This is another of the Miss Mimi decoupage sheets, I really like this lady, she's jus so jolly - sure to brighten anyone's day. I also love this colour combination, I tried to coordinate with her dress so I used a turquoise basecard which I stamped with my favourite PSX leaf stamp in green and then stamped little stars (Banana Frog) in blue in the gaps. I added the ribbon the flower and the gemstome and the Birthday circle greeting.
This is Miss Mimi, again by Marij Rahder. This is a get well card I couldn't wait to make as soon as I bought the decoupage images. She has such a cheerful disposition who couldn't help but feel better looking at her?
This is who I call Drillin' Dianne. Another great decoupage image from Marij. As you can see, I'm on a roll with my male cards and I'm making them while I'm in the mood, at least that way, next time a male birthday comes up I'll have a selection to choose from and won't have to make a mad dash card for an unexpected male's birthday.
This is a close up, I love these girls... not literally, but they're not skinny, bony girls, these images are how women should be... voluptuous and curvaceous...
This is another great decoupage sheet from Marij Rahder. I call this one Choppin' Charlotte, although that is not her real name (they don't have names) I thought it suited her. This is another great male card and although you all know I hate making male cards as they are so limited in what images you can actually use, these images make it so easy.
This is a close up of the decoupage so that you can see it in more detail and so that you can see the layers involved. For this image I only actually used three of the five layers because I was getting tired and a little bored (I have to admit) of all the cutting involved. Well... I did say earlier that decoupage wasn't my most favourite 'craft time' past time.
And another close-up from a different angle. I couldn't resist using this little wooden mouse. I've had him for what seems like ages and just couldn't find the right card to use him on, well on this one, he's watching Charlotte cut down the trees, so I guess he's a field mouse. Do they have forest mouses??? Anyway, I thought he was the perfect finishing touch, so he's staying!!
Whilst in Norfolk, I was fortunate enough to come across a lovely local Craft Fair. While looking around inside at the various local craft stalls, quilts, cushion covers, jewellery etc, I came across a lady from the Netherlands called Marij Rahder. She was really lovely and very helpful. She had some fabulous decoupage sheets, so many in fact that I couldn't decide which ones I wanted and ended up spending a small fortune. Anyway, I really loved the various designs she had from cute to traditional and they were VERY reasonably priced, so I said I would mention her on my blog: http://www.hecinhobby.nl/ then just click on the Union Jack for English translation. It's definitely worth a look. I also have her mobile number if you wish to speak to someone personally. She's happy to take your order by phone if you don't like ordering on the net. Just email me at moonstone1405@hotmail.com for details if you prefer. Below is a close up of the image, although not very focused, but you can at least see the various layers.
She also has a wide selection of Pandora style bead's and charms in a beautiful collection of colours and styles. I purchased a really lovely bracelet from her and you can buy the beads individually to add to the bracelet so that you can colour co-ordinate with a favourite outfit.