Newsprint bookmarks

Now Convention is over I can show you some of the swaps and gifts I made for people. Well, I have actually posted a couple already without saying cos I loved them too much!
I made these bookmarks for an organised 3D swap, and also did one for mummy Julie, my roomie Joy and the lovely Vicky Hayes, whose blog never fails to inspire me. And I sent one to my mum as well!
They were really easy but fun to make as there are several elements but nothing too complicated. The base is a piece of textured River Rock card and Newsprint DSP on a mat of Basic Black Card. The bottom was shaped with the Eyelet Border Punch. At the top, I had wheeled the Music Notes on to a piece of Twill Tape and threaded it through a punched hole several times. Then, stamped the recipient's initial using Broadsheet Alphabet, cut out and layered on. I added a bit of 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon and a Neutrals Button with Linen Thread.
I kept one for myself so now I just have to find time to read!

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Cutie pie baby card

Today's card is a really cute and simple baby card. The image is the Baby Tees Jumbo Wheel, coloured in using ink pads and Blender Pens. The border is created with the Eyelet Border Punch and I added a bit of Certainly Celery Ribbon. Nice and easy to make, cute and effective.

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Swirly Whirly

I am totally in love with the So Swirly Jumbo Wheel from Stampin' Up! It's definitely one of my all-time favourite products. In fact, all the wheels are. This one is great for simple, elegant cards and will also be well-used when it comes to Christmas cards.

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Crafting madness!

I have done soooo much papercrafting today it's unreal! Absolutely shattered now though!
Got lots of yummy cards to sell at the fair next weekend and prepped some little bits for people to make themselves when they visit.

Here is a selection of what I made. Been trying to use up the retiring colours of cardstock I have and make the most of random bits. Flight Of The Butterfly, Vintage Vogie, So Swirly Jumbo Wheel and Oval All are the main ingredients. I could have made a million more as they're so straightforward once you get into the swing of it!
Loads more done and to do so expect lots of updates this week!

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I'm still alive!

Apologies for the major lack of posts recently. I have lost my mojo somewhat. Had a tummy bug the weekend I was supposed to go home to Chester so that buggered me up.
I've not done much crafting recently, so little to report. I have one card to share, which I would have been doing at the workshop I had planned for my aunty.


It uses the Greenhouse Garden and Tiny Tags sets which are still on offer until the end of this month - 20% off!
I must get back into my crafty ways. I've done a bit of cross stitch recently but that's about it. I have two craft fairs coming up to prepare for as well as a couple of card making sessions to organise.

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First Greenhouse Garden card

Here is the first card I made with the Greenhouse Garden set from my Stampin' Up!Starter Kit.


The colours are Lavender Lace, Rich Razzleberry and Certainly Celery. I decorated the inside too, using a sentiment from On a Pedestal.
I think the colours are really great together so expect to see more of this combo!

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