Pin cushions and Christmas stockings ....

I made these personalised quilted Christmas stockings using a couple of preprinted panels.  I drew the names on squared paper then cross-stitched onto 14 count Aida

A selection of pumpkin shaped pin cushions made from fat quarters of 100% cotton fabric, embroidery floss, ribbon and sparkly buttons.  They look lovely but are a devil to finish as I find it quite difficult to get my big doll needle through the well stuffed cushions to add the fine detail and the central button and 'leaves'  A sore finger means I may not make any more of these for a few weeks :0( 

Thanks for visiting, I'll post again soon

Mary G xx

Making a start on Christmas cards ....

Ive been busy sewing since my new craft room was finished, but thought it was time to crack on with some Christmas cards.  I used LOTV Art Shop and Simply Prints images for these cards, each with a computer generated sentiment.

Thanks for looking, see you again soon,

Mary G x

Pretty little lavender sachets ....

My craft room smells gorgeous today as Ive been making a selection of small cotton fabric lavender sachets with a hanging loop of tiny ric rac.  Each bag is embellished with co-ordinating lace, pearl beads, satin ribbon and a paper flower

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Mary G x

The three bears .............

 

A good day for sewing as its pouring down with rain and the wind is very very cold!  While  I was at the bus stop after visiting the dentist in the village this morning I watched the massive 2019 Christmas tree being erected in front of the church - I never have my mobile with me to take photos when I really need it :-(    The year is flying past.  Another bear, this time I made a medium sized bear in pink floral cotton fabric from my stash.  I enjoyed making this size but I agree that the smallest bear does look very cute!

Medium sized bear

Medium bear and small bear

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Mary G x

A very small bear .......

Remembe the large bear I made recently? well this is a really small version of it - a bit too small and fiddly so its back to the drawing board and I will make another mid way between original size and tiny size!  Bit like the three bears I think, this is definitely baby bear!   The bear has been made from 100% cotton fabric and has safety eyes and nose and is filled with safe stuffing.

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Mary G x

Reusable gift bag .....

A reusable 100% cotton gift bag with blocked corners and sturdy handles made from one fat quarter.

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Mary G x

Pink and blue duck .....

A pink and blue duck enhanced with lace. I coloured the beak with very dark pink fabric die and added a sparkly button on her neck and a pearl an diamante button on her lace hat.  The pattern for the duck is by Tilda

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Mary G x

Pink glass pumpkin ........

This is the gorgeous glass pumpkin I made at Sunderland Glass Centre a week ago - you're never sure of the actual colour it will turn out, until its been in the oven but I was really pleased with it.  Im adding it to my pumpkin collection on my bathroom windowsill!  The Glass Centre are running Christmas Bauble making experiences in the run up to Christmas and we'll be there to make another for our trees!

 

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Mary G x

Strawbearyy bear

I got a new pattern for bears, rabbits and dogs Simplicity 8044 but as it was desribed as 'one size' I thought the creatures would be fairly small.  For the first attempt with this pattern, I used left over fabric from my stash, however, the bear was much bigger than I anticipated and took a lot of stuffing.  I used safety eyes and an embroidered nose but will use safety nose for the next one.  I was pleased how he turned out!

Front cover of the pattern

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Mary G x

Girl skipping ....

Its been a while since I blogged any papercrafting, but Im pleased to say my new craft room is now taking shape and most of my stuff is accessible now!  I made this birthday card for my great niece using a digital download 'Girl Skipping)  from the LOTV https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/lotvartshop

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see you soon, 

Mary G x

A dresden plate cover for a footstool .....

Its ages since I posted a paper crafting project, but Ive been having some work done to the house which has stopped me from getting to my colouring and card making stuff.  However, I did manage to make a quick card for my daughter Andrea for her recent engagement to Liam.

As my sewing machine and my fabric stash were easy to get to, I have been finding out how to do patchwork and quilting and the piece at the top is a 'Dresden Plate' design.  After I had cut and stitched the pieces and added the centre circle, I appliqued onto a pale green background then made a border with spot dark green fabric then added the binding.  I've been practising getting my corners right, and this one turned out very well.  I wasnt actually thinking of what the piece would end up as, I just enjoyed learning how to make it, but I think this will make a lovely cover for my footstool over Christmas time.

 

 

I have also being making a little wedding ring cushion and some quilted zipped pouches, the green  one is made from left-over fabric from the Dresden Plate piece.

Mary G x

A teacher gift .....

 

There is a new 'anything goes' challenge over at Polkadoodles Digi Choosday Challenge   I hope you will find time to join us and if you pop over to the blog I'm sure you will be inspired by the wonderful projects made by the team, and of course, there is a nice prize!!

The design team were tasked with making a Christmas gift for a teacher, so I have made a gift bag from an A4 piece of paper which I printed.  The  digi paper overlaid with a digi image are all from The Winnie White Christmas collection at Polkadoodles.  I added a ribbon bow from my stash.  The handles at the top of the gift bag are plain red satin ribbon.  The bag was made just big enough to take a small tub of talcum powder as a gift for a teacher. 

I hope you will be able to join in with our challenge and I'm looking forward to seeing what you make for this 'anything goes' challenge!

see you soon,

Mary G x

Cute gnome with teddies ....

Another LOTV gnome digi stamp which I coloured with Spectrum Noir marker pens.  The round sentiment is a digi download from LOTV

A little birdie told me the gnomes and snowmen might be available BEFORE 25th August!  ooh! they'll be so popular!!

thanks for looking, see you soon,

Mary G xx

Lilac gnomes ...

The new gnome digi stamps from LOTV are so cute, I coloured these two in lilac and green with Spectrum Noir markers.  These stamps will be available by 25th August.

Thanks for looking, bye for now,

Mary G x

Christmas sled ....

Another digi stamp which will be available on 25th August from LOTV digi store.  I coloured this one with Spectrum Noir markers and thanks to the lovely Annette from  Nettys Cards for the advice regarding printing in a pale grey colour using Word. 

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Mary G x

Let it snow ....

Another sneak peek of one of the new snowmen digi stamps which will be available from LOTV later this month.  I coloured this one with Spectrum Noir markers and added die cuts using Marianne Dies set LR0376.  The background paper is from my stash

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Mary G x

May your days be merry and bright ....

Sneaky peek of one of the new snowmen digi stamps available soon from LOTV  I coloured this one with Spectrum Noir markers and the diecuts are mostly using Marianne Design dies, not sure about the holly swirl which has been in the die box for quite a while!

thanks for looking, Mary xx

Gnomes and snowman ...........

Sneak peek!!  Coming soon from LOTV are a set of 7 digital stamps with gnomes and a further 9 digital stamps with snowmen!!  I coloured this gnome with Spectrum Noir markers.  The digital round Christmas sentiments are available for sale now in their digi store 

thanks for looking, see you soon

Mary G x

Cutest little sea-horse .....

There is a new 'anything goes' challenge over at Polkadoodles Digi Choosday Challenge   I hope you will find time to join us and if you pop over to the blog I'm sure you will be inspired by the wonderful projects made by the team, and of course, there is a nice prize!!

I have made an easel card featuring the cutest little seahorse from the 'Winnie Starfish and Sandcastles' collection. I flipped this image printed it out then coloured this digi stamp with Spectrum Noir markers.  The diecuts are from the Marianne set LR0376 and the flowers, sparkly mermaid tail and the anchor charm are all from my stash.

I am recovering well from my recent illness, but coupled with moving house a few weeks ago this means limited crafting supplies and limited crafting time. Im hoping building work begins in about a months time so I'll soon be able to access all my usual crafting stuff

I hope you will be able to join in with the challenge, remember, its 'anything goes' and please visit the Polkadoodles store for some super images!

See you soon

Mary G x

Anniversary card ...

An anniversary card with a digi stamp by Power Poppy which I coloured with Spectrum Noir markers

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Mary G x

Thank you ....

A thank you card for a friend.  The cute little westie (Millie with Heart Balloon) reminds me of my own Daisy, and is a digi stamp from the Pink Gem collection at Polkadoodles.

I coloured the image with Spectrum Noir pens and the sentiment is handwritten as is the doodling around the die cut shapes which are made with my current favourite Marianne die set No. LR0376

Polkadoodles have oodles of gorgeous digi stamps and papers to choose from, well worth a visit! 

Thanks for visiting my blog, see you soon, Mary G xx

Bee happy .........

An easel card featuring a digital stamp 'Bees in Foxglove' from Power Poppy which I coloured with Spectrum Noir pens.  I used HB1, HB2, HB3 and PP6 for the flowers and DG1, DG2 and DG3 for the leaves and stems.  I used Marianne dies LR0407 and LR0376 and finished the card with some lilac faux silk ribbon tied into a little bow.  I added some sparkle to the bees using a Spectrum Noir sparkle applicator pen.

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Red poppy ....

Red Poppy a digital stamp by Marcella Hawley which I coloured with Spectrum Noir pens

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Mary G x

Gingerbread House ....

'Gingerbread House' one of the new LOTV Christmas 2019 digi stamps which I coloured with Spectrum Noir pens.  Only a crafter would sit colouring in Christmas images on the hottest day of the year!! 

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Mary G x

Pen Pot for a new job ....

There is a new 'anything goes' challenge over at Polkadoodles Digi Choosday Challenge with a nice prize for the winner.  I hope you will find time to join us and if you pop over to the blog I'm sure you will be inspired by the wonderful projects made by the team, and of course, there is a nice prize!!

I made a pen and pencil pot for a someone starting a new job.  I downloaded  'Luna' a digi stamp by Polkadoodles and coloured her with Spectrum Noir pens.  The digi paper is from the Winnie Sugar Sprinkles  collection

I hope you will be able to join in with the challenge, remember, its 'anything goes' and visit the Polkadoodles store for some super images!

See you soon

Mary G x

Mice and misteltoe ....

Another sneak peek of the new LOTV digi images to be launched this week - this little cutie is 'Mice and Misteltoe' which I coloured with Spectrum Noir pens.  Images available here in a few days time

Thanks for looking, see you soon,

Mary G x

Cute bunnies decorating their tree ....

Sneak peek of 'Bunnies decorating tree' coloured with Spectrum Noir pens - its one of the new LOTV Christmas 2019 digi stamps to be launched this week - some really cute images available 

dont miss them 

thanks for looking,

see you soon, Mary G x

Sweet bunny and robin .....

LOTV will be introducing a new range of cute Christmas images next week, and this one is 'Sweet Bunny and Robin' which I printed onto watercolour paper and coloured with Derwent Inktense Watercolour Pencils.  I'm limited to what I can craft with at the moment as Ive moved house and dont have my usual stuff to hand, but Im awaiting delivery of a set of Spectrum Noir alcohol marker pens so hope to get a few images coloured up ready to be made up into cards at a later stage.

Thanks for looking

see you soon

Mary G x

70th birthday card ........

A 70th birthday card for a friend using a pre-coloured digi image by Polkadoodles 'Birthday Balloon'  I added the digits 70 and the text in photoshop before printing out, then popped on a ribbon topped with a sparkly button.

 

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Mary G xx

Happy birthday ......

There is a new 'anything goes' challenge over at Polkadoodles Digi Choosday Challenge with a nice prize for the winner.  I hope you will find time to join us and if you pop over to the blog I'm sure you will be inspired by the wonderful projects made by the team, and of course, there is a nice prize!!

The DT were tasked to create a birthday card as an envelope or including an envelope.  I made a tiny paper envelope and tucked it behind the pink ribbon.  I coloured Winnie Big Bunch  digi stamp from the Celebrations 1 collection with Copic markers and added to a die-cut shape

I hope you will find time to pop over to the challenge blog and be inspired by the wonderful things the design team have made.  I am looking forward to seeing what you make, happy crafting, and thanks for visiting my blog,

see you soon,

Mary G xx

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