A Fairy Nest to accompany you to a magical world

Hi there!


Here I am again to share with you another sweet image from Mo's Digital Pencil. I just fell in love when Mo put this image on her website and Fb page. It is called Fairy Nest and I decided to play with it by creating a bookmark.

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I do think that books take you to a magical world where you become part of a story, visit new places in your imagination and befriend characters which invite you to their story, their circumstances. Therefore I really found it very fitting for this cutie to be used in a book mark.

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I coloured the image with Copics, and the main paper I used is from Bo Bunny's Provence Collection. I also added some clouds using my self-made template, and last, but not least, some Stardust Stickles on the Fairy wings and around the image.

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I just love how this turned out, and I finished with a computer generated sentiment on the back of the bookmark.

I really hope that have you have some time to play as well, and that you're having an awesome week! I already have some flu symptoms, it seems that Autumn is getting into some windy cold temperatures.

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Many blessings, and keep smiling always! And if you love reading, and may have neglected this hobby a bit, do pick up a new book for some motivation and let go into this magical world!

Challenges I'm entering :

Sweet Stamping  - Bingo Board - I used magic, sentiment, tree

Addicted to Stamps  - Lace and/or Ribbon

Double D Challenge  - Leave it to me

Ribbon girls Challenge  - any image challenge

Dies R Us  - Leaves

Owl be here for you!

Hello crafting friends!


Second week of January already... and here I am again to share with you my second project after almost seven years of missing from the crafting world :)

A friend of mine, after seeing the bookmarks I did for the sisters for Christmas, asked me if I'd do one for her. Of course, being herself such an amazing person, I agreed to do a personalised bookmark just for her. I asked her for any preferences, and she replied that she loves owls! :)

I went through my stamps, my papers... no owls around! Duh!!

Well, I said to myself: it there are no owls in my crafting things, "owl make one myself!" :) And so I found  a template and cut out every tiny piece of the owl myself, out of cardstock and craft paper. NO the owl is not a die! :)

I hope my friend likes the result.. we'll see!

I used papers from Basic Grey papers from the Bittersweet collection, and as for the tree branch, a dimensional sticker from Jolee's Boutique.

You can observe better the dimensions created with the sticker and from the owl itself, popped up with foam pads.

I stamped a "thank you" sentiment around the image, as this particular person is also a benefactor of our Children's Home, and she is one of our "angels", always trying to contribute and help around.
I stamped some tiny butterflies and used Stickles on them and around the edge for some bling.

I distressed a ticket with Distress inks and added  a doily, lace, fibers and organza ribbon - what is a project without them?

I finished off with a leaf charm, a swirl and some other small embellishments for a sweet finish.

And voila'!! Another project dusted.


Adding it to some challenges for some fun:

Crafty Calendar Challenge as the challenge is "something new". The charm and the fibers are new stash, so there is goes....

Paradise of Stamps   "Anything Goes"

Creative Shopping  "Anything Goes"

Creative Friday "Anything Goes"

Word Art Wednesday with challenge for weeks #264-265

Dies R Us challenge "Anything goes using dies"\


Until I come back.... Smile, and bring some sunshine to those who really need it! May God bless you and your loved ones.

Welcoming 2017!

A special greeting to all my friends! It's been quite some years since I last blogged about my paper creations. I had stopped making handcrafted cards due to other commitments, but lately I have managed to create some Christmas bookmarks for some members of my community, and I decided to explore again the blogging adventure. 

I had to create a new blog as I was having trouble posting in my original blog (for those who want to see my previous works, this is the URL: craftingmagic.blogspot.com). 

These are the four bookmarks I was speaking about. I used Magnolia and Hanglar images, and regarding the style I used, I was inspired by Camilla. I really enjoyed colouring these images, after years of doing so :) 

I coloured the images with Distress inks and reinkers, focusing mainly on shades of blue (contrasting with browns). The papers and coordinating snowflakes and blue stars tape is from the Dovecraft Magic and Sparkle range. I also added white lace, blue and gold organza ribbon, Stickles for bling and paper doilies. 

These are some more detailed photos for you to enjoy! I wish you all a very blessed and happy 2017, and hopefully I can get back to posting some creations now and then. 

One can notice the shiny effect created with Stickles and Crystal Lacquer on the heart that the girl is holding. 

Isn't she angelic? :) I have never stopped enjoying myself colouring these images!

I could picture this cutie walking with that candle in her hand.... so Christmassy!

In this photo the dimension of the string of hearts is more visible. 

To add some fun, I will be participating with these bookmarks in some challenges:

 Craft Heaven shop Craft Heaven blog's challenge, as this month's challenge is called "Winter Blues"

The Noor Design challenge blog and at 

The Ribbon Girl Blog as in both challenges the theme is "Anything Goes".

Midweek Magnolias challenge - and my new stash is the Magic and sparkle range of papers, snowflakes stickers and stars tape. My gold organza ribbon is also new, bought especially for the Christmas season. 

All About Magnolia  Challenge with "All about anything goes" 

Thank you for the opportunity! Please feel free to tell me what you think about these creations. I had a friend of mine order one as a gift for herself when she saw the photos, as she really liked them. 

Blessings!

Many well wishes and God sent blessings my dear ones!