Some time ago, as an extra freebie with a magazine, I picked up the Altenew Modern Blooms set. I’ve got several other such Altenew stamp sets, with the layering stamps, but I don’t often use them. A misguided belief that they’re complicated, or need lots of time, perhaps. Not true, it turns out. Once I’d… Continue reading Card of the Week: Modern Blooms
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Card of the Week: Queen for a Day
I made this card a few weeks back. It was supposed to be a Mothering Sunday card, but it never got sent, so I shall probably repurpose it for a birthday or something. It shall sit in my stash until it is needed, whatever I end up using it for. Anyway, it used the two… Continue reading Card of the Week: Queen for a Day
Card of the Week: Whale in a Bottle
I still haven’t made any Easter cards yet. Or Mothering Sunday ones, for that matter. I should probably get on that, given that we’ve only a few days, and a couple of weeks, for one and then the other. In the meantime, though, I’ve been playing with the Lisa Norton Message in a Bottle stamp… Continue reading Card of the Week: Whale in a Bottle
Card of the Week: F is for Flamingo
I know, I’ve skipped a few letters. I did mean to have a Daffodil for D, but it appears that I haven’t any daffodil stamps or dies. A shame, because I do like daffodils. Such a bright, cheery flower for this time of year. Such a strong hint of spring, sunshine on the way and… Continue reading Card of the Week: F is for Flamingo
Card of the Week: Snowdrops
It is the time for snowdrops, though the Polar Bear still isn’t flowering. I only ever seem to make snowdrop cards at this time of year, despite the fact that, obviously, I still have the stamps the rest of the year. And despite the fact that I seem to have collected several snowdrop stamps, or… Continue reading Card of the Week: Snowdrops
Card of the Week: Springtime Bird
Now that days are beginning to brighten again – it’s so nice to start and finish working in daylight, even with early starts and late finishes – the world begins to look more colourful again. Of course, the return of greenery and more days with sunshine helps with that. And it's fun to make cheerful… Continue reading Card of the Week: Springtime Bird
C is for Cockatiel
Back on track with the alphabet-inspiration. Sort of. I think they’re cockatiels, which is a much better C is for than the alternative, which is Celebration. And which is just as much of a cop-out as Christmas. There’s been a lack of crafting-time recently, and a lot of excess working, so I’ve only had time… Continue reading C is for Cockatiel
Card of the Week: Christmas Gnomes
Ah, well, the letter-inspiration thing was good while it lasted. I think C is for Christmas is a bit of a cop-out, don’t you? Maybe I’ll have a better C next week. But, as part of that other idea of getting Christmas cards made well ahead of time, and of using the stamp sets I… Continue reading Card of the Week: Christmas Gnomes
Card of the Week: Just Bee-cause
Like a lot of crafters, I often spend time on Pinterest, and YouTube. In theory, it’s for inspiration. And sometimes, it is. Other times, it’s just something to do that doesn’t involve much thinking and anyway you never know when inspiration will strike. Anyway, recently I’ve seen a lot of bees on cards. Can’t seem… Continue reading Card of the Week: Just Bee-cause
Card of the Week: The Unfinished Hummingbird
Does it count as a Card of the Week if I haven't really completed it yet? Some years ago now, I stitched the Mouseloft Hummingbird kit. And then did nothing with it. It’s wafted around my craft room ever since, trying to find a home. Finally, this week, I’ve got around to at least planning… Continue reading Card of the Week: The Unfinished Hummingbird
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