A Perfect Mess

Docrafts & Gorjuss Girls

2014-04-07T09:50:00.001+01:00

Just wanted to share my favourite make from my last Docrafts Demo at Howdens Garden Centre Inverness :D The ladies are always so lovely to demo for and seen as it was the last round with the latest Gorjuss Girls I thought I'd do something altered.

I used a little wooden blank with hinges on each side which allows the side panels to fold in, due to my flower positioning it can't but it comes in enough for it to stand in its own.

I applied a coat I've gesso all over then used the new spray micas from Docrafts, stamped the background using Gorjuss Fox Stamps, made the flowers using coffee filters the spray inks again and copics and then added a beautiful Gorjuss Decopague Girl from one of the card kits.

I'm so chuffed how she turned out, she's going pride of place in my shop & there may even be a class in it <3

Fab News and Gorjuss Girls

2014-03-07T10:36:00.000+00:00

Some fab news to share is that i have been very lucky enough to have been asked to join Craft Stamper's design team blog :D Hope you check out the talented team I'm so lucky to be working with, Ive added their blogs to the right so feel free to check them out <3 p="">

So this is my first card made for the challenge, our challenge was to create an item using Monoprinting with acrylic blocks

This was an new thing for me so I was thrilled to give it a go and had a fab time planning, I'm not normally one for getting messy but this was fun x

I dipped into my Docrafts stash and all the bits you see are available there x

#docraftsmonday with Gorjuss Girls

2014-03-03T11:18:00.001+00:00

Docrafts have a fab event every Monday where you show off your latest Docrafts creations using the tag #docraftsmonday

share on twitter & Facebook and join in the fun :D

I had a demo at the weekend using the lush new releases so I'm sharing a card using the beautiful Gorjuss Girl range <3

Give Away

2014-02-17T20:56:00.001+00:00

Will this lush set of 4 "Through The Looking Glass" 5ml nail polishes but just visiting Freaky Styley's Facebook Page, LIKE the page & like the picture you find there same as the above, no shares necessary but it would be appreciated <3

https://m.facebook.com/fstyley

New Venture

2014-02-14T16:40:00.000+00:00

My latest obsession is Indie Nail Polish and Ive set up a Facebook page called
Freaky Styley
I've always had a love of nail polish but real crappy nails so often used acrylics but recently while playing and planning with a dear friend who has also set up her own polish business HERE I found the polishes where protecting my nails and they ended up stinger and grew so I'm super happy :D

There aren't many of us UK based Indie Polish makers out there but what i have seen out there are awesome! I've added a few pictures of my creations below <3 p="">As well as selling via my Facebook page I'll also be selling in my Folksy shop which you can find
Here

Docrafts Sew Lovely

2014-01-19T18:27:00.001+00:00

If you haven't came across the new range from Docrafts called Sew Lovely your missing out for sure!!!

The colours are fantastic with a great mix of patterns and florals, I've have been having great fun with this and the new sprays also from Docrafts, they have a real high metallic shimmer and dry real fast which is a huge bonus :D

Folksy Store

2014-01-15T18:56:00.001+00:00

Near the end of last year I decided to take the plunge and get my very own Folksy Store called Paper Cherry, were there is a great mix of handmade items and my beautiful Canvas Girl Creations now available in 8x8 prints, please go check them out :D

https://beta.folksy.com/shops/PaperCherry

Happy Birthday

2014-01-07T10:57:00.001+00:00

My Dad celebrated his Birthday yesterday so I got a bit of card making done for something other than Docrafts, it makes a lovely change to just have a play :D

Happy New Year

2014-01-06T21:08:00.001+00:00

Hope you all have a wonderful New Year and 2014 it's a great year for you <3

Docrafts Makes

2013-11-22T13:58:00.001+00:00

Been a while but I am trying to get back onto of this blogging lark :D So to start with I'll share some Docrafts makes that have been published on the website, just click on the pics to be taken to the website with all the instructions x

Been a long time I know

2013-07-15T11:29:00.001+01:00

Well the past few months I've been busy working on other things behind the scenes and trying to figure out where I'm headed with work/craft, it was all getting a bit much so I trimmed everything back and now concentrating on growing Paper Cherry and Docrafts.

Then my most amazing husband risked me away in a surprise trip to New York for 5 days it was totally amazing of him and the city wasn't bad either :) I was blown away by the place it was totally amazing and although the two of us did cram in heaps there is still so much left to see so we're defo going back, was such a fantastic experience :D

Crafty Blogger Network Design Team Inspiration

2013-03-25T11:00:00.000+00:00

Its that lovely time again over at Crafty Bloggers Network head over to see what the team has done with this months sponsors PetalLu and Just some Lines Digi, both companies have gave us some stunning goodies to work with :D

Supplies"

Just Some Lines Digi Image

K&Co Papers

Smash* Washi Tape

Crafts Too Die

Copics to colour

Gorjuss Girl By Docrafts

2013-03-21T23:02:00.001+00:00

Thought I'd share with you some makes from the latest round of fab products from Docrafts :D As many of you know I am a huge fan and just adore what Docrafts have done with the packaging, papers, stamps and my fav washi tape!!!
I'm my scrapbook page I've made a few of the embellishments using washi tape and over the next couple of days I'll take some pics on how to create them, they are real easy once you know how and so effective x

Cute Numbers

2013-03-21T15:14:00.001+00:00

We took delivery of some cute little wooden letters and numbers & I couldn't resist a play :)
The letters at 20p each and the little canvas £2, I used some Docrafts pearlised pain at £2 and cut a glitter heart from some scrap glitter paper, a cute gift or fun craft to do with with the kids :D

Mouldings

2013-03-20T22:27:00.001+00:00

Total random post from me things have been crazy busy over the past few weeks with work, illness and charity stuff that I haven't been able to blog, make cards or take any pics to post on here :(
Just about to go to bed when I was just staring at my living room ceiling and was struck by the beauty of it, not we have lived here for nearly 7 years and the mouldings really clinched the deal for this house so it's not as if I haven't noticed them before, but tonight I guess I just fell in live with them all over again :D

Docrafts All Aboard

2013-03-04T18:49:00.001+00:00

Well the lastest round of new Docrafts goodies has arrived :D
I'm adoring the cute album for all your holiday travel snaps, I made four pages last week just got carried away a wee bit lol There are ribbons, papers, toppers, tags, stickers, stamps and fabulous washi tape I just love it all!!!

Docrafts Time

2013-02-23T00:02:00.001+00:00

Thought I'd share with you my fabulous Valentine pressi from my hubster :D every year we say we ain't buying anything for each other and every year he doesn't listen lol I was gifted a stunning pair of Irregular Choice and he received Skyfall and some BBQ ribs :D
I will be missing in action this week as my kit has arrived for my next demo and I'm working on some bits for the wonderful Katy Godbeer over at Docrafts, I love my job!!!

Still Paper Cutting Of Sorts

2013-02-21T11:22:00.000+00:00

Been missing in action again trying to get so many things done :D I've made cards but mostly i've been paper cutting while I wait for the next round of Docrafts goodies to hit the door mat11

Above is a sneek peek of a cut I'm doing for a famous crafty lady, I tried my hand at converting a photograph to cut for her just as a thank you and its a tricky one so good practice

In our fabulous paper group with have monthly comps and this month was to design a book cover so I decided on my favourite genre Vampires but instead of going all twilight like you might expect I fancied the Bram Stoker look :D

This one was just a bit of fun to see how it would work, I really love doing the image cuts!!!

I did make a card this week, a very quick one but it still counts :D

You can keep up with my crafty makes over on Facebook in my on page

Geraldine Carruthers

Just a wee bit of exciting news............

2013-02-05T16:50:00.001+00:00

............. I've made the grade for the Docrafts Creativity Club Design Team, I am so chuffed to bits to be going the team as you all know how I love me Docrafts Demo job and I can't wait to be working with the other talented girls

To find out more about the Docrafts Creativity Club and the other wonderful girls on the design team head HERE

Crafty Blogger Network Challenge

2013-02-04T11:41:00.001+00:00

Supplies:

Copics

Docrafts Spots & Stripes

Ranger Inks

Elisabeth Bells Digi Stamp

Its that time again over at Crafty Bloggers Network Challenge and we are lucky and honoured to be sponsored by the wonderful

These are such cute images to work with so if you'd like the chance of winning your very own head over to the challenge blog to find out the theme for this month and entre :D

Paper cut Silhouettes

2013-01-31T20:41:00.001+00:00

My new hobby of paper cutting is taking over the shop :D All this work is hand cut using scalpel and tons of patience lol
So if your looking for a unique gift please give us a thought, the love heart couple is ideal for a 1st anniversary gift and I've had lots of interest in it so far :D

Docrafts Project Of The Week

2013-01-30T11:32:00.002+00:00

I am delighted to share link link to my Button Necklace featured on the Docrafts website for this weeks project of the week :D

Head HERE to see this and many more wonderful projects from one of the UK's largest craft suppliers

Docrafts Chronology

2013-01-28T20:56:00.001+00:00

I just can't stop playing with the latest range from Docrafts called Chronology, thought I'd share another make from my demo :D

Docrafts Chronology Range

2013-01-24T09:21:00.001+00:00

The new Docrafts Chronology range is perfect for all the steampunk lovers out there and for men's cards which we all know can be difficult, well no longer thanx to these gorjuss papers, toppers & embellishment :D
I've created this 8x8 bookmark card, the bookmark is the sitting on the right hand corner of the card, the background was made using the gears from this months Docrafts Creativity magazine freebie which is a must, the globe card in my last post was made using the same freebie set.

Docrafts Demo Makes

2013-01-20T20:56:00.001+00:00

Just wanted to share a few makes from the latest wonderful products from Docrafts. This round we have beautiful vintage, spots & stripes and the very lovely chronology ranges. They are just so beautiful to work with and as per usual they are so detailed and all work so beautifully.