Another Christmas Card

In my previous posts I've used unusual non-traditional colours for my Christmas cards, this doesn't mean that I don't like the traditional colours. It's just at this time of year those colours in card stock are either non existent or the prices go way up, like roses do at Valentine's. I nipped through to Leeds see Sue at Craftwork Cards and have a coffee with her. What did I spy, lovely card packs in traditional red and green, these cards are a whopping 8"x8", perfect for those 'special' ones. They are a lovely weight and have the most gorgeous sheen to them. I stamped the mistletoe back ground then simply cut the Santa from a sheet of DCWV paper that my lovely friend Lynda had given me. A bit of gold stickles and Bingo Bango a traditional Christmas card. It looks a bit crooked on the photo, usually I'm a bit more careful about getting the card square in the shot. I tried photographing it in the lovely autumn sun yesterday but I couldn't get it without pesky shadows, so I moved inside, but the colours looked a bit dull. Here are both versions of the shot the first one is without shadows, the second one gives a better representation of the colours.

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Vine Tutorial

On Monday morning I took part in the UKScrappers blog hop, who would have predicted the response to the flowers I had made for the layout. In particular the rose vine. I was flabbergasted, but promised I would let everybody know how I had done it. If anybody does make one of these vines please could you credit me and if posted in a blog I would appreciate a link back to me.
I was absolutely inspired by the gorgeous Prima vines, I have purchased many but due to the cost they remain in my stash, I am too frightened to use them because they are not cheap. They fall into the category of 'waiting for a special projrect'. This made me challenge myself to see if i could make something similar.
Firstly you will need to gather your supplies
Florist wiresflorist paper tapepaper flowers - they need to have a 'tail' on them, I used these card stock to make leaveseither a leaf punch or die to cut leaves, I used these distress ink Cut as many leaves as you think you will need and ink …

Lost Contact

I've had no telephone or broadband since I last posted, isn't it amazing how we become so used to something then when it's taken away we can't live without it. I had made a few pages and cards to post but then no broadband. AAAGH! Anyway a lovely man came out today and it's all fixed, that nasty jack frost had caused the wires to break, fortunately it was outside or it would have cost me money. I spent my time wisely, I purged and organised. I've only had my craft room for 10 months and OMG what a mess. I have so much rubbish that I bought thinking it was a great bargain and haven't used,like cheap glitter glue coming out of my ears. I have every colour of Stickles that I love and always use, so why did I waste money on cheap stuff, anyway no more its gone. (Well actually its laying at the top of the stairs waiting to be boxed up and given away.) I've also outed a pile of punches, I don't need them now that I have my beloved Cricut, why oh why did …

Birthday Cards for Men

Cards for men really are quite difficult, so when I find a colour combination that isn't just blue and can work for men I use it. One of my favourite combinations is a bright blue, bright red and white. I think its modern and bright. Over the last weekend I made a few cards with this colour scheme, those of you who visit me regularly will also know I like simple. We have worked our way through all the previous cards I made for the boys at work so another batch was called for beginning with this one.

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