Sandy posting a couple of cards today. First up is a non-traditional Valentine's Day card created using Cosmo Cricket's Odds and Ends collection. It's predominantly green and inspired by the pair of hand-holding mannequins. Since they're so eye-catching, I needed something to draw attention to the sentiment. Red swirly circles sewn onto blue buttons did the trick.

Next is a Bon Voyage card. As I got to play with October Afternoon's Boarding Pass this month, it was only fitting that I did one. It's a lovely retro-style travel collection. In particular the Miscellancy pack is filled with lovely ephemera cards and buttons which I used on this card.

1st Card Supplies : October Afternoon Boarding Pass Miscellany, Basic Grey Out of Print Impasto, Cosmo Cricket Odds and Ends (Spare Change, Trinkets, Sampler) Echo Park Victoria Gardens Journalling Cards
2nd Card Supplies : October Afternoon Boarding Pass (Venice, Berlin, Miscellany), twine

Betsy here today with two cards I have made using Kaisercraft's Lil' Primrose. This collection reminds me so much of the ' Holly Hobby' frocks that I made for my three little daughters, many years back. I thought they looked gorgeous - biased maybe!!






This is a simple step card which I feel is self explanatory. There are so many collectables etc with this collection that the possibilities are endless.




As I check on 'Card-Making-Magic'  site reasonably frequently, I discovered that Christina had made a similar card, using acetate on the front, bowing it slightly. I decided I would give it a go and this is the end result. You could put more embellishments behind the acetate but I felt I had enough - simple yet effective.
It doesn't show up particularily well in the photo, but I can assure you, it is lovely.







This is a sneak peek of another two cards that I made for Kaisercraft, a few months back, using the same collection. I won't bore you all, with the rest. Maybe some will be shown in the January Workshop Magazine. I do love working on the new ranges when I am sent them - Kaisercraft is outdoing itself well and truly, thanks to Jess and Clare who do the designing. You're all going to love the newer collections!
Next week I will add a couple more cards using the lovely ' Hummingbird ' papers etc, which are featured in the recent Workshop Mag.
Until next week then - remember the challenges at Artfull Crafts.

With blessings to you all,

Betsy.

I have used the Hummingbird Collectables and 6x6papers from Kaisercraft again

Hi Everyone

Just a quick post today to launch our new Challenge.  We will be running a short challenge starting today which will run until the end of the month and then another in February encompassing Valentines projects and an opportunity to send in projects featuring anything or anybody you LOVE!


We want to see your BEST and FAVORITE projects from the last 12 months!

Here are a few of mine from my blog.



Entering the Challenge
To enter the challenge - send a picture of your project to us.
Email us a picture of your project and PLEASE name the file you send with your full name as this makes it a lot easier for us to administer the competition! Send your entry to entries@artfullcrafts.co.nz

If you can - please remember to include the following :

1. Your name! (You would be surprised how many people forget this :-))
2. Tell us if this is your first time entering - (if it is you are eligible for the First Time Entry prize too)
3. Your blog (if you have one)
4. If your project has a special story behind it - we'd love to hear it!

You can send us as many entries as you like. We will be featuring all entries at the end of the Challenge and you can find all the entries on our Competition Gallery.

Please post a comment if you have any questions - we really look forward to seeing your entries!

Lowri :-)

Hi Everyone - Lowri here.  We have been taking a well earned break after all the Christmas craziness here at Artfull Crafts.

Everyone is relaxing a little and enjoying the school/summer holidays but I thought I would share a couple of projects I created as part of my Pink Paislee Design Team Application (did you see I was awarded a Guest Designer Spot - I am SO THRILLED!!) 

I created these for my Sister's fabulous wedding party here in New Zealand. She was married earlier this year in the UK but seeing I my brother and I were unable to go - we did it all again just before Christmas - but just the reception part without the wedding. It was SO much fun!

To create each card I cut two pieces of paper using Spellbinders, creased them in the middle and glued one on top of another. I printed names onto clear labels and added one of my rolled paper flowers (see below).I have made these many times before (I have a tutorial here if you would like to see how!) but they are so elegant and perfect for hiding a couple of after-dinner mints.I also created some paper flowers for decoration using my favorite Tim Holtz die! Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of them after they were arranged as I was doing all the cooking for the reception and it was a little busy!
Here are a couple of pictures of what was an absolutely fabulous day with family and friends (and my three crazy children!)



Please post a comment with any questions

Lowri

Happy New Year ! I'm happy to share something fun for my first post of 2012. Back in November Christine showed us these amazing cupcakes. I was inspired by her to create cupcake holders using October Afternoon's Boarding Pass Collection.


Boarding Pass brings to mind the by-gone days of glamourous travelling with steamer trunks and driving gloves. Tongue-in-check, I made my holders in the shape of top hats. My seat might not be at the front of the plane, but there's the comfort of tasty treats in these stylish holders.

Hi Everyone

Kaisercraft has released 2 new Collections this month and the second is Lil Primrose.

Paper Collection


Full Collection

Stamps
This collection also has 6 sets of matching stamps which can be purchased individually or as a set. Each stamp set measures 3" x 4" and contains between 3 and 5 acrylic stamps



Project Samples

Here are some fabulous examples of projects made using this collection. These images are all taken from the Kaisercraft Workshop Magazine - January 2012


We have all the products needed to make these fabulous projects available on our website here.

If you have any questions - please email us at info@artfullcrafts.co.nz or leave a comment on our blog or Facebook Page. We will be happy to help you :-)

Lowri

Hi Everyone

Kaisercraft has released 2 new Collections this month and the first is Hummingbird.

Paper Collection


Full Collection


Project Samples

Here are some fabulous examples of projects made using this collection. These images are all taken from the Kaisercraft Workshop Magazine - January 2012


We have all the products needed to make these fabulous projects available on our website here.

If you have any questions - please email us at info@artfullcrafts.co.nz or leave a comment on our blog or Facebook Page. We will be happy to help you :-)

Lowri

Hi everyone Christine here with some Diaries and a Card to share.

I have used the Hummingbird Collectables and 6x6 papers from Kaisercraft. After Christmas I realized I hadn’t made myself a Diary for 2012! So I got to and covered one with this lovely Hummingbird paper, I used the Collectables to embellish it.





I then made another one for a dear friend who had a Birthday yesterday! This time using the red pieces from the Collectables pack.





This is the card to go with it.




These Diaries are quite quick and easy to make. I used Modpodge to stick the paper on and give it another coat on the top. I also cover plain journals the same way to use for notes/ records etc. Quite handy to have a few made up for a last minute gift!


TFL
Have a great day and happy crafting!

Christine