Halloween Card and Tag 2015

 Halloween card using different stamps, papers and Autumn like colours.

 Halloween tag using one stamp, stencil, papers and glitter.

I sent the tag off to KWernerDesign which she showcased it (as with many other cards and tags) in her video. Krisitina has a different topic every month so her viewers can participate. Viewing the cards and tags from other people gives me inspiration to create more and do different designs.

Check out her YouTube channel and blog.
Mail Call - September 2015 - Halloween Cards from YOU!
My tag is shown at around 15:32

Kristina blog

The Harvest Well Done Thanksgiving Postcard With Wriiten Back

Thanksgiving post card with written back.

This will be great for crafts such as tags, greeting cards, scrapbooking and atc's.

300 dpi jpg. Click on image, right click to download.

Preserving Autumn Leaves

Collecting leaves for art, crafts or holiday decorations couldn’t be any better or easier than using this method. I used it last year and I must say this is the better choice and solution to preserving beautiful Autumn leaves.

Glycerin Method

This method is a glycerin and water solution. This will preserve your leaves yet leave them relatively flexible. This preserving method works because the natural moisture present in the leaves is replaced by the glycerin solution, maintaining the leaf's texture and form.

Supplies:

• Glycerin
• Water
• Flat pan or disposable plates
• A weight or something to keep leaves submerged
• Leaves

Instructions:

1. Mix the glycerin and water so that it is one part glycerin and two parts water. You only need enough to submerge the leaves - about one cup. You can be flexible depending on the shape and size of the container.

2. Pour the solution into a flat pan, place the leaves in the solution, and then put the weight (not too heavy) on the leaves to keep them submerged. (Tip: try using two Styrofoam or other disposable plates. Put leaves and enough glycerin solution to just lightly cover the leaves in the bottom of one plate. Then put the other plate on top of the leaves and solution. Now you can put a weight of your choosing on the top plate without getting the weight in the solution.)

3. Keep the leaves submerged in the solution for 2-6 days.

4. Dry the leaves gently with a paper towel. They should feel soft and pliable.

 My leaf examples below.

My first ATC's

I finally created some atc's with an autumn theme. This is my first attempt at atc's and plan to make more. I used stamps, acrylic paint, embossing on textured (already cut to size) cards. I still need to finish them off with a chipboard backing so they are less fragile.