Thursday 28 July 2011

More Red Gingham Designs for Christmas

Wow I have been a good girl.....................made a healthy start on creating my Christmas cards - well when such fab designs arrive from Little Claire mixed with school hols.....the perfect recipe!





Here's a starter just for today.................hopefully more posted later in the week.....if I get the chance....It is our Cats Protection Branch Open Day on Sunday................and there is still loads and loads to do......why oh why did we also offer to make all the sandwiches.........I'm not quite sure.........but am sure they will look very appetising once Phil shares his culinary flare as per usual.

Off to sort out some kitten pics now...................2 ginger boys - Beano and Dandy and yes they are very lovely..............xx Gaynor

Wednesday 20 July 2011

Chilling with Little Claire

Another couple of Christmas cards using stamps from Red Gingham Designs available from Little Claire being lauched next week:




"Little George"...............a real fun stamp so very easy to work with.



       



Oh Christmas Tree..............can be used to create a traditional or a contemporary  card...........must have are the coordinating sentiment stamps available from Little Claire which are on sale now!

Lots happening regarding Little Claire Classes:
'Spend a Day with Little Claire' Saturday September 17th on the Wirral; this class is almost booked up - three classes in one day with 3 of our talented Design Team

NEW CLASS!
'Spend a Day with Little Claire - CRAWLEY' Saturday October 15th K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley
Please call Little Claire on  0151 342 5715 or see their website for more details http://www.littleclaire.co.uk/
NEW CLASS!
The Great Northern Papercraft Show, Harrogate (GNPE) Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 September
Little Claire will be running 'Breakfast Workshops' at this show each morning.
The dates are new out today & places are limited; if you would like to find out more or book your place at the Harrogate Workshop you must contact the lovely CRAFTWORK CARDS people T: 0113 287 7794

Monday 18 July 2011

My favourite new stamp from Red Gingham Designs

I gain a great deal of pleasure creating Christmas cards, to send to the special people in my life..............not just as an excuse to get out all the glittery extras - I love the glittery bits.....this is my favourite card from the batch of cards created this weekend.

From Red Gingham Designs available exclusively from Little Claire - http://www.littleclaire.co.uk/ A beautiful nativity stamp.............which for me is the whole meaning of Christmas...................  I understand that the stamp will retail at £5.50.

I have teamed the stamp with a subtle background paper, a little embossed velum - I think that the torn edge works well.........a little "sand" paper on which the stamped design is mounted, card candy and a sprinkling of gold glitter glue to highlight where the land meets the sky.  Subtle colouring in with promarkers and an appropriate sentiment which is again from Red Gingham Designs from Little Claire - an amazing sentiment set of 12 stamps with an array of sentiments for £12.99.......fabulous value.

Sunday 17 July 2011

New Christmas Stamps from Little Claire

Never mind the weather...........and the gardens are very happy.....plus the birds and mini beasts.......rain is good ....

So this weekend I have been crafting with some of the new Christmas stamps from Red Gingham Designs exclusively available from Little Claire..............it took me about 5 mins or so to find all those lovely glittery extras that adorn the festive season and then a look through my stash of seasonal papers...........makes me feel good to know that all those must haves that I didn't use last Christmas are being put to fab use now.....and it means I have room for newbies..............note to self need to use loads and loads more because my drawers are still overflowing.....and it gets difficult to find things......

If I won the lottery I would spend some of my pennies on one of those brilliant garden pod creations and craft outside in the garden in my designer pod craft studio...............well I can dream and you never know maybe one day.....

Anyhow a little taster from my play this weekend:




All cards have backing papers from the stash, coloured using pro markers, with glitter glues, papermania mirror tiles, a little card candy......glitter embellishments from QVC.......sentiments from Red Gingham Designs available from Little Claire. http://www.littleclaire.co.uk/

Hope they bring a smile and not - uh oh making Christmas cards in July..... xx Gaynor

Friday 8 July 2011

Stunning beautiful butterfly inspired set

Just have a little peak at some of the cards I have created with a few elements from this amazing set......each time Little Claire bring out a new stamp I think oh yes this is my favourite................until the next set that is......Their designs are always so versatile a fabulous mixture of so many elements and of course they all "mix and match."


I'm promised that new Christmas Designs will be on their way to me soon..................Well it is July already.  Seriously 2 more weeks until I break up               for the schools summer break and yes very much looking forward to                          the breather........................

Little Claire will be at Doncaster 'Summer Crafting' next weekend; 16th & 17th July, and the lovely Donna will be on hand demonstrating and sharing super tips.



Why not treat yourself in September to:  a super 'Day with Little Claire' held on the Wirral, Saturday 17th September, 9am - 5pm, 3 classes in one day, all materials and refreshments provided, £59.00 (discount applicable for club members) 

In each workshop you may make up to 5 cards......a total of  up to 15 original card designs in one day................amazing value.  Note to self my mum's Birthday also.......and I am one of the lucky designers.............so must get my thinking hat on soon to decide what to do..........

Steve will be on hand sharing his humour and promising to make lots and lots of brews........also my hubby Phil will be on hand.......to help Steve in case he needs help washing up!  xxGaynor

Saturday 2 July 2011

New Club Stamp from Little Claire

Hi all, Just a quickie........all set to update with a catch up.....when my son has text me can I pick him up from work at the MET isn't working..................so I guess that's where I'll be heading as soon as!

Latest club set from Little Claire and it is fabulous.....so many elements, many, many options ......another favourite.






With the lovely weather at the present, inspiration comes easily!

Hope you like them.xx