Up, up and away...

Hi folks.. Another couple of my Dies have fallen victim to being turned into Stamps.... My collection is growing by the day!!

Another card for the pile for Saturday's demo.....
Thanks for checking us out.
See you soon.
Andy.

A little more prep.....

Hi everyone... Just finishing off a little more prep for Saturday's Die Cutting Demonstration Day here @ Pinnacles....
As I'm sure you are aware Dies are absolutely huge at the moment?! Not necessarily in their size (although some are whoppers!) but in the quantity of the designs and brands which are available. As nice as it would be to have one of everything, I think we'll need to win the lottery to fulfil that requirement!
The purpose of Saturday's demo is to get the most out of the dies which we already have or plan to have in the future...

So, today’s project uses another Die not only as it perhaps was intended to be used (as a Die Cut) but also as a stamp..
Using the same or similar image really ties the project together don't you think? In the past I have often used a Die and thought I need a stamped image to work with it. Now I know there are several companies that produce matching Die and Stamp combo's, but sometimes at considerable cost!! My stamp cost me pennies to make, so I can save the money for,.... erm more Dies I guess!!!
I'll be sharing how to do to this technique at Saturday's demo...
Thanks for checking us out.
See you soon.
Andy.

A labour of love........

Hi folks...
Well, after what seems like Months and Months of hard graft and loosing my work/life balance completely, I'm pleased to announce the arrival of............
Our brand new website....

It's been a real labour of love and it's still, and always will be, a work in progress...
Pop on over and take a look, don't forget to register and sign up to the newsletter.. And let me know what you think...
Thanks for checking us out.
See you soon.
Andy.

Making your own....

Hi Folks.... I'm not even going to mention the weather!!
I think today will be more sample making for our Die Cutting Demo Day on the 22nd February...
I'm sure you like to get as much out of your crafting stash as I do?!

Have you thought about making your own Stamps out of your Dies? and using some of your other crafting goodies with them such as Mica Powders, Gilding Flakes & Wax's or Pan Pastels? No?!

It's pretty easy to do and something I'll be sharing with you at the demo... It doubles the use of some of your Dies making them even more valuable... Bonus!!!
Have a great day folks...

A little bit oversized!!...

Hi folks.... I don't know about you, but I never really know what I am about to make next. Sure, I have some sort of idea, but then boom! we go off in another crafting tangent!
That's what's happened with today's effort!!

It started off with just the Mr & Mrs Die in the centre, and then whollop! a die here, an embossing folder there and hey presto it is now a 10" card!!
Well, it will certainly stand out from the crowd..
Only thing is, I think it needs some scaffolding to make it stand up!!!
Off to play on a more practical size today..
Thanks for checking us out.
See you soon.
Andy

Happy Birthday Paul....

Hi folks... Well, I nearly made the ultimate crafter's "no, no" yesterday!! Was on the verge of actually going out and "BUYING" a card!!
It's Paul's (B-I-L) Birthday today, and a combination of lack of time and lack of inspiration, left me with almost no other choice... However, I did knuckle down to finally get something done..

It's not my best work, but then again, he's not a crafter and wouldn't have the foggiest as to what went into it!! I've left a little idea of his age by the time on the clock.. And no, he's not 74!!!
Happy Birthday Paul, hope you enjoy your day.
Thanks for checking us out.
See you soon.
Andy.