Sep 14 2018

Halloween

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Jan Hill

Hi everyone, I’ve been really busy with Daisy’s mdf Halloween themed kits on Hochanda TV.

The fab kits were designed by Maria Cottingham, a DT member on the Daisy’s team.

This book box of spells is very easy to put together using Daisy’s mdf glue. I painted the back and spine with Prima metallic Blackberry and Decoart Gold.

The front had a border of Primary Orange which was then stamped with black archival using a splatter stamp. I used this technique for the Spells word.
I tore a sheet of Tim Holtz cordinations seasonal theme, sanded the embossed areas and glued onto the front.
The skull and hands were given a coat of Translucent white and glued on.

The inside had a coat of acrylic gold and the I masked an area for the Blackboard paint, although it looks blue in the photo!
I used the Bookbox , Grab Bag and Skulls kits available from Daisy’s
Hope you enjoyed looking at my creations
Have a spooky Halloween
Jan x Continue reading »

Jul 16 2018

Christmas Countdown from Daisy’s

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Jan Hill

Hi Everyone
Yes another relaxing Christmas item from Daisy’s that I did a demo for on Hochanda TV.
This is such a fun project using the chlkboard kit and adding holly leaves from the accessories!

The Decoart Chalkboard paint is easy to use, I like to apply with a sponge and add a couple of layers as its going to get some wear and tear in December!
The holly was painted Black-Green to show off the red berries, I will add Glossy Accents to give a shine.

I restricted the pallette to bright Christmas colours and silver sparkle. The highlights were with white Posca Pen which works really well with acrylic paints, which I used throughout.

The kits are available from Daisy’s Jewels Crafts.

Enjoy

Jan xx

Jul 9 2018

Christmas Frame

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Jan Hill

I was so excited at make a debut on Hochanda TV and demonstrate for Daisy’s Jewels and Crafts.

I had lots of interest in the technique I applied on the Christmas Frame.

First apply a coat of Titan Buff acrylic paint to the backing and the frame and dry. No need to wipe residue or gesso.
Take a brown Archival ink pad, I used Potting Soil from Wendy Vecci. Drag the pad in lines across each piece, turning as you finish each stripe, easy!!

I used Guilding Flakes to cover the script and two embellishments, also from Daisy’s pack.

I used Daisy’s mdf glue to hold the mdf in the slots.
Buy the kits and glue at Daisy’s Jewels and Crafts
Enjoy x

Jul 4 2018

Daisys Christmas Cards

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Jan Hill

There is something quite therapeutic about creating Christmas cards in July!! No rush or hassle, sit in the sun and have fun….. try it.

The new Christmas Papers from Scrapberry are fun, subtle colours and deigns with a great topper sheet.

I cut a black matt to fit the card, tore 3 different designs and inked the edges silver. I used my sewing machine to stitch around the edges with blue and red thread. I love how the stitches randomly skip.

The cute toppers were cut out, mounted on black circles and stitched. I glued them on, the ice skates were raised on foam tape and the mdf snowflake tied on with silver elastic. I added dots and stitches with a white Posca pen.

The Scrapberry Papers and MDF are available from Daisy’s Jewels and Crafts.

Have un

Jan x

Jul 1 2018

Triple Photo Frame

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Jan Hill

Hi, such exciting news, I am going to be on Hochanda TV, Freeview 85!!!

I am showcasing Daisy’s MDF range on Sunday, July 8th, two live shows at 10am and 2pm.

I went to the studios last Wednesday for an Induction Day. I had a filmed demo and prepped this frame.

I began by painting both frame and backing with DecoArt Chalky Paint in Relic. I brayered a splatter stamp with Copper Docraft paint, random stamping on the frames. Please don’t forget to clean your stamp immediately of the paint will dry. Use any spare paint to cover sentiments and embellishments.

I joined the frames together with florist copper wire. cut about 3 inches and bend into a U shape, push through the adjoining holes and bend across at the back., I left a gap to show at my demo!

The photos are attached with self-adhesive magnets. A small piece stuck on the back of the hearts and the other section on the backing.

The photos can be changed as you wish.

Hope you like the frame, available from Daisy’s Jewels and Crafts.

Hope you can join me on Hochanda!

Jan x

Apr 25 2018

Party Girls

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Jan Hill

This triple frame was perfect for my granddaughters photo! They were ready to go to a party.The frame is a Daisy and Jewels kit.

I was actually in a hotel room when I created it so very little required to complete the look!

The frames were smooshed through watery paint. I used DecoArt acrylic paint, Quin Magenta, Paynes Grey and Titan Buff. I squeezed a little of each on a craft mat, sprayed with water and dragged the mdf through.

Butterflies and text were stamped on with Archival Potting Soil.

I used an old stencil from my stash with White Crackle paint.

Each frame was covered with TH papers, scrunched and inked. A strip of DecoArt tissue paper finished the look.

I joined the frames with strips of maroon suede.

Hope you like it x

Mar 28 2018

G45 paper storage box

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Jan Hill

This handy box from Daisy’s and Jewels was so easy to put together with Daisy’s mdf glue.

I love the Scrapberry papers in this set and wanted to use my favourite for the box lid, to match the storage box I have made previously.

The mdf colour works well with the paper so I used Decoart chalk paint Relic and Lace.

I “scrambled” the paint on with scrunched kitchen towel to get the effect I wanted. I painted a border of Relic to set off the paper on the lid.

Perfect to fit papers inside!

hope you like this quick and easy project

Jan x

Feb 28 2018

Baked Textures

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Jan Hill

I was so excited to receive Seth Apter ‘s Baked Texture embossing powders.

After a play I put them on a pencil box from Daisy’s Jewels which is the perfect size to hold the jars.

I started with a sheet of watercolour paper I covered in small pieces of collage papers, tissue paper, scrapbook paper and old book pages. The edges were inked with Vintage Photo DI.

I stamped the next layer with Seth Apter star and Archival ink.

Then the fun!!! Three layers of Vintage Beeswax then sprinkles of Chunky Rust and Vintage Patina into the hot melted powder. The sides of the lid piece were edges with Tarnidhed Black powder. I added silver letters cut from a TH die.

When it was cool the backing peeled off the edges and tore into strips which I glued onto the sides and top. I had to weight it down whilst it was drying.

I assembled the box and painted it with DecoArt Quin Gold. I left the inside plain as I like the appearance.

The lid was hinged with strong black tape.

Feb 21 2018

New Storage

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Jan Hill

I am really pleased with my new two compartments storage box. It is MDF from Daisys and Jewels.

It fitted together easily with Daisys MDF Glue. I painted the inside black and used Scrapberry paper on the front and sides. I die cut pieces and mounted drawer pulls on top to label.

This was quick and easy and really useful storage.

Hugs

Jan x

Feb 14 2018

February Hochanda Samples

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Jan Hill

I enjoyed making the Hochanda Samples for Daisy’s, on TV on Feb 15th at 8am and 12pm.

The theme is flowers and gardening.

I used Tim Holtz industrial embossing folder with plumbers tape and craft card. Decoart paints created the rusty effect. The gardening journal is Eileen Hull Passport die as the base.