Product Reviews

Hey everyone,

Halloween is outta the way now and i’m still trying to convince Craig that it’s nearly Christmas! He’s not yet ready to admit it, but with each and every shop that we go into that has an array of Crimbo products, I figure it can’t be long until he realises that its true! After all, we have entered Red Cup season as far as Starbucks is concerned! Mmmm… I do love Gingerbread lattes so I always wait with anticipation for the red cup release day.

So today’s project is inspired by two things. Firstly, y’know that feeling that you get when its cold outside and your hands are numb and your nose is red, then you get a cup of hot coffee or hot cocoa between your hands and as you inhale the sweet aroma, you are instantly filled with complete gratification. {Yip, I was inspired by a feeling, i’m weird I know!} The second inspiration starting point was the Card Candy embellishments by Craftwork Cards. I bought a pack of pink and brown Card Candy ages ago (and yes, i still have loads, they totally last AGES!) and I realised that this colour combo pack has the cutest name: ‘ Choc and Mashmallow’.

So it’s easy to join the dots and see why this card turned out the way it did!

I didn’t have a template for the cup shape, so I just drew it freehand, and had lots of fun making the whipped cream using DecoArts Snow Writer and then I sprinkled the card candy on top! My original plan was to put the greeting on the outside of the card, but it ended up covering too much of the cup of cocoa, so I transformed this project from a standard card into an easel card. The biggest challenge I faced when making this project was waiting for the Snow Writer to dry! I’m so impatient and it looked good enough to eat and I just couldn’t wait to finish the card! HAHA!

Thanks for stopping by

Products used

Card Candy: Choc & Marshmallow
Pearlescent card
Kraft cardstock
DCWV Christmas 6×6 stack
Distress Inks: Spun Sugar, Tumbled Glass, Black Soot, embossing ink pad
Studio g clear stamps – dot
Quickutz heart die
Cuttlebug
Hero Arts Fancy Swirls rubber stamp
Black Pigment liner
Nestabilities: Standard Circle Small, Labels 1
SEI: Alpine Frost clear stamp set
DecoArt Snow Writer

Just a quick post to show off some photos we took at the Hobbycrafts show this Thursday. We had a fantastic time and met some really wonderful crafty people. Our Hungry Heffy Crafts Facebook page has even more photos so be sure to check it out. While you are there, don’t forget to ‘like’ our comment about our current competition sponsored by Craftwork cards, as there will be a prize giveaway to one lucky person from facebook. Remember, there are three ways to win in our current competition, so check out the full details so you can make sure you are doing everything you can to better your chances of winning! Competition now closed.

We had a slight set back at the start of the day, ugh! Flat tyre! The delay meant that we didn’t arrive at the NEC until the afternoon, and I wasn’t too impressed about missing out on some more crafty purchasing time, although I have to say that my feet still ached at the end of the day, so it was probably best that we didn’t arrive three hours earlier as we had planned!

I was thrilled that one of my first stops was the Meiflower stand. Meiflower specialise in crafty embellishments: bows, flowers, topper elements and above all my absolute favourite – metal charms! You have probably seen me use their charms in some of my projects – My favourite one is this love heart charm which is engraved with ‘made with love’. I’ve used it on this Home decor project, and this Anniversary card. I also love their butterflies, one of which I have used on this accessory holder. Mei, Shahid and Babs sure were busy, but later in the day we stole a few photos once we got near the stand. Here’s one which shows you a selection of their products (oh, lush!) and one of Mei crafting away!

We also met Richard from WOW embossing powders, and just look at how beautiful all those jars are! Yum! This photo makes me so very happy!

Here’s me with Leandra from Paperartsy. I love the artsy, collage style of Paperartsy stamps, they are so unique and definitely have a grungy style that makes me want to get inky. You will see i’ve used some of their Bricks & Mortar stamps on this scrapbook layout called ‘Life in the city‘ – aren’t those houses sooo cool and whimiscal!   Paperartsy have just realised a beautiful line of purple hued papers which you will love, so be sure to jump on over to their site to see their full range.

Here’s some of Leandra’s handiwork – aren’t these samples gorgeous?! Just breathtaking!

We also got to meet the wonderful Julie Hickey, who was spending the day demo-ing Craftwork Cards products on the Dolly Cottage Crafts stall. Thats right, the name probably sounds familiar because it is Craftwork Cards who are sponsoring this month’s prize giveaway. I’ll be showing you loads more of their products over the next few weeks, but thought I would whet your appetite by showing you what wonderful creations Julie has made with their lines.

We met a few other people too, and I have to admit I may have spent a few craft pennies during my time there! Don’t worry, I’ll be sharing my crafty purchases with you real soon.

The NEC Craft event is running until Sunday 7th November, so if you are near the Birmingham area, perhaps you’ll drop in for yourself and don’t forget to say hello to all our crafty friends.