My place to share my makes, thoughts and general musings!! Mostly on crafting things - but occasionally on others!!
About Me
- Papercraft By Carole
- I'm a retired primary school teacher, who started paper crafting in 2008, when I had a fancy to make my own Christmas cards. Since then, I have tried all sorts of techniques and styles - and I kind of like them all. I have been lucky enough to be on blog teams and large design teams and to do a bit of freelance demonstrating - and I love the challenge of working with different products. My crafting style is very varied - from junk journaling and art journaling, bookbinding and journal making, to quilting and patchwork - and of course I still make cards. This variety keeps me interested - and my crafty stash growing!! I'm always seeking inspiration for new projects.
Wednesday 31 March 2021
Ahoy Matey!
Sunday 28 March 2021
Testing, testing......
I have seen a lot on the craft pages recently about the latest fad for ink brushes - and also that many of the big crafting names are bringing out branded versions and selling them for huge amounts of money eg a pack of 4 different sizes for £12 compared to a pack of 12 different sizes for £13 on Amazon; or 8 brushes with a stand for £48!!! I decided to try out a cheaper version from Amazon at £15 for 12 brushes that are the same size, and wanted to compare them with what I currently use: blocks of cut and dry for my Distress Inks, and the small round applicator for my Distress Oxides.
Monday 22 March 2021
The Masked Reader
A few weeks ago, we had World Book Day. It was the week before the majority of children returned to school, so the usual dress up things was not really going to happen. So, we went for a pyjama day - both for those in school with us, and those at home. And, it was rather nice to be dressed in my oversize hoodie and leggings for school. Anyway, to mark the day, and make it more interesting, we did "The Masked Reader", where members of school staff recorded themselves reading the blurb of their favourite book while wearing a mask - and also disguising their voice.
I decided to create my own mask, rather than use a shop bought one. I started by covering the mask with gesso.
I then mixed some Aqua Starlight paint with gesso, and painted the whole of mask.
Monday 15 March 2021
Mothers' Day cards
Good morning! The weather seems to have quietened down, and I seem to have got my crafting mojo back.
Yesterday was Mother's Day, and these are the two cards I made - one for my Mum and one for my Mother-In-Law.
Both use Hunkdory Peony Dreams collection, which I think came out in 2019. The first one was for my Mum. The topper is from "Blossoming Dreams", and the sentiment from "A Lovely Day". And I used a bit of pink Core'dinations, ribbon and pearls.
The second was for my Mother-In-Law, and this time the topper is from "A Lovely Day" and the sentiment from "Blossoming Dreams". And, of course, a bit of Core'dinations card, ribbon and pearls.
Take care, and happy crafting!
Cxxx
Wednesday 10 March 2021
My Valentine
My husband is very into wildlife - he works for our local wildlife trust - so I do like to use wildlife themed things for his cards. This Hunkydory topper set, was a member's free gift. It's from the Meadow Hares collection, and is called "Hello Hare".
It really didn't need much else other than a piece of gold mirror card, and a sentiment cut using Crafter's Companion Essentials dies.
Happy crafting,
Cxxx