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 →
Another Butterfly Card….
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 →
Butterfly Birthday Wishes
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 →
Superstar!
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 →
Love Birds
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 →
Wedding Card
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 →
Simple Thank You Card
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 →
End of school thank you’s.
Well, my kids have finally broken up from school for their summer holiday. A very sad end for my little boy who has left his very lovely pre-school ready for Infant school. He really is ready for the next step but I wish I could have kept him a baby for a little longer. Both kids... Continue Reading →
New Baby Card.
Just thought I'd share a new baby card I made for a friend earlier this week. The sun is shining here so I decided to make a washing line full of baby vests. The photo was taken rather hastily one morning before putting in the envelope so the quality isn't great but each vest spells out 'Isabel'. I... Continue Reading →
New Home Card.
Well, it has been a long week. My little boy has been unwell with an ear infection all week so all I've managed is to give medicine and lots of cuddles. My husband also had an upset stomach and, being totally phobic of anything sickness related, I spent the week armed with bleach. Towards the... Continue Reading →

