TV appearance

Some of you may remember that back in the summer we were involved in a club challenge.

We were asked to make items on an oriental theme using Debbi Moore cd's.

Debbi liked our creations so much she used them on today's TV programme the Create and Craft Channel on a show "toolbox" which was aired at 12 noon.


In the photo above you can see the porcelain bowls that Thelma made on the left and the beautiful leather napkin rings, placemats and coasters she made too. Wow TV star or what!




Here's a close up of the printer tray I made using loads on small oriental items.


All in all the TV presenters were well impressed with our craft creations especially as none of them were in fact cards.

All the items we made were all home decor projects which is very popular at the moment.

It is really lovely to know our projects are TV worthy.

Celebration candle

Tonight I thought I would make a simple card to celebrate a friends engagement... Then I decided to do something different instead.... Well I actually wanted to give more of a keepsake, and it was a special occasion.

A few strained brain cells later, and eureka my candle idea was formed.

I used the couples photograph as the background image, " borrowed from their social networking site, so it wouldn't spoil the surprise " and added their names for extra personalisation.


I used the technique of printing onto tissue paper and then embossed the design onto the candle using the heat gun.



A ribbon was attached at the back using a nice pearl headed pin and I also added a lovely diamanté buckle in the shape of a heart for added romantic effect.

Then I packaged the candle in a cello bag and tied it with a sparkled ribbon to protect the design and also to make it look even prettier and gift worthy.