I'm still here - just. The last few weeks have been crazy bonkers. I suppose it's that time of year. I have never know so many school Christmas activities that needed so much parental input. Different activities for each child on different days, various birthdays including mine and the usual round of paediatrician appointments. The... Continue Reading →
It was my Husband's birthday just over a week ago. In my head I had planned this hand drawn card but the reality was that I was clearly brewing my sinus infection and couldn't focus or sit at my craft desk for too long. I had bought a stamp set it the summer with various sports... Continue Reading →
Well, I shall keep this short and sweet. I've not been crafting as much in the last few weeks as I was full of cold and feeling completely rubbish. As of this morning I couldn't cope with the pain in my head any longer so saw my Doctor. She promptly diagnosed a sinus infection and... 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 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 →
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 →
Well a few weeks ago it emerged that my sister (the knitter - http://www.etsy.com/shop/millykins) watched home shopping channels whilst she knitted. In my time I have been a huge fan of watching the crafting programmes on these channels; they gave me the confidence to start crafting as they have lots of hints and tips and... Continue Reading →
The Artisan Duck 