An Awful Lot of May Babies

May is a very busy month in my family for birthdays so I have been making a lot of birthday cards for my in-laws as it is their birthday in the next couple of weeks. My husband asked me to make one for his dad, his aunt and one for his brothers girlfriend. I still have to make a couple for my cousin's as it will soon be their birthday too. I am just thankful that he my husband didn't ask me to make my own birthday card as I will be turning 24 on Saturday. I wonder what craft goodies he has bought me. How exciting!!!

A long time away

Well it has been ages since I last updated my blog, what with working nights and then catching up on jobs I haven't had time to do much. In the last week I have managed to make three cards which my friend asked me to make for her. It was a bit of a challenge to make a couple of them as she asked me to make a new baby card and a wedding card; both of which I had nothing for, so it was a good excuse to pop to a new craft shop I had found and spend some money. I quite enjoyed making the new baby card as it was different to any normal card which you might be able to see from the photos. Luckily my sister was able to help me out with the wedding card as she has plenty of wedding stamps and papers. Talking about my sister many of you who visit her blog might be aware that she has been having a tough time lately what with the bad news about George and the fact that she has been ill herself. I would like to take this opportunity to let her know that we are all her thinking of her, George and Anthony and I send her all the love in the world. I don't know where I would be without my big sister. Here are some pictures of George a few days after his operation. I think you will all agree he looks remarkably well after his big ordeal. Get well soon George. xx

Easter Madness

I have decided its about time to make some more Easter cards as it is only a week away. I had a look at the different layouts on the various websites and thought I would give them a go. I had a lovely time this afternoon trying them all out, I even got my hubby involved as I was asking him if the papers I had picked went together. I am enjoying my new copic markers however I think it was a bit of a mistake purchasing the set of 72 as I now have too much choice and it takes me twice as long to pick which colour I want to use. I might not get chance to update my blog for a while as I am going to be on nights at work this week, so I would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter. Don't eat too much chocolate. x

Magnolia stamps or Copic Markers (Or both!!!)

Well it has been a very expensive week for crafting. I have decided to purchase some more magnolia stamps and a set of copic markers. I have now decided to hold off making anymore cards until my copic markers are delivered. I am so excited about them. My sister has also ordered some so we have decided to order different sets which means that between us we have the whole collection. If you haven't come across them yet you don't know what you are missing out on; they are brilliant and make you cards look completely different. Here are a couple of cards I made earlier on in the week. I will let you know when my copics are delivered so watch this space. Happy crafting.

Addicted!!!

After going to the NEC last week with my sister and her friend and buying lots of fantastic stuff, I am afraid to say I have two new addictions; Magnolia stamps and Copic markers (both go very well together.) It has got to the stage where I am searching the internet to get good deals on both the stamps and the pens. If anybody knows anywhere where you get a good buy please let me know. I even dreamed about the markers last night (how sad is that.) Here are some cards I made with the stamps and markers. Hope you like them. x