Sneak Peak from today's shows

Hi Bloggers.

Today I have shows on Create & Craft at 12noon with Steph and at 5pm with Martyn. Hope you can join me.

Please see the end of this post for new items in my Amazon Store.

Here's today's card - a demo from the 12noon show -

For the background, I used a piece of Heat Emboss Acetate. I first put some drops of Sunset Orange Alcohol Ink randomly all over the acetate. The ink spreads out to make circles. Next I added a drop of Cranberry Alcohol Ink to each circle. Finally, I added a drop a Ginger to each circle. Once dry, I turned it over and dusted with an anti-static pad and stamped the Justrite Dotted Fronds Background using Perfect Medium and added Cosmic Shimmer True White Detail Embossing Powder. I just heat set down one edge so that I had something to hold on to. I stamped the background again to extend the design, added more powder and heat set.

I stamped the Bijou Bag (now in stock in my Amazon Store) using Perfect Medium onto Rich Red Card and embossed with the True White Detail Powder. I cut it out using the Spellbinders Curved Matting Basics B.

I stamped the sentiment from the Justrite Large Elegant Sentiments Clear Stamp Set, again using Perfect Medium and embossed with True White Detail Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Fancy Framed Tags Two.

I stamped the Justrite Dotted Fronds Background onto some Text & Graphic Paper using Aged Mahogany. I cut some flowers out using the Heartfelt Creations Posy Patch Dies (on Hels' shows last Wednesday), inked them with more Aged Mahogany,shaped them and glued them together using Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue. I cut some leaves out of Rich Red Card using Heartfelt Creations Classic Leaf Die Set. I coloured some 8mm White Pearls with Cranberry Alcohol Ink and added 1 to my flower and 1 in each corner.

I assembled the card as shown, piercing around the edges of the Rich Red Mat (ruler should be in Sue's shows tomorrow).

I now have all the handbag stamps in stock in my Amazon Store. Here's the links and pics of them all -

Bijou Bag

Bejewelled Bag

Basketweave Purse

Rose Blossom Purse

While I was ordering the handbag stamps, I noticed that Sam has put together a lovely set of sentiments in the Singles range so I just had to get some!

Single Sentiments

I also got in some of the Lovely Lights Sparkle Pigment Sets that I had on the Toolshed last Sunday.

Plus the Cosmic Shimmer Pastel Watercolour Set that was so popular.

We have some new PVAs - Pastel and Sparkle

I haven't ordered in any of the Justrite stamps from the Toolshed last week. Most of the time I can't get Justrite and Heartfelt Creations products onto Amazon and if I sell them via this blog, I rarely sell them all.

That's all for now. I'll see you all later, hopefully.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Sneak Peak

Hi Bloggers.

As promised, today I'm sharing a sneak peak from tomorrow's shows. This card is by no means difficult but it's one of my favourites.

The background is from the Teresa Collins 8 x 8 Paper Pad. The image is one of 4 new handbag stamps that I have on the show (all due in my Amazon Store very shortly). This is the Rose Blossom Purse. I stamped it using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 22 and cut a mat out of Black Card using Spellbinders Decorative Labels 22,

The sentiment is from the Hearfelt Creations Timeless Sentiments Stamp Set and has been stamped using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Justrite Vintage Labels Four and cut a mat out of Black Card using another die from the same set.

  I tied a bow using Black/Ivory Striped Grosgrain and added a Crystal Sparkler.

I assembled the card as shown adding an 8mm Black Pearl in each corner and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Black Pearl around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Elegant Corners Labels Four Background

Hi Bloggers.

Just need to say first - Lydia, I do need your address or I can't send you your prize!

I thought I'd share 2 cards made with the Justrite Elegant Corners Labels Four Background Stamp. Here's the first one -

 For the background, I stamped the background stamp using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer True White Detail Embossing Powder. Then I painted some Pastel Aqua and Pastel Lilac from the Cosmic Shimmer Pastels Watercolour Set over the top. The paint doesn't stick to the embossed areas.

I stamped the sentiment from the Justrite Special Delivery Clear Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels Four, positioning the sentiment towards the top right-hand side. I inked through the die with Tumbled Glass and Dusty Concord Dustress Inks. I stamped the little booties from the same stamp set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I cut them out and coloured them with the Pastel Aqua and Pastel Lilac Watercolours.

I assembled the card as shown adding an 8mm White Pearl to each corner and some dots of Crystal Cosmic Shimmer Sparkle Pearl PVA around the edges.

Here's the second card -

I stamped the background using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I added a few 3mm White Pearls as shown.

I stamped the sentiment from the Justrite Black-Eyed Susan Vintage Labels Five Clear Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Power. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 4 and inked through the die with Aged Mahogany. I cut a larger Labels 4 out of Rich Red Card.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Cosmic Pearl PVA around the edges.

I'll be back tomorrow with a sneak peak from Saturday's shows.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Miss You

Hi Bloggers.

I'm still waiting for the Blog Candy to be claimed. Please check back to Monday lunchtime's post to see if you're the winner.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I simply ran a piece of Coconut White Card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Jazmyne Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design.I popped some Black Pearls in each corner.

I stamped the flower image from the Justrite Black-Eyed Susan Vintage Labels Five Clear Stamp Set onto some Black Card using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer True White Detail Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Card Creator Distressed Edges. I coloured in using Angel Red, Angel Blue Sparkle and Lilac Gold Sparkle from the Cosmic Shimmer Lovely Lights Sparkle Pigments Set, Olympic Gold from the Cosmic Shimmer Autumn Sunset Watercolour Set and Jade Teal from the Cosmic Shimmer Luscious Greens Watercolour Set.

I stamped some of the flower heads onto Black Card using Perfect Medium and embossed with CS True White Detail Powder. I coloured them in using Angel Red from the Sparkle Pigments Set and Olympic Gold from the Autumn Sunset Watercolour set.

I stamped the sentiment from the Justrite Vintage Floral Labels Stamp Set onto Black Card using Perfect Medium and embossed with True White Detail Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Fancy Framed Tags Two.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Don't forget to watch Hels on Create & Craft today at 3pm and 6pm.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Best Friends Forever

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

 For the background, I used one of the techniques from my first demo on Sunday. I stamped the Justrite Rose Garden Background using Perfect Medium. I then dusted some Angel Blue Sparkle and Iced Blue Sparkle from the Cosmic Shimmer Lovely Lights Sparkle Pigments Set all over. I removed the excess with a dry wetwipe. It's not necessary to set these powders as they have a binding agent in them. However, you can spritz with a little water and dry if you wish. I love these sparkle pigments. They have larger particles than those in normal mica powder which is why you don't get a spritzer bottle in the set - the nozzle would get glogged. You don't get a brush either, but most of you probably have one anyway. You do get 8 little pots though - 2 more than in a Mica Spray Set.

I ran the bottom section of the background through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Large Joe's Garden Embossing Folder. I hid the join by wrapping a piece of White Satin Organza around ( the satin edge is over the join). I made some some flowers out of Duck Egg Blue Card and White Felt from the Vintage Felt Pack using the Heartfelt Creations Sweet Juliet Die Set.

I popped the sentiment into the gap in the frame from the Justrite Vintage Oval Labels Stamp Set and stamped using Jet Black Archival, embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 6 and inked though the die with Faded Jeans Distress Ink. I coloured the image in using Tumbled Glass Distress Marker, Pastel Blue from the Cosmic Shimmer Pastels Watercolour Set and Marine Sea from the Cosmic Shimmer Luscious Greens Watercolour Set. I added just a little Ice Blue Stickles to the ends of the seed heads. I cut a larger Spellbinders Labels 6 out of Duck Egg Blue Card.

 I assembled the card as shown adding some White Pearls in the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Crystal Sparkle PVA around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Blog Candy Winner

Hi Bloggers.

I've made the draw for the Blog Candy - Heartfelt Creations Sand & Sea Stamp Set.

The winner is ..... Lydia Jordan

Please email me at juliawattscrafts@gmail.com with your address to claim your prize.

All for now.

Julia.

Congratulations

Hi Bloggers.

Had a great day yesterday - didn't Nikki do well?

Here's today's card -

An easel card with that wonderful Stork image. I've used Milk and Blush Card on this.

So, some layers of Milk and Blush Card. The top layers were embossed with the Heart Confetti Mask. I wrapped some Pink & White Baker's Twine from the Pastel Set around the top section.

The Stork is from the Justrite Special Delivery Clear Stamp Set, stamped using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder, coloured with Cosmic Tone Matt Drawing Ink from the Cosmic Shimmer Skin Tones Set, Pastel Pink Watercolour from the Cosmic Shimmer Pastels Watercolour Paint Set, Weathered Wood and Victorian Velvet Distress Markers. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 4 and inked through the die with Victorian Velvet Distress Ink.

I stamped 3 baby booties using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured them in using Pastel Pink Watercolour and Victorian Velvet Distress Marker.

I stamped the sentiment, again using Jet Black Archival and embossed with with Clear Powder. I cut it out using Justrite Vintage Labels Five and inked through the die with Victorian Velvet.

Thanks for stopping by.

Be sure to pop back later to see if you're a winner of the blog candy.

Julia.

My Friend

Hi Bloggers.

I have shows today on Create & Craft at 12noon for 2 hours (with Nigel - beginning to be a regular date!) and Dawn at 5pm. I can now reveal that guesting with me will be Nikki Payne. Nikki is on the Heartfelt Creations Design Team and has recently made samples for me for the 3 in 1 shows and the last Heartfelt Creations Toolshed I did. This is her first show so I hope you will give her all your support as you have always supported me. If you'd like to see some of her work, pop over to her blog http://nikkiscraftingcreations.blogspot.co.uk/

Don't forget to go and leave a comment on yesterday's post to be in with the chance of winning the unclaimed 1100 followers blog candy.

Before I go on with today's card, I'd like to tell you that Sam Poole has been nominated in the British Craft Awards 2014 for her wonderful stamp designs. You can see the details here on her blog and there's a link to take you to the place where you can vote for her. Would be absolutely fantastic if she were to win!

Here's today's card -

Heads up - we're of the opinion that the background stamp I've used on this card will be the first sell out of the day. It's the Justrite Rose Garden Background. Don't say I didn't warn you!

So, for the background, I stamped the Rose Garden background using Dried Marigold Distress Ink and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Lapis Pearl Lustre Embossing Powder. Then I took the Vintage Photo Distress Ink Pad and really worked the ink into the white spaces in the design. I used a piece of Kitchen Roll to remove the excess ink. You find that the ink really works into the little cracks in the embossing powder and looks really aged. I ran some Champagne Stickles around the edges and put aside to dry.

I stamped the frame from the Justrite Vintage Oval Labels Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured it in using Wild Honey and Tea Dye Distress Markers, Pastel Orange Water Colour from the Cosmic Shimmer Watercolour Pastels Watercolour Set, Frosted Scarlet & Tropic Yellow Watercolours from the Cosmic Shimmer Autumn Sunset Watercolour Set. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 6 and inked through the die with Dried Marigold. I added a little Champagne Stickles to the sort of seed heads on the image and put aside to dry.

I stamped the sentiment from the Justrite Vintage Floral Labels Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Clear Powder. I cut it out using a Spellbinders Fancy Framed Tags Two Die and inked through the die with Dried Marigold.

I cut a Spellbinders Labels Four out of Ginger Card. At the emboss stage I added the Couture Creations Paradise Embossing Folder. I went around the edge with Champagne Stickles and put aside to dry.

I tied a bow using Cream Satin Edged Organza and added a Vintage Metal Button.

I assembled the card as shown adding a Pearl Swirl and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Olympic Gold around the edges.

See you later!

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Sneak Peak No. 2

Hi Bloggers.

I keep forgetting to re-draw the giveaway for the 1100 followers candy as the last winner did not claim their prize either. Rather than go on doing a draw, I'll give the prize at random to someone who leaves a comment on this post. I'll draw a winner lunchime on Monday (9th). So, leave a comment below (nice ones please!) to be in the chance to win.

For whoever it was that asked, yes Ally Pally is going ahead in April and September as usual next year.

As promised, here's another sneak peak from the shows tomorrow -

Something a bit different from me. I nearly always do cards but I was given this plaque and just fancied doing it up for a baby girl.

The plaque is from a company called Pronty and Hels has been demonstrating their products on Create & Craft recently.

I started by covering the surface with Victorian Velvet Distress Paint. Once that was dry I went over the top with Pastel Pink Watercolour from the Cosmic Shimmer Pastels Watercolour Set. I added some Pink Taffeta Stickles to the edges and put aside to dry.

I stamped the stork from the Justrite Special Delivery Clear Stamp Set and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using Cosmic Shimmer Cosmic Tone Matt Drawing Ink from the Skin Tones Set, Weathered Wood and Wild Honey Distress Markers and Cosmic Shimmer Pastel Pink Watercolour Paint. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 4 and inked through the die with Victorian Velvet Distress Ink.

I stamped the little booties from the same stamp set using Victorian Velvet Distress Ink and cut them out.

I stamped the Girl Banner from the same stamp set using Victorian Velvet and cut it out.

I tied a bow using Rose Satin Edged Organza and added a Pink Dazzler.

Job Done!

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.