First up I've got some butterflies....... this is the first time I've played with shrink plastic so was quite impressed with how it works. The stamp is the largest from the Uniko 'English country garden - butterflies' (on sale at the moment!) which I coloured with pencils and cut out by hand so that I could punch the hole. They started off about 7cm across the wings and shrunk to about 3cm when heated (I used a heat gun) and I've threaded them on ribbons to make necklaces for my Granddaughter.
I'm entering these in the following challenges
Stamping Sensations challenge 'things with wings'
Your Next Stamp challenge 'anything but a card'
Next I've got some little meecies who have decided to help themselves to a little outdoor snack! The image is from the House Mouse decoupage cd and the ribbon and paper from my stash.
I'm entering thie in the following challenges
Words 2 Craft By challenge 'picnics'
House Mouse & Friends Monday challenge 'anything goes'
My final card was made using bits and bobs from my stash with a Sylvia Zet Wee Stamps topper and a LOTV sentiment.
I'm entering this in the following challenge
Allsorts challenge 'feminine'
Before I go here's a photo of the cat costume I've been making....... definitely not up to the standard of my sewing of days long past but I think my little Granddaughter will be happy enough with it. But I've just been told that real cats need to have a collar with a bell so I'll have to get the sewing cotton and needle out again! I know it looks a bit freaky all laid out on the carpet but it was the only way to get a photo!
That's all from me for today. Thanks for popping by to see me, I really appreciate you taking the time to leave me a comment and I'll be round to return your visit.
31 comments:
Your HAVE been busy, Andrea! The little butterfly necklaces are lovely and sure to be a hit with your granddaughter and the cat costume is fabulous! Two super cards too. xx
What a fabulous collection of makes Andrea. Love there butterflies in those super colours.
Such a sweet House Mouse image and beautifully coloured.
A really sweet image, pretty papers and design for our challenge at Allsorts, thank you for joining.
Kath x
Very cute, love the mousie stamp you used… Thanks for entering our challenge theme of anything goes, Option dies and good luck in the draw.
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A lovely selection of cards and a great cat costume too!
Kath x
What a bumper post Andrea, your shrinkie Butterflies are so pretty, the HM image is of course really sweet and the final card really is so feminine and perfect for our Allsorts theme, thanks so much for joining in. And not forgetting the cat costume for your Granddaughter who I am certain will love it.
B x
And I forgot to also stay thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations with your pretty Butterflies.
B x
wonderful selection of cards Andrea, all of them unique and beautiful, your granddaughter is going to look so cute in her cat costume, fantastic outfit
Wow all of these are gorgeous Andrea - you are so clever and I'm sure your Granddaughter will love her amazing costume - Michelle x
Wow! You have been busy, your cards are fabulous and I love the beautiful butterfly necklaces but the cat costume really steals the show - it looks fabulous, you must be really pleased with it. Silly you not realising that it had to have a collar with a bell though, what do us adults know about anything!
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
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Those little necklaces are just great and I know your granddaughter will love that costume. Would love to see a photo of her wearing it. It has been too hot for me too am having to stay indoors. a good excuse to be in the craft room rather than the garden xx
Wow, you have been a busy girl! All of the cards are so pretty. Your house mouse card is darling. What talented little mice and those berries sure do look good. Thanks for sharing your card and joining the fun at the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge.
Hugs
Sue
My word, what a busy bee you have been and such stunning projects as a result. It has been an age since I played with shrink plastic, your pendants are gorgeous. Fabulous cards and I adore the cat costume, you are so clever xx
Wow you have been busy...I can't believe it is your first time with the shrink plastic..bet you are hooked now and I am sure Asher will adore them. As for her costume...you are one diverse and clever lady!...bet she will be thrilled with that too. Lovely cards to boot!...wow! have a good week. Hugs xx
Gosh what an eclectic mix of projects, you have been busy!
I very rarely use shrink plastic and always forget what great results you get.
Your Granddaughter will be thrilled I'm sure with her fabulous outfit, I used to sew a lot and do miss it
Anne x
Beautiful card and the butterflies that you've shared with us are gorgeous Andrea. I've never used shrink plastic myself but I find it fascinating watching it do it's thing. Thank you for joining us in our 'Things With Wings' challenge at Stamping Sensations and good luck. Sandra x
Hi Andrea,
these are so lovely the necklaces are gorgeous.
Love your cards also they are brilliant makes.
Your needle craft is definitely better than mine that costume looks brilliant.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Oh WOW!! what a fabulous post Andrea! The butterfly necklaces are fabulous and I hope we get to see your grandaughter in her cat costume! How purrfect is that! I am sure she is going to love your makes!! Lucky grandaughter! :-)
Gorgeous cards too, love the house mouse decoupage and the birthday card is very pretty too :-)
Thanks for joining us on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
Luv
Lols x x x
The butterfly necklaces look lovely. Haven't done any shrinking in ages. Love the last card. So cute.
Never heard of mossie wipes. Are they a brend name and can
I get from the chemist? Thanks and hugs Mrs A.
Kanda very sweet cards and projects
Thank you for playing with us at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge.
Goodluck and hope we see you again.
Gr Karin DT Member
All your creations are wonderful Andrea! The HM meece stealing off with the berries is super cute!
Thanks so much for sharing with us at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge.
♥ Sue Kment
Adorable decoupaged House Mouse card. I really wonder where they got those snacks. Hmmm...... Thanks for joining us at House Mouse and Friends Monday challenge. {Bunny} Designer for House Mouse and Friends
Also, I love the costume. Would love to see a picture of it oh her. She'll always remember that you made it for her. I love to quilt when I could but I never learned to sew. I wish I had.
Hello, Andrea! Finally I made it here to see your gorgeous work! And WOW, you've made some amazing projects! I am totally impressed with the cat costume - it's brilliant! Hope you can share a photo with your little granddaugter wearing it - it will be so cuuuuuute! Also in awe of the shrink plastic butterflies - I remember trying this at a card class many years ago but have not tried it on my own. I found some shrink plastic at the dollar store so I might have to stop hoarding it and give it a go! Those House Mouse's look so 3-D - awesome job with your decoupage! And the little girl card is so gorgeous and feminine! Beautiful work here!
LOVELY cards, Andrea! But I LLLLLLLLLOVE the butterfly necklace! What an inspiring project! Kisses, my friend. I am back from vacation.
How cute are those little mice and their picnic of berries?! Thank you for joining us at W2CB!
I love that you started your post with sweet shrink plastic butterfly necklaces for Asher and ended it with a photo of her awesome cat costume! Now I can't wait to see her actually IN it! You've thought of everything, Andrea, especially once you make the collar and bell! I also love your topper cards! You've brilliantly framed them!! Hugs, Darnell
Hi Andrea, Hope this finds you well. Okay, I came to comment on your sweet meecies picnic-inspired card - which is so darn cute, but I've just got to comment on those butterfly necklaces and that cat costume. Your little granddaughter is going to love all of these treasures! Thanks so much for sharing your card with us at W2CB and sharing your other creations with all of your crafting friends. :)
Wonderful creations and I'm sure the cat costume will be very loved! Thank you for sharing with us at Allsorts this week.
Pretty creations, all so lovely!
Thanks for sharing at Allsorts too;-))m
Thanks for joining Allsorts challenge with this great entry, good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
Wow - you've been busy! Love the butterfly necklaces and your cards are wonderful. I, too, created a cat costume for my granddaughter a couple of Halloween's ago when she was one. Your's looks fabulous!
You have certainly been busy! Love the shrink plastic butterflies, that stuff is so fun to play with! Gorgeous cards too and your little cat costume is amazing, what a lucky grandaughter you have! hugs Debxx
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