Bee happy

It’s good to be back on my blog again, I didn’t get chance to do a post before going away, thought I’d be clever and do posts while on holiday camping in the Lake District and then Chester, but I forgot to take the information I needed. (I did remember to pack the undies LOL) I also had to pack pills and potions as I have been unwell for the last 6 months with allergic reactions mostly all over my face and spreading elsewhere.

So far tests have revealed I am allergic to paper, paper products, adhesives, glue, varnishes, glazes, cosmetics and a whole host of other stuff. Not bad for a paper crafter and who’s day job entails handling forms all day! A big thanks to my followers for sticking with me while I’ve not been posting much.

Here are some cards I made a while ago using one of my old favourite cartridges, Walk in my garden. The photo’s aren’t that good but I hope to re-make some of them as they are a very versatile cut/card that can be used for all types of occasions. I have also made them adding dry enbossed butterflies which adds texture. I can't wait to get crafting again.

I used different coloured paper inserts which show behind the cuts.

Walk in my garden, cards cut at 7.5 inches,(flower layers are cut at a different size which I need to check and will add to post) bee is i inch wings cut using vellum, be happy 1 inch,

Lyrical letters, feel better soon, Hello,Thanks 1.5 inches, 

peel off used for Happy birthday.  

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Music to your ears

I loved how this card turned out as when I started it I didn't have a final picture in my mind at all. But the real reason I'm pleased is because I finally made a card using my gypsy and an embossing folder I have had for over a year and not used! Bet that sounds familiar for a lot of you. Now that I have made more things easier to get to in my craft room I expect I will be more inclined to use them. I still haven't used my Christmas present from last year, but that's more of a time issue. I also added a musical insert the same as the previous post.

Gypsy Smiley cards mp3 cut a 4.74 inches, Plantin schoolbook letters 1.75 inches, Lyrical letters music notes 1.5 inches, Bigshot Provo craft embossing folder Happy birthday. Base card A4 silver card folded.

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Tweet wishes

I have gone very plain for this card, sort of, less is more. I have made it before but not posted it so have included pictures of both. I first used the idea as part of a much bigger card I made for my granddaughter Katie's card with the pigs. The tweet bit is really inside as I have added a musical insert which plays happy birthday. I love the musical inserts it was fun to give, I have used two this week but haven't been able to source where to buy more. I will have to get internet searching. It has been good to do some cards. I have been so busy and tired lately I have not been able to spoil myself with card making time. I added some tiny black stones after taking the photo.



Home decor branch cut with and without shadow at 5 inches fit to length, bird 1.5 inches, Lyrical letters notes 1.25 inches. Computer font size 20, base card 6 x 6

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What next for Katie

The card I made for Katie this year is my most favourite yet. I got the idea from Jeannie Phillips blog  A place for my cards. Infact it was following Jeannie's blog and others linked to her that gave me the courage to have a go at starting a blog, so thanks for all the help by sharing and the fun I am now having.

The base card is A4

Blue sky paper from local craft shop, I added text on the computer.

Core dimentions card two shades of brown.

Paper doll dress up fence 4inch x2 welded using CDS, also used this cart and CDS for the grass.

Home decor branch 3.5inch Bird 1inch

Lyrical letters notes 3.75inch

Every day paper doll pig real dial size 2.5inch, small pig real dial size flipped cut 2inch, pig on inside of card cut at 2.25inch.

The Mummy pig was made using

Plantin schoolbook circle 4inches

Animal kingdom pigs face 3inch, feet 4inches