Some Christmas cards I put together . . .

I tried a new style this morning, it's very easy and a little too plain for my liking. I like something raised up, but it wasn't appropriate in this case. Never mind - it's another card for my stash.

had a spot of inspiration today - have wanted to try the patchwork effect for some time now, so here it is

I'm happy with this halloween card, it's that time of year again

the frog was rejected and replaced by the stripes

The most recent cards I have made - and one is for Kerry's birthday. Hope she likes it.

For someone very special . . .

Put together a few outstanding cards today - may have found a home for them with the RSPCA. Got some other ideas I'm keen on trying soon. Watch this space!

Last year Age UK and Innocent Juices ran a campaign to make hats for their juice bottles to raise funds. These are a sample of what I made. Now they are doing it again this year so the wool and needles are out, ready and waiting.

that time of year agin

and then i got slightly carried away, making too many throws, and not enough cushions - they were popular for newborn babies.

Years later I moved on - starting with throws or playmats, and then - my own invention - birth cushions. Experimented on the family and was happy with the result.

Let's start at the very beginning
A very good place to start
When you read you begin with a b c
When you sew you begin with . . .

. . . something simple, and not dive into the deep end with a reversible log cabin patchwork jacket for a lovely daughter. But then I don't really follow the rules. This was way back in the 70s - correct me Liz - but the result is still around today.

and today wasn't entirely wasted, i made that 4th of july card for aleta. i also found a website with verses for all occasions - http://www.verses4cards.co.uk.

A couple of non-teabagging cards, but never use the word 'teabagging' - check it's meaning on Wiki, I was stunned. Anyway I have others like this that will come soon.

one of my favourite styles - the little pictures were part of an advertisement for stamps on the glossy back cover of a papercraft magazine - i think I got my money's worth as stamping isn't in my repertoire.

this started off as a birthday card - until a 6 year old pointed out the easter eggs and bunny. it was quickly changed to conform!!

not really the beginning . . .

some of my recent attempts at cardmaking. but beware, teabag folding can become addictive - i have made over 100 already and still busy folding!!