The lurgy struck

Well I've been a bit MIA over the past couple of weeks.... the dreaded lurgy hit the house so I have been under the weather. Recovery is slow, but I'm still smiling and it is getting better..... so sorry for the lack of posting...
Today I thought I would share some of the crafty projects that I was asked to create for a range of craft kits that are being sold in Hobbycraft across the country.
Here are just a few...

It's always nice when you are sent stuff and just given free range to get creative...
Today I am playing with some of the downloads from the Creativity Club from Do Crafts...... I'll share them with you when I can.

Whatever you are doing today, have fun xxx
Nikki

Long weekend weather

Typical....
September weekend comes around and the weather takes a turn for the worse.... I think autumn is here with a bang and with the chill factor, winter will not be too far away...
As all of you who follow me on facebook will know - the Chrimbo countdown has reached the 100...... only 14 Saturdays to go!!!!

Love, today I am doing some demo prep - it's perfect weather for crafting...
Here is the card I wanted to share with you today..

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I used the new Do Crafts circle cutter to create the shape of the card - simples.... and I love the speed that it creates circles...... lots of uses for that one for me!!
The little critter is from the Country Companions 'Winter Wishes' range.
I'm loving the finished look...

More samples to make now - so I'll be back tomorrow with another one to show you.
Have fun, whatever you are up to this weekend...
Nikki x

Flippin women......

I do love decoupage........ always have done......
This is one of the 'flippin' range, great fun to make........ here is the inside.....

I love how the detail is on the back too.
Nikki x

Another 'John Byars' card

I really do love all of the designs that have been created by John Byars. He is such a talented artist and all of the stamps and decoupage are just a joy to demo and design with.
I just can't get enough of them.
This one was one that I made for a friend - she turned the big 60 and I hope she loved the card.

Nikki x

John Byars......

Isn't this decoupage just the cutest ever!!!

I really love the John Byars collection (you can find it at Do Crafts stockists up and down the country).
It reminds me of when I was a little girls and the whole 'nostalgia' range is fantastic.
The decoupage is die cut so beginners and experts will all get an amazing card of the highest quality when they are finished....
Simples!
Here is a close up of some of the detail,

Look out for the amazing range of stamps on the theme too.
I just know this range is going to cost me a fortune! Watch this space for more samples very soon....

Nikki x

I am woman....

Well the wonderful world of 'Born to shop' has come along to play with Do Crafts.
In the collection you will find stamps, paper (both a4 and a5)notelets, embossing folders and decoupage.
This little card was one that I put together in a few minutes at my last demo.....

Big shout out to all the wonderful ladies who braved the gales and rain to come and see me at Burns & Harris in Dundee. It was wonderful to see you all and great fun to be able to show you the wonderful goodies that Do Crafts have brought you this time.

I've started to make the Christmas cards now too (sorry!!).

The great thing about Bron to shop are the fabby slogans that go with them. My favourite at the mo is.
'I no longer skinny dip - I chunky dunk!'........... so funny!

Be back soon
xxx

A happy birthday card

This little chap was one that I made up for one of my demo cards a few loops ago.
He was very popular with everyone who came along to see me.

I really do enjoy doing decoupage - I think it has to be one of my fav things, along with good old stamping that is.

Here he is a bit closer up.........................

Nikki x

Guess what I have.....

Sorry I've not been around for a while, things have been so busy here.
I have made lots of cards to show you, I just need to get organised and take some pictures of them!
I have just been started on Tamiflu, so as you can imagine I am feeling a little bit rough.
I've been confined to the house this week and am off work.

Hopefully it will start to clear and I will get some energy back.
On the plus side, the workmen in my house have been working really hard and I now have my new windows and doors in, and the kitchen is getting done. Next will be the decorating - fingers crossed it will all look amazing for Christmas.

When it's finished I will take some piccies to share with you.
Here's a card that I made a few weeks ago.
I just love this decoupage sheet, it is so pretty. What you can't see from the picture is that the edges of the petals are foiled.

What ever you are doing today, have fun!
Happy crafting

Nikki x