Showing posts with label CraftyHazelnut's DT. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CraftyHazelnut's DT. Show all posts

Saturday, 1 June 2019

Beautiful Boy...

June will be my last DT post for 
CHPPC, so I wanted to make it 
something extra special :D
I have really loved working on this DT
but I have a loooooong "to do" list this
summer and something had to give.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank 
Hazel and her team for being so lovely XXX


First page from 
Baby's "1st cuddles" memory book
(face obscured digitally for privacy issues)
 I have made similar books for my nieces, but
was excited to make a "boy" book for a change.
Fortunately I found this gorgeous paper pad by
"Cavania" via First Edition Paper Company
 The pad includes a sticker sheet and  2 pages
of tags.
I bought the 12x12 pad and cut down pages for an 
8x8 album, don't be afraid to cut down "picture" pages
they make lovely layouts just the same :D
I cut around the shoes and bunny with a craft knife
 to slot the photo behind them,
and cut the words "New Born" from 
the page of words to make the legend :D

I would like to enter this project in the 
following challenges;

Wednesday, 1 May 2019

Bloomin' Birthday

So glad April is over. 
Sorry I haven't been around but it has been a 
month of trials....
Managed to cave in to the worst "flu" I've ever had on 
the same day Mum took a turn for the worst...
She passed on the 5th and the funeral had to be
sorted quickly as little Sis was full term with her
baby boy.
Baby was due the day of Funeral!!!
Fortunately all has passed well, and Baby 
hung on til 20th bless.
It was also her daughters Birthday...
 the same weekend Mum passed!

My DT project for MAY at
is the card I made for my little niece :)

I was supposed to be posting a review about
the Stazon ink pads, so I used one
to stamp my Gorjuss image onto watercolour paper.
I felt it would make a softer outline for the watercolour
paint effect.
(Gorjuss stamps by Santoro)
I used one of the small collectable stamps for the 
money pocket on the inside...
which I also watercoloured.
I really am pleased with the overall look of this card,
matching the colours of the papers
and the stazon didn't move at all!!! :D

So here's to a less stressful May XXX

I would like to share in the following challenges;

Monday, 1 April 2019

Nurturing Nature.

My April creation for



The fabulous thing about having a stash of patterned
papers is the ability to up-cycle past makes.
*That doesn't prevent me adding to the stash though lol*

Saw this little booklet in The Works and had to buy it!
Dug out an old project that had gotten a little battered
(OMG 2014!!!!)
and stripped it back before re painting.
Selected some collage pieces from the booklet...
then remembered a conversation about making my own 
"Paper dolls" from old family photos.
The image of my grandparents holding one of their children
was perfect to add to my "Happiness" altar :D
*inspired by Carrie Schmitt LB2019 wk 07*
Spring is a time of "Nurturing" for me...
a time to "start as you mean to go on"....
encouraging, hugging, and appreciating all the 
blessings in your life :D

Enjoy XXX

I would like to share this project in the following challenges;


Friday, 1 March 2019

A Man in his Element...

My project for  March at

another scrapbook page :) as I have
promised myself to get more done this year.


 This time I used photo's of my Dad who passed in
2010...and his dog Sadie who only passed in 
December aged 18yrs.
Apart from a trip to Oz in the 60's and a stint in Germany
for national service, the only travelling he did was "on foot".
He was known all around the local area for his lengthy
 rambles... right up til the year he passed.

Blue skies always make me smile and think of him.
I used a compilation of 2 paper sets from

 *close-up of where the papers combine.*
The simple embellishments are paper "scraps" 
I've had for ages
Enjoy XXX

I would like to share in the following challenges;

(paper scraps over 10 years old....and boxes full of  photos)
Always Fun Challenges# 99 Travel (hope walking counts)
*and one of the papers pads is called "Travel"*
 (My Dad...and walking in the country)

Friday, 1 February 2019

Classic Card

My February project for


Haven't made a card since Christmas lol
So for my "very grown up" 8 year old niece
(who is an avid Harry Potter fan) , I wanted
to make something classically Magical :D
 Graphics 45 "Enchanted Forest" collection are the 
perfect papers for that "ethereal" feel...
and the addition of micro beads gives just 
enough "bling" for a classic look . 
(Close up of the yumminess that is Graphic 45)

Inside I made a pocket with another topper
to put money in....
I know it seems a little young for cash, but
here only request was to go to the Harry Potter
shop in a nearby city.
Gotta love a girl who knows exactly what she wants :D
Enjoy XXX

I would like to share this card in the following challenges;


Tuesday, 1 January 2019

Focus on the "Happy"

Every year people all over make pledges to themselves
on how they intend to improve their lives.
They often set their goals way too high and end up feeling
like a failure by the end of week 3.
Me, I keep it simple... this year I will
Focus on the "happy" :)

My project for 
a scrapbook page of friends 
who are no longer around...

I combined papers from 3 12x12 pads from the Works
(yes £3 for double sided 12 x 12 more card than paper pads)
 choosing a bright sunny sky for the main background.
 The faded wallpaper look to the second paper 
suited the age of the buildings we lived in at the time.
 Don't be afraid to cut elements from large sheets
to use as embellishments...
 and I even added shiny/sparkly butterflies...
because they added to the "smiliness" of the 
memories :)

Wishing you all Joy and Fulfilment in 2019
Blessed Be XXX

sharing with the following challenges;
 (resolution and paper pads)
(resolution and paper pads)

Saturday, 1 December 2018

Rustic "Advent"ure....

(always using patterned papers)

couldn't really be anything else but Christmassy :D


 I have grown up boys so wanted an Advent calendar
that was more suitable than "Spongebob" or "Unicorns".
I found this mdf  25 draw set in "The Works".
£15 might seem a bit pricey, but it is going to last many years.
 I used matt emulsion tester pots for neutral/earthy colours...
 painting all the draws and main frame. I also used a paler
shade to edge everything(though it doesn't show up well on here)
I chose a "log pile" patterned paper from DoCrafts/Papermania's
Festive Flora and Fauna collection to face the draws.
 Adding discs of subtle coloured pattern papers  where the 
numbers would go.
 I originally stamped the numbers onto each disc...
but they seemed a bit "flat"...
 even with distressing and inking...
 Then I found these fabulous lazer cut wooden numbers...
 and they really added to the "woodpile" feel :D
Each disc also got a coating of Martha Stewart glitter paint
to give a frosted feel.
And then of course...
Choccies!!!! Because they are never too
grown up for chocolate :D
*I will be posting about the paper covered Deer soon*

Enjoy :D and have a wonderful Holiday Season XXX

I would like to share in the following challenges;



Thursday, 1 November 2018

Faded Memories or Bright New Experiences...

Whichever way you look at them, the things you put into
 a handmade journal stay with you longer.

My November project for


CD Journal

Moving things outside meant I came across a lot of old projects
that never got finished.
 One was a CD journal(maybe 10 years ago??)
I only had the 3 panels, so I set about making pages 
for it using scrap watercolour papers
 (just drawing round the cd and cutting out)
 Next a collected a few patterned paper scraps to
rip up and add interest by gluing onto the back
 of the watercolour pages...
 and gessoed both sides for future use. 
I also cut out 4 circles of lush Vintage paper
(again only £3 for a 12 x 12 pad from The Works)
to recover the cds. I set aside the cd with the butterfly
 on for future use.
 Once dry I threaded all the pieces onto a ring...
 the inside pages all ready to be worked on.
 For the front cover I printed out some 
inspirational words and glued on, before using
 Posca paint pens to make them stand out more.
 As you can see, I couldn't resist some random stamping
 on the pages :D
and a few strands of ribbon for added charm.

If you don't like getting messy (like I do) you could simply cut 
circles from the different  papers in the pad you are using...
double sided would work best as they are thicker and stronger :D
Enjoy XXX

I would like to share this project for the following challenges;

Monday, 1 October 2018

A touch of my Dark Side...

I usually get my desk diary from 
Wonky Broomsticks as it runs from October,following
 the pagan year and including lots of yummy extras. But 
Kate couldn't bring herself to work on it this year
 after the sudden loss of her Mother(which is totally 
understandable).
Instead I have bought a regular desk diary...
so it needed a bit of a re-vamp.
This is now my creation for 



I found these yummy "dark" papers at The Works
for under £5...and yes they are 12 x 12 AND double sided!!!
I cut a piece of the grey/blue floral as a base layer...

used Soot Black TH distress ink to stencil ornate
corners....

dug out my TH ephemera pack, and selected a few
suitable pieces to layer up :D
all the pieces are "grunged up" a little
and the time on the clock is ...
20:19 (couldn't resist lol)

Hope you enjoyed this little project :D

I would like to share it in the following challenges;