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I joined Particraft as a demonstrator in April 2008 and am also an independent demonstrator for Creative Expressions. I have a passion for cardmaking and have been teaching at workshops for the past 5 years including on cruise ships. There is nothing to compare with the thrill of seeing someone complete a project after they have told you that they haven't an artistic bone in their body! It's a great hobby that anyone of any age can enjoy. I'm married to Steve who almost understands my addiction to craft as he's addicted to his guitars. Between us, we have 4 grown up children and 3 grandchildren. I run workshops at my home and am also starting a craft club in September 2010. If anyone would like details of the workshops please e-mail me at stephen.smith870@ntlworld.com

Wednesday, 29 September 2010

WOYWW


It's Wednesday again and time for me to have a good snoop around other crafter's desks!!! If you haven't joined in yet, where have you been? I have a link on the side of my page to the WOYWW blog so pop over and have a look.
I must apologise for not getting around as many blogs as I wanted to last week but we left for Ally Pally on Thursday. I'm aiming to do much better this week and want to thank everyone who left such lovely comments last week.
So what's on my desk this week? Well, Lynsay gave me a whole load of MDF panels and I wanted to plat straight away (think I've overdosed on cards!) So you can see some of my Distress Inks and Tim Holtz stamps, glues, water and the project I was working on.

Which turned out like this! I love the sentiment and thought it would be a great wall hanging for the cabin!


If you're sure you don't mind some more Xmas cards, here's another one I made for Ally Pally. The stamp is from a set called "Cute Characters" and I've stamped him 4 times and coloured the images with Copics. I stamped the message and cut it out with a Nestie....never could cut out a circle! The stamps, ribbon and all the Distress Inks are from Particraft where there is free p&p...whoopee...means I can buy more!!! Anyway, that's all for now except to say a huge hello to everyone who came to see me at the show...it was lovely meeting you and now I can a face to some of the names on here.
So until next time.................keep crafting!!!

63 comments:

Susan Allan said...

I think it is great to work on new surfaces. The MDF will open up all sorts of possibilities.
Have fun
Sue xx 15

Helen said...

Gorgeous cards, glad you enjoyed the show from "your" side!! I did from "my" side!

Sue said...

Hi ya
was lovely meeting you, good job i had me badge on! lol, gorgeous creation, looks stunning, wouldnt mind it on my wall, have great day, happy WOYWW, sue,x

She said...

Love your panel.........my very favourite colours. Christmas card is lovely too........really must get started on mine! S #33

Pauline said...

What a lovely neat and tidy space! Love your cards xx

Neet said...

Well, I'd never overdose on your MDF pieces - that is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

Wipso said...

I love that sentiment too :-)
How lovely to meet blogging friends in real life :-)
A x

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I wish I had some MDF. A friend nearly gave me some recently, but I didn't have a way to get it home and he didn't have any way to cut the sheet.

I really like the card from the previous post. Sounds like you had a lot of fun at Ally Pally. Hope it was profitable, too.

Lorraine Robertson said...

Love your new creation... simply yummy and I'm a big fan of distress so it's right up my street... TFS

Lorraine #67
xxx

Sam Poole Designs said...

I love this sample! Its right up my street! I love the phrase too! Thanks for sharing! Sam x

Linda Elbourne said...

That panel is fabulous ... really lovely!

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Love the MDF piece and I agree that sentiment is fantastic. Love the blended colours, wonderful. Lovely neat desk too, a great space to work, Tracy Evans (18).

Mummylade said...

this is gorgeous! thanks for the peek today

Craftgirl said...

Love your wall hanging.

Morti said...

*waves* I saw you at the show but didn't stop cos you were so busy at the time! Fab work as always....

S said...

You've inspired me to pull out my distress inks today! Thanks and happy WOYWW!

Carolynne said...

love the cards and glad you enjoyed the show. One of these years I will make the effort and travel down from Scotland for it

xx

Hands to Work, Hearts to God said...

Yes that is a very beautiful card! Great work on your desk today! Patsy from
HeARTworks

Twiglet said...

great projects and Ally Pally sounds like a great day out!!

Rosie said...

LOVE your vintage wall hanging, absolutely gorgeous. I would be delighted to offer it a place on my wall ... (58)

airing cupboard crafts said...

Have fun with the MDF x

Ohhh Snap said...

Oh my bug!!! You've just revealed my life's credo to me lol. That is a splendid wall hanging!! Such lovely toys! Love your labeled distress inks, I'm constantly shuffling mine like a deck of cards. TFS :D

Mandy aka Crafty Angel said...

that is one amazing card! thanks so much for sharing and for letting us in for a snoop, hugs mandyxx

Elliephant said...

Love that panel. I agree, sometimes its nice to swop things around and work on different mediums every so often. Happy WOYWW xx
Elliefantasy (70)

Gez said...

Wow! Amazing panel. Just love the colours. :) Thanks for your kind blog comment. Have a great week. Gez.xx

Sarah Youde said...

That panel looks so lovely and so does your space.

scrappystickyinkymess said...

All this Ally Pally talk is paining me. I love your card, but I would so have liked to see it AT THE SHOW!

:)

Mary Anne

Candace said...

lovely cards

Thanks for sharing & enjoy your week

Hugs Candace #86

sasa said...

Looks just lovely - well done - love mdf too - looks like you had a fab weekend!
Thanks for the peek!
Sarah (Sasa 27)

BethanyR said...

Love the Santa Card!

joey said...

Gorgeous card love that design and your mdf plaque is stunning! a gorgeous creation. Joey.x

The Crafty Goat Girl said...

Hi there, I was demoing at Ali Pali, it was great fun up there and soooo busy, glad you had fun too! Love your cards, hugs Heidi (#32) xx

Dragon said...

Great stuff... Very interesting and I am glad you enjoyed ally pally...
Frankie
xx

Daniele said...

lovely project thanks for the peek
hugs

Hels Sheridan said...

Sorry I missed you at AP - twas mad wasn't it LOL Loving your card.. gorgoeus inkyness .. Hels (52)

lisa said...

That panel is stunning. It'll look fantastic on your wall.
Love the card too.
Hope you enjoyed your trip to ALly Pally, it seems half of Blogland were there.
Hugs Lisax(109)

kath said...

you've been busy with gorgeous creations......thanks for the snoop...hugs kath xxx

madebyKarla said...

Lovely projects! That Santa card is very creative. Thanks for that hour you sent my way. lol, it actually made me feel better. Thanks for your sweet comment!

Chrissie said...

Great cards, and all these people who went to Ally Pally....what did I miss?
Chrissie

nerllybird said...

Love the plaque and what you've done with the wings. Never thought of using MDF, what a good idea! Helen (46)

Ali H said...

Love the wall hanging - colours are so warm ! Thanks for stopping by earlier !

Scrapcollectr said...

Love that distressed card. Really "Tim-worthy"! The Santas are adorable as well.
Happy WOYWW
Linky #124

KimberleyG said...

Nice hanging, great colours for fall. Love the sentiment.

Diane said...

Love your cardsxxxxxx
Thanks for your comments...yes it is promarkers in the background on my blog. I couldn't find any suitable storage out there...so I made my own to fit!

Pam said...

You lucky thing wish I could have gone to ally pally. Hugs Pam

peggy aplSEEDS said...

great pieces! i love what you did with the MDF. thanks for the visit!

Sunshine Girl said...

That frame is fabulous. Thanks for sharing - Sunshine Girl (29)

Anneliese said...

Love the MDF cabin wall hanging ! ... gorgeous colours :D

Flip-Flop Creations said...

Beautiful wall hanging! ~jeni :)
*106*

Katie said...

That is a beautiful card!

Katie (83)

Liverpool Lou (Anne) said...

Ooh the MDF panel is fantastic, love it all :-) Cute Christmas card too
Anne xx

Piddawinkle said...

hiya Pam, glad you had a great time at Ally Pally will be there in april, but of course will see you in feb, I am defn staying night before too, so shall have to meet in the bar .. :) 121

Terry & Kim said...

I like your cards and the Tim Holtz stuff!

Terry #127

Cardarian said...

Sorry I am so late for WOYWW! I was busy all week so just now have the time to visit bloggy friends! Love the card...so sorry I didn't meet you at Ally Pally! Next time we must organise aa Ally Pally WOYWW meeting point!
Hugs,
Cardarian

butlersabroad said...

Looks like you had a great time at Ally Pally. Love the hanging, that sentiment is perfect for WOYWW!!

Hugs
Brenda

Deezines Art said...

Gorgeous cards - especially the santa's - Jacqueline xx

bernietom47 said...

Love that plaque! I need to hang one with that sentiment on my craft room wall.
Love the card too.
Blessings Bernie

Jingle said...

Oh, I love these cards! That grunge card is so fantastic!

Sue from Oregon said...

Oh al you girls rubbing it in about Ally Pally...sounds like a grand time!!! Sue 135

oneoff said...

Love the panel, and glad you got to enjoy Ally Pally. Must get that one in my diary for next year.

oneoff said...

P.S. Forgot to say how much I love "the Taming of the Glue" - makes me smile every time I see it.

TanySol said...

Awesome cards !

Spyder said...

Love your mdf panel, all my craft workbenches/shelves are made out of it! Sorry late for this (last weeks plus one day!) was having trouble with blogger so gave up and then forgot where I'd been!!
((Lyn))