Anniversary · Engagement · General · Gifts · Valentine

Chocolate Valentine …

More projects from the recent craft night... I love the way these colours look so good together - just perfect for Valentines, but by changing the colours and the sentiment, the card could be used for an anniversary, an engagement, a wedding, or even just because … We used the ink resist and direct to paper technique on glossy… Continue reading Chocolate Valentine …

Christmas · Gifts

Holly Berry Bouquet pinecone – tutorial …

I received such a positive response after I posted a photo of this Holly Berry Bouquet Pinecone - one of the projects from the samples made for the Stampin Up stand at the NEC Hobbycrafts event in November.  I have been completely bowled over.  Thank you for all your lovely comments and requests for a tutorial… It’s taken me a… Continue reading Holly Berry Bouquet pinecone – tutorial …

Christmas · Gifts

Sneak peek, jolly holiday and old faves…

Well, it’s only 88 days to go now …yes, it’s nearly that most wonderful time of the year again So when I got together with my friends last week, here’s what we made… I loved using the medallion stamp from Stampin Up as the main image rather than using it as a background stamp, and… Continue reading Sneak peek, jolly holiday and old faves…

Birthday · Gifts · Thank you

Baby blossoms, Cath Kidston and friends …

Isn’t it great to get together with friends?  We had a craft party recently at Anita's house (you'll remember the thank card and gift I made her to say thank you here) with some lovely girls who come from all walks of life – nurses, a PhD student from Germany (hi Maike!) and my lovely friend, Sarah, too.  We had… Continue reading Baby blossoms, Cath Kidston and friends …