Little Red Riding hood

Hi Me again, so how are you? feeling well I hope and looking forward to the weekend. I should be having James (grand son) but not sure I want to give him back the rotten cold he gave me lol. The ATCs are coming thick and fast aren't they? Here is another set. These however, are for a swap I am part of at  Blissful Art Swaps Click for more info ;0) Any way when I printed the template house they were smaller that the ATC size so I added them to an ATC card. I was really pleased with the finished swap but I will have to say good bye to these and I am sure I will get some LUSH replacements from the girls who are participating. Would you like some close up's? ................

These will be in the post to USA by Friday. Can't wait to see what this swap brings. I am loving the images from Inka of Altered Artifacts. See you soon. Love Dawn xx

Fairy tale time

Morning everyone. I am STILL suffering with a cold, but you don't want to hear that, although I must tell you I make the best home made lemsip EVER! ha ha. Real lemons, orange blossom honey, hot water and a couple of good pain killers, ha beat that cold I was breathing and headache free in no time, so I am managing & thanks for your well wishes. I have been using Altered Artifacts for a while, she has some lovely images for sale. But I was looking for something in particular she didn't have and she came up trumps, in just a couple of days I had these delish Fairy tale images (story book) they will be called and they are not available yet but soon will be. Keep your eyes peeled. ;0) Here are some close ups.........

What's not to love about these images, I have always fancied stamps in these kind of vintage (lady bird) images you know sleeping beauty Cinderella etc Any way these are just a sample there will be lots more available. So a BIG thank you to Inka for getting me these yummy Images. I have typed sentiments on the comp. thought I would have a bit of a naughty laugh poor little lamb ;0) Love Dawn xx

 These are now on my trade page ;0)

Knitted scarf for Summer

Hello ladies, I have the worst cold I have had in what seems like forever (isn't that always the way when we have a cold) Man flu pooey, I am ill and should be in bed, but a woman has things to do and one of those yummy things I like to do is pop in to blog land. A reward after doing two lots of washing and changing the bed (but hubby will have to make it I am done in lol) I need lemon & hunny some chicken soup and a new box of tissues ha ha. Over the last couple of nights I made this lovely scarf so I thought I would share. Do you like?

I knitted this with jumbo needles 15mm so you get this very light weight lace scarf. I love the colours very Summery and lovely to go with a blouse etc. I have also been finally learning to crochet over the the last two weeks and I am successfully making granny squares but I will leave this for another post he he. Well I have some things to make for a couple of swaps I'm involved with to 'achoo' "bless me" I must go off and create lol I almost like this bad weather we're having as it keeps me in to craft. (almost) I SO prefer the SUN heat warmth Achoo oh excuse me. Well I suppose I had better clean all these tissues away and disinfect the computer ha ha have a lovely day. Dawn xx

Oh P.S. see the mug holder the scarf's on? this was a purchase from a craft (thrift) shop for a £1 keep your eyes out  for a transformation of this item ;0)

Spring Tag

Morning, well it's looking brighter today and I have a lunch date with my sister so we can catch up with each other, we don't see each other much she works so much bless. This is a tag I forgot to upload over at Mary's blog. At the beginning of each month she gives away  some free images and asks you to make something including some or all of the images given. I made a tag ;0) and then forgot to post it doh! Well it would be a shame not to share so here are some close ups........

I drew the pussy cat my self and coloured her in with copics. I didn't have anything in the size I needed so it was a quick sketch on some card and then vola lol I hope you like my little effort and I strongly advise you go and pick up some free images, Mary has lots to choose from. Love Dawn xx

Edited to add, oh I have just seen a new challenge blog and there first challenge is a tag so I will enter my tag and if you also want to join in click HERE for more info ;0)

ATC Swap Pt two

Look what arrived today ;0) This is my swap from Wendy I mentioned this is a previous post here. How beautiful these are I love them and thankyou so much Wendy for the time you took to fit little ol' me in from the UK And I was so happy to hear you found ALL the ATCs I sent to you ;0) Here is a closer look of her work........

As I can't join in the ATC swap over on their Blog being in the UK Wendy did a wee private swap with me, and I'm so happy she did, I just adore these ATCs and all the work involved in them such detail. If you like me like to alter things and use mix media Wendy along with her friend Kim are starting up an Art group on Yahoo click HERE for information and the link to join, this is not limited to the USA or Canada as the ATC swap is, so it's a wonderful opportunity to make/collect some fab art. Hope to see you there Love Dawn xx

ATC Swap!

Hi guys and I hope you have had a wonderful rest on the Easter break. We all had a fab Easter here in  our house, apart from the rain it hasn't stopped all day today (Monday) typical B.H. for England. Any way I wasn't going to share this swap with you until I also got Wendy's swap however, something completely bizarre has happened.

Wendy kindly agreed to do a swap with me because the swap club she helps run only swaps in USA & Canada. And I was so looking forward to joining in. She suggested we do a swap together on the months theme which was 'Springtime in Paris'.

And these were the ATCs I sent her along with a wee gift bag. Now the wonderful Customs and Exercise people decided to a) open and search my parcel and b) take two of the ATCs for them self!  How shocking?

I have no idea why they would do such a thing nothing living or against the rules as far as I am aware although I did put a few lavender flower specks in to give the parcel a nice smell but why would they then send some of the parcel and not all of it? As all the ATCs were wrapped in the same sealed packet? I am baffled. Any way Wendy I am so sorry about this I have no Idea why they would do such a thing. Any way here is a view of those I sent to you. 

Have any of you had your ATCs taken. I have to say this isn't the first time it's happened to me I lost a full set I sent in a swap in the UK the envelope never arrived at all. I think we have some postys who can't resist a bit of pocket art. Love Dawn xx

More ATCs French theme

Please look at my NEW ATC trade page above if you would like to own one of my ATCs

 Hi every one, The weather is so pretty and warm (YUMMY) we ate our tea out side last night and I got two loads of washing totally dry. I love Spring. On to my ATCs. There is a Swap over at Blissful ATC Swap Oh and how lovely, but you can only join in the actual swap if your in the USA or Canada just go to link and look for details (so I can't play sulks to self) However, good news is, that they hope soon to make it more open for everyone, that will be fab! So I will wait patiently he he. If you know of any British ones give me a nudge (message).  Any way I was in the mood after the peeled paint backgrounds to do some more.

I don't know why one picture is the wrong way round because it isn't on my comp? very odd I even downloaded it twice thinking it would right it's self. Any way not to worry I hope you can see. Enjoy playing soon I have a busy day (Sat) so this is being scheduled I have a Grandson to pick up and keep busy for the week end, Hope to see you Monday have a lovely safe week end whatever your doing. Love Dawn xx

ATCs

Hello, I have been messing around with ATCs There are a few photos on this post, but not much writing so it will all work out ;0) As I said I haven't done any ATC (Artist Trading Cards) For a good long while. But they are fun. I decided to Use ATC because I wanted to do a technique I hadn't done for a while before I did it in a journal, and these are a great size for testing new ideas/techniques. I am going to join in with SSS&S And this week is all about hand made backgrounds ;0)

I really enjoyed this technique. The technique is called 'Pealed Paint' some paint and Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly) and your away. Although the drying time in between is a nuisance, so you may as well do a few at a time leave them to dry over night and then you can enjoy them the next day. (steam punk is not pealed paint) that was a transferred back ground.

I have to say I really liked the corset and frilly knickers worn here by Dita von tease ;0) and the way her face is caught in the mirror. The cheeky saying with the fifties style mother & child kinda of tickled my funny bone as well lol Any way hope you saw something you liked. Love Dawn xx

Stamp Smith Challenge

Hi everyone, isn't she lovely? I do love this stamped image from The Stamp Smith They are doing a monthly challenge and this month it's called  'Flip & Fold'. There is a small fold on my tag under the button ;0)Pop over to see some lovely examples from the DT and I hope you have time to join in as well.

Here is a close up. I found a lovely feather and used a flower or two lol ;0) I also used some lovely DP from my bulging draw. I really don't use them enough, so I thought I had better make a start lol. I wonder how many of us have DP in draws untouched ha ha.

 

I had to share this wonderful video with you as it has the beautifully talented Caro Emerald. My Hubby and I went to see her last night at the Bridge Water Hall (Manchester) We had a wonderful evening and the crowd were all dancing at the end it was a fab night and this is a fabulously talented woman. Enjoy your day and thank you for stopping by. Love Dawn xx

Russian Doll Key Ring

Hello bloggers/crafters. I was in hobby craft yesterday and bought this adorable magazine Mollie Makes.  On the cover was a freebie to make a little Russian doll key ring, everything required was included all you needed was a needle and a wee bit of stuffing. And within the hour I had this new little friend isn't she adorable?

I adore the mice on the cover and they have templates inside of these too, loving the clothes for  them lol so watch this space I think these to will be on the things to do list he he. Love Dawn xx

Tag Tuesday 'Bird'

I love to make a tag and so I thought I would join in with Valerie over at Tag Tuesday

Here's a CU I hope you can join in too. Love Dawn xx

Pendant's To Wear?

Morning, I do hope you had a lovely week end The weather was really Spring like I actually got some washing out on the line ;0) all the birds are easily heard now too. All this brings me to my old muse, Paris again lol For the images I have gone to the Graphics Fairy She has so many wonderful images and always FREE I have a link in the side bar as well if you don't know her already (which I doubt).

I would like to use these in Brag Monday too. These were relatively easy to make and I do like them. My one son who is still at home said they were massive, far too big to be necklaces lol I don't think so. I am looking for a really long chain so I can pop them on. What do you think, to BIG? Love Dawn xx

Altered pocket watch

I have had these Pocket watches for some time and I finally decided to use the last two I had left. These Art Parts (I think they're called) are jolly good fun to play with ;0) There is an old necklace and bracelet taken apart to add interest and I am really pleased with the way the colours all turned out.

Here's a lovely close up ;0) Of course You know I have a love for TH but not just him. I have found some lovely bits n bobs around. Shame though,  the shop that I used to use (The Altered Element) is no more. Where do you find all these lovely things like fountain pen nibs and brass keys bottle tops etc Do let me know if you have a supplier of the unusual ;0)

I couldn't get 'The cat in the Hat out of my head after making the tag the other day, so I had to have a play lol and this is what I came up with ;0)

I am going to stick findings to these to make broaches, although I have a feeling my son Shawn (now at Uni in London) with have this one and pop a chain on it. He's just daft enough to wear it lol. I would like to join in with Simon Says Stamp & Show they want you to play with Ideology and of course stamp My top Pocket watch qualify's beautifully, you also have time to join in if you wish. The DT have given some wonderful inspiration. And not to forget Studio3 the lovely Linda who encourages us to have some wearble art this week please pop along to Tim and check out new ideas as well. Hope you have a wonderful day. Love Dawn xx

Tag for flight

Hello crafty land of blogs ;0) Life is some times all consuming and this my friends is what is happening to my self. So I am not around to post every day but I do get around to visiting some of my many favorite blogs (although not as many as I would like) So I will try to post something at least once a month to co inside with my Monthly Journal challenge hopefully more. I only took the one photo this time and the colour pallet kept reminding me of some thing but I couldn't think what until I finished. Can you think of what it is?   The Cat in the Hat And still as popular as ever. Love Dawn xx

Altered Coasters

Hi everyone. I hope you're well. The snow has gone here in NW of the UK and the temperature is lowering as we speak. So cold, so wrap up and stay warm. I have been playing with some old coasters, I really liked these when I bought them (years ago) however, I have been looking for some new one's and I thought why not have a go at altering them and if I don't like them what's to loose? I gessoed them all and then got one of my little observer books with plants in and cut a couple of coloured plants out that I liked, stamped all the gessoed back grounds with some script then glued the flowers to two of the coasters, edged the coasters with ink and then transferred the other images on to all the other coasters. I think I like the lady ones the best, but I keep changing my mind lol. Any way these are they after I had a play around.

And these are they before! I haven't done the dinner plate mat's as yet. Not thought much about how I am going to cover them but they are all gessoed up and ready to go. do you have any suggestions? Love Dawn xx

Bookmarks for special ladies.

Hello all. It's dark and wet here in the NW of the UK today. However I would like to say hi guys, not been here in a while, but I do have something to share this time. ;0) These took ages, but I have a new calling in the church I belong to. I won't go into details. However, it's up to me so see that all the women in the church get visited every month. So as I am new, I made every sister in a partnership to do what we call 'Visiting Teaching' one of these book marks as a gift and hopefully as a wee reminder to them as well. ;0)

The vintage women are all from various sources, I thought they would be a lovely reminder of the women in our care. You know I love vintage and shabby and I thought I would try to combine the two styles here. We call our visits 'Visiting Teaching' hence the single letters that spell this out. I ended up making about 34 as there are 17 partnerships that go to visit all the women of our church. I hope you like these. Love Dawn xx

I'm Not Dead!

Hi just thought I would let you know I am still alive and kicking. There are things I have had to drop because of a few issues with family illness Uni etc unfortunately my art is what has suffered. However, I have been doing a little art and I will get to posting it very soon. I have missed you lots. I'm sure the feeling is mutual, I have been leaving the odd comment but as life for me gets busier, like you I do have to prioritize and with me family always comes first (as it should) I am sure you agree. look forward to sharing my new pieces with you and seeing all your beautiful work as well. I have found a fab giveaway on one of my friends blogs it's her first so I do hope you will stop by and see Darlene. (the link is on the left).

Love Dawn xx