Monday 2 April 2018

Happy Easter - Craft Update

Happy Easter from a wet and windy Ireland...... if i told you i have started not one but four..... blog posts that never got  finished.... tut tut...... i know...... but i am here now, and have things lined up ready for regular posts, so i hope you will stick with me and share.

So following on from my last blog post..... if you follow me on my facebook page you will now know my update on Crafty happenings.....

If not here goes........ i am delighted to say i went to the UK early this year to do a screen test with Create and Craft TV..... great day, meeting some of the Team, and lots of other amazing crafters... If you don't know Create and Craft film live from their studios in Peterborough, i began watching this programme many years ago and if your a new crafter or more experienced you will find it great not only for buying products, but learning techniques, and being part of a great community. Anything from Papercrafts to Sewing, Knitting, Jewellery Making....

Having worked so long in a profession that i was not part of this social media world, putting myself out there and in front of a camera, has taken some getting used to, but i think i will manage it, lol... especially where Craft is involved.  

So, did i pass....... yes!!! eek.....i passed for on air demonstrating and to be part of the Content Design team, which i am loving.  These are two projects you will find on the Create and Craft Blog that i have created.

Brea Reese Watercolor Card  - This was one of my first projects using the amazing Brea Reese Watercolor Inks. My first time using and i was super impressed, they are so highly pigmented. 

On my Easter Basket i used the inks to colour the Polysterene Eggs and loved the effects they gave, i topped them off with some Tattered Lace Easter Bunnies.... loved how i could bend them to sit them on the eggs.....


I found these inks have so many uses, and great for Artists and Crafters, so go check them out on the Create and Craft Blog, for other tutorials. They are also great for colouring your flowers and embellishments. Also check out the Brea Reese facebook page.



Sadly i could not make the photo shoot for the Create and Craft Magazine, but again go check it out and if your not a member, subscribe. https://www.createandcraft.com/gb/






Brea Reese Watercolour Inks
https://www.facebook.com/pg/BreaReeseArt/posts/


Brea Reese Watercolour Inks used for the Eggs, Easter Bunnies Tattered Lace Dies
Enjoy the rest of today, i am working on some other projects today with some fab kits..... lots of paper stroking happening, lol..... i will show you what i created in the week.
Have a Craftastic day..... xx Vikki  



Friday 16 March 2018

West Design/Docrafts Demonstration Dates March/April /May2018

DIARY DATES - West Design/Docrafts Demonstrations

MARCH

10th The Range Derry/Co Londonderry

24th The Range Ballymena

31st The Range Liffey Valley Dublin

APRIL

1st The Range Maynooth (New Store)

7th The Range Belfast

14th The Range Maynooth

MAY

12th The Range Belfast

13th The Range Portadown (New Store)

19th The Range Derry/CoLondonderry

26th The Range Ballymena

27th The Range Portadown

Wednesday 7 March 2018

Spring Mothers Day Card

Demonstration Card 
I can't believe it is March already.... after the snow it is so lovely to see the spring flowers poking their heads through the earth, with such eclectic colours, and that was my inspiration for this card design.
With Mothers Day approaching here, i made this card as a sample for my Docrafts Demonstration on Saturday, and i shall re create it on the day.
The new Docrafts collections are stunning😍😍....
This 6x6 Card was created using products from the new Docrafts releases
Freshly Cut Flowers paper pack
Moroccan Haze Washi Tape
Moon Gazer Mini Die
Moroccan Blue paper pack
Santoro Felt Flowers
X Cut Mini Mum Die
Gems from the I Love Santa range
Mini Leaf Die
Silicone Glue
Double sided tape
Anitas Tacky Glue
Papermania 6x6 card blank
Artiste White Paint
X Cut Express Die Cutting Machine
and older floral dies (i will list in once i check)

I love creating cards like this,  and with such pretty products it came together quickly once i had decided on my layout. If this card is something you would like to see a tutorial video on , let me know.....

Meanwhile.... you guessed it.... lol.... Time for a Cuppa....
Thanks for stopping by.... please say hi.... leave a comment, and hit the follow or e mail button,
and Happy Crafty Wednesday.... xx Vikki





Friday 2 March 2018

Docrafts Demonstration 3rd March The Range Connswater Cancelled

Hi all, so sorry but due to extreme weather conditions, my Docrafts Demonstrations in the Range, Connswater, Belfast for the 3rd of March is cancelled.  I will let you know a new date as soon as i have one.  You are going to love all the new products💗😍
Crafty Hugs
Vikki x

Thursday 1 March 2018

Snowed in on the mountain with Miss Daisy


Hi everyone, Vikki here. Weather here in Ireland not good and set to get worse..... We are on red alert and basically shut down from 4pm today until mid day Friday..... due to snow and storm..... living on a mountain means we are pretty much stuck anyway.... so where ever you are stay warm and safe.

Unfortunately this means my Docrafts demo for Saturday 3rd March in the Range, Connswater, Belfast is cancelled..... but hopefully be back in the next few weeks..... with lots of fab new Docrafts goodies.... i am loving the new collections...... 

Miss Daisy is our rescue lab..... she came into our lives when we sadly lost our old lab, aged 14... and despite her few 'issues', she is the most loving dog..... and although i had my doubts about another dog, we could not imagine life without her. Although i think one of our cats could, lol.

She is loving the snow.... only problem is she thinks it is free food..... lol , at least being snowed in will give me time to try to get my blog sorted, any tips greatly appreciated, Google is my new best friend ...... lol.....

Stay warm and safe everyone.... if your popping in to look, please hit the follow button, or say hello.... just so i know i am not talking to myself, lol..... xx Vikki

Sunday 25 February 2018

Hello from Paperceptions

So here goes..... 25th February 2018, i have finally done it, lol.... Please bear with me.... as i find my way around 'the how to blog' section and as i get my Blog properly set up. But i promise you lots of Craft projects, tips, product reviews and fun..... These cards are a selection i made for my Docrafts demonstrations. Have a lovely Sunday, beautiful morning here in Southern Ireland, but boy is it thermal weather, ha ha... Crafty Hugs.... Vikki x