Birthday · Children · Gifts · Handmade · Punch art

Birthday cards, sweet treats and September sun …

Hello and welcome to my blog.  It’s a beautiful September morning. The sun is shining. The breeze has a slight chill, and a smell. A smell that instantly transports me back to my childhood. A smell that provokes vivid memories of school, of playing with friends in the school playground, of carefree days long ago.… Continue reading Birthday cards, sweet treats and September sun …

Christmas · Punch art

Punch art candles …

Hello and welcome to my blog. This week’s challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown is to choose a previous theme. I unfortunately missed some of the challenges earlier this year, so it was a no-brainer for me to start at the beginning and choose the one I missed in January – Christmas candles … I… Continue reading Punch art candles …

Christmas · Punch art

A frosted finish to a punch art Christmas tree, with a little help from a wondrous wreath …

Hello and welcome to my blog. This week’s stash challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown is to use metal embellishments. Inspired by a card I received in the mail last year, I made this simple punch art tree, topped with a pretty frosted embellishment from Stampin’ Up… The Wondrous Wreath stamp set was just perfect… Continue reading A frosted finish to a punch art Christmas tree, with a little help from a wondrous wreath …

Children · Handmade · Punch art

Punch art monster …

Hi and welcome to my blog. The best thing about crafting with a friend is the opportunity you have to be inspired by their creativity and, if you are lucky, to see something new so you can grow and learn. I had the most wonderful day crafting with a friend at the weekend. We had… Continue reading Punch art monster …