Thank You Card Swap

A big thanks to all the girls : Pam, Paula, Emma and Sheena , who took part in the swap of a Thank You card made with one of Paula's Pollycraft Designs.




I showed off the card (brilliant - might I add) that I received from Sheena in a few posts earlier. Here's the one I made and sent to Emma (Something Sweet/Pollycraft Creations):

Hope you like it Emma...sorry it was a wee bit late!

I know Emma has a couple of kids so thought a cheery snowman Thank you card would be great for the up coming Christmas season.

sending Scottish hugs

Tracey

Another award...wow

Wylde Women Award

Paula from Pollycraft Designs awarded me this, and I am honoured.

Here are the rules:
1. You can give it to one or one hundred or any number inbetween - it's up to you. Make sure you link to their site in your post.
2. Link back to this blogsite (http://http://www.tammyvitale.com//) (so Tammy can go visit all these wonderful women.The Purpose of the Award is: To send love and acknowledgement to women who brighten your day, teach you new things and live their lives fully with generosity and joy.

Still have to decide who I'm awarding this to but will update you to let you know asap......


Thanks again Paula.....luv ya

Card Swap

Isn't this card just gorgeous?

It's a pocket card.

I received it from Sheena (Thank You Sheena :0) from the recent card swap I organised and I just love it - it is so cute! I'm always behind and haven't made mine yet so will have to get a move on tonight. You had to make and send a Thank You card using a Pollycraft design to another member of the swap.

There was only 5 members in this little swap but I hope you all enjoyed making a card for someone else. It let's use share ideas and creativity from othre s and sometimes we can learn ways of crafting. I've never made a pocket card before but look forward to trying one.

Emma at Rainy Days is contemplating a card swap after she is back from holiday (sometime in Aug), so if you want to take part, keep an eye out on her blog.

hugs


Tracey

Nice Surprise

Yesterday I received a little padded envelope through the door from the postie. I couldn't think what it could be, and I was certain I hadn't been ordering crafting bits and pieces from Ebay.

It was this.....

adorable little Thank You card from

Paula at Pollycraft Designs

When I read what was inside, I realised what I already knew - that I'd had made a special friend with this wonderful lady. This is whats know as an RAOK - Random Act Of Kindness and one that has made my day.

Thank you Paula for the wonderful designs you share with us all

Jazz Up your Post It Notes.....

Here's a quick way to brighten up someone day. Make a little cover for a post it notepad with space at the top for a little gel pen.

Toppers from Pollycraft Designs

If anyone would like instructions and template of how to make one of these please : check out Julie's Paper Pleasing blog for a wonderful tutorial

Weekend makes ....

Hubby was working night shift this weekend, so unfortunately (yeah, right) I had to abandon the housework as to not waken him up. No problem - just get all the craft stuff out! hahah

Thing was - I still had to keep the kids entetained as well. So while the kids set about making gift bags for their teacher for the end of term, I got stuck into making some cards.

I'll try and show the kids' gift bags later - not sure when the mounds of glitter glue will ever be dry! LOL

This one is for a friend.

The top ribbon has a peel off on it with "Just to Say" and the gorgeous die cut bear is froman Ebay seller by the name of Teeniesmum. She makes the most gorgeous bears I have ever see and when she has a listing of them, I try to make sure I can snap some up for my stash.

This is little card for my special friend Janet's grand-daughter,

Anna who's turning 6yrs old.

She is a gorgeous little girl who never fails to brighten her gran's day

and mine with her lovely smile.

I have used a Pollycraft topper (surprised?) & a few wee bits from my stash.

Janet is a very special lady. She is bravely fighting lymphoma cancer and her husband Jeff, has also recently had a brush with cancer. I checking on them every day via the Hopper's Faith Love and Hope blog. Janet is never without a smile and never fails to amaze me with her determination, faith and selflessness in thinking of others.

Janet you are an inspiration to me and I think of you often.

Gentle hugs

POLLYCRAFT challenge

Paula, from Pollycraft is running her first challenge over on her blog, Tales from Pollycraft, with a fantastic prize of £10 to spend in her shop.

All you have to do is design a card with 2 different Pollycraft designs to make a mixed up card.

Here's my entry - not bad for my first challenge either.

I used the butterfly from "Lily Springtime Wired", the bear and flowers is from " Biscuits & Sugar Bear flowers for Mum and the backing paper and paper ribbon is from the free mortimer kit. The celebrate topper is also from a freebie from Paula back in the old days of downloads being allowed on Ebay.

I hope you like it Paula and wish you every success in your challenge. Come on ladies - hot-foot it over there now and get you designs entered.

Happy Father's Day

I know I'm running a day late but yesterday was such a busy day (tell you about that in the next post)!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY - Dad, I love you heaps and Graham (hubby and father of my kiddiwinks), next to my dad, your the best, LOL!

Conor, and me spent most of Saturday night finishing cards off for Father's Day. I was so proud of my wee man, who cut out nearly all of his decoupage bits himself and assembled them himself. Not bad for a 5yrs old.

Here's his finished creations, with just a ickle help from his mum:

OH Baby......

A good friend and work colleague, recent gave birth to a wee baby boy. I haven't been able to visit her yet as I'm sure she has her hands full and has had more than plenty visitors for the time being.

I've been out buying a few wee bits and bobs for him and can't wait for a hold. Hope to visit soon or I'll never be able to carry him, since he's up to 11lbs already. He's feeding every 2 hrs!

OH how I don't miss the night feeds and dirty nappies.

Here's the card I made to go with his present - what do you think?

Think I'll make a tag of the same design for his present. TTFN x

Fathers Day.....

Well, it will soon be Father's Day , so I thought'd I better get a wriggle on and come up with something for the kids to give to their Dad. Although it has been made easy for me again by Paula at Polly Craft Designs.

I really like the Truffles Father's Day images, especially since they come in 2 different colours. This is what I've come up with, so now I'd better go make another in the green for my own Dad.

Friends.........

I just wanted to share a little card I got from a very good friend, Pam, for helping her with her daughter Kiera's birthday craft party. To tell you the truth....I think I had more fun than the kids.

Pam has just recently started crafting (my sidekick) and has caught the crafting bug bad......I just hope she doesn't blame me for being skint! LOL

I love your cards Pam and all the ideas you share with me. Thanks for being my crafting buddy & friend.

TA DOLL xxxx