Tuesday 23 February 2016

A LOVELY SUNNY DAY.....

Here in Yarm it has been a very lovely sunny day, the birds were singing on our dog walk this morning, and it felt very Springlike altogether. Some of the trees are also starting to bud.  The mud is at last beginning to dry up and we had a coffee and a chat to some friends in a very sunny spot in the park.  Hope we've seen the last of the horrible constant rain for a while and Spring is really on its way.

Last Sunday I had a trip to the NEC and 'Stitches' trade show.  So lots of lovely products, great demos, and lovely crafty people to chat with.  I went with Lesley (Chocolate Baroque), and we had a good mooch around and a catch up with old friends. It was fun!  Talking about new crafty products we have a few new goodies online now.  Check them out HERE if you fancy having a look, and maybe acquiring something new to decorate and personalise!

I have been sorting through some computer folders looking for images to show you this evening, so I have some makes to display that were made quite a while ago (and I have just rediscovered) as well as some more recent ones by the teamies.

I decorated an MDF tray with CI stamps and tissue papers....





Then I decorated some coasters to match....


(We sell the coasters - http://www.craftyindividuals.co.uk/search/coasters, and they make a great pressie once embellished)

I have a couple of makes by Helen now.....



The Mallards are from CI-297, and the clock workings from CI-305.
Helen also played with the two teds more recently- so sweet....




I have quite a lot of makes by Coco to show, but I will start with some great mixed media Valentine type cards that she made recently....




Check out the couple from CI-439, and the useful wordy background stamp CI-258.

Joanna has made these divine beauties.....




..... using stamps CI-415, CI-422, and the swirl die is looking lovely on the wedding card with lots of pretty white flowers as well.

Finally I have some makes old and new by lovely Sylvie....



---the first two featuring stamps by Alice Palace.
Followed by two prettily tasselled tags....



.... lots of CI stuff on board here including the owlets from CI-442 and the Flower Heads from CI-445.
Her most recent crafty make is one with the Two lovely Teds again plus doilies by Gio....


Lots more to come, and also a new challenge for March soon, although I might be a day or so late blogging that as I am away friend visiting this weekend ....... but do watch this space next week!!

Thanks for leaving your comments lovely folks - you are all stars!

Jean x

Saturday 13 February 2016

MORE PRETTY LITTLE THINGS.....

I guess I should be featuring hearts tonight, seeing as it is 'Valentines Day' tomorrow here in the UK, but the makes I have stored are totally heart less!  However I do have some rather pretty little things, and some rather romantic images to show you, and here they are....

This is a very beautiful card by Daniele, definitely in the colours of romance I would say - I love this!


Daniele has used an image from our People and Places book, and background stamps CI-435 and CI-350 here.

Followed by some card makes by Sylvie using our new stamps based on families and love....




Adorably sweet and beautifully coloured they feature CI-444, CI-449, CI-439, and our lovely new trees A4 plate CI-450 in the distance.

Joanna has been using a very effective new technique 'Black Magic' and the trees from the new plate, plus our Seville book papers, to make the following beauties....




You can check out the technique here I believe https://scrappystickyinkymess.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/that-black-magic-technique-updated/  
It looks great, and I was lucky enough to receive one of these cards from Joanna myself for my recent birthday....


....again featuring the paisley stamp CI-435 mentioned above.

I will finish off tonight with a blast of colour from Helen.....




Helen used CI stamps, alcohol inks, and some 'Yupo' paper that is new to me.  Must give it a go - looks fun!

Thank you for joining me here this evening and I hope you all have a lovely romantic day tomorrow with your loved ones.

Back soon,

Jean x



Friday 5 February 2016

GIO'S FIVE......

We have had a challenge on the go for the month of January 'Lace, Buttons, Bits and Bobs'.  Lovely Gio was in charge of it, and has now picked her five entries who each win a stamp of their choice.  If your entry appears below please get in touch with us at info@craftyindividuals.co.uk, with your address and stamp choice as soon as you can!

Without further ado here they are (in no particular order)...

WendyK, lovely and very lacy - http://wendyscraftjournal.blogspot.it/2016/01/crafty-individuals-challenge-blog-lace.html

 
Julie, beautifully delicate - http://julizdesignpost.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/feathered-friends.html


Debi, such sweeties here - http://mybirdflyingfree.blogspot.co.nz/2016/01/chicken-chic.html


Christine, a lovely layout - http://craftyfield.blogspot.it/2016/01/lace-bits-bobs.html


..and Alison Rock, with her adorable box....


Thanks to everyone who played along - you are all amazing, and all the makes were all delightful.  Its always so hard to choose!

Well that's it for tonight folks as its my birthday this weekend, and Malcolm is taking me on a surprise trip somewhere for a few days - better get packing - how very exciting!!

Back soon,

Jean x