujol for Claritystamp.  By turning them to different angles I saw trees and the makings of a snail character and decided to create a whimsical scene.

Floral Alphabet: Crazy for You Cornflower

When I saw the Groovi version of the Floral Alphabet designed by Barbara Gray I couldn't wait until it was made into stamps.  I was lucky enough to get a couple of them to play with.  Now I just need the rest of the set!  Don't forget you can see plenty of ideas and demonstrations at 9am, 1pm and 5pm today as well as getting the One Day Special price on Hochanda until 6pm (if it lasts).

New Designer Papers Scandinavian Hearts

Barbara Gray designs the most beautiful papers.  She is introducing her two latest designs today between 2pm and 4pm on Hochanda; well worth having a look on rewind if you miss the shows.  They make beautiful Scandinavian Hearts if woven together.