Tidying up some Crafty Loose ends.

I have taken a few days off sick, pounding head, congested, croaky voice, ache all over, I am sure you know the feeling. Had a bit of a nightmare day yesterday what with one thing and another and after several phone calls in an attempt to resolve matters my day was over before I knew it. 

Shattered as ever today but dosing myself up and hoping for the best. I decided to get a few loose ends tied up, things hanging around but not quite complete. It will be great to get my "To Do List" out and cross a few of them through.

Now these likkle piggies have been sitting on my kitchen worktop for some time now. My mum has knitted them (as I was supposed to be concentrating on Stampin'Up) and I had promised to make up the washing instruction labels. At last, I have done them. Made up an Excel spreadsheet, printed and cut out a small batch. Now these Little Piggies can go to Market....as such!

NOW, my mum and me were debating over which piggies we liked best. The pale pink are only acrylic and work out slightly cheaper than the dark pink cotton ones. Piggy Opinion poll please!

These little teds have also been sat on my side but I took them out into the sunshine of my conservatory for their photo shoot before I label them too.

Right, what next?????

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My first attempt at bunting.....

IS COMPLETE!

Not perfect by any stretch of the imagination but hopefully it brightens up the tatty piano!

Next on the list to be "tarted up!" THE STORY OF THE TATTY STOOL!

....oh yes, and an attempt to make a peg bag......those old curtain have come in handy! 

My seamstress skills need a lot of practice.

Exploding Box takes a another step forward.

My next little exploding box has been in a state of "undress" for a while so this afternoon I decorated the lid and one of the "layers" inside. I was unsure of using the black and white gingham ribbon against the pale colours but I am quite please how it's turned out.

I am loving the SU bird builder punch, I can see lots more likkle birdies in my work!

Seeing a the lid of this little box is only approximately 3x3inches I am entering it into the latest challenge over at Crafts by Carolyns.

Going to have a SMASHIN' Time with Stampin' Up!

OH WOW, I have been just waiting for something like this. I have so many little scraps of memories, events, and achievements for the children....just crying out to be organised and displayed. How much fun is this going to be!!!!!

If you would like to go Smashin' with Stampin' Up please email me for details of the fab new bundle of products "This and That" ona promotional offer until the end of the month.

More pics and links to follow shortly!

Whoop, whoop.

SU- You are Loved, a matching card!!!

That a card to match the exploding box I made previously. Quite quick and simple but lots of fun to make.

This card meets the challenge over at;

Stampin' for the weekend- Die cuts and/or punches.  Flowers & frame -die cuts, butterfly-punch.
Totally Papercrafts - Flowers and lace
Totally Gorjuss - Embossing

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My exploding box of love!

Well, today I managed to finish the inside of my latest exploding box. It almost broke my heart cutting up more of that lovely crochet trim, I will just have to order myself another reel! LOL

I have made up little frames on some of the outer layers so that little photographs or keepsakes came be slotted in.

On the inner layer I have included two little pockets and some tiny little tag "books!"

I have really had fun with this. 

This meets challenges on;

Cards Galore - Vintage

Another Exploding Box!

I have been wanting to make another on e of these for some time now, they are so much fun to make and a great excuse to use some of my new Stampin' Up goodies too!

Once again I used the tutorial over at Crafts by Carolyn's. 

I have still got all the inside to decorate so I will share some more pics once that is done.

I used SU Stamp sets; You are Loved and Papillion Potpourri as well as their scrummy Crochet trim and linen thread. Please email me if you would like more information or to place an order as I am going to be placing another order in the next few days!

This projects meets the criteria over at:

ABC Challenge- L for Lovely Lace
Totally Gorjuss - Embossing
Pile it on - Embossing
Stamp with Fun - Romantic
Fussy and Fancy- Vintage

Right, best get on "the boys" are back from football. Well done the Gills!!!

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I can sing a Rainbow!!!!

What weird  weather we have been having, loads of rainbows! I couldn't resist hanging out my hall window yesterday to get this snap.

It's been a funny week really, a few appointments for Amelia, staff training, back to work....no real time for crafting, just dithering about what to do next. I have done quite a few more pennants for my bunting and I have also got another exploding box in bits all over my lap tray! Yes, I am still trying to craft downstairs on my lap so that I can be with Amelia. Chris and Jack have gone off to football to watch the Gills play!

I have done bits and bobs of crafting, a few stamped images here and there but not actually completed anything......YET! Still I will tell myself creativity is a work in progress.

Right, let's stop the waffle and get back to the exploding box!

Adele

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