Craft Box April Project #2

Good Morning and welcome to my final DT post for Craft Box. I have had lots of fun on this DT and tried out lots of techniques and mixed media projects that I would probably have never done had I not been on this DT, but this term has come to an end and it is time for me to try my hand at something new. Thank you to Anna for inviting me to join your team and for all the DT goodies too. Thank you also to Michelle, our DT coordinator and the rest of the team for being a fabulous group of inspirational artists!

Anyway on to my project. I bought a pack of these kraft coloured gift bags from the Works (4 for £1) and thought I would have a go at decorating one as it is something I haven't done for absolutely ages! Everything on here except for the gesso, sentiment and ink used on it came from the April Craft Box.

Recipe:

Stamps: Mat Stack 4 Collection from Papertrey Ink

Papers: All from April's Craft Box

Inks: Perfect Plum from Stampin' Up

Accessories: Purple 3D pearl Effects from Dovecrafts, Bag from The Works, Lace, Ribbon, Flowers, Frame, Wire, Beads, Cone things, Gems and Metal Charm all from April's Craft Box

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Craft Boxers Facebook Group and check out all the other fabulous projects from the DT this month. 

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration Post and Craft Box April Inspiration Project #1

Good Morning and welcome to a double DT post from me for a change. The new Craft Box arrived this week and it was full of lots of pink goodies, so I just had to use them with this gorgeous image from Ching-Chou Kuik. This beauty is Scent of Spring and she is just stunning, isn't she?

Everything except for the card and pink ribbon came from the Craft Box, which has been one of my favourites so far.

This card is also for

Colour Crazy Challenge Week 16 Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Challenge #367 Anything Goes

Aloha Friday Challenge #93 In The Garden

Creatalicious Challenge #113 Anything Goes

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge #378 Flowers

Allsorts Challenge #412 I Spy things beginning with B - I used butterfly, blooms, brown and a beautiful image! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Scent of Spring from Ching-Chou Kuik

Papers: Pink Pirouette & Crumb Cake both from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Patterned Papers from Craft Box

Inks: Copic Markers, Clear Wink of Stella

Accessories: Pink Pirouette Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Icicle Stickles, Hessian lace, gems, Snipart Frame, Metal Heart, Glass Heart & Wire & Resin Flowers all from Craft Box

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30

Hair - E42, E43, E44

Eyes - G40, G43, G46

Shawl - RV11, RV32, RV34

Dress - E40, E41, E42, E43

Wings - RV000, RV00, RV06

Bright Pink Flowers - RV02, RV04, RV06

Roses - RV32, RV34

Leaves - G21, G24

Butterflies - T6, RV63, RV66, RV69

Background - B0000, B000, B00

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog and check out all the other gorgeous projects from the DT there this week and why not join in our monthly challenge whilst you are there too. 

Also do pop over to the Craft Boxers Facebook Group and check out all the other DT creations from this month's gorgeous box of goodies. 

March Craft Box Project #2

Good Morning and welcome to my second post for the March edition of Craft Box. I thought I would do something a little different this time and used only the supplies in the Craft Box. I made three tags using the patterned papers, snipart words, glitter, glass cabochons, sparkly gems, fibres, ribbon, flowers and epoxy stickers. OK I lied, I did a little touch of lace, but that came from the Craft Box Mixed Media workshop I went to the other weekend, so I guess it still counts as a Craft Box item!

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by!

Craft Box Project #1 for March Box

Good Morning everyone and welcome to my first project using the March Craft Box. The Craft Box this time was a little different and very open to interpretation for what to do with the goodies, so I decided to make a love/Valentines canvas to add my wall of canvases. I try to do each one in a different colour and now have a purple one, turquoise one, pink one and a red one. Might go for a neutral colour next time.

I used a mixture of goodies from the Craft Box and some from my own stash and an image from Faery Ink for this canvas. From the Craft Box I used the black and white patterned papers, "forever" Snipart, glass baubles, glitter squares, flowers, leaves, ribbon, heart charms and the resin frame, which I painted in black gesso and then with pearl stencil paste which is also from Craft Box.

This canvas is also for

Fab 'n' Funky's Challenge #345 Bows

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #117 3+ Layers

Crafting With An Attitude's Challenge #26 Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet's Challenge #160 Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenge #4 Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart Challenge #154 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Autumn Rose Cupid from Faery Ink

Papers: Real Red & Basic Black both from Stampin' Up, Black & White Patterned Papers from Craft Box, Pretty Red Classics Patterned Papers from The Works, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers, Raspberry Paint from Docrafts, Black Gesso, Pearl Stencil Paste from Pentart

Accessories: Ribbon, Charms, Flowers, Leaves, Glitter Squares & Glass Baubles all from Craft Box, Circle Card Dies from Stampin' Up, Someone Special Dies from Sweet Dixie, All The Love from Crafter's Companion, Hearts Stencil from Dutch Doobadoo

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30

Hair - C5, C7, C9

Eyes - B24,B28, B29

Red - R32, R35, R37, R39

Pink - RV02, RV04

Black on Dress - W5, W7, W9

Bow & Arrows - T2, T4, T6

Ground - W00, W1, W3, W5

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over the Craft Boxers Facebook Group and check out all the other fabulous creations from the DT this month.

Ching-Chou Kuik April Challenge Under The Sea

Good Morning and welcome to my post for the new challenge from the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog. This month our challenge is called Under The Sea, so we would love to see your sea themed projects. You can also include mermaids or sea animals which usually live under the sea, even if they are not under it in your image!

I used the gorgeous Lilies Commitment in my project and made a picture frame scene using a cheap plastic frame I bought ages ago from Poundland. Unfortunately the glass in it was broken when I dug it out this morning, but that worked in my favour a little bit as it meant I could have things sticking on to the image from frame itself.

The frame was originally white but I painted it with a layer of gesso to make it easier to add the paint, although I'm not really sure I needed it. I used Ice Blue Pearlescent paint and then added lots of shells from eBay and other goodies from an old Craft Box.

Although it didn't come out quite as I had imagined, I really love it and it is the first part to my new bathroom, which when we get round to decorating it, will have a mermaid theme to it (I do think I will need to add the glass in the frame then though to protect it from all the moisture, so will need to go and buy another frame to steal the glass out of!)

And here is a close up of my colouring...

This project is also for

Creative Craft Cottage Challenge #85 Dies and/or Punches

Polkadoodles Challenge Week 14 Anything Goes

Colour Crazy Challenge Week 14 Anything Goes

Craft Catz Challenge #365 Anything Goes

Brown Sugar Challenge #245 Anything Goes

My Time To Craft Challenge #343 No Designer Paper

Recipe:

Stamps: Lilies Commitment from Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps

Papers: Pool Party, Tempting Turquoise, Rich Razzleberry, Tangerine Tango, Pumpkin Pie, Always Artichoke, Wild Wasabi & Pistachio Pudding (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Coastal Cabana (Retired), Bermuda Bay & Tempting Turquoise all from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Silver At You Spice Pen, Pearl Ice Blue Acrylic Paint from Docrafts

Accessories: Under The Sea Dies from First Edition Craft, Turtle Die 6002/0497 & Seaweed Die 6002/0496 both from Joy Crafts, Ocean Corner Dies from Joanna Sheen, Pearls from stash, Bubbles & Wavy Stripes Stencils from Dutch Doobadoo, Shells from eBay, Cord, charms, mulberry flowers & blue metal flowers all from The Craft Box

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30

Hair - RV63, RV66, RV69

Eyes - G14, G17

Tail - V01, V12, V15, V17, BG53

Top & Trim - BG02, BG05, BG07

Bubbles - BG13, BG15

Starfish - YR14, YR16, YR18

Shells - Y21, Y23, Y26

Leaves - YG11, YG13

Flowers - RV52

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge Blog and check out all the other gorgeous projects from the DT for this month's challenge and why not join in the fun whilst you are there too?!

Craft Box February Box Project #2

Good Morning and welcome to my second project post for Craft Box's February Box. I decided to make a card this time and used the pretty papers along with some flowers, flower glass pebbles and the lace this time. I love the combo of the pink and black with touches of white on this one!

This card is also for

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #53 Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenge #3 Anything Goes

The Ribbon Girl March Card Challenge Anything Goes

Dragonfly Dreams Challenge Girly with Die Cuts

Crafting From The Heart Challenge Anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenge #151 Lots of Layers

Recipe:

Stamps: Jemma Party Time from Stamp Anniething

Papers: Pink Pirouette & Basic Black both from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Patterned Papers from February's Craft Box

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

Accessories: Basic Black Ribbon (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Cheesecloth from The Ribbon Girl, Pink 3D Enamel Effects from Dovecraft, Lace, Glass Pebbles & Flowers all from February's Craft Box, Rectangular Chamber Dies from eBay

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30

Hair - C5, C7, C9

Eyes - G21, G24

Tongue - R20, R22

Dress, Ribbon in Hair & Shoes - RV32, RV34, E04

Dress Trims - T2, Blender

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Craft Boxers Facebook group and check out all the other fabulous creations from the DT using February's box!

Craft Box February Project #1 with Wee Stamps Poppy

Good Morning and welcome to my first project this month for Craft Box. I decided to use lots of the fairy elements, charms and flowers on this free-standing plaque/monolith. I bought a load of these from That Craft Place before Christmas with the intention on making all my friends and family a free standing calendar each. I managed 2! I had gessoed this one ready to make, but never got round to it and feel it's a bit late to give people a calendar now!

So anyway I added some bricks using my stencil from Dutch Doobadoo and then mixed sage green and silver paint together to make a shimmery green before adding lots of the goodies from Craft Box and lots of die cuts as well.

Here is the front.... Isn't Poppy just adorable?!

And the back... The quote is the first line from a poem I found on Pinterest. 

This project is also for

The Fairy and The Unicorn Challenge #1 Mythical Creatures and Fantasy

Scrapper's Delight Challenge #64 Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge #405 Spring Inspiration

Brown Sugar Challenge #240 Anything Goes

Crafting With Friends Challenge #38 Anything Goes

Colour Crazy Challenge Week 9 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Poppy from Wee Stamps, Labeler Alphabet from Stampin' Up

Papers: Always Artichoke & Basic Black both from Stampin' Up, Pink Card & patterned papers all from Craft Box, Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Rose Red from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Sage & Mocha Paints from Docrafts, Silver Metallic Paint from Boldmere

Accessories: Die-Namics Fresh Cut Grass Dies from MFT, Beautiful Flowers Stencil Die BF06 from Studio Light, Willow Twig 1 from Crafts & You Design, Mini Fairies Dies from Joanna Sheen, Bricks Mask Art & Structure Paste both from Dutch Doobadoo, Small Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Butterflies Dies LR0158 from Marianne Design, Big Flowers, Charms, Fairy Door & Lace all from February Craft Box

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E21, E25, E27, E29
Eyes & Leaves - G43, G46
Outfit & Hairband - RV11, RV32,  RV34
Wings - RV0000, BG0000, BG000, BG02
Toadstool - R22, R24, R27, R29, E70, E71, E74, E77, E41, E42, E43
Flowers - RV52, RV55

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Craft Boxers Facebook Group and check out all the other gorgeous inspiration from the DT this month too.

The Craft Box January Steampunk Box Project #2

Good Morning everyone and welcome to another project from me for this month's Craft Box. The theme this month is steampunk and whilst I love to look at other people's steampunk projects, I struggle with these, so have gone for a much easier one this time!

I used an old image from The Stamping Chef, (sadly they have closed now, but are running as Illustrations by T) which isn't strictly a steampunk image, but I thought she went really well with the theme. I kept to a general gold and brown colour scheme and added lots of the embellishments, ribbon and papers from the box as well as adding some of the micro beads to my big metal flower. Love those things, but they get everywhere! LOL

This card is also for

Creatalicious Challenge #108 Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #34 Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 5 Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart Challenge #145 Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #155 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Demented Beauty from The Stamping Chef, Words of Wonder Set 1 from Crafter's Companion

Papers: Crushed Curry & Chocolate Chip both from Stampin' Up, X-Press It Blending Card, Patterned Papers from The Craft Box

Inks: Crushed Curry from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers, Golden Star Gelly Roll Pen

Accessories: Flowers, Cogs, Micro Beads, Padlock, Ribbon & Spiral Thing all from The Craft Box, Crushed Curry Baker's Twine from Stampin' Up

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30

Hair - E44, E47, E49

Eyes - E74, E77, E79

Eyeshadow - E51, E53, E55, E57

Hat - E84, E87, E89

Gold - Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28

Dark Brown Stripes & Lips - E25, E27, E29

Light Brown Stripes - E51, E53, E55, E57, Y21

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Craft Boxers Facebook group and check out all the other gorgeous projects from the DT this month!

The Craft Box Let It Snow Canvas Trilogy

Good afternoon and welcome to my second project using the December Craft Box. In the mad run up to Christmas I completely forgot to do this project and then found these 3 small 7 x 5 inch canvases when having a tidy up of some old crafting stuff and knew what I wanted to do with them straight away.

Using a mixture of baby blue, pearl ice blue and blanc acrylic paints, I painted a random background before adding some snowflake die cuts along the edges and corners and then covered all the edges with Snowtex to give each canvas a snowy texture.

I added lots of goodies from the December Christmas Craft Box including the Christmas Tree Sniparts and that gorgeous snowflake Snipart frame, both of which I painted white. I used the snowflake glass stickers in each corner and then added lots of the beaded snowflakes and gems everywhere.

On the centre panel I added the gorgeous Snowflake Suzanne from Art by MiRan, also adding some Snowtex around her. I added some of flowers, pine cones and berries to this canvas as well, covering them all again with more Snowtex. I love that stuff!

I then finished off each canvas using lots of Stickles glitter on all the die cuts,, just to make it really sparkle and although you can't see it well in the photos,the shimmer from the paint and the sparkle from the gems and glitter glue make this project really shine. These will look fabulous as part of my Christmas/winter decorations.

This project is also for 

Sweet Stampers Challenge #2 Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations Challenge #265 Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door's Challenge Anything Goes

Brown Sugar Challenge #231 Anything Goes

Creatalicious Challenge #106 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: Snowflake Suzanne from Art by MiRan

Papers: Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place

Inks: Copic Markers, White Gel Pen, Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen, Baby Blue, Pearl Ice Blue & Blanc Acrylic Paints all from Docrafts

Accessories: Snowflake Border & Corner Dies & Peeking Snowflakes Dies both from Creative Expressions, Winter Die 6002/2033 from Joy Crafts, Shimmering Snowflakes Dies from Memory Box, Swedish Ice Stars Dies LR0123 from Marianne Designs, Snowtex, Diamond Stickles, Gems from Papermania, Glass Snowflake Stickers, Flowers, Berries, Pine Cones, Snipart Snowflake Frame, Snipart Christmas Tree and Beaded Snowflakes all from The Craft Box

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E71, E74, E77
Eyes - E74, E77, E79
Dress -  B32, B34, B37, B39
Wrap - B01, B02, B04
Flower - BG000
Background - B0000, B000, B00

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Craft Boxers Facebook group and check out all the other gorgeous projects from the DT and fans and why not share your own projects whilst you are there too?!

November Craft Box Creation #2 - Polar Bear Hugs

Good Morning and welcome to another DT post from me for Craft Box. I made a card from my November box of goodies this time and used lots of the embellishments this time. I also used one of my new Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp sets which I adore! Love these cute, little polar bears!

Recipe:

Stamps: Shake It Up Polar Bears from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps

Papers: Super Smooth Card from That Craft Place, Winter Fairies Patterned Papers from Pretty Graphik, Purple and Aqua Card from November's Craft Box

Inks: Orchid Opulence (Retired) from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Ribbon, Bauble, Frame, Peg & Gem all from November's Craft Box, Snowtex, White Gesso from Dutch Doobadoo, Glitter Thread from stash

Copics Used:
Scarf - V04, V06
Polar Bears - T1

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Craft Box Facebook page and check out all the other gorgeous projects from the rest of the DTs for even more inspiration!

Sherri Baldy's My Besties New Release and The Craft Box December Project #1

Good evening everyone! I hope you are all almost ready for Christmas! I'm getting there. Cards are all done I think, pressies all bought (now just need to arrive and then be wrapped), food has been ordered for delivery and the tree is now up! I think that's everything, although I am sure something will crop up!

Anyway here is one of Sherri Baldy's latest new release, Scann0098, which made her way onto one of my last Christmas cards. I also used some of the gorgeous goodies in the December Craft Box for this one as well. There was so much stuff in it this time - more than enough to make several projects!

This card is also for

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #25 Anything Goes

Alphabet Challenge U is for Use Something Red

Crafting When We Can Challenge #134 It's Christmas

Glitter 'n' Sparkle's Challenge #218 Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart's Challenge #140 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: My Besties Scann0098 from Sherri Baldy

Papers: Cherry Cobbler & Always Artichoke both from Stampin' Up, Super Smooth Card fro That Craft Place, Patterned Papers from December's Craft Box

Inks: Copic Markers

Accessories: Crystal Stickles, Flowers, Wooden Button, Ribbon, Pine Cone & Berries all from December's Craft Box

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, R30
Hair - E55, E57, E59
Eyes - E23, E25, E27
Dark Red - R56, R89, R59
Bright Red - R35, R37, R39
Dark Green - G24, G28, G29
Olive Green - YG91, YG93, YG95

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to Sherri's Facebook group and The Craft Box Facebook Group and check out all the other fabulous inspiration from the DTs and fans this month too!

Craft Box Design Team Post - Mini Envelope Album

Good afternoon and welcome to a new DT post for me. I applied for the Craft Box DT post ages ago and will admit I actually forgot that I had done it until the lovely Anna added me to a Facebook group just for the team. With everything else going on at work, it had completely slipped my mind, so was a lovely surprise to find out I had made the team!

Anyway I got my box of goodies this week and thought I would have a play and do something a little different for me! In the box were 4 pearlescent mini envelopes and I knew I wanted to use them somehow to make a mini album. After browsing on Pinterest I decided to make this cute album.

I used lots of goodies from the box including the patterned papers, flowers, pearls, charm, gem, washi tape/stickers and envelopes of course.

Here is the box closed...

And opened... I added a couple of tags on the inside folds to add some journaling to.

And with the inserts showing the washi tape/stickers, to which photos or more journaling could be added. A completely different style of project for me, but I had lots of fun playing around creating this one! 

This mini envelope album is also for

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 48 Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart Challenge #138 Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #121 Anything Goes

The Sisterhood of Craft Challenge Use Some Pearls

Creative Moments Challenge #107 Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamps: None! 

Papers: Early Espresso from Stampin' Up, Patterned papers & White card both from November 2106 Craft Box

Inks: None! 

Accessories: Early Espresso Twine from Stampin' Up, Border Stitch Die CR1250 from Marianne Designs, California Collection Tag Die from Creative Expressions, Flowers, Pearls, Gem, Key Charm, Lock Charm, Filigree Metal Plate & Envelopes all from November 2016 Craft Box

And that's all from me for this post folks! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the Craft Box Facebook Group where you will find lots more inspiration using this month's Craft Box.