Totally Gorjuss - sketch - Steampunk!

I have gone Steampunk for this weeks Sketch challenge at Totally Gorjuss

A sketch is great to follow, especially if you aren't feeling too creative!
The sponsor is Joanna Sheen

I have used Kanban products and used the concertina effect, again!, for depth to the card

Hugs Sarah x

Mini candy

I thought it was time to bring back my monthly mini candy. I have been so busy setting up the shop and jewellery making lessons as well as my cards lessons and my "real"job I have neglected this bit of fun for my followers
The candy is Spring Garden mini stamps by Inkadinkado - used once

So to enter please

•  Become a follower ( if you haven't already)
• leave a comment and your name
• Mention it on your blog

And that is it!

Candy closes 5th May

Tags made into cards

Last week I showed you the tags my ladies made in Tuesdays class. As promised here are the tags now made into cards.

I am sure you will agree, they all turned out lovely.

Jenny's

Mary's

Karen's

Hugs  Sarah x

This weeks Kanban Makes

Here are my Kanban DT makes for this week

Calligraphy Rose - cream CRD 1454
Kandi Core Scarlet roses tornedge topper PCT2319
Self adhesives pearls

 Mocha damask Kandi core CRD 1849
Kandi core torn edge topper PCT 2326
Victoriana embellishments PCT 1912

Rossette Foils sentiments PCT 2123
Gold card
Estelle topper PCT2116
Steam puink ribbon PCT2124
Die cut gear

 
Rossette Foils sentiments PCT 2123
Gold card
Estelle topper PCT2116
Steam puink ribbon PCT2124
Die cut gear

Hugs Sarah x

 

Congratulations

Saturday again so another challenge at Totally Gorjuss

Our theme is

Congratulations

So whether it is a birth, engagement, wedding, new job etc we want to see your cards and projects.

The sponsor this week is Fantastic Ribbons

I have used a Mabel Lucie Atwell stamp and the paper are Linen Closet

Have a great day

Sarah x

White on white Wedding Invites

I was asked to give a Bride to be some ideas on wedding invites, etc. I came up with this elegant style white on white card with matching place cards.

Her colour is purple so we went for a small purple gem in the centre of the flower.

What do you think?

hugs Sarah x

Tim Holtz inspired tags

 Items used ( available at Craft All Day)

• Sizzix dies
• Craft Mesh
• Magnolia DooHickey Vintage Tag die
• Ribbon
• Pearl Trim
• Script and Flourish stamps
• Distress Inks

I just HAD to show you these stunning tags my ladies Primrose, Karen and Jenny  made in card class  yesterday.

Mine is the pink one and I showed them step by step what to do. They decided that they want to put them onto cards next week. So i will show you the final creations then.

Didn't they do well?!!!!!¬

hugs Sarah x

Jewellery class make

I held my 2nd Jewellery class this afternoon. Last week I showed my ladies how to make some simple earrings.

This week we made illusion/floating necklaces. This is the necklace Sue made. I think she was pleased with it.

Hugs Sarah x

This weeks Kanban Makes

 These toppers are gorgeous.

I die cut this box and leaves from Kanban card stock.

I shaped the die cut flowers

I am loving working with these products.

Hugs Sarah x

Bling! I mean Boys Toys

Edited to add......

Did you notice my deliberate mistake?!!!!!

Who posted a picture of last weeks DT card?! ( don't tell the Boss!)

I think I need more sleep.

The proper challenge is

Boys Toys

and here is my DT card for Totally Gorjuss

Our sponsor is Heathers Hobbie Haven

Hugs Sarah x

P.S.I don't like new Blogger at all!!!!!!!!!!

My first Kanban DT makes

 

 

 For any of my regular followers you will know that I have made hundreds of Kanban samples for craft shows. Well now I am making them as part of the first ever UK Kanban Design Team. Here are my first 2 makes.

Thank you for looking

hugs Sarah x

Triangular Favor Boxes

Thought I would show you a Favour Box I made using items from Craft all Day
We now have these Triangular Favour boxes in stock. They are ready for you to assemble. We suggest our Stix 2 tape as it is really strong.. The boxes are pre-scored and come in China White. You can emboss, distress, stamp etc these boxes to suit your occasion.

These will make perfect Wedding Favours filled with sweets etc. Or why not use it as a gift box with chocolates or jewellery?

The above photo is just to give you a bit of inspiration.
 Items used

• Triangular Favour Boxes
• Vintage Lace die
• Flowers
• Craft Mesh
• Vintage tag
• Pearl trim
• Organza Ribbon
• Letters and Embellishments stamps

Don't forget, if you purchase anything from us send us a photo of what you did with them and we will put it on the blog.

Sarah x

Bling it on

Bling it on!

We want Bling, bling and more bling at Totally Gorjuss this week.

For my Bling card I have used a Staming Bella stamp borrowed from one of my lovely ladies. The black pearls are from Poundland and I have added pink Stickles to the frill of the pink dress and earings and necklace

This weeks sponsor is Crafters Companion

So come on, Bling It On!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hugs Sarah x

Distressing and embossing

I was asked by my daughter to make  a card for a girl who is leaving work.

Instead of the usual "cute" image I decided on a completely different look. I embossed with white embossing powder several of the floral aspects then stamped them again with Adirondack inks.

I used my new "Word Play" TH die to cut out the letters.

I hope she will like it. I enjoyed making this card and will definitely be making more

Hugs Sarah x

A sketch to follow

Another Saturday so another challenge at Totally Gorjuss. We have a super sketch for you to follow

Joanna Sheen is this weeks sponsor

I have used a Molly Blooms stamp that I bought at the NEC recently

So we are looking forward to your creations

Hugs Sarah x

I am on the Kanban Design Team!!!!!!!!!

Well i couldn't think of any other title than to come straight out with it

I am on the Kanban Design Team!!!!!!!!!

I have known for a few days but had to keep it quiet. So hard for me!!!

Followers of mine already now that I have used tons of Kanban products. I have made hundreds of samples for Hotshot Craft for the various craft shows they attend. So I am soooooo happy to have been picked for their designs team. There are 10 of us in all. A talented bunch indeed.

Can't wait to get my box of goodies and start playing

Watch this space!!!!!!

hugs Sarah x

Young Love

 

This is an engagement card I made for as girl I work with, The DP was so gorgeous all I added was a few small gems

 

The hearts were die cut and embossed

The image was coloured with Promarkers.

Have a super evening

Hugs Sarah x