Rachel's Cards and Crafts

Hi all This is a bracelet I designed yesterday. I have named it Twilight Twin Bracelet. It comprises of a Right Angle Weave base using 8mm and 6mm rounds and size 11 sead beads. I have embelished with Montee Crystals, size 11 sead beads, Twin beads, 4mm Crystals and Miyuki 4mm drops. I am considering making this into a pattern in the future so watch this space. Thanks for looking  

  Hi again I’m trying to get caught up showcasing the cards etc I have been making this past week and not blogged yet, hence the multiple posts in one night.   Right then for this post I have a couple of cards and a bracelet I made to say Thank You to some special people who have helped me these past few weeks.   Both have been made using the Paintbox Poppets Range from Crafter’s Companion .   Here’s the first card     It’s and 8x8 card base made using 16x16 Snow White Centura Pearl Cardstock from Crafter’s Companion . I then matted some backing paper from the Paintbox Poppets CD onto some gold mirror card. I have embossed some snow white centural pearl card with the a4 embossing folder which comes with the eBosser . I then chose one of my favourite images from the Diecut Decoupage pack and built up using collall glue gel . Finally I have cut and embossed some embelishments and added some floral and ribbon details.   The next card is o...

Hi all well i’m so excited. Today is the launch of the new challenge blog Beading Friends Forever . There will be a new challenge set every month. I am so proud to have been asked by Marcea to be a member of the Design Team!!!! It's wonderful to announce that the challenge blog is being sponsored by  This month they are offering a £15 voucher to be spent on their website to one lucky winner which will be chosen at random. This month we have two options. The first one is anything goes. Here’s my piece. This necklace has been created using the basic spiral rope pattern but buy adding extra beads and then at the end going back through the drops a totally different effect can be created. Recipe Size 9 Seed Beads Size 8 Seed Beads Size 11 Seed Beads Size 10 Triangles 3.4 Miyuki Drops Magnetic Clasp (From Beads Direct ) Fireline The second part of the challenge is to follow a tutorial of the Hugs and Kisses Bracelet . I love the ef...

  Hi all like I said in my last post I have been making some more bracelets on a crafty day with my Mam. We both made two each.   I love how yummy these bracelets look. They look fab in pearls and crystals. Will have to have an experiment with different beads sometime.   Well that’s it for now. Bed time for me now.   xxxx Hugs Rachel xxxx

  Hi all I'm back again with another jewellery creation to share with you.     This set is made with teal 8mm and light silver 4mm glass pearl beads. I have also used AB size 11/0 seed beads. The necklace is a choker style and matching bracelet. Both have silver plated lobster clasps and extension chains. I have made a matching pair of earrings too.   I am loving this right angled weave pattern at the moment. I have made a few separate bracelets which I will share with you on another blog post.   Thanks very much for stopping by   Hugs Rachel

Hi all I just wanted to share with you a few pieces of jewellery I have made recently and some not so recent. I have been a naughty blogger and not shared them with you but I am now. The first one is a peanut spiral. This is made using peanut beads, size 8 seed beads and Accent beads. I have used fireline 8lb crystal as my stringing medium and finished with a bar clasp. This is so quick to make and so effective.   The next is a pearly spiral. I must admit I made this all the way back in November!!! How naughty. This is made using size 11 seed beads, 4mm crystals and pearls. Again I have used fireline 8lb but in smoke this time. I have used wire protectors and a fancy bar clasp to finish.   This next one is a variation of the pearly spiral however I have used 4mm cube beads instead of the pearls and crystals and size 9 seed beads. It’s amazing the different look by just changing the beads.   This next one is a herringbone spiral.   It’s made using size...

My 4th card for today is a SWALK card. I have used the Daydream Believer stamp from the SWALK range from Crafter’s Companion . Coloured with my Spectrum Noir Pens. I have used a backing paper from the SWALK CD and a ribbon boarder. The matts are from my Core’dinations   SoMod 6x6 pad. The stamped sentiment is from the Paintbox Poppets range. I have coloured this with Speccy’s and added some iridescent Spray and Sparkle . Final finishing details have been added with pearls from the Ribbon Box and Glossy Accents . Hope you check back soon for the next addition to my blog. Thanks for stopping by this time Rachel xxxx

This is one of the card’s I have made this afternoon.   I made the tatty section on My Digital Designer on a 6x6 paper. I initially designed this to post on a message board I am on to show my appreciation and then decided to make it into a card too. So I printed the image onto matt photo paper and matted it onto silver card and then coordination's form Crafter’s Companion . I have then matted this onto an 8x8 scalloped card base.   I added stickles Icicle and pearls for details.   I am entering this into the following challenges   Crafty Creations   Cute Card Thursday   Totally Paper Crafts (pink, glitter and pearls)   Thanks for stopping by xxxxx Rachel xxxxx

Hi all this is my DT card for this fortnight's challenge over on The theme is Fairies. As some of you may be aware I have been sorting out my craft room and rearranging. This has included going through my cupboards too. When I was sorting I came across my Flower Fairy Duffex Decoupage from Crafter’s Companion . So I decided that this fitted the theme perfectly. I have chosen one of the card bases to use too. I cut this down slightly and matted onto a A5 base card made with Snow White Centura Pearl Cardstock . I have used my Martha Stewart Ribbon Punch which is one of my new fav items as you may be able to tell from previous blog posts!! and have added some ribbon from my stash. The Flower Fairy decoupage has been layered using Collall Glue Gel from Crafter’s Companion. I just love this as it has no smell!! I have finally added some stickles glitter glue gel for a bit of fairy sparkle and a few pearls from the Ribbon Box . Right then that’s the end of...

These are a few cards I have been working on using cd’s in the Debbi Moore range. I love a bit of glitter and glitz from time to time (and what girl doesn’t!), and these cards certainly do have glitter!!!     The first card is a rocker style     I have used the Debbi Moore One Fine Lady CD for this one. I love the rich reds, the image and papers are simply stunning. The base card and topper base have been die cut using the Spellbinders large oval scallops from the Grand Nestabilities range. I have finally added flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and xmas red stickles glitter glue and a few pearls from the ribbon box . This next card has been made using the Debbi Moore Art Deco Galaxy CD .     I decided to use blue tones for this card and to complement have chosen gold mirror card and navy base card stock. I have used 3 different design sheets and a paper from the cd. The middle topper and two outer toppers have had glitter elements added t...

My second post of today is another Paintbox Poppets card. I am in love with these adorable characters!!! This card I am entering into the Mojo Monday Challenge #232. The image is a Reddy die cut decoupage from Crafter’s Companion . Card Recipe Backing Papers – Paintbox Poppets, Crafter’s Companion Card Base – Scalloped 8x8 Matts – Silver Pearl Embossed card – Core’dinations Crafter’s Companion using Darcie Embossing Folder Border Scroll with Bird Ribbon and Pearls – Ribbon Box Flowers and crystal stem– Wild Orchid Crafts As always thanks for stopping by xxx Rachel xxx

This is my first make with the wonderful new range from Crafter’s Companion – Paintbox Poppets . I have used the Reddy Die Cut Decoupage and it’s so lovely to work with. I have decoupaged the image using Collall Glue Gel . The base card is an 8x8 scalloped card I have matted onto this some kraft card and then chosen 2 backing papers from the Paintbox Poppets cd rom. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and pearls are from the Ribbon Box . I have added a ribbon strip which I have punched with my new Martha Stewart double-edge punch – Linked Trim, I have used a ribbon from the Ribbon Box within this. Finally I have used a Happy Mother’s Day Sentiment stamp from Lili of the Valley . Thanks for stopping by Hugs xxx Rachel xxx

I'm back again with another of today's creations. This card I have made for various challenges.  The image is a cute Strawberry Kisses stamp for Crafter's Companion and I have coloured with Spectrum Noir pens. I must admit I am happier with the colouring on this one compare to the previous one. Card Recipe Colouring Medium - Spectrum Noir Pens from Crafter's Cmpanion Stamp - Strawberry Kisses Flower Power Backing Paper - Strawberry Kisses CD ROM Card Base - Scalloped square (Stash) Matt and Layer's - Tim Holtz Coordinations Card Stamping Medium - Momentum Black Card for Stamping - Neenah from Crafter's Companion Lace Doily - www.poppyscabin.co.uk Ribbon - Celebrations Charm - Stash Pearls - Stash Challenges Entered Sunday Sketch & Stamp #93 - Maggie's Sketch  Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #151 - Pearls and Lace Alphabet Challenge Blog - A for Animal Antics   Sweet Stamping - Choose 3 in a row ...