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

What girl doesn't love bags?????

Is it just me or do all girls love handbags and shoes? That's my downfall next to craft goodies. So why not combine the two- bags and crafting?

Here's a couple of little gift bag type handbags. Sorry about the photos - had to scan them, digital camera seems to have packed up on me. Inside the bag is a folded pocket - you can even pop money or a little gift card securely inside.

Can you guess where I got the floral paper above?

It's amazing the different types of things you can find to craft with.

Next time your in your local DIY shop - check out the wallpaper section and help yourself to some lovely samples. They come in great for crafting!

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

ur the best

Just wanted to say a little thank you to all of you visiting my blog.

Photos....argh!

As promised here are some photos from our wee jaunt (5km) at the Race for Life. It was a brilliant day out and was made even more special by the fact me and Cali were joined by our good friends Pam & Kiera. Thanks girls

Cali & Kiera

Pam & me

Pam & Kiera

Kiera, Pam, Me & Cali with our medals

Quick Get Well Card

I don't know about any of the rest of yo but my kids have a tendency to "need" a cards at the last minute or the most awkward of times. Late last night, just before bed, Cali, DD states that she "promised" a girl in her class she would make a Get Well Soon card for her the next day because she has broken her arm.

How sweet and thoughtful I hear you cry - but who has to make it!!!!

So early this busy sunny morning, lol - Cali and I got to work on a card. She delegated and I made it.

Here's our finished card

using

Pollycraft free Mortimer kit

Swap anyone.......

Being part of forums has allowed me to make so many new friends and be inspired by their creations that they share. What better way yo do that , than take part in swaps ?

Many of you know by now, that I'm a huge fan of using Pollycraft designs on my cards and I'm pretty sure that many of you feels that same as me, so here's what I propose:

CARD SWAP with Pollycraft Designs

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  sign ups (names) will be taken until the end of June


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  you have to make one card of a particular theme (birthday, birth, thank you etc) using a Pollycraft design


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  send card out by end of July
  

For anyone who hasn't taken part in a swap before here's what happens:

I get all the names, email addresses & snail mail addresses of those keen to take part.
You will then (at the end of sign up) receive an email from me, with details of the person you have to send a card to (name and address), and the theme the card should be .
You then have to the end of July to make and send one card to your assigned person in the swap.

Then the best bit: we all stake the postie during July to wait for our card to arrive and then share our fabulous cards back on the forum.

How does that sound? Any questions? Interested yet? email me or scoot across to : http://www.freewebs.com/pollycraft/forum.htm

See you all there!