Crafty Kayes Room

Today I would like to share another of my beaded knitting dolls. I really love the colour of this one and enjoy this craft although it is fairly time consuming. the beads have to be transferred from their hanks onto the knitting cotton and  then very fine needles are used to knit the dresses.     

I have recently spent a bit of time finishing some UFO (unfinished objects) which have been sitting here in my craft room waiting for some attention. I bought this wooden shoe at a craft expo here in Brisbane quite some time ago and decided it was time to bring it to life with a bit of paint and paper. I have used Graphic 45 Couture paper and tags, Blossom flowers and rhinestones I would like to enter share this project in the following challenges: Through the Craft Room Door My Craft Spot LadyBug Crafts ink TLT Thank  you for visiting my blog this week I hope you have enjoyed my creations. 

Easter Bonnet Brooch A cute little Easter Bonnet Brooch suitable for girls of all ages. You will need : Card   (colour of choice) Spellbinders scalloped circle die Spellbinders Circle die Flowers Ribbon Brooch pin Kindy glitz (optional)             Instructions Step 1: Cut 1 Spellbinders Scalloped circle die (I have used the 3 rd size up ) and 1 plain Spellbinders circle ( smallest size) Step 2 :   Cut a strip of card 1cm wide and long enough to go around the smaller circle. You need to glue this around the edge of the circle. I suggest doing a little at a time and letting it partially dry before continuing.     Step 3 :    When this has dried glue it to the centre of the scalloped circle. Step 4: Tie a ribbon with a bow at the back around the brim and add flowers. Step 5: Glue the brooch pin on the centre of the back of the bo...

A special Happy Birthday to our nephew Dave. Hope you have a great day . Today I thought I would share another of my favourite eggs with you .  This one is an ostrich egg which has been cut and the doors hinged. I lined it with satin and added a little bear ornament. The bears on the outside were cut from felt   

Our daughter and her hubby recently moved into their new home so I couldn't resist this card. I cut it on the Klik n Kut Zing from a Birds Cards file and decorated it with Graphic 45 Bohemian papers. Thank you for visiting my blog this week. I hope you have enjoyed my creations. 

I made this altered spectacle case for a gift. I used Graphic 45  Typography paper and black Rhinestones The flowers are Spellbinders Rose Creations  I also made matching gift bag  using the same papers and Spellbinders Lotus die. I would like to add this project to the following challenges: Anything But a Card 603 Avenue Create

Today I would like to share another big tag I made recently. I started with a white tag which I layered with pink linen card,. I added a Hobby House image,  lace, a  pearl flourish and Blossom flowers as well as an organza ribbon.  I would like to add this tag to the following challenge: Mod Squad Challenge Through The Craft Room Door

I have had this  wooden letter  for a very long time and first decorated it way back when I started scrapbooking, far too long ago to remember:) I recently stripped it back to bare wood and it has been sitting in my "to do " basket waiting for some time and inspiration. So this is my refurbished initial using Graphic 45 Couture paper and Petaloo flower finished off with rhinestones. I would like to enter this project into the following challenge: Challenges 4 Everybody Altered Eclectics Rhedds Creative Spirit Thank you for visiting my blog this week. Your interest is greatly appreciated.

Part two of the  accordion album made using Graphic45 Secret Garden papers, Spellbinders dies and 3d images all available from  Blue Edge Crafts

Graphic 45 Secret Garden Accordian Album and Some News. Today  I would like to show you another accordion album made using Graphic45 Secret Garden papers, Spellbinders dies  and 3d images all available from  Blue Edge Crafts As this album has lots of photos I  will spread them over a couple of days.  I have always tried to post daily on my blog however due to my hubby being a bit unwell , I will be mostly posting on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays.for the time being I am also hoping to include more tutorials etc so I hope you will continue to visit my blog. I would like to enter this card in the following challenges: Fan-Tastic Tuesday Through The Craft Room Door Ladybugs Crafts Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge

I like to make a little extra to add to my swap cards and it is usually in the form of a tag and hopefully continuing with the theme of the swap.   I used  some paper from my stash fort his months tag, added Spellbinders plain and scalloped tags with an Yvonnes Creations 3d to which I added a fishing pole made form a toothpick and some bakers twine and a wire hook. Added a tag, flower and a greeting  Thank you for visiting my blog this week. I hope you have enjoyed seeing my creations.

This is my second card for the monthly swap at Craft Mad also using bakers twine. I have used a 5x7 card layered with card embossed using Couture Creations Entangled folder . Th shirts were made with Bazzill patterned paper and I used the baker's twine for the clothes line. I finished with a Spellbinders Ribbon tag and grosgrain ribbon and a Sticker Store greeting. I would like to add this card to the following challenge: Divas by Design

The theme for our monthly swap at Craft Mad was Bakers Twine. I must admit it is one of those things that sit in my craft room and don't often get used so this was the perfect opportunity. This is the first card that I will be sending to my partner. I started with a 4x6 white card, added a layer of  patterned paper, spellbinders scalloped oval.hand cut embellishments, buttons, charms , bakers twine and printed ribbon tape. Finished it off with a Sticker Store greeting.   I would like to enter this card in the following challenges: Make It Monday House of Cards Through The Craft Room Door   The Squirrel and the Fox

This is our third Christmas card for the Christmas All Year Round Challenge Sketch challenge at Craft Mad  I have used a 4x6 card and Graphic 45 12 days of Christmas papers. Visit the  Craft Mad  gallery to see what ideas everyone else comes up with. I would like to enter this car din the following challenge:                                                                        Completely Christmas Craftyhazelsnuts Christmas Challenge

The months are certainly passing so quickly. It is already time for the March Card Sketch Challenge at Craft Mad. This is my sample card    I have used a 6x6 square card and Graphic 45 -A Ladies Diary papers as well as the Spellbinders Lattice die and the Spellbinders Rose Creations die.  I would like to enter this card into the following challenges Crafty Catz Dream Valley Challenges Craftyhazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge