A Very Rare Play Day

I thought I would pop by and share a few makes that were created a little while back, all of which were inspired by Tracy Evans and other crafters (apologies, I wrote names down at the time and have since lost the post-it note).

All of my makes are using Tracy Evans designed stamps for Aall & Create.  

Here are my makes:

There is something special about losing yourself in a crating session.  And for me, this has happened less and less over the last couple of years.

My first three cards are all very similar, using the same master board background that was cut down.

Tracy's images are so beautiful that they made a great focal point.  I adore these images.

This card is far more colourful and made for my dear friend, Lucy, for her birthday.  Lucy loves bright colours and, I'm pleased to say, she loved her card.

All of my products were purchased from Country View Crafts.  The Aall & Create stamps can be found here.  

So, there we have it.  When I do get chance to 'play' it does me the world of good and I can completely relax and unwind.  And I can certainly say that I truly love creating with Tracy's stamps.  

Country View Crafts Challenges

I hope you had a fabulous Easter and have been enjoying the Spring inspiration this month.  

Here is my second project for the month:

Products Used:

Lisa Horton Crafts Layering Stencils and Embossing Folder

Lisa Horton Crafts Ultimate tool

Tim Holtz Salt Water Taffy and Villainous Poison distress ink

This card was so simple but effective to make.

It has been a great month of inspiration and it's not over yet!  Thank you for joining me.  Pop over to the Challenge blog  to see the inspiration from the team.  And don't forget, if you enter the challenge you will be entered into the draw to win a gift voucher to spend in the online store. 

Thank you for joining me today.  

Happy Crafting!

Miriam

Country View Crafts Challenges - Spring

Happy April.  It feels so much better now Spring is in the air.

Here is my first project for the April challenge:

Easter always springs to mind when I think of Spring.  Here, I have used gorgeous Spring colours and the new Tim Holtz Sizzix goodies.

Products used:

Tim Holtz Ranger Salt water Taffy and Villainous Poison Distress Oxide ink pads.

Tim Holtz Sizzix Simple Plaid die

Tim Holtz Sizzix Bunny Games die set

So much fun piecing the dies together.

Do pop over to the Challenge blog to see the inspiration from the rest of the design team.  And while you are there, I hope you are inspired to join in with the challenge.  You never know, you might be the lucky winner of a voucher to spend in the online store. 

Thanks for joining me.

Miriam