I allowed myself the time to 'play' at my craft table the other day. I had bought a Tim Holtz die and embossing folder months ago as an 'I absolutely must have them' type scenario played out late one evening whilst browsing Amazon but I had never actually got round to using them (shameful, I know).... Continue Reading →
A simple Birthday card. Crafty stash used: Butterfly stamps by Kanban 'Happy Birthday' sentiment by Sizzix/Stephanie Bernard - 'Phrases' stamps and die set Sizzix 'Wrapper,Circle' dies First Edition Paper in Desert Blooms by Mindy Terasawa I chose the papers (more like thin card) and stamped and cut out as shown. The butterfly wings were shaped... Continue Reading →
I'm back! I had a little (unintentional) blog break, ie, I haven't had much time to make anything. I've been popping on to catch up on what everyone else has been up to but getting the kids ready for back to school has been a bit of a marathon (if I see another name label... Continue Reading →
Happy Saturday 🙂 Drawn with Sakura Micron pens and painted with Sakura Koi Pocket Field Sketch Watercolours.
It was my wedding anniversary recently (you may like to see the card I made here https://hannahbananacrafts.wordpress.com/2015/08/04/love-birds/) My darling husband bought me a voucher for Hobby Craft. He is unfailingly patient with my crafting. At times my dining room is literally overflowing with craft projects I've started then had to leave for another day, then... Continue Reading →
I love it when I can use card making things to make jewellery. I like to think I'm getting the most out of the money I spent buying it all - I dread to think over the years how much my hobby has cost me (could I have bought a small house instead?) Feeling the need... Continue Reading →
I chitted them (ooh, trying to sound like I know what I'm doing) and planted them. They grew! I have three more bags of them waiting to be dug up. They will be the best potatoes I have ever eaten simply because I did all the work 🙂
Well, the kids are on holiday and we've had fun doing various activities and playdates but the weather isn't altogether summery. Today we decided on an easy walk to the shops but the smallest suggestion of rain and thunder put a stop to any plans. The kids are terrified of thunder so refused to get... Continue Reading →
A recent make for my Nephew. Crafty stash used: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads - Squeezed Lemonade, Dried Marigold, Dusty Concord and Black Soot White acrylic paint watered down Stars from Lawn Fawn Stitched Journaling die set Spellbinder Nestabilities Circle die set Ultra fine crystal glitter Silver paint pen To begin I pressed the ink pads... Continue Reading →
It was my wedding anniversary a week ago. My husband and I are not really the lovey dovey types but after both of us forgot our anniversary last year (we were totally baffled why my mother-in-law had sent us a card!) we decided to make a point of celebrating it. Yep, an excuse to spend endless... Continue Reading →
