Hearts and Easels

So, I am currently fundraising for a new local charity called Helping Yound Minds, aimed at providing a safe space and mental health support for our local youngsters. I initially started out with signing up for some sporting activities and setting up a Go Fund Me page - as I've always managed to raise a reasonable amount in the past. But it's just not happening at the moment, and I'm a bit down about it all. 

And when I'm a bit stressed, I have a tendency to tidy and organise. While doing so, I re-discovered a whole drawer full of old demo bits and pieces - die cut bases and other things prepped for demonstration and never used. And I also realised I have some other stuff - completed samples etc - that are just sitting in boxes. So, am thinking I am going to use all those bits and pieces and my vast stash, along with those already completed pieces, to try and boost my fundraising. 

At the moment, I am just prepping and creating, and don't really know how I'll go about selling stuff, but just doing something to make it happen is good enough for now.

Here are two heart easel cards completed today, and I rather like them. It's been a while since I really created anything - and have to admit I don't miss the time involved, but I am loving the results.

Both use the Crafter's Companion Heart Easel Die for the base, and the larger mat. I also used my X Cut Heart and Scalloped Heart dies, and Crafter's Companion Stitched Edge Hearts.  For the one on the left I used Sara Signature Together Forever Champagne Flute and Graceful Swirls, and for the one on the right I used Sara Signature Vintage Tea Party Cherry Cupcake. All the card and paper is from my stash - a lot of which I no longer have any recollection of where it came from. Ah, well!

Will keep you updated as I add to the collection ready to try and raise some money!! 

Take care,

Cxxx

Downton Abbey Cupcake Box!

Did you catch the show earlier with Fiona and the Cupcake Box Templates? All those scrummy cupcakes that have appeared inside them look gorgeous!! 

This is another of my samples - the Twin Cupcake Presentation Box using the fabulous Downton Abbey Above Stairs Collection.

I used the Heart Insert Die for embellishment, along with English Country Garden Rolled Flowers, Together Forever Graceful Swirls dies and Kimono Oriental Screen Embossing Folder.

The wrapper is cut with the Lacy Hearts Wrapper die, and I've used the Hearts Insert die for the little cupcake toppers.

Cxxx

More Cupcakes!!

Morning. Another quick sneak peek for this afternoon's shows with the Cupcake Templates.

This one is the single cupcake presentation box, made with card from the Downton Abbey A3 Classic Collection card pack.

I cut out areas as indicated on the template and added some acetate so you can see into the box. The flowers are Flowers for All Occasions 1, 3 and 4. 

The wrapper is the Daisy Wrapper die, and I have also used the Flag Insert die.

Cxxx

Cupcake Heaven!

Evening I have a little sneak peek to share with you ahead of tomorrow's shows on Hochanda. The fabulous cupcake templates are back - and this time with the gorgeous Downton Abbey A3 Double Sided Centura Pearl card.

This one is made with the Four Cupcake Presentation Box template and card from the Downton Abbey Above Stairs collection. 

To go with the box, I have used the Classique Butterfly Wrapper die, and the Prom Dress Insert die.

On the top of the box I have used the Classique Floral Flourish die, along with the Floral Delight Leafy Flourish dies. For the sides I used the English Country Garden Arch Edge die. The paper flowers, ribbon and pearls are all from my stash.

Be sure to tune in tomorrow for the shows.

Cxxx