Mica Powder Magic

Good morning blog visitors, Kirsten here.  Happy Friday to you all.  Sorry there was no post yesterday, the day got away from me.  I’d like to share a small project with you today.  Lots of us probably have mica powders in our crafty stash, but rarely use them.  After making this little book, I will definitely be using mine a lot more.



The chipboard pieces are white, so I covered them with black cardstock & stamped the images with Versamark ink, before adding various colours of powders.



The images were cut from Graphic 45’s 'Parlor Wall', which is double-sided, so I used the reverse to mat & layer with more black cardstock.



The dragonfly on the middle section & the large butterfly on the back are from Artemio - this set is not yet on the website, I'll link to it as soon as it is.  I punched the holes with a cropadile & added ribbon from my stash to connect the pieces.

Products used:

• Graphic 45 Parlour Wall
• Kanban Floral Scrolls stamps
• Mica powders
• Versamark

That’s it for today, we’re looking forward to seeing many of you in class later on.  We’ve had our first entry on the challenge page, you can see Andree’s card HERE.  There’s still plenty of time to enter, so get out your stamps & papers & have a play.  There will be another blog post tomorrow or Sunday, so until then,

Keep crafting!

Kirsten

A little bit Inky!!

Hi All,

Where has the Summer gone, I feel really cold today.

Maybe it is because I am still a little tired and hungry!!!

I have to have a scan on my liver this afternoon and have too not eat or drink today before it!!!!!!

I will make up for it later though lol!

As promised I thought I share with you firstly the set of three SteamPunk style samples that I made for my Event using Graphic45 Papers, Charms, Trims and Distress Inks.

I made a box ( I am hooked on them at the moment), a calender and a card. 

I haven't really done much steampunk before but have to say I was in my element making these.

So here goes, see what you think........

Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think.........

The calender on its own......

A little closer.......

Next is the card........

A little closer....

And finally my box......

I really loved making this, if I could I would make them every day!!!!......

Another view.....

A little closer......

A close up of the top of the box.....

Products list:

• Graphic 45 "Quote...Unquote" 12" x12" Paper
• Graphic 45 Elusive Wings 12 x 12 Paper
• Graphic 45 Before your Time 12 " x 12" Paper
• Distress inks
• Hobby House Brads 

Just before I go to finish off the workshop prep for Friday, I'd would just like to remind you that Kirsten is doing a new Monthly Challenge on the blog and it is up. Click on the link to go directly to the challenge page, or click on the page above.

 We really hope you get involved  will take part, I love to see what you all make.

The prize is a £20.00 voucher to spend at Lisa B Designs . 

Don't forget the Maidstone class is this coming Friday 3rd August at Fant Hall Barming ME16 8NN.

If you would like to attend and haven't already signed up, email me or ring me on 01622 675078.

The day class is full but there are a couple of places on the Evening class 6.30p - 9.30pm. 

Remember the shop will be open to everyone, you do not have to be attending the class to come in and have a look around the shop.

Opening Times - 2.30p - 9.30pm

Well that is all from me for now.

See you all soon.

Big Hugs Lisa.B.X

Crafting Event Samples, part one

Hello blog visitors, Kirsten here.  I hope your Tuesday has been wonderful.  It’s grey & chilly here, so I guess our Summer was the few nice days we had last week.    Did you read Lisa’s epic post about last Saturday yesterday?  If not, you can find it HERE.  Between us we’ll be posting more photos of the day along with various samples in the coming days.  Everything is available &  Lisa is working hard to get it on to the website as soon as possible.  If you see something you like & there isn’t a direct link to it, please contact her at enquiries@lisabdesigns.co.uk  .  Today I’d like to show you a few things I made with Graphic 45 12x12 papers.  If you haven’t used G45 products before, I can recommend them.  Their papers are great quality, with lovely & sometimes quirky, vintage images.

Here is a mirror from that well-known Swedish furniture company.  I covered it with the pink, textured paper & cut elements from the Glimpse of Paris kraft paper.  I inked each piece with Victorian Velvet & Tattered Rose Distress inks & distressed the postcard by scratching the edges & crumpling it.  I was happy when I checked my collection of Card candi & found ones that perfectly matched the green, and drawn dress that I put on the dress form.




Next is a little accordion book.  The covers are ATC –sized, which I covered with lilac coloured textured paper.  The kraft paper inside is G45’s very pretty Elusive Wings, which I coloured slightly with Vintage Photo distress ink & then spritzed with mica powders in water.






Finally for today, here is the Queen of the Butterflies.  I have no idea why I saw a paper doll when I looked at the Parlour Wall sheet, but I did.  The butterflies are Kanban stamps, which I stamped onto Neenah Classic Crest card & coloured with Spectrum Noir pens.  I added Glossy Accents to the eyes to give a little dimension.  The queen is hanging on a wall in my craft room now & she is still making me smile.



Products list:

• Graphic 45 Glimpse of Paris 12 x 12 paper
• Graphic 45 Elusive Wings 12 x 12 Paper
• Graphic 45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe Collection
• Distress inks
• Kanban  AS6011 Spring Butterflies
• Neenah Classic Crest Card Pack by Crafter's Companion
• Hobby House Adhesive Rhinestones Clear
• Distress Stain Victorian Velvet
• Spectrum Noir pens

Before I go, I'd like to remind you that the new challenge is up.  Click on the link to go directly to the challenge page, or click on the page above.  Lisa & I really hope you will take part, the prize is a voucher to spend at Lisa B Designs .  We started this challenge a few days early, but from September on they will run month to month.

Don't forget the Maidstone class is this coming Friday, August 3.  Any of you who were at the event on Saturday will have seen the card we will be making.  I think you'll agree that it is gorgeous.  If you would like to attend & haven't already signed up, email Lisa.  She can tell you if there are places available.

Thanks for stopping by, either Lisa or I will be back tomorrow.  Until then, Keep crafting!

Kirsten

A Little Rested!!!

Hi All,

I was going to post yesterday but after my Craft Event on Saturday everything hit me and I had to take a rest yesterday, I am listening to you all that keep telling me to slow down, Lol!

I am feeling a lot better today and its business as usual.

Can I first say a HUGE thank you to everyone that attended my Craft Event on Saturday, it was lovely to see sooo many familiar, past and new faces there. I do hope you all had a great day.

Thank you for all your lovely comments, you all seemed to have a great time.

Can I also Say a BIG thank you to my girls:

Rosemary for running the Make and Take you did a great job.....

 

Suzanne and Julie on the till, well done for coping with the queues.....

Jane, Mavis and Jean for keeping everyone informed and happy.....

Mavis and Jane managed to dodge the camera!!

My sister Jo and niece Chloe for running the refreshments.....

Kate for running the Raffle for Breast Cancer Care. We managed to raise £92.00, so thank you to all who bought tickets. The winners were Drawn at 3pm and were.....

1st Prize --- Bryan Walker

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2nd Prize --- Valerie Rodrigez

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3rd Prize --- Sandra Sharpe

So well done to the winners, I will be in contact soon to get you those prizes!

Kirsten for the great Steam Punk Demo......

Can I also say a huge thank you to my lovely friend Jenny Mayes from Hobby art for coming up and demoing she was very well received by all....

 

And to the lovely Helen Meighan from Helidot who is making her TV debut on Create and Craft today at 3pm with Jenny, Good Luck Helen!!!

My ladies loved her products and Helen always has a lovely display......

 

I will see a lot of you at Friday's workshop's at Fant Hall, remember if you are not attending you can come along to the shop at the hall.

 The shop is open from 2.30pm until 9.30pm and all are welcome.

Remember to bring your loyalty cards with you.

I am hoping to do at least one post every day this week on here and Facebook to bring you some of the samples close up from the day.

Here are a few more photos from the day........

 

 

Well all that is left to tell you for now is that Kirsten is going to be running a brand new monthly challenge on my blog so if you want to get involved click on the monthly challenge page at the top of the blog and read how to get started.

You can win some great crafting goodies!!!

(((Big Hugs))) from me to you all and I will be back soon,

Lisa.B.X

One more sleep!

Good morning blog visitors, Kirsten here.  Yes indeed, this time tomorrow we shall be madly busy preparing the hall & getting ready to welcome you to what I’m sure is going to be a very enjoyable day.  I’m still making samples – why is it the best ideas always happen at the last minute?  And you should see the state of my craft room!  If I remember, I’ll post a photo of it after tomorrow & before I start tidying.  I’m heading in there right now, but before I go, here are sneak peeks of projects I made using Kanban products. 

So until tomorrow, have a lovely Friday.

Two more sleeps!!......

OMGolly, there is still so much to do!

I can see today being another very long day but productive I hope.

The sun is out again, so I think you will agree it makes us all feel better.

I don't like to say it has been a little hot as we don't get it often enough but is has, phew!!!

Well I thought I would show you a few sneak peeks of the Seaside/ Nautical range from Kanban it certainly screams Summer....................................

Well I am off now to get on sorting stock and finish the last bits of designing.

 I will try to pop back tomorrow to give you a little bit more.

Big hugs Lisa.B.X

Only three more sleeps!!!

Hi All,

Wow did I have a particularly creative day yesterday!!!

My creative juice's were really flowing and after a very long day, I managed to get a heap of samples done for Saturday.

There are so many collections that I want to bring to you on Saturday and show you what you can achieve with them so I thought I would give you some more sneak peeks......

Don't be mistaken by thinking it is all about just card making on Saturday as well as heaps of card designs there are boxes, mirrors, clipboards, bunting, banners, calenders, wall hangings etc, etc, so come along and join in the fun......

I will pop back tomorrow to bring you a few sneak peeks of the Seaside/Nautical range, it's delish......

That's all for now.

Big Hugs Lisa.B.X