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Sunday 16 November 2014

Diamonds for my best friend......

Hi everyone,
I hope you are having a lovely weekend.
I got a lovely surprise today,
Reg took me out for our lunch,
There was only one thing wrong,
We had to go to B&Q for tiles for the downstairs toilet,
I had no idea we were going for a meal.....
Picture this....
Old slacks, Old shoes, Red socks & my old comfy coat...
I was such a sight.... Nothing new there then... Ha Ha.

Today I set up my selling page,
I have been going to do this for ages.
This is my first item (Sold)
I hope you like it.

This is the tangled mess I bought from Dunelm.





A special Thank You to everyone who liked my page.

Items used.
Heart shaped picture frame (Dunelm)
Gesso.
Black paint.
Modge Podge.
Gems from my stash.

Thanks for your visit,
I love to read your comments.

Lots of love,
Sylvia X



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Friday 14 November 2014

My altered items....

Hi everyone,
It seems ages since I last posted on my blog.
As you may know, I have lost my Mojo for Card-making,
But I've found other ways to keep occupied....
I just can't stop altering things.
I hope you like this matching set I've made.

I would like to enter this set into the following challenges.
Through the Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes
Stempleson Challenge - Everything Goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
A Crafty Mess - Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - Anything Goes
Brown Sugar Challenge - Anything Goes




I bought this mirror on our open market,
For the princely sum of £1-00
The mirror is quite large.
13 x 22 inches.

This is the finished result.

I bought lots of these in B&M.

The finished item.

This poor chap as been altered several times,
It was a Charity shop find.

The finished item.


Another Charity shop find.
I bought 2 of these photo frames.

The finished item.

So there you have it,
My full set of altered items.

These item will be going into a shop,
Owned by the lovely Lisa Tobin.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-chicsy/632210106840159?fref=ts

Items used.
Gesso.
Acrylic Paint (Black) As if you hadn't guessed.
Modge Podge.
Gems from my stash.
Cosmic Shimmer glue.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog.
I really look forward to your comments.

Lots of love,
Sylvia X

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Thursday 6 November 2014

Take 3 photo frames......

Hi everyone,
Thank you for the lovely comments on my last post,
Today I would like to show you 3 altered photo frames.
I bought these for 99p each in Dunelm.
I couldn't wait to alter them.


This was my first thought, A nautical theme.

Then a frame for a baby boy.

Then I decided on a masculine frame.
Items used.
Gesso.
Acrylic Paint.
Modge Podge.
Assorted Buttons (From my stash)
Small Round Punch.
Images.

I hope you like the finished frames.
I can't wait to make some more.

Thank you so much for your visit,
I look forward to reading your comments.

Lots of love,
Sylvia X

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Wednesday 5 November 2014

I've got some really good news.......

Hi everyone,
Sorry I've been missing for a while...
I've been suffering with depression,
I've lost my Mojo for Card-Making ,
But I have found other craft helpful in taking my mind of things.
I recently visited a fabulous shop on our Marina,
Le Chicsy.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-chicsy/632210106840159?fref=nf
It's run by a lovely lady named Lisa Tobin....
To cut a long story short,
She said I could take some of my Craft Creations in to sell.
It would be lovely if you hopped over & liked her page.


You might remember my Shadow Box (Sewing)


Two of my altered Photo Frames.


A selection of Altered Books & Tags.


Thank you so much for visiting my blog,
I will return all the visits.

Lots of love,
Sylvia X

Monday 27 October 2014

Not Just Cards Challenge #5 Cute as a button 27th October....

Hello everyone,
We have a great challenge over in Not Just Cards.
http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Our theme is always Anything Goes.

Our wonderful sponsors this week are:


Items used.
Image...https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/155436942/digi-stamp-instant-download-cute-as-a?ref=shop_home_active_15
An old tin.
Promarkers.
White Cardstock.
Button Punch.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog,
I will return the visits ASAP.

Lots of love, Sylvia X

Not just cards Challenge #5 27th October... Big eye Dracula boy with bats.,....

Hello everyone,
This is my second post of the day,
For Not Just Cards.
We have a great challenge over in Not Just Cards.
http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Our theme is always Anything Goes.
Our lovely sponsors are
Oddball
OddBall
https://www.etsy.com/shop/OddballArtCo

Flat Friends
Flat Friends
 http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/flatfriendsboutique



Our theme is always Anything Goes.




Items used.
Image.
Black, White & Red Cardstock.
Promarkers.
Skeleton etc. £ Shop.
Computor (Text)
Large Circle Punch.
Cross, From my stash.

Thank you for visiting my blog.
I will return the visits ASAP.

Lots of love,
Sylvia X

Tuesday 21 October 2014

The story of a "Happy Tin"

Hi everyone,
I hope you are well....
We've had another bereavement in the family,
Our nephew (Robert) lost his fight with Cancer....
To keep my mind occupied, I've made this little storage tin,
I hope you like it.

I started life as an empty tin.....
I felt so useless....
Sob, Sob....
Then Sylvia came along & covered me with some glittery wallpaper...
She loves wallpaper....


Then she gave me my lovely Googly eyes,
A cute button nose & a lovely smile....
Now I'm a "Happy Tin"
I can look after Some of Sylvia's buttons....

Sylvia even made me a cute hat,
I am getting a red pompom for Christmas....
I'm so happy....

THE END

Items used.
Empty Tin.
Horlicks Lid.
Wallpaper.
Googly Eyes.
Red Button.
White Cardstock (Mouth)
Black Beads (Feet)
Gesso.
Black Acrylic Paint.

Thank you for your visit,
I will do my best to comment on all your blogs.

Lots of love,
Sylvia X

Sneak Peek of a project I'm working on....


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Monday 20 October 2014

My post for Through the Purple Haze....

Hi Everyone,
This is my card for Through the Purple Haze.
http://www.throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
We have a great challenge this week,
Our theme is Stars/Snowflakes.
Our lovely sponsor is,

I would like to enter this project into the following challenges.
Addicted to Stamps "Anything Goes"


We would love to see your creations.

Items used.
Image (Mistletoe Fairy)
White Cardstock.
Silver Glitter Card.
Promarkers.
Liquid Pearls.
Various Dies.

Thank you so much for your visit,
I just love to see your comments.

Lots of love, Sylvia X

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Saturday 18 October 2014

Another altered tin................ I love doing these.......

Hello everyone,
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you for the lovely comments on my last post,
I hope you find my latest project interesting.

My daughter came to visit last night,
She told me...
"When you go into an old peoples home"
I'll tell them to save the tins for you & you'll play for hours.
I hope she hasn't got anything planned for the near future !!!
She was joking,
I HOPE.

I would like to enter this project into the following challenges.
2 Creative Chicks, Challenge #19- Use any Tin Can 
 Altered eclectics!
http://stampingwithdragon.blogspot.co.uk/






Items used.
Empty tin.
Wallpaper.
Gold ribbon.(Stash)
Lace. (Stash)
Pearls. (Stash)
Card Candy. (Stash)
Flowers. (Stash)
A broken ear-ring.
Leaf Die.
Corrugated Card.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog.
I'm looking forward to reading your comments.

Lots of love,
Sylvia X
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Thursday 16 October 2014

Spooky.......................

Good morning everyone,
I've been busy this morning,
With Halloween fast approaching,
I thought I would practice making some "Spooky" cakes.
I think these will be a hit with my Grandchildren.
I didn't use piping icing,
That's why the mouths look like noses !!!

 Method.

Thank you so much for your comments,
I look forward to reading them.

Lots of love,
Sylvia X.

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Wednesday 15 October 2014

Frame at last !!!!!!

Hello everyone,
A warm welcome to my new followers,
I hope some of my projects inspire you....
I hope yo're not getting fed up with seeing my altered projects,
I just can't stop doing them.
This is my latest...
It's also a SECRET Christmas present for my daughter.
I know I can count on you,
 not to let the cat out of the bag, So to speak.

Thank you all so much for the well wishes for Reg,
He is fine thanks,
He has to have some more tests.

I would like to enter this project into the following challenges.
That Craft Place Blog - Girls .... No Pink....
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog #117 - Anything Goes with a Sentiment
Scribble & Scrap Challenge - Challenge 29 - Anything goes
Quirky Crafts - #21 - Frame It 25/10


This is how my project started.
I can't remember where I bought this frame,
It was one of many in the loft.



I used Burlap to create the texture.

Method.
I dismantled the frame & coated it with Gesso.
Added my embellishments & also gave them a coat of Gesso.
When it was completely dry, I finished with two coats of paint.
I stamped in insert
I thought my daughter would like...
She will of course be putting a photograph in.

Items used.
Photo Frame.
Gesso. (That Craft Place)
Acrylic Paint (Burnt Umber)
Assorted Beads, Buttons & a piece from an old belt.
Burlap (To create the texture)
Stamp (Clarity)

You may also like.
These are my "Santa Hat" cakes.
Please don't be to critical,
This is my first attempt

Thank you so much for dropping by,
Your comments mean so much to me & Brighten my day.
Lots of love,
Sylvia X
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Tuesday 14 October 2014

Beanz Meanz...........

Hi everyone,
Just a quick post today,
I have to take Reg to the Hospital this afternoon (Gall Stones)
He is having a consultation.

I would like to share this altered tin with you,
I don't like to throw anything away Ha Ha..
I hope you like the result.

I would like to enter this project into the following challenge.
 2 Creative Chicks, Challenge #19- Use any Tin Can 



Method.
Open a tin of beans.
Have beans on toast for supper.
Wash tin.
Cover with wallpaper.
Add a piece of carpet tile.
Then add a strip of kraft card & lace.
Finally add the banner & cheesecloth.
Easy peasy......

Items used.
Tin.
Carpet Tile (£ shop)
Wallpaper (B & Q £19-99 a roll) I bought a roll.
Kraft card from my stash.
 Banner Die (La La Land) That Craft Place.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/271008489659989/
Lace & Cheesecloth (Local Linen Shop)

Thank you so much for you visit,
It puts a smile on my face :-)

Lots of love,
Sylvia X
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Monday 13 October 2014

Not just cards Challenge #4 13th October.....Witch Kitten.....

Hi everyone,
Welcome to our 4th challenge over in
Not Just Cards.

One of our lovely sponsors is FaeryInk
https://www.etsy.com/shop/FaeryInk
FaeryInk
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges.

Lacy Sunshine - Halloween




Items used.
Witch Kitten.
witch-kitten-halloween-pagan-scrolls
witch-kitten-witch-kitten-halloween-pagan-scrolls-pagan-scrolls
https://www.etsy.com/listing/200987180/witch-kitten-halloween-pagan-scrolls-png?ref=shop_home_active_4
Brown Gift Bag (The Range)
Skeletons & Insects (£ Shop)
Black & White Cardstock.
Promarkers.
Computor (Text)

Thank you for visiting my blog,
I really appreciate it.
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Lots of love,
Sylvia X