Patterned Paper and All Things Pretty!

princess castle!

2011-11-21T08:25:00.006Z

Morning all! Have finally made blogger upload pics after hours of trying but need to be quick because trying to get Daisy out to school and head to ikea! Here's a princess castle I made for a commission - it's just co-ordinations and plenty of gems!

Told you I was going to be quick! Will blog properly later! (Barring any more playing up from blogger!)

Have a great day everyone
x

M.i.a

2011-11-20T21:43:00.004Z

Hi guys - spent ALL NIGHT trying to upload pics and it's just not working - will get up early in the morning and try again! Just wanted to let you all know that I've not forgotten about you all!x

Peace...and quiet maybe please?

2011-11-19T18:29:00.005Z

Had a mega productive day in the shop today - managed to make about 30 wee gift bags and a christmas card. Not done much in the way of christmassy stuff yet this year and I have loads of christmas stamps so figured it was about time!

The dove and world are paper pieced, and I have colourd the water with the polychromo pencil...

then just a wee bit of Frazer tartan ribbon, and a couple of buttons to finish it off...

I managed to remember to do a recipe again too!

So that was the peace so now I'm off in search of some quiet before x factor!

Night everyone, have a great Saturday night

Take care & keep smiling

Distracted!

2011-11-18T18:56:00.004Z

No blog post last night, I am so so sorry , I got a little distracted by these Irregular Choice lovelies...
Aren't they AMAZING!!!!! Lovely Ginny who comes to my class bought them for with her Christmas dance outfit, and they were too small for her. Feel so gutted for her, and absolutely terrible that they didn't fit her, and even worse that they fit me perfectly ;-) Have only taken them off to go outside, and that was only because it was raining and I didnt't want them to get ruined! It's so easy to put a smile on my face. I'm such a lucky girl :-)

On with business!!!! I made a quick wee Happy Birthday card today, simplicity at its best.

The papers are from the Do Crafts Tatty Teddy range, the punch is my trusty orange Tonic.

In other news:

Check out my Facebook page (Fairy Heaven Designs) for a sneaky peek at the gorgeous new crafty stash I ordered today! It will arrive in the shop sometime in December and I'll be doing one of the famous Fairy Heaven goody bag classes with them in January. Don't know what you think, but I think they have a wee look of nitwit about them!

Right, I'm off to watch some Children in Need with Daisy (with plenty of tissues!)

Night everyone

Bunting & a weird kinda day!

2011-11-16T21:20:00.004Z

Do you ever have days when you just feel thick? Or is that just me? Been reading some uncrafty blogs, and they've made feel completely blonde and useless. Pretentious language, in your face opinions and a general superiority complex seems to be theme. I may not use big words, I may not have a uni degree, a 50k a year job and a company car, but I do believe in fairness, and caring, and trying to make people feel good about themselves rather than making them doubt themselves, and not ramming my opinion down people's throat (although ironically I might be doing that just now!) Are all these things old fashioned now? Ok sorry, I think I am ranting. Will stick to crafty blogs from now on!!!

Here's a wee bunting I made for a custom order to hopefully lighten the mood! Remember these can be any colours...

The letters are all about 6".

Don't forget the Humphrey candy from a couple of days ago if you haven't already entered!

I'm off to cut some card for big snowflakes at tomorrow night's class!

Take care and keep smiling !

Fairy Friends!

2011-11-15T22:29:00.007Z

I'm a wee bit late blogging tonight because I have been playing with my sewing machine and should have a finished quilt to show you tomorrow! My first ever! I am so excited! Didn't now I could sew!!!!

In other news I have finally had a play with the Fairy Glen stamps from Sugar Nellie, namely "Faye & Freddie". I made a special commission card with this stamp which I can't share for a wee while, but here's a wee extra one that I made...
She's coloured with the polychromo pencils...

The sentiment is from the Woodware "Mary & Friends" stamp set... The ribbon is Berisfords 910 15mm organza, and the backing accent card is purple ritz co'ordination card. The patterned paper is the "Desert Bloom" range from First Edition Papers...
Here's the Polychromo colours...

That's me for tonight, but don't forget the blog candy from yesterday if you haven't already entered!

Take care & keep smiling!

Til soon... xx

Attempting Candy!!

2011-11-14T21:11:00.004Z

Evening all! I am going to attempt to add an inlinkz to the bottom of this for a giveaway but there is no guarantee it's going to work as I've never tried it before!
I'm giving away the Humphrey christmas collection cd, together with 3 of the christmas stamps!

I will pick a winner using a random number generator in a weeks time!

Please enter your blog link (but if you don't have one, don't worry, just skip past that step!), your name and email address!

Wish me luck lol (if this works first go then it'll be a miracle lol!)

Remember...

2011-11-13T10:29:00.005Z

As we are getting ready for the Rememberance Parade in Alva today I thought I'd share with you a wedding card I made for the day itself. What a brilliant amazing date to get married on!

Dates like this always make me remember a girl I went to school with! She was 8 on the 8th of the 8th 1988!! It's amazing the things you remember from your childhood.

Take care and keep smiling!

Ruth

ps Blog Candy tomorrow...I am just trying to work out how to go about it at the moment so any suugestions gratefully received!

A Cup of Happiness

2011-11-12T09:25:00.004Z

Sorry for yesterdays lack of blog - not sure if it was the laptop or the internet that was playing up but after half an hour of trying I gave up and went to bed!

I found in my massive crafty cupboard some Henbury Lane die cut decoupage I forgot I had so I had to have a play immediately !!! (How great are craft cupboards for hidden treasures?)

How pretty is this paper range. It is Daisy's birthday in January so we are having a crafty tea party, with juice in teapots and real teacups. Gives us an excuse to visit the junk shops and collect some between now and then!

Right I am off in to the shop to make a couple of commissions, and loads more wedding invitations!

Take care & keep smiling!

Ruth

ps watch this space for some blog candy over the next few days :-D :-D :-D

The morning after...

2011-11-10T12:33:00.003Z

A wee unplanned blog from home because my wee wounded soldier managed only a half morning at school before she got too sore! She is currently tucked up in my bed with her thumb soaking in warm water watching Enchanted on dvd! I love Enchanted! It's such a feel good movie! I want to be Giselle and go through life singing , wearing gorgeous dresses and still believing in "true loves kiss" and "happily ever after"! I am such an old cynic!

I've got a "Gran" card to share with you today. I used the Bloom & Grow range from Trimcraft for these. Despite buying 3 lots of this range I am rapidly running out which is disappointing because they are so cheery and pretty!

I used my stamping up punches to create the flowers

Thank you so much for looking, I am off to get ready for tonights class!

Take care & keep smiling,

Ruth

Kids!

2011-11-09T20:29:00.004Z

What an eventful night. Thin I am going to have to give in and resign myself to the fact that I'm going to be a BMX widow mum! I have the girliest girl ever, although recently she has discovered BMXing and tonight we had our first hospital treatment requiring injury...the wee scone landed on her thumb and it all went into spasm. She made no fuss whatsoever, and when we got home it all came out that she was more worried that I wouldnt let her ride again lol. I can see my future and many more injuries rolling out in front of me!

On that note here's a personalised Christening commission I did recently (I wonder if those unsuspecting parents realise what they're letting themselves in for!)

I used a forever friend stamp and papers, and coloured it in with the trusty polychromo pencils again...

Here's the colours I used:

Right I am off in search of something to eat, and then I'm gonna snuggle up in my big bed with my wounded grown up baby!

Night all, tae care & eep smiling,

Ruth x

Snow Cozy!

2011-11-08T21:34:00.002Z

I don't know where time's going at the moment...can't believe its nearly the end of the year. Just been editing some firework night pictures and am shocked by the size of both my daughter and my nephew. The pair of them have grown so much recently, and all of a sudden I feel so so old! And it was school photos today and again I feel blown away by how grown up my baby looks!

Less ranting and on to craftiness then!

Today I had a wee play with the Sugar Nellie "Snow Cozy" stamp on a diamond fold. I added some paper piecing for his hat, scarf, gloves and boots and coloured with my trusty polychromo pencils. The papers are the Do Crafts Honey & Hugs Christmas ones from last year.

Here are the polychromo pencil colours I used...I'm definately getting pretty organised lol!

Thats me for tonight, I am absolutely frozen and going to go make a cup of tea and have a hot bath, then wrap myself up in my duvet!

Have a great night and stay warm everyone!

Ruth x

Special Birthdays

2011-11-07T09:47:00.005Z

3 days blogging in a row - I'm getting more organised! Thought I'd share a couple of "Mum" birthday cards with you today. This one is made from the Do Crafts "Tulip" range...

Think I was having a Do Crafts day because this one is from the Forever Friends Black & Gold range...

Love these pearly ribbon sliders so much!

That's me today, just a quick stop by as I have another load of wedding invitations to make today! No rest for the wicked!

Have a great day everyone, take care & keep smiling!

Ruth

Richard & Kirsty's Wedding!

2011-11-06T19:25:00.010Z

I can finally shar a wedding I have been working on with you. For all of those who don't know I have a policy of not publishing pictures of wedding items I am working on until after the wedding. Have been working on lots that I can't share yet, but finally I can share this one!

The couple, Kirsty & Richard got married yesterday up at Loch Rannoch. It was a beautiful sunny crisp wintery day here and I can only hope it was the same for them up there. There colours started with a piece of Brodie tartan and evolved from there.

These are their table numbers...

And their name place settings...

all personalised with the guests pre-selected menu choices! This was hard work, but I hope worth it on the day!

The table plan...10 tables in all!

Their invitations...

Favour boxes complete with personalised tags and filled with home made scottish tablet...

Orders of service...

As you can tell, I have been a busy bee lol!

Now I have bombarded you all with lots of pictures I will wish you goodnight, and wish the new Mr & Mrs Brodie every happiness and joy for the future!!!

Till soon, take care & keep smiling!

Ruth

Christmas Start!

2011-11-05T12:52:00.006Z

Life has, as usual, been super hectic, with lots of wedding orders, bunting and general commissions to be getting on with, along with the many Christmas events this time of year brings, and, of course, the classes! It's amazing how quicky you adapt to so much less sleep!

Thought it was about time I had a go at some Christmassy pick up gifty things and after a wee scout around i found the instructions for these on the lovely Debbie's blog (I miss all the papermill girls!) You will find a link to her blog at the bottom of mine!

I love these, they are so cute, are great for using up some of my paper scrap mountain, and they are a great "wee mindin" too! I have put 3 tealights into each of mine. They'd make great wedding favours too.

Don't quite know what happened to the camera settings for the last pic - sorry about the bluriness!

Will have some piccies of wedding items for you tomorrow...the wedding is today and what a cracking day they have for it too.

Thank you so much for looking, and don't forget you can find me on Facebook now, just search on Fairy Heaven Designs!

Till soon everyone, keep smiling!

Ruth

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2011-09-23T11:36:00.000+01:00

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Summer Bloom!!

2011-09-09T23:35:00.004+01:00

How cold and wintery is the weather at the moment?! Frozen!!! That's summer firmly gone, and Daisy pointed out that she thought we'd skipped Autumn and gone straight to Winter, and I'm beginning to think she could be right you know!

So this brings me nicely onto another hidden treasure from my craft cupboard - Do Crafts "Summer Bloom". Here's a wee decoupage butterfly to start off with!

These papers are so so so pretty!

Got a fayre on tomorrow in Tillicoultry so going to head to bed now, but got some more samples I've been making today that I'll upload tomorrow!

Thank again so much for looking - and any questions or queries please mail me at ruth@fairyheaven.co.uk, or find me on Facebook under Fairy Heaven Designs!

Sweet dreams everyone xxx

Black & White Butterflies!

2011-09-06T19:52:00.005+01:00

Well you'll be pleased to hear that I only managed one card today, but using a gorgeous PaperMania kit I found lurking in the back of my craft cupboard...talk about hidden treasure!!!!

Wednesday tomorrow and that brings aq big wedding order to work on, so going to try and get some sleep now!

Sweet dreams everyone!

xxx

Sketchy Sketchy

2011-09-05T20:24:00.011+01:00

Hi all!!! So things have moved on - again!!! I now have a proper permanent classroom space in my "wee" shop in Alva, and have decided to go down the route of "a sketch a week" (as you will probably spot from my samples today!)
Monday I will focus on scrapbooking, however any crafts can be done around the table
Tuesday mornings & Thursday evening will be all about some sort of technique or fancy fold.
Friday will be an open craft session and get together.
Saturday mornings will be all about stamping and colouring along with the sketch.
Sessions will be £3 to cover use of all the equipment and the room, and you can bring your own stash, or kits will be available on the days. Feel free to drop by and find out more, say hi and join the fun, or email me for more info at ruth@fairyheaven.co.uk

The room is also available to hire for groups/teachers at £10 per hour!

Think thats about it for now, but if I've missed anything please shout!

So on with my samples!!! Here's my scraplayout using the gorgeous Cosmo Cricket DeLovely papers... this is my gorgeous "baby" on her first day pack at school - can't believe how grown up she is!!

A card using the leftovers...

A wee Tatty Teddy card...

And a Trimcraft Gardening Rabbit...

I am loving the fact that these are all basically the same layout but look so different!

Thats my lot for this evening...it's freezing so I'm going to find a big wooly jumper and a warm drink, and an even warmer bed!

Night everyone xxxxxx

Flutterbye's

2011-05-25T10:04:00.005+01:00

What a busy busy day yesterday!!! It's all still a bit overwhelming but I am absolutely loving every minute of it!

I actually managed in all the excitement to make some new wedding samples yesterday! I went for pale pinks, but these would look brilliant in bold colours as well...

I love this butterfly, and I have an order for one of these designs already!

I also managed to make my personalised bunting sample...these can be done in any colour and background can be hearts or stars too! They look brilliant above a cot, or you could have Just Married, or Mr & Mrs for a wedding! Anything goes with these!

Right I am off to get busy making invitations for a brilliant couple who are getting married in Rome (doesn't get much more romantic than that!)

Take care and keep smiling!

Ruth

ps don't forget to "like" Fairy Heaven Designs on Facebook ! x

Dreams DO Come True

2011-05-24T06:38:00.006+01:00

So here it is, why I have been so busy (and absent) for the past couple of weeks...... THE FAIRY HEAVEN SHOP :-) I am so lucky! I have am selling all things handmade, and bespoke wedding invitations, so I am currently chasing my tail making stock! So my wee corner is within Alva Fashions at Glentana Mill, Alva, Clackmannanshire (there's even a wee cafe in the mill!). I took these pics on Sunday straight after set up so it's even more "finished" looking now!

I found the fireplace in a little local shop, and love it soooo much. It is Victorian, and I would love to know where it came from!

Here's my 1950's writing desk! This is my absolute favourite thing! It started life with me as a very dark brown varnished & veneered piece of furniture but me being me, I can't leave anything alone and I had a vision, so a couple of coats of paint later here's my French Shabby Chic writing desk!

This has been a dream of mine for so long, and it looks just how I always imagined. I can't quite believe it, it's all been a bit emotional!! I have the most AMAZING family and friends around me, who have all helped me so so much, and I feel so lucky and grateful (Getting emotional again now). I just hope they all know how much I love them and appreciate them.

I'd better go dry my eyes and make some more stock :-D

Nostalgia

2011-04-19T08:03:00.005+01:00

Afternoon! What a cracker of a day! Have been out and about today, rushing about and not actually achieving much! About to attempt to make stroganoff for tea though which could be an absolute disaster as I am not a natural cook!!! Fingers crossed everyone!

I've had a wee play with the BEAUTIFUL Forever Friends nostalgia range for blokes. They are so pretty! Such gorgeous colours! First is an easel card...

Then an A5 ...love how these are so different and softer to the normal mens stuff...

I am going to be so upset when I use up this range, because I really struggle with mens cards normally!

And my folksy pick of the day My Pink Cow . Bought this brooch for my mum and it is just too cute for words! (Her logo's really fab too!)
Thats me for today...till soon , take care and keep smiling

xxx

Pampered Pets

2011-04-18T10:01:00.006+01:00

Hi all! Enjoyed a fab week away for some R & R with Daisy for the first week of our school holidays. Was much needed and well enjoyed!!! Horse riding, a trip to Banburgh castle, swimming, another wee trip to Alnwick and just a lovely time! Came back to earth with a bump afterwards though, holiday cover and a ridiculously busy week at the shop! All good fun though! Here's some pics of samples I made using the Pampered Pet freebie from the Creativity mag. All I've added are some pearls, and white card stock...

I have to admit I'm not really a Pampered Pet kind of a person, but once I started working with these I really enjoyed it. They're actually really really pretty, beautiful muted colours and pretty images! Converted lol!

Here's my wee handmade recommendation of the day!

Wellydog Designs on folksy are brilliant...this is the necklace I received for mothers day (which I actually had my eye on to buy for my mum but it was sold lol!). I haven't taken it off since mothers day and its been well admired!

And this is the necklace I bought my mum for christmas...

I love this folksy shop, it's definately a firm favourite!

Thanks for looking everyone!

In the words of my 2 year old nephew, Later!

Absence makes the heart grow fonder (I hope!)

2011-04-02T13:28:00.009+01:00

Hello strangers! Have really had my hands full recently so haven't been here for a while but will try and make up for that! We're off for a much needed break and rest this week and then will be back with plans for world domination :-D Have finally had some time to create so here are a couple of cards made from The papers are beautiful and here I've used my current favourite Tonic punch...

And as always I've used up my wee offcut from making the square card...

Next is a sweet treat using the free gift from

I've used co-ordination cardstock, distress ink, gems, promarkers and glitter glue...

It's mothers day this weekend and I decided to buy handmade this year! There is so much lovely stuff out there I've decided to start featuring some on my blog. First is this gorgeous dove from little house

Got a couple of different ones, both from Cath Kidson fabric and they're just too cute for words!

Thats me for today! Take care everyone!

Ruth

A Flawless Ride

2010-11-25T10:00:00.006Z

Well, what a rollercoaster Flawless Designs is. Think you should all have heard by now but for those of you who haven't we are STAYING OPEN!!!! We are moving back to our original unit around the corner, and taking a second unit as a classroom next door and knocking through! EXCITING TIMES! We are looking at what we are going to stock, and tickets are booked for the trade show in February for lots of new exciting goodies. We are looking at revamping the classes too so watch this space!

Have been busy creating the last few weeks and here are a few of them. I've just discovered the Crafts U Print website and am hooked (expect to see lots more makes using there sheets over the next wee while!) Here's a commission i had using one of their sheets...

A wee fairy doodle card, love these stamps and was having another play with the promarkers...

And some wedding designs now. This is a very special idea for a favour for a lovely bride...

An invitation...

And last but not least a special card for a special person who shall remain nameless! Lots of paper scraps and letters cut from magazines! This was a bit of fun and meant something to the recipient!

Thats my lot for today! See you all soon xxxx

Absent Friends

2010-10-22T12:48:00.007+01:00

Hi all...long time no see! Haven't been hiding just been working really really hard!! The shop has been so busy and been lovely to see everyone. We're also starting to sell off some stands and stamps etc which are all being listed on the shops Facebook page here. Also had my first card published in the Best of British Section of Simply Cards & Papercraft...mega exciting! Will post pics of that later!

Decided to have a go at the 2 Sketches 4 You challenges this week. There was 3 sketches so so far only had time to do 2. I used the Craftwork Cards papers from Creative Cardmaking Issue 21, and some KARS christmas buttons.

My second card...

Really love these papers!

Thats me for today! Speak to you all soon
Ruth
x

My First Award!!!!!

2010-08-22T22:10:00.005+01:00

WOWEEEEEEE I've received my first award from the lovely Debbie @ Much Ado About Paper and I'm super excited! She is mega talented which makes it all the more flattering!!

So to accept my award I have to:
1)Thank the person who gave me the award - the fab Debbie who I've mentioned above
2)Put the award on my blog - DONE DONE DONE!
3)List 3 things I love about myself - OK tricky! Well I love being Daisys mum, I love my job at Flawless Designs and I love my family and how supportive they are
4)Post a favourite photo: My Superstar Daughter cheering at a summer funday!5)Tag 5 other people to receive the award - ONLY 5!!! Tricky again ! So here goes...

1. That's Life
2. CraftyLittleMia's Blog
3. Promarker KnowHow
4. Crafty Makes
5. Kirsty Wiseman's Blog

Hope you enjoy reading these blogs as much as I do!!

xxx

Born To Shop

2010-08-22T20:43:00.006+01:00

Evening all! Been a busy old week with school starting along with all the activities that go with it! Also did a brilliant "Why Use Twitter" course that was really really interesting. Angela and I made a good start at gutting the shop classroom almost filling a HUGE bin, and then I was demoing the fab Tonic punch range on Saturday. The border system is brilliant and so quick and easy...they went down really really well with the customers.

Had a cheeky spare couple of hours this afternoon so decided to have a play with the Born To Shop range from Do Crafts and here's what I came up with:

First off a wall hanging because I just adore this sentiment...

A bookmark pocket card with an over the page style bookmark...

And a couple of square cards...

Get to play with the latest "Creative Cardmaking" magazine tomorrow, as well as working on the next class list so if there are any suggests speak up!

Sweet dreams everyone

xxx

Time passing...

2010-08-18T11:22:00.005+01:00

Well school back today so should get back to blogging more regularly! I CANNOT BELIEVE how grown up my baby looks as she head of into primary 4! Where has the time gone? My baby just can't be so grown up! I'm a bit emotional!!!

She absolutely adores her new Gorjuss school bag and scuff free shoes...for now at least! Bet they're not like this at 3pm!

Back to crafting and with time passing so fast I decided to do some clock altering at last weeks class...Here we go, a plain wall clock from Poundstretchers...

And after! Hard to believe it's the same clock. I sanded down the plastic, coated with a berry coloured acrylic and then before the acrylic dried completely dabbed on a layer of bronze crackle paint so that it picked up some of the colour. Then once it had dried I used a gold ink pad and a black staz-on over the top. The papers for the face are Basic Gray...

And a quick couple of Craftrak swap cards...

This is a Penny Black stamp...

That's me for today...off to work on some wedding invitations now.

Have a fab day everyone

Wedding Season

2010-07-30T09:48:00.004+01:00

Hiya!
Well as its wedding season and I can't share with u what I've been making until they've been sent out, I thought I'd share some more scrap layouts from my baby sisters gorgeous wedding! Still can't believe it's 3 years ago! Time flies!

This first one is 12x12 and uses some scrummy Cosmo Cricket papers (is it just me or has there never been a range of Cosmo Cricket papers that aren't stunning?)... (Love the sentiment!)

Hearts were cut on the trusty Cricut machine...

An 8x8 layout this time using some leftovers from a papermania page kit...

K & Co this time, coupled with a pink felt tip pen, a glue pen & some glamour dust! (Can't believe how little Daisy looks in this one!)

Ok, I think thats about as much love & romance I can take for one day ;-) Every girl could use some more romance in their life, but when all ur doing is scrapping it and writting about it it gets a wee bit depressing!

Right off to take solace in a chocolate bar!

Have a fab day everyone!

Keep Smiling...

Ruth

fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

Wedded Bliss

2010-07-28T21:09:00.005+01:00

Evening all!

Was writing down the date at work today and suddenly realised it's my baby sisters 3rd wedding anniversary! Doh! As luck would have it I started a mini book with some wallet size black and white prints a few months ago that, typically, I never got around to finishing! So a quick hour on it and it was done and delivered, and on top of that I looked like I was super organised! Here's some pics of the cover and just a few of the pages on the inside to give you an impression of how it lookes (there were too many pages to post them all!)

The papers are a really pretty range by Cosmo Cricket.

Carrying on the wedding theme here's a layout I did for my mum's album...really simple but really effective...didn't want to detract from the gorgeous pic!

Cannot believe this was 3 years ago already! Was an amazing day from start to finish! Will try and blog some more of the scrapbook pages tomorrow!

As always stay safe & keep smiling!

Take care

Ruth

fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

A Trio of Challenges & More!

2010-07-27T15:59:00.006+01:00

Well its been a busy old day at Flawless Designs today! Started with a class this morning. We were using Creative Cardmaking Issue 17 which featured some STUNNING papers from Craftwork Cards. As I was making class samples anyway I thought I would tie this in with some of the sketch challenges around at the moment so here is what I've come up with...

This one is the Dutch Dare Card Challenge and is a sort of envelope pocket card...

This one is the 2 sketches 4 you challenge...

And the final sketch challenge from Card Positioning Systems...

Here's a wee craftak swap card I made with some of the little scraps, I just think this is really cute! Daisy is still loving the Craftrak swap and managed to make 13 cards for sending yesterday!!! She is putting me to shame!

And last but not least one I made just for fun!

When I look back over these pics I realise I was a busy girl this morning! The other excitememnt of the day so far is that we got some brilliant decoupach blanks and papers in, as well as the range of copic 5 packs!! Never used Copics before as we have only stocked pro markers up unti now but will try and have a play soon and report back!

Right supermarket for me now, and then some wedding invitations to make - no rest for the wicked as they say!

Take care & keep smiling!

Ruth

Goody Bag Creations

2010-07-26T17:25:00.006+01:00

Just a wee quick update just now with some of the samples from todays goody bag class.

The papers in the goody bag were too stunning to not do a scrapbook layout...

And some cards...

and a shaker card using the star glitter...

So like I said literally just a quick one tonight coz have to go and do class kits and samples for tomorrow!!

Hope you're all smiling and happy!

See you soon,

Ruth

fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

Gotta love a bargain!

2010-07-25T18:32:00.005+01:00

Evening all! Well our Sunday morning trip to the local car boot sale was BRILLIANT!! Bargains galore! Got 2 of these massive cake stands... And Daisy spotted this fab shabby chic mirror (very hard to take a photo of this without dodgy reflections!)...

And had change from a tenner! Got some other great bargains too but panning to do some fab alterations to these so watch this space for the before and afters!

And todays crafty offerings-a wee craftrak swap card using the Kars Ollyfant stamps & Kanban papers...

and a Forver Friend confirmation card..FF decoupage with some DO Crafts shimmer dots, FF papers and a Craftwork Cards embossed frame...

Thats my lot for tonight at currenly sitting watching "Tonight's the Night" with John Barrowman that I recorded last night and have tears literally STREAMING down my face!!!!! Pathetic, I know :-D

Night all, till soon

Ruth

fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

Lucious Locks & Box Cards!

2010-07-24T15:29:00.009+01:00

Happy Saturday all!

Well I have learned a valuable lesson today...an £18 hair cut can make you feel like a whole new, confident, gorgeous woman! Had a trip to the Inside Out Lifestyle Spa this morning and feel amazing. It is a long long time since I've had my hair cut because I wasn't a huge fan of hairdressers...until today! Gorgeous cut (scarily my hair is still shoulder length and there was more on the floor than there now is on my head!), mega easy to look after and an AMAZING price! Colour for me next time I think! Have ceremoniously thrown out the hair clips I wore all the time because I can now wear my hair down! Seriously could recommend this place, and for me to recommend a hairdresser is huge! Actually can't wait to go back and wish I'd had all my hair chopped off ages ago. Very happy bunny today :-D

Anyway enough about my new look! Here's my box card from last weeks classes...I used the Kars "Ollyfant" stamps, some Basic Grey papers, some distress ink to get rid of the stark white card, and some flower soft and was quite pleased with the outcome! (All the images are from one set of stamps!)

Took quite a while to make with all the cutting, stamping, colouring and paper piecing but think it was worth it!

In other news have been super organised and ordered Daisys school bag from Etsy last night. Now anyone who knows me knows how last minute I usually am so this is pretty impressive for me! We've gone for the most "Gorjuss" bag...see what you think ... I adore this range...they always make smile. Took us a while to decide which bag to order because they are all beautiful! Have a few of her cards framed in my living room too.

That's me for today!

Enjoy the rest of your Saturday,

Ruth

More Honey & Hugs

2010-07-20T21:07:00.003+01:00

Rainy day yesterday so had another play with the Honey & Hugs range from Papermania and here's what I came up with...

Was back at work today after 2 weeks off. Made a wee box card for the class which I will take a pic of tomorrow and upload. It was really nice to catch up with everyone !

Right some tidying for me...Daisy having her friend over for a sleep over tomorrow night so not anticipating much sleep!!!! Quick clear round and early night for me! If you see me on Thursday with big bags under my eyes you'll know why!!!!!!

Night all!

Ruth

fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

Another Challenge!

2010-07-09T19:31:00.004+01:00

Daisy managed to make a total of 10 craftrak cards today and I managed to squeeze in another challenge card - gotta love summer holidays!

So was still playing with the Papermania Honey & Hugs collection from Do Crafts...rub on reads "sent with love" (please excuse the pics at mo, using a different not so great camera!). This design is from the sketch challenge at www.cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com

And I managed to squeeze in a wee craftrak card too...the same papers as before with some Kars stamps.

Keep smiling

Ruth

fairy-heaven@hormail.co.uk

Dreary summer days!

2010-07-09T14:26:00.004+01:00

Well I live not too far away from T in the Park and can confirm that the road is busy and it is pouring with properly miserable wet rain! Poor souls! Since it's such a wet dreary day Daisy and i have taken the duvet off my bed and are currently sitting on the big comfy space making cards. She is making craftrak swap cards and I decided to have a go at the www.2sketches4you.blogspot.com challenge. I have made 2 cards using this weeks sketch. We're playing with the Papermania Honey & Hugs papers at the mo!

I'm really enjoying entering these challenges...if it keeps raining might even post a few more later!

Keep smiling everyone!

Ruth

fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

Craftrak Swap Day

2010-07-05T15:33:00.005+01:00

Hi all...its been a while but been really really busy! Major move around in the shop has been undertaken, think we have moved every big piece of furniture! Plus our first Craftak swap day on Saturday which was a huge success...thank you so much everyone who came with ur gorgeous cards...here are some I put together for the day!

These images were all coloured in with pencil and the brilliant splenda blenda pencil. These swap cards are a great way of using up little scraps too!

Right thats me for today...I am on holiday for two weeks so I am currently compling a list of challenges I'd like to enter so watch this space!

Hope ur all smiling!

Ruth

fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

Smirky steps

2010-06-24T11:23:00.000+01:00

Happy Thursday!!! Here as promised are the Smirk samples from the class on Tuesday (repeating this class tonight too!) These papers are just fab and lend themselves perfectly to stepper cards. Especially love the masculine ones, a perfect solution for those tricky blokey cards!

The obligatory craftrak card...

It's dance show week this week so much busy-ness in our household with 2 shows and 2 dress rehersals, but on the upside only a week to go till the school holidays WOO HOO!

Thanks for looking!

Take care & keep smiling

Ruth

fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

Goody Bag Extravaganzer!!

2010-06-23T11:10:00.006+01:00

Hi all...thought I'd share some of my samples from Monday's 4 hour Do Crafts Goody Bag extravanganzer. It was brilliant, what a great group! Some gorgeous stuff in the goody bag too. It mainly contained the Henbury Lane collection which is beautiful (although I was kind of gutted because everyone else got felt butterflies and there were none in my bag!)

This is a little Craftrak swap card...I cut a rose from one of the patterned papers, and went over it with the gold metallic pencil to give it a hand drawn quality... Especially for you... Another "Especially For You" with an embellishment made from the brass stencil... A half easel card made using the stamp which I chopped into panels...

And lastly I attacked the white & yellow flowers, and the patterned papers with some distress inks...

Thats your lot for today ! Watch out tomorrow for some stepper cards from the new Smirk range!

Ruth

fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

Sketch Challenge

2010-06-19T08:08:00.004+01:00

Happy Saturday! Sun is shining here although very windy (great day for drying washing!). Getting ready to nip into work for a couple of hours then Daisy is dancing with her cheerleading troup at a local gala this afternoon, so plenty of sunscreen to be lathered on!

I was sitting in the sun yesterday making samples with the current Do Crafts Goody Bag and thought i'd have another go at the http://2sketches4you.blogspot.com/ challenge for this week (Got to find more of these to do, great fun!)...

Right off to drag my darling daughter out of bed...wish me luck!

Have a fab Saturday everyone!

Take care & keep smiling

Ruthx

fairy-heaven.blogspot.com

Butterfly Variations

2010-06-18T12:20:00.000+01:00

Happy Friday!

The weekend is coming way hey!!!! Big 4 hour Do Crafts Goody Bag class on Monday so will probably spend my weekend making samples.

Heres a few variation on the butterfly card we made at the paper scrap class...

If it aint broke don't fix it lol...love how different these look on the different colours.

Have a BRILLIANT weekend everyone!

Ruth

fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

Pepper & Friends

2010-06-17T20:00:00.000+01:00

Hi All! How's it going? Well I've had an interesting day, saw some gorgeous quirky stunning studio space which i love!!! Mega exciting and affordable! Will keep you posted!

So heres some cards I've made with the Pepper & Friends range... these are gorgeous papers and embellishments ( a wee tip off...watch out for the Christmas Pepper & Friends range coming into the shop soon...shhhhhhhhh it's a secret lol!)

It didn't come out too great in the pic but this reads "plant seeds harvest love"

Thats your lot for just now, but going to be busy making lots of stuff over next wee while so will hopefully be some regular updates!

Take care everyone & keep smiling!

Ruth

fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

Quick couple of Craftraks

2010-06-17T13:52:00.003+01:00

A wee quick couple of craftrak cards from the Pepper & Friends Trimcraft range...

Love these papers...more card using these coming soon!

Keep smiling!

Ruth

fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

First Challenge Entry

2010-06-17T13:39:00.004+01:00

Decided to bite the bullet and enter a challenge with the Pepper & Friends papers. I went for the http://2sketches4you.blogspot.com/ sketch challenge so here goes... Got to figure how to link it to their web page now...

Hope you like! Scary!

Creative Cardmaking & More

2010-06-16T13:38:00.002+01:00

Hope this finds you all happy and smiling...a few more cards, this time from papers included in the latest Creative Cardmaking mag...

Fibres on this one are Craftime, and the daisy brad on princess is doodlebug... This one reads "Birthdays. They come. They go. They come again." ...

Fabrib butterflies are MIC, ribbon is American Craft & more doodlebug brads...

Some more American Craft ribbon...

Another wee craftrak card from me....I am really really enjoying these swaps... Another craftrak...

And the last one using the stunning GCD Paris Nights papers...

Right off to package up some stuff for a craft fayre I am doing tonight...nothing like last minte eh! Will try and get some photos for on here!

Take care everyone

Ruth

xxx

fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

Words of Wisdom (Apparantly!)

2010-06-05T20:23:00.005+01:00

Brilliant day at work today chatting to some lovely customers! I have shared some tips about how I use my paper stash a few times this week and customers seem to think it was helpful so I am going to share...let me know what you think!

TIP 1!
When you have bought your pack of patterned paper take one sheet of each design out of the pack and add to a seperate stash somewhere else...you then have a working pile left that you know is never the last sheet of something and you will be much less precious with your papers and might actually use them instead of just stroking them! I use my seperate special stash of "last pieces" for my scrapbook and my "working pile" for card making and papercrafting.

TIP 2!
Take the front cover of your paper stack and write the price you paid for the stack on it, punch a hole in the top corner and store on a book ring...this will make it easier for you pricing any cards you make to sell accurately, and as the covers normal have a snapshot of each pattern on them, you will always have a record of the brand & range of paper for when you someone asks and you have inevitably forgoten!

Are these any help or are our customers just being nice? lol!

A couple of quick cards now...

And some fabric scrap wreaths I made using fencing wire, and old pillow case, and old pair of jeans and a little piece of gingham fabric...

Thanks for stopping by and looking and hopw this finds you smiling!

Take care

Ruth

xxx

fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

Do Crafts Goody Bag

2010-06-04T21:55:00.003+01:00

Evening all...it looks like I'm getting into a wee blogging routine now...hope I can keep up with making things to put on here! Mega busy day at work today but feel like I achieved LOADS which is always good. Busy evening with Daisy too so just really sitting down just now at 20 past ten...and it all starts again at half seven in the morning. It's weekends like this I really really kinda wish I drank coffee!

Here's some cards for today which I made with the "male" orientated goody bag from do crafts last promotion...loved these die cut decoupage in the kit.

This one is a stepper card, didnt come out too clearly in the pic and didn't think to take the picture from the side at the time! Doh! Sorry people!

The wee cutie in these cards just reminded me of something that happened last night...had my 18mth old nephew for a wee while and he's just learned his animal noises so we were going through them...cow, sheep, monkey, which were all fab, then he came to pig and he replied "nee naw nee naw nee naw" siren style! Hasn't done it before or since but was hysterical at time! Was kinda mortified though! A comedian at such a young age! He managed to mortify his mum in the supermarket too...sitting in trolley and someones phone rang - he put his phone up to his ear and shouted "hello, hello" at the top of his month! Ah toddlers! Such great fun!

Have a fab evening everyone, take care and keep smiling!

Ruth

fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

Scrap Challenge!

2010-06-03T20:52:00.003+01:00

Evening all! 3 blog entries in 3 days! Think it's a record for me!

Hope this finds you all happy, contented, cosy & safe tonight in light of recent UK events...my love & thoughts are with anyone who's been affected by recent happenings which isn't enough but is all I have. xx

Right on with the days creations...Daisys homework task this week was to create a fish, and we were feeling inspired as my classes this week were on paper scraps. I pulled out the bag with all the scraps and the punch and we got to work...pretty impressed with the outcome I have to say!
We drew around a plate for the body, and free drew hearts for the tail and mouth.
And here are some more grown up offerings from the scrap bag...large circle is inside of ds tape, small circles were an SU punch, and the butterfly is the xcut dimension one. Papers are the GCD Paris Nights collection...

This is a little craftrak card done with the paris nights papers teamed up with a Bo Bunny blue spotty paper...

More Bo Bunny spots...

Some shabby chic this time - I free drew this heart and rounded the ends of some paper strips, then "Shabbied up" the whole lot with a purple chalk cats eye pad. Papers this time are the new basic collection from Dovecraft...

A wee shabby house using papers from Dovecraft & Bo Bunny, again distressed with the same ink and teamed with the little xcut folksy heart punches...

Shabby yet again (lol i was on a shabbying roll!)...same Dovecraft papers again. Used the Stampng Up Scalloped circle punch and cut a section out to make these 3d, then cut a smaller circle which I cut into a spiral and glued snail fashion (No idea if that makes sense to anyone elses brain!)...

And that, my dears is your lot for this evening...same time and place tomorrow evening do you think? :-D

Have a great rest of evening and an even better Friday!

Ruth

xxx

fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

Some more cards!

2010-06-02T13:27:00.004+01:00

Here's a few more cards for you (2 posts in 2 days, can you believe it lol!)

I used some paper scraps and a buzzcraft stamp for this one. I coloured the image with my trusty pencils...

An easel card this time with papers from an issue of Creative Cardmaking & some American Craft ribbon...

I LOVE this next stamp from the Kars Ollyfant range...I particularly love her wooly socks. Coloued with 3 promarkers - cool grey 1, 3 & 5... The same stamp again in colour this time...forgot to take a note of which pens I used for this one...have learned my lesson & won't make the same mistake again!!!!

I am finally playing with the Trimcraft "Pepper & Friends" range today...have made a few wee sets of notelets and will make some craftraks and other cards too, so watch this space for pics!

Have a fab rest of day everyone, thanks for looking!

Ruth

fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

New Class List & Lack of Posts!

2010-06-01T18:32:00.008+01:00

Hi All - here's a quick update of the latest class list for Flawless Designs...

Paper Scrap Creations

Tuesday 1st June & Thursday 3rd June
Learn some techniques & layouts for using that ever growing mountain of paper scraps we all have!

Colouring Techniques
Tuesday 8th June & Thursday 10th June
Promarkers, chalks, distress inks, polychrome pencils, gel pens. Come & experiment with all the different colouring techniques.

Creative Cardmaking Issue 16
Tuesday 15th June & Thursday 17th June
Our monthly class with the newest issue of this gorgeous magazine.

Hawthorn & Bramble
Tuesday 22nd June & Thursday 24th June
DUE TO KIT THIS CLASS IS £12
The newest creatures in the popular Daisy & Dandelion range, these spiky friends are sure to be a hit with young and not so young alike.

Scrapbook Sketches
Tuesday 29th June & Thursday 1st July
Another sketch to add to the collection of scrappy inspiration.

And the boring bit...

Our “Kit” classes take twice a week – choose from a Tuesday morning between 10.30 & 12.30, and a Thursday evening from 6pm – 8pm. Classes cost £10 and includes a kit of coordinating products used for the project (worth at least £8).

lol right now on to other things!

Those of you who know me know why the updates have been non existent, but for the others amongst you who don't know me personally things have been kind of tough and life has been full of changes but things are now (touch wood!) getting back on track! My daughter and I have moved and just about settled into a little flat together and I am (slowly) getting used to life single parenting. Health wise things could have been better too but I am definitely on the up now so you should be sick of the sound of me very soon lol!

In the mean time here are some very quick, very basic cards I've done recently for various things...

This lot are from last month's Creative Cardmaking magazine...the masculine papers are fab...all I added was some American Craft ribbon & some Crafty Bitz embellishments...

And these ones are some little Craftrak cards logged onto the Craftrak.com website (check it out , it's great fun!). These wee ones have been left at the swapping station in our shop. They've been done with the Kars "Ollyfant" stamps range, promarkers, and some scraps of patterned paper...

That's all for tonight folks, talk again soon!!!

Thanks for looking!

Ruth (fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk)

Quick Class List for Flawless Designs

2010-03-02T12:56:00.002Z

Just a quick note today...I have put together a new class list today for Flawless Designs and would love to see all my regulars here...I intent to call you all today and tomorrow to personally invite you to the shop in Stirling any time between 5.30pm & 9pm on Thursday night so I can show you all around the shop and let you see all the exciting gorgeous things in the shop! If I don't get around to calling you or if I don't have your number from The Paper Mill then I'm sorry but come and see me anyway! If you need directions or the address then give me a shout either on fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk or on 07891 516482.

So here goes with the new list up until the end of April...as usual I will run the same class twice in a week, once on a Tuesday morning between 10.30 & 12.30, and then again on a Thursday evening between 6pm & 8pm. Classes will be £10 and you will still receive a kit containing at least £8 of products.

Tuesday 9th March & Thursday 11th March
Creative Cardmaking Issue 12
Class uses the beautiful papers from this fab magazine, and I will put you together a co-ordinating kit of bits & pieces...lots of cup cakes and bright birthday papers!

Tuesday 16th March & Thursday 18th March
Zig Zag Cards
A brand new horizontal take on the original vertical zig zag card. These cards have a minimum aof 2 different shaped panels and are so much fun, another different easy card blank for your collection!

Tuesday 23rd March & Thursday 25th March
Notelet Gift Box
Come along and learn how to create this lovely notelet box from A4 card...make someone feel special with this lovely handmade gift!

Tuesday 30th March & Thursday 1st April
Paper Flower Bouquet
Learn how to fold some unusual flowers to create a pretty unique display for your home, a bunch of long lasting flowers for a friend or a special dimension keepsake for an occassion! These flowers are blooming gorgeous!

Tuesday 6th April & Thursday 8th April
Creative Cardmaking Issue 14
Come and create with the newest edition of this fab magazine.

Tuesday 13th April & Thursday 15th April
Carry on Scrapping
3 more brand new sketches to help you continue to protect your special memories...details of picture sizes will be provided prior to this class.

Tuesday 20th April & Thursday 22nd April
Quick Makes
More quick inspiration for those last minute creations.

Tuesday 27th April & Thursday 19th April
Flip Flap Mini Book
A continuation of the mini-book series started in Tillicoultry...a mini book creation neer goes wrong, and this is an unusual new design made from envelopes and decorated to your hearts desire!

Hope this finds you all well and smiling! And if you have a sec remember to follow me on twitter, username fairyheaven, and also the brand new Flawless Designs twitter sight, username flawlesscrafts.

See you all soon
Ruth
x

First Scrap Layouts on Blog!

2010-02-02T19:58:00.004Z

Well lots of you have asked so here, finally, are 3 scrapbook layouts...I will try and add some more of my older ones soon. These were done for a class at the shop and as you can see "Pumpkin" & "True Love" are based on the same sketch that I did for the class.

This one uses my beloved My Minds Eye papers....again!!! These papers are fab and my stock is diminishing rapidly, must try and get my hands on some more!

This is one for my wee sisters wedding book...have only done about 3 and it's nearly 2 years since the wedding, really need to get my act together. Right at this moment I can't remember the brand of this range of paper which is shocking because I know it and it's on the tip of my tongue but I just can't think of it!!! Will update you on this when I check it tomorrow at work! I do know that the hearts were cut from the "Storybook" cricut cartridge...

This was a wee random extra one I did because I found the 12 x 12 sheet in the "My Minds Eye" range (yes, THAT range again!) and it made me think of winter. The big plain chipboard snowflake is from Craftwork Cards, the word stickers were DCWV and I think the fabric snowflake brads and the silver sparkly ones are both Do Crafts.

Well just a wee quick one tonight...I will find out the name of the romance papers tomorrow and work and promise to update you ASAP!

Take care everyone!

Missing In Action!

2010-01-31T13:51:00.014Z

Well people it has been far far too long and so much has happened! I guess the headline news which most of you should be aware of by now is that The Paper Mill Shop in Sterling Mills is closing down at the end of February...sad news. It will be really missed. Thank you to all the customers who have wished us well in the future. On a personal note though this gives me the opportunity to spread my wings, and I will be starting at Flawless Designs in Stirling and can't wait! For those of you that aren't aware it is a HUGE independent store with lots and lots of scrummy stash lol! What a treat! A whole new set of products to play with, new customers to meet, and a great way to keep in touch with some of the regulars from the Mills as well!

I am currently writing this blog from the Atrium at Stirling Uni and I can't even begin to tell you how cold it is in here. DD has started a youth theatre group she auditioned for today so I am using the time whilst waiting for her wisely! (I think the cold makes me type faster!)

Here's a few creations for you to keep you going!

The next few are all using the papers free with Creative Cardmaking Mag issue 11....yet again stunning papers (I love these mags - if you haven't managed to get a hold of this issue yet I urge to to grab it while you can!). I put together a kit with some co-ordinating fabric flowers, ribbons (both from The Paper Mill Shop) and some Trimcraft gems...

This first one is a gift card holder...

and the inside...
A valentine's card...

A thank you card...

and another thank you card...(this one seemed to be the favourite in the shop!)Can't wait to play with the rest of these papers!

Here's a couple of quickies I made for the shop...this one was "improved" by my nephew with a red pen (how quickly you forget what it's like to have toddlers in the house lol!). I actually think this would make a cracking wedding invitation - will have to make it in a few colours and add it to the sample books!

And a wee quick remake of a crad from an older blog post but using some of the brighter papers from the My Minds Eye Bloom & Grow range...

Well that's me - time's up! Heading back to pick up Daisy from rehersals now and then home for a heat! As always would love to hear your feedback, and you can, of course, contact me directly at fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

Take care

More My Minds Eye Wild Asparagus Cards

2009-11-11T09:52:00.016Z

Well thigns have gone crazy busy around here, meetings & parties coming out of my ears as well as a huge order for fairies for one of the local theatres plus enquiries for Stampin Up demos at Christmas Fayres...sleep is most definately going to be optional over the next few weeks! (It's also a great excuse for the housework not being done lol!) Of course on top of all of this the usual seasonal running around after Daisy has begun already with lots of parties and activities planned - and the dreaded parents night tonight. I'm guessing she's maybe too chatty in the class, nothing like her mother of course lol!

So here are some more of the cards I made with the My Minds Eye Wild Asparagus range.

I cut the hearts from Accent Essentials with the Cricut, scalloped the bottom layer with the Stampin Up border punch. The 4u is chipboard stickers and its finished with 3 buttons (how much do I love buttons lol!)
The butterfly was cut on the Walk in my Garden cartridge. The scallop was punched with the Stampin Up punch again. Flowers were an xcut punch, and the whole lot was distressed with the brown Staz On ink pad. And of course lots more buttons!

Label cut on Plantin Schoolbook, brown trim, "daughter" rub on, Xcut flower punch, stampin up scallop circle punch, ribbon thru top of tag and, you guessed it, another button!
This one's really quick and easy...I added some gold pearlised paper and just used the 3 fern rub-ons and the wording reading "together forever".

Rub-on wording on this reads "it's new". Used the scalloped punch along the bottom and cut the hearts from Plantin Schoolbook. I added a few gems to the hearts to finish off (no buttons!!! what an oversight!)

Another super simple one with a fern rub-on and the "darling daughter" wording. Just finished off with a few of the ribbon trims.

That's your lot for today! Hope your all fab and if anyone is passing by with caffeine loaded chocolate be sure to pop in!!

Take care everyone

Ruth

fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

My Minds Eye Wild Asparagus Cards

2009-11-05T10:17:00.014Z

Here are some of the cards I made with the My Minds Eye Wild Asparagus range. These papers are gorgeous and the pics really don't do them justice. I used the papers, gems, fabric brads, buttons & trims, ribbons, rub ons & alphabet sets.

For this one I also used an xcut flower punch. The flowers on the squares are each finished with a button, and the flowers in the centre finished with gems (except the very centre which is finished with a button with some trim tied through it...

This is made with the Stampin Up scalloped circle punch, a stampin up circle in the centre and finished with a fabric brad. I have used ribbon for the leaves and finished with 3 gems in the top right. The rub on reads "precios girl"...

The flower here is made with ribbon with the Stampin Up circle, and x cut punched flower and a button in the centre. Again the leaves are made with ribbon and the "hi" is using the cardstock stickers. I used the Stampin Up Scallop border punch on the bottom strip of green...

For this one I wrapped the top panel with 2 different ribbons, the rub on read "together forever" and it's finished with some knotted ribbon in the bottom right hand corner...

The topper in the centre for this one is a large scallop circle cut using Accent Essentials on the Cricut. It has been finished again with the Stampin Up scalloped circle & smaller circle. The rub on reads"baby" with a couple of flourishes. It has been finished off with some ribbon across the centre & 3 buttons... Super simple - 9 buttons & some orange trim with a "friend" peel off in the bottom right hand corner...

This is the same scalloped circle on the cricut I used earlier. I've tied the buttons with some of the wool from the tim pack and finished it off with 3 gems. It has all been distressed with my trusty brown Staz-On...

Last but not least for now, the heart was cut with Plantin Schoolbook on the Cricut. The wording reads "adorable" and it has again been finished with button tied with trim & gems...

I will try and upload the other ones I made very soon. I have saved all these pictures in the small format but if you would like these emailed to you so you can see them better drop me a note at fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

Hope you all stay warm and safe tonight, especially if you are watching fireworks. We're are heading to a local display with one of last years x-factor finalists performing. Should be fab.

Till soon everyone, and thank you so much for looking.

Ruth

Is it not Christmas yet?????

2009-10-30T14:59:00.011Z

(Got a bit carried away with the pics today - had a decent internet connection for once! Hope it doesn't take too long to load for you all xx)

Hey all...well I am almost well & truly fed up with Christmas, and it's only the end of October. Everyone else seems to be saying "It's only ???? weeks til christmas" and I'm like "Is it not here already?!!!! We have been working on Christmas projects since the stock arrived in JULY and I am almost all Christmassed out :-( Just as normal people start getting excited about it I am actually looking forward to working on Valentine, Spring & Easter projects!!!!!!

So anyway, back to business...Here's some cards & tags I've made with the free papers from Creative Cardmaking Issue 8 (I think lol!)

I was totally unsure about these papers when I first saw them because they're really quite hot, unchrissmassy colours, but the more I have used them the more I love them! THEY REALLY WORK! (pic of tags a bit rubbish...note to self, read camera manual!)

Also here are pics of my necklace which has been admired far & wide!

(this one was taken before I managed to get curry RIGHT down the front on my white top lol!)

It's made with coloured shell chips, memory wire & head pins & it's my first attempt at something like this! I am making another one for my mum she loved it so much, and I have to admit it has really developed my interest in having a go at jewellery making. Was at the big show at the SECC and came home with all jerwellery making stuff and no paper craft stuff! Who'd have thought it eh!

And last but not least here's my ma & pa's anniversary card...

It's embossed with a plate from Sizzix...I feel some new wedding designs coming on with this!

Right signing off now! As always would love to hear what you think either with the comments tab or by email at fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

Take care everyone xxxxx

Stampendous melts my heart!

2009-10-19T21:01:00.004+01:00

Well today I have had a brilliant time playing with these GORGEOUS Stampendous melting snowman! It's one stamp which you can manipulate and make tall or melt. I love them!!!!!! So this wee guy is from the small set. I used a swiss dot texture plate with the Cuttlebug for the blue card in the background. And here's the big one...how cute is he? I used some My Minds Eye (I think Bloom & Grow) papers for the hat, scarf and mittens. I used the texture plate again for the background.and I de-embossed the greeting which reads "Wishing you a COOL YULE"

I had so much fun with these stamps. I am demoing them on Thursday night in the Paper Mill Shop, Tillicoultry so come see them and have a go at melting!!!

As always would love your comments either via the link below, or you can email me direct on fairy-heaven@hotmail.co.uk

Ruth

Forever Friends Fab Stamps

2009-10-13T15:05:00.005+01:00

Just a wee quickie...these are a couple of cards I made for the shop with a fab wee christmas Forever Friends stamp set...RRP £9.99 down to £6.99 (plus an extra 10% off if you buy it at the loyalty night on Thursday night! I used them with some of the papers out of the current Do Crafts Goody Bag.

For this one I cut the bow and stocking out of the papers...they are quite hard to see on the pics!
This one I cut the heart and hat!!

Right,, told you it was just a quickie! Busy designing some wedding samples for the show at Alloa Town Hall tomorrow. Will try and post some more soon!

Take care everyone and have a fab rest of weekend, and if you're in Alloa tomorrow come say hi!

Creative Cardmaking Issue 6

2009-09-27T20:45:00.007+01:00

So this week I have FINALLY had a chance to play with the papers from Creative Cardmaking Issue 6. Now anyone who knows me knows about my obsession with patterned papers, and I have had my eye on these papers for a wee while. Colours are gorgeous, toppers are gorgeous, sentiments are gorgeous....in fact all in all I think it's fairly safe to say I think these papers are gorgeous!!!! So here are my makes so far...

Dragonfly decoupage on patchwork paper.

Card is 5.5" square This is made using the offcut from a 5.5" square card cut from A4. I have added two small punched hearts for leaves using an Xcut punch...

Again 5.5" square (how much do I love square cards lol!) ...

DL size this time....

and a wee gift tag...

I still have a decoupage & loads of toppers and patterned papers left. I can't tell you how much I love these papers and how far they are going!!! Don't think I will ever have enough time to make all the cards I want to make with them...although I really don't want to use any other papers at the moment so you never know!!! In fact I think I might even buy a second copy before we sell out because I love the papers so much (just don't tell Richard who will have a fit as patterned paper really is not something we lack in our lives!!!!)

Hope you like these!!! Feedback, positive and negative, gratefully received lol!!

Have a fab week everyone, and thanks for stopping by to take a peek.

Night night xx

My Minds Eye Cards & Mirrors

2009-09-25T15:48:00.011+01:00

Well here are the cards & mirrors we did with the My Minds Eye Christmas papers, but the pictures are RUBBISH lol!! These papers are all shiny and sparkly and lovely but it hasn't shown up great at all...they're up in the shop tho so feel free to come and touch the lushness lol!!

I used the Christmas Cheer Cricut cartridge for most of them and the narrow cards are the offcuts from the square ones (waste not want not!)

Used up the scraps for this one...

how do I take a pic of a mirror without getting a reflection of either myself or anything else ugly in it...answers on a postcard please (or in the comments will do lol!)

Here I seem to be getting better at this blogging regularly thing!!!!

I made the samples for next weeks class today and I love them...it's "Chalk It Up" using loads of different chalk techniques and made some samples with the most GORGEOUS Penny Black acrylic stamps ever...a really cute wee bear! I've broken from the norm and done him lilac and he's lovely! (should that be she if she's lilac?!?!?!?!)

Hope you all have a fab weekend.

Mis-placed Blogs!!!!

2009-09-22T20:25:00.002+01:00

Will get the hang of this yet!!! My last update didn't go properly the first time but it has gone now .... under Saturdays date!!!! AAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!! Just a wee note to hopefully appear in the right place for those of you using blogger!!

Make Make Make!!!

2009-09-19T11:18:00.009+01:00

Well, the back to school craziness started straight away this year...the big jump to Primary 3 means homework every night and 10 word spelling tests every week!!!! 10 words I tell you, a lot when your 6! She's come home tonight with 2 A4 pages to learn for her part in the school assembly so acting every night for me for the next 2 weeks.

Made loads over the last wee while so will just put a wee selection on just now and add more when I can over the next few days....I know I know I'm really really bad at regular updates but life seems to take over and I never seem to have a second!! (Plus think I'm harbouring a wee bit of depression at entering the last year in my twentie since my last blog...the realisation has hit hard and don't want to drag everyone down with me!!)

Had a play with some of the stamps from the Popcorn range and what gorgeous big stamps they are!! Coloured these with whispers markers and my trusty newly discovered blender pen...I seriously don't know what I did without it. It's so much handier than my water brush and can be used with Sakura pens, chalk, ink and just about anything else non permanent.

It's hard to see from the picture but when I came into work after making this the genius that is Isobel had glossy accented up the balloons and they are fab!! (So gonna miss her next week when she's away aunning herself again)

The next lot are using the Green Stack from DCWV...the papers are something like 70% reclycled and have a really gorgeous texture to them. The quality is fab. I have to admit to being a bit worried when I saw they were recyled but they really are nice to use...and patterns to die for!! (There must be a self help group somewhere for this out of control patterned paper addiction of mine...any ideas anyone?)

We did a class last week with the new My Minds Eye Christmas papers...glad to see the class were "oohing" & "aahing" over these as much as I was! Will update those pics soon!

Hope your all doing well and smiling, and that those of you who have been missing the past few weeks due to being poorly are getting better really soon (and you know who you are!) because we are missing you!

a much delayed post...

2009-08-26T16:07:00.007+01:00

Big post delay I'm afraid...sorry everyone!!! Does anyone have any ideas for magicing up some time? Wasn't it Hermoine in Harry Potter who duplicated herself so she could do more things at once? How did the spell go anyone?.....

I'm busy gluing together brooches at the moment for a craft fair on Saturday at the pub next to the Cat Protection League in Fishcross for anyone who fancys coming to say hi.

Here, finally, are the pictures of the thank you favours we made for little Lewis' christening...
Good old Paper Mill Shop card and the trusty Cricut, and when does gingham ribbon ever go wrong? (or judging by my ribbon stash any sort of ribbon for that matter lol)

Here's a card Daisy & I made for her friend Jennifers 7th birthday....

They went Tubing at the local ski slope and they all LOVED it! Could be a serious consideration for that dreaded 30th of mine next year, when in doubt act like a big kid lol!!

Here's her present, again especially requested by Daisy who chose the papers...I was really pleased with how it turned out and thought the papers were STUNNING!! If my name had been Jennifer I propably wouldn't have parted with it, had enough trouble as it was!

Looking forward to the Class tomorrow night with the Green Stack from DCWV...these papers are so much fun! Have made a whole set of mini notelets with them for the fair in Saturday so will share them afterwards. Also looking forward to the long awaited arrival of the Popcorn Christmas Range in the shop tomorrow!!!! So exciting!!!! We're playing with them at the class next week and can't wait to see some of the creations my oh so talented ladies come up with!

Right back to my glue gun, have a great evening everyone....promise promise promise to post again soon, and if I don't you all have permission to leave me horrible comments chasing me!

Blubs & Bubs

2009-07-26T18:43:00.011+01:00

Well, what a day today has been...my lovely nephews christening finally arrived! The whole day was fab, Lewis was a wee star, Daisy a wee angel, there wasn't a dry eye in the house during the service and the weather was fab.........oh no, wait, took that a step too far, it poured down!!!! Here's the Little Experience donkey Daisy and I made for his pressie, was really pleased with it in the end. Was worth the work, and Daisy thoroughly enjoyed it!

Daisy took herself off to her room the other day and drew her beloved cousin a card...it's him in his bouncer next to the sofa in my sisters living room, complete with rug, tv and bouncer details. What a memory, I couldn't have told you she had a rug let alone what colour it was!

Here's the gorgeous wee guest of honour himself...isn't he cute or am I just a biased Auntie?

And again with my beautiful sister and oh so grown up daughter...

And the cake. This was the top teir of Amy's wedding cake originally made by my nan redecorated just for the occassion...she's so clever, it looked (and tasted) fab! She did Lewis proud...

And the source of all my pain this evening...the oh so pretty shoes which I thought were a great idea but have absolutely crippled me...

they are pretty though!!!!!!!

The whole day couldn't have been more perfect really, everyone had a lovely time, there were emotional women, men talking about sports, an amazing lunch, and last but most definately not least, a gorgeous new family celebrating together almost exactly 2 years to the day since they got married in the same church and hotel (although secretly very jealous of how slim and stunning my baby sister looked!!) We made thank you favours but forgot to take a pic so will add that tomorrow!!!

Right bed for me, the emotion of the day has worn me out. Sweet dreams everyone xxx

Help!!! Demo Day Coming Soon!

2009-07-23T12:08:00.002+01:00

Right, I'm going interactive!!

Any suggestions for ranges on shop you would like demoed on a demon day, 1st August? There's so many fab product lines in store at mo I can't decide and have to make the decision by tomorrow morning so posters can go to the printers!!!!!

So this is your big chance...suggest away...

Fairies!

2009-07-23T09:43:00.004+01:00

Here is a pic of my wee beaded fairires, loads of people have been asking to see these so here is a cream one. I do them in all colours though, and they can be made into brooches, keyrings or hung on a ribbon for hanging anywhere...This is a card I made for my mum. I think the cupcake iis a "colour my world" template, and I'm pretty sure the papers were Papermania, and a few sticky gems never go wrong do they? This is the thankyou card we made after Daisy's birthday with the ever fabulous Cricut (what did I do before my beloved Expression?) We cut the 2 layers if the flower and the word "thank you" and left them postcard style, with just a ribbon and 3 sticky gems...fast, simple and effective just how I like them!

Right off to get ready for the class tonight now, will try and upload a pic of the Little Experince Donkey we made yesterday, he's very very cute!

Exploding boxes with the Cosmo Cricket Ever After papers tonight, gonna have to get my printer sorted because it would be perfect for black & white pics of my sisters wedding.

Right, lunch and work...

CLASS LIST WOO HOO!

2009-07-19T13:41:00.005+01:00

Here, finally, is the list for the next run of classes...best way to book is to call the shop on 01259 753139. Book early to avoid disappointment tho

Here's the boring bit for those of you who are new to our classes. We run each class twice in a week, on a Tuesday between 10.30 & 12.30, & a Thursday between 6 & 8. Classes are £12 and you get a goody box full of lovely stash worth £10 which is yours to use during the class and take home (which means no rushing to finish as you have everything you need to take with you, useful for the gabbers amongst you!)

So here goes...

Tuesday 21st & Thursday 23rd July
EXPLODING BOX
This popular class is back, this time with the gorgeous new range of double sided papers from Cosmo Cricket.

Tuesday 28th & Thursday 30th July
CRAFT JOURNALING
Ever looked at a creation and desperately tried to remember the name of the papers you used, or even the dimensions of the card? This journal will end all that and will become a treasured keepsake of all your past inspirations.

Tuesday 4th & Thursday 6th August
SCRAPBOOKING - IT'S PERSONAL!!
Bought the papers, printed the photos but still to afraid to start? Jump in with this introduction...handy hints, tips and sketched to start you on your scrapping journey.

Tuesday 11th & Thursday 13th August
A GLITTER PUNCH!
This is the rescheduled class from last run (will try my best to stay healthy for you all this time!)
Come & experiment with glitter, punches and double sided sticky sheets, not for the mess adverse!!

Tuesday 18th & Thursday 20th August
CHRISTMAS SHAKER CARDS
This popular class is back, this time with Christmas apertures courtesy of our beloved Cricut machine.

Tuesday 25th & Thursday 27th August
GOING GREEN WITH DCWV
The gogeous "Green Stack" from "Die Cuts With a View" provides the inspiration for this class...flowers, trees, beavers and owls for all!

Tuesday 1st & Thursday 3rd September
HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD!!
Come and celebrate some of the biggest, most glamourous icons from stage & screen! Timeless cards with timeless icons sure to stir some fond memories.

Tuesday 8th & Thursday 10th September
SPINNER CARDS
This clever card has a centre that spins when opened, but folds flat to fit into a standard envelope...guaranteed to impress it's lucky recipient!

Tuesday 15th & Thursday 17th September
CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS
Our favourite mirrors are back, this time with a Christmas flavour...a gorgeous gift with a difference for a loved one that's sure to delight.

Tuesday 22nd & Thursday 24th September
PIANO HINGED MINI BOOK
A brand new mini book with a truly beautiful spine! Come and learn a different binding technique using the minimum of tools, gorgeous!!

Tuesday 28th September & Thursday 1st October
CHALK IT UP
We all at some point have looked at our lovely chalk pallettes with some trepidation...come and explore some different techniques to help you reclaim your chalks from the bottom of your craft box.

Tuesday 6th & Thursday 8th October
ENVELOPING
By special request, a guide to making your own envelopes with the help of a specially designed folding board.

And that's about it folks!!!! Get your thinking caps on for the next run and get any special requests for me!

Christmas Do Craft Goody Bag

2009-07-18T10:41:00.011+01:00

Still on a high from yesterday morning's four hour Do Craft Christmas extravaganzer! Ladies you were all fab! Christmas Carols, Mince Pies & Crafting (will have to sort the mulled wine for next time) Here are the samples for you all finally...when I can work out how to get pics off my phone I will put the rest on

A5 sized card using some of the scraps...

oops, forgot to turn this one around!! Sorry!

This one is hard to see but I put some of the silver peel offs onto the silver mirror card...

A tag made from the of cut from a square card from A4...

the sentiment from this one is stamped onto the top panel in silver, didn't come out too clearly in the photograph...

a square card with the GORGEOUS robin stamp and the glittery chalks. I used a whisper blender pen to pick up the chalk and colour this image, gives an almost watercolour effect with that little bit of sparkle...

A really simple 2 minute make, cut the tree free hand for this one...

who would be without a star punch...this one looks great with different colors and hearts for a wedding too, also can't wait to translate this one into a crapbook page so watch this space...

the circle at the back of the snowflake is from the centre of my holly wreath (which is next!) and the snowflake itself was cut using the "Accent Essential" cartridge & the Cricut...

and last but not least the holly wreath... we cut the base from Accent Essentials as well, threaded ribbon round the squares in the circe then punched loads of holly to stick on the front...
The holly punch used for all of these was from Trim Craft, I used a standard hole punch to make the berries, and the stamp sentiments were all Studio G (still available from the Paper Mill Shop, these are a STEAL at 2 packs for 99p, you get 4 or 5 little stamps per pack! Love these!)

So thats the Christmas Goody bag all finished! Boo!

Exploding Box using some STUNNING double sided Cosmo Cricket papers next week ladies, still some places left on Tuesday or Thursday but be quick....

Back Blogging!

2009-07-13T21:06:00.005+01:00

No post for 2 weeks, dial up is just soooooo slllllloooooooowwwwwwwww!!!

here's the samples for tomorrowa cricut class using the "Walk In My Garden" cartridge and the new MME papers

I used thr card setting cut at 8" which then folds into a great DL card

Looking forward to the Christmas class on Friday! Got mum & Daisy roped into making mince pies and absolutely DETERMINED to convince the other member of staff that christmas music is definately a good idea!! Any suggestions?

The new class list is just about finished off, so as son as it is I will post the details, if there are any last minute requests for classes get them in soon.

Oh, also hosted first Stampin Up party, was great fun but very very scary! Number two party is all lined up and ready to go, so if anyone wants to order anything now is the time to save on the p&p, or if you fancy a party drop me a line.

Right 20 to 11, off to have a soak in the bath with some bubbles, then an early night for me ready for all you Cricut crazy ladies in the morning...

The Lost Card...

2009-06-25T10:08:00.004+01:00

Here's the missing card from yesterdays class post...

Thought I'd share this pic of my gorgeous gappy daughter! Can't wait to get some time to scrap it. It was one of thoe improptu clicks resulting in a pic I love. We're loving asking her anything with the answer "yes" at the moment just to hear her saying "yeth"!!!! Are we cruel parents?

On another note I've been BAD this mornin...ordered a load of "Imagination Project" papers from papermaze...like I needed more patterened papers but they are stunning and they were in the clearance section. What's a girl to do! Can't wait til they arrive. I'm so impatient when I order anything, I just want it there and then. Here's the link for the site for anyone who I've not raved to about it already - the clearance section is always a must see...

www.papermaze.co.uk

Playing with Bears!

2009-06-24T10:26:00.010+01:00

Here (finally) are the cards from yesterdays class! We used the "Especially For You" Forever Friends card kit from Do Crafts and it's brilliant! It wasn't until I started using it I realised how much was in it. I made all these and still have loads of the kit left...
this one says "Mummys wee sweetie!"...

Not quite sure why this uploaded on its side, I'll get the hang of this eventually. If you can turn your head to one side this one is A5 size with a strip chopped off the front, then I've used a 4" square blank back to front on the other side (so it opens the opposite way) for a different take on a gatefold...

this one I think is my favourite, It's A6 size and opens at the end...

Think I've gone a bit overboard on the samples this week but once I started using this kit I couldn't stop. Hopefully we'll get some different ones soon, I'll definately be buying if we do!

(Just noticed that I've missed one, but they're taking half an hour each to upload thanks to my dire mobile internet connection so will upload it later!)

Hope your all enjoying the sunshine, scrapping in the garden with a pear cider should be compulsary in this weather...

NOTE TO SELF

2009-06-22T23:42:00.001+01:00

Ok , lesson well and truly learned, always proof read at very least the title!! Days of or lives? I think not! Try Days of Our Lives!!!!! DOH!!!!!

Like sand through the hour glass, so are the DAYS OF OR LIVES

2009-06-22T21:32:00.005+01:00

Ok, I admit I love watching American Trash! I am embarassed to admit that 2 of the most watched Sky channels are Zone Romantica & Diva TV. I love that you can miss Days of Our Lives for 3 months and still know whats going on. Proper switch your brain off television.

This is all sounding a bit random but there is method to my mad ranting! This week is the last week of term...already! My daughters second year at school is coming to an end, and I'm not too sure when my baby grew up! Our primary school has a burn through the middle (yes, you read that right, a burn!!) so the passing from infant school to the upper primary school is marked by a crossing of the bridge and that bridge crossing has come all too soon for me, so indeed like sand through the hour glass...

With the end of term comes the obligatory making of teachers presents, feel like I only just got the Christmas ones out! I have to confess though we cheated a little then. Bought some fab big pretty jars filled with boiled sweets (in the shape of Christmas trees no less!) which we covered with some gorgeous pink rough fibre fabric stuff (LOL dire description but you will see, it's very hard to describe!), some big flowers, buttons and, of course, ribbon!

As for this terms pressies, Daisy has had her Detective's hat on and I have a list of favourite colours to work from so projects are a go and I'll upload the finished articles when they've been handed out (you never know who's blog hopping!)

Right, now where's that Sky remote...

First photo

2009-06-21T09:19:00.003+01:00

So thought I'd have a go at posting my very first picture on the blog! Scary stuff, but igured the sooner I tried the sooner I get to grips with it! So here goes.....

woo hoo! it worked. My lovely little Daisy chose the papers for this project, they are from the "All Dressed Up" Collection (DCWV). This was a pressie for her beloved Auntie Linseys 20th Birthday, who loved it !

New Blogsite

2008-07-28T12:01:00.000+01:00

Hi all!
Thanks for coming and checking out my blog spot.
The plan for this blog is that it will be the hub for all Fairy Heaven activites including the new classes I will be teaching and craft fairs I will be going to. You'll also be able to find project photographs and picture of samples here. SO WATCH THIS SPACE!!!!