Happy Halloween

I've had such fun creating this wall hanging for my front door :-) Halloween isn't big here in New Zealand, but I just love all these fun spooky things and the colours.

I've started with a chipboard scallop circle, which I've sponged and stamped, I created the ruffle around the edge with patterned paper. Then I've added handmade roses and leaves, bling, glitter, ribbon, twine and finally some raven feathers (actually featherrs from one of my chickens ;) ).
It's looking lovely hanging on my front door all ready for tomorrow.

I'm entering this hanging into the following challenges:

Shabby Tea Room Happy Halloween, with orange, black, purple and twine.

Gingersnap Creations GC123 Ravens.

Simon says Challenge Anything Goes.

Whatever you're doing for Halloween have a great night.

Debi x

Colour, Any Colour

I had a bit of a panic when I realised the international posting day is nearly upon us and I still have 30 christmas cards to make!!! So looking for inspiration in blogland and wanting to use a new stamp set featuring this cute polar bear. I've gone with the Show a colour any colour challenge over at Simon says Stamp and Show
Blue is definately one of my favourite colours.
I've sponged and masked and added some glitter to create the snowy backdrop, then I've stamped the polar bear and dimensionalised him, added some ribbon and glitterery snowflakes and the card is done. I have to say the photo doesn't really do it justice, as this is very pretty with all the glitter.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Debi x

Halloween ATC

I've made this fun Halloween ATC, and I'm entering into the Anything goes/Vintage challenge over at ATC Challenges

Debi x

Vintage Christmas

I've made this simple Christmas card, using some sponging and masking techniques. I love creating sepia cards/scenes, as they do remind me of the old fashioned sepia photos and postcards, which I love. I've added some stripey patterned paper and seam binding as well as some gold brads and gold smooch just to add a little lift.
I'm entering this in the Show us your Stripes Challenge over at Simon says Challenge

Debi x

Kindness Tag

I've created this tag for the Rogue Redhead Challenge, which is Fabulous Quotes. The quote stamp I've used is from a retired SU set, and I love it.

"Kind words can be easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." Mother Theresa.

I've sponged and stamped the tag, with several stamps, added some flowers, lace, jewels and some sponged seam binding, and it's done. It has a spring feel because down here in the Southern Hemisphere we are entering Spring x

Have a great Day

Debi x

Black and White

It was lovely to see all your Feline creations over the last 2 weeks :-) catch up with us next tuesday for the winners. This next fortnight at Craft Room Challenge Kim has challenged us to use just Black and White, this is always such an elegant colour combo. Check out the other DT samples Here.

For my card I wanted to use this pretty stamp, so I've created a "grown Up" Halloween card. As always I love to see your creations.

Debi x

Halloween Card

Today at Crafters Anonymous Bek has shown us how to make a Tri Shutter card, I've always wanted a go at one of these but have been put off by the fancy folds and cuts, Bek made it real easy :-) I've made a Trick or treat card, I love how it's turned out.

I've used the halloween set from crafty Secrets to decorate it, as well as sponging the background, these cards are great for using a whole set of stamps LOL

I'm entering this card into the current challenge over at Simon Says Stamp where the current challenge is Halloween or Goth. The DT have created some stunning samples so make sure you go and check them out.


Debi x