Hand Crafted Memories

Yesterday, I had a whole day with nothing to do other than craft, but what shall I make. I sat for quite a while looking at some beautiful papers but would anything come? No , nothing, nada! Don't you just hate it when that happens? Then I remember my crafting buddy Caroline had sent me a link to a ladies blog earlier this week, and on it were the most adorable chalkboard cards, so I thought 'lifting' one of these would get me going again. I love them and they were so easy to make. Although the instructions are to decorate both sides, I only did the front and I stamped my woodgrain stamp ont Kraft card, which I them embossed with my woodgrain embossing folder. This is one card that I can imagine I will use over and again for different occasions

It's Saturday again and that can mean only one thing, time for another Penny Black Saturday Challenge . This weeks them predictably is Happy Valentines . Here is my card, I thought this looks like the characters know they are a bit late getting this Valentine's card ready, so to me they look like they are rushing to get their gifts there on time. No, just me then ( lol ). I wish I could rmemeber where I bought the pink card, it really is the most gorgeous shade of pink. Apologies for the shadow on the right of the photo, after all these dark days we now have sunshine, so along come the shadows. I've had the card in all sorts of places to try and get a better photo, these are the best.

A few posts ago I mentioned a bargain, simple stamp I had bought. This one was purchased at the same time, I also made the card but had forgotten to post it. I thought it would be great for weddings, anniversaries or valentines cards, doesn't that make it a triple bargain? 79p isn't that a quadruple bargain? It stamps beautifully and because the & is open it can be coordinated with the papers and card. Enjoy.