Index card a day

I've been away from crafting for a while and I've been struggling to get back into it. While surfing Pinterest I found Daisy Yellow Index Card A Day. I thought this would be a perfect way to start. I also managed to rope my husband into having a go too.

So the idea is that you use a normal 3" x 5" index card and not be too precious about it and enjoy yourself. 

I started by using paper artsy inky pool fresco paint for the background and then used a Kaisercraft stencil and dimensional paint through the mask to create this textured effect. I then attacked it with the heat gun.

I created some gorgeous bubbles and texture. I then got busy with my paint pens and started to draw. I also used my gelatos to create some colour around the edges. This was my finished card. My first card 

Don't let anyone dull your sparkle

After my great class at Artified with Naomi Cox I became a little addicted to gelatos....

This is on 300g waterproof paper prepped with gesso. I've used gelatos with a mini mister of water to create a base for the background. Along with pieces of book page stuck down with matt medium gel.

I've also stamped with clear stamps using the gelatos and also mixed up impasto with gelato and used through couple of stencils. I've scribbled with the gelatos around the edges to border the page.

I have used paper artsy grung paste through the Tim Holtz star stencil to give a real pop around the edges. I have then used a kaiser quote stamp with momento black ink and cut out some chipboard birds and birdcage and coloured them again with my gelatos....

Simple gelato love!!!

Shadow box using new Paper Artsy Stamps

I'd like to share with you this little printer tray i made for my little boy, he loves flowers and wildlife!

I was so excited to start playing with the new paper artsy Electica stamps by Darcy!

Please go to the Crafters Cupboard website for full instruction on how I made this and a list of all the products used : http://crafterscupboardaustralia.blogspot.com.au

Cheeky monkey layout- using Paper Artsy

Hi all,

Sharing with you today a layout using the new Paper Artsy Electica stamps by Darcy for Crafters Cupboard.

My father in law managed to take a photo of my little man mid footy kick!

This was the perfect excuse for me to use bright colour papers and my new stamps!

If you would like to see a step by step how to make this or a list of the products I used please check out Crafters Cupboard blog : http://crafterscupboardaustralia.blogspot.com.au

Distressed mini shadow frame

Hi all,

Today I'm sharing my distressed mini shadow frame with you using Paper Artsy paints and the Prima Finnabair vintage trinkets that I made for Crafters Cupboard.

Full instructions and a list of products can be found on the crafters cupboard blog :http://crafterscupboardaustralia.blogspot.com.au

I love this little frame, the colours are so me !

Birdhouse flower fun

Hi it's Holly here with my newest project for crafters cupboard.

This is a beautiful birdhouse with painted metal flowers and embellishments that has been decorated with book pages.

I used the following products:

Kaisercraft birdhouse

A yellowing book

Paper artsy fresco chalk paint pumpkin soup

Treasure gold in onyxite, emerald, ruby, royal amethyst and florentine

Prima, cinnabar vintage trinkets small and large metal flowers

Metal beading, additional metal flowers, metal owl and leaf charms

Small wooden plaque and a few brads.

A brown distress ink like frayed burlap

This is a lovely project which was really fun to do. It would be perfect as a gift for so done who loves the garden, birds or a little vintage bling! If you would like to see full instructions how to make this beautiful birdhouse please visit the crafters cupboard blog.

Altered canvas- my next class at Crafters cupboard. 19th October

This is the next class I'm teaching at Crafters Cupboard. It's an altered canvas using grunge paste, paper artsy paints and dylusion ink sprays. I have also used punchinella, buttons, paper flowers and charms. 

I'm really looking forward to teaching this class on the 19th October !