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Friday, 30 December 2022

Book Cradle Card



This card was made as a tutorial for my newsletter subscribers.
It is called a
Book Cradle Card.

This is the back of the card.

This is a side view of the card.
I have used the Adorable Owls stamp set (available for free in January/February).


I would like to enter this into
Double Trouble - thing 1 + partner Creative Creases

Such a bit of flooding today. I seriously thought
the car might need to become Chitty Bang Bang!!
So much rain last night and more to come.
Be careful out there!!

Wednesday, 28 December 2022

Lots of thanks!


My tutorial today shows how I made this quick and easy gift box
to match my New Year's card which you can see on Friday.
(Available via newsletter now).

It holds a coffee sachet and a biscuit, perfect combination to sit
and have a flick through the new mini catalogue!
The Adorable Owls stamp set is available as a freebie
when you spend £45 or more in January/February.


You can watch my tutorial here

Measurements needed to make one
Card - 11" x 4"
score long side - 1/2", 5 1/4", 5 3/4", 10 1/2"
score short side - 1/2", 3 1/2"
DSP x 2 - 2 3/4" x 4 1/2"
Belly Band - 2" x 9"

Tuesday, 27 December 2022

New year, new beginnings


Our new challenge theme over at
has been chosen by Valerie and she wants
New Year/New Beginnings,
so plenty of options there!!

I decided to go with a new baby tag.
I used Places in the Heart stamp set
for both the image and sentiment.
Backed onto flirty flamingo card and finished
with a gem and a ribbon.

I would like to enter this into

Friday, 23 December 2022

Have a purrrrrfect Christmas!


I have been patiently waiting on this stamp arriving and was
nearly giving up hope but it came!!
I had ordered it specifically to make my daughter's Christmas card
as she has 3 cats she recently adopted (mad I know lol).
This set will be available to buy in January in the new mini catalogue
and it's called Love Cats.

I used picture this dies for the background,
stamped the  cats and cut them out so I could
slip them in where I thought would work.
One of them is hiding behind the others tail lol. Happy accident!!
I finished with two sentiments and a little
ribbon to give the stars somewhere to hang!


I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas day
with lots of  family and friends near you.
Thanks so much for all your generous support
throughout the year. It is sincerely appreciated!!

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Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Lip Balm gift idea




I have one more tutorial before Christmas!
This one is quick and easy and makes cute little stocking fillers.

You can watch my tutorial here


Measurements needed to make one
Card - 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Score long side - 2 1/4", 3 1/4"
Lip Balm holder - 3" x 1"
Score long side at each end - 5/8"
Front dsp - 3 3/8" x 2 1/8" (2 pieces)
Inside dsp - 2" x 3 2/8"
Inside white - 2" x 3 2/8"

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I probably won't get back on here again until after Christmas
so I truly hope each and every one of you have a
lovely family time.
Sending hugs to all those who will be alone.
I hope someone drops by to see you.
Hugs!!

Tuesday, 20 December 2022

Penguin parade!


The penguins are at it again lol.
These were made for Michele's challenge over at
where the theme is winter holidays.
I made these for my Grandson's cosy gift parcels.
This one is for the teenager

and I made 3 of these for the younger ones.

I would like to enter my tags into


We are due to have our family get together tomorrow night
but so many in the family are now down with flu.
Poor wee Finbar, who was very sick two weeks ago,
has had a relapse and it has spread to all the family.

There is just so many bugs and covid going around again.
Stay safe out there.
I have one more post tomorrow before I sign off for Christmas.
Thanks for sticking by me!!