Birthday card for Janice

My lovely friend at work - Janice, recently celebrated her birthday, and this is the card I made for her

I used some new papers ( real bargains from The Works) and some older dies

The little hanging sign is part of a very old Marianne set, you can use it with a lantern to make a lamp post or you can do as I have done and turn it on it's side for a completely different look

I used a Martha Stewart punch for the border and most of the flowers are Prima

I will be back soon with possibly a Christmas card !

xxx

Best Wishes

Another card from 'way back when'

I am not sure I will ever catch up, but, at least I am finally finding my mojo again.

I got to the point of looking at some of my stash yesterday. I didn't actually get it out and I didn't actually make anything, but I did think about it 

I also bought a couple of little paper pads on my last trip in Newquay and Neil bought me some Christmas papers when we went to Truro

New stash does always inspire me, so maybe I need to get them out and start stroking them if nothing else

Hoping this beautiful weather stays a little while longer

xxx

Thankyou

A brief hiatus from all the get well cards

This one was made for my mum to give to the nursing staff when she was discharged from hospital

We were so grateful to all the nurses who cared for mum. They all do such a challenging job and do it with grace and a smile

Nothing was too much trouble and their kindness was very much appreciated

There were male nurses on the ward as well as females so I tried to make the card appealing to both

Thankyou to all the lovely people on ward C6

Love and appreciation

Tracey

xxx

Get Well Soon

As promised yesterday, here is another recent Get Well Soon card

This one was made for my mum, I sent it to her whilst she was in hospital, thankfully mum is home now and doing well

Love you mum

Thankyou to everyone who has sent mum well wishes via me, we all appreciate all the kind thoughts

I have a different card to share tomorrow

Love and kind thoughts

Tracey

xxx

Mothers Day cards

 Hi

I am still going through the archives on my computer and catching up on cards made these last few weeks

Here are the Mothers Day cards I made

First up is my mums

I created a three layered front to the card

I used my new dies from China

Heart border punch is from Stampin' Up

Letter dies are Cuttlebug

Heart dies are Nellie Snellen

This second card was made for Neil's mum

I went for Spring colours on this one and decided to make a pretty 'Easter style' wreath as the focal point

The flowers are Prima

Dies and papers are from China

Ribbon and lace from my stash

Sentiments on both cards were computer generated and hand cut into banners

My own Mothers Day was lovely

My cards and gifts were thoughtful and perfect and Robbie also took us all out for dinner to the newly refurbished Pier House in Charlestown

We enjoyed a stunning meal, warm and friendly atmosphere and stunning views across the harbour 

Love and gratitude

Tracey

xxx

New Home Card

Finally !!! I have managed to find my mojo and make something

Just a quick and easy card to gently ease me back into crafting mode

I made this for my lovely new Slimming World consultant Elaine

I used some of my favourite papers out of a paper pad bought from The Works, it was an absolute bargain, my friend Jan had bought some and you know how it goes, I just 'needed' them too - so thankyou Jan xxx

The sentiment was computer generated as I wanted a modern looking font and didn't have one among my rubber stamps

I made the little bird house using my paper trimmer, just cutting basic shapes, I used a Woodware punch for the heart shaped door and the flower, and I used an EK success border punch for the roof, string, bling and lace  - all bits and bobs from my stash The inking was all done with Frayed Burlap distress ink

I hope Elaine likes her card and loves her new home

Love and feathering the nest

Tracey

xxx