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Monday 27 October 2014

Not Just Cards Challenge #5 Cute as a button 27th October....

Hello everyone,
We have a great challenge over in Not Just Cards.
http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Our theme is always Anything Goes.

Our wonderful sponsors this week are:


Items used.
Image...https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/155436942/digi-stamp-instant-download-cute-as-a?ref=shop_home_active_15
An old tin.
Promarkers.
White Cardstock.
Button Punch.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog,
I will return the visits ASAP.

Lots of love, Sylvia X

Not just cards Challenge #5 27th October... Big eye Dracula boy with bats.,....

Hello everyone,
This is my second post of the day,
For Not Just Cards.
We have a great challenge over in Not Just Cards.
http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Our theme is always Anything Goes.
Our lovely sponsors are
Oddball
OddBall
https://www.etsy.com/shop/OddballArtCo

Flat Friends
Flat Friends
 http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/flatfriendsboutique



Our theme is always Anything Goes.




Items used.
Image.
Black, White & Red Cardstock.
Promarkers.
Skeleton etc. £ Shop.
Computor (Text)
Large Circle Punch.
Cross, From my stash.

Thank you for visiting my blog.
I will return the visits ASAP.

Lots of love,
Sylvia X

Tuesday 21 October 2014

The story of a "Happy Tin"

Hi everyone,
I hope you are well....
We've had another bereavement in the family,
Our nephew (Robert) lost his fight with Cancer....
To keep my mind occupied, I've made this little storage tin,
I hope you like it.

I started life as an empty tin.....
I felt so useless....
Sob, Sob....
Then Sylvia came along & covered me with some glittery wallpaper...
She loves wallpaper....


Then she gave me my lovely Googly eyes,
A cute button nose & a lovely smile....
Now I'm a "Happy Tin"
I can look after Some of Sylvia's buttons....

Sylvia even made me a cute hat,
I am getting a red pompom for Christmas....
I'm so happy....

THE END

Items used.
Empty Tin.
Horlicks Lid.
Wallpaper.
Googly Eyes.
Red Button.
White Cardstock (Mouth)
Black Beads (Feet)
Gesso.
Black Acrylic Paint.

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I will do my best to comment on all your blogs.

Lots of love,
Sylvia X

Sneak Peek of a project I'm working on....


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Monday 20 October 2014

My post for Through the Purple Haze....

Hi Everyone,
This is my card for Through the Purple Haze.
http://www.throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
We have a great challenge this week,
Our theme is Stars/Snowflakes.
Our lovely sponsor is,

I would like to enter this project into the following challenges.
Addicted to Stamps "Anything Goes"


We would love to see your creations.

Items used.
Image (Mistletoe Fairy)
White Cardstock.
Silver Glitter Card.
Promarkers.
Liquid Pearls.
Various Dies.

Thank you so much for your visit,
I just love to see your comments.

Lots of love, Sylvia X

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Saturday 18 October 2014

Another altered tin................ I love doing these.......

Hello everyone,
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you for the lovely comments on my last post,
I hope you find my latest project interesting.

My daughter came to visit last night,
She told me...
"When you go into an old peoples home"
I'll tell them to save the tins for you & you'll play for hours.
I hope she hasn't got anything planned for the near future !!!
She was joking,
I HOPE.

I would like to enter this project into the following challenges.
2 Creative Chicks, Challenge #19- Use any Tin Can 
 Altered eclectics!
http://stampingwithdragon.blogspot.co.uk/






Items used.
Empty tin.
Wallpaper.
Gold ribbon.(Stash)
Lace. (Stash)
Pearls. (Stash)
Card Candy. (Stash)
Flowers. (Stash)
A broken ear-ring.
Leaf Die.
Corrugated Card.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog.
I'm looking forward to reading your comments.

Lots of love,
Sylvia X
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Thursday 16 October 2014

Spooky.......................

Good morning everyone,
I've been busy this morning,
With Halloween fast approaching,
I thought I would practice making some "Spooky" cakes.
I think these will be a hit with my Grandchildren.
I didn't use piping icing,
That's why the mouths look like noses !!!

 Method.

Thank you so much for your comments,
I look forward to reading them.

Lots of love,
Sylvia X.

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Wednesday 15 October 2014

Frame at last !!!!!!

Hello everyone,
A warm welcome to my new followers,
I hope some of my projects inspire you....
I hope yo're not getting fed up with seeing my altered projects,
I just can't stop doing them.
This is my latest...
It's also a SECRET Christmas present for my daughter.
I know I can count on you,
 not to let the cat out of the bag, So to speak.

Thank you all so much for the well wishes for Reg,
He is fine thanks,
He has to have some more tests.

I would like to enter this project into the following challenges.
That Craft Place Blog - Girls .... No Pink....
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog #117 - Anything Goes with a Sentiment
Scribble & Scrap Challenge - Challenge 29 - Anything goes
Quirky Crafts - #21 - Frame It 25/10


This is how my project started.
I can't remember where I bought this frame,
It was one of many in the loft.



I used Burlap to create the texture.

Method.
I dismantled the frame & coated it with Gesso.
Added my embellishments & also gave them a coat of Gesso.
When it was completely dry, I finished with two coats of paint.
I stamped in insert
I thought my daughter would like...
She will of course be putting a photograph in.

Items used.
Photo Frame.
Gesso. (That Craft Place)
Acrylic Paint (Burnt Umber)
Assorted Beads, Buttons & a piece from an old belt.
Burlap (To create the texture)
Stamp (Clarity)

You may also like.
These are my "Santa Hat" cakes.
Please don't be to critical,
This is my first attempt

Thank you so much for dropping by,
Your comments mean so much to me & Brighten my day.
Lots of love,
Sylvia X
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Tuesday 14 October 2014

Beanz Meanz...........

Hi everyone,
Just a quick post today,
I have to take Reg to the Hospital this afternoon (Gall Stones)
He is having a consultation.

I would like to share this altered tin with you,
I don't like to throw anything away Ha Ha..
I hope you like the result.

I would like to enter this project into the following challenge.
 2 Creative Chicks, Challenge #19- Use any Tin Can 



Method.
Open a tin of beans.
Have beans on toast for supper.
Wash tin.
Cover with wallpaper.
Add a piece of carpet tile.
Then add a strip of kraft card & lace.
Finally add the banner & cheesecloth.
Easy peasy......

Items used.
Tin.
Carpet Tile (£ shop)
Wallpaper (B & Q £19-99 a roll) I bought a roll.
Kraft card from my stash.
 Banner Die (La La Land) That Craft Place.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/271008489659989/
Lace & Cheesecloth (Local Linen Shop)

Thank you so much for you visit,
It puts a smile on my face :-)

Lots of love,
Sylvia X
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Monday 13 October 2014

Not just cards Challenge #4 13th October.....Witch Kitten.....

Hi everyone,
Welcome to our 4th challenge over in
Not Just Cards.

One of our lovely sponsors is FaeryInk
https://www.etsy.com/shop/FaeryInk
FaeryInk
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges.

Lacy Sunshine - Halloween




Items used.
Witch Kitten.
witch-kitten-halloween-pagan-scrolls
witch-kitten-witch-kitten-halloween-pagan-scrolls-pagan-scrolls
https://www.etsy.com/listing/200987180/witch-kitten-halloween-pagan-scrolls-png?ref=shop_home_active_4
Brown Gift Bag (The Range)
Skeletons & Insects (£ Shop)
Black & White Cardstock.
Promarkers.
Computor (Text)

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I really appreciate it.
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Lots of love,
Sylvia X

Not Just Cards Challenge #4 13th October Baby in cot

Hi everyone,
I hope you are all keeping well,
We have another brilliant challenge for you,
 over in
Not Just Cards.

One of our sponsors is Handmade Harbour
http://handmadeharbour.co.uk/
Handmade Harbour
http://handmadeharbour.blogspot.co.uk/



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Doilly.
White Cardstock.
Backing paper from my stash.
Nestie.
Computer (Text)
Blue Ribbon.rk quil

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Your comments mean so much to me.
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Lots of love,
Sylvia X

Saturday 11 October 2014

My altered Tissue Box......

Hello everyone,
I would like to extend a lovely warm welcome to my new followers,
I hope you find some of my projects inspiring......
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I've had time to do a bit of crafting,
So without further ado, This is my latest project...
It's another SECRET one,
It's for my son for Christmas.
I know I can trust you to keep my secret....

This is how the box was when I bought it.


This is the finished box,
I've added a few "Nuts" to give it a masculine look.

I covered the box with Gesso, Then painted it & added some bits & bobs.

I then covered the bits & bobs with Gesso,
Once dry, I painted them.
Close-up of  the texture.

I love making these altered articles,
If Reg stayed still long enough, I might even alter him Ha Ha .....

Items used.
Tissue Box.
Gesso.
Various bits for embellishments
(This is where you can use all your bits up)
Acrylic Paint (Burnt Umber (The Works)
LuminArte' (Bronze Medallion)
Burlap (For the texture)
Box of Tissues to finish off.

Thank you so much for you visit,
I really appreciate your feedback.
Lots of love,
Sylvia X


Thursday 9 October 2014

Spooky Halloween Treat....

Hello everyone,
Thank you so much for the lovely comments on my last project.
Today I would like to share a Halloween project,
I think I got the idea from a Morrisons booklet.
I will be making more of these for the children that come trick or treating.


This is self explanatory....
I just put treats into a latex glove, Tied with ribbon & added a spider.

I packed the glove with Chocolate Skeletons"

Items used.
Latex Glove (From my kitchen)
Ribbon from my stash.
Spider & Chocolates (Asda)
Web Background (Local Linen Shop)

Thank you so much for your visit,
I will visit your blog ASAP.

Lots of love,
Sylvia X

Wednesday 8 October 2014

An altered shoe....... Another relaxing project......

Hi everyone,
I hope you are having a lovely day,
I've spent most of today altering this shoe,
I hope the like the result....
This is another project that helped me to relax
&
Have some "Me time"

I would like to enter this project into the following challenges
http://avenue613.blogspot.com/2014/10/challenge-92-anything-goes.html
Sisters of Craft - anything goes
Through the Craftroom Door -anything goes
ABC-Challenge -  - Anything Goes
4 Krafty Girls - anything goes
Altered Eclectics - Anything Goes/ Mixed Media
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - #75 - High Heels and Purses


This is the shoe I started with.....


I decided to make it Steampunk....
I painted the shoe brown
&
added the braiding,
I coloured the braiding,cogs, clock etc with LuminArte'.

I them went on to add flowers, cogs & bits from an old bracelet to it.

Close-up of the back of the shoe.
I bought the clock from That Craft Place.

I added parts of a broken bracelet & a nut to the heel.


Items used.
Old shoe.
Flowers from my stash.
Tim Holtz Distress Inks.
Braiding (Local Linen Shop)
Clock. That Craft Place.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/271008489659989/
Old Nut.... From Reg's tool box.
Cogs Die (Unknown)
Bits of broken bracelet.
Acrylic Paint (Burnt Umber)
LuminArte' (Bronze Medallion)

Thank you so much for your lovely comments,
They certainly lift my spirits.
Lots of love,
Sylvia X

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Monday 6 October 2014

My project for Through The Purple Haze.....

Hi everyone, Just a short post from me today...
I'm not 100%
I think it shows in my project,
But I couldn't let the team down,
We have a great challenge over in
Through The Purple Haze.
http://www.throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

#62 (B) SHAPED CARD (Sponsor: Stitchy Bear)



Thank you so much for your visit,
I will have a look round blogland ASAP...

Lots of love,
Sylvia X