The Clarity Celebrations Continue

Morning Friends and Crafters. The Clarity Celebrations Continue on Hochanda at 2 pm Today, with a wonderful 2 Hour Special. Do join in the fun. Here are some Sneak peeks of the samples I have made for the show. Don't forget the Brand New One Day Special Launching with Paul and Linda at 6 & 8 pm tonight and tomorrow at 9 am, 1 pm, with the Final Call at 5 pm.

You really dont want to miss any of the shows today or tomorrow.

Take care and Happy Crafting.xxx

With Love House Mouse Card

Morning Everyone. I must apologise for being so behind with my replies. I have read your comments and I am so happy to get them. Sadly I lost my little cat 'Smudge' a couple of days ago, she was nearly 23 years old so she did have a good life, but I am sure most of you will know that it's always hard to say goodbye. Here she is with her Mum (Mum is black n white).

I have always thought it would be nice if animals passed away peacefully, instead of us owners deciding when the time is right. We are never so lucky though are we, however little Smudge, went out to sit in the sun on the terrace and fell asleep. It was only in the afternoon when she didn't come for in for dinner that I found her. I was in my early 20's when she first arrived and that seems an age away now.

Anyway, everything has taken a back seat and so I am very behind with everything. But I did still want to try and get a post up for today.

This card is another House Mouse card, I know a lot of people like them and the cards are always well received. I chose a topper for this particular card ad built my design to fit the image. I made a gate fold card blank by taking a piece of Centura Pearl (Crafters Companion) an 8'' square with 3'' either side. The left hand side was to house my topper.

I created the cotton reels by hand and coloured them with my Alcohol markers. I wound embroidery thread around the middle reel to add a little extra, then pushed a needle through, I used 3D glue get to ensure it was completely secure. Then I traced around them leaving an extra 5 mm onto the right hand side of the card and cut around this leaving it attached to the card.

I added a layer of pink Co-ordinations card onto the card back and the left hand side and used the same card to mat my topper. I chose ble card to form the next layer, approximately 5 mm smaller than the pink. I then took my backing paper along with the blue and hand stitched the pieces together. I repeated this for the back also.

Finally I cut a hand stitched 'With Love' sentiment using a spellbinder die and layered onto the same blue card stock. Finally I assembled my card. I hope you like what I have shared today. Exciting things happening in the week, so I will hope to share it very soon.

Thank you so much for visiting today and I hope you will be back very soon. Take care xx

Feed The Mice Tuppence a Bag

Morning, I really love adding a little bit of fun or a story to some of my cards. This was a little bit of fun coupled with a play on words. I will apologise in advance for any of you, who keep singing this song for a while. I know a few of you did message after I blogged the card I made with Leonie's Kite.

It's a fairly simple card, comprising of some simple matting and layering. The House Mouse stamps are a particular favourite of mine. They fit so many different occasions, and depending on how you incorporate them in your designs can be fun or a little more serious.

I stamped out the House Mouse image on to Super Smooth card and coloured it using my alcohol markers. I used an inverted corner punch and matted onto a light blue card. The same for the sentiment.

The bottom part added the fun, I made 2 of the old brown paper bags and added a little fleece to make them appear full. Then I added some cheese made from fimo along with a couple of the old Pennies. I finished off the card with some coordinating ribbon.

I really hope you like this light-hearted card, It's fun to make and great to give or send to someone with a sense of humour.

Thank you for stopping by and hope you visit again soon.Take care xx