CREATIONS by GILL M

Today I'd like to showcase a Tonic sweet nothings die used to make small gift boxes. I have cut the die using white pearl card and poked out all the unwanted parts of the design. Then cut 2 rectangles in the purple card. One to cover the inside of the floral cut panel and one for the back panel. Next I cut the 2 elements for the butterfly. This is a die from a triple set from The Works. I mounted the filigree cut one on top of the purple backing then added some gems to form its body. This was then attached to the purple back panel of the box. I added gems all around the box as a nice decorative feature. I then  glued all the flaps of the box together to keep it closed. All except the top opening. Next I created a little bow and glued a gem to the centre, this was attached to the front top of the box. Once dry that's the box all ready to pop in a gift.  I made one with gems all around and another with some decorative glitter ribbon as couldn...

Some people do not like painting or are daunted by the size of a white canvas so if that's you then why not try using your canvases in a different way and still make wall art but with paper, card and embellishments instead Here I have made 4 different types of canvas art using scrapbook paper, die cutting and embellishments. Work out your theme and colour scheme just as you would when card making, plan the dies to use and their placement, not that it always goes according to your initial plans. Cover the canvas in your chosen paper with a pva glue. Double sided tape works great with paper to card but not to the canvas as need a proper wet adhesive. While waiting on that to dry cut out the dies you propose to use, emboss them if necessary. Test out their placement on the canvas where you think looks appealing, probably changing your mind several times over!! Once happy again adhere with pva glue. Now the fun bit, add some glitter as accents, attach your embellishmen...

Sharing some of my recent makes that I am selling at the eastgate centre craft fayre Everyone has heard of it at least made a fairy door well this is a witches door. Same principle but with wiccan elements rather than fairy. I painted the door and frame then used gilding wax to distress. Mod podge as a sealant to protect it.  Added some twine with leaves for foliage, gems, a crystal ball and made a broomstick out of a diesel rod, twigs and twine. Added a charm onto the door ribbon and put a small jar with star sequins on the door frame. Next is my witches wands, these are such fun to name. A long dowel, hit glue gun, black geese, gilding wax, twine, beads and charms is all you need. Take the dowel and glue gun and cover it in different shapes, swirls and patterns to suit. If you put larger blobs you can add beads into the glue. Once set hard glue on any charms or other items like twine. Once set cover everything in black gesso and set aside to dry. Lastly use ...

 For 2 weeks I am attending the eastgate shopping centre craft fayre selling all my witchy and fairy makes. Things are selling out fast so I'll be burning the candle at both ends to keep up with demand.

I can't believe its been so long since I've posted on my blog. So here we go, I'm attending a week long craft fayres at James Pringles weavers at Holm mills shopping village. Here's a few pics of my set up and some of my wares.

Good morning Today sees a new challenge launching for the Sisters of Craft and as always our theme is anything goes. Our sponsor for October  is     I have used the digi called   .... I have made my project using the following : Copic markers Kanban backing card and dotty mirror card Creata card stock Wild orchid crafts flowers Caroles Crafts butterflies & yellow flower bling Sentiment & glitter bling from my stash Please now pop on over to the Sisters of Craft blog and check out what my other Sisters have created and hopefully feel inspired to create and link you something yourself. Good Luck