Spring into March–Creations by AR New Release

 

New templates from Creations by AR and you could win one of them just by following our hop today.

There are 2 new templates to delight you and I am showcasing both of them.

First up is the Carrot Patch, this is perfect for Easter Treats

Each carrot cone is filled with mini chocolate eggs

This is so simple to make and the Children will love it.

Next is the Standing Cross

I have made mine for Easter but this could be used for Weddings, Confirmations and Christenings too.

 PRIZE: Choose one:

Carrot Patch:  http://www.creationsbyar.com/CARROT-PATCH_p_178.html

Standing Cross: http://www.creationsbyar.com/STANDING-CROSS_p_179.html

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AR Website:  http://creationsbyar.com

Blog Hop Order

* Adela: * Doris: * Jak: * Julia:  * Lisa E: * Lisa S: * Lori: * Lyn: 

* Monica: * Patti: * Sue: * Tina:

Create and Craft 11am and 6pm

I’ll be in Peterborough all ready for the La Pashe shows on Create and Craft TV, we have loads of new goodies to show you. First show is Tuesday 11am and then 6pm, I am buzzing to get started.

So much to show you.

How about a Card Vase to decorate yourself, it is fully waterproof and can be stamped or decorated like I did and make a his and hers.

We also have some date cards (calendar cards)

great for personalising that special date.

Now how about a Pouch Card, you could send money or a gift voucher or even a disc with photographs on it.

  

Not forgetting the Flippin Families

I’ll be there

Sky 671, Virgin 748, Freeview 36

Create and Craft–Tuesday 11th of March

Back on TV with loads of goodies to tempt you with. We even have Mothering Sunday checked for you.

11am and 6pm

Anniversary Cards, Husband and Wife Birthday Cards, Brother and Sister Cards and not forgetting the Children and Friends, we have it covered.

Not only do we have the CD but lots of gift giving ideas and paper crafts too.

So join me Tuesday 11th March at 11am and 6pm.

Sky 671, Freesat 813 ,Virgin 748, Freeview 36,

What a Diva

I decided to give my Graph’It pens an airing and do some colouring, I simply love colouring curly hair, little S’s is the key.

Diva from Mo’s Digital Pencil 

I shaded around the image with Pan Pastels

I used the First Edition designer papers.

Graph’It Markers are available from Polkadoodles

A 10 Year Celebration

Well I have to say it is getting exciting around here, I’m at work and everybody is getting in the party mood for Saturday, It is the Imag-e-nation shop’s 10th Birthday celebration and word has it that it will be a fabulous event.

I snapped up a picture from the billboard outside that I think you will not want to miss.

Don’t forget it is this Saturday from 9:30am to 4:30pm, come and make it a day to remember with birthday cake & champagne for everyone, demonstrations and special offers.

Unit 11 Phoenix Road, Crowther Industrial Est, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0AD

Smitten–Sassy Cheryl

A sweet little card made with a Sassy Cheryl’s image called Smitten, she’s a little peach.

I embossed the card using my Cuttlebug and a sizzix embossing folder and used a First Edition designer paper to compliment the image.

Coloured with Copic Markers and finished with ribbon and lace and a bit of love.

Doodling - Sketching

I’ve always been a doodler, I sit many a night and take pencil to paper, doodling away and then after the paper is full I throw it into the bin.

When I was at school I loved art, I took art O-level and would have loved to go to art college but I was offered a full time job. These were so hard to get and I was afraid that I wouldn’t get a job that I took it, I’ve always regretted not going to art college.

I thought I’d share with you a couple of my doodles. I’m no Picasso so don’t expect much.

An eye, not perfect but hey, I enjoyed doing it.

 

And then a scribble of a man, I don’t know who he is but he must have been in my brain somewhere to get to this stage.

So what is your guilty pleasure to escape the daily thoughts? what is it that you do?

The Great British Sewing Bee

Who would have thought the this would capture the heart of the nation? I watched it last night and I have to say I was glued. I loved that all of the contestants gelled together and I even watched on while Jenni helped Julie out to turn her garment the right way, I love that we have 3 men in the sewers and the passion they all have in the textiles and patterns.

Pushing the boundaries making things that are out of their comfort zone, we as crafters do that and we know how scary it is yes?

Amongst all the daily drudge of misery and woe and meaningless dribble that we watch on TV there is a ray of sunshine in this glorious program, I simply cannot wait for next Tuesday evening at 8pm on BBC2.

The Presenter Claudia Winkleman doesn't pretend to know a thing about sewing and delights in the achievements of the sewers, encouraging and praising along the way.

The Judges May Martin from the Women's Institute and Savile Row's Patrick Grant are fair but firm explaining their decisions.

Sewers

Cerina

Chinelo

Cliff

David

Heather

Jenni

Julie

Lynda

Simon

Tamara

Each from different skill levels and backgrounds and I have already got a couple of favourites.

Are you watching? if not you must, it is a feel good program and you will love it.

They are already on Facebook here

Or BBC2 website here

and you can watch it on catch up here