I have started a  Niche challenge I saw on www.blog.paperartsy.co.uk. Reading through the blog, I was inspired by the Niches blog post. As you all know I love altered art and mixed media, so this was right up my street. please watch this space for the finished product. There are little pieces of 'me' in this project, a bee which is the meaning of my name, a thistle button to represent where I come from and a skull for my love of all things Halloween, nestled on a cord and atop an old tin pan, I really enjoyed creating this altered time piece.

Hi everyone, Here are some of the recent samples

Hi there, as I promised here are some of the samples I made for Crafters Companion for the newest dies available on the market. Great dies, you can make super scenic cards, wedding invites, new home cards, really your imagination will take you to a new level of crafting as you use one , two, three or more of these super dies. Many work together is so many ways. One of my personal favourites is the Four seasons which comprises of a tree, leaves and flowers.

Grab some of these fabulous dies, dont forget to pick up some great glue, Collall tacky and all purpose and for all your 3d embellishments the Collall 3d glue gel.

Busy Week

Finished the current samples I have been making for Crafters Companion, - Watch this space , I will release the pictures once the new items have been launched. If you havent tried Centura Pearl Card , you absolutely need to, a dream to score cut and looks fabulous when you are making up your cards. A simple create a card die from the Die'sire range and centura pearl card, makes a stunning card and takes seconds to do. Onto making a masquerade card for a friend who is going to a Masquerade 50th Birthday Event, its in a black and white theme so here's what I've done so far, not finished yet, post another picture once completed.

Hello everyone, well what can I say, I am making it my mission to keep up with my blog !!! I am busy creating new samples for Crafters Companion, so keep looking as I will reveal the samples as soon as the products are on sale. I love working with the new products. I have also been cutting blank box cards with my silhouette and creating my own fun inserts, here are some recently done, 2 of which are my own design and the other box cut is a complete cutting file. I have so much fun doing these.

Top tips on glues - If you are sick of being burnt with your hot glue gun, why not try Collall 3d glue gel, although it needs leaving for 24 hours to completely dry, your elements will be stuck fast and wont be going anywhere in a hurry. Its well worth the price and saving you from those burnt fingers.

Its birthday week at Crafter's Companion

Stay tuned for an exciting post  and there will be a lucky winner.

Exciting News

Its exciting news this week!!! I booked some flights to CANADA, I'm off to see my brother on an exciting journey all on my own. I have never flown before and never on long haul. I have a touch down on the way back , which means the plane touches down at Heathrow to let passengers off , and then takes off again to fly to anchester. Anyone who knows me will tell you I am not great at taking off !! so to do 2 Take offs and landing in the same day will be a major achievement for me !!!!!! 10 weeks till take off Debbie's travelogue starts here >>> Tickets bought Taxi to Airport Booked Childcare Sorted Case is out Passport checked till next week, I will also be busy creating so all in all I will need a holiday to recover, till next time xx

Empty Jar to Altered Jar

This weeks crafty make is an Altered Jar, quick and easy to create after your paint has dried. This is simply an old candle jar, cleaned and dried. You pop acrylic paint into the jar in whatever colour you choose and swirl it around until every inch of the jar is covered, take the time to let the excess drip out before setting it down and leaving to dry , at least for 24 hours. o the same with the lid if its glass. When dried you can start to add whatever you desire in your chosen theme. Here i have used some Graphic 45 papers and tissue paper, added embellishments. I added some soft sparkle to the butterflies and I think the result is lovely. I have popped it on my dressing table with cotton wool balls inside, you dont have to put anything inside , it could be purely for decoration. HAPPY CRAFTING.