The eagle has landed....

Strange title, I know, but when it takes a week for the post to get to Australia I have to wait until it arrives before I can post anything that is destined for family out there.........



so, this is a card for my soon to be sister-in-law, it was her birthday today and then next weekend she is getting married to my brother (will post the wedding card once I know they have seen it).....wishing we could be there but sadly we cant.





This next card is the Mothers Day card I made for my mum, as explained in an earlier post she much prefers 'mothering sunday' to the commerical mothers day.

I found this little sentiment on the internet and for me it sums up everything about being a mum, I know we all say it, but my mum is the most amazing person I know........she has taught me to be the person I am........strong, independent, a little firery perhaps, I got all her best bits and some of her worst but I could not ask for a better mum or best friend in the world. Love you so very very much mum xxx

Stay safe

Kylie xx

Special Days

I really wanted to post some different cards but since they are winging their way to Australia and cant be seen until after the events they are for, I have gone for these ones, which are just as special.



This first one was for Steve's second eldest daughter for her birthday, she is an amazing young lady and a fabulous mum to her 2 little girls...........





As you can see from the photo's, the sun was shining and I took full advantage of that fact and took some shots outside.........I sooooooooo cant wait for summer!!!!

This next card was for Steve's mum for mothers day, she has been through some really tough times recently and just keeps fighting........another amazing lady!!! I would have loved to put MY mums card up but since I didnt get it in the post on time, it hasnt arrived yet and I dont want to spoil it for her by posting it on here before she sees it. We have a different commerical 'mothers day' in Australia but my mum much prefers the traditional 'mothering sunday' so I always send her a card for that.

The designer paper and the frame stamp both come from a collection inspired by the Victoria and Albert museum tapestry collection......and I just love them!!!!

Well it was my birthday on the 8th March but it was also International Womens Day so I hope all you amazing ladies out there had a fantastic day..........a whole day to celebrate being women, cant get much better than that eh!!!

Stay safe

Kylie xx

Confessions of a bad blogger!!!!

I am so terribly sorry for not blogging for what seems an absolute age!!!! As an office based worker the last thing I want after sitting in front of a computer screen all day is to come home to more of the same.



We have been so busy at work recently and I have been putting in some long days, it is just about getting home, eating dinner and going to bed........I have sooooo many unread emails that I really do need to respond to!!



Ok so, have tried to do some card making at the very least and I suppose due to family birthdays my hand has been forced and I have actually made the time to sit and do some card making.



This first card is actually for one of the girls at work who got married this week, I wanted to make something really special for her and as I had never before made a card with a recessed window, I thought I would give it a go........it turned out ok I think!






I also made a box for the card to go in as I did not have any envelopes big enough.......it also made the whole thing look a bit more special......this is the lid of the box.

This next card I made for some very special friends of ours, Donna and Dave......they have been very supportive to both Steve and I during his mums illness and helped us out with the use of their car when we were trying to sort ours out.......they are unique, kind, generous people and we are lucky to have them as friends.

I tried to do the faux stitching on this card but it did not look right.......or maybe I was doing it wrong....either way, I cut that bit off and changed the card slightly but I love this card and so please with the way it turned out.

Steve's son was up last weekend so of course they spent most of the time playing on the Xbox which meant I got some more cards made, and because the sun was shining on Sunday I managed to take some photos outside..........

I have made a very special card for my brothers wedding, but cant post it until the end of the month (once they are married) otherwise it will spoil the surprise as I know he keeps an eye on my blog. Sadly we wont be able to make the wedding (its in Australia) and we just cant afford to get there. He knows we will be there in spirit and will be thinking of them both on the big day...

Ok, well I think I have waffled on enough for now, I will try my best not to leave it soooooooo long between posts next time.

Thanks for stopping by

Stay safe

Kylie xxx