Tuesday, 28 July 2015

Something Different...

Happy Tuesday,

Firstly thank you for all the lovely comments yesterday about the Sneak Peak of my new stamp and paper ranges for Christmas.  I can now reveal that they are packaged and will be ready for dispatch from Thursday.  Therefore form Thursday I will share a set (or two) a day along with  a sample (or two) from each set!  I don't want to share them all in detail until I know where and when they are available.

For today's post I am showing something different, still in the Christmas theme, and I hope you will like it!

Creative Expressions have just launched the new range of Christmas MDF and decoupage papers so I have been busy beavering away making samples for the launch last week.  I wanted to share a few of the samples I made with you all especially as for the last couple of weeks the studio has looked like Santa's grotto or workshop with paper glue paint and glitter (and of course Iced Snow) flying everywhere!

First picture is the 3D sleigh, which I covered in the new Craft Consortium papers and shimmer paints.

Next is the Happy Christmas stand up words and holly form the Christmas Grab Bag.

The third piece you may recognise as it is an MDF stand up version of the CE tree die by Sue Wilson.

Finally, for this session I have made loads, is the Storm lantern with classic poinsettia die cut flowers also using my favourite two time ribbon in red (the stocks of this are really low Julia has some 3m lengths left click HERE for more info)

with so much MDF and decoupage I am thinking about setting up a second blog to cover it all, what do you think?





For now I will post a piece every Sunday from next week with more detailed explanations.  I have also decorated some 10 different MDF baubles and tree decorations so there's plenty to go at!

Back tomorrow with the promised Ornate Noble Christmas Card in white.

Enjoy...


Posted by at
Labels: ,

42 comments:

  1. kittyedavies47@gmail.com28 July 2015 at 07:38

    Morning John.
    Well what can I say but, just beautiful thank you.Kitty.

    ReplyDelete
  2. A Happercrafter628 July 2015 at 07:46

    What a wealth of ideas you have, John. Look forward to all you reveal.
    Jan
    Northampton

    ReplyDelete
  3. Anne O28 July 2015 at 08:06

    Stunning! I love them all! Can't wait to see the Christmas decoupage papers as I've a project lined up for something just like this. I love the mdf shapes and I can picture the Christmas tree at the centre of my mantelpiece already. Best wishes, Anne O

    ReplyDelete
  4. nattyboots28 July 2015 at 08:10

    Beautiful work on all projects John, looking forward to what you have in store for us.
    Elaine H X

    ReplyDelete
  5. crossstitchmarg28 July 2015 at 08:12

    Hi John,
    These are stunning , I might even have a go myself at a couple of them ( once I have instructions etc lol). Would make nice presents for my Daughters

    Have a great day
    Maggie

    ReplyDelete
  6. Jane28 July 2015 at 08:12

    Hi John, wow what a gorgeous display of your talent !! Extraordinary!They all look stunning,you should be a interior decorator as well ! Another blog ? Yes please ,but where do you get the time to make all this ?Take care Jane B.

    ReplyDelete
  7. nancyd28 July 2015 at 08:22

    Morning John, fantastic pieces I love them all and another blog would be fabulous but must be a lot of work for you but would be great for us.
    Nancyd xx

    ReplyDelete
  8. PharmacyMichele28 July 2015 at 08:24

    Fantastic selection of crafty projects, can't wait for instructions. Looking forward to seeing more projects using your papers etc.

    Michele

    ReplyDelete
  9. Linda2828 July 2015 at 08:50

    Another John Next Door blog, yes please, but there are only 24 hours in a day, how do you do it! Love, love love all of these samples and hope we can buy them soon. Also did not get time to comment yesterday but the new papers look fabulous. All up-sited now waiting to see all your new samples. Thanks for the inspiration. Linda.

    ReplyDelete
  10. BridgetCG28 July 2015 at 09:06

    Hello John, what a superb range of items to decorate your home at Christmas, love your samples, they are all stunning and decorated beautifully. Looking forward to more inspiration. Take care. Bx

    ReplyDelete
  11. Debra K.28 July 2015 at 09:06

    Fabulous samples! Another blog is a brilliant idea as I'm just wanting to get into MDF crafting. Debra x

    ReplyDelete
  12. Anne28 July 2015 at 09:13

    These are beautiful, John, although not something I would do. Having said that, about 15 years ago I used to walk passed "stamping" stalls at the NEC saying I would never do anything like that!

    Anne (Northampton)

    ReplyDelete
  13. Unknown28 July 2015 at 09:16

    Hi John,
    Fabulous samples...just love the sleigh!
    Love Janet x
    from Wakefield

    ReplyDelete
  14. Patricia Howarth28 July 2015 at 09:20

    Morning John, I'm loving the sleigh, really beautiful, as are all your samples.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

    ReplyDelete
  15. Unknown28 July 2015 at 09:21

    Beautiful works of art John, please leave your blog as it is, just add creative expressions into your blog as they come!

    Carol

    ReplyDelete
  16. lydia jordan28 July 2015 at 09:28

    Morning John,
    Wow! they are all gorgeous, can see you have been very busy, do you ever sleep?
    Lydia
    X

    ReplyDelete
  17. Yorks butterfly28 July 2015 at 09:49

    Morning John. these look great, but it is not something I have done so will be interesting to see your samples
    Wendyx

    ReplyDelete
  18. karenlotty28 July 2015 at 09:51

    These are beautiful John Not tried any MDF (apart from having a play on the CE stand at Ally Pally which I thoroughly enjoyed doing) I have a project in mind I just need to get the stuff! Do you really want to set up another blog - won't it make a lot more work for you? Specific day sounds easier

    ReplyDelete
  19. granny sue28 July 2015 at 09:54

    Hi John. I can appreciate the wonderful neat work you have put into them. I do love the finished result. SueL x

    ReplyDelete
  20. Croquet Queen x28 July 2015 at 09:56

    Hi John,
    Absolutely adorable!!
    The sleigh is gorgeous, I don't usually do MDF, but maybe I will have a go.
    Thanks, you always inspire :-)
    Lorna D

    ReplyDelete
  21. Heather Treble28 July 2015 at 09:57

    Hi John,
    Love all of these, they would make super gifts.
    Thanks
    Heather Treble

    ReplyDelete
  22. nannapat28 July 2015 at 10:10

    Love all of the projects but especially the sleigh John. It would make a fabulous centrepiece filled with table gifts for Christmas Day. Pat x

    ReplyDelete
  23. MRS DUCK28 July 2015 at 10:13

    Eh up John
    All are marvellous but the lantern really appeals to me. Stunning! Have done something interesting with Sue's Christmas Tree die myself (not in MDF lol!) which you will see later when I've figured out why blogger didn't publish it lol!
    I think you have enough on your plate with one blog matey.
    Have a great day.
    Ang x

    ReplyDelete
  24. Rose in Chester28 July 2015 at 10:41

    Hi John,
    lovely offerings today, can't wait to see more.
    Best wishes, Rose

    ReplyDelete
  25. Wendy L28 July 2015 at 10:41

    I love the Lantern but all so lovely, xxx

    ReplyDelete
  26. Anonymous28 July 2015 at 11:15

    My goodness John these will become real family keepsakes. I had a little go at paining MDF and decorating a little house on the Tando Creative stand at the Suffolk Papercrafting Show on Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed it so I can see me doing more of this work. However, my time is as limited as I think yours is so another blog? I think stick to one and show varying projects to keep us all interested is the way forward. Just my humble thoughts love from Jackie xx

    ReplyDelete
  27. Mrs B28 July 2015 at 11:38

    Hi John. Wonderful creations today, I love them all. I am so glad you love Christmas crafting so much and sharing it with us. A seperate blog or on here, I don't mind as long as we get to see them : )
    Take care x

    ReplyDelete
  28. Unknown28 July 2015 at 11:39

    I agree, love seeming the MDF here, but time is limited as it is, I follow about 12 blogs and two forums - can't add any more.

    ReplyDelete
  29. Pat S Witney28 July 2015 at 12:12

    Hi John
    What lovely creations you've made John. I'm loving the new MDF creations. But seeing as you're so busy some of them on here would be enough I think. Or else your going to get stressed out organising another blog.

    ReplyDelete
  30. Unknown28 July 2015 at 12:35

    I absolutely love your 3D projects. They are so beautiful. I am all for you to start another blog if u can manage it. I am pretty sure I will be able to get plenty of inspirations from your creations.

    ReplyDelete
  31. JJ28 July 2015 at 12:35

    These are all stunning John, love the sleigh and tree.

    Love & hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete
  32. ursula28 July 2015 at 13:36

    Lovely projects John, time consuming I should imagine....luv Ursual xx

    ReplyDelete
  33. Ita28 July 2015 at 14:22

    Hi John this is more like the The things you made befoure you became famous.
    Ita.

    ReplyDelete
  34. Laura O28 July 2015 at 17:36

    wow John ,lots of lovely projects to view today [you have been busy]Laura O

    ReplyDelete
  35. Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda28 July 2015 at 18:09

    Hiya John, love,love,love these especially the lantern and the sleigh and the tree
    and the words : ) they look gorgeous!!! Maybe a specific day!!! Less work for you!!!!
    Have a good one!!!
    Loopy Lynda xxx

    ReplyDelete
  36. Petrina Case Studio28 July 2015 at 19:25

    Wonderful - no surprise there.

    Happy thoughts,
    Petrina

    ReplyDelete
  37. Jenny L28 July 2015 at 22:42

    Hi John,
    what very stunning Christmas creations.
    They are all so very beautifully crafted as all your work is.
    My fave is the lantern too.
    Looking forward to your card tomorrow as it sounds wonderful, and I'm sure it will be.
    Crafty Regards. Jenny L.

    ReplyDelete
  38. Maria28 July 2015 at 23:34

    Hi John,
    Oh I love them all. Have not done much MDF but might
    change my mind on that front. One blog with your creations
    is fine with me, tfs all your crafting
    hugs Maria x

    ReplyDelete
  39. melody29 July 2015 at 00:06

    Hi John, wow I love them all but especially like the Christmas tree, you have done a fab job decorating them all up. Take Care Melody xxx

    ReplyDelete
  40. Gail29 July 2015 at 23:35

    Wow John what stunning creations - love them all xx GailT xx

    ReplyDelete
  41. Attegirl30 July 2015 at 15:48

    Absolutely LOVE all of those projects... alot of comments say 'stunning' and that is so true! I am always excited to get your posts, your work is so beautiful but these are just amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  42. June Smith31 July 2015 at 12:24

    Hi John, playing catch up again. Love MDF and these are now exception, they are a must have in my book so will look out for them.

    Enjoy Tuesday everyone, stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)