Craft Therapy

Wedding card competition

2012-01-29T13:43:00.000Z

Sorry too late to enter but still time to vote
see this album
voting ends wed 8pm
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.355098461169118.94247.217829181562714&type=3

Janes Oriflame: Join Oriflame

2011-12-27T19:47:00.000Z

Janes Oriflame: Join Oriflame: Join Oriflame today for free to gain access to discounts on High Quality Natural Swedish Cosmetics, low on cost - perfect for pamper parties...

I love Cupcakes

2011-12-26T12:49:00.000Z

Sorry not been up to blogging much lately been a hard time lately with my father having major operation and visiting hospital over past week anyway today I made a simple card with color core card and embossing folder. It is for a friend who stepped into the breach on my last event and went and bought me lots of cakes and cupcakes as the lady who was making them could not come at last minute.

Janes Oriflame

2011-12-18T21:54:00.001Z

My new website for Oriflame
Janes Oriflame
My New Blog

Pamper & Crafts Event

2011-11-30T20:46:00.005Z

My event went well and lots fun was had by all:
There were tables with handmade soaps
All things wooly by Amber
Amy's Jewellery
Oriflame natural Swedish Cosmetics (my new venture)

Cakes and cupcakes courtesy of Costco:)

My mums flowers

Heather's Nails and Massage

Pams knitted toys and rag dolls

Pamper and Crafts Event November 26th

2011-11-17T11:39:00.004Z

Time	26 November · 14:00 - 17:00

Location	Howden clough community centre Leeds Rd, Batley, WF17 0HY Batley, United Kingdom


More info	Pamper and Crafts Event Cup Cakes by Talia Handmade cards by Jane Soaps by Maureen Jewellery by Amy Oriflame Natural Swedish Cosmetics Mini make-up consultation by Ava All things Woolly by Amber Mini massage & nails by Heather Knitted dolls by Pam Free entry and refreshments available http://www.yell.com/b/Howden+Clough+Community+Centre-Community+Centres-Batley-WF170HY-2419658/index.html Hope to see you there:) Here is a map http://www.bing.com/maps/?where1=WF17+0HY

More info

Pamper and Crafts Event
Cup Cakes by Talia
Handmade cards by Jane
Soaps by Maureen
Jewellery by Amy
Oriflame Natural Swedish Cosmetics
Mini make-up consultation by Ava
All things Woolly by Amber
Mini massage & nails by Heather
Knitted dolls by Pam

Free entry and refreshments available
http://www.yell.com/b/Howden+Clough+Community+Centre-Community+Centres-Batley-WF170HY-2419658/index.html
Hope to see you there:)
Here is a map
http://www.bing.com/maps/?where1=WF17+0HY

More info on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=288907007805971

Oriflame Consultants Required Local to Morley LS27 in Morley, Leeds | Health & Beauty Jobs | Gumtree.com

2011-11-17T11:36:00.000Z

Oriflame Consultants Required Local to Morley LS27 in Morley, Leeds | Health & Beauty Jobs | Gumtree.com

I am an Oriflame Consultant and I am looking for people to join my team in the Morley area of Leeds West Yorkshire

Invites

2011-11-12T13:59:00.001Z

I am planning a pamper & crafts event and I wanted some invites printing anyway I got some from this lady and I am really impressed http://inexpensivedesigns.co.uk/default.htm
and I would definitely go back for more

Baptism card

2011-10-30T11:06:00.000Z

I made this for a man who got baptised as a Jehovah's Witness
As you know suitable baptism cards for Witnesses are hard to buy in shops
I used a shirt topper I had a friend made

A lovely RAK

2011-10-30T11:03:00.000Z

I got a card from a friend and had to share as I think it is BEAUTIFUL
I love the design and how it is so delicate and detailed like a scrapbook page on a card

hopewellhealth Online Shop - GroovyCart - health products

2011-10-20T13:24:00.000+01:00

hopewellhealth Online Shop - GroovyCart - health products

Oriflame

2011-10-14T22:05:00.000+01:00

I am trying a new business venture Oriflame Natural Cosmetics and I signed up as a Consultant check out my facebook page for more infohttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Janes-oriflame/267691903262556

The Sale:)

2011-10-10T13:13:00.000+01:00

My sale went ok but think the heat wave put people off somewhat.
I didn't sell many cards but I did get a couple of new Neways customer so that was good.
And my friends had their nails done and some a massage.
It was a long day and I was on the go from 10am till 7pm phew!
You can view the pix from it here

only one day

2011-09-30T09:44:00.000+01:00

Just got today to finish preparing for my sale. Been hectic as had relatives over this week.
It is forecast hottest day of year tomorrow so hope not everyone will be at the beach!

Busy

2011-09-16T20:38:00.000+01:00

Sorry not been blogging much with one and another not had time, energy or motivation.Had a nice holiday in Wales And busy organising for my sale October only 2 weeks awayAm thinking card kits, calendars as an extra to cards which I have plenty of!

Anniversary/Marriage Quotes

2011-08-23T16:50:00.001+01:00

Love is one long sweet dream,

and marriage is the alarm clock.

Spouse: someone who'll stand by you through all the trouble you wouldn't have had if you'd stayed single.

It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.

Marriage, n: The state or condition of a community consisting of a master, a mistress, and two slaves, making in all, two.

Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking together in the same direction.

Baby Verse

2011-08-23T16:42:00.003+01:00

A son of youth is like an arrow,

In the hand of a mighty man,

Aim in the right direction,

As quickly as you can

Then he'll bring you joy,

And make you proud and glad,

He'll view you as his friends,

Not just his mum and dad

© J Andrews

PLEASE NOTE MY POEMS ARE TO BE USED ONLY
FOR PERSONAL USE NOT FOR CARDS YOU SELL

Anniversary Verse

2011-08-23T16:40:00.001+01:00

I thought I would put a few verses on of mine which you can use but only for personal use not in cards you sell and please put a copyright J. Andrews underneath

Congratulations, another year,

Of course there's more to come,

As you draw closer to each other,

And really act as "one"

God's blessings you have found

As you serve him a pair,

There cannot be a greater joy,

So treasure it as rare

June Card Competition Winner!

2011-08-03T12:51:00.002+01:00

Winner of the June card competition Summer Theme is Gill McCall
A deserving winner I am sure you agree.
Instructions can be found here

To see all the cards entered go here
Everybody did amazingly well it was hard to choose my favourite card
Join in my August Scrapbook Challenge here
This one is just for fun no prizes

New storage

2011-07-26T12:17:00.001+01:00

I got a new storage unit from Gumtree it's an ikea one and was only £25 inc delivery and it's full already I put my scrapbook albums in the cupboards below and also photo albums and then in the drop down bit I put stationary So bit by bit does it......

July Card Competition

2011-07-19T18:51:00.000+01:00

Just a few more days to enter the July Card Competition on Face book
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=242852445725380
UK entrants only

Home Sale

2011-06-27T11:12:00.002+01:00

My mum's friend had a home sale she sells hand bags and jewellery and the room was full as you can see

But she managed to squeeze me in the doorway with my cards

I sold quite a few cards but as usual spent more than I took and came home with 3 necklaces and a hand bag!

Stamp Storage

2011-06-27T11:02:00.003+01:00

Good ideas for stamp storage
http://itsacreativeworld.typepad.com/its_a_creative_world/2009/05/stamp-storage.html
http://itsacreativeworld.typepad.com/its_a_creative_world/2009/07/stamp-storage-part-2.html

June Card Competition

2011-06-08T09:07:00.002+01:00

If you are on Face Book please join in my card competition
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=101051096652567

Just Giving for M.E.

2011-06-03T09:55:00.000+01:00

I am trying to raise funds for Action for M.E. via sales from my site and my Just Giving Page
Thanks for any support you can give to this worthy cause

Craft Creations: June Card Challenge - Bold And Bright

2011-06-03T09:30:00.000+01:00

Craft Creations: June Card Challenge - Bold And Bright: "Hi Everyone, The subject for the June Challenge is a card following the theme of 'Bold And Bright' suitable for any occasion of your choic..."

Craft Creations: May Card Challenge - Flowers

2011-05-05T10:03:00.000+01:00

Craft Creations: May Card Challenge - Flowers: "Hi Everyone, The subject for the May Challenge is a card featuring a flower or flowers suitable for any occasion of your choice - Excludin..."

Me Awareness Event in York this Saturday

2011-05-05T09:47:00.000+01:00

My friend is having an event in York for ME Awareness if you are able to attend it is this Saturday and details are here
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123133971097161

Me Awareness May 12th 2011

2011-05-05T09:38:00.000+01:00

As it is ME Awareness on May 12th I am giving 50% to Action for ME from all sales from my site
Thank you for supporting this worth cause

Twitter

2011-04-27T18:44:00.000+01:00

Follow me on twitter

Facebook

2011-04-06T11:22:00.000+01:00

For those who use facebook which is probably almost all of you I have an account for my business if you wanted to join it go to http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=100002249862883&aid=10990#!/profile.php?id=100002249862883
I already have 130 friends on there:)

Harrogate Papercrafts Fair March 19 2011

2011-03-20T08:57:00.001Z

Harrogate Papercrafts Fair a video by thinleela on Flickr.

Went here yesterday here is a video for those who missed out and want to get the idea what the atmosphere was like

An Inspiration Lady

2011-03-17T15:08:00.000Z

I bought some cards from a friend in the USA called Dorcas, I have seen some of her cards before but these are just unbelievable so I had to show them off to you. My SIL is from the US and she got to visit Dorcas recently and bought me some of the cards home and I was like WOW, the detail on them is stunning you have to see them to believe it. I only wish I was half as good as she is, oh well something to aim for.
See her blog here Dorcas Designs

Here are my favourites

Harrogate here we come!

2011-03-14T15:27:00.001Z

Hopefully me and three other crafty friends are going to Harrogate Papercrafts Extravanganza on Saturday whoopeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I do not need any more stash of course but there is no harm in looking:)

Craft Storage

2011-03-06T14:55:00.002Z

In my never-ending search for good craft storage ideas I found this site they sell the really useful boxes too http://www.storage4crafts.com/shopx/home.php

Sympathy card

2011-02-28T20:55:00.000Z

We had some sad news at the weekend, a friends son died suddenly I made this card for them.

I used my cuttlebug to emboss the border

I attached 3d decoupage rose

and some peel-offs to add some detail

A blank banner and sympathy peel-off

Really Useful Boxes

2011-02-28T09:15:00.002Z

Been searching for good prices on really useful boxes this ebay seller sells some and it's free postage http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Official-Ryman-Outlet/Home.html__W0QQ_sidZ1014258484?_nkw=really+useful+boxes

Free card

2011-02-23T19:51:00.000Z

I have an ongoing offer via my site choose a free handmade card, photo card or notelet to avail yourself of this offer please go here you will need to pay postage though. Each is £1.00 and free postage and please only order one item thanks

Really useful boxes

2011-02-17T15:59:00.002Z

I have filled 2 of my really useful boxes finally the ones with the 9 small drawers.

It is perfect for those little bits like banners, tags etc so it solves the problem of wading through a drawer to find what you want. I filled the other with packs of brads and quicklets and labelled them so now I don't need to go through the whole box to find what I want anymore!

Any ideas for storing bigger die-cuts?

Also how does anyone sort their cuttlebug folders please?

Competition time!

2011-02-17T15:47:00.002Z

I have a pack of assorted brads or quicklets up for grabs for the person who can email me the best card using quicklets or brads to jane@simplycards.net closing date is 28th of February

UK entrants only please

Regards Jane

Quicklets & Brads

2011-02-17T15:44:00.000Z

Does anyone use quicklets? I love them and I sell them too on my site
Though I do need to restock some soon once I have the funds.
Here are some ways you can use them

this card uses flower quicklets and brads

This card uses nappy pin, bottle and button brads

This card uses heart quicklet and round quicklets

this card uses bone quicklet

Stacey's Crafty Creations: What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday- (or Thursday)- ...

2011-01-31T20:31:00.000Z

Stacey's Crafty Creations: What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday- (or Thursday)- ...: "Well this is my desk And I need to tell a long drawnout story and show a million pictures to explain where I have been for a mon..."

Really useful boxes

2011-01-28T21:31:00.000Z

I got two of those really useful boxes they were on offer at Asda and I can't resist offers on storage at the moment!
I was thinking I would use them for brads/quicklets they are great I got the ones with 9 boxes I just like sturdy storage I was thinking the other might be good for die-cuts to sort them into shapes as I have them all in a huge box at the moment which is not easy to access

Card Competition

2011-01-12T12:42:00.003Z

Competition closes 31st of january

Theme is recycled card

UK entrants only

contact me via my site http://www.simplycards.net/ and email me a photo of your card

Winner gets a goody bag of things from my site and runner up gets a similar prize just less

Recycled Calendars

2011-01-10T19:20:00.000Z

I have been making more calendars this time I used last year's Born to Shop Calendar and recycled the pictures and used quicklet eyelets to attach them to the card. See them here http://janescardz.fotopic.net/c1931385.html

Good House Organising Blog

2011-01-04T13:33:00.001Z

Just found this looks very helpful
http://besthousejo.blogspot.com/

Craft Storage Help needed

2011-01-04T13:31:00.002Z

For those who have their own craft room what do you use for storage, I am looking for better ideas.
I noticed that some like the Ikea billy bookcases and some the expedit ones which do you like?

Craft Clear-out

2011-01-04T13:27:00.002Z

I am selling some craft stuff rubber stamps, threads, pens and more that I no longer need on ebay ID simplycardz and also my site n the second hand section it was a hard decision to think what I did not need as I think I need them all but then I figured if I hadn't used them inn ages then it was just taking up space. Part of the never-ending decluttering process!

Craft Storage Ideas

2010-12-25T12:45:00.002Z

I have set up a playlist on youtube with craft storage ideas if you want to watch them
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=DF049DC70E4A782C

Stamps did I need anymore well I think so!

2010-12-25T12:32:00.001Z

I have new rubber stamps I bought on ebay can't wait to try them out. They are born to shop designs which I love!

CRAFT ROOM CLEAR-OUT

2010-12-25T12:28:00.001Z

As you know I am in the middle of sorting out my craft room and am adding things to my site which are unused or used but are surplus to requirements
http://www.simplycards.net

CRAFT ROOM CHAOS

2010-12-18T14:16:00.002Z

Here is a video of my craft room I am not showing you the floor space (shame) I am in the middle of a major decluttering and it's taking me a while but will be worth it when I can move in the room!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiH_tpAmeRY

Baby Card

2010-12-10T13:09:00.004Z

My SIL's sister is having a baby end of December so I thought I better get on with the card as they leave Sunday to the states and here it is I used jolly nations decoupage from the kids pack. I finished it off with a cuttlebug embossed topper with words It's a Boy
It is a great value pack I got mine for just £7.95 on ebay and it has 10 sheets of die cut decoupage and 10 backing papers and they are so cute!

Decluttering Sites

2010-12-01T20:21:00.000Z

Good sites for decluttering motivation and advice
http://www.clutterclearing.net/
http://www.declutterfast.com/

Craft Storage Ideas

2010-12-01T12:27:00.001Z

Great blog about craft storage
http://craftystorage.blogspot.com/
I really need some help with my room as it's so messy it's unbelievable I have so much stash and also other stuff in there that makes it looks like a bomb has hit it and it's getting me down but bit by bit I am trying to tackle it not best time of year though for me as I suffer with SAD so feel easily overwhelmed here's a few pix of what it's like at moment (shame!) Not showing you all the pix these are bad enough you might die of shock it I did lol

shelving units with mostly craft stash but also photos wrapping paper etc

More shelving units and more stash!

My desk with too much clutter on it!

Bookcase full of books and boxes with photos etc which are waiting to be sorted

Decluttering is never ending

2010-10-25T10:20:00.005+01:00

I am not really crafting but trying to declutter my craft room is absolutely awful and so I do not enjoy even been in it at the moment so I am determined to deal with the clutter. I just got two books from Amazon to help me out which look really good. I am a horder so it's not easy for me to get rid of things as I have emotional attachments to stuff and also I hate throwing stuff out that someone might use so I am making use for freecycle but there is only so much that you can get rid of that way and sometimes it's more hassle than it's worth as people mess you around at times.
The books I got are:
"No More Clutter" Sue Kay
"Organizing from the Inside Out: The Foolproof System for Organizing Your Home, Your Office and Your Life" Julie Morgenstern
Let's hope they do not just become another part of the clutter!

2010-09-22T21:25:00.001+01:00

I have been busy making some calendars for the sale
I used a piece of card smaller than A5
To which I added a topper and also a calendar which I mounted onto a matting piece and used a brad to secure the calendar as I did not buy stitched calendars and they were coming apart.

I used quicklets to attach the raffia to hang the calendar

Busy time & Kitchen is almost finished

2010-09-19T11:05:00.006+01:00

Sorry nothing much to blog lately as been so busy getting ready for our kitchen renovation which is almost done now but now it's the cleaning up since I was not at home for week either. I am also busy clearing my craft room as it's such a mess still and I want to be nice as it's affecting my creativity with all the chaos in there! On October 2nd I have another sale too so will be getting ready for that over next fortnight.

Few pix as requested:) Wasn't sure about the black tiles but hubby said they would look great, I only had a couple of days to make up my mind as the guy who did the tiling is going away for few months so only chance he could do it was week after. Best thing is having a dish washer:)

Table top sale

2010-08-19T11:54:00.002+01:00

Me and a friend organised a table top sale and it went ok but a lot could not turn up so it was not as well supported as we hoped but it was fun anyway

This is my table I had plenty of choice but did not sell that much

I did a bit of card-making with the young ones

And I had a table for a friend of my mum who does paintings.

I have some of Marian's painting on my site Simply Cards if you wanted to buy them she also does commissions

My mum made some cushions and took some of dad's homegrown cucumbers she sold all the cucumbers but only a couple of cushions!

Free Downloadables

2010-08-19T11:40:00.000+01:00

Found this great site it was formerly Alan and Barry's Crafts but it's now ICraftOnline
You get accesss to lots of downloadables and there is also a facebook group which you will find out about when you join

One week to go!

2010-07-31T10:52:00.002+01:00

Well it's only a week till the Crafty Sisters table top sale I have been busy inviting friends and family and hoping that the word has spread so many will come there are 10 of us with tables including my mum who is busy making cushions. We also have paintings, health products, jewellery, hand-painted gifts and my cards of course! I have at least 150 cards made up wonder how many I will come home with, anyway at least I will have a good stock if I don't sell many:)

Beary Happy Wedding Day Card

2010-07-31T10:42:00.001+01:00

I made this card for my MIL I used the topper from this ebay shop

Congratulations Bride & Groom Card

2010-07-26T18:30:00.000+01:00

I made this card today
I used a bride and groom die-cut from Dianne's die-cuts
the foil printed Congratulations card I sell on my site and a deckled card panel

Table top sale and House Renovations

2010-07-22T16:07:00.001+01:00

I am getting ready for a table top sale I am organising for friends on August 7th so it's very exciting so am busy making cards so no time for blogging just now and then on 16th of August we have our kitchen completely renovated all stripped out and all new appliances etc it's been a long time coming and I can't wait to see the end result just not looking forward to the packing and upheaval meantime!

Card Inserts how to do your own

2010-07-11T08:53:00.003+01:00

As a lot of people struggle with doing their own card inserts this site is great
http://www.verses4cards.co.uk/How-to-print-verses-in-cards.html

2010-06-29T12:54:00.001+01:00

Not had much time for crafting lately with organising my Brother's wedding party which was last Friday, it went so well so the hard work paid off, I had the job of decorating the cake which we bought from Marks and Spencers.

We bought some ribbon, petals and roses from Country baskets in wine colour as that was the wedding colour

Craft Fair at Morley Town Hall May 8th

2010-05-10T21:32:00.002+01:00

Well did the stall last Saturday at Morley Town Hall I was not able to get there till 10.15 my friend Annemaritta got there at 9.45 and it started at 10 so that was slightly embarassing:)
There was 2 other card stalls one right at the side of us so that was not great. We had a few people who already make cards as usual so that is why I only took supplies with me as I learned from the last stall that cards do not really sell well. I did not sell much at all, the stall was £18 and I don't think I took my share of the stall so that was a bit disappointing but anyway it was an achievement having ME.
I sat making decoupage toppers it passed the time nicely and before we knew it was 2.30 and time to pack up. Here is picture of me at the stall.

Wedding Invites

2010-05-05T15:13:00.001+01:00

I have been busy making wedding invites for my Brother's wedding in June never done them before so it was a nice challenge I made use of my cuttlebug embossing folders here is the one I made I did it also in silver but the gold and cream shows up the design better. I used the Spellbinders class heart die

Using Small Cuttlebug Folders

2010-04-23T20:59:00.000+01:00

I love the small embossing folders for the cuttlebug but was having a problem with getting lines round the folder I just searched youtube and found this video which is really useful I have not tried the solution but plan to next time.

Big Shot Express - Dream Machine!

2010-04-15T17:19:00.000+01:00

My friend bought a Big Shot Express machine for a bargain price of £70 I only wish i waited now to decide which was best but I do like the cuttlebug anyway and I am going to try and resist to buy the Big Shot if there are any left at that price or speak nicely to hubby this weekend - not sure which!

Here are some of my creations so far
http://janescardz.fotopic.net/c1836097.html

I tried out Brass Stencils today and a good way to use them I found was:
A Plate
B Plate
Brass stencil
Card/paper
A shim ( I used cardboard piece)
B Plate

Morley Fair

2010-03-27T18:57:00.004Z

There was a craft fair in Morley today so I went along of course good news is I am doing a stall on May 8th with a friend of mine Annemaritta so if you live locally then please come along. We are hoping to do craft demos and will have cards, card supplies and wedding invites. The fair is at Morley Town Hall Morley Leeds West Yorkshire. From 10-3pm free entry and refreshments available.
View pictures of this fair and the others I have attended here
http://janescardz.fotopic.net/c1499601.html

Cuttlebug Advice and Tips

2010-03-23T17:01:00.000Z

There is a good group on UK Scrappers which is for Cuttlebug users so join it if you have just got one and want to know how to use it etc

Great Site!

2010-03-23T16:47:00.000Z

What a fantastic site this is Craft Superstore
They have cuttlebug folders on offer and the cuttlebug is cheaper than I got mine.
Always the case when you buy things but shows the value of shopping round instad of been hasty like me:)

sunflower card

2010-03-22T20:37:00.003Z

I embossed this card using my cuttlebug machine using the Embossing Folder Stylised flowers which I love!
I am now going to buy many more embossing folders as I am hooked and I just found out you can use brass stencils in the bug so I am finally going to be able to use the ones that have just been in a drawer unused for ages:)

Harrogate Papercrafts Show

2010-03-21T08:44:00.002Z

Me and 3 friends went to the show yesterday it was FANTASTIC so many stalls, infact 50 exhibitors and so many tempting stash but I only bought a sheet of EZ foam mount, one sheet of die-cut decoupage and 10 pens including sakura glaze, souffle and gelly roll and 5 of those were for a friend who could not come so I was pleased with myself. My friends were equally strong.

Wedding Card I could not resist!

2010-03-09T10:04:00.001Z

I made this card for friends who got married I could not resist!

Cuttlebug ideas and inspiration

2010-03-09T10:01:00.001Z

I found a good blog for cuttlebug users http://ikkiscuttlebugcupboard.blogspot.com/
There is also a group on UK scrappers for cuttlebug users http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/group.php?groupid=120

At last I got a cuttlebug machine!

2010-03-02T15:40:00.000Z

Been wanting one of these in ages finally got the money to buy one and I have already tried it out with the embossing folders I got with it here are some I did earlier, I used rainbow paper they look really effective.

Clearing the Clutter

2010-02-16T11:19:00.002Z

I am at last getting my act together and clearing the clutter, I am huge horder and it's time I got to grips with it as they say clutter in the home creates clutter in the mind, my goal is to make my craft room a haven where I can relax at the moment it is very messy and cluttered and I must deal with it!
I joined this site http://www.flylady.net which is really inspirational and since then I have been able to keep on top of things better I do 15 minutes of decluttering every day and have got my husband to join in with tidying his clothes in the bedroom which tend to be all over the floor (still working on him)
This was the state of my craft room in June 2006 prior to decorating

then in Sept 2006 improving

Made my day!

2010-02-07T13:49:00.000Z

I got this cute card from Faith a little girl who is only 3 as a thank you for the scrabook I did for her and her parents, it made my day:)

Surprise Scrapbook

2010-01-22T21:54:00.004Z

I have spent the last 2 months working on a surprise scrapbook for some friends who moved away I had planned it before they left in November I wanted to get messages from their friends and also pictures so it took some organising and I was even working on it the night before I gave it to them. It was fun but I won't be doing it again in a hurry, I now have my life back:) It was worth it when I saw the look on their faces though.

Here is the album I used and I decorated the windows with some toppers. It is Kit N Kraft album

This is a page of her best friend so I wanted it to be extra special.
I made the mini envelope to enclose the handwritten note to make it private. I used the My Minds Eye Asparagus card stack for the pages

My New Site

2009-12-13T11:16:00.004Z

Check out my new website all customers signing up will get 10% discount on their first order
I am giving 10% from all sales to Action for ME so please help with this worthy cause
Thanks!

Waterfall Card

2009-12-13T11:08:00.005Z

This is my second attempt at waterfall card much better than my first one which ended up upside down. I made use of an old calendar for the pictures and I used the template here

Flower Arranging

2009-10-04T11:33:00.005+01:00

Here are a few arrangements we did at our craft group this month

Card using peel-off stickers and vellum

2009-09-02T21:12:00.004+01:00

I made this card using peel-off stickers on vellum paper and coloured with sakura pens

You can see the tutorial on youtube here and here

Gift Cards

2009-07-06T21:11:00.005+01:00

I made these gift cards for a friend who sells jewellery to sell at her home parties
Check our her site

Cards for Charity

2009-06-30T11:00:00.003+01:00

I am selling cards to raise funds for Action for ME if you would like to buy any go this link

RECYCLED CARD

2009-06-30T10:55:00.005+01:00

I made this card for a swap on the theme recycled I took the quote from an old calendar and used some bits on the inside too and a scroll I stamped and embossed

Craft Stall

2009-06-18T10:12:00.005+01:00

The craft sale went well around 12 people turned up and sold 21 cards!

Here is a picture of my stall

Oriental Lady ATC

2009-06-15T09:19:00.005+01:00

Here is an atc I did a swap the theme was oriental I used my lady stamp which I love with gold embossing powder and dab of stickles glitter glue - I just love embossing!

If you have not tried it why not have a go you will need a heat gun and embossing powder though, it is a bit tricky at first but there are things on the net to show you how to do it, I did it first time in a craft store when they had a demo, I used shrink plastic too which was fun.

Toppers and more toppers

2009-06-09T10:20:00.005+01:00

I have been busy making some toppers to use in card kits I am making up for my friend who is selling them at the summer fair at Newlands Primary school, Morley on Saturday (hopefully!)

Here are some I made earlier .....

Craft Event this Saturday

2009-06-06T14:08:00.004+01:00

Some of my cards and kits will be on sale at an event on 13th of June at Newlands Primary School from 12-3pm. My friend who sells jewellery will be there.
Hope you can make it if you live local to Morley that is

Golden Anniversary card

2009-06-06T14:01:00.005+01:00

I got an order for this golden anniversary card I had to get a friend to restore the photo so it was nice enough to use as the one the lady gave me was a proof and I had to use A3 card to fit it on so it was the biggest card I've made ever! It was complicated to do the insert and I thought I'd messed it up but as you know us crafters are skilled at covering over our mistakes so in the end it was good I just hope the lady thinks so too!

Cards for Charity

2009-05-21T20:55:00.004+01:00

I am selling my cards to help to raise some money for AFME so if you want to help this worthy cause go my site
Thanks so much !

Card Sale

2009-05-11T08:16:00.005+01:00

I am busy making cards for Friday when I have a card sale.
I hope it goes well and many turn up on the day as I've put a lot of work into it!

Cards with Quicklets

2009-04-29T15:25:00.005+01:00

Have you tried quicklets - hammerless eyelets?

If not what are you missing? I highly recommend them and I sell them via My Site or via My etsy shop

Here are some cards I have used quicklets on for some ideas and inspiration

Cards For Charity

2009-04-29T15:05:00.008+01:00

I have been busy making cards for the docraft marie curie cancer care campaign which I do every year, I need to get my cards posted today as closing date is tomorrow!!! I did 34 cards, I got too many bags so figured I best fill them.

Flower Arranging

2009-03-28T14:11:00.007Z

Last craft group we did flower arranging, one of the ladies did a course in past so she taught us all to do it. The lady in the fire station said they looked good enough to sell, we gave her one as a thank you gift.

Craft Group

2009-02-24T10:34:00.011Z

Had my second craft group on Friday and some of us did cards others jewellery, others bun icing, the buns did not last long though! Next time we are doing flower arranging as one of the ladies did a course and is quite an expert.

Medallion Card

2009-02-10T11:46:00.008Z

I made this card using a free printable from Beci's site

Here are some more project ideas for medallion cards

http://www.craftcreations.co.uk/pages/magazines/issues/pdf/issue46/medallionmoments.pdf

http://www.blog.onestopcardcrafts.co.uk/2008/10/gold-medallion-project.html