It was my Sister-in-Law's birthday last week. She loves birds and spends most of her free time bird ringing so what else would I put on her Birthday card?! Crafty stash used - Sizzix Bigz Birds die First Edition New Bloom paper pad Sentiment stamp (brand unknown), sequins, white embossing powder, white and purple card... Continue Reading →
Well, I'm not sure where the last week has gone but with some horror I realised I hadn't posted on my blog since last Wednesday. It's not a big deal granted but it's important to me. So here is a shaker card made for my friend's birthday last week. The stamp was a freebie from the... Continue Reading →
I've still got my craft table covered with Christmas crafting and my lovely new Christmas Blueprint stamps have been calling me for days. Crafty stash used - Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous Christmas Blueprint stamps Dovecraft/Trimcraft Christmas Basics sentiments stamps Tim Holtz/Ranger Distress ink pads in Faded Jeans, Salty Ocean and Mermaid Lagoon Snowflake paper (brand unknown) Zig... Continue Reading →
Well, the weather has turned here and the heating is starting to come on so I have turned my attention to my favourite time of year - Christmas. I am such a big kid. I get as excited as the kids (maybe more?!). It's not even about the presents but the sparkle and magic. Knowing... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
I'm afraid its another shaker card. For a special occasion its worth putting in the effort and time to make a special card. I think one of the best bits of making your own cards is being able to personalise them. This was made for my Cousin and her new hubby. Craft stash used: Anita's... Continue Reading →
A quick but effective card made for my children's ballet teacher. Crafty stash used: Sizzix Hero Arts stamp and die set - Bold Pop Design Sizzix Stephanie Bernard stamp and die set - Phrases Momento ink - Rose Bud, Teal Zeal and Bamboo Leaves Self adhesive gems and pink ribbon The photo is quite self-explanatory. Nothing... Continue Reading →
The Artisan Duck 