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New Challenge for Country View Crafts


Hello everyone, well the snow has settled in well here in Westmorland, with several flurrys today and more predicted tomorrow. Stay safe where you are, and take care.Today sees the start of a new challenge at Country View Crafts and the theme chosen for us by our lovely Sue, is Anything Postcard size. As always you could… Continue reading New Challenge for Country View Crafts

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A note set for Paper Artsy


Hello everyone, how are things where you are? It’s been cold and snowy here, which for many is a nuisance and obviously it can be dangerous, but also so very beautiful. I’m  fortunate to have moved into my new home and be able to enjoy a few days off from work to enjoy the spectacular… Continue reading A note set for Paper Artsy

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How to – recycling into Art


Hello to you all, today I’m over on the Rubber Dance Blog with a fab little how to, using recycled packaging! Why not pop over,  and see how this came together to create this lovely wall art which can anywhere in your home.Take care for nowHugs xxx

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How to – quick card


Hello everyone here’s another addition to my how to blog posts, and today I’m showing how to make your very own birthday card without stamps.So I started with my background (I have limited supplies at this house, as most have gone to the new one) I taped a piece of mixed media card to my mat… Continue reading How to – quick card

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Sew sweet


Hello everyone I’m here today to share this sweet card I made as reminder for the February challenge over on the Rubber Dance blog.And here’s how!I started with Brushos which I dried and then started my stamping. This set is Sew Sweet designed by my friend Katy Leitch for Rubber Dance.I used the Brushos on… Continue reading Sew sweet

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Little houses


Hello everyone, here I am again with more creative inspiration, this time for Country View Crafts. The them is Anything but cute and you could win £20 To spend in the shop, and with all the new stuff coming out of Creativation 2018 which I know will soon be in the shop now is a great time… Continue reading Little houses

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Do a little Dance for Rubber Dance


Hello everyone happy Sunday, and welcome to another journal page using the fabulous stamps from Rubber DanceHere’s what I did, on a Eileen Hull journal Using Fresco Finish Acrylic From Paper Artsy and a brayer I applied the paint in layersColours used, Hey Pesto Smurf and Blue GlassI then covered the page with Vintage script Next I… Continue reading Do a little Dance for Rubber Dance

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Ancient Goddess for Country View Crafts


Hello everyone, I cannot believe how fast time is flying here we the 1st of February already! And being the 1st of the month means a new challenge at Country View Crafts, whoes theme this month is Anything but Cute, chosen by the lovely Chris. Here is my inspiration!This page was a recycled page in… Continue reading Ancient Goddess for Country View Crafts

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Line and wash flowers


Hello everyone, again with something just for myself. This is a watercolour painting inspired by Joanne Boom Thomas, I love her work with watercolour and Brushos and find myself watching her tutorials more and more. I’ll include a link at the bottom of the page. I’m afraid the light isn’t good and so the colours aren’t… Continue reading Line and wash flowers