Sew Gorgeous

At last, here we have the SEWING challenge which I forgot to post on our blog...just how could I forget...they are fantastic.

Some fantastic colours in these fabrics and a great use of buttons, beads and net

Thank you Sheila x

All the way from Australia from our lovely Susan the colours and metallic paint are lovely...thanks Susan. x

Michelle is our designer of these 4bright and cheerful gingham ATC's

Thanks Michelle. x

Jordie...DG1 is the designer of these 2 every now and then when she has the time she likes to join in with us.Love the stitched eye and lips on the one above.

Thanks Jord x

Jenny is the proud designer of the next 3... a whole lotta of stitching going on in them.

Thanx Jenny. x

Looks can be very deceiving...lol I just enjoyed doing these 5 SEW much...the Images are from Lisa'e Altered Art. Chriss x

Would you just take a look at these from Chris she not only did her sewing but she handmade the felt background....
She also transferred LAA images onto white cotton fabric...and wait for it... the only cotton fabric I had were some white pillow cases...yes, you have guessed it I let her use one of them... Now that's friends for you... but I think I was the lucky one as she showed me step by step how to achieve the transfers.
Thanx Chris x

I love this Stamp that Arty Jen has used on these fab ATC's and the different papers along with the man himself Tim Holtz inks on the tissue paper and buttons.

Thanks Arty Jen. x
Check out the next 2 posts to see what our challenge for Sept is..you still have time to join us and many thanks to the 5 lovely ladies who have contacted me with regard to joining in the Sept challenge...it seems everyone rally likes this theme.

Love Chriss x

'JAN'S FOREVER BLOWING BUBBLES'

Hey, why not pop over and see Jan one of our ATC swapee's she hs given a little tute on how to do this background.
I myself have never tried it but I will be.You will find it on the post below this fab ATC on Jan's blog over at
http://jansartyatcjourney.blogspot.com/
If you want to be in with a chance of getting this Bad Hair Day ATC next month then why not join in with this months swap.
See post below for more details.
Have a great sunshiny day.
ove Chriss x

Sept. ATC, Bad Hair Day Challenge

You may have wondered where I have been hiding, .... well I am still putting my new house in order and trying to get my craft room organised I am not getting there very fast and have only just found the leads for the scanner.lol
Thankfully before leaving my little flat I emailed you to let you know that September's ATC topic is 'Bad Hair Day' and it would seem that you like this one as the swaps are already on the way in... Big THANK YOU.
AND a HUGE welcome to those who have taken part in our challenge for the very first time not forgetting a warm welcome to our new followers.
Well I have very little at hand in the crafting department and am using whatever I can put my hands on.
Although I couldn't get to my rubber stamps and so decided it was time to treat myself to a new set to have a go at this months BHD ATC's.
I popped over to Karen at 'Scrapz' and was amazed at the amount of stamps suitable for our BHD topic...I chose this fab versatile plate from 'Cherry Pie' see what I came up with using patterned papers and a touch of ink.
Why not pop over and take a look see what other great STUFF Karen has... just click on HERE ...I promise you you won't be disappointed.

If you feel like joining in this months swap then please get your BHD swaps to me by the 30th Sept.

Now that I have found my lead for my scanner I will get last months ATC's scanned and out to you by the weekend.

Ok, Back to filling, sanding and painting my bedroom.

Take crae and hope that you are enjoying the weather and the children back at school... feel it for you poor Sharon being a teacher.

Love Chriss x

more metal ATC's

Hello, I am pleased to find a little time today to post the rest of our 'metal' swaps and to say if you ar ewondering where the sewing showcase is I will post them very sooon...lol.
I forgot to post the sewing ones...you will forgive me if you knew just how busy my life has been moving house among other things.
So here we have the final metal ones

Above ...thank you Michelle

Thank you to Jordie my DGD for the above 2. xx

Many thanks to Jenny xx

I used some of Lisa's altered art images on the above 4 ATC's

Love those images.

Thanks Sheila.

xxx

thank you Kiki DGD 3 xxx

thanks to Debbie xxx

thank you to Alecia DGD 2

Welcome to Deidre her first swap with us.

Also a big welcome to our new followers and to those enquiring on how they can take on our challenge.

love Chriss x