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Archives for March 2016

March 15, 2016 by Dawn

Demonstrating at Hobby Crafts This Week

hobby-crafts-logoHi, just thought I’d let you know that if you fancy a day out, why not pop along to the NEC for the Hobby Crafts Show this week.

You can see me on the Samuel Taylors stand on Thursday and Friday where I will be showing you Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens, AquaBlend Pencils Sheena’s Perfect Partners range: Country Cottage and Day of the Dead.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Filed Under: Tips and Techniques

March 8, 2016 by Dawn

Come and see me at The Great Create Extravaganza in York this weekend

great-createThe Great Create Extravaganza is at York Racecourse this weekend and I will be working for Crafters Companion on the Samuel Taylor’s stand.

I will be on hand throughout the show, demonstrating a number of Crafter’s Companion goodies including Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens, AquaBlend Pencils and Sheena’s Perfect Partners range: Country Cottage.

Pop along and say Hi, it would be great to see you.

Best wishes,

Dawn

The Great Create Extravaganza (formerly GNPE)
Friday 11th March and Saturday 12th March 2016
Knavesmire Exhibition Centre
York Racecourse
YO23 1EX

Filed Under: Tips and Techniques

March 4, 2016 by Dawn

Hochanda Mothers Day Card for Nanny

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I first showed you how to make this card on Hochanda TV.

Using the Harmony watercolour pens, I created the card background.

Once dry, I put it through my Emerald Die cutting machine using an embossing folder from my crafty stash and sanded this back to give the finished effect.

I die cut flowers using flower dies out of extra card I had created with the same effect so the elements on the card all matched.

I then cut the letters using the Emerald Letter dies. These are great as you can add your own special word and make this more personal to the recipient of the card.

Again this card can be used for any occasion but quick and easy to make with the right products.

 

 

 

 

Products I used to Create this card were:

  • Flower Dies
  • Harmony Water Colour Pens from Hochanda
  • Emerald Die Cutting machine

Filed Under: Tips and Techniques

March 4, 2016 by Dawn

How to create a quick and easy Mothers Day Card

mothers-day-2016-2With Mothering Sunday almost upon us, I thought it would be nice to share with you a lovely card that is very quick to do for Mothers day card.

I always say beautiful creations can always be made providing you have the right tools and this card is a prime example of what you can do in a short space of time.

By using the Create & Craft Diesire Create-a card you can make a really quick background to any card.

I then die cut and stamped the carnations using Sheena Douglass perfect partners country cottage die and stamps. I then coloured the flowers with Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers.

I think you will agree this is a stunning card that can be used for any occasion.

 

 

 

Products Used to Create this Card were:

  • Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers
  • Sheena Douglass Perfect Partners Country Cottage – Classic Carnations Die
  • Sheena Douglass Perfect Partners Country Cottage – Classic Carnations A6 Stamp
  • Crafters Companion Diesire ‘Create-a-Card’ Metal Die – Butterfly Garden Die

Filed Under: Tips and Techniques

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