Happy Flowers

I picked up some beautiful snapdragons to

place in the gorgeous jug that was a birthday gift.

They look so pretty sitting in my living room.

It is the small things that can make us happy.

I also have a card to share below.

I made this card with no one in mind to receive it.

I just felt like using the stamps i love.

I am really liking the white, grey and bright pink colour combo.

Happy Mail

I recently recieved some beautiful cards in the post

for my birthday. It's so nice to know

that you are thought of when you recieve

a card in the mail.

I had a fantastic birthday, the day went too quick.

Any day i spend with my family is great.

Denise sent me this card.

Fifth Avenue Floral has to be one of my favourite stamp sets.

Thank you Denise.

Nerida sent me the following card and

a clever, beautifully decorated box

with a chocolate inside.

It's so nice how the card and gift match perfectly.

I had time in the afternoon on my birthday to relax so i put

on one of my favourite movies, The Holiday and had some of

that yummy chocolate. Perfect.

Thank you Nerida.

This is a very special gift that my daughter made for me.

She made a patchwork throw for me in colours i like

and with a lovely soft material on the back.

I was delightfully surprised and i felt so grateful

that she spent the time to not only make the quilt but

to take the time buying the fabric and choosing the colours.

I am missing her alot today as it is her first day

at University and i have loved having her home

for the last three months. She rang me earlier

to tell me she had a blister on her foot from

walking all over the place, that broke my heart.

But she went and bought some new shoes so she

will be right till she gets home and i can tend to her foot.

Happy Bird-day

I made this card to go with a gift i have bought.

I will show you the whole gift when it gets closer

to the birthday. I embossed the bird cage for some

added texture and added some bling.

I have been de-cluttering this week.

It is messy pulling everything out of cupboards

and off shelfs but how good does it feel

when you can step back and see what a difference

it has made. But once you start it is hard to stop.

I have been told by my dear husband to leave

well enough alone until i have help with the

heavy things. But when your on a roll it's good to keep going.

Sweet Dots

I made this card for an acceptance to a

baby shower. I know my dear friend

is having a boy so a blue card it was.

I must dust off my cute baby stamps as

i have a few i will need to make this year.

I just can't wait to hold and cuddle the baby.

A New Stage For Us

Early last week we went with our daughter

to enrol in University. I felt like she was

starting school all over again. A new

school/campus, new friends, learning

where to go and what to do.

I felt unsure and uneasy on the day,

as i did when she started Kindergarten.

It doesn't matter how responsible and mature

you know your children are, i know i will

always be concerned for them.

The travelling on the train and having to change trains

and the long hours of commuting worries me too.

So that was my week and when i worry i like to keep

busy. So i have made a great start on cards

for upcoming events this year.

Some i cannot share until i have handed them out.

The card below i can share.

Have a great week.

A Special Anniversary

We recently celebrated my In-law's 40th wedding anniversary.

I used SU's flocked paper for the card.

I wanted a detailed card but not over the top.

We gave them a gift of a beautiful hand made

glass bowl from Poland.

A Different Colour Combo

I tend to lean toward a neutral colour scheme

with my craft projects. So with this card

i went and used colours i never use.

I used Stampin Up's Colour Coach.

The colour i chose was Bravo Burgundy

and using the colour coach i combined the

Sweet Set combo of colours.

I really like how the card turned out

and the colours are growing on me.

Love is in the Air

Valentines Day has hit this house hard.

This morning at 7.30 my husband took our son

to the florist. It was very sweet.

My son, a shy boy, organized with the florist

what he was after and how much he had to spend.

He bought red roses for his girl.

All this romance must have rubbed off on hubby

as i received a lovely red rose too.

 I made a cake to celebrate.

I hung my clay hearts about.

My red rose.

I picked up these cool kraft envelopes from Kikki. K

They are a great size to decorate and fit a card in with a sweet

treats cup. I added a clay heart for decoration.

I threaded the ribbon around multiple hearts that

i placed on with dimensionals.

The Sun Is Out

The colours in this photo turned out terrible

and i was not going to post it but the lay out was really quick.

I love layers and textures but i kept this card very simple.

It really comes down to who you are making the card for.

If you know it's appreciated for the amount of work that can

go into a card i keep adding but when you know

the card will be appreciated but then thrown out

i step back. I still try to make a great effort.

I have so much washing on the line i am happy to see the sun.

I was caught in the down pour on Friday afternoon and

i was soaked to the skin but funny enough it made

me laugh and feel so alive. We try to keep our appearances

well kept but when caught out like i was and i was drenched

to the skin and there was nothing i could do about it

all i could do was laugh. My shoes got a good clean too.

Have a great Sunday afternoon.

Happy Birthday Friend

I used Stampin Up's Colour Coach to come up with this colour combo.

Perfect Plum, Marina Mist and Rose Red a creative combination.

I distressed the edges and sponged over the embossing.

I made two little pouches for some coffee and chocolates, what more

could a girl want. I made belly bands to go around the pouches

to add some texture and all keeping within the colour coach combo.

I wrapped the gift in some kraft paper, tied some twine

around and added one of my clay tags that i had embossed.

A Chic Canvas

My husband picked up this large canvas for me.

It has a really thick frame, it was used for

advertisement in Katies.

There was a picture printed on it and so my husband

painted over it a few times with white paint and i

went crazy with my stamps and inks.

I started off slow adding a bit here and there.

Half way through i didn't like it and wanted to paint over it

but i carried on and i like the end result.

There's a French feel, butterflies and flowers too.

It is hard to tell in these photos but the canvas is on the large side.

A nice piece of art for our home and when i get tired of it i can

just paint over it and start again.

Total cost $4.

Happy Birthday Nerida xxoo.

Valentines Treats

I don't celebrate Valentine's Day

but seeing we have a few teenagers

in the house it is being spoken about.

So the romantic in me decided to have

a go at making some cards.

I ended up making a couple of the same cards.

I thought the kids might think it's a bit weird

that Mum made the cards for them.

But i was delightfully surprised when they

really liked them, maybe because it saves

them a few dollars or the time looking for one.

But what ever the reason i am glad they will be used.

Inside the card

I played with Clay on this Grey Day

I picked up a tutorial here,

http://www.abeachcottage.com/

and what a better project could you want

on these rainy days we are having.

It was very therapeutic rolling and cutting the clay.

I used a rolling pin to roll some embossed designs

into the clay and i also used a few deep etched

rubber stamps to add some details.

When dried i added them to a pretty glass bowl

and now i have many Clay Tags to add to

objects and projects.

I have ideas for the heart clay tags for

Valentines Day, i will be back to show you.