Wedding Memory Book.

Hello to all.   
Following my daughter Suzanne's recent wedding to Harry and all of the beautiful pictures of the event. 
 I have made a memory book for Sue to collect precious moments from this fabulous day. 

The book is 8 x 8 kraft sheets and I have included pictures and mementos.  

You can view some of the pictures here: 

Sue and Harry Wedding August 2019.

The book is decorated with layers of kraft card, hessian, twine and lace.  

 A computer generated sentiment edged with distress inks.

One of the handmade buttonholes and several sentiments from the wedding were added.  

The buttonholes were made using dried flowers, herbs and grass from my garden.

Each page has a picture collage, some smaller pictures and elements.  

Plus an short written description. 

To protect the buttonhole flowers from damage I made a box, using the same design layout.

One of the handmade sparkler labels is the central sentiment.

At the reception this was attached to a sparkler and contained a handmade match book with striker.

We had 100 sparklers so there are a lot of these about.

 

There are so many beautiful pictures and its a delight to see the happy couple enjoying their special day.

Happy crafting everyone.

© dreamlaine.blogspot.co.uk 2019.   Unauthorised use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s owner/author is strictly prohibited

Handmade Wedding Pinata Fun.

Hello lovely people, its been a while since I posted.

I have been working on projects for my daughters wedding.  

This was on the 24th August. 

 We had amazing weather and the day went very well.  

There were several fun events during the day and the family were all involved. 
This project features a set of handmade personalised pinata.   

The pictures in the collage reflects the wonderful atmosphere and magic of the whole wedding.  

The happy couple, Sue and Harry, had a fabulous day!

Material used to make pinata couple:

Bodies:  Tubes containing sweets and rainbow paper shredding were created from Crafter's Companion Centura Pearl card.  These were decorated with crepe paper roll to create wedding garments.  

The children at the evening reception loved these.

Heads:  Paper mache construction using balloons and copy paper strips or modelling bandage.  

These were covered in several layers of Modge Podge and painted.  

The features were added or painted with Spectrum Noir Illustrator markers.

I made the nose and ears from plaster bandage. 

The heads were then attached to the bodies.

Twine was used to suspend the pinata.

 Pinata stick:  Covered with twine and decorated in the wedding theme. 

Many congratulations to the new Mr and Mrs!

Happy crafting everyone!

© dreamlaine.blogspot.co.uk 2019.   Unauthorised use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s owner/author is strictly prohibited

A Quick Update.

Hello to all!   I have received kind enquires, due to my recent absence from blogger, FB etc.   

Your concern is much appreciated, thank you. 

Its been such a busy time and for various reasons I have had to restrict my typing time. 

My elder daughter is getting married at the end of August and together we have been working on loads of craft projects.

 I hope to be able to share these with you soon.  

We are also growing a lot of the floral display for the wedding.  Its been lots of fun and keeps me moving.   

Above is a picture of my rambler rose taken in June of this year.   

Below is the glorious Gertrude Jekyll.

The garden has been fabulous.

 I hope to nurse everything I can into late summer, so fingers crossed.

Sending kind regards and thanks to all.

© dreamlaine.blogspot.co.uk 2019.   Unauthorised use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s owner/author is strictly prohibited

Easter Bunny Gift Bag.

Hello to all.  

Sharing a sweet gift bag with a fabulous image from Lee Holland Art - Easter Bunny with Butterfly.  

This cute digital stamp has been coloured with pencils on kraft card.

Materials List:

Image as linked above.

Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils with some white gel pen and Distress Ink detail.

Various kraft card and designer paper.

Burlap and lace ribbon and flowers

Sentiment and sequins.

Happy crafting everyone!

© dreamlaine.blogspot.co.uk 2019.   Unauthorised use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s owner/author is strictly prohibited

Lee on Facebook at Lee Holland Illustrations

You will find Lee Holland Art on Etsy here:

This card on Pinterest here.
On Instagram here.

Thankful for Spring!

Hello to all.  Sharing a sweet DT card featuring Bunny with Daffodils from Lee Holland Art on Etsy!
The image is so cute and suitable for a variety of projects at this time of year!  

Materials list:

Bunny with Daffodils as linked above.

Digital Designer papers

Strathmore paper, satin paper, cordinations and white card stock.

Various punch floral details.

Crafter's Companion small stamp detail and die cut mount.

Happy crafting everyone!

© dreamlaine.blogspot.co.uk 2019.   Unauthorised use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s owner/author is strictly prohibited

Join us on Facebook at Lee Holland Illustrations

You will find Lee Holland Art on Etsy here:

This card on Pinterest here.
On Instagram here.

Rainbow Daisy Elf.

Hello to all.   Its time for the new Aurora Wings Challenge with the Stella DT bringing you inspiration.  

This month the challenge theme is 'Over the Rainbow'. 

 I hope you will join us.  Such a fun  theme, I can't wait to see what you create.

Materials List.

Sweet image 'Daisy Elf' as linked below.

Spectrum Noir markers and Polychromos pencils.

Distress Ink and white gel pen

Embossed panel and digital papers

Computer generated sentiment in rainbow colours and twine.

Doily and feather from my stash.

Challenges entered:
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2019/02/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-86.html
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-2-february-anythnig-goes-and.html
http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-all-things-bright-and-beautiful.html
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-100.html

You will find this image here:

AW Shop: https://www.aurorawings.com/store/p201/Daisy-Elf-PNG-Digital-Stamp-Aurora-Wings.html#/

AW Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/228995420/png-digital-stamp-daisy-elf-big-eye

Happy crafting everyone!

© dreamlaine.blogspot.co.uk 2019.   Unauthorised use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s owner/author is strictly prohibited

You can visit the Aurora Wings Challenge here.  

You don't have to use an Aurora Wings image to enter the challenge, but it would be fabulous if you did.

Visit us on FB at Stamps by Aurora Wings.  We would love to see your AW creations.

Digis are available from both the Aurora Wings Blog and the Aurora Wings shop on Etsy. 

For further AW inspiration visit the Gallery and for new releases the Showcase Blog.

Mouse with heart and some exciting news!

Hello to all.  

I recently applied and was picked to join the DT for Lee Holland Art.  

So excited and honoured to be included in the DT selection.  

I love Lees' artwork. 

This is my first card as a member of the team and features an image from the Love Bundle collection of digital stamps, available from Lee on Etsy. 

Material  list:

See image as linked above

Spectrum Noir markers and Polychromos pencils

Kraft card, shaped card base

Various stencils and distress ink detail

 I hope you will join us on the Lee Holland Illustrations FB group to view all of the DT creations with these sweet stamps.

Happy crafting everyone!

© dreamlaine.blogspot.co.uk 2019.   Unauthorised use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s owner/author is strictly prohibited

Join us on Facebook at Lee Holland Illustrations

You will find Lee Holland Art on Etsy here:

Valentines Day Sprite.

Hello to all.  Sharing a sweet gift bag featuring the adorable Valentines Day Sprite.  

This freebie digital stamp is available to members of the Aurora Wings FB group until 31st Jan.

The image is coloured with markers and pencils and used to decorate the front of a cute gift bag.

Although the image is Valentines related it would also make a fabulous card/gift bag etc., for an adored relative or friend. 

 I can just see a little face lighting up if this cutie was received.

Materials list

Valentines Day Sprite image, linked above.

Spectrum Noir Illustrator markers and Faber Castell and Holbein pencils.

Kraft gift bag, Coredinations layers and digital paper.

Various die cuts, stamped, punched and die cut flowers, ribbon and detail from my stash.

Happy crafting everyone!

© dreamlaine.blogspot.co.uk 2019.   Unauthorised use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s owner/author is strictly prohibited

You can visit the Aurora Wings Challenge here.  

You don't have to use an Aurora Wings image to enter the challenge, but it would be fabulous if you did.

Visit us on FB at Stamps by Aurora Wings.  We would love to see your AW creations.

Digis are available from both the Aurora Wings Blog and the Aurora Wings shop on Etsy. 

For further AW inspiration visit the Gallery and for new releases the Showcase Blog.

A Vision in Blue!

Hello and a Happy New Year to all. 
 Its time for the January Aurora Wings Challenge with the Stella DT bringing you inspiration.  

This months theme is Anything Goes. 
 I hope you will join us.

Materials list:

Cute Red Poppy Digital Stamp from Aurora Wings as linked below.

Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils

Various Designer papers

Die cut flower cut from kraft and embossed and inked

Burlap butterfly, ribbon and blue gems from my stash.

You will find the image here:

https://www.aurorawings.com/store/p181/Red-Poppies-Digital-Stamp-Aurora-Wings.html

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/164726619/digital-stamp-instant-download-red?ga_search_query=poppy&ref=shop_items_search_7&pro=1

Challenges entered:
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2019/01/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-84.html
http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2019/01/anything-goes.html
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2019/01/january-anything-goes-challenge-59.html
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2019/01/a-perfect-time-to-craft-challenge-for.html

I have been absent from blogging over the festive period.   
I am looking forward to crafting again in 2019 and to visiting your blogs.  

Happy crafting everyone!

© dreamlaine.blogspot.co.uk 2019.   Unauthorised use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s owner/author is strictly prohibited

You can visit the Aurora Wings Challenge here.  

You don't have to use an Aurora Wings image to enter the challenge, but it would be fabulous if you did.

Visit us on FB at Stamps by Aurora Wings.  We would love to see your AW creations.

Digis are available from both the Aurora Wings Blog and the Aurora Wings shop on Etsy. 

For further AW inspiration visit the Gallery and for new releases the Showcase Blog.