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"In The Library" with Elizabeth
"In The Library" with Elizabeth
I have taken my time with this Library filling it slowly a little at a time.After assembling the Library I covered the walls with wrapping paper, yes, wrapping paper I... Read more...
Faye's Album making
This was my first 'proper' Coolkatz album and pulled together all the knowledge, hints and tips from attending their workshops, watching them on TV and guidance from the Coolkatz family. When putting the album together I went over the grey board corners with black pen. I am not always accurate when cutting the black tape in the corners. Being accur Read more...
Jenny's Chaise Longue - A special occasion
Jenny's Chaise Longue - A special occasion
    Last week Elizabeth said she would be sharing her completed Flocked Chaise Longue Mini Scene but it’s taken a ‘top secret’ twist so she will be revealing all... Read more...
Faye's "Shaker effect Garden Frame"
Faye's "Shaker effect Garden Frame"
As soon as I saw this product, I knew I wanted to create a shaker box. I started by building and then painting the frame and accessories. Read more...
Elizabeth's Aquatic Chaise Longue
Elizabeth's Aquatic Chaise Longue
I started by drawing around the back wall piece of the stand onto my chosen paper, both for the back as well as the front. No one likes an ugly... Read more...
Elizabeth's Chaise Longue
Elizabeth's Chaise Longue
I love to upholster miniature chairs etc but sometimes they can be a bit of a fiddle, so remembering a pot of flock that has been sat in my drawer... Read more...
Faye's "In the Library" Book Nook Intrigue®
Faye's "In the Library" Book Nook Intrigue®
  "In the Library" Book Nook Intrigue® As always, I started the project by carefully laying out the pieces exactly as on the instruction sheet. I do a 'dry' run... Read more...
Lynne's Surprise Pocket page.
Lynne's Surprise Pocket page.
This page layout is based on pocket page 7¾”(H) x 7½” (W) which is going into my hidden frame album I'm currently working on. The layout is designed for an... Read more...
Carol's Chaise Longue & Cubed Bookcase
Carol's Chaise Longue & Cubed Bookcase
  Oh what joy - the base of the Chaise Longue Kit is large enough to accommodate a bookcase so you can combine two lovely CKC Intrigues in one!  Before... Read more...
Lynne's Concertina Page Layout
Lynne's Concertina Page Layout
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Elizabeth's Garden Frame
Elizabeth's Garden Frame
                     I decided that I wanted texture on the outer frame and found the perfect mini floral stencil in my stash.... Read more...
Lynne's Full page Easel page layout
This Easel layout is part of an album with pocket pages measuring 8” x 8 1/8”.   I used the following:- Base card: 8” x 8 1/8” - you can affix the Easel to the pocket page, but the base card gave it more stability. Easel: 8” x 81/8”. Easel mechanism:  8½” x 81/8” - score @1/2” & 4 ½” Pocket: 3½” x 91/8” - score ½” on 3 sides 3mm ribbon 2½” 6mm ribbon 2@ 14” 4 magnets     Pic 1 - shows pieces needed.   Pic 2... Read more...