Mrs. & Mrs!

Today my friend from teacher training Louise got married to her fiancee Kelly! I am currently getting ready to go to the Reception but thought I would quickly stop by and share with you the card I have made for them. Their wedding theme is vintage with lace, cream and dusty pink so I tried my best to make a card that would match.

What do you think? I bought the dresses from Ebay but everything else I already had in my stash :) I had an idea of how it wanted to turn out and I think this exceeds my own expectations! The butterflies definitely finish it off, it looked a bit plain without them. I hope the girls like it! Well, I'd better finish getting ready and have something to eat. See you later!! x

Bee Happy :)

Yesterday I went to my old, old office to deliver a custom card for an ex-collegue. It was so strange being back in the office but it was nice to see everyone and catch up with them. The card I was asked to make was for Lisa to give to her friend to cheer her up a bit and let her know she's being thought about. The brief was a cute buble bee and the phrase "bee happy", so here is what I came up with;

Once I found the perfect bee I knew I wanted to use pastel blue and yellow. I sat for a while with my craft supplies and remembered I had the Bazoo flowers, so I tipped them all out onto the table and found the perfect combination to add to the bottom of my card. I used a black promarker to make the dotty trail for the bee and to add a little extra to the inside I stamped a flower in the bottom right corner and used my promarkers to colour it in. I was pleased with how this card turned out but Lisa was delighted!!! A job well done I'd say :)

Special 1st birthday card

My friend's baby turns one on the 12th of this month - I can't believe he is a year old already! I remember her being pregnant and getting bigger each time I saw her, and I remember the day I got a text message with a picture of a new-born baby boy in it. Ive watched him grow and change and he's quite the little boy now! And he's got a gorgeous smile!! =D

Anyway, I've just made time to sit and make him a card so I thought I'd share it with you.

There's a monkey in the bottom right as Linsey always calls him Monkey so I thought it was cute :) I've bought him a Raa Raa the Noisey Lion little library because last time we went out Linsey bought him a Raa Raa rucksack to hang on the buggy with all his bits and pieces in and she got waaaaaaaaay too excited when she saw it lol! And I've got him a nice little shirt which I know he will look lovely in. I'm going to the shops a bit later to get a little something for her to congratulate her on her first year of motherhood :)

I've just text her to tell her I've got some presents to bring over and she's invited me to his birthday tea party so I'm chuffed! That's my Tuesday night sorted =D x

When 2 say "I do"

Today I sat in a beautiful church and watched my friend get married to his beautiful bride, it was lovely! I designed a card expecially for them so I thought I would share it with you.

Just underneath the hearts I have the bride and grooms initials, they just catch the light and give a little bit of interest to the card without taking away from the design too much. It was a lovely day and so nice to catch up with some friends :)

You wait ages for a birthday and 3 come along at once!

Last night my Mam reminded me that she needed three birthday cards for today!! Nothing like a bit of short notice to get the heart racing haha!! I had already put the cards together, I just needed Mam to pick out verses for each of them and then stamp the backs. After a panic about the lack of wireless connection I finally got hold of some lovely verses and got them printed and stuck down. And here they are, all finished and ready to go!

This first one is for my cousin from our family. She has Autism and my Mam alway's says to her "Who's favourite Niece is this?" (Pointing to my cousin) and she laughs and says "yours".

This next one is for my Mam's work friend. Her birthday is a week away, but she's going on a cruise at the weekend and we'll be on holiday when she gets back. So Mam wanted to drop it off for her today. I love those flowers, I think I'll be buying lots more of them!

And this card is for another of mam's work friends! She's a popular lady is my Mam haha!

What do you think?

xx

Thursday is nearly Friday! =D

Today I've made a few cards, and taken photos of the cards I'd realised I had missed! So, here is a biggish photo update for you all!

My friends Hollie and Rachel have just bought a house really near to me!! I'm so excited!! Now I'll get to meet thair puppy and play with him and walk him etc etc! I put together a little card to celebrate their new home.

I've cracked on and made another couple of Father's Day cards. The second card i have already posted, but I have since jazzed it up with a little bow so thought Id post it again =)

It's my Uncle's birthday in mid June and my Mam asked me to make a card for "Special Brother-in-Law." It was my first attempt at making a rosette and I have to say, I quite enjoyed it! Look out for more rosettes coming in the future!!