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Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Where's the birdie??


It's my turn to choose the theme over at
and this fortnight I would like to see you add a bird/bird related items
to your tag.

For my first tag I used the gorgeous new bundle called
COUNTRY BIRDHOUSE.
I also used the matching papers called Country Woods.
Both available to buy from 1st May!

First I die cut all my shapes, stamped all my items and coloured them in.
Then it was assembly time.
So quick and very satisfying to finish.

I hope you get time to join us.

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Monday, 29 April 2024

Another take!


Happy Monday!

I wanted to share another card I made using the great sketch
from Janie at Crafter's Castle.
For this one I used scraps from my Brights pack along with
the stamp set Beside Me which I coloured with my blends.

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April has been an brilliant month for weather....NOT!
Here's hoping Spring catches up in May!
Poor hubby is trying to paint the house and he is in and out
like dusty bluebells 😂
Have a great week and fingers crossed for some nice weather!

Friday, 26 April 2024

Scrappy Friday


For my Scrappy Friday tutorial I followed a sketch provided by
Janie over at Crafter's Castle.

As soon as I saw it I knew it would be great for using up some scraps.
On this one I used scraps from the Subtles dsp pack.
The stamped items are from a set called Circle Sayings.

You can watch my tutorial here.

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Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Chunky Gift Boxes


My tutorial this week shows I to make these chunky gift boxes
for my son and daughter.


I have fitted six bars of chocolate into one of mine,
the other one holds a large bag of chocolate sweets.
The papers on the striped one are new papers which you can
get in May when the new catalogue goes live.

You can watch my tutorial here



Measurements needed to make one
Box Base - 6 3/4" x 9 1/2"
Score long side - 3 3/4", 5 3/4"
Score short side at 2" on both sides
Box Lid - 3 1/4" x 6"
Score long side - 2", 4"
Score short side at 1/4" both sides
Papers to decorate
Two pieces at 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Two pieces at 1 3/4" x 3 1/2"
One piece at 2 1/2" x 1 3/4"
Three pieces at 2 1/2" x 1 3/4"

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Finally had a nice walk together.
Time has not been our own this month for sure.
But hopefully everything will settle this week.
Final birthday of the month on Saturday!!

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Tuesday, 23 April 2024

A bit dotty!


It's the second week of Sandie's theme
anything goes
over at TAG TUESDAY.

This week I was inspired by a tag I saw over on Simon Says Monday challenge blog.
I used my stencils and a mix of inks for the background.
I inked up the edges in black.
The spots where punched, inked and had a rough
black edge added.
Some have had words or shapes stamped on them.
I added everything to my tag including the stamped SMILE
and finished with a stapled ribbon.

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Friday, 19 April 2024

Scrappy Friday

 


For my Scrappy Friday video I have used
my scraps for some paper piecing!

You can watch my video HERE.

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Aimee's bloods past the test and that is her home for good now!
Such a relief!! Got lots of cuddles from her yesterday to make
up for lost time. 💖
Have a lovely weekend and thanks for all your well wishes for Aimee.


Thursday, 18 April 2024

Mood board inspiration!


Today I am sharing my midway post for our challenge over at
where we have an optional mood board to inspire you.



We also have a lovely prize  from Crafty Individuals to the sum of £25
so be sure and get your entries in!!

For my card I was inspired by the pinks, bird and flowers.

I pulled out a retired stamp set called Free as a Bird.
The papers are new ones called Country Lace
and I used my blends to colour up the flowers and birds,
with added stencilled clouds.
The flowers and leaves were all hand cut and finished with a gem.

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Baby Aimee's jaundice levels did not improve yesterday so she
was kept in for another night.
Just had text off her Mummy and she is getting home this morning
but has to go back at 8pm to get more bloods done.
Fingers crossed she is on the road to recovery!!
Both parents are totally wrecked as well as her Granny😂




 

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Cute little sample bag


My tutorial today shows how I made these cute little bags
to gift some Oriflame samples in.


I have used gorgeous new papers which will be available in June
when the next catalogue goes live.

You can watch my video here

Measurements needed to make one
back pocket - 11 1/2" x 4"
score long side - 4 3/4", 9 1/2"
score short side - 1/4" on both sides
middle pocket - 7" x 3 3/4"
score long side - 3 3/4", 5 1/2"
score short side - 1/4" both sides
mini pocket - 2" x 1"
score at 1/4" on 3 sides
handle - 1/4" x 7"
You will also need Velcro and basic borders dies

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New catalogues have been posted out.
I hope they will arrived safely. If you would like one
just drop me a message.

Thanks everyone for the lovely wishes for Baby Aimee.
Unfortunately they let Mum and Baby home on Sunday even
though Aimee had spent a lot of time in light therapy as
she was a bit jaundiced.
Yesterday they got a phone call from hospital to rush her
back over immediately for more treatment!
She was kept in overnight and I am waiting to see if
she has improved.
So scary for brand new parents and us!!











 

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

Anything goes


Our new theme over at
has been chosen by Sandie and she has made it very easy
with her 'anything goes' theme.

As our Grandson Tom's birthday is tomorrow I
thought I would make a little tag for his presents.

The background paper is from Bright and Beautiful dsp.
The cupcakes have been paper pieced at the bottom
and coloured with my markers for the tops.
I added the sentiment and some stars to finish it off.

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Welcome to my newest follower Lydia Hensley!
Thanks so much for taking time to follow me Lydia.


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