Missing In Action....

Hi Guys, Sorry I haven't updated my blog for a while but with the kids being off school for the summer holidays life kinda takes over! We had a lovely week away in the Lake district. Never been before but the scenery was stunning and we were lucky as we had gorgeous weather with no rain what so ever, a rarety with it being the wettest part of the country and in fact they had flooding the week before we went!
On our return it was full steam ahead for the preparations for my eldest son, Sam's 18th birthday. We went for a meal on the day and had a Hawiian themed BBQ for family and friends last saturday. Yet again we were lucky as the weather held out with just a few spots of rain that didn't come to anything!
Hope to catch up with you all again soon with some crafting! Until then enjoy what is left of the summer!

My Version Of A Smash Book using 7 Gypsies and a Zutter Cover-All!

See photo's below!
Thank you for looking!

My Version Of A SMASH BOOK!

Like lots of people I was wanting to get my hands on a SMASH BOOK by K & Co. But my search showed it was not going to be easy as everything was selling out fast. So I decided to make my own using some stash that I had hoarded a couple of years ago! Well you will see form the video that I was lucky enough to get my hands on not 1 but 2 Smash books (one is to record my son's 18th birthday!). However I thought I would share what I made using a Zutter Cover All and a 7 Gypsies Journal Pack along with some extra 7 Gypsies Papers.

Altered Journal for a swap on the Scrapbeach

Another fun swap hosted by Lori on the scrapbeach!
Thanks for watching.

Shabby Chic Garden Coffee Sleeve Album

This was another two part swap hosted by Irene over on the scrapbeach. Once again we put together a set of kits to make a page (this time using coffee sleeves).The kits were then distributed so each person in our group had a set of parts to make the final album, that is then sent to a nominated partner.
The above video is what I created with my kit!
Thank you for looking, please leave a comment!

Shabby Chic Album Kit For Sale!!! ** All SOLD!**

This kit is using the Kaisercraft Chanteuse Collection.
This collection is absolutly gorgeous and perfect to make a shabby chic style album!!!!!

This is another huge kit and here is what you will receive:
18 off 6 1/2"x 6 1/2" Single sided patterned papers (inc. 2 spot varnish,
1 flocking and 3 foil)
2 off 6" x 6 1/2" double sided papers
1 off 5 1/2" x 12" double sided paper
2 off 6" x 12" Co-ordinations sand it, tear it card
1 off 6" x 12" white card
2 off A5 pearl card
1 0ff A5 Velum
6 off 6 1/2" x 5 3/4" thick white cardstock for album covers and pages
1 off pack Rub on's to match collection
2 off pieces of Tulle ) to make your
1 off piece of Voile ) own flowers etc.
3 off pieces of lace
2 off pieces of organza ribbon
1 off length of leaf trim
1 off 6" pearl strand
1 off 6" white blooms
2 off lengths fibres
1 off 6" large green blooms
17 off assorted die-cuts and chipboard pieces from collection ( will vary each kit)
6 off tags from collection
Large collection of die-cuts from Tim Holtz dies and martha stewart punch
2 off cream skeleton leaves
2 off large wild orchid crafts flowers
5 off cream kaisercraft flowers
5 off pink kaisercraft flowers
1 off Leaf
2 off Crystal sprigs ( 1 pink and 1 green)
3 off small white blossom
1 off Pink Cherry blossom
3 off white Rosebuds
3 off Pink tipped Rosebuds
11 off assorted small roses
2 off book rings
1 off ribbon clip
2 off Small swivel Clasps
1 off Crystal topped Pin
1 off Pink topped Pin
5 off Headpins
5 off Jump rings
3 off Flat backed Dewdrops
Assorted Beads

SORRY ALL NOW SOLD!!!!
There are just 3 kits available and they will cost £25 each plus post and packing.
If you are interested in a kit please email me at:
houseofcommons2@hotmail.co.uk
Title the email "Shabby Chic Kit" so that I won't miss it!
Please let me know where you want the kit sent to so that I can do a postage quote. I am happy to send international. Payment by pay pal please.
Thank you for looking!
Alyson x

Shabby Chic Altered Box and Album using Websters Pages

Finished Moulin Rouge Album

Sneek Peek

Here is a little peek at an album that I have made as a sample for some kits that will be available here on my blog soon (hopefully tomorrow!)

It is using the Prima Moulin Rouge paper collection and is very lush! There will be 3 kits available so if you are interested in one please let me know and I will reserve it for you! Full details are to follow!

Shabby Chic Paperbag Album

Here is my latest project as Shabby Chic album using the papermania Summer Bloom paperline.




Sorry it is in 2 parts as my camera shut off part way through!




It is for a swap with Becky on the scrapbeach hope she is pleased with it!
Thanks for watching!