Elvie's Crafty Corner

Crafty Sunday

2012-02-12T15:15:00.001Z

Spent all day Blog Hopping (first time)and putting this card together. I couldn't get it right for ages, but reasonably happy now. I just wish I could use my PM's the way all you clever crafters do. Practice makes perfect I suppose. Think I'm better with Prisma's.

Beautiful Lady

2012-02-09T15:29:00.000Z

I have been playing with Die cuts again, I'm a big Sue Wilson fan, she is so Inspiring. The stamp is from 'Hot off the press' the pattern paper was from a magazine. This card is going to someone in the DC friendship swap.

Sue Wilson Inspired Man card

2012-01-25T20:07:00.000Z

Hi everyone, I got Sue Wilsons DVD and watch her blog every day. I was inspired to make this card for my Daughters Partner, I do struggle with mens cards. So I am going to make a big effort to make a few more.

Another card using Eyelash Yarn

2012-01-15T15:45:00.001Z

I have made another card using eyelash fibres, hope you like it. The paper is by K&Co, and the image is by Crafty Individuals.

2 New cards

2012-01-14T10:26:00.000Z

Good Morning, Hope you like these two cards, I so enjoyed making them. I have my mojo back and would love to be making more cards today. But I have some curtains to make for my Daughters new home. Thanks for any comments you may make. Linda xx

Tilda & my new die (which I love)

2012-01-11T09:04:00.000Z

Here is a card that I entered over on the DC forum. It had to have some sprayed mica inks. I'm lovin my new die, its so delicate.

New Home Card

2012-01-02T23:31:00.000Z

After living round the corner for 10 years my Daughter has started a new life with her partner and my 2 Beautiful grand Daughters. I used to see them almost every day, so feeling a bit sad for me but happy for her. This card was made using papers from Papermania Hampstead collection and spellbinder dies. Rubber stamps are from Crafty Individuals.

Catching up!!

2012-01-02T23:13:00.001Z

Thought its about time I added something to my blog. I made this Xmas card for my Daughter. I used Anna Griffin Card and paper bought from QVC a few years ago. Flower die cut from a Marrianne die.

My mojo is back!

2011-08-30T13:17:00.000+01:00

At last I think I have my Mojo, I love this image, which made me want to get going again, hope it lasts.

My latest project

2011-06-04T22:18:00.003+01:00

I made this pin cushion and needle case at my patchwork and quilting class this week. I loved the technique which is a Cathedral Window, it was lovely to stitch.

Floral Challenge

2011-04-14T09:53:00.004+01:00

I made this card for the Floral Challenge over on DoCrafts. The papers are from Nitwits and the flower stamp was free with Craft Stamper a while back. Sentiment and Foliage stamps are by SU.

Mono Phase!

2011-04-10T20:08:00.001+01:00

I seem to be into monochrome at the moment, so here is another. I used my new Lady die and the butterfly punch that was popular a while ago.

Black & White LOTV

2011-04-05T17:47:00.001+01:00

Mono LOTV card, gold glitter here and there. Its an odd image because this young lady is obviously in a paddy, but I love it!

Two Bambino's

2011-04-01T10:33:00.002+01:00

Two babies due, so made two cards, whats the betting two girls or two boys will arrive! I love this Image, I printed in in Sepia which softened it a bit. Used my new Nestie Die which is fab for this Bambino.

RAD (Royal Association for the Deaf) Congratulation Card for my Daughter Clare

2011-03-23T16:05:00.002Z

Hi Everyone, hope your all enjoying the sunshine today.
My Daughter has been studying British sign Language for 7 years and will be Graduating in July. She has just landed her dream job with RAD (Royal Association for the Deaf) as an Interpreter. I really enjoyed making this card for her, I'm a very proud Mum.

Thought I would try Distress Inks

2011-03-19T15:52:00.004Z

I Gave Distress Inks a go for this card, and have to say I like them, I'm not brilliant at Promarker blending, so found this easier. Its one of the old Tilda images (I think)
Well its beautiful day here in colchester, so I'm going to sit in my sunny lounge and play with my inks.

Frogs

2011-03-11T18:09:00.002Z

A jolly image and papers, still have a cold so following all your blogs tucked up on the sofa.

cricut chair

2011-03-10T20:56:00.004Z

Hi everyone, I made 3 cards today, which is somewhat a record for me, even though I am sneezing all over the place! Its the Chilford Quilt Show tomorrow and I wanted to go, but think this cold will prevent that, Hey Ho.
I'll have to stay home and make more cards. Or start on one of the scrapbooks that been planned in my head for years.

Christmas in March!

2011-03-03T16:49:00.001Z

Another card for the Snoflake Challenge on DC.

Zoe, Digi Image

2011-02-28T09:54:00.004Z

Using some HOTP papers and a Digi Sentiment and Image 'Zoe' both from Digistamp Boutique.

2011-02-25T18:39:00.001Z

I entered this card into a Challenge on DoCraft Forum. I shall file it away and hope Its a long long time before I need it.

Been playing with my Cricut

2011-02-20T14:45:00.003Z

Hopefully my Mojo is well and truly back now. I have dusted off my Cricut and had a play with that. Now I have to get some sewing done, my Quilting class is on wednesday and I have to catch up with that.

Sympathy Card

2011-02-13T13:40:00.001Z

For my friend whose Mother died on the day of her Fathers funeral.

Lola's Boudoir

2011-02-10T14:17:00.002Z

Used my lovely Lola's Boudoir papers from Pink Petticoat, slowly getting back into my card making.

1st card in 5 months

2011-01-23T23:38:00.005Z

I have made this for my Daughters Partner Haydon, He is a Fireman, so the Pink is a bit of a tease! Fingers crossed I have now found my Mojo again!
I've sold my Dolls House so no excuse! although I am still sewing quite a lot.

Hi, This is what I have been up to

2010-12-02T20:50:00.003Z

Just thought I would say hello to everyone. I'm still around! but sadly haven't made any cards for months now. I have discovered Patchwork and quilting which is all too consuming, but I love it. The bonus is that you get to keep your little masterpieces. This is a Christmas Table Runner I have just finished, its reversible.

I really want to get back into papercrafts because I have a room full of stash.
So hope to be adding something very soon.
Take Care everyone
Linda xx

My Grand Daughters 8th Birthday Card

2010-08-23T07:43:00.002+01:00

I think I should rename my Blog 'Elvie's Invisible Corner' as I have very few visitors and even less comments. So how do you get your blog visitors, all answers on a postcard please.... lol

So this is my first Easel card, a bit slow aren't I.

Still looking for my lost Mojo!!

2010-08-15T09:17:00.002+01:00

I just cant get into my cards these days, this is the first in weeks and today I have to make a card for my Son's 30th and my Grand Daughters 8th, so if anyone knows where I can find my Mojo, please shout loudly!!

Pink Ladies

2010-07-26T13:24:00.001+01:00

I've lost my Mojo so thought I would add these to my blog just to keep it ticking over. I'm busy decorating two bedrooms for my Daughter so little time for crafting. But I'll be back soon.

My lovely new SU card and papers

2010-07-14T09:10:00.002+01:00

This is the new Stampin Up Razzleberry card paper and inks and ribbon,the dandelion stamp is one of my all time favourites from Hero Arts

Blue Tilda

2010-07-14T09:07:00.001+01:00

Using my new magnolia Watering can stamp, which I love.

LOTV and SU stamps used on glitter Vellum from a QVC kit bought way back!

2010-06-29T14:08:00.002+01:00

A Couple of Mo's Digi Images

2010-06-21T12:42:00.001+01:00

5 Frogs Challenge card for Incy, Kraftin Kimmie Image

2010-06-09T21:12:00.002+01:00

Tilda Challenge Card for Teresa over on DC

2010-06-06T08:53:00.002+01:00

Thanks to Angie for my lovely new Banner, its given me the kick I needed to upload some cards,

2010-06-05T23:39:00.000+01:00

2010-06-05T23:34:00.000+01:00

Up to date at last!

2010-04-18T10:19:00.004+01:00

My last Pazzels card before I sold it and went back to a Cricut. Also the kit card I sent to Marleen. Decided I must update my Blog more often. I should also find out how to add Candy.

Latest Cards

2010-04-18T10:10:00.003+01:00

The Mono card was made using the kit I received from Marleen, a do-craft member. The Brown card is using V&A papers and a House Mouse image, SU sentiment.

Dusted off my Pazzels

2010-03-23T12:47:00.003Z

After almost giving up and selling my Pazzels I think I have at last got to grips with it. A long long way to go before I can use it to its full potential though. The Turquoise card has the negative cut from the Purple one.

Challenge Card

2010-03-15T11:57:00.001Z

Pink Petticoat Papers with a HOTP image,made this for Loretta's Challenge.

Starting over with my Blog

2010-03-15T10:23:00.002Z

I have had to have a major overhall of my Blog due to it being re-directed all the time to an adversising site. So lots of my gadgets had to be removed, including my counter. Well I didn't have many visits, about 700 but now I have to start again. I'll have to find out how to add blog candy to get my numbers up. Oh the joys of technology. At least Johnny Depp is still in place!

2010-03-15T10:10:00.002Z

Hot off the Press Papers with 'Isabella' from Digistamp Boutique. Fiskars Border Punch threaded with ribbon.

MS punch

2010-03-15T10:03:00.002Z

My first effort with this MS punch, which I love, its slightly off, but I'm trying to perfect it. Image is 'Sophie' from Digistamp Boutique, and the sentiment is from Stampin Up.

Patience

2010-03-01T10:18:00.003Z

Good Morning, March already, and now I can say, Next Month I will be 60! and not too long to wait for the Cruise.
I almost gave up on this card, I just couldn't get it right, but left it overnight and the next day it came together ok.

Follow your Heart

2010-02-12T11:50:00.002Z

My first card using SU cardstock and Sentiment Stamp, still trying to master the art of using Copic Markers, I have a long way to go!! This card is also for my Mum, who is sadly no longer with us, Happy Birthday Mum xxx

On a Roll!

2010-02-10T11:03:00.000Z

Really ought to do some Housework!!

Note To Self!

2010-02-09T15:32:00.003Z

I really must get off the PC and actually make something with all the stash I keep buying, esp my lovely new 'Stampin up' papers, card and stamps.

Lazy Blogger

2010-02-05T10:38:00.002Z

I have been very lazy of late adding to my Blog, so here are a couple of my latest offerings. One is for baby Noah's christening, purple Tilda was for a friend who has gone to Oz for a year, lastly a forum members Birthday.

Noah's Christening card

2010-01-15T12:46:00.003Z

My Daughter is going to be Godmother to Noah so She asked me to make a card for her, it took me a long time to find the inspiration, but I got there in the end. Its a Mo's Digital pencil Image.

GG Challenge card

2010-01-09T23:04:00.002Z

This card is a Challenge card using a GG image and 'My favourite things' those being, the colour Green, Flowers and Ribbon.

Craft Stamper free stamp

2010-01-08T13:08:00.005Z

I made this card using the free stamp from 'Craft Stamper' it was designed by Glenda from Elusive Images, the background stamp is by Anna griffin. All stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa. The 'Love' stamp is from Stampendous.
Finding it hard to get back into my card making since the xmas overload. Although I have made some ATC's for swapping. The trouble is my craft room is quite cold, and with all this snow around its far too tempting to stay in the warm.

No More Christmas Cards!

2009-12-20T09:16:00.001Z

This is the last of my Christnas cards for this year, thank goodness, everything is boxed up and put away. More snow here overnight and no work for 3 days, Hoorah!!

My Green Fairy

2009-12-05T17:42:00.002Z

My new Fairy themed stamps from 'Lavina Stamps' Almost gave up on this card as I thought the green was too strong, but once put together I was pleased with it.

2009-12-03T17:18:00.004Z

Les Mis

2009-11-22T11:27:00.003Z

These are 3 cards I made on Friday evening, didn't post them yesterday because my Lovely Daughter took me to London to see Les Mis, it was an early Christmas present, and fantastic, we sat right at the front centre, row C. Just Amazing, so Thank You Clare xx

Last One (for a while)

2009-11-20T17:08:00.001Z

Ok I'll move on from La Blanche!

La Blanche

2009-11-20T17:05:00.001Z

These images look so much better in real life, they have very fine glitter on highlighted areas, I love them. This card has Laura Ashley papers.

La Blanche image again

2009-11-18T19:44:00.001Z

La Blanche

2009-11-17T20:46:00.002Z

Good evening everyone, been busy today and made 5 cards. But I only uploaded one card because of bad light. This image does have very fine pale green glitter on the ladies shawl and the little girls hairband and top, it doesn't photograph well. The papers are from Hot off the Press.

Butterfly Punch

2009-11-16T21:30:00.002Z

I just cant leave this punch alone, its so pretty. Although I'm not sure its very versatile. I seem to be stuck with adding them onto nestabitites.

Dimentional Butterfly Punch

2009-11-15T11:11:00.004Z

Using my new Butterfly Dimentional Punch, I used a Quilled bead for the body of the butterfly, lots of people asked me how I made it so I have included a close up. Just cut an elongated triangle about 3" long, tappering down to almost nothing, ink the edges and roll up either with a quilling tool or just use your fingers, glue the end and add some wire.

2009-11-14T19:59:00.002Z

So now I have the pretty blog page, now all I need to do is add some interesting content, I dont have a clue what I'm doing, its a miracle I got this far.

2009-11-14T18:27:00.000Z

2009-11-14T08:31:00.001Z

I have finally evolved into Blogging, its a whole new world and I am indeed a novice complete with L plates. I need to explore my options and make it pretty.