having a bit of fun...

I follow a blog called A Piece of Heart. I really like this blog because the lady writing it has the unique ability to find just the right thing to say. She has a blog feature called the Friday Freebie and each Friday she has a sentiment to give away. I have used many over the time I have been following her, but when I saw her offering a few months ago I immediately decided it was a project in the making but, as with everything, it has taken me a while to get around to it.
A while ago I moved my Craft Room lock, stock and barrel, downstairs into our old dining room to give my teenage son more space. He is very into IT and Fitness and he disparately needed more space than his bedroom alone would allow. I am happy to have my craft space here as I now no longer have to carry the dog up and downstairs to be with me when I work and craft. The only problem is that I don't have a door. I have to keep things tidy....well I try to! This is my little bit of rebellion to hang above the entrance...

Birthday Boy...and Girl!

Toady is my Son, Dan's Birthday! and it also mine....yes 19 years ago today he was MY birthday present.
Here is the card I have made for him this year.

I haven't made a sliding easel card for ages, so I fancied doing one again. As a normal 19 year old he is into music, computers, personal fitness (in a bit way) and is usually to be found in a hoodie...hence the image on the card. The card base is made from Papermill White Linen card, which has been printed with an image from a CD called Not For Girls, appropriately enough. I love this Papermill card, it has a great texture, which shows especially well if you ink it at the edges as I have here. I hope he likes it.

For our latest addition....

No No No No! Not me!!!
Our Nephew and his lovely Wife are due to have their second child today by Caesarian. We know it will be a boy, so we are looking forward to hearing he has arrived safely, that Mother and Child are both fine, and of course that Dad is fine too! I have this card ready to send today, all just waiting to hear his name.

Latest Makes..

Hello Everyone,

Well I am trying to get back into blogging again, but I was finding it difficult. So I decided the blog needed a new look. Boy was Blogger being awkward! I think I finally found the way I like it. I really hope it will inspire me to blog more....
So what have I been up to? Quite a bit really....
This one was for Valentines Day. My trusty Cameo did the business with the hearts. The sentiment was created in Craft Artist and the border made using a Martha Stewart punch.

Then came this...

A birthday card for my Cousins son. This one ordered by my Mum. He is 5 and into football in a big way so I used these Tumble Teddy images for him....
And from me? well I decided to go a bit more grown up for him and made this..

.Created from an Anna Marie template again using the trusty Cameo.
Then the time was shooting by and it came to my Daughters 22nd. Now Jenny is into baking in a big way, so I made a lovely apron card for her with little utensils that could be removed from the pocket, all in a Kath Kidsonesque fabric pattern....then I forgot to photograph it!  Doh!
My Son also wanted a nice card for her and I came up with this....

I had a request from Mum for a card for her friend. I am into butterflies at the moment, isn't it funny how we crafters have phases?

The stamp across the middle is a Fiskars wheel stamp, I love them! The black borders from a Martha Stewart punch and butterflies are Spellbinders dies.

Finally, if anyone is still with me?
up to date now, and actually ahead of myself (who said "That's a first")?
This one for Mother in Laws Birthday next week.

She is so addicted to her cups of tea that a few weeks ago, after tipping over her mobility scooter and crashing headlong into the back of a bus, she refused a trip to hospital until she had gone to the cafe and had the cup of tea she was heading for when the accident happened! Even though she was badly bruised and had broken her collar bone! So what else could I do but a cup of tea?

And, absolutely, finally, no really this time....
Mothers day next week end. I can show these now because My Mum wouldn't use a computer if I paid her to and Mother in Law doesn't follow the blog....

I know...butterflies...again! But I do love the new bow die from Sue Wilson....so maybe you will see more of those and less butterflies in future....who knows?
Thanks for reading...

Happy New Year.....just a little bit late!

Hello Lovely Bloggers,

Well Christmas is done and dusted for another year. A very quiet one for us really this year as illness effected our plans a little, not us, but parents. Also a good friend of mine is struggling with her Father's illness, and my Son's friend is also very ill. With all that to think about celebrations were a little subdued. My very best hopes and wishes for all concerned for the coming year.
Having won my battle to get all the decorations and tree away, (Why is it that the tree and deccies never seem willing to go back into the space they came out off?), i have some some much needed crafting time. Here is what I have been playing with....

 This is for my Cousin who has a birthday in the next few days.....

 This is for my Lovely Hubby. We have been married for 23 years on Sunday.....

This a gift for my Daughter Jenny's desk, she was after something to pretty her space up a bit....

Hope you like....until next time!