Hi Guys,
Someone asked me if my life has returned to normal WHAT'S NORMAL!!!!!
At some point I hope to find out.
Little Imp Stampers will go ahead as planned on Tuesday 26th, I' looking forward to seeing you all.

Beautiful swirl and flower stamp from Kaiser craft(Ali craft has these on her site)
Sizzex bird house die. Lily of the Valley sentiments. I kept this very simple,stamped directly on the card,
coloured the edges of the bird house with distress ink.. Stamped  the sentiments on to a scrap of Graphic 45 paper,
using the same paper I punched out the bird, then layered with foam pads as above.

This sample has a background using Sheena Douglas stamps, this time I stamped and coloured the
 bird house then embossed  with a wood grain folder through the cuttlebug. I have added a layer by drawing around the bird house then cutting out slightly larger. The bird is the same punched image (stampin up punch) coloured with water coloured pencils to look a bit like a blue tit..

Here are the samples of the card planned, but I know each one will be unique, that the best thing about crafting. (Sorry about the images I had to just scan them in quickly)


That's it for now.

Laura xx

Just busy

It seems that there are not enough hours in the day at the moment, that's life.

I have a couple of pictures to share with you this is an emerald wedding card I did for Des and Betty both have been under a bit of pressure but despite being a good age bounce back beautifully.

I always try to make the box look beautiful, you can just see the punched edges.

Des had a job but managed to sneak out some wedding photos, they made a very striking couple and still do. Another milestone is due, so I'm sure to be extra busy again.

Bye for now

Laura XX

Baby Card

Hi Everyone,
Just thought I would quickly share this beautiful  card with you.
It is for my friends at the Pantry in Bracebridge Heath, the do a fantastic job selling my cards and stuff.

Beautiful papers from Graphic 45

on the back I added a smaller picture and a sentiment

This is for Lyns little grand daughter first birthday today, see what you think.











                                                                       

inside is a personalised verse

I loved doing this the paper is a dream to work with, Ali Craft have this on their web shop plus loads of other lovely crafty stuff.
Back to crafting.
Laura xx

Watching Nikki on TV Polka doodle time

Hi everyone,
 I had a very fed up day over Easter, on my own(billy no mates).  After sitting with loads of craft stuff all around me and no inspiration I put C&C on and there was Nikki, straight down to the computer and browse through Sundae of Seasons. Low and behold inspiration floods in. See what I did

even the dog was fed up

not quit finished but you get the idea

This is the mess that I always end up with

I should have been doing something more constructive, cleaning or Ironing, the things I hate most.


But for sanity sake crafting is best.









Ok so back to more fun. I have a name picture to frame and a card to make for Hannah.
Bye for now.
Laura xx

Hi Everyone,

OH boy! I had all these plans and I just have not managed to achieve many of them at all.

OK list the good things.

1  I finished unit 007 in my course (PTTLS) this took 3 attempts before I got all the elements covered.

Why is learning so difficult, is it an age thing? I know was never easy for me  but I now find it hard to even understand what they want.

2 I have done both of the cards ordered for this week.

3 I have the micro teach for next week almost organised.

BUT I didn't get any cards made for the stand at The Pantry.

no mothers day cards made to sell. Oh and the list goes on.

This is one of the cards ordered for this week. It's a stamp from Ali craft.
with papers from stampin up,
I love mixing thing up.

I have thing almost organised in my new
 craft room, I came across a big medallion stamp that I couldn't resist using for a thank you card. Stampin Up inks are fab.









Here's hoping I achieve a few more items on my list today. I will post  my Little Imp Stampers project next week (it's on the List)

Hugs

Laura

New craft room

Hi everyone.
Here are some photos of my new space

My tidy desk you should see it now.

Work top with cricut bigshop pro and must have TV

All my wooden stamps (not Stampin up!)

 This makes life so much easier. I no longer balance stuff on my knees to score or cut or anything.
I have daylight, I could keep going on but I think you have the idea.I LOVE IT

Stamp storage issues!

I still have a things to do list, some window dressing, blinds maybe. Stamp storage I need to be able to find them easier.







































OK so now to do some college work.

Bye
Laura xx

Dreadful Blogger

Hi Everyone
I have been missing in action. Just very busy working, you know!
that four letter word WORK.

I haven't had a lot of time to play but it's OK, when I do get time it's all the more fun.

Here are some pictures just to get us started.

These are pocket cards made with the wonderful stampin up products, this was our last project. It's a really nice card and can be adapted in lots of way.
It would make a lovely mothers day card.

















I have also been busy with my craft room and have had shelves and a work top fitted. The cabin bed reinstated
so that I have a designated work room. I have also had a huge sort out and I have no idea how I got it all in the room, plus I found some lovely things that I had forgotten. I also realized that I have so many rubber stamps that I need a better storage system for them. Any ideas?
OK that's it for now back later.
Laura xx