Tiles Turned Into Coasters

Hello,
I know, I'm not going to say anything except hello.
On the net at the moment I have seen a lot of decorated tiles and have been wanting to try them myself.  With Father's Day coming up I decided to give it a go, and I love it.  They are so easy to make, you have to try it.  I have used retired dsp and the next couple of projects are the same.  I am trying, still, to use up my stash!

I thought this was very appropriate paper for my Dad and Mum, not too flowery for Dad and not too masculine for Mum.
To make the tiles I cut out my dsp making sure I left a slight border so you could see the terracotta tile background.  Using mod podge coat the tile and place on dsp, coat with mod podge over the paper and allow up to 15mins to dry.  Add three to four coats of sealer to protect the tile.  And that is how easy they are to make.  I also just watched a video on u-tube where the demonstrator used crystal effects to seal the tile.  I haven't tried that so I am not sure how that would go with the hot cups or watery cold ones.  So have a go and have a few on hand for those presents that you need to grab without notice!!  Yes, that happens to me a lot!!
Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.....

Fox and Friends Gift Set

Hi,  I know, I have surprised you again (as well as myself) but I am working on a few projects at the moment.  I have tiles drying on my bench and three half finished projects on my table waiting for decoration.  So on to this one using the fox and friends stamp set....

 Sticking with my theme of late I have been trying to make gift sets and this is a pumpkin basket (and ideal for Halloween, lol) with a couple of 3" x 3" cards, bookmark and a couple of tags.  Sorry that my photo is blurry, they look good at the time I take them!!!

 So a close up of my little basket with retired dsp, hehehe

 A closer look at the 3" x 3" cards

And a different angle to view the set.
Instructions you ask, and yes, get in contact with me and I will give them to you or I will blog them again with instructions.  This was made a little while ago and even though I have been trying to be very good and have everything written down this one slipped on by.
Anyway, thanks for stopping by and have a great evening/day.  Have fun watching the Olympics, I know it has been in our household as much as possible......

Suitcase/Box Set

Hello,
I know, you are surprised I am posting for the second day in a row!  So am I!  But I just finished my big project and wanted to show you straight away.  I bought the tutorial from Becky Roberts years ago and have finally got around to making it.  Terrible how you buy things because you love the look of them and just don't make the time to get stuck into making it.  Well finally here it is:

 So is this a set or what!!!  It was so much fun making it.  So the suitcase (which you can't see very well in the background), four cards, two book marks, post-it note and pen.  And I wanted to make it for a male as I hardly ever do male projects and thought this would make a good one, also Fathers Day is coming up, lol.

 These two cards are the same just cut the card differently, one horizontal and the other vertical.  I only just bought this stamp set and don't know why I waited so long, such a cool set to play with.

 The next two cards are pocket ones...., threw in an extra photo (for no particular reason, hehehe)

 Two bookmarks which I think are so sweet, decided to go with the chocolate brown as the green and blue were starting to get to me.....  This is also a retired stamp set, I was looking for something small and malish and I think this branch just about covers that.

 Post-it note holder and pen with the dsp on the inside, very hard not to decorate a pen when you have done it once....

 The box opened with transparency sheets for the pocket, love the look but I don't like using it!

 Now the other side of the bag with the set.

I know I should write all the information about the recipe but again if you would like to know anything, just drop me a line.
Hope you liked it and have a lovely day/night.....

Top Note Gift Set

Wow, it has been so long and I am yet again sorry about that.  Funny how a little change in your life is really bigger than you expected.  I am trying hard to get back into my craft (unfortunately it has just taken me a while to get the time), but I was working over the weekend and yet again tonight.  Which is the reason I am posting as I have almost finished this big project that I am hoping to share tomorrow or the next day!!!
So I still have a couple of projects up my sleeve before I disappeared and it is another set.  I did manage to make quite before I went walk-about, I just haven't had the time to post.

 This is not a very clear picture but here is the set

 I cased this from Two Paper Diva's, they generally have a Freebie Friday and have posted some great tutorials.  I love giving gifts like this as they can keep on living on (if you get what I mean, lol)

 My card to match the Top Note Packet.

 I so love this box, I cased it from Brenda Quintana, while she made a Christmas box mine is just a general gift box

The whole set yet again, and for some reason this one looks clearer.  I am a little time poor again tonight but just wanted to get back on here and say hi :).  If you need any information please just let me know, or if your would like me to do a tutorial I would gladly do that too.
Anyway stay tuned over the next couple of days for what I am in the middle of making.
Have a lovely evening and thank you so much for popping on by x

Matchbook Clip Holder and Cards

Hi all,
The end of our school holidays is so close now and I am a little sad that it will be back to all that rushing, no more sleep in's!!  On the other hand I am really looking forward to getting back into routine.  But on to another kids set I have made....

I am a big fan of Greg Sukendro and these are a couple of cards that I have cased from him.  The matchbox at the back is from a tutorial by Two Paper Divas, love their work too.

So card number one with strips cut from the side and curled around a pencil.  I have backed this one with soft subtles dsp and used a retired stamp set for a tiny touch of sparkle.

Card number two is cutting two strips down the middle and curling to opposite sides to create a love heart, same dsp at the back, ribbon and lucky limeade ribbon and dsp with whisper white card.  I have also used the teeny tiny sentiments.

Now for the matchbox, have to say I am a little partial to matchboxes, think they are always so cute.  I have used the boho blossom punch and Itty bitty shapes punch pack with pearls in the middle of the big one and crop-a-dial small circles for the bitty punch.

And this is what is inside the matchbox, three paper clips.  I went for the flower theme but would like to do one for the boys next.  I thought this would be a gorgeous present to gift.

Thanks for stopping by............

Some More Boxes And Candles

Hello,
This evening I am showing you the other boxes I made and the inside, completely cased from Sabine (she generously has all the instructions on her site, and they are very easy to understand).  I think I will have to put her on my favourites as I keep visiting her blog, very inspiring.  I so love these boxes and a couple of friends were over and thought they would be great gifts to give that extra special person.  So here they are....

 Sorry this stamp set is discontinued but continues to be one of my favourites.

 For the man (or one of my friends said a female would still like it!!!! (still out on that one!)

And my favourite.  Love the stamp set (also one of my favourites) and the little flowers (dazzling diamonds int he middle of them for a little bling) and my favourite colours too.  The candles are so easy, I have been wanting to make them for a couple of years.  You have to try them, so so easy.  I will be making plenty more of these.
Thank you for stopping by and if you would like any further information on anything just let me know.
Have a great night/day......

Great Gift Box And Paper Flower

Hello,
I have been busy the last couple of days with holiday commitments but I think I told you a couple of friends (stampin up demontrators) came over and we had some fun.  I can't show you a couple of the cards as they are non stampin' up product (even though they were cute).  But Tracey made a flower that Georgie had previously shown us and I made a cute box (directions from Sabrina).  So here is what we made...

 All three of them together, Tracey's Mum didn't make one :(, sorry the photo is a bit blurry)

 Tracey's box and flower

 Sonja's box and flower, and she added twine to wrap around a brad.

And my box and flower.  I was really out of it (was still really upset over Creamy disappearing - our pet Rooster who was more like a dog) but tomorrow I will show you the ones I made the next day and what I put inside them.
Thanks for stopping by.............