Wednesday 31 July 2013

Further 2 releases from Little Claire!

Wet Wednesday.............busy backing up our daughter's laptop for her whilst she is away in New Zealand......would hate for all the data to be lost!  Also chance to make some cards today........housework is up to date....need to do some work stuff.......but not quite yet.....so once blogged I plan to have a crafting day.........

Time to share another couple of makes:

Robin and Snowdrop stamp set...love Robins and Snowdrops so this stamp is a star for me!

 
A contemporary feel to this one for me.....cornflower blues and lime greens........really pleased with the way this one turned out......I also appreciate not to everyone's taste.
 
 
Similar layout using different colours.
 
Snowman and bunting stamp next:
 
 
Such a cheery snowman.....think this would also work well with my bunting die cut.....one to add to the ideas list for today.
 
 
Another Mr Snowman......different colours again.
 
Please check out all my design teamies....they too have been rather busy.  Comments much appreciated.......what did I do okay or suggestions and shares welcomed.
 
Vicky's back up is taking ages.......heh ho.......another coffee also beckons.
 
Cheerio for now.
 
xxGaynor
 
 
 

Tuesday 30 July 2013

Christmas Owls and Ships

An additional two stamps released today......Owls with Stockings and Three ships....all with zentangle elements.....beautifully designed.

Little Claire also have a special offer available to members re purchasing the new stamps.......details will be included in the latest blog project just posted out to members.

Here are a few of my makes with the 2 new stamps......a further 2 stamps released later this week......and more cards to share later on.

Owls with Stockings:




 
and the Sailing Ships.......
 
 

 
Please check out my teamies ......I'm going to have a little nosey and enjoy their inspirations.......
 
xxGaynor
 

Saturday 27 July 2013

New Christmas Stamps from Little Claire

It has been a long wait................but at last the new stamps are being released by Little Claire over the next few days.  Leading with Joy, Hope and Wonder.....a magical design with 3 lovely cats and a simple bauble.......I have already enjoyed creating designs with this beautiful stamp - it will be a firm favourite when creating my own Christmas cards this year.

Drum roll for the pretty Isla......camera out and Isla comes to see if I need her to pose......the card was positioned first and little Isla plonked herself down to assist.......she makes us laugh daily with her antics.......


 
I have added postcard sentiments - new from Little Claire, stamped images coloured using promarkers, an assortment of Nestabilitie dies, memory box die snowflake, snowflake punch and  Martha Stewart border punch.  Card candi, adhesive stones, ribbon from Little Claire and glitter glue.
 
Just waiting for the summer storm to begin.........in truth looking forward to the rain......my garden will be grateful to say the least......hubbie reckons it is because I have started my summer break from school.......sometimes I think he could write the script for Victor Meldrum !!
 
Back later in the week with more newbies........xxGaynor

Monday 22 July 2013

Trees - Creative Card Making

Sorry I have been such a bad blogger of late......blame the weather and my too hot to craft excuse!  Time to share a card I created using the Butterfly Tree Set from Little Claire designed as part of a set featured in Creative Cardmaking Issue 56. All the cards are by the Little Claire DT using lots of different trees!

 
I have used a fancy card from Little Claire, Nesties Floral Oval Die, backing papers which were free with a craft mag, few adhesive pearls.  Embellished with tiny butterflies also included in the set.
Coloured with my trusty promarkers and a little organza ribbon!
 
Four more work days until the summer break.........................and yes I am counting:)
 
I promise not to complain should the temps reduce.................pretty please.
 
Take care everyone.......................xGaynor

Sunday 7 July 2013

Daisies and Sunshine!

A little behind with lots of jobs.............blaming the weather and the tennis......ha ha!

Update on Vicky - loving life has settled in well and busy looking to purchase a car to enable her to be independent when not working and meet up with her mates..............can't ask for anymore........as long as she keeps safe :)

A couple of shares using the latest Project Club Stamp from Little Claire..............has to be said another winner........................



The first card is my favourite - quick and easy......I have stamped the border stamp twice carefully to avoid an obvious join.  Used kraft and gingham paper to layer.  A few card candi.......little ribbon cut in a "v".  The sentiment is stamped onto the gingham paper.  Trusty promarkers to colour and job done.......................will be using this design lots me thinks.................very versatile stamp!

The second again with check paper and kraft card...............all the stamps are used on this card....a fabulous set!  Matted and layered, trusty promarkers.......some flower ribbon from the stash.  Tiny crystals and a fancy base card................love this style of card and available to purchase from Little Claire.  Yes glitter glue also.......................

Three more weeks until the summer holidays................open evening this week.....which means a few late nights...................got lots of DT work to do..........if the sunshine disappears I may be able to get it done..................:) 

However you spend your week....................enjoy xx  Gaynor