Wedding gift

As mentioned in a previous post, I have recently been commissioned to create a scrapbook album for a wedding gift

My cousin wanted a smething special for his best friend and his wife

Phil sent me some photos, suggested the front half of the book be a documentary of Liam's childhood, the back half being a documentary of Amii's childhood and where they meet in the middle, two blank pages for a couple of wedding photos

The rest was up to me

I loved Phil's idea and the album came together quite easily

Liam's half

The two centre pages, ready for photos of the wedding

And Amii's half

I absolutely loved working on this album, it was refreshing to have a change from cards, I really must start scrapbooking for myself again

I have heard from Phil and the happy couple were delighted with their gift

Love and happy scrapping

Tracey

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Sympathy card

I made this card For Robbie to give to one of his customers

The lady in question has always been lovely to Rob, he takes the time to chat with her and is genuinely interested in what she has to say, and that is reciprocated, so she made him very welcome when he started work

Sadly she recently lost her mum and Rob wanted to let her know he was thinking of her

It was his idea, not mine, so very proud of him 

I hope the card gave her comfort to know someone was thinking of her

Love and kind thoughts

Tracey

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Ann number 2

Good evening, as promised I am here to share the second Ann's birthday card

I used the same instructions as yesterdays card for the base, but instead of keeping the three layers in stepped increments, I cut diagonally all across the top

Papers are from the Poundshop of all places, dies are from China and flowers are Prima and Wild Orchid crafts

Sentiment and punch used to make the sentiment plate are both Stampin' Up

The butterflies were fussy cut from the patterned paper

I really like this variation of fold and can see me using it time and time again, I might have a go at making it in a larger size

Love and butterflies

Tracey

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Ann number 1

I had two friends with birthdays in the same month, both called Ann, so I cheated and created variations on the same design

This first one was inspired by a gorgeous card I found on Pinterest 

I followed the Pinterest link and Lyssa gave brilliant instructions to the fold, you can find the instructions HERE if you fancy giving it a go

It was a little awkward to photograph, it unfolds concertina style and folds back up  - flat,  to fit into a standard envelope

I really like the graduated sizes of the three layers, thankyou for the inspiration Lyssa

I will be back tomorrow with a variation on the design that I altered to create a card for Ann number 2

Love and fancy folds

Tracey 

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Thinking of you Trish

Yes I am back with another get well kind of card

This one was created for my friend Trish

Trish is always the first to think of others and is kindness personified, so, when I recently found out she hadn't been well, I wanted to let her know I was thinking of her and hoping she is much better soon

I wanted the card to be bright and cheerful just like Trish

All the dies used on this card, except from the oval - which is Spellbinders,  are from China, the little banner pieces at the top of the card are made using a Stampin" Up punch

Papers are also a stack bought from China

Get well soon Trish, I hope you are getting all the treatment you need, lots of love to both you and David

XXX

In other news

Neil just found the most gorgeous vintage shipyard sign

We both fell in love with the typeface, colours and especially the 3D copper ship, with the stunning patina

We picked the sign up from a little farm just outside Newquay and it was a good job we took the campervan, not sure it would have fit in the car !

The perfect finishing touch for the hallway

Love and vintage vessels

Tracey

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Happy birthday Linda

I recently made this card for my lovely friend Linda

I am still playing catch up with my photos but I am only about a week behind now, so hopefully should be up to date by next weekend

Lots of layering and die- cutting on this card

The little pennant banner was made using a Stampin Up punch as was the sentiment, all the dies except the ovals and leafy scroll are from China, the oval dies being Spellbinders and the leafy scroll being an old Marianne die I believe

Flowers are Prima and Wild Orchid crafts

We have enjoyed a beautiful week weather wise, only a couple of days with rain, the rest have been bright and sunny, the garden is going mad with growth. A couple of shrubs cut back at the end of last year have sprung forth with masses of new foliage and all the spring flowers are in full bloom. Considering there was absolutely nothing but weeds and empty flower beds two years ago we have been rewarded beautifully for our patience.

Love and perfect petals

Tracey

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Needlecraft

As promised, I am back today with something not made from paper - shock, horror

A few weeks ago I went to the Exeter Craft show with my good friends Gillian and Sue, both of whom were looking for knitting/crochet supplies

I went for papercraft supplies

But, like when you take a trip to Sainsburys for a pint of milk and come out with a barrowful, I went in for card and ink and came out with bags full of much more than just card and ink !

I am NOT a knitter, nor am I a needleworker, and yet I came home with balls of wool and a pattern, and a needlework kit !

This gorgeous little bookmark was always intended to be a gift for my mum. I was going to save it for christmas but decided to send it early when she was under the weather.

The bookmark was made using a kit from Sue Hawkins ( who very kindly said, even me, a complete novice would be capable of finishing this dinky little project )

I am not going to lie, I did have to concentrate, I did have to make sure the light was good ( so many teeny tiny stitches ) and I did take about a week to complete it

But, I loved doing it, maybe it was because it was for mum and maybe it was because it was something completely out of my usual repertoire and therefore a challenge

But one thing for sure was the wonderful kit made it almost idiot proof

Sue does an excellent job of photographing all the steps, there are lots of handy tips and tricks, incredibly thorough instructions and easy to follow charts

If I can do it, then anyone can do it !

Both ends are created the same, the top one being finished flat and the bottom one being humbug shaped

You can find Sue's website HERE

Love and little stitches

Tracey

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