This is the start of an inspiration patch, where I hope that fellow scrappers and creators will come and find some inspiration, or even leave some inspiration for me.

Sunday 24 December 2017

Vintage Christmas Card and Tag - BoBunny On This Day

Hello Everyone

Where has the time gone? Christmas Eve is here!!!!
I can't believe that this year has just flown by and Christmas is here!

I look forward to spending time with the family later...
That's for me the best thing about Christmas! ;-)

I am up on the BoBunny blog here with a vintage Christmas Card and matching Christmas tag! ;-)
I would love it if you popped along and had a look! ;-)

Here are some of the close-ups...

On This Day_Christmas Card & Tag_Denise_05 Dec_03

On This Day_Christmas Card & Tag_Denise_05 Dec_05

These are definitely being used on gifts, under the tree! ;-)

Wishing you a festive and joyous Christmas Eve and I hope it's spent with the one's you love! ;-)

BoBunny Supplies:
Patterned Paper: On This Day in December/ On This Day
Cardstock: Cranberry Dot
Jewels: Double Dot Mocha
Stamps: Flourishes & Such
Blossoms: Wildberry Bouquet
Laser Cut Chipboard: Snowflakes

Die-Cuts: Christmas Card

Saturday 23 December 2017

We wish you a Merry Christmas Card - Craft Stamper & BoBunny

Hello Everyone

I am featured up on the Craft Stamper Blog today, with a Christmas Card, using a whole lot of BoBunny goodness! ;-)

I would so love it, if you popped along and had a look! ;-)

Here's a little sneak peek! ;-)


Thanks so much to the Craft Stamper for this feature! ;-)
I am tickled pink!

STAMPS: BoBunny – Santa & Friends; BoBunny – Snowflakes; BoBunny – Feeling Festive; Jennifer Ellory – Festive Flourishes
INKS: Ranger - Distress Oxides Iced Spruce; Ranger - Distress Oxides Peacock Feathers; Ranger - Distress Ink Candied Apple; Versafine – Onyx Black
OTHER: Sizzix – Thinlits Green Garden Die; Ultimate Crafts – Liquid Drops Rouge;
Pentart – Structure Paste; BoBunny – Pearlescent Sugar

Have a fabulous, almost Christmas Eve, day! ;-)
Denise x

Thursday 21 December 2017

Happy Birthday Card - Gelato's Video Tutorial

Hello Everyone

I have been trying to get some more video tutorials up and so was glad to get this one finished to share today.

My cousin turned 60 in the beginning of Dec and so I wanted to make a special card for her.
Here is the card I made.


...and here is a close-up..


To show you the creative process...
see the video below..
I really hope you enjoy it.


Supplies used: A5 canvas sheets Faber-Castell Gelato's Marion Smith Designs Curious Stamp Polkadoodles Amazing Sentiment Trio Stamp Versafine Vintage Sepia Ink Brown Fine Liner Gesso Stamping Buddy

Have a fabulous day!
Denise x

Wednesday 20 December 2017

Hello Everyone

I was up on the BoBunny blog here with some Christmas Cards.
I used the Carousel Christmas collection, which is just so very pretty! ;-)

Here are some sneak peeks, I would love it if you popped over and had a look.

Carousel Christmas_Christmas Cards_Denise_03 Dec_03

and

Carousel Christmas_Christmas Cards_Denise_03 Dec_04

I handmade these little white flowers too! ;-)

BoBunny Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Noel, Peace, Wonder, Joy, Floral / Carousel Christmas
Cardstock: Jade Dot
Pearlescent: Sugar
Die-cuts: Christmas Card, Congratulations, Portrait Frame, Love Square, Ever After

Thanks so much for stopping by!
I really appreciate the visit!
Have a fabulous day!
Denise x

Tuesday 19 December 2017

Teachers Gift

Hello Everyone

I am on leave and I am really enjoying getting some stuff done at home and also getting ready for Christmas with some shopping etc.
It's amazing but the days seem to go even faster than they normally do!!!

My son had an amazing teacher this year and so I really wanted to give her something special.
So I altered a stationery holder for a gift for her.


I found this cute apple. I just applied a crackle effect to it and then filled it with pens and goodies.


Simple but effective! ;-)

She really loved it and I was pleased about that!

I know the difference that she made to my son this year and I know how important it is to have a good and engaged teacher! I wish more teachers were like her!

Anyways, have a good day and let me know how your Christmas "getting ready" is going! ;-)
Cheers for now.
Denise x


Friday 15 December 2017

Another Year Flies By - BoBunny

Hello Everyone

Yesterday I shared an autumn card and today I am sharing a similar yet different card.
I used the same BoBunny stamps as yesterday and created a unisex card, which I think could be used for a male or female recipient.


The colours and design just lends itself to either masculine or feminine.
I thought that was rather a bonus! ;-)

I heat embossed and stamped the leaves on BoBunny cardstock and then cut them out and layered them over the flat stamped leaves.


I really love this design and I think I will try and do something similar again, with it.

Thanks again for popping in!
I really appreciate the visit!
Have a super day!
Denise x

Thursday 14 December 2017

Craft Stamper November

Hello Everyone

I was so excited to have a card published in the November Craft Stamper.
This was the cover..


and here is the article..


I used mostly BoBunny products on this card.
Here's a closer view.


The colour palette was really inspirational and I loved these autumn colours.

Of course, the stamping and fussy cutting, was right up my alley too! ;-)

If you haven't picked up a copy of this magazine..you should really try and get your hands on it.
It is super inspirational and has fabulous creative ideas! ;-)

Thanks for stopping by today!
Have a good one!
Denise x



Sunday 10 December 2017

Live Beautifully, Dream passionately - Art Journal Page

Hello Everyone

I hope that you are having a great weekend! ;-)

I have been art journalling and happened to take a video of this page that I made.
I did not add voice or notes...but I am pretty sure that you will get the idea and you do get to see the products that I use.

Here's the page.


and here's that video....



Thanks so much for stopping by!
I hope you have a fabulous Sunday!
Denise x

Thursday 7 December 2017

Art Journal Page

Hello Everyone

I have really discovered that I so enjoy making art journal pages and I love trying new and different things.

Here is a page that I created a while back.


I used some Basic Grey stickers that I have had in my stash for years.

I also played with my distress oxides and acrylic, highly pigmented Pentart paint.

Here is a close-up of the sentiment too.


Have you tried some art journalling? It really is very liberating! ;-)

Have a super day!
Denise x

Wednesday 6 December 2017

Christmas Card - Distress Oxides

Hello Good People

Today I have a little Christmas Card to share with you.
I used Distress Oxides for the background, along with some heat embossing.


I so love how one can easily blend the colours.

I added a small cluster in the middle, with a pop of colour.


I added some gems to the snowflake centres and again, used an old rub-on for the greeting.

I hope you have made some Christmas cards this year! ;-)

See you back tomorrow..
Have a super day!
Denise x


Tuesday 5 December 2017

Discover,Escape Tag - Distress Inks - Take it Make it Challenge Dec

Hello Everyone

I did this tag quite a few weeks ago and I am now finally sharing it.


I used the paint resist method, again, with distress inks and a stencil and then I added some stamping. I also used some rub-ons that I have had for ages.

I also stamped, coloured and fussy cut the flower cluster too. The flower cluster was layered over a leaf chippie.

Here's a closer look at that background.


I am also entering this tag in the Take it, Make it Dec Challenge, over at the Craft Stamper here.

Thanks ever so much for stopping by!
I really appreciate the visit.
Have a super day!
Denise x



Monday 4 December 2017

Vintage Altered Christmas Lantern - BoBunny Carousel Christmas Collection

Hello Everyone

It sure is the silly season and the days are just flying by, with so much to do! ;-)
I hope that you are well....

I am up on the BoBunny blog today and would really love it if you popped over and had a look.

Here's a little sneak peek! ;-) I handmade these flowers with BoBunny Cardstock.

Carousel Christmas_Christmas Decoration_Denise_25 Nov_03

I really love how this piece came out and it will definitely be a part of our Christmas decorations this year.

Thanks for coming by and visiting me!
I really do appreciate it so much!

Have a great day!
Denise x

BoBunny Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Floral, Wonder, Magic, Believe, Holly/ Carousel Christmas
Cardstock: Tutu Dot, Clover Dot
Pearlescent: Gold, Sugar
Die-cuts: Christmas Card
Foil Transfers: Filagree Copper