Mermaids

Well today I decided to create my "Dolly Mermaid." I had the idea last night and managed to design my templates and create my sweet mermaids. I`m planning on framing some up and also using the design on greetings cards. My first attempt made me change the design slightly as I used sequins to create scales but they took ages to sew on and I wasnt that happy with the result.
I`ll try to post pics tommorrow!
I just adore sequins they have so many uses and create such great effects!

Debbie x

27 Dresses

Well today was another exhausting day. My boyfriend and I went to see 27 Dresses at the cinema this morning which I really enjoyed. It gave me some inspiration for sewing some minature dresses for my cards.
Then I went to see my Mam and she had bought me some crafty items, one of the bags contained loads of sequins which are my favourite crafting item. I also got loads of coloured matchsticks which are so lovely and some minature quilled hearts and flowers. My Mam is so kind! She also saved me a newspaper cutting of a sewing class that is starting soon and some info on a lady named Charlotte Liddle http://charlotteliddle.co.uk who has a fab book out called stitch and sparkle which I going to have to get.

Bye xxx

Sugarcraft and the garden.

Well I haven`t managed any crafting today due to working on the front garden with my lovely boyfriend. We have done a lot of digging and carrying!! We are both totally worn out now and still havent finished! I didn`t think it would take this long!!!!!

I did manage to watch a few bits from my sugarcraft dvd collection. Its quite dated but the techniques used are really good. I wasn`t aware that it took so long to marzipan and ice a cake! I`m really wanting to have a go at making the sugar flowers - just need to get some cutters and tools but they are quite expensive!!!!! I had a quick go at making some flowers out of Fimo yesterday which I`m pleased with. I also made a strawberries and ladybird frame which was a custom order from my sister for her friend. I`ll post some pics later.

I`m looking foward to watching a DVD in bed and a nice early night.

Bye x

Sugar Craft DVDs and Dolly

I was so excited this morning when delivery man brought me my Sugar Craft DVD collection. I plan to sit down later and watch one of the dvds on sugar flowers. I`m hoping to get into cake decorating, the first cake I plan to make is for my Sister`s birthday, I can`t decide whether to make a fairy castle or a handbag?????

I`d like to also introduce "Dolly." Dolly is my own original creation, I hold the copyright for the design and currently have some Dolly items for sale on Etsy www.princesspoppypops@etsy.com
I really enjoy making my Dolly items and working with one of my favourite craft items - sequins! I love sequins in all colours although I have found the best sequins at cartwrights in US.

At the moment I have made Dolly cards and frames, and am working on ideas to expand my range and maybe even approach a few gift stores if I can pluck up the courage!!!
Please respect my work and don`t copy my designs as I work hard to create all my items.

Just before I go I just wanted to give a mention to a fab Etsian and craft forum member Georgina of www.georgebee@etsy.com , her painted nails are fantastic and very reasonable!

Debbie x

I`m new to all of this, so this is my first blog.

I`m having a bad craft day today, as my felt bookmark idea didn`t go to plan!

Last week I recieved my first card from "silver custard" for the card swap I took part in. It was a fab shoe design, and I got an ATC as a little something extra. I love taking part in swaps, its great to see other peoples designs and skills.

Here is the ATC

Anyway that`s it for now.... I`m tired its been a long day of doing the garden and its still not right... arghhhh!

Bye for now xxx