tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62098933975555898152024-02-20T07:53:36.622+00:00All my sketchesBevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-51050486321358516032011-05-27T06:51:00.000+01:002011-05-27T09:23:34.945+01:00Colouring with Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils<p align="center">I thought I would share the Copic and Prismacolor video that I made a few weeks ago.   I am not Copic certified or have any Copic qualifications at all, all I know is self taught so please forgive any errors as I have made the video as I colour and it works for me :)  I have had to split it into four parts to get it on You Tube (what a journey of discovery that turned out to be lol).</p> <p align="center"><iframe height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YV94990N1J4" frameborder="0" width="425" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p align="center"><iframe height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/x6tXWo_vPsk" frameborder="0" width="425" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p align="center"><iframe height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kLCiCdwk8yo" frameborder="0" width="425" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p align="center"><iframe height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jHvGcoN4psU" frameborder="0" width="425" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p align="center"> hugs</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kwS-94xdOoU/Td7ag5s5WQI/AAAAAAAAQgY/gKuwnDEl9x4/s1600-h/bev-Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bev-Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" border="0" alt="bev-Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cs4z3Lj9-Wg/Td7ahTrj0oI/AAAAAAAAQgc/XHkAIlDavxU/bev-Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="99" /></a></p> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-74282487761084000042011-02-13T13:09:00.001+00:002011-02-13T13:09:33.386+00:00Twisted easel card (my way)<p>I’ve had lots of emails asking for a quick tutorial on how to make these twisted easel cards, and I’m sure there is a easier way to do this but this way works for me.  </p> <p>Just make sure you rotate the top layer with the image on 90 degrees clockwise so when you open the card the image stands upright (been there, done that rofl)</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TVfYARnH9CI/AAAAAAAAPAo/n5ffDTV8lBs/s1600-h/twistel-easel%5B10%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="twistel-easel" border="0" alt="twistel-easel" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TVfYBQ73m9I/AAAAAAAAPAs/YQGu2mz3K5g/twistel-easel_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="806" height="570" /></a></p> <p>Hope this helps.</p> <p>hugs</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TVfYCQmEZmI/AAAAAAAAPAw/hsp0hhM6Wj4/s1600-h/bev-Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="bev-Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" border="0" alt="bev-Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TVfYDEBBTFI/AAAAAAAAPA0/2oH8DIiLAc8/bev-Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="99" /></a></p> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-32305379371131022362011-02-12T13:11:00.000+00:002011-02-13T13:11:37.647+00:00Friday Sketchers<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TVfYdYBZmlI/AAAAAAAAPA4/nF742ymOpqI/s1600-h/FS%2BSketch%2B1%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="FS Sketch 1" border="0" alt="FS Sketch 1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TVfYeJSgA2I/AAAAAAAAPA8/olEaBKIOT70/FS%2BSketch%2B1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TVfYfFS8ruI/AAAAAAAAPBA/qMLlUDuG6FI/s1600-h/fs1a2.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="fs1a" border="0" alt="fs1a" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TVfYglGACII/AAAAAAAAPBE/5VCPPPzQGT0/fs1a_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="568" /></a> </p> <p>hugs</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TVfYhWjQPOI/AAAAAAAAPBI/xj-7q-Xkvag/s1600-h/Butterfly1SignatureBRa5.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" border="0" alt="Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TVfYiEFcrkI/AAAAAAAAPBM/bmQm4y1Hwn4/Butterfly1SignatureBRa_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="185" height="105" /></a></p> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-37202505253708624662011-01-02T13:06:00.000+00:002011-01-27T13:06:28.530+00:00Video tutorial – distressing seam binding<p>I managed to get a quick video done showing how I get the distressed look on the seam binding that I am crazy about. It was done in between getting the dogs out for their walk so it’s a bit rushed (I take them out in threes so get to go out twice each time – must be mad lol). And check out those age spots (should have had gloves on both hands rofl).</p> <div align="center"><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QJ4So4UPa_Y?fs=1&hl=en_GB"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QJ4So4UPa_Y?fs=1&hl=en_GB" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></div> <div style="text-align: center">And here's the result.</div> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TR-WPGvH_nI/AAAAAAAAOGE/RWIauetP9lw/s1600-h/seam-binding%5B2%5D.gif"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="seam-binding" border="0" alt="seam-binding" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TR-WP0cAB8I/AAAAAAAAOGI/Mii4gVoztWU/seam-binding_thumb.gif?imgmax=800" width="604" height="266" /></a> hugs <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TR-WQlbanFI/AAAAAAAAOGM/3VYFHxtd3wE/s1600-h/Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" border="0" alt="Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TR-WRJIleWI/AAAAAAAAOGQ/47lMx6gWdhM/Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="99" /></a> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-17031100527638368222010-10-14T08:00:00.000+01:002010-10-14T08:00:00.219+01:00Lili of the Valley challenge<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TLHu9xkuKCI/AAAAAAAAMb8/IGbzWM4q1uI/s1600-h/Bevs-sketch-24jm%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Bevs-sketch-24jm" border="0" alt="Bevs-sketch-24jm" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TLHu-yKoevI/AAAAAAAAMcA/1WxAKOdmjcM/Bevs-sketch-24jm_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TLHu_wO5EGI/AAAAAAAAMcE/K7wmu_vmJyU/s1600-h/lotv-angel%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="lotv-angel" border="0" alt="lotv-angel" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TLHvA1XwGaI/AAAAAAAAMcI/6w_G0e77ivw/lotv-angel_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="580" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TLHvBwRqIlI/AAAAAAAAMcM/GEwLRtz6kMg/s1600-h/lotv-angel1%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="lotv-angel1" border="0" alt="lotv-angel1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TLHvC8YgQkI/AAAAAAAAMcQ/CUkVM0nck7o/lotv-angel1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="545" /></a> </p> <p>I coloured the image with <a href="http://www.diestodiefor.com/categories.php?cat=161" target="_blank">Copics</a> - <br />Skin:  E21, E00, E000, R02 <br />Hair:  E53, E51, E50 <br />Dress: BG13, BG11, BG10 <br />Wings:  E43, E40</p> <p><font color="#b50245">This card, along with a few others, is for sale on </font><a href="http://shop.ebay.co.uk/all-the-things-i-love-by-bev/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686"><font color="#b50245">Ebay</font></a></p> Thanks for stopping by, <p></p> <p> <a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-top: medium none; border-right: medium none; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/255/07EEAF18E649AE7D493CCC766AFD026C.png" /></a></p> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-90805519810408738622010-09-29T22:05:00.001+01:002010-09-29T22:05:44.510+01:00Attaching charms with chain and jump ring<p>I’ve had lots of requests on how I attach charms with chain and jump rings so here’s a quick mini tutorial for those that asked.</p> <p>I use forceps (medical ones that I picked up from a medical suppliers here in Newcastle) but any pointed nose pliers will do the trick, tweezers won’t work as they are not strong enough. I use cheap silver plated jump rings and chain which I get from the jewellery section in Hobbycraft but I would think you could pick these supplies up at any bead/craft store or Ebay.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TKOqD_uLJ4I/AAAAAAAAMHI/F4QrTuN-JGQ/s1600-h/charms-1%5B5%5D%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="charms-1[5]" border="0" alt="charms-1[5]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TKOqFGjrzUI/AAAAAAAAMHM/f6TeWm7IDpE/charms-1%5B5%5D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="584" height="468" /></a> </p> <p>Hold the jump ring with both sets of forceps/pliers with the join uppermost.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TKOqF7N-UbI/AAAAAAAAMHQ/qSVmyfg_2c0/s1600-h/charms-2%5B5%5D%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="charms-2[5]" border="0" alt="charms-2[5]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TKOqGZG1g9I/AAAAAAAAMHU/-SRlS-YYUWQ/charms-2%5B5%5D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="584" height="364" /></a> </p> <p>Twist the right hand forceps/pliers towards you – <strong><u>DO NOT PULL IT OUTWARDS,</u></strong> all this does is misshape the jump ring, By twisting it forwards to open and backwards to close the ring remains a perfect circle and does not distort.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TKOqHKAvfrI/AAAAAAAAMHY/lPVvcSqpEQk/s1600-h/charms-3%5B5%5D%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="charms-3[5]" border="0" alt="charms-3[5]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TKOqH2hq8cI/AAAAAAAAMHc/c0W-VK5dKYU/charms-3%5B5%5D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="584" height="358" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Repeat with the other end of the chain and feed this jump ring on to the brad to secure to your flower.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TKOqIzTPuUI/AAAAAAAAMHg/rVtZoHfgb-A/s1600-h/charms-4%5B5%5D%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="charms-4[5]" border="0" alt="charms-4[5]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TKOqJ8JV5-I/AAAAAAAAMHk/gQ3dN55xPgw/charms-4%5B5%5D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="498" height="484" /></a> </p> <p>I hope this helps a little, looking forward to seeing all the dangling charms lol</p> Thanks for stopping by, <p></p> <p> <a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-top: medium none; border-right: medium none; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/255/07EEAF18E649AE7D493CCC766AFD026C.png" /></a></p> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-554619125985395292010-08-10T08:00:00.000+01:002010-08-10T08:00:02.499+01:00Stampavie Challenge<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TF8ji2QoU3I/AAAAAAAALRk/Uc8iUTecsYY/s1600-h/Bev-Sketch-for-Stampavie%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Bev-Sketch-for-Stampavie" border="0" alt="Bev-Sketch-for-Stampavie" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TF8jj2Otz1I/AAAAAAAALRo/qzNCnueoOWw/Bev-Sketch-for-Stampavie_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TF8jkQFnZEI/AAAAAAAALRs/CqN3mmcBEgA/s1600-h/sarah-kay-olivia-kittens%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="sarah-kay-olivia-kittens" border="0" alt="sarah-kay-olivia-kittens" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TF8jlRdFbVI/AAAAAAAALRw/zYJkXuG1Q0c/sarah-kay-olivia-kittens_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="613" /></a> </p> <p>Thanks for stopping by today.</p> <p> <a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-top: medium none; border-right: medium none; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/255/07EEAF18E649AE7D493CCC766AFD026C.png" /></a></p> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-57471931208605182172010-08-05T08:00:00.000+01:002010-08-05T08:00:02.200+01:00Lili of the Valley challenge<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TFnJF4v8BZI/AAAAAAAALKE/JFEE-S2luh8/s1600-h/Bevs-sketch-36-lotv%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Bevs-sketch-36-lotv" border="0" alt="Bevs-sketch-36-lotv" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TFnJGX4twqI/AAAAAAAALKI/DdXETWFFb88/Bevs-sketch-36-lotv_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="504" height="504" /></a> </p> <p>And I have made a <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Stamp_-_Baby_s_First_Christmas.html" target="_blank"><strong>Baby’s First Christmas</strong></a> card.  I just love this image – too sweet and I think it would work for a little girl as well.  Hmmm I will have to get the pinks out lol.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TFnJG6bGJeI/AAAAAAAALKM/d38xcO9I098/s1600-h/lotv-babys-1st-xmas%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="lotv-babys-1st-xmas" border="0" alt="lotv-babys-1st-xmas" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TFnJHxGVZRI/AAAAAAAALKQ/KBlNSWZl5Sk/lotv-babys-1st-xmas%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="597" /> </a></p> <p>hugs</p>   <a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-top: medium none; border-right: medium none; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/255/07EEAF18E649AE7D493CCC766AFD026C.png" /></a> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-69978684511889497512010-08-01T13:02:00.004+01:002010-08-01T13:04:55.574+01:00Gingham paperI have moved the Gingham paper download to my 4Shared, the link to download is in the sidebar of my <a href="http://bevscrafts.blogspot.com/">main blog</a>. Sorry for the confusion - I am having a blonde day!!<br /><br />Hugs<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 119);font-family:Scriptina;font-size:240%;" ><strong>Bev x</strong></span>Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-48121335069208908882010-07-30T08:00:00.001+01:002010-07-30T08:00:00.204+01:00Just Magnolia Challenge - my sketch<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TFHVsvBWsII/AAAAAAAALFc/gQiBR6xWVp0/s1600-h/sketch%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="sketch" border="0" alt="sketch" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TFHVtEnQlKI/AAAAAAAALFg/kaJvME7jKQk/sketch_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TFHVtnIo9JI/AAAAAAAALFk/_bBL2-FT1OA/s1600-h/magnolia-unwrap-tilda1%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="magnolia-unwrap-tilda1" border="0" alt="magnolia-unwrap-tilda1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TFHVud_h2xI/AAAAAAAALFo/NPdSzxvGqFo/magnolia-unwrap-tilda1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="476" height="604" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TFHVu8pPlMI/AAAAAAAALFs/Od4tOvHQVC8/s1600-h/magnolia-unwrap-tilda2%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="magnolia-unwrap-tilda2" border="0" alt="magnolia-unwrap-tilda2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TFHVvil-OBI/AAAAAAAALFw/qDW0GOQ05f0/magnolia-unwrap-tilda2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="603" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#007777" size="7" face="Scriptina"><strong>Bev x</strong></font></p> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-8555202263414345282010-07-30T08:00:00.000+01:002010-07-30T08:00:05.259+01:00Altered mulberry flowers<p>I'm going to share a quick tutorial (if you can call it that lol) of how I get this glassy effect on the mulberry <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=38_86" target="_blank">poinsettias</a>.  You can also do this on acetate with die cut snowflakes, and also on punched designer paper as the "glass" dries clear so you can see the patterns and colours through it.  Below is the card I have made for this weeks Whiff of Joy Challenge using this technique.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TE8jvkzRp_I/AAAAAAAALBU/MGQyuDBdoGQ/s1600-h/woj-willow-stocking-fuzz%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="woj-willow-stocking-fuzz" border="0" alt="woj-willow-stocking-fuzz" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TE8jwTVq2JI/AAAAAAAALBY/7y2bwBRoCHE/woj-willow-stocking-fuzz_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="604" /></a> </p> <p>So to do this technique  you will need Twinklets Diamond Dust, which I adhere to the flowers with Glossy Accents.  I have tried PVA flue and was not at all happy with the results so stick to Glossy Accents now.  I pull the flowers apart by cutting off the stamens then carefully peeling the layers away from each other.  Sometimes the layers will fray but this is hidden by the Twinklets.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TE8jxIFpwZI/AAAAAAAALBc/3OkiiB-8aNw/s1600-h/woj-twinklets-tut1%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="woj-twinklets-tut1" border="0" alt="woj-twinklets-tut1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TE8jxnL7J8I/AAAAAAAALBg/RFo8uy1kYyY/woj-twinklets-tut1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="608" /></a> </p> <p>I coat the petals with Glossy Accents then place face down on to the Twinklets then gently pat to ensure the Twinklets coat the petals well.  I don't worry about coating the calyx.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TE8jyLv52OI/AAAAAAAALBk/gugDfKQGZr8/s1600-h/woj-twinklets-tut2%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="woj-twinklets-tut2" border="0" alt="woj-twinklets-tut2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TE8jyiKUVxI/AAAAAAAALBo/VJGE06TFsiU/woj-twinklets-tut2_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="449" /></a> </p> <p>Then I reassemble the flowers again using a large spacer (which I flatten with a hammer on a block of wood) and a large brad.  This was a clear brad that I coloured with a Copic marker.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TE8jzPoRLNI/AAAAAAAALBs/0iNqqVHMTr4/s1600-h/woj-twinklets-tut3%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="woj-twinklets-tut3" border="0" alt="woj-twinklets-tut3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TE8jzztU0OI/AAAAAAAALBw/pH19hsHceSs/woj-twinklets-tut3_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="511" /></a> </p> <p>And that's all there is to it. </p> <p>Thanks for stopping by today,</p> <p>hugs</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TE8j0JgN81I/AAAAAAAALB0/E36CoNOuFiM/s1600-h/Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" border="0" alt="Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TE8j01HFPeI/AAAAAAAALB4/BsHS8-lAPrY/Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="202" height="114" /></a></p> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-6714569943779760002010-07-22T23:01:00.001+01:002010-07-22T23:01:26.739+01:00Lili of the Valley challenge<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TEi_pySutOI/AAAAAAAAK5E/r9BtXNLQYc4/s1600-h/Bevs-sketch-28.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Bevs-sketch-28" border="0" alt="Bevs-sketch-28" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TEi_qt5XGZI/AAAAAAAAK5I/vT6EdpnPUX4/Bevs-sketch-28_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TEi_rZpUOLI/AAAAAAAAK5M/Nr8G8mazT9Q/s1600-h/christening2.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="christening" border="0" alt="christening" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TEi_sQieWSI/AAAAAAAAK5Q/5HVCWNySvSA/christening_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="604" /></a> </p> <p>hugs</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TEi_s3O98vI/AAAAAAAAK5U/cEfCu39DiwM/s1600-h/Butterfly1SignatureBRa3.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" border="0" alt="Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TEi_tQZjBWI/AAAAAAAAK5Y/V1n9Ouhg84E/Butterfly1SignatureBRa_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="250" height="138" /></a></p> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-80527376105894791812010-07-16T08:00:00.000+01:002010-07-16T08:00:05.462+01:00Just Magnolia sketch<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TD96SYZAQFI/AAAAAAAAKuM/VF5rekTEg2A/s1600-h/Bevs-sketch-34-JM-16July%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Bevs-sketch-34-JM-16July" border="0" alt="Bevs-sketch-34-JM-16July" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TD96S7q90_I/AAAAAAAAKuQ/0ztrA4gYZs8/Bevs-sketch-34-JM-16July_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="504" height="504" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TD96TiohzEI/AAAAAAAAKuU/Cbg_b7zAunY/s1600-h/magnolia-ballerina-easel%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="magnolia-ballerina-easel" border="0" alt="magnolia-ballerina-easel" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TD96UZKpcHI/AAAAAAAAKuY/kMwI7it24r8/magnolia-ballerina-easel_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="510" height="604" /></a>  </p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TD96Vb-UerI/AAAAAAAAKuc/47_XrBznFzg/s1600-h/magnolia-ballerina-easel2%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="magnolia-ballerina-easel2" border="0" alt="magnolia-ballerina-easel2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TD96WO-evyI/AAAAAAAAKug/P_e29AQIro4/magnolia-ballerina-easel2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="590" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TD96XLTURHI/AAAAAAAAKuo/7g_5Cpr2y8Q/s1600-h/magnolia-ballerina-easel1%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="magnolia-ballerina-easel1" border="0" alt="magnolia-ballerina-easel1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TD96XiVZPaI/AAAAAAAAKus/hJnb3nHr-Fs/magnolia-ballerina-easel1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="559" /></a> </p> <p>hugs</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TD96Ye_5_SI/AAAAAAAAKuw/FYQB5LXlADw/s1600-h/Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" border="0" alt="Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TD96ZDbfDYI/AAAAAAAAKu0/yl32u-roxe4/Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="250" height="138" /></a></p> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-60988086824065297892010-07-14T08:00:00.000+01:002010-07-14T08:00:06.253+01:00Whiff of Joy Challenge<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TDpCZd6VaBI/AAAAAAAAKlY/ywGsp63JpBo/s1600-h/Bevs-sketch-18%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Bevs-sketch-18" border="0" alt="Bevs-sketch-18" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TDpCZ5I-TwI/AAAAAAAAKlc/qFCD2A0q8nI/Bevs-sketch-18_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TDpCamsWOgI/AAAAAAAAKlg/nK-wIdtsEBA/s1600-h/WOJ-blowing-kisses-ella-blu%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="WOJ-blowing-kisses-ella-blu" border="0" alt="WOJ-blowing-kisses-ella-blu" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TDpCbVTqcBI/AAAAAAAAKlk/lj2-YKAWFeQ/WOJ-blowing-kisses-ella-blu_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="604" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p>Thanks so much for stopping by today,</p> <p> </p> <p>hugs</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TDpCcAwVmJI/AAAAAAAAKlo/XJQiJ6uNSqM/s1600-h/Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" border="0" alt="Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TDpCcreyKYI/AAAAAAAAKls/Jh-rLtanQE0/Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="250" height="138" /></a></p> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-4420900801524996482010-06-28T07:00:00.000+01:002010-06-28T07:00:00.638+01:00Match-Book treat pouch<p>Hello, hope you are all enjoying the gorgeous summer weather!  Today I have a matchbook treat pouch to share with you - I have made a few of these for my grandson to give to his teachers at the end of term.  It’s been filled with chocolates – yum! </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeukFYlSeI/AAAAAAAAKMQ/Q7GRBoLA1w4/s1600-h/treat-pouch-11%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="treat-pouch-11" border="0" alt="treat-pouch-11" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeukze_oDI/AAAAAAAAKMU/obIr-kjV11c/treat-pouch-11_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="443" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>I have used Willow from the new <a href="http://www.shop.whiffofjoy.com/product_info.php/info/p307_June-Stamp-Kit---Fun-in-the-sun.html" target="_blank">Fun in the Sun summer kit</a>, the Lazy summer days sentiment is also from the kit.  I have teamed it up with MME papers.  So to get started you will need:</p> <p align="center">12 x 12 or A4 cardstock, plus scraps for matting and layering <br />A DL cellophane card bag <br />Ribbon <br />Strong double sided tape <br />A border punch <br />Stamped and coloured image of your choice <br />Sweets, etc to fill</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeulcSdm9I/AAAAAAAAKMY/VkT1R41aODc/s1600-h/treat-pouch-1%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="treat-pouch-1" border="0" alt="treat-pouch-1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeul1MpMbI/AAAAAAAAKMc/hY7rIJqHg84/treat-pouch-1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="437" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Trim your card to 5 x 12” (or if using A4 this will be slightly shorter than 12” – this is okay as you add a punched border to lengthen and strengthen the flap).  Score at 5”, %.5”, 5” and 11”</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeum4Wl3JI/AAAAAAAAKMg/mT2s0zHWJXs/s1600-h/treat-pouch-2%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="treat-pouch-2" border="0" alt="treat-pouch-2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeunRPq7qI/AAAAAAAAKMk/RQORIC7cdao/treat-pouch-2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="266" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Mountain fold the 5” and 6” score lines and valley fold the 5.5” and 11” score lines</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeuoX-QlqI/AAAAAAAAKMo/MmAsKbae_tY/s1600-h/treat-pouch-3%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="treat-pouch-3" border="0" alt="treat-pouch-3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeuo1Zn-TI/AAAAAAAAKMs/nWvIRiEAKSs/treat-pouch-3_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="222" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Trim a scrap of card to 2” x 5” and score in half at 1”.  Punch a second scrap and trim to 5” by approx 1”.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeupn0K-LI/AAAAAAAAKMw/lUEWYwAb20o/s1600-h/treat-pouch-4%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="treat-pouch-4" border="0" alt="treat-pouch-4" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeuqNKIDyI/AAAAAAAAKM0/0GNHlHPpC-8/treat-pouch-4_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="267" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Trim the cellophane back to around 3.5” and apply strong tape to front and back of bag at the top.  Apply tape to the piece of card you have scored (above).</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeuqpmzCDI/AAAAAAAAKM4/OSL5bkqBAqc/s1600-h/treat-pouch-5%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="treat-pouch-5" border="0" alt="treat-pouch-5" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeur2ho-rI/AAAAAAAAKNA/8PwApqL8wMs/treat-pouch-5_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="436" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Fill the bag (but don’t be a piggy like me and overfill) with your choice of filling, remove the tape on the cellophane bag (one side) and the card and attach, do the same with the other side to make a sealed bag.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeuscbLKrI/AAAAAAAAKNE/OVxF4XmJ5XU/s1600-h/treat-pouch-6%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="treat-pouch-6" border="0" alt="treat-pouch-6" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeutLf0AlI/AAAAAAAAKNI/Asd9OG65_bQ/treat-pouch-6_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="405" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Attach the treat bag to the inside back part of the pouch.  Adhere the punched strop tot he top flap and tie a ribbon around, lining up with the fold of the flap.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeutR3yMPI/AAAAAAAAKNM/5ljZMyOcwf4/s1600-h/treat-pouch-7%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="treat-pouch-7" border="0" alt="treat-pouch-7" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeut99YDxI/AAAAAAAAKNQ/NQK92NGgLFY/treat-pouch-7_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="196" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Apply dimensionals to the back of the image – make sure you leave the top inch free of the tape so the flap can fit behind.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeuuRcREqI/AAAAAAAAKNU/8OwpXB0Do3s/s1600-h/treat-pouch-8%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="treat-pouch-8" border="0" alt="treat-pouch-8" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeuu4hTKuI/AAAAAAAAKNY/DCmmj7UCGGs/treat-pouch-8_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="363" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Like this</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeuvXKglBI/AAAAAAAAKNc/n0cUrVSUoR4/s1600-h/treat-pouch-9%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="treat-pouch-9" border="0" alt="treat-pouch-9" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeuvxqCz0I/AAAAAAAAKNg/hTMKflhExJs/treat-pouch-9_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="338" /></a> </p> <p align="center">And there you have it, a really quick and economical present for someone.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeuwVOp4RI/AAAAAAAAKNk/QJiWEk7Kvk8/s1600-h/treat-pouch-10%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="treat-pouch-10" border="0" alt="treat-pouch-10" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeuw2BI8RI/AAAAAAAAKNo/mKIGd5t_kp0/treat-pouch-10_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="436" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Side view, showing the over-filled bag lol.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeuxZYRwTI/AAAAAAAAKNs/hMY6fWmf8zY/s1600-h/treat-pouch-12%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="treat-pouch-12" border="0" alt="treat-pouch-12" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeux6h1GNI/AAAAAAAAKNw/enjQhSoEMOE/treat-pouch-12_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" height="452" /></a> </p> <p>Thanks so much for stopping by today, have a wonderful week!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeuydUz8GI/AAAAAAAAKN0/dD0J07ZOSxE/s1600-h/Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" border="0" alt="Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCeuy9ROyKI/AAAAAAAAKN4/0JDkBXnkmQM/Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="196" height="111" /></a></p> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-74603670529551120402010-06-26T08:00:00.000+01:002010-06-26T08:00:03.891+01:00Create4Fun challenge<p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCTt5jifSnI/AAAAAAAAKIs/6eOzA0Pm0Xs/s1600-h/Bevs-sketch-33-C4Fun%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Bevs-sketch-33-C4Fun" border="0" alt="Bevs-sketch-33-C4Fun" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCTt6BmbmEI/AAAAAAAAKIw/fK3p0RXkPOk/Bevs-sketch-33-C4Fun_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="500" height="500" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCTt66MH2gI/AAAAAAAAKI0/g9yQjTQETBw/s1600-h/gabriella-1%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="gabriella-1" border="0" alt="gabriella-1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCTt7o7XseI/AAAAAAAAKI4/ffAJSEtpwNM/gabriella-1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="593" /></a> </p> <p>Thanks for stopping by,</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCTt8JqTtRI/AAAAAAAAKI8/cqfZBlq-pkA/s1600-h/Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" border="0" alt="Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCTt8dlxNpI/AAAAAAAAKJA/MVYrLmQ5IAs/Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="110" /></a></p> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-9238991669894991972010-06-25T19:04:00.001+01:002010-06-25T19:04:34.480+01:00Just Magnolia Challenge<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCTvotR8QcI/AAAAAAAAKJE/34FfMnOYjrc/s1600-h/Bevs-sketch-24jm.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Bevs-sketch-24jm" border="0" alt="Bevs-sketch-24jm" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCTvpNhCjKI/AAAAAAAAKJI/fsG5N6G_73U/Bevs-sketch-24jm_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="504" height="504" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCTvqdfCxqI/AAAAAAAAKJM/uly_vYSfcg8/s1600-h/magnoliatildaeaselbev24.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="magnolia-tilda-easel-bev2" border="0" alt="magnolia-tilda-easel-bev2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCTvrAr09iI/AAAAAAAAKJQ/MrIMAkSa-DM/magnoliatildaeaselbev2_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="540" height="604" /></a> </p> <p>Thanks so much for stopping by,</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCTvsOS55OI/AAAAAAAAKJU/6lfrkE6Ck5c/s1600-h/Butterfly1SignatureBRa3.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" border="0" alt="Butterfly-1-Signature-BRa" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TCTvsfQuxkI/AAAAAAAAKJY/J2IiAYTY394/Butterfly1SignatureBRa_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="250" height="138" /></a></p> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-69934357601731115012010-06-14T08:25:00.000+01:002011-04-29T08:29:19.403+01:00Attaching embellies<p align="center">I have been asked so many times how I  attach flowers and other embellishments to my cards.  I use <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=106&products_id=1314" target="_blank">Crafters Pick Incredibly Tacky Glue</a>, I could not make a card without it!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TBUaR9nQyWI/AAAAAAAAJ5Q/awvYLbzhpIs/s1600-h/lotv-storytime-1%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="lotv-storytime-1" border="0" alt="lotv-storytime-1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TBUaS-y9Q9I/AAAAAAAAJ5U/eQIH3O2Bk4I/lotv-storytime-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="504" height="396" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Remove the waste wire from the flowers as close to the flower as possible (I use this waste to twirl around a pokey tool and add these curls to the flower arrangement).  Then just apply a dollop of the Crafters Pick glue (which is really thick and grabs almost right away even though it’s not dry – and it dries clear).  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TBUaT9t7FKI/AAAAAAAAJ5Y/SMQDlvztfOw/s1600-h/lotv-storytime-2%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="lotv-storytime-2" border="0" alt="lotv-storytime-2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TBUaUqNdx-I/AAAAAAAAJ5c/v_Oxo7EmpvI/lotv-storytime-2_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="464" height="604" /></a> </p> <p align="center">I also use it for punched leaves, just a little is needed for these.  Then I poke them in with a pair of tweezers where I have gaps in the arrangement.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TBUaV34-qDI/AAAAAAAAJ5g/R0YjKjVhbAI/s1600-h/lotv-storytime-4%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="lotv-storytime-4" border="0" alt="lotv-storytime-4" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TBUaWdB1B8I/AAAAAAAAJ5k/8i_RpbQwcHE/lotv-storytime-4_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="504" height="507" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p align="center">I also use it to attach charms and anything else to the front of the card.</p> <p align="center">And the finished card</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TBUaXkipyXI/AAAAAAAAJ5o/LKwSLiS2MH0/s1600-h/lotv-storytime-5%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="lotv-storytime-5" border="0" alt="lotv-storytime-5" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TBUaYUBWAoI/AAAAAAAAJ5s/avPKxlGeYsw/lotv-storytime-5_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="504" height="503" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Thanks for stopping by, </p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"> <a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-top: medium none; border-right: medium none; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/255/07EEAF18E649AE7D493CCC766AFD026C.png" /></a></p> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-37510032062687233532010-06-14T07:00:00.000+01:002010-06-14T07:00:05.064+01:00Chocolate Box Bow tutorial<p>Gulp, I’ve attempted my first video.  I've had so many requests on how I tie my bows that I thought I would start off with something quick and simple lol.  I have used the new <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=37_107" target="_blank">25mm Organza Ribbon</a> that is now in stock at <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/" target="_blank">Wild Orchid Crafts</a>.</p> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/drJEqsmJ6m4&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/drJEqsmJ6m4&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks for stopping by, </p> <p></p> <p> <a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-top: medium none; border-right: medium none; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/255/07EEAF18E649AE7D493CCC766AFD026C.png" /></a></p> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-85932156637082214762010-05-30T08:00:00.000+01:002010-05-30T08:00:02.410+01:00Punched Flower Tutorial<p>I have done a quick tutorial on how to make these dahlia-type flowers.  I was playing – as you do – whilst demonstrating at one of the shows and quite liked the look of this flower.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TADXzqr_WvI/AAAAAAAAJlc/0Cgw3cr1i-k/s1600-h/bevs-flower-9.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="bevs-flower-9" border="0" alt="bevs-flower-9" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TADX1fugRdI/AAAAAAAAJlg/9VLYMoVLkWQ/bevs-flower-9_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="604" /></a> </p> <p>Tools needed: </p> <p>Large and medium Retro Flower punches <br />Distress Ink and applicator (my hubby made me 36 of these – a huge money saver that I could spend on more stash lol) <br />An embossing tool and mat (I use a piece of lino) <br />Pokey tool <br />Bone Folder</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TADX10Qj6kI/AAAAAAAAJjU/gyyGZntToEY/s1600-h/bevs-flower-1%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bevs-flower-1" border="0" alt="bevs-flower-1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TADX2mNlYJI/AAAAAAAAJjY/c4rETa-QSf8/bevs-flower-1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="477" /></a> </p> <p>To make the large flower punch out 2 each of the small and large flowers (I used 1 patterned paper and one plain). and ink around the edges.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TADX3ImrK0I/AAAAAAAAJjc/UwFbP52O22E/s1600-h/bevs-flower-2%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bevs-flower-2" border="0" alt="bevs-flower-2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TADX3k6qPDI/AAAAAAAAJjg/df12PTcl3Tc/bevs-flower-2_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="503" height="604" /></a> </p> <p>Curl each petal over a bone folder to give shape and movement to the petals</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TADX4kJ_GdI/AAAAAAAAJjk/OdZbFZ5Hy6I/s1600-h/bevs-flower-4%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bevs-flower-4" border="0" alt="bevs-flower-4" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TADX5JNX0bI/AAAAAAAAJjo/EhqvqT2x4MA/bevs-flower-4_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="479" /></a> </p> <p>Indent the centre of each flower and pierce a hole in the centre for the brad</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TADX5o0rPKI/AAAAAAAAJjs/9YPQc4S6QsU/s1600-h/bevs-flower-5%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bevs-flower-5" border="0" alt="bevs-flower-5" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TADX63m6lzI/AAAAAAAAJjw/gTJjTIdm-rs/bevs-flower-5_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="418" /></a> </p> <p>Pinch the points of each petal tightly</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TADX7YNiY5I/AAAAAAAAJj0/1EjZYAwXm70/s1600-h/bevs-flower-6%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bevs-flower-6" border="0" alt="bevs-flower-6" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TADX8AW4gjI/AAAAAAAAJj4/Mw24Dz3-ex0/bevs-flower-6_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="619" /></a> </p> <p>Give them a good spritz with Glimmer Mist and then assemble – layer the two small flowers on top of each other (patterned paper at the top) then then layer on top of the large flowers and hold together with a brad.  Once the Glimmer Mist dries it seems to firm up the paper so the flower keeps it’s shape beautifully.  To make a small flower just use 2 layers of the small punched flower and assemble as before.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TADX9OzvIuI/AAAAAAAAJj8/hSGGqgeycG8/s1600-h/bevs-flower-7%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bevs-flower-7" border="0" alt="bevs-flower-7" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TADX93zM7fI/AAAAAAAAJkA/ALSvdh5JAaE/bevs-flower-7_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="587" /></a> </p> <p>And there you have it, a quick and easy flower that you can co-ordinate to your project using left over bits of paper.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TADX-n6t4uI/AAAAAAAAJkE/H-bgxoYx0EQ/s1600-h/bevs-flower-8%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bevs-flower-8" border="0" alt="bevs-flower-8" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TADX_WzyWQI/AAAAAAAAJkI/TN2ML_ZacIA/bevs-flower-8_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="457" height="604" /></a> </p> <p>And an arty shot.  The image is <a href="http://www.shop.whiffofjoy.com/product_info.php/info/p86_Confirmand-Melinda.html/XTCsid/a8800e66ed2a4b23b0ea8576d5db3c9b" target="_blank">Confirmand Melinda</a> from Whiff of Joy</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TADX_y6b8gI/AAAAAAAAJkM/xRC0_A2xBpA/s1600-h/bevs-flower-10%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bevs-flower-10" border="0" alt="bevs-flower-10" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/TADYAgIygKI/AAAAAAAAJkQ/qVdMZaZpahU/bevs-flower-10_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="523" /></a></p> Thanks for stopping by, <p></p> <p> <a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-top: medium none; border-right: medium none; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/255/07EEAF18E649AE7D493CCC766AFD026C.png" /></a></p> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-60015782327735970282010-05-27T08:00:00.000+01:002010-05-27T08:00:03.546+01:00Lili of the Valley Challenge<p></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/S_2gkBRb7OI/AAAAAAAAJfE/Y1het0_FPZw/s1600-h/bev4%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="bev4" border="0" alt="bev4" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/S_2gk9t6g2I/AAAAAAAAJfI/7xcHDmggT5k/bev4_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/S_2glvcuIuI/AAAAAAAAJfM/R3-s3LXdvrw/s1600-h/lotv-dressing-up-girl-1a.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="lotv-dressing-up-girl-1a" border="0" alt="lotv-dressing-up-girl-1a" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/S_2gmrI2XGI/AAAAAAAAJfc/T60PCAspm24/lotv-dressing-up-girl-1a_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="580" /></a> </p> <p></p> Thanks for stopping by, <p></p> <p> <a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-top: medium none; border-right: medium none; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/255/07EEAF18E649AE7D493CCC766AFD026C.png" /></a></p> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-15989897740771767012010-05-26T10:41:00.001+01:002010-05-26T23:35:48.812+01:00The Pixie Cottage  <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/S_zs3mqhnPI/AAAAAAAAJe0/MjPHH7HaeJE/s1600-h/Bevs-sketch-29-Pixie-Cottag.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Bevs-sketch-29-Pixie-Cottag" border="0" alt="Bevs-sketch-29-Pixie-Cottag" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/S_zs4LC0P9I/AAAAAAAAJe8/76juZ4T-xes/Bevs-sketch-29-Pixie-Cottag_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="504" height="503" /></a>  <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/S_zs4iT5C_I/AAAAAAAAJdY/PZ8tUKVnCWY/s1600-h/pixie-1.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="pixie-1" border="0" alt="pixie-1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/S_zs5ltuYMI/AAAAAAAAJdg/AKfgV_Y3rXI/pixie-1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="584" height="577" /></a>  <br /> <br />Thanks for stopping by, <br /> <a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-top: medium none; border-right: medium none; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/255/07EEAF18E649AE7D493CCC766AFD026C.png" /></a> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-44486192209923480212010-05-23T09:00:00.000+01:002010-05-23T09:00:01.558+01:00Just Cute Bears<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/S_heop47YiI/AAAAAAAAJbA/wy3Bih0yWvY/s1600-h/Bevs-sketch-30-Just-cute-be%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Bevs-sketch-30-Just-cute-be" border="0" alt="Bevs-sketch-30-Just-cute-be" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/S_hepPqNkZI/AAAAAAAAJbE/cv34qc-2t8g/Bevs-sketch-30-Just-cute-be_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="580" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/S_hep_neuSI/AAAAAAAAJbI/GS5wvgxmc1s/s1600-h/lotv-busy-bear-bake-a-cake%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="lotv-busy-bear-bake-a-cake" border="0" alt="lotv-busy-bear-bake-a-cake" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/S_heqvdCU1I/AAAAAAAAJbM/Cf6g0vDns5Q/lotv-busy-bear-bake-a-cake_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="591" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p> </p> Thanks for stopping by,  <p></p> <p> <a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="border-bottom: medium none; 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display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="lotv-present-fairy" border="0" alt="lotv-present-fairy" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/S_hgNx7wVrI/AAAAAAAAJbc/dqb3N-DqhjQ/lotvpresentfairy_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="583" /></a> </p> <p>Thanks for stopping by, </p> <p></p> <p> <a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-top: medium none; border-right: medium none; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/255/07EEAF18E649AE7D493CCC766AFD026C.png" /></a></p> Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05910582143894703698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209893397555589815.post-6786115779114154812010-04-30T23:56:00.000+01:002010-05-22T23:56:37.065+01:00Just Magnolia – sketch week<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/S_hhGoMwmOI/AAAAAAAAJbg/u-e3cGx2vfQ/s1600-h/bev2%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="bev2" border="0" alt="bev2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/S_hhHeWjZ_I/AAAAAAAAJbk/CGB2OHSAGdc/bev2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="580" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/S_hhIKlrWNI/AAAAAAAAJbo/rmyqI90pSIU/s1600-h/magnoliamidsummertilda23.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="magnolia-mid-summer-tilda2" border="0" alt="magnolia-mid-summer-tilda2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/S_hhIxU7dUI/AAAAAAAAJbs/Hvc5jpgdrm8/magnoliamidsummertilda2_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="576" /></a></p> <p>Thanks for stopping by, </p> <p></p> <p> <a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; 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