deco pages

Here are a few sets I worked on for the Art Venture Deco Round.

Stempel Mekka

On the 13th and 14th of September we exhibited at The Stempel Mekka in Hagen Germany. This was a very busy international event. We met up with friends old and new. One of my design team member Jo P and her DH travelled with us. We went by overnight ferry from Hull to Rotterdam.

Saturday was the busiest day and there was always a crowd around the demonstration table.

We were busy all day
So was everyone else

Swapping ATC's with my Deutch friend Christa

Neet, Jeanie and Lorraine have also found ATC swappers

Renate my friend from Switzerland

Saturday night stamping party at the YMCA

Socialising on Sunday night after a hectic 2 days.

Deco page

Deco page for Maggie over on the Art Venture group.

Wall Hanging

My swap piece for my partner on New Generations made from fabric paper, stamped image onto fabric and embellishments.

Wax Paper Background Cards

Key cupboard

I purchased a key cupboard from a charity shop to alter. I sanded it and painted with primer. Then I stuck keys and the wooden letter K on with glossy accents. The whole thing had 3 coats of metallic pewter paint. Finally I adhered the grungeboard keys and keyhole that I previously painted with a gold dabber.

It looks so much better in the flesh though.

Fabric paper

Today I made fabric paper using a piece of cotton for the base and coating with watered down PVA to which I added scraps of paper, threads and a silk flower. Then more watered down glue to adhere tissue paper and finally colour using acrylic paints. I have to make something from it yet as part of a swap on New Generations Yahoo group. A fun project

Row Houses

Some of the Row Houses I made for a swap on the New Generations Yahoo Group.

Deco Pages

Geisha Card

Jozart Design stamp

Artsy Sunglasses

Vintage Cards
Inked Impressions stamps

Altered Milk Container

Had fun today cutting up a 4 pint milk plastic container. I used alcohol inks to colour it. Then I glued some rhinestones and a fabric flower on the front. Then I cut some tags and a butterfly with the cuttlebug. Stamped on the tags and embossed the buterfly. Next I made holes with a punch and threaded ribbon through for the handles. Finally I threaded the tags on some fibre and attached them to my milk carton/handbag.

Playing with Melt Pot

Had a play day with a good friend.

Made a bracelet from a key chain and UTEE beads.

This was fun, fun, fun.

Busy today

More deco pages for Chrissy Bornfleth in the Art Venture round. The weather has been kind and my hands got busy again.

ATC for a swap. Bandanna Techique

July 1st

Deco pages for Carol Sweeney

Art for Autumn

Autumn has been tagged for June and stated her theme and members of Art Ventures have each created something for her. This my offering.

Papercraft Show Maidstone

Recent photos of our stand and demo table at Maidstone.

Check out my Slide Show!

Ist June catch up

I have been busy the last few weeks with shows around the country.

Make It at the Reebok Stadium.

Here is a Pagoda card I made recently.

Deco Pages for Trish B.
Deco pages for Adrienne
Funky bead doll inspired by Fiona

Altered Letter Rack
Bookie Joint page for Mel's house book
Magic Mesh on CB Smoosh