Hidden Treasure

I don't know if i've told you folks
 but i am of Pirate decent..
"shiver me timbers" and all that
Way way back it appears to have descended
from my fathers side of the family
To prove it i shall share with you
 something that has been handed down
through the generations
It is a framed display
of some of the treasure
with a note of authentication.

PMSL.. Did i have you fooled for a second...No! oh ok then lol 

So i'm not of pirate decent, 

I am however partaking in this weeks Compendium of Curiosities challenge which is 'Inked Grunge'

I diecut my grunge using a sizzix parchment die, then followed the instructions on page 39.. You may spot i have indeed used some of the brand spanking new mini halloween timmy stamps. Aren't they awesome!

I covered the inside of the box frame with a mix of terra, ferro and croco {although you cant see the cracks of the croco as the piece is still wet lol} Then i just glued in lots of trinkets and treasures in the form of gems and charms and other pretty things

 

I gave the top frame a coat of amber gold ferra, I stuck the grunge parchment piece to the side.

I then made a sword by stamping an image onto metal, cutting it out and then removing the ink, and then embossing it to make it dimensional. My last finishing touch was to stamp the quote 'Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also' onto the glass with black stazon.

So what treasures will you come up with for the challenge!
This is also my entry for Hels Sunday Stamper Challenge with the theme 'Old & New'
The box frame and sizzix die were yonks old and i used my new timmy stamps!
{oh by the way the Brand New Artistic Stamper team blog has the same theme for there new challenge this month, so why not join in both, I'll be showcasing my artwork for it on the 7th}
TTFN
Happy Creating
♥ HUGZ ♥

Launch Day....

Woo hoo the time has finally come to announce the launch of the brand new
Artistic Stamper Creative Team Blog

Yep thats right folks, Hels and Jennie have been working super hard so that you lovely people have a place to come and enjoy all that the Artistic Stamper has to offer.
 There will be brand new monthly challenges, and projects and inspiration galore..
Oh and don't forget to check out the ASstore too as there are BRAND NEW MUST HAVE stamps being launched today too xx
But don't let me waffle on, get yourself over there where the fair maiden Hels will give you the low down...
And before i go, May i just say to both Jennie and Hels it is both a pleasure and an honor to still be part of this fantastic team xx
♥ HUGZ ♥

Winning Smile!

Another week, means another Compendium of Curiosities challenge, this time it's Tinted Vision... with alcohol inks.. see instructions from page 55.
While hunting round for an image i came across a cracking photo of my bessie mate so decided to use it...i made a card but it looks more like it could be a small scrapbook page.. i think i may just have to use it for her birthday in a few months time lol

Right must dash.. have to get to the post office amongst other things..

Happy Creating

♥ HUGZ ♥

WOYWW 60

Hello Julia and fellow nosey parkers... Can't believe i've missed the past couple of woyww's but 'project craftroom' is just not ready to be unveiled yet, I finally received the last cupboard today so once thats in and i've had a good old sort out i should be set to reveal next week. 

So here instead of my desk, is a sneaky look at my new pine wall unit

Home to all my embellishment caddies and designer 'coffee and ikea' jars lol
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Right i best crack on, not only do i have a ton of sorting to do but also a lotta desks to visit too
Happy Creating
♥ HUGZ ♥

Quad Challenge!

Hay blogland, I'm still here.. just not had much free time, and the time i have had i've spent faffing doing the boring stuff like washing and sorting etc.. 

So todays tag is is a monster challenge piece combining 4 of the babies into one.. not wanting to miss out and all.. It includes  

Sunday Stamper ' Believe and/or Journey'

Compendium of Curiosities 'Multi-Medium Collage'

Theme Thursday 'Vintage and Tags'

Lots To do 'Shapes' {and last weeks too which was 'Stitching'}

I shaped my tag using one of my alterations 'on the edge' dies, Inked the base with victorian velvet and bundled sage, then i rubbed some vintage photo on my craft sheet and spritzed with a gold perfect pearl water mix , i used this to ink my dotty background stamp and stamp onto my tag. I also embossed some dots using my cuttlebug. I stamped some stitches either side of the embossing and embellished with a selection of paper roses and lace, I covered a maya road mini butterfly shape following timmys instructions from the book page 66, stamped the word believe, and edged the whole tag with gold to finish it off.

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Oh a quick update for those wondering... 'Project craftroom' still isn't quite complete and i don't wanna reveal all till its all looking prim and proper, I finally have the last cupboard being delivered next wed so here's hoping i can join in with woyww {which i have missed for a couple of weeks now} and show you all my new and wonderful space.

Right thats all for now, Happy Creating.

♥ HUGZ ♥

Workin 9 till 5..what a way to make a livin!!!

Oh i wish.. try 12 hr night shift!!!
{ok so now your either singing Dolly Parton or The Commodores lol}
Well its another long working week for me, so hence another quick card to share, I hate it when real life gets in the way of my crafting but i guess someones gotta earn the money to pay for all my stash needs lol
This is another simple stamp and ink jobby using my beautiful Pucinni's Muse and Floral Silhouette stamps + broken china and dusty corcord distress inks.

Simples but very effective don't ya think!
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Right i best get my butt in gear, Have a fab week whatever your up to !!!
Happy Creating!
♥ HUGZ ♥

A Cheeky Card...+ candy winners.

So i was having a bit of a play, with yet another tag.. I came across some of the inky papers i had made not too long ago, and decided i would turn one into a postcard, but as i was working i happened to lay the pieces down on top of one another and thats when the tag became a card, it just looked right so i ran with it.

With a bit of stamping {Nude with Shorts, Open Zip and Ephemera #1 all from the Artistic Stamper} some random doo-dads in the form of a broken zip end and dismantled necklace flower finished with a bit of lace frill the card was complete.

 Thats another one to add to the WOYWW easel

{Thank you Julia and Mr Dunnit...Mine arrived safe and has pride of place on my windowsill xx} 

Right now thats been shared i can tell you what you all really wanna know..

..Who's Won Minxy Surprize Candy..

1st Prize goes to ...

 Helen

Who wins this ...

Super Shabby Chic Stash Holder

2nd Prize goes to ...

 Cath

Who wins this...

Bag of Random Treats

3rd Prize goes to ...

 Jingle

Who wins this...
Assortment of handcrafted by Me art!

If all my lovely winners could contact me with there snail mail addresses i'll get your goodies off to you asap.
I'd like to thank everyone for playing along and sorry you all couldn't win.
♥ HUGZ ♥