Busy, Busy, Busy

It's going to be a real busy week for us all!

First of all Ewan and I are going to Keswick for a few nights on Monday, and as soon as were back I am having to prep for the Dawn Bibby Residential weekend 12th/13th/14th. (Can't wait!)

Anyway here's some picks of Keswick we have taken over the years.

More sneek peeks over the weekend,

Love Sarah xxx

Distress Ink sneek peeks ...................

How versatile is distress Inks from Ranger?

I just love using these inks, here's a sneek peek at some projects i'm working on.

Materials that I used are all availiable at the DB Design Studio.

http://www.topazcrafts.tv/

Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Walnut Stain, Peeled Paint, Brushed Corduroy, Broken China & Faded Jeans

Hero Arts S5135 Outline Flowers design block

Hero Arts H2365 Old French writing

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing tool

Brad

Ribbed Kraft Card from Woodware

Good quality Plain White Card

Chipboard Leaves and stem (my own die cut)

Let me know what you think,

Love Sarah xxxx

Tutorial Crafty Indviduals Stamps

Crafty Individuals & perfect pearls

These are the supplies you need to make this card........

1. Ink up the Ranger Ink Blending tool with Antique Linen Distress Ink and Blend to a 10cm x 10cm square piece of cream card. Repeat this process with Brushed Corduroy.

2. Dry the ink with a heat tool.

3. Ink up your crafty Individuals stamp with Vintage Photo Distress Ink and stamp on top of your blended piece.

3. Take your Heirloom Gold Perfect Pearls and apply only to the main bird image and dust off the excess.

4. Spritz with water, this will release the Vintage photo ink underneath the perfect pearls to give an exciting finish.

5. Use the Tim Holtz paper distress'er to edge the image, adding a touch of Distress ink.

To finish I have mated any layered on to brown bazill, gold miri card. I have added a We r memory keepers metal embellishment and finished with glossy accents.

Love Sarah xxxx

Craft Club............ Wednesday Night

Good Morning all,

Just a quick reminder that Craft Club is on tomorrow evening at the Dawn Bibby Design Studio.

7pm - 9pm

£2.50 inc light refreshments

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Love Sarah xx

Todays Workshop ........

Hello Everyone two posts in one day, how good am I?

As promised here are some samples and photos from todays workshop.

How cute does Wendy look?

Busy, Busy

Abbeys......... & Workshops

Hello Everybody,

Just back from my holiday in time for my workshop today, Creative Cards with Crafty Indviduals stamps and papers at the DB Design Studio.

Will post photos of the cards later.

Ewan has been busy last night baking home made shortbread for us all to enjoy.

It's also his birthday today so we are going out tonight to celebrate! It's also Gill's Birthday today, Happy Birthday honey!

Now then, whilst on holiday we went to two Abbys both in Yorkshire, one is called Fountains Abbey and the other is St Hildas, both were outstanding and seeped in history! Here's a few snaps.

Here's Robin Hoods Bay........

We also spent the day in Goathland aka Aidensfield (walking & climbing)

Ewan on on of the many little bridges that corsses the river

We had a really great time but back to work on Monday!

Will post some samples from todays class later this evening!

Love Sarah xxx

Ebay Cuttlebug....................

Good morning,

Just a quick update on Ebay, I have decided to part with some of the Cuttlebug Embossing folders and dies that I have either never used or harldy use, (good excuse to buy some new ones!)

Check them out on Sarahthecrafter

All starting at £0.99p

Just about to see off on a 5 day holiday will blog when I get back.

Looking forward to seeing all the lovely ladies at my Creative Cardmaking workshop next Saturday at the DB Design Studio.

Love Sarah xxx