Just Dropping By!

 I haven't got anything to post because I haven't done any crafting lately. My health is good, and I haven't been in hospital for almost 12 weeks, which is great! My only 'health' issue I have at the moment is, a very painful left hip. Nine years ago I had a THJR - total hip joint replacement, on that hip. A few days ago that hip joint became very painful to the point I couldn't sleep because of the pain. Today, Saturday, it is still very painful, and has kept me off my feet for the last 3 days. I am hoping that the joint is just bruised and time and rest will heal it. In all honesty I should have gone to hospital to have an x-ray done to make sure things are ok. But I wasn't keen on having to  go back to the hospital having been there so many times before. Fingers crossed that the pain settles soon!

My laptop is doing weird things and keeps telling me it has a virus:-( I will hopefully get that sorted out today. It says I had gone to a dangerous and illegal website...at the time I was watching a funny cats video on You Tube! I don't think that was a dangerous and illegal video so I have no idea what's going on.

I am waiting (not so patiently) for a stamp and die set from Whimsy Stamps in USA to arrive. I paid for it Feb 24th, and it has only just (2 days ago) been sent. I am really disappointed it is taking so long. I was unable to track it as it said 'incorrect tracking number', so sent an email to Whimsy asking them where the items were. They replied that it had been sent. (It hadn't) Yesterday I checked and it had finally left USA. I have no idea when the items will arrive but it seems to be taking a long time. 

Anyway I am still here, and just wanted to check in with you! 

Thanks for dropping by! Have a SUNSHINE day! Remember to always be your authentic self, and shine bright each and every day!

Make Your Own Embossing Paste!

 

I mixed some acrylic paint in a small container, added some Baking Soda and mixed well. I spread the mixture over a stencil, then left it to dry. This is the result. Next time I use this technique I will sieve the Baking Soda so the mixture is more smooth. Lots of fun!

These are the little (cardboard) containers I mixed the paint and BS in. I get them from the hospital each time I am in. They bring my medications to me in them. I have dozens of them and they are very handy for all kinds of craft stuff!

Thanks for dropping by! Have a SUNSHINE day! Always be your authentic self, and shine bright each and every day!

Quirky Creatures Rubber Stamps.

 

I'm looking for these rubber stamps. The photo is not good quality because I took it off the internet. At first I thought they might be some of Tim Holtz's stamps, but having searched the 'net I cannot find them. Does anyone know whose stamps they are? I really like them and would love to make some cards using them!

I know my friend Robyn D from Queensland has some similar stamps, so if you are reading this Robyn, please let me know whose stamps/brand they are! Thank you!

I'm in the process of making some Halloween cards at the moment. I will post them here once they're finished. I don't usually celebrate Halloween, and these cards, plus the Christmas ones in the post before this, are all going to be donated to the my local Vet free for anyone who wants a card. So far they have loved the cards I've given them. Ok I will end this here as I am a little tired and am running out of energy. Thanks for dropping by! Have a SUNSHINE day! Remember to always be your authentic self and shine bright each and every day!

New Christmas Cards!

I made all these cards using Tim Holtz Sizzix Thinlit dies 

666330. I've had a lot of fun creating these and deciding what colour cardstock to use. This is the first crafting I have done for over a month. I've had a lot of health issues to deal with, plus helping 2 close friends with  health challenges. 

It's very hot and humid here right now, and it drains what little energy  have. 

On some of the cards, such as these two, above and below, I have glued a strip of glittery card behind the words. It's the smooth glitter card, not the chunky/rough one. I bought a pad of it some time ago for only $2. 

These next two cards (there's a double up) both have a die cut snowflake (another TH Sizzix Thinlit die set) behind the J and the N. I used some vellum paper for those. 

Below is the first card I made using this die set. I have to say, I am so pleased I have the Bigshot Switch and not the old one I had where you had to crank the handle manually. The Switch is so much easier and quicker, especially when die cutting multiple dies. 

I was disappointed with the Postal service this Christmas, cards I had made did not arrive at their destination. Very disappointing, especially as some had hand made bookmarks inside. I have no idea where thy went to, but I do know the recipients did not get them.

Thanks for dropping by, have a SUNSHINE day!

Remember to always be your authentic self, and shine bright each and every day!

 

Some More Whimsical Birds!

I'm enjoying making these Whimsical Birds! These 3 are stuck to some white cards around the size of a Business card. I used foam tape to stick them to the white cards. So much fun to create, and as have said before, I really didn't overthink what I was doing. They are not supposed to look 'perfect'. The look I went for is 'messy'! I think I achieved that!

The mini Lamps are about 3 3/4 inches in height, so that sort of tells you the size of the white cards and Birds. I used small scraps of DSP to make the Birds. A good way to use up those small scraps we often end up with, and feel guilty throwing away!

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Happy Christmas!

These are the Whimsical Birds I made the other day. I've made them into cards. I just need to find some words to stamp on them. I'm thinking of using some of the Snarky Cats words. 

We're supposed to have hot weather today, so I think I will stay inside out of the heat and maybe make some mor Whimsical Birds. We'll see!

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Wonky Whimsical Birds!

I made these birds using bits of scrap paper I had on my desk. I randomly cut them into vague shapes of birds, adding their legs, beaks, feet and wings/tails. I also glued on a wiggly eye. These birds measure around 2 1/4  inches to 3 1/2 inches in height. Total fun to create! Once again, I didn't "think" too much about what I was doing. I didn't want them all "neat and tidy". They are supposed to look a bit "messy".

For the funky bird above, I cut out a white daisy from a piece of scrap paper, and attached it using a yellow dotted brad. This bird I have titled, "Shackled by Christmas"! As you can see he has a pair of handcuffs around his legs!

They were a tad fiddly to do, especially the legs which are very thin strips of paper. So this is what I was making at 5.30 am this morning! I think my favourite one is the one with the handcuffs on his legs!  The humour of it tickles my fancy! Theres videos on you tube of these birds. Just search for Whimsical Wonky Birds. The video I found was not clear to see, it was quite blurry. I didn't follow her instructions, just looked at the birds and thought, "I can do that", and I did!

Thanks for dropping by! Have a SUNSHINE day! Remember to always be your authentic self, and shine bright each and every day!