Showing posts with label hero arts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hero arts. Show all posts

26.1.25

Surviving Storm Éowyn: A Crafty Adventure

Well, folks, we did it! We survived Storm Éowyn (pronounced Ay-oh-win, for those of us not fluent in Irish-speak). This tempest came in like a drama queen, but all it managed to do was give our side gate a one-way flight lesson and lay a tree to rest in the front yard. No major drama, just a bit of garden redecorating.

Now, you know what's a lifesaver during a storm? Flasks of hot water. Big shoutout to Stanley brand for keeping our coffee piping hot while the wind howled outside. Nothing like a warm cuppa to make you feel like a warrior in your own living room.

But enough about weather woes, let's talk about something way more exciting—crafting! With the storm raging outside, I turned my attention to my trusty die-cutting machine and card-making supplies. Picture this: die cuts, foil washi tape, and a background stamp paired with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink. This ink is like the superhero of the crafting world—six years in and it's still giving me the deepest, darkest black. Honestly, it's like the Batman of inks.

The card was coming together nicely, embellished with baker's twine and Ranger Glossy Accents for that extra sparkle. I even managed to sneak in a computer-generated pun because, let's face it, a card without a pun is like a storm without wind.

Sorry for the potato-quality photo—blame it on Storm Herminia!

I decided to enter my creation into a few crafting challenges, because if there's anything better than surviving a storm, it's winning a prize for your crafty genius. Fingers crossed!

And there you have it, folks. Just another day in the life of a storm survivor and card-making enthusiast. If Éowyn taught us anything, it’s that sometimes life throws a bit of chaos your way, but with a flask of hot water and a stash of craft supplies, you can weather any storm.

Stay crafty and safe, my friends, and may your ink always be as deep and dark as your morning coffee. 

Wendy R.

20.1.25

A Comeback, Crafty Style: Cards, Crochet, and a Whole Lot of Chaos

Well, hello there, world! It's been a mere six years since my last blog post — a blink of an eye, really. Nothing much has happened except, oh, qualifying as an Registered Nurse specialising in Intellectual Disabilities, surviving a global pandemic as a student nurse, and experiencing the joys of being underpaid and overworked. You know, the usual.

Let's just say, when your allocated petrol is less than 40c per mile, you start to question your life choices. But hey, I cleared out the craft stash, picked up crocheting and knitting, and now I'm back to card making to keep my sanity in check. So, let's dive into my latest crafty adventure!

Today, I’m kicking things off with a Clean and Simple (CAS) card that’s as straightforward as my life's been these past years (ha!). Here's the lowdown:

  • Cardstock and Paper: Straight from my stash — the craft stash that is, not the emergency toilet paper stash.
  • Stamp Used: Paper Smooches Swanky Snow Dudes. Because who doesn’t love a dapper snowman?
  • Inked With: Hero Arts Intense Black Ink. Bold, like my attempts to negotiate a raise.
  • Coloured With: Promarkers. Still going strong after six years, unlike my nerves during peak pandemic shifts.
  • Embellished With: Baker's twine, Ranger Glossy Accents, and a sprinkle of glitter. Because life’s too short for dull cards.
  • Die Used: Hero Arts Infinity Dies Nested Frames. For that perfect edge — something I lost long ago.

Yes, folks, I'm entering this little masterpiece into a few card challenges. Wish me luck! If nothing else, it’s a good excuse to procrastinate on adulting for a bit longer.

CAS on Friday: Winter
Park Hopping is My Happy PlaceInspired by : "Just like Joey and Chandler, these snowmen are Friends forever!" 

Despite the chaos of the past few years, it's good to be back in the crafty saddle. Card making has been a delightful reminder that even in the whirlwind of life, there's always room for a little creativity. So, here's to cards, crafts, and finding joy in the small things.

Catch you on the flip side, hopefully before another six years pass!

Stay crafty and keep smiling!

Wend R.

28.9.17

Cardz 4 Galz - Dragonflies

Hi Peeps

There is a new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz to inspire you!
Challenge # 57 is "Dragonflies".

Here is my take on the challenges:


Die sentiment is a diecut from Hero Arts.
The papers used are from Just Peachy Designs.
Die dragonfly is cut with the Silhouette Cameo.
Embellished with black gems, clear gloss & white twine.

Thank You for stopping by and hope to see you in the card gallery!

20.8.17

Succulents

Hi Peeps!
Today's card features a gorgeous Aloe stamp from Altenew's Succulents collection.
Coloured with Promarkers.
Sentiment from Hero Arts.
Embellished with sequins.


A few challenges:
Casology - week 262 - Prickly
Country View Crafts' Challenge - August Blues and Greens
Die Cut Divas - August - Anything Goes
Colour Crazy Challenge  No.33 - Anything Goes

Thank You for stopping by!

16.8.17

Best Scoop

Hi Peeps,
My card for today:


Layering Ice Cream stamp from Hero Arts.Sprinkles embossing folder.Embellished with 3d glossy accents and sequins.

Onto a few challenges:
Polkadoodles #32 - Anything Goes
Crafting with Dragonflies - Embossing Wet or Dry
City Crafter Challenge #375 - You Don't Bring Me Flowers 
Sunday Stamps #159 Summer Petals:


Thank You for stopping by!

24.6.17

Thanks A Latte

Hi Peeps
My card today:


Digital coffee cups from Blackberry Jelly, coloured with Promarkers.
Sentiment a Hero Arts die cut.
Embellished with clear gloss, pink glitter and pink dewdrops.

Onto a few challenges:
DL ART Thankful Thursday Challenge #207 Summer Fun (or a Thank You Card)
Color Throwdown #448 - Color Inspiration:

Freshly Made Sketches #293:

Thank You for stopping by!

25.3.17

Owl Birthday

Hi Peeps
My card today :



Rubber Stamp - Little Claire Designs.
Coloured with Promarkers and embellished with 3d gloss & enamel drops.
Sentiment - Hero arts stamp and diecuts.
Border punch - Martha Stewart Zig Zag edge.

A few challenges I'm entering:
Crazy 4 Challenges - Owl or a Feathered Creature 
My Time to Craft 2W #340 - Woodland Animals or Easter
Daring Cardmakers - Up In The Air
Cardz 4 Guyz #162 - Trees

Thank You for stopping by!

10.3.17

Brighten My Day

Hi Peeps
My card for today:


The background is sponged with Memento London Fog & Little Birdie dot stencil.
Umbrella stamps are from Hero Arts and coloured with Promarkers. They are raised with 3d foam pads.

A few challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks #341 Spring Fever With Sponging
Southern Girls #155 Pop It Up With Foam
Through the Purple Haze #120 Anything Goes
CAS Colours & Sketches


Thank You for stopping by!

8.3.17

Tulip

Hi Peeps
My card for today:


Tulip is coloured with Promarkers and embellished with a Spectrum Noir glimmer pen.
Sentiment is from Hero Arts and stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black and London Fog.
Embellished with black glitter Stickles.

A few challenges:
Digi Choosday Challenge #10 - Anything Goes
Cards in Envy Keep It Simple 
Great Impressions  - March - Spring 



Thank You for stopping by!

16.2.17

Daisy, Daisy

Hi Peeps
Card for today:



Daisies and flourishes are diecuts.
Sentiment from HeroArts.
Grey polka dot paper is from Pink Petticoat.
Copper glitter card from my local Euro shop.

Onto a few challenges:

Allsorts  - Hearts and/ or Flowers
Crafting When We Can -  #137 Flowers


Thank You for stopping by!

5.2.17

Flutterby

Hi Peeps:


Butterflies stamped with Memento tuxedo black and coloured with Promarkers.
Stamps from Martha Stewart & Kaiser crafts.
Highlighted with glitter.
Sentiment is a diecut from Hero Arts - Thanks stamp & die set.

Onto a few challenges:


Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) February - Anything Goes
A Gem of a Challenge #187 Add a Butterfly
Sparkles Forum Challenges #88 - Thank You

Thank You for stopping by!