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.

  

I added more colour to the band and top section by mixing Artiste Lagoon with the Aqua Starlight and more gesso. I then added some Deco Mache Decoupage paper - not sure of the name. I then painted over it with some diluted gesso to knock it back.

 

To add more drama, I used Artiste Conifer Green and Tea Pink, and loaded the brush so that I had both colours on the brush. I then used this to paint over the band and the top of the mask.

 

Happy crafting.

Cxxx

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

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

Birthday wishes

I made this card for a friend of mine. It uses an old Create and Craft Topper and patterned card. I love the sage green colours of the card, and it makes me feel like (hopefully) Spring and Summer are not too far away. 

The gold card is from Crafter's Companion Precious Metals Luxury Card pack, and I used a few gold coloured flat back pearls with ribbon to finish it all off.

Happy crafting,

Cxxx

Football!

 Yes! Another football card. This one is Hunkydory - and I think it's a Made for Men one, but can't be sure. The grey background card is Manly Moments card block, and the blue dotty card is from my local market.

The little dots are from a really old embellishment sheet bought from The Range. 

Happy crafting,

Cxxx

You know the drill!!

This one was for my brother-in-law - a carpenter/joiner by trade! Love the colours of the topper. 

I used Hunkydory's Pick & Mix -You're Tool-rific, with some gold mirror card and yellow and brown Core'dinations card. The letters were cut with Crafter's Companion Diamond Block Alpha.

Unfortunately the Core'dinations came away from the mirror card in the post - am hoping it was just because I didn't use enough!

Happy crafting,

Cxxx

The First Post....

 ... of the New Year! Bit late but better late than never. So, have already had family birthdays this month, and here's the first of them.

This one was for my Mother-In-Law, made using Hunkydory Wonderful Women - A House For Flowers, and card from their Floral Delights card block.

A lovely pretty card to start the year!

Happy crafting,

Cxxxx