Tuesday 19 April 2011

Exciting News – Scrap’ n Easel

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I had an e-mail this week from Marlo L Letterle, owner of ContainYa Crafts asking me if I would like to review her new Scrap’n Easel, making me the first person in the UK to lay my little mitts on this product, how exciting is that?
Scrap'n Easel
But I thought while I was waiting for it to wing it’s way from the US I’d give you a sneak preview.  I am really looking forward to seeing  how it works, especially seeing how it feels working on a slant and the potential of it’s display mode, as I am struggling getting my cards photographed at the right angle at the moment,  Embellishments etc. can be held in place by magnets allowing you to really play with a design before finally putting it altogether which is also an interesting prospect. 
I’ve added these links just in case you’d like a closer look: http://www.cricutcartridgestorage.com/

Somewhere ……. Over The Rainbow Card

This card measures 12cm x 12cm and is made using a white linen effect card.
Somewhere .... rainbow card
This has got to be one of my all time favourite cards, exactly what I would love to receive and very less is more.
Somewhere Over The Rainbow Card
The background square is a lovely iridescent blue card on to which I have stuck a rainbow from a pack of Poundshop stickers. The pack was made up of princesses and castles etc. all of which I’ve used,  all I was left with were some rainbows which  I didn’t have a clue what with until I had my Ulrika moment …….
My hand was shaking as I hand wrote the “Somewhere ……” as I wanted it to be just right. Now all I need to get it in an envelope and in the post as I know someone who it’s just perfect for …….