Monday, June 20, 2011

Having Fun with Acetate

Morning folks.....I had a real fun class on Saturday at The Papeterie with great crafty girls...lots of fun...coffee and chatting along with a little bit of the crafty stuff added in...a big thank you to my lovely buddy Alison for the flowers and what a lovely surprise when Esther who follows my blog from York just happened to be on holiday in my neck of the woods and turned up for the class...don't forget to e-mail me Esther to arrange for our meet up at Harrogate....yes isn't it exciting I've booked my train ticket and a bed for 2 nights in a cosy hotel...the old Crafty Girl is coming to GNPE....it's been a while and I am so looking forward to meeting up with lots of my crafty buddies again at this great show.   Batten down the hatches Sue and Julie.
But back to the class...playing and having lots of fun with Alcohol Inks...Acetate...Timmie stamps and stuff....how come I was the only one who got mucky despite the fact I wasn't making the cards....

and here's some I made earlier

Tim Holtz Alterations....Tattered Florals
coloured with Alcohol Inks....Aqua/Stonewashed 
Text &Sentiment....Stampers Anonymous...Tim Holtz Collection...Shabby French
Tim Holtz Idea-ology...Metal Foliage


Background....Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection....Papillon
stamped with Distress Ink...Vintage Photo
Hero Arts...Antique Engravings coloured with Alcohol Inks....
Aqua/Stonewashed and Caramel

and didn't they do well....gold stars all round...
Looks like it's going to be another flying by the seat of my pants week...the crafty list is never ending but hey what's new....today I have a Fiskars Project to do with a Christmas theme...perhaps I should put on a Christmas CD...get The Furry Boy to don his Santa hat to get us in Snowflake mode. Off to put the kettle on..look out the Fiskras goodies and it's Jingle Bells..Jingle Bells...Jingle All the Way.
And woohoo the box of Candi And Spellbinder Heaven from Craftwork Cards was waiting for me in the cubbyhole when I arrived home on Saturday...
but that's not the only incentive to nail the Christmas Project PDQ...Wimbledon starts today and Rafa is on Centre Court at lunchtime.  I'll see you all tomorrow to share more cards from my bundle of yumminess from The Ribbon Girl.
Hugs Kath xxx
Posted by Kath Stewart at 6:00 AM

19 comments:

  1. SooziQJune 20, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Thank you for Saturday. I learnt such a lot and have been playing with acetate none stop. What is the glue we used as the stuff I have is just not working. I will have a singalong with the cd I am making Christmas presents. Looking forward to the next class. Sx

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  2. LorraineMJune 20, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Beautiful set of cards - so fresh and crisp looking.

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  3. Squirrel xJune 20, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Fun and acetate are not two words that I would put in the same sentence hun - but your result is absolutely gorgeous! Hugs Sxx

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  4. kathleenJune 20, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Morning Both.Beautiful cards Kath you must have had a great day.
    Kathleen x

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  5. Crafting QueenJune 20, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Beautiful card and sounds like it was a great day. Can't wait to see Buddy in his Santa hat!! Have fun playing. Hugs to you both. Anesha :)

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  6. petra,s cardsJune 20, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    hi kath, great style these cards!!! verry stunning and elegant!
    xx petra

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  7. SarnJune 20, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    WOW - you sure know just what to do with acetate Kath. The results are seriously gorgeous.

    Enjoy Rafa.

    Hugs, Sandra

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  8. Julia DunnitJune 20, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Oh the acetates are beeeyootiful Kath - they really look ethereal. Good luck with the Christmas feeling s- at least the weather may co-operate!

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  9. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Gorgeous cards, really clean and fresh designs.

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  10. ChrisJune 20, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Do you know I don't think I've EVER used Acetate in my crafting Kath lol... but that could change after seeing all those wonderful cards. You are amazing missus...always have something fabulous for us to drool over.
    hugs
    Chris xx

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  11. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Hi Kath, your cards are all lovely, I will have to give acetate a fresh look, what a big box of goodies, you will be busy! Have a good day. Laura

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  12. gmtbJune 20, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Kath...your cards are just gorgeous ! Wish I lived closer so I can actually attend a class.
    Linda

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  13. Paula (PEP)June 20, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Looks like you had an amazing time. And my goodness - better not chew your way through all that Candi or you'll be feeling pretty sick! Looks like you're going to have great fun with all those colours - do you need someone to come & sort them into colour families?
    Paula (PEP)

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  14. PamelaJune 20, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    It's very rare for me to not like one of your cards Kath. And this time you've blown me away! I ADORE the first card in your post. It's so fresh and clean looking (unlike your dirty mitts! LOL!). I own loads of Fiskars products so can't wait to see what they've brought out now.

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  15. Christine B.June 20, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Beautiful cards. Love the colours you chose. So clean looking and so pretty. Hope you enjoy the Tennis. Hugs x ChrisB

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  16. SueJune 20, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Hi Kath
    wow what a beautiful selection of cards, they are gorgeous, sounds like you had a brill day, sue,x

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  17. Marianne's CraftroomJune 20, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Fab cards, love that tattered florals die, another for the wish list. Are you sure you have enough candi in that box? Good job it has no calories. Marianne x

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  18. Linda S.June 20, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Goodness, Kath...those cards and projects are beautiful, thanks for sharing. Linda S. in NE

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  19. KatJune 20, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Gorgeous cards Kath. Love how you've used the acetate. Really elegant cards, love them.

    Kat xx

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