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.

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