A few Little Cards

Just thought I'd post some photos of my latest batch of gift cards just so you know I'm not sleeping.

ATC Swap...anyone up for it???

True to being the slacker that  I am, I am only just getting round to posting about an ATC swap that I was supposed to organize on behalf of our decorative artists association.  I thought it would be a good idea to expose some of our members to the joys of ATC's and what better way than to announce it to the world. 

Our small group of artists have been swapping ATC's for a little while now but sad to say, we are getting a little bogged down and would like some inspiration.  The theme for the swap is A Splash of Turquoise and the usual rules apply.  Just do 9 of the same and add them to a folder and send to me.  If you would like to participate just let me know and I will send you my address.  I think a month to do them is pretty feasible.  To those girls whose have already given me their ATC's don't despair!  I'm sure we'll get some interesting submissions (please don't let me down blog friends!) LOL! 

A little inspiration

We all need a little outside inspiration don't we?  A couple of weeks ago I went over to Pages2Scrap my local (aren't I lucky) papercraft store and did a workshop with the amazing Rachel Greig from Darkroom Door.  Here is the finished product:

The canvas measures 20cm x 20cm or 8 x 8 inches and the individual tile measure 5 x 5cm or 2 x 2 inches.  Each tile was treated with a different technique using Viva Decor texture mediums called Terra, Ferro and Croco and Viva Decor Precious Metal Colours.  Here is a close up:

I really enjoyed this workshop and it certainly helped getting the creative juices flowing.  Thanks Rachel!

A little late

I made these a little while ago and took the photo on my iphone.  I think the photo is ok.  Now I just have to work out how to post straight from my iphone to the blog.  Yes Trin more coming!

Come sit, stay, talk awhile

Hi,
Life is hectic isn't it?  I'd love you to come and have a cuppa with me.  Look I've baked a cake!  Drop in and have a chat.  I'd love to hear what you've been up to.

I just dozed off for a minute

Well I know its been a while.  I took a short break ok?  My little business (Gourmet@Home) has been keeping me a little busy not to mention a little lack lustre in the creative department.  As  some of you may or may not know I have started a "personal chef" business and I'm starting to get a few jobs.  Not many but enough to keep me off the streets.  I love it!  So far I have done a lunch party for Eric who turned 90.  A surprise party for 15 people with a 3 course menu, a staff incentive lunch for 15 people and a VIP day serving Hot Chocolate and Churros.  Quite diverse hey?  So if you hate cooking but love entertaining I'm the person for you.  I'm on facebook so if you'd like to see some photos please visit.  Meanwhile here's some little ones.

Don't over think it Myrtle

This is what happens when you don't overthink it. 

Continuing along with the one layer idea I whipped the starfish number up in no time at all.  I just sponged over a cut out template with some glimmermist, took the template away and let it dry then stamped with brown versamark.  Tied some satin binding around the edge and voila!

This then lead to this which I love. 

Base card is Kraft.  Next layer is watercolor paper sprayed with glimmermist (the colors of which I have temporarily forgotten) then run through the big shot, sanded and with the scrap paper left over I stamped Darkroom Door Butterflies and the word Harmony in brown versamark (cos it just happened to be there) added a pin and Bobs your Uncle!