Valentines.....

Is it really Friday???

It has been a tough week at work this week, the troups are rebelling slightly....dont like the thought of change and it is proving difficult to get them to see it is for the best.

The previous manager did not do a good job and unfortunately I am left to pick up the pieces which is harder than I though it would be!!



Anyway, enough self pity........

Valentines day is just around the corner and I had a request from the lady I make cards for, for a new batch. She did not specifically ask for Valentines cards but I thought I would make a few and see what she thinks



I went for a less traditional approach with some of these so let me know what you think!!



Ok, so this one is a little traditional with pink hearts but I still dont think it's obviously traditional...



Went for a more soft and subtle approach on this one...........soft subtle....get it???



Sorry about the above pun....so this next one again is very subtle perhaps for the more mature couple!!

I also have loads of birthdays during the next few months so will be spending some time at the craft desk getting those made.......as I have said before I like to sit and make a card specifically for the person it is intended for......usually when I get a bit of a stash I end up selling them to my friend for her shop so for family and friends I taylor make so to speak and I will be posting some of those very soon.

Well thanks for visiting and having a look around, please feel free to leave a comment, I love to hear what people think.

Have a good weekend folks, I may be back before its out, if not perhaps during next week.

Stay safe

Kylie xx

A sad day for us Aussies!!

To all my fellow Australians out there.....I am feeling the pain as well!!! My Mum rang late last night, did not want to speak to me but asked for Steve....infact she did not even say hello to me...all she wanted to do was celebrate England winning the Ashes with Steve.....well, I say if she had any kind of loyalty to Queen and Country she would live here!!!!! But oh no, doesnt like the weather!!!!

Anyway, I noticed it had been a whole week since I posted anything....to be honest I have not done much crafting over the last week or two so I have had to drag out some older projects to show you.......these 2 cards I made using some very pretty designer papers (non SU) that I bought ages ago..............

Well my Dad and step mother arrive 2 weeks tomorrow so really need to get on and spring clean the house....it could be another week before I get to post any more.....Hopefully by then I will have found some more inspiration and got some crafting done!!



Thanks for stopping by to take a look at my blog..



Stay safe



Kylie xx

A little bit of sunshine........

....and an early finish from work makes for good conditions to take some photo's!!!! I finally managed to get some pictures done today as I decided to get away from work early. Unfortunately my car died last weekend...the cam belt (expensive!!!!) so I am having to catch the bus to and from work at the moment.....it takes me 50 mins each way!!

Back to blogging......I have a friend who buys some of my cards to sell in her shop and she asked me to make her some wedding/engagement cards...she also wants some birthday cards for kids which I am finding a bit difficult to do, not really my thing as I dont have kids and dont know many people with young children. Anyway, so I made her some wedding styled cards and here they are.....

I used this really great corner punch for this card which lets you slot the front of the card in like a photo......

On this card (above) I used 'Safmat' which my Mum recommended to me, it is a clear printable sticker type thingy which once put onto something is almost invisible and looks like a rub on. So you can print what ever you want on it, cut it out and then stick it on!! I used it to print the sentiment on....

Well, sorry it has been sooooooo long since I have posted anything but as most of you out there know.....life kind of gets in the way of hobbies!!

Hopefully I will be back tomorrow with more cards.......hope the sun was shining where ever you were today!

Stay safe

Kylie xx

Double pocket card

A big hello to you all......

I must say I am totally enjoying my week off......the sun has been shining and I even got a little sunburnt!!

We had a bbq on Saturday night with the neighbours which was lovely as the weather has been so nice....over indulged on the wine a bit and suffered the next day, that will teach me!!



The card below was inspired by my Mum who gave me the instructions for the double pocket card.....I have seen many beautiful ones on other peoples sites but never thought to try it for myself. I have used the La Jardin Designer paper for this and keep the theme running through the cards as well. I just love this paper and really sad that it has now been retired as it is my absolute favorite.....I will just have to keep ordering it until they tell me it has run out!!

It is a bit difficult to see but I used the 'friend to friend' sentiment at the bottom of this card and Happy Harmony on the front of the pocket.

I really enjoyed making this card as I was trying something new and using paper and colours that I adore!!

Hope you like it too.......

Stay safe

Kylie xx

Simple, yet elegant......

Hi all

Well I am now officially unemployed..........until 8th June that is!!!! I have given myself a week off to get a few bits sorted and maybe squeeze in some craft time. There were a select few people at my old job that I will miss terribly but hopefully will be able to keep in touch with, so wanted to make them a special card to say thanks for all the support and hard work they gave me over the years, here is what I came up with.......

This next card is a replacement for the one I made for my friend which I still cant find and think I posted off to Australia......which is no good as she lives here in the UK!! Anyway I kept it very similar to the first one as it was sooooooo right for Emma............

I have also made 5 cards to take to field training next month in Peterborough, was not really sure what I had to take with me but from reading other peoples blogs I got the idea that I needed to take some cards to swap. They are sitting here ready to go and I have taken pics but I am saving some them to post a little closer to the date.......not sure if 5 is enough but dont want to take too many incase people dont want to swap with me!!!!!

Hope you are all enjoying the sunshine......remember your factor 30!!

Stay safe

Kylie xx

Mojo Monday challenge

You wont believe it but my car has died again!!! Got up this morning, went to go out and nothing........why oh why do I not know a mechanic!!!

After hours of staring at the engine and wiggling this and that, Steve and I have given up on the car and it will have to go back to the garage tomorrow.

Back to crafting................as Steve went fishing on Friday night I sat as always for many hours at my craft desk getting some cards made. This one is for my niece who I have not yet met, fingers crossed her Mum and Dad will be bringing her over for a visit, this is for her first birthday! Although I followed the challenge sketch its not quite the same.........

This next card is for Steve's niece who has just got engaged........as I dont have the Mr & Mrs set I had to improvise a little but I cased the card from the SU Idea Book. I think it came out really nice, very impressed with it even if I say so myself!!!


Thanks for stopping by

Stay safe

Smiles xx

Designer Paper

Just a quick one tonight as I did not get home until late and just want to relax, the next few posts will be of cards I made last weekend........I have a mouse who has set up camp under my craft desk so until he is caught i will not, I repeat, WILL NOT be sitting at my desk!!





Mmmmmmmm......not sure about this one....what do you think??????





This one took me forever to work out and plan and put together.....kept trying different greens, a bit limited as using scraps so had to find bits that where the right size or enough card left to cut to the right size! Finally finished it and I am really pleased with how it turned out.

Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts...........

Stay safe

Smiles xx

Templates

Evening all,

Ok....so I did manage to takes some photo's but only now getting the chance to post them. Spud is making it difficult as she is sitting on my lap barking at the computer screen.......she chases the cursor around the screen and then barks when the screen changes!! Bless her....

Back to blogging......
Here are a few things I have made over the week.

This is a template I purchased from http://www.papertreyink.com/timeless_templates.html Lauren has some great templates on there and they make such lovely gifts to give to family and friends.

I stamped the note paper and envelopes just to give it a more personal touch.......what do you think???

Smiles xx

Cased

Hi,

I will learn how to put a link in my post to the blogs where I have cased cards from soon I promise.......its getting time to sit and work it out or getting round to see my upline to get her to teach me as we both work full time and she doesn't often get home till late. So that leads me to this card, which I have cased from another blog........

Still trying to get the hang of using DP on cards and not just altered or 3D projects which is why I have cased this card, although I have changed a few things like the card colour and paper pattern. The colour of the card has not come out right in the photo....it is actually Always Artichoke!!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Fresh Cuts
Card: Always Artichoke, Whisper White
Ink: VersaMark, Always Artichoke
Accessories: Level 1 hostess DP, Always Artichoke ribbon, Scallop border punch, flat back gems, white gel pen

I also managed to get a little project made which again I cased from another site. It is a small covered note book which I had to adapt to fit the size of my note book. The note book is lined as I could not find any small blank note books.....think I need to do a Staples trip for some supplies!!!






Recipe:
Stamps: Happy Harmony (Australian SU)
Card: Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Old Olive, VersaMark
Accessories: WeR Memory Keepers brads & eyelets, natural twine



Hope you like them.....feel free to leave a comment, thanks for stopping by!



Smiles xx