The first of many...

...for my Christmas stall that is...

I crocheted 2 yarns (pink/purple) together to create this mottled effect. This is a great way of producing a "Chunky" scarf with DK/Aran yarn.

This is the first scraf of the year isn't it? Don't worry -lots more to go! :)

You Rock!

Men are tricky to make cards for, which is why I was over the moon to find this stamp set. Grunge Me by Papertrey Ink is so funky, they even produced a matching guitar die, so no snipping necessary.

This is the card I made for hubby's birthday last week (plus one extra)...

TIP: 2 rules with male cards -Colour and Pattern! 

Matching envelopes to complete the look.

Bright colours work so well for men as they hold their attention those few secconds longer.

I just love the "splash" image!

Recipe: Papertrey Ink: Grunge Me stamp set, PTI Inks-Raw Sienna/Prussian Blue/Moulin Rouge, Black/Red/Yellow cardstock, Adhesive Gems.
Tools: Rock on  Die, Corner chomper.

Quite partial to "Guitar Hero" I'm pretty sure he appreciated it -job done!

I'm here for you ♥

It's been a tough start for family and friends this year. Not only did a close friend loose someone dear, but we also lost our beloved cousin Jane to cancer. Jane was a lovely lady full of spirit, always a smile on her pretty face, I don't think I ever heard her  moan about anything.

I don't enjoy making sympathy cards, so opted for the more subtle version.

I used my most treasured PTI stamp set "In Bloom" with my recently aquired matching dies. Making the cutting part a breeze, since no cutting was involved!

The sentiment is also PTI from the Think Big Favorites 4 stamp set. 

A slightly different design, however using the same focal point.

I created a border by machine stitching around the edge.

Recipe: Papertrey Ink: In Bloom Stamp set & Dies, Think Big Favorites 4 stamps, Kraft cardstock, PTI inks-Moulin Rouge/Landscape/Scarlet Jewel, Tim Holtz Distress Ink-Shabby Shutters, Adhesive pearls.

Tools: Sewing Machine, Martha Stewart Lace border punch.

If tears could build a staircase, And memories a lane, I would walk all the way to heaven, To bring you back again ♥

♥Happy Valentines Day♥

Do you celebrate? It's certainly a big deal at our childrens school, so we had a little crafty session at the weekend creating these...

All you need is lots of chocs...

A willing child (with fluffy pen)...

A not so willing child ...who gave in, in the end (with "The Stig" pen)...

Some Labels 21 Nestabilities dies which we placed the lady birds on (or lady bug as my daughter always corrects me!). A few dainty heart stamps later -done!

Enjoy your Valentines♥