Hi Mother's Day in the UK is only a few weeks away, so I wanted to get a head start on making some cards. It is also the perfect opportunity to try out the Be
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Valentine Card With Die Cut Rose Buds and Faux Wax Seal
Hi, the last two Valentine cards that I made were quite modern and in fairly bright colours so this time I wanted to go for something a bit darker and grungier maybe suitable for a
Continue ReadingValentine Card With Bevelled Diamonds Background and Vellum Heart
Hi here's another Valentine card, which gave me chance to try out the new Bevelled Diamonds embossing folder. I have to say I am delighted with both the embossing folder and the way the card
Continue ReadingChristmas Card With Layered Split Circles and Snowflake
Hi here's another of my quick Christmas cards, that is also easy to make. You might recognise the colour scheme from this earlier card. I had some die cut circles left over from that card
Continue ReadingHand Made Christmas Card with a Die Cut Poinsettia on Embossed Woodgrain
Hi here's a Christmas card with a lovely rustic, shabby chic feel. I used the new Layered Poinsettia die set from Sweet Dixie for the flower which I think has turned out very nicely. The
Continue ReadingHand Made Christmas Card With Coffee Cup and Cookie
Hi, here's a warm and fuzzy Christmas card with a die cut coffee cup and a heart shaped gingerbread cookie. The embossed knitted background just adds to the cosy vibe! As I had chosen a
Continue ReadingHand Made Christmas Card with Stitched Poinsettia and Foliage
Hi here's a lovely Christmas card, with all the classic elements and colours. The Stitched Winter Foliage die set has holly, poinsettias, pine branches and mistletoe all with stitching detail. A great way to add
Continue ReadingHand Made Christmas Card With Mittens and Snowflakes
Hi, the mittens on this card are from the Woodware Mittens stamp set, which is so cute I had to give it a go as soon as it arrived in stock. I decided to go
Continue ReadingHand Made Birthday Card With Die Cut Football And Shirt
Hi, here's the last of my series of birthday cards for children. Once upon a time this would have been viewed as a card for boys but today it could just as easily be a
Continue ReadingHand Made Birthday Card with Die Cut Cake and Balloons
Hi, I made this card intending it to be for a child, but looking at the finished article it would be suitable for an adult too. Whilst none of it is difficult, it includes quite
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