Mini Projects are never easy……

Well I thought they would be, but if you’ve ever played with Tim Holtz products and ideas then you’ll know it’s really difficult to stop. So where do you draw the line and how much could I possibly fit into a three hour class without exhausting everybody.

This is what I came up with.

There were lots of smaller bits to make and a background to stamp but other than that it was just playtime. Surprisingly, everyone came up with their own way of laying out the finished project and it was fantastic to see all of the different colours and ideas as the afternoon progressed.

Here are a few snapshots of the class with works in progress.

It will be lovely to see all of the finished projects which I hope everyone will bring in for us to see.

And finally some close-ups of my example

I love this Tim Holtz Die. It always looks so amazing.

Everyone had a great time and I’ve come home ready to collapse in a chair with a hot cup of tea but my brain is still buzzing so I’m busy planning out the Book for the next class at the end of August. I love these classes.

Thanks for looking. xx

Best Friends

I love word cardstock and this is one of the best. I originally used this at a class well before we opened Scrapbook Sisters and suddenly last week I came across it again.

This is a twist card and was made using Distress Inks, punches and patience
I would like to enter this card for the following Challenges:

Friendship - Fab 'n'Funky Challenges
Free & Easy - Allsorts Challenge Blog
Anything Goes - Crafts & Me
Flowers, Flowers, Flowers - The Paper Shelter

Summer cards to share

Here are two cards that I made for the last card class. Both very different, which can be used as Thank You or Birthday Cards.

The Hedgehog

I love the Candi dots and use them on both cards and Scrapbook pages. They come in loads of different colours and we usually have a good selection in the shop.

I am entering this card for:
Anything Goes - Come and Get It Challenges
A Is For Auburn - The ABC Challenge
Put A Critter On It - Little Red Wagon
Paws For Thought - Stampin' For the Weekend

Happy Birthday

Yes a dreaded peel off but over the years I have grown to live with them. They have their place in our crafting world and sometimes they can be stunning. Karen is particularly inventive with the silhouette variety.

Thanks for stopping by. xx

A good afternoon

For the very first time I managed to get away from the shop this afternoon and visit dad and mum at the Fuchsia and pelargonium Societies 25th Anniversary Show at the local school.
I took loads of photos (I got a bit carried away actually). Dad and mum won a few seconds and Karen won a couple of firsts.

And here are some random photos taken while I was there.

And my favourite of the day

It was a great show. Congratulation to everyone who entered. They were all lovely.
Think I might join and enter next year

Key Holder

At the last crop I altered a keyholder and made three books and two key rings to go inside, for the class. I think everyone had a good time.

The idea behind the project was a country garden so leaves and flowers were a must.

Already looking forward to the next project. Even more so because it’s a Tim Holtz Inspired Mini Class. Heaven…..