I'll be there for you

In January Little Claire are launching another adorable elephant stamp 'I'll be there for you'. And the title of the stamp is also included as sentiment stamp.

So many people like elephants. And their elephant stamps take not only care of great and just lovely images, but the stamps are also such a joy to work with. Their clear stamps are made out of nice and firm material, so they provide clear impressions and never smudged lines like so many really soft clear stamps.

Here are two cards that I created with this new set, which I can now be pre-ordered on the Little Claire website. I hope you like them.

Blog Award

I have received this lovely award from Maria (Inkymits). Thank you so much Maria. And also at the same time my apologies that it took me a while to get it onto my blog. It has been so busy recently.

I now need to pass on the award to 15 deserving blogs, which everything but easy.

1. Georgina
2. Rozzy
3. Linda
4. Ellen
5. Mei
6. Kim
7. Julie
8. Karen
9. Tracey
10. Anne
11. Yvonne
12. Louise
13. Jane
14. Fiona
15. Pam

Blog Award

My fellow Little Claire design team member Louise was so kind to give me this award. Thank you so much Louise.

The rules for this award:

I need to state 8 things about myself. Then I have to pass the award on to 4 bloggers and let them know that they have been chosen by me.

Here are the 8 things about me:

1. I have been crafting since I can remember.
2. Over the years I have made my way through a variety of crafts including crochet, knitting, cross stitch, mosaics and ceramics.
3. Years ago I used to design and make my own jumpers.
4. My stamps are my most treasured craft items.
5. I am attending courses at the Edinburgh College of Art on a regular basis.
6. I love reading.
7. I am not going anywhere without my iPod.
8. When it is getting busy or even hectic I just need a cup of tea.

And I am passing on this award to:

1. Sarah
2. Karen
3. Maria (Inkymits)
4. Nicki

Ring for the index finger

For years I had looked for a ring suitable for an index finger, but somehow I found that they were all hindering me when handling items or carrying out daily tasks. Now I created one at college - and it is so comfortable to wear and feels really really good.

It is a bold statement ring that is open with rounded corners. It is made from gold and silver sheet.


As this is my own design, please do not sell or publish reproductions and do not enter them into competitions.

A place in the sun

Little Claire are launching a great new stamp 'A place in the sun' that features a part of a house front at the beginning of January. It is so useful for new home cards or scenic cards. Stamped in one colour, watercoloured or with ProMarkers it looks really good. And it is just brilliant for the use with FlowerSoft.

Good embellishments for this image can be created with the Tim Holtz Texture Fade featuring the brickwork and the QuicKutz antique key die.



The stamp also comes with two text stamps un can be pre-ordered on the Little Claire website.

My Pride and Joy

Time has been flying by and my current art college course is slowly but surely nearing its end. And one big project is finished.


I created this project from scratch using metal sheet and wire. All the sawing, filing, use of emery paper and soldering was time consuming, but it was such a good feeling to finally hold the finished piece in my hands.

Our tutor also deserves a big thank-you for all the things she has taught us and for the guidance she provided whilst we were working on our own projects. She has such a wealth of knowledge and experience and is just a star.

And yes, I am hooked and more jewellery making/silversmithing courses will definitely be on the way.

Please note:
As this is my own design, no reproduction should be sold, published or entered into a competition without my prior written permission.

Little Claire Club Stamp December 2010

Have you already seen the set of super cute stamps that form this month's Little Claire club stamp? They feature their so adorable elephants and are an absolute joy to work with.

It was so lovely to play with the stamps and get some nicer thoughts - something that does not evolve around snow, ice and low temperatures. They worked as real 'pick me up'.

The stamp is now on the Little Claire website. And in the gallery are again many more project ideas for this stamp set.