First the card for my niece who will become a teenager tomorrow, made using the lovely dress-form stamp from The Girls' Paperie and resist stamping technique:
Next is the decorated box of stash for Amanda in the Community Chest stash swap which is part of the run-up to the Cyber Crop on UKS. I cheated a bit here as the box, which had contained some toiletries from Boots was already decorated on the sides, so I just used patterned paper on the front and back and attached some ribbon and a flower. Inside is a collection of small items from my stash such as buttons, brads, chipboard shapes, journalling spots, gems, pins, charms. I really hope she likes it:
And last, but by no means least, I have received my first blog award - from the talented Winnie - thankyou!
I understand that I now need to list 7 crafty things about myself and then pass on the award.
So here are 7 crafty things I do/have done:
1) I make all my own cards for birthdays and other occasions, including all my Christmas cards for the past two years.
2) I knit, having learned to do so as a child, but have only recently mastered the art of circular needles.
3) Since taking up scrapbooking in Feb 2008, I have made more than 100 scrapbook layouts, of which 8 have been published in magazines.
4) When I was a teenager I made lots of my own clothes and got a sewing-machine for my 18th birthday. ( more than 30 years ago!)
5) I recently got a new sewing machine and have enjoyed getting back into sewing.
6) When my children were young I made and decorated all their birthday cakes ( does this count as crafty?)
7) In the past I have also done lots of drawing, painting, cross-stitch and even pottery.
