playing with strink plastic

I am giving a away this strink plastic plaque
If you would like to recieve this leave a message at
the end of this post! I Will be pulling out a name
on the 24th August.

Shrink plastic is a sheet of thin plastic which comes
in clear, white & coloured sheets you which
can draw or rubber stamp,or print on and it shrinks
7 times smaller & 7 times thicker.
And can be used to make badges, jewelery,
scrapbook+card embellishments.

I am new to to shrink plastic and this project
was made because of a mistake of using
(non printable)sheets.but even mistakes can work!x
This is the original digiart design I used for my plaque.

I printed the image onto (non printable) white strink plastic at
8 by 8inches & using a heating tool applied to plaque.

the plaque began to fade and reduce in size by 7 times

I coated it in glitter & embossing powder, re-heat with tool.
this gave me an pearlised effect,

I measured plaque & re printed original image to new size.
cutting out elements,I glue on an re-applied
embossing powder to seal printed image.

lastly embellished with sequin flowers & gems,
pearlised button and lace background.

You can buy it in most craft shops or try here
http://www.mailorder-beads.co.uk/shop/shrink-plastic/
For ideas and inspiration try here
http://content.photojojo.com/diy/shrink-plastic-photo-jewelry/
http://pinterest.com/dajeerling/shrink-plastic-ideas/
please remember to leave a message here
if you would like to be entered x

Going to the Circus!.....

Come one Come all to ...
the moonlight party under the bigtop blog party!!x
hosted by blissangel & Tabbys place
Taken place on 29th september

http://moonlightpartyunderthebigtop.blogspot.co.uk/
So what is this all about I HEAR YOU CRY!....
well firstly its a chance for me to craft
my little heart out....
To see some of the fantastic designs & ideas
of the other people taking part!
And lastly as I love sweets,cakes,popcorn & candyfloss
its seems like a very good excuse to get them x
All you have to do create a table decorated with all
things which make me think of the circus!x
For more inspiration or to join click on the
link above
so here are a few photos of my circus craft makes!

And last of all I would like to say A VERY BIG HELLO
to Karla my first my first Blissful atc swap partner!x
My Faerytale atcs are coming your way!

A little something New

My sister was right the other day when she
said my revamping my craft room would give me
more inspiration...
And like a cloud has been lifted... my mind is
filled with ideas.
While I was sitting at my desk I was thinking
about my blog and how to attract more followers.
And so COMING SOON I am bring to you a range
of free downloadable make & do crafting templates.

when working as an illustrator & designer I
also made up samples and created templates
for things like card kits,stationery,
paper decorations and fabric items.
So why not use the skills I have learn!x

A craft Room Re-vamp

I was visiting my sisters blog page the other day and
found her photos of her newly painted and rearanged
craft space and I realised I didnt really have a
craft room! just a desk in my living room.
I live in a very small flat and I have always been a
little crazy about keeping tidy and putting away
everything! after Ive finished making!
but its not easy staying inspired that way!x
So over the weekend I had a move round and made
my own craft space with glass pots and bowls filled
with embellishments,my artwork,ATCS,inspiration,
a Computer area and lots of space for more!...

So here is a photo montage for you to see too...

So now I am feeling super inspired!
Here is a photo of what I have been working on!x

I hope you like my crafting space! I DO x

friday the 13th hell

Its been one hell of a day today!!...

My building were I Live has had 5 yes... FIVE
FIRE alarm warnings today!
All false alarms! the first of which happened when I was having my bath this morning!FIVE warnings later and I am totally ignoring them with cotton wool plugging up my ears.
I Went instead to sort out my blog and add some new pages,as you will see a page for my illustrations and one for my ATCs.
this To I thought would be straight forward 4hours later I am finally finished.
SADLY too my computers feeling the effects of friday the 13th and has slowed down to the pace of a snail.

Storybook ATCS

I hope you like these new photos of my mini storybook ATC'S. The first two Art books Ive just finished are The frog prince & Alice in wonderland. some of these books will contain my own illustrations and some made up using digital scrapbook elements.I Would love to hear your comments too! I am hoping to start swapping so if you are interested please leave a comment below. thank you x

Artist Trading cards??

Ive been making ATCS(Artists Trading Cards)for awile now some using ditigal art some handpainted in watercolours and acrylics and while I sometimes find it hard to part with these mini works of art.That the point is to swap!I would love to see Your art too!!X So if you would like to swap atcs with me please leave a comment saying so & a link back to your blog page too! here are a few Ive just finished,I look forward to hearing back from you!Julie x