Singing In The Rain...

Hiya! I hope everyone has had a lovely week and is looking forward to the weekend! It's been lovely this week, as I only went back to school on Thursday, so the weekend has come round really quickly, yay!

I made this card with a cute image I found in my craft drawers, as I thought it was pretty appropriate because of the wet and windy weather most of Britain seems to have been having over the past couple of days. It's stopped now mostly, but I've got to admit, it's so cosy sitting inside when it's cold and wet outside! :)
I used some lovely new Dovecraft papers my parents bought for me for Christmas, which I love and will be really nice to use in the spring and summer. I also love these big, chunky brads my mum bought for me when she went to the NEC - they're so cute!

Materials:

Image: Kerry-Jo

Sentiment: Studio G

Papers: Dovecraft

Colouring: Polychromatic Pencils

Cardstock: Bazzil

Glitter: Stickles - Star Dust

Distress Ink: Tom Holtz - Worn Lipstick

Faux Stitching Stamp: Paper Mania

Pink Pearls: Martha Stewart

Glossy Accents: Ranger

Ribbon, Flowers, Brads, Gems, White Pearls, Chandelier Branch & Pins: Assorted - From My Stash

I used some Glossy Accents on the puddle on the image, which you can't see that well because the lighting isn't very good by the time I get home from school in the winter, and it's still pretty dark when I leave in the morning! I really love this time of year though - it's so cosy and lovely!

I am entering this card into these challenges:

- Charisma Cardz - Over The Rainbow

- Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

It feels like I haven't made a card in ages, so I really enjoyed making this!

Anyway, I'd better go now and do some work on my art sketchbook.

Thanks so much for looking and have a great weekend!

Georgia xxxx

Vintage Crackle Glaze Card

Hi everyone - I hope you're having a lovely weekend! It feels like ages since I've posted on my blog! It's been a little bit neglected, but I've been quite busy with lots of assessments I've had to do for school, with it being my last year now, and the work is really going to start piling on with it being such an important year, but I'm trying to squeeze in a bit of cardmaking when I can. To be honest, because I hadn't made a card for so long, I wasn't really in the mood, but I really enjoyed making this!

This month, it's the second blogoversary of the Crafty Calendar Challenge, which I set up and ran for about a year, more or less, I think. I stepped down from running the challenge a while ago because of how much time it took up, but I really loved running it, and thankfully, both Lisa and Lynne have continued to run the challenge, so I'm really grateful and happy that the challenge was able to continue!

Anyway, Lynne added a really nice message about me starting the challenge in this month's post, so I felt compelled to enter, seeing as it's two years since it started! The theme this month is 'Spooky', so I used this cute Halloween image that my mum gave me. I'm not sure who it's by, so if anyone has any idea and would let me know for next time, that'd be great! Thanks! :)


Materials:
Image: Unknown - Given To Me By My Mum
Sentiment: Studio G
Papers: Basic Grey - Max & Whiskers
Colouring: Polychromatic Pencils
Distress Ink: Tim Holtz - Brushed Corduroy
Flowers, Brads, Gems, Pins, Leaf & Buttons: From My Stash
Glitter: Stickles - Star Dust
Raffia Lace: Bunny-Zoe's Crafts
Spider: Cuttlebug
Swirl Stamps: From My Mum's Stash
Crackle Glaze: Ranger
Film Reel: Tim Holtz


I had a go at using some Crackle Glaze on my image, which I've never tried before. It smudged the ink of the image a little bit, but I suppose it doesn't really make much difference, and I'm pleased with the effect, so I'll definitely be using it again! :)



I'm entering this card into these challenges:
- Crafty Calendar Challenge - Spooky
- Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes
- Kaboodle Doodles - Halloween/Fall
- Oldie But A Goodie - Forever Autumn
- Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Spooky or Whimsical
- Stampin' For The Weekend - Spooky
- ABC Challenge - B is For Boo


I can't believe how quickly half term is going! I've had a really nice week and it's been pretty busy too! I went out for a meal with my brother and grandparents on Monday, went to my friend's house for lunch on Tuesday, had a sleepover with two friends on Wednesday, went to Cadbury World in Birmingham yesterday (Friday) and I'm going out for a curry with two friends tonight, phew! I usually spend most of my time chilling out over the holidays, but lots of things have popped up to do this week, which has been great fun!

Anyway, I'd better go now, as I want to do a big blog-hop, seeing as I haven't been blogging for so long, and catch up on what everyone's been making! Thanks so much for looking and have a great weekend Oh, and enjoy X Factor tonight - I know I will, hee hee! :)

Love, Georgia xx

Vintage Bookmark

Hello! I hope you've had a lovely week and are looking forward to the weekend! I love that Friday feeling when you get home from school and can just chill out! Thank you for all your lovely comments about going back to school! I've had a really nice first two weeks back, and my little brother has really enjoyed his first couple of weeks of year seven and seems to be settling in well.

I made this bookmark for my mum, as she is in the middle of reading the Harry Potter books for the first time at the moment, so I thought I'd make her a vintage bookmark to use.

I've had this cute little Penny Black image for ages and have never used it before, but I think it's perfect for gift boxes and bookmarks because of its size.

Materials:

Image: Penny Black

Papers: Prima - Annalee

Cardstock: Crafters Companion

Distress Ink: Tim Holtz - Brushed Corduroy

Fibres, Flowers, Spacers & Gems: From My Stash

Ruffled Ribbon: From Chris

Vintage Stamps: Tim Holtz

Colouring: Polychromatic Pencils

Paint: Tim Holtz Acrylic Dabber

Brads: PaperMania

I'm entering this into the following challenges:

- Allsorts Challenge - Flowers & Swirls

- Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes

- Cupcake Craft Challenges - Back To School

- Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

I'm just off to make a card for a great challenge I've just spotted - will be back soon hopefully with a card, and then you'll see which challenge I mean!

I know it's only September, but I feel all cosy, because it's just started raining outside and we're having a roast dinner for tea, yum - my favourite tea! :)

Anyway, thanks for looking and have a great weekend, whatever you're doing!

Bye for now, love, Georgia xx

Father's Day

Hello! Wow, I can't believe how hot it is today and how hot is was yesterday! I decided to photograph my card outside today because it's so nice and bright!
I made this card for my dad for Father's Day, coming up in a couple of weeks. I thought this cute High Hopes image would be perfect, ha ha!

Materials:

Image: High Hopes

Sentiment: Printed Off The Computer

Lettering: Cuttlebug - Fairy Alphabet

Papers: Basic Grey - Max & Whiskers

Cardstock: Bazzil

Distress Ink: Tim Holtz - Brushed Corduroy

Twine: From Liz

Lace: From Heather

Buttons: From My Stash

Colouring: Polychromatic Pencils

Eyelets: Unknown - From My Mum's Stash

Glossy Accents: Anita's

I'm entering this card into these challenges:

- Basic Grey Challenges - Shabby Chic (Torn Edges and Distressing)

- Creative Inspirations - Cute Bears/Animals Only

- Cute Card Thursday - Embellish It!

- Oldie But A Goodie Challenge - Lots of Layers

- Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Father's Day/For A Male

- The ABC Challenge - V Is For... Variety (At Least Three Types of Embellishment)

I used Glossy Accents on my image, which you can see a bit more clearly in the picture below. It looks like he's getting a good tan in the sun, hee hee! I'm really pleased with how it turned out and I really enjoyed doing the torn effect on the backing paper and the image. I saw it on one of my mum's vintage cards and thought I'd try it and I think I'll definitely use that on cards in future!

I've had a lovely week off school! I went to see the new Pirates of the Carribean film the other night and then went to Pizza Hut afterwards, and I thought the film was really good!

I've also been shopping and tonight I'm going to see Take That in Manchester for their Progress Tour, I'm so excited! I will definitely post some photos soon!

Anyway, I'd better go now and tidy up my crafting mess before I start getting ready to go later on! Bye for now and thanks for looking! Enjoy the rest of your weekend and have a lovely week!

Love, Georgia xx