Saturday, 1 February 2014

Times flies...

when you are having fun!
Lots of things have been going on here..... crafty stuff galore this week.... some of it I can't show you at the moment, but the minute I can - I will!
I've had fun with it... over the weekend it will be time for the write ups... not my fav part but they do need to be done! lol

If you have joined me as part of the Facebook group - Crafting Cafe blog hop.... welcome.... if you are not a member of this group but you 'do' Facebook and would like to join us, you will find a link over on my side bar..... just send a request and we will add you x

If you have joined me from Do Crafts for their weekend blog hop - well 'Howdy' to you all too!

If you are here just to visit.... please feel free to have a look around - great to have you here....
Over on the Crafting Cafe blog there is a new challenge, this month sponsored by WOW! embossing powders.... The prize is 6 pots of embossing powder! Love these powders....
Here are some of the things I made for the launch post...
 With my first card I embossed the background design with clear embossing powder and then covered with ink. When you wipe the ink away it only stays on the cardstock, and on the embossed area just wipes off. It's an easy technique that gives amazing results.
 For these hearts I used one of WOW!'s silicone moulds. You just melt the powder - I use my melting pot, then pour the liquid into the moulds. It sets very quickly and the results are amazing. Great for using as embellishments on your crafty projects, but these can also be made in jewellery!!!!
With my final card for today - the material on the background has been triple embossed with clear embossing powder, in fact I think is was done several times as I was just having way to much fun!!! It made the material really stiff. Great for then cutting or die cutting.... But I just wanted it on the card as it was.

SO this weekend I have lots of writing to do and a couple of desks to clear..... but I think I might just have to go and do some colouring in..... or maybe some other crafting............
Hey, the boring bits and housework will still be there tomorrow....

Whatever you are up to this weekend, have a great weekend!
Happy crafting,
Nikki x
Posted by Nikki at 00:01
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32 comments:

  1. ALI1 February 2014 at 00:18

    Two beautiful cards and those hearts are really cool.

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  2. Dawn1 February 2014 at 07:50

    Just hopping by to say Hi! I love your projects, they are both gorgeous!
    LOve the hearts too! You are the queen of embossing!
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  3. Sammy1 February 2014 at 08:58

    Oh those hearts are FAB! I would never have thought to actually make objects out of embossing powder. So awesome! Love the hessian design too!
    And I am sooooo a procraftinator! x

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  4. Kate M1 February 2014 at 09:21

    3 fabulous projects - love that Hessian one!! The hearts are super too!
    xx

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  5. Unknown1 February 2014 at 09:37

    Some beautiful designs Nikki! I really love the hessian design. I have some moulds that I keep meaning to play with too, such a great technique.

    Emma (Crafting Cafe blog hop) x

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  6. annemarks1 February 2014 at 09:59

    Lovely projects and fabby hearts, i must get that mould :)

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  7. Julieanne..aka pinkjools1 February 2014 at 10:01

    Beautiful cards...love the hearts...Joolsx

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  8. Lorna1 February 2014 at 10:44

    Gorgeous cards, lovely designs and colours just hopped over from DC
    Lorna x

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  9. Katie1 February 2014 at 11:13

    great cards nikki.

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  10. sparklingblackrose1 February 2014 at 11:22

    Love that you are having so much fun with your stash, its fab when you find a medium you really take to! :-) Great cards, and lovely hearts :-) Happy Leapblogging! Elaine-xxx-

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  11. Kay Dalton1 February 2014 at 11:44

    great projects love those hearts, and the hessian cardxx

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  12. applejack cards by sue1 February 2014 at 12:25

    Well you've been a busy bunny.. they're looking beautiful and I'm looking forward to seeing what projects you have lined up for us.

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  13. Dorothy1 February 2014 at 14:32

    Those moulded hearts are wonderful. I just recently got into moulding myself. Lovely cards too! Hugs, Dorothy

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  14. sue1 February 2014 at 14:47

    fab cards and beautiful hearts. sue xx

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  15. Lizzies1 February 2014 at 14:52

    Gorgeous hearts, i have some of the rose moulds which are fabulous. Your cards are great. Just hopping by. Lizzie xx

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  16. Barbara1 February 2014 at 14:54

    Love what you've done with the embossing folders and inks.....but I ADORE that hessian card, such a great idea x

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  17. Anonymous1 February 2014 at 15:57

    great projects, I especially like the hearts

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  18. Fiona Keel1 February 2014 at 15:59

    hi Nikki, started following your fab blog today via the Docrafts bloghop, what amazing projects you have created this week, love the hessian flower and now my excuse is I am Procraftinating!! happy crafting, Fi x

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  19. sandy's crafty bits1 February 2014 at 16:12

    wow super little cards Nikki ... love the techniques you have used ... must remember to have a go myself ... just hopping about ... hope you have a great weekend ... happy crafting and love sandy xx

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  20. Alizabethy1 February 2014 at 16:45

    3 different projects - but all wonderful!

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  21. Anonymous1 February 2014 at 20:39

    Hi Nikki, Wow love the hessian card, such a great idea love it.

    Hugs Erin x

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  22. Astrid1 February 2014 at 21:04

    I'm glad that you had fun this week. I wish you a fun and crafty week-end.

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  23. mags1 February 2014 at 21:30

    Three gorgeous projects Nikki. Really will have to get myself a melt pot.
    Mags
    x

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  24. Hath1 February 2014 at 23:17

    HI Nikki - I'm a little bit late with my blog hop. Love the embossing power hearts, they'd make fantastic embellishments - you should sell them! hugs Angelie

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  25. Dips2 February 2014 at 10:12

    What a super set of projects, Nikki, but I have to confess the last one is my favourite, I just love the different textures. Really lovely.

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  26. Michelle2 February 2014 at 10:24

    lovely cards Nikki, and gorgeous heart embellishments just hopped over from docrafts, but will checkout your facebook page too xx

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  27. crafty-stamper2 February 2014 at 17:02

    Both beautiful cards love the technique and butterfly on the first and love all the hessian texture on the second
    Carol x

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  28. Unknown2 February 2014 at 18:43

    Evening Nikki calling by on the Cafe blog hop...sorry a little late. Fantastic techniques & gret work xxx

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  29. Unknown2 February 2014 at 20:03

    Lovely cards
    Linda x

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  30. Angela2 February 2014 at 21:16

    Beautiful work, great idea with the embossed fabric as well. Can't wait to see what else you have been up to - hope the writing goes well x

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  31. Heike3 February 2014 at 01:02

    Great cards. And I really like those hearts. I hope you will show us what you make with them.
    Heike xx

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  32. Sam K3 February 2014 at 23:44

    All of these are gorgeous Nikki. Wow those hearts are amazing andthe background is stunning, I really should move melt pot to the top of my list lol...I'm just worried i'll have to much fun..hehe... Sorry it’s a late hop from the Crafting Café…But at least I got here in the end  Hugs Samantha K xx

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