First card for ages. Why can I just not seem to find my mojo? I sit here and look at stuff and my mind goes a complete blank. Maybe it's the cold weather. Who knows. Thought I would try and inspire myself by using my Elzybells as I've not used them for ages. It didn't really work.. Now I've found an Anna Griffin kit that I got last Christmas - maybe that will work.

A new addiction!

Addicted to pop up cards! I've left the greetings off these - will add/personalise when I need to. These really are great fun to make and they look a wee bit special!

Pop up card - first attempt

First time making a pop up card and I was surprised how easy the basic folding was.

Started with a piece of card - 13cm x 26cm

1. fold it in half - right sides together

2. open it out again - right side up - then fold the right edge in so that it is aligned to the centre fold

3. open it out again - right side down - fold the bottom left corner up so it's aligned to the fold you have just made

4. open it out again - right side down - repeat what you did in step 3 for the top left corner (this creates the centre folds

5. last step - right side down - cut away the two corners to create the diamond shape which will face you on the pop up

6. gently fold!

watercolour technique - just practising

love this little stamp - she is so cute!

Sparklers!

Purple thistle

Hoppy!

Still on the same theme of a white background. Yet another Penny Black stamp coloured with promarkers.

I am really loving using a white background - its not something I've really done in the past but doing the "all white" challenge has been really inspirational! I love this little hedgehog - he's coloured using promarkers.

Some more on a white theme...

All white challenge

Some Christmas Cards

Some Cards

I've been terrible - not posted anything for ages. So this is me catching up - I've not had much inspiration recently - hopefully it will return soon! I've gone back to my old habit of taking inspiration from the paper and it seems to be helping!

Button Flower Brooch

Just thought I would try something different. A simple flower brooch with a button centre.

Squeak Squeak!

Main Street - Whipper Snapper

Just love this stamp - haven't used it for ages!

Coloured this using Marvys

Face Painting for Absolute Beginners

it's supposed to be a butterfly! Definately need practice!

Starting to get back in the mood

You know what it's like when you just cant get in the mood for crafting? Well I think I'm starting to feel crafty again. It's a funny thing!

Made this card today for a good friend who leaves work this week. The made cup cakes and crispy cakes with Sarah as it's a school holiday today!

Something to do when your mind is elsewhere!

Did this whilst waiting to hear how sarah got on with the childminder and her second day of school! Its all made of ribbon.

Felt Bunny

I've just not been in the mood for card making recently. Made this little guy instead. Quite good fun to make! Cutting out all the little bits!