Twisted Easel

 Hi 

Hope you are all well and enjoying the New release from Susan Tierney Cockburn with Spellbinders Paper Arts.

The Autumn Flora collection is just incredible.

You no that saying I want it all I need it all, well trust me you do.

Those of you in America can get it from Spellbinders direct, those of you in the UK unfortunately we will have a bit longer to wait.

But in the meantime another card for you .

For this card I have used.

Spellbinders Candlewick Ovals by Becca  Feeken

Gaillanda 

Autum Quotes

Foliage and Ladybugs ( Berry branch & Rosemary)

I used the silk foam for the flowers, this is the one you don’t have to  heat you just mould it your hands.

For the Berry Branch i used Enamel accents for the drops .

Thank you for stopping by today .

Stay safe 

Much love 

Martine xxx

 Morning everyone.

Well my die’s have come from Susan Tierney Cockburn / Spellbinders paper Arts.

Well what can I say they are absolutely gorgeous and the package is just beautiful.

I hope you enjoy what I have done the first card for you I have used the Oriental poppy Foilage and ladybugs.

With the Foilage there is so much in there the eucalyptus leaves then Rosemary the lady bugs etc.

Spellbinders I doing their best to get them over to the UK but with Covid 19 it is very hard at the moment to get products out of America into the UK, they are working as hard as they can so all I can say is save your pennies and go for the whole bundle when it comes out because it won’t be long and you will want it all.

Have a great weekend and will post others over the weekend 

Happy news

 Hi everyone,

I have put some really happy exciting news for you I am still dancing on the ceiling , The wonderful talented Susan Tierney Cockburn Has invited me to be on her DT team .

Say I am happy is an understatement as you know my love for flowers has always been my first love , so this position is perfect for me.

I have used Susan die’s for a number of years and I have always followed Susan on her weekly fb lives on a Wednesday afternoon, ( Susan’s Garden Club ) I have learned so much from this lovely lady.

You really should watch it’s so relaxing but your learning at the same time.

And you might get a glimpse of Harper 😂😂

I will be working with some great ladies on the DT ,

Selma https://selmasstampingcorner.blogspot.com/2020/09/purple-chrysanthemums.html

Christine https://wordpress.com/home/christinepooler.com

Karen https://cakescardsandcraftybits.blogspot.com/2020/09/

Do pop over to check out this new release from Susan,

I will be a couple of weeks behind the other team but I will soon catch up.

A few of my makes for you to enjoy 

See you all soon

Martine x

Hello 

How are you all doing it’s been along time so I thought I should get my backside in gear.

How is lockdown going for you all, I hear there is a little glimmer of light where grand parents can see there grandchildren, that is wonderful for all you grandparents.

The light at the end of the tunnel is twinkling slightly.

For this card I used Alcohol Inks for the background to give a colourful wash

I used the Lily die from Susan’s Garden, in the Lilies on the Staymens I used pollen to make them look so natural.

And the saying is from Clairty stamps they are the stick on Collection .

Glad to be back 

Promise I will blog more 

Much love as always 

Martine xx

Been a long time

Hello there
It’s been along time hasn’t it , I have been around putting mybmakes on my Facebook page( AbFab Designs ) and having my big computer repaired time just slipped me by.
So what I’m going to do today is just put on some random makes I have done ,then start to get back to blogging.
Thank you for pooping by and leaving a comment I really do appreciate it .
Hope you like my makes .

November Blog Hop for Heartfelt Creations

Hello
great that you have popped in for the November blog hop
Busy  time of the year, I am very well organised this year for making Christmas cards and gift bags and tags, it is a first I must say !!!!!!
for this blog hop I have decorated a plain white paper bag with Lace and a few gems and I have used
Heartfelt Creations Poinsettia using  Heartfelt's  Foam.
The Tag is MDF  I used gesso and  pink paper Artsy chalk paint using the Heartfelt Creations Poinsettia  and foam again,  just coloured in a different colour makes it look so different I then added some clay angels .
I do hope you like, don't forget to follow each blog leave a comment for the great prize 

The winner will be announced on the HC blog and on FB on the Wednesday December 5th
 A randomly chosen comment from a mystery blog will receive a $25 gift certificate to shop at Heartfelt Creations. To claim your prize please  email Heartfelt Creations at socialmedia@heartfeltcreations.us with "Winner of the November Alumni Hop" in the subject line.   
Good luck to the winner





Kathy Clement- http://www.kathybydesign.co
Vicki Dutcher - http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/search/label/Heartfelt%20Creation

 Amarilys Doria - https://amadrian8.blogspot.com/search/label/Heartfelt%20Creations  Martine Smith- http://www.abfabdesigns.blogspot.co.uk    ( you are here)

Pam Korte https://kraftykorte.wordpress.com/2018/11/30/heartfelt-creations-alumni-curvy-wreath/
 Joann Jamieson-Larkin - https://castleparkdesigns.wordpress.com/
Sandy Hulsart -  http://creativemomentswithsandy.blogspot.co
Susan Smit - https://sussipoppins.blogspot.com/2018/11/the-heartfelt-creations-november-alumni.html.
Have a great day and thank you for popping in today and enjoy all the other designs from all the other design team
much love 
Martine xxxxxx