July’s Winner and a New Blog Challenge

 

Good morning, happy August 1st.

 

  Thank you to everyone who entered their lovely creations into the July challenge.  The winner, as chosen by Random.org is……………

 

 

Crafty!

 

Congratulations!  Please email Lisa at lisabaker1@btinternet.com to get your voucher code & feel free to copy & paste the blog winner’s button from the sidebar to your blog.  Have fun spending your voucher.

 

 

The details for the August challenge are on the challenge page & here’s the plaque I made for it.

 

 

 

 

 

The layout was inspired by a card I saw on the Graphic 45 blog & I made a few additions to it.  The papers are from the Ladies Secret Diary collection, links to each are below.  I cut the shape from white, hammered textured card stock & blended Antique Linen distress ink around the edges.

 

The pocket is edged with a piece of Crafts Too lace & a scrap of ribbon from my stash & I used organza ribbon for the tags.

 

The little birds are by Tando Creative & as I’ve said before, don’t forget to first wipe around the edges of them to remove the dusty residue.  I glued on the papers with Cosmic Shimmer glue & then cut around each piece with a craft knife, smoothing the edges afterwards with a sanding block.

The flowers are Hobby House & Petaloo & I added gold liquid pearls as a final decoration.  I haven't put a quote or sentiment on this project, because I couldn't decide what it should be, so that will be added later.

 

                   

 

That’s it for now, it will be great to see everyone at the classes in Maidstone tomorrow.  And of course, don’t forget to keep an eye on the What’s New section of the website, Lisa is working hard to get all the new products on there for you.

 

Thanks for visiting the blog, we’re looking forward to seeing this month’s blog challenge entries.  Until next time, happy crafting!

 

Kirsten