Cupcake anyone?

Well, it's nearly time for the launch of the Verity Rose collection from Crafters Companion and I really don't know how they do it.  Every release just gets better and better, and in this case bigger too, not only is the CD jam packed, there will be dies, embossing folders, embellishments and die cut toppers too - you are in for such a treat!

Here's my first card to give you a taster, made using the Cupcake section of the CD, yes there are lots of sections to the CD each with their own character and personalities (these sassy ladies definitely have their own personalities).

This lovely easel notepad uses items only from the CD, the easel card shape is one of many templates on the CD, and this has then been topped off using designer papers and embellishments also from the CD, a simple but effective gift and card in one!

Well, I'll be back tomorrow, in time to remind you to watch the launch show (9 a.m. Saturday 27th February on Create and Craft).  Until then, have a fab crafty day!

TTFN

Rach

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Where did the month go?

Wow! I keep blinking and weeks disappear - I know, stop blinking!

Well, as I've finally remembered that I have a blog and I really should be updating it every once in a while, I thought I'd share another of my makes for the A Country Life CD launch.

This is a corner card (I'll show you the inside in a minute which will explain the corner bit) that was made using one of the blended companions on the CD, I always love these sections on the CD as they can make really quick cards to get you out of a hole, or you can really go to town on them and turn them into really special works of art.  Not sure where this one sits on that scale but I do love it anyway.  I also used some of the coordinating papers and the Bebunni Cabbage Rose die along with some Easy Crystals.

Now to show you why it's called a corner card.....

Gorgeous isn't it, the bottom piece folds across the diagonal inside the card when closed but it makes for a really sturdy card that can't fall down, and gives you extra space for decoration.

Well anyway, hope you all have a lovely day & hope to be back soon.

TTFN

Rach

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Well, it's Monday AGAIN!

Boo! I hate Monday's, it means I have to stop playing with my crafty stash and go and earn some money - you know, that sensible adulting stuff we all hate!

Anyway, on this dull and dreary Monday, I thought I'd share another of my makes using the fab new CD 'A Country Life', this uses one of the Heart Easels on the CD, there are 6 of these, all ready for you to cut out and put your own interpretation on.  I used some of the dies from Sara's Signature Series 'Butterfly Lullaby' for embellishment (flit and flutter and the fancy flourishes dies) together with some rose embellishments.  Unfortunately it does not show up in the photo but I also used my clear sparkle pen from the Spectrum Noir Sparkle pens on the butterfly and if you catch it in the right light it glistens beautifully.

Anyway, whatever you are up to today, hope it's a good one!

TTFN

Rach

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