I'm Back.....

February has been a VERY busy for me!  I have had a birthday...another year older, we have been away and I have been thoroughly spoilt....

It's now half term and we have another busy week....seriously, can life slow down please!!!!

Anyway, Happy belated Valentines to you all.  We didn't do too much as my birthday is just a few days before and the boys had climbing so bang went any romance.  I always make my husband a card and this year it was very simple.  Last years was pretty busy and not very nice looking back! Much prefer this one!  Maybe my tastes have changed!!!!

I used the little leaves die and chopped them about a bit.  I drew around the heart framelit dies to get the shape and the did some gluing and sticking...simple!
I think this is quite effective!

We have to go and sort our mortgage out now....I know how to have a good time!!!
Thanks for stopping by,
Take care

Supplies used, all SU unless stated;
Card/Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Lucky Limeade
Stamps; Delightful Dozen
Inks; Real Red
Accessories; Little Leaves Die, Fashionable Hearts Embosslits

Feeling Sentimental....again

Where has January gone.....?  Normally, it really drags and I can't wait for February as it's my birthday month but last month flew by!!!

It was the Head Teachers birthday at school last week and Aaron wanted to send him a card.  Please remember that it is a very small school and very informal so this isn't a case of Aaron being a creep!!!!!

I had to use the penny farthing (as least I think thats what it is!) and not because hes too old but its a lovely image.

I've used my favourite spritzer and distressed the edges.  I mounted the image onto the first editions DSP and then onto not quite navy card.  As mens cards go, I think this is pretty acceptable.

Thanks for stopping by,
Take care

Supplies used; All SU unless stated.
Card/Paper; Crumb Cake, Not quite Navy, First Editions DSP
Stamps; Feeling Sentimental, Collage Curios
Inks; Crumb Cake, Not Quite Navy
Accessories; Spritzer, Not Quite Navy Marker, Natural Trim Ribbon

Batman....

Quick post tonight to show you a card for a little boy at school.  I'm not sure I've said before but the boys go to a really small school, only about 90 pupils in the whole school.  Because of this everyone knows everyone.  There is a little boy in foundation who is turning 6 next month and was adamant that he invited Aaron who is 10 to his party.

Aaron has decided that he won't attend the party (it is the same weekend as my birthday) but he said he still wanted to give him a card and present.  It is a Batman themed party!

I printed the batman logo from the internet, traced it and tried to cut it out.  I think it's not too bad!  Jack will love it, I'm sure.

Thanks for stopping by,
Take care

Supplies used, all SU unless stated;
Card/Paper; Whisper White, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight
Stamps; Pennants Parade, Happiest Birthday Wishes
Ink; Basic Black
Accessories; Word Window Punch, Square Lattice Embossing folder
Non SU; Large Oval Die, Alphabet Die

Valentines.....

Is it too early to think about Valentines Day?  Well, it is for me because its my birthday before that but I do have to make a couple of cards for that special day.  Regular readers will know that my 8 year old son has a girlfriend!!!!!  They have been 'girlfriend and boyfriend' since pre school, they go to school together now and we live in the same street.
In actual fact she is the daughter of friends of ours and they do just really get on, I think they will be friends for a very long time. 

Anyway, when making a card for her I have to bear in mind that she is only 8 so it can't be too grown up.  I think this card pretty much hits the mark!!

I have used the owl alot lately and think this is suitable for both the occasion and the age!  Do you like the paper bow?  There are lots of different tutorials on Pinterest, They are good to use up scraps and will match any card.

Don't forget, Sale-a-bration has started, I will be back with other SAB cards, but just a reminder, for every 45 pound spent you get to choose a FREE product.  We all like something for FREE too!!

Have a great weekend and stay safe if your weather is still dodgy!!
Thanks for stopping by,
Take Care

Supplies used, all SU unless stated;
Card/Paper; Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Twitterpated DSP, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Basic Black
Stamps; Create a Cupcake
Ink; Pretty in Pink
Accessories; Owl Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Fashionable Hearts Embosslits.

Back to Normality...

Well, the boys were back to school and I was back to work and although there is still plenty of the white stuff about, everything seems to be back to normal!!  Amazing really how we come to a halt when the snow comes!

I promised you men/boys cards and here they are....

I have used some new stamps again,  Collage Curios and Bloomin Marvellous.  I prefer the blue and orange but thats my personal choice...what do you think?

Men cards in general I think are hard, I see lots of people commenting on their blogs about this but I wonder why that is?  Most male cards either have a sport theme, a nautical theme, landscapes or animals so I suppose it limits you slightly......
 I'll leave you with that thought!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by,
Take care

Supplies used, All SU unless stated;
Card; Crumb Cake, Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green, Not Quite Navy, Pumpkin Pie.
Stamps; Collage Curios, Bloomin Marvellous
Inks; Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green, Not Quite Navy, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories; Non SU Circle dies

Bloomin' Marvellous.

So, how are you all, staying warm and safe I hope.  We certainly did get the snow they forecast and it is lovely (only because school was closed and we didn't have to go anywhere - I don't like driving in it!)  We all walked to the local park armed with our extra thick black sacks!!!!  Everytime I see sledges for sale I think of all the other things I could be spending my money on but when the snow comes I do regret that decision....  The black sacks workes wonders though!

Anyway, I have used the time indoors wisely and started my nephews wedding invitations.  They are getting married in the summer and was honoured when they asked me to make them for them. I have some other little touches to do for them also so I'll be busy but it will be worth it!!

Back to today, I have made a card using another sale-a-bration set, Bloomin Marvellous.  This is for card club which runs every month, the last Wednesday of the month, at my house.  I have also used glitter....shock horror!!!!

This is the easiest card, just a bit of random stamping, a touch of glitter to the bird and hey presto, your done.  A great card if you need to do alot.

I have been forced to make some dreaded 'men' cards as I have a couple of nephews with birthdays soon so I'll be back to show those tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by,
Take care

Supplies used; All SU unless stated;
Card/Paper; Perfect Plum, Whisper White, Marina Mist
Stamps; Bloomin Marvellous
Ink; Perfect Plum, Rose Red, Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist
Accessories; Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Pin Wheel

 My new bits arrived and so I had to craft even with my bad wrist.....

This card was all about trial and error.  I had a vision in my head and although the end result is nothing like I pictured, it was nice just to play about and see what I ended up with!

This card contains some sneak peeks from the new spring/summer seasonal catalogue available from February 1st so there is so much to look forward to over the next few weeks,

Have been out to prepare for the snow tomorrow....I had to get Aaron some new wellies.  He had out grown his old ones no matter how hard I tried to get them on him!!! and believe me I tried, poor boy!!!
He hates wellies but they are a must if he wants to go out in the snow. (Bet we don't get any now!!!)

Thanks for stopping by,
Stay safe and take care,

Supplies used, all SU unless stated.
Card/Paper; Crumb Cake, Real Red DSP, Bashful Blue, Real Red, Whisper White.
Stamps; Create a cupcake, Elementary Elegance
Inks; Crumb Cake, Real Red
Accessories; Honeycomb Embossing Folder, Pin Wheel die, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Gems, Brad