Teacups

I made this card ages ago, but found this photo while tidying up my computer, I love the vintage feel to it, it reminds me of my Grandma.

I used a Kaisercraft stamp that I stamped onto cream card with Walnut Stain DI for part of the background.

I used Martha Stewart edge punches and added the same DI to the lace strip.

The teacups are hand cut and inked round, I added the thin red card to the left hand side of the card to coordinate with the ribbon on the friends tag.

I am now thinking of making the same embellishment to go on a layout of my Grandma!!!

18th Birthday Card

I made this 18th card for my god daughter.

The papers I used are from Trimcraft and belong to a series called New Bloom, I used coordinating card from my scraps box.

I used my Cricut cartidge School Plantin to cut the letters and numbers which I than put glossy accents on.

 I punched the butterflies using a Martha Stewart punch, once attached to the card I added glitter and beads to the butterflies.

30th Birthday Card

I made this card for my sister, guess how old she was???

I used a swirly stamp I had and an orange DI, spiced marmalade I think.

I added little 30's and gems but the card still looked bare so I added the rose ribbon which had the same DI on it.

The card still did not look right so I punched out some little flowers too, I am very pleased with the finished result.

Owl Card

I have been asked to make a lot of cards recently, (and Filofax dividers) which is good as I love cardmaking but it also means I have not been scrapbooking or making various boxes and gifts that I enjoy doing.

I was asked to make this card for a friend's grand daughter whose birthday party theme was owls and her favourite colour is blue.
I paper pieced the owl and the branch, then added stitching and glossy accents for highlights.

More Camper Van Cards

This is this years card for my godson, I used a stamp I bought from Hobbycraft for 99p and a free stamp from Craft Stamper magazine.

 I made the card at the bottom first but then decided it was not quite right so made it again. I think the card is better or improved, it looks brighter and more beachy, is that a word, I'm not sure!!

I added glossy accents to the windscreen and lights.

The top card definitely has more texture and depth to it, which is what I prefere.

Camper Van Card

I made this VW card for my godson, he has always had a thing about camper vans.

To make the card I paper pieced the van using an image I found on google images.

The windows are cut in vellum and then inked so they stand out more.

Looking at this card again I really wished I had added some back ground detail.....next time!!

Cup Cakes and Cake Pops

My sister held a cake sale at her work to raise money for E.A.C.H, any money made is being doubled by the local bank, so we all baked one weekend.

Lucy and I made cake pops ,cupcakes, shortbread and sponges.

We kept the cake pops simple as they were being transported about a lot and did not want the decoration to be damaged in any way.  

So far over £400. has been raised and a lot of cake eaten!!!

ATC Cards/Class

Here are the pictures of the class I will be teaching on Saturday 13th July at the next Tithe Barn Crop.

As you will have seen in my recent posts I make ATC size cards to keep as reminders with the instructions on the inside, I wanted to share what I do !!

 We will be making three ATC size cards, using different techniques, also included in the price is the clear holder. The class will cost £2.00, please book through Karen at Craftbuddies.

Hope you like it.