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Saturday 12 December 2015

Santa's Key

Hello Crafty people!!
I do hope your all having fun with the run up to Christmas and if you have little children i hope they are all excited at seeing Santa!!
I know i use to be super excited when my son was little and still believed in Santa. 
Every Christmas Eve we would hang a Santa Key on the door so Santa could get in the house as we had no Chimney for him to climb down! lol 

So when i first saw this MDF Santa Key from That Craft Place Ltd it reminded me of what we use to do so i just had to get me one!! 

So here's what the MDF Key looks like naked
(measuring just over 5 inches)


Firstly prime the MDF with Multi Surface Primer and leave to dry.
Once dry i gave it 2 coats of Red Acrylic Paint.


Next i dry brushed Tarnished Gold Cosmic Shimmer Shimmer Paints all around the edges of the key shape.
Next i dry brushed the Santa words and the present with White Acrylic Paint.


  Here's a couple of close up photo's so you can see the dry brushed edges.



When the paint was all dry i next applied Ranger's Clear Emboss it Dabber to the Santa word and the present and then sprinkled Stampendous Frantage Shabby White and heated that to melt it. 
I made a largish bow and added some gems and some ribbon in which to hang the Key.

Here it is all finished!!


The MDF key and all the products used were from That Craft Place Ltd
You can also find That Craft Place Ltd HERE on Facebook where you will find Lot's of wonderful crafty goodies and even more bespoke MDF Laser Cuts. 

Thankyou for stopping by
Hugs Amanda x

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Sunday 6 December 2015

Christmas with That Craft Place Ltd

Hello all you lovely crafter's out there!!
Hope your all well and busy making all those Christmas Cards & Presents not to mention doing the dreaded Christmas Shopping which i do not like doing at all!!! lol

So today is the start of a New Challenge at That Craft Place

Theme is Christmas!!

For my card i have used Waiting for Santa from That Craft Place Etsy Store.


Coloured with Copics on Super Smooth card from That Craft Place Ltd
I did write the colours down but i have misplaced them so hopefully i will find them soon and i will update this.

Design Papers by Dovecraft - Christmas Fancy
Dies - Santa by Joy Crafts
Lattice Edges - Britannia Dies
Gems, Buttons & Ribbon
All from That Craft Place Ltd
 
Thank you for stopping by
Hugs Amanda x

Sunday 29 November 2015

Happy Birthday Daddy

Hello crafter's!!
 Wow what a horrid day today is weather wise!!
It's cold and raining with Gale Force Winds.

But it's also a very Special Day today also as it's my Dads Birthday!
 So we had to turn out in the nasty weather to take Presents & his Birthday Card i made him. 

The Image is Redonkadoodles Funny Face Man and reminded me so much of my dad i just had to have it!!


Here's a Close Up of him!!
Isn't he such a Fun image and Cheeky too!! lol


Coloured on the Super Smooth card from That Craft Place Ltd

Copics Colours Used
Skin - E50, E51, E13, E11, E21
Tongue - R000, R30, R32, R81, R83
Hair - Y21, E33, E35, E37
Shirt - B21, B23, B24, B26
Trousers - E50, E51, E53, E55, E57
Belt - C1, C3, C5
Green Tie - G40, G43, YG63

Here's a photo of my Dad & their dog Fudge!
I gave this to my dad in a frame as one of his presents today! 


Thankyou for stopping by my blog
Hugs Amanda x

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Saturday 28 November 2015

New Release Blog Hop

Hello all you lovely crafter's out there!!
Well it's almost time for Christmas so how about some New Images!


We are having a blog hop over at 

We cant wait to share our super Christmas Cuteness with you.

All you need to do is make sure you comment on every DT's blog as we will be giving away prize's ...


5 winners will be able to pick 5 images of their choice





For my first card i have used A Special Present
I have also used the Scrabble Sentiments also from the TCP Etsy Store.


Next i have used Piles of Gingerbread


This one i have used Cookies and Mince Pies


Aren't they all gorgeous Images!!
But there are even more new Images which you will see as you do the Hop.

 You now need to hop on over to Debs Blog

Our Etsy Store 
Our Facebook Store 
Our Natter & Chatter Page

Just in case you get lost then here's the start That Craft Place

So i hope you can join in with the Hop and don't forget you have a chance of Winning 5 Images
 but only if you leave a comment on each of the girls Blogs!

I would also like to enter the Following Challenges :-

Sunday 8 November 2015

Get your Kraft on!!

Hi all you lovely crafter's, it's time for a new challenge over at That Craft Place

Theme - Use some Kraft card.

I decided to make a cover for a large notebook!
It's also the start of my Christmas crafting as this year i have decided to make a few presents
 seeing as a friend said i should!
So this is for that friend!!! lol

Image used is Buttonbox Fairy Mixie from That Craft Place Etsy Store.


Coloured with Copics on Super Smooth card from That Craft Place Ltd

Colours Used
Skin - E000, E00, E04, Ell, E21 E93 for cheeks
Hair - E31, E35, E59
Orange - YR20, Y35, Y38, YR68
Pink - RV10, RV52, RV63, RV55
Turquoise - BG10, BG53, BG45, BG57

All dies, Flower Trim, Gems used are from That Craft Place.

Please pop by That Craft Place Blog to see what the rest of the Amazing DT have created.

You can also find TCP HERE on Facebook where you will find lots of gorgeous stuff along with some amazing MDF laser cuts which are designed and cut by them!!

Thankyou for stopping by
Hugs Amanda xx

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Sunday 1 November 2015

Pretty Kitty

Hi Crafty peeps, hope your all well and had a great Halloween!!
It sure doesn't last long and now were on the countdown to Christmas! HELP!!!! lol

Anyway's today i have a Cute make to show you.
I have made a card with  Betty Boots - Pretty Kitty from 


Coloured on the Super Smooth card from That Craft Place Ltd

Coloured with Copics 
Skin - E50, E51, Ell, E21, E04 
Cheeks - R20, R21
Hair - YR20, Y21, E55, E57
Green - G12, G14, G07
Blue - B32, B34, B45
Kitten - C1, C2, C3, C5

Dies Used
Flower - Leane Creatief
Green Leaves - Joy Crafts
White Leaves - Marianne Designs Anja's Leaves 3

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Tuesday 13 October 2015

Trick or Treat

Hello you lovely crafter's, hope all is well.

New challenge has started over at That Craft Place
Theme is Halloween!

I have used Trick or Treat from That Craft Place Ltd etsy store.
Scrabble Tiles are also from TCP Etsy Store.

I so love colouring Halloween images.... my favourite colours.


Here's a close up of the cutie Buttonbox Fairy


Coloured on Super Smooth card from That Craft Place Ltd

Skin - E50, E51, E11, E21 Cheeks E93
Hair - YR20, Y21, E55, E57
Green - YG00, YG01, YG23, YG67
Purple - V000, V12, V15, V17
Wings - YR82, YR24, YR21
Bag - YR31, YR15, YR18

Please pop over to the Blog to see what the rest of the Amazing DT have made.

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Sunday 11 October 2015

Pumpkin Power

Well i am back with another card for the new challenge over at 

Theme is Halloween which is one of my favourite times... just a shame it only lasts one day!! 

I have used Pumkin Power available from That Craft Place Ltd
You can also find the Scrabble Tiles in the store


Isn't she the cutest ever!!


Coloured with Copics on Super Smooth card from That Craft Place Ltd
Skin E50, E51, E11, E21, Cheeks E93
Hair - V01, V06, V15
Orange - YR21, YR04, YR07, YR08
Lime Green - YG00, YG01, YG03
Grey - C2, C3, C7 

Pop over to the Blog to see what the rest of the Amazing Girls have made.

Don't forget there is still 25% off the Etsy Store with the code which you can find on yesterdays post.

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Saturday 10 October 2015

Say Hello to Betty Boots Emo

Hi crafty peeps, hope your well and busy crafting for the weekend!!

Today i have an image from the NEW RELEASE from That Craft Place Ltd

To celebrate the new release for this weekend only we have a store  Discount Code of 25% off. 


So now let me introduce you to Betty Boots Emo!!
She is such an adorable girl don't you think but full of attitude!!! lol


Coloured with Copics on the Super Smooth card from That Craft Place Ltd
Skin - E50, E51, E11, E21 Cheeks E93
Purple - V000, V01, V06, V15
Green - YG00, YG01, YG03, YG25
Grey - C2, C3, C5
Orange - Y21, YR23, YR27

Pop over to the blog to see what the rest of the amazing girls have done with the other New release images.

Don't forget the discount code for the this weekend only!!!

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Sunday 4 October 2015

Buttonbox Fairy - Grab Your Broom

Hi again, i am back with another cutie from the new release over at 

Don't forget there's a Blog Hop going on with the chance of winning a prize so if you want to find the start of the hop then go HERE

So today i want to show you Grab Your Broom


Isn't she a Cutie

  
Coloured with Copics :-
Skin - E50, E51, E11, E21 Cheeks E93
Hair - YR20, Y21, E55
Green - YG06, YG09, G07
Orange - Y13, Y18, Y38
Purple - V000, V01, V12

Don't forget to do the blog hop and who knows you maybe a winner!!

Thankyou for stopping by
Amanda xx

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Saturday 3 October 2015

Spooky Halloween Shrine

Hi all you lovely crafter's, hope all is well in your Crafty World today!!

Today i want to show you a MDF Shrine designed by That Craft Place Ltd 
This one measures approx 30cm x 20cm x 4cm but they are available in different sizes and styles.
This is what it looks like before i decorated it


Now i was going to do a Wedding Theme shrine BUT my darker side got the better of me and went for Halloween!! I will do a wedding theme one next as this was such a fun project to make.

So here we go on how i created it all. Quite a few photo's as i wanted to show how i decorated it all.

Firstly coat the MDF in a primer to seal the MDF 
Now for the really fun bit. I so LOVE doing this bit, rip up pieces of tissue paper ( i always save it from shops what have wrapped items in) and paint with primer and stick onto the MDF & squish & pleat it up as you go. Seal over the top with primer so it takes the paint later on.


So once that is all dry paint with a black Acrylic paint.
Next dry brush with various Purple Acrylic Paint getting lighter with each shade trying to just to catch the tissue paper. The last colour used was Cosmic Shimmer Shimmers Paint in Pink Plum to add some sheen to it.
 That is it for the actual MDF (super easy)


Now for the decoration of the inside. 
I used the Graphic 45 8" x 8" Rare Oddities. Such beautiful papers but it pains me when i have to cover the other side of the paper as it's double sided & they are ALL gorgeous images.

  
I have also used another MDF kit from TCP... 


Again seal all the MDF. Once dry i applied Texture Paste with my fingers (messy but fun lol)


I glued some little wood shelves to the back. These were made with the bits of wood you get in Canvases what i normally throw away BUT not any more!! lol


The skeleton cameo i made with an image glued to the wood frame & sealed with Tim Holtz Glossy Accents. Once it was dry i picked it up & the darn thing cracked as it was only on thin card but happy accident i think as it adds to the spooky theme!! The frame was painted black & dry brushed with Cosmic Shimmers Shimmer Paint in Gold Lime.


The Halloween items used were just inexpensive kids plastic what are for parties etc what i sealed with a primer and painted again with Acrylics and drybrushed with the Cosmic Shimmers. 


They look so much more expensive now there all painted!
This one in the photo was a Necklace with a tiny glow stick which i thought would look cool lit up in the Shrine.


Here it is all finished!! 


The Potion Bottles were some old aftershave bottles.
So now i am asking everyone to see if they have any what i can recycle!! lol

Some close ups to show all the cute things i used.
The green potion bottle i mixed some alcohol ink with water and it went all yukky cloudy but then it went all gloopy so that was another happy accident.... i think.
You can also see the texture more easily on the actual MDF Shrine.





This was a plastic necklace what i cut up and used at the top.


Wow that was another long post but again i wanted to try and explain how i made it and what i used just incase anyone was interested.

Thankyou for taking a look and i hope i haven't bored you too much.

Hugs Amanda

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Button Box Halloween Blog Hop

Hello everyone, it's a special day for That Craft Place Ltd etsy store.

We have lot's of new spooky Halloween images & they are all gorgeous!!

But this isn't just any old release, it's a blog hop with prizes and we all like prizes!!!

Our wonderful Design Team Ladies have created some epic creations with the new release.
So please make sure you hop on over to all the ladies blogs and prizes will be given out during the release if you comment on all of the wonderful DT girls.

Say hello to Pumkin Power Buttonbox Fairy 
Isn't she the cutest!!


I also used the Halloween Scrabble Tile Set from TCP

Copics Used
Skin - E50, E51, E11, E21 E93 for cheeks
Hair (purple) - V01, V06, V15
Orange - YR21, YR04, YR07, YR08
Green - YG00, YG01, YG03

I will be back tomorrow with another card from the New Release.
So carry on Hop Hop Hopping for the chance of a prize!!

  Erin

 Shell

  
 Amanda (that's me)

 Deb

 Trudie

 Sandie

 Lucy

  Suzi

Rachel


Links you need to know 
That Craft Place Etsy 
That Craft Place Challenge Blog 
That Craft Place - Facebook 

Friday 25 September 2015

Steampunk MDF Box

Good Morning all you crafter's out there.
I do hope your all well and loving your crafty time!!

Today i wanted to show you a gorgeous MDF Hinged Lid Box.
 Made by & Available from That Craft Place Ltd 



I have gone down the trail of Mixed Media which is still new to me but i am totally hooked now & i am always on the lookout for things to stick and glue onto my projects.

Picture heavy so hopefully you don't get bored but i wanted to show you step by step photo's on how i created my box.
(and also so i don't forget as i have such a bad memory these days and in case i want to do another box)

Firstly prime the MDF box .... i used multi surface primer
Next use crinkly type tissue paper which i ripped into strips & coated with the primer & then laid onto the box & started to push it about to make little pleats & creases. (very messy but such fun lol)
I traced around my MDF Heart where it was going to be so as not to put the tissue there as i wanted it to lay flat down & would be easier to glue down later on.

  
Heart measures 19cm x 10cm at the widest part.


Next paint a layer of Gesso all over the box, this will make it easier for everything to stick together and paint later on. 
I also applied some texture paste through a stencil down the side of the lid. 
Next i added all my bits and bobs to the lid. I also added card what i had embossed to all the sides.  
You can also see what the hinge on the lid looks like.


The MDF heart had texture paste applied through a Stencil too.
This is what the Box looks like so far with a good coat of Gesso ready for painting.


A close up of the Heart with the Texture Paste, Lot's of Dies & the tubes on the left are paper straws. The bobbly bits are seed beads & micro beads mixed together with some Multi  Surface Primer & then applied randomly to the box. 


Next i painted EVERYTHING with Black acrylic paint. (i really liked it at this stage)


Now for the paints... I used a dark purple Acrylic Paint and dry brushed everything apart from the Heart. Then i used a lighter purple to high light more of the raised bits.


The heart was dry brushed with a Turquoise & then the texutre bits were highlighted with Cosmic Shimmers Shimmer Paints (these are so vibrant & add such a lovely shine) 


Next i added dies, flowers and a lock i made out of Fimo with a silicone mould. 


Flowers on the heart were sprayed with Deco Art Sprays & then dry brushed the edges with the gorgeous Shimmer Paints & added some Viva Alt Gold in several shades.


Phewww at last i have got to the end!! lol
Sorry for such a long post but wanted to show the different stages.

Here it is all finished!!


Here's a front view of it all finished 


Phewww at last i have got to the end!! lol
Sorry for such a long post but wanted to show the different stages.
So i hope you stayed with me to the end.

MDF Hinged Box, MDF Heart, MDF Cogs & MDF Key - That Craft Place Ltd  

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