Olympics - Swimmingly Great, Great Britain

WoW, I've been watching some of the Rio Olympics today and had to comment on the marvellous Gold Medal achieved by the young Adam Peaty and the Silver medal won by Jazz Carlin for the women's 400m Freestyle.

Adam won the 100m Breast Stroke Race beating his own World Record into the bargain too.
Well done to you both.

Go Great Britain!

Guardian Angel

Feeling very pleased.

One of our Guardian Angel's made its way to a lovely Etsy shop customer and they left us a 5 Star Review.

Some of you will know, that sadly, my mother passed away recently due to cancer.  It was a very aggressive strain and although Mum had fought cancer previously, this time the cancer was just too strong.  This Guardian Angel was bought on the day that my mother died, so I'm sure that there is an extra special Angel attached to this one.

I hope that if you are experiencing the same grief as we are that you too will find comfort.

With love and hugs xx

Back to Blogging - At last!

I'm soooo pleased, I've bought myself a laptop so that I can at last update my blog again,  after my mini iPad and old laptop failed. 

I've had a lot going on just recently, I have recently left my job, but more importantly sadly lost my mother to cancer.  I will write more soon as it can help, and speaking to many recently, it surprising how it helps others too, who feel so alone through these difficult times. 

So please join me again, on my crafty life journey, through ups and downs.

Hugs to you all xxx

Cotton Crochet Blanket in the Sun

Hi All

Glorious day here in Sussex today, so feeling good.  Started my day with a lovely nutribullet blast, of strawberries, blueberries, some banana and spinach - delish! 

After doing all those boring daily chores, I sat in the sun for a while with my current crochet project, a lovely blanket in 100% cotton by Lily, Sugar and  Cream. The colour is an ombré of blue hues, denim type.  As it's cotton it'll be great as a picnic blanket as well as a comfy snuggle.  

Here's a piccie, in the making! 

Happy Sunday everyone :) 

 

Hunkydory Critters

Hi all!

These new Hunkydory critters are so cute! They are perfect for kids and adults, and I am loving crafting with them.   More critters coming soon, a whole farmyard!!!! 

 

New website

Hi All,

You can now shop on my website KazBeeOriginals.com

Click the link 

http://www.kazbeeoriginals.com/

Eurovision Beading

Hi All,

Watched Eurovision last night with my daughter Kim, we beaded through to the early hours and of course in Eurovision style, we made multicoloured bracelets.

Well done Ukraine for winning.  Kim and I enjoyed the show and all the entrants, how diverse the world is. 

Well here are our Eurovision inspired bracelets, just right for the summer and those halcyon days.

You can buy them on Etsy now! 

KazBee xxx

Follow Kaz Bee on facebook!

Hi All,

Did you know that you can follow me on facebook?
Click the link to view my page.

www.facebook.com/KazBeeCrafts

Duo Bead Bangle

Hi All

I've had a busy day at work today, so have been relaxing this evening and I have been beading a new design to me.  It's called a Duo Bead Bangle and that's because it incorporates, the fashionable duo beads and the dainty seed bead.

The design is based on the peyote bead style pattern and I'm loving it. It grows fairly quickly and creates a very malleable rope style beaded coil.

I'm planning to make this in to a complete bangle with no clasp. Will have to finish it tomorrow now as it's nearly midnight and I feel my bed calling.  Can't wait to get back to it though.  

Will show you the finished piece when it's done and then I will upload it to my Etsy store. 

Good night everyone 

KazBee xxxx

Get to Etsy!

Hi All

I am delighted to inform you that some of my most popular products are back in stock on Etsy.

New products are on their way! So keep checking my Etsy shop for my marvelous makes.

Come and shop.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KazBeeCrafts?ref=search_shop_redirect

Coming Soon!!!

Hi All,
I've been a busy Kaz Bee! (pardon the pun)
At the moment my Etsy shop is looking empty. But keep an eye out as I'll be adding new items soon!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KazBeeCrafts

Tonic - MDF - Lyon Unit

Hi All

I've had this Tonic MDF a little while and I've just got around to decorating it.

I assembled the unit together, using the Tonic glue which came in the kit.  It's held it together nice and sturdy.

I then painted the whole unit with Tonic Nuvo Acrylic paint in Ivory.  Although the colour is called Ivory, it's actually quite a rich cream, almost custard colour. I actually paint in fairly thin coats and keep building on them.  The paint is a good quality, quite thick and gives good coverage. I've only used about half a pot on the whole unit.  Only the base wasn't painted.  

The edges of the papers and the backing cards were coloured gold with Pinflairs Buff-it.  It gives an excellent coverage and blends well with the Ivory paint. 

I used Crafters Companion A3 Springtime double sided card. It's 300 gsm and provides an excellent decorative  addition in keeping with the design and theme of the unit, that I have chosen. 

I am really pleased with the finished piece, hope you like it too.  I may yet put brass handles on it but just can't yet decide. 

Thanks for dropping by - happy crafting!

Alice in Wonderland

Hi All

After an absence I'm back to blogging, never stopped crafting, just didn't blog!!!
Here's my latest creation; a quickie card for my niece who's an avid Alice in Wonderland fan.
I've used a Debbie Moore CD for the images. The toppers section provides the opportunity to decoupage and I went a step further by removing the central section of the second layer to create more depth.

I used black card for the card base, Miri card for the next layer to add a bit of pazzaz!

The harlequin black and white backing is part of the base layer with the main picture.  The second layer, the first of the decoupage is only of the picture (without the harlequin edges).  I removed the central section with a craft knife to provide more depth; the last layer is a carefully cut Alice.
The special wishes banner is slightly curved, again to add interest.

I hope you enjoy this view through the looking glass.

Hugs

Kaz Bee xxx

HunkyDory - Boutique Chic

Well hello there!

Hunkydory did it again with another fantastic kit called Boutique Chic available from Create and Craft at a really fab price.   The kit has concept cards, bags to make which hold notelet cards, or be creative and turn them into little books.  It is such a lovely fun kit with beautiful designs and of course excellent card stock that does not crease but folds without cracking.

Here's just a few of my makes, cant wait to experiment some more.

Thanks for dropping by :)

Kathryn Sturrocks - Sugar Buttons CD

Hi All

If you love Kathryn Sturrocks, Sugar Buttons creations as much as I do, then please watch out for the launch of her new CD to premier on Create and Craft.  Unfortunately the date of the show had to be moved and it is now on at 1 p.m. Wednesday 27th May 2015.  The channels for Create and Craft are
674 - SKY & 36 - Freesat

Here are just some of the creations I have made with her moulds. I'm sure the CD will be a great success for her.

  

Hunkydory - Fun in the Sun - New Launch

Hi All

Well take a lookie here!!!!!

Launched yesterday on Create and Craft, Hunkydory's the new
'Fun in the Sun' Kit is available as a bundle and includes the fantastic Decoupage kit, Little Book of Summer, Inserts and Free Adorable Scorable.  The offer is only available for this week - so don't miss out.  The colours are bright and there is beautiful gold detailing added to the designs.

 I had great fun with the kit, which has decoupage suitable for all tastes and ages, including men!!!! Who are unfortunately sometimes difficult to make cards for.

The kit is essentially decoupage, but  all the layers pop out easily and you can use all the layers on one topper, or create more toppers by only putting three layers to each picture.  Because the card stock, pictures and quality is sooo good, you get perfect results; however, you choose to use them.  

Don't forget to get yours!!!  Definitely a good for all seasons and good for all, card range

Handmade Purse - Kirstie Allsopp Coin Purse Kit

Hi All

A sewing make this time.

I had a Kirstie Allsopp kit bought as a present for me and so made it my make for today :)

Here's the lining, already to sew. (I did actually press it first - not as it looks here).  The main fabric which is the outside has iron-on interfacing applied, before it is stitched.

And now the main outside layer (shown inside out)  with the 'sugar bottom' made to give it a gussett.

The outer layer is placed inside the lining, stitched all around accept for approximately 4cm, which allows for the turn through.   The clasp is added by basting across the frame and into the fabric, this is worth doing to ensure that the purse is sewn evenly into the frame.  Running stitch is sewn through the holes of the frame and on reaching the end on one side you reverse the running stitch which forms like a back stitch and a strong attachment of fabric to the frame. You then complete the otherside of the frame in the same way.

And there you have a completed purse.
With contrasting lining.

Although this purse is called a coin purse, it is actually a good size and I'm going to use it as a make-up bag for my handbag. Enjoyed this little make.

Thanks for dropping by - Happy Crafting :)

Stitched Hearts - Red Work

Hi All

Had a change and did a little stitching.

I made some felt white hearts which I blanket stitched and stuffed with toy filler and then I  embroidered the fronts with designs I made up using various embroidery stitches.  I used Cotton a Broder thread in a deep red, which is beautiful for embroidery.  

Hope you like them :)

Best wishes

KazBee xxx

WOW - I'm a Design Team Member for Hunkydory

Oh my stars, I'm chuffed to bits and fit to burst.  I've been selected to be a member of Hunkydory's Design Team and I can't wait to start.

I love the quality of Hunkydory's paper and cardstock, especially the adorable scorable card which does not crack on folding and I have used their products for many years, always being pleased with the quality and results. You can see through many of my past posts some of their products over the years.

I can't wait to start to get crafting and sharing with you my makes.

Crafty hugs

KazBee xxx

Happy April Everyone

 Home grown flowers

Hope you like these cards, made with my own original photography and home grown rose!!!!!

It's a grey day but it's sunny in my heart, cant wait to get crafting again this morning.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter time xxxx