Do you remember the doll swap I signed up for? So far I've had visits from two dolly friends to have their body decorated (best not mention that!), their face created and most recently I had a new arrival for a hair appointment.
Meet Dolly.
Dolly belongs to Sonja and I did check with her first if she wanted to keep tabs on Dolly's progress so Dolly says 'Hi Sonja I hope you like my hair?'. And as all good hairdressers do I'll show you the back view too.
This week I've been getting to grips with a new addition to my crafting kit - a Silhouette. I'd considered getting one some time ago and then reconsidered but after seeing how much Sandra liked hers and finding one at a bargain price I took the plunge. And now? I'm so pleased I did. I've been amazed at what it can achieve. Here are a few cards I've made using it.
This Happy Birthday sentiment comes free with the software. I put it together with a card blank by Craftwork Cards they measure 8x8 and I love working with them. This one is inked with distress inks and stamped with a leaf stamp around the edge. The watch stamp was free with craft stamper last month and once stamped I finished it off with a bit of glossy accents on the watch face. Some die cut tattered leaves and a couple of flourishes to finish.
I have to say that I've had fun learning how to use it so far and I hope to learn lots more. I'll keep you posted.
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Hello Amanda!
I love the idea of this doll swap - and this one is great by the way - it must be fabulous to wait and see who is going to come next!
I want to thank you for visiting my blog too, for your kind comments...I am absolutely delighted to read that you got the GL book and that it is WORKING!!!! I think that calls for a Double WooT!!! :D
Sending you heaps of love, ps - I love the heart you made too, a few posts down.
Julia x
Isn't she lovely - and a visit to the hairdresses too!
Your cards are gorgeous!
oh my gosh, I so want that keep calm and carry on, how fab :) ... I love, love, love the card you've made with it ... looks like you're a wizz already :)
What a great idea on the doll swap - I wasn't quite sure what you meant, but I loke the fact you all do a little bit, how much fun.
Hi Dolly love the hair see you soon. Mmm Glitz paper I do love it and well done on scoring a Silhoutte at a good price. Does it do fabric as well?
Wow, it didn't take you long to get to grips with a new machine (she said enviously!)
Dolly looks gorgeous, Silhouette machine sitting in my cabin never been used for sale and all money goes to Save the Children!
What a great idea...doll swap....
fab doll, one day I will learn how...my girls would lvoe them, but it may end up more for my grandkids lol
I'm also your newest follower from Monthly Make 2011
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i so want one of those machines x
You could start a doll hospital, Amanda, with such talent - repairing and rejuvenating! Not come across the Silhouette - is it like a Craft Robo? You are so quick to get stuck in to these things!
Can't wait to see that machine in action - you have made some beautiful things with the die cuts x
Amanda, I hope you don't mind, I've given you a blog award - I know they're not everyones cup of tea (including me, but it's yours if you'd like to collect it ... but please don't feel you have too. Sx
Oooh I do like your cards Amanda...I used to have a half share in a Silhoutte but don't know what happened to it!!! I have a Cricut now which I bought SCAL for last month...still getting to grips with it...
Kirsti xx
PS Dolly is lookiing good so far!
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