Splurge at Stich and Craft

I went to the marvelous Stitch and Craft show at Olympia 2 yesterday. It was soooo bright outside I had me sunnies on, but at the same time as my scarf. What weird weather?

Anyway I had a quick dash round, specifically to pick up some of the new lili of the valley Teabag Effect papers. Lovely colours just wish I had enough cash on me to buy more but I was on a budget.

Nevertheless I just had to whip out the card for a special gift for mother's day. A fold up trolley just had to be had.

The hyperbolic coral reef was also a delight to see.

Celebrating me and mum

I love this first photo of my mum and I baking in the kitchen. I'm aged around 4 so this was probably taken spring of 1981 as you can see tulips through the window.

The second one was taken in my late teens. Mum is squinting coz of the sun.

Some 'Mothering Sunday' cards of old.....I have to say that or i'll get into trouble with mum.

I think I made most of them in my teens. I liked the one on the right the best as it was more of a collage using photocopies of artwork I was working on at college.

Craft shopping

My local craft/art shop is a lovely little haven. I picked up this gorgeous pale orange shimmery paper. I have used this type of paper before but not seen this wonderful colour shade. I hope can tell from the picture?

I also got some of the new Daisy and Dandelion range products from Do Crafts. I can't wait to get stuck in with them.

Jo's free blog candy

There is a blog by Jo Austin called 'The Life and Creations of a springer- lovin paper stroker...', where she is giving away free craft stuff. Hurrah we all need a bit of help in that department. I am giving it a go, fingers crossed. Have a look coz there is lots of ispiration out there on other peoples blogs.

This is the first card am sharing. It was submitted to the Lili of the valley challenge blog in November 2008. I believe it was Challenge no. 6 - Christmas Card.
I used their teabag effect papers. I really love the simplicity of this and also had some more ideas using the same image. The background paper is by K&Co and was in a QVC kit. I also used stickles glitter glue.

Hi everyone, I have been crafting since I was little, always making cards and things. I still love it and am especially into teabag folding. I make cards mostly and discovered scrapbooking about two years ago. I am always learning new tricks and have things up my sleeves...(yes why do bits of paper get caught missing up there?)

Just started...

Hi,
My name is JB. Am just starting to work out how this blogging works. Will look forward to sharing......
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