Some ATCS and an award to pass on...

I posted off my ATCs for the Magical Crafts swap yesterday. The swap is run by Hazel and this month's theme is Cats and Dogs so I used these very cute Jolly Nation die cut decoupage pussy cats. I have called the ATCs Odie and Tigger as they remind me of my Friend Fiona's cute little cats.

I have a small matter of an award to pass on which I received from the lovely Susie Sugar.



the award comes with a few with rules, which are:
Pass this award on to five people, post on their blog to let them know you left this award, and then answer a list of questions in ONE word.

1. Where is your cell phone? Handbag
2. Your hair? messy
3. Your mother? lovely
4. Your father? kind
5. Your favorite food? chocolate
6. Your dream last night? forgotten
7. Your favorite drink? wine
8. Your dream/goal? tidyness
9. What room are you in? bedroom
10. Your hobby? Craft
11. Your fear? loneliness
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Happy
13. Where were you last night? Bed
14. Something that you aren't? slim
15. Muffins? Chocolate
16. Wish list item? nothing
17. Where did you grow up? France
18. Last thing you did? slept
19. What are you wearing? Pyjamas
20. Your TV? Sky news
21. Your Pets? lively
22. Friends? Precious
23. Your life? hectic
24. Your mood? sleepy
25. Missing Someone? Darren
26. Vehicle? Ka
27. Something you’re not wearing? shoes
28. Your favorite store? Elzybells
29. Your favorite color? Brown
30. When was the last time you laughed? Yesterday
31. Last time you cried? unsure
32. Your best friend? Darren
33. One place that I go to over and over? Dorset
34. Facebook? No
35. Favorite place to eat? Pizza Express

I am passing this award on to Paul, Julia, Anne, Katie and Becky who all have fabulous blogs which I love to read.

Jane
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My Harvest ATCs and a fabulous cake!

We had a busy day today travelling to Swindon and back to see my Parents. They had a family party to celebrate their New Home and my Dad's Retirement earlier this year. When we got home I made my ATCs for the Addicted to ATCs October Swap. The theme is Harvest so I used this lovely stamp I bought recently.

I coloured her in with Promarkers and Copic Spica pens and inked around the image. I then matted the image onto My Minds Eye papers and added some Card Candy to finish.

Here are all 3 finished ATCS. There is still time to take part in the swap this month. Pop on over to the blog to find out all the details, we always welcome new people and are a friendly bunch. The swap is lots of fun!
I thought I would also share some photos with you of the wonderful cake my Friend Petra made for us to take to the Party.
Petra and I run the Addicted to ATCs swap together. She is so multi-talented! She makes the most wonderful cakes as well as cards. The picture above shows the back of the cake with my Dad made from Marzipan relaxing on a chair in his back garden.The cake is modelled on my Parent's new house which is L-shaped too. I just love all the little flower details.
The cake tasted even more delicious than it looks too! A big Thank you to Petra for taking so much time to make a wonderful cake. My Parents were so happy with it!
I hope you are all having a lovely weekend!
Jane
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ATCs for Ally Pally

Last time I went to Ally Pally in April they kept announcing ATC swaps over the PA system and I wasn't able to take part as I didn't have any ATCs with me :-( I am going to Ally Pally tomorrow so I thought I would make a batch to take with me this time.

I used the Elzybells Scrap and Stamp set to make these ATCs. I chose some nice backing papers and coloured the images to coordinate with them. I embellished the image with a gem and cut it with Nestabilities and mounted it onto a black scalloped circle. I then stamped the 'Stamping is my Therapy' sentiment directly onto the backing paper and put the whole thing together. I really love this little stamp and hope that whoever receives my ATCs will like it as well.
Only one more sleep until Ally Pally!!! Wooohoo!!!
Jane
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My first card using Koh-i-noor pencils!

I made this card today with the Cutie Patootie Elzybells stamp I got yesterday at the Craft group.
My Friend recently bought some Koh-i-noor pencils and I borrowed them tonight to try the colouring method that there is a great tutorial for on Elzybells blog I really enjoyed using the pencils and am really proud of how this card turned out. I am going to order myself some of the pencils tomorrow as I am sure I will want to order some of the new release stamps.


I also finished making the ATCs for Becky's swap at 'Monthly ATC swap'



The theme is 'One for the boys' so I used a cute footballer stamp and made 3 ATCs with Dandelion the dog. I coloured these with Koh-i-noors blended with OMS.
I can't wait until next month to receive all my swaps. I will have sent off 18 cards this month in all so my Collection will be growing very fast!

I hope to fit in a bit of crafting this long weekend but we are decorating our living room too starting Thursday evening so I may not have much time!

Jane
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Artist Trading cards

I made a few Artist trading cards yesterday and today:

I made these tonight for the Craft Ambrosia ATC swap. The theme is music and dance in an Altered Art Style. I chose Edith Piaf as the subject of my ATCs. I found the Altered Art aspect of the challenge really hard as it is the complete opposite of my usual style so I am not sure whether I should actually send these off and take part....








I had a play with my Cuttlebug cutting out lots of felt shapes and thought these hearts would make a lovely ATC topper.

I decided to use up bits and pieces left over from practising with my rubber stamps:



I am starting to think making ATCs is addictive!

Jane
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