A scientist's crafty side
The card swap theme for January is 'uplifting'. I only joined the swap 21st January, which is why it's almost February! The last card swap cards I made were slimline and I told myself I wouldn't make these cards slimline, but then I got overexcited and stamped so many sheep I had to make them… Continue reading January Card swap ‘uplifting’
The second I saw this die set I HAD to have it, I immediately had this card idea in my head! My friend went on safari for her honeymoon and took amazing photos so I wanted to create a 'safari' card for her. For the safari, what better stamp set than Lawn Fawn 'Critters on… Continue reading Using the Lawn Fawn reveal wheel camera dies
I cut down some white card to the same size as my card bases to create a card front and used my Nuvo Glimmer Paste and Prima stencil to create the raindrops for the background. Whilst I was waiting for the raindrops to dry I die cut the Simon Says Stamp Rainbow from Neenah Classic… Continue reading Rainbow cards for neighbours
Firstly, congratulations to Harry and Meghan on their wedding day! Secondly, as this weekend is all about the royal wedding, I thought I would share some handmade wedding stationary and decorations if you are a do-it-yourself kind of person. Something Old Let's be honest, the vast majority of us who have to produce something ourselves… Continue reading Wedding stationary and decorations
I LOVE this stamp set - the images are adorable and the sentiments are soooo punny! I shared this set in a Simon Says Stamp haul video on my YouTube channel from last year that you can see here. This card is for my Step Dad and it's his birthday today. First of all I… Continue reading Birthday card using Art Impressions Old Goat stamp set
Today my youngest niece turns 10 - where does the time go???? Being a big fan of Zoella (my niece that is) I wanted to create a card for her that was inspired by her favourite vlog star. I started with a C6 card base in cream and cut some Stampin' UP! card in Whisper… Continue reading Niece’s birthday card using MFT stamps
It's time for the disclaimer again! I made this card in November, but I've only just blogged about it now, which is why it's a bit out of sync with the seasons!! I was going INSANE having no lab work and not making cards, just concentrating on writiting, day in, day out so one day… Continue reading Autumnal Thanks card with Lawn Fawn stitiched leaves dies
Disclaimer: I started this card in September 2017, but put it into my 'to finish' card pile (please tell me you all have one of those!!?) and have only just finished it this month. This was inspired by Amy Rysavy of Prairie Paper and Ink because she made several cards using this stamp on her… Continue reading Mama Elephant Botanic Hello with Nuvo aqua flow pens
Hi Everyone! Phew! I'm really suffering in this heat! Apparently tomorrow will be cooler though! Even the cats are flopping down and just lying on the floor all the time, so they must be feeling it too! Today I'd like to share my 'Glitzy Glitter' card for the MFT Camp Create 2017. I used the… Continue reading MFT Camp Create Glitzy Glitter
Firstly, Happy Bank Holiday Weekend everyone!! The Bank Holiday couldn't come quickly enough for me - I've been really flagging recently and wanted some solid down time and rest. Secondly, I wanted to share this card with you. I received a belated birthday present from a friend of the family who has moved house recently… Continue reading Thank you card
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