Mosaic Frame by Neil Burley

A mosaic frame is the name of the game for Neil Burley's project this week.

To find out how to make this magic little number, visit his blog:
http://perfectly4med.co.uk/2013/11/13/misted-mosaic-frame-for-creative-expressions/

Fab Little Christmas Gift Idea by Donna Ratcliff

Donna Ratcliffe has a fantastic little gift idea to help with the Christmas pennies this year... (We certainly wouldn't be disappointed to open this on Xmas day!).

Find out how to make it yourself: http://donnaslittlecraftycorner.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/a-quick-idea-for-gift.html

Wonderfully Winter by Pam Smith

It's Tuesday and Winter is in the air - Pam Smith has perfectly summarised the current season with this wonderful winter card using the Winter Flowers Stamp by Creative Expressions.... http://smiffyscards.blogspot.co.uk/

Winter Flowers by Kerry Hickton

Check out this snazzy little number by CE Designer, Kerry Hickton! This really is gorgeous, as I am sure you will all agree :)

Check out how Kerry made this by visiting her blog at http://www.kezzyscraftyjourney.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/winter-flowers.html

Warm Winter Wishes by Tracy Evans

Tracy Evans has created yet another show stopper for us this Friday with this simply dazzling delight using the Winter Flowers A5 Stamp Plate!

Visit Tracy's blog to find out more: http://craftaddicts-tracyevans.blogspot.co.uk/

Scrapbooking Page by Cathi O'Neill

Cathi O'Neill beautifully demonstrates how to use a variety of textures and materials to create this lovely scrap booking page.

Head over to her blog for more details: http://celticknotted.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/all-things-grow-with-love.html

With Love by Tracy Heaton

She came. She saw. She crafted!

Tracy Heaton has been busy with the Winter Stamps and has produced this fantastic little number...

Head over to her blog to find out more: http://ahintofmagnolia.blogspot.co.uk/

All Things Grow with Love by Kim Robertson

This colourful & elegant card by CE designer Kim Robertson is a work of art! Head over to Kim's blog for a list of materials and instructions: http://inkykimcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

CEDT - Meet Trace Metcalfe

Creative Expressions Design Team - Meet the Team

Name: Trace Metcalfe

Last (and by no means least) is the final member of our DT; Trace Metcalfe. You will no doubt be familiar with Tracey's work as Trace has been another valued member of the Creative Expressions Design Team for over a year now! We are delighted to have her back for another year.

For those of you who haven't met Trace before, here is a bit more information about her:-

Introduce yourself briefly... Hi I am Trace Metcalfe a crafty wife and mum of 3, I love crafting and my main passion is stamping. I love how you can start with a plain piece of card or tags, a piece of board or canvas and with stamps and inks create something from nothing! My main influence is Tim Holtz whose work never fails to amaze and inspire me…..and without the distress range not sure where my crafting would be!

How did you get into crafting? I started crafting from an early age and have always dabbled in all sorts, silk painting, drawing ( not very well! ) and many more and then after moving far away from my family and friends went to a stamping workshop and came away armed with stamps , inks and a heat tool….the rest as they say is history!

How would you describe your style? My style is constantly changing and developing slightly as I tweak my style but I guess my style is vintage. I love all things distress and am always a sucker for steampunk and male inspired creations. Although I do have a softer side too!

Where do you draw inspiration from? My main inspiration is Tim Holtz, whose work is a constant source of inspiration and whose products I just love! However since being part of the wonderful blogging community I am also inspired by the wealth of talent and inspiration from lots of my blogging friends.

What’s your favourite technique right now? My favourite technique right now and actually a total loved technique of all time is wrinkle free distress.. I also love using this technique with Distress Stains and Distress paints.

What’s your favourite colour? For crafty purposes it has to be brown, from the gorgeous tones of vintage photo to the softness of frayed burlap…I love how many wonderful shades of brown are in the Distress palette.

What do you like to snack on whilst crafting? Nothing, I do love a cup of coffee though.

What do you do when you’re not crafting? When I am not crafting I love spending time with my lovely children and wonderful Husband and also spend many an hour pouring over my crafty friends blogs... oh and Pinterest! Lots of inspiration to be had there too! If I am not doing that I am probably shopping for crafty goodies to add to my stash!

Tell us a random fact about yourself... I used to be a primary school teacher.

What craft tool couldn't you live without? My Craft mat, blending tools, Distress inks and stamps……sorry I NEED all these! Oh and tags!

If your house was on fire, what’s the first thing you would save from your craft room? My Tim Holtz stamps and some photos of my family.

You can see more gorgeous cards and mixed media makes from Tracy on her blog here, including all her Creative Expressions DT pieces. 

We hope you've enjoyed 'meeting' our Design Team over the last eight weeks! If you have we would love to hear your feedback, just leave a comment below or on our Facebook page. 

All Things Grow With Love by Neil Burley

Check this fabulous little number out by Neil Burley!

Neil has used the Winter Stamp and one of the new Pronty MDF wall plaques that are available from Creative Expressions!

To find out exactly how Neil made this, then check out his blog: http://perfectly4med.co.uk/2013/11/06/more-winter-flowers/

Love To Stitch Mini Book Tutorial by Kim Dellow

Multiple design elements make this sophisticated Mini Book by Kim Dellow POP!

Stop by her blog for step by step instructions: http://www.kimdellow.co.uk/2013/11/love-to-stitch-mini-book-tutorial-part-1.html

Floral Plaque by Donna Ratcliffe

This elegant floral plaque by CE designer, Donna Ratcliffe is a work of art! Head over to Donna's blog for a list of materials & instructions:-

http://donnaslittlecraftycorner.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/a-little-floral-plaque.html

Crocus Card by Pam Smith

This eye-catching card design by Pam Smith is bursting with winter flower inspiration.

As is the theme for our DT this month, Pam has used the Winter Flowers Stamp by Creative Expressions.

See how Pam put this magic little number together: http://smiffyscards.blogspot.co.uk/

Vintage Sew Card by Tracy Evans

This eye-catching card design by Creative Expressions Designer Tracy Evans is bursting with inspiration!
Head on over to Tracy's blog for a closer look: http://craftaddicts-tracyevans.blogspot.co.uk/

All Things Grow With Love by Kim Robertson

Kim Robertson has been getting crafty with the Winter Flowers Stamp by CE as well as one of the new MDF wooden panels! We are really impressed with the results - thanks Kim!

Visit Kim's blog to find out more...http://inkykimcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

Winter Flowers by Tracy Heaton

Tracy Heaton has created this gorgeous Winter Card using the new Winter Flowers Stamp Sheet by Creative Expressions.

Head on over to her blog for a closer look and for step by step instructions: http://ahintofmagnolia.blogspot.co.uk/

Cyclamen - by Neil Burley

Neil Burley  has been busy prepping his first CEDT post recently... here are the results of all his hard work... 
http://perfectly4med.co.uk/

Halloween Fun with Kim Dellow....

Kim Dellow has been having some Halloween fun using the Umount Winter Flower stamp set and lots of Creative Expressions products!!!

To find out more visit her blog, but be warned, it is not for the faint hearted...http://www.kimdellow.co.uk/

First DT Post for Donna Ratcliffe

Donna Ratcliffe is another of our new recruits to the CEDT and will be blogging her work every Tuesday. We will introduce Donna in more detail next week, but in the meantime, check out her first DT project for us using the Winter Flowers Stamp by Creative Expressions!

Find out how Donna made this: http://donnaslittlecraftycorner.blogspot.co.uk/ 

Winter Flowers by Pam Smith

Pam Smith is also new to the DT and will be blogging her work every Tuesday. We will introduce Pam in more detail tomorrow, but in the meantime, check out her first DT project for us using the Winter Flowers Stamp by Creative Expressions! 

Find out how Pam made this:http://smiffyscards.blogspot.co.uk/