Something beginning with M ...

Hello crafters,

I have another masculine design today for the new challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz - this week Jane has chosen the theme of

'SOMETHING BEGINNING WITH M'

Here's what I decided on ...

I chose 'Monochrome' and 'Metal' for my letter 'M'. 

I love using this technique to create metal effect embellishments for cards - I used metal tape over a piece of scrap card, then passed it through an embossing folder, then swiped a little black ink over it to distress it. All other embellishments are from my stash.

Hope you can come and join us this week.

Hugz, Jan xx

Let's Pretend

Good morning,

Well, after seven weeks we appear to have our internet fully functional again - to say it has been driving me mad is an understatement! After a visit from a very obnoxious BT broadband engineer with a god complex he decided it was the extension line to the upstairs that was causing the fault. Said connection has now been removed and all seems well again - only time will tell, I suppose!

On a crafty note, it's time for our next challenge over at Cardz for Guyz and this week Kim has chosen the theme of

'LET'S PRETEND'

So we would love to see your projects showcasing a 'pretend' or faux technique, such as making something look like wood, or using faux stitching (that sort of thing) OR you can play 'dress ups' like the children when they 'pretend'.

Here's what I made for my DT inspiration ...

I decided to go for the faux metal look with my aluminium tape - a definite favourite of mine. I cut nine squares of scrap cardstock 4cm x 4 cm and covered each one with metal tape. I ran them all through an alphabet embossing folder, then added some alcohol ink to distress them and make them look a little rusty (I hope!).

These little faux metal tiles were then adhered to some kraft cardstock, then layered onto turquoise cardstock before adding to my card blank.

The topper consists of two die-cut layers (the top one has been inked to give a soft turquoise tone to match), then I added the lettering (using my good old Clarity Letterbox stamps). A piece of brown velvet ribbon secures the topper to the centre of the card.

I hope you will come and play this time with your 'pretend' techniques.

Hugz, Jan xx

Metal Magic

Good morning,

Well it's day two of my half term and I didn't even make it into my craft room yesterday - so many other things to do! Lol

I'm back today with news of our next challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz and this week Kim has chosen the theme of

'METAL'

So, here's what I made for my DT inspiration ...

Out with the old metal tape again - I love this stuff and it's so easy to use. I covered a piece of white cardstock with my metal tape and then ran it through my Calibur using a Clarity cogs stencil - to create an embossed effect. I then painted over it with white gesso and wiped most of it off with a clean baby wipe, then added some black archival ink by smearing the inkpad over the top of the raised areas (the plan was to give the metal a grungy look!)

I decided to keep it fairly simple to show off the metal effect, so just added a stamped sentiment which is embossed with black embossing powder and then cut with my dies.

I hope you can join us this time.

Hugz, Jan xx

From Fizzy With Love

A big hello to you all out there,

Here's my fifth consecutive post this week - can you tell it's half term and I'm not at work!  A huge thanx to those of you who keep popping by regularly to leave me a comment - I love reading them all and have enjoyed visiting your blogs in return.

I have a sweet little Fizzy Moon card today, using some new stamps which are slightly smaller than my usual ones, but oh so cute. This one was made especially to enter the 'Wild Orchid Crafts challenge' which is 'Pink and Cream' - one of my favourite colour combinations.  Here's what I made ...

I made a 6x6" card blank from textured cream cardstock and covered it with a selection of gorgeous pink papers from Raspberry Road.  The main image is 'Fizzy Moon - With Love' - isn't he just so cute with his little string of hearts.  I coloured him with my Promarkers and mounted him on a Lacey Circle as a focal point.  The flowers are mostly WOC, along with the pearl stamens, pearl hat pin and the metal corner.  I added some die-cut leaves, a blossom sprig and a touch of glitter to enhance the flowers.  Embellishments include some raspberry organza ribbon, a couple of pearl pink buttons and some little pearl hearts.  Hope you like it.

I would also like to enter this into challenges at:

Emergency Crafters - Romance

Make My Monday - Ribbons and Buttons

Sugar Creek Hollow - Using Metal

Hope you have a fab Thursday everyone and I will be back tomorrow with my DT card for Polkadoodles :)

Hugz, Jan xx