Tag It at Crafty Individuals...

A lovely lady called Carol who pops along and leaves such lovely comments on my blog, has a lovely blog, not only that she also has a list of daily challenges...
I loved her Tag entry in to the Crafty Individuals Challenge, that I just had to enter the challenge myself, it seems by the skin of my teeth ( isn't that an odd saying when our teeth are made of enamel,lol )
So here's my Tag.....

I've gone for a steam punky/clock style tag,using one of Crafty Individuals stamps, which I think is quite a few years old now...it's a great stamp though. I've used a clock die cut and added some cogs for effect.
                      You can find the challenge here....
                          Crafty Individuals Challenge

Steampunk style....

Just a quickie post this morning....
I bought this little round frame in a cheap store recently and this is what I did with it...

It measures about 10cms (4") across. I first sealed the wood with gesso then painted it with some dark brown textured paint, it has a gritty texture (see 2nd photo) and dries quite quickly.

I used a Kanban Steampunk image for the centre and then added a few cogs (by Fernli Designs) that I had painted in metallic bronze and gold.

Simple and effective I think...and a nice little hanging for a little boys bedroom.

It's a great Quote...

Well, the weather has been cooler these last couple of nights,but it still isn't helping me sleep, so I got up and crafted.
I like to enter Mandy's Tagalong Challenge as often as I can and this is my entry...

The theme for the current challenge is " Quotes"...this stamp seemed to fit the bill perfectly. Just look at the expression on this boys face,lol.
I used chalks for shading the background and the brickwork is a stamp from a journalling set by Sincity Stamps....the little boy is by Paperbag Studios and the stars are from a set of stamps by Artistic Outpost...so a good mix all round.
I had fun with the chalks, not something I usually use, just wanted to have a play...seems to have turned out okay, so will definitely use them more often.
You can find the challenge here...Tagalong Challenge

Vintage Sports....

I know people will dislike me for saying it, but I really have had enough of the summer heat now...it's just getting hotter and makes me feel unwell.
My craft room ( my garage under my maisonette ) is the coolest place to be, so that's where I've been all afternoon.
I entered Fernli Designs Challenge which is on Facebook....it's a greatt monthly challenge where you have to make something using their fab product

   I used Fernli's large wooden Tag, some hexagon shapes and a banner.

                My decorated Tag using Graphic45 papers

    Hexagon shapes have been added using foam sticky pads for height

               Banner added using sticky foam pads for height.

You can find the challenge here....Fernli Designs

It's never too early for Christmas....

Over at Rhedd & Rosies they they have just launched their 39th Challenge...the theme is "Anything Goes"

Stitchy Bear Digi Outlet are the sponsors for this challenge and they gave the design team some fabulous images to use...I chose this gorgeous christmas image....not just for the lovely design,but also for the fact I didn't have to "colour" it too much. Do pop over to Rhedd & Rosies and to see the other images used by the team.

Stitchy Bear are offering $10 to use over the 3 designers of the images used by the team...well worth entering the challenge for.

You can find the challenge here at Rhedd & Rosies Challenge Blog

It's a Man's World

Well, it's been a while since I last entered this fab challenge...Sunday Postcard Art. The theme this week is "Men Only"

For my postcard (4" x 6") I have used two picture Le Blanche stamps, also a couple of random stamps that I had in my stash...so love the sentiment, it fits the theme exactly,lol.

You can find the challenge here.....Sunday Postcard Art

Father's Day Memories

                  In memory of my Dad on Father's Day
                           Henry Charles King. 1928-2012

In the "Pink"

Having spent the night crafting in my nice cool garage ( my craft room ) I thought I would post my entry for the Tagalong Challenge before  grabbing a few hours sleep.

The Tagalong Challenge theme this week is to use "Pink"
I've been wanting to use these Artistic Outpost Stamps for ages and this challenge was the perfect excuse to get them out of the packet...I so love this little ballerina.
I stamped several of the images straight on to the Tag, then stamped and coloured the Ballerina Girl on some light weight card...once she was dry I cut her out and added her to the Tag using sticky back foam pads, just to give her a bit of a lift.
You can find Mandy's Challenge here....... Tagalong Challenge