As you may remember I wrote about my shopping trip with my sister to a bead shop. Well, whilst I was there I totally fell in love with these gorgeous bird connectors and purple and yellow flowers. I kept the necklaces very simple as I didn't want to over shadow such lovely beads. My Mum... Continue Reading →
The joy of having a sister living so close (by close I mean just across the road!) is girly shopping days. We are both busy and lead different lives but make a point of finding time for us to go out together and relax. We had one of these shopping days last week and after... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Artisan Duck 