Poppies and clipboards

Now for the rest of the makes. First, as always, here is the update on the stitch.

Now i decided to make a wintry themed clipboard the other day, using Calico crafts items and also things from my last Craft Box (at least my last for a while). I started off by getting a Tim Holtz clipboard and adding some Christmas themed newspaper to the back. I added some silver snowflakes to the front. Once I had done that i picked out two calico craft pieces. The first was a frame. I left this as it was, adding paper to the inside of the frame and a snow sentiment Snipart across the frame. I also added some clear snowflakes. I added snowflake paste and distress glitter to the bottom of the clipboard, and to the antlers of the deer. To the other bit of calico crafts i added some sparks paint, some white crackle and clear crackle, letting it dry before adding some antiquing cream. I also did the same with a Tando creative arch, which i stuck behind the Calico craft piece. I assembled it and then added some flowers in the corner. Finally i added some more snowflake paste to the arch itself.

Until next time,

Ems

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