Christmas · Handmade

A gelli plate Christmas window …

Hi and welcome to my blog. This week’s theme challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown had me flummoxed to say the least – I almost went into a crafting spin! I’ve been so busy this week, what with a How To Train Your Dragon themed rainbow pinata cake to make for my daughter, plus a… Continue reading A gelli plate Christmas window …

Birthday · Masculine

Sail away – aye, aye sailor!

My friend asked me to make a birthday card for her sailor husband with a nautical theme … I first stamped the Sail Away image - available as a single stamp from Stampin Up - using black stazon ink onto whisper white cardstock.  I stamped the same image onto a post-it note then cut it out to use as… Continue reading Sail away – aye, aye sailor!

Birthday · General · Get well · Thank you · Thinking of you

Just believe…

Ever since I got the Just Believe stamp set from Stampin' Up I’ve been longing to make a landscape card with it. I’ve owned a brayer for a while now but not used it very much and thought I’d take the plunge and have a go. So tonight Matthew, I’m going to be ... Barbara… Continue reading Just believe…