Perfume Bottle Gift Box

 

Hello everyone and sorry to all my followers as it’s been sooooooo long since my last post. Things have been so busy with work and health but I’m back with a BANG

As you can see above I have created my first ever YouTube video! Ekkkk ‘nerves and feeling a bit sick’ and how is it I sound like that hehehe. If you click on the post above it will take you straight over and PLEASE let me know what you think? All help is much appreciated 

The Perfume Bottle was made specifically for the latest Chloe’s Creative Cards Magazine

A beautiful spring inspired magazine full of lush Design Team Inspiration and lovely gifts including the gorgeous butterfly die set that I used on this Gift Box

For the tutorial I used some of my Bazzil 12x12 papers along with some older Pink Paislee pattern papers from my very big stash

If you fancy making your own you will need to get your hands on the magazine where you will find all the links to download the template that can be cut as a SVG or printed as and cut my hand. All the patterns I make can also be cut my hand after you print out the template which makes them for everyone

I hope you enjoy my first YouTube and maybe even subscribe to my channel. I’m hoping to post videos ever two weeks, so keep your eyes peeled for the next one! I know a lot of yous have been making one yourself 

Until next time, keep crafting

Huggles Mel x

Material used : Bazzil 12x12 papers, very old Pink Paislee 12x12 Papers, Crafters Companion Rose Gold Matt Mirror Card, Nuvo Glitter Drops, Mulberry Flowers, Vellum, Distress Oxide - Black Soot, gems, Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive, Hot Glue

All about the Music xx

 Hello lovelies

Sorry it’s been a while, work was crazy then my health took a dip, but I’m back!

Once lockdown eased here in Scotland it meant hubby could get back to working in homes and could actual get the kitchens done that people had booked in since December! It was crazy with more smaller jobs coming in and then I was busy with magazines! Just what we needed after a lllloooonnnggggg winter lockdown.

Jura is getting bigger and keeping us on our toes! We definitely forgot all the puppy years with Tillie! But we wouldn’t change her lol

Today I wanted to share my makes from Papercraft Essentials 199, one of my faves this year

The magazine has a fab music theme and the cover gift is perfect for creating some fun makes for anyone! Including those male cards I know some struggle with

I had so much fun with this theme and designed something fun and ehhh something I am soooo proud of

Yip I did design some headphones!

They full size with slighter larger ear cans as I created them to hold some sweets or a gift! It took me almost a week to design and create these and then another to create the right sizes and files needed for those to create them

Here they are open as you can see room enough for treats. I also unknowingly went with a Gryffindor colour scheme when making them which for me is the perfect happy accident 

Below is some of my other makes including a small Drinks Stereo Boombox and a little Piano

You can find the magazine here and also buy it over here plus most supermarkets stock it. I know you’ll love the other ideas the rest of the Design Team have come up with using the kit including more inspiration throughout the magazine

Remember you can find more craft inspiration over at Craft World or Facebook

Until next time, take care and stay safe

Huggles Mel xxx

Altenew Box Magazine xx

Afternoon you lovely lot

Are you all well, staying safe? I can't believe this craziness is still going on but at least we are trying to make the best of it

I've been taking time to get the last of my work done, make some cards to add to my own stash and also play with my Nintendo Switch Lite! Yes I treated myself to a switch and Animal Crossing with mu Christmas and Birthday vouchers I was hoarding for some strange reason lol. So now I'm happily created my own wee world while the real one is mad!!

Today I wanted to share a littler something I was so so so pleased with and can't believe how they came out! What am I talking about???? 

YES!! 

Its the fabulous Altenew Special Box Magazine

I was lucky to be asked to create some pieces to go along with the kit that comes with the magazine and the only brief was Wedding!

So as you know that's sooooo me! Not only that, I had my brothers invites on my desk so added their names fro the 'couple'! Sadly my brother and Jamielee to change their Wedding to next year so seeing their wee names in print sorta helps lol 

look at the group photo!! Just makes me so happy to see those makes look so fab

the main Invite, I used the layer stamps but only the first layer and coloured with my pens then added a printed vellum overlay! Makes it look soft but the copper makes it all pop!

I also made a cute little favour box and again used the stamps but this time layered them to create the perfect Altenew floral flower to decorate the box

You'll have to see the magazine for yourself to see all the fab creations the rest of the team came up with! Plus the kit is AMAMZING! that stamp set alone I'd buy it for hehehehe

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Apart from working on some fun pieces I've still been keeping up with our wee Challenge Facebook group, have you checked it out yet??

Its great for getting you to use up your old stash and see what other have been doing. Its bad tho for reminding you what you might have in your stash that you've forgot hehehehe

Here's what I made for the All at Sea Challenge last week

the wool was odds and ends from other projects and the pattern a very old magazine one! So Its not just paper crafts! Why not join in?? This week is Anything Goes and we can't wait to see what you've been making!

Well, until next time

hugs Mel xx

Flower Power xx

Morning all

I do hope this finds you all well? Have you been up to anything nice? Any fab adventures? Me neither lol!

Its been all work work work here as well as finishing off our bedroom and having time with hubby! We did manage a quiet weekend and some lunch out but back to work as normal! Hopefully we'll get some mini adventures this weekend if the weather is as nice as they say it will be???? Hmmmmm yeah we'll see

Today I wanted to share a "little" project I made over the past few days! I say "little" as well its anything but! 

What you think?? I wanted something a little different and knew I just had to try this out! The digi image Blooming Lovely is 7 inches tall and coloured up with my Spectrum Noir Markers. I then matched the flowers in the arrangement to her outfit 

I added one of the sentiments from the Time For Tea Design new release and sprayed the flowers with a sparkle spray that you can just make out in the pictures!

Before I go here's a wee peek at out lovely finished bedroom

If only I could keep hubby and the dog out and it would stay all lovely with no hairs everywhere and man stuff lol!

Well off to finish work, have a super day everyone

Huggles Mel xx

Spectrum Noirs

Skin - EB2, TN2, FS4, FS2, FS8, FS6

Hair - EB7, EB4, TN5

Green - JG4, AG4, AG3

Purple - PL5, PL4, PL3

GG3, LV2, LV1

Magazines and Gift Boxes xx

Afternoon you lovely lot

Hope this finds you all well?

Did you survive the hour less in bed today?? Or you still like me and walking about like a Zombie today? I could possibly still be getting over a fab Saturday Wedding Dress shopping for my future Sister in Law and all the family! Lunch and cocktails was a must!!

Now have any of you see the Simply Cards and Papercraft 175 Magazine yet

little me was lucky enough to make some fab Gift Box ideas for this. I really loved making these and getting to try a few ideas I've wanted to do for a while! There's even a few tutorials for you all to try them for yourself

Here's a peek

What one do your like?? I adore the Bottle Gift Box, just perfect to brighten up that Wine gift for a friend or family

I decorated mine with die-cuts but you could use stamps or anything form your crafty stash!

My other favourite was the Drawer Box! Using the same colour theme with Kraft card and colouring up the Bouquet Girl from Time for Tea Designs!

Shes perfect for this wee Gift Box as she suits any important Celebration not just Birthdays! I coloured her up with my Spectrum Noirs and the papers through all the pieces are Pebbles Heart of Home

Hope you pick up your copy of the magazine or get it here and you'll find more amazing craft projects and plenty to inspire you!

Have a great Sunday and week to come

Huggles Mel xx

Fairy Toadstool xx

Happy Monday lovelies

Hope you are all well and had a fab weekend? All ready to start the new week?

Its been a busy few weeks here with work and then the snow! How did you lot get on with it?? We were snowed in for a few days but it gave us the chance to start our bedroom make over and catch up with work! The only good thing with the snow we didn't have to worry about there being no milk with me having an allergy, there was plenty soya milk on the shelf hehehe

Now today I wanted to share with you a fab shaped card

I created the large Toadstool from A3 cardstock then added pattern paper to make the detailed parts, added green scrap card for grass and the Mulberry flowers to nestle my little Fairy amongst

You can find the fab wee Time For Tea Designs digi stamp here

Before I head off I have to let you all know about the Design Team Call that we have going on over at Time For Tea Designs

If your interested you can find all the details you need here

That's me for today, hope you like my wee Toadstool as much as I loved making her

Take care and until next time

Huggles Mel

Spectrum Noir

Skin - EB2, TN2, FS8, FS6, FS4, FS2

Hair - EB7, EB4, TN9

Eyes - TN9, LG5

Red - IG4, DR6, DR4, DR2

Wings - GT3, GT2, GT1

Toadstool - BG7, BG5, BG3

Hugs and Kisses xx

Evening all

Hope this finds you all well and having a fab Sunday?

What have you been up to this week? anything exciting? We've been looking for wallpaper, no idea how hard that could be lol! We have our hearts set up silver/grey with green and purple but there is nothing out there! We still have time to find some as we're putting in new windows and fitted wardrobes, so will see how it goes!

There is still time for you to enter the Time for Tea Designs wee competition on Instagram, check it out here

I had fun using the Love Letters digi stamp to make this wee Twisted Easel Card

The papers are First Edition and the image is coloured with Spectrum Noirs

I loved making this and forget how fun Twisted Easel cards are! Really need to make some more

I also wanted to share a little sneak peek with you all

I was lucky enough to make some makes for the fab Stamps By Chloe and it will be on HOCHANDA on Thursday the 22nd! You will have to tune in to see my fab wee Sewing Machine and Mother's Day makes I created

Will off to finish some more wee makes, enjoy a brew and get comfy for the Midwifes

Huggles Mel xx

Boxed Love xx

Evening all

Hope this finds you all well? Has cupid been to see you and fire some love your way??

I've been spoiled! A beautiful new Pandora ring and yummy dairy and nut free sweeties! And after telling hubby not to get me flowers he went one better and got me my favourite ...... DAFFODILS!! Not just one bunch but 10 bunches of daffies! I adore those bright yellow, lemon, white and even orange bright buds and always make me smile! I just wish they were available all year round! Ohh and trying to find enough vases lol what a hubby I have! 

I decided to make hubby a wee something different and made this wee Valentines Giftbox

I choose the so cute Time for Tea Designs Love Letters digi stamp and coloured her up with Spectrum Noirs

I filled the box with sweets and little love notes of course! Yeah I'm soppy! The box is from a Silhouette Cameo file and was perfect for today!

Now do you fancy winning some digi stamps???

The fab Time for Tea Designs are running a wee competition to win 3 Digital Stamps and a Guest Design Team post!! All you've got to do is follow the 3 rules

1. Share a card you’ve made using a T4T Digi

2. Share your card on IG with the #T4TSharethelove & tag TimeForTeaDesigns 

3. Share the Love by liking and commenting on someone else’s card on FB or IG.

You can find the IG here! So get crafty and get sharing on your IG to be in with a chance of winning!!

Well off to enjoy a good movie and some sweeties

hugs Mel xx

Spectrum Noirs Colours

Skin - EB2, TN2, FS4, FS2, FS8, FS6,

Hair - EB5, EB4, TN9, DR5,

Dress - IG4, DR6, DR4, DR2,

IG2, IG1, AG3