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Crafting Mad: paper crafting from a male point of view
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My life with Cardmaking, ATC and Scrapbooking
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National Scrapbook Day my 4 layouts I made on the day with the Odd Show Live

I had so much fun demoing these layouts during my 30 minutes slot at the Odd Show Live National Scrapbook Day Extravaganza on May 5th. I used Grand Studios papers: Vintage, Party Time and Fashionista...

07 may 12 1 person likes this

Odd Show Live National Scrapbook Day Extravaganza - Cricut Expression 2 Raffle

Well only a few hours before the big marathon with so many guests and prizes but dont forget the raffle only a few tickets left and the lucky winner will receive a brand new Cricut Expression 2 anywh...

05 may 12

Mimic Creations Cards for The Card Hut - Samples for Create & Craft - CD GIVEAWAY

 I was honoured and tickled pink to have been asked by the lovely Hayley West and Nigel to make the samples for the new launch of their brand new CD Mimic Creations with a myriad of fun characte...

01 may 12 1 person likes this

Recycled/Upcycled Food Contaner - Leslie-rahyes Earth Day Blog Hop

I had so much fun doing this project because it was for ME ! I badlly needed something to put my pens and what-have-yous in and after watching Leslie-rahye Crafty Gig on Ustream one night, I was insp...

22 apr 12 1 person likes this

Happy Valentine Day Quick Last Minute Card - Sarah Hurley Designs Love Letters Valentine

Totally fell in love with Sarah Hurley Love Letters Valentine digi pack you can find on her Etsy shop. I had to play with it straight away, once you purchase them you have to wait for Sarah to send t...

30 mar 12

Glitter Beads Stamped Flower Card - Panpastel Challenge 5

The theme this week on the Panpastel UK Blog Challenge is Glitter and Glitz. I struggled a bit as I couldnt find any of my 50s toppers with glitzy ladies on it, yes my craft corner is like Narnia...n...

25 oct 11

Flower Power Card - Panpastel Challenge 4

So pleased how this card turned out, I had this idea brewing in my head and I knew I could use my old trusted Xyron Personal Cutter (the fisher price of die-cutting machines) and cut the petals using...

16 oct 11

Autumn Colours Card with Kanban Stamp and Panpastel Challenge #3

Wow time flies, Challenge #3 Autumn colours is up already on the Panpastel UK Challenge since Sunday, wonderful samples by all the Panpastel DT team. Ive used Panpastel and a fixative plus I sta...

11 oct 11

Do I need to add a fake barcode on my cards to make them acceptable ? - Why a handmade card has tha...

On one of my previous post Now that Im bloggin... the lovely Lindsay Mason left me a comment about her frustration with people who dont get handmade cards. I leave you to pop to that post to see her ...

04 oct 11

My New Beginnings London Box - Panpastel Challenge #2

New Beginnings indeed, thats what happened to me back in 1991 when I moved to the UK, namely London. Life has never beens so sweet and I never looked back. Hence my Twinings tea box salvage. Panpaste...

03 oct 11

Sorry for your Job Loss greeting card, Is that a bit too much ?

According to this CNN article Hallmark is sorry for your loss - your job loss the manufacturer feel theres a demand for this type of card. They will start rolling out Job Loss themed greeting cards...

28 sep 11

How do you research a new card making technique, especially with a new medium ?

For those of you who dont already know, I was selected to be part of the new Design Team (DT for short) for Panpastel. My excitement turned into panic when I realised: I havent used pastel much in th...

27 sep 11

Now that Im blogging (writing more about myself) whats this blog mission statement ? (how grown up!...

On my previous post I explained how Im going to use this blog as my sounding board and express myself as a crafter with mental health issues. It might not be everyones cup of tea but as I said there ...

26 sep 11

Riding the wave distracting myself with card making, how I cope with my depressive phases

Youre probably wondering why I write more about myself and how I feel recently. Well its because I thought this blog of mine needed a new direction. I have 7 other blogs (listed on the right hand sid...

25 sep 11

Are you a hoarder of your leftover bits when paper crafting ? Confession of a card maker !

So the big questions is... What do you do with your leftovers bits when paper crafting ? I, personally, cant bear to part with even the most minuscule leftovers ( I know sad ) but theres a method in ...

24 sep 11

Panpastels are cool and I made it into the Design Team ! Hurray !

Im very excited to tell you that Im part of a very talented team of crafters for Panpastel. Their weekly challenge for the UK market is starting tomorrow (Sunday Sept 25th) and this is my contributio...

24 sep 11

leslierahye.: LIVE EVENT Saturday Sept. 17th

leslierahye.: LIVE EVENT Saturday Sept. 17th: Join designers all over the world as we create cards for our soldiers to send to their loved ones. Saturday September 17th 2011-- 3:00-6:00pm Eastern / 8...

16 sep 11

Special Moments Card - Promarkers and Kanban Stamp Set

Well I never thought I would be featured on the Letraset blog, but I have to thank the super kawaii Kirsty Wiseman to have set up the mini interview asking me questions. So thank you Kirsty Im still ...

29 may 11

Enjoy the Moment Card - Using Vinces digi stamp

I had so much fun today at Come2Chat demoing how I coloured Vinces latest digi stamp using promarkers ! I was a bit worried that seeing me colouring in would be like watching paint dry but I did fair...

11 may 11

Happy Birthday Card - Another quick Come2Chat card

I just realised I didnt post his card yet I made two weeks ago for Come2Chat it was during the card under an hour skit I do co-hosting with either Cynthia or Amanda. Come2Chat is three time a week at...

21 apr 11

Pinwheel Card - Come2Chat Card Under an Hour

Ive been a busy bee, recently hanging out with Cynthia and Amanda on the tree times a week webcast show Come2Chat. Im always there on Monday and Wednesday at noon (Eastern) and weve having fun just c...

15 apr 11

Tiles For A Good Cause - Creative Edventures Charity Shout-out !

Oh la la.....what a lovely set of designs from Craftwork cards, I used it with Rangers Tim Holtz inks to just fade them a bit. Then used my triple embossing faux acetate technique. Coloured in, then ...

11 apr 11

Yet More Bunting Card - Stamps of Life

As promised heres another card made using the Banners4all and Cake2Build stamp sets from Stamps of Life. I used a patterned paper from Craftwork Cards and I do like the pink hues and vintage roses mo...

10 apr 11

Bunting You Take The Cake Cards - Stephanie Barnard Stamps of Life sets

Im loving these stamps set from Stephanie Barnards Stamps of Life I got the Banners4all  and Cake2Build set to create two lovely cards (the other one will be showing tomorrow. I do like simple a...

09 apr 11

Happiness Always Card - La la la la la Triangle !

Hello everyone ! :) This is the card I made for my Card under an hour challenge on Come2Chat. Im a permanent fixture on their weekly show (Thank you Cynthia) so Ill be doing all sort of paper craft o...

30 mar 11

Cardboard Pencil Case using My Minds Eyes Bloom & Grow Decoupage Pad

Another great challenge from Come2Chat (Creative Edventures), this week it was using a piece of cardboard or corrugated board. I used the box, Charlie Bear came in and recycled it making a pencil cas...

21 mar 11

TP Roll Frame for Come2Chat challenge !

Come2Chat have set up a challenge in using TP roll(s) but I cheated as I used an inner kitchen paper tube. Same thing though. I created the main tree with it and the branches. All done using some glu...

14 mar 11

Yet more Cardmaking by Number Card !

My twist (Original project not shown) Original project (Couldnt do my own twist as Vince made one before) More cards from the Cardmaking by Number kit, I dont have the two pictures of the same card t...

17 feb 11

Another Cardmaking by Number Greeting Card - Many Thanks !

My own twist on the original project (below) Original project Heres another couple of cards from that huge kit (25 styles....twice) as Im going through it at a leisurely pace. Im getting a kick out o...

16 feb 11

Happy Valentines Day - Patchwork Kingdom Love & Anniversary Greeting Card

Happy Valentines day everyone !  I hope youre having a fabulous and romantic day today ! I made this card from the lovely Patchwork Kingdom Love & Anniversary 3D decoupage sheet I got from G...

14 feb 11

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