Mixed Up Saturday featuring Michele's Magazine review

 

Good Morning Ladies,

Lots of lovely craft goodness to share with you today....

First up is the 'Family Portrait ' that Sophie drew for Paul's birthday,  our children along with Paul are Walking Dead (tv show) fanatics.  So Sophie came up with the idea of drawing all of us a Walking Dead Characters, as always she had done an incredible job, the portraits are so life like, from left to right it's: Becca, Sophie, Lucy, Paul, Me and Matt, all so easily recognisable even in character.   Paul still hasnt got clear enough Vision to fully appreciate it,  but is seeing more all the time.  We are so incredibly proud of Sophie's talent. 

Next up we have: 

Janet

Janet has kindly shared her latest Embroidery pieces,  Oh Janet I do love these scenes, i think the sea is the perfect place to rest, recuperate and reset your mind, I am desperate for a seadide holiday right now! 

Janet's designs are from Annie Morris Contemporary Designs, I think they are oerfect, so unusual too. They also look so much like a picture from a distance.                                                                Thanks so very much for sharing them with us XXX 

Karen

Karen I just love your latest finished Crochet piece,  the Yarn may be 30+ years old but is is gorgeous,  I love the sparkle! You are so incredibly talented 💖 

Karen's Description:

I finished crocheting this a couple of weeks ago but needed Alan to be out of the way so that I could “block” them on the carpet without risking him stepping on them 

Alan found this machine knitting yarn when having a clear out 

So a scarf that I’ll wear with point at front

the shawl is over 60” wide and probably the same deep

The shawl is called “Lost Souls” I followed a brilliant tutorial by Fiber Spider

Can you spot the skulls I saved a version on Pinterest years ago determined to try it out I thoroughly enjoyed making it Very relaxing and was easy to convert to English terminology

Thanks so much for sharing your scarf with us Karen, I absolutely love seeing your designs XXX

Michele's Magazine Review 

Hi Ladies, 

Simply Cards & Papercraft has a gorgeous set of Stamps plus a additional Die this month.

Here’s some ideas of what’s inside the magazine.

First feature using the free gifts.

More inspiration using the free gifts.

Another article using the free gifts.

Great card ideas-modern design that could be used for many occasions.

Interesting feature-Stamping on glossy card stock.

Watercolour stamping-this produces such a lovely, soft effect.

More watercolouring but this time it’s used with dry Embossing.

How to create your own custom made stamps.

If you’re interested to see what else you can use the stamps to create then check out these YouTube Crafter’s....
PaperInkStamp
Crafting with Quilling Lady
Handmade by Karola
Shiny Silver Treasures

They all use the stamps to create very different projects.

Happy Crafting
Love Michele

Thank you so much Michele,  I bet these magazine companies have seen a dip in sales since your reviews have stopped.!!!!😉😜

I absolutely love trees and all things Autumnal so this magazine and its freebies are right up 'my street' (wonder where that saying originated from)?!

Some brilliant Techniques featured too, thanks so much for taking your precious time to write this awesome review my lovely, I genuinely am very grateful for your input and support XXX ❤

Michele's Shopping 

Shhhh (She is actually decluttering) 😉😜🤐

But who can resist a BARGAIN???!!! not me that's for sure!!  

Michele just went for a browse on Craftstash and these just happened to fall into the basket!! 

I love the Christmas scene die and those square frames too.

I have always wanted to try Calligraphy/lettering but I know it would be s disaster!.

Michele's Description:

Two sets of Dies were in the bargain section at £5:00 each. Magazine is for me to try something different.

Thanks Michele for sharing your bargains,  I need cheering up so I might go for a browse!  XXX 

That's all for today Ladies, I hope that you have all have a lovely weekend, 

Love and hugs to all, 

Sandra

xxxxxx