New cards

I've been busy making cards for my Folksy shop over the last few days and I will be adding them gradually over the next week or so.

Here's a sneak peek at two of them

 Vintage Hello

The paper used for this is from October Afternoon's Schoolhouse collection - really gorgeous as usual from them, has a lovely vintagey/retro feel.

Fluttering Butterflies

I designed this card last year and it has sold well in the past at craft fairs and on Folksy, so I made some more. This time using Olivia by Basic Grey, a collection that I have been drooling over for a while.

I will be adding loads more and will also be having a blog giveaway very soon so watch this space.....................

New cards

I've just uploaded two new designs to my Folksy shop.

This is my 'Fluttering butterfly' design - these were very popular at the craft fair i attended recently so I made some more (they are fun to make!) and have added them to my shop.



(Paper by Basic Grey : Nook and Pantry)



(Paper by Basic Grey : Wisteria)



(Paper by Basic Grey : Junebug)



Will be back later to share the second design.

Basic Grey

I am a huge Basic Grey fan - they were one of the first designer paper brands I came across, and I still use their papers all the time.
I love the look of their new collections Oliver and Olivia - gorgeous papers.
Unfornately as they are based in the US, it takes a while for their new collections to appear over here - but I will be on the look-out.

Another recent collection (that is available here) is their Basics range - I especially like these manilla papers.
So versatile and quirky - perfect for all kinds of paper projects.

'Paper button' card

Hi all

Hope you are enjoying your bank holiday weekend's despite the grumpy weather.

Here is the latest addition to my Folksy shop.




I rediscovered my Basic Grey 'Nook and Pantry' paper pad yesterday and decided to put it to good use - I've been so excited about the brands I have discovered recently (October Afternoon, Sassafras Lass, Cosmo Cricket) that I had almost forgotten about my Basic Grey obsession! And forgot how much I love their 6" by 6" paper pad sets - I got 'Nook and Pantry' for Christmas along with 'Junebug' and they have to be two of my favourite Basic Grey lines so far I think.

I used my Sizzix button die to cut out the buttons - how cute are they?

My new obsession with Prima flowers

Hello,
And welcome to my new blog - all about my cards, collages and other crafty bits and bobs.

I hope you enjoy reading and looking at my creations, and if I manage to inspire just one person then I will be happy!

I've recently discovered Prima flowers and have to say I'm smitten.
They are so pretty and versatile and are available in so many lovely colours - I just can't get enough of them.

Here are two cards I made recently using them.



Paper : Basic Grey {Wisteria}


Paper: October Afternoon {Cherry Hill}&{Hometown}

I am experimenting with the photography of my cards at the moment, and finding it hard to get the images I want.
Any comments and tips would be gratefully received.

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