I bought some crafting embellishments in a small wooden tray divided into three sections. I couldn’t bear to throw it away so I have re cycled it into this decorative piece using papers from Hot Off The Press and decoupage from an ancient Kanban kit, which matches quite well. Covering the whole tray was pretty fiddly, with the small spaces and narrow edges but I did so and decorated the back too. the back also has a plaque left blank for a message.
Challenges:
Leona B
Well Hello from Bristol this Mothering Sunday. I have just watched Songs of Praise which was a blessing. I have been treated today but still miss my own mother , despite it being nearly 19 years since she went home. I feel for those who can’t be with their loved ones today, due to risk of viral infection, especially my own sister who is home alone with her low immunity :-(.
But to look on the bright side… In between distance teaching and marking my classes work, I think I will get in more crafting than usual over coming weeks and some time in the garden.
My DT card for Creative Moments this week is made using a digistamp called Flower Doodles from
I coloured the image using Promarkers using really subtle colours. It was then mounted on a 7 x 7 ” patterned card. I have decided which friend will get this card.
Challenges:
Stay safe people – God bless you
Leona B
Greetings! My blog posts seem to be few and far between these days – I can only put this down to the pressures of work and family. I have three teenagers at home and I am a teacher. This week has been 1/2 term. so that has been lovely and I have managed to get some crafting in. This does mean that I will be spending the weekend working though…
But to more enjoyable matters. My DT card for Creative Moments is made using a digistamp called Stardust 3 , from:
I coloured the image using Promarkers and then dug out some very old stash to mount it. The papers are from Hot Off The Press – one of my favourite paper brands. I had a small amount of this paper left and cut around the flowers and butterflies to make it look as though the little figure is pepping out from behind the flowers in the garden. I finished off with a sentiment topper from Hunkydory and some iridescent glitter.
Challenges:
Leona B
The new challenge at Creative Moments has started – there is an option to make a spooky creation but I am well into Christmas card making now so a Christmas card it is!
My card uses a digi stamp set from M Medal Creations. The stamp set includes several stamps which are perfect for Christmas cards and can be used in any combination.
I took the image into an editing program and used the small digis to make confetti for my shaker card. The elves and sentiment were enlarged and coloured and cut out to be mounted upon the shaker section frame. The backing papers are from Hot Off The Press.
Challenges:
Leona B
I have used Winter Marcie by La-La Land stamps and papers from Hot Off The Press for today’s card. I coloured her with Promarkers using a limited palette of reds and browns.
Challenges:
Leona B x
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7
I am sharing something a little different today as I thought I’d do a colouring tutorial.
This is a cropped image kindly provided by Mo Manning and the full version is available here. The papers I have used are from HOTP ‘s Chocolate Dipped range.
This is the card I eventually made with the image.
I started her hair with Honeycomb, using it to surround all the highlights. I decided where the highlights would be by looking at the curls and deciding which part of each curl would be at the front and which behind.
I then layered Ginger on top, moving away from the highlight areas which are left white.
The next colour to be added was Terracotta.
Then Rosewood.
Finally I used the broad tip to colour the whole area with Mustard. This blends the colours and makes her highlights golden instead of white.
Colours used were:
Hair: Honeycomb, Ginger, Terracotta, Rosewood, Mustard.
Skin: Blush, Sunkissed Pink, Coral, soft pink
Tee: Lime Gree, Pear Green
Challenges:
http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com.au/ – hair
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ – stamp or digistamp
http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ – paper chase
http://craftsandmeinspiration.blogspot.co.uk/ – anything goes
This is my first attempt at a tutorial – please let me know what you think!
Yours in crafting,
Leona x x
Hello, I have made a few cards today from Hot off the Press’s kit called Chocolate Dipped. I love this kit and have made several cards already. I though this one could be used for a wedding, engagement or anniversary.
The word LOVE was cut using a Sizzix die. All pieces are inked around the edges usin black Memento.
I’ll be entering these challenges today:
http://4kraftygirlzchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ – anything goes
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.co.uk/ – wedding
http://crafting-with-dragonflies.blogspot.co.uk/ – at least 5 scraps of paper
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ – 2 or more patterned papers
http://acreativeneed.wordpress.com/join-in-the-monthly-challenge/ – weddings/anniversary
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ – anything goes
http://justinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ – die cuts or punches
I’ll be back tomorrow – hope you will too!
Yours in crafting,
Leona x x
He got a bass guitar and this little rock dude from Kenny K is perfect for him. The papers used to make up this card are from the aptly name Rock On range from Hot Off The Press and the letters are from Kanban.
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I am entering my little bassist into these challenges:
http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ – for the boys
http://musicallychallengedchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ – Faster by George Harrison
http://www.cardsinenvy.blogspot.co.uk/ – manly
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/challenge-176-must-use-yellow-blue-and.html – red/yellow/blue
http://blog.markerpop.com/ – anything goes
http://hobbyhousechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/?zx=54c49785972fd8a3 – a Hobby House artist
http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup – retro/funky colours
http://creativecornerchallenges.blogspot.de/ – childs play
http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.uk/ – sketch
http://digitallysweetchallenges.blogspot.ca/ – anything goes
http://jellyparkchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ – all about kids
http://rubysrainbow.blogspot.co.uk/- masculine
http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.co.uk/ – masculine
So, Happy birthday Jazzy – have a fabulous day and practise often!!!
Yours in crafting (and motherly love),
Leona x x
Hi readers, here is the first of two Mo Manning school cards for today. The red backing papers used here are from Hot Off The Press and I printed the brick wall paper as it reminded me of the school building.
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He is fabulous isn’t he?
I’m entering him into these challenges:
I’ll be entering these challenges today:
http://mosdigitalchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/challenge-201-anything-goes-wa-mo-image.html
http://networkedblogs.com/OKhaw – masculine cards
http://7kidschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ – anything goes with markers
http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com.ar/2013/09/design-team-call.html – DT call
http://loriboyd2.blogspot.co.uk/ – back to school
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.uk/ – back to school/child
http://lilredwagon.blogspot.co.uk/ – back to school
http://paperplaytime.blogspot.co.uk/ – 3 DIFFERENT PAPERS
Ahh…if only I trotted off to school so gleefully!
Yours in crafting,
Leona x x
Ooh! loook what’s new at Scrapper’s delights!
Guess what make the paper is – Hot off the Press, of course and this gorgeous girl, new release from Scrappers Delights, was coloured to match.
Scrappers Delights digis are now available at Whimsey Stamps
Enjoy the hop! Next stop is Tracy.
She is going to be entered into the following challenges:
http://houseofgilli.blogspot.co.uk/ – flowers and/or ribbons
https://cardsbyleona.wordpress.com/2013/04/03/scrappers-delights-new-release-blog-hop/ – anything goes
http://adieforasketch.blogspot.de/ – sketch below
Thank you all for looking, I am always delighted to read your comments
Leona xx
Handmade by Leona 