Aperture card... attempt one...

...I had to post this as I think its an OK card, 

BUT (rolls eyes)

needs practice and maybe a different flower punch

(add to the never ending shopping list lol)

I am definitely going to have another go.... as I do like the end result...
And I can't just post perfect cards can I..
We all make mistakes, or are maybe not happy with the end result.

here is the card.. Tell me what you think... any tips... what I have done wrong...

ANY HELP at all really

Closer shot, maybe I should iron the flowers flat before using them

Maybe I shouldn't use peel offs...maybe I need to look at buying some stick on gems.. lol

(more for the list.)

Those that visit me regular, will know I can't get much in the way of craft supplies
so I often go on about wanting this and wanting that.... sorry
but its all yours fault... I look at your gorgeous work and think..
I want that.wonder where they are from...!!
So I Blame YOU....
(huge grin)


This post was started on Saturday, but it wouldn't post... 
Don't I sound happy...lol  
Am sure I will be back to my Happy self by the weekend
I am now going to go to bed, 
Watch a film
Hannah will watch a film in the room,
so I should get an hour of peace..
Although I have just noticed a competition using stitching !!
so I might print a design out and lay out and stitch..
I have three days !!! mmm






Thanks for stopping by 
A still ill Claire xx

No Name

As I have no idea what to call this post...

I am so not well...I can not even think of a good Title

(sad face, Wipes nose with tissue and tries to swallow with out pain...didn't work)

I made this card yesterday..took me about two hours.. 

too long me thinks..

Girly Christmas Card.

The flowers were made by hand, each petal cut out 

and then glued together..

I didn't go for exact on each I wanted them wonky.

it is two 14cm square white CS

I have distressed the edges with peony pink Pigment

I then punched four holes each side and used ribbon to join the two pieces together

I then attached the flowers to the corners

then the cute fairy's in the center.

I also popped a couple of flowers on the opposite sides, 

I didn't want to leave them blank

And a little Purple and silver Christmas Tree peel off.

There is now room to write my message by hand on the right hand side

(which will be the front of the card)

I am entering this card into competitions..

here they are..

Clear it out Challenge - Wings

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes

Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge - Free and Easy

Thanks for stopping by xx

Tis Wednesday again...and that means...

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday 

Pop on over to Julia's and have a look... 

BUT be warned you could end up blog hopping for quiet some time.

All them desk's to nosey at...

here is my fairly tidy desk..

I have not been too well the last few  day's ,

so NOT well I have not even wanted to craft !!

(huge sigh)

Yesterday I did force Myself to sit and make a card

A Girly Christmas card..

you can just about make it out on the picture of my desk.
I will be popping it on the next post...as I am going to enter a couple
of blog comps..


short but sweet am affraid


Thanks for stopping by xx

My fave colour is blue.. so

Why oh why was this card so hard to make!!!

Maybe today is not a day to craft.

Go on over to Less Is More and have a look at some amazing cards... 

Here is mine..

I started off with A4 white CS folded in half

I then measured and cut out six squares

(I really do need a square punch)

I had decided I wanted one blue flower

BUT

when I had made it, it wasn't right.

So I sat and cut out 15 more hearts

(by hand..could do with a heart punch too.lol)

In three different colours.

Glued together and then glued on some gems.

I then spent at least 15 minutes deciding were to position them

mmm I don't have any blue gems or lettering!!

 what to do... 

I will colour them myself.... 

Good idea... So I colour the dots, then start on the sentiment

and... just after I take this picture, the pen starts to run out

(ARRRGGGGHHH)

I know it is shades of blue, but I was a little worried the letters would not look right

(pen is now in the bin)

Here are the letters getting lighter as you read down...lol

I then added an insert, using the original flower made

I may have another go at a blue card later, 

I have my order's we are watching Rango.. while having tea

which I have to make..

And on the menu tonight is... Beef cobbler.

(may take a pic)

Thanks for stopping by xx

Post 100....

Can't quite believe this is my 100th post...

 how time flies

I had a rather nice birthday on Monday, 

I received a card through the post from.

Mum in Law... (Yvonne)

Hand made 

And

It is so so nice, the colours are gorgeous.

I had to show on my 100th post.

I have to admit..the first thing I said..was (big grin)

I want that edge punch... lol

then I want the purple card !!!

I think the little bumble bee just finishes it off nicely.

We did fone the evening of my birthday to say 

Thank you xx

Yvonne also sent me two books, Which I have sat and read through

And I have made one of the cards already !!

(will post a picture later)

I also have to share these pics...

Tasmin... She obviously went into Hannah's bedroom, then the camera obviously found it's way in there also... I found this picture while uploading the picture of my Birthday card....

She does look cute, BUT Hannah did get into trouble, as she knows I don't like the dogs in the bedroom, never mind on the bed.

And here is my pooch being very patient while I am busy making cards,

(this was taken this morning)

And she doesn't have any paper stashed under them paws !!

And last but not least...

Hector.

Yes he is at this moment in time hung on my curtains

And am sure he will spend a couple of hours there.

Right I am going to go and make yet another card..

which will be the forth one today.

Thanks for stopping by xx