Hi friends sharing a special rotating box in the shape of a triangle. I once saw a rotating box in the shape of a cake some years back on Youtube and the idea stuck with me. I couldn't find the video again and so took the idea and worked out my own design.It was not easy and was a trial and error design but I am thrilled with how it turned out! I made it to show off my Graphic 45 papers. I have used Graphic 45 Portrait of a Lady to make this project which is part of a series of projects I made for my craft room. I love how Graphic 45 has apt sentiments which resonate so ea ..read more

Shadowbox Hi friends sharing a special project I made as a birthday present for my husband. He is a nature lover, an avid gardener and loves birds and butterflies . He also loves looking at houses and his catch phrase is "Enjoy". In this special shadowbox I tried to incorporate all these elements! Shadowbox I made the peacock by layering 3 diecuts and adding pearls and glitter. Added flowers , leaves , fruits ad butterflies at different depths. Shadowbox A tiny bird nests on the rooftop hidden from direct view by the hanging flowers! Shadowbox Another litt ..read more

Mermaid Dresser Hi friends sharing a magical mermaid dresser I made using chipboard and Graphic 45 Voyage Beneath the Sea papers. Sharing lots of pictures! Mermaid Dresser The dresser has a  crystal knob and silver metal corners .On opening you can see seaweed themed paper  . Mermaid Dresser Added gorgeous  tassels all around. The feet of the dresser were made by covering large beads with shells. Mermaid Dresser Made the  large shell shaker in such a way that glitter and holographic paper layers are staggered .I couldn't c ..read more

Paper Decoration Hi friends sharing 2 matching decorative project ideas which are perfect to showcase the favourite papers in your stash as well as use up paper scraps. Pen Stand I used my hoarded Graphic 45 papers to make this Origami Pen-stand and adorned it with butterflies,rhinestones and handmade foam roses. I have a few favourite Craft Challenges that spur my creativity and my friend Brenda at All Sorts Challenge has chosen the theme "Matching Pairs" this week. I love making matching crafty projects so..... With the paper scraps I had left I made a matching 3 D Pa ..read more

Hot Air Balloon Shadow Box Hi friends I am on a mission to use my craft supply stash , especially my hoarded papers .Sharing a shadowbox  made with my stash of Graphic 45 papers and featuring a 3 D Hot Air balloon  3 D Hot Air Balloon The  Hot Air Balloon was made using a Spellbinders die [also featured in this post : Travel Themed Card].Added flowers fussy cut from the papers over the balloon. 3 D Hot Air Balloon Added clouds cut from glitter foam as a border around the balloon and also on the top of the shadowbox.Made the clouds appear at different ..read more

  Shaker Box Hi friends my daughter's current favourite colour is purple and I altered this box for her using a lovely purple paper from Stamperia.  Shaker Box I added a die cut Peacock , lots of purple butterflies and shaker elements. Made a shaker using the Fuse tool. I seem to get a hit or miss  result with the fuse tool and this time it was a big miss as the edges turned out ghastly .  Shaker Box Rather than throw it into the bin I managed to somewhat salvage the project by adding purple glitter strips on the edges to create a frame! Heh ..read more

Jungle Safari Shaker Hi friends I don't know how many of you love Safaris. Well I just love going into the forest....the anticipation of seeing an exotic bird or elusive animal and the sheer thrill on spotting one is unparalleled! Jungle Safari Shaker Let me take you on a safari with me via this blog post! Just like in the jungle...this shaker decor piece has many hidden treasures for  you to discover. Jungle Safari Shaker 2 little birdies nest behind the front shaker panel amidst the swaying coconut trees!{coconut trees are fancy buttons!} Jungle ..read more

  Resin Art Hi friends if you have been crafting for a long time I guess you must have accumulated a lot of bits and bobs which you don't fell like binning but don't really like using either. Sharing an idea to use up those unwanted unused paraphernalia...a mixed media collage project! Mixed Media Altered an old brown plastic frame to make this project. Gave multiple coatings of gesso and white paint to myriad ghastly coloured beads and odd embellishments to make the white background .To make the butterfly  I  found I didn't have a lot of pretty pink ..read more

  Origami Penstand Hi friends sharing another Origami Penstand with Graphic 45 papers. I love this penstand design as it is sturdy and functional and it also helps use up the much loved papers in my stash! Origami Penstand My daughter loves pearls and rhinestones so I painstakingly added them to all 6 sides of the hexagonal penstand. The roses were made using dies and foamiran. Linking to All Sorts Challenge anything goes Beautiful Blossoms Floral Challenge #2 ..read more

Tunnel Card Hi friends  ....sharing a Tunnel Card which is the magical abode of   little birds and butterflies . The little birds frolic amongst cute teacup stacks , cupcakes and a  lovely  glittering dream catcher ! Tunnel Card In this view you can see the shimmering magical bird house and more little birds on teacups!   Tunnel Card Some projects are super fun to make and this Tunnel card was a delight to put together. Hope you liked it too. Linking to   Double D challenges- Birds Simon Says Monday Challenge Frame it ..read more