Last PCYC craft market for the Year - Bargains to be had

Just a quick reminder that this Sunday will be the last PCYC craft market for the year and I've be having a bit of a clean out.

So that means BARGAINS for you.

Some of the stock on sale will be selected HERO ARTS stamps down to $15. WOW!

Darkroom Door down to $24.95.

Assorted mini stamps down to .50c

Assorted flowers down to .50c

And more so don't miss out on the opportunity to grab a present for that crafty friend or yourself.

See you Sunday.

Original Artwork by Vicky

Are you looking for something original and unique for a Christmas present?

A friend of mine who lives on a property in northern NSW (which is currently flooded) sent me a few items to put on my Lorna Blue website.

Vicky Phelps is a very accomplished folk art teacher that also paints in a range of different styles. She has had many of her pieces published in art magazines and has taught classes overseas in England, Ireland and New Zealand. Her blog Outback Folk can be viewed here.

Funky Girl 4"x4" Canvas

Arabian Nights 4"x4" Canvas

Arabian Nights Journal

Tuscany Journal

Cooktown Orchids 8"x8" Canvas

You can see these (and a few more) in person at the PCYC craft markets this weekend, don't forget it's the last one for the year.

I'll also be in Hinkler shopping centre on the 17th and 19th up near Kmart.

Card ideas

As you know the craft group I belong to do a monthly card and embellishment swap and the theme for the last card swap was love/romance.

I decided to make a C&S (clean and simple) card using the new Enchanted stamp from Bo Bunny. The prices on these stamps have all come down with the dollar so its great value and I've priced down all the old stock to reflect the new price as well.

I inked up the Darkroom Door French Script Background stamp in grey pigment ink(you could use a Marvy Marker) and stamped the card, leave to dry or use a heat gun.

Then I swiped the card with a Stop Static Pillow. Ink up the Enchanted stamp with Versamark Embossing Ink (or similar) and stamp your image. Pour over Superfine Black Embossing Powder, tap off the excess.

I used a large acrylic block and placed the top border and cupid on it and stamped them at the same time (then the embossing powder) before stamping the corner flourishes (one at a time and do your embossing powder) and added the wording last.

Check for any stray bits of powder floating and remove with a small paint brush or cotton bud before using a heat gun to melt the embossing powder.  

For this card I've used Darkoom Door Christmas Reindeer stamp set and their Dear Santa Wordstrip  .

Start off with a red card as your base then cut some light green card to 140mm x 96mm and attach with double sided tape or adhesive. Then cut some dark green printed card to 133mm x 90mm, (you could use a plain piece of card and clear emboss a design onto it). Attach to the light green. Using a piece of red card and a punch make a decorative edge and attach.

Ink up one the Reindeer stamps with embossing ink and stamp on cream card and cover with Copper Pearl Embossing Powder, tap off excess and heat unitl the powder if melted. Cut around design and stick  down using a glue pen. Add a bit of Xmas Red Stickles to the tip of his nose and if you like dot with a black pen to create the eye.

Cut words from the Dear Santa Wordstrip and attach with Magic Mount to give it some height. 

These three are on a similar base but I've used images cut from a Christmas 12x12 sheet that I stock (sorry not available on the website), the Darkroom Door Christmas Wordstrips, Magic Mount and Stickles. 

12x12 cardstock, double sided, good quality and value at $1.80 and you get quite a few cards from these. 

27-11-11 PCYC craft markets on

Hi, just a reminder that we're having a second market this month at PCYC so come along tomorrow and have some breakfast or a coffee and a shop around. It's open between 8am and 12pm and if you come and see us in the hall we're air-conditioned.

I'll be having some sale items tomorrow as I know we all like a bargain especially at this time of year. There will also be a few gift lines available, some are mine and some are from a painter friend.

A girlfriend of mine is having a pre-loved stall outside and I've given her some of my books to sell so if you're a Christine Feehan fan you'll find some of those there and assorted others.

See you there.

Willy Wag Tail

A Willy Wag Tail has built a nest in the trees in our back garden and they have such a beautiful tune that they sing. It's a clever design for the nest because it blends right in with the branch but it does look a bit small.

We try and stay away from that area as she gets a bit worried and agitated so I had to stand a fair way back to try and take my photos.

I'm in Hinkler Shopping Centre tomorrow

Just a quick reminder that I'll have a table in the centre aisle near Boost Juice tomorrow along with Christine from Adele Collections (she sells handbags and jewellery).

I'll have limited space so I've packed the stamps, 12 x 12 Scrapbook paper, Christmas Photochips and a few other things.

Hope to see you there.

Hero Arts Christmas cards

I took some photos of the card examples in the Hero Arts Christmas catalogue just to show you how they use some of the stamp sets. Forgive the poor photography I was in a rush.

Classic Holly stamp

Seasons Greetings Stamp Set

Enjoy the Seasons

Christmas Reindeer Stamp Set

Merry Christmas Trees Stamp Set