Hobbies and Crafts

Oh it certainly does Ann - I dont think I will ever have time for housework again ...
I used double sided foampads as thats what I had but have been reading to use silicone glue so thats on my next list.

Lol Jan..... great fun, isn't it?

Ann, me too.... just can't get motivated.... and Hermie is a bit clingy today, as well, so is getting on my nerves climbing all over the pages.... he wants to sleep with his head in my hand, which shows that something has unsettled him. Which means my right hand... then a little paw reaches out to tap and play with anything in reach... I scold, he leaps up and runs off, Jethro leaps on and paddles across everything to see what's wrong..... *sigh*

So I ate some chocolate instead *blushes*

Love

Daff xxxx

Well done Jan, this hobby grows on you doesn't it? I am trying to do a scrap book page of our visit to the snowdrops at Batsford arboretum last week but keep coming back on here because I am not really in the mood.

Wow! Guess what
Ive made my first ever card :-))))))))))))))))
Yesterday as I was browsing I found a free decoupage paper that I quite liked so printed it out - today I cut all the bits out and hey presto - my cutting took ages and isnt perfect but for a first go Im really pleased. I added my own touch by stamping out a couple of simple flowers added some sparkles to the middle - its now drying in the dining room but i keep popping back to admire it :-))
am soooooo chuffed

It will probably be OK Daff. Sometimes I hide the posts sometimes I don't there is no hard and fast rule. I suppose you could stick another piece of card on the back of the card to balance it if you do have a problem, make sure it is the exact size of the card though.

Lolol Ginnie...it is just me, and my penchant for going OTT, lol...... I am wanting to throw so much bling at this poor card, that it will never be able to stand on it's own two feet.... I think I shall just have to practice restraint... mmmmm!! lolol

I saw what happened to Littlie's card for mummy, with all the twigs (tree trunk size, some of them, she takes after granny!!) leaves, bits of pasta and such like... it wouldn't stand up, just kept keeling over, lolol I have visions of this card doing the same if I don't cull someof the stuff I want to throw at it, lol ;¬))

Love

Daff xxxx

Sorry Daff I don't think I have had that problem, have you used a lightweight card if so could you use a heavier card as the insert?
( I might not know what I'm talking about though lolol)
Perhaps one of the other ladies might be more help.

Thanks Ginnie.... I thought it would be better....

Now comes the numpty question..... how do you stop the card from falling over cos it is *front heavy*? lolo... I am eyeing up little bits of stuff to glue to the back to balance it... just in case, you know? lolol

Love

Daff xxxxx

I always put an insert inside my cards when I use brads Daff as i don't feel happy with the posts showing.

lolol Jan........ that is a lovely collection! I have to stop buying craft stuff for abit now.... I have to start buying stuff for the garden.....

Better start doing the lottery, lolol!!

I have almost finished the first page, which is looking good.... and stuck down the layers of the second... just need to decide which embellishments to use, now.

I don't have any flowers the right colour... loads of brads though, and buttons... and also some ribbon... and the theme is doing up buttons, so it is circular.. even her pyjamas have circles on them... It took me ages to get the circles just right.

And I have printed off the photos for the next two pages... a double spread.... Granny's first cuddle... or pleased to meet you, lol My first cuddles after the Littlie's were born... I found the video footage yesterday of Littlest Littlie... and have done masses of snapshots, so loads to choose from! I knew where the other photos were, of Bigger Littlie, so have printed loads of those as well... and have a selection of papers sorted out... but not too sure about them, they are not traditional baby papers, but very sweet, girly and gentle.

Oh...and I have a Mother's Day card half done, as well..... I used some of the scrap bits from these two pages plus some freebie stuff... I scanned it in, then cropped the flowers, and printed them off. Used them as templates, and have cut them out in card, and it looks scrummy so far!! I am eyeing up the glitter!!

Oh... I want to use brads to hold the ribbon and flowers on.... do I just stick a pretty co-ordinating sheet of paper on the inside to cover up the posts?

Love

Daff xxxx

looks like you are going to have a great time with that lot.

Yes it all looks great
excellent service as was only ordered sunday evening and packaged really well am ever so pleased.
Selection of stamps
card blanks (shaped)
some promarkers
some papers
ink pad
buttons
:-)))))))))))
hmmmm really need to sort out some storage now lol

Thanks Dizzi will look later.
Jan ooooh, was it all good??? Enjoy!!!!

Guess whos rather large collection of bits n pieces arrived this morning :-)))))))

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am def getting there Ann - just still such a lack of energy and soreness from coughing -
I know what you mean Sarah but I just cant help meself :-))
cant wait for my card bits to arrive - they reckon they send them out first class same day :-)))

Scatty the problem is that if you keep trying everything you never really get anything done.

I hope it isn't cloudy tomorrow Ann I am loving the sunshine, and definitely considering digging about for some sunny photos from years past.

I've spent this afternoon getting inky fingers playing around with some ideas for another ATC swap. The theme is by the sea shore and I'm trying to get a background that looks sandy that I can then add some beach treasure to in the form of a pretty coloured sea shell.

sounds as if you are almost back to normal Jan???

hmmmmm decoupage, now theres something else I would like to try :-)))))

Never mind Sarah I think it is going to be cloudy tomorrow so you wont want sunny photos then Lol!!!