A few random cards I made

Here are just a few quick cards I made..... I'm off to one of my oldest friend's wedding reception this evening so I need to work out what the hell I'm wearing and sort my hair out etc......  If you want to know anything specific about the cards, please feel free to ask questions!!!

Mulberry paper is something I am very new to used with.......

Inspiration and first ever easel card!!

I don't seem to have a pattern for making cards.  I know that some people love a particular brand or style, but I just like seeing where the day takes me.....  My husband is amazing, he lets me carry on with my obsession (he's even been helping me with tea bag folding techniques!!) and gives me good feedback on my work and where he thinks that some things could be improved.


I have been fortunate enough to have been donated a lot of crafting stuff through my friend Debbi and some of her acquaintances and I am also a good bargain hunter (managed to get some Anita's stamps from my local haberdashery guy for just a pound each!!!)  however now I know that crafting isn't just going to be a passing phase, I'm saving up for something big.  I want an embosser/die cutter, and after discussing it with friends and my hubby, it seems a Big Shot is the way forward.  I was going to get a Sizzix Texture Boutique, and forget about die-cutting....but for the difference in price, I might as well go the whole hog!!  Any feedback or reviews anyone can give me about these products would be gratefully received!!!


Onto another card!!!  My first ever easel card.... It was easy!!  I used a lot of scraps donate by Debbi, so those of you would used Stampin Up products will notice which papers and stamps were used!!  I think the effect of an easel card and I think I'll be doing a lot more over the next week weeks!

Burlesque Gift Set

I am a fan of recycling, and so when my friend Tanya donated a lot of craft stuff for me and I saw these feathers, I knew exactly what I wanted to make.  The box itself is made from a damsk printed black and grey cardstock, with thick black satin ribbon round the sides. A teal feather is on top, with an embellishment I painted purple (with nail varnish!!)  I also used a deep green linen cardstock for embellishment.

The cards are all made in a similar way, with different coloured feathers and gems on each and a black satin bow.

Would love feedback on how I am doing!!

Thanks xxx

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Here are a selection of items I've been working on...


This is a small set of cards in their own giftbox.  Made with dark navy cardstock, with thick black and white striped binding  and thin black lace.  The 'You're Awesome' stamp is my current favourite thing from Ebay, so I'm using this a lot!!  Finished off with small black bow and gems.  The card have an extra added layer of white organza ribbon under the black lace.

First post!!!

I've never done a blog before.....please bear with me!!! I'm old-hat at Facebook, Live Journal (not so much Twitter, only use that for reading up on how Stephen Fry is doing!) and the such, but blogging in this format is a whole new thing for me!!
I'm a newbie to blogging, and a newbie to crafting.  I was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2007 (yet am still going strong and fighting).... Whilst I attended a day centre at my local hospice, I was introduced to the world of card making.  At first, I didn't really think I'd get into it, but now..... You can't stop me.  I like creating cards that are one-offs and especially like creating things that are special to people.  You can buy everyday cards from Clintons, but Hallmark don't make Cancerversary cards do they?..... (Cancerversary - Celebrating being on the planet for another year, instead of moping about on the anniversary of your diagnosis day)
I was fortunate enough to acquire a lot of stuff from a friend (thanks Debbi!) as she was starting out as a Stampin Up demonstrator... I got a lot of her older craft stuff, which really helped me kickstart my obsession.  
I'm currently loving making small cards with tiny stamped sentiments on them..... I admit I'm not loyal to just one make of crafting supplies, I'm a bit of a promiscuous crafter....taking a little bit from each area!!  I love a good bargain and like making fancy looking cards on a budget.
Once I have uploaded pictures of my cards I will add them onto here....