Cutting It!

The last few days I have been mainly cutting! Not the grass (although looking at it it could do with it), no I have been cutting out various different designs for decoupage.

Now you might think I’m weird, but I don’t mind cutting out using scissors, my blade and cutting mat. Sure I have many (hubby thinks too many) die cut decoupage sheets, but not all the designs I like are die cut.

So intricate cutting around allsorts of designs has been my week! At this rate if they are ever short of micro surgeons I might have a job!!

Monday is my Birthday and I have set hubby the task of making me a card of his design… I reckon if he starts Saturday morning, he might have chosen a design by Sunday night….

Until next time…

Mel x

Jade Magic

I have not long finished making a card from the beautiful Jade Treasures Collection designed by Audrey Jeanne Roberts for Docrafts.

I actually got the package as part of a delivery following joining the Creativity Club website for Docrafts. I think personally it is really worth it and I am looking forward to further offers from them! Even my hubby is impressed!

The card I made is this one:

Very sophisticated… what do you think? Seems a great card for my sister actually… the amount of shoes she’s got!!!

Until next time….

Mel x

A Huge Thank You!

I firstly want to say a huge thank you to all my new followers, it is so nice knowing that what you are writing is being looked at, not just lost in cyberspace!

I have been asked for more cards to be made via my husbands work, it seems I am getting quite a reputation for my cards, considering the last one he took in made the lady cry – it was only a thank you card!

One of the nicest things was when my hubby’s line manager asked him to bring in a price list for my cards. I have only been doing this seriously since the beginning of the year so this was a surprise! I must be doing something right.

It just goes to prove doing the Certificate in Papercraft is well worth it and how much I have learnt so far.

I will be looking at your own blog sites for those who have them and follow you…

Until next time…

Mel x

Hello it's me again!

I know, I know there has not been an entry for a while and it is with good reason... so so busy ! I have been making cards for my course and spending more of my husbands money - it's OK he knows!

It had been birthday time in the house which meant a nice card suitable for an 11 year old boy (my son) and on the exact same day my nephew who was 14. In addition to that I made a lovely card that had pressed flowers on it for a friend who helped my eldest get work experience for the summer, before his college - now that's scary!

I have been on the Internet again and using the Do-Crafts site and yes it is my second favourite design (at the moment) good ole Tatty Teddies or Me to You Bears x x  I have got the goody bag and some other bits form the Do Craft site, even joining as a member... you could say I'm obsessed (hubby does).

Until next time...


Mel x

Another Busy Week!

I have had another one of those busy weeks - but it has been productive! I have had my hubby around this week so while he was playing with Lego on the floor with the kids (he may be 40 but still not grown up), I got on and made loads more cards...

I think I have now made the decision to what cards I am going to use for my course - I have taken photos for them and now I'm waiting for a bit more info about Angel Policies - as soon as I have what I need i'm going to send them off to my assessor.... scarey stuff!

Until the next mad blog...

Mel x

Going Oriental

In my efforts to wean myself from all the Debbie Moore cards I have been making I have decided to make a load of oriental cards for a change! This I have really enjoyed as it is something different. I have found some really lovely decoupage to make up in a shimmery design. I think these will be used for my family this year!

I have also had my parts for my Cuttlebug through, I am very pleased with the company used – The Crafty Devil… well recommended!

Until next time…

Mel x

Debbie Moore Mad!

That's it! I think I am addicted - not alcohol (only the odd glass), not choccy (Thorntons is exempt) -  no I love and think Debbie Moore designs are the best and most intense coloured card designs of the moment!

I am doing the Venetian and Art Deco designs at the mo and adding gems to them for extra sparkle. I cannot wait for my next magazine to be delivered...

I have also finished off all my Easter cards for friends and family and at last sorted out and labelled my craft drawers. My husband has threatened to buy me a magazine rack - he actually means the type they have in WH Smiths ( I think he is trying to tell me something ).


Mel x