Welcome back. I've so much to share with you, so much I have forgotten to show you. Let's start with Autumn and for someone who likes making cards this is the best time of year because lots of new products are being released. Now I'm going to try to steer clear of CHRISTMAS just yet but do check out my Christmas section above if your ready to start. So apart from the usual Birthday cards you will start to see Autumn themed products as well as Halloween craft supplies. Take a look around any of the big craft web sites and you will see some wondeful new products. Now I'm going to resist buying any of these goodies as I'd like to let my silhouette do some of the work for me. A new blade and I'm off to work. This journalling card is from the silhouette store. I also made this fall sign. I am so pleased with how it cut. I've been busy making more cards but I always forget to share them. For both these cards I used a retired stampin up die and docrafts country life range. What's next?
I still have a few birthday cards to make before this year ends. I'd also like to try and make a paper box frame so more to come on that soon. So this is a sweet and simple blog really as I have so much going on at the moment. Take some time and explore the new ranges. If I do give in and buy anything you will be the first to know. Xxxxd
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Hello welcome back. I wonder how many of you are starting to get your craft supplies up together for the big C word? I have been taking advantage of some great bargain offers and restocking my supplies of glue and card packs. In fact I can actually say I'm tired of spending money on supplies I actually just want to get making. But a word of warning! Buy something that goes with what you already have. So buy washi tape that is the same colour as your paper packs or embellishments that match your dies. I saw this stamp set for just £1 including delivery on eBay and I knew it was perfect as it will go well with an embossing folder I had from Stampin up. I'm not highlighting the stamp set I don't actually know who made it and I suspect it may have been a free gift with a magazine it doesn't matter but it means I can now use the embossing folder that I think I paid about £7 for. Something I don't think I would do again but never mind. The card bellow is made with both the stamp set and the embossing folder. I did use the plane from an old Stampin up stamp set as well. My point is if you can really see how a product is going to be used with the items you already have then you are much more likely to use it again and again.
Happy shopping crafters. I will leave you with another card I made with the same stamp set, don't you just love black and white. Xxxx Hello welcome back I do hope you are well. Today I have a little review for you and to be honest this is the first time I have used any Hunkydory products. Now if you are a create and craft member you can get this set as a members gift for just the price of postage. It's actually incredibly thick card, lovely matching colours and has this lovely gold foil. I would say this is a very small set and has a summertime theme. This was so easy to put together some very easy cards. I made these up very quickly this is fabulous for a beginner. I will admit after using this I'd definitely try another set if the theme was right.
I hope you enjoyed this little blog check back soon as I will be trying out some more brands soon. Hello welcome back. If you have been following me on Instagram you will know I've been really busy card making and absolutely loving it. But consequently my supplies have been getting low plus my create and craft subscription had run out. Now create and craft is a craft shopping channel. They show you how to use products that they sale. If you join the club it costs £20 and you get £10 to spend plus free gifts and 10% off everything and sometimes they give you more off. They also offer flexi pay so you can spread the cost of larger priced items. Anyway I rejoined and ordered some items that are half priced. I ordered todo basic square and rectangle dies. These are great and they fit in my big shot. This month's free gift is pictured in the middle. It's 2 banner dies and two Christmas stamps. You have to pay £2.99 postage but I love this set and it's by tonic. This is the first time I've used anything buy tonic and I'm very impressed with the quality of the stamps and dies. bellow is a simple card I made using my new dies. This card I used folk floral range and a Stampin up sentiment that I managed to fit in the banner. So let's talk basics i do love the pound the shop even though I worry how it's products are made and the ethics behind it. But they often stock branded products. Bankrupted stock?, End of line products? Who knows but these are some of the goodies I picked up. Blank card packs sorry not in the photo but they do have blank card bases and envelopes which aren't to bad. They won't hold a heavy embellished card but they are use able. I did try the glue dots and they have a lot of dove craft products. I tried the glue which is ok. Not a very big tub, I'd pick Anita's tacky glue over it. The washi tape is brilliant as the pearl drops. They did have small paper packs and resin flowers I just didn't need any but it's certainly worth a look. From September I really will pushing ahead with my Christmas cards so getting some supplies ready is important. I do love the works as they stock so many named products. I opted for some 12 by 12 papers, doilies, card blanks, bows and bells. I had to have a little play. Don't worry I will be bringing you more on these products soon. Finally I have to talk about this month's docrafts creativity Magazine I've had a supper quick peek inside, it's not really Christmasy yet but the free gifts are great. The stamps are lovely and thick and the papers are lovely.
So I'll leave you with my makes using the freebies. Thanks for reading xxx |
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