Happy Easter

I don't celebrate Easter - except from perhaps eating some chocolate, which to be honest kind of misses the point! lol
I've been really busy over the last month, lots of commission work, some things non crafty that I can't share with you guys yet (but I will as soon as I can) xxx
I always like a challenge or 2 and one of these commissions came in when one of my colleagues at work discovered that I crafted!
Sorry about the water bottle in the first piccy....
I do love all things purple!

 Mary had a wedding to attend last month, this was the card I made her for the special day x

 A few close ups for you.... I do love making quilled roses.

The button picture was a commission from Sharon.... I'm really happy with the way it turned out. She must have loved it too as she's asked me to make one for her family too x

It's a manic few weeks for me. We have a very poorly pupster at the moment and a very very busy couple of weeks at work with all the Easter classes and kids clubs.

Happy crafting whatever you are up to xxx
Nikki x

80th celebrations

Today the card I want to share with you all is a commission card that I did a few months ago.
It had to have a gift on it, pinks and purples and flowers.....
This is what I came up with...

 Aunt Sadie loved it!
Phew, glad I got the design right.....
Sometimes it's really hard to work out what to do, especially when you don't know the person that the card is for.... so it's really rewarding when you get the feedback that the person loves what you have created.

I've been busy getting inky fingers over the weekend..... working with the fantastic inks from Oak House Studio..... I am loving their inks and stamps - great quality!!!!!
The bits I am working on are for their show on Hochanda.....
I'll share them with you as soon as I can.....

Have fun, whatever you are up to.
Happy crafting

Nikki x

A4 for Ava

The card that I am sharing with you today is one that I made for a friend a while ago.
She wanted the card for a special little lady in her life.

I think Ava felt very special when she saw the card had been made just for her!

I love adding a little bit of bunting to fun cards like this.... makes a huge difference to the finished card.

I always love creating projects for people who I know appreciate it.
I love it when I get something hand crafted....

Busy couple of days here at crafty towers..... hopefully, lots to show you very soon.

Nikki x

Chloe turned 18

First of all, sorry about the pic..... I left it far too late at night to edit.... just about asleep on my feet...
But I wanted to share todays card before I climb the stairs to slumberland....

This was a commisson card for Chloe..... guess how old she turned! lol

 Here are a few close ups (again, sorry about the light.......)

I love this ribbon - it's from Lidl and comes in lots of different colours.... It's worth keeping an eye out for and grabbing it when you can.
The beads and different strands are all on the one spool.
Fab value for money!

Back tomorrow with a sneaky peek.......
And another project....

For now.... off to bed...
Nighty night...

Nikki x

45 years..... Wow!

4 days in a row.... well this is now starting to become a habit!
Here is the card I wanted to share with you today.

I was asked to create a card for a very special anniversary - 45 years!
Wow!!!
It was an honour to do it!

 I loved creating this card, lots of sparkle, gems and buttons - what's not to love!

Congrats to that very special couple!!!

On a crafty note, I will have some very exciting news to share with you all this coming week - well I'm uber excited about it.......
I'm really looking forward to the month that it will bring.... inky fingers coming my way!

Perfect timing for the colder weather and the dark nights drawing in...... crafty time to be spent in the studio...... me in my happy place....... so watch this space.

Whatever you are up to this week, have fun, laugh lots and get creating!
Happy crafting

Nikki x

I'm back!

I've been away from blogging for a couple of months...... not for any major reason, other than I have been snowed under at work and just needed a break.
But I'm back.....
I've been working on quite a few commissions over the summer, I'll share them with you over the next month...
Here are the cards I wanted to share with you today......

I am soooooo glad to be back in the studio...... Once I've done a stock take and sort, I'll share some pics of it with you. I'd love to see where you craft too - share me a link and I'll pop on over and take a peek...
Back tomorrow with more to share with you.

Happy crafting

Nikki x

One for the boys

This year really is flying in..... can't believe it's been 3 weeks since I blogged! Bad me..... Working in a school at this time of year means all hands on deck to get everything ready for the transition of classes, adults and children on to the next level..... busy busy..... Only 4 weeks of term left, after that I will have some breathing space to be able to get things sorted......

I have been creating lots of commission cards in the background though, here is one that I did for a gentleman..... male cards can be tricky at times but this one went down well.

The card was to have purple and golf in it......
I love these letters.... they are from Do Crafts..... fab for creating messages, names or sayings..... another addiction of mine....... I just keep buying them!

Another very busy weekend this weekend, it's my high school 30th celebration (also the school I work in now)...... so I'll be off to their event, should be a lot of fun - pray that the weather is kind to us!

Happy crafting, enjoy your weekend.
Nikki x

18 sparkles and card

Life has been hectic to say the least over the last month or so, so many people off work so it's all hands on deck for those of us who are left! lol..... never mind, not long until the summer holidays.

I was asked a while ago to create a sparkly glitter glass and card for a lovely young lady who has now turned 18.
This is the glass all wrapped up and ready to go...

 The unwrapped glass with a dark green glitter drip effect....

 I love the way the mod podge gives it a really good 3d effect....

 Here is the card and glass together....

 Some card close ups for you.....

 I do love bunting or flags on cards, great way of using up some scrap bits...

It will great to have the next couple of weekends to sort out my blog.... get more projects sorted for you all and get some more tutorials up.

Hope you are all having fun crafting and blogging too x
Happy crafting
Nikki x

Time for some crafting

So far this week we have had rain, hail, snow and sleet.... there's also been a bit of sunshine.... today there is just a lot of cloud and rain.
Perfect for staying in and doing some crafty things....
First of all though, before any crafting for me next week, I've been finishing off some commissions - I'll share them with you are soon as they are finished and I can share them.
Today though I wanted to share these two projects with you,
The first one is my Mum's mothers day card.
I really love making these quilled flowers. (See the tutorial column on the left to find out how simple they are to make). They save me a fortune on embellishments and they mean that all my little scraps are used up.

 Here's a few close ups for you.

 The second card is a commission from a friend. Her uncle loves budgies so I was asked to make a get well card that featured one..... this is what I came up with.

Next on my list is my DT work..... off to do some colouring in and then some embossing..... watch this space to see what I come up with.
I'll share them very soon!
Happy crafting to all of you and to those of you who celebrate it - Happy Easter.

Nikki x

Still rough around the edges...

Well, that bug was a lot nastier than I expected. I still have it but it's a lot better than it was.... back to work tomorrow after 2 weeks of not being able to even move...... So it's now week four.... I will not be beaten....
On other news, I was at the hospital yesterday for a check up and electric testing for carpal tunnel... well it's confirmed that I do have carpal tunnel and nerve damage. Now I just need to wait and see what they want to do about it. It does make crafting a little difficult but still smiling!!! lol
Today I wanted to show you a couple of cards that I made for a couple of commissions.

If you like to work with digis and like a challenge - pop on over to the crafting cafe blog..... they have a dt call that will run until the end of April........

Would be great to see you over there.

Happy crafting
Nikki x

Lurgy strikes again....

I thought I had done well this year to avoid the flu, colds and general lurgies that all my friends and work colleagues seem to have caught this year......
Well that's what I get for being smug!!! Day 2 in bed with a very sore head, cough and general bug filled yeukness.......
So I apologise for the lack of posting..... it's been a very busy month and it's only gonna get busier.....
Hey ho...

Here is a card that I wanted to share with you today...

It was commissioned by someone at work.
I hope whatever you are doing today you have fun.
Happy crafting

Nikki x

Oopsie...... time has just run away again....

Wow!
Time flies..... I'd love to say that I have been relaxing and doing nothing.... but those of you who know me will know that just never happens with me!
I have had lots of crafty orders over the last few weeks, and as they are given to the people they have been commissioned for I will be able to share them with you..... Glitter glasses, cards, pictures and 3d art are just some of the things I have been up to.
Today I wanted to share a couple of my commissions with you...

 I love all forms of crafting and this year I have already started making my Christmas prezzies.... (all the special people in my life are getting handcrafted gifts this Christmas)......
I always come back to papercrafting though..... totally addicted to that...
What crafty things have you been up to?

Happy crafting
Nikki x

A Burns tribute

This weekend Scots from all around the world will be celebrating Burns night and the word of the Bard.
In honour of this, I want to show you some cards I made the other week for Millers Stamps. Pop on over and take a look at there shop. Lots of great bargins to be had!
Here are the cards I wanted to share....

They have a great range of all things Scottish and lots of other goodies....
What ever you are up to this weekend - have a great time!
I've got lots of crafty orders to get going on......
Happy crafting
Nikki x

I'm entering into a few challenges this weekend....
* Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
* Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Anything Goes
* Scrap & Craft Inspiration - Anything Goes