Chalkboard Technique

Last night I held the first of my monthly technique classes and the chosen one (as can be seen from the title of the post) was the Chalkboard Technique. The aim of the classes is for everyone to make a  8″ x 8″ technique page with instructions and sample and Read more …

Vintage(y) feel

I obviously spoke too soon yesterday morning as I’m still busy finalising things for tomorrow (and pinning samples), but still managed to make a card to share with you this morning. I should add that the pinning goes on not because I’m really slow but because I was side-tracked (actually Read more …

Viva Las Vegas

At the beginning of the year I went on a quick trip from San Diego to Las Vegas. I had been invited by my best friend’s sister to celebrate her 50th birthday. Lorna has always wanted to visit Paris so for her birthday weekend we stayed at the Paris Hotel. Read more …

Bagalope ideas

In my search for new things to try, I came across a technique on how to make a small bag from a envelope, more commonly known as a Bagalope. I think that this is an idea that has been around for awhile but I decided to give it a go Read more …

Scrap Attack – Bargello

This is a new technique to me (or so I thought) but on researching it,  I found out that it is something that has been around for many years and originally started out as a needlework embroidery technique.  The really embarrasing thing about it is that I made a cushion Read more …